Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - November 19, 2024

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Park System Plan Update

Community Engagement Summary for Parks

Northdale Park Concept Plans

East Side Park Concept Plans

Richard Walton Park Concept Plans

Tanner Lake Park Concept Plans

Goosepond Park Concept Plans

Accessibility Improvements in City Parks

Artificial Volleyball Turf Implementation

Outdoor Batting Cage Considerations

Splash Pad and Water Feature Feasibility

Park Facility Repurposing and Maintenance

Votes (2)

Approval of November 19, 2024, Agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Glenn · Seconded by Jan

Approval of October 15, 2024, Minutes

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Al · Seconded by Jan

Notable Quotes (4)

The city should be very pleased with the input that we as a community and as a process have received.

Stuart Crosby
Community EngagementDiscussing the quality of public engagement for the Park System Plan.

If we can designate the outer Outfield somehow... I'm hoping and I think the thought is that they'll migrate to those locations.

Anonymous Commissioner
Volleyball Court PlanningDiscussing volleyball court placement to avoid damage to irrigation systems.

It is at this age on some of these the fences are nice for these kids and it will draw tournaments here.

Anonymous Commissioner
Northdale Park InfrastructureAdvocating for removable outfield fences to attract youth sports tournaments.

I didn't see anything about that financially and so I think that's important to kind of let us know somewhere in the ballpark of where we would be.

Anonymous Commissioner
Splash Pad BudgetingQuestioning the maintenance and installation costs of splash pads.

People (7)

Hannah DunnCity Staff

Presenting the Park System Plan update and community engagement findings.

CunninghamCommissioner

Participating in roll call and meeting proceedings.

GTOCommissioner

Participating in roll call and meeting proceedings.

GaniCommissioner

Participating in roll call and meeting proceedings.

MeyerCommissioner

Participating in roll call and meeting proceedings.

ShawCommissioner

Participating in roll call and meeting proceedings.

Places Mentioned

Oakdale City Council ChambersNorthdale ParkEast Side ParkRichard Walton ParkTanner Lake ParkGoosepond ParkCasey Lake (North St Paul)

Events & Meetings (1)

  • November 19, 2024, 7:00 PM - Oakdale City Council Chambers
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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - November 19, 2024 - Oakdale Recorder