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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes 06-11-1981L Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation. Advisory Commission June 11, 14981, 7:00 p.m Page 24 Present: Chairman Rice, Commissioners Chesebrough, Edwards, Mullan. and Dvorak Absent: Commissioner Threinen Staff Present: Eric Blank, Rick. Busch, Nancy Helgeson and Jane Sletten 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Rice called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Plymouth City Center Council Chambers. 2. APPROVAL OF k'NUTES Commissioner Chesebrough requested a correction of the statement in May's minutes which read that I,e questioned the appreciation party for Alan Brass. Rather, he was asking if the party had been arranged and what the date would be. tie also asked for clarification of Item C on page 22 regarding Director Blank's statement on the budget. It was Commissioner Chesebrough's understanding that the design consultant had made that statement. Director Blank indicated that the minutes could stand as written regarding Item C. Following this discussy.on, Commissioner Dvorak moved and Commissioner Edwards seconded a motionto approve May's minutes. Motion carried with all ayes. 3., VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Association Represtenatives. No athletic association representatives were present at this meeting. b. Rick Busch and Jane Sletten. Mr. Busch passed information out to the commissioners on his athletic programs from the spring quarter and discussed upcoming softball tournaments being sponsored.by Plymouth in July and August. Chairman Rice suggested that Mr. Busch ask the athletic associations for written evaluations on the playfields. Commissioner Edwards wanted to know if softball standings are published in the paper. Mr. Busch replied that standings are sent to the New Hope/Plymouth Post, the Minnetonka Sun and the Minneapolis Star Community. Commissioner Dvorak stated that he had received a compliment from Bill Rooney regarding the excellent maintenance of the playfiel.ds. Chairman Rice suggested that staff send Mr. Rooney a letter thanking him for his comment. Jane Sletten gave each commissioner a copy of a newspaper article featuring the new Plymouth Puppet Playhouse. She stated that the May 29 Dance Recital had been well received, with attendance up from last year's performance. Ms. Sletten announced that beaches had opened on June G and that all her lifeguards had blisters from raking weeds. Commissioner Chesebrough wondered if there was an ordinance prohibiting loud music at the beach, and Ms. Sletten responded that the guards do as much as they can to prevent disturbing situations at the beach and that the noise ordinance does not. qo into effect until 10:00 p.m. She also commented on the four daily stops that the Playground in the Streets makes, spending an hour and a half at each site. Chairman Rice suggested that letters be sent to homeowner association presidents announcing the puppet wagon and PITS. Minutes of th Regular Meeting of PRAC June 11, 1981 Page 25 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION a. Plymouth Jr. High Fence. Custom Die, located adjacent toPlymouth Jr. High, requested that a fence between the two properties be orected to prevent people from trespassing on their property. Director Blank stated that the fence has been installed., b. Accept Annual Report. The Council approved and accepted the Par 7c and Recreation Advisory Commission's Annual Report for 1980. S. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Playfield Update - -ZacharyBids. Bids for the Zachary playfield were open on May 28. They were 100,000 below the architect's estimate, but $150.,000 over the budget. The building bid was higher than last year's costs. Director Blank commented that other communities were experiencing similar costs in the construction of buildings. Director Blank's recommendation for financing this project is to award the base bid of $849,596.95 and take $150,000 from the Central Park. Account. COMMISSIONERDVORA`: MOVED AND C.'OMMISSIONER CHESEBROUGH SECONDED A MOTION TO ACCEPT DIRECTO't BLANK'S RECOMMENDATION. MOTION. CARRIED WITH ALL AYES. b. East Beach Update. Director Blank is concerned with the construction cost of the bath house for the East Beach and is trying to reduce it in various ways including the use of plywood walls instead of tongue and groove, concrete flooring, and eliminating a ceiling over the changing room, as wel,' as the elimination of laminated beams. The estimated cost will be appi:.,mately $70,000. c. Neighborhood Park Development Upa4te. Bids will be opened on Friday, June 12, at 2:00 p.m. for the construction of the three neighborhood parks. Residents that have been encroaching on park. property have been told to remove their gardens, swing sets, et -z. d. Playfield Grand Opening. The Plymouth Playfield Grand Opening celebration. Ras been relocated to Oakwood Playfield, because Fernbrook will notbe ready by June 27. Director Blank reviewed the schedule of events with the commissioners. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. New Plats. There w e no new plats to report. b. 1982 CIP. Director 'Blank reviewed his mzmo regarding the 1982-86 Capital; Improvement Program. Regarding 1982's plans, Director Blank stated that the County 'Road 15 trail from I-494 to Vicksburg Lane had been carried over to 1982 from 1981; a contract payment for. the Zachary playfield will be made; one north -south and one east -west trail will be completed in Central Park; based on information from Brauer, two neighh rhood parks will be acquired and/or developed; there will be some trail system improvements; Shiloh and Greentre.e parks will be getting new bridges; and additional system improvements will be done including bleachers, trash receptacles and benches along trails. c. 1982 Budget. Preparations are now being made for the 1982 budget.. Our requests include an additional; mobile playground unit for next year and opening the: beaches earlier than in past years. Chairman Rice requested that staff prepare a chart indicating where our recreation dollars are being spent compared with other cities.. Comissioner Mullan asked that thechartinclude national standards if they are available. Chairman Rice suggested that next spring would be a good time to doanothersurvey of the residents' leisure time needs. Regular Meeting of FRAC' June 11 1981 Page 26. 7, COMISStON PRESENTATION Commissioner Chesebrough inquired about the timetable for interviewing and appointing a new member to PRAC, Commissioner Edwards mentioned that there was poison ivy along the trail next to Pilgrim Lane. 8., STAFF COWUNICATIONS. Director Blank announced that a book was being put together on the schedule and level of maintenance of city owned iand. The book will b* used by PRAC,,Council and staff and will help them in, answering citizens' questions regarding when a, certain piece of property will be mowed, etc. Positive feedback that we have been receiving on the sua-ier recreation. brochure has prompted the City Manager to switch completely over to this type of publication for all future City newsletters, Director Plank gave handouts to the r.Ummissioners that he had received from Brauer and announced that the izaxt meeting with them would be June 17 Chairman Rice suggested that staff send notices to homeowner associations well in advance of any public hearings that will be held an acceptance of the Comprehensive Park Flan. The, next PRAC meeting was set for July 9 at 7;00 p.m.. 9. ADJOURNMENT notion for adjournment was made at 8;40 p.m, by Commissioner Chesebrough and was seconded by Commissioner Mullan. The notion carried with all ayes.