11-02-2015 PRCEMMINUTES
Parks, Recreation & Community Education Advisory Board
November 2, 2015
Members present were Tim Peterson, John Rodeberg, Jim Waldron, Elizabeth Hanninen-Scharn,
and Chad Czmowski. Also present were Dolf Moon and Jody Harms
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 pm.
A motion was made by Chad Czmowski and seconded by Elizabeth Hanninen-Scharn to approve
the minutes dated June 1, 2015. The board unanimously agreed.
OLD BUSINESS
Facilities Improvement Pool/Arena:
• Working on a formal agreement with bidding to start in February 2016
• Would like to utilize local contractors.
• Matting in east rink will be completed this week.
• The Hockey and figure skating associations have agreed to pay half of the fee for
a study by Stevens Engineering. The focus of the study will be a common
entrance at the Arena.
Luce Line/Open Streets Update
• Opens Streets event had approx. 2, 000 attendees.
• May event possible to coincide with Bike & Blade
• Trail use is high. The state is monitoring trails throughout MN. Individuals have
monitored different locations to estimate the number of people utilizing the trails.
NEW BUSINESS
Pool Amenities
• The cost will be higher than our resources
o $5.4 million is the current estimate for the project.
o May offer placeholder spots to help fund.
o Recruit community members for help with campaign.
o Encourage business participation.
o Who and how should the message be presented to the public
Parks Projects:
• We will host the 2016 State Amateur Baseball tournemant.
• Improvements were made to dugouts and backstops at Roberts Park and Veteran's
Memorial Field.
• A new scoreboard donated by Clancy Kurth and installed.
• Outdoor rink at Northwoods Park will be enlarged for more pleasure skating.
• Mini shelters will be refurbished. Approximately 20 will be completed.
Forestry Program Changes
• Michael Bah left in August. His position was 50% Parks & 50% forestry.
Beginning in 2016, two positions have been created, Park Maintenance and an
Arborist. The Arborist position will be a part of Public Works.
• The Emerald Ash borer is in Plymouth. Funds are being set aside to handle this
situation if/when the Ash Borer arrives in the area.
Board Member Items
• Community Education Update
o State report is completed. There were good participation numbers.
Approximately 323,000 people rented/attended activities held in the
buildings. This number does not include athletic school events.
o Fewer instructors for adult enrichment classes are available due to a better
economy. The brochure asks for feedback and if there is any interest in
teaching.
o Minneapolis is moving to an online brochure only. Hutchinson has more
information included in the brochure besides youth and adult activities.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:15pm on a motion by Tim Peterson and seconded by John
Rodeberg.