Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 07/10/2025

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Commissioner Bennett commented that the phased approach could provide benefit. He noted that if the water play is opened and successful, that could bring pressure to move forward with the community building. He also noted the broader benefit to the local businesses that is created when people come from outside the community to local features. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood provided additional information on similar facilities in other communities that benefit from public/private partnerships between cities and companies that can assist in operating the facility. He noted additional opportunities that may be available for the City to partner with other local businesses, such as the Hilton, to provide community hours. 6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT 6.01: May Recreation Program Update Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that the report provides links and information on the recreational programming. He noted a grant received for $84,000 from the Metropolitan Council for emerald ash borer replanting. He stated that at the July meeting, he will provide the Commission with additional information on the grant the City received for The Waterfront. 7. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Bennett, seconded by Commissioner Barten, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Ealain; Commissioners Bennett, Barten, Anderson, Arts, Olson, and Sis. Voting No: None. Absent: None. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mark Riverblood Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Drafted by Amanda Staple TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Park and Recreation Commission/ June 12, 2025 Page 3 of 3