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MINUTES RECEIVED
February 9, 2006
SITE: El Rio Vista/Wellstone Center MAR 0 9 2000
CITY CLERK
MEMBERS PRESENT: Carrie Wasley, Peter Phia Pa, Tom Byrne, Therese Kelly, Tom
Kayser, Paul Middleton,John O'Halloran, Altin Paulson
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Bierscheid, Cindy Morrison, Jody Martinez, Eric
Thompson
GUESTS: Mayor Coleman, Councilmember Dan Bostrom, Jane
McClure,Ashek Sahhilwuf, Marlene Kayser, Judith Morem,
Peggy Lynch,John Grzybek, Richard Arey, Anne Hunt, Matt
Auron, Kayla Job
1. AGENDA, MINUTES, INTRODUCTIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Meeting was called by Commission Chair Wasley at 6:30 p.m.
b. The minutes from the December meeting were approved by Commissioner
Kayser and 2nd by Commissioner Middleton with the correction suggested by
Commissioner Kelly to be made on the SUBCOMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE
REPORTS the following- under the Bicycle Advisory Board: "The Board elected
new officers: Russ Stark and Alex Stockman".
c. The agenda was approved by Commissioner Kayser and 2n1 by Commissioner
Byrne with the intent to follow the agenda as close as possible depending on the
visit from Mayor Coleman and Councilmembers.
2. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A copy of the Director's report was mailed earlier this past week. Additional
discussion on the Kroc Center meeting that was held on February 7th. The Sal Army
previously had a deadline of February 17th, but was approved an extension until June
18. There will be continual discussions with the Sal Army—major concern over
acquiring land for this project. The commissioners also would like an update on the
Phalen Corridor/Arcade project. The Director will request an update from the
Design section to be mailed out to commissioners.
3. DISCUSSION WITH MAYOR COLEMAN
Commission Chair Wasley suggested introduction of Park Commission staff to the
Mayor and then reviewed the Goals and Work Plan of the Park Commissioners. The
Mayor thanked the commissioners for their continued hard work and dedication to the
commission and reviewed the upcoming year and the challenges with the budget. He
Mayor discussed the working partnerships that the recreation centers have with the
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community. The Mayor also discussed the Second Shift program that he is very
interested in getting started with a committee that would include a park
commissioner.
4. ACTION ITEMS
a. Resolution 06-01 Park Dedication Ordinance. Motion was made by
Commissioner Byrne and 2nd by Commissioner Kelly. Vote was 6 to 2.
Commissioner Byrne moved to amend with the following to be included in
Resolution 06-01 : "Privately developed for Public Use". Motion was made by
Commissioner Byrne and 2n1 by Commissioner Kelly to amend with vote of 7
to 1 in favor of amending resolution 06-01.
b. Second Shift Commission. Was moved by Commissioner Kayser and 2nd by
Commissioner Byrne to approve. Vote was 8 to 0. It was noted that
Commissioner O'Halloran and Commissioner Kayser would be interested in
being on this committee.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Pathway Marking Parks and Recreation staff member Eric Thompson discussed
the proposal to use trail marking similar to Minneapolis on the Mississippi River
Blvd trail. Motion was made by Commissioner Kayser and 2nd by
Commissioner Byrne with vote of 8 to 0 in favor of using a stencil marking with
speed limits for bicyclist.
b. March meeting(Manager's reports). The March meeting will be changed to
March 15d'. It was noted at this time that Commissioner Kayser will be unable
to attend.
6. SUBCOMMITEE AND TASK FORCE REPORTS
a. Bicycle Board. Their March agenda will include subject of bicycle parking at
major events (such as Taste of Minnesota).
b. Phalen Corridor. This will be the last year for this group.
c. Jimmy Lee Work progressing. Bids going out end of February with ground
breaking scheduled for some time in April.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Kayser motioned to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. and was 2n1 by
Commissioner Middleton.