12-04-2017 PRCEMMINUTES
Parks, Recreation & Community Education Advisory Board
December 4, 2017
Members present were Marsha Anderson, Tim Peterson, Eric Westlund and Craig
Junke. Also present were Dolf Moon and Jody Harms
OLD BUSINESS
A. Dog Park
a. Ribbon cutting was Thursday, November 9. Receiving positive
feedback. Also, working with the public regarding parking concerns.
B. Linden Ballfields
a. Backstop installation will be in the spring.
C. VFW Bathroom
a. Installation complete. Grading to happen this week.
D. Roberts Park Playground
a. Old equipment has been removed
b. The new equipment will be purchased this month (40% discount) and
stored at the parks garage.
c. The project is funded through the Parkland Dedication fund.
d. Installation will be in the spring by a Community Build. This includes a
company installer, community members, and parks personnel.
NEW BUSINESS
A. MRPA Annual Meeting — Congratulations Dolf!
a. Dolf has been selected to receive the Clifton E. French Service Award.
Meeting and award recognition luncheon will be in Chaska on January
9. Contact Dolf if you are interested in attending!
B. Facility Use — ISD 423
a. Plans for the new space at the high school are underway. Decisions
on spaces for Community Education and community use (i.e boy/girl
scouts) are being discussed.
b. Current/past users have received a survey regarding satisfaction with
their rental.
C. Program Numbers
a. Reviewed updated fall program numbers.
D. 2018 Budget (City)
a. Reviewed 2017 Aquatic Center revenue and discussed funding for
2018.
BOARD MEMBER ITEMS
There were no board member items.
We will not meet in January. See you February 2018!
Happy Holidays