10-10-07 PRCITY OF OTSEGO
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 10, 2007 7:00 PH
Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call: Commissioners: Aaron Stritesky, Rose Cassady, Kathy
Roberts, Peter Torresani and Beverly Kumar. Mike Brumm arrived
at 7:30p.m.
Absent: Rob Miller & Russ Langer.
Councilmembers: Mark Thorsted & Jessica Stockamp.
Staff:
1. Agenda Approval.
Commissioner Cassady asked that "Otsego Royalty' be
5.A.
Commissioner Roberts asked that 'Meetings' was added as
Motion by Commissioner Kumar, seconded by Commissioner
to approve the agenda as a -ended. Motion carried 5-0.
added as
7. A.
Cassady,
2. Approval of September 12, 2007 minutes. Motion by
Commissioner Kumar, seconded by Comunissioner Cassady to approve
the minutes. Carried 5-0.
3. Update on SE Otsego Park Plans
Councilmember Stockamp updated Commissioners in regard to Sue
Krekelberg's request at the September meeting for a "tot lot" in
her neighborhood. Councilmember Stockamp informed Commissioners
that she and the city staff have contacted developers to look at
options for a park.
Councilmember Stockamp, also explained that there are other
developments that have paid more in park dedication fees than
River Pointe. River Pointe has paid a total of $314,000. While
the developers would agree to sell a corner of land directly on
County 36 the Council and staff do not feel this would be a safe
place to have a park. It was estimated to be $40,000 to build
just a "tot lot."
It was noted that Sue Krekelberg sent an e-mail to City Hall
thanking Commissioners, Councilmember's and staff for their time
and consideration to peruse alternative land acquisition options
from Lennar Developers.
4. Review of Pumpkin Patch Days
Commissioners reviewed the task list and responsibilities for
the event. The boy scouts have volunteered to help unload
pumpkins and will also be serving hot chocolate. Commissioners
will meet prior to the event on Saturday, October 2 oth at 10a.m.
to prepare.
S. Review of Santa Day
Commissioners reviewed the task
event. Commissioners agreed to
getting a mailbox to collect
entire month of December at
sleigh/wagon ride company.
list and gathered ideas for the
start some tasks already such a
"Letters For Santa" during the
City Hall and contacting the
Commissioners voted on the location of the event; The new Public
Works Building or City Hall.
Commissioners voted to have the event again at City Hall again.
Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Torresani abstained.
S.A. Otsego Royalty
Commissioner Cassady, asked permission to have the Royalty
collect donated can goods for CAER. Commissioner Cassady
mentioned that after last year's Santa Day Event, Sue of Quality
Photo mailed her a check from proceeds collected at Santa Day.
Commissioner Cassady contacted city Administrator Mike Robertson
in regard to the check, who told her to discard it.
This year Commissioner Cassady contacted Sue to see if she would
give people $1 discount on photographs ordered if they donate a
can good to the Otsego Royalty. Sue agreed. The Otsego Royalty
is responsible to greet people, set-up their own collection
area, collect can goods, print tickets for vouchers for a
discount from Quality Photo, and deliver the goods to CAER.
6. City Update
Councilmembers Stockamp, and Thorsted updated Commissioners on
the ground breaking at Target, Denny's and a Group House.
7. Any Other Business
Councilmembers Stockamp and Thorsted unveiled the new city
roadside signs that Public Works Director, Brad Belair and his
staff created. The signs are already on display. Councilmember's
said that the next signs will be bigger.
7.A. Meetings
Commissioner Roberts expressed that priority should be given to
upcoming event planning at meetings prior to events.
Commissioner Roberts suggested that meetings have a set time
limit. Commissioners discussed looking at the potential of
limiting the meetings to 8:30p.m., and tabling the remaining
items until next month (unless necessary to complete).
8. Adjournment:
Commissioner Cassady moved, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, to
adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried 6-0.
Commissioner Kumar
Park and Recreation Secretary