HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09-28-15 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
September 28, 2015
Regular Meeting
DRAFT
Members Present: Maureen Bartz, Mike Eliason,Lincoln Tilson,Jim Young
Members Absent: Barb Farrell
Staff Present: Dan Schultz,Director of Parks and Recreation and Sonja Honl,Recording Secretary
Student Volunteers: None
Others Present: City Council member Shaun Nelson;local pickle ball players Terry Taylor,
Pam Cecchini, and Rick Fabing, and MRPr� staff Deb Weinreis.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Eliason called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None.
3. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 24, 2015 MEETING MINUTES: MOTION by Bartz to approve the
minutes of the August 24,2015 meeting. SECOND by Young. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion passed.
4. AUDIENCE INPUT: None
5. DISCUSSION (Response to Audience Input): None
6. OLD BUSINESS: None
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Claret Park-Pickle Ball—The representatives in support of pickle ball in Rosemount addressed the
Parks and Recreation Commission to explain about the growing popularity of pickle ball for all ages and
to request that Claret Park's pickle ball/tennis courts be completely converted to pickle ball courts. In
2012 these courts were re-striped to allow for dual use,and they have been used for pickle ball and
tennis since then. The pickle ball representatives provided survey feedback from 2012 and 2014
regarding interest u1 pickle ball, as well as a photograph of people using the Apple Valley pickle ball
courts. They had also previously provided staff with an estimated cost for converting the courts
(appro�rnately$20,000),and a list of the top 10 reasons to convert Claret Springs Tennis Courts (.ric)to
picl�le ball courts. These two items were included in this month's Commission packets.The Commission
discussed the current condition of the courts,issues with limited parking at Claret Park,whether Claret
Park is the best location for pickle ball courts,and that there are currently no funds set aside in the CIP
budget for this project. The Commission felt that if additional parking were to be added at Claret Park
the cost of the project would increase substanrially,possibly up to $100,000. Schultz will have the City's
GIS and Engineering staff look into how many caYs could park on the street, and whether it would be
possible to add off-street parking along 151St Street. Schultz will bring back a cost estimate from the
court company,as well as parking information,to next month's meeting. Council Member Nelson
addressed the Coininission and asked the pickle ball group what type of financial commitment they
would be able to make to the project,and what they charge people who participate in tournaments.The
group responded that they would be willing to do fundraising for the project,and that they typically
charge $15 to $30 per person,per event, at a tournament. This item was tabled until next month's
meeting.
b. Director's Report—The park improvement fund balance as of r,ugust 31 was $558,292.82. Parks
dedication fees wexe$220,453.58,there was interest of$1,50).69. There were no grants or donauons.
Expenditures were$4,428.00 for architect fees for Erickson Park tennis courts and Prestwick Park.
SORR Who Done It Hike—This event was held in Lakev�lle on 09-12-15,with 174 participants.
Splash Pad—The splash pad closed for the season on 09-18-15.
Prestwick Park—We recently received bids for the final phase of this park. Work should begin this fall
and be completed next spring. The renaming of this park will be discussed next month.
Eagle Scout Project—Jarrett Kottsmith from Troop 235 repaired 2 storage buildings at Shannon Park.
8. ADJOURNMENT-MOTION by Bartz to adjourn the meeting. SECOND by Tilson.
Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Sonja Honl,Parks and Recxearion Secretary
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