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October 12, 2017
Approved Minutes
Park & Recreation Advisory Commission
Thursday, October 12, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Merrilee Riley, Commissioners: Dick Burkhardt, Tricia DeBleeckere, Marilyn Sunseri,
Michael Swanson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chair Aaron Vanderwall
STAFF PRESENT: Plymouth Ice Center Manager Bill Abel, Plymouth Ice Center Manager Erik Halverson
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES: Councilmember Jim Davis
GUESTS:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Riley called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motioned and seconded, recommending approval of the September 14, 2017 Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission meeting minutes with corrections as noted. With all members voting in
favor, the motion carried.
3. OPEN FORUM:
4. PRESENTATIONS (NON-ACTION ITEMS):
4a. New PIC Manager – Erik Halverson
Erik Halverson has joined the Plymouth Parks & Recreation Department on September 6 as the new
PIC Manager. He will take over facility management upon Bill Abel’s retirement. Erik’s experience
includes working at the Minneapolis Convention Center and St. Cloud State University, where he
was the coordinator of sports facilities.
5b. PIC Operations/Usage – Bill Abel & Erik Halverson
The Plymouth Ice Center will be hosting the national USA Hockey Sled Classic November 16-19.
Teams from all around the United States and Canada will be playing at the PIC. City volunteers will
be assisting during the games helping players transport their b ags and sleds. The Wayzata Youth
Hockey Association, Wayata High School Hockey teams, and Providence Academy Hockey teams
are also working many volunteer shifts over the weekend. Admission to the tournament is free.
5. NEW BUSINESS (ACTION ITEMS):
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October 12, 2017
6. COMMISSIONER/STAFF UPDATE
Staff will be hosting an Open House for the upcoming Medina Road Trail Gap project on
November 9 from 5:30-7:30pm. The Open House will be held at Plymouth City Hall. All
Commissioners are welcome to attend to hear feedback from residents.
The Wedding Expo will be held Saturday, November 4 at the Plymouth Creek Center. Tickets are
available at the door. Visitors can meet with a variety of wedding vendors including floral,
catering, photography, entertainment and more.
The Kids Garage Sale will be held Sunday, November 5 at the Plymouth Creek Center. Shoppers
are welcome to stop in to purchase gently used treasures from young sellers.
A tour of the PIC was provided to Commissioners.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner DeBleeckere, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, recommending
adjournment of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting. With no objection, Chair
Riley adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.