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05/18/2015 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP OF THE ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Monday, May 18, 2015 MINUTES OF WORKSHOP OF MAY 18, 2015 A Workshop of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission (APrC) was held on Monday May 18, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the second floor conference room. Commission Members present included Member Michael Palmer, Member Dorothy Peterson, Member Todd-Harlin, Member Nathan Neuman, and Member Jerry Farlee. Member David Wietecki and Member Dave Morris were not present. Staff members present Director of Parks & Recreation Juli Seydell Johnson, and Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation Jared Flewellen. MEMBER ORIENTATION/REFRESHER Director Juli Johnson gave a brief review of the new member orientation and a refresher for existing Commission Members. Member Peterson requested staff check the accuracy of her membership to the Commission for the 2012-2013 term which is listed as a one year alternate. Director Johnson stated that all packets will be emailed out to the Commission the Thursday before a meeting for review. If the packet contains more than 20 pages a hard copy will be delivered to the Commission Members residence via Community Service Officer. If you are unable to attend a workshop or meeting please email Director Juli Johnson or Administrative Supervisor Amy Grannes. Director Johnson continued with an overview of Robert Rules, motion review, open meeting law, and the distribution process of communications to Commission Members. Director Johnson concluded notifying the Commission that the annual APrC and City Council workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 5:30 in the Eagan Room. ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS After a brief discussion by Commission Members, Member Todd-Harlin moved, Member Peterson seconded, with all present members voting in favor to elect Member Palmer as the Chair of the APrC for the 2015-2016 term. Member Palmer moved, Member Neuman seconded, with all present members voting in favor to elect Member Peterson as the Vice-Chair of the APrC for the 2015-2016 term. Member Peterson moved, Member Neuman seconded, with all present members voting in favor to elect Member Todd-Harlin as the Secretary of the APrC for the 2015-2016 term. ROUND TABLE There was Commission discussion regarding creating subcommittee and work groups. Commission Members requested more education and training on reviewing development proposals and would like tutorials from Water Quality, Forestry, Parks, and Planning. They would also like to review ordinances Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission May 18, 2015 Page 2 and policies related to development proposals. Member Palmer suggested a work plan item to review the use and the policies of the Off-Leash Dog Area (OLDA). Member Palmer also requested staff to look into the feasibility of taking down the glass at the Civic Arena ice rink during ice shows. _______________________________________________ ____________________________ Secretary Date