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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-08-26 PKS MIN216 4th Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 I. 1water 651-430-8800 '' 11www.stillwatermn.gov The Birthplace of Minnesota J PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES August 26, 2024 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Chairman Macswain called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Chairman Macswain, Commissioners Haveles, Larson, Lehmann, Quie, Councilmember Polehna Absent: Commissioner Hanson Staff: Parks Superintendent Rogness APPROVAL OF MINUTES Possible approval of minutes of June 24, 2024 meeting Motion by Commissioner Quie, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve the June 24, 2024 meeting minutes. All in favor. OPEN FORUM There were no public comments. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. DISCUSSION ITEMS Staff Updates Superintendent Rogness reviewed the 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Commissioner Quie asked about the Pioneer Park bandshell, and Mr. Rogness answered the repairs slated for 2025 will include blocks, possibly the ceiling and floor, adding more electrical power, and landscaping. Commissioner Haveles noted the sunken portion of Pioneer Park in the center could be improved; he would like to see a more cohesive integrated approach to this area. Councilmember Polehna stated the sunken portion is a foundation of an original house which was left for historical purposes. Mr. Rogness stated that portion is difficult to maintain, and Commissioner Quie said either the home foundation should be made "historic", or the area should be improved. Councilmember Polehna noted that the City Council voted to move ahead on a half percent sales tax which will finish the upgrade of Aiple house at Lumberjack Landing, riverbank stabilization, Bridgeview Park, and renovation of the gazebo downtown. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting August 26, 2024 Commissioner Haveles suggested relocating the gazebo where it won't be impacted by flooding, and Councilmember Polehna replied the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is very restrictive on what is allowed on nationally -registered structures. Commissioner Quie asked about concerns brought up by pickleball players. Mr. Rogness said some pickleball groups or individuals have complained that the City has so many hours available to one particular pickleball group at the new pickleball courts at Northland. They are not part of that group and just want to play pickleball with friends. The courts are heavily used, as the sport is very popular. Commissioner Lehmann asked if the CIP should include more pickleball courts. Motion by Commissioner Quie, seconded by Commissioner Lehmann to bring this topic up in March 2025. All in favor. Chair Macswain asked about Friends of Lily Lake inviting the Commission or the Council to a meeting, and Mr. Rogness said he told them the Commission would be happy to meet. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Lehmann, seconded by Commissioner Haveles to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m. After adjournment, the Commission toured Bridgeview Park, Lot 15 (Skatepark Location) and Sunrise Park. Dan Macswain, Chair ATTEST: wad Rogness, Parks Superintendent Page 2 of 2