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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes 03-08-1984Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation. Advisory Commission rch 8, 198 Page 7 Present; Chair Threinen, Commissioners Chesebrough, Edwards, Mullan, Berg, LaTour Planning Commissioner Magnus, staff Blank, Patterson, Pederson Absent Commissioner Dvorak 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Threinen called the March meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. in the City Center Council Chambers. Z. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Mullan and seconded by Commissioner Berg to approve the, minutes of the February meeting as presented. The motion carried, with all ayes, 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Association Representatives. None were present at this meeting. b. Marg Patterson. Mary indicated that the March brochures were delivered to residents on approximately March 1. She talked about new programs being offered which include an Art Center series jointly sponsored by the Art Center of Minnesota, District 284 Community Education and the Plymouth Park and Recreation Department, introduction to sailing taught indoors with a follow-up class of on -the -water lessons if there is enough interest shown, a community band, spring break activities, and a "Life. Be In It." picnic scheduled for dune 9 5.. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a.. Amendment to Comprehensive Plan Public Hearin . Chair Threinen opened they pub. 7c Baring at 7;39 p.m. Director Blank made a few brief introductory remarks regarding the original proposed plans for the park its this area followed by two new proposals for parks in this neighborhood. Residents affected by the proposal were sent letters regarding the hearing and maps of the options, and were invited to make comments at this meeting. Steve Puck, 12810 30th Ave N Mr. Puck fee s t at Site -Bis too small to be of any use as a park, however, if it was an addition to the original site, it would be acceptable. John Giebenhain, 3375 Rosewood Lane Mr. Gie en ain prefers theorigina site and the addition of Site B. Jack MacBean, 3685 _Sycamore Lane Mr. Maw an prefers to have the park moved slightly to the south of the proposed Site A. He pointed out that houses are proposed for the area marked on the map as Site A, and moving the park to the south will make it more centrally located to the existing homes and the proposed houses. Bev Kottas, 3380 Sycamore Lane Mrs. Kattas prefers the original proposed plan and the addition of Site B. She feels that eliminating the original plan and building two small parks at Sites. A and B will not be enough land to allow for any worthwhile activities such as softball. FRAC 'Minutes March 8, 1:964 Page Carol Brownell 3060 Rosewood Lane Mrs. Brownell cons ers Stte It to be too small for any play equipment:.. Should would like the site to be at least four acres in size with low- key activities, swings and slides. Jeff Burton, 12940 30th Ave N Mr. Burton lives near the proposed Site B. He feels this site is too small for baseball, but okay for some playground equipment. He would prefer the City to stay with the original proposed site. Steve Shipley, 3525 Rosewood Lane Mr.p e y, represent ng Heritage Highlands homeowners, asked 'the following questions; 1) Who proposed changes to the original site? 2) What will be the amount to Lundgren Bros. on condemnation? 3) What happens to current proposed park if outer site.(s) are chosen? 4) What is the size of the current proposed pari:? 5) What accesses are there to the park? 6) What are cost comparisons between sites? 7) Will HOA's have; input on what facilities will be in park? 8) What is the timeline for construction? 9) Are there any proposed road changes that would affect these sites? He concluded by saying that Heritage Highlands has no formal position on either proposal Gail Curran, 12955 30th Ave N Mrs. Curran pre ers the original plan.. Site B would be okay, but not alone. Jack Johnson, 3535 Rosewood Lane Mr. Johnson prefers the original plan, because he believes the City will be able to construct it sooner than they would be able to build the other sites. He also feels that a larger park makes the most sense. Steven D'erf 3350 Xerium Lane Favors the or19na p an, also because of the timing of construction. Mark McCullough, 3355 Rosewood Lane Mr, McCullough is concerned that the original site, if not developed as a park, will be used for new housing, because that is how it is currently guided. He favors Site B, but only as an addition to the original plan. Nancy Robinson 13000 37th AveN upports a n Bina propose par site. Arlene Johnson 3535 Rosewood Lane SFiefeels that the na pan is good in the sense that it's located in the center of the neighborhoods, however, the topography limits the access. She would prefer a combination of all the sites for safer access by the many children in the affected neighborhoods. Chair Threinen closed the public hearing at 8.39 p.m., and invited residents to attend the meeting on April 12, at which time the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission will make its formal rccomntendation based on the testimony heard at this meeting, written testimony sent to Director Blank, staff recommendations and answers to the following PRAC Minutes March 8, 1984 Page 9 questions posed by residents and the Commission: 1) A definition of the Walking 'neighborhoods, 2) Costs to. develop each option. 3) Facilities that could be constructed on three acres, 4) Cost: to develop a pedestrian bridge over County Road 51. 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION The following items were passed by the Council at recent meetings. a. The 1984 Park. System Improvements b. Lard acquisition for a neighborhood park c. The 1984 Park Facility Rental Policies d. 1983 Annual Report e. A MnDOT Bikeway Grant application.. They have not taken any action on user fees. 5.. UNFINISHED BUSINESS b. Pla Equipment - Zachary Playfield Review Plans. Director Blank showed 5e commissioners the -proposed p ayground equipment pians for Zachary Playfield, The basic plan with the addition of a 90' cable ride will cost $31,000, which is $6,000 more than originally budgeted for this improvement, Director Blank recommended approval of the plan with the cable ride, and the additional $6,000 necessary to be taken from the Park Dedication account. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MULLAN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CHESEBROUGH TO ACCEPT THE PLAN AS PROPOSED WITH THE ADDITION OF THE 901 CABLE MIRE AND TO AMEND THE PROJECT BUDGET FROM.$25,000 TO $31,000. The motion carried with all ayes. c. Community Center U date - Stege Chesebrough. Commissioner Chesebrough stated t .at at their ast ,zieei.ng, e d -on February 15, the citizens commmittea members received questionnaires and forced choice grids which were. to be handed out to clubs, organizations, athletic associations, homeowner associations and neighbors, with the understanding that the completed questionnaires should be returned to the Park and Recreation Department by March 9 for tallying. The committee will meet two more times, March 15 and 29, and then will. make a report on their findings thus far for presentation tv PRAC and the City Council. 6, NEW BUSINESS a. Designation of Two Neighborhood Parks for Development During 1984. P c ose two sites--to-be- eveloped this year as neighborhood parks after reviewing a number of sites outlined in a memo from Director Blank dated March 2, 1984, The two sites chosen are in the Mapledell/ Maple,creek area and the Lillyblad site which the City is currently acquiring.. Director Blank further indicated that two architects who have done work for us previously will be asked to submit plans. They are: Damon Farber Associates and Erkkila and Associates. Work on these two sites should begin on approximately May 1 and be completed by October 15, 1984, Commissioner Mullan. was concerned that the Council, which recently established new guidelines for the hiring of consultants, might wish to interview more than just two architects for this project. FRAC Minutes March 8, 1984 P49P 10 b., Review of Winter Skating Rink Attendance. Attendance reports indicated veryli—ttTe—use of the ponds -and neiJhb&rhood skating rinks maintained this past winter, PRAC requested that next, year -Is report should include an evidence of use, including such things as visible skate marks on the ice.. c. Installationlation of Canoe Racks at East leach. Director Blank is rec-iimending thee instal-lation of two canoe racks for rental at the East Beach this summer as an experiment for the purpose of generating revenue for thl- recreation budget, The two racks would hold a total of 12 canoes and would cost $300 each to construct and install. The work would be done by the City's maintenance crews. He further reconotends that City residents be given first priority to rent spaces at $1'5 each for the season., and non-residents at $40 each if any spaces remain available. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER CHESEBROUGH AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MULLAN ENDORSING DIRECTOR BLANK'S RECOMMENDATIONS. The motion carried with all ayes. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION Chair Threinen, will be unable to attend the April 1z meeting; Commissioner Cheebrough will conduct the meeting in her absence. 8, STAFF COMMUNICATION None. 9, ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned, at Q!3O p.m.