HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes 10-08-1981Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Thursdayio. October 8, 1981
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PRESENT; Chairman Rice, Comissioners Chesebrnugh, Edwards, Mu1Tan, Threinen,
Dv,,,?rak and Berc,;
Eric Blank, Rick Busch, Nancy Helgeson Mary Patterson
John Dire, Planning Commission;
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Rice called the meeting toorderat 7s40 p.m. in the City %enter,
Council Chambers.
2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Chesebruugh moved and Commissioner Dvorak seconded a motion to
approve the minutes of the August meeting with the following correction:, tha
word September as it appeared in the second paragraph of Item 8 on page 31
was missing the: letter "b," The motion then carried with all ayes,
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Association Representatives. There were no members of this group
present,
b. Rick Buschand Mary Patterson. Director Blank introduced Mary Patterson,
fiienew
recreaT.
tion specialist, ist, to the comnissioiners. She then proceeded
to explain a memo she had: given them containing statistics on our fall
enrollment, as well as comparison figures between summer enrollments
during 1980: and 1981. Several flyers. on winter activities were also
given: to the, commissioners. These are flyers that will be sent to
area schools in an attempt to attract participants.
Rick Busch' presentation followed and included copies of a letter and
questionnaire he plans to send to all groups who used our playfields
this past summer. The commissioners indicated an. interest in seein,,j
the results of this survey once the completed questionnaires have
been returned and tabulated, Mr. Busch then answered questions regarding
the fall soccer program, as, well, as questions regarding Plymouth
receation's role in providing youth athletic programs in relation
to the programs currently being offered by the Athletic Associations.
It was decided that Mr. Busch, Commissioner Dvorak, Chairman Rice,
and Director Blank would meet at 7;00 p.m. on November 5 in order
to discuss this issue further.
Following Mr. Busch' presentation, Director Blank introduced the new
FRAC member, David Berg, who then fielded questions regarding his
background and his interest in becoming a member of this commission.,
4 REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION
a. Award of Bids -;East Beach.. Director Blank announced that the Council
ha,d awaraed 5e 7 s un the construction of the East Beach, and he also
disclosed the contract amounts,
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b. Adopt 1982 Budget and SMYear CIP. Council adopted the. 1982 budget
and the,ear CIT W16 some changes including the delaying of the
development of Parkers; Lake Community Park by one year, eliminating
the development of West Medicine Lake Park, and moving ahead.by one
year the initial development of Plymouth Creek Park.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Pl a field Upda_te. Work do the first four pl ayfie.l ds has been completed
an: geema:nt dr High is now 99% finished including sooding, hockey
rinks, irrigation. system and the relocation of the warming house complete
with a new gas heater: Zachary's progress has been delayed due to rain.
Portions ofthat park to be completed within the next coupld of wee4
include the tennis court asphalt and the parking lot.. Construction of
the building has begun and the ;undergrounduti l -I ty lines are in,
A decision will soon have to be made on whether to lay sod this fall
or w4it until next springs
b. Neighborhood Parkas Update., All of the basic work has been done at. Timber
Shores. The ag-lime trails should be installed next week. The floating
boardwalk was constructed by the Twin Cities Tree Trust and
is currently being stored at the Public Works. building until the gime
of its installation. The shelter is also up at this park. At Schmidt
Laker completed projects include the installation of the asphalt trails
the playground equipment and the construction of the shelter. Mission
Hill' progress has been severely hampered by rains, but it is possible
that the playground equipment will be installed next week.
c. East BeachhU date, Groundbreaking on this project took place three
weeks ago ani -progress at this si.te is very good. The parking lot
grading is nolo complete. Curb and gutter will he installed shortly.
The building foundation has been insta:t=::: and trees have been
trimmed. The question of publicly announcing the opening of the
new beach next summer was raised, and; it was the general consensus
that this would be a good idea.
d. Medicine lake Regional Park Update. Director blank attended a public
hearinglas-l. week on this issue, and informed the commissioners that
funding wouldbe available in 1983 to complete the permanent access
to the park from County Road 9. Until that time,, 36th Avenue will.
be used as 4n interim access, which is causing some concern to the
City from a. p6lir safety perspective.
e. NRPA Congress. Commissioners Threinen, Chesebrough and E(iwards are
pre -registered to attend the conference on Tuesday, October 27 and
Commissioner Mullan is registered for Wednesday; October 28. Any other
commissioners interested in attending can do so on a daily -fee basis.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Elm Creek Golf Course. Mervin Klatte owner of the Elm Creek Golf Course,
recently approacFedTiredltor Blank with an offer to sell the property to
the City. fir. Blank informed the commissioners that no action could be
because Manager Willis istakenatthisparticulartime, City vacationing.
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Mr.. Bleak will be meeting with Mr, Matte's accountant next week
In order, to study the financial picture of the gulf course.
b. New Plats, The one new plat at, this time is a large comneroialdevelop-
ment on southwest 'corner of Highway 55) and Vicksburg Lane,,
c. Review Public Hearing Process for CMprehensive Park Plan. Director,
an scussed t e n. ormat ona meetings to e e ater in the
month for purposes of reviewing the Comprehensive Park System Plan,
Letters have been sena to a wide variety of organizations in Plymouth
inviting thein to attend these meetings. Following these meetings,
HRAC will hold a public hearing in November for purposes of recommending
to the City Council the adoption of the plain. Commissioners Threinen
and Chesebrough will attend the: meeting on October 20, and Commissioners
Edwards and Dvorak will attend ort October 22,
d. Motocross Bike Track.. Director Blank shared copies of a letter with
the comm ss.ioners t at he had received from a young Plymouth resident
interested in Plymouth installing a motocross bike track. Mr. Blank
feels that Egan Park may be a possible location for such an activity,
and he has asked Rick Busch to research other communities that have
these tracks.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION'
Commissioner Threinen raised the question of when PiAC might get Lo tour
all the new park sites, The group decided than next spring would be a
better time than trying to do it this fall.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Nancy Nelgeson asked the commissioners if they had ever received 3-ring
binders. in which to file their minutes and agendas, Only David Berg had
been given one, so. Nancy will order six others.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Rice announced the adjournment at 9.Q5 p.m