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City of
ill ElkMeeting of the Elk River Parks and
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Recreation Commission
River Held at the Elk River City Hall
Wednesday,June 8, 2016
Members Present: Commission members Ahlness, Holmgren, Niziolek,Nystrom,
Kallemeyn,and Sagan
Members Absent: Chair Anderson
Council liaison: Ms.Wagner
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director,Michael Hecker, and Recreation
Coordinator,Tonya Love
I. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof,the meeting of the Elk River Parks and
Recreation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Vice-Chair Kallemeyn.
2. Consider 06/08/16 Agenda
• Moved by Commissioner Ahlness and seconded by Commissioner Holmgren
to approve the June 8, 2016,Parks and Recreation Commission meeting
agenda. Motion carried 6-0.
3. Consider 05/11/16 Regular PRC Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Holmgren to approve the following May 11,2016 Parks and Recreation
Commission Minutes. Motion carried 6-0.
Moved by Commissioner Ahlness and seconded by Commissioner Sagan to
approve the following May 11, 2016 Parks and Recreation Commission work
session Minutes. Motion carried 6-0.
4. Open Forum
Eagle Scout presented project update regarding tree planting at Kliever Lake Fields.
5. Action Items
5.1 ERX Plat Aggregate Commercial 5th Addition
Mr. Hecker presented his staff report. The applicant will be plotting 7.59 acres for
III ERX Power Shops. The Power Shops will be rentable spaces to store and maintain
snowmobiles by private individuals. Staff recommends Park Dedication to be paid
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for 7.59 acres at the rate applicable when the subdivision is released for recording.
The anticipated rate to be approved by the city council is 8%of the county assessed
value(approx. $9,250). Staff will determine the final amount when the plat is released
for recording.
Moved by Commissioner Niziolek and seconded by Commissioner Holmgren
to accept staff recommendation to recommend approval to City Council to
accept park dedication for 7.59 acres at the rate applicable when the
subdivision is released for recording. The anticipated rate to be approved by
the city council is 8% of the county assessed value (approx. $9,250). Staff will
determine the final amount when the plat is released for recording. Motion
carried 6-0.
5.2 ER Ventures Addition
Mr. Hecker presented his staff report. Staff recommends Park Dedication to be paid
for 5.52 acres at the rate applicable when the subdivision is released for recording.
The anticipated rate to be approved by the council is 8%of the county assessed
value (approx. $28,858). Staff will determine the final amount when the plat is
released for recording.
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request a minimum 30 foot easement along the railroad south of the Outlot A
and if staff needs more easement to ask for it. Motion carried 6-0.
Moved by Commissioner Sagan and seconded by Commissioner Ahlness to
accept staff's recommendation to recommend approval to City Council to
accept park dedication for 5.52 at the rate applicable when the subdivision is
released for recording.The anticipated rate to be approved by the council is
8%of the county assessed value (approx. $28,858). Staff will determine the
final amount when the plat is released for recording. Motion carried 6-0.
5.3 Woodland Trails Master Plan
Mr. Hecker presented his staff report.
Discussion followed regarding changes to the Master Plan document.
Commissioners Kallemeyn,Niziolek,and Sagan shared their thoughts on changes or
additions to the master plan.
Add other trail uses available in winter that are not designated for cross country
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skiing in the Short Term Goals.
Kallemeyn would like to add:
• A point on the map to show Top of the World.
• Add information regarding skiing for everyone, open the public.
• Review animal population within forest management plan.
Niziolek recommended:
• Add"runners,bird watchers, and people exercising pets" to type of
activity/users on pages 7 and 9.
• Does not agree with seniors being the largest user group.
• Page 10 is awkwardly worded with statement of`Be sure to check out Top
of the World".
• Page 12 add canary grass as an invasive species.
• Field was not restored instead it was done naturally.
• Page 19 must talk about sustainability and having our buildings sustainable.
• Add in an emphasis regarding a trail going east to west.
• Would like to be involved in design of parking lot and entrance.
• Ecological plan needs to take a historical look and emphasize on succession
of biodiversity.
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Page 29 needs to be more detailed on wetland restoration and focus on
removal of buckthorn.
• Need to maintain biodiversity and prairie needs to be addressed.
• Under Priority Items—obtaining additional parkland should be higher than
playground.
Commissioner Kallemeyn requested another work session to review the updated
Woodland Trail Master Plan on July 6,2016.
6. Discussion Items - None
7. Parks and Recreation Director Update
Mr. Hecker presented his staff report.
8. Multi-purpose Community Center Steering Committee Update
Commissioner Hecker shared an update.
9. Announcements - None
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0. Adjournment to Work Session
There being no further business,Vice-Chair Kallemeyn adjourned the meeting of the
Elk River Parks and Recreation Commission at 8:07 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Tonya Love.
Dave Kallemeyn,Vice-Chair
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
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