03-12-96 PRCITY OF OTSEGO REGULAR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING IN THE
CITY OF OTSEGO, COUNTY OF WRIGHT, STATE OF MINNESOTA.
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 12, 1996
MEMBERS PRESENT
Jeff Bartheld (Co -Chair)
Debbie Carron
Tom Constant
Roche Martin
Bill Olsen
Darlene Solberg
GUESTS
Michelle Bergh (Area Rec.)
Ron Black (Council Rep.)
7:00 pm Regular Council Meeting Follows:
1. CO-CHAIRMAN JEFF BARTHELD WILL CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
Jeff Bartheld called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. REVIEW OF THE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 13TH MEETING.
Tom Constant moved to accept the minutes. Darlene seconded the
motion.
3. OPEN FORUM.
Regarding the Heritage Plains Subdivision, Darlene moved and Bill
seconded a motion to recommend to the City Council to accept
cash -in -lieu of land.
4. HISTORICAL REPORT
Jeff talked to the Historical Committee about participating in a
project in the park such as moving and reconstructing the original
town hall which is now called the salt shed. They were very
interested but questioned their ability to do construction. The
would like to ask Wright County for assistance.
October 6th is Heritage day. Jeff will ask the Historical Committee
if they are planning any activities, and if there is any way we
could help.
Jeff, Tom, Bill and Roche have formed a sub -committee to work with
the Historical Committee.
Ron feels that the County would probably not help with funding but
that their is funding available for the Historical Committee to
pursue.
5. RECREATION COORDINATOR/PLANNING SUB -COMMITTEE
Michelle Bergh the Program Specialist for Area Rec met with us.
She reported that the rink was open 50 days out of the 59 days
planned. 531 participants used the rink.
Michelle noted that the attendance increased substantially after the
Winter Fest. She thought maybe some people did not know it was
there before. An event to introduce the rink opening next year was
discussed.
The Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for April 6. The hunt will be
free. $2 will be charged to anyone wishing to participate in making
a basket. A room has been reserved with Judy for the class for 12
noon. The hunt will start at 1 pm. Fliers will go out at the
elementary schools.
The Bike Rodeo is scheduled for May 11 from 10:30 am to noon.
Summer events were discussed such as T -Ball, the Safety Camp (maybe
revamp it to cover being home alone.) and Ride the Rec. The cost of
a bus for Ride the Rec is $6S per day. We are looking at possibly 8
days.
July 13th has been approved by the City Hall to hold a summer picnic
and volunteer appreciation day provided we have the funds and the
event is scheduled.
We will schedule discussion of this event for our next meeting.
6. MERLIN OTTO
Attached is an outline for the Otsego Prairie Park '96 improvements
for Grant application.
Merlin will talk to Dave about hauling ag lime. Turf should be
established by mid April. Merlin will talk to Tom B. about
equipment to seed. Any left over seed will be used in wooded areas.
Attached also, is a summary of bids received for softball backstops
and player protective fence. Ed's Fence Co. gave the best bid.
Merlin will OK the transaction with Phyllis.
He will also check with Dave about a Handicap sign in the parking
lot which is a grant requirement.
We are hoping to do some work in the park on April 13th such as
seeding, working on volley ball courts, horse shoe site, and grills.
There was nothing new to report on the ISTEA Grants
The need for and advantages of having bike trails was discussed.
A Public Hearing to update the Park Board's Comprehensive Plan in
regards to bike trails will be scheduled in the near future.
Our next agenda will include looking at our current policy and
determining where we will going with trails and what kind of trails
the countryside will allow so that when we are approached by
developers we will have a clear plan of where we need trails and if
they will be on or off road.
7. CITY COUNCIL
No news.
8. PAY BILLS
No Bills
9. OTHER ITEMS OF CONCERN
Roche questioned a concern about who will mow the prairie grass.
Merlin will contact Duane.
10. ADJOURN
Tom C. motioned to adjourn. Bill seconded the motion.
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' 2z In Deborah Carron Date
Secretary