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Home My WebLink AboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 09-11-1986Regutlar Meeting of the Plyr uth Park and Recreation Advisory Coranission September il? 1986, 7:30 p.m~ Council Chambers AGENDA Y,.. Call to Order Special Note. Pictures of PRAC members will betaken at 2. Approval; of Minutes this meeting for the next issue of Plymouth on Parade. 3 Visitor Presentations a., Athletic Associations b. Staff c Others 4. Past Council Action; a. Relocation of Green.Oaks Play Equipment b. Trail Construction Program 5.. Unfinished Business a. Update on Green Oaks Park Work b. Update on Queensland and imperial Hills Parks Work c. Update on Parkers Lake City Park Work d. 1987 LAWCON Grant update e. Plymouth Greek Park Site Planning 6. New Business a. New Plats — Bass Lake Heights 4th h. Petition for Trail, on West Side of County Road 61 C. a: e 7. Commission Presentation Staff Communication 9., Adjournment Next Meeting — October 9 e Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission August 14, 1986 Page 24 Present; Chair Edwards, Commissioners Anderson, Reed, Mullan, LaTour, Beach and Rosen; staff P , and Pederson} Raul, Fjare of Brauer and Associates 1 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chair Edwards at 7.32 In the Council Chambers. 2. APPROVAL OP MINUTES A metier, was made by Commissioner Beach and seconded by Commissioner LaTour ,approve the minutes of the .duly meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes. B, VISITOR.PRESENTATIONS There were; ao visitors present at this meeting. 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION Director Blank indicated that the City Council had directed:.PRAC to hold another public hearing; on the issue of the Green Oaks play equipment 5.. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Green Oaks Play Equipment. Director Blank briefly reviewed the sites earlier proposed by the park consultant and staff and stated that Site B which had been approved by PRAC at their July meeting was not approved by the City Council, because of resident disapproval.. He indicated that the Council: had, directed that PRAC hold a public meeting to further review the proposed equipment relocation. Director Blank shared with the Commission and, the resident:; a drmaing shuwing the location of a new "compromised" site for the relocation of the play equipment• This new location is approximately 20 feet south of the earlier proposed Site B. Putting the play equipment in this location will require moving the ball fieldto the southeast section of the park, 3im,Richter, 2625 Zircon Lane, stated that he approves of th?_* new compromised site, Dave Volker, 2830 Brockton. Lane, shared a drawing of the park showing where the new site was located. He indicated that this site fulfills the criteria of the park planner and the residents'.. He stated that it is accessible from the park trail acid tbat the ballffield, when moved, would be 200 feet from the play equipment. Commissioner Beach stated her concern with children and adults hitting balls into the play equipment area. Mr. Volker responded that few professional bail players are capable of hitting balls that, great a distance, so the chances of parents and children playing pick-up softball driving a ball into the play equipment are very slim. Staff concurred with Mr. Volker's opinion, Rick Rosen, 18715 27th Avenue, stated that the people who had objected to Site B' are in favor of the new proposed site. He is confident that if PRAC will approve this site, the Council will, also. W PRAC. Minutes of August 14, 1986 Page 25` Commissioner Beach indicated her concern; with the cost to move this equipment, as well as the added cost now to move the ballfield. She wants cost estimates before any decisions are made. Director Blank stated that moving the ballfield would cost approximately $7004500, and moving the equipment will cost approximately $15,000 Jean Grates, 18630 26th Avenue, stated that she has, concerns with the noise and teen parties held between 10:30 p.m., and 4:30 a.m. She does approve of the; new proposed site, because the 'police will better be able 'to.see it when they drive into the park,. Some, resN,Ients at the meeting indicated their disapproval of the shelLer building still being in place. They indicated that their understanding was that the, shelter would be dismantled shortly after the dune PRAC meeting.: Commissioners questioned staff on where the money would come from to move this park equipment and ballfi.el,d. Director Blank responded that funds would be taken from ;park dedication), neighborhood account. Chair Edwards asked if anyone in the audience disapproved, of the new proposed site, prio1v to FRAC passing any motion on this issue. Gail Schulenbur;g, 2605 Zircon Lane, stated that she and her husband would prefer to see the equipment left exactly where it is now, since they are able to see the equipment from their window. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER. REED TO RECOrhMEND THE RELOCATLOI OF THE PLAY I'QUIPRE\T TO THE NEW CENLTM\L COMPROMISE SITE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIRECTIVE FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO RELOCATE THE PLAY EQUIPMENT IF THE COUNCIL CAN JUSTIFY THE EXPENDITURE. The motion. carried with four ayes. Commissioners htull.an Beach and Rosen abstained. Dave; Volker r.pquested that copies of his drawing be made available to the City Council. b. ParkerF Lake update. The curb and gutters are in; and work continues to proceed on schedule. c. 1987-91 CIP Work on Trail Program. Director Blank iniroriaed the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission that the City Council had recently met with staff to discuss their interest in proceeding with a number of trail projects as soon as possible, in the interest of safety. Council has approved the construction of the trail along; County Road 15, which will cost approximately $137,000. Of this amount, staff has suggested that $87,000 come from Park Dedication and $50,000 from the Public Works Reserve.: Fund. Director Blank further stated that the City Manager had informed him that $?50,000 of Public Works Reserve Fund is available to be used for trails. In consideration of these, monies being available, Dirr"ctor Blank is proposing that Class I trail constructioa be considered along four major roadways in an effort to reduce the risk of traffic accidents between bikers, walkers and automobiles: These trails include Fernbrook Lane between PRAC Minutes of August 1:4, 1986 Page 26 County Road 6 and County Road 9, Highway 101 from lrt,th Avenue i.o- 25th Avenues Zachary'Lane from County Road 9 to County Road 10,; and the County Road 15 trail. Commissioner Mullan, indicated his interest in constructing a trail along West Medicine Take drive, also in, conside4ation of safety., Director Blank pointed out. that the trail for this location is being delayed due to the fat t that West Medicine Lake Drive may be realigned and upgraded at a. later date.: Several commissioners felt that it might be wise to consider doing all of our trails at one time by passing a bond referendum. Discus-• sion then, Followed on the timing of a bond referendum, and it was the general consensus. that it would be gest to move, ahead as se=en as possible on constructing the major trails listed above, and discuss a possible bond referendum for other trail work with. the City Council the next time a joint meeting is. scheduled. A MOTION WAS `JADE BY COMMISSIONER ROSEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BEACH TO ACCEPT THE DRAFT VZAIL PROGRAM AS PROPOSED BY STAFF ON AUCUST 14, 1986. The motion passedwith all ayes. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MULLAN' AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BEACH' TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ALLOCATE FUNDS TO RESEARCH THE NEED FOR A BI )R TRAIL ALONG WEST MEDICINE LAK.E DRIVE WITH THE UNDERSTANDING 'THIS MAY NECESSITATE THE REALIGNMENT OF THIS ROAD'. The motion carried with all ayes. d. Plymouth Creek Park Site Planning. This item will be discussed in further detail at the October PRAC meeting, and Director Blank reminded FRAC that they should; walk the site at their convenience prior to that meeting. e.. 1987 LAWCON Grant Update.. Director Blank stated that our grant proposal is ranked number 6 at this ti.me.Due to federal and state funding cutbacks, we may, not be funded. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. New Plats There were no new plats to discuss. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION None. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION Director Blank discussed the MRPA Fall Conference scheduled for late September in Duluth.. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:29 p.m. CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE. (612) 559-2800 DATE: September 8' 1.986: MEND TO: PRA FROM: Eric Blank,, Director of Parks and Recreation F-6 SUBJECT: BASS LAKE PLAYFIELQ The two attached' graphics Depict the additional acreage proposed for dedica- tion from tha Bass Lake heights 4th Addition to the Bass Lake Future playfield site.. The first Stem,, labeled Sketch H, shote,° the proposed develcpment and how it would tie: in between Pineview Lane o6 -the east and new County Road 61 on the vest. it also depicts the park area in the northwest cornea of the pGoporty. The second sketch shows how this Property r,ould be integrated ixto a proposed layout plan ofthe future playfield site. The park dedica- t:'-on is approximately 4.2 acres in size which would bring the total playfield/ r..eighborhood park combination to approximately 23.2 acres: The developer and staff have tentatively agreed to this configuration and it is now being processed through the. Planning Commission to the City Council. The ot,Yly remaining hurdle with regard; to the, park issue Is the, park dedication of 4.7 acres exceeds the required dedication of 2.64 acres. It is proposed that the City would buy the remaining 2.06 number of acres. The negotiated cost of that purchase is the item which has not been resolved at this time. This is an information item only at this time and does not require any action, np. Attachments IMM 7n 117. a_r a f 9 Air off` i:. , •. r' I TE uNtS c c SK*''' C k' k tsE $ALL p. t1i u rt.11.1 c CZZ i=J Akq P A tt k p u 6 E 1 w CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD.. PLYMOUTH, W . NESOTA 55447 TELEPHOW (612) 559-2& MEMO DATE'. September 8, 986 TO. PRAC FROM Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT. PETITION FOR TRAIL ON WEST SIDE OF COUNTY ROAD 61 The City has received a petition from the Heritage Highlands Homeowner's Associatioa requesting that we consider the installation of trail on the west side of County Road 61 running northerly from 34th Avenue to County Road 9. This is not currently in our existinj plan_. We do have in place at, this time a trail on the east side of County Road 61 all the way from County Road 9 south. to Plymouth Creek or approximately 30th Avenue:. This is really a safety issue which revolves around the concern, that homeowners da not feel comfortable allowing their children to cross new County Road 61. They believe it wouldbe much safer to go northerly to County Road 9 and cross at the signali;ed intersection. If you have the opportunity, you may wish to go out and drive this section of. County Road 61-, so you can. better understand the merits of this request. np CITY OF PLYMCM. August 19, 1986 No, Merrilee P. Riley Heritage Highlands Homeowners Association, 13010 37th, Avenue Borth Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 .. Subject: Petition for Trail on County Road 61_ Bear Ms. Riley:: The petition that you submitted for the Council. consideration of building a trail on the West side of County Road 61 in your .area vas presented to the City Council at their August 18, 1986 Council meeting. The action taken, vas to submit a petition to the Park Advisory commission. I suggest you call Eric Blank at 359-2800 and he can advise you as to When this would be on the Comaission's Agenda. Yours veru tr'u'ly, t Sherman L. Goldberg, P.E. City Engineer SLG • krr cc: Eric Blank 3400 PLYMOUTH SOVLEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE 1,612 559-2800 r s jog. MINNESOTA Department of Energy and Economia. D eveloptnent Community Ielopcnenc Division 900 American Center 296- S005150 East Kellogg Boulevard Sc, Paul, -,`nnesoca 55101r August 16, 1986 COY 01010 IEfipiAl T0: , f Mr. Eric 8lank A'n COINIC ... Director, Parks and Recreation Al"wMa wn 3400 Plymouth Boulevard nmol Plymouth, MN 55447 NMW MW WIN RE FY187 LAWCON/LCMR Application; Parker* Lake City Park 1 l City of Plymouth, Hennepin County Geer Mr ank:eI s/ AE UAq The review of preliminary applications for 1987 State Legisletive Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCMR) grants-in-aid and Land' and Water Conservation (LAWCON) has been completed. This review, by representatives from this office, was conducted in accordance with state and administrative rules and federal law. Factors taken int.n consideration in the review and ranking were derived from the findings of the. State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Those factors included site suitability, location/accessibility, park design, intero.rganizational cooperation, comprehensive planning, and demographics. Competition for the limited funds was very intense. Of the 153 applications (valued at ovor 15.5 million) received this year., only 13 can be recommended for $1.2 million in availchl fwds. Unfortunately, your application did not rank high enough to be recommended for further grant consideration this year. There are simply not enough dollars available to fund' all applications. Funds for outdoor, recreation projects are derived from appropriations made by the U.S. Congress through- the LAWCON program and by the State Legislature through the. LCMR._ A copy of the appropriate ranking sheet is enclosed. If you desire additional information regarding your current application or would like assistance on a future application, please contact the Parks and Recreation Grants Section of this office at (612) -296-4703. We thank you for your into-est in these progrnms and are sorry that your application did not rank high- enough for further consideration this year. Sincerely, Gret hen L.. flank, Superv*-sor Parks & Recreation Grants Section pb I/12-CP 4 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER LICW/LC1M W411E Mole OW FOR FISOIL YEAA IS? OATEs 11/11/16 Types MITIOIR. Want. 11 App 1 b! AwA Local shit In Cor1 PrOjwt NM Est Cost Total Poids U It t EAOMI, CITY ff 38 3 T1M LK CMMITY FM 458mm 153 31 11 1! Mark CITY ff 494 6 U RIMER TMIL IIIm" Iowa 239 51 11 3 LITILE CAII ^ CITY W SIA 4 WWII NU PM 511111.M 13 it 4 EDE11' PMIIPIE, CITY 4m 351 3 3. 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M 130LO 151 47 Si 1t 11 b 12 a 1 3Ai''0, CITU OF pl6ALE. 1Y ff 551 6 TWNI W LANE PANT 3MIN. N' 151 158 151 11 23 CHIAt.N CITY W 49A 371 6 6 NMT11J1M PM DD Mlt MMNITY PPM Mm" 1431L" 134 12 it a WSM4 TOWIP OF S LEsI06 UK 521111.M 114 91 11 i RiL1F10, CI1Y F40 4 r Me 39 it a Omw(% CITY M: w w CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD,, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA. 55447 TtLEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEM O DATE, mSeptember T0, PRAG FROM: Puth Brown and Mary Vatters,ot SUBJECT. 1985-86 CLASS COMPARISONS WINTER 2URTER 1985 Classes Enrollment 1986 Classes Enrollment Youth 31 353 Youth 33 352 Adults 28 568 Adults 25 868 All Ages 4 145 All Ages 4 308 Cancelled Classes t A, Taste of Art, PITS Total Workout, Parent/Child Holiday Print Making, Mather Goose (K -2nd Grade T evel ,New* "e;r s i;ve KoJ 3day Over night Holiday Centerpiece Workshop, Creative Writing, Holiday Ski Trip January 3) SPRING QUARTER 1985 Classes Vnrollment 1986 CLas ses: Crrollment Youth 27 488 *outh 19 388 Ari.ults 19 61;! Adults 24 714 Ail Ages 4 60 All Ages 2 58 Cancelled Classes: Aquatime "%logy Litk, k' Bring a Friend 8ow.Vng,; Two -bay Getava,' Trip, Trivial Pursu tz Tottrnamettt uep iy Stretch, Greecet One Sailor's PkyMuutN PARK a RLMAuud PM+ xuiw r 1 i WlN PR1NC suwleR ML cl.iseY/ Ik4ist- lassts i ikgist- classes Resist- if Of Masses f tease ingist. ration M of Classes/ PN (teas+s tkgist- taliSusan Intro ceW P rw IW teaars rN tar ration PH tears ration Pit. r._ V.;140(t. kv 1(1 15T— Stet go------ I'1,+.... All wHOUTA PANk t RtMATION. PPOom 5UNMARY i thrtrr, . cdY1NC $ P1 J"OOJH M1R 4 k"ILAI NO ppooAM SL*A" Elm CITY CSF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD,, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TE`1'-40NE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE., September 4, 19861 Cot $eptomber 8 Council meeting TO: dames C. Willis, City Ravager FROM; Eric Blank, Director of Parks and, Reateation. SUBJECT: TRAIL CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE, AND vQNDING 80URCES The City Council asked the Park, and Rttteatioft Advisory Commission to discuss the ptioritization, of new trails which we have identified, because of their absence at this time, may be causing safety problems, The Park, ani Aecteation, Advisory Commission reviewedd this matter at their meeting of August 14. Because a funding source has been made available through the Public Works ieservt Fund, the Commission I.elt that it would be appropriate to give high priority to proceeding with the Vetnbrook tine trail:; the Highway 101 trail and the trail on the east side of Zathary Lane leadit.,g to Zachat- Elementary School from the north. They further recommended that we not proceed with the trail oil the west side of Zachary tane until a definite plan for the upgrading of the toad has Been reviewed and prepared. The Commission also felt that we should add West Medicine take Drive from 26th Avenue south 0. Highway 55 as another very dangerous stretch of road that receives a tremendous amount of biking, walking and running traffic. They have asked that the Council consider having their traffic consultant study this portion of roadway to determine the extent of hazard that may exist between pedestrian and vehicle traffic on this stretch of toad, Below is a chart showing seven trail projects and the funding, sources currently available for constructing these trailways. Item 1 is, the County Road 15 trail. This is going out for bid, at this time, Item 2 is the Fetfibrook Lane trail between County ko:cid 9 and. County Road 6, Fred. Moore and. I believe that we taii construct the remaining portion of trail between County Road 9 and Highway 55 yet this year with a combination of City crews and contracts, Because of some problem$ with steep, banks, trees, and right-of-way acquisition, the portion south of Highway 55 would be commenced ,nd completed next year. Item3 - At this timej work at the intersection of highway 55 and Venbrook Lane is underway. Included in that construction is a short section of trail from the intersection to the north end of Xulligan'8. property, lames G, Willis Re: Trail4onstructioa Page 2 item 4 - A trail on the oast side of Zachary Lane from approximately 47th Avenue to the parking lot entrance road of Zachary Lane llemen'ary School. This project may be able to be completed yet this tall through a contract, or certainly would ba done next year. item:5 - Grading for the proposed trail; along Highway 101 is currently being completed with. the 101 project, This will allow for ease of con- struction along, that portion north of 19th Avenue to the north end of the construction limits on this project, Right-of-way acquisition if needed and the design of this trail can be accomplished over the winter, so that construction can commence in, the spring of 1987, Item 6 - We will attempt to pave the Lush Line trail from Vicksburit Jane east to approximately harbor .bane,, It's possibly: that this work could be completed yet, this fall, but more likely will be underway during 1987, This is an item that was originally contemplated in the 1986 trail project program earlier approved by the City Council. Item, 7 - Miscellaneous 'Trails, These are sbl)rt sections of trail, that, in most cases, will be constructed by City crews. The funding is necessary Cor the purchase of the rock and the asphalt on these internally constructed ptoj ects., PROJECTS 1. Co, Rd. 15 Trail 2, Fetabrook Trail Co. 9.to Co, 6 3i pernbrook Trail, at Hwy 55 Intersection done with road project 4. Last side of 'Zachary 47th Ave to school 5, Hwy 101 - 19th Ave to 25th Ave PARK DMICATIOt 219-218 M00Q 1985-86 TRAIL PROJECTS 401401 PUBLIC WORKSRESERVE 103,000)_ ($250,000) 58000 $ 22,700 100,000: 9,234 20,OQO 00,000 6. Luce. Line $ 35,000 7. Miscellaneous Trails $ to,000 if the Clay Council is comfortable with the trail, r..onsttuction program as outlined above, Pred Moore and I will proceed immadiatelay with taking the necessary steps to get each o.0 these items moving; forward. m Eric J, 'i lack, Director Parks and Recreation rip L