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OTSEGO PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
OCTOBER 13, 2010
7:00 PM
Call to order.
Chair Susan Krekelberg called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call:
Parks and Recreation Commission: Chair Krekelberg, Vice Chair Krista Bean,
Commissioners Kathy Roberts, Rose Cassady, Mike Brumm, Peter Torresani and Kari
Menzia; Absent: Commissioner Duane Lauseng.
City Council: Mayor Jessica Stockamp.
City Staff: Public Works Supervisor Brad Belair and City Planner Daniel Licht.
2. Consider agenda approval.
Commissioner Torresani motioned to approve the agenda. Seconded by
Commissioner Menzia. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider the following minutes.
3.1 September 8, 2010 regular meeting minutes.
Vice Chair Bean motioned to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Brumm. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Open Forum.
Ms. Kaitlyn Halleron, 8833 194th Lane NW, Elk River, and Ms. Kira Wiedemitsch,
20027 Auburn Street Elk River proposed to provide pony rides at the Pumpkin Patch
event as part of a school project. The rides would be provided at no charge although
donations would be accepted for Team Challenge. An example liability waiver was
provided. The consensus of Commissioners was to include the pony rides as part of
the Pumpkin Patch event subject to approval of the City Attorney. City Planner Licht will
follow up with the City Attorney regarding any liability issues.
Mr. Steve Zoubek, President of Three Rivers Soccer Association (TRSA)
presented the Parks and Recreation Commission with a donation of $500.00 for park
maintenance related to TRSA's use of the City's fields. The Commissioners thanked
TRSA for their donation.
5. New Business.
5.1 Possible Little League Ball Field. City Planner Licht presented
information in the October 5, 2010 letter by City Administrator Mike Robertson regarding
the proposed construction of a Little League ball field west of the existing fields at
Prairie Park. The Commissioners discussed the potential precedence of designating
City property for use by specific sports organizations and felt more information is
needed regarding the proposers' ability to complete the project and use of the facility.
City Planner Licht said that City staff will report back to the Commission when more
information is available.
6. Unfinished Business.
6.1 Wilson Property. City Planner Licht updated the Commissioners on the
parcel at 87thand Odean Avenue having been sold and the direction from the City
Council not to further pursue acquisition of the Wilson property. The consensus of the
Commissioners is to agree with the City Council decision.
6.2 Darkenwald Landing. City Planner Licht updated the Commissioners that
the City Council requested that they delay action on planning for Darkenwald Landing
out of respect for the family still mourning the passing of Mr. Gilbert Darkenwald.
6.3 Norin Landing. City Planner Licht presented the plans and specifications.
Motion by Chair Krekelberg to recommend City Council approval the plans and
specifications for parking and boat launch facilities at Norin Landing and forward
said plans to the DNR to await funding assistance for construction. Seconded by
Commissioner Cassady. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.4 Discussion of Field Usage Fees. City Planner Licht reviewed the
memorandum dated October 13, 2010 by Finance Director Gary Groen. Additional
information is to be provided at the November Parks and Recreation Commission
meeting.
7. Public Works Update.
Public Works Supervisor Belair updated the Commissioners on fall clean up,
Frankfort Park and installation of outfield fences at Prairie Park. Chair Krekelberg
asked about the watering schedule at Frankfort Park. Public Works Supervisor Belair
said the schedule was set for the establishment of sod after installation but will be
adjusted to run less often. The Commissioners discussed setting up ice rinks at
Frankfort Park and suggested that word be passed to neighborhood people interested in
volunteering come to the next Parks and Recreation meeting to discuss the issue.
8. Pride in Our Parks.
8.1 Cole's Martial Arts. The Commissioners discussed the need for garbage
barrels at Waterfront East Park. Public Works Supervisor Belair said Public Works
would locate some at the site.
8.2 Girl Scout Troop 13514 Monthly Report for June 2010. No discussion.
8.3 Girl Scout Troop 13514 Monthly Report for June 2010. No discussion.
9. Update on City Council actions by Mayor Stockamp. Mayor Stockamp updated
the Commissioners on City issues including the Albertville 1-94/CSAH 19 project, the
New River Hospital District appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court and the status of
the Safe Routes to School trail grant project.
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10. Subcommittees.
a. All Sports. Discussion of parking along 90th Street. The Commissioners
requested City staff contact Wright -Hennepin to update a previous quote to install ball
field lighting at Prairie Park and discussed seeking donations.
b. Community Education. City staff is to check when Community Education
staff will attend a Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to discuss programming.
C. Communication. No update.
d. Pumkin Patch. Commissioners discussed preparations for Pumkin Patch
Day.
e. Santa Day. Discussion of someone to play Santa. Mayor Stockamp will
contact a person for availability and cost. City staff will provide an update of the Parks
and Recreation Commission's event budget for the next meeting.
11. Information. No items.
12. Adiourn by 10 PM.
Motion by Chair Krekelberg to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Cassady.
All in favor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted:
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D. Daniel Licht, AICP
City Planner