Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/10/2012

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Commission Staff/Input Review Environmental Expo Vice Chair Olsen heard positive comments about the canoes and kayaks. Chairperson Shryock was asked about green spaces and Autumn Heights improvements. The discussion led into taking a look at the CIP and look at playground upgrades. Parks Supervisor Riverblood encouraged the Commission to go online and look at the CIP when it goes to City Council in June for discussion. Chairperson Shryock wants to open the CIP up for further discussion. Commissioner Barr expressed a concern is to maintain the parks that we do have and wants to make it a priority that these parks are safe. Chairperson Shryock urges the Commission to go out to the parks between now and the CIP discussion and take a careful look at what we have and what our plans and recommendation are. Parks Supervisor Riverblood discussed the City Owned Land Inventory and the Road Reconstruction Policy as part of the park maintenance discussion. Parks Supervisor Riverblood informed the Commission of the Bike Friendly Community th program meeting June 15 in Coon Rapids. th The Summer Events kick off is Thursday, June 15 Parks Supervisor Riverblood wants to highlight volunteer contributions and discussed recognizing a specific group at each of the Park Commission meetings. Parks Supervisor Riverblood informed the Commission of the closing of the tennis courts at Titterud Park. Vice Chair Olsen asked if there is a list the Commission could use as a reference of what the major maintenance issues are. Parks Supervisor Riverblood responded there is not a list available but the Commission could go out and identify those needs at each park if they wanted to. The Commission discussed maintenance of right of ways. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Vice Chair Olsen, seconded by Commissioner Minke to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. Park and Recreation Commission/May 10, 2012 Page 4 of 5