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Parks Commission Agenda Packet 07-19-1995AGENDA REGULAR MEETING - PARKS COMMISSION Wednesday, July 19th, 1995 - 4:30 p.m. 1. Call to order. 2. Consideration of approving the minutes for the June 21st meeting. 3. Consideration of adding agenda items. 4. Discussion of the 4th Street hockey rinks. 5. Discussion of demolition of West Bridge warming house. (Please try to view changes made to warming house before meeting.) 6. Discussion of 1996 budget items. 7. Discussion of adoption of rules of etiquette for pathway. a. Rules b. Education and public relations. 1. Newspaper/Radio 2. Schools 3. Pamphlets (}�:ols.► Q 1 4. Information display 8. Other 9. Adjourn meeting. f 1. F.► t t S . itb..t t 1,,a a',,,� � lea • s _ � ? �' .. C.t'C.r. i.tZ � �• O,,ir{.o�a o� �ea.��.�tt+aztiwt� 11R�S ( S • sed- t� ti.�. �o R C.� �� Ml -z MINUTES !� REGULAR MEETING - PARKS COMMISSION Wednesday, June 21st, 1898 - 4:30 p.m. Members Present: Fran Fair, Steve Andrews, Earl Smith, Larry Nolan Members Absent: Bruce Thielen City Staff: Jeff ONeill, Roger Mack, Wanda Kraemer 1. Call to orc.ar. Acting Chairman Larry Nolan called the meeting to order. 2. Approval of thp , inut a, FRAN FAIR MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MAY 17TH MEETING. SECONDED BY STEVE ANDREWS. Motion passed unanimously. C STEVE ANDREWS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MAY 31ST MEETING. SECONDED BY EARL SMITH. Motion passed unanimously. ,n aid ratinnofnddingnggn nit ma. The tour of parks was discussed and it was decided that the Planning Commission and the City Council should be invited to tour the City with the Parks Commission to discuss future planning/budgeting. This tour date will be decided at the July meeting. 3. Rutirrot nro ration dimugainncon.inued, a. 4th Street Park/Hockoy rink There is a definito need for repair of the hockey rink at the 4th Street Park. There was an agreement between the Hockey Association and the City to share the improvement project. The city was to pay for the repair material and the hockey association would provide the labor. This needs to be completed before the next hockey season. The Parks Commission directed Jeff O'Neill to contact Mike Mitchell, Hockey Association president, and invite Mitchell to attend the next park C meeting. Page 1 r AL b. Meadow Oaks Pathway C Parks Commission Minutes 6121/95 Roger Mack, Parks Superintendent, estimated the cost for a pathway under the power lines from the Meadow Oak Park area to the Middle School would be around $18,000. O'Neill discussed possible options for obtaining the revenue to complete this project. Costs could be distributed as follows: Eastwood Knoll 40%, Briar Oakes at 40%, and the City 20%. The Commission felt this was an important project to research because of all the children riding bikes to school and the ball fields. This number will only be increasing with the new developments in the area. Meadow Oaks Outlot A This park should have curb and blacktop for drainage and dust control. Curbing would help keep care in a designated area not driving on the fields. The parking lot could be budgeted for over a three year time span. Water Tower Site The Commission discussed preserving this area for a park because of the unique land form and view. To start with, the park could be used as a picnic area with grille and possibly a shelter but no play equipment. The road would need to be widened and a parking area defined. A few other ideas that were discussed: buy additional acreage to eventually expand the park eventually, and to involve community groups for maintenance (Lions). A picnic will be planned at this location during the parks tour. West Bridge Park The demolition of the West Bridge Warming house needs be on the next Council meeting for approval. There should be a parks member at this meeting in case there are questions. Tho blaektopping of the parking lot should wait until there is a decision on the redevelopment of tho downtown area that is being discussed in the comprehensive plan study. Page 2 Parks Commission Minutes 6/21195 ` f The Meadows The large bank of dirt is still an eyesore and should be removed for safety reasons and because of the view to the public. Roger Mack, Parks Superintendent, stated that he thought the dirt would be moved to Outlot A. Mack will update the commissioners at the neat meeting. g. Other The Commission discussed if any other volleyball or basketball courts should be included in the budget. There was in agreement to budget $300 for a volleyball court and equipment but the basketball courts are adequate for 1996. The Commission directed staff to contact the Minnesota Park and Recreation Department for suggestions on activities for teenagers ages 13-18. Also, to inquire on five acre parks that are good examples. 4. CConaiderntinn of plargrnprit of kinqk nt the( nmher site+ Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, reported that the Chamber of Commerce is requesting the park board review a pylon sign request. The sign would be used as an information reader board for community groups. There would be a fee charged to use the board and that would be paid to the sign company to change the messages. The Commission was supportive of a community reader board. However, there were a few concerns with tho proposed location; motorists trying to read the board and delaying traffic, it would look cluttered, tho utility polo is blocking the view, and -it would be hard to read. It was recommended that Larry Nolan would represent the Parks Commission at the nest chamber meeting that the sign locations discussed. He was given authority by the Commission to give the Chamber the approval or denial on behalf of the Parks Commission regarding location and design of the reader board. 5 Cnnaid rm io of relynest tareeonf it Mpndew Onkn 4L Pn hw c a •+m, Jeff ONeill, Assistant Administrator, pointed out on the final plat that the original pathway through tho Meadow Oaks 4th addition shows a pathway C connecting tho second phase of Briar Oakes and the now plat. The developer would like to change a section of the pathway to use the mad and not have a Pago 3 Parks Commission Minutes 6121195 pathway along the rear lots in this section. The Commissioners recommended the pathway stay the same. Residents moving into that area will be building houses knowing there is a road in the front yard and pathway in the rear. This is a good place for children to ride bike. Also, this pathway does wind around a pond which is an asset for residents out wailing. EARL SMITH MADE A MOTION TO DENY THE RECONFIGURATION OF THE APPROVED PATHWAY IN THE MEADOW OAKS 4TH ADDITION. SECONDED BY FRAN FAIR. Motion passed unanimously. & Npigbborhood mpptinra, The Parka Commissioners were reminded of the neighborhood comprehensive plan meetings and encouraged to attend. The meetings are scheduled for June 27th and June 29th. 7. OthCr Tt rn None 8. Adioummepting. STEVE ANDREWS MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. SECONDED BY FRAN FAIR. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Wanda Kraemor Development Services Technician 3 Page 4 FOURTH STREET PARK HOCKEY RINK BOARDS REPLACEMENT PROGRAM Problem: Ir I . Many boards need replacement 2. The rink size is larger than necessary. '3. The general public has no place to play hockey during Hockey Association practice. 4. Hockey players use general skating rink. which conflicts with general use—difficull for attendant to control. 5. Winter recreation facilities reported to be substandard in 1992 survey (pre -Bridge Park improvements). Fads: 1. Hockey AssoCiatWn practices occupy a large share of available toe time at Fourth Street Park 2. Hockey Association funded and constructed existing hockey rink which is available for use by all citizens. 3. Hockey Association funded construction of storage room within warming house. 4. Ice maintenance program is working satisfactorily in 1994-9$. HVJWy Association ttooJs hockey rink. Cry removes most snow. Proposed Solution: I . Aeplace main hockey rink with smaller nnk - cost and efficiency of use. 2. Develop second seasonal hockey rink at Fourth Street Park. Proposed Budget: r COST 41NU NG j' Cat Lebo )3301 To* Muds" mud Cmt Aon. _ iHodury AUX ra icnft akeaMKr boa* som main no*" fns so 11.900 11.000 Imodeoeraaam10 kmda I mally mr,ma smo so I tsoo nasknm mK I (1Y. po'da Wd b bdV= of tonf0kmr Mt 112000 so I s200o city ode bold on" ma aaCom— (hat %M in Nor. a ramoved r1 Aad by CONI City wom" nuwwa tm man r" NIXICT! ASM b i tsla 1 pdnM main rmk (toTAI COST tarn lvaq `'Coat an to mduae with atamrr too ted $3.200 1 13,200 1113.0m so I 13.000 too $3200 13.201) 901100 !26 $11401111 1e,= 1so,= tSae J� J 15�H� 0 HOCKEY. WK4: 01/13195 �.