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ITEM 5.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
PAT KLAERS, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
DATE:
APRIL 20, 1994
SUBJECT: JOINT MEETING WITH THE PARK
AND RECREATION COMMISSION
5. JOINT MEETING WITH THE PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
A joint meeting with the City Council and Park and Recreation
Commission is scheduled for 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., on Monday, April 25,
1994. Topics that the Commission would like to discuss with the City
Council include the following:
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1993 and proposed 1994 Park & Rec activities
Park Dedication Policy and amounts
Update on the Master Park Plan revisions and discussion
on associated staff needs
Park and Rec Committee assignments
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Attached for your review are copies of the minutes from prior joint City
Council/Park and Recreation Commission meetings.
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL - CONFERENCE ROOM A
TUESDAY, MAY 25, 1993
Members Present:
Mayor Duitsman, Councilmembers Dietz, Farber, Scheel,
and Holmgren (6:40 p.m.)
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Pat K1aers, City Administrator; Steve Rohlf, Building
and Zoning Administrator; Phil Hals, Street/Park
. Superintendent; Lori Johnson, Finance Director
Also Present:
Gary Groen, City Auditor - Abdo, Abdo & Eick; Mary
Eberley, Planning Commission Representative
1. Call Meeting. to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River
City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Duitsman.
2. Consider 5/25/93 City Council Agenda
It was the consensus of the City Council that the agenda was acceptable
as presented.
3. Planning Commission Interviews
Mr. James Tacheny and Mr. Robert Emerson were interviewed by the City
Council to fill the Planning commission term of Rita Johnson who
resigned. This term ends on 12/31/93.
Councilmember Holmgren arrived after the interviews were conducted.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPOINT ROBERT EMERSON TO THE ELK RIVER
PLANNING COMMISSION TO FILL OUT THE TERM OF RITA JOHNSON WHICH EXPIRES
ON 12/31/93. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0-1. Councilmember Holmgren abstained.
4. Discussion with Park and Recreation Commission
Park and Recreation Commission
Anderson, and Sue Daleiden
some proposed revisions in the
Representatives, Dave 'Anderson, Rolfe
were present to discuss with the Council
Master Park Plan.
Commission members discussed making changes in the Master Plan as it
relates to park development in the urban sewer and water residential
districts. It was noted that the Master Plan emphasizes regional parks
and that this is appropriate in the nonurban districts of the
community, but that when residential development is more dense, the
community needs parks closer to the housing developments. The
Commission talked about a change in philosophy and the need for smaller
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parks more often in the urban development district. It was
acknowledged that the staff will be working with the Commission to
develop Focus Area Studies for a more clear delineation of where future
neighborhood parks and trails should be located.
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The Commission discussed attendance at future City Council meetings
when development proposals are reviewed. Additionally, it was noted
that the Commission meeting date has changed to the second Wednesday of
each month so that the Commission can provide input to the Planning
Commission before plats are reviewed. This will help to ensure that
the appropriate park recommendation gets due consideration from the
Planning Commission and City Council.
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Mayor Duitsman indicated that the Commission and Council need to have a
similar philosophy for park development and for financing park
improvements and ongoing expenses in order to develop a park plan that
is appropriate for the community. Councilmember Holmgren gave an
overview of park development over the past five years and indicated
that the Master Park. Plan needs to be updated if recommendations are
going to be coming from the Commission which are in conflict with the
policy statements in the Master Park Plan. Councilmember Scheel
expressed concern over maintenance costs for parks that are developed.
A general discussion took place regarding priorities of the Master Park
Plan including whether or not the City should be cautious in obtaining
more park land and whether or not the City should focus its attention
on development of parks.
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Mayor Duitsman excused himself to attend a previous engagement at 7:20 p.m.
and returned at 7:40 p.m.
An extensive discussion took place regarding priorities of the Master
Park Plan and whether or not these priorities had to be revised. This
discussion centered on park land purchase versus park land
development. The Commission noted that it was a goal of theirs to have
a recommendation to the Council by late fall on revisions to the Master
Park Plan.
The Council recessed at 7:40 p.m. and reconvened at 7:50 p.m.
5. Consider 5/17/93 City Council Minutes
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 5/17/93 CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
3-0.
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7. Review City Hall Irrigation Landscaoing Prooosal
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CITY OF ELK RIVER
CITY COUNCIL AND PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
JOINT MEETING AGENDA
Monday, April 12, 1993
Following EDA Meeting
Elk River City Hall
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CALL MEETING TO ORDER IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING EDA MEETING
CONSIDER 4/12/93 JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PARK & RECREATION
COMMISSION AGENDA
DISCUSSION ON WELL #4 (ORONO PARK) BACKWASH POND-BILL
BIRRENKOTT, UTILITIES SUPERINTENDENT
728 AREA RECREATION ANNUAL REPORT-JEFF ASFAHL
DISCUSS COMMUNITY EDUCATION FIELDS PARK NAME
REVIEW 1993 PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
CONSIDER IMPLEMENTATION OF WOODLAND TRAILS PARK GRANT
UPDATE ON ISTEA GRANT APPLICATION - RAILROAD TRAIL
PARK DEDICATION FEES AND LAND REQUIREMENT FORMULA
DISCUSSION ON OUTDOOR ICE FACILITIES
DISCUSSION ON ADOPT A PARK PROGRAM
DISCUSS TERMS OF OFFICE FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS
OTHER BUSINESS/STAFF UPDATES
ADJOURNMENT
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JOINT MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL AND
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1993
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Duitsman, Councilmember Scheel, Farber,
Dietz and Holmgren
Commission. members Present:
Chair Dave Anderson, Dana Anderson, Sue
Daleiden, Rolfe Anderson, Joe St. Dennis and
Clair Olson
Commissioner members Absent: Mike O'Brien and Clete Lipetzky
Also Present: Jeff Asfahl, 728 Area Rec Coordinator; Bill Birrenkott, Elk
River Municipal Utilities; Pat Klaers, City Administrator;
Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk
1. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the joint meeting
River City Council and the Park and Recreation Commission
order by Mayor Duitsman following the EDA meeting.
of the Elk
was called to
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Consider 4/12/93 Joint City Council/Park & Rec Commission Agenda
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE
COUNCIL/PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA.
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4/12/93 JOINT CITY
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN
3. Discussion on Well #4 Backwash Pond
The City Administrator indicated that the City Council briefly reviewed
this issue at its 4/5/93 City Council meeting. He stated that at that
meeting, the City Council voted against building a backwash pond. The
City Administrator informed the Council that Utilities Superintendent,
Bill Birrenkott, was present tonight to further discuss the issue.
Bill Birrenkott informed the Council that there were three options to
consider. The options consisted of a 100,000 gallon holding tank which
could be built underneath the building, a 100 square foot area backwash
pond which would be fenced, or the water could be pumped into Lake
Orono. Bill Birrenkott informed the Council that the water that would
be pumped into Lake Orono would be very rusty and indicated he would
not recommend that the Council consider this option. He further stated
that Option #1, which consists of a 100,000 gallon holding tank under
the well building is about $63,000 more than the construction of a
backwash pond. This holding tank was the original plan and the
original project estimate included this expense. The pond concept
would result in a project savings.
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The recommendation from
the holding tank under the
is not conducive to a park
the Park & Recreation Commission was to build
well building as a holding pond in that area
environment.
After discussion regarding this item, it was the consensus of the City
Council to not change their previous motion and to still choose Option
#1, a holding tank underneath the well building.
4. Area 728 Recreation Annual Report
Jeff Asfahl, 728 Area Recreation Coordinator presented the 728 Area
Recreation 1992 Annual Report. Jeff Asfahl reviewed the program
objectives of the 728 Area Recreation Program and achievements that
have been accomplished in 1992.
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Councilmember Scheel questioned whether there is assistance available
for those children that cannot afford the recreation fees for the
programs. She further questioned whe~her the 728 Area Recreation
program had programs available for handicapped children. Jeff Asfahl
informed Councilmember Scheel that there were funds available for
children who could not afford fees. He also informed the Council that
there are not special handicapped programs available and that this is
an area that needs to be worked on. He further stated that the ADA Law
does not recommend special handicap programs, but encourages the
inclusion of the handicap in existing programs.
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The City Administrator thanked Jeff Asfahl for presenting the 728 Area
Recreation Annual Report.
5. Community Education Fields Name
The Commission and Council discussed the joint venture between the City
and the School District for the development of the recreation fields
that are directly north of the Community Education building. It was
noted that the working name for this area has been Community Education
fields and that these fields are anticipated to be used for recreation
activity in 1993.
Jeff Asfahl indicated that if a new name was going to be used to
identify these fields, then such a name should be determined very
shortly before schedules are developed and this area begins to be
identified by a specific name. Additionally, as this is a joint
venture between the City and the SChool, any recommendation from the
City would have to go to the School Board for its approval.
A number of names were discussed and it was the consensus of both the
Commission and the City Council that the City suggest to the School
Board the name of Oak Knoll Park for this area north of the Community
Education building, west of Proctor Avenue, and south of the City
public works garage.
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Park & Rec Commission Chair, Dave Anderson, reviewed with the City
Council the Commission recommendation for use of Park Dedication funds
in 1993. Dave indicated that the request is to spend $27,880 in 1993.
The City Administrator indicated that the Park Dedication fund balance
in January, 1993, exceeded $50,000. Additionally, more than $30,000 in
revenue through the platting process is anticipated to be received in
1993. Therefore, expenditures as recommended would not reduce the Park
Dedication fund balance.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF
THE PARK DEDICATION FUND FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
$27,880 FROM
THE COMMUNITY
COUNCILMEMBER
13.1. Other Business
Councilmember Dietz discussed with the Council and Commission the work
load of the Street/Park crew for 1993: Related to this concern was the
desire of the majority of the City Council to have the Street/Park crew
do the sod work, irrigation work, and landscaping work around the new
City Hall facility in the spring season. The work around City Hall was
originally scheduled for fall, 1993, but since the City has occupied
the building early, this work has now been moved forward to the spring
season. John indicated his concern that other projects will suffer if
an extensive amount of Street/Park crew time is required for work
around the new facility.
The Council agreed to have Phil Hals come to a future City Council
meeting to discuss options, an overall plan, and a recommendation for
the landscaping of the City Hall facility and also how this work
project will fit in to his overall summer schedule.
7. Update on Woodland Trails Park Grant
The Commission discussed with the City Council its recommendation for
work and expenses that could be deleted from the original park grant
proposal in order for the City contribution to be approximately
$50,000. The State will finance $50,000 and the City is obligated to
match this amount.. The original grant request was for $137,000. . The
Commission recommended that the picnic shelter and approximately 1/2 of
the crushed rock trail be omitted from the work program. The Council
had no problems with this approach and with completing a total of
approximately $100,000 worth of improvements in the park over the next
two years.
It was noted by the City Administrator that most of the work is
scheduled to take place in 1994, and only preliminary work would take
place in 1993. The Commission, Council, and Administrator all agreed
that contact must be made with the Golf Course to determine what they
desire in terms of expansion of the driving range and obtaining City
park property to accomplish this expansion. It was noted that the Golf
Course must submit a proposal to the City in order for the City to move
forward with its plans and that this information is important as the
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of sharing
its entrance and driveway and parking lot
A brief discussion took place regarding
an entrance into the Golf Course and park.
into
the
The City Administrator
Course in order to
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was directed to make contact with the Golf
obtain information on the Golf Course expansion
8. Update on ISTEA Grant Application
The City Administrator briefly reviewed the ISTEA Grant application as
prepared by Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent. It was noted that-
this application is an elaboration of the previously submitted LAWCON
Grant for improvements of the railroad trail. The City Council has
approved the submission of this grant. It was noted that the match
requirement of the City does not have to be entirely in cash and that
the City's match requirement is projected to be 34% of the total
project.
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Commission and the Council agreed that this would be a
benefit to the community if the grant application was
and. if the improvements could take place in the next couple
9.
Park Dedication Fees and Land Requirement Formula
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The Park & Rec Commission Chair, Dave Anderson, indicated that the
Commission reviewed this issue at its 4/7/93 meeting. The Co~~ission
recommended the adoption of a policy as outlined by the City
Administrator in his 4/1/93 memo to the Park & Rec Commission. This
formula was based on a 10% land dedication requirement. The formula
applied is that if the City is requesting less than 10% land
dedication, then the park fee dedication requirement would be reduced
according to the percent reduction in land being required.
EXAMPLE:
If a plat of 40 acres has a land dedication requirement of 4
(10%), but the City only desires only 2 acres (50% of the maximum
requirement); then the $400 per lot cash contribution requirement
be reduced by 50% or to $200 per lot.
acres
land
would
The City Council
the cases when
developer.
concurred with this policy
the City obtains part
as
land
being appropriate for
and part cash from the
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE LAND AND CASH DEDICATION
REQUIREMENT FORMULA AND DIRECTED STAFF TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY CODE
AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THIS FORMULA. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED
THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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Councilmember Scheel expressed her frustration with the City obtaining
Park Dedication Fees from only developers and landowners where a
subdivision takes place. She indicated that she believed other
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property owners and new families coming into the community should be
required to contribute to the park system.
Mayor Duitsman indicated that this issue should be referred to the
Planning Commission. The City Administrator indicated that during the
Building and Zoning Administrator's Annual Report on Tuesday, 4/13/93,
this issue could be discussed and direction could be given for this
issue to be placed on a future Planning Commission agenda.
10. Discussion on Outdoor Ice Facilities
Councilmember Farber expressed his concern that there was a need in the
community for more outdoor ice facilities during the winter season. A
number of alternatives were discussed including using Lake Orono,
flooding existing parking lots, and locating ice facilities' in
neighborhood parks. The Commission and Council both agreed that this
is a need that should be addressed and that this issue will be
discussed at future Park & Rec Commission meetings.
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Adopt a Park Program
Chair Dave Anderson discussed with the Council the proposal as reviewed
by the Commission at its 3/3/93 meeting. The Commission supported the
concept of a "Adopt a Park" program and that details on such a program
should be coming to the Commission from the Street/Park Superintendent,
Phil Hals. Dave indicated that this program would not be a cost
savings to the City and would not relate to use of equipment or
maintenance of the parks, but would be modeled after the Adopt a
Highway program and would relate mainly to clean up responsibilities.
The City Council stated its support for such
with the Commission that an "Adopt a Park"
to the Elk River community.
a program and concurred
program would be beneficial
12. Terms of Office for Commission Members
The Commission and Council briefly reviewed the problem of getting
qualified applicants to apply for vacancies on the Park and Recreation
Commission during the Christmas season.. The Council and Commission
both agreed that advertising for vacancies in the fall after Labor Day
was a better time frame to get interested citizens involved on the
Commission. In this regard, no change in the City ordinance is
required and the City would simply advertise for Commission vacancies
earlier in the year before winter.
13. Other Business/Staff Updates
No items were presented at this time.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER
ADJOURN THE MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
HOLMGREN MOVED
THE MOTION.
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JOINT MEETING OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AND THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 1992
Park and Recreation Members Present:
Dennis, Byron Houghtelin,
Dana Anderson
Clair Olson, Mike O'Brien, Joe St.
Dave Anderson, Rolfe Anderson
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Park and Recreation Members Absent: Clete Lipetzky
Councilmembers Present: Vice Mayor Holmgren, Councilmembers Schuldt, Dietz
and Kropuenske(8:35 p.m.}
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Tralle
Also Present: Jeff Asfahl, Regional Recreation Director
Staff Present: Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent; Pat Klaers, City
,Administrator; Sandy Thackeray, City Clerk
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Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the joint meeting of the City
Council and Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by
Chairman Dave Anderson at 8:10 p.m.
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Consider 4/13/92
Commission Meeting
Agenda
for
City
Council/Park and Recreation
COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON MOVED TO
PRESENTED. COMMISSIONER O'BRIEN
CARRIED 6-0.
APPROVE
SECONDED
4/13/92
MOTION.
THE
THE
AGENDA AS
THE MOTION
3. Consider 3/11/92 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
COMMISSIONER OLSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE 3/11/92 PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MINUTES. COMMISSIONER HOUGHTELIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
4. Open Mike
No one appeared for this item.
5. Joint Discussion on Park Improvements for New City Hall Site and Orono
Park
Pat Klaers stated that the topic of park and recreation activities near
City Hall/Orono Park site has been discussed at a number of Park and
Recreation Commission meetings. He stated that it is anticipated that
the only development on the site in 1992 will be a trail along Orono
Lake which will connect Orono Park with the Parkway. The Commission
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and Council discussed the proposed parkway along the southern part of
the City Hall site. Discussion was held regarding the possibility of
replacing the 5 foot concrete curb the north side with a 10 foot
bituminous path for the purpose of biking and rOllerblading. It was
indicated that if this were possible, this could possibly tie in with
the proposed trail system. It was the consensus of the Park and
Recreation Commission and the City Council to replace the 5 foot
concrete sidewalk with a 10 foot bituminous sidewalk to be used for
activities such as hiking, biking and rOllerblading, and further,
that the City Engineer review this request.
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Discussion was held regarding the shortage of softball fields in the
City of Elk River.
Councilmember Kropuenske arrived at this time (8:35 p.m.)
Councilmember Holmgren stated that Orono Park could not hold any more
softball fields and that the City should be looking elsewhere for
softball field' locations.. Councilmember schuldt indicated that Orono
Park was more family oriented and that the City should consider using
the city-owned sludge land property located east of town to serve the
needs of the softball players for many years into the future. Clair
Olson indicated that by adding to the current facility, the park would
more family use by the softball player's families using the parks while
the softball players are playing softball. Councilmember Kropuenske e
commented that there are too many tournaments and the park is becoming
overloaded. He stated he would not be in favor of adding more softball
fields to the present location.
The Council and Commission discussed the possibility of moving Kuss
Field to the E & 0 Tool site. Commissioner St. Dennis indicated that
this would only be a temporary measure and would not solve the problem
because the City needs more than two additional softball fields. He
indicated that by moving Kuss Field to the E & 0 Tool site, the City
is not, in reality, gaining two fields. He suggested that the City
look for new property for softball fields.
Discussion was held by the Council and
purchase of property for softball fields.
indicated that some discussion has been
purchase of 80 acres of land located east of
youth fields and softball.
Commission regarding the
The City Administrator
held regarding the possible
the City to be used for
Chairman Anderson stated that the current softball fields are in a
perfect location. He felt that expansion of the present area from a
softball standpoint would be the best possibility. Councilmember
Schuldt indicated that there is a possibility of losing the fairgrounds
and if this did happen, parking space would also be lost.
It was the consensus that the need for more softball
priority and that the Park and Recreation Commission should
about alternative sites and solutions at a future meeting.
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Phil Hals presented the Council and Commission with a park improvement
list containing optional park improvements for various parks within the
City and estimated costs for these improvements. Also included in the
park improvement list was a proposal for playground equipment for the
Deerfield IV Park. Phil discussed the different types of park
equipment proposed for the park and also discussed the 56 foot hillside
~i which he is proposing for Deerfield IV Park. It was noted that
~ O~ $10.00 f the expenses would come from the Capital Projects fund and
~~ \ remaining expenses would be funded by the Park Dedication fund.
Discussion was held by the Commission and Council as to whether some of
the horseshoe pits at Orono Park should be removed and replaced with
other types of entertainment such as volleyball courts. It was
indicated that the horseshoe leagues have moved and are not using the
horseshoe pits at Orono Park. It was further indicated that it would
be nice to have a couple horseshoe pits available at the park for
families using the park. Discussion was held regarding the possibility
of relocating the horseshoe pits to Lion's Park or other locations.
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE PARK IMPROVEMENT OPTIONS
PROVIDED BY PHIL HALS IN HIS MEMO TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATED
APRIL 9, 1992, AND AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PARK AND . RECREATION
COMMISSION. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
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Discussion on Hillside Estates Plat
Pat Klaers indicated that Rick Foster's Hillside Estates Plat was
reviewed by the Commission at the March meeting. Pat Klaers stated
that the Park Master Plan shows a neighborhood park in this area. He
indicated that the recommendation for Phase I is to collect cash for
park dedication fees and to use the dedicated right-of-way for the
first part of the trail. He further indicated that the Commission
should be looking at different types of park opportunities for this
area.
Discussion was held regarding a future 10 foot wide bike lane/trail on
the north side of the east/west street corridor (193rd Avenue).. The
City Administrator indicated that the developer must provide the
right-of-way and will be required to grade the area. He further stated
that the dedication of the right-of-way for a transportation collector
street is not substitution for park dedication fees.
Chairman Anderson suggested raising the $350 per acre park dedication
fee. Pat Klaers, City Administrator, stated that this issue could be
discussed at a future Park and Recreation Commission meeting.
Commissioner St. Dennis suggested staying away from the power line
easement suggested for the north/south section of the trail system as
it may cause problems in the future and to use the street right-of-way
in this area.
COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON MOVED TO FOLLOW STAFF RECOMMENDATION THAT
PARK DEDICATION FEES BE COLLECTED BASED ON COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
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LOTS AND THAT SUFFICIENT RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE EAST/WEST TRAIL
DEVELOPMENT BE PROVIDED AND THAT THE ACTUAL TRAIL BE CONSTRUCTED BY THE
CITY (A 10 FOOT WIDE DETACHED BITUMINOUS SURFACE) AND FURTHER THAT THE
NORTH/SOUTH TRAIL BE LOCATED ALONG THE ROADWAY INSTEAD OF UNDER THE
POWER LINE ON THE EAST SIDE. COMMISSIONER ST. DENNIS SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
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8. Staff Update on Depot Site
Phil Hals informed the Commission that Boelter's Service Station has
leased an additional 300feet from the Burlington Northern Railroad west
of their building. He indicated that the City's beautification project
will start at his line and go westerly to Jackson Avenue between
Highway 10 and the railroad tracks. Phil informed the Commission that
the street department has developed a plan for irrigating the area and
that grass will be seeded as soon as irrigation systems are operating.
9. Staff Update on Lake Orono Boat Regulation Sign
Phil Hals reviewed the proposed Lake Orono Boat Regulation
was requested by the Park and Recreation Commission
Council. It was the consensus of the Commission and the
to order the sign and have it posted at Lake Orono.
Sign which
and the City
City Council
10. Staff Updates/Other Business - Park and Recreation
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Pat Klaers introduced
Recreation Coordinator.
Jeff
Asfahl,
the newly hired Regional
There being no further business for the Park and Recreation Commission,
COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION PORTION OF THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
The Park and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
11. Staff Updates/Other Business - City Council
Councilmember Kropuenske indicated that he had recently attended a
downtown redevelopment meeting and was informed that the Amoco
Station would be taken down. He indicated that the Downtown
Development group requested him to ask the City to consider the
possibility of vacating the road that ran between the Amoco station
and Jackson Square Park so as to provide more parking for the downtown
area. The Council agreed that a complete evaluation of the parking
areas was needed.
Councilmember Holmgren indicated that there has been a recent car
accident at 4th Street and Gates Avenue. He indicated that the speeds
have been quite excessive on Freeport Avenue and requested a police
patrol in the area. Phil Hals informed Councilmember Holmgren that the
City will be putting in pedestrian crosswalks on Freeport Avenue near
the mall.
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