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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
PLYMOUTH PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
December 6, 1979
The regular meeting of the Park. and Recreation Advisory Commission was called to
order by Chairman Rice at 7:35 pKm., in the Council: Chambers of the City Centel-
at enterat3400PlymouthBouleva.rd on December 6, 1975,
PRESENT., Chairmao Rice, Commissioners Brass, Chesebrough, Edwards, Mullan, Merry
and Threinen, Parks and Recreation Director Born, Councilmember Davenport
and Mr. Len Thiede
ABSENT., Commissioner Johnson
COMMUNITY EDUCATION'
Dire toBorn introduced.the staff report: outlining the typical organization and
operational structure of Community Education Services Departments of several
school. districts. He explained the enabling legislation, funding, Citizen Advisory
Council and the annual Certificate of Compliance requirement.
Councilmembe.r Davenport discussed his role as liaison to School District 284 and,
the possibili,v that PRAC might want to recommend that a PRAC member be appointed
by council, to sorve as City's representative to the District 284 Citizen Advisory
Council. He felt that there would be negative value in developing; and commnicating
a funding policy stating that "the City can not be expected to, pick up and offer,
extra curricular after hours programs being curtailed by the respective Bozvds of
Education and that i't is appropriate to look to the Community Education Services
Department to continue with the program utilizing user Meer and Community
Education Services".
Staff's program/funding policy recommendation failed to receive a motion for
endorsement,.
Motion made by Chairman Rice, seconded by Commissioner Mullan to endorse the
establishment of formal liaison with the Wayzata School Oistrct and to recommend
to Council that, the PRAC Bice chairpersol he appointed as the City's representative
to the Citizen Advisory Council of the Wayzata. School District Community Education
Services Department.,
Motion carried, 7 ayes
PLYMOUTH JUNIOR HIGHSCHOOL HOCKEY RINK
Director lorn introduced testa report reviewing the hockey rink proposal and
conditions which would have tobe met prior to rink development. He explained that
construction of the rink is lot financially or logistically feasible in 1979.
Director Born reviewed the Council"s direction that the question of expenditures
for hockey facilities in 1980 be referred to the PRAC for review and recommendation.
He responded to questions from the PRAC relating to Playfield;priorities, facility
priorities and the adopted 1980-84 Parks capital Improvement Program.. Mr. Len
Thiede representing the Plymouth Athletic Association stat -d that the Association.
prefers to have the entire Plymouth Junior Highschool site developed atone time
in 1980. He also stated: that certain Association members believed that, the City
4 Staff "delayed" the project by not overcoming the various obstacles.
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Motion made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded. by Commissioner Threinen to develop
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at least one rink from the 1980--84 Capital Improvement Program at Plymouth dutdor
Highschool in 1980 or two if feasible without a referendum. Motion withdrawn
Motion made by Commissioner Threinen, seconded by Commissioner Brass to identify,
fa';Zi1'ikv costs and priorities for playfields and forward a recommendation to Council
in.U anua y, Chairman Rice and Commissioner Brass will work with staff in identify-
ing specific facility priorities from the Parks Capital Improvement. Program.
Motion Carried, Seven ayes.
MARSH -WETLANDS ;DEDICATION
Director BYRn,7-`roduced the staff report stating that. Marsh -wetlands not accepted
by the City for park or pending purposes be preserved in a natural state through
the use of,
conveyance of marsh -wetlands to a Home Owner Association
extending property lot lines into the marsh -wetland and creating an easement
over the marsh -wetland ensuring its preservation or attaching a covenant or
Deed of Restoration.
Commissioner Mullan introduced and distributed planning materials which identified:
agencies with authority as well as level of authority over wetlands in they
Metropolitan Area.
Motion, made by Commissioner Brass, seconded by Commissioner Terry endorsing
staff's recommendation.
Motion to amend by Chairman Rice, seconded by Commissioner Brass adding that the
Home Owners Association be one which holds title to common property within a;
subdi,ision.
Motion to; amend carried:.; Seven ayes..
Main Motion carried. Seven ayes,
PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM
I9trector ot'n Intro-cWced and revieged the staff re,,-nrt summarizing the status of
the Public Information Program, The consultants "l attempt to deliver the final
product the week of December 10, 1979 so that a fi,.al review for approval can be
made in December.
Director Born will contact: the Council, AoitAnistration and PRAC to schedule the
viewing. Director horn and Commissioner, Threinen will work on question areas to
be developed for discussion purposes at group presentations.
COUNTY ROAD 15 BIKEWAY GRANT
Director _Born intro;uced and reviewed the staff report identifying the grants to
be received for construction of the proposed County Road 15 Bikeway extending
from: County Road 73 t7athary Lane, to Vicksburg Lane. Grants will be received
from the Minnesota Department of Transportation as well as the Hennepin County
Department of Transportation. Construction is projected to be phased in 1980 and
1981.
PLAYFIELD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
Director Born introduced the staff report summarizing the contacts made with; the:.
National Guard: and Reserve. He stated that the ideal site for the Guard appears.
to be the proposed Oakwood Playfield site.. The City will attempt to coordinate
both units to achieve both rough and fine grading to the sites.
PLYMOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION - MR, LEN THiEDE
Director Born. introducedr. Len e e of the Plymouth Athletic Association: Mr,
Thiede reviovied the history of the Association and its relationship to the New
Hope Athletic Association.. He stated that the joint relationship is beneficial
to Plymouth participants and will continue if Plymouth facilities Will improve. He
stated that facilities appear to be the source of major strain between the two
associations,
Mr, Thiede stated that he intends to develop and circulate a petition for presenta-
tion to the PRAC and Council which will contain signatures of Citizen's desiring
the immediate development of Playfields to alleviate athletic facility deficiencies,
Director Barn and the: PRAC stated that Council wants clear citizen interest and
support for a referendum before such will be authorized by Council.
JANUARY AGENDA
Director horn reviewed proposed; topics for the January agenda to include
PRAC Charge and goals
Review of existing policies
Outline of PRAC operations in 1980
Hockey Rink expenditures
The FRAC requested. that the January meeting be rescheduled fom January 3 to
January 10, 1980.
Being, no,further business, meeting adjourned at 10ZQO pm.