Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission — Bloomington, MN
Date: 2026-01-14

Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission
 AGENDA


 PARKS, ARTS, AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026
 COUNCIL CHAMBERS
 BLOOMINGTON CIVIC PLAZA
 1800 W. OLD SHAKOPEE RD.
 BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
 6:00 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. NEW BUSINESS

3. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS

 3.1 Nine Mile Creek Corridor Project Update (30 minutes)

 3.2 2026 Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission Work Plan – Final Review (5 minutes)

4. STAFF REPORTS

 4.1 Monthly Updates - Parks and Recreation Staff (2 minutes)

 4.2 Bloomington This Week Updates - City Council (2 minutes)

5. OTHER BUSINESS

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 6.1 Approve December 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes (2 minutes)

7. ADJOURNMENT

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APPROVED MINUTES
PARKS, ARTS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (PARC)
Date: 1/14/2026
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Council Chambers – Civic Plaza
Address: 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota 55431

Members Present: Chair Jonathan Minks, Vice Chair JC St. Onge-Holm and Commissioners: Nicole Abraham,
Ryan Lokken and Toby Pegors
Members Absent: Commissioners: Adaline Byrd and Renee Johnson
Staff: Ann Kattreh, Director Parks and Recreation; Leah Hughes, Deputy Director Parks and Recreation; Renae
Clark, Deputy Director Parks & Park Projects; Dave Hanson, Assistant Director of Parks and Natural Resources;
and Linda Batterson, Administrative Assistant Parks and Recreation

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.1 Chairperson Minks called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. A quorum is present.

2. NEW BUSINESS

2.1 No new business.

3. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS

3.1 NINE MILE CREEK CORRIDOR PROJECT UPDATE: In December 2025, PARC reviewed and City Council
 authorized the final plans for Harrison Park/Veteran’s Memorial construction and tree removals associated
 with the Nine Mile Creek Corridor Project (NMC Project). At this meeting, staff reviewed with the
 commission the final plans, budget and schedule for the NMC Project and at the January 26, 2026, City
 Council meeting, staff will request approval and authorization to solicit bids for the remaining construction
 elements. Informational only. No action requested.
3.2 2026 PARKS, ARTS AND RECREATION COMMISSION WORK PLAN – FINAL REVIEW: Staff presented an
 overview of the proposed commission changes to the 2026 PARC Work Plan from the December 10, 2025
 meeting and requested commission approval. Following discussion, the commission unanimously approved
 the changes and directed that the Sidewalk Plowing Reduction also be reinstated. Motion by R/Lokken,
 second by J/St. Onge-Holm, to approve the 2026 Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission Work Plan as
 amended. Motion carried 5-0.

4. STAFF REPORTS

4.1 MONTHLY UPDATES by Parks and Recreation Staff: The commission reviewed the Monthly Updates
 since the last meeting. Informational only, no requested action. Additional updates shared by staff:
 a. Bloomington Center for the Arts: Webb Management is restarting their work on the Center for
 the Art Strategic Plan Situation Analysis Study and they are scheduled to present to the City
 Council on Monday February 23, 2026.
APPROVED MINUTES
 b. Bloomington Ice Garden: Few punch list items remaining with some electrical work and waiting
 on speakers for the sound system and the exterior façade metal work. Ice system will be turned
 on by end of month and the project is under budget. Also, we are proud to announce that the
 Bloomington Ice Garden renovation was recognized with the prestigious MCA Choice Award for
 2025 from MN Construction Association. Previous MCA Choice Award winners include notable
 projects such as the Target Field Station, Pillsbury Hall Renovation and the Shoenecker Center at
 the University of Saint Thomas.
 c. Community Health and Wellness Center: The project is progressing with the final footings and
 foundations being installed. Once these are all in place the precast cement panels will start to
 arrive and construction will progress quickly, depending on weather. After the cement panels
 are in place, the structural steel will be installed. Bid Package 2 will close by end of month and
 the final building permit is expected to come in by then as well.
 d. Winter Fete: For fun free programs throughout our parks this winter please visit:
 blm.mn/winterfete
4.2 BLOOMINGTON THIS WEEK UPDATES via City Council: The commission reviewed the City Council
 Bloomington This Week updates since the last meeting. Informational only, no requested action.

5. OTHER BUSINESS

5.1 (1) The commission made a request for future conversation around sponsorship opportunities for park
 improvements and park facilities. Staff shared that this work is in progress and updates will be shared with
 the commission. (2) The PARC Chair read a letter he wrote regarding the benefit of having diverse group
 thinking and transparency on Boards and Commissions. Informational only, no requested action.

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6.1 Motion by R/Lokken, second by T/Pegors, to approve the amended minutes from the December 10, 2025
 Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0.

7. ADJOURNMENT

7.1 Motion to adjourn the meeting: Motion by N/Abraham and second by J/St. Onge-Holm. Motion carried 5-0.
 The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. Recording Secretary – Linda Batterson, Administrative Assistant