01/28/2019 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionREGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Monday, January 28, 2019
MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 28, 20'19
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission (APrC) began at 7:00 p.m.
on Monday, January 28, 2019. Commission Members present included Member Michael
Palmer, Member Jerry Farlee, Member Nathan Neuman, Member Aileen Hough, Member
Linda Klein, Member Molly Schuetzle, Member Dorothy Peterson and Member Anita Pagey.
Staff members present Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Pimental, Recreation
Supervisor Julie Andersen 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 Peterson seconded,
with all members present voting to adopt the agenda as presented. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Member Neuman moved, Member Schuetzle seconded, with all present members voting in
favor to approve the minutes of the December 17, 2018 workshop meeting, as presented.
Aye: 7 Nay: 0
PRESENTATIONS
Fisheries Management in Eagan
Water Resource Specialist, Jesse Koehle presented various wetland and fishing information
for the City of Eagan. Topics included water quality, fishing locations, types of fish and
program opportunities.
NEW BUSINESS
Community Connections
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Director Pimental provided information for the Community Connections event on March 2.
Director Pimental also passed around a sign up sheet for commissioners interested in
participating in the event.
Public Art Program
Director Pimental and Recreation Supervisor Julie Andersen presented information on
upcoming art events and programs as well as discussed future public art applications. Ideas
included:
• Larger benches
• Clustered seating benches
• Northview softball art
• Public can participate in the art bench process
• Events around Public Art
• South Water Treatment major piece
• Commercial / Industrial Developments
• Art on fishing piers
• Grinding designs on sidewalks
• Planters
• Graffiti board
• Solar panels
• Bike Station Art
• Story walk
• Silhouettes outside of ECA
STAFF REPORTS
Department Highlights
Director Pimental presented Department Highlights from recent activities in the Eagan Parks
and Recreation Department.
ROUNDTABLE
Member Schuetzle promoted Community Connections event and the upcoming Forestry
landscaping classes on May 13 & 15.
Member Hough commented on how public art bench submittals are a great variety.
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ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Member Hough moved, Member Farlee seconded with all
members present voting to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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