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CITY OF STILLWATER
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
September 24, 2018
Present: Chairwoman Linda Amrein, Rob McGarry, Commissioners David Brandt,
Scott Christensen, Bill McGlynn, Sam Nelson (arrived at 7:14), Sandy
Snellman; Council Representative Mike Polehna
Absent: Commissioner Rob McGarry
Staff: Public Works Superintendent Tim Moore
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Possible approval of August 27, 2018 meeting minutes
Commissioner Brandt stated that on page 2, the comment about a deficit in
neighborhood parks should be attributed to Commissioner Nelson rather than
Commissioner Brandt.
Motion by Commissioner Brandt, seconded by Commissioner McGlynn, to approve the
August 27, 2018 meeting minutes as corrected. Motion passed, 6-0.
OPEN FORUM
Mary Russell, 921 North Second Street, said she would like to make a strong appeal
for reopening Kolliner Park for swimming, especially now that the bridge will become
a bike and pedestrian trail. She recalled the old Legion Beach site she remembers
as a kid.
Councilmember Polehna responded that the City Council has been discussing the
property. The issues are enforcement on the Wisconsin side of the river and liability.
The City Administrator is checking further into this. He stated the Council is willing to
consider a swimming beach at the site if the issues can be worked out.
ACTION ITEMS
Pioneer Park Playground
Public Works Superintendent Moore reviewed a proposal for Pioneer Park
playground equipment submitted by Christopher Johnson, St. Croix Recreation. It
would have the same footprint as the existing playground.
Commissioner Nelson suggested adding cooperative play elements and something
to tie things together, like a path of stepping stones. He would like to see more
unique features because the uniqueness of the existing equipment is part of Pioneer
Park’s appeal.
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting September 24, 2018
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Mr. Moore responded the proposal is a draft and elements can be added.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Ice Castle Event Update
Mr. Moore informed the Commission that on September 18, the City Council
approved the Ice Castle for Lowell Park with the conditions that the footprint remain
the same as last year, that Ice Castle staff will work with the City on setbacks to City
infrastructure to reduce the potential for damage, that they limit water use to 11
million gallons, and a tighter timeline for removal of the Ice Castle. He provided the
SEH engineering report. He stated that setup of the Ice Castle will begin October 15
and it is expected to be open to the public in early January 2019.
COMMISSION ITEMS/TOPICS
Mr. Moore said the next meeting will be held in the Police training room because
there will be a political debate in the Council Chambers on October 22.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner McGlynn, seconded by Commissioner Christensen, to
adjourn. All in favor, 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Kink
Recording Secretary