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09-15-1993 PR MIN . . . MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION HELD AT THE ELK RIVER COUNTRY CLUB WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 Members Present: Chair Dave Anderson, Commissioners Olson, Daleiden, Lipetzky, Dana Anderson, st. Dennis (7:45 p.m.), and O'Brien (7:45 p.m.) Members Absent: Commissioner Rolfe Anderson Staff Present: Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent; Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Jeff Asfahl (8:05 p.m.) The Park and Recreation Commission met at Woodland Trails Park at 6:30 and toured the park before the meeting. 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 7:40 p.m. by Chair Dave Anderson. 2. Consider 9/15/93 Park and Recreation Commission Agenda The following items were added to the agenda: 5.a. Report by Jeff Asfahl 9.a. Discuss citizen's involvement in park uses for 3.5 acres south of Orono Parkway 9.b. Update on EDA action on EDA Main Street redevelopment site by Dana Anderson 9.c. Update on Kincanon plat of Outlot A in Heritage Landing COMMISSIONER O'BRIEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 9/15/93 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA AS AMENDED. COMMISSIONER OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3. Consider 8/18/93 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes COMMISSIONER O'BRIEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 8/18/93 PARK COMMISSION MINUTES. COMMISSIONER OLSON SECONDED MOTION CARRIED 5-0. AND RECREATION THE MOTION. THE Due to the fact that Commissioner Lipetzky had to leave the meeting early, it was decided to discuss Item #8 at this time. Commissioners st. Dennis and O'Brien arrived at this time. 8. Staff Updates - Pre-Concept Review of Lakoduk Development Chair Anderson did a sketch of the 120 acres in question. Pat Klaers gave a brief update on staff contact with the potential developer. The Park & Recreation Commission Meeting September 15, 1993 Page 2 issues are road alignments, fairground land needs, and park property versus Park Dedication Funds. . It was the consensus of the Park and Recreation Commission that the developer provide at least three acres of park property in the southeast section of the Lakoduc property, south of county Road #30. A lengthy discussion was held on the possibilities for the future of the County fairgrounds. It was the consensus of the group that a legal opinion be requested to determine the possibility of the City selling or trading dedicated park property. A priority of the Commission is that the City acquire the parking lot that lies between the softball complex and the county fairgrounds. City staff will maintain contact with the County Coordinator and the County Board to allow for further discussions. Commissioner Lipetzky left at this time (8:20 p.m.) 4. Open Mike No one was present for this item. 5.a. Report by Jeff Asfahl - Guidelines for Usage of 728 Area Play Fields Jeff presented the proposed guidelines for the use of the recreation fields for the Park and Recreation Commission's review. He requested that the Commission give this document some consideration and be prepared to make additions or corrections so as to give this document a formal acceptance at the October meeting. . Jeff Asfahl explained the 1993 expenditures and the proposed 1994 budget. Jeff explained the 1993 Recreation programs and number of participants. The and for Park and Recreation Commission complimented Jeff for a well run programs and invited him to return on October the review of the guidelines document. good report 13, 1993, 5. Discuss Civic Center Proposal Phil Hals informed the Commission that the map that his staff prepared of the Civic Center proposal has recently been altered and he has not received a copy of the most current plan. He also stated that he did not feel the Park and Recreation Commission has much to discuss until the most current plan is made available. Pat Klaers stated that the City Council is looking at funding a community survey to determine the local support for a civic center. He questioned if the Park and Recreation commission was interested in being involved in the survey and, if so, the Commission members should . . . . Park & Recreation Commission Meeting September 15, 1993 Page 3 come to the October meeting with questions they would like to have included in the survey. COMMISSIONER OLSON MOVED THAT THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY SURVEY INCLUDING QUESTIONS ABOUT PARK USAGE, TRAIL SYSTEMS, AND CITY SPONSORED RECREATION ACTIVITIES DONE THROUGH THE AREA WIDE RECREATION PROGRAM. COMMISSIONER O'BRIEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 6. Discuss Woodland Trails Park Development It was the consensus of the Park and Recreation Commission to postpone this discussion until 10/13/93 due to the late hour. 7. Update on MnDOT/Big Wheel Rossi Tree Agreement Phil Hals gave a brief report on the MnDOT negotiations with Big Wheel Rossi. The City is to receive $5,000 in cash which is to be used for the purchase of landscape materials. The free use of a MnDOT landscape designer to do landscape plans was also offered by MnDOT. The money and design help may be used on any City property. 8. Staff Updates Continued The issue of selling Moldenhauer Park was discussed briefly and Chair Anderson suggested that this issue be placed on the October Park and Recreation Commission agenda. Phil Hals stated that he had received a citizen complaint about the lack of parking during school days in the west lot at Lion's Park. A brief discussion was held. COMMISSIONER SHELTER L-5. CARRIED 6-0. DALEIDEN MOVED TO COMMISSIONER OLSON POST FOUR 2 HOUR PARKING SIGNS NEAR SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION Phil Hals passed out copies of the final plan for the Jackson Square parking lot improvement and the plan for the parking lot improvement that is planned for the lot between Highway 10 and the railroad tracks for the Commission's information. Commissioner st. Dennis left at this time (10:00 p.m.) 9. Other Business a. Use of 3.5 Acres South of Orono Parkway commissioner Dana Anderson reported that there has been some concern that the residents from the Orono Lake Additions have not been invited to attend a Park and Recreation meeting to discuss Park & Recreation Commission Meeting September 15, 1993 Page 4 the possible uses for the 3.5 acre triangle near the city Hall complex. After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission that it would be of little value to talk to this group until more information came forward from the Civic Center group. The Civic Center discussion should be held at the October meeting so the Orono Lake Addition residents should be invited to attend the November Park and Recreation Commission meeting. . b. Update on EDA Action on Main street Redevelopment Site Commissioner Dana Anderson provided street Redevelopment Site from the EDA brief discussion was held. an update meeting on on the EDA Main 9/13/93. A COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED THAT THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EDA MAIN STREET REDEVELOPMENT SITE FOR PARK USAGE, AND, SINCE THE 90 DAY EXCLUSIVE OPTION HAS EXPIRED AND THE BUILDING PROPOSAL HAS BEEN SCALED DOWN, THE CITY SHOULD NOT WAIT FOR OTHER DEVELOPER PROPOSALS, BUT SHOULD MOVE AHEAD BY AUTHORIZING THE FILLING OF THE HOLE THIS FALL AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PARK IN THAT SITE NEXT SPRING. COMMISSIONER O'BRIEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. c. Update on Kincanon Plat of Outlot A - Heritage Landing A brief discussion was held on the proposal for Outlot A in Heritage Landing. . COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO TAKE TEN PROPERTY. COMMISSIONER O'BRIEN SECONDED THE MOTION. CARRIED 4-0-1. Commissioner Daleiden abstained. PERCENT THE OF THE MOTION 11. Adjournment There being no further business, COMMISSIONER OLSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The meeting of the Elk River Park and Recreation Commission adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Q~ ~ Philip Hals Street/Park Superintendent .