12-13-2006 PR MIN MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
HELD AT CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2006
Members Present: Chair Polston-Rork, Commissioners Anderson,Kuester,Nystrom,
Niziolek and Peterson
Members Absent: Commissioner Paige
Staff Present: Bill Maertz,Parks and Recreation Director; Chris Leeseberg,Planner/Park
Planner;Tonya Love,Recording Secretary
1. 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 Chair Polston-Hock.
2. Consider December 13,2006 Parks &Recreation Commission Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KUESTER TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 13,2006 PARKS
& RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA WITH CHANGES. MOTION
CARRIED 6-0.
3. Consider Minutes of November 8,2006 Parks&Recreation Commission Meeting
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER PETERSON AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER NIZIOLEK TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 8,2006 PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. MOTION
CARRIED 6-0.
4. Parks &Recreation Commissioner to Attend January 8,2006 City Council Meeting and
January 9,2006 Planning Commission Meetings
4.1. January 8,2006 City Council Meeting
Director of Parks and Recreation,Bill Maertz will attend the January 8,2006 City
Council Meeting.
4.2. January 9,2006 Planning Commission Meeting
Director of Parks and Recreation,Bill Maertz will attend the January 9,2006
Planning Commission Meeting.
5. Open Mike—None
6. Recreation Manager's Report—Michele Bergh
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Director of Parks and Recreation,Bill Maertz reported that requests for proposals were
sent out to sell the 5th Street property. Staff is continuing to look for staff for adult fitness
and teen programs.
Mr. Maertz shared that staff is creating a DVD with the help from our Cable Department to
use for marketing purposes. It will feature highlights from our programs set to music.
Mr. Maertz reported that the Senior Center will be hosting several local tours in December
and January.
7. Director's Report—Bill Maertz
Director of Parks and Recreation,Bill Maertz reported that the City Council approved
the YMCA Memorandum of Understanding on Monday,December 11. Under the terms
the City will receive 24 hours of gym time. Staff is pursuing an 8,000 square foot gym while
staying within the $12 million budget versus the proposed half size.
Mr. Maertz shared an update regarding the construction of the new Library,River's Edge
Commons Downtown Park and the current park dedication balance.
Mr. Maertz shared that Pinewood Golf Course would host a Minnesota PGA Junior Golf
Association 2007 Tour Event.
Commissioner Kuester asked what ages and if they rotate to different courses.
Mr. Maertz stated that the ages for the Minnesota PGA Junior Golf tournament would be
for ten and under and is considered a transition tour for junior golfers.
8.1. Community Events - None
8.2.A. Land Use Cases—Request by United Health Inc. for an Administrative Subdivision in the
Elk Path Business Center Addition
Chris Leeseberg,Planner/Park Planner presented information on United Health Inc.
request for an administrative subdivision. Located on the southeast corner of Waco Street
and Business Center Drive which will consist of a single 20.6 acres lot with approximately
189,000 square foot data center.
Mr. Leeseberg stated that staff recommends that park dedication be paid in the form of cash,
at the rate applicable at the time of final plat approval,for 20.6 acres.
Commissioner Kuester asked if the grove of trees that are in the vicinity of this development
would be impacted by this project.
Mr. Leeseberg shared that the grove of trees will not be impacted by this project.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER NYSTROM AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER PETERSON TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ACCEPT
PARK DEDICATION IN THE FORM OF CASH AT THE RATE APPLICABLE
AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
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8.2.B. Land Use Cases —Liberty Heights Estates Discussion
Chris Leeseberg,Planner/Park Planner shared that the developer of Liberty Heights Estates
is proposing a triangular smaller sized park than what was recommended. Staff believes this
to be an inappropriate use of land for the following reasons:
a. length of county road adjacent to proposed park with no controlled intersection
b. unusable portion of property for park uses
c. not on subject property
Director of Parks and Recreation,Bill Maertz reminded the commissioners that the subject
park being discussed was the smaller 1-2 acre park on the south end of Liberty Heights
Estates.
Mr. Leeseberg stated that staff will continue to pursue maintaining a 1-2 acre park along
wetland on the southern end of the development.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER NIZIOLEK AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KUESTER TO RECOMMEND STAFF CONTINUE TO
PURSUE A 1-2 ACRE PARK NEXT TO THE WETLAND. MOTION
CARRIED 6-0.
8.3.A. 2007 Parks Capital Budget—Moved to workshop
8.4.A. Discussion Items—None
9.LA. Land Use Cases—None
9.2.A. Park/Trail Developments—Great Northern Trail Tunnel
Director of Parks and Recreation,Bill Maertz shared that the tunnel was complete and
fencing will be put in to prevent ATV and snowmobile use. This tunnel will help to be able
to complete the trail to Zimmerman.
9.2.B. Park/Trail Developments—DNR Grants
Director of Parks and Recreation,Bill Maertz shared that the DNR Grant was not granted
to improve Hillside Park. Staff is now working on another DNR Grant for a trail downtown
10.1.A. Update November 13,2006 City Council Meeting
There was no update presented.
10.1.B. Update November 14,2006 Planning Commission Meeting
There was no update presented.
11. Other Business
12. Adjournment
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There being no further business,the meeting adjourned at 6:55pm.
Respectfully submitted,
_omitted,
Tonya Love
Recording Secretary