06-19-18 PR MinutesITEM 3.1
OTSEGO PARKS AND RECREATION
Northwood Park
June 19, 2018
6:30 PM
Call to Order.
Chair Angie Dehn called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
Roll Call: Chair Angie Dehn; Commissioners: Angela Hilde, Kitty Baltos, Derrick Stark,
Cara Husak and Travis Rittenbach.
Absent: Doug Cassady and Jim Breitbach.
City Council: Mayor Jessica Stockamp.
Staff: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director, Nick Jacobs, Parks Maintenance
Operator II, Amy Stemler Recreation Lead and Connie Schwecke, Administrative
Assistant
Others: Wright County Sheriff Deputies, Eric Thole, Craig Burton and Alyssa Graham
1. Open Forum.
Julia Pobuda presented the results of her fundraising efforts. Ms Pobuda raised $6,800
at Julia’s 5K on Saturday, June 2. All the proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospital’s new
ambulance. In three years, Julia has raised almost $32,000. She plans on continuing
her efforts next year.
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
Chair Dehn motioned to approve the agenda. Seconded by
Commissioner Stark. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider Meeting Minutes.
3.1 March 20, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes and April 17 & May 15, 2018 Special
Meeting Minutes.
Commissioner Stark motioned to recommend to the City Council to
approve the March 20, 2018 regular meeting minutes and the April 17,
2018 and May 15, 2018 special meeting minutes as written. Seconded
by Commissioner Hilde. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Unfinished Business.
4.1 Update on the Parks and Rec System Master Plan.
Parks and Recreation Director Demant stated the city council had approved the
commission’s recommendation of hiring HKGI for the Parks and Rec System Master
Plan. Demant gave an updated on the first meeting with HKGI, city staff, the city
engineer and the city planner. Demant stated that the meeting was very productive and
that he was looking forward to working with HKGI on development of the Parks and
Recreation System Master Plan.
ITEM 3.1
5. New Business.
6. Parks and Recreation Director Update.
6.1 Parks and Recreation Director Demant updated the commissioners on the Touch a
Truck Event, Wilson Preserve and signage. Parks Maintenance Operator Nick Jacobs
and Administrative Assistant Connie Schwecke gave updates on park projects and
recreation programs.
7. City Council Reports.
7.1 Mayor Jessica Stockamp gave an update to the commissioners.
8. Adjourn.
Commissioner Baltos motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Chair Dehn.
All in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:00 P.M.
Written by Connie Schwecke, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant