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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-9-2017 Approved MinutesPark Board Minutes October 9, 2017 P a g e | 1 CITY OF LINO LAKES Park Board Minutes 1. Call to Order and Roll Call The October 9, 2017 City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting was called to order by Clark Gooder. 2. Setting Agenda The Agenda was approved as presented. 3. Approval of Minutes: July 10, 2017 Richard Jensen made a MOTION to approve the Meeting Minutes from July 10, 2017 John Nordlund supported the MOTION. All in favor and MOTION carried. 4. Open Mike There was no one present for Open Mike. Open Mike was closed. DATE : October 9, 2017 TIME STARTED: 6:32 PM TIME ENDED: 7:15 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Levi, John Nordlund, Richard Jensen, Abby Haworth, Clark Gooder MEMBERS ABSENT: Pat Huelman, Kelly Jo McDonnell STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner (Public Services Director) Candace Amberg (WSB Associates) Heather Robinson (Administrative Assistant Public Services) Park Board Minutes October 9, 2017 P a g e | 2 5. New Business 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Mr. DeGardner introduced Ms. Candace Amberg from WSB Associates to provide an update on where the City is at for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan as it relates to Parks and Trails. Ms. Amberg described that they are currently gathering all the information for Parks and Trails, and Parks and Open Spaces into one chapter so it’s not spread throughout the document as it was in the previous Comp Plan. The Parks, Trails, Open Space and Greenway System section will be completely updated and condensed for the 2040 Comp Plan. Ms. Amberg states that the previous Plan had a highly placed value and focus on conservation development and conserving and protecting natural resources. It seemed that was a high priority to everyone involved at that time. They are now trying to access from the City what is most important at present, therefore Ms. Amberg requested input from the Board members regarding priorities. The Board’s feedback was that Trails will still be considered number one for our community, however they also feel that athletics is a growing priority and particularly space for athletics. Ms. Amberg described that they will be updating information in this document in the following areas:  Maps  Trails  Individual City Parks This includes our Parks conditions, it will have photos and list amenities and also what to consider for development or re-development in the future.  Regional Parks Trail System Plan, which breaks down trails and sidewalks Regional Trail systems and how our trails tie into the regional trail systems that are in place. This needs to be defined for the Met Council as well.  Natural Resource Management and Restoration Park Board Minutes October 9, 2017 P a g e | 3  Conservation Development  Wetland Banking  Pollinator Areas Finally, they will finish by working on an implementation plan with the City and breaking the plan out into 5 year increments in which they will set priorities and goals. Mr. DeGardner noted that in 2018 there will be general fund dollars set aside that will be dedicated to park and trail improvements for development or redevelopment. Ms. Amberg concluded that the Board will be provided a draft copy of this document once it is ready for review. Review Woods Edge Park Preliminary Master Plan Mr. DeGardner presented the Board with the revised version of the Woods Edge Master Plan. Ms. Amberg described the site being near the YMCA and near the trail connection. She described the natural look of the area as it relates to the play structures and natural woodland look of the park design. Also, this park design has different stations that run along a trail throughout the park. She notes that this design concept was based on the natural, wetland, and woodland elements that surround this park area. The Board had positive feedback and they liked the concept of the stations along the trail to create a different type of park experience. 6. Old Business NorthPointe Park Playground Installation October 14, 2017 Playground installation for NorthPointe Park was rescheduled to October 14, 2017 between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM utilizing volunteers and a certified playground installer. 7. Next Scheduled Park Board Meeting The next scheduled Park Board Meeting will be November 6, 2017 which will include Ms. Amberg presenting a remaster planning process plan for Country Lakes Park. Park Board Minutes October 9, 2017 P a g e | 4 8. Adjourn Richard Jensen made the MOTION to adjourn, Abby Haworth seconded, the MOTION carried the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM. Submitted by, Heather Robinson Administrative Assistant Public Services