05-14-08 PRCITY OF OTSEGO
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
MAY 14, 2008 7:00 PM
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM.
Roll Call: Commissioners: Chair Peter Torresani, Rose
Cassady, Krista Bean, and Susan Krekelberg. Mike Brumm
arrived at 7:15 p.m.
Absent: Kathy Roberts and Beverly Kumar.
Councilmember: Jessica Stockamp.
Staff: City Administrator Mike Robertson & Public Works
Supervisor Brad Belair.
1. Agenda Approval:
Motion by Commissioner Krekelberg and seconded by
Commissioner Cassady to approve the agenda as revised.
Motion carried 4-0.
2. Approval of April 9, 2008 minutes:
Commissioner Krekelberg, seconded by Commissioner Bean,
moved to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried
4-0.
3. Lily Pond Park Improvements:
Robertson and Belair reviewed the addition of irrigation
and lighting to Lily Pond Park. Belair noted that the
initial bid was $85,000 but after making changes and
reducing the area irrigated the cost estimated had dropped
to $35,000. The lights are to increase public safety and
reduce opportunities for vandalism.
Motion by Commissioner Cassady and seconded by Commissioner
Cassady to recommend approval of the irrigation plan.
Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Commissioner Bean and seconded by Commissioner
Cassady to recommend approval of the lighting plan. Motion
carried 5-0.
4. School Knoll Park Lighting:
Robertson and Belair reviewed the proposal for lighting.
Commissioners asked that the revised plan be brought to
their next Commission meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Brumm and seconded by Commissioner
Krekelberg to recommend approval. Motion carried 5-0.
5. Park Finances:
Robertson reviewed the park finances. Under Commission
Activities, where the recreation events are financed, in
2007 $31,000 was budgeted and $19,000 was spent. In the
Park Development Fund, which is financed by park fees on
new lots and used for the construction of new parks, the
City began the year with a total of $1,705,000, received
$195,000 and spent $675,000, leaving a balance of
$$1,225,000. Commissioners discussed future park
construction plans.
6. Park Rules Signs:
Commissioners reviewed the Park Rules sign template that
Belair provided. They suggested putting the ordinance
number on the bottom and removing the information about
park rental. The park rental information should be posted
on the Prairie Park shelter.
Motion by Commissioner Brumm and seconded by Commissioner
Krekelberg to approve the rules as amended. Motion carried
5-0.
7. Soccer Fields
Robertson reviewed the information he had received from the
Soccer Association. There are currently 600 kids in soccer
in the six to eight bracket and 300 kids in soccer in the
nine to twelve bracket.
8. Bike Paths from Otsego Elementary School
Commissioners reviewed concerns about safety where the bike
paths enter the street. Belair noted there is currently a
sign on the street noting the crossing. After discussion
Belair said he would put up a stop sign on the path and if
that didn't work he would look at construction of a gate
that would stop kids from shooting into the street.
9. Permanent Bases
Belair noted that he has ordered the permanent bases for
the ball fields and that their total cost is $1,600. The
City Attorney is drawing up an agreement that the various
associations will sign making them responsible for the
maintenance.
10. City Update:
Councilmember Stockamp updated the Commissioners on recent
events. Commissioners asked Belair to get a price on water
soakers similar to downtown Elk River. Commissioners asked
that additional lighting for Prairie Park but put on the
next Commission agenda.
Adjournment:
Motion by Commissioner Cassady and seconded by Commissioner
Bean to adjourn at 9:12 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.