12-10-2008 PR MIN
MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
HELD AT CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008
Members Present: Chair Nystrom, Commissioners Anderson, Boese, and Niziolek.
Council Liaison: Councilmember Zerwas
Members Absent: Commissioner Larson
Staff Present: Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation Director; Chris Leeseberg,
Planner/Park Planner; Steve Benoit, Recreation Manager; Tonya
Love; Recording Secretary
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 Chair Nystrom.
2. Consider December 10, 2008 Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER NIZIOLEK TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 10, 2008
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED
4-0.
Consider Minutes of November 12 2008 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER NIZIOLEK AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE NOVERMBER 12,
2008 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4. Parks & Recreation Commissioner to Attend December 15, 2008 City Council
Meeting and ~anuary 13, 2009 Planning Commission Meetings
4.1. December 15, 2008 City Council Meeting
Commissioner Nystrom will attend the December 15, 2008 City Council
Meeting.
4.2. ~anuary_13, 2009 Planning Commission Meeting
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• Commissioner Anderson will attend the January 13, 2009 Planning
Commission Meeting.
5. Open Mike -None
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6. Recreation Manager's Report -Steve Benoit
Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit shared one of our new programs currently being
offered, Mom's Time Out; has been a great success. Parents can drop off their
children in a safe and fun environment while they run errands meet a friend for
coffee.
Mr. Benoit shared that staff is working on incorporating cell phone texting as a new
method of marketing. This tool would allow participants to sign up to receive text
messages regarding program information and updates.
Mr. Benoit shared the Senior Center Coordinator's and the Ice Arena Manager's staff
reports.
Director's Report -Bill Maertz
Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that the Rotary Club
• sponsored, River Walk project is complete and thanked the club for their
participation in the project and reminded everyone to attend the annual Taste of Elk
River event held in May.
Mr. Maertz shared that the Activity Center celebrated its first year of operation on
December 3`d. Attendance started out strong and has grown steadily reaching an
average attendance of 68 per day in November.
Mr. Maertz stated that the Great Northern Trail paving project is on schedule for
construction in the summer 2009.
8.1. Information/Discussion Items
8. Park/Trail Developments
8.1.A. YAC Parking Lot & Field Expansion
Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz presented information regarding the
existing BMX track at YAC and requested commission feedback.
Planner/Park Planner, Chris Leeseberg shared three options for adding a parking lot
and field expansion at the Youth Athletic Complex. All the options had a
playground between the softball fields and soccer fields with a trail for access.
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• Commissioner Anderson clarified that staff is looking for a consensus that any of the
three options would be a better use.
Mr. Maertz stated that staff would like to begin to remove the existing decaying
buildings and BMX track so as to be able to move forward to add a parking lot and
soccer field in the future once funds are secured.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER NIZIOLEK AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO RECOMMEND THAT WORK
BEGIN TO REMOVE THE EXISTING STRUCTURES FROM THE
CURRENT SITE OF THE BMX TRACK AREA TO BE ABLE TO
DEVELOP A PARKING LOT AND SOOCER FIELD IN THE FUTURE.
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
9. U dates
9.1. Community Events
Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit showcased the departments programs held at the
YMCA Gym in a power point presentation.
9.2. Park Highlights
• Planner/Parks Planner, Chris Leeseberg showcased the Elk River Ice Arena in a
power point presentation.
10.1. Update December 9, 2008 City Council Meeting -None
10.2. Update November 17, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting -None
11. Other Business -None
12. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:04pm.
Minutes prepa~ prpe~~d be~y Tonya Love.
C:;~C~~-G~tOU'~----
Tonya Love
Parks & Recreation Recording Secretary
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James Nystrom
• Parks and Recreation Commission Chair