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Parks & Recreation
920 W 10th Street ▪ Hastings, MN 55033 ▪ Ph: 651-480-6175 ▪ www.hastingsmn.gov
Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 – 7:00 PM
Zoom Meeting link to follow
I. Call to Order 7:00 p.m.
II. Determination of Quorum
III. Approval of Minutes
a. Approve minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting held on
December 8, 2020
IV. People Movement Plan 7:05 p.m.
V. Department Updates 7:45 p.m.
Next Meeting: February 9, 2021 at 7:00pm
All times are approximate
City of Hastings
Parks & Recreation
920 W 10th Street ▪ Hastings, MN 55033 ▪ Ph: 651-480-6175 ▪ www.hastingsmn.gov
Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 – 7:00 PM
Zoom Meeting link to follow
I. Call to Order 7:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Ben Spader, Dave Pemble, Nicole DePalma, Bruce Karnick & Craig Santelman
Absent: Commissioner Chair, Chelsea Piskor
Parks and Recreation Director Chris Jenkins, City Administrator Dan Wietecha, Recreation Programmer
Paige Marschall Bigler, HKGi Consultant Gabrielle Grinde
II. Determination of Quorum
Quorum Present: 5:6
III. Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Karnick motioned to approve minutes, Commissioner DePalma seconded the motion.
Minutes approved 5:5
a. Approve minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting held on
August 19, 2020
IV. People Movement Plan Presentation
a. HKGI 7:05 p.m.
Director Jenkins introduced Landscape Architect Gabrielle Grinde from HKGi. Grinde provided a sum-
mary of the People Movement Plan including: the plan scope, objectives, implementation strategies, and
background context. Commissioners were provided the opportunity to ask questions. Director Jenkins
provided clarification that the People Movement Plan is a planning document that provides options. The
document is provided to Commission to inform and engage the Commission. No Commission action is
needed at this time.
V. Memorials
a. Commissioner DePalma
Commissioner DePalma shared a Memorial idea for a creative and cost-effective way to memorialize
loved ones. DePalma described the idea for ribbons to be displayed on trees in the parks system. Commis-
sion expressed interest and support and would like to discuss more details on cost and maintenance.
VI. Department Updates 7:45 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Director Jenkins provided Department updates to the Commission including Lake
Isabel Master Plan. Jenkins noted under current restrictions the City warming houses and Civic Arena are
not open, but when ice is able to be built, outdoor rinks will be maintained. The Department will follow
the most current executive orders for our facilities and programs.
Commissioners acknowledged DePalma’s six years of service on the Parks and Recreation Commission!
Next Meeting: TBD, 2021 at 7:00pm
Commissioner DePalma motioned to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Karnick.
Meeting adjourned 8:08 p.m.
PRC Commission Memorandum
To: PRC Commissioners
From: Chris Jenkins, Parks & Recreation Director
Date: January 12, 2021
Item: People Movement Plan
Commission Action Requested:
Approve and Adopt the Hastings People Movement Plan and forward recommendation for
same to the Hastings City Council.
Background Information:
City staff, steering committee members, and our hired consultant have been working to
develop a People Movement Plan. This plan is similar to the more traditional Pedestrian &
Bicycle Plans, however differs in that the focus is on all non-motorized movements of people
with the City of Hastings.
This plan is funded through Dakota County’s Statewide Health Improvement Partnership
(SHIP), and as such is required to focus on SHIP priorities of physical activity and
consumption of healthy foods, as well as priority populations (low income, senior, minority).
Hastings’ planning process involved a thorough examination of existing pedestrian and
bicycle facilities, locations of grocers and business districts, and most importantly the barriers
and infrastructure gaps which impede or discourage pedestrian movements as they seek both
physical activity and access to healthy foods.
Steering committee representatives, staff, and online survey and mapping sources solicited
information from SHIP priority populations to learn more about how Hastings’ pedestrian
facilities are used, and what barriers and gaps they encounter. This information was added
to the list generated by staff and consultant to provide an accurate picture of Hastings’ current
challenges.
Ultimately, a wide range of recommended actions and projects was developed and prioritized,
and is intended to be used in conjunction with Hastings’ existing CIP, Pavement Management,
and Comprehensive Plans as both motorized and non-motorized infrastructure projects are
planned and executed.
Staff has reviewed the plan, and asks the Parks & Recreation Commission to Approve and
Adopt the Hastings People Movement Plan and forward recommendation for same to the
Hastings City Council.
Financial Impact:
Unknown at this time, but anticipated to be included with trail, sidewalk, and road construction
projects included in the City’s CIP and Pavement Management Plans.
Council Committee Discussion:
None
Attachments:
• Link to the People Movement Plan:
https://hkgi.sharefile.com/d-s920925fc55c24e30bd9198e531d1f2a8