05-04-00 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES Parks & Recreation Commission May 4, 2000 CONCERTS Danielson stated that the group "Trailer Trash" that she was talking to about performing this July has broken up so she has contracted with the country music group "The Naked Cowboys" instead. The following bands will be performing at 730 p.m. on the dates listed: • The Naked Cowboys July 5 • The Splatter Sisters July 12 • Roseville Area Schools Jazz Festival July 19 • The District July 26 Costs for the four bands will total $1,850 this year. A notice should be placed on cable television. Commission members will help with flyer distribution. The Commission thanked Danielson for her efforts in organizing this year's concerts. ROUND LK. Sanders showed a plan of the Round Lake area including the existing homes, proposed PARK ponding, well house, and the existing shopping malls. The Director stated that the homes will stay until the homeowners decide to sell. Sanders envisioned a sign with the area's history overlooking the lake and a meandering trail. Sackett Glaser would like people to be able to sit, relax, and eat lunch. She felt that benches with a fountain would be nice for this area. The Director commented that no commercial development is proposed for the area yet. Sanders suggested natural plantings for the area. He stated that he would develop a concept plan, but little will be finalized at this time. He mentioned that the Commission could talk about this site again at their July meeting. The Director suggested trail access be included from the Lakeside Apartments to the park. The Director suggested restoring the pump house and installing the ponding area now since money has already been incorporated into the budget for these items. The rest of the improvement could wait until development occurs. PARKING Sanders presented a proposed parking ordinance amendment for Little Canada's parks. His ORDINANCE proposal identifies parks as neighborhood, community, or athletic. Schabacher asked how the Round Lake park would be classified. Sanders felt that another category called "open space parks" should be added. He commented that his proposal is based on the National Recreation and Park Association's recommendations. Sanders will revise his proposal and bring it back to the Commission next month. PROJECTS Sanders stated that bids are being obtained for the Gervais Mill and Spooner Park entrances. UPDATE The Director stated that the lights at Pioneer Park are already being used by the adult softball teams. He has received two complaints from residents of the Purina townhomes asking for the lights to be readjusted. The ,Director will meet with the contractor at the site to see if Page 3 of 4