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OTSEGO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
DECEMBER 8, 2010
7:00 PM
1. Call to Order.
Chair Susan Krekelberg called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call: Chair Susan Krekelberg; Vice Chair Krista Bean; Commission Members: Kathy
Roberts, Rose Cassady, Mike Brumm, Peter Torresani, and Kari Menzia; Absent: Duane
Lauseng; City Council: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Staff. Brad Belair, Public Works Supervisor,
and Sandy Lindenfelser, Special Licensing
2. Consider agenda ap rn oval.
Chair Susan Krekelberg requested to add 9.1. Policy on Absences and Replacements of
Commission Members.
Commissioner Peter Torresani motioned to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by
Commissioner Rose Cassady. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider the following minutes:
3.1. November 10, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Vice Chair Krista Bean motioned to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Kathy Roberts. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Open Forum:
No Items
5. New Business,
5.1. Community Ed
Community Ed Director Charlie Blesener, Kristi Waite and Cory Franson of Community Ed
Staff, gave updates and overviews of the past programs offered by Community Ed and future
programs that will be offered in 2011 including indoor golf, swim bus, mini camps and floor
hockey. It was brought up that since the fall football program offered last fall filled up so
quickly that a spring one should be offered as well. Commission members questioned the
cancellation of programs and what can be done to better advertise the possibility of these being
cancelled if they are not signed up a number of days before. Cory Franson of Community Ed
gave handouts showing Otsego Recreation activities offered for 2010 and the registration
numbers by Communities for 2009 and 2010. Discussion of the Community Ed brochure and
what changes they would like to see. Cory Franson also gave a mini report on their marketing
noting that they are working on using Facebook, Twitter, E -Communication, Cable and the Web
to get information out there on current and upcoming events. Charlie asked if they needed to
reserve a spot for the Easter Egg Hunt as they plan on attending. Commission Member Rose
Cassady noted that they have four (4) other events put on by the Parks and Rec Commission that
they are welcome to attend also and to bring some of their brochures to hand out at these events.
Chair Susan Krekelberg asked how the cost to the city is figured noting since there is only one
book and not two the cost should go down. The fall 2010 brochure was looked at and it was
stated that if there is something that Parks and Rec want they should be specific and ask for it.
Commissioner Peter Torresani requested commission members think specifically what they want
to see and bring it to the next meeting.
6. Unfinished Business.
No Items
7. Public Works Update.
Public Works Supervisor Brad Belair gave an update on the progress in Prairie Park. Mr. Belair
gave an explanation on the snow removal process and regulations in the city.
8. Pride in our Parks.
No Items
9. Update on City Council actions by M4yor Stockam.
9.1. Policy on Absences and Replacement of Commission Members
Mayor Stockamp noted that there is nothing in the Bylaws as to the replacement or absences of a
Parks and Rec Commission member. It was discussed that Commissioner Mike Brumm would
contact Duane Lauseng requesting a decision from him by January as to whether he would
continue on the Parks and Rec Commission or resign. An email with Duane's response will be
emailed to rest of the commission members. Mayor Stockamp brought up the snowmobile club
and the training that was put on in the public works building noting that 45 students attended and
tested out. An update on the Waterfront East property was given.
10. Subcommittees.
a. All Sports (Commissioner Torresani�
Commissioner Peter Torresani stated that he will contact Kristy Waite of Community Ed
regarding allocations of the ball fields. Ball field fees were brought up. Mayor Stockamp noted
that it has not been discussed among staff at this time and that Public Works Supervisor Brad
Belair will talk to City Administrator Mike Robertson and Finance Director Gary Groen about
this and then it will go to the Administrative Subcommittee.
b. Community Ed/Ids 728 (Commissioner Bean)
No Items
c. Communication (Commissioner Krekelberg
No Items
d. Pumpkin Patch (Commissioner Roberts)
No Items
e. Santa Day — (Commissioner Cassady)
Will set up after meeting.
f. Egg Hunt — (Commissioner Brumm)
No Items
11. Information.
11.1. Wilson PropertyUpdate
An update on the Wilson Property was given by Mayor Stockamp.
12. Adjourn by 10 PM.
Commissioner Peter Torresani motioned to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by
Commissioner Rose Cassady. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:OOPM.
Written by Sandy Lindenfelser, Special Licensing