Parks Commission Minutes 05-26-2005
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Minutes
Monticello Parks Commission - Regular Meeting
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Members Present:
Larry Nolan, Rick Traver, 8en Hitter, Fran Fair Nancy McCaffrey and Council
Liaison Tom Perrault
Others Present:
Adam Hawkinson, Parks, leffO'Neil Asst City Administrator, Steve Grillman,
WS8, Butch Lindenfclser
l. Call to Order
Larry Nolan called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and declared a quorum present.
2. Approve minutes of the Mav 27. 2004 re!!ular Parks Commission meetinl!
Nancy mentioned that on page 6 under Hillside Hall field Improvements it should read
Hillcrest Ball field Improvements, with that change she moved to approve the minutes of the
April 28,2005 Parks Commission meeting. Fran Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Consideration of addin!! items to the a!!enda
No new items added
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Citizen comments and requests
Butch Lindenfelser was present to discuss the Monti Villa project. He stated he had not seen
the new plans for the project and was interested in what the city engineers were proposing.
Since no one was available with the plans at the meeting until later Mr. Lindenfelser withheld
comment.
5. Review of Hidden Forest/Sunset Revised Park Plan - Mark Woolston.
No one was present to discuss the revised plan. Adam Hawkinson commented that he had
given them the playground equipment list and specifications for trails.
6. Eal!le Scout Proiect llodate - Phillio Simondet
No one was present to discuss this update.
7.
Discussion of Informal Bike / Skate Park
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Adam Hawkinson explained that during the city tour with the City Council they were curious
about the lack of equipment for the 12 to 16 yr old youth. They asked if something could be
done like the Bike park like the one in Maple Plain, which is a series of planned dil1 mounds
for jumping bikes within a trail. There was some concern with creating something that may
compete with the Monticello Community Center, but Adam explained he had discussed this
with MCC staff and while they had some initial concerns, they felt it could compliment their
f~lcility. Other concerns that were discussed werc liability issues as well as the lack of
supervision and the concern it could become a "hang-out". It was decided to table this issue
and include on the park tour potential areas for such a park.
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Discussion of establish in!! area for racin!! of electronic cars
Adam discussed some options for the development of areas for the use of electronic cars.
No conclusions were reached
9. Prooosal for Public Works for Cost of trail work by Riverside Cemetery
Adam presented a bid to asphalt the driveway into the cemetery and it would amount to $9950
from Omann Bros. (ftht: city crt:w did tht: work themselves the asphalt and materials would
cost $7838. These numbers could change if more base would have to be added to existing
surface. Action was to have Adam look for another bid and ask John Simola about time for
Stret:t Crew and if they would be available to lay the asphalt. Note: no money was budgeted
for this so it would have to go before council for approval.
10. Park Maintenance Items
Adam presentt:d the work list for the Park Department staff for the month 4/20- 5/26. Of
special attention was the tree-planting program. Most all trees have bet:n planted.
Adam also prest:nted a spreadsheet or checklist of items that need to be taken care of in the
parks. lie stated that as he is asked to take care of items he would add them to the list and
date them as they becomt: completed.
Nancy requested he add graffiti on the bridge between the bridge parks to his list. Also was a
request to replace the sign on the path describing the elevation drop at Bridge Park-East
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Uodates
. Walk ..'\;. Roll
Larry reported that he and Nancy st:t up the booth under the shelter @. Pionet:r Park.
The tramc was a bit slow because of the rain, but it picked up toward the end. Larry
noted that Pioneer Park "Looked Great". I Ie also noted we need to prioritize the
paving of the parking lot. Adam stated it is budgeted for this year.
. Video Parks
Adam discussed putting video cameras in the parks in an effort to catch vandals. It
would cost $2 k -$3 k per parL
. Battle Rapids Area - Discussion on allowable work
Adam reported he continues to get complaints from a gentleman to clean up branches
in this park, primarily so he can see the river. Rick Traver reported that he has had a
gentleman complain that we had done some thinning ofthe branches already and he
would like to have it remain more natural. Commission Stance is that it is not a
developed park, and we should stay with our current maintenance plan of flail
mowing 2x per year, clean up dead branches and spray weeds.
. Update on Hunter's Crossin!!
. Park Tour
Park to date was set for Wed lune 15111 ((] 3:30. Adam will get a van for the tour.
. Poplar Hill Update
Adam stated he was presented a letter from leffO'Neil regarding grading of the ball
fields and receiving park credit for the grading. It was understood that the grading
plan was part of the developers' responsibility and no extra credit was to be given.
Since the letter was a bit vague, Adam was going to talk with leffto clarify.
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. Monti Hill Villas uodate
Jeff O'Neil and Steve Grittman present a new plan for the Monti llill Villas. This
new plan calls for the elimination of the southernmost 7 units, turning that property
into an addition to the park, while trading existing parkland to till out the
development. The main purpose for the change would be to preserve the sight lines
of Monti Hill. Since it is difficult to envision the property from a map the Park
Commission decided to hold a special meeting on Tuesday SII Ci;!1 6:00 p.m. to get a
visual layout of the property in an eff0l1 to make a more informed decision.
12. Motion to adiourn
Rick Traver made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Ben Hitter.
Motion approved unanimously.
Acting & Recording Secretary
Rick Traver
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