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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-05-1982 Park Board Minutes n PARK BOARD April, 1982 Minutes but no agenda or packet n Park Board April 5 , 1982 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order at 7 : 30 P .M . Members present ; R. Johnson, P . Scherer , K. Johnson, J . LeBlond, G . Lindy, J . Flannery . Absent ; J . Arntzen . Mr . Scherer moved to approve the minutes of March 1 , 1982 as presented . Seconded by Mrs . LeBlond . Motion carried unanimously. USE OF SUNRISE FOR SOFTBALL This request was to be presented by 'Mr . Benjy Munson but he was not present at this time . SET DATE FOR TOUR OF CITY PARKS This will be considered at the May meeting . ARCHAEOLOGICAL STUDY Mr . Volk presented the bids that have been received for the performace of this study . After some discussion, Mr . Ray Johnson moved to accept the bid as submitted by Archaeological. Services . Seconded by Mr . Peter Scherer . WC.sc=A `N4. Mrs . LeBlond asked if there should be any limits set as to overages ? Mr . Volk pointed out that if there are some finds in the areas of, such as the parking lot , then this will need to be relocated and another survey done . Mr. K. Johnson suggested that , if there are finds in the area, the firm report back to the Park Board before they proceed with additional work . Mrs . LeBlond asked if this survey covers just the areas that are planned for development at this time and Mr . Volk said , Yes . Mrs . LeBlond moved to amend the motion to request that if something is found , the survey crew present this information to the Park Board , in order for them to make a decision as to what should be relocated and where . Mr . R. Johnson accepted the amendment , Mr . P . Scherer the amendment . Motion and amendment passed unanimously . Mrs . LeBlond asked if the schedule of the survey crew could be ascertained - she would like to watch some of the work . Mr . Volk said he would ask . COUNTRY LAKES PARK Mr . Volk asked to go back to the study - he pointed out that an Engineering survey must also be done . Mr . Volk suggested this be done by the City Engineer . He asked for authorization from this Board to have this work done . Mr. Volk pointed out that he would like to have an Engineering firm to assist with the overall plan and development of this park once the initial survey is done . This firm would assist with the bids for the work and supervise the development as it is done . Mrs . LeBlond moved to authorize Mr. Volk to have the City Engineer do the initial survey of the Park . Seconded by Mr . R. Johnson . Motion carried Park Board April 5 , 1982 Page Two . unanimoulsy . This work not to exceed $1500 . 00 in cost . DNR RULES ON LAKE RESTRICTIONS Mr. Lindy pointed out that there are no restrictions that could be put on the use of the park that would not apply to the entire lake including the residents . There was discussion on the use of the lake with Mr . Lindy pointing out that he bought on the lake for the specific purpose of being able to use the lake for his boat . Mrs . LeBlond said she has been supporting the use of canoes and sail boats only on that lake . Someone asked if the boat launch could not be elimintated and it was pointed out that this facility is a part of the grant . There was a question as to how many power boats are on the lake and Mr . Lindy thought there were approximately 25 . Mr . Scherer did not feel the lake was large enough to mix all types of boats - speed boats could jeopardize the smaller boats and possibly the swimmers . Mr . Johnson pointed out this is not a private lake and is open for use by all residents of the State of Minnesota . He also felt this lake is too small and too shallow for use of power boats . Mr . K. Johnson noted that the DNR suggested time periods of the day or the year for use by certain types of boats . Mrs . LeBlond felt there are several problems to be addressed : the LAWCON Grant included the boat launch- can this be modified? Someone felt that Mr . Schumacher had the answer to that question . Someone else felt that the entire application should be looked at and see if there is anything else they would like to change or modify . There was some discussion on the enforcement of rules and regulations and how this enforcement could be handled . Since there is plenty of time to work on this matter , it was suggested further discussion on this be tabled until the May :agenda. Mrs . LeBlond asked what it to be accomplished this year in the development of this park? is there a time frame? Mr. Volk said he did not believe there had been a time line set for the development of the park . BOY SCOUT TREE PLANTING Mr. Volk reported that the Boy Scouts are interested in planting some trees in the parks . The City will be getting some trees from the DNR and he will contact the Boy Scouts for assistance in planting the trees . Park Board April 5 , 1982 Page Three USE OF SUNRISE PARK BALL FIELDS This request is for the use of the soft ball fields for a tournament June 1982 . There was a $50 . 00 check for the deposit on the cleaning of the Park at the end of the tournament . There was some discussion on this fee - is that enough? or should this be raised? Mr. Lindy moved to recommend approval of this request of the Lexington Fire Department and the American Legion for the use of the ball fields for a tournament in June, 1982 . Any additional clean up will be the responsiblity of the two agencies or the cost will be assessed to them . Seconded by Mrs . LeBlond . Motion carried unanimously . OLD BUSINESS Mrs . LeBlond had no report as to the projects for the J .C ' s . Mr. Flannery reported on the horse trail idea. He reported that he had met with some persons from the Northwest Saddle Club and they were very enthussiastic about the idea of have a horse trail that would loop and stay within the City limits . It was suggested this be set up to include the various facilities already in existence . Mr . Flannery did not feel the cost would be very much . What he needs is a map showing all the park and open space within the City. Mr . Flannery suggested this could be a multiple use facility - horses in summer - snowmobiles or cross country skiing in the winter . Mr . Flannery said he would like to sit down with some persons from the Northwest Saddle Club and discuss this , formulate some ideas and then come back with a report . Mr . K. Johnson felt that this is more work and he appointed Mrs . LeBlond to work with Mr . Flannery on this proposal . Mr. Volk was asked to prepare a map showing the parks and the open space within the City for use by this Committee , to include horse clubs , arenas , etc . This map to indicate if the land is State owned , City owned , County owned, etc . Mr . Lindy asked the status of the Senior Citizen ' s Center - Mrs . Elsenpeter reported that the building is still in the design process . There was a general understanding that a building committee will be formed . As of this date this committee has not been formed. Mr . Scherer and Mr . K. Johnson will be working on this committee . They requested that they be kept in- formed so that they can have some input on this . There was quite a lot of discussion on the manner in which this building could be constructed , with the subject of asking for donated assistance from the local developers in order to keep the cost down . The Park Board requested that the Council set up the committee for the Senior Citizen ' s Center and get a meeting set up . Mrs . Elsenpeter reported on a bike trail being set up by Shoreview to go North on Highway #49 to Birch . She suggested that Anoka County Highway Department for the surfacing of the shoulders for a link to this bike trail . Park Board April 5 , 1982 Page Four. Mrs . Elsenpeter said she only had one copy of the map , however, Mr . Schumacher has the information and can probably present this better . Mr . R. Johnson asked why Shoreview .is putting this in all the way to Highway #8 - is the State rebuilding Highway #49? Mrs .: Elsenpeter read a report that said MnDot is planning an overlay on Highway #49 and will be paving the shoulders for bike purposes . Mr . K. Johnson asked that this matter be put on the May agenda . Mr . K. Johnson referred to a question that had been raised by a Council member on the 5 year .Capitol Improvement plan - -where was the funds coming from? There was some discussion on this question on this problem with no decision be formulated . Mr. Scherer moved to adjourn at 9 : 03- P .M . Seconded by Mrs . LeBlond . Motion carried unanimously. n