Parks Commission Minutes 07-16-1998
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - PARKS COMMISSION
July 16, 1998 - 4:30 p.m.
Members Present:
Larry Nolan, Fran Fair, Earl Smith, Jennifer Fearing
Members Absent:
Rick Traver
Staff Present:
John Simola, Gregg Engle, Jeff O'Neill, Wanda Kraemer
1. Call the meeting to order.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Larry Nolan.
2. Consideration of approving minutes for the meetinfi on June 25. 1998 and July 9. 1998.
EARL SMITH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 25,
1998 MEETING, SECONDED BY FRAN FAIR. Motion carried unanimously. (Rick
Traver absent)
EARL SMITH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING ON JULY 9, 1998, SECONDED BY FRAN FAIR. Motion carried
unanimously. (Rick Traver absent)
3.
Add items.
A. West Bridge update
B. The Forest
4. Citizen requests.
A. Mike Jacobson, with the Monticello Baseball Association, reported to the
Commissioners that the Baseball Association would like to see Field #4 primarily
for baseball and requested the dirt infield be seeded with grass. If future
expansion occurs his advice was to designate another field for baseball only and
one for softball only. Also, if lights were added, the current fields could be used
in the evenings.
The Commission also discussed the need for soccer fields and whether they
should be combining the baseball/softball fields with soccer or budgeting for
separate soccer fields in the future.
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5.
Discussion on Planning Items.
A. Requiring park fees in developed area (example Elm Street Crossing).
This item was not discussed.
6. Discussion on Park Maintenance items.
Greg Engle, Park Superintendent, will report on this with #8.
7. Discussion on the tour of parks.
The Commissioners discussed the tour and agreed it was worth the time to include a
visual tour in the meeting schedule at least once a year.
8.
Discussion on budget items for 1999.
Gregg Engle, Park Superintendent, reported on items that will be addressed in more detail
at the budget meeting. The items listed included: remodeling of 4th street building and
restrooms; Cardinal Hills Tot Lot - open shelter, picnic table, playground equipment;
Lions Pioneer Park-shelter, playground, trails, volleyball, firepit; Prairie Creek Park and
T rai I.
The Commissioners discussed each item briefly and requested Engle bring cost estimates
to the budget meeting.
9. Added items.
A. West Bridge Park
The City Council made a request to have the Park Commissioner review the plan
and costs for the improvements to Bridge Park. The Commissioners directed
Gregg Engle, Park Superintendent, to research alternative ideas for retaining walls
and fencing. Mr. Engle stated that he would like to also research a playground
with a river theme. The Commission scheduled a special meeting on July 30,
1997 to review the Bridge Park improvements and also to discuss the 1999
budget.
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B.
The Forest
Jeff O'Neill, Deputy City Administrator, reported on a new subdivision, The
Forest, which is on the east side of the River Mill subdivision. Mr. O'Neill
explained the location of the subdivision in relation to the River Mill area and the
Commissioners agreed that the River Mill Park would be in the service area of
The Forest.
EARL SMITH MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE PARK DEDICATION
AS CASH FOR THE FOREST SUBDIVISION. SECONDED BY FRAN FAIR.
Motion carried unanimously. (Rick Traver absent)
Earl Smith volunteered to contact a few residents along Gillard to get an opinion
of their acceptance to a trail easement along their rear property lines.
10. Adiourn.
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JENNIFER FEARING MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
SECONDED BY FRAN FAIR. Motion carried unanimously.
Wanda Kraemer
Administrative Assistant
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