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Parks
and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
April 3, 2007
Present:
Brodt Lenz, Johnson, Kamrath, Pederson, Ristow, Selz, Stark, Willmus
Absent:
Kruzel (notified staff of absence)
Staff:
Brokke, Anfang,
- Introductions/Roll Call/Public Comment
- Bill Malinen, Roseville City Manager, stopped by to
introduce himself to the Commission. Mr. Malinen has been in Roseville for 3 months. He has been busy learning about our community and gathering
information.
- Approval of Minutes – March 6, 2007 Meeting
- Commission Recommendation: Minutes of the March 6, 2007
meeting were unanimously approved.
- Administer Oath of Office
- Vice Chair Willmus administered the Oath of Office to
returning Commissioners Ristow, Johnson, Brodt Lenz and new Commissioner
Kathleen Selz. Vice Chair Willmus administered the Oath in place of
Chairman Johnson as Jeff was being reinstated to the Commission.
- Following the administration of the Oath of Office,
Kathleen Selz spoke briefly on her background and past experiences. Ms.
Selz is relatively new to Roseville, having lived in the community 1½
years. She came to Roseville following a professional career on the
east coast working in positions involving policy and advocacy. Kathleen
has worked with the National Conservation Corps and was involved with a
number of different fund raising initiatives. Commissioners and staff
introduced themselves to Kathleen Selz.
- Department Review
- Jill Anfang briefed the Commission on upcoming and
recently hosted events. The Roseville Parks and Recreation department,
as well as many affiliated organizations, are gearing up for an
activity filled spring and summer.
- Comprehensive Plan Discussion
- Brokke briefly discussed the extensive City of Roseville Comprehensive Plan and the ways in which the plan can be updated. He also briefed
the Commission on the State of Minnesota requirements that all local
Comprehensive Plans are to be updated by December 2008. Parks and
Recreation is incorporated into many areas of the Plan and directly
relates to a number of sections in the overall Comprehensive Plan. In
addition to the numerous Parks and Recreation connections throughout
the plan, the Parks and Recreation Systems Plan is also included in the
City Comprehensive Plan. Commission discussion followed;
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Johnson commented on how the Comp Plan reports and includes
input from the Citizens through the Imagine 2025 process, input from parks
and recreation through the Systems Plan and from the County. Johnson also
shared information from the Imagine 2025 review that identified the
significance of parks and recreation in our community and the need to
maintain our parks and recreation resources.
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Willmus raised the question … is this the time to pursue
updating our Park Master Plans with the Comp Plan update?
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A Commission discussion followed on the value of master
planning parks as well as the planning process. The concern for all is master
planning parks without dedicated funding to do the work needed to fulfill the
plans. Commissioners voiced their support for preservation and connectivity
as well as establishing signature features in each of the parks.
- Preliminary 2008 Budget Discussion
- Brokke presented Commission with the upcoming Budget
process timeline;
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April – staff begin to work on budget proposals
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May – preliminary budgets are submitted
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August – Council budget discussions
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September – do not exceed levy is submitted to Council
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December – budget adopted
- Commission
Recommendation: Commission discussed the need to make parks and
recreation maintenance an emphasis in the upcoming budget.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Commission
Recommendation: Motion by Willmus nominating Jeff Johnson to
serve as Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Second by Gale
Pederson. Motion passed unanimously.
- Commission Recommendation:
Motion by Ristow nominating Bob Willmus as Vice Chair of the Parks and
Recreation Commission. Second by Jeff Johnson. Motion passed
unanimously.
- Director’s Report
- Brokke informed Commissioners on the following items;
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Skating Center Project – Preconstruction has begun. DNR
Construction has been named the project contractor with Kevin Busch serving
as project architect.
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Langton Lake winter kill – Langton Lake is a kids fishing lake
stocked by the DNR. Lake conditions are such that it can potentially experience
a full freeze resulting in winter kill. This is what happened this year. The
DNR will restock in the spring. The unseasonable and early, warm spring
weather resulted in numerous reports of significant smells from the dead
fish. The DNR recommended just waiting out the process as the fish will soon
sink and the smells will end.
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Roseville Gymnastics Club hosted the state meet in late March
with 412 gymnasts in attendance.
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Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball tourney is coming to the OVAL this
summer. The event is being coordinated by the Roseville Visitors Association.
Many volunteers are going to be needed for the event.
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HANC Planning Committee is being formed. The first meeting is
scheduled for Thursday, April 26 at the Nature Center from 6:30-8:30pm.
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Geothermal RFPs are due April 16th. Staff plan on discussion
the process with the Council on April 16th and hope to receive council
direction on April 23rd.
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Minnesota Recreation and Park Association is looking for input
in your interests in attending a Commissioners Workshop.
- Other
- Johnson requested direction from the Commission on
whether to pursue a joint meeting with City Council members.
Commissioners were in unanimous agreement that this was something they
were interested in.
- Welcome to Kathleen from Commissioners around the
table.
- Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Anfang
Parks and Recreation Assistant Director
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