Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board 2117 West River Road N Regular Meeting Minneapolis, MN 55411 www.minneapolisparks.org June 15, 2016 ~ Minutes ~ Wednesday 5:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER II. The time being 5:03 PM, President, Commissioner District 1 Liz Wielinski called the meeting to order. President, Commissioner District 1 Liz Wielinski: Present, Vice President, Commissioner District 3 Scott Vreeland: Present, Commissioner District 6 Brad Bourn: Present, Commissioner At Large John Erwin: Present, Commissioner At Large Meg Forney: Present, Commissioner District 5 Steffanie Musich: Present, Commissioner District 2 Jon Olson: Present, Commissioner District 4 Anita Tabb: Present, Commissioner At Large Annie Young: Present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approved as amended: addition of Resolution 2106-224, 2016-226, 2016-227 SECONDER: Anita Tabb, Commissioner District 4 III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board - Regular Meeting - Jun 1, 2016 5:00 PM RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] SECONDER: Anita Tabb, Commissioner District 4 IV. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Jayne Miller, Superintendent Superintendent Miller reported on: June 19 Greenway's Gridiron Gallop 5K Run/Walk or Kids Run at Lake Nokomis. Park Board joining Abbey s Hope to have the World s Largest Swimming Lesson on June 24 at North Commons Water Park. 1,500 RBI softball and baseball players and coaches attended RBI Night at Target Field. June 16 Track and Field Meet at Roosevelt High School. 12U and 14U RBI Softball Tournament takes place
Regular Meeting P a g e 2 June 15, 2016 next week, Championship games on June 23. June 18 Fitness Demo Day at Columbia Learning Center. Year-to-date, slightly ahead of last year in Golf patron card and season pass sales. June 16 Harrison Community Cook Out. Upcoming Ice Cream Socials: Sibley June 16, Folwell June 16, Pershing June 22, Kenny June 23. Lyndale Farmstead Summer Kick-Off June 17. Loring Community Sing-A-Long June 21, 28 and July 5. Central Family Fun Day June 23. Brackett Fun Night June 23. Minions Movie in the Park Nokomis July 2. Tangletown 4th of July Picnic and Parade Fuller July 4. Forestry crews have finished planting nearly 8300 trees this spring, the largest number of spring planted trees in over 20 years. As of June 13, the MRPB is now responsible for complete operation of the Kroening Interpretive Center in North Mississippi Park and will have naturalists on site to provide customer and visitor service. President Wielinski has cancelled the October 5 Board meeting and rescheduled for September 28. Jennifer Ringold, Deputy Superintendent introduced Mae Brooks the new Director of Human Resources. Tom Godfrey, Community Outreach Supervisor provided an update on Music and Movies in the parks. Commissioner Questions and Staff Responses Regarding June 15, 2016 MPRB Board Agenda RESULT: ANNOUNCED V. REPORTS OF APPOINTEES TO OUTSIDE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS OR COMMITTEES VI. CONSENT BUSINESS Commissioner Tabb requested resolution 2016-218 be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered under separate motion. SECONDER: Anita Tabb, Commissioner District 4 6.1 That the Board adopt Resolution 2016-215 captioned as follows: Resolution 2016-215 Resolution Approving the Negotiated Full, Final and Complete Settlement with Specified Future Medical Expenses Open According to Terms of the Agreement as Discussed in a Closed Session on June 15, 2016 for Work Injuries Sustained While Working for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board 6.2 That the Board adopt Resolution 2016-216 captioned as follows:
Regular Meeting P a g e 3 June 15, 2016 Resolution 2016-216 Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Damon Farber Associates to Provide Design Services for the Water Works Mezzanine Phase Project Up to an Amount of $2,050,684 for the Period of June 15, 2016 to December 31, 2020 6.3 That the Board adopt Resolution 2016-217 captioned as follows: Resolution 2016-217 Resolution Authorizing a Forty-Five (45) Day Public Review and Comment Period Beginning June 17, 2016 for the Draft South Service Area Master Plan 6.4 That the Board adopt Resolution 2016-219 captioned as follows: Resolution 2016-219 Resolution Approving a 3- Year Lease Agreement Amendment with the Minneapolis Youth Hockey Association to Supply All Staff, Supervision, Equipment, Materials and Supplies to Operate the Dry Land Training Facility at Parade Ice Garden 6.5 That the Board adopt Resolution 2016-220 captioned as follows: Resolution 2016-220 Resolution Authorizing Final Payment to JPMI Construction Co., Contract No. C- 38220, for Building Rehabilitation at Kenwood Park Community Center, in the Amount of $100.00 6.6 That the Board adopt Resolution 2016-221 captioned as follows: Resolution 2016-221 Resolution Authorizing Final Payment to JPMI Construction Co., Contract No. C- 38741, for Building Improvements at Holmes Park Shelter in the Amount of $100.00 6.7 That the Board adopt Resolution 2016-222 captioned as follows: Resolution 2016-222 Resolution Amending Professional Services Agreement #C-38829 with Perkins+Will Related to the Northeast Athletic Field Park Recreation Building in the Amount of $45,696 for a New Contract Total of $352,396
Regular Meeting P a g e 4 June 15, 2016 CONSENT BUSINESS (Continued) 8 That the Board adopt Resolution 2016-218 captioned as follows: Resolution 2016-218 Resolution Amending Professional Services Agreement #C-40009 with Studio Five Architects Related to the Phillips Community Center Aquatics Facility in the Amount of $234,000 for a New Contract Total of $710,400 RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 1] SECONDER: Jon Olson, Commissioner District 2 Wielinski, Vreeland, Bourn, Erwin, Forney, Musich, Olson, Young NAYS: Anita Tabb VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1 That the Board adopt Resolution 2016-223 captioned as follows: Resolution 2016-223 Second and Final Reading of Resolution Adding Chapter 17 to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances Criteria Based System for Capital and Rehabilitation Neighborhood Park Project Scheduling (In Conjunction with Chapter 16-20 Year Neighborhood Park Plan) First Reading approved on a Roll Call Vote MOVER: Jon Olson, Commissioner District 2 SECONDER: John Erwin, Commissioner At Large The time being 5:22 pm, President Wielinski Recessed the Regular Meeting for the Purpose of convening the Planning Committee The time being 5:30 pm President Wielinski reconvened the Regular Meeting VIII. IX. NEW BUSINESS 5:30 p.m. OPEN TIME Nicholas Brogren, Chair Beltrami Neighborhood Council, thanked the Board and spoke in support of Resolution 2016-226 Beltrami Park Pavilion.
Regular Meeting P a g e 5 June 15, 2016 Carlos Zhingre 55409, requested the resignation of Superintendent Miller and President Wielinski. Expressed concerns community engagement, accountability and of previous work experience. Nekima Levy-Pounds 55411, Spoke of Scholarships at Fairview Park and of contracting with business to provide services in an equitable process. Pastor Virginia Jones 55411, requested that the Board repent. Adriana Cerrillo 13xx Willow St., Spoke of experiences in Loring Park and stated that the Board has the opportunity to bring real change in our communities. Davina Newman 55413, spoke of the diversity of the Board, of the population of Minneapolis and concerns of being heard. Cathy Jones, 43xx 4 th Ave S, Second Vice President of the Minneapolis NAACP, People of Color Union Member Caucus, spoke of concerns with employment and promotion at the Park Board and Requested the resignation of Superintendent Miller and President Wielinski. 9.1 The time being 5:52 pm, President Wielinski called for a 10 minute recess 9.2 The time being 6:03 pm, President Wielinski Recessed the Regular Meeting for the Purpose of convening the Recreation Committee 9.3 The time being 6:33 pm President Wielinski reconvened the Regular Meeting X. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES A. Recreation Committee 10.A.1 That the Board adopt Resolution 2016-224 captioned as follows: Resolution 2016-224 Resolution Approving Memorandum of Understanding Between Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and Minneapolis Public School
Regular Meeting P a g e 6 June 15, 2016 RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 1] MOVER: John Erwin, Commissioner At Large SECONDER: Scott Vreeland, Vice President, Commissioner District 3 Wielinski, Vreeland, Bourn, Erwin, Forney, Musich, Olson, Young NAYS: Anita Tabb B. Administration & Finance Committee 10.B.1 That the Board adopt Resolution 2016-226 captioned as follows: Resolution 2016-226 Resolution Approving Agreement with Beltrami Neighborhood Council to Provide Funding to the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board in Support of the Timber Frame Pavilion Project Proposed for Beltrami Park and Directing Up to $8,000.00 of District #1 Commissioner Funds to the Beltrami Timber Frame Pavilion Project MOVER: Anita Tabb, Commissioner District 4 SECONDER: Scott Vreeland, Vice President, Commissioner District 3 10.B.2 That the Board adopt Resolution 2016-227 captioned as follows: Resolution 2016-227 Resolution Approving an Estoppel Certificate Requested by Acky-Calhoun, LLC in Support of Its Refinancing of Lake Calhoun Executive Office Center and Indicating Its Continued Use of the Northwest Lake Calhoun Adjacent Parking Lot Under an Existing Lease Agreement with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Approved on a Role Call Vote
Regular Meeting P a g e 7 June 15, 2016 MOVER: Anita Tabb, Commissioner District 4 SECONDER: Scott Vreeland, Vice President, Commissioner District 3 XI. XII. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT SECONDER: Brad Bourn, Commissioner District 6 Regular Meeting adjourned at 6:57 PM