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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Monday, January 25, 2021
MINUTES OF MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2021
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission (APrC) began at 6:00 p.m. on Monday,
January 25, 2020 virtually. Commission Members present included Member McWilliams, Member Klein,
Member Moore, Member Schuetzle, Member Hough. Member Pagey and Member Rayman. Member Power was
absent. Staff members present Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Pimental, Facility and Projects Manager
Chris Fleck and Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Jared Flewellen.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Klein asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Director Pimental stated there were none.
Member Pagey moved, Member Hough seconded, with all present members voting in favor to adopt the agenda
with changes. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
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Member Rayman moved to approve the minutes from November 17, 2020 meeting, Member Hough seconded,
with all present members voting in favor to adopt the minutes presented. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
There were no visitors to be heard.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
PRESENTATIONS
Jessie Koehle, City of Eagan's Water Resources Specialist, gave a presentation explaining why Eagan is such a
great place for fishing, how the City engages the public with fishing outreach and environmental stewardship
messages, and how the lakes are monitored and managed. Koehle highlighted the fishing amenities and
activities Eagan offers; 9 fishing piers, 15 lakes, 1 public drive-in boat launch, 9 information kiosks, low-cost
fishing clinics year round.
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NEW BUSINESS
Public Art
Director Pimental introduced the 2021 Public Art projects. Pimental shared an overview of the timeline, large
projects and small projects like art benches. A sub -committee was formed to review the locations and pieces
that included Commissioner Klein, Commissioner Schuetzle, Commissioner Rayman, Commissioner Power and
Commissioner McWilliams.
ROUNDTABLE
Member Power— Holiday Meal Pick-up for 50+ community -just want to applaud staff for providing such a
lovely amenity for our senior residents. I'm really glad people took advantage of it.
Member McWilliams — South Oaks Park juniper plantings could use attention along with the swings.
Member Hough — Sky Hill Park amenities are much improved.
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Assistant Director Flewellen presented highlights from recent activities in the Eagan Parks and Recreation
Department. Flewellen also went through additional guidelines from the most recent Executive Order.
ADJOURNMENT
After further brief discussion, Member Rayman moved, Member Hough seconded with all members present
voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Secretary
Not Approved
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