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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday, January 14, 2016
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A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission (APrC) was called to order at 7:00
p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2016. Commission Members present included Member Michael Palmer,
Member Dorothy Peterson, Member Nathan Neuman, Member David Wietecki, Member Jerry Farlee
and Member Dave Morris. Member Andrea Todd -Harlin was not present. Staff members present
Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation Jared Flewellen, Superintendent of Parks Paul Graham,
Recreation Supervisor Julie Andersen, Transportation Operations Supervisor Tim Plath and
Administrative Supervisor Amy Grannes.
PRE�VAL OF AGENDA
Member Palmer asked Assistant Director Flewellen if there were any changes to the agenda. Assistant
Director Flewellen stated there were no changes. Member Peterson moved, Member Farlee seconded,
with all members present voting to adopt the agenda as presented. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
O, RROVAI OF MEETING MINUTES
Member Neuman moved, Member Farlee seconded, with all present members voting in favor to
approve the minutes of the November 16, 2015 regular meeting, as presented. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
Member Neuman moved, Member Farlee seconded, with all present members voting in favor to
approve the minutes of the December 8, 2015 special meeting, as presented. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
<„A(JITO BE HEARD;
There were no visitors to be heard on items that were not on the agenda.
Assistant Director Flewellen gave a brief overview of the monthly Parks & Recreation Department
Happenings. All outdoor ice rinks and warming houses are open for the season. There is a special
January Fitness promotion happening at the Eagan Community Center.
Assistant Director Flewellen gave a brief update of the Parks Master Plan. There will be more
information available for the Commission at the next work shop in February.
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There are no consent agenda items to be discussed at this time.
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There are no development proposals to be discussed at this time.
There were no old business items to be discussed at this time.
DREW BUSINESS
City of Eagan Public Art Consultancy Work Plan
Recreation Supervisor Julie Andersen gave an overview of the work plan for consultancy with Forecast
Art in 2016. After brief discussion, Member Wietecki moved, Member Farlee seconded with all
members present voting in favor of the Alternate to be Considered item 1 for recommendation to the
City Council: Aye: 6 Nay: 0
1. Recommend to the City Council approval of the City of Eagan Consultancy Work Plan
After brief discussion, Member Peterson moved, Member Wietecki seconded with all members
present voting in favor of the Alternate to be Considered item 2 for recommendation to the City
Council: Aye: 6 Nay: 0
2. Recommend to the City Council amended APrC duties.
The contract with Forecast Public Art was not included in the packet and will be provided for
Commission review at the February work shop.
Trapp Farm Pavilion Relocation
Superintendent of Parks Paul Graham gave a presentation regarding the new possible location for the
Trapp Farm Pavilion. After brief discussion with the Commission the presentation concluded. More
information regarding landscaping, layouts, and materials will be provided to the Commission at their
February work shop.
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HER BUSINESS ANDREPORTS
Dakota Greenway Presentation
Transportation Operations Supervisor Tim Plath gave an overview for the Dakota County Greenway
projects for 2016. After brief discussion with the Commission the presentation concluded. There will
be a public meeting regarding these projects at the Rosemount Community Center in February. More
information regarding the meeting will be forwarded to the Commission Members.
OMMUN'ICATION
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There were no communication items to be discussed at this time.
Member Neuman thanks the Maintenance Staff for getting the rinks open quickly. Ember Wietecki
stated that the rinks were in great condition. Member Palmer thanked the speaker presenting this
evening. After further brief comments the roundtable concluded.
With no further business to discuss, Member Neuman moved, Member Farlee seconded with all
members present voting to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
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