11-13-2002 PR MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2002
Members Present:
Chair Peterson, Commissioners Anderson, Nystrom, Kuester, and Polston-
Hork
Members Absent:
Commissioner DeWall
Staff Present:
Michele McPherson, Director of Planning; Chris Leeseberg, Planner/Park
Planner; Phil Hals, Park/Street Superintendent; 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 7:02 p.m. by Chair Peterson.
2. Consider November 13. 2002 Park & Recreation Commission Agenda
COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 13,
2002 PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA AS AMENDED:
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Commissioner Nystrom requested that "Discussion on Grading the
Railroad Grade" be added under Item #13 Other Business.
COMMISSIONER POLSTON-HORK SECONDED mE MOTION. mE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
3. Consider Minutes of October 9.2002 Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
COMMISSIONER ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 9,2002
PARKAND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
COMMISSIONER NYSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. mE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
4. Park & Recreation Commissioner to Attend November Planning Commission and Gty
Council Meetings
a. November 18. 2002 Gty Council Meeting
Chair Peterson will attend the November 18, 2002 City Council Meeting.
b. November 26. 2002 Pla.nning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Polston-Hork will attend the November 26, 2002 Planning
Commission Meeting.
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5.
Open Mike
No one appeared for this item.
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6. Neighborhood Meetings/Discussions: None
7. Park Development Progress Report
Phil Hals stated that approximately 40 trees have been removed from the City Hall fUtilities
Expansion site and transplanted into various parks within the city. Nine trees were recently
transplanted into Hillside Park and six or seven to the Youth Athletic Complex.
Public Works has spent many hours in the last month getting ready for winter. The most
time consuming job has been to winterize the 23 irrigation systems that are the responsibility
of the city.
The Public Works Department has also been working on preparing the ice rinks at Lions
Park. Mr. Hals stated that Public Works has two sets of hockey boards and they would like
direction from the Commission as to which park they should be located. Staff recommends
two hockey rinks at Lions Park and to have open skating at the Handke Pit. Staff believes it
is easier to supervise skaters this way. Discussion took place and it was the consensus of the
Commission for Lions Park and Handke to each have one hockey rink and one open skating
rink. The Commission directed staff to report back on problems and the number of skaters
by type (recreational and hockey) at a future meeting.
8.
City Recreation Update
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Family Fright Night at Woodland Trails was a huge success. There were about 200 children
pre-registered and about 200 more registered at the door. Parking was available at the golf
course and public works trucks and fire trucks were used as shuttles to the trails. This was
the first year this event was held and staff hopes this will become an annual event based on
the great reviews.
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Community Events: None:
9.B.
Land Use Cases: None
9.C.
ParklTrail Development Issues: Park Dedication Fees for 2003
Director of Planning Michele McPherson presented to the Commission the proposed park
dedication fee increases for 2003. The current fees are $1,540 per lot for residential, $3,000
per acre for commercial, and $2,000 per acre for industrial. In past years, the Commission
has recommended to the City Council an increase of 5% for residential park fees. A 5%
increase for 2003 would increase the residential park dedication fee to $1,617 per lot. Staff
recommends that the fee be rounded to $1,615 to make it easier for calculations. Staff also
recommends that the commercial and industrial rates be maintained at their current levels
since there is very little commercial or industrial activity occurring at this time.
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COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY
COUNCIL THAT RESIDENTIAL PARK DEDICATION FEES BE INCREASED
5% FROM $1,540 PER LOT TO $1,615 PER LOT FOR 2003 WITH COMMERCIAL
AND INDUSTRIAL RATES REMAINING AT THEIR CURRENT LEVELS.
COMMISSIONER POLSTON-HORK SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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10. Information/Update items (No discussion or presentation unless requested)
A. Land Use Cases - None
B. ParkITrail Developments:
1. Park Dedication Fund Balance
2. River City Snow Riders Newsletter
3. Article: "Soccer Dad"
4. October 28, 2002 City Administrator's Budget Memo
5. October 28,2002 City Administrator's Memo re: Boys & Girls Club
11. Update on 10/21/02 Cityo,uncilMeeting
o,mmissioner Nystrom provided an update on the October 21, 2002 City Council meeting.
12. Update on 10/22/02 Planning Commission Meeting
Chair Peterson provided an update on the October 22, 2002 Planning Commission Meeting.
13.
Other Business
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Commissioner Nystrom questioned if now would be an opportune time to begin grading of
the railroad grade from County Road 33 north to 221 st Avenue. Phil Hals stated that he was
concerned that the area may be too wet to begin work He stated that the work could be
done in segments as weather permits but there may be budget issues. Michele McPherson
indicated that staff is currently in the process of reviewing the CIP budget for 2003. Ms.
McPherson suggested that o,mmissioner Nystrom and staff look at the railroad grade and if
need be it can be added to the CIP budget for 2003.
Ms. McPherson provided the Commission with a Comprehensive Plan update.
14. Adiournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER ANDERSON MOVED TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER POLSTON-HORK
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Park and Recreation Commission adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jessica Miller
Recording Secretary