minutes-osrc-regular-jul-29-24
July29, 2024–6:30pm
Brookview Valley North Room
REGULARMEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:40 pm by Vice-chair Wright.
2. Roll Call
Commissioners in person: Roger Bergman, John Cornelius, Matthew Sanders, Scott Seys,
Dawn Speltz, Brian Wright
Commissioners absent: Bill Delaney, Matthew Olson, Linden Weiswerda
Staff present: Janelle Crossfield, Parks and Recreation Director;Kong Moua,
Recreation Supervisor; Kevin Martinez Del Arca, Recreation
Coordinator;Gillian Rosenquist, City Council; Sheila Van Sloun,
Administrative Assistant; Miriam McCabe, Knox Vander Werf,
Marianne Woodward, and Leland Jarta
3. Land Acknowledgment Statement
Wright shared the Land Acknowledgment Statement with the commission.
4. Agenda Changes or Additions
None
5. Approval of Minutes – June 24, 2024
Bergman requested the minutes be amended to reflect the announcement of Gillian Rosenquist as
the new OSRC Council Liaison.
MOTION moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Sanders to
approve the June 24, 2024meeting minutes as amended.Motion carried unanimously.
6. Junior Leader Program Certificate Presentation
Moua shared a park amenity presentation put together by the junior leaders. The presentation
contained a tally from residents at the parks on desired future park amenities.
Moua then introduced the junior leaders, who then shared a PowerPoint presentation on their
experience in the program. They also shared feedback and made suggestions for future leaders.
The leaders were then presented with a certificate of recognition for their service in the junior
leader program.
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7.Golden Valley Historical Society Golden Jubilee
Crossfield said council member La Mere-Anderson invited the OSRC to have abooth atthe
jubilee to share historical parkinformationon Saturday, September 14. Several commissioners
volunteered. Discussion then focused on materials and information to shareat the jubilee.
8.Parks Capital Improvement Budget
Crossfield shared and discussed the budget, along with changes from the 2023CIP.
After discussion on wish list items, Speltz would like staff to explore the cost of a hammock park
at Scheid and other teen features. She challenged staff to come up with affordable options for
those items.
9.Commission and Staff Planning Updates
a.Commissioner updates
1.Speltz inquired on the status of the nets on the pickleball courts at Scheid. Crossfield
said the work should be complete by the end of next week.
b.Department DEI Goals – Crossfieldshared the city’s equity plan and Park and Recreation
DEI goals.
c.Sochacki Park Classroom Project update – Crossfieldsaid Three Rivers has indefinitely put
the project on hold and will contact city staff in the future when they are ready to move
forward.
d.Park Tour Discussion – Crossfield said the annual park tour will take place on September 23.
Discussion then focused on locations to visit on the tour.
e.Community Services Commission seeking help – Crossfield said the Community Services
Commission is looking for temporary members to assist with reviewing funding applications
for 2025 and making recommendations for funding.She encouraged those interested to
contact Brian Erickson.
f.Next OSRC meeting – The next OSRC meeting is Monday, September 23at 5:15pmfor the
annual park tour.
10.Adjournment
MOTION moved byCommissionerSandersand seconded byCommissioner Bergman to
adjourn at 8:06pm.Motion carried unanimously.
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Dawn Speltz, Chair
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Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant