HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes 03-02-1978MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLYMOUTH PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMkIISSION
March 29 1978
The regular meeting of the Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission was
called to order by Chairman Dick Williams at 7;50 pm in the Council Chambers
of the: City of Plymouth,
KMBERS PRESENT: Alan Brass James Guddal, Dorothy Terry, Betty Threinen, Mary Getten.
Robert Troemel, Chairman Dick Williams and Director Don Born.
MEMBERS RESENT: Barb Edwards, dames Rice:.
OTHERS PRESENT, Chuck Dillerud, Community Development Coordinator; Peter Pflaum,
from Lundgren. Brothers Construction Company.
The minutes of the February 2, 1978 meeting were approved with the following MINUTES
corrections, deletion of the "Director" in the members present section, and
the correction in spelling of "apologized", The minutes of the February 13,
1978 meeting were approved as published.
Chuck: Dillerud and Peter Pflaum were present to inform the Commission of the BURL OAKS
Planning Commission's decision to refer Burl Oaks to the Parks and Recreation
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Advisory Commission for a recommendation regarding the disposition of the
peninsula in the Buri flaks plat. The Planning Commission felt that one of
the following .alternatives should be chdsen,
1 Receive the site as part of the parks dedication from the developer.
2 For the City not to accept the land and accept cash -in -lieu and for the
developer to sell or donate the land to the Department of Natural
Resources who has expressed an interest in the past in obtaining the
land as pant of the Luce Line trail. -
3 Form a Homeowners: Association.
4 Sell a small section of land. to each homeowner in the development.
Residents from the surrounding area: were present to ask questions of the
developer, staff and Commission. Questions and comments were raised regarding
the maintenance of the site., access. to the Lace Line, access to Gleason Lake,,
who has the best resources 'to maintain the land (Department of NaturalResources,
or the. City), and general park.needs in the walking neighborhood.
Commissioner Threinen moved and. Commissioner Guddal seconded a motion that MOTION
the Gleason Lake Peninsula. (#46 in the Walking Neighborhood Book) be kept
a natural wildlife refuge and that the Department. of Natural Resources have
the opportunity to purchase said peninsula. In the event the Department of
Natural Resources chooses not to purchase the property the City would accept
the peninsula as park dedication from the developer. The Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission further recommends that the Planning Commission set a
deadline by which the Department of Natural Resources purchase the peninsula.
Motion carried,
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Ma.rclt 2, 1978
GaP Krieger, Recreation Supervisor* appeared before the Commission to report RECREATION'
on the program ctanges initiated since her arrival in Butte, 1977. New PROGRAMS
procedures include, registration, publicity, program ex
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revenue sheets.,
cooperative 'program ting (TMR, Gal's Getaway, Family Fare. Also discussed
as possible future program areas were, teens, special events, new athletic
leagues, arts and crafts: programs, non athletic programs, Super Saturday.
Copies of the Spring Program), monthly reports, and a recreation program
figures and projections)s,iteet were distributed. The Commission discussed
the program sheet and staff answered questions, from the Co.=ission. The
Commission discussed the possibility of adding a playground program. Different
types of programs were discussed such as a mobile recreation unit. The
Director indicated that, Recreation Programs in theory "pay for, themselves"
and playgrounds and special events do not. However, the Director felt this
to be an area worth exploiting, The c:omtti ss l on felt that parks and Recreation
Department needs more exposure through press and programs. Staff was asked.
the check into getting our Parks and Recreation information in 'the Wayzata News,
and the Wayzata School District paper.
General information items were included in the agenda packet for the Comhtission GENERAL
members. Information items included. Trail System Plan, Annual Report, MFOPMATIO-
proposed Paries. Development Standards and Specifications, Capital Improvements ..... .,_._..,...`..
Program. (1978-82): department brochures, organization chart, Parks: and Recreation
Ordinance and the history of the Commission. Also included in the packet was
the proposed Parks Operation and Maintenance Plan that has been prepared by the
staff. The Commission felt that the plan was acceptable and felt staff should
pursue implementation as soon as possible.
The City of Plymouth has 'received a grant for bike trails from the Minnesota OTHER
Department of Natural Resources. The trail will connect to segments of the BUSINESS
trailsthat are already installed. Staff was asked to check on the status of
the County Road 15 trail.
Chairman Williams reported opt the 4th Annual Plymouth Classic, Teams from
the surrounding communities participated - 24 teams and 312 youth. The
tournament ran successfully and trophies were awarded to most of the youth.
who participated,
The Trainable Mentally Retarded (TMR) program was approved for financing
by the City Council', funding is to come. from the General Fund,
As of this date no reply has been received in regard to the earthwork for the
Community Playfield located at Oakwood.
Being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 pat ADJOU
Respectfully Submitted
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Judy Nally
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