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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-11 PARC MinutesDraft Minutes❑ Approved Minutes® Approved Date: 08/ 12/2024 Park Group to do a tour of the initial phases of the trails that are going in for biking and hiking. She also wants to gather feedback from an organization called MORC (Minnesota Off Road Cycling). MORC offers volunteer trail maintenance and has a regional network who will assist with making sure signage is properly posted if the trails are closed for some reason. They also make sure that the closures are posted through social media outlets. Initiative 1.6.3 — Review and comment on Braemar Arena Implementation. Staff Liaison Vetter informed the commission they have issued the request for qualification for the architecture and engineering for Braemar Arena. As soon as they get someone onboard, stakeholder interviews will begin. Tours are set up for tomorrow with 12 different architecture firms to walk the property. There are some national firms proposing to partner with local architects, which provides the weight of a national firm with the expertise of a local partner. Staff Liaison Vetter indicated the hope is to have an architecture agreement in place by the time the City Council meets in July. Initiative 1.6.4 — Community Garden Study and Report. Chair Doscotch informed the Commission there was some discussion about Fred Richards Park and whether it was in the plan to have a community garden. He noted according to the Master Plan, Fred Richards Park is a multi -use park, and there was not any significant indication that a community garden was desired by the local community. There will be a "food forest" in the park, that might include apples, berries, pears maple trees for syrup, and a variety of herbs within the park. Initiative 1.6.5 — Review and compare park shelter building amenities and function. Staff Liaison Vetter stated a data set was sent out for the building amenities. The facilities division of our Engineering Department has a professional services agreement prepared. Staff Liaison Vetter informed the commission they need to start thinking about what items should be discussed on the 2025 Work Plan, which will be a big portion of the August and September meetings. VIII. Chair and Member Comments • No comments IX. Staff Comments A. Upcoming Meetings and Events Staff Liaison Vetter gave the following updates: • Community Engagement Plans were prepared for the two athletic associations' presentations/requests from the May Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. The City Council approved both engagement plans. • Approximately 312 people have been hired for the summer. • The Aquatic Center just opened, and punch cards are being offered this year. • The Farmer's Market is now open. • There will be no Parks & Recreation Commission meeting in July. • The next Parks & Recreation Commission meeting will be Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. Draft Minutes❑ Approved Minutes® Approved Date: 08/ 12/2024 • Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, is the Work Session with the City Council; this meeting is not a required meeting. • Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, is the regularly scheduled Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. • The parade and fireworks are scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024. • The target date for the Open House for the Fred Richards Park Plan is July 8, 2024. • The Fall into the Arts Festival will be held on Sept. 7 and 8. X. Adjournment Motion made by Spanhake to adjourn the June 11, 2024, meeting at 7:41 p.m. Motion seconded by Welsh. Meeting adjourned.