02-03-1993 PR MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1993
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair Dave Anderson; Commissioners Mike O'Brien, Joe
st. Dennis, Clete Lipetzky, Clair Olson and Rolfe
Anderson
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Commissioners Dana Anderson, Byron Houghtelin
STAFF PRESENT:
Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Phil Hals, Street/Park
Superintendent
ALSO PRESENT:
Dean Thompson, Big Lake Snowmobile Club
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 7:35 p.m. by
Chair Anderson.
2.
Consider 2/3/93 Park and Recreation Commission Agenda
Chair Anderson added items 11.1 - Heritage Landing and 11.2 - Flat Land
Purchase. Commissioner Rolfe Anderson added item 11.3 New Highway
101 Bridge.
COMMISSERION MIKE O'BRIEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2/3/93
AMENDED. COMMISSIONER CLETE LIPETSKY SECONDED THE MOTION.
CARRIED 5-0.
AGENDA AS
THE MOTION
3.1. Consider 12/2/92 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
COMMISSIONER MIKE O'BRIEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE
RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES. COMMISSIONER ROLFE
THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
12/2/92
ANDERSON
PARK AND
SECONDED
3.2. Consider 1/6/93 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
COMMISSIONER MIKE O'BRIEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE
RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES. COMMISSIONER ROLFE
THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
1/6/93
ANDERSON
PARK AND
SECONDED
5. Election of Park and Recreation Commission Officers
Chair Anderson requested that this item be delayed until after 8:00
p.m. when Commissioner Clair Olson was scheduled to arrive. The
Commissioners agreed with the request.
6.
Elk Park Center Commercial Development
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Patrick Klaers, City Administrator, presented the most current plans
for the Elk Park Center development and explained the developers will
be holding a general public meeting prior to going before the City
Planning Commission for a public hearing. The Park and Recreation
Commissioner's recommendations will be directed to the Planning
Commission and then combined with Planning Commission recommendations
and then forwarded to the City Council to be considered with the
preliminary plat. Pat Klaers indicated to the Park and Recreation
Commissioners that they should only address Park and Recreation issues
at this meeting and if they had personal concerns regarding the
proposed project that they should come before the Planning Commission
at the public hearing. Phil Hals listed the issues that the Commission
should address.
1. Consider if the City should accept money or land for park
dedication fees.
2. Consider pedestrian movements and sidewalk needs
3. Consider pathway connection needs from along Jackson.
4.
Consider pedestrian traffic outside of this
particularly on the south side of School Street.
development,
Commissioner Clair Olson arrived at this time (8:10 p.m.).
After a lengthy discussion, COMMISSIONER CLETE LIPETSKY MOVED
APPROVE THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND
CITY COUNCIL:
TO
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1. TO ACCEPT MONEY IN LIEU OF LAND FOR PARK DEDICATION FEES.
2. THAT THE DEVELOPER PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIDEWALKS FROM SCHOOL STREET
TO JACKSON ALONG FREEPORT AVENUE.
3. THAT THE DEVELOPER PROVIDE A 12 FOOT WIDE DETACHED PAVED BIKE PATH
PARALLELING JACKSON AVENUE FROM SCHOOL STREET TO HIGHWAY 169.
COMMISSIONER JOE ST. DENNIS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
6-0.
COMMISSIONER CLETE LIPETSKY MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND THE CITY COUNCIL THAT FREEPORT AVENUE FROM SCHOOL STREET
TO JACKSON AVENUE BE CONSTRUCTED AS A PARKWAY WITH LANDSCAPED CENTER
ISLANDS SEPARATING THE NORTH AND SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC LANES.
COMMISSIONER MIKE O'BRIEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-2.
4 . Open Mike
Dean Thompson, representing the Big Lake Snowmobile Club, arrived at
8:30 p.m. to update the Park and Recreation Commission on snowmobile
trail development. Mr. Thompson stated that the club had chosen to
extend the trail north from Zimmerman to Princeton this season rather
than south to Elk River and that the club would like to return in May
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or June for input on possible trail extensions within the City of Elk
River.
5. Election of Officers
COMMISSIONER CLETE LIPETSKY MOVED TO HAVE
CHAIRPERSON FOR THE PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
6-0.
DAVE ANDERSON REMAIN
COMMISSION FOR 1993.
THE MOTION CARRIED
COMMISSIONER CLETE LIPETSKY MOVED TO HAVE ROHLF ANDERSON REMAIN VICE
CHAIRPERSON FOR THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR 1993.
COMMISSIONER CLAIR OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
7. Moldenhauer Plat Concept Review
Pat Klaers, City Administrator, explained that the Moldenhauer plat was
a concept drawing only at this time and that the developer was planning
to develop this area in phases.
Pat Klaers also displayed a copy of the Heritage Landing preliminary
plat to show how the two areas were interconnected. Phil Hals
explained the trail dedication and extra right-of-way on 180th Street
for trails in the Heritage Landing plat.
After some discussion, it was the consensus of the Park and Recreation
Commissioners to recommend to the developer that:
1. The trail on the eastern boundary of Heritage Landing should be
continued from its southern end into the Moldenhauer plat and
connect with the most southerly street (Riverview Drive?).
2. The street right-of-way on the most southerly street should be
widened to 70' to permit the trail to parallel that street
(Riverview Drive extention?).
3. The developer dedicate at least three acres of property for park
purposes near 180th Street on the west side of the plat.
It was noted that the Commission will have the opportunity to further
review the park dedication requirements for this plat after the
Planning Commission has had the public hearing on the proposal.
8. City Hall Site
After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission that
the landscaping at the new City Hall and the Orono Lake trail should
proceed as planned, but that the other facilities for this area should
wait until at least 1994 or until such time when funding to build
additional facilities becomes available.
9.
American Legion Flags at Lion's Park
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The American Legion Post has approached staff and requested permission
to erect flag poles along the 6th street entrance into Lion's Park.
Phil Hals explained that the poles would be installed at no cost to the
City and the locations would be coordinated by him and his staff as he
sees no detrimental effects for the park.
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COMMISSIONER JOE ST. DENNIS MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT
THE LEGION BE PERMITTED TO ERECT THE FLAG POLES WITH STAFF DIRECTION AT
LION'S PARK. COMMISSIONER CLETE LIPETSKY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
10. Staff Updates
Pat Klaers informed the Commission members that Byron Houghtelin
submitted a letter of resignation effective immediately and requested
that the Commissioners encourage any perspective Commission members to
submit an application while the City advertises for possible applicants.
Pat Klaers suggested that the Commission change the term of service to
start later in the year since the year end holidays make it difficult
to find Commission replacements. After a discussion, it was the
consensus of the Commission to suggest that the City Council change the
terms of office to start in September and end in August.
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Pat Klaers requested a joint meeting with the City Council on March 8,
1993, at 8 p.m. It was the consensus of the group to hold their normal
meeting on March 3, 1993, and meet with the City Council on March 8,
1993 following the EDA meeting.
Pat Klaers provided information on the EDA site in downtown. After a
discussion, COMMISSIONER CLETE LIPETSKY MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY
COUNCIL THAT THE EDA SITE BE DEVELOPED INTO A PARK SITE. COMMISSIONER
JOE ST. DENNIS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
11. Other Business
11.1. Heritage Landing
This update was included in the discussion of the Moldenhauer plat.
11. 2.
Flat Land
Chair Dave Anderson questioned staff regarding contact with Holzem's on
the purchase of their property on County Road 12 and Fillmore Street.
Phil Hals stated that he has had no response from Holzem's in regards
to the letter he sent in October and that he has a another letter
drafted to contact the Holzem's. regarding this issue. Phil will keep
the Commission advised of any progress.
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11. 3.
New Highway 101 Bridge
Commissioner Rohlf Anderson requested information regarding pedestrian
access to the MnDOT bridge over the Mississippi River on Highway 101.
Pat Klaers displayed a MnDOT plan for the bridge construction and it
appeared that a 12 foot wide shoulder is available outside of the
traffic lanes, but staff will ask for more information at a future
meeting with MnDOT Engineers.
12. Adjournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER MIKE O'BRIEN MOVED TO
ADJOURN THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING. COMMISSIONER CLETE
LIPETSKY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Park and Recreation Commission adjourned at
10:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Phil Hals
Street/Park Superintendent