03-16-21 Parks & Rec Minutes ITEM 3.1
OTSEGO PARKS AND RECREATION
City Hall
March 16, 2021
7:00 PM
Call to Order.
Chair Angie Dehn called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call: Chair Angie Dehn; Commissioners: Kitty Baltos, Laurie Jones, Jim Breitbach
and Corey Tanner, Angela Hilde(*), Liz Benoit(*) and Matt Killam(*)
City Council: Mayor Jessica Stockamp(*) and Council member Brittany Moores(*)
Staff: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director, Nick Jacobs, Parks and Recreation
Operation Coordinator and Connie Schwecke Recreation Coordinator.
This meeting is proceeding under MN State Statute 13D.021 allowing members to
appear by telephone or video conference due to the ongoing health pandemic and state
of emergency. For the record, the chair, other commissioners and staff were present in-
person. Those indicated with a (*) attended via video conference.
1. Open Forum.
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
Commissioner Baltos motioned to approve the agenda. Seconded by
Commissioner Breitbach. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider Meeting Minutes.
3.1 February16, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Chair Dehn motioned to recommend to the City Council to approve all
meeting minutes as written. Seconded by Commissioner Baltos. All in
favor. Motion carried.
4. Unfinished Business.
4.1 HKGi Park Planning Presentation.
Parks and Recreation Director Demant introduced Paul Paige and Gabrielle Grinde from
HKGi who presented the report on ballfield and river access improvements.
Commissioner Tanner questioned the possibility of city receiving grants for these park
improvements. Mr. Paige stated that there was a good possibility of the city receiving
outdoor rec grants due to the proactive approach the city is taking with planning park
improvements
Commissioner Breitbach questioned if the river access improvements would have
vehicle parking closer to the river landing? Parks and Recreation Director Demant said
yes, that would be a part of the needs analysis process and looking at a parking lot
closer to the river access landing would be part of this planning process. Mr. Paige
agreed and stated to improve a landing, we will look at the whole park and the needs
analysis.
Commissioner Tanner questioned if ballfield improvements would bring the city more
tournaments. Parks and Recreation Director Demant said yes, with an addition of more
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fields, this might be attracting to associations. Demant also stated that there would be
discussions with stake holders to see what improvements they would like. Mayor
Stockamp agreed and stated that in the past and future the city has will be good
stewards and always seek out what the needs of the residents and stake holders are.
Chair Dehn stated that because HKGi developed and are knowledgeable with the Parks
and Recreation Master plan, this process of planning and possibly writing the grants
would be very beneficial to the City, the commissioners agreed.
5. New Business.
5.1 Election of Officers.
Chair Dehn asked for nominations for chair.
Commissioner Baltos nominated Angie Dehn for chair. Angie Dehn nominated Jim
Breitbach.
Chair Dehn asked for nominations for vice chair.
Commissioner Dehn nominated Kitty Baltos for vice chair. No other nominations
were voiced.
Chair Dehn asked for a voice vote for chair.
The vote was six aye and 1 nay, as a matter of record, Angie Dehn was elected
chair.
Chair Dehn asked for a voice vote for vice chair.
The vote was unanimous, as a matter of record, Kitty Baltos was elected vice
chair.
5.2 Eagle Scout Presentation.
Parks and Recreation Director Demant presented report and introduced Tanner Cherioli
who is requesting to build a flag deposal box as a part of his Eagle Scout project.
After discussion, the commissioners agreed to move forward with this project and for
the flag disposal box to be located indoors at Prairie Center.
Commissioner Breitbach motioned to recommend to the City Council to
approve the installation of a flag disposal box inside of Prairie Center.
Seconded by Commissioner Baltos. All in favor. Motion carried
5.3 Commission Procedure Review.
Parks and Recreation Director presented and reviewed report.
6. Parks and Recreation Update.
Parks and Recreation Director Demant presented update.
Parks and Recreation Coordinator Schwecke discussed recreation updates and Parks
and Recreation Operation Coordinator Nick Jacobs presented park projects.
7. City Council Reports.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp presented City Council Report.
8. Adjourn.
ITEM 3.1
Commissioner Breitbach motioned to adjourn. Seconded by
Commissioner Baltos. All in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at
8:37P.M.
Written by Connie Schwecke, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant