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Home My WebLink About11-15-10 Parks PacketCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS " PARKS COMMISSION Ml E]"ING AGENDA Monday, November 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order II. Approval of'Agenda 111. Approve Parks Commission Minutes September 20, 2010 (l) I V. Adjourn to Worksession A. Parks Commission Vacancy Interview (2) V. Reconvene Regular Meeting VI. Dcpailmmt 1 C:on1n7ission Liaison Reports A. Arborist B. Public Works Director C. Other 1 C'onimission Liaison Deport V11. Visitors/Public This is can oppor izinity w the Iniblie to address the {.;nn7rrzissioil With questions or concerns not on the cagentki. Pletase idr777t cC)minews to three n77nules. V1II. Public Ilearings None IX. New Busincss None X. Old Business A, Parks Commission Vacancy Possible Appointment Recommendation XI, Informational A. Next Meeting: Monday, December 20, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall 13. CollnCil Representative: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 - -- Vice Chair I lauble XII. Adjourn Page 1 of 10 This Page is Leff Intentionally Blank. Page 2 of 10 '. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 20, 2010 at City Hall Call to Order Commissioner Viers called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Vice Chair Idauble and Commissioner Krieger; City Administrator Johnson, Public Works Director Kegley, Arborist Widin, Park Programming Coordinator Zeuli, and Commission I..,iaison McC.;omber. Absent: None. Chair Fdcr arrived late. II. �]2 1?roval of Agenda Vice Chair Hauble, seconded by Commissioner Krieger, moved to approve the Agenda Nvitlh the one addition: "Discuss Possible New ,Start Time for Parks Commission Meetings" as New Business Item B. Carried 5-0, III. A_phz Parks Commis Miiitite.s A qgq,�l I6 2010: Vice Chair I lauble, seconded by Commissioner Krieger, moved to approve the minutes. Carried 3 -0. 1V. Ssic�z�_i,. ja son Reports_ A. A1Jhoaist: Arborist Wiclin reported that the planting of 50 trees in boulevards and parks was completed by St. Croix ].)vc Service. She stated she Woulcl be completing the inspection of the trees that were planle-d the following week. Wiclin reported there would be one more five removal list. in the fall as well as rill. tree removal as part of the structured ash tree ren plan. Vice Chair I lauble, seconded by Commissioner Krieger, moved to approve the Arborist report. Carried 3 -0, B. P ubli c Wo rks_ Director: Public Works Director Kegley reported that picnic tables were installed at Cover Park and trash containers were placed at Brekke Park. Ile reported that the park shelters would be winterized in October, and portable toilets were installed at. the parks fbr patron use. Kegley stated the City would still accept hark reservations; however, there would not be any water use available after September 30. Ile reported that the department would be spending the remaining warm months doing park and trail f71aintcna1lce including clearing leal'de;bris 1'rom trails. Commissioner Krieger, seconded by Vice Ulan llauble, moved to approve the Public Works Director's Report. Carried 3.0. C;, Other 1 Commissi Li Re ports : Commissioner Liaison McComber reported that the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon proclamation ceremony was set for that week on Wednesday. City Administrator Johnson provided the Parks Commission with a copy of the 2011 proposed parks budget and informed the Commission on the process for recommendation ofprojects to the City Council. Page 3 of 10 Parks Commission Minutes September 20, 2010 Page 2 of 3 Park Programming Coordinator leuli provided the Parks Commission with a summary of the activity attendance and costs. The Parks Commission discussed the possibility of a band performance during the 2011 summer season. V. V1Sltors /Public Comment None VI Public _I earings; None VI1. New Busincss A. Fa1 Park Walk Discussion Public Works Director Kegley reported that the Fall ('arks Walkthrough was held on Saturday, September 1.8. He provided the Parks COmraaission with a list outlining notes from the walkthrough and reviewed the list. Chair ]:?der reported there ragas a discussion about the possibility of park neighbors adoptilig a park and vohalltcering to maintain park plantings to help alleviate time from city staff arad prorraote involvement in the parks. The Parks Con3mission tentatively set their regular November meeting as a worksession to discuss projects ifthe Agenda is light enough, or hold a worksession at the cnd of the November meeting. B. Discuss Possible New S "I"ime for Park C_o Mcetiijgs: Vice Chair Haublc, sceol by Commissiotier Krieger•, moved to have the start time for the Parks Commission be 7:00 p,ni. effective October's meeting provided that the bylaws and all necessary actions are taken and are iri place. Carried 4 -0. VIII. Old Bu siness : A. Brckke Par Basketball Court City Administrator Johnson provided the Parks Conan7ission a summary of costs for labor and materials by Public Works stall' and a revised quote for installation f'ron the sole bidder. Chair l der suggested discussing this item at. the November worksession. IX. Info A. Fall Clean -Up: Saturday, September 25, 2010, 7:30 a.m. - -- 1:00 p.m. at Andersen Corporation Parking Lot (former St. Croix Mall) B. Neat Meeting: Monday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m. at City 1_Iall 13. Council Represcntative: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 . -- Commissioner Krieger X. Adiournment Vice Chair Hauble, seconded by Commissioner Vicrs, moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 Page 4 of 10 Parks Comm- ission Minutcs September 20, 2010 Page 3 of 3 p.m. Carried 4 -0. Respectfully submitted, .1ell»ifer Pi1lsld Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Page 5 of 10 This rage 6 Left Intentionally Blank. & ƒ w'a « Page ea10 Court Melin NAME NI T T 1 1 1, i. r A - I N 1 11 -01 -2010 rO 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.) 5616 Nutmeg Ct ADDRE E-MAIL PHONE HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN OAK PARK HEIGHTS? 14 months OCCUPATION: Material Manager /Project Manager �A Hanson Electric, Inc. �' �� E MPLOYER: �HON�: PRIOR EXPERIENCE ON CITY COMMISSIONS, CITY BOARDS, ETC. Stillwater Veterans Memorial Board (May 2009 - Present) Page 7 of 10 PLEASE PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF WHY YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE APPOINTED TO THE OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION. This is a great opportunity for me to become more involved the the community. I am eager to help with the continual improvement of city parks, trails and related services and facilities. IS THERE ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU WOULD LIKE US TO CONSIDER REGARDING THIS APPOINTMENT? To provide additional details concerning my background I have included my resume for your review. Please return to: Eric Johnson, City Administrator City of Oak Park Heights PO Box 2007 Stillwater, MN 55082 Date Received: (For office use only) Page 8 of 10 Court Melia 5816 Nutmeg Ct N Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 .................... OBJECTIVE To be appointed City of Oak Park Heights Parks Commissioner EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Business Administration Minor: Physics University of Wisconsin - River Falls, May 2009 Associate of Applied Science, Applied Service Management Concentration: Automotive Technology WyoTech, Laramie, Wyoming, December 2003 ACTUARIAL ACHIEVEMENTS SOAICAS Exam P11, passed September 2009 SOAICAS Exam FM/2, passed May 2010 SOAICAS Exam MFE13F, preparing for November 2010 TECHNOLOGY SKILLS Introductory SQL LabVIEW Microsoft Word Basic Java Advanced Microsoft Excel Microsoft Publisher Origin Introductory Microsoft Access Microsoft PowerPoint EXPERIENCE Material Manager /Project manager August 2009 — Present Shop Manager May 2006 — August 2009 AA Hanson Electric, Osceola, WI Requested and reviewed quotes from multiple vendors to keep pricing at a competitive level Responded to and followed up on customer service calls Managed maintenance of machinery to effectively decrease equipment down- time and reduce associated costs ® Handled logistics of equipment and supplies efficiently to increase productivity Army Infantry November 2000 — November 2008 Wisconsin Army National Guard, New Richmond, WI • Served an 18 month train -up and tour as combat arms in Iraq • Received the Army Commendation Award and Soldier of the Month Award for outstanding service • Successfully completed the Primary Leadership Development Course to enhance discipline and refine personnel management skills • Operated the tactical operations center to provide clear communication and exceptional support to patrolling units COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Stillwater Veterans Memorial Board May 2010 - Present Page 9 of 10 This Page Is Left Intentionally Blank. 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