09-13-06 PRCITY OF OTSEGO
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
SE PTF14BER 13, 2 0 0 6 7: 0 0 PM
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at
7:00 PM.
Roll Call: Commissioners: Chair Aaron Stritesky,
Kathy Roberts, Rob Miller, Rose Cassady, Beverly
Kumar, Russ Langer and Peter Torresani.
Absent: Mike Brumm.
Councilmembers: Jessica Stockamp.
Staff: None.
1. Welcome New Members
Beverly Kumar and Rob Miller were introduced to the
group.
1A. Agenda Approval
Commissioners added 5A. Pumpkin Patch Day, and 5B.
Elect a Secretary. Motion by Commissioner
Torresani, seconded by Commissioner Cassady to
approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried 7-0.
1B. Approval of August 9, 2006 minutes.
Motion by Commissioner Cassady, seconded by
Commissioner Roberts to approve the August 9, 2006
m.inutes. Carried 7-0.
2. Park Construction Update:
Commissioners reviewed a memo from Brad Belair re:
construction of 3 new parks. Commissioners asked
for another update at the next meeting.
3. City Update:
Commissioner Miller asked about Waterfront East
businesses.
4. Other Business:
Councilmember Stockamp gave the Commission a
handout of the layout and estimated cost of the
parking lot expansion of Prairie Park.
Commissioners questioned the need for an expansion
at this time. Jessica said that it was brought
back to the Commission because of the dollar amount
of the project and it would need to be added if
they planned on going ahead with the expansion of
west end of the park by adding more baseball fields
because that would eliminate the informal parking
area.
Commissioners were all in agreement that they felt
if the land were at a more affordable price to
purchase it might be a possibility but they wanted
to be spending the Park Dedication funds that they
have to complete other park locations closer to
developments that have paid for neighborhood parks.
Commissioner Torresani motioned to recommend to not
expand the parking lot at this time, but this item
could be revisited in the future if park is
expanded. Commissioner Kumar seconded. Motion
carried 7-0.
5A. Pumpkin Patch Day
The date was set for Saturday, Oct 21stfrom 10:00-
1:00. Jessica will talk to Mike to get this on the
web site. The following duties were assigned.
Aaron will talk to 101 Market to purchase 500
pumpkins and find out if they could have some
reserve if needed. Jessica will order the air
inflatable from USA inflatable at 3 for 550.00 and
talk to school district to find out if flyers can
be disturbed in the Wednesday folders. She will
also talk with Boy Scouts to see if they would come
and volunteer again this year and bring fishing
poles for fish pond game.
Rose will contact the food vendor, bring material
for fish pond, purchase prizes/bags from Oriental
trading company, book Teensy the clown for the
event, and make and distribute flyers.
Peter will bring the Bean Bag toss and Basketball.
Beverly will purchase supplies for duck pond game.
Items to note -next year's ideas are to add grow
your own pumpkin and bring to the event & painting
onsite pumpkin contest.
The Commission discussed having some sign at the
Festival this year. Beverly will put together a
sign for the event and Peter will supply the
rolling bulletin board.
5B. Elect a Secretary:
Chair Stritesky moved, seconded by Commissioner
Cassady to table selecting a new secretary.
Carried 7-0.
Adjournment:
Commissioner Cassady moved, seconded by
Comm±ss±oner Torresani, to adjourn at 9:12 p.m.
Councilmember Jessica Stockamp