12-13-1995 PR MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1995
Members Present:
Chair Dave Anderson, Commissioners Tuttle, Dana Anderson,
Olson, and Donais
Members Absent:
Commissioners Huberty, Rolfe Anderson, and Madsen
staff Present:
Phil Hals, street/Park Superintendent; Michelle Dwyer, Recording
Secretary
Others Present:
Jeff Asfahl, Community Recreation Coordinator; Youth Athletics
Association representatives - Jerry Polkovitz, Tom G., Ron Ollestad,
Stan Moreland, and Jim Wood
1. Call Meetino To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Park and
Recreation was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Dave Anderson.
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Consider Aoenda
COMMISSIONER OLSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 13,1995, PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
3.1 October 11. 1995, Minutes
Chair Dave Anderson stated that Commissioner Tuttle would like the Master Park
Plan in more detail, and requested to delay approval until the next meeting.
3.2 November 8, 1995, Minutes
COMMISSIONER DONAIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 8,1995, PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4. Open Mike
No one appeared for this item.
5.
Discussion of Field Development on Cass Property with Representation of Youth
Athletics
Discussion was held by the representatives of the Youth Athletics Association
regarding the plans for the proposed Cass property project. Lights were
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discussed for the current playing fields which cost around $125,000 and would
help for longer playing time. A consensus was reached between the Youth
A thletics Association to consider charging each child a player fee of $10.00 to
help fund the purchase of the Cass property.
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Commissioner Dave Anderson stated responsibility is to the citizens of Elk River
and to convince the surrounding communities to put in their fair share.
Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent will redo the Cass Property project plans to
accommodate for.
-280 foot fences on playing fields
-Fences should be a. quarter radius
-8 foot fences
-backstops - umbrella
-80 foot bases
-Ag lime infields
-4 fields needed for tournaments.
-If there is room for 2 more fields 240 foot fences are all right for the
softball fields
Commissioner Tuttle left at this time (9:05 p.m.).
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Update from Community Recreation Coordinator Jeff Asfahl
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Jeff Asfahl, Community Recreation Coordinator, updated the commiSSion on
current and upcoming activities from the Community Recreation office.
7. Update on Community Center - Lana Hubertv
Commissioner Huberty was not present for this item. Phil Hals, Street/Park
Superintendent had spoken with Commissioner Huberty and stated that she and
Mayor Duitsman had both been working on the community center project from
separate view points at this time.
8. Staff Updates
Phil Hals, Street/Park Department updated the commission on the installation of
Lions Park equipment.
COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED FOR PHIL TO CONIACT THE LIONS FOR
THE LOCATION, SITE PLANS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE INSTALLATION OF LIONS
PARK EQUIPMENT AND MUST MEET STAFF CRITERIA. COMMISSIONER OLSON
SECONDED IHE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
Phil Hals, Street/Park Department suggested custom making a portable warming
house which could be taken down after the winter season for the Handke pit.
Phil Hals has received information from the State of Minnesota for the grant
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cycle and suggests the commission pursue the grant. Chair Dave Anderson
mentioned that for individuals to use the biathlon range you must be a member
of the Boyscout Explorer Post and suggestion was made to have the biathlon
range posted properly. Chair Dave Anderson stated the ski trail groomer is
working very well.
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Other Business
None
10. Adiournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Park and Recreation Commission was adjourned at
9:40 p.m..
Respectfully submitted,
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Michelle Dwyer (]
Recording Secretary
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