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CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2010 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1.CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
Chair Norman convened the meeting at 7:02pm
A.Roll Call
Present: Chair Norman; Commissioners Trent, Quinlan, and Edmondson;
City council liaison Bailey; Park Coordinator Anderson
Absent: Commissioners Robb, Gaidos, and Swaggert
B.Review Agenda
Edmondson moved, Trent seconded, approving the Agenda as submitted. Motion passed 4/0.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2010
Quinlan moved, Trent seconded, approving the Minutes of November 9, 2010, as
presented. Motion passed 4/0.
3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
There were none.
4. REPORTS
A. Report on City Council Meeting
Bailey reported that there was nothing discussed with regard to parks.
B. Update on Work Program
Anderson commended the Commission on a job well done this year in accomplishing the tasks on their
work program. She pointed out that the only item really left to accomplish in the spring would be the
drinking fountain at the Skate Park, which had been delayed due to the contractor’s inability to obtain the
parts prior to inclement weather. She indicated that public works would be ordering the parts for spring.
Anderson stated that 2011 work program will be reviewed in January, and while it will contain a lighter
docket, it would include continued work on infrastructure, grants, and programming.
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Chair Norman applauded the Commission for accomplishing more in the past year than it had with regard
to infrastructure in the entire time he’d been a member of the Commission. He thanked Council too for
empowering the Commission to do so.
Bailey gave kudos to the Commission for seizing the opportunity to accomplish many things and execute
the plans they’d been discussing for several years. Bailey acknowledged that, while capital contributions by
the Council will likely remain at their current levels, the Commission should continue to prioritize their
capital improvement program and ’keep their eye on the ball’ to accomplish their vision.
Trent stated that it is good to look back and applaud the collaborative effort of both staff, the Council and
the Commission in creating a plan or vision which can now be followed thru to fruition. He suggested
staff continue to proactively search out grants and build programs. He specifically complimented
Coordinator Anderson for doing an excellent job in building an open line of communication between the
Commission and staff. He felt Anderson had succeeded in facilitating the Commission’s accomplishments
via her unbelievable attention to detail and always coming to meetings with the answers the Commission
seeked. He felt there was an unbelievable difference in the level of service the Commission received having
Anderson as Park Coordinator.
Edmondson concurred, commending Anderson for streamlining the communication process and
collaborating with various staff to accomplish the goals set forth by the Commission.
Bailey echoed the Commission’s comments.
Anderson thanked the Commission for the kind words and noted that she too, relied on the contributions
and support of staff such as Secretary Grout, Joe Pazandak, Julie Moore, and the Public Works
Department.
Anderson pointed out that the $104,000 grant check had been received from Hennepin County which will
help put the Park budget back in check.
Chair Norman suggested the Commission make an effort to partner with the Parks Foundation in 2011 and
investigate how the Park Dedication fees impacted the 2010 budget or that of the upcoming 2011 budget.
C.Report on Arctic Fever – Park Commission Chair, Jeremy Norman
Chair Norman shared a few new activities slated for Arctic Fever, including the Tea Party, Balloon launch,
and Ski-Jor race. He noted that the Pond Hockey tournament was scheduled for the following two
weekends after Arctic Fever.
Edmondson mentioned that the sliding hill at Freeman Park is in awesome shape for the upcoming winter
festival.
D. Update on Summer Activities
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Anderson reported that staff had been working with MCE on developing some summer Drama
camps and activities. She stated that she had been coordinating events for National Poetry Month
in April with the Minnetonka High School, Middle School, and elementary Schools featuring a
Poetry Slam, open mics, workshops and speakers during the month for the Southshore Center. In
addition, Anderson explained that it is her intent that the poetry and drama would continue via
‘Poetry & Picnics’ in the Parks over the summer if the Commission supported the idea.
The Commissioners urged her to continue to coordinate these events and report back.
Edmondson interjected that he had many contacts within the drama field that he has been tapping
for ideas and would report back.
Chair Norman suggested staff visit with Planning Director Nielsen about the possibility of
providing programming for the residents of the Island via some park space. He asked whether
there was some small parcel of city land that could be programmed once in awhile.
Anderson said she would investigate but noted that the City of Mound has several parks and
successful programs that the Island residents participate in on the island.
Chair Norman urged the Commissioners to be more thoughtful and look for new ideas to expand
our success in 2011.
5. DETERMINE LIAISON FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR JANUARY
AND FEBRUARY
th
January 10 - Edmondson
th
January 24 - Quinlan
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February 14 - possibly Trent
6. NEW BUSINESS
There was none.
7. ADJOURN
Edmondson moved, Quinlan seconded, adjourning the December 14, 2010, Park
Commission Meeting at 7:32pm. Motion passed 4/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Kristi B. Anderson
Recorder
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