01-09-96 PRCITY OF OTSEGO REGULAR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING IN THE
CITY OF OTSEGO, COUNTY OF WRIGHT, STATE OF MINNESOTA.
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 9TH, 1996
MEMBERS PRESENT
GUESTS
Tom Baillargeon (Chair)
Larry Fournier (Council Rep.)
Jeff Bartheld
Merlin Otto
Debbie Carron
Jeff Asfahl
Tom Constant
Neal Perlich - developer
Teri Kohler
Vern Heidner
Roche Martin
Suzanne Ackerman
Bill Olsen
Darlene Solberg
7:00 pm Regular Council Meeting Follows:
1. CHAIRMAN TOM BAILLARGEON WILL CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
Tom Baillargeon called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. REVIEW OF THE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 12, MEETING.
Merlin noted that in discussing purchasing land needed for bike
paths, he had stated that the City Engineer would be......_the......_ind_iyi_dua_l.
s_i_b 1_e,_t o. meet with land owners.
Jeff B. motion._ed to accept the minutes with the above change. Toni
C. seconded the motion.
3. OPEN FORUM.
Nothing
4. NEIL PERLICH REALITY.
Mr. Perlich from Neal A. Perlich Realty, Inc. presented an inquiry
to the Park and Rec. Board as to what his dedication fees would be
for a residential housing project incorporating a golf course. The
Board explained our newly approved guidelines. After much
discussion, Debbie C. moved to hold a special meeting to address the
issue. Darlene seconded the motion. Before the meeting, Mr.
Perlich will submit his request and any questions regarding our
policy to the Board in writing.
S. CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Greg Pagh pastor of Christ Lutheran Church discussed options for the
church's dedication fees for their newly acquired 10 acres. Tom B.
moved to table discussion until Christ Lutheran Church has met with
their building committee. Darlene seconded the motion.
6. CITY COUNCIL.
Larry reported that the City Council gave their OK to have antique
snowmobiles at the Winter Fun Fest'. However, Jeff B. said the
antique club would not be able to attend. Larry also informed the
Board that the City Council advised us to put a sandpoint with a
locked faucet into our budget for next year.
7. RECREATION COORDINATOR SUB -COMMITTEE.
- See Attached Report from Jeff A. -
Also, Tom B. moved that the Park Board accept Christmas trees next
year. Debbie seconded the motion.
Debbie moved to not charge a fee for the Easter Egg hunt proposed
for a Spring 1996 event. Teri seconded the motion.
Tom C. moved to we ask Community Education to include a gun safety
class at Otsego for 1996. Bill seconded the motion.
Darlene will talk to Jackie about putting information about skating
rink in the Otsego News.
8. MERLIN OTTO.
a. Istea Grant 1998 - No new information.
b. Istea Grant 1996 - Phyliss and Larry Koshak will meet to discuss
MSA funds.
C. Outdoor Recreation Grant - No new information.
d. CIP Otsego Prairie Park - See attached preliminary Park
improvements for the next 4 years.
9. WINTER FUN FEST'.
Last minute details of Winter Fest' were discussed.
10. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Elected: Tom Baillargeon - Chairman
Jeff Bartheld - Vice -Chairman
Debbie Carron - Secretary
11. PAY BILLS.
None
12. OTHER ITEMS OF CONCERN.
Roche moved and Debbie seconded a motion to require anyone
requesting to be on Agenda to submit a proposal prior to the
meeting.
Bill suggested that we inform guests that we tape our meetings.
Merlin's presence at a special meeting with developer will be
charged to developer.
13. ADJOURN.
Bill moved to adjourn. Darlene seconded the motion. 10:00 pm
Deborah Carron, Secretary Date