HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes 07-05-1979OF THE REGULAR MEETING
PLYMOUThT. AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
July S 197
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission was
called to order at 7,35 on July S, 1979 in the Council Chambers of the
Cit" of Plymouth,'MR,,,
Commissioners in attendence included commissioner Brass, Edwards,
Ghesebrough, Johnson, Rice and Threinen.
Approval of Minutes for June 7 and Z8, 1979 was defered until minutes
could be completed:;
Neighborhood Park Concept;
Staff reviewed the Neighborhood Park Concepts prepared by David Kirscht
and Associates with revisions requested by the Commissioners on June, 28, 1979.
Motion by Brass, Second by Chesebrough to accept concepts and to forward
to Council for authorization to meet with the citizens on duly 17, 1979.
Motion; Carried.
1980-1984 Parks Capital Improvement Program;
Staff reviewed a, draft of the 1980-84 Parks Capital improvements Program with
Proposed projects. Sta-{: reco`;rrended prodects in the following areas:
Central Park AcquinLZ•R
East Beach Count nity Park
Playfiel'd Acqui icon and Development
Neighborhood Parks
The Commissioners discussed staff's recommendations and proposed for consideration;
Concepts be developed on sites well in advance of proposed
development.
Elements of the p-roposed Parks CIP reflect compatability with existing and
proposed utility, systems and population shifts •
OC lements of t;he proposed Parks CIP be teased upon justifications supported
by exhibit materials such as ;
Population shifts
existing utility CIF programs
standards for areas%facilities
Segment or fragmentize the development of playfeld sites into.-
When
nto;
When and how to start
Design of site
Grading (rough) of site
Finish site
Public Information Plan.;
Comn.issioner Edwards moved and Commissioner Brass seconded the motion to forward the
Public Information Plan; to Council for support and funding.
Joint Council -Commission Meetingt
Staff reviewed potential topics for discussion at the., Joint Council Commission
meeting t& be held at 7:00 on July 24 1979. Commis:.ioners added the Public
Information Plan to the: list of topics.
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Duly $ a 1979
East Medicine Lake Boulevard Acquisition
Staff Reviewed correspondence from Mr. Jessen, of the Metropolitan Council Parks
and Open Space. Commission stating that a, grants application frork Plymouth for`
fast Medicine Lake 'Boulevard land, acquisition would he rejected because the
Boulevard has been identified by the Metropolitan council as a Regional Trail
and -therefore eligible only for Regional Trail funds,;
Planning Proc:es• Materials
Staff distributed: materials identified as "the Planning Process at a Glance"
prepared by staff and Mr.: C. billerud, fomxt Community Development Director.
Being no further business, meeting adjourned at 10:30; p.m