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Home My WebLink About04-16-2018 Parks Commission Packet CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2018 CITY HALL Vacancy Interviews at 6:00 A m. (1) Regular Meeting commences immediately following conclusion of interviews I. Call to Order II. Approval of Agenda Ill. Approve Parks Commission Minutes—February 21, 2018 (2) IV. Department 1 Commission Liaison Reports A. Arborist B. Public Works Director C. Other/Commission Liaison Report V. Visitors/Public Comment This is an opportunio}for the Puhlic to address the Commission irith questions or concerns not on the agenda_ Please limit comments to three minutes. VI. Public Hearing None VII. New Business A. Parks Commission Vacancy Appointment B. 2018 Arbor Day Ceremonial Tree Planting (3) C. 2018 Summer Park Programming V111. Old Business A. Park Shelter Gutters IX. Informational A. Press Release: Oak Park Heights Tree City USA and Growth Award Winner(4) B. Next Meeting: Monday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall C. Council Meetings: Tuesday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m. X. Adjourn THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 1 F E • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSIONER APPLICATION Hal Peterson April 6, 2018 NAME DATE To provide the City Council with an understanding of you, your background and your interests, please answer the following questions. (You may attach an extra sheet if necessary.) 6332 Paris Ave N, Oak Park Heights ADDRESS PHONE E-MAIL HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN OAK PARK HEIGHTS? 2.5 Years OCCUPATION: Manufacturing Engineer EMPLOYER: Andersen Windows, Bayport PHONE: 651-264-5150 PRIOR EXPERIENCE ON CITY COMMISSIONS, CITY BOARDS, ETC. No prior experience with city activities. I have been involved with other non-profit efforts involving public engagement. (Riversong Music Festival, Hutchinson) PLEASE PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF WHY YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE APPOINTED TO THE OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION, Parks are important community assets, and I think collaborating with my neighbors for the betterment of those assets would be a rewarding opportunity. I have been wanting to become involved in our city and feel this would be a good place to start. IS THERE ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU WOULD LIKE US TO CONSIDER REGARDING THIS APPOINTMENT? This would be my first endeavor into public service, and would consider it an honor have this opportunity. I am pleased with the progress our parks system has made and hope we can continue that positive momentum in the future. Please return to: Eric Johnson, City Administrator City of Oak Park Heights PO Box 2007 Stillwater, MN 55082 Date Received: (For office use only) f o tl C iTY OF OAK P K H E I C,-0 r Z PARKS COMMISSIONER APPLl"'AT,, !N - NAME DATE To provide the City Council with an understanding of you, your background and your interests, please answer the following questions. (You may attach an extra sheet if necessary.) ## � ADDRESS PHONE E-MAIL HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN OAK PARK HEIGHTS? OCCUPATION-. C �� EMPLOYER:; PHONE: PRIOR EXPERIENCE ON CITY COMMISSIONS, CITY HOARDS, ETC. _ �„ 't„h�� '✓u iw^ �6'" �ice. t?'.tr �+ � � —�^�"' �''� PLEASE PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF WHY YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE APPOINTED TO THE OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION. klq) , 6 le\ IS T1 VN HERE ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU WOULD LIKE US TO CONSIDER REGARDING THIS APPOINTMENT? 41 Please return to: Eric Johnson, City Administrator City of Oak Park Heights PO Box 2007 Stillwater, MN 55082 Date Received: (For office use only) CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 2 PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at City Hall I. Call to Order: Chair Weyer called the meeting to order. Present: Vice Chair Chirhart, Commissioner Bye, Arborist Danielson, and Commission-Liaison Liljegren. Also present: City Planner Scott Richards. Absent: Public Works Director Kegley. Il. Approval of Agenda: Commissioner Bye, seconded by Vice Chair Chirhart, moved to approve the Agenda. Carried 3-0. I11. Approve Parks_Commission Minutes— December 18, 2017: Vice Chair Chirhart, seconded by Commissioner Bye, moved to approve the Minutes. Carried 3-0. IV. Department/Commission Liaison Reports: A. Arborist: Arborist Danielson reported that Minnesota Native Landscapes was awarded the vegetation maintenance contract for the two prairie restoration areas in Oak Park Heights. B. Public Works Director: City Administrator Johnson reported there had been some vandalism at Brekke Park in the last few days, and the Public Works Department was taking care of it. Arborist Danielson stated the department was maintaining the ice rinks. Johnson also reported that staff was issuing a RFP for the gutters for Cover Park and Valley View Park shelters. C. Other/Commission Liaison Reports: City Administrator reported there are two vacancies on the Parks Commission. V. Visitor/Public Comment: None VI. Public Hearings: None VII. New Business: None VIII. Old Business: A. Comprehensive Plan---Parks and Trails: City Planner Richards reported that the plan included in the Parks Commission meeting packet for that evening was an update from the previous Parks Commission meeting. He reviewed the updates. The Parks Commissioners provided feedback. Richards reported he would make updates, there would be an open house in April, and it would be presented for City Council approval in May. IX. Informational: A. Next Meeting: Monday, March 19 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Parks Commission Minutes February 21, 2018 Page 2 of 2 B. Upcoming Council Meetings: Tuesday, February 27 at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 at 6:00 p.m. X. Adjournment: Vice Chair ChirhaM seconded by Commissioner Bye, moved to adjourn. Carried 3-0. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Pinski City Clerk 3 City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd N.•Box 2007.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax 439-0574 Memorandum To, Eric Johnson, City Administrator Cc., Parks Commission From: Lisa Danielson, Arborist LI) Date: 04/16/2018 Re- 2018 Arbor Day Ceremonial Tree Planting Arbor Day is recognized in all 50 states as well as in many other countries. During Arbor Month the benefits of tree care and the importance of tree plantings are expressed. Arbor Day and Arbor Month are a great way to get the community active outdoors and make a difference in the appearance of their property and city parks. This year, the City of Oak Park Heights has proclaimed Friday April 27" 2018 Arbor Day and the month of May 2018 as Arbor Month. The City of Oak Park Heights has been named a Tree City USA for the 36th year and also earned a Tree City USA Growth Award for the 5th year. These awards are valued greatly by the community. To continue to be e4igible for the awards; each year an Arbor Day/Arbor Month Ceremonial Tree Planting must take place during this time. The tree chosen for the planting site this year is a Black Hills Spruce (Picea glauca `Densata). The tree will be planted at City Hall. The Black Hills Spruce is a hardy, easy to grow evergreen with short green needles. The Arbor Day/Arbor Month planting is funded from the tree replacement fund. This year I would like to make the recommendation to have the Arbor Day/Arbor Month Ceremonial Tree Planting on May 21s' at 6:OOPM before the May parks commission meeting. THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK For more information, contact: ao _ Danny Cohn, 4y.org -9Sb3 Foundation dcohn@arborday.org `a1"bt}I"day.org�. 4 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Arbor Day Foundation Names Oak Park Heights Tree City USA, Growth Award Winner Oal1 Pai-k l lci,,,his.. MN was named a 2017 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day FOLindatio1i in i1on.>r of its commitment to effectio'c urban forest management. The community also received a Tree Citv USA Growth Award for demon stratin, enyirnninental improvement and higher le.,cl of't.rcc care. Oak Park Heights achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least$2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. "Tree City USA communities see the impact an urban forest has in a community first hand," said Dan Lambe, President of the Arbor Day Foundation. "Additionally, recognition brings residents together and creates a sense of community pride, whether it's through volunteer engagement or public education." Trees provide multiple benefits to a community when properly planted and maintained. They help to improve the visual appeal of a neighborhood, increase property values, reduce home cooling costs, remove air pollutants and provide wildlife habitat, among many other benefits. More information on the program is available atarborda .or /TrecCi USA About the Arbyrt ° Bay �e—sundation:The Arbor Day Foundation is a million member nonprofit conservation and education organization with the mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. More information can be found at arborday.org. THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK