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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
November 5,2015
Minutes of the November 5,2015, Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair Lee Strom; Committee
Secretary Patrick Sullivan; Committee Members,Noel Hammill,Boyd
Montgomery, Jessica Montgomery, and Brenton Schulz, Parks and Recreation
Director Barry Bernstein; Park Superintendent Tom Adamini; Recreation
Superintendent Scott Breuer; Valleywood Manager Jim Zinck; Arena Manager
Brian Christianson; Department Assistant Dorene Perkins Monn.
ABSENT: None
ITEM 1. Committee Chair Strom called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ITEM 2. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: by Montgomery, seconded by Sullivan to approve the agenda as
presented
VOTE: Yes—6, No—0
Audience— 10 Minutes Total Time Limit—For Items Not on the Agenda
No one present to speak.
ITEM 4. Approval of the September 2015,Minutes.
MOTION: by Hammill, seconded by Schulz,to approve the September 3,
2015,meeting minutes as presented.
VOTE: Yes—6, No—0
ITEM 5.A. Agenda Items—Hayes Arena- Advertising
Arena Manager Christianson presented information on advertising history and upcoming
advertising opportunities for Hayes Park Arena locations. An advertising pamphlet covering
options and costs was presented to the Committee. The Parks and Recreation Department is
starting at Hayes Park Arena and potentially venturing to system-wide advertising
opportunities.
MOTION: by Schulz, seconded by Sullivan, recommending acceptance of the
advertising proposal as presented.
VOTE: Yes— 6, No—0
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ITEM 5.B. Agenda Items—Kelley Park Discussion
Director Bernstein announced the December 3, 2915,public open house discussion to be held
at the Apple Valley Senior Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. WSB Engineering consultant team
will be accepting suggestions for Kelley Park conceptual plans.
MOTION: by Sullivan, seconded by Hammill, deeming December 3, 2015,
Kelley Park Discussion as a Special Meeting of the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Committee, the purpose being informational
in nature.
VOTE: Yes— 6, No—0
ITEM 5.C. Agenda Items—Youth Athletic Association Status Report
Recreation Superintendent Breuer notified the Committee that Valley Athletic Association
and Eastview Athletic Association have initiated merging of the two youth athletic
associations. The restructured association will be coordinated by a single Board starting in
January 2016.
ITEM 5.D.1. Agenda Items—Division Updates and 2016 Fee Schedules-Valleywood
Director Bernstein congratulated Valleywood Manager Zinck and his staff on the naming of
Valleywood Golf Couse as the 2015 Minnesota Golf Association's(MGA)Golf Course of
the Year. Not to be confused with the Minnesota Public Golf Course Association(MPGA),
of which Valleywood is a member, the Minnesota Golf Association is the umbrella
organization of all Minnesota golf courses. The MGA award plaque was presented to the
Committee.
Valleywood Manager Zinck gave a review of recent events held at the golf course, including
a cross-country section qualifying event with approximately 300 participants and 700
spectators. The proposed 2016 fee schedule was presented.
MOTION: by Hammill, seconded by Sullivan,recommending acceptance of
the 2016 Valleywood Golf Course fee schedule as presented.
VOTE: Yes—6, No—0
ITEM 5.D.2. Agenda Items—Division Updates and 2016 Fee Schedules -Arena
Arena Manager Christianson presented an update of Arena operations. Learn-to-Skate
participation is up approximately five percent from last year. Open Skate sessions are
scheduled Sundays 3:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m. at the Sports Arena and Thursdays 11:00 a.m.—
12:30 p.m. at Hayes Park Arena. Concession sales at both arenas are now handled by City
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staff. The first of four youth association tournaments for the season is scheduled for
Thanksgiving weekend. Staff is recommending no fee changes for the 2015-2016 season.
MOTION: by Sullivan, seconded by B. Montgomery,recommending
acceptance of the 2015-2016 Arena fee schedule as presented.
VOTE: Yes—6, No—0
ITEM 5.D.3. Agenda Items—Division Updates and 2016 Fee Schedules-Recreation
Recreation Superintendent Breuer gave a report on 2015 pool operations. He reported the
best aquatic season to date, an all-time high. A stored value card is being researched through
the City's recreation software provider.
Shoe recycling program November 9— 15, 2015. A collection receptacle will be placed in
the Hayes Park parking lot.
Staff's recommendation is to increase 2016 fees of the Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center
"up to 10 admission"punch card, Redwood outdoor pool's daily admission rate, and Open
Gym program fees(see proposed fee schedule).
MOTION: by B. Montgomery, seconded by Sullivan,recommending
acceptance of the 2016 Recreation fee schedule as presented.
VOTE: Yes—6, No—0
ITEM 5.D.4. Agenda Items—Division Updates—Park Maintenance
Park Superintendent Adamini presented a recap of maintenance projects; including Quarry
Point Park field top-dressing, Field#7 lighting project, volunteer tree planting, Delaney Park
building wall replacement, and Johnny Cake Ridge Park West hockey rink replacement.
November 2015—January 2016 three-month maintenance project list was reviewed.
ITEM 5.E. Agenda Items—Approval of the 2016 Meeting Schedule
MOTION: by Hammill seconded by Sullivan, approving the 2016 Meeting
Schedule as presented—first Thursday of January, March May,
September, and November,plus July 21.
VOTE: Yes—6, No—0
ITEM 6. Adjourn
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There being no further business, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting was
adjourned.
MOTION: by Sullivan, seconded by Hammill,to adjourn the meeting at 8:04
p.m.
VOTE: Yes—6, No—0
Respectfully Submitted,
Dorene Perkins Monn,Dept. Assistant
Approved by the Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee January 7, 2016.
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