04-05-2010 PRCEMMINUTES
Parks, Recreation & Community Education Advisory Board
April 5, 2010
Members present were Jay Bartholomew, Mary Christensen, Lora Muilenburg, Deane Dietel and Jim
Waldron. Also present were Dolf Moon and Karen McKay.
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 pm.
A motion was made by Lora Muilenburg and seconded by Mary Christensen to approve the minutes
dated March 1, 2010. The board unanimously agreed.
OLD BUSINESS
Luce Line Trail – The governor exercised line item veto for public works projects including paving the
Luce Line Trail. 2010 was the first opportunity for consideration; it will be applied for again in two
years.
City/School Advisory Committee – The advisory group will be appointed from 19 applicants at the
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next school and city meeting June 16. The group will meet to further planning and dialog between
the city and school.
NEW BUSINESS
Community Education Legislation – There are no changes proposed in funding for the next school
year.
Ice Resurfacer Legislation – Legislation has been proposed to require ice arenas to continuously
monitor air quality as a result of incidents with figure skaters getting headaches and nausea in arenas.
A higher standard for air quality in ice arenas will be in place by 2015. Electric resurfacers will be
required to meet the standards. The current resurfacers at Burich Arena are 10 and 20 years old. The
Buzz Burich Foundation paid 100% for the newest resurfacer.
Blue Zone – Minnesota Author, Dan Buettner, studied people of the world living to the age of 100
years. Some of the keys to living a longer life included exercising more, eating better, finding a
purpose in life and becoming a part of a community (groups/organizations). A meeting will be brought
together with the Hutchinson Leader to introduce the concept to residents. A subcommittee consisting
of six individuals including Daron Vanderheiden; School Superintendent, Sherry Ristow, Tracy
Hassan from the Hutchinson Hospital and Dolf will meet from April through October.
Crow River Dam – The early spring thaw created high water in and along the Crow River. It was
estimated as a 60 year flood event, some erosion damage occurred near the dam. The Veterans
Memorial Field had 2 ½ feet of water on it which has receded, there will be a game played there on
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Tuesday, April 6.
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May Registration – Early summer registration is May 4. Board members are invited to help with the
distribution of registration slips and to cashier from 6:00-7:30 pm. A reminder e-mail will be sent
closer to the date.
MINUTES
PRCE Advisory Board
April 5, 2010
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BOARD MEMBER ITEMS
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Jim Waldron invited the board to attend the Friday and Saturday April 9 and 10 “Black Board
Review”. The variety show will be held at Park Elementary with the entertainment being provided by
District employees. Proceeds are donated to the “Dollars For Scholars” program, which presents 10
scholarships at $423 each; the foundation goal is to reach $5,000 which will match a private donation.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:03 pm by a motion made by Jay Bartholomew and seconded by Deane
Dietel. The Board unanimously agreed.
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