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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-04-1982 Park Board Minutes n PARK BOARD October, 1982 Minutes but no agenda or packet Park Board J October _J� 1982 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order on October 3 , 1982 by Chairman Johnson with the following members present ; R. Johnson , Arntzen , LeBlond . Absent; Scherer , Lindy , _ MINUTES - September 7 , 1982 Mr . Arntzen moved to approve the minutes as presented . Seconded by Mrs . LeBlond. Motion carried unsnimously . Mr . Scherer arrived LINO AREA RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION - STORAGE BUILDING Mr . Dietsch presented the proposed storage building to be constructed in one of the Park areas for the purpose of storing athletic equipment for that Association . The two areas to be considered are the City Hall Park near the parking lot and Lino Park near the North boundary . The building proposed is 22 'x22 ' , cement block , no heat or water, just electricity , 1-5 ' door in the front and 1-3 ' door in the rear, approximate cost of materials - $2 ,000 . 00 . This does not include labor . The building will be constructed by volunteer and donated labor . Mr. K. Johnson reported that he had met with the Association in September and informed them of the construction plans at the City Hall Park . The general consensus of the Association was they felt they still needed a storage building of their own . Mr. K, Johnson pointed out that the exact site for the Senior Citizen Center has bot been decided at this time , therefore , it would be difficult to designate a site for this building at City Hall . Mr. K. Johnson also felt the Park Board would need some guarantee that the building would be completed - not started and never finished . It was suggested the Association post a bond ensuring the completion of the building. There was discussion of this point . Also , the possibility of a warming house at Lino Park and the feasibility of combining the two buildings . There was a question of ownership of the building. it was generally con- cluded that the building would become the property of the Park Department , but the Association would have sole use of the building and would be responsible for the maintenance of the building. Mr . Dietsch reported that he h p a�:d° presented the plans and specifications for the building to the Building Inspector and he had approved the concept,! Mr. Volk suggested that the Associa Lion askog the City to construct a building with the required square footage and they in turn give the money they had designated for the building to the City . There were other alternatives to be considered and since this isn ' t to be constructed until Spring, Mr . Volk felt these alternatives should' be discussed . It was suggested that the Park Board work with the Association as to where the building shold be located - as a part of the proposed building at Lino Park - or? Park Board October 101 1982 Page Two Mr. R . Johnson felt the Association is asking for a site location and any- thing put at City Hall Park will be in the way of something else , sooner - or Later, so he would be in favor4 of Lino Park as a site for this con- struction . Mr . R . Johnson moved to recommend to the Council that this storage building be approved for construction at Lino Park . Seconded by Mrs . LeBlond. Motion carried unanimously . COUNTRY LAKES PARK REPORT The report from Mr. John Davidson , City Engineer, was presented and dis- cussed briefly . Mr. Volk reported the Council had given approval to prepare a cost study for the feasibility study . Mr. Volk reported the Council had approve $4 ,000 . 00 for the study , BATH HOUSE - COUNTRY LAKES PARK The committee on this had not contacted the architect as yet . They will report at a later meeting . SHENANDOAH PARK - TOT LOT DEVELOPMENT Mr. Arntzen noted that Mr. Glen Olson , from the Lino Lakes JC 's was in the audience . That organization has some money they would like to dedicate to the development of this Park , Mr . Volk reported on the bids he had received for equipment on this Park . He noted that when he asked for bids he had indicated the total amount to be spent was approximately $5 ,000 . 00 . The first bid from Miracle Equipment presented a total plan and bid is just on the first phase . This included two slides , two spring animals , large swing, a whirl . The second bid from Earl . F. Andersen had swings , one slide , ring swings and a lateral bridge . Mr. K. Johnson felt the first bid offered more equipment for the price and Mr. Volk agreed. After some discussion on the pieces of equipment , Mrs . LeBlond moved to recommend to the Council acceptance of the bid from Miracle Equipment . Seconded by Mr. Flannery . Motion carried unanimously . Mr . Flanner had arrived during this discussion . There was a question as to the time frame for installation and Mr. Volk felt , in the Spring. However, if the weather held , maybe some could be installed yet this Fall . The quote is only good for 30 days , so the equipment will be ordered as soon as approved. RECREATIONAL NEEDS SURVEY �. This survey had been prepared by Mr. Flannery and presented at the last Park Board meeting. Mr . K. Johnson asked Mr . Flannery if he had any additions to the last presentation and Mr. Flannery said, No . Mr. K. Johnson asked if any of the members had any questions on the survey . JUNE 6, 1982 _ PARK & RECREATION OPINION SURVEY. 1189 MAIN ' ST. LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA 55014 LINO LAKES PARK AND RECREATION OPINION SURVEY The City. of Lino. Lakes and* the Park Board feel that your opinion is important in determining the quality and type of parks ' available in your area. If you would take just a few minutes to ' respond to this questionnaire and return it (postage is already paid) , the Park Board will be in a better position to make well- informed ,-decisions. Please return this survey. Your opinion does count. Circle or check your answer. 1 . The following is a list of facilities that exist or could be included in Lino Lakes parks. Please rate which activities you use or would use if they were available. My family would use the park facilities for one or more of the following activities . Please indicate how many times per year: Rank Ranking ( 17 ) a 145 camping 1. Bicycling ( 1) b1043 bicycling 2. Horseback riding3. Swimming ( 18 ) c 116 bird watching ( 5 ) d 589 hiking 4 . Fishing ( 19 ) e 108 nature study 5_ Hiking 6_ Tennis ( g ) f 383 dog trails 7. Golfing ( 11) g 322 softball 8_ Sheltered picnick_ ( 7 ) h 416 golfing 9_ Dog trails ( 2 ) i 890 horseback riding 10. Ice skating ( 8 ) j 392 sheltered barbecue & picnicking areas 11_ Softball ( 12 ) k 279 ski touring 12. Ski touring ( 6 ) 1 587 tennis 13. Canoeing/Sailing ( 13 ) m canoeing/sailing 14. Hockey ( 15 ) n 170 pleasure boating 15. Pleasure boating ( 3 ) 0 632 swimming 1.6_ Baseball ( 4 ) p--53-2 fishing 17. Camping ( 10 ) q 327 ice skating 18. Bird watching ( 14 ) r 183 hockey 19_ Nature study ( 16 ) s baseball 20_ Football ( 20 ) tom- football ( 21) u 48 soccer 21. Soccer 22. Other ( 22 ) v 23 other 2 . The population of Lino Lakes is projected to increase from 5587 to 9200 by the year 1990 , a 65% increase . To assure a quality experience , more park and open space land will have to be provided. Now do you feel about the above statement? 80 - strongly agree 118 - agree 52 - no opinion -- - . 74 - d-isagree - -80 -- strongly disagree __ --- _ 3. The Park budget for 1983 was $46 ,000 . 00. The represents 5% of the overall city budget . How does this match up with what you thought the share would be? 88 - much more than I thought 43 - slightly more than I thought 95 - about right 54 - slightly less than I thought 33 - much less than I thought 74 - don ' t know - 4 . In Lino Lakes , a home worth $60 ,000 is taxed about $775 . Of that amount , $6 . 36 goes for parks . How much more would you be willing to pay for increased xecreational opportunities? 166 - None 61 - $2 . 50 83 - $5 . 00 . 22 - $7. 50 29 - $10 . 00 38 - $15 . 00 5 . If Lino Lakes is to provide opportunities for quality recreation experiences for the residents , the future action of the City could take several directions : a . The City 'should buy land for Parks, and Open Space while it is available . . 75 - strongly agree 110 - agree 89 - disagree 53 - strongly disagree 40 - don ' t know Comment b . .The City should develop park land it already owns before purchasing more land. 123 - strongly agree 160 - agree 52 - disagree 11 - strongly disagree 25 - don ' t know c. In areas where facilities are planned, the City should adopt a policy of acquiring land from willing seller. 54 - strongly agree 159 - -agree 43 - disagree 25 - strongly disagree 39 - don ' t know 6 . Please indicate the area of the city that you -reside in. 90 - Southeast 131 - Southwest 5 - Northeast 121 - Northwest 7 . Please indicate your type of residence. 1 - apartment 36 - farm 174 - city sized 1ot (lacre or less) 160 - rural sized 1ot (1 acre or more) 5 - other (specify) 8 . Please indicate your age group. 0 - less than 17 12 - 18-24 225 - 25-44 92 - 45-64 27 - 65 or older 9 . Check the occupation group that fits you best. If there is a second employed person in the family that would care to respond, use the column labeled Worker 2 . Worker 1 Worker 2 45 - Business/Sale 43 - Business/Sale 6 - Farmer 1 - Farmer 23 - Government 13 - Government 8 - Homemaker 49 - Homemaker 103 - Management/Professional 43 - Management/Professional 95 - Manufacturing/Trades 22 - Manufacturin g/Trades 47 - Retired 15 - Retired 11 - Unemployed 2 - Unemployed 17 - Other (Specify) 11 - Other (Specify) 10 . Have you used any Lino Lakes parks in the past two years? 185 - yes 175 - no 13 - don ' t know 5 - Comment 11 . Has inflation or the energy crisis influenced your recreation travel plans ? 209 - Yes 171 - no 10 - don ' t know 1 - Comment 42. If yes , do you intend to limit your travel time to : 56 - less than one hour 29 - one hour 47 - two hours 31 - three hours 34 - more than three hours 13 . Currently the City of Lino Lakes has approximately 100 acres of undeveloped park land . Do you feel that any part of this public property should be sold for the purpose of developing and improving existing parks . 30 . - 111 - Agree 5I " - ISc - Disaa_ rce 69 - Don ' t ]snow 15 - Commc•n t Park Board OctQLQx # Il982 Page Three /�. The general consensus of the Board was this survey would provide them with some direction as to the needs of the community . The Board went through the survey deleting some items and adding others . Mr . Flannery is to prepare a completed version for the Board , OLD BUSINESS Mr. Scherer asked how much the Park Board wanted to get involved in the construction of the Senior Citizen 's Center? do they want to consider a warming house? storage room? bathrooms ? what ? Mr. K. Johnson asked just what does the Parks really need as to storage space? and for what? Mr. Volk noted that there is some storage space at Sunrise Park . The biggest problem now is warming house facilities and bath rooAlfacilities . There was a suggestion that $3000 . 00 be put in the Park budget each year for the constrrction of whatever is decided. This amount should be kept in the budget for the next 5 years . It was also noted , the Park Board would only be interested if the Senior Citizen Center is constructed on the West side of City Hall . It was also noted that two members of the Park Board are on the building committee . The Board 's ideas can be presented to the committed by those members . Mr . R . Johnson asked about the 'No Parking' signs to be posted at Lino Park - Mr . Volk reported they have been ordered . Mr . R . Johnson reported to the Board that the Lions ' Club had -�>eal7coated the park-Ing lot at Lino Park . Mr . K. Johnson moved that this Board approve a Resolution thanking the Lions ' Club for this seal coating and a Letter be sent to that organization . Seconded by Mr . Arntzen . Motion carried unanimously . Mr . K. Johnson asked about the construction of the tennis courts in Arena Acres - had anything been accomplished to ensure that construction? MR . Volk reported this had been made a part of their Letter of Credit . NEW BUSINESS The 1983 proposed budget was discussed . Mr. K. Johnson asked if the cuts in the 1982 budget had anything to do with keeping the 1983 budget low? Mr . Volk said , No , just that all departments kept their budgets as low as possible . The Park Board asked to be notified whA* their budget is being considered by the Council . Mr. K. Johnson questioned the $1000 . 00 for the Centennial Recreation Program why one and not all three districts? Mr . Volk said that this Association presented their report to the City Council had their request for assistance in the funding . Park Board October,$, 1982 Page ,Four Mr . R . Johnson felt that the Lino Area Recreational Association had been formed to provide this service to the kids in this area that attend the Forest Lake Schools because the School District doesn ' t get to this area with their programs . Other areas of the budget was discussed with the Board members asking questions of Mr . Volk . Mrs . LeBlond moved to ajdourn . Seconded by Mr . Arntzen . Motion carried unanimously .