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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-08-26 PRC Minutes CITY OF STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING August 26, 2019 Present: Chairwoman Linda Amrein, Commissioners David Brandt, Scott Christensen, Pam Johnson, Sandy Snellman, Stephanie Souter, Council Representative Mike Polehna Absent: Commissioner Sam Nelson Staff: Public Works Superintendent Tim Moore APPROVAL OF THE JULY 22, 2019 MINUTES It was noted Sandy Hutson’s name on page 1 should be corrected to Hudson. Motion by Commissioner Snellman, seconded by Commissioner Souter, to approve the July 22, 2019 meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed, 6–0. OPEN FORUM There were no public comments. ACTION ITEMS Rivertown Fall Art Festival, Harvestfest, Stairs of Stillwater 5K Walk Public Works Superintendent Moore reviewed applications for three events: 1) The Rivertown Fall Art Festival October 5-6 in North Lowell Park; 2) the Stillwater HarvestFest October 12-13 in North Lowell Park; and 3) the Stairs of Stillwater 5K Walk to be held in conjunction with HarvestFest on October 12. All three events will be the same as last year. Motion by Commissioner Brandt, seconded by Commissioner Snellman, to approve the 2019 Rivertown Art Festival. Commissioner Christensen questioned the Commission’s role in approving the events because the events are already being heavily publicized throughout the state. Mr. Moore replied the applications were received a month ago and the City Council has already approved them. It is an FYI for the Commission, so no motion is necessary. However if the Commission sees something they would like to see changed, the Commission still has a voice in that. Commissioner Brandt and Commissioner Snellman withdrew the motion and second. INFORMATION ITEMS Councilmember Polehna informed the Commission that the lift bridge opening celebration will be May 15-16, 2020. An event application will be coming before the Commission. Also, the City was notified the Ice Castle has applied to move back to Stillwater. This will be coming before the Commission. Opera on the River was a fantastic event with estimated 600 people. The riverwalk trail from the Dock Cafe to Sunnyside is being designed and will come before the Commission. The agreement between the Mahtomedi and Stillwater hockey associations has been renewed. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting August 26, 2019 Page 2 of 2 Commissioner Brandt reported that cars were parked halfway on the trail during the last car show making it difficult to use the trail. Mr. Moore said part of the agreement is parking lots only. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Snellman, seconded by Commissioner Brandt, to adjourn. All in favor, 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. ____________ Linda Amrein, Chair ATTEST: ________ Tim Moore, Public Works Superintendent