HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes 03-12-1987Minutes of the Plymouth Park and. Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
March 12, 1987
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Present: Anderson, Bauman, Beach, Edwards, LaTour, Reed, Zitur, Blank and
Pederson
Absent• Rosen
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Edwards called the March meeting to order at 8:36 p.m. in the Council.
Conference Room.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Beach and seconded by Commissioner
Bauman to approve the minutes of the February meeting as presented. The
motion carried with, all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
There were no visitors present at this meeting.
4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION
a. Consultant for Parkers Lake Bathhouse. The City Council approved the
firm of Delano Erickson Architects to design the Parkers Luke bathhouse.
b. Approved Concept Plans for Three Neighborhood Parks. The City Council
approved the concept plans for Amhurst, County Road 61, and Rolling
Hills neighborhood parks.
c. Approved Study of West Medicine Lake Drive. The Council asked for the
cost of a study of alternate roadway and trail locations along West.
Medicine Lake Drive.
d. Approved 1987 Fee. Schedule and Policies. The Council approved the
1987 Park Facility Rental Policies and Fee Schedule.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Parkers Lake —General Improvements and Bathhouse. The plans and
specifications for Phase II improvements at Parkers Lake will be
going to the Council on March 16. Director Blank reviewed the cost
estimates with PRAC relating to these improvements. He stated
that bids will be opened on April 14, and that n ontraet should
be awarded at the April 20 Council meeting. He hopes ':o have
the majority of these improvements completed by July 21. The
timeline for construction of the bathhouse was also discussed.
Director Blank stated that construction is scheduled to begin
sometime in August, .so that the bathhouse will be ready for the
swimming season in 1988. Director Blank also shared plans for the
playground area as designed by Brauer. This is the Flay area that
is being made possible because of a private donation.
b. Three Neighborhood Parks Update. A problem has developed with the
construction of the playfield area in the Amhurst park. The location
chosen is very deep in peat, which is very costly to remove. Therefore,
the playfield will be developed over a two year period, which will
allow contractors building homes in that area to remove excess clay
from basements and haul it to the playfield area. It is hoped that
the clay will press the peat down and compact it, making the area
suitable for the playfield. Commissioners suggested that Director
Blank notify the Amhurst residents of this latest development regarding
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delaying the construction of the p?ay ield.
c. Plymouth Creek Plan Update. Brauer and Associates will, be present at
the April Commission meeting with plans for the Plymouth Creek Park.
d, 1987 Trail Construction Update. Director Blank stated that Short.
Elliot is the consultant who will be designing the trails along Highway
101 from 19th to 26th Avenue, as well as the Fernbrook Lane trail. from
Highway 55 down to County Road 6. Our own Ci ,'_x crews will be finishing
the trail on Fernbrook from.County Road 9 to Highway 55.. The trail
along Zachary Lane and the County Road 15 trail will be completed in
1987, also.
e. Zachary Park Project Update. With the mildwinter we experienced,
the construction of the concession/landscaping area. went very well
according to Director Blank. Crews are now waiting for the lumber
that will be used to build the retaining walls, which is expected
to arrive by March 25
f Parkers Lake North Replatting Update. The firm of BRW has been working
with United Properties to replat Parkers Lake North. The latest version
of the proposed park is now acceptable to staff.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. New Plats. None.
b. Offer to Sell Land. on Plymouth Creek for Tram. A resident living along
Plymouth. Creek has contacted staff regarding her wish to sell a portion
of her property to the City for the purpose of building a trail along
Plymouth Creek. It will be necessary to have this land, as well as
some other property, in order to make the trail connection to 26th
Avenue leading, to West Medicine Lake City Park. Before any easements
can be purchased, however, value of the land would have to be
determined. Director Blank indicated that he isn't sure this can be
done as quickly as the resident would like who wishes to sell. PRAC
urged staff to continue to work with the resident in an attempt to
work something out.
C. Request for Extension of Trail Along Dunkirk Lane. Staff received
a letter from a resident on Holly Lane requesting that the City
budget money to continue the asphalt trail along Dunkirk Lane from
30th Avenue down to 24th. PRAC members agreed that this request
should be: considered in the next budget studies,
d. Agreement to Administer Wayzata's Summer Recreation Program.
Director Blank indicated. that the City of Plymouth may be admin-
istering the City of Wayzata's summer recreation program, and that
an agreement has been drafted stating that this arrangement will be
on-going in the future. Either City can cancel the agreement,
however, if done by February 1 of each year. The administrative fee
for running the program in 1987 will be $6,000, and this fee will
be adjusted yearly if necessary. This is scheduled for Council
review .on the 16th of March,
7. COMMISSION' PRESENTATION
Chair Edwards indicated that she attended a.special MRPA meeting for
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members of Boards and Commissions held to Golden Valley. The purpose was
to study topics for the annual, conference to be held in the metra area
n 1987. Some of the topics being considered are; user fees, concessions,
vandalism, park police, lighting, cables tv in the parks, et,
S STAFF COMMUNICATION
Director Blank indicated that he was disappointed. that members of the
Wayzata Soccer Club hadn`t attended the earlier meeting held at 7:00
with. Athletic Associations.
Director Blank ,reminded FRAC members of the April 9 meeting date, and
indicated that several consultants, would be in attendance at that meeting,
with the various park plans. It was suggested that the April meeting
begin at 7:00. He also reminded the Commission, that they had chosen
May 7 as this ,year's parks tour date.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m,
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