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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/07/1988 Park Board Packet ' 1 AGENDA n PARK BOARD MEETING November 7, 1988 7 : 00 1. Call To Order / 2. Consideration of Minutes V 3. Woodridge Estates Update/Rich Gray, Don Volk ✓ 4. Rice Lake Estates Update/ Don Volk 5. Old Business A. Apitz Property Update B. Sunrise Ballfield Redesign Update/ Don Volk C. Erickson Park Update/ Don Volk D.. Lakeview Place Update 6. New Business 7. Adjourn PARK BOARD MINUTES October 3, 1988 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order at 7: 02 p.m. , by Chairman Ray Johnson, Monday, October 3rd, 1988 at the Lino Lakes City Hall . Members present: Chairman Ray Johnson, members John Bauman, Ken Johnson, Bill Nissen, Bob Williams and George Linde. Also present were: Public Works Director, Don Volk, City Forester Mike .Hoffman, Landscape Architech from TKDA, Rich Gray, and Secretary, Laura Flken. Members Absent: Candy Toffoli CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Chairman Ray Johnson motioned to approve the September minutes as written, the motion was seconded and accepted. WILDWOOD ESTATES/ELMER CROHN Elmer presented an overlay to his plat to the Park Board with his park dedication proposal . The park dedication proposal consists of 5 acres (2 - 2 1/2 acre lots) . He pointed out a road access in the southwest corner of the park. Elmer explained that there would be enough land in this park for 2 ballfields. This proposal is for Phase I of his development. Phase I has 60 - 65 acres, depending on drainage. The Park Board felt Lino Lakes needs more ballfields, whether it be league ball playing or neighborhood playing. The Park Board felt there would also be ample room for a soccer field. Ray Johnson explained that our City Engineer, Ron Stahlberg felt this was a good park lay-out. There will be no assessments for future utility lines. Also, this proposed parkland abutts Sharpen' s 40 acres. Half of Sharpen' s land is swampy, although the section that is adjacent to Elmers park is high ground, leaving the possibility of joining the 2 parks in the future. r Page 1 ,.� PARK BOARD MINUTES October 3, 1988 Mr. Volk stated that we will start working with the developer regarding the fill needed in the lower areas in the park. MOTION: George Linde recommends to Council to accept the 5 acre parcel under the condition that if the plat does reach the projected 65 acres, the remaining 1 . 6 equivalent be negotiated with the developer to be used for grading, screen fence for ballfield, etc. Also, Park Board is recommending the signing of an agreement with the developer to this effect. Bill Nissen 2nd the motion and the motion was carried. PINE BARK BEETLES/MIKE HOFFMAN Pine Bark Beetles have made their mark in several areas of our City. Mike Hoffman explained that due to the drought conditions, when trees are under alot of stress, and along with that, the fact that in some areas the Pine trees are planted too close together, they are more vulnerable to disease. More trees will die this fall and spring unless we have a wet winter and spring. Mike explained that the Sherwood Green area was almost in a panic state. Somehow, the wrong information was brought to them. The neighborhood was banning together and burning the trees. The panic has been ,subdued and a future informational meeting will take place at City Hall to inform residents how to cure the beetle problem. Don Volk stated the City should purchase Lindgren Funnel traps from the DNR. The cost for each trap is $30. 00 - $40. 00, and 5 traps per acre would be effective. The city may have to purchase these traps initially, but then divide the cost up between the individuals involved. Mike stated that near April 15th of 1989 he hopes to start monitoring the trees. Also, the Park Board will be updated periodically on this issue. DEVELOPERS PARK DEDICATION LETTER/BILL NISSEN The Park Board commended Bill on his letter. Bob Williams stated the letter covered all areas, and the Park Board should act on this right away. Page 2 PARK BOARD MINUTES October 3 , 1988 The Park Board would like to see this put to use as a Park Board Policy Guide, not as a City Ordinance. 7: 45 p.m. Harold Bisel joined the meeting. Recommended Action: Bill Nisssen will meet with City Staff, formalizing this letter and putting it into action THANK YOU BILL! WOODRIDGE ESTATES/RICH GRAY Rich presented a colorful and well planned park proposal showing both park land and future trail systems. The trail system could be installed two different ways, either off the road trails, or a trail next to the road. The Trails would be 8 feet wide, which is a nice width for a two way bike path. Rich presented an over-all trail system layout showing how the trails could interconnect with other developments, other .-. trail systems. Rich Gray will meet with the developer to discuss this park layout . GM DEVELOPMENT - FINAL PARK PLAN UPDATE/SOUTH RESHANAU LAKE ESTATES A letter dated September 9, 1988 was sent from Gary Uhde expressing the agreement made between GM Development and Parks Board, to accept the park land as noted on the final plat for the total dedication for the 80 acres with the following conditions: 1) Developer will work with City staff in coordina- tion and lay out of final walkway design. 2) Developer will subcut a walkway 8' wide and cover with crushed class 2 or 5 limestone as outlined on Exhibit A or redesigned by Developer and City staff. 3) Area of walkway on west end of pond and through park up to the 20' easement would be deleted. This area is outlined on Exhibit A. Page 3 PARK BOARD MINUTES October 3 , 1988 4) Board did not want the additional 6' of walkway on the street connecting Deerwood and Red Fox Lane. Chairman Ray Johnson recommends deleting the pond from the final park dedication plan. Upon deletion, final park dedication will be approved. RICE LAKE ESTATES PARK/UPDATE Don Volk states that lot 1 and 2 have not yet been obtained, nor the $40, 000 Park dedication fee paid. The city is in the process of taking the necessary action, to assure park dedication will take place. 1988 Budget Improvement $8, 000. 00 Don Volk suggested the $8,000. 00 be spent on one of the following ways: 1) D. Ericksons 2nd Addition - preliminary work on grading, seeding, and top soil as necessary. 2) Sunrise Park - irrigating for underground sprinkling system. Don is in favor of the 2nd option. The park will be going through a reallignment of ballfields, therefore, it would be an excellent time to install the sprinkling system. To irrigate the ballfield alone would be about $7, 000. The material that is used is a heavy ABS plastic, which will withstand freezing and shifting of land. The cost will be approximately $24,000 to irrigate all of Sunrise Park. Don will obtain material quotes, and proceed with installation. OLD BUSINESS 1. OPINION SURVEY: The Park Board has taken several steps towards giving the people of our city what they want in a park system. Reshanau Lake Estates is a good example of this, with ballfields and bike and walking trails. n Page 4 n PARK BOARD MINUTES October 3, 1988 2 . The Park Board is progressing towards incorporating a recreation program, in a joint effort with Circle Pines, Lexington, Centervill , Blaine, and Centennial School District. 8: 35 p.m. George Linde excused himself from the meeting. GREATER CENTENNIAL PARK AND RECREATION PLANNING COMMITTEE/KEN JOHNSON The City of Blaine may not participate in contributing money towards the salary for the Recreation Coordinator position, however they may contribute some kind of assistance from their present staff. Marty Asleson from the City of Circle Pines has attended several meetings, and he states the average salary for a Recreation Coordinator is $35, 000. Ken stated we should have a preliminary amount by the November meeting. Chairman Ray Johnson wants the Public Works Department to order signs for the Gates at our City Parks. The signs will make mention of who to contact if the gate is not open. Chairman Ray Johnson directed the Secretary, Laura Elken to send copies of the Opinion Survey to David Torkilson, Parks Director for Anoka County, and also to Margaret Langfeld, the County Commissioner, and ask for any comments. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Chairman Ray Johnson suggested we create a budget regarding the forestry Department. Don said there is a staffing problem. Its a slow process in enabling Mike to work more in the forestry department rather than in Parks. Tracy Urich has filled in for Mike in places, and that is going well , but there still is a need for additional help in the area of parks. 2 . John Bauman asked the Park Board what the process is if we wish to change the name of a park. He would like to see City Hall park changed to Knute Park after a boy who was tragically killed. Page 5 PARK BOARD MINUTES October 3, 1988 He and his Mother were visiting relatives in Norway when a car struck his bike. Knute was 12. His parents Baard and Karen live on Jodrell Street in Columbis Township. He was a very well liked boy, involved in cub scouts , soccar, T-Ball , Karate, and Basketball. He would have entered the 5th grade this year. Harold Bisel suggested we should stay away from name-sake parks, although the Park Board could name a ballfield after him. For example, the Wildwood Estates Park has only one ballfield planned. We could name that Knute field. This item is tabled until the Park Board meets in November and we are able to gather facts regarding the procedure in naming a ballfield. Meeting was adjourned at 9: 08 p.m. r1, -Page 6