SUM 2003 02 25PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2003
Chairman Franks called the meeting to order at 7:35p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rod Franks, Tom Kelly, Amy O'Shea, Jack Spizale, Paula
Atkins, and Glen Stolar.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director; and Jerry Ruegemer,
Recreation Superintendent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Todd Hoffman added Item 6.c. pertaining to the
answering of questions posed by the City Council concerning the operation of the Park
and Recreation Commission.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Kelly moved, Spizale seconded to approve the Park and
Recreation Commission Minutes dated January 28, 2003 as presented. All voted in favor
and the motion cra-tied unanimously 6 to 0.
MODIFICATION TO SKATE PARK PLAN.
Following a staff report and Commissioner discussion, Commissioner Stolar moved to
direct staff to close the north access to the skate park, and open a west access to the skate
park. Further that staff be directed to investigate the viability of purchasing new "tier
two" type equipment and charging for access to the park.
REVIEW 2003 LAKE ANN BEACH LIFEGUARD CONTRACT, MINNETONKA
COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SERVICES.
Following a staff report and Commissioner discussion, Commissioner O' Shea moved to
recommend that the City Council approve the Lake Ann Park Beach Lifeguard contract
with Minnetonka Community Education and Services in the amount of $27,555 for the
2003 summer beach season.
ADOPTION OF PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION BYLAWS
Commissioners recommended some minor modifications to the by-laws. These
amendments will be included in the copy of the by-laws to be forwarded to the City
Council.
REPORTS RECREATION PROGRAMS:
Staff reports concerning the 2003 Easter Egg Candy Hunt, Daddy Daughter Date Night
and February Festival were presented. Commission members discussed these events and
made a variety of suggestions for future events.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
Rod Franks was appointed to serve on the 2005 MUSA area study group.
The Commission selected March 25th as the date to conduct Commission applicant
interviews. (Upon checking the City Council interview schedule it was determined that
this date would not work, the Council is interviewing on the 24th). If more than five
applications are received the Commission will conduct interviews on March 11. If fewer
than five applications are received the applicants will all be interviewed solely by the
City Council.
The Commission prepared responses to questions posed by the City Council for
discussion at a future work session.
Stolar moved, O'Shea seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting was adjourned at
9:30 p.m.