01-14-04 PROTSEGO PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 14, 2004 - 7:00 PM
1. Call to order. The meeting was called to order at 7:00
p.m.
Roll Call:
Park & Recreation Commission: Chair Pauline Nelson, Peter
Torresani, Jessica Stockamp and Mark Thorsted.
Absent: Terry Long and Rose Cassady.
Councilmembers: CM Scharber.
Staff: City Administrator Mike Robertson
Approval of December 12, 2003 Minutes - Commissioner
Torresani, seconded by Commissioner Stockamp, moved to
approve the December 12, 2003 minutes. Carried 4-0.
Community Education - Charlie Blesner, director of Elk River
School District Community Education, was present to discuss
partnering with the City on recreation programming. Blesner
estimated that what Community Education had done for Rogers
in the last year had probably cost them in the neighborhood
of $25,000.
Commissioners discussed what recreation events had worked in
the past and what they would like to see in the future.
Administrator Robertson confirmed that the City would not
schedule any activities on the new ball fields in 2004 in
order to let the grass get well established for future use.
Commissioners discussed recreation events that could be put
on in the summer and fall. Councilmember Scharber noted
that $8,000 had been carried over in the budget for
recreation activities.
Blesner said in order to advertise the events in the Summer
brochure the information would have to be to the printer by
March 15, 2004. He stated that based on discussion he would
bring some activities and cost estimates back for the next
meeting. Commissioners would then make a recommendation to
the City Council at their meeting on February 23, 2004.
Ice Rink - Commissioner Torresani noted the rink is
currently being staffed from 3:30-6:00 Monday through
Friday.
Easter Egg Hunt - Commissioners established Saturday, April
3, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Prairie Park as the time for the
1st Otsego Easter Egg Hunt. Commissioners Stockamp and
Thorsted will Co -Chair the event. Robertson said he would
have the date advertised in the next newsletter.
Bingo Night - Commissioner Thorsted said was checking into
State gambling laws to see if the Park Board could hold a
bingo night. Robertson said he would check with the City
Attorney.
Damon Farber - Robertson said a representative from Damon
Farber Associates would be attending the March Park Board
meeting to discuss their concerns with park design.
Commissioners asked for a copy of the punch list of
remaining items.
City Update - CM Scharber updated Commissioners on Council
actions.
Other Business - Chair Nelson asked for a copy of the Park
Commission bylaws.
Adjournment - Commissioner Stockamp, seconded by
Commissioner Torresani, moved to adjourn at 9:30 p.m.
Carried 4-0.
Michael Robertson, City Administrator
OTSEGO PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 14,2004
Call to order. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Roll Call:
Park & Recreation Commission: Chair Pauline Nelson, Co Chair Jessica Stockamp, Peter Torresani, Mark
Thorsted.
Counsel members: CM Scharber
Staff. Mike Robertson
Approval of the January 14, 2004 Agenda — Additional agenda item 6A added to discuss Bingo. C. Stockamp
made motion to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by C. Thorsted. 4-0
Approval of December 12, 2003 Minutes — C. Torresani, seconded by C.Stockamp. 4-0
Commissioners Information- It was noted that C. Cassady will be gone until approximately April 1-2004.
Community Education — Charlie Blesener from Community Education ISD #728 was a guest speaker. Mr.
Blesener provided a detailed explanation of the history of Community Education and how it currently works within
other communities. He further provided examples of how the City of Rogers utilizes this service and approximate
dollars that they paid to implement. After discussion, Commissioners requested an estimate of cost to have events
for the summer of 2004; events included several days and evening entertainment in the parks, one athletic class, one
,d
art class and one activity of a party nature. Mr. Blesener confirmed he would have cost estimate by February 2
All Commissioners were positive about partnering with Community Education in order to provide needed services
for Otsego.
Ice Rink Update — The ice rink is currently open and staffed M -F evenings and Weekends. Mike Robertson
indicated that he would have Maintenance put more water on the ice in attempt to fill any holes. He will have this
done during the day so the water has a chance to freeze prior to rink being open in evening.
C. Torresani will put a simple sign on the comer of CTY 39 and Nashua that informs residents that there is an ice
rink and warming house available.
Recreation Ideas — After discussion it was decided to host and Easter Egg Hunt and Picture with Easter Bunny at
City Hall. C. Stockamp will facilitate planning and organization of the event. Tentative date will be April 3, 2004
at 1 lam. C. Thorsted is still investigating having an all resident Bingo Night at City Hall.
Park Update - Mike Robertson is in the process of contacting Damon Farbor to be present at the March 2004 Park
and Rec Meeting. Commissioner agreed to have a list of concerns ready for Mr. Farbor to address.
City Update — CM. Scharber and Mike Robertson updated Commissioners on Council Actions. In further actions,
three candidates have been interviewed for Park and Recreation Commission and should be approved to be in
attendance by February 2004 meeting.
Afflournment — C. Stockamp, seconded by C. Thorsted, 9:30pm 4-0
OTSEGO PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 14,2004
Call to order. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Roll Call:
Park & Recreation Commission: Chair Pauline Nelson, Co Chair Jessica Stockamp, Peter Torresani, Mark
Thorsted.
Counsel members: CM Scharber
Staff. Mike Robertson
Approval of the January 14, 2004 Agenda — Additional agenda item 6A added to discuss Bingo. C. Stockamp
made motion to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by C. Thorsted. 4-0
Approval of December 12, 2003 Minutes — C. Torresani, seconded by C.Stockamp. 4-0
Commissioners Information- It was noted that C. Cassady will be gone until approximately April 1-2004.
Community Education — Charlie Blesener from Community Education ISD #728 was a guest speaker. Mr.
Blesener provided a detailed explanation of the history of Community Education and how it currently works within
other communities. He further provided examples of how the City of Rogers utilizes this service and approximate
dollars that they paid to implement. After discussion, Commissioners requested an estimate of cost to have events
for the summer of 2004; events included several days and evening entertainment in the parks, one athletic class, one
,d
art class and one activity of a party nature. Mr. Blesener confirmed he would have cost estimate by February 2
All Commissioners were positive about partnering with Community Education in order to provide needed services
for Otsego.
Ice Rink Update — The ice rink is currently open and staffed M -F evenings and Weekends. Mike Robertson
indicated that he would have Maintenance put more water on the ice in attempt to fill any holes. He will have this
done during the day so the water has a chance to freeze prior to rink being open in evening.
C. Torresani will put a simple sign on the comer of CTY 39 and Nashua that informs residents that there is an ice
rink and warming house available.
Recreation Ideas — After discussion it was decided to host and Easter Egg Hunt and Picture with Easter Bunny at
City Hall. C. Stockamp will facilitate planning and organization of the event. Tentative date will be April 3, 2004
at I I am. C. Thorsted is still investigating having an all resident Bingo Night at City Hall.
Park Update - Mike Robertson is in the process of contacting Damon Farbor to be present at the March 2004 Park
and Rec Meeting. Commissioner agreed to have a list of concerns ready for Mr. Farbor to address.
City Update — CM. Scharber and Mike Robertson updated Commissioners on Council Actions. In further actions,
three candidates have been interviewed for Park and Recreation Commission and should be approved to be in
attendance by February 2004 meeting.
Adiournment — C. Stockamp, seconded by C. Thorsted. 9:30pm 4-0