HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/08/2022CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
February 8, 2022
Minutes of the February 8, 2022, Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair Brent Schulz; Committee
Members, Dave Freed, Noel Hammill, Lisa Hiebert, and Mark Schori; Parks and Recreation
Director Eric Carlson, Parks Superintendent Mike Endres; Administrative Coordinator
Dorene Perkins
ABSENT: Josh Gaffke and Matthew Hinrichs
ITEM 1. Call to Order
Chair Schulz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ITEM 2. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: by Hiebert, seconded by Schori, approving the agenda as
presented.
VOTE: Yes — 5, No — 0
ITEM 3. Audience — 10 Minutes Total Time Limit — For Items Not on the Agenda
No one present to speak.
ITEM 4. Approval of the November 2021 Minutes.
MOTION: by Hammill, seconded by Freed, to approve the November 4, 2021,
meeting minutes as presented.
VOTE: Yes — 5, No — 0
ITEM 5.A. Agenda Items — Repurposing of Hayes Park Pickleball Court Area
Staff was asked to research the cost of installing a the surface over the courts and bring
the item back to the March 2022 meeting for further discussion.
ITEM 5.11. Agenda Items — Dakota County SHIP Grant
The City applied for a Dakota County Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) grant
and has successfully received an award of $15,000. City Council is scheduled to accept the
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February 8, 2022
grant at their Thursday, February I01h meeting. The grant money will be used to enhance
public engagement as part of the proposed park bond referendum process.
ITEM 5.C. Agenda Items — Recap of Mid -Winter Fest
Mid -Winter Fest was held Saturday, February 5, 2022, outdoors at Johnny Cake Ridge Park.
Staff reviewed the changes instituted and reported the event went well. This year included a
band and fireworks. The Committee commended the staff for a well -organized event.
Apple Valley Arts Foundation hosted the band. Sponsor donations were provided by Valley
Hockey Association, Eastview Hockey Association, the Rotary Club of Apple Valley, and
Apple Valley Eye Clinic.
ITEM 5.1). Agenda Items — Division Updates
Parks Superintendent Endres provided an overview of Park Maintenance activities. Crews are
working on a daily basis keeping the outdoor ice rinks conditioned and flooded, equipment
maintenance, supply orders for summer resources, painting and reorganization of warm
storage area. The crew uses the winter time to prep for summer activities.
The new Central Maintenance Facility is still in the planning stages, a basic footprint has
been developed for most of it, with a few details to be worked out. It will be located in the
same location as the current facility.
ITEM 6. Agenda Items — Committee and Staff Communications
None
ITEM 7. Adjourn
There being no further business, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting was
adjourned.
MOTION: by Freed, seconded by Hiebert, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
VOTE: Yes — 5, No — 0
Re ectfully Submitted,
Dorene Perkins, Administrative Coordinator
Approved by the Apple Valley Parks
and Recreation Advisory Committee
on March 3, 2022.
Brent Schulz, Chair
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