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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-1980 Park Board Minutes PARK BOARD February, 1980 Minutes but no agenda or packet February 4 , 1980 The ;egyla,r i9eet ng of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order at 7 : 30 P ,M. on Feb . 4 , 1980 , by Chairman Liljedahl . Members present; Crouse, Foster, Johnson , Scherer, Shaughnessy . Absent; Cheesebrough . Mrs . Liljedahl reported that she had had a phone call from Mr. Cheesebrough saying that he will be resigning from the Park Board . A letter will be sent to both the Park Board and the Council . A new member will needed for that Board. Mr. Scherer moved to approve the minutes of January 7 , 1980 . Seconded by Mr . Shaughnessy . Motion declared passed. Mr. Glenn Rehbein was to have been on the agenda but he was unable to attend. The preliminary park comprehensive plan was considered . The capital outlay as set forth in this plan was discussed at length . Mr. Schumacher and Mr. Volk explained the priority rating. Mrs. Liljedahl inquired into the plans for the all season building and Mr . Volk said they are not ready at this time . Mr. Scherer questioned the one acre on LaMotte Road and suggested that perhaps this should be sold. He felt with the facilities available in Centerville, this would be a duplication of facilities . Mr. Volk explained this land would be graded, seeded and kept mowed, with no other improvements planned. This could be used by the kids in the neighborhood for whatever they wanted. It was suggested, that since the question of sale had been discussed, perhaps this should be investigated. This Board would ask Mr. Schumache check what is neccesary for the sale of this lot - if in the future this should be a decision that will be made . The 1981 Capital improvement plans were explained by Mr. Volk. This is to include almost the complete development of the City Hall Park. There is a hocky rink planned for Lino Park and Sunrise Park, with lights at Sunrise - also some work on tot lots at Sunrise . The hockey rink at Sunrise would be a replacement - the lighting would be for the pleasure rink. There is also budgeted for improvements in the Lakes Add. Park. _ 7'he capital improvement programs for the years was gone through and discussed. , It was generally felt by the members that -more time is needed .to really understand this proposal . Mr. Schumacher suggested that someone from this Board attend the public hearing to be held on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of which this plan is a part . Mr. Schumacher reported on his conversation with Mr. Glenn Rehbein on the Park in Shenandoah I. This park is to be completed by June 1 , 1980 . The Park Board felt that some action should be taken on this matter. Mr. Scherer moved that no more bulling permits be issued until this park is completed . Seconded by .Mr. Shaughnessy . There was discussion on the timing of this work. Mr. Scherer moved that Mr . Rehnein be asked to submit a letter of Credit with a June deadline to get this work completed. Mr. Scherer moved that no building permits be issued P-ark Board �. February 4, 1980 to Mr . Glenn Rehbein in the Shenandoah projects until a letter of Credit in the amount of $5 ,000 . 00 for the completion of the park land is received by the City. Seconded by Mr.Shaughnessy Motion declared passed. Under new business , the request of the Council that a member of this Board attend a Council meeting following their regular meeting. Mr. Schumacher commented on the fact that reimbursement for expenses of $100 . 00 per year to be paid quarterly . The general feeling of the Park Board was that all actions of this Board could be presented by Mr. Schumacher and it would not be necessary for a member to attend. Mr. Shaughnessy moved to appoint Mr. Pete Scherer to attend the Council meeting as a Park Board representative.. Seconded ny Mr . Foster, Motion declared passed . Mr. Scherer questioned the need for a park board member to be present at the P&Z meetings . He did not feel this was necessary . The general consensus was that, if there is an item on the agenda of Park Board interest they should be notified. �\ Mrs . Liljedahl informed the Board that Mr. Cheesebrough will -be sending a letter of resignation . There is a need for a replacement on the Board. Mr. Schumacher asked to discuss the Sunset Oaks Park Dedication. He had checked the plat and found no designation for the parks . The existin tot lot on East -� of Lot 1 . This is the entire area for , the area . There are no other areas designated as -:parks on this plat . Mr. Schumache suggested that all areas designated as park be so named on the plats to avoid confusion for future members of both the park board and the Council The Board looked at the plat but could not recall just what areas were to be designated as parks .