3.0. PRSR 03-14-2018 City of Meeting of the Elk River Parks and
Elk � Recreation Commission
River Held at the Elk River City Hall
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Members Present: Commission members Ahlness, Holmgren,Kallemeyn,Niziolek,Sagan, and
Soltvedt
Members Absent: Chair Anderson (arrived at 7:40 p.m.)
Council Liaison: Mr. Olsen
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director,Michael Hecker,Recreation Manager Steve Benoit,
Parks Superintendent Tim Sevcik,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 6:30 p.m. by Vice Chair Kallemeyn.
2. Consider 02/14/18 Agenda
Mr. Hecker asked to add Item 5.4 Pause Park Improvement Projects
Moved by Commissioner Ahlness and seconded by Commissioner Sagan to approve the
February 14,2018, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting agenda with the
recommended changes. Motion carried 6-0.
3.1 Consider 1/10/18 Regular PRC Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Soltvedt and seconded by Commissioner Sagan to approve the
January 10,2018 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes. Motion carried 6-0.
4. Open Forum - None
5. Action Items
5.1 Park Dedication — Miske Meadows Fourth Addition
Mr. Benoit presented his staff report.
Moved by Commissioner Niziolek and seconded by Commissioner Holmgren to
recommend to City Council to accept park dedication for the plat of Miske Meadows
Fourth Addition to be paid for 72 dwelling units at the rate applicable when the
subdivision is released for recording. Motion carried 6-0.
5.2 Trails Master Plan
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6. Discussion Items
6.1 Outdoor Ice Rink at Spectrum High School
Mr. Hecker presented his report. Sharing that it would be nice to add a warming house at no extra
cost and look at not doing a rink at Kliever Lake Fields.
Chair Anderson arrived at 7:40 p.m.
Mr. Sevcik gave an update on the outdoor rinks for this year's season, staring three weeks earlier
and neighborhood rinks getting higher usage.
Commissioner Soltvedt asked about having hrn4boards at th ctrum site.
Mr. Hecker stated that the hockey boards 4i1 d be paid for by the s , 1 and after negotiating
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6.2 Park Ranger Volunteer Position %
Mr. Benoitresented his report.
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Commissioner Soltvedt shared how Anoka /Coon,' Parks a4 creation reviewed their Park
Ranger position and.lG ' /1 decided based on w f�, posit o 'provided that the title would be
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Commissioner N°°' k stated �t there is great need for informing park users existing park
ordinances, also shark at ,;.4,keen bitt443,4 a dog in one of the parks.
Commtssioner �, edt slff that th �gabout ordinances is its challenging to enforce
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Mr. Benoit shared that the park or</:/nces were listed on the website and that staff will work
harder on educating the public on the
Chair Anderson stated that he did not want to see the position removed.
Mr. Hecker statet incidents that happen in the parks need to be reported to the police so they
can respond and thm4,are.logged.
Chair Anderson asked if this position would report to Mr. Benoit and does it require a background
check?
Mr. Benoit shared that the position would need a background check and that the position would
• be an extension of the Adopt-a-Park program and would communicate with the supervisor of that
program.
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City Council.
Commissioner Soltvedt asked how DAAC would be handled if the Arena project was built on its
current site.
Mr. Hecker shared that softball fields will be built over by YAC.
Commissioner Kallemeyn asked if projects are paused when would they resume.
Mr. Hecker shared he was unsure when,as spring may be too late and would hope for a summer
timeline to start the projects.
Commissioner Holmgren explained that this is a slippery slope and group has worked hard to
move forward on these projects and now clue/to the City Council'changing direction it reflects
badly on the commission.
Commissioner Soltvedt asked if the DAAC location is used for new fac could the scoreboards
be used elsewhere in the system.
Mr. Sevcik stated no as the amount ofimoney allocated would not be enough to cover another
location.
Councilmember Olsen asked how much money has been put into the well at DAAC.
•Mr. Sevcik shared that ere has been no cost as of yet st time spent with the company to come
up with a solution. Fvr'
Vice-Chair Kallemey naked to review the issue'on a monthly basis.
Commissioner Sbitvedt stated that sincey ese projects have already been approved why not make
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a motion to move`foard whenCity Count tx akes a decision.
Commissioner Niziolek stated that the commission has made a commitment and the City Council
should bee ones to put these Park`Improvement projects on hold.
CommissionerHolmgren stated he agreed with Commissioner Niziolek.
Councilmember Olsen shared that the commission is leaping ahead of itself because it is not clear
what is going to happen.There are many things happening at once.
Commissioner Holmgren stated to move forward with project until City Council knows.
Moved by Commissioner Niziolek and seconded by Commissioner Holmgren to proceed
with Parks Improvement projects, clearly notifying the City Council of projects moving
forward and if they agree. Motion carried 7-0.
Vice-Chair asked to add this item to the March Agenda as an update.
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7. New Facilities Design and Construction Update
Mr. Hecker shared that the City Council has voted by a 3-2 vote to suspend the current project
and put out a referendum in November.
8. Parks and Recreation Director Update
Mr. Hecker presented his staff report and thanked both Commissioner Kallemeyn and
Commissioner Sagan for their time of the commission as their terms were ending.
Chair Anderson stated that he feels strongly abouti*, ing Woodland Trails Regional Park
stakeholders in the planning of the improvememiii would liketo add creating a group to the
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9.1 Recreation Manager's Update ///
Mr.Benoit presented his staff report. %%//, �'j'
9.2 Parks Superintendent's Update 4; fi /,-,/
Mr. Sevcik presentedstaff report. '�%/�////�,
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10. Announceme,, � ,
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Chair Anderson shat ,hat th- have been crews working the weekends in the Woodland Trails
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11. Adjo rirnment 4'4/ 4,
There being no further business,V4;Chair Kallemeyn adjourned the meeting of the Elk River
Parks and Recreation Commission at A, 0 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Tonya Love. ' >;;
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Dave Kallemeyn,Vice-Chair
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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