Parks and Recreation Commission Packet 05-14-2025 (1)

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Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes Page 4 April 9, 2025 plans for lightning in a specific section based on the rules of the Minnesota State High School League guidelines and renumbering the items under bomb threat. Motion carried 7-0 7.3 Field Trip/Large Group Park Rental Reservation Mr. Shelby presented his report. Moved by Commissioner Loidolt and seconded by Commissioner Goodwin to approve the revisions to the existing Organization/Business Large Group Policy as presented, including changing the title of the policy to Field Trip/Large Group Park Rental Reservation. Motion carried 7-0 7.4 Parks and Recreation Commission By-Laws Mr. Shelby presented his report. Commissioner Fermoyle pointed out five grammatical errors such as spacing and misspelling. Secretary Larson made note of the errors to correct in the document. Commissioner Niziolek said with the recent park dedication issues they have had over the past couple of months he said that he thinks they should add some verbiage about what should and shouldn’t be done for park dedication. From what he saw happening with the Specht property recently he thinks that the park dedication policies are very gray and are hard to understand. He said that the details are unclear to him about what land/cash can be accepted as park dedication. He said he isn’t sure if that should go in the bylaws or if there needs to be some additional training on the subject. Chair Anderson and Mr. Stremcha said that should go under ordinances instead of bylaws. Commissioner Goodwin suggested that it could be under member training or a yearly refresher from staff. Commissioner Fermoyle said that from a training perspective reviewing something annually about the park dedication ordinances would be appreciated. Commissioner Niziolek asked if they could utilize park dedication ordinances when needed. Mr. Stremcha said he thinks it is already incorporated into the training area in the bylaws and implied as one of the core functions that would necessitate training. Chair Anderson said for example like the master trail plan etc. Chair Anderson said that he has discussed with staff about having more trainings but that it adds to the meetings already expected to attend. Mr. Stremcha said it could be done offline not necessarily at a meeting. Commissioner Goodwin said that she thinks there should be more time dedicated to staff training. Chair Anderson asked if there were any other questions. Moved by Commissioner Niziolek and seconded by Commissioner Fermoyle to approve the April 2025 revision of the Parks and Recreation By-Laws with the noted changes that were outlined by Commissioner Fermoyle. Motion carried 7-0 8. Parks and Recreation Manager Update Page 5 of 15