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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes 08-14-1986Minutes 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.