HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-8-05 work sessionAPPROVED
Members Present: Eric Johnson, Mark Jacobs, Kelly Sampo and Leslie Defries
Members Not Present: Mike Eliason
Staff Present: Dan Schultz, Director of Parks and Recreation and Sonja Honl, Recording Secretary
Student Volunteer: Philip Harris
Others Present: None
CALL TO ORDER: Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
DISCUSSION:
A. City Ordinances – The Commission reviewed the City Ordinances pertaining to City parks. The topic of tobacco use in parks was discussed and the Commission felt they were not at a
point to act on this topic. The second item discussed was the use of alcohol in City parks. Staff was asked to review the current ordinance with the City attorney to see if we might
be able to change limitations to make our parks a little more user friendly for parties and neighborhood gatherings. The use of strong beer was also questioned. Schultz will work on
these items and bring them back to the Commission later this fall.
B. Athletic Complex – The Commission discussed how the neighborhood parks are affected by the lack of a large athletic complex and how many fields will be needed in the future. Sampo
asked why we are looking at an athletic complex instead of a pool or something else. Schultz stated the focus on an athletic complex was to meet the athletic facility needs of our Community.
The Parks Trails and Open Space Plan identifies ways to meet the needs of our residents for athletic facilities and a pool. It was discussed that one might be a need and one might be
a want, depending on what your interests are. Johnson discussed creating a vision that the City would be proud of and could stand behind and did not want to totally rely on projections
and participation numbers to guide our designs. We discussed how an athletic complex can help build a sense of community and add extra benefits to the community by bring in visitors.
The Commission asked for this topic to be reviewed at another work session.
C. Implementation of the City Task Force Report – The Facility Task Force Report was discussed and the City Council’s Goal of having a Facility Options Report completed was explained.
The Commission felt we should make decisions that would better our community in the long term. Schultz will start the options report and provide an update to the Commission.
D. Review Past City Surveys - Staff reviewed past City surveys for trends and information that could be compared from year to year. Schultz provided a copy of results that had been categorized
by questions and year. The results of the surveys have been favorable in the area of services. Questions were raised about the items that people were willing to see their taxes raised
to pay for. It was asked if the City could add few new questions to get different information. Schultz felt we should be able to and he would let the Commission know when the next survey
will be done.
Future Discussion items - Review and Recommend Service Levels,
review the Maintenance Standards for Landscaping Installed by Developers, discuss developer Interaction/Plan Review Process and discuss Future Parks Master Planning.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Sampo to adjourn the meeting. SECOND by Jacobs. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Dan Schultz, Parks and Recreation Director