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PRESENT: Brodt
Lenz, Hiber, Johnson, Kamrath, Kendall, Kruzel,
Pederson, Ristow, Stark, Willmus
ABSENT:
STAFF:
Brokke, Anfang, Hofmeister (Intern)
1. INTRODUCTIONS/ROLL CALL/PUBLIC COMMENT
No Public Comment
2. APPROVAL
OF MINUTES – OCTOBER 2, 2007 MEETING
Commission Recommendation:
Minutes of the October 2, 2007 meeting
were unanimously approved.
3. DEPARTMENT
REVIEW
Jill Anfang briefed the Commission
on recent department operations and upcoming and recently hosted events.
4. PARK
DEDICATION FEE DISCUSSION
Chad Hofmeister, University of Minnesota student intern, recently updated the Comparative Park Dedication
Data original compiled by Commissioner Johnson
in late 2006 and reported on his
findings. In general, there was little change between the two reports. The comparison
report did show that the average residential park dedication fee for all communities
contacted was $3463 while comparable communities to Roseville average $2900.
Commission Discussion followed.
Commissioners requested the addition of information from New Brighton, and an
estimate of the amount of park dedication fees collected in the last year.
Commissioners were reminded that Roseville, being a community with minimal
open development opportunities, uses a park dedication trigger of subdivision,
or replatting, as the criteria for park dedication fees for a redevelopment.
Motion by Willmus, second by
Ristow, to recommend to the City Council a $1000 increase in the Roseville
Residential Unit Fee to become a $3000 Residential Unit Park Dedication Fee.
Motion Passed Unanimously.
5. KIWANIS
PARTNERSHIP at the MURIEL SAHLIN ARBORETUM
Anfang updated Commissioners on
the proposed development project by the North Suburban St. Paul Kiwanis at
the Central Park Muriel Sahlin Arboretum. The Kiwanis are committed to
building a Pergola on the Arboretum Grounds.
This structure is part of the
site master plan and will be a much appreciated
and enjoyed addition to the
facility.
Motion by Ristow, second by
Kamrath, to recommend to the City Council the acceptance of the pledged
donation by the North Suburban St. Paul Kiwanis to build a pergola at the
Central Park Muriel Sahlin Arboretum.
Motion Passed Unanimously.
Pederson abstained from voting as a member of
the Central park Foundation.
6. HANC
PLANNING COMMITTEE UPDATE
It was reported that the
committee continues to meet and looks to wind up the evaluation and reporting
process in early 2008. A subject of interest at recent meetings has been the
need for participation by the schools at HANC to insure
its viability and the need for
HANC to fit into the learning goals of the schools.
7. COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN COMMITTEE REPORT
Commissioner Willmus reported
back on the initial meeting of the Comprehensive Planning Committee. The
process is consultant driven with the goal of taking the current comp plan as
a starting point then working to down-size the document and align, when
possible with recognized Imagine Roseville 2025 initiatives when possible.
Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 8.
8. CHANGE
JANUARY MEETING DATE
Motion by Pederson to designate Thursday,
January 3rd as the alternative Commission meeting date due to the
New Years Day Holiday. Second by Ristow. Passed unanimously.
9. DIRECTOR’S
REPORT
- Thank you to all Commissioners for everything you do to
represent and support the Parks and Recreation System and Commission
- Ethics Training for Council, all Commissions, Department
Heads and Assistant Department Heads has been scheduled for Monday,
December 10 at 6pm. Photos at 6pm with a program by the City Attorney to
follow.
- Legislative Session is underway.
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Tom Hanson, the State Finance Director is scheduled to tour the
Skating Center Complex on November 9
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House Capital Committee is scheduled to tour the Skating Center on November 13
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Senate Capital Investment Committee will be touring the Skating Center on December 13.
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Good News is that the OVAL is on their radar.
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Options presented to the Council for component replacement of
the arena refrigeration
system including direct, indirect
and geothermal systems
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Council has shown an interest in pursuing Geothermal
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Next Step is the conductivity test, currently taking place,
results available at the next meeting.
- Dale Street Athletic Complex project is completed
- Gymnastics Association hosted 250 athletes at the level
3 & 4 state meet last weekend. Thank you to the Gymnastics
Association for all that they do for area youth
- 623 Run/Walk is scheduled for this weekend
- Langton Lake Update – Langton Lake is comprised of 3
bodies of water. The south and middle bodies are divided by a
pedestrian bridge. The north body has always had algae and lillie pads,
the north and middle bodies are connected by a culvert that has resulted
in the lillie pads migrating through the culvert into the middle body of
water. We are currently working with the DNR to treat and control (not
eliminate) the lillie pads. Currently the water at Langton Lake is incredibly clear.
10. OTHER
- When will the Park Dedication Fee go to the Council?
Possibly November 19 or 26.
Motion by Willmus, second by
Lenz, to recommend to the City Council to stay the Commercial Park Dedication
Fee. Passed Unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Anfang, Assistant Director
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