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04-16-1997 PR MIN . . . MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL APRIL 16, 1997 Members Present: Chair Dana Anderson, Commissioners Dave Anderson, Olson, Westrum and Huberty Members Absent: Commissioner Rolf Anderson, Madsen and Kuester Staff Present: Phil Hals, Street/Park Department; Steve Rohlf; Building and Zoning Administrator; Steve Ach, City Planner; Debbie Kleckner, Recording Secretary Others Present: Councilmembers Holmgren and Thompson; Jeff Asfahl. Community Recreation Director 1. Call Meetinq 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 Amil 16, 1997 Park & Recreation Commission Aqenda COMMISSIONER OLSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE APRIL 16, 1997, PARK & RECREATION AGENDA. COMMISSIONER WESTRUM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3. Consider Minutes of March 12, 1997 Park & Recreation Commission Meetinq COMMISSIONER WESTRUM MOVED APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 12, 1997, PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4. Open Mike Three Elk River Area Senior High biology students. Rea, Marla and Sarah, explained a project to plant wildflowers at the Woodland Trails Park. The students requested funds to purchase seeds and mesh to prevent erosion. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED THE PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE EXPENDITURE OF $700 TO FINANCE A PRAIRIE RESTORATION PROJECT AT THE WOODLAND TRAILS PARK, TO BE COMPLETED BY ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH BIOLOGY STUDENTS. COMMISSIONER OLSON SECONDED THE . MOTION. THE MIOTlON CARRIED 5-0. 5. Communitv Recreation Update (Jeff Asfahl) Lance Cunningham, representing the youth skate park enthusiasts, reviewed costs and revenue projections for a proposed skateboard park, as outlined in their memo to the Park & Recreation Commission dated April 16, 1997. Lance Park & Recreation Minutes April 16, 1997 Page 2 explained it appears their best option to limit the city's liability from a skatepark is for the advocates to organize as a non-profit organization with 501 C3 status and manage the skatepark site. Lance indicated the cost to obtain the 501 C3 is $320. . The Park & Recreation Commissioners expressed their support for the project and commitment to working with the youth in finding a site. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED THE PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE EXPENDITURE OF $320 TO FINANCE FILING FEES FOR 501 C3 NON PROFIT STATUS FOR THE SKATEBOARDING ADVOCATES. COMMISSIONER WESTRUM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6. Park Development East of Hiqhway 1 69 Councilmembers Roger Holmgren and Daryl Thompson were present to discuss their concerns regarding development of park facilities east of Highway 169. Residents have expressed strong interest in developing recreational opportunities such as a basketball half-court and open space for softball or football. Council member Holmgren indicated he toured area 24 by the water tower with Marly Glines and felt this area should be developed as a park as soon as possible. He felt the volleyball/basketball court in area 6 needs to be moved over approximately 20 feet since it currently is located on the top of a hill and users must continuously chase balls down the hill. Discussion followed regarding the water tower site. Tom Cruz, resident east of Highway 169, indicated he was aware of funding issues. but felt there is a great concern among the residents east of Highway 169 regarding the lack of parks. . Commissioner Dave Anderson explained the Master Park Plan identifies a. park area at the water tower site. Mr. Cruz questioned whether or not there are plans for future parks. Commissioner Anderson indicated future opportunities will depend on development in the area. Kelley Olen, resident east of Highway 169, asked what the residents could do to expedite the process of developing the parks. Steve Rohlf explained parks have been fairly well planned for the area, but the city cannot predict when these areas will be developed for the park land to become available. Steve suggested the residents help support the park referendum if they are interested in development of parks. He also requested their support for the County park issue at the June 3rd hearing in Becker at the senior high auditorium. Council member Thompson asked if there are plans to put up an outdoor hockey/skating rink. Chair Dana Anderson indicated it is hopeful the referendum will be successful so that those types of recreational opportunities can be supported. Commissioner Dave Anderson thanked Councilmembers Thompson and Holmgren for their support. . . . . Park & Recreation Minutes April 16. 1997 . Page 3 Discussion followed regarding scheduling an early morning meeting with residents east of Highway 1 69 to gather input on what type of facilities they feel would be utilized at the water tower park site. Chair Dana Anderson suggested providing some type of flyer to distribute to residents informing them of the proposed meeting. Kelley Olen offered to act as spokesperson for the residents and provided her telephone number (441-0979). 7. Update on Master Park Plan Revision - Snowmobile Trails (Steve Rohlf) Steve Rohlf explained that the City of Ramsey had changed their plan for snowmobile trails. Mr. Rohlf recommended the proposed snowmobile trail head on 165th A venue be eliminated and a new snowmobile trail connection with Ramsey along 181 st A venue be planned. The Park and Recreation Commission accepted this change to the Master Park Plan. 8.1. Review Concept Plan for CPDC (Waddy Schulze Property) John Payton - Senior Associate with Westwood Professional Services of Eden Prairie, Homer Tompkins - Contractor Property Developers Company, and Ed Hasek-Westwood were present to review changes in the concept plan which were discussed at the March 12th Park & Recreation meeting. Discussion followed regarding trails, sidewalks and main collector streets through the proposed development. Commissioner Dave Anderson suggested the main north-south street through the plat be widened so it could serve as a trail corridor. The Planning Commission discussed whether a trail or sidewalk would be more appropriate along this collector. It was agreed a sidewalk would be the best in this situation. The Park & Recreation Commission made the following recommendations: - Eliminate the passive park in the northeastern area of the proposed plat. -Add the southerly wetland area to the proposed centrally located park, and expand to the east -provide flat, greenspace area in proposed park for volleyball, basketball, play- ground, etc. -Developers work with the City Planner on the northern wetland/open space area. 8.2. Review Hillside Estates Concept This item was postponed to a future Park & Recreation meeting. 8.3. ReviewPreliminarv Plat for John Lundberq John Lundberg is requesting to subdivide approximately 40 acres into 3 residential lots about 2.5 acres in size and a remaining 62.5 acre parcel. The subject property is located on County Road 1 and 207th A venue alignment. COMMISSIONER OLSON MOVED THE PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMEND A CASH PAYMENT TO MEET PARK DEDICATION REQUIREIMENTS. COMMISSIONER HUBERTY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Park & Recreation Minutes April 16. 1997 Page 4 . 8.4. Review Preliminary Plat for Tim Smith (Island View 4th Addition) Tim Smith is requesting the subdivision of a 17.5 acre parcel into 4 residential lots, located south of County Road 35 just west of Meadowvale Road. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED THE PARK & RECREATION COMMISISON RECOMMEND A CASH PAYMENT TO MEET PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS. COMMISSIONER WESTRUM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 9. Discussion on Final Draft of Decision Resources Survey The Park & Recreation Commissioners and staff discussed final changes in the Decision Resources survey. 10. Staff Updates Phil Hals indicated he would like input regarding the ballfield sizes for the Cass Fields so that he may begin work on the parking lots. Discussion of the downtown handicap parking and water fountain followed. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED THE PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION SUPPORT THE HANDICAP PARKING STALLS BE LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE EDA SITE, AND THAT THE PROPOSED DRINKING FOUNTAIN BE PLACED AT THE EDA SITE. COMMISSIONER OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. . 11 . Other Business A walk through the Shiely trails is scheduled for April 25th at 7:00 a.m. It was the consensus of the Commissioners to have Phil Hals order and place some type of sign in the Lafayette Woods development. identifying Elk River park and trail boundaries. 12. Adiournment There being no other business, COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER WESTRUM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The meeting of the Elk River Park & Recreation Commission adjourned at 11: 15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 1JJW~ Debbie Kleckner Planning Secretary .