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CITY OFOAK PARKHEIGHTS
PARKS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022
5:30p.m.
I.Call to Order
II.Approval of Agenda
III.Approve Parksand TrailsCommissionMinutesJuly 18,2022(1)
IV.Department / Commission Liaison Reports
A.Arborist
B.Public Works Director(2)
C.Other / Commission Liaison Report
V.Visitors/Public Comment
This is an opportunity for the public to address the Commission withquestionsor concernsnot on the agenda. Please limit comments
to three minutes.
VI.Public Hearing
None
VII.OldBusiness
A.Mountain Bike Skills Park Proposal (3)
VIII.NewBusiness
IX.Informational
A.Next Meeting: Monday,November 21, 2022at5:30 p.m. at City Hall
B.UpcomingCouncilMeeting:Tuesday, October 25at 6:00 p.m.at City Hall
X.Adjourn
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PARKS AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2022
I.Call to Order:Commissioner Hoeppnercalled the meeting to order at 6:00p.m.Present:
CommissionersThiets,Thoreson, and Van Dyke.Also present: Assistant City Administrator
Pinski,Arborist Danielson,Public Works Director Kegley, andCommissionLiaison
Councilmember Johnson.Absent:Chair Chirhart.
II.Approval of Agenda:Commissioner Thiets, seconded by CommissionerThoreson, moved to
approve the Agenda. Carried 4-0.
III.Approve Parksand TrailsCommissionMinutesJuly 18, 2022:CommissionerThoreson,
seconded by Commissioner Van Dyke,moved to approve the Minutes. Carried 4-0.
IV.Department/Commission LiaisonReports:
A.Arborist:No report.
B.Public WorksDirector:Public Works Director Kegley reported that two new
crosswalks being put in:onNova Scotia Avenue and on Norwich Parkway.
C.Other/Commission Liaison Reports:Councilmember Johnson reported that the
change to the Bylaws for the meeting start time was approved by the City Council,
and the City was working onsettinga ribbon cutting for the Norwich Parkway
crosswalk.
V.Visitor/PublicComment:None
VI.Public Hearings:None
VII.OldBusiness:
A.Mountain BikeSkills Park Proposal Follow-up Discussion:Commissioner Hoeppner
reported that the Commission held a Worksessionprior to theregular meeting with
representatives from the mountain bike group and Xcel Energy. He said the
Commission requested the mountain bike group provide a concept with site specific
area in Oak Park Crossing Park for the next Commission meeting. No action was
taken.
VIII.New Business:
A.2022 Summer Park Program Update:Summer Park Program Coordinator Berres
provided a summary ofpast events. The summary was to be placed on the Citys
website.
IX.Informational:
A.NextMeeting:Monday,September 19at 5:30 p.m.at City Hall
B.UpcomingCouncilMeeting:Tuesday, August 24at 6:00 p.m.at City Hall
X.Adjourn:CommissionerThiets,seconded by Commissioner Threson,moved to adjournat
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Parks Commission Minutes
August 15, 2022
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6:16p.m.Carried 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
JenniferPinski
AssistantCityAdministrator
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Crossing Park Bike Skills Area
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Crossing Park Bike Skills Area
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Crossing Park Bike Skills Area
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Straight and staggered skinnies. (Different heights and widths)Rock gardens. (Different degrees of difficulty)Drops and hop ups. (Different heights)
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Crossing Park Bike Skills Area
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On South side of parking lot by trail beginning.Safety rulesEtiquette rulesSkill level requiredLocation of Valley View trailsOrganizations that sponsored the parkMaintenance needs (Contact
SASCA)Notice of any upcoming special events
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Crossing Park Bike Signage
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Signage at Shakopee
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In Course Signage
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Skills Area
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Trail
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Rock Garden (Beginner and Intermediate)
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Rock Garden (Beginner and Intermediate)
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Intermediate skinny/rock garden
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Flat stones used to build skinnies and drops
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rock
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Skinny
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Tree skinny
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Future Expansion, Intermediate + Area
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Questions
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