05-02-2002 Parks Commission Agenda

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PAR}: COAPIISSION AtEETING FEBR~Y, 26, 1981 Carl Spooner, Dan Urake, Jim Dlorelan, Bill Sanders, Bev Scalze and Lois Runyon. Clara Renner w•as our guest speaking to us about the land in Little Canada. The following ore her comments: Little Canada is running out of open wild spaces, where hikers can see the natural state of flower and fauna. We need green stuff - it heals the soul and the mind. Look to the future. She was upset by the debris in the park and shelters. Plus the smooth paths 'ryas made for more vehicle traffic in the park. She also felt that Spooner park was over developed. There are a few areas left in Little Canada that could be investment in the future - 28 acres of Turnquist property (corner of i•;c~femeny and Sextant apprx 1`ir. Turncuist is interested in selling and the terrain of the land is varied, with water and lots of animals, flowers, ducks, greese and eggets, Blue Teal and Blue Heron. The natural pond on the property is very deep as much as 50 feet. Also would make a good nature center area with hiking pat}is, etc. plus being totally in Little Canada and doesn't border another communit}•. Open spaces are an asset to the community where people can play spontaneous games. Think of the future and save some land. Clara Renner would be happy take the Park Commission on tour of the Turnquist propertvmost of which is good wetlands with some boggs. Bev Scalze mentioned a piece of land on Sextant Ave. which is owned by the state and the city could pick up - Wenzel 1'illa Lot 6-1. Carl Spooner recommended by motion that the above land be picked up by the city for park purposes - Seconded by Lois Runyon- no opposing votes. Bill Sanders mentioned the follo~aing Spring projects. Black top the parking lot Completing trail system around the ball field, fence barriers, Budget as follows Parking lot and road to tennis lot $13,000.00 Trail - X5,000.00 partial grant Fencing X4,300.00 wood posts for fencing Carl Spooner mentioned that Empire Bucket might be able to build walking bridge across the ditch in Spooner park,i;hich is close to Centerville Road and the land on the ether side of t}ie ditch could be planted with shrubs, and could have an archery range and horse shoe courts. Uan Drake mentioned the erosion in the park in the same spot as last and its starting to damage t}ie blacktop trail in that spot, possibly some way to divert the water. Bev Scalze mentioned that starting in April the City Council will have 2 meetings per month. Also that we may not be able to charge $300.00 per house park charges unless its in a subdivision. She also mentioned that vacated streets might make good trails as well as city easements instead of letting this property revert back to the landowners. Jim Dlorelan moved that all requests to the city council to vacate any streets be referred to the Park Commission. Bill Sanders seconded. No oppossing Ramsey County will start the bike path on Edgerton this summer from City Rd B to Little Cnada road north on Ederton eventually to Centercville Road.