Parks Commission Minutes 05-23-1996
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Minutes
Regular Meeting. Monticello Parks Commission
May 23, 1996
Members Present: Bruce Thielen, Earl Smith, Steve Andrews,
Larry Nolan, Fran Fair
Staff Present:
Jeff Q'N eill, Roger Mack, Wanda Kraemer
1. Call meetin" to order.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Thielen.
2. Consideration of approvini minutes for the reiUlar minutes March 21, 1996.
Fran Fair approved the minutes. Seconded by Steve Andrews. Motion passed
unanimously.
3. Consideration of approvini minutes for the re~ar meetinis Febnlaty 16 and May 18.
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Bruce Thielen made a motion to approve the February 16, 1994 meeting and May 18,1994
minutes. Seconded by Larry Nolan. Motion passed unanimously.
Consideration of addini aienda items.
Steve Andrew added discussion on future park development.
Fran Fair added a MCP board report.
5. DiRCURRion of Pathway Grand Openin".
Wanda Kraemer, Development Services Technician, reported that everything was ready
for Saturday, June 1st, 1996 for the pathway grand opening. Monticello Community
Partners had requested the Parks Commission attend the dedication at 9:45 a.m. at the
High School and plant a Japanese Lilac Tree in honor of the event.
The commissioners discussed the lack of directional signs along the pathway/bike route on
River Street. It was recommended that to avoid confusion more signs should be posted
along River Street.
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Discussion of the NSP tour.
The Commissioner discussed the tour and the consensus was to continue to monitor the
opportunity of working with NSP on the expansion of Montissippi Park and the city
pathway system.
Chairman Thielen reported that Bob Grabinski, NSP, is scheduled to meet with him, the
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Wright County Parks Commission, and County Commissioner Pat Sawatzke regarding the
future of the NSP land adjacent to Montissippi Park and a 2000 foot strip along the river.
7.
Update on Prairie West Addition.
Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, reported that the Prairie West Addition is being
developed by John Komarek. It will be on along County Road 75 and the Monticello Golf
Course. It will consists of 20 unites, 6 twin homes and 2 quads. There will possibly be a
3.8 acre park in the area of the pathway bridge over Otter Creek. The Parks commission
will be asked to make a recommendation as to the design of this park.
8. Update on a Lion'R park.
Commissioner Smith reported that the Lions were still interested in sponsoring a "Lion's
Park". The park would be dedicated to the Lion's organization and would be maintain by
the members. The commissioner discussed the request from the Lions. The size, funding,
and type, of the park would need to be determined before the Park's Commission could
recommend any action. It was decided to form a sub-committee to research the options
before a recommendation could be given to the Lions. It was decided that the sub-
committee would be Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Nolan, and Park Superintendent
Mack.
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Added items.
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Steve Andrews inquired if the city parks were reaching saturation levels. Roger Mack,
Street Superintendent, reported it was getting difficult to keep the grass in good condition
at Ellison because of all the use. Mack also added that the play ground equipment is in
need of updating. The Commission will need to research the use in the near future and
decide if there should be a fee to reserve the parks for groups from outside of the city
limits and also what improvements will need to be budgeted for.
Fran Fair reported the MCP had been really working to educate the area on who and
what the MCP is. There will soon be buttons and t-shirts available for sale. It will be
important for everyone to support the group with pledges and time.
10. Adjourn.
Earl Smith made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Fran Fair.
Respectfully submitted,
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. Wanda Kraemer
Development Services Technician
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