Oak Park Heights Parks and Recreation Meeting May 16, 2022 Final
Arborist update: arbor month, tree planting, and Tree City USA award
Department reports: boulevard tree replacement and emerald ash borer grant
Public works update: park maintenance, staffing, and trail repairs
Crossing Park motorized vehicle issues
Party in the Park event planning
Parks and Trails Commission vacancies appointment
Mountain bike skills park proposal
Full Document Analysis
Votes (3)
Approval of the agenda
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Approval of minutes for Feb 28 and March 21
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Appoint Jennifer Van Dyke and Tom Thietz to the Parks and Trails Commission
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Notable Quotes (4)
We propose to remove 100 trees and plant 100 replant 110
it takes money and so I'm sure mr dougherty here is he's getting a sneak peek of what I'll be asking for during budget time
The goal of the skills park is to safely introduce riders to mountain biking
cities really have a great insurance system the insurance trust
People (7)
Lisa DanielsonArboristUpdating on tree management and successful grant funding.
1 quote
Updating on tree management and successful grant funding.
“120,000”
Referring to the emerald ash borer grant amount.
Andy CagleyPublic Works DirectorManaging park maintenance, trail repairs, and staffing issues.
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Managing park maintenance, trail repairs, and staffing issues.
“staffing has been an issue”
Discussing labor shortages for park maintenance.
Chuck DoughertyCouncilmanProviding city council updates and event schedules.
Providing city council updates and event schedules.
Neil SwensonResidentProposing a mountain bike skills course at Crossing Park.
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Proposing a mountain bike skills course at Crossing Park.
“The goal of the skills park is to safely introduce riders to mountain biking”
Defining the purpose of the proposed mountain bike skills course.
Clay EcholsRetired Public Works DirectorAdvising on liability and project implementation.
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Advising on liability and project implementation.
“cities really have a great insurance system the insurance trust”
Addressing liability concerns regarding the bike park.
Jennifer Van DykeCandidateNew appointee to the Parks and Trails Commission.
New appointee to the Parks and Trails Commission.
Tom ThietzCandidateNew appointee to the Parks and Trails Commission.
New appointee to the Parks and Trails Commission.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (6)
- Monday, May 16th
- February 28th (Commission Minutes)
- March 21st (Work Session)
- April 29th (Arbor Day)
- June 9th (Party in the Park at Brecky Park)
- Tuesday, May 24th (City Council Meeting)