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
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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.
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