HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes 06-14-1984Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
June 14, 1984
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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.
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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.
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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 :
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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.
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