10-03-1990 PR MIN
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MEETING OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1990
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman O'Brien, Byron Houghtelin, Todd Mixer, Barb
Northway, Clete Lipetsky, and Marilyn VanPatten
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Rolfe Anderson and Dave Anderson
ALSO PRESENT:
Phil Hals, Park Superintendentj and Pat Klaers, City
Administrator
1. Call Meetin~ to Order
Pursuant to due to call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk
River Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
by Chair O'Brien.
2.
Consider 10/3/90 Park and Recreation Commission A~enda
BARB NORTHWAY MOVED TO APPROVE THE 10/3/90 PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION AGENDA. BYRON HOUGHTELIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 6-0.
3.
Consider 9/5/90 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
BARB NORTHWAY MOVED
COMMISSION MINUTES.
CARRIED 6-0.
TO APPROVE THE 9/5/90 PARK AND
TODD MIXER SECONDED THE MOTION.
RECREATION
THE MOTION
4. Open Mike
Ron Johnson and Dave Taus, Youth Hockey Association, were present to
discuss with the Commission some hockey needs as it relates to the
outdoor hockey rinks near the ice arena. Dave and Ron discussed the
need for additional fencing near the rinks at the south side where the
parking lot exists. A problem develops with pucks flying out of the
rink and damaging cars and endangering spectators. A rough estimate of
the cost for some type of additional fencing is in the neighborhood of
$2,500 for materials and labor. Dave and Ron indicated that the Youth
Hockey Association cannot finance this expenditure this season and that
no funds are available at the School District for such an expenditure.
Ron and Dave requested Commission consideration of this expenditure of
public funds for the benefit of the community and the Youth Hockey
Association.
Park Superintendent, Phil Hals, was directed by the Commission to
review the costs involved in installing the fende in this vicinity and
also to review other options for correcting the dangerous situation
that currently exists. It is anticipated that a recommendation from
Phil Hals will be provided to the Commission at its next meeting on
November 7, 1990.
Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
October 3, 1990
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Council Action on the Master Park and Recreation Plan...
Discussion on Implementation on the Master Plan and the 1991 Park and
Recreation Work Pro~ram
It was noted by the Commission that these two agenda items are very
similar and can be discussed together.
The City Administrator reviewed with the Commission action taken by the
City Council at its 9/17/90 meeting when the Master Park and Recreation
Plan was approved. It was noted that a number of Commission members
were in attendance at this meeting I so the summary of City Council
action was brief. In general, it was noted that one exception to the
plan that was approved by the City Council, from the plan that the
Commission proposed to the City Council, was the deletion of the park
area in the northeast section of the City around Eagle Lake. The City
Council adopted the plan with this area being deleted from the map due
to further study being needed in this area. The City Administrator
noted that this area is still identified in the City Growth Management
plan as a future area wide park and that a long range goal for the City
is to have a park in this area. After discussion, it was the consensus
of the Commission to have the Master Plan document and map printed as
adopted by the City Council (with the northeast area wide park around
Eagle Lake being deleted from the map). The Commission indicated that
it would reevaluate and study this area in the future.
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The Commission discussed implementation of the Master Plan and the 1991
work program for Park and Recreation activities. The Commission
stressed the need for adequate staff and adequate financing in order to
implement the Master Park and Recreation Plan and in order to have a
producti ve 1991 work year. In addition to the recreation programs
managed by Community Education for Elk River, and in addition to the
park improvements approved by the Commission and City Council through
use of park dedication funds, the Commission strongly desired the
development (and purchase if necessary) of flat open land for youth
recreational opportunities. The Commission again reaffirmed its
position that the development of Woodland Trails Park was a higher
priority than the development of Hillside Park, but that the obtaining
and development of the flat open land for recreation purposes was the
number one priority for 1991. Extensive discussion took place
regarding the staffing needs for a successful park and recreation plan
to exist in Elk River.
CLETE LIPETSKY MOVED TO HAVE THE TOPIC OF A PARK AND RECREATION
DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION ON THE 11/7/90 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA AND TO HAVE THE STAFF PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF PARK AND RECREATION
DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTIONS FROM SIMILAR COMMUNITIES, AND FURTHERMORE, TO
HAVE THE STAFF REVIEW THE RAMIFICATIONS ON CITY FINANCES, OFFICE SPACE,
AND STAFFING ASSIGNMENTS IF A PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR WAS HIRED IN
ELK RIVER. MARILYN VANPATTEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
6-0.
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Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
October 3, 1990
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Staff Updates
Park Superintendent, Phil Hals, updated the Commission on the status of
the proposed youth fields behind Lincoln School. It was noted that the
development of these fields are on hold until spring, 1991. Mr. Hals
is currently having discussions with School Athletic Director, Mike
Hanlon, regarding the development of these fields.
Phil indicated to the Commission that at the next meeting he would
discuss a City park policy of reserving parks for various citizens and
groups. The policy would include a deposit to reserve the parks and
having the deposit refunded, provided the park was cleaned up after use
of the facility.
The City Administrator updated the Commission on pending City Council
review of park dedication fees for commercial and industrial
developments. It was noted that the City Council will be reviewing a
recommendation from the Planning Commission at its October 15, 1990,
meeting.
8. Other Business
There was no other business discussed at this time.
9.
Adjournment
There being no further business, BARB NORTHWAY MOVED TO ADJOURN THE
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING. BYRON HOUGHTELIN SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Park and Recreation Commission adjourned at
approximately 10:00 p.m.
R~ect~ullY submitted,
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Patrick Klaers
City Administrator