07-14-1993 PR MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1993
Members Present:
Chair Dave Anderson, Commissioners Daleiden, Olson,
O'Brien, Lipetzky, st. Dennis, Dana Anderson, and Rolfe
Anderson
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent
1. Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River
Park & Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:45 p.m. by Chair
Anderson.
2. Consider 7/14/93 Park & Recreation Commission Agenda
The following was added to the agenda:
7.c. Children's Play Area at Softball Complex
COMMISSIONER O'BRIEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 7/14/93 AGENDA AS AMENDED.
COMMISSIONER LIPETZKY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
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Open Mike
There was no one present for thi~ item.
4. Consider 6/9/93 Park & Recreation Minutes
Chair Anderson corrected the motion under Item #6 by adding the
following:
The Developer would make the entire floodplain available for park usage
and would protect the floodplain from any inclusion in building lots
with protective covenants and the developer would receive credit for up
to one acre of park dedication from the City.
COMMISSIONER O'BRIEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 6/9/93 PARK & RECREATION
MINUTES AS AMENDED. COMMISSIONER DALEIDEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
5. Master Park Plan
Chair Anderson explained
and that Steve Rohlf
additions to the Plan
discussion at a fall
formal action taken.
the need for changes to the Master Park Plan
will be leading the staff in preparing proposed
for the Park and Recreation Commission's
meeting. A brief discussion followed with no
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County Park Commission
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Chair Anderson reported to the Park & Recreation Commission on the
organizational meeting for the Sherburne County Park Commission. Chair
Anderson said that the Committee will consist of seven members and will
meet monthly with one, two, or three of the County Commissioners in
attendance.
Commissioner St. Oennis stated that the County has no money or property
at this time, but the first major concern is to do a joint project with
the DNR in the Sand Dunes State Park.
Information was shared, but no formal action was taken.
7. Staff Updates
Phil Hals explained the recent discussions between City Administrator,
Pat Klaers, and the Elk River Country Club regarding a possible
property swap. He also discussed the proposed park improvements, the
Archaeological Survey, and the ISTEA Trail Grant.
COMMISSIONER LIPETZKY MOVED TO
CLUB AND ENCOURAGE PAT KLAERS,
NEGOTIATIONS ON THE LAND SWAP.
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
SUPPORT THE PROPOSAL WITH THE COUNTRY
CITY ADMINISTRATOR, TO CONTINUE
COMMISSIONER O'BRIEN SECONDED THE
7.a. Jet Skis - Chair Anderson
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Chair Anderson expressed his concern for the safety of boaters and jet
ski operators on Lake Orono during periods of high usage.
After a brief discussion, it was agreed that since Lake Orono is public
water, Minnesota boating rules would have to be enforced by the
Sherburne County Water Patrol and that there is little more that the
City can do to limit the use of jet skis on Lake Orono.
7.b. Park and Recreation Ordinance
Chair Anderson explained that on 7/12/93, the City Council voted 3-1-1
to change the City ordinance making the present Park and Recreation
Commission the Park Commission, reducing the number of Commissioners
and requiring that all Commission members be residents of the City.
COMMISSIONER LIPETZKY MOVED THAT IN CONSISTENCE WITH OTHER MATTERS THAT
AFFECT THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION, THE CITY COUNCIL SHOULD HOLD
A JOINT MEETING AND DISCUSS THIS CHANGE. COMMISSIONER O'BRIEN SECONDED
THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
7.c. Children's Play Area - Softball Complex
Chair Anderson explained a plan for a covered and fenced children's
play area at the softball complex. The plan is attached along with a
cost breakdown. All expenses will be paid by the Softball Association,
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the Umpire's Association, and Boy Scout Troop 99. All labor will be
volunteer.
COMMISSIONER LIPETZKY MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA AT THE SOFTBALL COMPLEX.
COMMISSIONER O'BRIEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER LIPETZKY MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER O'BRIEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 8-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Park & Recreation Commission adjourned at 10:00
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Phil Hals
Street/Park Superintendent