10-10-12 SPRITEM 3-2
SPECIAL PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL (LUNCHROOM)
October 10, 2012
6:00 PM
Call to Order.
Chair Torresani called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM.
Roll Call: Chair Peter Torresani; Vice -Chair Charles VonBerg; Commissioners; Kathy
Roberts, Triste Freeberg, Rose Cassady, Mike Brumm and Susan Krekelberg; City
Council: Mayor Jessica Stockamp and Councilmember Doug Schroeder; City Staff: Ross
Demant, Parks and Recreation Manager, Daniel Licht, City Planner and Sandy
Lindenfelser, Special Licensing.
1. Parks and Recreation Planning Session:
Parks and Recreation Manager Demant discussed with the Parks and Recreation
Commission his back ground in Parks and Recreation and how unique an opportunity to
help start a Parks and Recreation Department was. Parks and Recreation Manager
Demant gave an explanation of how he interpreted the history of the Parks and
Recreation Commission and how better communication between the Commission,
Council, and Staff is vital to moving forward has a department. Parks and Recreation
Manager Demant gave an update on the programs that have taken place in the city and
what good feedback he has been receiving. Commission members discussed that
they would like to work with the Council to develop a better understanding of what the
duties are of the Commission.
2. Any other items:
It was reminded that these meetings are open to the public and everyone should
conduct themselves professionally.
3. Adjourn:
Commissioner Krekelberg motioned to adjourn the special meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Freeberg. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at
7:00 PM.
Written by Sandy Lindenfelser, Special Licensing