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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-02-1980 Park Board Minutes PARK BOARD June, 1980 Minutes but no agenda or packet Park Board June 2 ,, 1980 ..The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order �1 by Vice Chairman Shaughnessy. Members present; Scherer,Johnson , Sears . Absent: Liljedahl , Crouse, Foster, Mr. Scherer moved to approve the minutes of May 5, 1980 as written . Seconded by Mr . Johnson , Motion carried unanimoulsly . Under Old Business , the location of the parks in Sunset Oaks Plat was discussed. Mr . Schumacher suggested this is necessary in order to have on record as to the location of these planned parks in order to give the Park Board knowledge of these locations . Mr. Stanley said the Tot Lot should be somewhere near the corner of Thomas or in that area . Mr . Stanley felt the ball fields should be away from the tot lot. Mrs . Liljedahl arrived. Mr. Stanley said the approximate cost of the existing tot lot was $10 ,000 . 0 There was also discussion of having spece between the tot lot and the ball fields . Lots 8XSX for the ball fields and lot for the tot lot on lot 6 . Mr. Stanley said these choices are not fixed, if the Park decided that another location would be better, there would no problem in changeing. Mr. Shaughnessy moved that Lot 8 be accepted for the ball field and Lot 6 be designated for the Tot Lot, with the tot lot to be completed by Mr. Roy Stanley. Mr. Schumacher suggested that the Block numbers be included . The Tot lot is lot 6 , block 3, the ball fields Lot 8 , block 3. Seconded by Mrs . Sears . Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schumacher suggested that the work to be done by Mr. Stanley be laved out so that he knows what is expected of him. Mr. Stanley said his understanding was the ball fields would be graded , back stops installed, constructed so they would be ready to use . The tot lot would be completed as the previous one had been . The infield to be measured for the bases and limed, the backstops installed the outfield seeded and graded, home plate and pitchers mound be establishe Mr. Shaughnessy moved this to be included in his previous motion . Seconded by Mrs . Sears . Motion carried unanimously . The Shenandoah Park was discussed. Mr . Volk reported on the work being done in that area. it has been filled in, leveled off and seeded.. Mr. Volk was asked to prepare some plans for the installation of a Tot Lot in this area . ender new business , the development plat for the Country Lakes Plan was to be discussed but they listened to Mr. Shackle from the Centennial Hockey Association . He was here to discuss the condition of the Sunrise Rink and to ask something should be done . He felt that now is the time • Park Board ^� June 2, 1980 Page Two -- to build another rink in addition to the one that is there now. It was toted that there had been two rinks there at one time . There was discusseo on the need for more lighting. The installation of this is in the Capitol Improvement for 1981 . Mr. Schumacher reported that the multiple use of a hockey rink had been presented by Mr. Volk. Mr. Volk explained how this could be done - black- topping the rink service and using this in the summer for tennis courts . This has been done in Columbia Heights . There was some discussion on this with the Park Board asking Mr. Volk to look into this matter. The items that are planned for construction in the five year capital improvement program was discussed. This includes a hockey rink in both Sunrise and Lino Park for 1981 . Mr. Scherer suggested that perhaps the combination of a hockey rink and tennis court should be checked in further. Mr. Volk is to have a report on this for the July agenda . The Country Lakes Park was discussed next . Mr. Ken Candiotti just came to listen in order to find out what is being planned for that park. There was some discussion on the survey done by Mr. Steven Wells . Mrs . Liljedahl informed the people this was an independent survey done by Mr. Wells . The replies to this survey was consulted. Mrs . Liljedahl told the people that the park planned in this area is a City Park, not just a ieighborhood park. This is also to be a passive park, there are no plans for ball fields , hockey ring, etc. Just picnic tables , boat launch, beach, walking trails , etc. Mr. Schumacher recommended some of these responses be summarized. The highest item was 56 responses for bike trails , Mr. Volk reported on the assistance that has been offered from the Marine Reserve . There is also some direction on this park that will be needed from the Corps of Enginners There was discussion on the 15 boats that could be launched at that park. Some of the people felt , -this many boars were on that lake there would be nor room for water skiers . There was much discussion on this point . This is to be a City Park and will be patrolled by the Police Department . The conflict that could develop between the fishermen and sweimers and the water skiers was pointed out . It was pointed out that this plan could be adjusted. Mrs . Lilejahl pointed out that this plan was developed for the purpose of a LAWCON Grant application and at this point in time , there is no assurance that this City will get the gant . Someone questioned the area to be dredged and Mr. Schumacher said he felt that apprixunately 300 feet . Mr. Schumacher said the North section of the Park would be left as is and the South portion would be landscaped for a picnin area . Someone adked about the installation of a ball field some where in this park - the Park Board felt this park is not to be used for organized ball games . Park Board June 2 , 1980 ,PAge Three - Someone suggested that the large parking lot would be better used for tennis courts . This person was told this is not a fundable project for a grant application . Also, this is a matching fund grant . Mrs . Liljedal briefly listed some of the items from the survey that had a high priority as to the peiple 's wants . The interest indicated by the JC 's was noted and perhaps there are some of these things that can be tanken over by that organization. There was discussion on preparing comprehensive plans for Sunrise Park and the Country Lakes Park. There was a suggestion of using personnel from the University of Minnesota . Mr. Schumacher was asked to contact these people . Mr. Johnson moved to authorize Mr. Schumacher to contact personnel from the Uninversity of Minnesota for the completion of comprehensive park plans for Sunrise Park and the Country Lakes Park. Secnonded by Mr. Shaughnessy . Motion carried unanimously . Mrs . Liljedahl suggested that the Park Board get together and take a field trip of the City Parks . This tour was tentatively set for June 30, 1980 at 4 : 30 P.M. To meet at the City Hall . Mr. Schumacher and Mr. Volk will accompany the Board on this tour. Mrs . Anderson to send a reminder to all Board members . - Mr. Sahughnessy moved and Mr . Johnson seconded the motion carried unanimously . Meeting adjourned.