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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes 05-04-1978MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION. May 4, 1078 The reguler" meeting of the Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Coaraission was called to order by Chairman Dick Williatas at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers of the Citi° of Plyttioutla, MEMBERS PRESENT; Barb Edwards, Mary Getten, dames Rice, Dorothy Teri -y, Betty Threinetz, Bob Troemel, Chairman Dick Williams tiind Director Jon Born. MEMBERS ABSENT; Alan Brass, Janes Guddal OTHERS PRESENT. Chuck Dillerud, Comiliunity Development Director, Mary Seibold, Councilittan MINUTES Theminutes of the April S 1578: and the April 25, 1'378 minutes wure approved as published. i'shed. PLANNING PROCESS Chuck Dillerud appeared before the, Con nission and reviewed foto the new, conuni'ssioners the planning process:, new platted and unplatted areas., The Commissioners had the opportunity to ask questions of Mr. Dillerud. The Commission thanked Mr. Dillerud for attending the meeting and for all his help and wished him well in his future job. PARS DEDICATIONFUND, CASH -IN' -LIEU The Conaaission reviewed the pari dedication memo which was distributed with the agenda. Cogvnissioner Getten moved and Commissioner Threinen seconded a motion foil staff to prepare a report comparing the park dedication fees based on the proposed increases and report the findings at the next meeting. Motion carric-I, BOAT LAUNCH EAST MEDICINE LADE PARK Jon Born informed the Commission that the City may have a responsibility for a boat launch facility on. Medicine lake. Due to a controversy related to a hand acquisition grant application, the City has entered into discussion with the Department of Natural Resources and the Hennepin County Park Reserve District relative to design, location, developmental costs and operation costs as well as policies. Should a launch facility be placed upon City of Plymouth property, said facility will be temporary u,n.til Pennepin County Park Reserve District develops its launch facility in its proposed Medicine Lake Regional Park.. OAKWOOD C0*1.1 TY PLAYFIELDS Chairman. Williams reported on the Oakwood Community Playfield negotiations, The basic agreement is 'intact except for a fete minor changes to be dealt with during final negotia- tions, Discussion was held on the following. 1) letting the National Guard help do the grading., 2) Citizen participation for project development (watering, planting, sodding) 3) Bidding out entire community playfield project of multiple sites 4) Research staged development, The following motions were made for the respective playfield sites proposed Commissioner Threinen moved and Commissioner Troemel seconded a motion to approve the modified concept plan as amended andpresented and to acquire the 17.83 acres identified on the OaKwood site concept at a cost not to exceed $1,500 per acre. Commissioner Rice moved and Commissioner Getten seconded a motion; to amend the foregoing motion, and further as a mechanism of cost containment and as a strategy for rapid development, the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission encourages the City Council to utilize the National Guard' to collJuct preliminary grading on the project site. Original motion and amendedmotion carried. a Minutes - May 4, 1978 Commissioner Terry moved. and Comrrissioner Rice seconded a motion to approve concept designs and geographic locations of LaConiote Green Park, Plymouth Junior High and further than the concept design for the Fernbrook lane site reflects an appropriate use for the site. Cont dssioner Edwards moved and Commissioner Terry seconded a mo4-ion to amend the foregoing motion, and further to encourage a phased approach to the development of the. Plytttouth. Junior High School site compatable to geographic and cou'auni ty playfield needs, Original motion. and amended notion carried. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Commissioner Terry ntovedand Comiissioner Troemal seconded a motion that the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission approve the Comprehensive Plan materials relatiig to the range of pari: acres per 1000 population and the range of sizes for typical parks and to forward this recotmrendatioil to the Planning Commission for consideration. Motion carried. 14ALKINIG NEIGHBORHOODS report on walking neighborhood populations were presented as an information item,. ADJOURNMENT beingno further~ business the meeting was addourned at 11:30 pm..