HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes 02-04-1982Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission.
February 4, 1982
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Commissioners, Present; Betty Threinen, Stere Chesebrough, Barbara Edwards,
John Mullan
Co issioners Absent; James Rice, David Berg, Frank Dvorak
Staff Presents Eric Blank, Nancy Helgeson
Others Present: Clark Magnus, Paul Fjare and Paul Schrooten
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Threinen called the meeting to order at 7.40 p..m., in the Plymouth
City Center Clauncil Chambers Conference Room.
2. APPROVAL OF IMINTES
Commissioner Mullan corrected the bottom paragraph of page 2 of January's
minutes. The sentence should have read West Medicine Lake rather than
East Medicine Lake. COMMISSIONER C141ESEBROUGH MOVED AND COMMISS10NER
MULLAN SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 7, 1982. THE
MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associa"V on Representatives. None were present..
b. Others. Clark Magnus was present in his role as liaison between the
Planning Commission and PRAC. Paul Fjare and Paul Schrooten were
present from Brauer and Associates to discuss Item 5-d.
4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION.
Director Blank had nothing to report on this item.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Comprehensive Par', System Plan. Council will be vi -wing the plan at
their February 22 meeting.. There is still gime to make corrections,
and additions to Chapter 6. COMMISSIONER CHESEBROUGH MOVED AND
COMMISSIONER EDWARDS SECONDED A MOTION TO ENDORSE THE PLYMOUTH
PARK SYSTEM PLAN'S CHAPTER 6 AS PRESENTED ON FEBRJARY 4, 1982.
THE CHAPTER 6 DRAFT IS DATED JARUARY 16, 1982. THE MOTION CARRIED
WITH; ALL AYES.
b. Playfield Update. Zachary Playfield is open and operational. All
light towers but onr: are up. Final grading and sodding will take place
in the spring..
c.. 1981 Annual Report,. The final copy of the Annual Report was briefly
discussed and many favorable comments were heard from the cow.issioners..
Cbmmission Threinen asked that the minutes reflect the Commission's.
appreciation of all the work put into the report by staff. COMMISSIONER
CHESEBROUGH MOVED AND COMMISSIONER MULLAN SECONDED A MOTION TO ENDORSE.
THE 1981 ANNUAL REPORT AND COMMEND THE STAFF FOR THEIR ASSEMBLY OF
THE REPORT, THE MOTION CARRIED WITh ALL AYES.
d. City Parks. Paul Fjare and Paul Schrooten were present from Brauer
and Associates to review the three City parks' plans with the use of
slides and maps.. Some specific issues were discussed pertaining to
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each site. Medicine Lake Park issues included the depths of the ponds,
trail looping Pfid parki;,g space. Mr. Fjare started that a level of
five feet would be maintained for the ponds.. He also explained how
West Medicine Lake Drive would be realigned for trail purposes, and
he indicated where the parking lots would be. After some discussion
about the number and size of the parking lots, it was decided that two
would be sufficient if the: capacity of one was increased to accommodate
20-25 cars. It was suggested that winter access be maintained at
this site to allow for ice fishing. The decision to maintain. a beach
here will be determined later as residential development increases.
Paul Schrooten then reviewed slides and maps of Parkers Lake Park. A
specific issue with this park was how to best cross. County Road 6
considering that the parking lot will be located on the north side
of the road. doth an underpass and an overpass were discussed with no
conclusions reached. Commissioner Threinen suggested that both ideas
be presented in the plans for purposes of comparing costs,, safety,
etc.
Paul Fjare then discussed Plymouth Creek Park and showed plans for two
alternatives for this site. Both plans had similar features with the
main difference being the location of the Community Center. The general
consensus among the commissioners was to locate the Community Center
on the west side of the park near the downtown Plymouth area along with
the library, theme center, senior citizen housing, etc. There was also
some discussion about moving the restored former City Hall building
now located on Fernbrook Lane to the downtown area near the Community
Center. If this is being considered, the Historical Society should be
notified as soon as possible.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a New Plats. There were no new plats
b. Beer Permits for Designated Parks. Director Blank presented this item
for preliminary discussion since it is also on the agenda for the joint
meeting to be held on Monday, February 8. The pros and cons of beer
cu.ncessions were discussed briefly.. Director Blank pointed out that the
sale of concessions is usually the key point; in a program making revenue.
c, Distribution of Park Dedication Funds.. This was v,, discussion iterl since;
it is also on the agenda for the joint meeting: on the 8th. Director
Blank pointed out that most park dedication money is being credited
to the Central Park fund with very little going to the neighborhood
park fund. This might be a problem in the future since Central Park
is now going by the name of Plyn,)uth Creek Park, and both PRAC and
Council have indicated that they wish to see more neighborhood parks
developed in the next five years. Director Blank is suggesting that
the distribution of revefi4es needs to be adjusted in order to have more
funds available for acquiring and improving neighborhood parks.
d. 1982 Park Usa a Policies. Director Blatt ,jointed uQt the differences
between he and the propo>,Y =:1 icy for 1982. He directed
the commissioners. attention specifics{'OX paragraph 2 of page 1
regarding making requests at least prior to using the
facility and that the long-range carc tv.O 1,Aintenance of our facilities
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will take priority over any event. The 1982 proposed policy was expanded
to include the Puppet Wagon and Picnic Kits. Commissioner Chesebrough
suggested that we indicate what the Picnic Kit includes when. we publish
our summer issue of Plymouth on Parade..
e. Hazardous Waste Processing This item was brought up for discussion
because t e; vo unteered site for processing hazardous waste is located
near the proposed site of the Pomerleau Lame Park. This was: a
discussion hent only no action was taken.
7 COMMISSION PRESENTATION
None.,
8. STAFF COWUNICATION
Director Blank briefly discussed the upcoming joint PRACICity Council
meeting scheduled for February 8. He informed the Commission that.
Councilmember Pat hben would be preparing dinner for the meeting.
Because Director Blank will be vacationing the last two weeks in February,
it was decided to have the March meeting on the 11th.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10>15 p.m.