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06/15/2020 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionREGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Monday, June 15, 2020 MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 15, 2020 A workshop meeting of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission (APrC) began at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2020. Commission Members present included Member Palmer, Member McWilliams, Member Klein, Member Moore, Member Hough, Member Pagey, Member Rayman and Member Schuetzle. Staff members present Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Pimental and Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Jared Flewellen. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION Commissioner Status Update o Director Andrew Pimental updated commissioners that will conduct interviews later this month and will start appointments in August. He also expressed his appreciation for their continued service. Public Art Update o Director Andrew Pimental updated the status of the "larger' public art piece located at the water treatment plant. Due to the location of a water tank, the original site was moved 20'. The "unveiling" of the piece will be coordinated with Art Block o The smaller art pieces will be installed throughout the summer. Facilities Update o Assistant Director Jared Flewellen went through the recreational facilities to update the commission on their status and details on reopening plan: ■ Cascade Bay — Closed for 2020 ■ ECC — Opened for meetings and fitness center as of June 10 ■ Civic Arena — Opened for private rentals as of June 7 ■ Art House — Open for scheduled clay sessions only ■ Splash Pad — Tentatively scheduled for opening June 22 Recreation Update o Director Andrew Pimental discussed recreational programs and congratulated staff on managing programs for the summer. 2020 CIP Update Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission June 15, 2020 Page 2 o Woodhaven: Tree removal and stump removal complete, 95% of the trees removed were ash and boxelder, Erosion control and tree protection fence installation 90% complete. Tennis court nets have been removed and courts closed due to construction in the area. o Bridle Ridge: Final asphalt lift and striping is complete. Backfill dirt work is done and basketball hoop installation begins tomorrow week. Color coating of the court will be in August/September. Park staff will seed and plant trees when time allows o Civic Center Park: Sidewalk sub -grading complete. Base class 5 prep for sidewalk is set and the limestone blocks/outcropping work began today. Concrete contractor is scheduled for June 24. o Sky Hill Remodel: FRP is done in hallway and restrooms, FRP installation will be installed this week in the main room. Siding contractor to begin this week. Finalized roofing contract with standing seam style metal and accessible walk prep work will begin early July. ROUNDTABLE Commissioner Klein expressed appreciation for the Discover At Home catalog and the fiscal responsibility of the department. Commissioner Schuetzle asked questions on how weddings are being handled with refunds and rescheduling. Commissioner Rayman asked about the status of the Woodhaven All Inclusive Playground. Commissioner McWilliams asked about construction at Cascade Bay as well as distribution of Discover Eagan at Home. Commissioner Pagey expressed her gratitude for the trails and how well they have been maintained during this time. Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission June 15, 2020 Page 3 Commissioner Palmer appreciated the trails, sidewalks and connections. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Secretary(.',",. Not Approved Date