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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-20-1977 Park Board Minutes PARK BOARD June, 1977 Minutes but no agenda or packet June 20, 1977 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park, Recreation and Environmental Commission was called to order at 8:05 P.M. on June 20, 1977 by Vice Chairman Gredvig. Members present: Scherer, Averbeck, Gredvig, Liljedahl , Ringaman. Members absent: Resch, Olson. Mr. Sch- neider, Council Liason was also present. Mr. Scherer moved to approve the minutes of the May 16, 1977 meeting. Mrs. Liljedahl sec- onded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Paul Koosman representing the Circle-Lex Lions Club appeared before the Board to ask for permission to use the two soft ball fields at Sunrise Park, July 9 and 10 for a soft- ball tournament. They would also like to use the warming house for selling sandwiches and beer. After some discussion, Mr. Scherer moved to recommend to the Council that the Circle- Lex Lions Club be allowed to use the two soft ballfields at Sunrise Park and the warming house July 9 and 10 for a softball tournament, waiving the $100.00 permit fee but requiring the deposit of $100.00 clean up fee and proof of insurance and $1 .00 beer permit fee. Mr. Ringaman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider's Report . .A letter was read from the Environmental Quality Control Council regarding whorkshops that were to be conducted. The Council authorized one member of the Planning and Zoning Board and one member of the Environmental Commission to attend one of the work shops. . .The checklist for platting was approved after Mr. Schneider asked to have the park put /"1on the check list. . .Noted that Mr. Peter Scherer requested a Special Use Permit to strip furniture at his re- sidence. Mr. Schneider noted the precautions the Council was taking in issuing this permit. . .Noted the Council had authorized Mr. Volk to hire a part time person to mow and maintain the City Parks. . .Noted that Mr. Gredvig, Mr. McLean and Mr. Gourley had met with Mr. Kronholm to discuss park dedication in the Country Lakes area. Country Lakes encompasses about 184 acres and the park dedication should be about 18.4 acres or its equivalent. Another meeting is plann- ed for early July. Mr. Gourley said the main issue of the meeting was what portion of the platted area should go to parks. Drovers State Bank is handling the arrangements and they would prefer to do- nate land not money. Mr. Kronholm, President of the bank would prefer land on the west side of the lake near the creek of about 5 acres for park purposes. Mr. Gredvig told him he would relate his feelings to the Park Board. Mr. Schneider noted the area proposed by Mr. Kronholm lends itself to boat launching and public swimming. He also noted the Anoka County Park system plans on building a public beach on Centerville Lake. These two proposed beaches would be quite near each other. Mr. Ringaman questioned, Isn!-t the idea of a park for the local residents use? Would they prefer a place for small children to play? Mr. Gredvig suggested that maybe the people in the area should be surveyed to determine what they prefer. Mr. Schneider asked Mr. Gredvig is anyone at this meeting suggested using the outlot east of Eash Shadow Lake Drive. They had not discussed it. Page -2- June 20, 1977 Mr. Gredvig and Mr. Schneider will get together with local residents to determine how they feel about a park. Mr. Ringaman moved to table this issue until the Board receives further input. Mrs. Lil - jedahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider suggested it might be a good idea to have a Park Board member as liason to the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Gourley, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board had felt some of the past decisions had not been in the best interest of the City and there should be more input from the Park Board. Mr. Ringaman agreed to be the liason to the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Schneider noted that the Park Board has not received a second bid from Mr. Mobley for reconstruction of the barn at Sunrise Park. Mr. Schneider noted that budget.time is approaching and the Board should bring in their thoughts as to what should be included in the budget. Mr. Gredvig noted that City parks are more suitable for organized sports and there is no- thing planned for the individual . He suggested a jogging trail around the Lake. Mr. Ringaman asked Mr. Schneider if he felt the budget will be going up this year. Mr. Schneider said he felt the Council would be very strict this year so that a cash reserve could be built up. Mr. Ringaman noted there is a parking problem at the north east corner of Sunrise Park. The public has been driving between the hockey rinks bypassing a fence to get to a picnic area. He feels there could be problems with the septic system and waterpipes. Mr. Gredvig suggested that Mr. Ringaman talk to Mr. Volk about cutting off traffic in this area. Mr. Ringaman suggested that a parking lot could be created at the north end of Sunrise Park by placing some railroad ties to mark the parking area. After further discussion, Mr. Ringaman moved to recommend to the Council that some ties be removed and placed to extend the parking lot as far as possible with these materials and that Mr. Volk stay within $200.00 of expenses. Mr. Scherer seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. La Motte Park The Clerk noted there is $750.00 in the budget for grading LaMotte Park. At one point the residents of LaMotte Drive had offered to maintain the area if the City would grade it so that it could be used. Mr. Schneider noted that there had been some discussion of trading this piece of land for another and felt this grading should be put off until this is resolved. Mr. Schneider will contact Mr. McLean about this matter. Mr. Scherer moved to adjourn at 9:35 P.M. Mrs. Averbeck seconded the motion. Aye.