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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes 06-14-1984Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission June 14, 1984 Page 15_ Present;; Chair Threinen Commissioners Chesebrough, Edwards, Berg and LaTour staff Blank and Pederson; Don Horst of the Wayzata Soccer Club and representatives of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Absent. Commissioners Dvorak and Mullan 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Threinen called the June meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission to order at 7:35 p,.m. in the Plymouth City Center Council Chambers. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Berg and seconded by Commissioner Edwards to approve the minutes of the April 12 meeting, The motion carried with all ayes. A motion was made by Chair Threinen and seconded by Commissioner Chesebrough to approve the minutes of the special meeting of May 23. The motion carried with all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Wayzata Soccer Club. Don Horst, representing the Wayzata Soccer Club, was present to request that PRAC approve waiving the field rental charges for two upcoming soccer tournaments scheduled for the weekends of June 29 and July 20. The first tournament is being played for the benefit of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and by waiving field rental fees, more funds will then be available for the Foundation. The second tournament, in July, is a 1st Division tournament, which includes two levels of play, a Major Division for top players and a 1st Division for players at the next level down from Major. The tournament is held mainly for the benefit of the 1st Division players. This tournament generally loses money or simply breaks even for the soccer club, and under these cir- cumstances, they are asking that the City, again, consider waiving the field rental charges. It was estimated that the City would receive approximately $1,200 in fieldcharges for the first tournament and $700 for the second. Director Blank indicated that he wasn't as concerned with the fees as he is with damage done to the fields if the tournament is held int rainy weather. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER EDWARDS AND SECONDED BY COMMIS- SIONER CHIESEBROUGH TO WAIVE THE FEES FOR FIELD RENTAL CHARGES ON JUNE 29, 30, AND JULY 1, FOR THE WAYZATA SOCCER CLUB IN ORDER TO BENEFIT THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION, AND TO WAIVE THE FEES ON JULY 20, 21 AND 22 FOR THE FIRST DIVISION SOCCER' TOURNAMENT. An amendment was made to the motion by Commissioner Chesebrough and seconded by Commissioner LaTour which stated "THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A PRECEDENT FOR FUTURE ACTIONS (INCLUDING CYSTIC FIBROSIS), AND THIS CO MISSDON WILL CONSIDER ANY SIMILAR FUTURE REQUESTS INDI- VIDUALLY, ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS." The motion and the amendment carried with all ayes. The Park and Recreation. Advisory Commission further indicated that they would like to see a financial accounting of this tournament expenses, proceeds, etc.), and recommended that this: information be provided to the City Council prior to their meeting on June 18, 1984. y; PRAC Minutes of June 14, 1984 Page 1.6 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL. ACTION a.. Approved Neighborhood Park Plans. Council approved the neighborhood park plans for the.Map edelljMaplecreek and Biddle East neighborhood parks, and construction is schcdul'-d to begin after July 1, 1984. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Communit Center Report. Commissioner Chesebrough and Dir-ctor Blank hostedaT mtheineeti69 of the Community Center Citizens' Committee on June 12, 1984, at which time the Committee voted on the remaining issues, one of which was the choice between a standard or wave fool The Committee, by a vote of 19-3, chose a wave pool. The Committee also endorsed, by a majoraty, the draft report of their research, findings and recommendations, which will be presented to the City Council on Juno 25, 1984. Copies of this report were given to each commis- sioner for their review during the meeting, and Commissioner Chesebrough went through the report page -by -page for the benefit of the Cormission. The Commission then discussed the two sites that have been proposed for the community center. Both sites seem to have equal advantages and disadvantages, and as a result, the Committee is split in thein decision on which site to choose. They are: leaving this decision up to the City Council. Director Blank pointed out that the west site already has road access, but if the east site is chosen, the City would have to construct a road. Commissioner Berg stated that if the east site is more buildable, the cost to construct a road should be very minor consideration in the decision-making process. Commissioner Edwards stated her concern that if other communities see how popular our wave pool is, they might build the same, which could result in the City losing revenue. It is assurmad that if we do go ahead with a wave pool, it will be major attraction in this area and will bring in many ^on -residents. Director Blank indicated that most other communities have already built standard pools and simply do not have the money to spend on a recreational wave pool.. Commissioner Berg noted that one facility ranking high on the preferred list was racquetball, but that it did not appear on the final list of eight facilities recommended by the Committee. Director Blank stated that the Committee membership did not seem to include a racquetball enthusiast, but that he, personally, would recommend it for inclusion in the fitness center. It would be mainly for lessons and low-key play, in order to give people the choice to try it out before they invest in a racquetclub membership. . -jinissioner Berg also pointed out his concern over the timing of this project. He is concerned that if this issue comes before the voters at the same time as the Wayzata School District levy, many residents will not be in a position to approve both, and if forced to choose, may choose the school levy first. Chair Threinen indicated that a committee has been forioed to study the school levy and that a vote on this issue may be scheduled for October of 1984. Chair Threinen commended Commissioner Chesebrough for his ability to stick with the ambitious time schedule set up for the Community Center Citizens` Committee and also praised the "excellent, succinct report prepared by the Committee. ti,, PRAC Minutes of June 14, 1984 Page 17 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BERG AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER EDWARDS ENDORSING THE COMMUNITY CENTER CI''117ENS' COMMITTEE: REPORT AS PRESENTED. The motion carried with all ayes. 64 NEW BUSINESS a. 1985 Budget and CIP. Director Blank indicated that work on the 1985 Fd get and ivve-year capital improvement program has just begun and will be on the July agenda with more detail. 7. COMMISSIONPRESENTATION Commissioner Chesebrough asked about summer meeting times, and if meetings would begin at 7:00 or 7:30 p.m, in July and August. After some discus- sion, it was decided to stay with 7:30 starting times. Commissioner LaTour informed Director Blank that a swing at Plymouth. Creek Park was broken and that ti* animal toys did not seem to have any bounce to them. He responded that he had spoken with the manufacturer of the animal toys and was assured that the toys become "bouncier" as more. children use them. Chair Thre`inen asked if Commissioners had received invitations to the Medicine Lake Regional Park grand opening which is scheduled for Friday, June 29, beginning at : PRAC Minutes of June 14, 1084 Page 18 The labor Day Softball Tournament is beginning to shape up, with the Radisson indicating that 50 rooms4have already been booked for that weekend. Director Blank announced that the Hidden Valley Park area near Zachary E'c:wenc.ary: is turning into a very nice neighborhood park with three land developments being linked together by an excellent trail system. Chair Threinen asked if the July and August meetings could be combined into one sometime toward the end of July or in early August. Director Blank will J±-eck into the schedule for when budgets are due and schedule the ,meeting accordingly. It was noted that a couple of the commissioners. would be unable to attend a meeting on July 12, 9< ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. M