11-05-2012 PRCEMMINUTES
Parks, Recreation & Community Education Advisory Board
November 5, 2012
Members present were John Rodeberg, Mary Christensen, Elizabeth Hanninen, Eric Opland and
Troy Scotting. Also present were Dolf Moon and Karen McKay.
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 pm.
A motion was made by John Rodeberg and seconded by Mary Christensen to approve the
minutes dated October 1, 2012. The board unanimously agreed.
OLD BUSINESS
Facility Improvements
• The refrigeration system at the Civic Arena is going to be replaced with either a commercial
system or an industrial system. One advantage with the industrial system is that it could
service both rinks. One compressor was replaced this year which was covered by insurance.
A system is comprised of multiple compressors.
• The Library roof replacement is complete.
• The Liquor Store roof replacement has begun.
• The Event Center roof replacement will begin soon.
Luce Line Trail —The paving project of the Luce Line Trail is moving forward and will be
funded by contributions from the City, County and DNR, and other sources.
Bandstand West River - The council approved spending up to $35,000 for the construction of a
permanent cover for the bandstand at West River Park. Actual cost could be up to $75,000.
Parkland dedication money and community donations could make up the difference.
Depot Update — The MPCA inspected the site and determined that the soil was contaminated.
Estimated cost for excavating the soil and replacing it is $900,000. Since this site is zoned
commercial and not residential, the soil can be covered with bituminous for approximately half
of this cost. Miles Seppelt has applied for a grant to help cover this cost.
NEW BUSINESS
Mountain Biking Course — The mountain biking course is located adjacent to the skateboarding
park. There are 7 features in the obstacle course with more being planned. There are three lines:
beginner, intermediate, and extreme. There has been $500 in donations received for this park.
Fall Programs — The board received updated fall registration program figures.
Senior Center
• The City Council has decided to re -open the Senior Center on Fridays. The estimated
$13,000 cost to do this will be offset by an increase in some senior activity fees.
• As compared to 2012, there are eight more wedding receptions scheduled for 2013.
PRCE Advisory Board
November 5, 2012
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Comprehensive Plan/Downtown Plan — Meetings are scheduled to review preliminary drafts of
the Comprehensive Plan/Downtown Plan. A final draft should be complete in March 2013. Dan
Jochum could do a presentation to the PRCE board regarding this plan.
BOARD MEMBER ITEMS
Roberts Park - Eric Opland inquired whether the playground equipment and shelter at Roberts
Park that has been removed will be replaced. Dolf responded that there is no funding available
for this and that the high water table in the park is an ongoing problem.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:16 pm by a motion made by Troy Scotting
and seconded by John Rodeberg. The Board unanimously agreed.