03-09-11 PRITEM 3_7
OTSEGO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
MARCH 9, 2011
7:00 PM
1. Call to Order.
Chair Mike Brumm called the meeting to order at 7:02PM.
Roll Call: Chair Mike Brumm; Vice Chair Krista Bean; Commission Members: Susan
Krekelberg, Kathy Roberts, and Peter Torresani. Absent: Commission Members: Duane
Lauseng, Rose Cassady and Kari Menzia; City Council: Councilmember: Doug Schroeder;
Staff. Brad Belair, Public Works Supervisor, Sandy Lindenfelser, Special Licensing and Dan
Licht, City Planner.
2. Consider agenda approval.
Commissioner Torresani motioned to approve the agenda as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Bean. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider the following minutes.
3.1. February 9, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Commissioner Roberts motioned to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Torresani All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Open Forum.
Members of Girl Scout Troop 11211, Nicknamed "The Shooting Stars" requested to do a project
for the City. They will be working with PW Supervisor Brad Belair.
5. New Business.
5.1. Recommend Recognized Youth Associations.
City Planner Licht presented the draft resolution establishing recognized youth associations.
Commissioner Torresani motioned to recommend City Council approval of the draft
resolution establishing the four recognized youth associations. Seconded by Commissioner
Roberts. All in favor. Motion carried
5.2. Denny's request to borrow Bunny Suit April 16t` and 19`}'
Commission discussed the borrowing of the bunny suit to Denny's. In the past, Denny's has
given gift certificates in exchange of borrowing the suit.
Chair Brumm recommends the Parks and Rec Commission allow Denny's to borrow the
Bunny Suit contingent upon dry cleaning and mending of any damages to the suit before it
is returned. Seconded by Commissioner Torresani. All in favor. Motion carried.
6. Unfinished Business.
6.1. Eagle Scout Project
PW Supervisor Belair has been in contact with Eagle Scout Aaron Dorvinen and emailed him a
concept plan. Mr. Dorvinen contacted City Planner Licht and seems excited about a project
either at Waterfront East of possibly at the Splash Pad. City Planner Licht will contact Mr.
Dorvinen in another week and move forward from there.
6.2. Prairie Park Splash Pad Concept
City Planner Licht presented the 2 concept plans and explained the drainage of the splash pad. It
was noted that concept plan A-2 and option 3 for drainage were favored by City Staff. City Staff
recommends going with the colored concrete due to the iron in the water that would cause
staining of the concrete. Lighting was discussed. Wright Hennepin is to be contacted to draw up
a plan and a quote for lighting. Commission discussed leaving the tables on the plan and having
Tim from SRF bring pictures of the tables to the next meeting and decide if they want them or
not. Commissioner Krekelberg inquired as to the location of a port a potty. City Planner Licht
said it is a good idea and will be looked in to.
Vice Chair Bean recommended to move forward with the approval of Concept Plan A-2
including additional wall enhancements, the colored concrete and tables for the splash pad
at Prairie Park. Seconded by Chair Brumm. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.3. Little League update
City Planner Licht gave an update on the possible Little League organization in Otsego. It is
noted that Mr. Welch is taking some additional time organizing and will contact the city once he
has a more complete proposal.
6.4. Billette Field sign concept
City Planner will email commission members the bosox and ballpark font styles. Commission
member Roberts will show the 2 styles to Susan Louricas. Decisions will be made at the next
Parks and Rec meeting.
7. Public Works Update.
PW Supervisor Belair stated that they are working on the parks to get them ready for spring.
8. Pride in our Parks.
PW Supervisor Belair updated the commission on the 3 Pride in Our Parks contracts. Master
Kohls is excited for another year. He has one year left on his contract. Rhonda with Women of
Today told Mr. Belair that they have joined St Michael's Women of Today. Dana VanDenBerg
has taken over Girl Scout Troop 13514 for Amy Brumm. Mr. Belair will contact Ms.
VanDenBerg regarding their contract. Commissioner Torresani questioned whether a one year
contract would be accepted instead of a 2 year contract. City Planner Licht said to look at it as a
one year extension of the current contract.
9. Update on City Council actions by Council Member Doug Schroeder.
9.1. Otsego — Safe Routes to School Trail
CM Schroeder noted that the City Council has adopted the plans and specs for construction of
the trail segments for safe routes to school trail.
10. Subcommittees.
a. All Sports Commissioner Torresani).
Commissioner Torresani will notify organizations of the updates.
b. Community Ed/Ids 728 (Commissioner Bean).
Discussion of whether or not to have Community Ed at the Egg Hunt noting they usually give
gift certificates for prizes.
c. Communication (Commissioner Krekelberg).
No Items.
d. Pumpkin Patch (Commissioner Roberts).
No Items.
e. Santa Day -(Commissioner Cassady,).
No Items.
f. Egg Hunt —(Commissioner Brumm).
Chair Brumm will dress as Easter Bunny. There will be bikes for prizes. Commissioner
Torresani will pick up candy and contact Commissioner Cassady and Mayor Stockamp regarding
bags. Commissioner Roberts will contact Teensie the Clown to see they can get her for the
event. Otsego Royalty will be there the help. Contact Boy Scouts to see if they are willing to
help out. Chair Brumm will contact the Police Commission to see if they are planning on having
the McGruff Coloring Contest this year. Commission Members are to meet at 6:30pm on Friday,
April 8t' to set up.
11. Information.
12. Adjourn by 10 PM.
Commissioner Krekelberg motioned to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Vice Chair Bean.
All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:27PM.
Written by Sandy Lindenfelser, Special Licensing