12-04-1991 PR MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1991
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair Dave Anderson, Commissioners Todd Mixer, Byron
Houghtelin, Clete Lipetzky, and Mike O'Brien
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Commissioners Rolfe Anderson, Marilyn VanPatten, and Dana
Anderson
STAFF PRESENT:
Patrick Klaers, City Administrator and Philip Hals,
Street/Park Superintendent
ALSO PRESENT:
Rolland Ring-Jarvi and Mike Gray
1. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River
City Council was called to order by Chair Anderson at 7:05 p.m.
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Consider 12/4/91 Park and Recreation Commission Agenda
Item 4, Open Mike and Item 7, Update on Ski Trail Groomer, to be
combined as one item.
COMMISSIONER O'BRIEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 12/4/19 ELK RIVER PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA AS AMENDED. COMMISSIONER HOUGHTELIN
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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Consider 9/4/91 Park and Recreation Com~ission Minutes
COMMISSIONER HOUGHTELIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 9/4/91 PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MINUTES. COMMISSIONER O'BRIEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4. Open Mike
Rolland Ring-Jarvi presented a ten point statement to the Commission
(see attachment) regarding the cross-country skiing program.
Mr. Ring-Jarvi encouraged cooperation between the City and the Ski Club
and offered volunteers to help with grooming and trail work. Pat
Klaers, City Administrator, indicated that only City employees should
operate City equipment. Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent stated
that a Building and Zoning employee and one Street Department employee
will do the majority of the grooming.
Phil Hals indicated that the newly purchased Bombardier trail groomer
operates very well and that his Department is now actively involved
wi th building a rear grooming attachment. The trails will be groomed
with the rollers and drags that were used last year until the grooming
attachment is completed.
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Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
December 4, 1991
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5.
Discussion Regarding New City Hall Campus as it Relates to Park Uses
Pat Klaers presented the design plans for the new City Hall building
and surrounding property. The Park and Recreation Commissioners were
asked to consider how the City Hall campus and Orono Park might be
joined to provide the best usage by the public for both facilities.
Chair Anderson asked that the Street/Park Department do an area map of
all the Ci ty property in the area so that a recommendation on the
recreation fields and softball fields can be made at a future meeting.
6. Discussion Regarding Pathway/Trail System - Dave Anderson
Chair Anderson discussed the development of a loop hiking/biking trail
from the new City Hall site through Orono Park connecting with the new
proposed 183rd Avenue parkway to create a one and one half (1 1/2) to
two mile trail. The Commission discussed the possibility of a bond
referendum to fund a City wide trail system. It was the consensus of
the Commission to continue a trail system discussion at a future date
because hiking/biking trails are becoming increasingly popular.
8.
Update on Area Wide Recreation Director - Charlie Blesener
Chair Anderson reported that the Planning Committee for the Regional
Recreation program/employee is scheduled to meet on 12/5/91 to complete
the job description, hiring criteria and Joint Powers Agreement. The
target date for hiring somebody is 3/92. 0' Brien questioned the
options available if the regional recreation director does not work
out. Pat Klaers stated that the Ci ty could use reserve money to
finance a "City only" Recreational Director in 1992 if it became
necessary, but he felt that the likelihood of failure of the Regional
Director is remote in 1992.
9.
Commission Vacancies Update
Pat Klaers, City Administrator stated that the terms of Commissioners
Todd Mixer, Marilyn VanPatten, and Mike O'Brien are up as of 12/31/91.
The City is advertising for applicants and the City Council will
appoint the Park and Recreation Commissioners in January, 1992. Mr.
Klaers urged anybody interested to apply.
10. Other Business and Staff Updates
Pat Klaers stated that the next regular Park and Recreation Commission
would be January 1, 1992. After a brief discussion, it was the
consensus of the Commission to cancel the January meeting. The next
scheduled meeting will be February 5, 1992.
Phil Hals reported that the LAWCON Funds for 1992 are committed and
that he has a meeting scheduled with the LAWCON staff in January to
review our application for the 1993 funding year.
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Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
December 4, 1991
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11. Adjournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER O'BRIEN MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION. COMMISSIONER
LIPETZKY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Park and Recreation Commission adjourned at
9:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Philip Hals
Street/Park Superintendent