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Home My WebLink AboutNRRC Minutes 11-2004 City of Hastings NRRC Minutes From 11/9/04 6:00 PM Meeting began at 6:00 PM with Roll Call: Present Vieth, O'Melia, Becker, Popp, Sieben, Brown Not present: Christenson and Vaughan Mike Brown acted as chairperson for this meeting Minutes were approved as submitted Motion by Sieben and seconded by Becker Some additions were made to the agenda Skating rink at Tuttle Park Vennillion River Joint Powers draft plan No open mike discussion Skate Park: Director Bernstein mentioned that he sent a letter to Middle School Principal Zuzek to open up fonnal dialog about the possibility of moving the Skate Park to the middle school. Bernstein mentioned if nothing else, the conversation with the school district will better inform him of what were the discussions in the past. . .~u.._~J?if~<:t()r~eQ!~tf?ir1I"e(lcl ~c:itYC:()llI1cillIli~':l!es.fr()Ill.A':lg\lst 16,}QQ4 reg. aI"~U!lgQ1f? .... .--- '~.'-ieaeveropmenf ofplone.erPark.-fiithecoUridrmInutes~irwasstatedto. Ieaveifie- . Pioneer Master Plan the way it is with the Skate Park located on the park master plan for discussion purposes. Bernstein mentioned that the park and Recreation Committee of Council would like to conduct a neighborhood meeting after the holidays for the residents of Pioneer Park. There was discussion on what residents would be notified. Bernstein said he will be working with staff at City Hall to generate a mailing list. Bernstein anticipates bringing this list to the December NRRC meeting. NRRC members thought this was a good idea to gather input and feedback for the residents surrounding Pioneer Park. No action necessary C') Wallin Park Update Director Bernstein updated NRRC members on the Whallin shelter project. He said it was going well and anticipating the shelter to be open for the winter skating season. Bernstein mentioned that their will have to be site restoration work next spring. Bernstein said this was necessary to avoid heavy equipment damaging the interior park trail Pioneer Park Update Director Bernstein informed the NRRC about phase 1 of Pioneer Park. He said the rink is almost complete. Member Sieben mentioned that he thinks the rink will be heavily used and has heard positive comments about the rink improvements. Trail Naming Director Bernstein mentioned that there is no new update regarding the possible naming of tails of veterans. Aquatic Park update Director Bernstein informed the NRRC of the copping stone issues that the pool is experiencing. Bernstein mentioned the he has retained an engineering firm to investigate why the pool is experiencing this issue. Bernstein said the results should be in soon and he will share the information with the NRRC. .' Parks Update ,"__' ..Jgte.r:iII1 Superintendent Smith informed the NRRC what projects the Parks . . ......,...M~1I1't~~~C'eO'St~tl'is2~orkingon~c.. NKKCmembeFv"ietil'menllonecCthaTthe'Lity'" currently has 30 parks. Director Bernstein mentioned that the City will have an additional two parks next summer. Interim Superintendent Smith said the City has approximately 265 acres of park turf. Rain Gardens Interim Superintendent Smith informed the NRRC what and how rain gardens are utilized to control storm water run off. Director Bernstein Passed out information regarding rain water gardens. Member Vieth mentioned other communities that are very active with establishing rain water gardens. Member Popp mentioned HEP (Hastings environmental Protectors) would be willing to work with the NRRC to inform Hastings residents about the benefits of rain water gardens and storm water runoff. The NRRC asked Director Bernstein and Interim Superintendent Smith to work on a workshop to inform the public about rain water gardens. Member Vieth who is also a member of HEP discussed some possible workshop dates. A more definite date for the workshop will be discussed at the NRRC December meeting. C') New Business: Director Bernstein mentioned all the vandalism that has occurred. He will be getting together with the police chief and the newspaper to inform the public as to what is happening. Member Sieben mentioned how important it is to place a dollar figure on the damage that has been caused. Director Bernstein informed the NRRC that there will be no change in the warming house schedule for the 2004-05 seasons. No discussion. Director Bernstein informed the NRRC that the department is currently working on a mission statement and logo. He will have more information at the December meeting. Director Bernstein informed the NRRC that Interim Superintendent Smith is working with the planning department to assign park addresses. The assigned addresses will make it more convenient to look up locations of parks using a web servIce. Director Bernstein informed the NRRC that a general skating rink will be placed at Tuttle Park this winter. Old Business: Director Bernstein acknowledged the donations from the Lions Club ",'",_,_",."~_,.,,,_.~ "om -,-_...~.'-- '",-..---." .. '. , l)i!~.stQ!~_!3.~rns!ei]~ljnf{)I1I.le~.tQ~ :N~G.Clboutth~fee,s, f()~ park dedication and ". 'where~tlieYare'Iocatea. . HemsidHconiinuecitomentI'on'tHafhe,cwouIaliketo"set' .... up a goals meeting next June. At that time the NRRC and staff will be able to plan for the upcoming year. The NRRC membership has requested Director Bernstein to contact the Planning Department to get a further explanation of the reduction in multi family park dedication fees. The NRRC would like the record to show that the NRRC was surprised by the reduction in park dedication fees for multi family housing. Next meeting: Tuesday, December 14,2004 Meeting adjourned 8:15 PM (