--- ## author: Linnea Graffunder-Bartels date: D:20260814110137-05'00' --- ## AGENDA ## Parks and Recreation Commission ## The next regular Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be September 15, 2026, at 6 PM at the Oakdale Discovery Center ## REGULAR MEETING August 18, 2026 ## 6:00 PM ## Oakdale Discovery Center ## 1.CALL TO ORDER ## 2.CALL OF ROLL ## 3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ## 4.APPROVAL OF AGENDA ## 5.APPROVAL OF MINUTES a.May 19, 2026 ## 6.OPEN FORUM ## 7.PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REVIEW a.OLD BUSINESS b.NEW BUSINESS ## i.Park Tour Location Discussion ## 8.OTHER a.Staff Liaison ## Updates* b.Commissioner Update(s)* ## c.Council Liaison Update(s)* ## 9.ADJOURNMENT *I tems marked with an asterisk have no accompanying materials. ## REGULAR MEETING ## OAKDALE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ## MAY 19, 2026 ## CALL TO ORDER The Parks and Recreation Commission held a meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Oakdale Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by Chair Schorr at 6:00 PM. ## CALL OF ROLL On a call of roll, the following were present: ## Chair: Jen Schorr ## Commissioners: Glen Bearth ## Brett Berfeldt ## Jan Cunningham ## Mike Prosser ## Staff Present: Cory Tietz, Public Works Director ## Hannah Dunn, Community Development Specialist ## Absent: Commissioner Glen Giacoletto ## Commissioner Mark Giannini ## PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ## APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ## A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER PROSSER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ## BEARTH TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. 5 Ayes. Motion Approved. ## APPROVAL OF MINUTES ## A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER PROSSER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ## CUNNINGHAM TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 21, 2026 AS ## PRESENTED. 5 Ayes. Motion Approved. ## PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES ## MAY 19, 2026 ## PAGE TWO ## OPEN FORUM Residents Jordan and Adam who live near Golfview Park shared concern that development would impact the wetland of Golfview Park and increase traffic. Jordan enjoys the peaceful bike path, but cars don’t pay attention to pedestrians and kids play in the street. He would like the park to be improved and misses traditional merry-go-rounds. Director Tietz replied that private property is being referenced, and while nothing is final or approved, the developer is looking to potentially put some additional living units in the area, but not on the wetland. While development could increase traffic, the meeting tonight is limited in conversation relating to the park improvements. For development concerns, it is best to connect with elected officials or the Community Development Department and stay informed on agenda items for when development is approved. ## PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REVIEW ## a. OLD BUSINESS i. None ## b. NEW BUSINESS ## i.Golfview and Tower Park Playground Selection ## Community Engagement Repo…