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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRCAgenda_93Aug9 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION August 9, 1993 7:00 p.m. FALCON HEIGHTS CITY HALL AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: Huso Jacobson Nicholson Schugel Thatcher Weisberg Kriegler Gehrz C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES OF: June 14, 1993 D. REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: D-1. .Community Park Prairie Planting D-2. Grove Park Improvement Project and .Schedule D-3. Election of Officers ADJOURNMENT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 6/14/93 Members present: Carol Huso, Lloyd Jacobson, Morris Nicholson, Steve Schugal, Jyneen Thatcher, Carol Weisberg; Carol Kriegler, Parks Director; and Sue Gehrz, Council Liason. Guest present: Donna Senauer, University Grove Park Task Force Co-chair. Approval of minutes from April meeting was tabled, as copies had not been sent with agenda packet. D-1: University Grove Park Improvement Project Planning. Before reviewing the neighborhood meeting, Carol W. voiced some concern over the preliminary cost estimates included in the agenda packet, specifically the ~ 27,000 for Coffman St. sidewalk. Both Carol K. and Sue agreed that this was outside of the U-G Park improvements, but will be drawn from the Parks CIP, under the designation of "bike trails". Donna asked if this trail or sidewalk will be continued along Larpenteur and on Cleveland near the soccer fields. The comprehensive plan (1989) indicated a bike path along Larpenteur. The neighborhood meeting (May 24 at 1666 Coffman) was attended by more residents of 1666 than the University Grove neighborhood. Overall, the plan was well received with concerns raised over the basketball court, the shelter, and the path. The proposed path, using a portion of the 1666 service drive along the north side, generated discussion and a petition based upon concerns for safety, privacy and liability. After discussion of some options, including construction of path paralleling the service drive, Sue suggested ending the path at the hard court, which would allow accessibility to the park facilities, but not provide a loop path. As this circular path was requested by task force members representing 1666, the Commission decided to present two options to the 1666 Board of Directors - ending the path at the hard court, and using the service drive. A parallel path was felt to be too-much asphalt and too expensive for this park, with the anticipated low volume of use. The path (whatever the configuration) will not be done until late in the summer, after all the street work is finished, and will follow the advice of 1666 Board of Directors. In regards to the basketball court, concerns were raised at the meeting that a full court, regardless of size, would attract players from beyond the immediate neighborhood. Discussion among the Commission focused on possible solutions, such as taking down one standard if a problem develops, or removing the backboards from one standard. In general, members of the Commission preferred to keep a full court if possible, to provide a recreation opportunity for the teenagers of the neighborhood. Final decision was for two full-size standards, one at either end, and a short Cjunior) standard positioned on the west side of the court, with on-going monitoring of the use. The shelter was discussed at the meeting with concerns raised about the distance from the shelter to the rink, distance from the street (needing to be shoveled), the need for additional lighting inside the shelter, and security issues pertaining to it being used as a hang-out after park hours. It was widely felt that a shelter was needed for ice-skating, but a year-round shelter wasn't needed, although desireable. The decision of the Commission was to provide the needed facilities now, winter shelter, more park benches, and picnic tables. The winter shelter will be of clear plexi-glass or Lexan, and erected yearly along with the hockey boards. It will require a concrete pad .and footins, which can also serve as the base for the bike rack. Position will be nearer to Coffman St, along the entrance path. A gazebo-type shelter might be reconsidered later if there is a demand. Lighting of the park was also discussed at the neighborhood meeting, with a follow-up letter sent to the Commission. Concerns centered on the problems currently seen, with the security light scattering light into nearby windows. Commission decision calls for improved year round security lighting Cfocused, non-spill lumination with an activity timer and an over-ride lock-off timer>.. Landscaping will include cleaning and replanting of trees and shrubs, especially where affected by the street improvements. No flower gardens will be planned at this time. Carol W. pointed out a problem with the play equipment - the fire swing can reach the upright support post, which could result in an injury to a child. Options for dealing with this include fixing Cnot possible), removing the piece of equipment Cnot popular), replacement (expensive) and padding. As all the equipment will need evaluation and probable replacement within the next several years, it was decided to pad the support posts for now and replace as soon as feasible. It was also decided to add more sand under the swwings at this time. The University Grove Park Plan will be presented to the City Council as consent items on the 2nd Wed in July C14th) along with bids for the items. Carol H. and Sue both expressed thanks to the Task Force. D-2: "Time-In" Playground Program. Carol K. reported that there has been a lot of parental interest in the program, with it scheduled to start on 6/28, one week later than the other organized programs. The program will be managed by Chip Wolverton, with parent volunteers and the junior leaders. The junior leaders are being arranged, and recruitment flyers for more parental volunteers will be distributed during the first week. Overall, registration for summer programs is way up over last year, involving both Falcon Heights residents and non-residents. There have been many requests for scholarship funds. Donations have been made, and the Lion's Club has committed to make up the difference. The Commission was unanimously thankful to the Lion's Club for their continued support of our recreation programs. D-3: Ice Cream Social. The Ice Cream Social is scheduled for Thursday evening, July 29th. For a change in entertainment, Carol W. suggested a group of high school students called the Plaid Cats, who perform a wide range of music and entertainment. D-4: Commission vacancies. To fill the two vacancies on the Parks Commission, ads will be run in the local newspapers, as well as mentioned in the next newsletter. Carol K. has two names of possibly interested persons. Sue informed us that a youth commission is being considered; a youth or teenage representative to the Commission would be a first step. The Commission members all agreed that a youth representative would be an asset. D-5: Request for wind-screens on tennis courts. Audrey French sent a letter to the Park and Recreation Commission requesting wind-screens on the courts at Community Parka Carol K. will check on cost for this. Commission members discussed the security issues associated, and decided to consider screens only on the west side, leaving the view clear from the street. It was. felt by those most familiar with the park, that the west wind is the problem, more than from the north or south. Jyneen Thatcher, Secretary Falcon Heights Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Date: 8/9/93 Agenda Item: D - 1 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Community Park prairie planting SUBMITTED BY: Carol Kriegler, Parks & Recreation Director REVIEWED BY: EXPLANATION/SUMMARY: As a part of the Cleveland Avenue project., larger wetlands emerged to collect storm drainage along the west side of Community Park. The adjacent areas are graded with gradual slopes and are scheduled for wetland and prairie .seeding this fall. Brian Malzer has proposed a prairie seedling planting service project at the. Community Park for his Eagle Scout project. He proposes to organize and manage his fellow scouts and other interested members of the community in a prairie planting of about 2,000 seedlings this fall (approximately Oct. 1). A seedling planting has been considered very desirable because it will significantly accelerate the prairie establishment. Jyneen Thatcher is willing to assist in the management of this project. The cost of the seedlings is anticipated to be about $2,000. Meeting Date: 8/9/93 Agenda Item: D - 2 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Grove Park improvement project and schedule SUBMITTED BY: Carol Kriegler, Parks & Recreation Director REVIEWED BY: EXPLANATION/SUMMARY: At the July 28th council meeting the Grove Park improvement plan was approved as well as the subsequent expenditures. Attached is a site plan for the proposed improvements (Attachment A), an accompanying outline (Attachment B) and a projected budget estimate (Attachment C). Discussion should take place regarding a schedule for the planned improvements. ~G~«jl S , (ya ,~ _ . ~~~d 3no~'~ f'1~~~nl~n ~ ~ - ---- ~ ~' + ~- 53~~ 53~-C ~~ ~~ ~ ~SOQ~~ ~l//15/~ _ . :..J ~-, .1, Z O ~`Z. , t ~ ' :~" , I ):'t` z: ~;~ ) ~ ~~'~,:,,::~ ~--------- J J 1; ~ ~ I ~ ~ i ILIf i ~ .,. 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Plantings, dependent upon street improvements GROVE PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BUDGET ESTIMATE 7/20/93 Bituminous pathway (4" base, 2" asphalt, 6' wide) 5,000.00 $10 L.F., 500 L.F. at $10 Hardcourt improvement (expansion, color-coat, stripe) 3,500..00 Basketball standards (3 @ $1500 ea.) 4,500.00 Bike rack 300.00 Picnic tables (2 @ $450) 900.00 Benches (4 @ $450 (not installed)) 1,800.00 Backstop, 10' x 12' vinyl coated 800.00 Play area edging (120 L.F. @ $9.00 L.F) 1,080.00 Pea gravel (50 C.Y. at @ $25 per C.Y.) 1,250.00 Horseshoe pits 500.00 Fitness stations (step-up $210, sit-up, $320, pull-up, $225 - not installed) 755.00 Tetherball outfit 95.00 Installation (benches, fitness stations, tetherball) 500.00 TOTAL: $20,980.00 Lighting Improvements: Rink lightpole/fixtures Service box Timing set-up Landscaping (over 3 year period) 17 deciduous trees @ $350 ea.. 11 evergreen grees @ $300 ea. 30 shrubs @ $17 ea. TOTAL: TOTAL: Seasonal Bus-stop type shelter options (A) and (B) 3,500.00 1,000.00. 700.00 $5,200.00 5,950.00 .3,300.00 510.00 $9,760.00 (See attached) A. Daytech Custom Design Mfg. Inc. Heritage Shelter (polycarbonate glazing) ADC 510 5' x 10' plus bench $4,200.00 Concrete Pad 700.00 Shipping: 1,000.00 Sales Tax: 252.00 TOTAL COST: $6,152.00 B. Handi-Hut, Inc. Handi-Hut, Model 3-2 (7'6" x 5'0") (polycarbonate glazing, bench, bottom closure panels) Concrete pad Sales Tax: TOTAL: TOTAL PROJECT ESTIMATE: $40,.822 - $42,092 $3,975.00 700.00 207.00 $4,882.00 Meeting Date: 8/9/93 Agenda Item: D - 3 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Election of officers SUBMITTED BY: Carol Kriegler, Parks & Recreation Director REVIEWED BY: EXPLANATION/SUMMARY: Carol Huso is planning a move with her family to Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Carol has served the commission admirably during a critical period of development in Falcon Heights' parks. She will be greatly missed. As a result, the commission needs to fill the vacancy of chairperson.