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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes 06-11-1987Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission June 1.1, 1987 Page 21 Present: Chair. Edwards, Commissioners Anderson, Bauman, LaTour., Reed, and Rosen (Beach arrived Late); staff Blank and. Pederson: Del Erickson, architect. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Chair Edwards in the Council Conference Room., APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Reed and seconded by Commissioner LaTour to approve the minutes of. the May meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS ar Athletic Associations. None were present at this meeting - b. Staff_ No recreation staff were present at this meeting. Director Blank announced that Ruth Brown has resigned to go; into private consulting, and the City Forester, Steve Cook, has resignedto become a commercial pilot, C. Others, None. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION a. Approved Parkers Lake Beach House Concept Plan. The City Council approved the concept pian for the Parkers Lake Building with a slight change in the roof line. b_ Approved Plymouth -Wayzata Youth Baseball Electricity Request. The request to install electricity to the pitching mound's at LaCompte Park was approved. C. Approved Plans and Specifications -- 101 and fernbrook Lane Trails. This project. has been approved and is out for bids. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a_ 1988-92' C1P - Review Draft, Director Blank reviewed the list of items that were not included in the CiP and shared with commissioners the estimated costs for those items. He pointed out an error in the 1988' C.IP regarding land acquisition for> West Medicine Lake City Park. It should have read that 450,000 was coming from community parks and 450,000 from grants. Director Blank then discussed the Swan Lake Development proposed for 1989, and stated that we own the weeded field east ;of thepond at this time. He indicated that the City would like to retain the area north of the pond for a neighborhood park. Commissioners then heard from Rose: Bergeron, residing at 4595 Norwood Lane Lllie Thomas residing at 4560 Norwood Lane, and LuAnn Svendsen, residing at PFAC Minutes June 11 1987 Page 22 12820 46th Avenue requesting play equipment for their children and the other residents of the Schmidt_ Lake Development. Theywentout and: got 344 signatures on a petition asking for their neighborhoodpark to be developed sooner than 1989_, which is when it is proposed in the CIP. Director Blank pointed out that the only access to the proposed park is Quinwood. Lane, which happens to be 200--300 feet away from the land we own at this time. and that if we were able to construct the park prior to 1989, there would be no way for residents to get there without crossing private property. Director Blank is also concerned about the access to the park from 43rd Avenue, because he isn't sure how 43rd will be laid. out in the future. The residents asked Director Blank if there was a way to get access to the park by condemning a, portion of the land,, and he responded that this was uc a costly procedure that he didn't think it was wise to consider that option at this time,. Director Blank then stated that this land hasn't been sold' to any developers yet and that it probably would not be served k;y sewer or water, until 1890. The residents were disappointed but understood the dif:iculties the City would have in trying to build their park now. FRAC members suggested that staff contact these residents as soon as any development plans; come in, on this area Discussion continued on other items in the CIP. Director Blank stated that another soccer field for Plymouth Creek park may be proposed for 1988,, and that the pond dredging has been moved from 1988.to 12-89, FRAC discussed the proposed tennis courts for Plymouth Creek Park and decided they were not comfortable planning them at this time and would rather wait until they have an overall plan for this part; worked out, Director Blank stated the the City Manager is probably going to recommend to the Council that the community center item be removed from the CIP as it may be preventing the City from getting its bond rating raised. b. Parkers Lake Building. Del Ericksonwaswas present and reviewed further the concept plans for the Parkers Lake building and explained how the roof line had been changed, Commissioners were pleased overall with the layout and urged staff to be particularly conscious of the exterior surface of this bu-ilding in terms of maintenance costs_ The Commission recommended to formally call this building the "Parkers Lake Pavillion" after some discussion on how bathhouse didn't seem very appropriate. C. Neighborhood Parks Update. Development is well underway at both Rolling, Hills and County Road 61 parks but has not begun yet at Amhurst. Director Blank provided PRAC members with a list of possible names for these three new FRAC Minutes June 11 198' Page 23 parka. A motion was made by Commmissioner Rosen and seconded by Commissioner Bauman to recommend to Council the times Rollin Hills for Rolling Hills Park, Turtleng Lake for Amhurst Park, and Heritage for County Road 61. Park, After some discussion on, Turtle Lake and Heritage, Commissioner Rosen withdrew the motion. Commissioner Reed didn't feel that Turtle Lake was very appropriate, since it doesn't really extend into the park, and further, he doesn't, feel it. qualifies as a lake. After further discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ROSEN AND SECONDED BY COMMI'SS.IONER REED TO RECOMMEND THE NAME ROLLING H1 LLS PARK. FOR ROLLING HILLS. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES. f A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ROSEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LATOUR TO RECOMMEND HERITAGE PARK FOR THE COUNTY ROAD 61 SITE. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES'.. FRAC recommended that staff notify the residents that: these names are being recommended and will be voted on by the City Council at a future Council meeting. The residents should be informed of the date of that. meeting, so that if they have any objections or any other suggestions, they can come forward with them: at that time, No definite decision was made on a name for Amhurst Park, so those residents will be invited to recommend' something, d. Parkers Lake Update. Director Blank displayed the proposed dedication sign for the playground equipment that is being donated by the Koski family. He stated that 3.0 picnic tables had been placed at various locations throughout the park. Other projects completed at Parkers Lake include the curb and gutter for the boat launch,. paving of the Luce Line from Vicksburg east to 494, and the placement of some sign kiosks. He indicated that if work continues at its, present pace, things should be f nistied by the end of Tune. e. 1987 Trail Projects. The trail along Gleason Lake Drive is almost finished. Bids are out on the trail work along Highway 101 and along Fernbrook Lane from County Road & to Highway 55. fx Lions Park Play Equipment. Director Blank had no new information on this item. 6. NEW BUSINNESS a. New Plats. Director Blank indicated that staff is working with a plat for a northeast neighborhood park site. He stated that Parkers Lake North has been replatted, and another area is being platted west of 494 and north of County Road 9. PRAC :Minutes uune 11, 1967 Page,. 24 b. Joint Meeting with City Council. The joint meeting with the City Council is scheduled for Monday, June 29,: beginning at 6 p.m. Supper will be catered', Paul F}are wi 1 l be in attendan.ca to discuss Plymouth Creek Park planning. f 7.. COMMISSION PRESENTATION' Chair Edwards asked commissioners if they had received` invitations from the MRPA to the Ed'inborough Park tour on June 25. Reservations must be In by June 20 and the cost is 7.50 per person. Commissioners wishing to attend should inform the Park and Recreation office prior to the 20th. 9. STAFF COMMUNICATION Director Blank announced that the park and recreation office would be moving to the lower level of the City Center building sometime in July. He stated that he would be on. vacation the first two weeks in August and is hoping to not have an August meeting unless something comes up that needs PRAC attention. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10.00 p,m.