Parks Commission Minutes 09-13-1991MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PARRS COMMISSION
Wednesday, September 13, 1991 - 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Fran Fair, Bruce Thielen, Larry Nolan, Dick
Frio, Roger Carlson
Members Absent: None
3. Consideration of minutes of the reaular meeting held
Auqust 21, 1991.
After discussion, a motion was made by Larry Nolan and
seconded by Fran Fair to approve the meeting minutes as
presented. Motion passed unanimously.
At this point in the meeting, Chairman Frie invited Patricia
Bogart to express her concerns regarding development of a
wading pool in Monticello. Bogart noted that she had
presented her ideas to the City Council, and in response,
Council directed her to the Parks Commission. Bogart outlined
her suggestion that the City of Monticello develop a wading
pool. It was her experience that wading pools are used
extensively by young families and provide an inexpensive form
of recreation. She requested that the Parks Commission
research the matter further.
Parks Commission reviewed the matter and formed a consensus
that the City should explore development of a full-scale pool
that would include a wading pool. Staff was asked to prepare
information regarding the cost to develop and maintain a
municipal pool and report back to the Parks Commission.
4. Consideration of providing a recommendation regarding Citir
financial contribution toward development of tennis court,
lights.
Roger Mack and Dick Frie reported design and cost information.
It was reported that the cost to install the lights will
likely amount to $20,000. Larry Nolan suggested that the City
obtain information regarding light system efficiency from NSP
in order to determine what type of system will be most cost
effective in the long term. It was determined that this item
would be placed on the next meeting agenda.
5. Lions Park update.
O'Neill reported that the Lions Club had not contacted him
further regarding involvement in development of a park at
Outlot A, Meadow Oak. O'Neill went on to note that the City
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will likely need to acquire a portion of land between Outlot A
and County Road 118 as the site for a storm water pond. It
may make sense to acquire the pond area and other hard -to -
develop land and combine it with Outlot A. Placing this
property under City ownership would allow the following to
occur:
1. Land area sufficient to develop a regional park
serving the needs of a growing residential area.
2. Use of land that is difficult to develop due to the
inability to serve without installation of a lift
station and due to close proximity to the freeway.
3. Preserves lands that could be developed into a
freeway interchange at some point in the future.
4. Provides land necessary to manage storm water run-
off.
After discussion, a motion was made by Larry Nolan and
seconded by Bruce Thielen to pursue long-range development of
"Chelsea Park." Park planning and development is to be
completed in conjunction with development of storm water
management systems. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Other matters.
Fran Fair report on East Bridge planting to be on next agenda.
Dick Frie reported positive vibes from Council when Parke
Commission members attend Council meetings. Parke Commission
should make it a practice.
Development of a bike trail system was discussed along with
development of a capital improvement plan for parks. O'Neill
noted he would provide a summary of the Parke Commission
discussion at the next meeting.
Jeff O'Neill
Assistant Administrator
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