Parks Commission Minutes 10-16-1991MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PAM COMMISSION
Wednesday, October 16, 1991 - 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Fran Fair, Bruce Thielen, Dick Fria, Roger
Carlson
Members Absent: Larry Nolan
3. Consideration of minutes.
After discussion, a motion was made by Fran Fair and seconded
by Roger Carlson to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
held September 13, 1991, as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously.
3A. Comments, Requests, Complaints.
Jean Nelson and Mr. Crocker, representing the Girls Fast Pitch
Softball Program, requested that the City consider providing
space for storage of softball equipment. it was noted that
the equipment is now stored in ten boxes and stored in various
places throughout the city. The materials to be stored
include uniforms, a pitching machine, bats, balls, etc. The
Lstorage area need not be heated.
Dick Frie asked if the school district had been approached
regarding this problem. Nelson indicated that she had not
asked the school for assistance in providing storage space.
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The Parks Commission discussed development of storage areas
possibly at the Hillcrest Park. It was also noted that the
fire hall and Fourth Street Park might have space available
where the equipment could be stored.
It was the conclusion of the Parke Commission to take it under ~
advisement and check with Roger Mack, Street Superintendent,
regarding potential places to store this equipment on a year-
round basis.
4. Consideration of orovidinq a recommendation regarding City
financial contribution toward development of tennis court
liqhts at Pinewood Elementary School.
Dick Fria reported that the cost to develop the lighting is
higher than expected. He was informed that Shelly Johnson
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will be talking to other lighting companies in an attempt to
obtain a lower cost.
It was the consensus of the Parke Commission to take no action
on this matter until additional cost information could be
obtained by Shelly Johnson.
5. Review City of Winona Municloal Pool development. Consider
authorialnq further research on the matter,.
The Parks Commission reviewed pool development information
materials sent to the Commission by the Winona Park and
Recreation Department.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Parke Commission
to continue research potential development of a municipal
pool. O'Neill was asked to obtain land acquisition cost
information on the vacant property directly east of the fire
hall. O'Neill noted that he would review the site to
determine if it is large enough for a municipal pool, and he
would attempt to determine the potential cost to acquire this
property.
6. Fran Fair report on East Bridge Park Arboretum development.
Fran Fair noted that the Lions Club was instrumental in
successfully completing the planting associated with the
project. She went on to note that a booklet will be made that
describes who participated in the project, and the booklet
will describe how the arboretum should be maintained. The
title of the booklet will be "The Birthcare and Feeding of the
Monticello Arboretum."
Fair also noted that irrigation of the site is somewhat
difficult because of the distance between the existing hydrant
and the plantings. It was noted that at some point it might
make sense to tap into the hydrant with a service line, which
would eliminate the need to haul hoses.
It was the consensus of the Parks Commission that development
of the arboretum has been a success and that a letter of
thanks from the City of Monticello to the arboretum group
should be prepared one year after the arboretum has been in
place.
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7. Review City sidewalk chid system and discuss potential bike
trail system designation. General discussion. No action,
requested.
Pauline Carlson, co-owner of the Briar Oakes development area,
was present to discuss her desire that the City take an active
role in development of a bike and trail system serving
outlying subdivisions. Planning Commission discussed the
possibility of establishing a plan for providing an
interconnecting network of pedestrian access to various park,
school, and service resources in the community.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Parke Commission
to set aside a portion of the agenda in November to review the
various issues associated with development of a pedestrian
trail and sidewalk system development. O'Neill was directed
to research other cities regarding trail development policy.
It was also suggested that the City invite developers and
school district officials and other individuals or
organizations that would have an interest in development of a
pedestrian trail system.
As the meeting came to a conclusion, it was the consensus of
the Parks Commission to request that the City Administrator
C review subdivision development over the past 15 years and
attempt to determine how much money has been invested in the
park dedication fund through the subdivision process.
There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned.
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Jeff'O'Nelll
Assistant Administrator
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