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03-08-2006 PR MIN . . . MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION HELD AT CITY HALL WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2006 Members Present: Chair Polston-Hork, Commissioners Niziolek, Paige, and Kuester Members Absent: Commissioners Anderson, Nystrom and Peterson Council Liaison: Council Member Gumphrey Staff Present: Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation Director; Chris Leeseberg, Planner/Park Planner; Tonya Love, Recording Secretary 1. Call Meeting To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Polston-Hork. 2. Consider March 8. 2006 Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda MOVED BY COMMISSIONER PAIGE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER TO APPROVE THE MARCH 8, 2006 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 3. Consider Minutes of February 8. 2005 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting MOVED BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NIZIOLEK TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 8, 2005 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4. Parks & Recreation Commissioner to Attend March 20, 2006 City Council Meeting and March 14.2006 Planning Commission Meetings 4.1. March 20. 2006 City Council Meeting Staff will attend the March 20, 2006 City Council Meeting. 4.2. March 14,2006 Planning Commission Meeting Staff will attend the March 14,2006 Planning Commission Meeting 5. Open Mike None Park & Recreation Commission Minutes March 8, 2006 Page 2 6. Recreation Manager's Report ~ Bill Maertz . Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that the Parks and Recreation Department will have a booth at the Business Expo on March 26. Representatives will be available to promote recreation programs, arena programs and park projects. 7. Director's Report - Bill Maertz Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that staff is working on an expansion plan at the YAC Complex. The expansion would include four each of softball, baseball and soccer fields. The youth associations are in support of the project and would be eager to help with a possible referendum, fundraising and adding an additional field fee. Mr. Maertz shared the Pinewood Golf Course operating projections and the current balance of the Park Dedication Fund. 8.1. Community Events - Summer Weekend Games Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that planning is underway for the first annual Stride, Glide and Ride event, which will on July 29th. Several local groups will be putting the event together. The goals of the Stride, Glide and Ride are to develop a competition where the beginning competitor can feel comfortable participating, get people to participate in events they may have never tried before and promote the many resources Elk River has to offer. 8.2.A Land Use Cases - Request by Elk River Ford for a Preliminary Plat Oabez) . Chris Leeseberg, Planner/Park Planner presented information regarding a request to create a five lot Preliminary Plat. Staff recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend that park dedication be paid in form of cash at the commercial rate applicable at the time of final plat approval. Commissioner Paige asked about the existing sidewalk on the north side of 171 st and east side of the railroad tracks and why it would not be extended west of the tracks. Mr. Leeseberg stated that the sidewalk was not planned out to extend past the railroad tracks and that there would be a trail on the south side of 171 st. Commissioner Paige asked what was the intended use of outlot A and B? Mr. Leeseberg stated it would be commercial use. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER PAIGE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NIZIOLEK TO RECOMMEND ACCEPTING PARK DEDICATION CASH AT THE COMMERCIAL RATE APPLICABLE AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL, AND OUTLOT A AND OUTLOT B SHALL PROVIDE PARK DEDICATION WHEN PLATTED. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 8.3.A. Policy Issues - Lake Orono Beach Testing and Posting Policy . . . . Park & Recreation Commission :Minutes March 8, 2006 Page 3 Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared the proposed water quality testing to follow the recommended range of the MPCA. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER PAIGE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER TO RECOMMEND A CHANGE IN THE TESTING POLICY TO INCLUDE TESTING THREE DAYS PER WEEK WITH CAUTION/INFORMATION SIGNS CLEARLY POSTED WHEN THERE IS A READING OF 200CFU PER 100 ML. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 8.4.A. Discussion Items - Joint Council/Park Commission Workshop 8A.B. 9. LA. 9.2.A. Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that a joint Parks and Recreation Commission/City Council workshop is set for Monday, April 10th at 6:30pm. The City Administrator has requested that an agenda of items be created prior to the workshop. Commissioner Niziolek suggested long term funding for future parks to be able to follow the designed park scheme. Commissioner Kuester suggested discussing a possible referendum. Commissioner Paige suggested reviewing and updating the master trail plan. Discussion Items - Natural Resources Inventory Task Force Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared an update regarding three staff recommendations. First, wetland buffer ordinance is in an agreeable form to all parties and should be submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council. Second, transfer of development rights program and the tree preservation ordinance will be discussed further to clear up questions. Land Use Cases - None Park/Trail Development -CR 33 Tunnel/Great Northern Trail Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that the City Council approved the pedestrian tunnel for under CR 33 to be paid for from the Park Dedication Fund. 9.2.B Woodland Trail Grant Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that staff would like to apply for a grant through the DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant Program that is due March 2006 and if awarded, would be for a total of 36 acres. Total cost of the project is 900,000. 225,000 from Park Dedication Fund, 175,000 from DNR Metro Greenways Grant, 200,000 from DNR Scenic and Natural Areas Grant and 300,000 from DNR Remediation Fund Grant. 10.1. Update February 21 2006 City Council Meeting Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that the contract to purchase Pinewood golf course was not ready and only discussion took place, no vote was taken. Park & Recreation Commission Minutes March 8, 2006 Page 4 10.1. Update February 14, 2006 Planning Commission Meeting None 11. Other Business - None 12. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Tonya Love Recording Secretary . . .