02-21-17 PR Minutes ITEM 3.1
OTSEGO PARKS AND RECREATION
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
February 21, 2017
7:00 PM
Call to Order.
Chair Angie Dehn called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call: Chair Angie Dehn; Commissioners: Jim Breitbach, Angela Hilde, Derrick Stark,
Doug Cassady, Cara Husak and Kitty Baltos.
City Council: Mayor Jessica Stockamp
Staff: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director, and Connie Schwecke, Recreation
Administrative Assistant.
1. Open Forum.
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
Commissioner Hilde motioned to approve the agenda. Seconded by
Commissioner Breitbach. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider Meeting Minutes.
3.1 January 17, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Chair Dehn motioned to approve minutes as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Stark. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Unfinished Business.
4.1 Lefebrve Creek Greenway Park Concept.
Parks and Recreation Director Demant reviewed the staff report . Mr. Tim Wold from
SRF Consulting Group presented two park concept plans with amenities for Lefebrve
Creek Park.
Chair Dehn stated a play structure would be beneficial to this neighborhood park. Mr.
Demant agreed and stated residents like some aspects of traditional park amenities.
Chair Dehn also stated that in this park, a smaller shelter for residents to seek shade
would be adequate enough. Mr. Wold agreed and said the shelter planned is 20’x20’.
Commissioner Husak stated her concerns about this park not being visible. Mr. Demant
stated this park is part of the Master Park Concept Plan and will eventually be
connected to trails through other neighboring developments. Mr. Wold stated that this a
true neighborhood park where families would walk the trail and will stop to use the
parks amenities. Commissioner Dehn mentioned that most residents seem to walk or
bike to the neighborhood parks.
Commissioner Breitbach questioned the material of the trail, Mr. Demant said the trail
will be a 10’ wide asphalt trail.
Commissioner Husak asked if the storm pond will hold enough water to have an
overlook. Mr. Wold stated that when the grasses fill in, it will be a more of a scenic
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overlook. Mr. Demant added that this storm water pond would be more of a wetland
area and similar to the storm water pond at Waterfront East Park.
Commissioner Breitbach questioned installing a split rail fence around the pond for
safety reasons. Mr. Wold stated the grasses planted will be high enough to deter
access.
Chair Dehn recommended switching the pre-k and the k-5 playgrounds around so the
younger children would be further from the storm water pond.
Commissioner Breitbach questioned the completion schedule. Mr. Demant stated that
the park is estimated to be completed late fall or early winter. Commissioner Breitbach
also asked if the city could set up an ice rink on the storm water pond. Mr. Demant said
that it might be possible but he would need to check with the City Engineer about the
water infiltration in the storm water pond.
After discussion, the commissioners agreed they preferred Concept B if the play
structures were flipped and asked Mr. Wold to bring more options on different park
shelters.
5. New Business.
5.1 Northwood Community Garden.
Parks and Recreation Director Demant reviewed the staff report.
After discussion, the commissioners asked staff to amend the Northwood Park
Community Garden Guidelines by adding a year end cleanup policy.
Commissioner Hilde motioned to recommend to the City Council to
adopt the amended procedures and guidelines for Northwood Park
Community Garden. Seconded by Commissioner Baltos. All in favor.
Motion carried.
6. Parks and Recreation Director Update.
Parks and Recreation Director Demant introduced the new Parks and Recreation
Commissioner, Kitty Baltos. Mr Demant updated the commissioners on Norin Landing,
lighting at the Prairie Park Dog Park and the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt community
event.
7. City Council Reports.
Mayor Stockamp gave an update to the commissioners.
8. Adjourn.
Commissioner Stark motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner
Hilde. All in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:18 P.M.
Written by Connie Schwecke. Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant