02-07-1990 PR MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1990
Members Present:
Vice Chair Dave Anderson, Rolfe Anderson, Todd Mixer,
Byron Houghtelin, Barb Northway (7:30), and Marilyn
VanPatten (7:40)
Members Absent:
Clete Lipetzky, Mike O'Brien
Also Present: Bill Sanders and Paul Page, Sanders and Associates, Inc.;
Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent; Pat Klaers, City
Administrator; Charlie Blesener, Community Education Director
(8:15)
1. Call Meetin~ 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 Vice
Chair Anderson.
2.
Consider of 2/7/90 Park and Recreation Commission A~enda
ROLFE ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2/7/90 PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION AGENDA. BYRON HOUGHTELIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
3.
Consider 1/3/90 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
BYRON HOUGHTELIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1/3/90 PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MINUTES. TODD MIXER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
4. Open Mike
There was no one present for this agenda item.
5. Master Park and Recreation Plan - Sanders & Associates. Inc.
Mr. Bill Sanders distributed the Preliminary Draft #2 of the Master
Park and Recreation Plan to the Commission. Mr. Sanders then reviewed
the plan page by page with the Commission. Mr. Sanders noted the
changes in this draft from the earlier draft that was reviewed by the
Commission and indicated that all of the comments from the Commission
provided him at the 1/3/90 meeting have been incorporated into this
revised document.
The City Administrator indicated that review of this document will be
the primary agenda item for the March meeting. All Commission members
should closely review the plan and make notes on Draft #2 so that they
can be collected and reviewed by Mr. Sanders and Mr. Page.
Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
February 7, 1990
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The Commission reviewed in detail the sections on standards for amount
of population served by various facilities (Page 55); the proposed park
plan recommendations which emphasize the need for neighborhood parks
and more play fields (Pages 73-75); and the trails and parkway plan
(Pages 76-82). The Commission indicated its desire to further discuss
the trails section at the next meetingj especially the combined uses of
the trails for both winter and summer activities. Discussion continued
on the combination of a bituminous surface along with a natural area
for multiple use of the trails. The use of the land underneath the
power line areas (Page 81) also generated some discussion.
Additionally, the Commission desired specific recommendations from the
consultants on proposed uses of the trails and how to take steps in
order to preserve the Houlton Farm for future City use. The Commission
indicated that they were in agreement with most of the information that
was presented, but that they are very concerned with how to achieve
resul ts and implement the plan so that park improvements as discussed
can become reality in the 1990's.
6.
Staff Updates
a.
Charlie Blesener discussed with the Commission the skating
activities, or lack thereof, which have taken place this winter
season. The Commission discussed plans for the warming house
improvement at Handke Pit and what type of time frame should be
followed in order to have the warming house constructed before
next skating season.
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Mr. Blesener also discussed with the Commission Earth Day events
that are planned (20th Anniversary of Earth Day) and how the plans
for this celebration could be coordinated with Arbor Day.
Activities for these two days are being discussed by the Community
Education Department. In general, the Park and Recreation
Commission supported any efforts for an Arbor Day tree planting
program by school children in and around Lion's Park.
b. Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent, indicated that he would be
presenting possible park improvement items to the Commission in
March, 1990. These park improvements would require use of Park
Dedication Funds.
Mr. Hals also indicated that he has had contact with the local
Horseshoe Club. This group has requested additional lights in
Orono Park and better playing conditions.
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Pat Klaers, City Administrator, discussed with the Commission the
request from the Orono Lake Homeowners Association. This group
has been before the Commission at least twice in the past year and
requested the Commission to consider recommending to the City
Council more rules and regulations regarding boating activity on
Orono Lake.
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Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
February 7, 1990
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ROLFE ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF
AN ORDINANCE WHICH WOULD REGULATE THE SPEED AND DIRECTION OF BOATS
ON LAKE ORONO. BARB NORTHWAY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
It was noted that an ordinance similar to the Ci ty of Big Lake
Ordinance #301 would be acceptable to the Commission and the
Homeowners Association.
The City Administrator indicated that there was a vacancy on the
Community Center Task Force. No members of the Park and
Recreation Commission expressed interest in volunteering for this
committee.
The City Administrator updated the Commission on the completed
purchase of the Burlington Northern abandoned railroad bed; the
attempts by the City to purchase land in Barrington Place for a
small park; and the City's efforts to purchase some wooded flood
plain property north of Highway 10 around Waco Street. Mr. Klaers
indicated that the Commission should be looking at some type of
improvements of the railroad trail in 1990 and some type of
playground equipment being installed in the Barrington Place
property. Additionally, it was noted that limited park and
recreation activity is anticipated to be made available with the
purchase of the property around Waco Street. This property is
being pursued as right-of-way land for a bridge over the Elk River
at this location.
7.
Other Business
Dave Anderson discussed with the Commission the Olympic Torch Run
project which he is working on in the Elk River Area.
A general discussion with the Commission members took place on
recycling efforts and the RDF Plant.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business, DAVE ANDERSON MOVED TO THE ADJOURN THE
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING. BARB NORTHWAY SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Park and Recreation Commission meeting
adjourned at approximately 10:10 p.m.
R;~J~ed'
Patrick ~~
City Administrator