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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-21-1976 Park Board Minutes PARK BOARD June, 1976 Minutes but no agenda or packet June 21 , 1976 + The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission was called to order at 8:01 P.M., June 21 , 1976 by Chairman Resch. Members present; Ringaman, Scherer, Hanson, Liljedahl and Gredvig. Members absent; Olson. Council Liaison Schneider and Councilman Karth were also present. 1,1r. Cape, Civil Defense Director requested the use of the warming house at Sunrise Park July 6, 8, 13, 15, and 20 and 22 for the purpose of con- ducting Fire Arm Safty classes. The classed would be held from 7:00 to 8:00 P.N. on these dates. Mr. Ringaman asked why he wanted to use the warming house for this purpose and Mr. Cape said th,'t is what he used in the past. Mr. Scherer moved to recommend the use of the warming house for Fire Arm Safty classes July 6 through the July 23rd. Seconded by Mr. Ringaman. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Glen Simonson of 1566 La Motte Drive was introduced by Chairman Resch. Mr. Simonson was told by Mr. La Motte that there is a 60 foot public access to Centerville Lake. Mr. La Motte said he had given this access to the City of Lino Lakes. Mr. Simonson and some of his neighbors would like a foot path and a bridge across the ditch constructed so that the residents of the area can dock boats and generally use the area. Mr. Gredvig arrived at 8: 10 P.M. Discussion followed as to whether or not this was City property. Mr. Karth brought a map showing the 60 foot area. The Commission decided it would have to determine whether or not this was City property before they cou I d answer i1r. S i monson's request. Mr. Schneider asked 1Irs. Anderson to check with the Clerk and Mr. McLean and determine if this area is City property and then let him know. 11r. Ringaman said that if it is City property maybe Mr. Gotwald should look at it and suggest how to improve it. Mr. Gredvig suggested to Mr. Simonson that the area residents could devel- ope the access after it is determined if it is City property. Mr. Simon- son said this was possible. [Irs. LiIjedahl arrived at 8:20 P.M. Mr. Gredvig moved to approve the April 19, 1976 minutes. Seconded by Mr. Scherer. Motion carried unanimously. 14r. Ringaman noted that Mr. McLean said he would be at the meeting this evening to give the Commission details on the Open Space program. Mr. McLean was not present. The Clerk did not have a report. Park reports: Sunrise Park Page -2- June 21 , 1976 }" Mr. Ringaman noted that the new ballfield looks terrible. Benches were installed, the wire is rusted and had been rejected for ball fields last year. H r. Schneider said he tried to contact Mr. Ferrance but he had not returned his calls. Mr. Ringaman noted there were traffic problems due to this new ball field and the police had been called. Mr. Scherer noted that if this ball club has abused its privilege the privilege should be revoked. Mr. Ringaman agreed. Mr. Scherer noted the warning from the police did not help. Mr. Resch suggested sending Mr. Ferrance a letter with a time limit to get the back stop up. Mr. Ringaman noted that the garbage cans had been emptied but there still was some broken glass. Mr. Schneider said Mr. Volk had mentioned to him about a contract trash pick up service. This service would cost $20.00 monthly with a once a week pick up. Mr. Scherer asked who would pay this expense? Parks? Mr. Resch asked what happened to the satellite suggestion. Nobody knew. Mr. Ringaman noted other area residents use our ballfields but our resid- ents use neighboring parks too. He feels we are sharing with other comm- unities. Mr. Schneider felt the question of who uses the parks was direct- ed more toward the hockey rinks not ballfields. Mr. Ringaman felt our ballfields were not of the quality for tournaments but people are grateful we have them. Mr. Schneider felt this was a matter of opinion. There was discussion about using the warming house rest rooms. Mr. Resch noted there was the problem of who will lock up after the games. Mr. Karth noted the police could do this on their 9:00 P.H. round. Mr. Ringaman noted the parking situation at Sunrise was good except as al- ready noted at the new ball diamond. Mr. Gredvig feht the new ball diamond was to close to the road and he felt the stakes that are in should be pulled up and the kids could use the lot. Mr. Ringaman would like it left for open space play area. 11r. Resch asked for a recommendation on what to do with the new ballfield. Mr. Scherer asked what would be more expensive, let it be or tear it apart. Mr. Gredvig moved to recommend to the Council that'they direct Mr. Volk to clear the new ballfield (S.W. diamond) and that Per. Ferrance be notified by letter that the City Council will be considering this recommendation at the June 28, 1976 Council meeting. Seconded by Mr. Ringaman. Motion carried unanimously. Lino Park Mr. Hanson checked Lino Park about two weeks ago and felt it looked better. Page -3- June 21 , 1976 Some playgroud equipment still have not been repaired. Mr. Ringaman said he could not find the low spot. Mr. Karth explained the low spot to the Commission. Mr. Ringaman said he had sand fill . Mr. Karth said it could be stock piled at City Hall for future use. Mr. Karth will talk to Mr. Volk about it. Mr. Jim Hill 's son is trying to earn his Eagle Scout Badge and had talked to Mr. McLean about planting trees and bushes at Lino Park. The Metropol- itan Training Center f.- d denoted 40 trees and bushes for planting at Lino Park. MR. Schneider asked Mr. Hill to have his son present an arrangement for using the trees and bushes that are available to the City. Mr. Karth said ther is an area behind the backstop on the s.w. side of the balifield that ;.ets conjested when a game is in progress. He suggested that the picnic table be moved and possibly some snow fence put up. This area could be used for pitcher warm up. Mrs. Liljedahl moved to recommend to the Council that snow fence be placed behind the backstop on the west corner for protection of the spectators. Seconded by Mr. Gre4Ag. Motion carried unanimously. La Motte Park n Mr. Gredvig said it is all open area and ready for development. He said nothing much can be done until more money is available. He would like to see a couple of tennis courts there. City Hall Park Mrs. Liljedahl reported that more parking areas are needed. She said it was dangerous as it is now. She suggested that an area between the two ballfields be made suitable for parking. Mr. Karth said a partial driveway that is in that area could be upgraded. Mr. Resch showed the Commission his map locating the proposed parking areas. Mrs. Liljedahl moved to recommend to the City Counclithat a culvert be installed for permanent driveway to the parking area between the two ball- fields and that snowfence or railroad ties be used to mark the parking areas. Seconded by Mr. Gredvig. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Ringaman asked when the limerock will arrive. Mr. Schneider said he would have to check the financial situation. Mr. Gredvig asked when the Commission should start working on the 1977 budget figures. Mr. Resch said very soon. Mr. Volk's Park Work Schedule was discussed. i4r. Schneider felt there could be better communications. Mr. Resch said he would like to talk to Mr. Volk. Mr. Scherer asked if the City could contract all the mowing and park care? Mr. Karth explained that the city's mower is inadequate for heavy use. Mr. Ringaman felt if areas were cleaned before they were mowed the mower would last longer. Page -4- June 21 , 1976 Mr. Schneider asked that Mr. Volk make a schedule of how often the Parks are mowed. He wanted more detail in the schedule. He requested that the June work schedule for Parks be sent to all Park Commission members. Mr. Karth suggested that the Commission set a special meeting with Mr. Volk and Mr. Johnson. June 23, 1976 at 6:00 P.M. was scheduled for this special meeting. Mr. Volk is requested to bring part of his June Mork Schedule for Parks to this meeting. Mr. Gredvig moved to adjourn at 9:40 P.M. Seconded by Mrs. Liljedahl . Motion carried unanimously. i