Parks Commission Minutes 06-21-1995NUNUTES
REGULAR 3WETING - PARKS CONMUSSION
Wednesday, Jane 91a16 1883 - 4:30 p.m.
Members Fresent: Frau Fair, Steve Andrews, Earl Smith, Larry Nolan
Members Absent: Bruce Thielen
City Staff: Jeff O'Neill, Roger Mark, Wanda Kraemer
1. Call to order.
Acting Chairman Larry Nolan celled the meeting to order.
2. Apnmval of the Minutes.
FRAN FAIR MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE
MAY 17TH MEETING. SECONDED BY STEVE ANDREWS. Motion passed
unanimously.
STEVE ANDREWS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR
THE MAY 31ST MEETING. SECONDED BY EARL SMITH. Motion passed
unanimously.
The tour of parks was discussed and it was decided that the Planning
Commission and the City Council should be invited to tour the City with the
Parks Commission to discuss future planning/budgedng. This tour date will
be decided at the July meeting.
3. Budget p=ration descumainn continued.
a. 4th Street Park/Hockey rink
There is a definite need for repair of the hockey rink at the 4th Street
Park. There was an agreement between the Hockey Association and
the City to share the improvement project. The city was to pay for the
repair material and the hockey association would provide the labor.
This needs to be completed before the next hooey season. The Parke
Commission directed Jeff O'Neill to contact Mike Mitchell, Hockey
Association president, and invite Mitchell to attend the next park
meeting.
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Cb. Meadow Oaks Pathway
Roger Mack, Parks Superintendent, estimated the coat for a pathway
undor the power lines from the Meadow Oak Park area to"Micicile
School would be around $18,000. O'Neill discussed possible options for
obtaining the revenue to complete this project. Coats could be
distributed as follows: Eastwood Knoll 40%, Briar Oakes at 40%, and
the City 20%.
The Commission felt this was an important project to research because
of all the children riding bikes to school and the ball fields. This
number will only be increasing with the new developments in the area.
Meadow Oaks Outlet A
This park should have curb and blacktop for drainage and dust
control. Curbing would help keep ears in a designated sues not
driving on the fields. The parking lot could be budgeted for over a
three year time span.
Cd. Water Tower Site
The Commission discussed preserving this area for a park because of
the unique land form and view. To start with, the park could be used
as a picnic area with grille and possibly a shelter but no play
equipment. The road would need to be widened and a parking area
defined. A few other ideas that were discussed; buy additional acreage
to eventually expand the park, and to involve community groups for
maintenanoe (Lions). A picnic will be planned at this location during
the parks tour.
West Bridge Park
The demolition of the West Bridge Warming house needs be on the
next Council meeting for approval. There should be a parks member
at this meeting in can there are questions.
The blacktopping of the parking lot should wait until there is a
decision on the redevelopment of the downtown area that is being
discussed in the comprehensive plan study.
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E The Meadows
The large bank of dirt is still an eyesore and should be removed for
safa reaaons and because of the view to the public. Roger Mack,
Parke Superintendent, stated that he thought the dirt would be moved
to Oudot A. Mack will update the commissioners at the next meeting.
g. Other
The Commission discussed if any other volleyball or basketball courts
should be included in the budget. There was in agreement to budget
9300 for a volleyball court and equipment but the basketball courts are
adequat9 for 1996.
The Commission directed staff to contact the Minnesota Park and
Recreation Department for suggestions on activities for teenagers ages
13-18. Also, to inquire on five acre parks that are good examples.
4. rnngidnration nf91acernPntnfkinqk at the rhamher si e
Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, reported that the Chamber of
Commerce is requesting the park board review a pylon sign request. The
sign would be used as an information reader board for community groups.
There would be a fee charged to use the board and that would be paid to the
sign company to change the messages.
The Commission was supportive of a community reader board. However,
there were a few concerns with the proposed location; motorists trying to
read the board and delaying traffic, it would look cluttered, the utility pole is
blocking the view, and it would be hard to read. It was recommended that
Larry Nolan would represent the Parks Commission at the next chamber
meeting that the sign locations discussed. He was given authority by the
Commission to give the Chamber the approval or denial on behalf of the
Parks Commission regarding location and design of the reader board.
Jeff ONeill, Assistant Administrator, pointed out on the final plat that the
original pathway through the Meadow Oaks 4th addition shows a pathway
connecting the second phase of Briar Oakes and the new plat. The developer
would like to change a section of the pathway to use the road and not have a
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Cpathway along the rear lots in this section.
The Commissionere recommended the pathway stay the same. Residents
moving into that area will bo building houses knowing there is a road in the
front yard and pathway in the Bear. This is a good place for children to ride
bike. Also, this pathway does wind around a pond which is an asset for
residents out walking.
EARL SMITH MADE A MOTION TO DENY THE RECONFIGURATION OF
THE APPROVED PATHWAY IN THE MEADOW OAKS 4TH ADDITION.
SECONDED BY FRAN FAIR. Motion passed unanimously.
The Parke Commissioners were reminded of the neighborhood comprehensive
plan meetings and encouraged to attend. The meetings are scheduled for
June 27th and June 29th.
7.
None
STEVE ANDREWS MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
SECONDED BY FRAN FAIR. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wanda Kraemer
Development Services Technician
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