01-12-1994 PR MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1994
Members Present:
Chair Dave Anderson, Commissioners Daleiden, Dana
Anderson, Olson, St. Dennis, O'Brien and Lipetzky (7:20)
Members Absent:
Commissioner Rolfe Anderson
Staff Present:
Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator; Phil
Hals, Street/Park Superintendent
Others Present:
Ninth Grade Scouts Aaron Hanson and Scott Steenerson
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 7:10 p.m. by
Chair Dave Anderson.
2. Consider 1/12/94 Park and Recreation Commission Agenda
Item 9.a., "Update on Community Center/Hockey Arena" was added
agenda. .
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COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE
RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA AS AMENDED.
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
THE 1/12/94
COMMISSIONER
PARK AND
DALEIDEN
3. Consider 12/8/93 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
Phil Hals distributed an amended version of the 12/8/93 minutes with an
additional sentence on the consensus recommendation for Item 8.
COMMISSIONER OLSON MOVED TO APPROVE
COMMISSION MINUTES. COMMISSIONER
MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
THE 12/8/93 PARK AND RECREATION
DALEIDEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
4 . Open Mike
No one appeared for this item.
5. Election of Officers
COMMISSIONER O'BRIEN MOVED TO RETAIN DAVE ANDERSON AS CHAIR AND DANA
ANDERSON AS VICE-CHAIR. COMMISSIONER DALEIDEN SECONDED THE MOTION.
Commissioner st. Dennis stated that while he feels that Dave Anderson
has done a good job as Chair, it was his op~n~on that the leadership
should change for the good of the organization.
THE MOTION CARRIED 5-1.
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6.
Discussion on Trail System
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Steve Rohlf led the discussion on the Trail System Plan. The Park and
Recreation Commissioners and staff worked on detailing a map that
identifies trail corridors that connect neighborhood parks and
area-wide parks.
Steve noted that the trails in the rural areas are indicated along road
corridors, but should be moved away from roads as much as possible when
property becomes available.
Commissioner Lipetzky suggested that future trails and recreation areas
be tied in with areas of local interest or history.
It was the consensus of the Commissioners that staff continue to refine
the trail locations including on site inspections and report back to
the Park and Recreation Commission ~n March.
7. Overnight camp-Out Request - Woodland Trails Park
Phil Hals explained a request from Sue Bergstrom to be able to do an
overnight camp-out in the Woodland Trails Park as part of a training
requirement for performance points for the malamute dogs that she
raises. commissioner st. Dennis, who had also talked with Ms.
Bergstrom, said that she needs a site for the camp-out that has
immediate access to 10 miles of ski trails. It was the consensus of
the Commission to permit this as a one time use and to look at other
requests on a case by case basis.
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8. Staff Updates
Phil Hals stated that the grant for Woodland Trails Park is moving
forward. He also indicated that he an his staff are planning work
projects for the coming year and Woodland Trails Park will be one of
the major projects for 1994. Phil further stated that the next round
of funding for the ISTEA Grants is coming up this spring and he will
have more information at a future meeting.
9. Other Business
9.a. Community Center/Ice Arena
Commissioner Dana Anderson gave an update on the activities of the
Community Center/Ice Arena Committee. The latest plan is for the
proposed ice arena to be located on school property next to the
existing arena. The Community Center issue has been separated
from the ice arena, but Jeff Gongoll will still be the Chair for
both proposals:
The Ice Arena Committee has had one meeting with the School Board
and plans to attend the joint City Council/School Board meeting on
1/31/94. The proposal calls for the School District to make the
property available and for the City to fund the project with bonds and
operate the new arena.
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Commissioner Lipetzky left at this time (9:20 p.m.)
10. Adjournment
There being
THE MEETING.
CARRIED 5-0.
no further business, COMMISSIONER O'BRIEN MOVED TO ADJOURN
COMMISSIONER ST. DENNIS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
The meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Res'O~ed, ~
Philip E. Hals
Street/Park Superintendent