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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/02/2017CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE November 2, 2017 Minutes of the November 2, 2017, Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair Brent Schulz; Secretary Josh Gaflke; Committee Members Matthew Hinrichs, Boyd Montgomery, Jessica Montgomery and Ben Van Gundy, Parks and Recreation Director Barry Bernstein; Park Superintendent Tom Adamini; Recreation Manager Susan Muelken; Valleywood Golf Course Manager Jim Zinck; Arena Manager Brian Christianson; and Administrative Coordinator Dorene Perkins Morn. ABSENT: Noel Hammill ITEM 1. Call to Order Chair Schulz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ITEM 2. Approval of Agenda MOTION: by B. Montgomery, seconded by Hinricks, adding the Pledge of Allegiance to subsequent Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting agendas VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0 MOTION: by Hinricks, seconded by J. Montgomery, adding Item 5.G. — November 16, 2017, Special Informal Meeting, and approving the agenda to tonight's meeting, as amended. VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0 Everyone took part in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ITEM 3. Audience — 10 Minutes Total Time Limit — For Items Not on the Agenda No one present. ITEM 4. Approval of the September 2017, Minutes. MOTION: by B. Montgomery seconded by J. Montgomery, to approve the September 7, 2017, meeting minutes as presented. VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0 -lof4- CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE November 2, 2017 ITEM 5.A. Agenda Items — Cortland Development Park Update Director Bernstein presented a progress status report on the park development. The park is approx. 90% completed. ITEM 5.B. Agenda Items — Cobblestone Lake Park Northwest Director Bernstein reported the restroom and picnic pavilion are under construction, the second lift has been completed on the parking lot and it has been striped. The pergola and exercise equipment have been installed. Substantial completion is scheduled by the end of December. ITEM 5.C. Agenda Items — Teen Center Update Recreation Manager Muelken reviewed teen center attendance numbers and comparison between Teen Center and Redwood teen site. Committee discussion included warming house operations and their non -influence on teen center attendance numbers, continued teen programming and special events at the Teen Center, cost of a shuttle for transportation, pursuing teen feedback, potential facility name change, etc. MOTION: by Van Gundy, seconded by Gaffke, recommending repurposing of the Teen Center into a rentable and programmable space, concentrate teen programming at Redwood. VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0 ITEM 5. D. Agenda Items — Drones in City Parks Current City Ordinance prohibits take -offs and landings of unmanned aircrafts within city parks. Director Bernstein proposed staff investigate public utilization of unmanned aircrafts in city parks. An FAA workshop "Know Before You Fly" is scheduled at the Senior Center January 9, 2018. Committee discussion included FAA rules, jurisdiction, and park usage. Request was made for information on where the Police interactions with unmanned aircraft operator contacts have taken place. MOTION: by B. Montgomery, seconded by Schulz, directing staff to investigate and bring back to the Committee information on what other communities are doing and what other solutions the City may be able to offer, regarding unmanned aircrafts in city parks. -2of4- CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE November 2, 2017 VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 1 (Van Gandy) ITEM 5. E. 1. Agenda Items — Division Updates— Park Maintenance Park Superintendent Adamini reviewed the October — December list of park maintenance work projects. He thanked the Committee for their support over the years. The Committee recognized Superintendent Adamini for his work over the last twenty-six years. Director Bernstein recognized Superintendent Adamini and highlighted projects he has been instrumental in during his career with the City. ITEM 5. E. 2. Agenda Items — Division Updates and 2018 Fee Schedules — Arenas Arena Manager Christianson reviewed proposed ice rate fees. Committee discussion included reasoning of the increase amount. Manager Christianson explained and presented photos of ice painting of lines and logos at the rink. He also reviewed the Learn to Skate Program and noted the first high school games are starting soon. Staff has been working toward the Sports Arena's ice plant replacement beginning in March 2018. MOTION: by J. Montgomery, seconded by Van Gundy, recommending approval of the 2018-2019 ice rates. VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0 ITEM 5. E. 3. Agenda Items — Division Updates and 2018 Fee Schedules — Valleywood Golf Course Golf Course Manager Zinck presented the course's year-end summary. The course is closing Sunday, November 5 for the season. The course hosted the 10`h annual cross country sectional last week. Manager Zinck reviewed data points for rounds of golf, season pass breakdown, patron card numbers and season pass trends. He reviewed MN Golf Association's "Play Golf Minnesota" license plate program. MOTION: by B. Montgomery, seconded by Gaffke, recommending approval of the 2018 golf course fee structure as presented. VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0 ITEM 5. E. 4. Agenda Items — Division Updates and 2018 Fee Schedules — Recreation Recreation Manager Muelken gave a recreation update and presented proposed 2018 fee schedule. Activities include a partnership program with the Galaxy library, volleyball and basketball leagues, youth open gym program, pickleball indoors, and a basketball tournament scheduled next weekend. Outdoor ice rink season scheduled Dec. 16 through Feb. 19. -3of4- CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE November 2, 2017 MOTION: by Van Gundy, seconded by Hinricks, recommending approval of the 2018 recreation fee schedule. VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0 ITEM 5. F. Agenda Items — Approval of the 2018 Meeting Schedule Committee requested the addition of an April park tour to the 2018 meeting schedule. MOTION: by Van Gundy, seconded by Hinricks, recommending approval of the 2018 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled with the addition of an April 19, 2018, meeting that includes a park tour. VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0 ITEM 5. G. Agenda Items — November 16, 2017, Special Informal Meeting MOTION: by Van Gundy, seconded by Hinricks, calling a Special Informal Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee beginning at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at Apple Valley Community Center, for the purpose of discussing pickleball courts at Hayes Park and their usage. VOTE: ITEM 6. Adjourn Yes-6, No-0 There being no further business, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting was adjourned. MOTION: by Gaffke, seconded by Van Gundy, to adjourn the meeting at 8:41 p.m. VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0 Respectfully Submitted, ls/VoaeW POZ&Z6 U&M Dorene Perkins Morn, Administrative Coordinator Approved by the Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee on January 4, 2018. Brent Schulz, Chair -4of4-