HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.a. Director's Report ROS�MOLINT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting: July 24, 2017
AGENDA ITEM: Director's Report AGENDA SECTION:
New Business
PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks & Recreation Director AGENDA NO.
7 a.
ATTACHMENTS: None APPROVED BY: DLS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None, discussion only.
Park Improvement Fund Balance as of June 30, 2017: $714,309.66
lnflo�vs to the PaYk Impro��ement Fund last month �vcre as follo�vs:
Dedication fees—�0
Urants/Othcr - $0
InteYest- �56.12
Donations - �0
Etpcndituies - �5G0.00 (GreS�stone Park planning ser�-ices)
Sentior Adult Trip - r� group of 45 seniors from Rosemount, I.akeville and �arinington took a 90-minute
�valking tour of U.S. Bank Stadium on Wednesday,June 28. "I'hey got a behind-the-scenes look at clubs
and suites, the press bos, and the`'ikings locker room. "1'he tour�uides highlighted the Nordic-inspired
architectural featuYes, an aYt collection furnished b�- formcr�'ikings pla�ers, the roof structure and the
signature glass pi�oting doors. "lhe group from Rosemount even got to �vimess one of the massive dooYs
closing and locking, a first for a tour group! The trip also included a post-touY lunch at Jax Cafe in
northeast l�tinncapolis.
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Top 10 Splash Pad—Care.com recently�ran a stoi-�- that identified our splash pad as being rated one of
the top 10 in the metro. Word is cleatly out as the facility has bcen veiy busy� tllis summeY.
Inver Grove Heights Ice Partnership-The RAHA Board convened a special meeting a couple of weeks
ago to provide direction on the ice oppoxtunity with Inver Grove Heights.The group still has some
concems with a few blocks of ice time,and they also discussed the long-term implications of doing this
arrangement. Staff will continue to discuss this opportunity with IGH staff to try to make progxess on the
partnexship.
Greystone Park—T'he construction of Greystone Park is moving along as scheduled. Staff expects most
of the work to be done by the end of August.
Volunteer Opportunity—Commissioner Farrell is wondering if any Parks and Recreation Commissioners
are interested in helping rid Carroll's Woods of some invasive pla.nts. Several groups have pulled Garlic
MustaYd and other invasive plants. If you are intexested,please see Commissioner Farrell.