HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes 06-12-1980Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission, June 12, 1980
The regular meeting of the Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
was called to order by Chairman. Rice at 7:40 p.m. on June 12, 1980, in
the City Council Chambers.
Members present: Threinen, Brass, Terry, Edwards, Chesebrough, Mullan
Others present: Frank Dvorak; staff of the Parks and Recreation
Department: Eric Blank and Rck.Busch; homeowners
from Shiloh; Doug Kesatie, president of the Tri -Comm.
Homeowners Association; and Don Maxwell, AN AC Association
2. APPROVAL OF I4IINUMS
Commissioner Terry made a motion to approve minutes of ray 1, 1980;
seconded by Co=dssioner Chesebrough. Vote taken: all, Ayes.
3. VISIIDR; PRESENTATIONS
a) No Athletic Association representatives were present.
b) Shiloh homeowners made presentation to the Commission and staff regarding
problems with water run off around their homes, which is leading to wet
basements and standing water around playground equipment making equipment
unavailable for children in the neighborhood. They asked that the Comassion
look into this problem and contact parties responsible about solving the
problem. Director Blank said that engineer is looking at possible solutions.
Chairman Rice requested that engineer share solutions with the citizens of
Shiloh, and that a report be prepared for the Commission .for next meeting
listing responsibilities of contractor. Commissioner Chesebrough would
like a map of the area included in report. Doug Kesatie, Tri -Comm president
mentioned other Shiloh problems including stolen play equipment,
equipment not being useful for all ages, dead trees, poor landscaping, etc.
Director Blank said that trees will be removed and replaced, play area
has been resanded, play equipment will be replaced, and problem,with
skating area will also be checked to determine who's at fault, either the
City or the contractor.
Don Maxwell of the AMIAC Association made a proposal for a trail around
Medicine Dake. He asked that the City of Plymouth, in regard to the
trail, 1) establish an ove-rall plan and timetable, 2) amend the joint
powers between the City and the Hennepin County Park Reserve District,
3); begin use of one-way treet designation on selected trail segments,
and 4) relocate County 24 Following Mr. Maxwell's presentation, Chairman
Rice suggested a joint meeting between staff, the Commission, and Hennepin,
County park Reserve District. Discussion continued on the trail, with safety
in.using':he trail. and long range desire fUr recreational opportunities around
the trail being the main concerns of the citizens. Chairman Rice requested
that any information on the trail be passed on to the. Commission and for
staff to con%mene a meeting with the Hennepin County Park Reserve: District.
Mr. Maxwell then; asked that a Medicine Lake trail be placed on future PRAC
agendas.
c) Rick Busch informed the Commission that Session I of the Recreation program
had begun and,,new'activities included: tennis leagues, golf leagues, weight
training and; softball all-star games. Rick also mentioned the staff's
interest in beginning a mail -in registration system for some programs.
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4., REPORTON PAST COUNCIL. ACTIONS
a) &proved playfield contracts. Playfield contracts have been: awarded
excluding, heer buildings.
S UNFINISHED BUSINESSIna) Plfffield- te. Director Blank explained the proposed; begets for
Phases land it is project. He said that in order to balance the budget,
it may be necessary to transfer $125,000 from the Park Dedication Central,
Park account. He further explained that a .field change was necessary
at the Oakwood playfield site in order to reduce the number of trees that
would have to be removed. the last change that was discussed was that the
proposed shelter building at Plymouth Junior High; would also be relocated
at the request of the Robbinsdale School District.
b) 1981 budget. Handouts of the proposed 1980 recreation,budget were given
to the. commission along with a grief review.. Following this, Director Blank
presented a slide show depicting recreation programs which 4,uld be typical
of our p oposed 1981 budget. He reviewed for the Commission a by -participant
cost breakdown of the existing recreation programs and how, the addition of
105 acres of playfields'will affect this cost per. participant. The new
programs which the director has proposed. fear 1981 include four playgrounds
one mobile playground unit, one puppet; wagon, an expanded beach and, skating
programs. 1Follow lig this presentation, Commissioner Threinen moved and
Commissioner Edwards seconded the motionto support a eventation ity
funded recreation progam with inplementatian of the 1981 budget.,
c . CIP worksheets were passed out an an'exp_anation of the
deveropment by year was, presented by the director. One of the concerns
raised by the Commission was a lack of, finding for planning of park
system or individual park sites as needed, with the main focus being
on the implementation of an overall City park plan. The Commission felt
very strongly that a plan should be implemented as soon as possible and.
a consultant hired during 1980 to begin working on this project. Chairman
Rice asked if it was possibly; to met volunteers or non-professional
consultants to work on updating the Comprehensive Park plan in order to
sawve money. The Commission did not think that this was feasible. I,t was
asked whether Eric felt that he had the time to work on this project. The
answer here again was that Eric's. time is really taken up by the playfield
projects, and he would nothave the time at this point to draft a Conprehen--
sive Park plan. Commissioner Threinen moved and Commissioner Edwards, seconded
a motion to reconTto t e i Council that` 1 u re a consultant
usFi 1980 available funds to do a TehensivearRlan,_ . ey Tt t
this shout begin as soon as possible. iidssioner%i 1man requested that
the consultant study the. advantages. and disadvantages of bistalling a public
boat launch and a trail system for Medicine Lake. The- Commission wanted to
make it clear to the City Council that in the year 1981 four neie.borhood
park sites represewted two sites which were being tarried over from the
year 1980 and two new sites would'be developed General discussion followed
whereby the following motions were made: Commissioner Chesebrough moved
and, Casmissioner Mullan seconded: to foi"W to a :)urcil. the
5_xtal IEero—v-ement Pro am as RTesented and amen at -the une
meeting. Chairman Rice than asked for motion on apo i.cy to
support the recommendation to the City Council on modification of the
existing park dedication formula. Commissioner Edwards moved and
Commissioner 1hreinen seconded a moti.on tsurt the 1 eater j2ark
icatosas outlined in eiecto s-te a 3 3tions
carried, all, Ayes
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d) Vita ' course- te. The vita course proposal.will be presented June 13
to tie ut pOptimist Club. If it is successful, it will be presented
to the City Council at their meeting w -July 7
6. NEW BUSINESS'
a) Zachary and Rid nountla fyf elds. Held over for a future meeting.
b) New plats. None.
c) V.T ld over for a future meeting.
d) 7TUrmumity Education. Commissioner 1hreinen announced that by-laws
are drawn up an s -c ng committee has looked into where classes are;
going to be held.
7. tSDWISSIGN .PRESENTATION
Chairman Race suggested that the Park and. Recreation Advisory Commission
members, show strong support to the City Council and residents for the
proposals outlined, in the 1981 City budget for park and recreation
activities. Commission members asked to be kept informed when the
City Council wouldd be reviewing the budget so they could be presentiatsomeofthemeetings.
8. STAFF 00*MICATIONS
lStaff will be: reviewing contractual services with SCS regarding senior
citizen activities.
9. AWOURh' FNf
Nbtion to adjourn made by Cor rdssioner Chesebrough; seconded by Commissioner
Mullan,
The meeting adjourned at 12':00 midnights