minutes-osrc-regular-nov-25-24
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Chair Speltz.
2. Roll Call
Commissioners in person: Roger Bergman, John Cornelius, Matthew Olson, Matthew Sanders,
Scott Seys, Dawn Speltz, Brian Wright
Commissioners absent: Bill Delaney, Linden Weiswerda
Staff present: Janelle Crossfield, Parks and Recreation Director; Sheila Van Sloun,
Administrative Assistant; Kevin Martinez Del Arca, Recreation
Coordinator; Wendy Maanum, Banquet and Restaurant Manager;
Anna Poplinski, Restaurant and Catering Coordinator
3. Land Acknowledgment Statement
Chair Speltz shared the Land Acknowledgment Statement with the commission.
4. Agenda Changes or Additions
Staff member Crossfield added Blizzard Bash to Updates.
5. Approval of Minutes – October 28, 2024
Chair speltz requested more information be added to the Brookview Golf Year in Review discussion
and the minutes be brought back to the January 27, 2025 meeting for approval.
In addition, Commissioner Cornelius requested more agenda materials (when possible) be shared
prior to meetings for review.
6. Staff Updates
a. Commissioner Resignation – Chair Weiswerda has moved out of the city, therefore has
resigned from the commission.
b. Parks and Recreation Staffing Updates
• An internal job has been posted for an Assistant Parks and Recreation Director.
• Wendy Maanum was promoted to Restaurant and Events Manager.
• Beginning in 2025, the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director will become the
staff liaison to the commission.
November 25, 2024 – 6:30 pm
Brookview Wirth Lake Room
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7. Three One Six Annual Update
Staff member Maanum and Poplinski shared Three One Six restaurant and catering updates.
They include:
• Three One Six will have catered 1,112 events at Brookview by the end of 2024, which
include the banquet spaces, Lawn Bowling, and the Backyard.
• 497 total paid reservations for 2024
• 11 weddings booked for 2025
• Bassett Creek room is booked every Saturday from April through August 2025.
• Catering and restaurant menu changes, including a winter beverage menu, adding a
mac-n-cheese bar and mashed potato bar to the catering menu, and gluten-free, dairy-
free, and vegan options.
• Evergreen Deck is now included with the Bassett Creek North room and the full Bassett
Creek room rather than a separate rental.
• 2025 rental fees for the Bassett Creek room slightly increased by $5/hour.
• To date for 2024, catering revenue is $315,039.
Maanum said they currently have 4 full-time employees, 11 Staff Coordinators, 25 part-time
staff, and during the peak season they typically have an additional 45 part-time employees.
Commissioner Cornelius said his daughter hosted an event at Brookview and everything went
very well. He gave two thumbs up to the staff.
Chair Speltz asked Maanum and Poplinski their wish list for the restaurant and events. Maanum
said they would like to add more add-on options to catering and rentals.
Commissioner Cornelius asked about restaurant events. Staff member Martinez Del Arca
shared information on the upcoming Puzzle Pursuit being hosted at Three One Six. Crossfield
added that staff is also working on increasing social media presence for the restaurant and their
upcoming events.
Discussion followed with sharing ideas for drawing business to Three One Six.
8. Commission and Staff Updates
a. Commission updates – None
b. Brookview pickleball courts – Crossfield said the courts will be resurfaced to five
pickleball courts. Commissioner Delaney suggested adding an alternative bid for six
courts, as part of the RFP process. Crossfield said she would discuss the project with Al
Lundstrom.
c. Blizzard Bash – Martinez Del Arca said Supper With Santa has been rebranded to Blizzard
Bash. The event will include food, entertainment, family-friendly activities, and a visit
from Santa. Blizzard Bash is free and you do not need to register in advance. It will be held
on Friday, December 6 from 5:30-8:30 pm at Brookview. Martinez Del Arca also said he’s
looking for volunteers for the event.
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d. Next OSRC meeting – Crossfield said the next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January
27 at 6:30 pm.
9. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by Chair Speltz at 7:30 pm.
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Dawn Speltz, Chair
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Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant