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Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes Page 5 <br /> April 10,2024 <br /> Commissioner Niziolek thinks some verbiage is needed to collaborate with Sherburne County and <br /> adjacent townships and cities on potential park related issues such as trail connections,recreational <br /> facilities,and the Great Northern Trail. <br /> Mr. Stremcha suggested adding parks,trails,and recreational opportunities as part of the external <br /> organizations to bullet point two. External organizations apply to any kind of entity. <br /> Commissioners discussed the removing array from the second bullet point,and all agreed. <br /> The changes are as follows: <br /> • Support with the promotion of city parks, trails,and recreational facilities. <br /> • Collaborate with external organizations to consider the offering of appropriate parks,trails, <br /> and recreation opportunities for the youth and adults of the city. <br /> • Collaborate with city staff to support the proper maintenance and development of city parks, <br /> trails,and recreation facilities. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Loidolt and seconded by Commissioner Goodwin to recommend to <br /> the City Council to approve the revision to the reworded Parks and Recreation Ordinance. <br /> Motion carried 6-0. <br /> 7.4 Camp Cozy Park Natural Resources Management Plan <br /> Stremcha shared that at the last meeting it was discussed adding in some features.Those features are <br /> identified in the attached map.The plan was approved by the Commission in December 2023 with <br /> the revision based on the commission's recommendation. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Niziolek and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to approve the <br /> Camp Cozy Park Natural Resources Management Plan with the recreational amenities <br /> located on the map. Motion carried 6-0. <br /> 8.I Recreation Amenities Length of Season <br /> Mr. Stremcha shared staff would like to get feedback from the Commission on when is an appropriate <br /> time for seasonal amenities to be added or subtracted from the community. Historically,on April 1 or <br /> May 1, depending on the spring season, things start to roll out, such as pickleball nets,archery ranges, <br /> etc. From a budget perspective is the Commission okay with having one pickleball net up year-round <br /> to provide those opportunities? Is this something we want to consider for future budgets to <br /> incorporate those types of amenities with longer seasons or have the flexibility with staff making the <br /> judgment calls?What are the Commission's feedback and thoughts on the length of season for <br /> amenities? <br /> Commissioner Niziolek suggests taking the staffs recommendation. If the staff feels confident,they <br /> can put up pickleball nets early without damage then they should do that. Staff needs to be in charge <br /> and should listen to what the community has to say. <br /> r / EREO 8 1ATURE <br />