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07-16-1997 PR MIN . . . MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER P ARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 1997 Members Present: Chair Dana Anderson; Commissioners Madsen. Kuester. Dave Anderson. and Westrum. Commissioner Huberty arrived at 7:30 p.m. Commissioner Olson arrived at 8: 15 p.m. Members Absent: Commissioner Rolfe Anderson Staff Present: Phil Hals. Street/Park Superintendent, Debbie Kleckner. Recording Secretary Also 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 and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Anderson. 2. Consider 7/16/97 Park & Recreation Commission Aaenda COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE JULY 16, 1997, PARK & RECREATION AGENDA. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3. Consider Minutes of 6/11/97 Park & Recreation Commission Meetina COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 11, 1997, PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WITH THE FOLLOWING CORRECTION: - COMMISSIONER KUESTER WAS PRESENT FOR THE ENTIRE MEETING. COMMISSIONER MADSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4. Open Mike 4.1. Discussion - Park Bond Referendum Kathy Warneke. representing the Elk River Swim Club. expressed her support for inclusion of an 8 lane, 50 meter swimming pool in the pool proposal. along with the 0 entry depth and water playground which has been discussed. She felt there is an increasing demand for pool time by the competitive swimming programs, and currently swimmers are traveling to the Charles Horn pool in Anoka to train. Ms. Warneke noted there are between 70-90 swimmers, ages 6 through 17. in the swim club. Ms. Warneke felt the number of requests which are continually turned down due to lack of available pool time indicates the pool would also be utilized by various groups in the community. Ms. Warneke stated the adult lap swimming programs are also full. She felt the greatest demand is in Park & Recreation Commission Minutes July 16. 1997 Page 2 the summer and an outdoor pool would meet those needs. She recommended a 50 meter by 25 meter pool with 8 lanes, but felt they could get by with 6 lanes. Ms. Warneke also questioned whether or not a pool could be included in a community center project. . Discussion followed regarding the recent repairs and corroding of the VandenBerge aluminum pool. Commissioner Dave Anderson explained the pool will likely be taken out of the outdoor recreational improvements referendum and then presented as a separate issue to voters in the spring. He explained the reason the pool project will not be included is due to the following: 1) the original calculations were based on net tax capacity, rather than property market value. To include a pool would have necessitated increasing taxes to the average household well over the $30 figure, which they are trying to stay under; and, 2) more time is needed to research costs and the type of pool facility which would best serve the community. Information from Bill Morrison of Decision Resources and tax impact information from Lori Johnson was distributed to the Commissioners. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED TO REMOVE THE POOL PROPOSAL FROM THE OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES REFERENDUM QUESTION. COMMISSIONER MADSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO APPROVE THAT THE $2 MILLION OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES REFERENDUM QUESTION BE PRESENTED TO VOTERS FOR THE SPECIFIC ITEMS FROM WORKSHEET INCLUDING ENGINEERING AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. COMMISSIONER WESTRUM SECONDED MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. . Chair Anderson indicated the formal question for the referendum will be reviewed and the election date established at the July 2151 City Council meeting. If the issue passes, the $2 million will be levied in 1997 and bonded in the spring. Commissioner Dave Anderson indicated the Park & Recreation will also be seeking grants for outdoor recreation to maximize the funds provided by the referendum. It was the consensus of the Park & Recreation Commissioners to discuss the subcommittee's recommendation at the July 23rd special meeting. 5. Update - Master Park Plan - Steve Rohlf The Park & Recreation Commissioners reviewed a memo from Steve Rohlf which will be presented to the City Council on July 2151, regarding the Master Park Plan update. The Commissioners expressed their support for Steve's comments and their appreciation for the good work done by Steve in completing the project. . . . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes July 16. 1997 Page 3 6.1. James Warren Administrative Subdivision. Case No. AS 97-5 James Warren is proposing to subdivide a 40.45 acre parcel into 2 lots. No trails or parks are planned for this site according to the Comprehensive Plan. COMMISSIONER WESTRUM MOVED TO ACCEPT A CASH PAYMENT FOR THE WARREN ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION TO MEET PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 6.2. Phoenix Enterprises Preliminary and Final Plat for Hillside Crossina Three, Case No. P 97-11 6.3. Phoenix Enterprises is requesting preliminary and final plat approval to plat 3.4 acres into one commercial lot and an outlot. COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO ACCEPT A CASH PAYMENT FOR THE HILLSIDE CROSSING THREE PLAT, TO MEET PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS. COMMISSIONER WESTRUM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Guardian Anaels Preliminary Plat and Conditional Use Permit for a Mixed Use PUD Guardian Angels is proposing to plat 11.5 acres into 4 lots. The mixed use development includes townhouses, assisted living facilities. a medical clinic and retail buildings. A sidewalk was previously recommended on the north side of Highway 10 to Joplin. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED TO REQUIRE CASH PARK DEDICATION AT COMMERCIAL RATE FOR THE RETAIL PORTION OF THE ORONO SHORES PLAT, AND AT THE RESIDENTIAL RATE FOR THE TOWN HOMES; AND, THAT NO PARK DEDICATION BE REQUIRED FOR ASSISTED LIVING UNITS AND FUTURE ASSISTED LIVING AREA SHOWN ON THE PLAT. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED THAT THE PARK & RECREATION RECOMMEND A SIDEWALK BE PLACED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 10 UP TO THE ELK RIVER BOWL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MASTER PARK PLAN. COMMISSIONER OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 7. Update - Community Recreation Jeff Asfahl discussed the status of the proposed skateboard park. Jeff stated it has been recommended that an agreement for land given to Skateboarder's Association include a reverter clause to ensure that if the project doesn't happen, the property would revert back to the City. Jeff noted that an enclosed facility is easier to secure. The next step will be locating a site for the facility and forwarding a recommendation by the Park & Recreation Commission to the City Council. Phil Hals will check on whether or not the Lions Park property was dedicated to the City. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED THAT THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION CONTINUE THEIR SUPPORT FOR THE SKATEBOARDER'S ASSOCIATION EFFORTS, AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROCEED WITH IDENTIFYING A 1 - 2 ACRE SITE Park & Recreation Commission Minutes July 16. 1997 Page 4 FOR A SKATE PARK. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. . Jeff Asfahl suggested that information regarding the upcoming Park & Recreation park bond be included in the Community Ed brochure which goes to 17,000 homes. Jeff noted information could be made available at the Community Education office during program registration which begins September 6Ih.. Also, handouts regarding the referendum could be distributed in mid-September to program participants on the first day of activities. Jeff also indicated that when the irrigation of fields at Salk was done, there was an opportunity to correct a line for backstops. By making this correction an additional 70 to 75 feet was gained which will increase the ability to use soccer field # 1 and ball diamonds concurrently. 8. Update - San Dieqo Plannina Conference - John Kuester Commissioner Kuester distributed a summary of the Planning Conference he attended which was held in April of this year. 12. Adiournment There being no further business, COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER MADSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. The meeting of the Elk River Park & Recreation Commission adjourned at 9:20 p.m. . Respectfully submitted, 1)~~bu1/ Debbie Kleckner ,.7iitI....., Recording Secretary .