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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02-1980 Park Board Minutes PARK BOARD September, 1980 Minutes but no agenda or packet September 2, 1980 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order at 7r30 P.M. by Chairman Liljedahl , Members present; Shaughnessy, Sherer, Johnson . Absent, Foster, Sears , Crouse . Mr. Shaughnessy moved to approve the minutes of August 4 , 1980 as pre- sented. Seconded by Mr. Johnson . Motion carried unanimously . The first item on the agenda was the request for the use of the Warming house at Sunrise by the JC's by Mr. Christenson . This would be set up as a haunted house for the Halloween weekent . Mr. Christenson was questioned about insurance and he said the JC 's have insurance that would cover all aspects of :this proposal . Mrs . Liljedahl asked if there is hockey equipment stored in that build- ing at this time? She felt that Mr. Christenson should check with Mr. Volk on this matter. It was generally felt that perhaps this equipment could be moved to the garage for the few days the JC 's are requesting to use the building. Mr. Christenson assured the Park Board there would be adults for supervision and they plan to have an off duty policeman there, if possible. Mr. Shaughnessy moved to recommend approval of this request with the following stipulation; 1) the storage of equipment in the garage -cleared Seconded by Mr. Scherer. Motion carried unanimously . Doris Sullivan, the person preparing the Sunrise and Country Lakes Park plan presented what she has to this date . She said she had done very preliminary work and presented maps to show what had been done to date. The areas where trees should be planted-some area of shrubs - the sites for future tennis courts , horse shoe courts . There was a question of the closeness of the trees to the first and third base lines . Mrs . Sullivan suggested perhaps , in order to keep this a informal park, a berm could be constructed on those base-lines . She emphazied this is a very preliminary plan . Most of the things suggested on this map are suggestions , not necessairly recommendations . There was also the suggestion of plating evergreens around the hockey rink to provide protection for the ice and provide a wind break for the skaters . There was some discussion on the possibility of some sort of soccer or football field - not for playing - just for scrimmage . This would mean some changes in the suggested planting - but Mrs . Sullivan did not feel this would present a problem. There was also discussion on the parking as outlined - is this enough? is it too much? What areas need the most? should there be formal walk paths? Someone suggested leaving the grass , if there are to be paths , the people will use the areas and then the surface can be put down . it was felt the South parking lot should be able to hold 25 to 30 cars . The center lot not so many - this lot has room for expansion if needed. Mrs . Sullivan suggested some sort of climbing facility to encourage day time use of the park. The check should be made out to Ken Peterson in care of the Mickey Mantle Ball Team and sent to the Forest Lake Bank. - There was discussion of the sale of LaMotte. Park. Mrs . Liljedahl asked if there had been wording on Park Land dedication -- Mr. Schumacher reported that the Council felt that lands for park purposes should be dedicated as City property. This would insure permission to install a well , pumphouse , water tower or perhaps a fire station on a corner of some of these lands . There was a question on where the money would go if this park is sold and Mr. Schumacher said this money would be used to benefit the residents of that area , perhaps in cooperation with Centerville who has a five year plan for the development of a 10 - acre park just North of this site .. This site could be split into two lots since it does have sewer and the assessments are paid in full . Mr. Schumacher will consult a realtor for advice on selling as one lot or splitting and offering it as two lots . Mr. Gary Tusci was present to talk about parks . He is with a firm who plans the development of park. The many facets of park planning and development and the methods to accoplish the planned improvements was discussed. Mr. Scherer moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Johnson . Aye. September 2, 1980 Park Board Page Two Mrs . Sullivan said she would try and have at least this much planned for the Country Lakes Park by the next Park -Board meeting. Mr. Foster arrived. Mr. Volk said he was waiting for the completion of the plan before getting cost estimates for the parking lot at Sunrise . He asked::the lark Board what they wanted for the tot lot here at the City Hall Park. ' Mr. Volk asked for at least two persons from the Park Board to work with him on planning this tot lot. The general consensus of the Board was that they would prefer to stay with the wood such as in the tot lot in Sunset Oaks . Mr. Volk asked if the two Park Board members delegated to assist him, could have the authority to make a decision on what is to be installed at this tot lot wis�out having to clear with the Board? The Park Board felt :there was no problem with this and delegated Mr.Johnson and Mr. Foster to work with Mr. Volk on what is to be installed at City Hall Park tot lot . The matter of having a trailer at the City Hall Park to be used as a warming house was disussed. Mr. Volk said the rental is $465 . 00 per month . Excavating will cost about $1100 . 00 . Lights and poles - $1450. 0( The approximate cost for this improvement would be around 3100. 00 . �1 Mr. Schumacher questioned the proposed location ,of the skating rink - it is in a very isolated area . Mr. Volk said the Police 491" also concerned about the location. The Park Board will have a warming house attendant when the building is open . This area can only be seen from the very North end of the parking lot . It was suggested that perhaps the East side should be excavated in order to provide more exposure for checking the area . Mr. Volk presented his suggestion of building a tanker truck to haul water to flood this rink. He has spread the cost of this piece of equipment between the Park Department, Road Department and Utility Department - - Parks - 50%; Roads & Utility - 25% each. He will be using the old 2000 gallon gas tank - putting this on skids 1putting a hose on this and a dump valve for emptying. There was some discussion on how the expenditures were approved by Council . Council minutes were checked mound that this was authorized from the dedicated funds . There was discussion on an attendant for the warming house . Mr. Volk will make some plans for this person when the hours are set . The time schedule will be updated at a later meeting. Mr. Johnson moved to authorize Mr. Volk to construct the pleasure rink at City Hall park at a cost of approximately $1100 . 00 , $1500 . 00 lighting, and a rental trailer, $465. 00 . Seconded by Mr. Shaughnessy . Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Volk requested authorization to spend approximately $750 . 00 from the Park funds for expenditure on the tank for flooding the rinks . September 2, 1980 Park Board gage Three Mr. Shaughnessy moved to recommend to the Council that $750 . 00 be expended from the Park funds as their portion of the cost of this piece of equipment for use in flooding the rinks . Seconded by Mr. Foster. Motion carried unanimously . There was discussion of getting a monthly report from the Police Depart- ment on incidents concerning the Parks . Mr. Schumacher reported on the LaMotte Park. Mr. Blackbird had re- commended this parcel of land be Split in 3 lots . Mr. Schumacher said that when land is platted as Parks , if it is not so used, it then is returned to the developer. This was a decision by the Supreme Court . Mr. Schumacher said he would like to get a copy of that decision before this Board makes any decision on this land. There was discussion on the Centennial and Forest Lake School District 's summer recreation programs . Mr. Scherer felt this donation , if there is to be one , should come from general funds . The general consensus of some members of the Board was this request concerned working with these committees on programs and the implementation of these programs , and what could be offered to those committees as to what our parks can be used for. Mrs . Liljedahl reported on the donation of $300 . 00 from the VFW. The Park Board will receive a check for this amount each month up to $3600 . 00 per year. This money to be used only for improvements in the Parks - not for capital outlay or maintenance. This money is to be put into a special account and can be used as the Park Board sees fit . Mr. Shaughnessy moved to send a letter of thanks to the VFW and offer any cooperation that the Park Board can give, they will be glad to /4ssist in any way they can . Seconded by Mr. Foster. Motion carried unanimously . There was a suggestion of using this first money for some piece of equipment for the tot lot and put a small placque on this piece noting that is was paid for by the VFW. The Park Board agreed to this action . Mr. Schumacher reported on the ranking of 10th out of 27 LAWCON grant application . The members asked for a copy of this ranking. Mrs . Susan Sears will be moving and will be sending a letter of resignation . The Council should take some action for replacing Mrs . Sears . Mr. Scherer moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Foster. Aye .