Parks Commission Minutes 08-03-1994MIIVUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - MONTICELLO PARKS COMMISSION
Wednesday, August 3, 1994.4:30 p.m.
Members Present: Dick Frie, Roger Carlson, Larry Nolan, Fran Fair
Members Absent: Bruce Thielen
1. Consideration of approval of meetine minutes for the meetine held June 29,
1994.
After discussion, a motion was made by Roger Carlson and seconded by
Larry Nolan to approve the meeting minutes as submitted
2. Consideration of authorization to proceed on completion of certain moiects
budgeted for 1994.
Parks Commission reviewed the capital outlay items outlined for
construction in 1994. It was noted that the budget ceiling established by
the City Council is set at $20,000.
Roger Mack noted that the City has spent $6,000 of the $11,000 allocated
for NSP ballfeld improvements. He stated that the shelter is up, the
bleachers have not been purchased ($4,000), the slab and benches have been
constructed. Safety netting is not feasible. The scoreboards have not
arrived.
Parks Commission directed Mack to contact the Baseball Association
regarding completion of the block work associated with the dugout and any
other commitments made by the Baseball Association.
After paying for ballfield improvements, about $10,OW remains in the
improvements in 1994. The Commission reviewed the list of possible
projects as identified in the original 1994 budget request.
After discussion, a motion was made by Roger Carlson and seconded by
Fran Fair to complete the following park improvements in 1994.
1. Demolish warming house - Approx. cost: $3,500
It was the view of the group that the old warming house is an eyesore
and a maintenance headache. It also utilizes space needed for park
activities.
2. Install 3 basketball courts - Approx. cost: $7,500
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It was proposed to install basketball courts at 4th Street Park,
Cardinal Hills Park, and at the location of the warming house at
West Bridge Park. Basketball courts were favored due to the
following reasons:
1. There appears to be a demand for outdoor basketball courts.
The basketball court at Par West Park has been very popular.
People from outside the local area are using this facility.
2. Basketball courts are inexpensive to install and maintain.
Good bang for the buck.
3. The park locations chosen distributes courts throughout the
community.
3. Discuss 1995 oarks budeet.
The Parks Commission reviewed the items identified in the 1994 parks
budget that were not funded in 1994.
After discussion, a motion was made by Larry Nolan and seconded by Roger
Carlson to place the following items in the parks budget for 1995.
1. Complete improvements to the Meadow Oak Park, Outlot A,
consisting of the following (costs include gradingru-rigation):
a. Two ballfields $26,500
b. One soccer/football field $ 6,500
C. Storage building $ 3,000
d. Two basketball courts $ 5,000
e. One sand volleyball court $ 600
f. Winter skating (perhaps)
(costs do not include paving of parking area.)
Total cost: $ 41,500
Following are the reasons for supporting the budget request.
1. The general area of the original Meadow Oaks PUD has reached the
level of development that justifies completion of the park facilities as
envisioned in the original plans adopted in the early 1980'x.
2. There is a demonstrated local area and community need for the
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there is no city football or soccer field.
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3. Development of the park as proposed will make Eastwood Knoll a
more attractive development site.
Development of Outlot A will provide an active play area (basketball
court, baiifields) for older children and will not duplicate the
playground facilities already provided at the existing park. The City
has also received a request from a local resident to provide park
facilities for older children in the area.
The Parks Commission wanted to focus on developing one park in
1995 and doing it well.
Motion carried unanimously.
Other matters.
A. The Parks Commission discussed public nuisance items relating to
tall weeds and grass. Fran Fair mentioned that tall weeds at the
Post Office and at the Holker property have become a problem.
O'Neill noted that the weeds in the parking islands at Kmart are also
quite high.
CAfter discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to request
that the Building Official send blight notices to businesses that do not
control noxious weeds per the city ordinance requirements.
B. It was also requested that a positive letter be sent to the former
Northwest Clinic site property owner expressing appreciation for the
landscaping rehabilitation that was recently completed.
C. The Assistant Administrator was asked to inform the City Engineer
that he should work hard toward assuring trail bid -letting within the
time frames identified in his letter.
D. It was determined that at the neat meeting the Commission would
discuss development of a long-range plan for boulevard tree planting.
E. The design and location of the West Bridge Park skating rink was
discussed. It was the consensus of the group that the rink should be
enlarged. However, there was no consensus on how it should be
reconfigured to accomplish this goal. It was decided that the next
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Gmeeting of the Parks Commission was scheduled to occur at West
Bridge Park at which time the design and size of the skating area
would be discussed.
There being no further discussion, meeting was adjourned.
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Jeff OWeiv
Assistant Administrator
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