2012-11-26 Park Board MinutesAlbertville Parks Committee meeting minutes
November 26, 2012
Attendees: Tim Guimont, Mark Barthel, Andy Swanson, Larry Sorensen, LeRoy Berning, Sharon Oakvik
Visitor: Alan Brixius-Northwest Associated Consultants Inc.
Central-Lions Park Master Plan
Alan Brixius presented the latest version of the Central-Lions Park Master Plan. Motion was made by
Larry Sorensen to approve the plan; Mark Barthel seconded the motion. Alan will take the plan to the
planning commission for public hearing on December 11.
Lacrosse Fields
Lacrosse organizations are looking for more space to play as the sport’s popularity increases. City would
need to take away playing field from another sport in order to accommodate. There is no current plan to
build a field.
Outdoor Hockey Rink
Outdoor hockey rink was flooded today for the first time this season.
“Little Winter Park” sign
Discussion about installing a sign at the small park that is adjacent to Winter Park, to give it better
identity. Tim will present to committee at next meeting a quote for a small sign that says “Little Winter
Park.”
Future Parks Committee Meetings
Committee approved recurring meetings on the fourth Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. as needed.
Sidewalk near ice arena
With future of ice arena and park expansion unclear, committee decided to wait to see what happens
with those projects before moving forward with sidewalk improvements.
Ice Rink Bike Rack
Rink manager Grant Fitch will need to acquire a bike rack.
Christmas Decorations
New Christmas decorations are up. Public works will refurbish old ones with LED lights for future use.
City Trees
City recently replaced two trees in Linwood Park, four boulevard trees in Towne Lakes development and
one tree in Winter Park dog park.
Next meeting: January 28 at 7:30
Minutes prepared by Andy Swanson, andy.swanson99@gmail.com; 763-370-2428