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Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 – 7:00 PM
City Hall – Council Chambers Room
I. Call to Order 7:00 p.m.
Present: Commission Chair, Chelsea Piskor, Commissioner Ben Spader, Nicole DePalma, Bruce Karnick,
Craig Santelman
Absent: Commissioner Dave Pemble
II. Determination of Quorum
Quorum Present: 5:6
III. Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Karnick motioned to approve minutes, Commissioner Spader seconded the motion.
Minutes approved 5:5
a. Approve minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting held on
January 14, 2020
IV. Schoolhouse Square 4th Addition – Park Dedication 7:05 p.m.
Community Development Director John Hinzman provided an overview of the proposed plan, including
the senior living housing and park dedication methods. Staff is recommending cash in lieu of land, totaling
$99,000 to Ward 1, for future use. Commissioner Karnick motioned to approve the proposal. Commis-
sioner Spader seconded the motion
Motion approved 5:5
V. Vermillion Falls Park – Natural Resource Management Plan 7:20 p.m.
a. Friends of the Mississippi River – Karen Schik
Senior Ecologist, Karen Schik shared the Vermillion Falls Park Natural Resource Management Plan
(NRMP) highlights and suggestions for restoration management. Karen provided the history of Vermilion
Falls Park, vegetation surveys, and ecological concerns. She outlined the recommended restoration tasks
and cost estimates. Friends of the Mississippi River have secured funding for Phase 1. Karen welcomed
questions from Commission.
Hastings residents are encouraged to volunteer and help with restoration efforts, information will be posted
on the Friends of the Mississippi Website, www.fmr.org or by calling our Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment 651-480-6182 to find an upcoming volunteer opportunity in Hastings.
Commissioners expressed support of the NRMP. Commissioner Spader motioned to support the plan and
Commissioner Santelman seconded the motion.
Motion approved: 5:5
VI. Department Updates 7:35 p.m.
a. EAB Treatment Program
b. City Forester
c. People Movement Plan
d. Trail Projects
e. Isabel Park Master Plan
f. Vermillion Linear Park Restoration
Director Jenkins provided highlights from the Parks and Recreation Department.
Commissioner Karnick motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Santelman seconded the motion.
Meeting adjourned 7:52 p.m.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 7:00pm All times are approximate