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EAGAN
ESTABLISHED 1860
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Monday, May 21, 2018
MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 21, 2018
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission (APrC) began at 7:00 p.m.
on Monday, May 21, 2018. Commission Members present included Member Michael Palmer,
Member Dorothy Peterson, Member Anita Pagey, Member Jerry Farlee, Member Aileen
Hough, Member Nathan Neuman, Member Linda Klein and Member Molly Schuetzle. Staff
members present Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Pimental and Assistant Parks and
Recreation Director Jared Flewellen.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Palmer asked Director Pimental if there were any changes to the agenda. Director
Pimental stated there were no changes. Member Klein moved, Member Hough seconded,
with all members present voting to adopt the agenda as presented. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Member Peterson moved, Member Neuman seconded, with all present members voting in
favor to approve the minutes of the April 16, 2018 workshop meeting, as presented. Aye: 7
Nay: 0
PRESENTATIONS
Introduction of New Commissioners
Director Pimental welcomed new Commissioner Anita Pagey to the commission with a brief
introduction and background of her interests and relation to Eagan parks and recreation
efforts.
Election of Officers
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Assistant Director Flewellen called for nominations for the three commission positions: Chair,
Vice Chair and Secretary.
Member Farlee moved, Member Peterson seconded, with all present members voting in favor
to approve Commissioner Palmer for the Chair position. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
Member Neuman moved, Member Schuetzle seconded, with all present members voting in
favor to approve Commissioner Peterson for the Vice Chair position. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
Member Peterson moved, Member Hough seconded, with all present members voting in favor
to approve Commissioner Klein for the Secretary position. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
OLD BUSINESS
Arbor Day Festivities
Assistant Director Flewellen recapped the Arbor Day festivities held at Bridle Ridge Park on
May 16. Approximately 50 people attended this years event. The poster contest winner was
announced and for the second year in a row, the third grade student at Rahn Elementary has
won the poster contest. The student's name is Marina Gueorguiev.
NEW BUSINESS
Capital Improvement Projects
Director Pimental presented initial discussion topics and ideas for the 2019 Capital
Improvement Projects. Discussion also included the five year plan for future projects.
Commission discussed site visits to better understand potential development sites and needs.
STAFF REPORTS
Department Highlights
Director Pimental presented Department Highlights from recent activities in the Eagan Parks
and Recreation Department.
ROUNDTABLE
Member Hough expressed her excitement for the public art project as well as encouraged
other commissioners who are interested to attend future Reading Across Generations events.
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Member Peterson described her history with the commission and the City of Eagan.
Member Klein thanked all who attended and volunteered at the Holz Farm Spring Festival.
Member Palmer thanked outgoing commissioners for their service and commented on how
well the Eagan Ice Show was coordinated.
Member Neuman welcomed new Commissioner Pagey.
Member Farlee welcomed new Commissioner Pagey and commented on the Eagan Skate
Park construction.
Member Schuetzle encouraged everyone to attend Memorial Day event and thanked city staff
for coordinating Water Resource training.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Member Klein moved, Member Hough seconded with all
members present voting to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
Secretary
Approved 6-18-18
Date