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PARKS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
• S Monday, November 17, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approve Parks Commission Minutes — October 20, 2008 (1)
IV. Department / Commission Liaison Reports
A. Arborist
B. Public Works Director
C. Other / Commission Liaison Report
V. Visitors /Public Comment
This is an opportunity,for the public to address the Commission with questions
or concerns not on the agenda. Please limit comments to three minutes.
VI. Public hearings
• None .
VII. New Business
A. Parks Commission Vacancies: Schedule Date and Time for Parks Commissioner
Applicant Interviews
VIII. Old Business
None
IX. Informational
A. Park and 'frail Plan Update — Memo from City Planner Richards (2)
B. Next Meeting: Monday, December 15, 2008, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall
C. Council Representatives: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 --- Commissioner Dougherty
X. Adjourn
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
• PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Monday, October 20, 2008 at City Hall
I. Call to Order: Commissioner Dougherty called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present:
Commissioners listes, Wagner and Zeuli; City Administrator Johnson, Arborist Widin,
Carie Fuhrman of Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. and Commission Liaison
McComber. Absent: Commissioner Nelson and Public Works Director Ozzello.
I1. Auproval oi'Aaenda: Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Estes, moved
to approve the Agenda. Carried 4 -0.
Ill. Adiourn to Worksession Retsardine Park and Recreational Prourammint;: Commissioner
Estes, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to adjourn to a worksession. Carried
4 -0.
IV. Reconvene Reaular Parks Commission Meeting: Commissioner Zeuli, seconded by
Commissioner Wagner, moved to reconvene the regular meeting. Carried 4 -0.
V. Awrove Parks Commission Minutes — September 15, 2008: Commissioner Dougherty
added that the Commission thanked City Intern Eaton for all of his hard work on the disc
golf course. Commission Liaison McComber added that Mayor David I3eaudet attended
the meeting as a visitor. Commissioner Zeuli, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, to
• approve the updated Minutes. Carried 4 -0.
VI. Department /Commission Liaison Reports:
A. Arborist: Arborist Widin reported that the tree service is finishing the last tree
removals for fall. She reported that she will be putting together a boulevard tree
pruning list for the winter. Widin reported that she will be doing a tree inventory
in the active areas of the parks and preparing the Tree City USA report.
Widin reported that she will be attending an invasive species conference this fall.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Estes, moved to accept the
Arborist report. Carried 4 -0.
B. Public Works Director: Commissioner Dougherty reported that Public Works
Director Ozzello provided a written report.
Commissioner Zeuli, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to accept the
Public Works Director's report. Carried 4 -0.
C. Other / Commission Liaison Reports: Commission Liaison McComber reported
that she will be attending the National League of Cities Conference and will look
for information on play equipment.
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Parks Commission Minutes
October 20, 2008
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VII. Visitors /Public Comment: None
VIII Public I-learinas: None
1X. New Business: None
X. Old Business:
A. Park Commission By -Laws: City Administrator Johnson reported that the City
Council adopted all of the proposed changes to the By-Laws except for the
language associated with terms. He reported that the City will advertise for
commission vacancies.
B. Park and "Trail Plan Undate: The members of the commission continued to review
the 2008 Comprehensive Park and Trail System Plan with Carie Puhrman of
Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. They reviewed the Regional Connections
map, issues identification, and goals and policies that were included in the packet
for that evening's meeting and suggested a few changes.
XI. Informational •
A. Playful City USA Article
B. Next Meeting: Monday, November 17, 2008, 6:30 p.m. at City hall
B. Council Representatives: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 — Commissioner Wagner
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 — Commissioner Zeuli
XII. Adiournment:
Commissioner Zeuli, seconded by Commissioner Estes, moved to adjourn. Carried 4 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Pinski
Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk
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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
• 4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Telephone: 763.231 .2555 Facsimile: 763.231 .2561 planners@nacplanning.com
MEMORANDUM
TO: Eric Johnson
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: November 11, 2008
RE: Oak Park Heights — Park and Trail Plan Update —
November 17, 2008 Meeting
FILE NO: 798.16
Our office is in the process of making revisions to the text and maps of the beginning
• sections of the Park and Trail Plan, as well as drafting the final sections of the plan. We
will not be ready with the draft for your November 17, 2008 meeting. It is our plan to
have that for your review at the December 15, 2008 meeting.
Please do not hesitate to call me at 763.231.2555 or email me at
srichardsna.nacDlannina.com if you have any questions.
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