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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1997
Members Present:
Chair Dana Anderson; Commissioners Huberty, Olson,
Westrum and Madsen
Members Absent:
Commissioners Kuester, Dave Anderson and Rolfe Anderson
Staff Present:
Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent; Steve Ach. City Planner;
Brady Halverson, Planning Intern; Debbie Kleckner, Recording
Secretary
Also Present:
Jeff Asfahl, Community Recreation Director
1. Call Meetinq 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.
Aoenda
Consider 9/10/97 Park & Recreation Commission Aqenda
COMMISSIONER WESTRUM MOVED TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 10, 1997, PARK &
RECREATION AGENDA. COMMISSIONER MADSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
3. Consider Park and Recreation Meetinq Minutes
COMMISSIONER MADSEN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE JULY 9" JULY 23, AUGUST 5,
AND THE AUGUST 13,1997 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES:
COMMISSIONERS MADSEN AND OLSON NOT BEING LISTED AS PRESENT
COMMISSIONER HUBERTY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4. Ooen Mike
No one appeared for this item.
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Steve Ach. City Planner. updated the Commission on recent activities associated
with closing of 193rd Avenue. Steve explained the developer of Cherrywood Hills
will be extending utilities down a portion of 193rd Avenue. This portion will be
resurfaced with a smooth bituminous trail and the remainder of 193rd will be left in
its present condition. Steve presented a drawing which illustrates the trail
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connections from the Lafayette Woods 2nd and Cherrywood Hills. Signage will be
placed at 193rd and Proctor stating no motorized vehicle traffic is allowed.
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Discussion followed regarding access to the properties south of 193rd if
development were to occur.
COMMISSIONER WESTRUM MOVED TO RECOMMEND CONSTRUCTION OF A 10 FT.
WIDE BITUMINOUS TRAIL AS PART OF THE RESTORATION OF 193RD, AND A 12 FOOT
WIDE TRAIL ALONG THE ABANDONED RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY CONNECTING WITH
WOODLAND TRAILS. COMMISSIONER MADSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5.2. Phoenix EnterorisesRequest forPreliminarvPlat (HillsideCrossina.FOLJrr.
Steve Ach indicated this request involves replatting Outlot A of Hillside Crossing (7
acres) into two commercial lots; one lot .8 acres and the remaining lot 6.2 acres.
The Park and Recreation Master Park Plan does not indicate any park land
needed for this area. and staff recommends a cash payment of park dedication
fees.
COMMISSIONER OLSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND CASH PAYMENT TO MEET PARK
DEDICATION FEES FOR THE HILLSIDE CROSSING FOUR PLAT. COMMISSIONER
MADSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5.3.. Phoenix Enterorises Reauest for PreliminarvPlat (Hillsic:le CrossinaFivel.
Steve Ach indicated this 3.5 acre plat will create two commercial lots.
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The Commissioners and staff discussed possible locations for a trail corridor. It was
the consensus of the Park Commissioners to extend a trail along the NSP
easement, ov~r to the north side of the "no cut" property line up to Evans Street.
COMMISSIONER MADSEN MOVED TO REQUEST THE DEVELOPER OF THE HILLSIDE
CROSSING FIVE COMMERCIAL PLAT PROVIDE AN EASEMENT TO THE CITY COVERING
THE 50 FT. WIDE "NO CUT" STRIP ON THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE HILLSIDE
CROSSING PLAT FOR TRAIL CONSTRUCTION, AND TO CREDIT THE DEVELOPER FOR
TRAIL CONSTRUCTION COSTS TOWARD PARK DEDICATION FEES. COMMISSIONER
WESTRUM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5A.. Discuss Park Issues in Hillside Estates
The Commissioners and staff discussed projected park needs in the Hillside Estates
development. The developer, Rick Foster, was present to provide suggestions for
location of some type of park area. It was the consensus to give further
consideration to a centrally located 2 acre park, preferably adjacent to NSP
powerline easement, with street and trail access for residents in the development.
5.5. Discuss Conceot Plan bv Roval Oaks Realtv
Steve Ach explained Royal Oaks Realty is considering development of a 40 acre
parcel lying north of Highway 10 and immediately east of Custom Motors Auto
Salvage. Steve indicated the northerly 15 acres is probably undevelopable
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because of flooding conditions. The Master Park Plan identifies a need for a
neighborhood park in this vicinity.
COMMISSIONER MADSEN MOVED TO RECOMMEND A 2 ACRE PARK SITE BE
PROVIDED ON THE EAST PORTION OF THE PLAT CONCEPT PROPOSED BY ROYAL
OAKS REALTY, AND TO ACCEPT CASH TO MEET THE REMAINING PARK DEDICATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PORTION OF THE PLAT OVER 20 ACRES. COMMISSIONER
OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
6. .Uodate -Commur'litvRecreation - JeffAsfahl
Phil Hals, Streets/Parks Superintendent, provided the following update on possible
sites for the proposed skate park:
Oak Knoll Site
This site is located between Field NO.2 and 3. Ownership of this property is under
negotiation by the City and School District due to the ALC project.
191 sl and Y2 off Jackson
This city-owned lot is approximately 1 acre in size (175 x 220'). The grade is flat,
with some slope toward the back of the property.
Public Works Brush Site
There are some property ownership issues regarding this site to be resolved
between the City and School District.
Trianqle Road
Phil indicated the city owns a lot off Triangle Road in the Industrial Park which is
approximately 150' x 210'. Members of the Commission felt this site is too remote
and would be difficult to control.
Jeff Asfahl indicated the Skateboarder's Association may need to begin looking
to other property owners, churches, businesses, etc. for possible sites. Jeff also
suggested the possibility of creating an area for the skakepark adjacent to
proposed Lion's Park teen center.
Chair Anderson suggested the Skateboarders Assoc. contact the School District
regarding donating land jointly with the City for either the Oak Knoll site or the
brush storage site near the public works building.
Jeff noted the Youth Initiatives Task Force is planning to hold a large group
meeting sometime this fall to regenerate interest and support.
Jeff noted the Youth Athletic Complex is on track to open in the spring. Chair
Anderson requested that a discussion regarding scheduling of the complex be
placed on the October Park & Recreation agenda.
Jeff updated the Commission on Otsego's decision to withdraw from the
Community Recreation program.
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7.
Discussion - Gazebo in City Parkinq Lot
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Phil Hals, indicated Anthony Mikols is proposing to build a gazebo on city property
adjacent to his photography studio in the downtown. Staff will submit plans for
the Park and Recreation Commission to review when they become available.
8. Review Sherburne County Parks, Trails and Ooen Soace Plan
A copy of the plan will be mailed to the Commissioners.
9. Discussion - Park Bond Referendum
Chair Anderson updated the Commission on the recent activities of the Bond
Referendum Committee, regarding the telephone campaign, signs, newspaper
coverage, and hotline. Chair Anderson encouraged the Commissioners to
attend a phone session on either Tuesday or Thursday the following week.
10. Staff Uodates - Phil Hals
10.1. Lions Park - Phil indicated that the hockey boards at Lions Park are in need
of replacement, due to the peat movement and quality of wood used.
He suggests removing the old boards and building some type of portable
system. Phil will be contacting the "Sentence to Service" program
through the County for help in removing the old boards. The bituminous
trails are currently under construction and will be completed in
approximately 2 weeks. The Lions have indicated they still will be
interested in constructing a teen center, even if the referendum fails. Phil
noted he has fill available to make the necessary soil corrections for
construction of the building.
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10.2. Elk River Youth Athletic Comolex (ERYACI Field Lavout - Phil updated the
Commission on progress at the ERY AC.
11. Other Business
11.a. Commissioner Madsen submitted a water quality report he received for
Lake Orono. Staff will copy and distribute the report to all Commission
members.
11 .b. Commissioner Huberty reported she has been accepted for the
Leadership Training sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The City of
Elk River will fund the training and noted Councilmember Daryl Thompson
will be attending the training as well.
"8. .......Adiournmemt
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER MADSEN MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
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The meeting of the Elk River Park & Recreation Commission adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Re~pectfully submitted,
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Debbie Kleckner
Recording Secretary