06-12-2002 PR MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12,2002
Members Present:
Chair Peterson; Commissioners Anderson, Kuester, Briggs, Polston-Hork,
DeWall, and Nystrom
Members Absent:
Commissioner Sladek
Staff Present:
Michele McPherson, Director of Planning; Chris Leeseberg, Planner/Park
Planner; T eny Bye, Park Foreman; Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent;
Michele Bergh, Recreation Manager; Jessica Miller, Recording Secretary
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 7:00 p.m. by Chair Peterson.
2. Consider June 12. 2002. Park & Recreation Commission Agenda
COMMISSIONER BRIGGS MOVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 12,2002, PARK
& RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA AS AMENDED:
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· Item 9.C.1., Add Brief Update on Orono Park Master Plan
· Add Update on Comprehensive Plan under Other Business
COMMISSIONER POLSTON-HORK SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
3. Consider Minutes of May 8. 2002. Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAY 8, 2002, PARK
AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
COMMISSIONER ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 7-0.
4. Park & Recreation Commissioner to Attend June Planning Commission and City Council
Meetings
a. 06/17/02 City Council Meeting
Commissioner Kuester will attend the June 17, 2002, City Council meeting.
b. 06/25/02 Planning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Briggs will attend the June 25, 2002, Planning
Commission meeting.
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5.
Open Mike
No one appeared for Open Mike.
6. Neighborhood Meetings/Discussions
None.
7. Park Development Progress Report: T eny Bye
Teny Bye, Park Foreman, stated that the Parks Department has been removing trees from
the Gty Hall property and transplanting them to Rivetplace Park. The trees must be moved
in order to make room for the Gty Hall expansion.
T eny also stated that the Parks Department has spent about 1500 hours in the parks so far
this year. Many of those hours were spent working on new bleachers for YAC and Orono
Athletic Complexes.
The disc golf is staked out in Lions Park. The baskets may be installed early next week.
8. City Recreation Update: Michele Bergh
Michele Bergh, Gty Recreation Manager, stated that Safety Camp was a huge success.
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The Recreation Department has over 1500 registrations for summer programs so far. This
number is approximately 50% higher than last year for Elk River programs.
Michele Bergh handed out revisions to the Facility Use Application. She would like direction
on the park use fees and when people should be charged for the use of parks. The
Commission is asked to review this and it will be discussed at the July meeting. Michele also
handed out a revised Lions Park Center Policy. She asked that the Commission review the
policy and get back to her in a few days with their opinions. Michele noted that the intention
of this revised policy is to help the building be used for the intended purposes.
9A.1. Presentation of Wright County Parks
The representative from Wright County Parks was unable to attend the meeting due to
illness.
9.A.2. YMCA Presentation: Chad Lanners
Chad Lanners, representing the YMCA, was in attendance to give a brief presentation on the
YMCA to the Commission. Mr. Lanners stated that he has spent the last year working on a
Gty partnership with the YMCA as well as trying to get local businesses to help the YMCA
come to Elk River. There are about 20 businesses now willing to help with the YMCA
project.
Mr. Lanners also stated that the YMCA has kicked off some programs in the Emporium for
the summer.
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The Commission viewed a short video on what the YMCA is and what they do. It explained
how they help communities and families.
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Mr. Lanners stated that he was very pleased with the turnout of the family night event that
was held jointly with City Recreation and with the YMCA. He estimated that about 200-300
people attended.
The Commission asked Mr. Lanners about how the YMCA programs fees work Mr.
Lanners explained that approximately 50% of there programs are fee based and the other
50% are membership based.
Michele McPherson suggested that Mr. Lanners return on a regular basis to give the Park
and Recreation Commission updates on the YMCA.. The Commission agreed.
9.B.1. Preliminary Plat - Birchview Addition. Case No. P 02-12
Ms. McPherson reviewed the proposal to replat approximately 17 acres into six buildable
parcels. The subject property is located at 207th Avenue, east of County Road 33 and is
zoned Ria, Rural Residential (2 ~ acre minimum). An earth home currently exists on the
property with the remainder of the land consisting of open space, a large Type 3 Wetland
complex, and wood~d areas. A small street (207th Avenue) will be constructed to serve the
five vacant buildable sites.
The parcel is outside of any park service areas; therefore, staff recommends the Commission
recommend cash dedication in lieu of land for this parcel.
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COMMISSIONER DEWALL MOVED TO ACCEPT CASH DEDICATION
AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF. COMMISSIONER ANDERSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
9.C.1. Park/T rail Development Issues: Orono Park Master Plan Update
Chris Leeseberg, City/Park Planner, presented the Commission with a modified version of
the Orono Park Master Plan that was presented to the Commission last month. The only
major change was that the central parkway was removed.
COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO APPROVE THE ORONO PARK
CONCEPT PIAN AS PRESENTED. COMMISSIONER BRIGGS SECONDED
THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
10. Information Update Items (No discussion or presentation unless requested)
A. Land Use Cases - None
B. ParklTrail Developments:
1. Park Dedication Fund Balance
2. River City Snow Riders Newsletter
3. Minutes of the February Meeting of the Center for Community Committee
4. Article Re: Phosphorus Bill
5. Article Re: Artistic Interest
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11.
Update on 5/20/02 City Council Meeting - Commissioner Sladek
Michele McPherson gave an update on the May 20, 2002, City Council meeting in
Commissioner Sladek's absence.
12. Update on 5/28/02 Planning Commission Meeting - Commissioner Kuester
Commissioner Kuester gave an update on the May 28, 2002, Planning Commission meeting.
13. Other Business
Commissioner Kuester and Michele McPherson gave an update on the Comprehensive Plan
Task Force activities to date.
14. Adiournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER DEWALL SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Park & Recreation Commission adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jessica Miller
Recording Secretary
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