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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-05-2018 Park Board Minutes APPROVED April 2, 2018 Page 1 CITY OF LINO LAKES Park Board Minutes DATE: March 5, 2018 TIME STARTED: 6:30 PM TIME ENDED: 8:15 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Huelman, Abby Haworth, Andrew Levi, Kelly Jo McDonald, John Nordlund, Richard Jensen, Clark Gooder MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner (Public Services Director) 1. Call to Order and Roll Call The March 5, 2018 City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting was called to order by Chair Pat Huelman. 2. Setting Agenda The Agenda was approved as presented. 3. Approval of Minutes February 5, 2018 Park Board Minutes Richard Jensen made a MOTION to approve the Meeting Minutes from February 5, 2018 as presented. Abby Haworth supported the MOTION. All in favor and MOTION carried. 4. Open Mike Robert Sibel, 7898 Century Trail, Board Member of Century Farms North Homeowners Association. The development of Century Farms North included funds for park dedication but a local park was never developed. He hopes the Park Board will keep the area in mind as they make park development recommendations. He also supports further trail development to serve his neighborhood. Rob Rafferty, 1573 Merganser Court, and member of the Lino Lakes City Council. Regarding Arena Acres Park and the neighborhood it serves, he asks the Park Board to keep in mind current and future park needs of the area, especially in light of the loss of an amenity at that park. APPROVED April 2, 2018 Page 2 Jan Mrozinski (no address given) spoke in favor of improvements at Marshan Park, including a basketball/multi use court, and perhaps the pavilion that was part of the original park plans. There is great need with many families in the area. She also supports trail improvements between Marshan and Park Court to improve access. The Board noted that a trail along Lake Drive is under discussion as part of a future water main project. 5. Review Proposed Eastern Heights Development Director DeGardner reviewed his written report and map of the proposed project. City plans do not call for a new park in the area so staff is suggesting that the City receive park dedication funds. He reviewed trail extensions that are planned for the area. Andrew Levi made a MOTION to call for cash dedication in lieu of land for the development. Richard Jensen supported the MOTION. All in favor and MOTION carried. 6. Review Arena Acres Park Survey Responses Director DeGardner reviewed input received over past years from area residents on the future of this park. He believes there is interest at the City Council level for some improvements to the park, especially since the 33 year old tennis courts were removed last Fall. Park Board Comments: - The need to get something in the park is clear; some type of hard court would satisfy many needs; - Lino Lakes Elementary playground improvements could have an impact on what is needed; - It will be important to continue to research the needs of the residents; - Parking is lacking for anything that draws from the larger community. Director DeGardner suggested that a master planning process may be the best course to involve residents in planning for the future of the park and also include a funding recommendation within the capital budget the Park Board is currently working on. The Board concurred. 7. Discuss 2018 Parks & Trails Capital Projects Recommendation The Park Board is in the process of formulating recommendations that will be forwarded to the city council. Feedback from the community on this subject is being solicited and received. New cost information provided by Mr. DeGardner: - The estimate for a trail from Apollo Drive from Lilac to Lake Drive is $115,000; - The estimate for a trail from Lake Drive from Stagecoach Trail to Marshan in conjunction with water main project is $75,000; - Paving Sunrise Park hockey rink (asphalt only) is $43,000; APPROVED April 2, 2018 Page 3 - Playground structure improvement estimates run from $70,000 to $85,000; There is $62,000 currently within the dedication fund budget available for Birch Park; Park Board Comments: - Chair noted discussion with City Council urging them to proceed on two playground structures to get them going this year; - The Recreation Complex and Country Lakes Estates Park were brought up by the council; - Residents have spoken for Marshan Park improvements and trail connectivity; - Shouldn’t Anoka County help with improving Lake Drive trails/crossings; would improve access to many amenities on the west; - Recognition/memorial for long term Park Board Member Pam Taschuk as part of a park structure in her former neighborhood; - Priority for parks that fill larger community needs (Birch, Sunrise and Lino Parks noted); - There are strong needs to maintain facilities (fields, etc.) for programming; - Lino Lakes Elementary crosswalk change (was requested by school district; city expressed concern); - On paving a hockey rink, perhaps a partnership with Centennial Hockey would be appropriate; a multi-use for that would make the expense more sensible; - Addition of amenities such as work out facilities along trails; - In order to respond to council questions, what would it cost to get going at Country Lakes Park; what would ball fields at the rec center land cost? - Safety considerations should be part of next discussion and setting priorities. The Board discussed prioritizing projects with consideration of funding approved for 2018. - Trails - lining up as a priority (Marshan & Apollo Drive at this point); more information coming on request from Century Farms North; - Playgrounds – Sunrise, Birch identified; - Hardcourts - multi use and a good way to go; design is needed; balance geographically; estimates requested for different sizes/types, including tennis; - Pavilion – Marshan would be next in line for a structure if that is considered. 8. New Business There was no new business to review. 9. Old Business There was no old business to review. 10. Next Scheduled Park Board Meeting - April 2, 2018 11. Adjourn APPROVED April 2, 2018 Page 4 Clark Gooder made a MOTION to adjourn, Richard Jensen supported the MOTION. All in favor MOTION carried. Meeting was adjourned. Submitted by, Julie Bartell City Clerk