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Home My WebLink About2013-03-06 PACKET 04.A.i.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNGIL AGENDA MEETING ITEM # � DATE 3/6113 • � • � PREPARED BY Parks and Recr�afian Zac Dockter ORIGINATING DEPARTlUIENT STA�'F AUTHOR �:*�*��:��:��*�*��***�**��**��******��*:�� COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST; Accept and place on fife the Minutes of the November 12, 2012 and D�cember 14, 2012 Parics, Recreation and Naturaf Resources Commission meefiing. STAFF RECOMMENDATi4N Accept and place on file the Minutes of the November 12, 2012 and Decemb�r 10, 2012 Parks, Recreafion and Nafural Resources Commission meeting. ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION ❑ PLANNING ❑ PUBLIC SAFETY (� PURLIC WORKS ❑ PARKS AND RECREATION ❑ HUMAN SERVICES/RIGHTS ❑ ECONOMIC DEV. AUTHORITY d SUPPORTCNG DOCUMENTS DAT� REVIEWED 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ .❑ ❑ APPROVED ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ,❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ MEMO/LETTER: ❑ RLSaLUTION: C] ORDINANC�: ❑ ENGINE�RING RECOMN[ENDATION: ❑ LEGAt RECOMMENDATION: � OTHER: Parks, Recrea#ion and Natural AI�MINISTRATORS COMMENTS Resources Commission Minut�s DENIED ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ k �i' �,:. �.� . f. th � � � � /, �, � F� � � � .� �� . ` City Administrator Date ***��:��*��*******�***�*�*��;��*��*�*��**��:� COUNClL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DEN[ED ❑ OTHER H;\COUNCIL FQRMSICOUNCi�. 20121Council 7-18-121Council Action Form March Parks Minutes.doc City of Cottage Grove Parks and Recreafr`on Commission Meeting . November 12, 2U�12 Pursuant to due caf[ and notice th�reof, a Gottage Grove Parks and Recreafiion Commission Mee#ing was he)d on November '(2, 2012. L CALL TO ORbER Meeting ca(led to arder at 7:00 p.m. tl. ROLL CALL Memb�rs Present: Mark Ne[son, Bill Schumal, Daug Butler, Erich Nollan, Paul Poncin, Ron Kath, . Members Absent: Crisfiina Marcino Others Present: Zac Dockfier, Parks and Recreation Directar Molly Pietruszewski, Recreation Caord'mator Dave Thiede, Councilmember ' lI1. Approval of Agenda Approved as deGv�red IV. Approval of IUlinutes Approved Sepfiember 10, 20'f2 Minutes V. Open Forum None Vl, Presentations None VI1. Action ltems A. Facility Use Rental Rat�s Pietruszewski explained in 2008 fihe Parks Commission and fihe City Council adopted a five-year Paric Facili#y Rental �ee plan to ensure that we have apprapriate revenue fio fund fihe maintenance and improvement on park projects. At tha# time the fees were approved to increas� by 'i 0% every other year. The current fee plan will expire at #he end of 2012 and needs to be updated. Piefruszewski presented a spreadsheet �xplaining the pricing and showing one proposed change to the rentaf policy. Th� change wou[d require a minimum two hour Parks Department staff fee in fhe cost of the facility ren#al for large events ar�d tournaments. This would guarantee the facilities are properly staffed for fihese events. This chartge would increase the fee from $110 to $200 which would include the 2 hours of Park Maintenanee sfafF. Pietruszewski presented a comparison of surrounciing camrnunities pointing out Woodbury only rer��s their faci[ifiies for the entire day not in 4 hour blocks like Cottag� Grave. The conclusion ofi the comparisorts presented was fhat Caftage Grove is very com��fiitive with the fee schedule. A qu�stion was asked why th� City of Cottage Grove Parks and Recreation Commission 1 � P a g e Recr�ation Department doesn't round the pri�es up. Pietruszewski explained if the fee was rounded up it wauld skew the pricing #rom year to year. Pietruszewski continued the preser�tatian with a proposed disk galf fee for 2013, Th� City has been approaahed by groups regarding evenfi renfials for the Oakwood Disk Gol� Course. Currently the City daes not charge for the disk golf course and any group wanting ta run a tournamen# may do so as long as they unders�and the public may continue to play thraugh during th�ir tournament. Pietruszewski stafied this hasn't been an issue due to the fac# it is common in the �disk golf culfiure to �zllow people to play through. However, fh� R�cr�ation Deparkment has been contact�d by local disk golfers regarding making improvernents to the Oakwood Course. These changes include additional tee pads, upgraded t�rgets and general impravements to fihe course. Adding renta! fees would help pay #or the worEc that needs fio be done to k�ep this facility nice for users. The proposed rate would be $'i20 a day. This wou[d include the rental of the Oakwood shelfer and 2 hours staff fiime for the ev�nt. Kath asked if fihe Recreation Department currently hosts disk golf tournaments. Pietruszewski responded that the City rents the Qalcwaod sh�lter and disk gol�ers host fheir own fiournaments. Pietruszewski added if #he Recreation Deparkment had a more specific form that included the additional services and fe�s ifi may encourage more tournamenfis, This also al(ows an opportunity far fihe City #o staff the event. Dockter stafi�d currently there is minimal communication. A person may rent the shelter at Oakwood Park and hald a tournam�nt but the City has no way of knawing this unless the �ournament manager tells us. Dockter pointed aut that disk golf tournaments are no difFerenfi fihan a softball or soccer tournament. Allowing the course fo �e rented accordingly will allaw for #he sfiafF fio build relationships with the disc golfers. tt will allow the opportunity to meet the golf managers and make sure we have the staff on hand to ensure a great tournament and leave fihe '�isitors with a good impression of our community. Poncin asked what fhe repercussions wauld be for someon� nat renting the facility, showing up and making a mess. Dockter responded wifh the �xamp(e that someone couid try fio run a soccer tournament afi a CG park and not rent the field but any family or person could show up and must be granted the field to play. Bufi if the field is reserved fhey woufd be guarariteed no one else could use the fi�ld. lt is in the best interest of the tournament managers to reserve the fields so this wi[I not happen. Pietruszewski added the permit would allow for the use af the bathraoms, shelter, and disk golf course for the day. Good qualify #�urnament managers want a cf�an and efficient taurnament because they want people to sign up and come back and play again. lf this course was renfied on Saturday morning for a tournamenfi ifi would guarantee park sfiafF has checked to make sure the baskets are in, garbage's are clean, and the shelter is ready to house the tournament guests, Nelson asked if the City would consider running our own tournaments. Pietruszewski stat�d the Recreation Depar�ment is apen to discussian and they will watch and see how fhings progress and if th�re is a demand fior disk golf in the community they would cer�ainly consider it. Pancin asked if we cou[d see a drop in use if we implement fees. Piefiruszewski agr�ed #here is a possibi[ifiy buf didn't foresee that happening. Pietruszewski added she felt fhere would be a better chance of people nat renfing th� sh�lter for a family reunion because fihey would know the disk course is busy #han the other way around. Dockter stated in 2014 there is a Warld Amateur Disk Colf Tournament caming #o th� Twin Cities and fhey hav� called and r�quested infarmatian on the Cattage Grove course. Dockter explamed the rates and fihe tournament director eompletely expected fia be charged for the event. Doc[cter reiterated the renting of the course wauld give control to the staff fo praperly have the area prepared for th� �isitors and make sure there was not anoth�r large event planned af the same time like a family reunion. Our goal is to ensure the best experience we can for the people using our disk golf course. Poncin made a motian fio adopt the fees for the disk gaff with City of Coftage Grova Parks and Recreatlon Commission 2� A a g p the stipulafiion thaf only one tournament per weekend is scheduled wi#h the exception of fhe National Tournament. Kath stated h� is struggling with #he ane #ournament per weekend stipulatian and requested fhis not be a pat`t of the motion. Poncin clarified it would be one event per weekend and this would a)low the public to stif[ use the disk galf f�cility. Poncin motioned to establish facility use fees for fihe �akwood Disk Golf Course with the limit of only orie tournament per week�nd ta be booked without prior authorization from the f'arks and Recreation Commission. Kath expressed his concern s#ating the Commission shauld approv� fhe motion without the stipufafiic�ns and lefi administration fake care of the details. Kath made a motion establisning facility use fe�s for the Oakwoad Disl� Goff Course wifh no limit to the number af tournaments per weekend, Mofiion is seconded. Pietruszewski added fihe recommendation was to accept only credit cards for faciEity rentals, a 10% incr�as� every other, year for 5 y��rs and adding staff fee's an the event forms, Kath made a mafion establishing facility use fees �for the Oakwood pisk Go(f Course with no limit to the number of tournaments per weekend, ta only accept credit cards for rental deposits, a 10°!o increase every other y�ar for 5 years and adding staff fee's to the event forms. Motion is second�d and is carried. B. River Qaks Scenic Over[ook Natural Resources Manag�ment Plan Dockter presented the final draft of the River.0aks Park Nafiural R�source Nfanagement Plan to the Commission. The City has been working with the Friends of the Mississippi organization to deve[a� a nafiurai resourc�s management plan for the City owned properEy entitled "River 4aks Scenic Overlook". This plan was largely funded through grant funding available from F'MR. Dockter stafied the final draft includes information on fihe�site geology, soi[s and topagraphy, vegetation, and rare species. Dockter added there are three areas of diversity that include the dry prairie �edrock bluff, mixed woodland, and oak woadiand. This area inciudes some rare prairie species and an oak savannah which there is less than 2% left in fihe world. Doc{ct�r encouraged fhe �ommission to go look at the 2 acre sifie stating it has breathtaking views of the Mississippi River. Dockter added fihe most important par� a�F the document is the portion that talks about restaration and preservation af this sifie. This would include the removal of buckfihorn and other invasive species af plants. The most important part of the project will be to engage #he neighbors and get fihem involved in fihe remaval of the invasive species on their own land to sfop �ncroachment. Nelson asked if CP Raif would possibly like to par�icipate in this restoration. Kath asked if the fees were yearly. Docicter stated the fees were projecf f�es and included a mainfienance fie� at the end. Dockter added in a resfiaratian process you must always re�uisit the it�m. Approving this mofiion does nat a�prove any expenditure for this project. Kath motioned to accepfi and place on fil� the River Oaks Scenic Overlook Natural Resources Management Plan. Th� motion was seconded. VI�I. Presentation Of Information A. Handicap Accessible Playground Concept Dackter stated the Commission requested more informafiion afi the last meeting regarding #he handicap acc�ssibl� playground concept. Staf� has reviewed the many dif�ererit grant and design options �ar such a playgraund facility. At the MN Park and Recreation Assaciation conference Doc4ct�r att�nded a seminar by Landscapes Structures aut of Delano. Dackter shared the power point presenfied by L.andscapes Structures a# fhe conference with the Cammissian, Dockt�r present�d some c{ifFerent materia(s for the floor of fhe play structure. Poncin asked if wafer wou[d t[ow fihrough the rubber matfiing presented. Dockter respanded the rubber matting sits tightly on a concrete E�ase with a bead of silicone to prev�nt water from entering. Dockfier added because of the cold City of Cottage Grove Parks and Recreation Commission 3( P a g e weather th� matting will expand and contract so you must re-adjust the pieces as needed. Pieces can be cut out and replaced as needed. Schumal asked if the track at Park High Schoo! is made aut of th� same material. Dbckt�r respanded the track is made aut of a pebbie flex and is a poured material. Dockter added you can cambine different material together to form the floor of the �lay s#ructure. Doakter stated one of the requests the Commission had at the last meeting was ta clarify the difference between a regular playground and an inclusive playground. Dockter added an inclusive playground inciudes the following play elements: o � Cognitive ` Physical e Sensory � Social and Emotional Dockter presented differenf components that include these elements, pockter presented some designs that are currently being canstructed in the Twin Cities with pricing. Dockfier added the nexfi steps in this project would incfude; g Bring in a consultant from the playground manufacturer early in fihe process. � Farm an advisory committee of design and disability experEs, including parents. • Conduct a needs assessment of your community. o PerForm a complete site analysis. Poncin sfiated fiher� was a roller slide at the Lake Efmo Park that was stainless steel. He added it was used so much it was polished to a shine. Pocin asked ifi Dockter has seen hard plasfic sun screens versus the fabric variety. . Dockfier responded there are many variefiies af sun screens his concern would he fio �llow shade on #he play struGture as well as on the area's for spectators and it can be made out of any mat�rial th� cammission chooses. Nelson complimenfied th� City on #he S�lash Pad and Disk Golf Course pa�rtting aut both projects are gr�at assets to the community. Nelson added a Handicap accessible pfayground would also be a draw fio our community. Dockter added he has put thQUghfi inta what part of the community this paric would be a good fifi in. He used Kingsfion as an example poinfing out Strawberry Fest is held fihere but he also felf it mighf do weU in a commercial district which woufd k�enefit the surrounding local businesses. Nefson requested Zac take �his idea to the Chamber of Commerce and get information about having the Iocation in a commercial district. Dockter stated th� first step wauld be ta start a marketing campaign in search of a tas[c force to he(p move this vision farward. A motion was made to accept fhe report and start forming a task forc�, Motion carried. Poncin re�uested City staff not talk about pricing until fihey have an outlined proposal thafi includes location and all the elements that wi[E be included in the design. Dockter agre�d. IX. Acfion Updates A. Parks and Recreation Referendum Dockter stated an November 6, 2012 the residents were asked to vofie an improvements to parks and recreation facilities. Ques�ion one: Authorize fihe City #o bond $6.5 million for a fami(y aquatic center. Qu�stion two: Autharize the City ta bond $7 miflion for expansian and renovations to Hamle� Park and an indoorlautdaor play center. City of Cottage Grove Parks and ReCreation Commission 4 � P a g e The result of both questions was a"NO". Opposition to question one was 63.6% and qu�stion two at 69,5%. bockter added the residents have spoken and the City will respect their decision. Poncin added he heard from fihe community that too much focus was put on fihe renovatian of the o(d pool building and they did not undersfand a(I the ball. fiefds and lighfs they would also be getting if they voted yes for the referendum. Poncin requested next time more emphasis be placed on the ball field lights which is whaf the community seems ta be asking for, �. Park Recyc[ing Program Dockter stated the City Cauncil authorized the de�elopment of a park recycling program based on recommendations from fhe Parks and Environmer�ta[ Commissions. Dockter presented a report that ref[ec#ed the findings of that �rogram aver the past spring/summer seasans. Th� City used grant money to purchase the recycling carttainers. Containers are clearly labeled to assure park users were able to identify the oppor#unifies ta recycle. Based on fihe findings, staff recommends continuing �fforts to r�cycle in community parks but daes not feel tf�e program should be expanded at this time. The plan is #o move forward as is and continue to manitar the program. X. Park Planning Management Education Material A. lnclusive Play Systems Article Dockfer stat�d he �rovid�d the additional informafion for the C�mmissian ta review. XI. Commission Comments None XII, Council Comments Thiede stated fhe meefiings. Counci[ has nof had any Parks refated tapics discussed at the Cauncil XI1L Staff Comments Dockter stated the City did not receive the grant for the entire Pine tree valley trai[, The traif will be from 80 street next to fire station 2 and go a[ang the west side af fihe park wifh a connection ta the archery range and play�round area, Residents in this area wil[ be connected to 8Q sfireet however the trail will not be paved at this fime. X1V. ADJOURNMENT Mafiion fio adjourn by Schumal, seconded by Butler, motian carried at 8:2'lpm, Cify of Cottage Crove Parks and aecreation Commiss(an 5 � P a g e City of Cottage Grove . Parks and Recrea�`ron Commission Meet�ng December 10, 20'IZ , . ��,� �,�.. .� Pursuanf to due call and notice thereof, a Cottage Grov� Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting was held on December 10, 2fl92. I. CALL T� ORDER Me�tmg called #o order at 7:OO�p.m. 11. ROLL CALL � Nfembers Present: Mark Ne[son, BiA Schumal, Doug Butler, Erich Nolfan, Pauf Poncin, � Ron Kafih, Members Absent: Cristina Marcina . Others Present: Zac Dockfer, Parks and Recreation Direcfior Mo11y Piefiruszewski, Recreation Caordinator Dave Thiede, Councilmember Ilf. Ap�roval of Agenda Approved as delivered IV. Approval of Minutes Approved November 12, 2012 Minutes V. Open Forum None � Vl. Presentations A. Bike Parks Chance Glasford presented the concept of a bike park to fihe Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission. Chance �xplained a bike park is an area specifically designed for mountain and BMX bikes, constructed most(y of dirt. The features of a bike �ark woufd cons�st of obstacles such as r.oll�rs, berms, jumps, �aum� tracks and other features fihaf allow riders to practice and im�rove their skilfs and recr�ate on their bikes in a we([ constructed, properly maintained and safe environment. Riders of all ages can participate at a bi[ce parit. Glasfard presented examples of bike parks across the Unit�d Sfates. Glasford stated he feels a bike park would be an ass�t to the community because if provides an activity niche far th� local yauth, promofies hea(th and exercis�, and would attracf business to Cotfage Grove. The closest bike park fo Cottage Grave is the Lexington Bike Park in Eagan. Nelson asked whafi kind of base is used fio construct the bik� park. Glasfard responded engineers use common earth which is found 2 fo 3 feet below the earfh's surface and is mostly a camposed of a clay and sand base. Nelson asked if the bikes creafie any damage, woufd there be an erosion cancern, and what upkeep should be expected at the sir�. Glasford responded the community must be educated on when ta use the� park specifically staying off the park when it is raining. G(asford added erosion may be City �f Cotfage Grove Parks and Recreatlon Commission 1� P a g e an issue until the park is establish�d or the bike term would be "burned in" and there would be minimal upkeep aft�r #hat. Nelson asked how Glasford would envision the design. Glasford responded he would recommend the park would b,e next to a bike p�th to aftract the bike traffic ta the park. Poncin asked haw old the Bike Park in Eagan is and how many people use it each year. Glasford respanded the park in Eagan is new. Eagan set aside some dirt from a construction project and allowed the bikers to hand shovel it to make a bike park. This was in response to fhe bikers being asked to not ride bikes on the skate ramps. The bikers created their bike park but it was not constructed properly. Glasford artd some others approached the City of Eagan with the bike park cancept and proposed they build the bike park correctfy. The park is 90% complete and on weekends there are '!0 to 25 people using it at any given fime. The bike park is 100' wide and 220' long so 2� people are a lot of bikers. Kath asked what the average cas# would be for this park. Glasford respanded fh� cosf is bas�d on ttie size and features. A recommendation of a 200' by 200' ar 500' by 500' Bike Park would be an estimated $3Q,000 to $�Q,�00 to buifd. Schuma! asked whafi liabilities the City or local businesses might incur from the Bike Park. Glasfard stafi�d he would recomm�nd bui[ding the Bi(ce Park at one of the faur major parks in Cottage Grove, Each of these parks is a distance away from local businesses which would limit riding close to thase locafians. The risk ta the rider would be na greater than a playground or a skate park. Dockter added Gity sfiaf� would discuss this with fihe insurance adjusfer and Cify Attorney ta make sure there would be no additional liabilities. Most af the parks have a recreational immunity and Dockter would follow up if the Skate Park would fafl under this umbrella. Glasford added the Eagan Bike Park does fall under the normal insuranca and no addifional ins�trance was needed. Glasford presenfied a list of possible build�rs. Dockfier asked Glasford to clarify the cast presented by Glasfor� stating his estima�e inc(uded pricing for a can#ractor to d�sign and build the bike park. DocEcter asked what Eagan paid for the construction of their bike park. Glasford replied fiis previous number was an estimate and the Eagan Bike Park was completely funded by a grass raats project listmg him and others as volunteers to work on the project. Glasfard added he educated himself by dang research and visiting fhe Contractnrs websites. Then he constructed fihe Eagan Bike Park with volunfieers under the supervision of the City of Eagan. Glasford referred the Commissian to Alpine Bike Parks website explaining this contractor lists the �rojecf costs and detaifs on the website. Dockter stated he was looking for a recommendation to mave forward which would include allowing City Sfiaff to wark with Glasford and research potential locations, cost, volunteer, in-house labor costs, insurance, and professional design and installafiian. Glasford added he spoke to MN Off Road Cyclisfis and fhey are mterested in working with Cottage Grove. Nelson stated the WAG Dog Park was designed and maintained by a volunfieer group of peopE� that us� fihe facility. Nelson added he could see the same thing happening at a bike park. A recommendation w�s made to have staff research and gather more informa#ion for fihe Bike Park. Vlt. Action Items � A. Park Gommission Bylaws Dockter submitted fhe 2012 bylaws to the commission to r�view and asked for any recommendafions the Commission may have. A mofiion was made ta accept the Bylaws. Motion carried. Pancin added fih� bylaws can b� am�nded thro�rghout the year as needed, B. Park Legacy Giving Program Dockter �resented two volunfi��r programs fior the Commission to review. The first ane was the Park and Recr�ation Program. Dockter recommendec� an updat� to the donatian brochure and a change af nam� to The Park and recreation Legacy Giving Program City o# Cottage Grove Parks and Recreafion Commission 2 j P a g e attempfing to generate n�w infieresfi and participation. Nelson asked if snmeone donates ta fihe pragram can thEy have a name plate added fio the item. �Doc�Cter responded that has been the case in the past. Dbckfier added the brachure would be added to all the media links the City offers, Ti�e brochure could be mailed bufi it is nofi proposed fo be at fhis time. Poncin added when the program began 10 y�ars ago the f�ar of the Parks Commission at that time was they would recei�e to many requests and the parks would start #o look like a memoria[. Dackfier added there is a donation policy thafi is still in effect. Af I donations would still have to be apprc�ved. Poncin ask�d if a donation cauld be used�ta replace an ash tree on the boulevard. Dockter answered it would be cor�s'rdered bufi a plaque would not be appropriate if it were going in someone's front yard. � C. Valunteer Park Ranger Program Dockter presented the concept of a volunteer Park Rangers Pragram. Docicter stated this program has been successfuI in other �ities and Dockter would like to adapt it to Cattage Grove. The program wauld use volunt�ers to add additional monifiaring seruices, gather stafiisfiica[ data, document park usage' and assisfi in lang term park planning. Vo[unfieers would be goad wilf arnbassadars for our City and receive training in CPR, AED, playground safe�y, natural resources and customer service. Orice firained th� vo(unteers wou(d be r�sponsible for trash remova(, communicatians, safety checks, graffiti remaval and surveys. Nelson aslced if th�r� will be a uniform requirement for this position. Dockter responded fihere would be an item that would mal<e fihe park rang�rs recognizable like a shirt or hat. A question was ask�d if fihere are any local City's using the Park Ranger Program. Dockter responded he did not know of any localfy. Dockter added there would b� reporting procedures in place to monifior th� volunteer time and all candidates would have background checks. Kath asked if the Gity has trou�le fiinding volunfieers for the pragram cauld we consider using interns to �ill the valunfieer positions. Kath asked if there would be a set schec�ufe and who woufd caord'mate that. Dockter responded fihey would have Parks and Recreation staff caordinate schedules but volunfie�rs wauld be responsible for fulfif ling their time. �VIII. Presenfiafron Of Infiormation A. Inclusive Playground Concept Dock�er update the Commi$sian on fihe Cnclusive Play System sta�ing on December � 9 the aancept was �zresented to Council. Based on the Commission's recommendation to precede with the provided woric pian staff wi)I be seeking the recommendatian nf fihe City Council. The success af this projecfi rests with th� support of as many in the community as possibfe. Should Council agree with the Commission's recommendation staff will begin the search far' potential task force members. There will be more information afi the F'ebruary Commission meeting. B. State ofi fihe Mississippi River Burbank shared a report en#itled "State of the River Report" with the report was composed by fihe Friends ofi the Mississippi River and Service. The report discusses the state af the river by fiocusing characteristics; 1. River Flow 2. Swimming and recreafiian 3. Fish and Fishing 4. Ecological Hea[th Commission. This the National Park on the following City of Cottage Grove Parks and Ftecreation Commission 3( P a g e 5. 4ther Contaminants of Cancern Cottag� Grove has o�er 39 miles of River and Bluff. City staff have been work`rng with Washingfon County to help gain access ta these areas far our community. The Mississippi River is a National Park. If you would like a copy of the report it is af www.stateoftheriver.com . This repor� is fihorough and aims to give the public an understanding of the quality af th� Mississippi River. Burbank �dded the health of the Mississippi River is improving and as a community we can partner with these groups to educa#e the community on the efFects of the river. C. Commissioner Term Sta#us Dockter s#afed the Parks, Recreation and Nafiural Resource Commissioner terms expire biannually. The foilawing are the commissioner and their term dates: F'ebruary 28, 2013 � Hi[l, Poncin, Schumal February 28, 2014 — Nollan, Nelson, Marcino, Kath Dockter asked the commissioners whose t�rm expires in February 20'13 ta notify staff i� #hey wili be renewing ar resigning their terms. D. 20 � 2 City Park Facts — Trust for Public Land Dockter pravided a report from the Trust for Pubf�c L.and en#itled "2012 City Park Facts." This report analyzes park I�nd inventaries and expenditures for the 'f p0 mast populous eities in fihe cauntry. This information can be used as a resource for understanding th� Cottage Grove ranks in terms of �rioritizing its parks and recreational services to the community. Dockfier added staff has p�rFarmed calcufations where applicabl� to inc(ude Cattage Grove's data in the report. Dockter believes that al#hough #he level of parks and recreational services can vary dramatically from location to location, the fact remains that fihese services are d�emed n�cessary in the eyes o� the caunty. The United States leads the world in preserving valuable land and services ta our cifizens so that al( have fih� ability to enjoy fhe naturaI wor[cs in fiheir own cammunities. IX. Action Updafes A. Gateway North Grant Dackter stated in September of 2012 stafF applied far the MN Department of Natural resources Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program to restore prairie/Qak savanna for 70 a�res in the Gafieway North �p�n Space and West Draw Park areas. The City was not awarded the moni�s for the project af fhis time, This project continu�s to be a high priority for the Parks and Recreation Departmenfi and s#aff would anticipate another application in fihe future. Phase or�e of fihe proJect began iast fall wifh funding fram the Friends of the Mississippi River. X. Park Pl�nning Man�g�m�n# �ducation Material A. �'inding the Way to Play Dockter presenfied an article he found in a National magazine. Xt. Commission Commen#s None Gity of Coitage Grove Parks and Recreation Gommission 4 � P a g e XII. Counc�t Comments Thied� stated at fhe November 21, 2012 Council Meeting the Council approved the River Oaks Management plan. ' XIII. Staff Comments Burbank added City stafF has puf a fogether a survey on the City w�bsite regarding allowing chickens and ducks on urban lots. Burbank encauraged the Commission to vote. XIV. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn and mofion carried at 8:OOpm City of Cottage Grove Parks and Reereation Commission 5 � P a g e