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Home My WebLink About20230828 PRM RM AGENDA Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Monday, August 28, 2023 7:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes of the June 26, 2023 Regular Meeting b. Minutes of the July 24, 2023 Regular Meeting 4. AUDIENCE INPUT 5. DISCUSSION (Response to Audience Input): 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Use of Cannabis In Public Places b. Project Updates c. Director's Report 8. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 8 ROSEMOUNT PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 26, 2023 CALL MEETING TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Rosemount Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 7:00 PM in Rosemount Council Chambers, 2875 145th Street West. Bonkoski called the meeting to order with Commissioners Angell, DeBettignies, Edminson, McDonald and Speich. Eliason, Flury and Young were absent. Staff present included the following; Parks and Recreation Director Dan Schultz and Recording Secretary Rambo Guest - Tamie Roudebush a. Oath of Office - John DeBettignies ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA None APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes of the May 22, 2023 Regular Meeting Motion by Speich Second by McDonald Motion to approve Minutes of the May 22nd, 2023 Regular Minutes Ayes: 6. Nays: None. Motion carried. AUDIENCE INPUT Guest Tamie Roudebush expressed concern over the high volume of tournament traffic at the Bloomfield ballfields and the impact this has on the neighborhood. DISCUSSION (Response to Audience Input): Director Schultz will meet with the Recreation Supervisor in charge of field usage and discuss the option of having Bloomfield be practice fields only, therefore eliminating the impact tournament traffic has on this neighborhood. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Page 2 of 8 a. Central Park and Public Works Campus Walking Tour Director Schultz lead the Commissioners on a walking tour of Central Park and the Public Works Campus. NEW BUSINESS a. Project Updates (verbal) Director Schuktz gave verbal updates on current Parks and Recreation happenings. Items included were progress reports for pickleball courts, new playgrounds at Claret, Biscaye and Kidder Parks, and how code enforcement is handling park enroachments. b. Director’s Report Park Improvement Fund Balance as of May 31, 2023: $3,835,041.82 Inflows to the Park Improvement fund last month were as follows: Dedication fees - $2,042.00 Grants/Other - $0 Interest - $10,676.91 Donations - $0 Expenditures - $85,605.98 (Park Project Planning, Training Design and Portable Toilet Enclosures) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Parks and Recreation Commission Director Schultz called the meeting and it was unanimously adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Rambo Recording Secretary Page 3 of 8 ROSEMOUNT PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JULY 24, 2023 CALL MEETING TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Rosemount Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Monday, July 24, 2023, at 6:00 PM. in the conference room, 2875 145th Street West. Commissioners present included Bonkoski and DeBettignies. Angell, Edminson, Eliason, Flury, McDonald, Speich and Young were absent. Staff present included the following; Parks and Recreation Director Dan Schultz and Recording Secretary Rambo ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes of the June 26, 2023 Regular Meeting AUDIENCE INPUT DISCUSSION (Response to Audience Input): UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS a. Pickle Ball, Dog Park and Stormwater Improvement Project - Bids b. Project Updates c. Director’s Report ADJOURNMENT Being there was no quorum, Director Schultz called the meeting and it was unanimously adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Rambo Recording Secretary Page 4 of 8 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting: August 28, 2023 AGENDA ITEM: Use of Cannabis In Public Places AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks & Recreation Director AGENDA NO. 7.a. ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: DLS RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends adopting an ordinance establishing a petty misdemeanor offense for a person who unlawfully uses cannabis in a public place. BACKGROUND The State of Minnesota recently approved amendments to Chapter 152 of MN Statues related to "Drugs; Controlled Substances" which provides for the regulation of adult use cannabis. Specifically, the law authorizes the City to adopt an ordinance establishing a petty misdemeanor offense for a person who unlawfully uses cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived products in a public place. Effective August 1, 2023, Minnesota law permits an individual 21 or older to possess or transport up to two ounces of adult-use cannabis flower in a public place. However, under state law, a person may not use cannabis flower, cannabis products, or hemp-derived consumer products in a manner that involves the inhalation of smoke, aerosol, or vapor at any location where smoking is already prohibited under the Clean Indoor Air Act. In addition, the language expressly states that an individual 21 or older may use adult-use cannabis flower and adult-use cannabis products in the following locations:(1) A private residence, including the person's curtilage or yard; (2) Private property not generally accessible by the public, unless the person is explicitly prohibited from consuming cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products on the property by the owner of the property; or(3) The premises of an establishment or event licensed to permit on-site consumption. Staff recommends adopting an ordinance establishing a petty misdemeanor offense for a person who unlawfully uses cannabis in a public place. Based on research and feedback from neighboring cities, staff would propose to define a public place as "property owned, leased, or controlled by a governmental unit". This would cover parks, trails, and facility grounds (RCC, Steeple Center, ball fields, etc.). Some cities have taken different approaches on how to regulate the use in a public place, i.e. regulate all smoking (regardless of product) or regulate smoking of cannabis products. Due to the potentially higher intoxicating impact of cannabis versus tobacco, staff recommends the City regulate only the inhalation of cannabis in a public place. Based on public input and feedback from the Commission, staff will propose an ordinance for Council consideration at a future meeting. Page 5 of 8 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adopting an ordinance establishing a petty misdemeanor offense for a person who unlawfully uses cannabis in a public place. Page 6 of 8 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting: August 28, 2023 AGENDA ITEM: Project Updates AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks & Recreation Director AGENDA NO. 7.b. ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: DLS RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion Only BACKGROUND Central Park/Public Works Campus Master Planning – Staff are still in the process of getting input from user groups regarding the concept plans and staff plans to take this to the City Council at one of their upcoming work session meetings. UMore Ballfields Park Building - Staff are still in the process of getting input from user groups regarding the plans. Staff plans to take this to the City Council at one of their upcoming work session meetings. Life Time Project - We broke ground on July 5th and held the groundbreaking ceremony on July 11th. Things are moving along as expected with the grading. Bonaire Path Trail Design – The consultant for this project is finishing up the plans and once they are complete, staff will hold a neighborhood meeting to discuss the future improvements. Dunmore Park – The developer is cleaning up the park area of the miscellaneous construction debris so that we can get an accurate survey done. After completing the survey, we will start the creation of the plans and specifications for the project. Talamore Park - We are working on plans and specifications for this project and plan to bid the project sometime in early 2024. Amber Fields Pickle Ball Courts - The project bids were received and the low bidder was awarded the project. The anticipated start date for the project is September 1. RECOMMENDATION Discussion Only Page 7 of 8 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting: August 28, 2023 AGENDA ITEM: Director's Report AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks & Recreation Director AGENDA NO. 7.c. ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: DLS RECOMMENDED ACTION: None, discussion only. BACKGROUND Park Improvement Fund Balance as of July 31, 2023: $3,681,784.83 Inflows to the Park Improvement Fund last month were as follows: Dedication fees – $6,127.00 Grants/Other - $0 Interest - $6,743.00 Expenditures – $39,128.50 (park planning design work, various park improvements and taxes for recently dedicated land) Leprechaun Days – The largest of the community special events took place on July 22 – 29. There are many activities for the community to enjoy. Summer Programs - The Parks and Recreation Departmnet has wrapped up a summer full of great program offerings. The final week of programs included many fun trips to local recreation venues. RECOMMENDATION None, discussion Only Page 8 of 8