05-12-10 PRITEM 3.1
OTSEGO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
May 12, 2010
7:00 PM
1. Call to Order.
Chair Krekelberg called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM
Roll Call: Chair Susan Krekelberg, Vice Chair Krista Bean; Commission Members: Kathy
Roberts, Rose Cassady, Mike Brumm, Duane Lauseng and Kayla Block-Torgerson; Absent:
Commissioner Peter Torresani; City Council: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; City Staff. Brad
Belair, Public Works Supervisor and Sandy Lindenfelser, Special Licensing
2. Consider agenda approval.
Commissioner Kayla Block-Torgerson requested to add Christmas Backdrops to Santa
Day. Chair Susan Krekelberg requested to add 9.1 Discuss Agreement with the School
District 728. Chair Susan Krekelberg motioned to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Commissioner Rose Cassady. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider the following minutes:
3.1. April 14, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Vice Chair Krista Bean motioned to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Duane Lauseng. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Open Forum:
William Lowinger 7127 Quarry Avenue NE would like to see an off leash dog park in Otsego.
Chair Krekelberg explained that this is something that they are looking in to at this time and
thanked him for bringing this to the Commission's attention.
5. Unfinished Business.
5.1. 2010 Potential Projects - Off Leash Dog Park/Darkenwald Landing
Commissioners discussed the location of an Off Leash Dog Park. Public Works Supervisor Brad
Belair stated that Staff will be meeting with SRF Thursday May 13th at 1:30 regarding
"Darkenwald Landing" noting that if the commission would make a recommendation it could be
brought to SRF at that meeting. Mayor Stockamp brought it to the Commission's attention the
fact that the owner is under the impression that he is getting this land back. Due to the sensitivity
of the owner and personal reasons they have requested not to use Darkenwald in the name of the
landing but to go ahead and move forward with the plans.
Commissioner Roberts recommended that Staff have SRF move forward with obtaining
information about putting in an Off Leash Dog Park. Seconded by Chair Susan
Krekelberg. All in favor. Recommendation carried.
6. Public Works Update.
6.1. Frankfort Park Update
Public Works Supervisor Belair gave an update on the progress of Frankfort Park noting that
contracts have been approved for the playground equipment, turf grading, seeding and irrigation
system. Remaining contracts needing approval include bituminous, fencing and tennis court
surfacing. Public Works Supervisor Belair also noted that the rough grading has been done, the
turf has been put in place and the sand for the playground is in. Curbing and sidewalk are to be
completed by next week, the bituminous should be completed in June and Excel Energy is
working on the lighting.
Public Works Supervisor Brad Belair also gave an update on the other parks in the City noting
that all parks have been mowed and the irrigation systems are all up and running. The damage
done in Prairie Park has been taken care of. Some of the signs for the parks should be ready this
week with all completed by the end of next week.
7. Pride in our Parks.
Bluebird House monthly report was given. Chair Susan Krekelberg and Public Works
Supervisor Brad Belair gave an explanation of the project to the visiting high school students
attending the meeting.
Pride in our Parks monthly report from Coles Martial Arts on trash cleaning up Waterfront East
on May 8th. Public Works Supervisor Brad Belair stated that the signs that were down are now
back up.
8. New Business.
No Items.
9. Update on City Council actions by Mayor Stockamp.
9.1. Agreement between the City of Otsego and Independent School District No. 728
Regarding_the Otsego Recreation Program.
Mayor Stockamp gave an update on the agreement and requested the commission look it making
note of any changes to be brought up now so this can get back to the City Attorney. After
discussion, Commissioner Cassady noted wording under Service Responsibilities number 2. ISD
728 shall handle all scheduling of all Otsego recreation events at CITY fields and facilities
questioning as to whether this wording is taking away what we have to offer them. Chair
Krekelberg stated there should be a clause regarding the level of participation and classes being
cancelled. Chair Krekelberg question the students as to whether they use the Community Ed
listed events or just use the parks. Students stated they use the parks and not Community Ed.
10. Subcommittees
a. All Sports (Commissioner Torresani�
Commissioner Torresani not present.
b. Community Ed/Ids 728 (Commissioner Beanj
No Items.
c. Communication (Commissioner Krekelberg).
No Items. Mayor Stockamp noted that the Heritage Preservation Commission met this week.
They are in the process of getting organized but are aware of the Parks and Rec Commission's
request for a history write up on each city park.
Otsego View editor Pat Brink requested the names of organizations and businesses who donated
their time or prizes for the Egg Hunt. Commissioner Brumm will get this information to Mr.
Brink. Mayor Stockamp noted that an Otsego resident requested the City look into putting a
path under County Road 39. Mayor Stockamp explained that City Planner Dan Licht stated
there isn't enough elevation to do this.
d. Pumpkin Patch (Commissioner Roberts).
It was agreed that Commissioner Roberts will call Bob from Bob and Judy's in Big Lake to get a
bid on supplies for this event.
e. Santa Day — (Commissioner Cassady).
Christmas Backdrops
Commission discussed the different types and materials for backdrops. Commissioner Roberts
commented that maybe they should have a contest to get the area art classes involved as a
classroom project. Commissioner Brumm noted that there are local companies that would be
willing to make these. The Commission will look into different possibilities and best cost for the
backdrop.
f. Egg Hunt — (Commissioner Brumm).
Commission discussed Teensy the Clown. Commissioner Roberts read a letter from Teensy the
Clown apologizing for the misunderstanding and being late for the Egg Hunt noting if they are
thinking of hiring her again next year, she will purchase another balloon pump.
11. Adjourn by 10 PM.
Commissioner Block-Torgerson gave her resignation from the Parks and Rec Commission stating
she has been offered a job in Billings, North Dakota. Commission members wished her well.
Chair Susan Krekelberg motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Duane Lauseng.
All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:03PM.
Written by Sandy Lindenfelser
Special Licensing