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CITY OF STILLWATER
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
July 22, 2013
Present: Chairman Linda Amrein, Commissioners Solveg Peterson (arrived
late), Don Stiff, Sandy , David Brandt, Rob McGarry, and
Snellman
Council Liaison Mike Polehna
Absent: Commissioner Scott Christensen
Staff present: Public Works Superintendent Tim Moore
Chairman Amrein noted that there was no Parks and Recreation Commission meeting
in June 2013 due to lack of a quorum. The park tour was held, however.
Approval of Minutes -
Polehna requested amending the minutes to strike his
comments about the dog park on page 2. Motion by Brandt, seconded by Snellman, to
approve the May 20, 2013 minutes as amended. All in favor.
OPEN FORUM
- There were no public comments.
ACTION ITEMS
Brown’s Creek State Trail
Moore informed the Commission that at the July 2, 2013 City Council meeting,
representatives from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) gave an
update on the Brown’s Creek State Trail. As part of the meeting the DNR discussed
winter maintenance for the trail. Currently, the Gateway Trail is plowed by the State of
Minnesota from St. Paul to Jamaca Avenue in the City of Grant, and the remaining
section to Pine Point Park is groomed for cross-country skiing. The DNR is open to
either grooming or plowing or a combination of both. The City Council asked that this
item be forwarded to the Park Board for further review and discussion.
Motion by Brandt, seconded by Amrein, to recommend that the portion of Brown’s
Creek Trail that is in the City of Stillwater be groomed for cross-country skiing and
snowshoeing, one track for skiing and one track for walking and multi-use, and also to
recommend that it continue for the entire length of the trail. All in favor.
Polehna commented that the City is working with Dorian Grilley of Bike Minnesota on
ways to tie the trail in with the Aiple property and the rest of the community to make the
City more bicycle-friendly. The City Council would like to involve the Parks Commission
in doing a new master plan for that part of the park, to begin this fall/winter.
Donated Site Products
Moore updated the Commission on opportunities for individuals to donate items to be
installed in City parks such as benches, trash receptacles, picnic tables and bike racks.
Park and Recreation Board Minutes
July 22, 2013
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He presented options for low cost, durable items. The Commission preferred traditional
style items and favored placing six or eight benches in Lowell Park similar to those
currently used by Friends of Stillwater Parks.
COMMISSION ITEMS/TOPICS
Brandt informed the Commission that he received an inquiry from a parent whose child
is part of the new mountain bike team looking for some places to build trails He said that
one possibility would be to have a beginner single track at Brown’s Creek Preserve.
Moore stated that the current master plan for Brown’s Creek Preserve is to be a passive
area. He can do more research and talk to different communities that have single
tracks.
Moore also reported that the pickle ball courts at Staples Tennis Courts should be
completed next week.
Motion by Amrein, seconded by Snellman to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting was
adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Kink
Recording Secretary