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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-15-2017 Approved Minutes Park Board Minutes May 15, 2017 P a g e | 1 CITY OF LINO LAKES Park Board Minutes 1. Call to Order and Roll Call The May 15, 2017 City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting was called to order by Mr. Rick DeGardner. New Park Board Members Abby Haworth and Kelly Jo McDonnell were sworn in by City Clerk Julie Bartell. 2. Setting Agenda The Agenda was approved as presented. 3. Approval of Minutes: February 6, 2017 Andrew Levi made a MOTION to approve the Meeting Minutes from February 6, 2017 Pat Huelman supported the MOTION. All in favor and MOTION carried. 4. Elect Park Board Chair and Vice Chair DATE : May 15, 2017 TIME STARTED: 8:02 PM TIME ENDED: 9:07 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Levi, John Nordlund, Pat Huelman, Clark Gooder and Richard Jensen, Abby Haworth, Kelly Jo McDonnell MEMBERS ABSENT: All Members Present STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner (Public Services Director) Heather Robinson (Public Services Admin Assistant) Crystal Passi (Anoka County Parks) Park Board Minutes May 15, 2017 P a g e | 2 Former Chair George Lindy had previously resigned from the Park Board. Clark Gooder nominated Pat Huelman as the new Chair of the Park Board. Pat Huelman accepted being the newly appointed Chair. Clark Gooder nominated Andrew Levi as Vice Chair of the Park Board. Andrew Levi accepted being Vice Chair. All in favor and MOTION carried. 5. Open Mike There was no one present for Open Mike. Open Mike was closed. 6. New Business Review Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve Master Plan Amendment Crystal Passi from Anoka County Parks Planning department was present to inform the Board that they’re updating the comprehensive plan for the Rick Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve which includes the Master Plan for Wargo Nature Center. She passed around a Master Plan Executive Summary for Wargo Nature Center for the Board to review. Ms. Passi mentioned the Master Plan incorporates the redevelopment of the Peltier fishing area by adding a new Pier, additional camper cabins at the campground, and improving the interpretive area at the burial mound as well as other improvements that are itemized in the Full Site Phasing Plan included in the handout. Ms. Passi also noted that this will be completed in a phased approach, they have started the first phases at this time. No timeline has been established and is based on bonding and funding. Review Lake Amelia Vistas Concept Plan Mr. DeGardner presented the Lake Amelia Concept Plan. It is a residential community located along CSAH 54/20th Ave just east of Amelia Lake. The site contains 40 acres consisting of a mix of eight apartment buildings, ten twin homes and two senior assisted living apartments. The Concept includes a public trail along the lake. Park Board reviewed the proposed trails and sidewalks within the Concept Plan and the adjacent connections to the Regional trail system. The Plan does not include a City Park and the City will require cash in lieu of land dedication. The Board discussed possible funding from the County if trails would be designated as Regional trails and Park Board Minutes May 15, 2017 P a g e | 3 considered the impact of the trail users versus a City Park. The Board decided not to request a City Park and recommend any funding to be used towards trails. Review Dog Park Idea Mr. DeGardner received an email requesting a dog park in Lino Park. The Board considered the email and discussed the possible locations for a dog park within Lino Park and also other locations within the City. Funding was considered, Mr. DeGardner said that this would need to be a budget request item for the City Council. Overall, the Board did not support the idea of including a dog park at Lino Park at this time due to the volume of other items that are needed in our parks and trails and the size, current use and capacity of Lino Park. Recreation Department Update Mr. DeGardner presented the 2017 Blue Heron Days Schedule of Events. Blue Heron Days is scheduled on August 18-20, 2017. Andrew Levi inquired about the Business Expo and the 2040 Comprehensive Plan being represented and how it will be incorporating feedback about our Park system from the residents of the city. The Board requested putting this item on the Agenda for the next Park Board meeting for further review. Mr. DeGardner presented the 2016-2017 Warming House report from Recreation Supervisor Brian Hronski. 7. Old Business NorthPointe Park Update Mr. DeGardner presented the NorthPointe Park construction update. He noted that construction will begin this summer. Playground equipment will be selected soon. Woods Edge Park Update We are set to receive dedicated park funds from the Woods Edge Townhomes that are currently under construction near City Hall and the YMCA. Mr. DeGardner said that WSB Engineering will have some preliminary concept plans to review at the next Park Board meeting. Park Board Minutes May 15, 2017 P a g e | 4 8. Next Scheduled Park Board Meeting The next scheduled Park Board Meeting will be June 5, 2017 pending new business to review. 9. Adjourn Chair Pat Huelman made the MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 PM, Andrew Levi seconded the MOTION and the meeting was adjourned. Submitted by, Heather Robinson Administrative Assistant Public Services