02-09-1994 PR MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1994
Members Present:
Chair Dave Anderson; Commissioners Olson, Dana Anderson,
Daleiden, Lipetzky, and St. Dennis (7:30 p.m.)
Members Absent:
Commissioners Rolfe Anderson and O'Brien
Staff Present:
Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent; Jeff Asfahl, 728 Area
Recreation Coordinator
Also Present:
Mike Niziolek, District 728 Teacher
1. Call Meetinq 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 Anderson.
2.
Consider 2/9/94 Park and Recreation Commission Aqenda
COMMISSIONER OLSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2/9/94 PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION AGENDA. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
3.
Consider 1/12/94 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
The minutes from the 1/12/94 meeting were not included in the packets.
COMMISSIONER OLSON MOVED TO CONSIDER THE 1/12/94 PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MINUTES AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. COMMISSIONER DANA
ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4. Open Mike
No one was present for this item.
5. Review North Meadows 2nd Preliminary Plat
Phil Hals presented the proposed plat for North Meadows.
COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL
THAT DEVELOPERS SHOULD PAY PARK DEDICATION ON THE LOTS BEING CREATED.
COMMISSIONER DALEIDEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Commissioner St. Dennis arrived at this time.
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Review Country CrossinGS Preliminary Plat
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Phil Hals presented the proposed plan for the Country Crossing development.
Several Commission members expressed their concern over the density of this
plat.
COMMISSIONER L1PETZKY MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT A
20' WIDE TRAIL CORRIDOR BE ESTABLISHED; RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH ALONG
THE EASTERN PLAT BOUNDARY WITH A 20' WIDE TRAIL ACCESS CORRIDOR FROM
GARY CIRCLE BETWEEN LOTS 7 & 8 AND FROM GARY STREET BETWEEN LOTS 18 & 19
CONNECTING TO THE MAIN CORRIDOR. COMMISSIONER OLSON SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
7. Woodland Trails Park
7.1. Cross Country Ski Groomino Policy
Phil Hals raised the following concerns regarding the ski trail grooming in
Woodland Trails Park:
1 . Should the City groom for recreational use or competitive events?
2. Should user groups such as School District 728 or other schools that hold
meets on the park trails be responsible for extra grooming costs?
3. How should grooming schedules be established?
After discussion on these issues it was decided that a sub-committee, consisting of
Dave Anderson, Mike Niziolek, and Phil Hals, come back to the full Commission
with some recommendations to resolve these issues before the fall of 1994 ski
season.
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7.2. Park Usaoe for Competition Skiino
Phil Hals expressed his concern over the exclusive use of all park ski trails for
competition ski events that would eliminate any recreational skiing during these
events. Phil also raised the question if the groups holding competitive events
should be required to follow some sort of reservation procedure. After a brief
discussion this item was also forwarded to the sub-committee with the direction
that they return with a policy recommendation for a future Park & Recreation
meeting.
7.3. Community Development Grant Update
Phil Hals displayed a map of Woodland Trails Park showing the proposed
bituminous trails, crushed rock trails, grass trails, and a revised outline of estimated
costs for the community development grant along with the proposed
construction schedule. Several Commission members questioned the use of
crushed rock trails versus bituminous trails and requested that Phil Hals rework his
estimates for consideration at next month's meeting.
Commissioner Lipetzky left at this time (9:10 p.m.).
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7.4.
LCMR Grant Update
Mike Niziolek was present and reported that the City Council had authorized
$40,000 in matching funds for the LCMR Grant proposal that he submitted on
February 4, 1994. Mr. Niziolek indicated that the grant awards will be made
sometime this summer and that he was optimistic about the outcome.
7.5. Request for a Mountain Bike Course
A resident from another City inquired about constructing a mountain bike
obstacle course in a City Park. There was no one present at the meeting to
make this request. A brief discussion was held regarding this subject.
COMMISSIONER ST. DENNIS MOVED THAT IN THE OPINION OF THE PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION, THERE ARE NO SUITABLE LOCATIONS FOR A MOUNTAIN
BIKE COURSE IN CITY PARKS. COMMISSIONER OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
8. Concept for Consideration of Oak Knoll Concession Stand
Jeff Asfahl presented a floor plan for a concession building proposal for the Oak
Knoll athletic complex. After a discussion, it was the consensus of the Park and
Recreation Commission that Jeff circulate the plan among the youth
organizations and see if they have any financial or volunteer support to offer.
9.
Park Capital Improvements
Phil Hals presented a list for capital park improvements for 1994. Commission
members requested that items for a 1/2 basketball court for Moldenhauer Park, a
trail paving test strip for Lion's Park, and some lighting for Ridgewood East Park be
added to the list and that the discussion continue at the March meeting.
10. Other Business/Staff Updates
There were no items presented at this time.
11 . Adiournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER OLSON 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,
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Phil Hals
Street/Park Superintendent
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