HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-06-27 PRC minutesCITY OF STILLWATER
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
June 27, 2016
Present: Chairman Linda Amrein, Commissioners Bill McGlynn, Sam Nelson,
Sandy Snellman, Council Representative Mike Polehna
Absent: Commissioners David Brandt, Scott Christensen, Rob McGarry
Staff present: Public Works Superintendent Tim Moore
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Possible approval of May 23, 2016 Parks Commission meeting minutes
Commissioner Snellman pointed out typos on page 2, Bike Tune -Up Station,
paragraph one should read "Mr. Moore passed out a proposal ..." and "Damage
due to vandalism will be replaced at no cost ..."
Commissioner Nelson requested an addition on page 1, Lily Lake Association, to
read "... and asked if the City would assume responsibility for clearing the ice but
mentioned that if not, the Association has resources to do this."
Commissioner Nelson pointed out a typo on page 2, Park Tour June 27, 2016,
should read "It was the consensus of the Commission ..."
Motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Chairman Amrein, to approve the May
23, 2016 meeting minutes as corrected. All in favor, 4-0.
OPEN FORUM
There were no public comments.
COMMISSION ITEMS/TOPICS
Trash
Chairman Amrein expressed concern about the amount of trash in park areas. She
suggested an adopt -a -park program. Councilmember Polehna said Washington
County uses East Suburban Resources to help clean up some of the parks for a
small fee. Superintendent Moore said he would check into this. He said a City
summer crew cleans bathrooms, park trash and ballfields every day.
Fourth of July Event
Councilmember Polehna provided an update on planned Fourth of July activities.
Bench Project
Superintendent Moore shared an invitation for the Parks Commission to attend a
student presentation on the Jan George Bench Project on June 29 at Stillwater
Junior High.
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
June 27, 2016
INFORMATION ITEMS
Park Tour: a. Bridgeview Park and the steps near the Oasis Cafe; b. Lily Lake
Bathrooms: c. Pickle Ball Courts at Northland Park
The Commission held its annual park tour. Following the park tour, Commissioners
met at the home of Rob McGarry for the annual summer social. No official business
was conducted at that time.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Chairman Amrein, seconded by Commissioner Snellman, to adjourn. All in
favor, 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Kink
Recording Secretary
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