Parks Commission Agenda Packet 11-22-1994AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETLNG - MONTICELLO PARKS COMMISSION
Tuesday, November 22, 1994 - 4:30 P.M.
Members: Dick Frie, Fran Fair, Bruce Thielen, Larry Nolan, Roger Carlson
1. Call to Order.
2. Consideration of approval of minutes of the meeting held September 28, 1994.
3. Adopt agenda.
4. Review of the Veterans Memorial.
a. Joanne Yeager's update on ideas and designs.
b. American Legion's report on organizations suggestions.
c. VFW's report on organization's suggestions.
.5. Update on the Pathway Project.
C6.. Other.
7. Adjourn.
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - MONTICELLO PARKS COMMISSION
Wednesday, September 28, 1994 - 4:30 p.m.
Members: Dick Frie, Fran Fair, Larry Nolan, Roger Carslon
Members Absent: Bruce Thielen
As suggested at the September 21, 1994 meeting, the purpose of the special
meeting was to tour existing and future park sites to get a better idea of land use
and terrain.
E & K future Dark site
The Cost stop on the tour was the future park site on 160 acres being developed by
E & K Jay Johnson, the developer and Chris Klein, the land owner, met the
parks commission at the site to discuss the park location. The first park site
discussed was the proposed pasture site containing about 15 acres. The site was
ideal for a passive park because it contained a large pond and numerous large oak
trees. Dick Frie expressed the main concern of the commission was that the area
needed an active park, a place for a ball field and, if room, playground equipment
at one location.. E & K was very willing to work with the committee and agreed
to change the location, split the park area, or have less land dedicated to park and
supplement with cash. The commission was not in favor of the cash supplement.
There is a need for park land in the area. The school is close but cannot provide
�. all the recreational facilities that will be needed for future residents.
Atter discussing the possible locations, everyone was in agreement that the
northwest corner of the south 80 acres would better serve the recreation needs
because it is a large level section of land perfect for a ball field. The original
proposed park area will make excellent residential lots.
A motion was made by Fran Fair to concentrate the whole 16 acres of park land to
an active park in the northwest quadrant of the south 80 acres of the subdivision.
Second by Nolan. Motion carried unanimously.
Cardinal Hills Basketball Court
Next, was a stop at tho future basketball court in Cardinal Hills. Roger Mack,
park superintendent, explained where the 50'x38' court would be. There are plans
to finish it this fall. The commission noted that the now volleyball court also
looked well used.
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Rivermill
The third stop was the future park site at the Rivermill Development. The
commission was enthused about the site but expressed concerns over the amount
of dirt work that would need to be completed. Because it had been a gravel pit
the site was unusual. The commission agreed it would enhance the city by
developing an unusable gravel pit site into a city park with a large sliding hill for
winter sports.
4th Street Park
After Rivermill, 4th Street Park was inspected. The new basketball court was
formed and Roger Mack informed the group the court would be poured the next
day. A note was made of the deteriorating hockey area. The backboards on the
hockey rink are in need of paint and repair.
Bridee Park
Bridge Park was the next tour site. The existing concession stand was the major
topic at this location. The City Council recommended keeping the building but
remodeling it to be an open shelter. Roger Mark, Park Superintendent, stated by
removing the windows and doors the building will deteriorate further because the
L blocks will fill with water and crack. The Parks Commission were all in
agreement that the building should be removed because; the building is an eyesore
to the existing park, reserving three shelters in the park "overloads" the picnic
and restroom facilities, the park size is adequately covered with the two shelters
that would be still there, the view of the river, the main attribute of the park, is
blocked, a basketball court cannot be put elsewhere in the park. The city
council's concern for keeping the building was for events in the park where
concessions were sold. The group agreed that this does work out very well for
selling concessions but this is not the main function of the park. The space would
be better used for a basketball court and improved view of the river. It was
suggested that the new enclosed shelter could be utilized to sell concessions.
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Also at Bridge Park, expanding the skating rink was discussed with suggestions of
lighting the trees. Mack said lights were used last year but because of all the
street lighting it did not have much effect. For the 94.95 season the rink could be
expanded to the west of the warming house. Tho area to the front or south could
be expanded at a future date. It does involve moving a large amount of dirt which
would not be feasible this year.
A motion was made by &ffer Carlson to expand Bridge Park skating rink west of
the warming house by approximately 5005 feet. Motion carried unanimously.
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East Bridee Park
The last stop was to look at a site off the parking lot in East Bridge Park to place
a war memorial for Monticello veterans. Fran Fair and Dick Frie discussed the
upcoming meeting with the VFW and American Legion to place a war memorial
for Monticello veterans in a park location. It was agreed to wait on the site
suggestion until after the October 5th meeting to see if the VFW or the American
Legion has a site in mind.
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned.
Jeff ONeill
Assistant Administrator
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November 17, 1994
Joanne Yeager
QUOTE 094-4440
Dear Joanne,
Enclosed are.aeveral Designs ve have used in the past. The
prices show reflect Carving, Lettering, and Granite as Indicated.
your cost will depend on the specific requests that,you have, but
these prices are relatively close. .I have tried to give you a
range ,of Prices and Designs so you can get a good Idea of various
possibilities.
After looking at these Designs, I'm sure you will have many ques-
tions concerning your whole Project. I can help you with details
on every aspect including Financing and Pundraiaing. I am avail-
able to meet you in Monticello or you are welcome to come to our
office.
I want to thank you for you inquiry. If you have any further
requests or need any information, please call me at 1-800-442-1660.
PLEASE REFER CE QUOTE,094-4440 REGARDING ANY QUESTIONS.
Sincerely,
Phillipa
Ilk
617 R2nd Avama Nath • P&9=687 • SL Cloud. MN 56M 9 (81Z) 2514686
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Dick Mollers
Veterans Service Officer
Pope County Court House
130 E. Minnesota Ave.
Glenwood, MN 56334
QUM i93-2022
Dick, following is the quotation you requested;
One Veterans Memorial Design "A", Amber Clow Granite d Select Barre
Granite.
Tablet: 10'0" x 0'10" x 3'6", All Polished, Carved with Eagle and
Five Service Emblems, Dowelled, Amber Glov Granite.
Pedestal: 7'0" x 018" x 118", All Steeled Finish, Lettered, Dowelled,
( Select Barre Granite.
` Base: 11'0" x 1'8" x 0'10", Polished Flat Top, Balance Rustic
Finish, Dowelled, Amber Glow Granite.
Net Cost FOB St. Cloud, MN.--------------------------------f,?00.CYJ
One Veterans Memorial, Design "B", Amber Glow Granite.
Center Tablet: 3'0" x 0'B" x 7'0", All Polished, Chamfered Front
Edges. Eagle, Some Lettering, Dowelled.
Two. -Wings: 3'0" x 0'6" x 2'6", All Polished, Floral Carving,
Four Service Emblams. Dowelled.
Baso: 11'0" x 1'4" x 0'8", Polished Flat Top, Balance Rustic
Finish. Dowelled. A
Net Coot FOB St. Cloud, MN.---------------------------------- O /00.0o
If you wish, the Center Tablet could be Jet Black Granite vith 'the
Wings and Base of Select Barre Granite (a light groy). The exposed
surfaces on the Wings would be Steeled Finish. The top of the Base
would be Polished. If this change is wanted, the cost would be the
same ($6769.00). The Black Granite would be the same as the material
i used in the Veterans wall Memorial in Washington, D.C.
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QUOTE 193-2022 PA GB 2
One Veterans Memorial,. Design "C", Amber Glow Granite.
Tablet: 3'0" a 018" a 710", All Polished, Carving of Flag and
Lettering, Dowelled,
Top Base: 3'8" x 111" z 0'8', Polished Flat Top, Balance Rustic
Finish, Dowelled.
Bottom Base: 418" x 118" x 0'8", Polished Flat Top, Balance
Rustic Finish, Dowelled.
Net Coat POB St. Cloud, HN- -------------------------_ A/Y1111 00
If -you wish for us to deliver and erect the Veterans Memorial on
your Foundation, there would be an additional cost.
If you have other idea, or designs, please give us the necessary
information and we will give prices. Also, if the Committee would
like a meeting, I would gladly drive to Glenwood. Please call
and arrange a time'and place. Our number is (Wal 06- .'go
Cordially,
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07 72n0 Avenue NOM • P.O. 8m 07 • GL dale. MN 68M . (e121 2518686