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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-15-09 Parks Packet CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Monday, ,lute I S, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order II. Approval of Agenda III. Approve Parks Commission Minutes -- May 20, 2009 (I) IV. Department / Commission Liaison Reports A. Arborist B. Public Works Director C. Other / Commission Liaison Report V. Visitors /Public Comment This is (in oj)]7m °tw7itv the public to ucici the C.'onnnission with questions of concerns n on the (ige hi. Plefis' lin ii cC)intnews to three wimiles. VI. Adjourn to Worksession A. Summer I'ark Programming VII. RCCOnvene RegUdar Meeting VIII. Public IJearings None 1X. New Business None X. Old Business A. Summer Park Programming XI. Informational A. Next Meeting: Monday, July 20, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at City I fall B. Council l�epz•esealtatives: 'I'uesc(ay, .pule 23, 2009 ._ -. Commissioner Viers C. Party in the Park: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at Brelcke ]'ark X11. Adjourn This Page Is Left Intentionally Blank. .y CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, Ma y 20 2009 at City Hall Y� y J �S' 1. Call to Order: Vice Chair Hauble called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Commissioners Krieger and Viers; City Administrator Johnson, Public Works Director Ozzello, Public Works Operator Kegley and Commission Liaison MCComber. Absent: Chair Eder, Commissioner Wagner and Arborist Widin. II. Approval of Agenda: Commissioner Krieger, seconded by Commissioner Viers, moved to approve the Agenda. Carried 3 -0. 11I. AdJOUrn to Worksession to Discuss Summer Parks Pro�.ramrnint;: Commissioner Viers, seconded by Commissioner Krieger, moved to adjourn to the worksession. Carried 3 -0. IV. Reconvene Regular Meetinvi: Commissioner Viers, seconded by Commissioner Krieger, moved to Have Gina Zculi provide a summary schedule and list of events and approximate budget by May 26 to be given to the Administrator for Council approval. Carried 3 -0. V. Approve Parks Commission Minutes -- April 20. 2009: Commissioner Krieger, seconded by Commissioner Viers, moved to approve the Minutes. Carried 3 -0. VI. Demartment /Commission Liaison Reports: A. Arborist: City Administrator Johnson reported that Arborist Widin could not attend the meeting that evening. Ile provided her report that Emerald Ash Borer has been found in St. Paul and quarantines of ash wood have been placed in Ramsey and Hennepin Counties. He reported that oaks trees should not be pruned this time of the year due to insect transport of the oak wilt fungus. Arborist Widin is requesting that residents wait until late July to prune oaks, but if a tree is wounded prior to then, the wound should be painted with latex house paint. City Administrator Johnson reported that the City was awarded the 2008 `Free City USA award. B. Public Works Director: Public Works Director Ozzello provided a written report to the Parks Commission on vandalism in the parks. Ozzello reported that lie will provide the commissioners with a list of items discussed at the parks walkthrough so the commissioners may review and prioritize projects. I e reported that the city parks will be open for Memorial Day weekend. Ozzello reported the department is in full summer operation, and they have started mowing using the same contractor as the previous year. I-Ie stated that sections of the trail behind the current City Hall site have been closed due to the City Hall facility construction. C. Other / Commission Liaison Reports: Commission Liaison McConiber reported that she was contacted by a resident who was concerned about children chasing ducks and geese towards the ponds that are along the walking trails. She requested that Parts Commission Minutes May 20, 2009 Page 2 of 3 commission members provide suggestions on what can be done to prevent problems. VII. Visitors /Public Comment: None V111 Public Hearings: None 1X. New Business: A. Summer Park Attendants: Public Works Director Ozzello reported that 25 applications were received for the position, and the department held twelve interviews. Ozzello reported that three candidates will be recommended Ior hire at the next City Council meeting. I-ie requested endorsement by the Parks Commission. Commissioner Krieger, seconded by Vice Chair Hauble, moved to approve and endorse the Public Works Director's recommendations. Carried 3 -0. X. Old Business: A. Receive Bids for Valley View Plavgroucid lquipment: Public Works Operator Kegley provided a presentation to the commission on the bid process and the results of the bid. Kegley reviewed the features of the plan he recommended which was submitted by Minnesota - Wisconsin Playgrounds. Vice Chair Hauble, seconded by Commissioner Viers, moved to recommend Public Works Operator Kegley's recommendation of D4309H playground equipment for Valley View Park. Carried 3 -0. Vice Chair Hauble, seconded by Commissioner Krieger, moved to recommend the color scheme of green, red and blue shown in the drawing provided with the bid. Carried 3 -0. B. Vandalism /Safety Cameras for Parks and "Trails: Commission Liaison McComber reported that she saw a demonstration at the National League of Cities Conference of digital motion- sensor flash cameras that take snapshots and can send them to a designated camera in a squad car or other location. City Administrator Johnson stated lie believed Chief DeRosier may be able to obtain a demo loaner at no cost. Commissioner Viers, seconded by Vice Chair Hauble, moved to obtain the demo, view it, and then recommend to the City Council that they include this in their budget discussions. Carried 3 -0. X1. Informational: A. Neat Meeting: Monday, .tune 15, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Parks Commission Minutes May 20, 2009 Page 3 of 3 B. Council Representative: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 — Commissioner Krieger XII. Adiournment: Vice Chair I seconded by Commissioner Krieger, moved to adiourn the meeting. Carried 3 -0. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Pinski Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk This Page is Left Intentionally Blank. I.