08-14-13 PR ITEM 3_1
OTSEGO PARKS AND RECREATION
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
August 14, 2013
7:00 PM
Call to Order.
Chair Torresani called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call: Chair Peter Torresani; Commissioners: Charles VonBerg, Angie Dehn, Doug
Cassady, Mike Brumm, Susan Krekelberg and Brian Fahey. City Council: Mayor Jessica
Stockamp and CM Doug Schroeder. Staff: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation
Manager, Daniel Licht, City Planner and Sandy Lindenfelser, Special Licensing.
1. Open Forum.
Karin Vossler, 15303 89 Street NE asked about the possibility of putting in a dog park
in Otsego. Parks and Recreation Manager said that the Parks and Recreation
commission goal is to include amenities like this throughout the City. City Planner Licht
pointed out that pet owners are allowed to use the area behind the ball fields as an off
leash area.
2. Consider agenda approval.
Commissioner Krekelberg motioned to approve as written. Seconded by
Commissioner VonBerg. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider the following minutes.
3.1 July10, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Commissioner Dehn motioned to approve as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Cassady. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Unfinished Business.
4.1 Prairie Park Master Plan.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. The revised Prairie Park Master Plan has
the sliding hill staying where it is currently located, adding an ice rink to the north of
the current one and possibly a future warming house, adding additional baseball fields,
rest rooms, concessions, a fenced in area for a dog park and additional parking.
Councilmember Cassidy feared there wouldn't be enough picnic area with the fenced in
dog park area taking up so much room and to possibly think about relocating it. Other
dog park locations were discussed noting Lily Pond Park would be the best fit.
Commissioners would like to remove the dog park from Prairie Park and relocate it to
Lily Pond. Parks and Recreation Manager Demant will bring back costs for the dog park
to the September meeting. Chair Torresani would like to see the ball fields to be larger
instead of having three (3) smaller fields.
Commissioner Cassady motioned for City Council to formally adopt the
Prairie Park Master Plan with the exception of removing the proposed dog
park and relocating it to Lily Pond Park and increasing the ball fields to full
size fields. Seconded by Commissioner Krekelberg. All in favor. Motion
carried.
4.2. Pickleball Court Funding.
Parks and Recreation Manager Demant presented. The funding for the pickllball courts
will be tied in with the resurfacing and painting of the tennis courts for 2014.
4.3. Lighting for Monument.
Parks and Recreation manager Demant presented. The cost for electric lighting for the
monument is estimated at $5,000. Parks and Recreation Manager Demant noted that
residual lighting is enough for now but will propose other lighting options for the flag
and monument. Mayor Stockamp said they should look into combining a bid for lighting
when the City does their City monument projects.
4.4. CIP Review for School Knoll Play Structure.
Parks and Recreation Manager Demant presented. Cost estimates to remove and
replace the play structure at School Knoll range from $15,500 to $21,000 noting that
$15,000 is budgeted for this in the CIP. Chair Torresani said he'd rather spend more
now and replace in fifteen (15) years than pay less and replace in seven (7) years.
Commissioner Krekelberg asked if they could replace the play structure with a wooden
one. Parks and Recreation Manager Demant said they no longer have those available.
Commissioner Brumm asked if there is a standard warranty that fit these play sets that
went into the costs. Parks and Recreation Manager Demant assured the Parks and
Recreation commissioners that Parks Lead Pat Launderville is certified to do the monthly
required inspections and maintenance of the play structures.
4.5. CIP Review for Water & Electric for Prairie Park Softball /Baseball field.
Parks and Recreation manager Demant presented. An estimated cost for electricity
to be installed centrally between the ball fields is $4,000 to $5,000. The cost for the
water fountain and water availability is estimated at $5,000. City Planner Licht noted
that the money comes from different funds.
Commissioner Brumm motioned for CC to add the Water and Electric for
Prairie Park Softball /Baseball field to the CIP. Seconded by Commissioner
Cassady. All in favor. Motion carried.
5. New Business:
No Items
6. Parks and Recreation Manager Update.
Parks and Recreation Manager Demant gave an update. Construction for Prairie Center
will begin next week. Chair Torresani asked if there was still a plan to have the
personalized bricks. Parks and Recreation Manager Demant said it is just a plan at this
point and will be discussed at a later date. Retention pond lining is almost complete
and weather permitting; seeding is planned for the beginning of September. Movies in
the park have begun showing again.
7. City Council Reports.
CM Schroeder gave an update. CC has been going over the budget. Mayor Stockamp
said that staff will be brought in on the next budget meeting. Our new Administrative
Services Director, Dan Jordet, will begin Monday August 19, 2013. Mr. Jordet was
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formally working with the City of Brooklyn Center. City Planner Licht noted that we
currently have 200 -250 vacant lots left in the city but future plats are in the making.
8. Adjourn.
Commissioner VonBerg motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner
Krekelberg. All in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:26PM PM.
Written by Sandy Lindenfelser, Special Licensing
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