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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
March 2, 2023
ITEM:
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MEETING DATE:
SECTION:
4.
April 6, 2023
Minutes of the March 2, 2023, Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
Regular
PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair Brent Schulz; Committee
Members Dave Freed, Mark Schori, Lisa Fliebert, Noel l-lainmill, and Craig Long; larks and.
Recreation Director Eric Carlson; Parks Superintendent Mike Endres; Golf Course Manager
Jim Zinck; and Administrative Coordinator Kayla Hechsel.
ABSENT: Committee Member Matthew Hinrichs and Recreation Facilities Manager Brian
Christianson
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. Election of Officers — Chair and Secretary
MOTION: by Hammill, seconded by Long, approving the election of Parks &
Recreation Committee officers by nomination and approval as
Chair Brent Schulz and Secretary Lisa Hiebert.
VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0
ITEM 3. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: by Freed, seconded by Hammill, approving the Agenda as
presented
VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0
ITEM 4. Audience —10 Minutes Total Time Limit — For Items Not on the Agenda
No one present to speak.
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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ITEM 5. Approval of the November 2022 and January 2023 Minutes.
MOTION: by Freed, seconded by Schori, to approve the November 3, 2022,
minutes as presented.
VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0
MOTION: by Freed, seconded by Long, to approve the January 5, 2023,
minutes minus item 6, which is a duplicate from the November 3,
2022, minutes.
VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0
ITEM 6.A. Agenda Items — Acceptance of Committee's 2022 Annual Report
By City ordinance, the Committee is required to provide an annual report to the City Council.
A staff -prepared Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee's 2022 year-end report was
discussed in the informal meeting held just before.
MOTION: by Hammill, seconded by Schori, accepting the Parks &
Recreation Advisory Committee 2022 annual report as presented.
VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0
ITEM 6.11. Agenda Items — Division Updates
In addition to the annual report for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee, City
Council requires the Parks & Recreation Department to also provide an annual report. The
Department's report is filled more detail about all divisions of the Department, including the
arenas, parks maintenance, Valleywood Golf Course, and the programs and events put on by
recreation staff. Committee Member Hiebert encouraged the public to read through the report
once it is posted on the City website.
Parks Superintendent Endres gave an update on the Parks Maintenance division. He
discussed snow removal statistics, transitioning equipment to summer operations, and
performing annual staff evaluations. Committee Member Hiebert inquired if the lack of frost
on the ground will damage the turf, and Superintendent Endres said he believes it will
actually help the long-term health of the turf. Superintendent also discussed the outdoor
skating season, which has concluded for the year. Due to weather conditions, it was one of
the shortest outdoor skating seasons we've had.
Golf Course Manager Zinck provided a recap of the 2022 season and a preview of the 2023
season. The 2022 season had record revenue, and staff are especially proud of the
development and growth they've seen from their food and beverage staff. The 2023 season
will be most affected by the renovation of the irrigation system, which will take place in late
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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summer and will likely negatively impact revenue during the construction. The committee
praised the new website. Committee Member Freed questioned the reconstruction of the
green on Hole 3, which neighbors the new senior living complex that is currently in
construction. Golf Course Manager Zinck explained that the architect and the staff are
working to develop mitigation strategies, such as planting more trees along the border. The
developer of the senior living complex is also looking into installing netting.
MOTION: by Freed, seconded by Hammill, approving the Parks & Recreation
Department 2022 annual report as presented.
VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0
ITEM 7. Agenda Items — Committee / Staff Communications
Committee Member Freed requested to hear more about piping in music on the patio at
Valleywood.
Director Carlson highlighted that the statistically accurate community survey has begun and
will be going through mid -March. The Morris Leatherman Company is using the survey to
gather feedback on the potential parks bond referendum.
ITEM 8. Adjourn
There being no further business, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting was
adjourned.
MOTION: by Freed, seconded by Schori, to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m..
VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0
Respectfully Submitted,
Kayla Ifechsel, Administrative Coordinator
Approved by the Apple Valley Parks
and Recreation Advisory Committee
on April 6, 2023.
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