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10-11-1995 PR MIN . . . MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1995 Members Present: Chair Dave Anderson; Commissioners Rolfe Anderson, Madsen, Tuttle, Donais, and Huberty Members Absent: Commissioners Olson and Dana Anderson Staff Present: Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator; Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent 1. Call Meetine- to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chair Dave Anderson. 2. Consider 10/11/95 Ae-enda The following items were added to the agenda: 10.1 Lake Orono Dredging, presented by Kent Madsen 10.2 Gina Havron administrative subdivision request, presented by Phil Hals 10.3 Dennis Anderson administrative subdivision request, presented by Phil Hals lOA Central Lutheran Church gate request, presented by Steve Rohlf COMMISSIONER DONAIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE 10/11/95 AGE:NDA WITH THE AFOREMENTIONED ADDITIONS. COMMISSIONER MADSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3. Consider 9/13/95 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes COMMISSIONER MADSEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 9/13/95 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES. COMMISSIONER TUTTLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4. Open Mike No one was present for this item. Park & Rec Minutes 10/13/95 Continued ...... Page 2 5. Master Park Plan Review . This item was presented by Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator. 7:10 p.m., Rolfe Anderson arrives. Staff and the Park and Recreation Commission reviewed the proposed changes to the Master Park Plan suggested by staff. The following items are some of the main changes to this document: 1. Oak Knoll Park be changed to Harris Island Park 2. Orono Par;kway Park be changed to City Hall Park 3. Shiely Park be changed to Top of the World Park No motion was made on this item. 6. Landfill ReQuest for Fencine- Installation on Railroad Trail This item was presented by Steve Rohlf. See Attachment A, attached. Staff recommends fencing the areas indicated on Attachment A. Also, staff suggests angling the fences, putting reflectors on the fences, and fence posts on the landfill side offence #5, to hold the city harmless of liability. Mer reviewing the property, staff suggests a fence be placed instead of posts. . COMMISSIONER MADSEN MOVED TO RECOMMEND ALLOWING FENCING OF THE AREAS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF. COMMISSIONER TUTTLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 7. Communitv Recreation Update Jeff Asfahl was not present for this item. Phil Hals will discuss this issue under staff updates. 8. Natural and Scenic Grant Update Phil Hals presented this item. Staff and City Council is requesting input on whether or not to pursue this issue regarding funding. COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MATCH THE $45,500 FOR THIS GRANT FROM THE PARK DEDICATION FUND. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 9. Countv Park Plan Update Chair Dave Anderson presented this item. Dave explains the progress in the County Park Plan. Work will begin in November on this project with Northwest Associated Consultants. . . . . Park & Rec Minutes 10/13/95 Continued ...... Page 3 10. River Pathwav Proiect Update Phil Hals presented this item. Phil stated that the City Council moved to fund another $11,000 of consulting fee's for this project. This project is moving ahead. 10.1 Lake Orono Dred2"ine- Update Commissioner Madsen updated the Park and Recreation Commission on the Lake Orono Homeowners Association meeting held Tuesday, October 10th. See Attachment B for further information on this topic. The Park and Recreation Commission is recommending testing the water in Lake Orono three times per year in the summer months. COMMISSIONER MADSEN MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE TESTING OF LAKE ORONO WATER THREE TIMES PER YEAR DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. COMMISSIONER TUTTLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 10.2 Gina Havron Administrative Subdivision ReQuest Phil Hals presented this item. See Attachment C for further information on this item. Staff recommends taking the cash for the park dedication fee on this parcel. COMMISSIONER TUTTLE MOVED TO TAKE THE CASH FOR THE PARK DEDICATION FEE ON THIS PARCEL. COMMISSIONER DONAIS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 10.3 Dennis Anderson Administrative Subdivision ReQuest Phil Hals presented this item. See Attachment D for further information on this item. Staff is recommending deferring the park dedication fee on this parcel until further information is gathered from the City Attorney. COMMISSIONER TUTTLE MOVED TO RESERVE THIS FEE UNTIL FURTHER INFORMATION IS GATHERED FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY. COMMISSIONER MADSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 1004 Central Lutheran Church Gate ReQuest Steve Rohlf presented this item. See Attachment E for further information on this item. Staff recommends approval for Central Lutheran Church's gate request. COMMISSIONER DONAIS MOVED TO APPROVE CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH'S GATE REQUEST. COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Park & Rec :Minutes 10/13/95 Continued ...... Page 4 11. Staff Updates . Phil Hals updated the Park and Recreation Commission on the Cass property project (165th and Jarvis Street). Phil stated that the project is moving forward and will be in front ofthe Planning Commission in November and the City Council in December. Staff is requesting input on field needs from youth organizations for this project ASAP. COMMISSIONER MADSEN MOVED TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF THE CASS PROPERTY FOR A FUTURE ATHLETIC COMPLEX. COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Phil Hals presented the Barrington Park addition item. The question is whether or not to expand the park. The price on this land is being negotiated. Staff recommends pursuing the purchase of this land at a very modest price. The Park and Recreation Commission agrees to pursue this issue further. Phil Hals stated that the park equipment for Lion's Park is moving forward. Chair Dave Anderson stated that he would like to make sure the equipment is installed firmly on the site. The Park and Recreation Commission is requesting an installation plan, site location, and footing plan, for this equipment before it is installed. Also stated, a new citizen spotted vandals in an Elk River park stealing the blue containers. Police did catch the responsible party. The citizen is questioning whether or not a reward is offered for this information. The Park and Recreation Commission is suggesting that we make an issue of this incident by paying the citizen a reward and putting it in the paper to deter future vandalism. Staff suggested that the felon do community service to pay for the reward. . Hoisington Update- Phil Hals will get back to the Park and Recreation Commission at a later date on this item. Commissioner Donais suggested coming up with a logo for the Park and Recreation Board to put on all board projects. 12. Adiournment There being no further business, COMMISSIONER TUTTLE MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER DONAIS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. The meeting of the Elk River Park and Recreation Commission adjourned at approximately 10:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, @~ l(o')Lu9 Geryl Rogers Recording Secretary .