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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 02-22 PRC Minutes PARKS 8� RECREATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes February 22, 2010 APPROVED Members Present: Maureen Bartz,Mike Eliason,Sandy Knight Members Absen� Jason Eisold,Kevin Strayton Staff Ptesent: Dan Schultz,Director of Parks and Recreation and Sonja Honl,Recording Secretary Student Volunteer: None Others Present: None 1. CALL TO ORDER Elia,son called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None. 3. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 25,2010 MEETING MINLTTES: MOTION by Bartz to approve the minutes of the January 25,2010 meeting. SECOND by Knight. Ayes: 3 Naps:0 Motion passed. 4. AUDIENCE INPUT: None 5. DISCUSSION(Response to Audience Ittput): None 6. OLD BUSINESS: a. UMORE Baseball/Softball Field Project—A concept plan for this project was included in the Commission packet. Staff is working to get a pre-dedication agreement in place for this property. Also included in the packet was an example of a similar pre-dedication agreement for the Commission to review. Schultz noted that there are no parks identified for the UMORE property in the parks master plan. T'he pre-dedication process is moving forward,and their board of regents is in favor of it. If the land is deeded in late spring or early summer,we could have something done before year-end. Schultz reviewed the schematic design for the ball fields. 'I'here are currendy no sewer or water services;these will be brought in as development occurs. Per Schultz,this item is an update only,and hopefizlly we will have more inforxnation at next month's meeting. 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. Family Resource Center—Signage—The CAC has recendy adopted a new name and logo (360 Communities) and has asked about the possibility of installing a new sign at the Family Resource Center with the new logo and painting the new name/logo on the building's door. Egamples of the door and a sign with the new logo were included in the packet. Per Schultz,we are not opposed to a new sign and painting the door of the building,but we still need to have a sign that identifies the Family Resource Center Park. The logo on the sign and door examples provided by CAC is small and difficult to read, especially on the sign. There was discussion on possibly renaming the Family Resource Center Park, what alternative names might be,and the benefits of keeping the park's name as is or renaming it. The Commission asked why Family Resource Center Park wouldn't work and what the kids who use the park call it. Schultz will discuss this further with CAC staff. We don't want to lose the identity of the park. Schultz will provide some options for other names for the park at a future meeting. b. Former St.Joseph's Church Improvements-The former St.Joseph's Church improvements are moving forward. Naming/branding of the facility needs to be discussed,keeping in mind that short term the facility will be for multi-purpose use,but we want a name/logo that will also work long term. Schultz met with Rosemount Area Arts Council last week and told them we are looking at a name,logo,etc.,as well as policies for use of the facility. The Commission asked if Dakota County Technical College design students could possibly design the logo. It was asked if we have usage and revenue goals for the facility. Per Schultz,he has asked the City Administrator about setting up a City Council work session to discuss this. Schultz will bring back some options for possible names for the facility to the March Commission meeting. - 1 - PARKS � RECREATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes February 22, 2010 c. Director's Report-T'he park improvement fund balance as of January 31,2010 was$1,479,176.67. No parks dedication fees,grants or interest were received. There were no egpenditures. Outdoor Athletic Field Study—The City Council has discussed the outdoor athletic field study infortnation presented to them by staff. They understand the variety of facilities needed and were pleased about the partnership with Dakota County Technical College for soccer fields. Tennis court needs were also discussed. Our goal is to determine a reasonable number for courts and provide that. The addition of two courts at Charlies Park will help with current needs.There was also discussion on continuing to create parmerships for facilities when we can,making sure that we carefully consider future outcomes. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Bartz to adjourn the meeting. SECOND by Knight. Ayes: 3 Nays:0 Motion passed. The meeting was adjoumed at 8:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Sonja Honl, Recording Secretary -2 -