09-07-1992 PR MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1992
Members Present:
Chair Dave Anderson, Commissioners Joe st. Dennis, Dana
Anderson and Rohlf Anderson
Members Absent:
Commissioners Mike O'Brien, Byron Houghte1in, Clair
Olson, and Clete Lipetzky
Staff Present:
Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Phil Hals, Street/Park
Superintendent
1. Call Meeting 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.
It was noted that there was not a quorum present so the meeting would
be conducted mainly for discussion and review of current issues.
2. Consider 9/2/92 Park and Recreation Commission Agenda
Chair Anderson added a discussion item on an archery range under Item 9.
COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE 9/2/92 PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA AS AMENDED. COMMISSIONER ST. DENNIS
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
3.
Consider 5/6/92 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
COMMISSIONER ROHLF ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE 5/6/92 PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. COMMISSIONER ST. DENNIS
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4. Open Mike
Paul and Elvira Fjerstad were present requesting support for the
construction of a BMX bike race course. The Fjerstads questioned if
the City had approximately three acres of property on which the BMX
Club could build a race course.
After a considerable discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission
that the City does not have a suitable site at this time but the BMX
Committee should keep open all communication lines for future support.
5.
Discussion Regarding Funding Assistance for Softball Complex Building
Chair Anderson presented a budget sheet (see attached) for the
construction of a new building at the softball complex. He explained
that it was all done with volunteer labor and that the reason for the
$3,000.00 shortfall was a combination of an extended roof over the
agline bunker, lack of material donations and some miscalculated
estimates. Anderson also suggested that a sum of about $2,000.00 per
year be allocated to capital improvement items from the team dues.
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COMMISSIONER ST. DENNIS MOVED THAT THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE $3,000.00 SHORTFALL BE PAID FROM
THE 1992 GENERAL FUND PARKS CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET LINE ITEM.
COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
3-0-1. CHAIR ANDERSON ABSTAINED.
6.
Update By Staff on Items of Interest During June, July and August
Phil Hals updated the Park and Recreation Commission on issues that had
taken place since the last meeting.
1. The City's purchase of a 1/2 acre parcel of tax forfeited property
on the west end of 191 1/2 Avenue.
2. The filing of a Woodland Park and Railroad Trail grant application
to the Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Program. The grants will be
awarded in February with three years allowed to complete the
project. This is a rather ambitious project to assume with all of
the other park and street demands that are put on the Street/Park
Department.
3. Pat Klaers reported that the Guardian Angels Foundation had decided
against paying park dedication fees for a platted development at
3rd Street and Evans Avenue. The Commission indicated that they
felt the Guardian Angels Foundation should pay park dedication fees.
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4. Pat Klaers reported on a meeting with City staff, Community
Education Director Charlie Blesener, Area Park and Recreation
Director Jeff Asfahl, School District Athletic Director Mike
Hanlon, and School District Maintenance Superintendent Roger
Hanson. The meeting was to clarify issues regarding the use and
maintenance of the athletic fields at the Community Education
site. A second meeting is scheduled for September 29, 1992, so
more information will be made for the Park and Recreation
Commission at their October meeting.
7. Discussion on Plans for the Coming Year
1. Several cities have instituted programs to provide trees for
citizens to plant. Information is available if the Commission would
like to support such an arrangement in the future.
2. Phil Hals raised the question if the Commission would support an
Adopt-A-Park program, whereby individuals or organizations would
assist in park clean up and beautification and be recognized for
their efforts. Phil noted that a youth group from st. Andrew's
Church has done some clean up in Lion's Park on an volunteer basis
and has done a commendable job.
8. Staff Update on Park Projects in Progress
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Phil Hals reported that while there have been
comments, the park equipment and the long slide in
park have been well used by area residents.
a few negative
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The Street/Park Department still needs
court, pave the parking lot and grade the
Carson Street.
to pave the basketball
trail from Baldwin to
2. The turf on the soccer fields at the Community Education site is
doing much better and it is Phils' opinion that the fields could be
used this year if need be.
The irrigation system is installed on the softball field and the
two baseball fields at the Community Education site and the grass
will be seeded in the next few days.
Phil questioned the Commission about the
requirements for the proposed fields because
proposal ready for the September 29th City
a contractor may be selected yet this fall.
fence and backstop
he hopes to have a
Council meeting so that
3. Phil suggested that in future years, the Chamber of Commerce be
required to keep all carnival rides on the west side of Gary Street
for the 4th of July celebration. Phil said he felt Gary Street
could be closed for that event and that would leave more park areas
for people to enjoy and would certainly be less damaging to the
park. The Commission concurred with this suggestion.
9.
other Business
Chair Anderson expressed his frustration with the paper and trash that
is left on the roadside after the County fair parade. Pat Klaers said
the Park And Recreation Commission will receive more information at a
later meeting regarding an upcoming ordinance that will require permits
for carnivals and that some sort of deposit for parades could be
included in the ordinance and this may help with the problem of trash
clean up.
Chair Anderson stated that he had been approached by a resident
requesting an archery range in the City. It was the consensus of the
Commission that this did not affect enough people to make it worth
constructing.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business, COMMISSIONER ROHLF ANDERSON MOVED TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER ST. DENNIS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Park And Recreation Commission adjourned at
10:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Phil Hals