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03-03-2025 PRCEM Parks, Recreation &Community Education Advisory Board Meeting Minutes March 3, 2025 Members present were Kyle Wendling, Liz Stearns, Margo Kaping, Chad Czmowski,Josh Kamrath, Erin Knudtson, Anne Lamecker, and Eric Thovson. Staff present: Lynn Neumann and Jody Harms. Kyle Wendling called the meeting to order at 5:18 pm. Erin Knudtson moved to approve the February 3, 2025, meeting minutes. Liz Stearns seconded the motion.The minutes were approved. Old Business Safe Routes to School Plan Update • The Steering Committee met on February 27th • Evaluation, Education, Encouragement, Equity, Engagement, and Engineering are the main focus areas that will be assessed and established throughout the plan update. • A study of School Road over the next 2-3 years will help determine safety needs for students and the location of needed crosswalks near the school campus. • Updates will be provided as the plan progresses. • One of the first steps is gathering data. Survey will be sent to students and families to gather data that will help drive the plan. • Next meeting is Thursday, April 3rd New Business Pickleball Outdoor Courts • MN DOT was contacted regarding the entrance to Oddfellows Park from Highway 7. After examining the area, it was determined that it would be unsafe, due to the unsafe entrance, parking concerns, and the expense of updating the area. • Other location options are being considered. (Northwoods Park,Tartan Park, etc.) PRCE staff are still exploring the best options for a location. • Ridgewater has expressed interest in having pickleball courts. Meetings have taken place between PRCE staff and Ridgewater staff. Bruch Arena Updates • The Skating Show was this past weekend and a huge success! • Ice is coming out of the East Rink this week. Prepping for spring sports dry floor season in the East Rink. • On March 17th,the West Rink ice will be coming out. • There will be no Spring Ice this year in either rink due to repairs and maintenance that need to be performed. • East Rink will host the Summer Ice Season. • West Rink will be closed from March 17th to October 1St for repairs and work to be completed. • Things we have completed to help with operations: ■ Fiber to the Arena ■ Alarm System Updates • All the compressor room mechanics are now on the alarm system • Added the Sensaphone system—real-time alarms for staff • "Emergency Repairs" ■ All 3 compressors have been rebuilt ■ 1 Glycol Pump is rebuilt ■ 1 Glycol Motor has been replaced ■ Another Glycol pump will be rebuilt this fall, and the other will be rebuilt next year ■ The filter for oil return will be replaced after March 17th ■ A glycol sample was taken today. Looking for the glycol leak. We think the leak is coming from the west rink. Should know the results in about two weeks. • Randy will be doing an Engineer Study(Feasibility Study)this year ■ Look at all the refrigerant components of the arena • Assess current condition,future updates needed, and required maintenance for best operations Board Member Items • Request for additional and taller bleachers in the West Rink. • Adaptive Trikes have been added to the Bike Fleet. More may be ordered based on interest. • The pool opens for open swim on June 9. Summer job listings are available on the city's website. • The summer brochure will go to print on March 18, with registration starting on April 9. Adjournment • Next meeting is April 7-Location TBD Margo Kaping moved to adjourn, and Chad Czmowski seconded the motion.The meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm.