11-14-07 PRCITY OF OTSEGO
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 14, 2007 7:00 PM
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM.
Roll Call: Commissioners: Rose Cassady, Kathy Roberts,
Peter Torresani, Beverly Kumar and Mike Brumm.
Absent: Aaron Stritesky and Rob Miller.
Councilmembers: Vern Heidner.
Staff: Dan Licht.
1. Agenda Approval.
Motion by Commissioner Torresani to move agenda item 4
(Update on SE Otsego Park Plans) agenda item 3, seconded by
Commissioner Cassady. Motion carried 5-0.
2. Approval of October 10, 2007 minutes.
Motion to amend the minutes by Commissioner Roberts to
state that "topics at meetings have a set time limit",
seconded by Commissioner Kumar. Carried 5-0.
3. Update on SE Otsego Park Plans
City Planner Dan Licht reviewed the City's efforts to
locate land for a park in SE Otsego. There were several
residents present from SE Otsego who had questions and
comments about the need for a park. Commissioners
requested more information and will keep the topic on the
table. Commissioners supported looking for a 2 to 4 acre
downsized park in the area without ball fields.
Commissioners were hesitant to acquire land by purchase;
but rather preferred to acquire land by dedication.
4. Review of Santa Day
Commissioners reviewed the task list and responsibilities
for the event. "Letters to Santa" will be collected at City
Hall and Bob's Produce.
5. Discussion of Sidewalk on North Parish Avenue
Commissioners are not interested in putting a sidewalk in
for $100,000 on North Parish Avenue.
6. Review of Pumpkin Patch Days/Review of Prairie Park
Parking
Commissioners reviewed Pumpkin Patch Day.
Commissioners' reviewed the potential Prairie Park parking
plans with Dan Licht. Commissioners will think about it
over the winter.
7. City Update
Council member Heidner informed commissioners of the Target
Ground Breaking and Russ Langer's resignation from the
Commission.
8. Any Other Business
Rogers' Baseball Organizer/Coach Joe Haux came to report
the amount of registered Otsego participants. This year
there were 220 Otsego registered players. Next spring they
have estimated that there will be 245.
Joe Haux also requested permanent bases for Prairie Park.
Commissioners, requested details, such as a price. Mr.
Haux will e-mail City Administrator Mike Robertson and
Council Member Jessica Stockamp with details to relay back
to the Commission.
Commissioners also commented that any organizations wishing
to use Otsego's ball fields need to attend the December 12 th
Park and Recreation Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment:
Conanissioner Cassady moved, seconded by Coxmiissioner
Roberts, to adjourn at 9:55 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Beverly Kumar
Park and Recreation Secretary