Parks Commission Minutes 05-21-1998
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - PARKS COMMISSION
Thursday, May 21, 1998 - 4:30 p.m.
Members Present:
Staff Present:
Larry Nolan, Earl Smith, Fran Fair, Rick Traver, Jennifer Fearing
Jeff O'Neill, Greg Engles, John Simola, Wanda Kraemer
1. Call meeting to order.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Larry Nolan.
2. Introduction of Greg Engle. Park Maintenance Superintendent.
The Parks Commission welcomed Greg Eagle, Park Maintenance Superintendent.
3. Consideration of approving the minutes for the meeting on April 16. 1998.
After a spelling correction, RICK TRAVER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 19, 1998 PARKS COMMISSION MEETING.
SECONDED BY JENNIFER FEARING. Motion passed unanimously.
4.
Add items.
There were no items added.
4A. Citizens request - Girl Scout Troop #180
Jill Vandell and Melissa Pederson, representatives for Girl Scout Troop # 180 and seniors
at Monticello High School, reported to the Commissioners that they were working on
their Gold Award and were proposing a tree planting project along the pathway east of
the High School to the Bondhus property. They were planning on about fifteen to twenty
trees and two benches.
John Simola, Public Works Director, stated there is a possibility of County Road 75 being
widened in the next few years so this would not be the ideal location for their project
because the trees would be disturbed during construction. Simola suggested the Girl
Scouts meet with Greg Eagle., Park Maintenance Superintendent. FRAN FAIR MADE
A MOTION FOR THE PARK SUPERINTENDENT TO WORK WITH THE GIRL
SCOUT TROOP #180 ON A LOCATION FOR THEIR PROJECT. SECONDED BY
RICK TRAVER. Motion passed unanimously.
5.
Discussion and review of Comprehensive Park Plan. - Steve Grittman
The Commissions were pleased with the final report. Jeff O'Neill, Deputy City
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Administrator, suggested the plan should include comments to the information on fields
and facilities at the High School.
FRAN FAIR MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE PLAN WITH THE ADDED
COMMENTS. SECONDED BY JENNIFER FEARING. Motion passed unanimously.
6. Discussion on planning items.- Jeff O'Neill
A.
Wildwood Ridge park development.
Jeff O'Neill, Deputy City Administrator, explained the layout of the Wildwood
Ridge development is not the standard design due to the contours of the land and
desire to save as many trees as possible. O'Neill stated the developers are very
interested in preserving trees and would like to dedicate an area that would not be
considered part of the park dedication fee but as a conservation area to the City.
John Simola, Public Works Director, inquired what the maintenance obligations
would be for the public works department for the conservation area. O'Neill
stated that there would be no maintenance required in the conservation area
because this area will be left in the natural state. The park area will be the area
around the water tower and has been targeted by the Parks Commission in their
long range plan as an area to preserve as a park because of the unique view.
B.
Gold Nugget park development
Jeff O'Neill, Deputy City Administrator, reported on the Gold Nugget
Development. O'Neill explained the development will be a mix of single family,
town homes, and commercial uses. There will be a lighted pathway system all
through the area with 100 to 400 feet of green space around the pathway. The
Commissioners discussed and made suggestions for a large park area and also
recommended a smaller playground area next to the multi-family dwellings.
Street access would be required on at least two sides ofthe park. O'Neill would
add their comments to future reports to the Planning Commission and City
Council.
C.
Mike Cyr - Park dedication
Jeff O'Neill, Deputy City Administrator, introduced Mike Cyr, the developer and
reported on the Front Porch Development. O'Neill inquired if the Parks
Commission would require a park dedication fee. O'Neill stated that this had not
been done in the past on land that was already developed. The Commissioners
discussed creating a policy that would address fees for replatting in the older
sections of Monticello in the future.
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EARL SMITH MADE A MOTION TO WAIVE THE PARK DEDICATION
FEE BECAUSE IT HAD NOT BEEN THE POLICY IN THE PAST TO
CHARGE PARK FEES ON ALREADY DEVELOPED PROPERTY,
HOWEVER THIS SHOULD BE REVIEWED IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
SECONDED BY RICK TRAVER. Motion passed unanimously.
D. Darryl Tindle - would like to deed land to city for Hillside Park
Jeff O'Neill, Deputy City Administrator, reported that Darryl Tindle has requested
a simple lot division on existing Lot 14, Hillcrest Second Addition. In addition,
Mr. Tindle had approximately 60' x 104' that he would like to deed to the City for
park land. This would be added to Hillside Park.
7. Discussion on budget items for this year - John Simola
A. Klein Farms Park Improvements - John Simola, Public Works Director, reported
the Lions were in favor of the concept plan on file at City Hall. Greg Eagle, Park
Maintenance Superintendent, would be meeting with Mike Lundquist, President
of the Lions, to discuss the plan and the Lions involvement.
B.
Pathway/along river - John Simola, Public Works Director, described an
alternative pathway plan from Mississippi Drive to Hart Blvd. by crossing the
Waste Water Treatment Plant land.
C. Freeway Fields - John Simola, Public Works Director, reported the parking lot
and shelter would be completed this year. Simola added he was working with the
Park Maintenance Superintendent on a design for the shelter. The Commissioners
discussed the design as being important because the shelter will be seen from the
freeway.
8. Discussion on work completed in the Prairie Creek Addition park - John Simola
This items was not discussed and will be on the June agenda.
9. Discussion on park maintenance afienda items each meeting. - Greg Engle
This items was not discussed and will be on the June agenda.
10.
Discussion on community activities - Wanda Kraemer
A. Walk and RoIl3-on-3 basketball tournament.
Wanda Kraemer, Administrative Assistant, reported that the basketball
tournament for Walk and Roll was scheduled and the registration had been going
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well. The Parks Commission and Community Education would be handling this
event together on Saturday. Kraemer asked for volunteers to help with the Park
Commission's site on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.
B. Take-a-break
This item was not discussed due to the time schedule.
11. Discussion on time schedule for Bridfie Park.
Jeff O'Neill, Deputy City Administrator, reported on the cost estimates for Bridge Park
and provided the Parks Commission with the Council agenda item for this project. The
agenda item listed a phasing plan which could include moving the sanitary sewer
location, adding a generator, completing Walnut Street, and adding an observation deck.
After discussion the Commissioners decided because ofthe $75,000 cost ofthe
observation deck it could be removed from this years request, researched more, and
included in next year's budget. They also discussed and strongly recommended
demolition of the block building.
EARL SMITH MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO
INCLUDE IN THE FIRST PHASE: COMPLETE THE WALNUT STREET
CONNECTION, MOVE THE LOCATION OF THE LIFT STATION, TERRACE THE
WALLS OF THE HWY 25 BRIDGE, REMOVE THE BOULDERS IN THE MIDDLE
OF THE PARK, AND DEMO THE BLOCK BUILDING. SECONDED BY FRAN
F AIR. Motion passed unanimously.
12.
Added items.
There were no added items
13. Adiourn.
A MOTION TO ADJOURN WAS MADE BY EARL SMITH. SECONDED BY FRAN
FAIR. Motion passed unanimously.
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