HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes 08-11-1988r#lutea of the Park and; Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
August 11, 1988
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Pretenti Chair Edwards, Commissioners Anderson, Reed, LaTour, Hanson, Rosen;
staff Blank, Patterson and Pederson; Councilman Sisk
Absent: Commissioner Beach
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Edwards called the August meeting to order at 5:56 p.m. in the
Council Conference_ Room -
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Reed and seconded by Commissioner Rosen
to approve the minutes of the July meeting as presented. The motion
carried with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present,
b. Staff'. There were no staff presentations.
co Others. None.
4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION
There was no past council action to report.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a.. Community CenLer__Study. The Park Commission reviewed a draft copy
of the report as prepared previously by Chair Edwards and
Commissioner Hanson and Parks Director Eric Blank. Several changes
were made and recorded on the draft copy, with mother draft to be
typed and reviewed by the Commission on August 22.
b. Parkers Lakes URdste, Director Blank announced that the sewer line
was finished, cabinetry had been installed in the concession area,
the the floor was in and that the water line would be constructed
under County Road 6.
C. St. Mary's Neighborhood Park Uvdate. The play equipment is in as
well as the floating boardwalk. Director Blank has heard from some
residents who are unhappy about the color of the slide,
d. ySttition for Trenton and Revere lane frail. This item was tabled
eince no residents were present to discuss it
e Rental Policy ,on Parkers Lakg._ axil on. Mary Patterson indicated
that the rental policy had been prepared by Molly Lassen and that
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she had researchedother communities on their policies noting what
they all had and finally compiling the best, guidelines of each
community. Mary explained' that the pavilion's multi-purpose room
would be available from 7 a.m. until 12 midright, seven days a week,
pending availability, and would not be available on national
holidays. Occupancy' is rated for 68 She stated that all
organizations wishing to use the pavilion must complete an
application and have it approved before use. She indicated that the
priority for use would be: City sponsored events, park and
recreation programa, non-profit community service groups, private
groups within the City, non-profit organizations outside the City,
and non-resident groups.. She explained that fees would be $10 per
hour for non-profit groups, and $25 per hour for private groups.
Private groups will also be charged a $25 damage deposit.
Commissioners; discussed' the policy and asked if non-profit groups
outside Plymouth shouldn't also pay the damage deposit? It was
agreed by staff that they should`. The commissioners then asked if
profit making groups should be allowed to conduct events at the
pavilion that would be money -making in nature. And would these
groups need. a conditional use permit? Staff will review this and
report back to the Commission. It was also suggested' that there be
a minimum rental period of two hours. FRAC and staff agreed with
this.
These changes will be made in the policy and a revised draft will be
available at the September meeting.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Public Information Meeting on West Medicine hake Drive Trail
Commissioners adjourned at 7:30 to begin the public information
meeting on the West Medicine Lake trail. The public meeting was
attended' by approximately 125 people. Fred Moore, Director of
Public Works, outlined the best options for adding a trail to West
Medicine Lake Drive. A general discussion followed,; with many
different options exprassed by the residents. The public meeting
adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION'
A reminder was made about the MRPA conference scheduled for August 23 to
which commissioners were invited.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
None.