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03-12-1997 PR MIN . . . MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL MARCH 12, 1997 Members Present: Chair Dana Anderson. Commissioners Dave Anderson. Rolf Anderson. Olson. Westrum, Madsen. Kuester and Huberty. Members Absent: None Staff Present: Phil Hals. Street/Park Department: Steve Rohlf: Building and Zoning Administrator: Steve Ach. City Planner: Debbie Kleckner, Recording Secretary Others Present: Jeff Asfahl. Community Recreation Director 1. Call Meetina To Order Pursuant. to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Park & Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Dana Anderson. 2. Consider March 12. 1997 Park & Recreation Commission Aaenda Commissioner Dave Anderson added a discussion item under "Other Business". COMMISSIONER OLSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MARCH 12, 1997, PARK & RECREATION AGENDA AS AMENDED. COMMISSIONER MADSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0. 3. Consider Minutes of February 12. 1997 Park & Recreation Commission Meeting COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE FEBURARY 12,1997, PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT: PAGE 2, ITEM 6 - DELETE LAST SENTENCE COMMISSIONER OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0. 4. Open Mike No one appeared for this item. 5. Decision Resource Discussion Members of the Park and Recreation reviewed the draft survey prepared by Decision Resources. Park & Recreation Meeting Minutes March 12. 1997 Page 2 6.2. Review Concept Plan of 300 Acre Residential Development (Schultz ProperiYl steve Ach explained the developers of the Waddy Schulze property were present to discuss their plans for a 300 acre residential development. Representing the development company were John Payton - Senior Associate with Westwood Professional Services of Eden Prairie. Homer Tompkins- Contractor Property Developers Company. and AI Block - President. Town & Country Homes. Steve noted the developers are interested in obtaining some direction from the Park & Recreation regarding park needs for this area. . Mr. Payton explained the proposed development will consist of 500 - 550 single fQmily and townhouse residential units. AI Block indicated they will require a forester to work with the home buyers so that as many trees as possible can be preserved. Mr. Block expressed his support for trail systems and noted nearly all their developments have trail systems. Discussion followed regarding park ond trail needs for the area. It was the consensus of the Park & Recreation Commission that the developer consider the following recommendations in order to meet park dedication requirements for the proposed plat: . Approximately 4 - 6 acres be designated for park land which would include approximately a 3 acre neighborhood park somewhere in the center of the plat, and an additional park area on the eastern boundary which could be linked to a park area if property to the east were developed. . · A trail system be established through the plat connecting the park areas and other predestrian routes planned for this area. · The remainder of the park dedication requirements be collected as a cash payment. 6.1. Astrid McBeath Reauest for Administrative Subdivision. Case No. AS 97-1 Steve Ach explained Astrid McBeath is requesting an administrative subdivision to subdivide a 17 acre parcel located immediately west of the end of Island View Drive and 191st Avenue. into 2 lots. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMEND ACCEPTING A CASH PAYMENT TO MEET PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MCBEATH ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION, CASE NO. AS 97-1, AND THAT PARK AND TRAIL NEEDS WILL BE REVIEWED IF THE PROPERTY IS FURTHER SUBDIVIDED IN THE FUTURE. COMMISSIONER MADSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0. Commissioner Huberty left the meeting at this time (approximately 9:45 p.m.) . . . . 8. 9. Park & Recreation Meeting Minutes March 12. 1997 Page 3 7. Consider Final Comments on the Master Park Plan Steve Rohlf reviewed the updated maps for the Master Park Plan. Members of the Commission discussed snowmobile trail locations and made recommendations to staff. COMMISSIONER MADSEN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE MASTER PARK PLAN WITH THE CHANGES INDICATED TO STAFF. COMMISSIONER WESTRUM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Commissioner Dave Anderson noted that Sherburne County will hold the public hearing on the county's park plan on June 3, 1997 at 7 p.m. at the County Government Center. He encouraged the Park & Recreation Commissioners to contact their county board representative to encourage their support for the plan. 10. 11. Communitv Recreation Update (Jeff Asfahll Update on Skateboard Park Jeff reviewed estimated costs associated with the proposed skateboard park: Insurance $ 8,500 Construction/fencing 33,000 Staff (supervision - 180days per year -5 hrs. per day)) Ramp costs 20,000 30.000 Total Estimated Cost $91.500 Jeff discussed possible revenue sources such as user fees. passes. and different fees for non-residents versus residents. Jeff also offered suggestions for reducing expenses such as having labor, materials and concrete donated. Members of staff and the Park & Recreation Commission discussed whether or not there may be a way to provide a site for 1 year without making the large financial commitment. A "wait and see" approach would be taken to see if a skateboarding park could financially support itself and if there is enough interest to warrant the expense. COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED THE PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMEND SUPPORT OF $8,500 IN FUNDS FOR THE FIRST YEAR'S LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR A SKATEBOARDING PARK AND SECURING A SITE. THE CITY'S COMMITTMENT WOULD BE DEPENDENT ON THE INTEREST OF THE SKATEBOARDING ENTHUSIASTS AND THEIR ABILITY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONALLY BUILT EQUIPMENT TO BE USED AT THE SITE. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. County Road 12 Uparade Discussion Snowmobile Corridors Discussion These items were discussed in the Master Park Plan Update. Changes discussed will be made in the maps by Steve Rohlf for review at the next meeting. Park & Recreation Meeting Minutes March 12. 1997 Page 4 12. Cass Field Usaae bv Youth Groups Short discussion item only. . 13. Set Meetina Date for Joint Meetina with Plannina Commission Wednesday. April 9. 1997 at 6 p.m. was tentatively set for a joint meeting of the Planning Commission and Park & Recreation Commission. 14. Staff Updates Phil Hals noted it appears the best date for the proposed park bond referendum will be the second week in September. 1997. Commissioner John Kuester expressed interest in serving on the referendum committee as the Park & Recreation Commission's representative. 16. Adjournment There beingno further business, COMMISSIONER OLSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. The meeting of the Elk River Park & Recreation Commission adjourned at 11:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted. L)Jk''/~ Debbie Kleckner Recording Secretary . .