3.1. PRSR 06-13-2018 iik
ity Meeting of the Elk River Parks and
,� Recreation Commission
Diver Held at the Elk River City Hall
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Members Present: Chair Anderson, Commission members Ahlness,Niziolek, Soltvedt,and
Williams
Members Absent: Commission members Holmgren, and Rathbun
Council Liaison: Mr. Olsen
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director,Michael Hecker,Recreation Manager Steve
Benoit,Parks Superintendent Tim Sevcik, Senior Planner Chris Leeseberg,
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 Chair Anderson.
2. Consider 5/9/18 Agenda
Mr. Hecker added Item 4.1 Eagle Scout Project Proposal
Moved by Commissioner Ahlness and seconded by Commissioner Williams to
approve the May 9,2018, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting agenda with
the addition of Item 4.1 Eagle Scout Project Proposal. Motion carried 5-0.
3.1 Consider 04/11/18 Regular PRC Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Soltvedt and seconded by Commissioner Williams to
approve the following April 11,2018 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. Open Forum - None •
4.1 Eagle Scout Project Proposal
Matthew Alexander presented his Eagle Scout project proposal for building and installing a
turtle nesting site in William H. Houlton Conservation Area. Boxes will be for Snapping,
Rubber Back, and Painted turtles.
Chair Anderson shared that the Friends of the Mississippi group brought this project idea
forth.
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5. Action Items
5.1 Park Dedication — Barrett Estates
Mr. Benoit presented his staff report.
Moved by Commissioner Ahless and seconded by Commissioner Williams to
recommend to City Council to accept park dedication for the plat of Miske
Meadows Fifth Addition be paid for 57 dwelling units at the rate applicable when
the subdivision is released for recording.This will be $81,278.01 at the 2018 low
density rate. Motion carried 5-0.
Commission member discussed the trail in regards to the Miske Meadows Fifth Addition.
Commissioner Soltvedt asked if a boardwalk can go through the wetland.
Mr.Leeseberg stated yes.
6. Discussion Items
6.1 Deerfield Playground
Mr. Sevcik shared his staff report.
Commission members liked Design 3.
6.2 Recreation Facility Improvements
Mr. Hecker shared his staff report and presented a slideshow of the different facility
improvements that City Council has discussed.
Commissioner Williams stated that he had shared a plan with the City Council and the
Youth Sports Commission stating:it kept the Activity Center in current location, doing
lights and bathrooms at Youth Athletic Complex, adding restrooms on football side,doing
a joint powers agreement at Hales Field and make Oak Knoll Athletic Complex a
destination complex, and Orono Park would include the skate park, splash pad,and
$2,000,000 for the trail system. Asking to have this be compared to the cost of the
community center project.
Mr. Hecker stated that City Council is discussing funding options such as a local sales tax
option.
6.3 Athletic Facilities Master Plan Updates
Mr. Hecker shared his staff report. Gave HKGi the discussion items from last month's
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work session to work up drafts to present May 31. Lion John Weicht Park will not be in
this update due to potential changes with Recreation Facilities Improvement project.
6.4 Park System Tour Date
Mr. Hecker asked commission members to look at their calendars to set tour dates.
Starting about 5:30 p.m. and going until 8:30 p.m.
7. Parks and Recreation Director Update
Mr. Hecker presented his staff report.
8.1 Recreation Manager's Update
Mr. Benoit presented the 2018 River Front Concert Series sponsored by The Bank of Elk
River.
8.2 Parks Superintendent's Update
Mr. Sevcik presented his staff report.
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Mr. Sevcik also shared that Cargill employeesvolunteered time to plant trees at the Youth
Athletic Complex Compleifia that the Lion John Weicht Park picnic shelters were going to be
stained by 25-35 volunteers.and there were 20 volunteers;that helped Friends of the
Mississippi River remove Garlic Mustard invasive species at William H. Houlton
Conservation Ares
9. Announcements
Chair Anderson shared that there have been a few new volunteers sign up to do park
maintenance.
Mr. Olsen'shared that he received positive feedback regarding the new dugouts at Youth
Athletic Complex.
10. Adjourn to Work session
There being no further business, Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting of the Elk River
Parks and Recreation Commission at 8:10 p.m.
I 1. Work session
The work session meeting of the Elk River Parks and Recreation Commission was called
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to order at 8:15 p.m. by Chair Anderson.
1.1 Park Assets Project Priorities
Mr. Carlton led discussion regarding park asset project priorities.
What type of park to build south of Miske Meadows development.
Commissioners had previously stated that the park should be similar to Trott Brook Park.
Commissioner Niziolek would like to get close to the lake,be a nice component.
Chair Anderson shared it is nice to look at property from 30,000 feet to get better
perspective, and work down to areas of detail.Asking how many parcels there were in the
development.
Mr. Carlton shared there is 200 acres and will not know how many parcels there will be
this early on in the process.
Chair Anderson said knowing the amount of property involved and park dedication
involved when looking at a parcel and that it is valuable to have math done for our group
to know the total impact. Cash,land and trails to be discussed.Want the big global picture
after working with developer.
Mr. Leeseberg,developer is submitting a plan that meets requirements and sometimes hard
to do when developer only brings in 6 acres at a time and doesn't do the rest for another
15 years.
Mr. Carlton stated the Parks Master Plan states what type of park you want in all areas.
This meeting is to go over what type of park the commission wants in this development so
that can be communicated to the developer.
Chair Anderson would like two roads on two sides of park to be able to have parking.
Commissioner Niziolek stated to take advantage of the lake due to its fishing, and having a
trail system along the water, then the road and homes like the Lakes in Minneapolis.
Chair Anderson stated to have trail all around lake.
Mr. Carlton asked commissioner if they are you looking for a 7-10 acre park.
Chair Anderson asked Commissioner Soltvedt and Mr. Sevcik what to look for.
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Mr. Sevcik shared picnic area, trails, and a pier.
Commissioner Soltvedt stated to create a facility that can be reserved for things like
graduation parties that is looking over the lake.
Chair Anderson stated that the commission would like 10-12 acres for park.
Mr. Carlton will contact developer about wanting a 12 acre park.
13. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting of the Elk River
Parks and Recreation Commission work session at 8:50 p.m.
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Dave Anderson, Chair.
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