04-14-92 PRCity of Otsego
Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of 4/14/92
Members present:
Jacquie Rognli
Floyd Roden Carl Swenson
Rick Savitski Andy Beecher
Mark Wallace (Chair) Darlene Solberg
The first item on the agenda was the consideration of the minutes
for the meeting of 3/10/92. Jacquie moved to approve minutes.
Seconded by Darlene. Minutes approved.
Mark introduced Jeff Asfahl, the new Community Recreation
Coordinator. He informed the Commission of some of the plans he has
in the works for the summer in Rogers/Hassan at their ball and soccer
fields and Elk River's facilities. He looks forward to the development of
Otsego's park at the new City Hall site and the future programs that are
possible.
Possible plans for the new City Hall location and additional land
were reviewed. Points discussed:
•possibilitiy of softball and baseball fields
•agreed to keep the community and family concept in mind while
planning our park(s)
*keeping picnic area near the wooded area
*sand volleyball courts and ice (either a rink or utilize a pond)
•trails
e possibility of a tot lot
•stressed again the preserving of existing trees; low impact use
• keeping active recreational use to the eastern portion and keep
western portion more passive; nature trails, prairie restoration
• necessity of central parking and restrooms in active rec areas
*keeping roads out of west half
*figuring on 90th Street going into the park
*looking into multiple use hard surfaces for basketball in summer and
flooded for hockey in winter
Our favored plan was #1. It was decided that for our May meeting
we would meet at 6:30 pm and go to the new City Hall site to get a
better idea of the area before we work on modifications.
A part-time clerical position to assist the Recreation Coordinator
(Jeff) was approved by Otsego City Council. This person will be
considered an employee of the city of Otsego based on the city's
funding of the new recreation program agreement.
The Comprehensive Plan committee met the end of March and
came up with a rough draft of a plan. It was reviewed and member
contributions were made. Changes will be made and copies mailed
out to members. We will vote on approval of the Comprehensive Plan
at the May meeting.
Darlene moved to adjourn, Rick seconded. Meeting adjourned
at IOpm.
/Andy BE her, ecretary
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