07-12-1995 PR MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 1995
Members Present: Chair Dave Anderson; Commissioners Dana Anderson, Tuttle,
Donais, Rolfe Anderson, Clair Olson (arrived at 8:25 p.m.)
Members Absent: Commissioner Daleiden
Staff Present: Building and Zoning Administrator, Steve Rohlf
Others Present: Planning Commissioner, Chris Kreger (arrived at 7:40 p.m.), District
728 Area Recreation Coordinator, Jeff Asfahl (arrived at 8:25 p.m.)
3.
Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Park and
Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chair Dave Anderson.
Consider 7 -12 -95 Agenda
Item 6. 1, Park Benches, was added to the agenda.
COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE 7112195
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA AS AMENDED.
COMMISSIONER TUTTLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5 -0.
Consider 6 -14195 Regular Meeting Minutes
COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE 6 -14 -95
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES WITH THE
FOLLOWING CHANGE: ITEM NO. 7 TO READ THAT COMMISSIONER
TUTTLE STATED THAT SHE FELT THE DEVELOPER SHOULD BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1. ROUGH GRADE; 2. CLASS 5
ON ALL TRAILS ON PLAT. COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON ADDED
THAT AN ADDITIONAL $100 PER/LOT TRAIL FEE, IN ADDITION TO THE
$500 PARK DEDICATION FEE, BE ADDED TO THE ABOVE MENTIONED.
COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
4, Open Mike
No one was present for this item.
Discussion on Presentation to Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee (7- 27 -95).
and Master Park Plan Update
A discussion was held on who would attend the upcoming Steering Committee
meeting. It was decided that Shawn Donais and Rolfe Anderson would attend this
meeting.
Steve Rohlf pointed out the main issues that staff feels should be covered at this
meeting. Commissioner Dave Anderson requested Steve to prepare a memo for the
upcoming Steering Committee meeting.
6. Discussion on Lake Orono Master Park Plan
Chris Kreger, Planning Commissioner, arrived at this time (7:40 p.m.)
Chris Kreger explained the land use designation process.
COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE
STEERING COMMITTEE THAT A "PARK" ZONING CLASSIFICATION BE
CREATED AND APPLY IT TO ALL EXISTING CITY OWNED PARKS.
COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding zoning of park land.
Jeff Asfahl, Area Recreation Coordinator and Commissioner Clair Olson arrived at
this time ($:25 p.m.).
Discussion was held regarding the Specht parcel.
COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON MOVED TO DESIGNATE THE SW
CORNER OF THE SPECHT PROPERTY REGIONAL PARK AND
DESIGNATE A GREEN BELT ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI (NO LESS THAN
75 FT.) COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
6.1 Benches
This item was presented by Commissioner Tuttle. The City Council is requesting
specifics regarding this item.
COMMISSIONER TUTTLE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY
COUNCIL TO PURCHASE THREE (3), $40 PARK BENCHES FROM
MENARDS. COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO HAVE STAFF
INVESTIGATE THE COST AND OPTIONS (FOR PROPERTY OWNER AND
CITY) FOR IMPROVING THE APPEARANCE OF THE WEST END OF THE
CINEMA BUILDING. COMMISSIONER DONAIS SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
Chris Kreger left at this time (9:00 p.m.)
7, Staff Updates
Steve Rohlf presented the tax forfeited land issue listed in Phil Hats memo to the
Park and Recreation Commission dated July 12, 1995. Staff supports the purchase
of Lot 13, Block 1, Meadow Park to be used as a neighborhood park with possible
swing set, sand box and 1/2 basketball court.
COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE
COUNCIL TO PURCHASE LOT 13, BLOCK 1, MEADOW PARK, FOR THE
SUM OF $16,000. COMMISSIONER SHAWN DONAIS SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
Steve Rohlf stated that staff recommends putting a concrete curb in Woodland Trails
for $18,000, similar to the one at Otsego Park. Commissioner Dave Anderson stated
that he feels we should go ahead with this improvement now, rather than later, and
put a system in that will last.
COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE
COUNCIL TO PUT IN A CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AT WOODLAND
TRAILS PARK FOR APPROXIMATELY $18,000. COMMISSIONER CLAIR
OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5 -1.
COMMISSIONER TUTTLE OPPOSED THIS MOTION.
Steve Rohlf stated that the slide in Deerfield 4 park needed immediate attention.
Staff is recommending that the sections of slide be replaced with a circular tube for
$4,800. Chairman Dave Anderson stated that the exit shoot is too abrupt and
dangerous, and that $4,800 is too much to pay.
COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE
COUNCIL TO SPEND THE MONEY RECOMMENDED BY PHIL HALS TO
PURCHASE THE SLIDE FOR DEERFIELD 4 PARK, TO CHECK FOR
WARRANTY INFORMATION ON SLIDE, AND TO CHANGE THE BOTTOM
LANDING OF THE SLIDE. COMMISSIONER TUTTLE SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
Steve Rohlf presented the tennis court lighting item to the commission. Staff is
recommending these lights to be purchased for $3,000, partially funded by utilities.
Dana Anderson suggested to split the cost up into thirds, 113- Elk River Tennis Club,
113- Elk River Utilities, 1/3- City of Elk River. Discussion was held on tennis club
involvement and whether or not they should be responsible for this cost.
COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE
COUNCIL THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT GET INPUT FROM THE TENNIS
ASSOCIATION ON THEIR POSSIBLE PARTICIPATION IN THE LIGHTING
OF THE TENNIS COURTS. COMMISSIONER CLAIR OLSON SECONDED
THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5 -1. COMMISSIONER TUTTLE
DISAPPROVED THIS MOTION.
Steve Rohlf left at this time (9:30 p.m.)
8. Other Business
Jeff Asfahl passed out a handout regarding a field development survey for
associations to fill out. A brief discussion was held on this item and changes were
made to this form. (See Attached Form)
Jeff Asfahl presented an item on budget issues regarding a teen center and other
concepts, The Commission agreed with the concept of providing something for teens
to do.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER TUTTLE MOVED TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
The meeting of the Elk River Park and Recreation Commission adjourned at approximately
1.0:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Geryl Rogers
Building and Zoning
Secretary