03-11-1998 PR MIN
MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
e PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1998
Members Present: Vice Chair Huberty, Commissioners Kuester, Westrum and Madsen.
Commissioner Peterson arrived at 7:05 p.m.
Members Absent: Chair Dana Anderson, Commissioners Dave Anderson and Olson
staff Present: Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent. Terry Bye. Park Foreman;
Steve Wensman, Planning Intern; Debbie Huebner, Recording
Secretary
Also Present: Jeff Asfahl, Community Recreation Director
1. 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 7:03 p.m. by Vice Chair Huberty.
5.
Park of the Month Discussion
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(Commissioner Peterson arrived during discussion of this item.)
Steve Wensman, Planning Intern, reviewed 3 development options for each park
in Country Crossing 3rd, Mississippi Oaks 2nd Addition, and Hillside 5th. The following
actions were taken:
Country Crossina 3rd
COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO APPROVE OPTION B WITH THE ADDITION OF A
HALF COURT FOR BASKETBALL. AMENITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
-OPEN PLA YFIELD 100' x 200'
-PLAY STRUCTURE
-HALF COURT
-EXISTING 10' TRAIL
-AN ADDITIONAL 6' WALK
COMMISSIONER MADSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Mississiooi Oaks 2nd Addition
COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO APPROVE OPTION A, WITH THE REMOVAL OF
THE BASKETBALL COURT. AMENITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
-PLAY STRUCTURE
COMMISSIONER PETERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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Hillside Estates 5th Addition
COMMISSIONER WESTRUM MOVED TO APPROVE OPTION A, WITH A TRAIL
CONNECTION. AMMENITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
-FULL COURT
-PLAY STRUCTURE
-WOOD CHIPPED TRAIL TROUGH WOODS
-10' TRAIL CONNECTION
-SLIDING HILL
COMMISSIONER PETERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
2. Consider 3/11 /98 Park & Recreation Commission Aaenda
COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MARCH 11, 1998, PARK &
RECREATION AGENDA. COMMISSIONER MADSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
3. Consider Minutes of 2/18/98 Park & Recreation Commission Meetina
COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 18, 1998, PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. COMMISSIONER WESTRUM
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5b.
Consider Purchase of Land for Park/Public Purposes
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Steve Wensman reviewed the City Planner, Steve Ach's, memo to the Park &
Recreation Commission regarding whether or not the Commission would be
interested in a 5 acre parcel of property located at County Road 1 and Upland
Avenue. The property owner has asked if the City would be interested in
purchasing the property for park/public purposes.
It was the consensus of the Commissioners that use of the subject property for
park purposes would not be consistent with the Comprehensive Park Plan.
However, the possibility of using the site for parking as a trail head for the
Woodland Trails system was discussed, if the land was available at a minimal cost
or donated.
4. Open Mike
No one appeared for this item.
6.a. BMX Update
Margo Foster, 19504 Tyler Street, and John Thompson, 15383 County Road No. 30,
were present to discuss the possibility of locating a BMX bicycle track in Elk River.
Ms. Foster and Mr. Thompson indicated the Youth Initiatives Task Force has shown
interest in pursuing a project of this nature. Ms. Foster indicated the packet from
the American Bicycle Association which was distributed to the Commissioners
contains information regarding obtaining land, track construction, insurance
liability, sanctioning by the American Bicycle Association, etc.
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The Commissioners indicated their willingness to hear a proposal at a future date.
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7.
Bond Referendum Discussion
a. Decision Resources - A meeting with Decision Resources has been
scheduled for Wednesday, March 24. 1998 at 3:30 p.m. Chair Anderson,
Commissioner Kuester, Phil Hals and City Administrator Pat Klaers will attend this
meeting. Commissioner Kuester indicated the bond referendum proposal will be
presented to the City Council in May for approval and he anticipates starting the
campaign between June 1 st and June 15th.
b. Pool- Discussion followed regarding representation on a Pool Task Force.
An ad will be placed in the Star News to solicit volunteers from the community.
6. Area Recreation Uodate - Jeff Asfahl
Jeff updated the Commission on the ERY AC concession stand, Youth Initiatives
Task Force, skatepark and recreation center at the former Prairie House site.
9. Staff Uodates
Phil Hals indicated that Park Foreman. Terry Bye. will represent staff at the April 8th
Park and Recreation Commission meeting.
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Boys and Girls Club - Phil reported they have started groundwork for the proposed
Boys and Girls Club. The organization is working on funding raising at this time.
Approximately $500.000 is needed for construction costs and $200,000 annually
for operating costs.
Skateoark - Phil noted there has been some discussion regarding locating the
skatepark adjacent to the Boys and Girls Club in Lions Park. Phil suggested the
Commission may need to consider relocating the playground if the skatepark is
built in that location.
Varsity Fields - Phil indicated he is proceeding with plans for water at the varsity
fields.
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER MADSEN MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Park & Recreation Commission adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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Debbie Huebner
Recording Secretary
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