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.