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.
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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..