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Parks Commission Agenda Packet 07-15-1999 . Members: AGENDA REGULAR MEETING - PARKS COMMISSION Thursday, July 15, 1999 - 4:30 p.m. Chairman Larry Nolan, Fran Fair, Earl Smith Rick Traver, Nancy McCaffrey 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Consideration of approving minutes for the meeting on June 24, 1999 and July 7, 1998. 3. Add items. 4. Citizens requests. 6. Discussion on Planning items. A. Rolling Woods update - Jon Bogart 7. 8. . 9. 9. 10. 11. . Discussion on Park Maintenance items. - Gregg Engle Discussion on tour of parks. Update on Bridge Park subcommittee - Rick Traver, Earl Smith Discussion on budget items for 1999. Added items. Adjourn. . . . AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING - PARKS COMMISSION Wednesday July 7, 1999 - 4:30 p.m. Members Present: Staff Present: Larry Nolan, Earl Smith, Fran Fair, Rick Traver, Nancy McCaffrey Jeff O'Neill, Gregg Engle, Wanda Kraemer The special meeting was scheduled to review the appearance of the parks for the current season and also to begin discussions on budget items for the next budget cycle. The following parks were included in this year's tour: Parkside at Meadow Oaks, Mississippi Drive Park, River Mill Park, Freeway Fields, Meadow Oak Park, Wildwood Ridge, Cardinal Hills Tot Lot, Pioneer Park, Par West Park, Prairie West Park, East Bridge Park, and Ellison Park. After the tour, the Commissioners requested staff to write a letter to the Parks Maintenance Department and City Council expressing their approval of the appearance of the parks. They were very pleased with the improvement that have been accomplished over the past year. . . . MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - PARKS COMMISSION Thursday, June 24,1999 - 4:30 p.m. Members Present: Members absent: Staff: Larry Nolan, Earl Smith, Rick Traver, Nancy McCaffrey Fran Fair Jeff O'Neill, Gregg Engle, Wanda Kraemer 1 . Call meeting to order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Larry Nolan. 2. Aooroval of the minutes for the regular meeting on Mav 20. 1999. Nancy McCaffrey suggested that the name of the park be added to the minutes in item #6. EARL SMITH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS AMENDED. SECONDED BY RICK TRAVER. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda. Discussion on the Pioneer Park and Bridge Park were added to the agenda. 4. Discussion on selection of a meeting time for the annual tour. The annual tour of the parks was scheduled for July 7, 1999 at 4:30 p.m. 5. Review the park and trail plan for the Groveland preliminary plat. ~ Jeff O'Neill Jeff O'Neill, Deputy City Administrator, reported on a new subdivision application called Groveland in the southwest area. Mr. O'Neill reviewed the comprehensive park plan with the commissioners. This area is targeted for a regional park, however, the Groveland area will also need a neighborhood park. The Commissioners agreed to the location of a four-acre park shown on the preliminary plat, however, did not agree with location ofthe cul-de-sac. The park would not be sufficient for the entire park dedication requirements. The remaining park requirement would be requested in cash. The reason the Commissioners decided on cash instead of land was that the regional park targeted for this area would provide the area with additional ball field space. Mr. O'Neill also reviewed the pathway system with the Commissioners. There was some concern with the pathway system along the power line corridor. Page 1 Parks Commission Minutes - 6/24/99 6. Discussion on development of park area adiacent to Klein Farms park ~ Pioneer Park. Mr. Jeff O'Neill, Deputy City Administrator, reported to the Commissioners that the property owner with the land to the south of Pioneer Park is interested in developing the area in the near future. The property owner would dedicate the portion of land next to the park if the Parks Commission would like to extend the park area. Mr. O'Neill added this area is wooded and would be a buffer between the park and the residential area. The Commissioners decided that the wooded area would be a nice addition to the existing park. It was decided to add this to the park tour on July 7th. 7. North Anchor report. - Earl Smith, Rick Traver Earl Smith and Rick Traver reported that the North Anchor Committee's work would be completed after their next meeting and a recommendation would be made to the City Council at the first meeting in July. Mr. Smith stated a subcommittee from the Park Commission should be formed to decide what the next step should be for the Park's Commission. A subcommittee of Rick Traver, Earl Smith, Gregg Engle, and Wanda Kraemer was formed to review the previous suggestions. 8. Park Maintenance report. Gregg Engle, Park Superintendent, reported on the maintenance projects. 9. Update on Riverfest Committee Wanda Kraemer, Administrative Assistant, reported that the plans for Riverfest were going good. The City Staff and City Commissioners had been requested to help with the concessions at the Saturday Night Riverfest Dance. Ms. Kraemer added if anyone could assist with concessions to let her know. There would also be a float for the new community center if anyone wishes to ride in the parade also contact Ms. Kraemer. 10. Adiourn. RICK TRAVER MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. SECONDED BY NANCY MCCAFFREY. Motion passed. Page 2 . . .