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07/20/2020 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission\ \ 1 1 1 I EAGAN EEiPE�I3XED 1080 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Monday, July 20, 2020 MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 20, 2020; A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission (APrC) began at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2020. Commission Members present included Member Palmer, Member McWilliams, Member Klein, Member Moore, Member Pagey, Member Rayman and Member Schuetzle. Member Hough was absent. Staff members present Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Pimental, Parks Superintendent Paul Graham and Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Jared Flewellen. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Member Klein asked Director Pimental if there were any changes to the agenda. Director Pimental stated there were no changes. Member Rayman moved, Member Pagey seconded, with all members present voting to adopt the agenda as presented. Aye: 7 Nay: 0 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES, Member Rayman moved, Member Pagey seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the minutes of June 15, 2020 workshop meeting as presented. Aye: 7 Nay: 0 VISITORS TO BE HEARD There were no visitors to be heard at this time. OLD BUSINESS 2020 Projects Update . Parks Superintendent Paul Graham provided an update with imaginary of the 2020 Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Projects. All projects have begun and are on schedule for the expected completion date. Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission July 20, 2020 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS 2021 Capital Improvement Projects Director Andrew Pimental presented the draft of the 2021 Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Projects. Director Pimental highlighted that the anticipated budget would be scaled down compared to prior years. Director Pimental mentioned further discussion would be had in upcoming APRC meetings. Pocket Park Director Andrew Pimental presented the Pocket Park installation on the site of City Hall adjacent from Civic Center Drive. The park completion date is anticipated to be late 2020. Member Schuetzle moved, Member Moore seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the naming of the Pocket Park to be Civic Center Park. Aye: 7 Nay: 0 STAFF REPORTS Department Highlights Assistant Director Flewellen presented Department Highlights from recent activities in the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department. ROUNDTABLE Member Schuetzle expressed interest in the Market Fest CSA as a good option for the Market items while social distancing. Member Klein invited residents to come out to Holz Farm to enjoy the park. Member Pagey was expressed that Thomas Lake Native Prairie is in full bloom and that residents should visit the park. Member Rayman was pleased with the upkeep and the effort of the staff to keep the parks looking good. Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission July 20, 2020 Page 3 ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, Member Palmer moved, Member Schuetzle seconded with all members present voting to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p. M. 9��. secretary Not Approved 5- - Date