03-12-2014 PR MIN City of
Elk
„ Meeting of the Elk River Parks and
IIIIIRiver Recreation Commission
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Members Present: Chair Anderson, Commission members Ahlness, Holmgren,
Kallemeyn,Niziolek,Nystrom, and Sagan
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director,Michael Hecker,Recreation Manager,
Steve Benoit,Park Planner Chris Leeseberg, and Recreation
Coordinator,Tonya Love
I. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Parks and
Recreation Commission was called to order at 6:32 p.m. by Chair Anderson.
2. Oath of Office for New Commission Members
3. Consider 3/12/14 Agenda
IIIMr. Hecker added that Chris Leeseberg will present an update regarding the Elk
River Comprehensive Plan update during agenda item 11.
Moved by Commissioner Sagan and seconded by Commissioner Kallemeyn
to approve the March 12,2014, agenda with proposed changes. Motion carried
7-0.
4. Consider Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Holmgren and seconded by Commissioner Ahlness
to approve the following February 12, 2014 Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Open Forum - None
6. Park/Program Highlight
Mr. Benoit presented a slideshow highlighting the CAER event held at the Activity
Center.
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7. Parks and Recreation Director Report •
Mr. Hecker presented his staff report.
8. Division Manager's Reports
Mr. Benoit presented his staff report. Also stating that staff is exploring a fundraising
opportunity with MN Sports Fundraiser Organization,which would provide bat
holders with advertising space on them.
Commissioner Niziolek stated that there is a need to establish a advertising policy for
in the parks.
Mr. Benoit shared that the Elk River Arena already has advertising guidelines and
would be able to follow those.
Commissioner Anderson asked what percentage of the fundraising would go back to
the community and how would this effect other stakeholders regarding the athletic
fields.
Mr. Benoit stated that staff had not entered into a contract yet and that research was
just beginning.
9. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
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Mr. Hecker presented his staff report.
10. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Moved by Commissioner Sagan and seconded by Commissioner Niziolek to
nominate Dave Anderson to be Commission Chair. Motion carried 6-0.
Moved by Commissioner Sagan and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to
nominate Mark Ahlness to be Commission Vice-Chair. Motion carried 6-0.
II. Announcements
Commissioner Kallemeyn shared that he had contacted the Windsor Homeowners
Association regarding the park donation and they declined to come back.
Commissioner Anderson shared that a member of the Elk River Lions Club
indicated they would like to partner with the city to build a building in Woodland
Trails Park.
Mr. Leeseberg shared the Elk River Comprehensive Master Plan update.
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Co , *ssioners Anderson and Niziolek shared concerns that there was a possible
• roa•lgoing through Woodland Trails Park and that this had been discussed in past
year:I and officially taken out of any comprehensive plans.
Co 'ssioner Anderson stated that we should be concerned about the possible
pot: tial loss of future fields at the Youth Athletic Complex. The property out there
has I.een like a savings account for the demand of more fields in the future.
Co *ssioner Nystrom questions the extension of School Street.
Co •ssioner Niziolek stated that if School Street were extended it would affect the
rete Lion pond.
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Mr. II -eseberg stated that the Planning Commission would be meeting again
regalding the Comprehensive Plan on April 8.
Co I •ssioner Anderson stated it is unfortunate that the Parks and Recreation
Mad-r Plan is being completed after the city comprehensive plan as it will analyze
our '�eeds.
Mr. II eeseberg explained that one of the plans needed to be done first and the city
co I•rehensive plan in the main one to refer to. The plan can also be changed when
the 'arks and Recreation Master Plan shows we need property for future fields.
12. Ad'1 .urnment
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The"- bein no further business Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting of the Elk
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Riva Parks d Recreation Commission at 728 p.m.
Minutes prep. ed by To ya Love.
Dave Ande i.on, Chair
Tina Allard, ity Clerk
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