04-09-2008 PR MIN• MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
HELD AT CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008
Members Present: .Chair Nystrom, Commissioners Anderson, Boese, Larson, Niziolek,
Paige and Schuldt
Staff Present: Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation Director; Steve Benoit, Recreation
Manager; Tonya Love, Recording Secretary
1. 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 April 9, 2008 Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER PAIGE AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER BOESE TO APPROVE THE APRIL 9, 2008 PARKS &
RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
• 3. Consider Minutes of March 12, 2008 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER BOESE AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER SCHULDT TO APPROVE THE MARCH 12, 2008
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
4. Parks & Recreation Commissioner to Attend Apri121, 2008 City Council Meeting_
and May 13.2088 Planning Commission Meetings
4.1. Apri121.2008 City Council Meeting
Commissioner Niziolek will attend the Apri121, 2008 City Council Meeting.
4.2. May 13, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Nystrom will attend the May 13, 2008 Planning Commission
Meeting.
4.3. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• MOVED BY COMMISSIONER NIZIOLEK AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER SCHULDT TO RE-ELECT COMMISSIONER
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NYSTROM AS CHAIR OF PARKS AND RECREATION •
COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER BOESE AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER SCHULDT TO RE-ELECT COMMISSIONER
PAIGE AS VICE CHAIR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
4.4. Appointment to Ice Arena Commission
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER SCHULDT AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER BOESE TO RE-ELECT COMMISSIONER
PAIGE AS LIASION FOR THE ICE AREA COMMISSION.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Open Mike -None
6. Recreation Manager's Report -Steve Benoit
Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit shared that staff has started interviewing for
summer recreation staff and working on preparing for summer recreation programs.
Mr. Benoit stated that the 11 `~' annual ice show is well on its way to being a success •
with the enrollment having doubled since last year's show.
Mr. Benoit shared that staff is trying new marketing avenue's by utilizing Craig's List
to advertise for Farmer's Market vendors and that applications are still being
accepted.
Mr. Benoit stated that the Summer Program Guide went out 2 weeks earlier than
planned and created a lot of buzz!
Mr. Benoit shared March programs that were offered and facility usage.
Mr. Benoit shared the Senior Center Coordinator's staff report.
7. Director's Report -Bill Maertz
Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that the Elk River Rotary Club
has voted to fund the first phase of the downtown to Babcock Memorial Trail and
the City Council will consider this project on May 12`". The Taste of Elk River will
be held on May 15~' from 5-9pm at Lions Park Center.
Mr. Maertz shared several projects that staff is currently working on. First,
developing a tree sale where the public can buy trees as well as donate trees for city •
parks second, a renovation plan for improvements to the Lions Park Bandshell and
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• lastly, the Meadowvale Heights Park playground has been approved and installation
will be sometime in the first week of June.
8.1. Community Events -Dragon Boat Festival Update
Recreation Administrative Coordinator, Tonya Love shared an update regarding the
Dragon Boat Festival which will be held summer of 2009.
8.2. Policv Issues -Elk River Friends of the Parks Program
Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz presented information regarding
forming an Elk River Friends of the Parks Fund.
At the March Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting the Commission discussed
various methods of for handling funds that come in through donations or volunteer
groups, this would be a city fund that could be used for park improvements,
recreation scholarships, tree planting and aiding volunteer groups complete projects
in the park.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER PAIGE AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER NIZIOLEK TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL
THAT AN ELK RIVER FRIENDS OF THE PARK FUND BE
• ESTABLISHED. DONATIONS COULD BE IN THE FORM OR CASH,
STOCKS, BEQUESTS OR INSURANCE POLICIES.
Commissioner Schuldt asked if staff would be soliciting donations?
Mr. Maertz stated that staff would not be soliciting for donations and at most there
would be a pamphlet explaining the fund.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER PAIGE AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER NIZIOLEK TO AMEND THE FIRST MOTION TO
ALSO STATE LAND AS A POSSIBLE DONATION. MOTION CARRIED
7-0.
9.1. Update March 17, 2008 City Council Meeting- None
9.1. Update Apri18, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting- None
10. Other Business -None
11. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm.
• Re pectfull~ bmitted,
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Tonya Love
Recording Secretary
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