4.2. SR 05-20-2002City
MEMORANDUM
Item #,4.2.
TO:
FROM:
Mayor and City Council
Michele McPherso irector of Planning
DATE: I*la¥ 20, 2002
SUBJECT: Park and Recreation Commission Update
Attachments
May 8:h Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda
As can be noted from the attached agenda, there were very few items requiring City Council
action. The agenda items were mostly routine; park dedication reviews, Orono Park Master
Plan discussion, and a discussion regarding landfill end use.
One item of interest was that of structures such as tree forts in public parks. There are
several such structures in parks, specifically Lafayette Woods, Meadowvale Heights,
Woodland Trails, and Camp Cozy Park and the Commission is concerned about liability to
the City should someone get hurt by falling from or having a portion of the structure fall on
a member of the public. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City
Council direct staff to complete the following as soon as possible:
Identify the remaining park boundaries.
Install park boundary signs.
Remove tree forts and other structures from park property.
This recommendation was made after viewing a number of photographs presented by
Commissioner Dave Anderson, regarding structures and debris in what appears to be City
parks. The Commission felt, however, that the City should clearly identify that these
structures are within park property and if so, remove them. Staff will work with the City
Engineer to identify park boundaries.
Recommendation
Staff requests that the Council endorse the Park and Recreation Commission's recommendation regarding
illegal structures within City parks.
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CITY OF ELK RIVER
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
*MEET A T 5:00 P.M. AT CITY HALL TO DISCUSS LANDFILL END USE*
Wednesday, May 8, 2002
Elk River City Hall
7:00 P.M.
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Call Meeting to Order 7 p.m.
Consider May 8, 2002 Agenda
Consider April 10, 2002 Minutes
Park and Recreation Commissioner to Attend May PC/CC meetings
a. May 20, 2002 City Council - Commissioner Sladek
b. May 28, 2002 Planning Commission - Commissioner DeWall
Open Mike
Neighborhood Meetings/Discussions: None
Park Development Progress Report - Terry Bye
City Recreation Update: Michele Bergh
Action/Discussion Items:
A. Community Events:
1. Presentation by Wright County Parks
2. BMX Track Changes
B. Land Use Cases:
1. Neighborhood Park Information
2. Jim Nord Administrative Subdivision - Case No. AS 02-05
3. Shane Hipsag Administrative Subdivision - Case No. AS 02-06
4. Grace Addition Preliminary Plat - Case No. P 02-10
5. Twin Lakes Crossing (Becket property) Preliminary Plat - Case No. P 02-05
6. Mississippi Oaks 3rd Addition Preliminary Plat - Case No. P 02-11
C. Park/Trail Development Issues 1. Orono Park Master Plan Alternatives
2. Tree Forts in Park Trees
Information/Update Items (No discussion or presentation unless requested)
A. Land Use Cases: None
B. Park/Trail Developments:
1. Park Dedication Fund Balance
2. River City Snow Riders Newsletter
3. Minutes of the February meeting of the Center for Community Committee
4. Article re: Phosphorous Bill
5. Article re: Artistic Interest
Update on 4/15/02 City Council Meeting - Commissioner Hork
Update on 4/23/02 Planning Commission Meeting - Commissioner Sladek
Other Business
Adjournment Next Meetinq: June 12, 2002
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