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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12-16-133. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 25, 2013 MEETING MINUTES: MOTION by Farrell to approve the minutes of the November 25, 2013 meeting. SECOND by Eisold. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Motion passed. 4. AUDIENCE INPUT: Nelson introduced himself to the Commission and handed out a detailed proposal from RAHA regarding their request for an additional indoor ice sheet in Rosemount. His presentation included explaining the background of RAHA and the group's interest in an indoor ice sheet that could be used year-round for in -season hockey, with off-season options. The information Nelson provided included RAHA's continuing growth over the years, statics on total participation for the past six years (this year they had to turn away kids for the first time), the number of players by age level for last season and this season, the amount of ice time RAHA used last season and is using this season, and the benefits of an additional sheet of ice to the community. Cope arrived. Current RAHA board members plan to talk with City Council members, previous RAHA board members and leaders from other sports groups in the community to get their support and share information and ideas on how to move forward. They are hoping for some type of partnership with the City of Rosemount. Their goal is to keep hockey affordable and give every kid who wants to play the opportunity to do so. Wade Miller, RAHA member, was also present on behalf of RAHA and explained to the Commission a little bit about how smaller rinks such as The Pond differ in use/function from the Community Center's larger rink. Schultz will contact other cities to see who might have some current information on new rink cots and bring back details to a future meeting. Nelson asked the Commissioners to email him at president ct,rosemounthockeorg with any questions. 5. DISCUSSION (Response to Audience Input): None 6. OLD BUSINESS: a. Splash Pad Project — Central Park Improvements Phase 1— Schultz reviewed the concept plan for the splash pad and explained that we are currently in the design phase, so things may still change. The current design includes an arch jet water tunnel, block stone landscaping walls that can double as seating, a Vortex water journey feature and decorative quotes etched in concrete. Farrell asked if we could change the quotes from nature themed to outdoors themed, as that would be more appropriate for this type of amenity. Schultz addressed the Commission's concerns from last month's meeting regarding water use. He had forwarded the Commission's comments to the City Council and they are also concerned with sustainability. Schultz mentioned that the Cottage Grove and Apple Valley splash pads use about 7,000,000 gallons of water a season, and the irrigation system for the Dakota County Technical College soccer complex uses 6,000,000 gallons a season. Schultz will bring back an update on the splash pad in January. 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. Director's Report -The Parks Improvement Fund Balance as of November 30, 2013 was $413,185.45. Dedication fees of $6,800 were received. There was interest of $10.06. There were expenditures of $45,215.65 for the UMore ball field project and the Erickson Park tennis court project. 8. ADJOURNMENT - MOTION by Eliason to adjourn the meeting. SECOND by Cope. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Sonja Honl, Parks and Recreation Secretary -1- PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION December 16, 2013 Special Meeting DRAFT Members Present: Mike Eliason, JoAnne Cope, Jason Eisold, Barb Farrell Members Absent: Maureen Bartz Staff Present: Dan Schultz, Director of Parks and Recreation and Sonja Honl, Recording Secretary Student Volunteers: None Others Present: Craig Nelson, Rosemount Area Hockey Association (RAHA) President and Wade Miller on behalf of RAHA 1. CALL TO ORDER: Eliason called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None 3. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 25, 2013 MEETING MINUTES: MOTION by Farrell to approve the minutes of the November 25, 2013 meeting. SECOND by Eisold. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Motion passed. 4. AUDIENCE INPUT: Nelson introduced himself to the Commission and handed out a detailed proposal from RAHA regarding their request for an additional indoor ice sheet in Rosemount. His presentation included explaining the background of RAHA and the group's interest in an indoor ice sheet that could be used year-round for in -season hockey, with off-season options. The information Nelson provided included RAHA's continuing growth over the years, statics on total participation for the past six years (this year they had to turn away kids for the first time), the number of players by age level for last season and this season, the amount of ice time RAHA used last season and is using this season, and the benefits of an additional sheet of ice to the community. Cope arrived. Current RAHA board members plan to talk with City Council members, previous RAHA board members and leaders from other sports groups in the community to get their support and share information and ideas on how to move forward. They are hoping for some type of partnership with the City of Rosemount. Their goal is to keep hockey affordable and give every kid who wants to play the opportunity to do so. Wade Miller, RAHA member, was also present on behalf of RAHA and explained to the Commission a little bit about how smaller rinks such as The Pond differ in use/function from the Community Center's larger rink. Schultz will contact other cities to see who might have some current information on new rink cots and bring back details to a future meeting. Nelson asked the Commissioners to email him at president ct,rosemounthockeorg with any questions. 5. DISCUSSION (Response to Audience Input): None 6. OLD BUSINESS: a. Splash Pad Project — Central Park Improvements Phase 1— Schultz reviewed the concept plan for the splash pad and explained that we are currently in the design phase, so things may still change. The current design includes an arch jet water tunnel, block stone landscaping walls that can double as seating, a Vortex water journey feature and decorative quotes etched in concrete. Farrell asked if we could change the quotes from nature themed to outdoors themed, as that would be more appropriate for this type of amenity. Schultz addressed the Commission's concerns from last month's meeting regarding water use. He had forwarded the Commission's comments to the City Council and they are also concerned with sustainability. Schultz mentioned that the Cottage Grove and Apple Valley splash pads use about 7,000,000 gallons of water a season, and the irrigation system for the Dakota County Technical College soccer complex uses 6,000,000 gallons a season. Schultz will bring back an update on the splash pad in January. 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. Director's Report -The Parks Improvement Fund Balance as of November 30, 2013 was $413,185.45. Dedication fees of $6,800 were received. There was interest of $10.06. There were expenditures of $45,215.65 for the UMore ball field project and the Erickson Park tennis court project. 8. ADJOURNMENT - MOTION by Eliason to adjourn the meeting. SECOND by Cope. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Sonja Honl, Parks and Recreation Secretary -1-