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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-15-1975 Park Board Minutes SPECIAL PARK BOARD September 1975 Minutes but no agenda or packet i SEPTEMBER 15, 1975 The Lino Lakes Park, Recreational and Environmental Commission Meeting was called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Acting Chairman Resch. Members present: LeTourneau, Hanson, Karth, and Resch. Members absent: Brisson, and Clausen, McGeary. The minutes of the July 21, 1975 meeting were approved on motion from Mrs. LeTourneau. Mr. Hanson seconded the motion. All members present at the July meeting voted in favor. Mr. Karth abstained as he was not a member of the Park Commission at that time. The August 18, 1975 minutes were tabled until a quorum of members present at that were in attendance. Mr. McLean reported that the Softball Tournament did not take place as scheduled because Mr. Hill was unable to get enough teams interested this late in the season. Mr. Hill thanked Mr. Mclean and the Park Commission for all their help in getting the precedent established and assured Mr. McLean that his team would re-apply next year for tournaments. The Park Commission has asked that Mr. Volk bring all the clean railroad ties to Lino Paris to be used as temporary parking stops, he is also to take care of the sagging fence - at least put some type of temporary support in the middle of that fence until it can be take care of on a more permanent basis. On a discussion of the Bike Trail that has been proposed, the Clerk was asked to send a copy of the letter received from Anoka Highway Department to all members, to contact the City of Centerville and get their reaction to the Bike Trail , and to contact Mr. Lilly of the DNR for a reply to the letters that have been sent and to get information on signs from the DNR. Mr. Ruud of the Highway Department indicated that the City should go ahead with the plans as outlined ' but to be looking for areas to develop that are not on County Roads for future Bike Trails. Mrs. LeTourneau said that there was approximately one mile on Centerville Read that could present problems and should be painted to make the Bike T ra i I . Mr. McLean said that he would like to see a joint effort between the two Cities. r1r. Karth said that a major problem with the proposed Bike Trails Is that many areas do not have shoulders on the road and this causes oblems and raises costs so high. (Mr. McGeary arrived at 8:20 P.M. ) Mr. McLean advised the Park Commission of the situation at Sunrise Park with the caretaker and the condition of her home. The City Attorney SEPTEMBER 15, 1975 --2-- is checking on the conditions on the sale of the land to determine if Mrs. Billik has a life-time estate of not. if she does, then something will have to be done to upgrade her home to current City standards or find some alternative place for her to live. The home does not have central heat, in fact it uses a wood burning stove, It does not have running water - which could be made available by running a line from the warming house Into the home. The bathroom facilities are an outhouse about # block from the home. The windows in the home were broken this Spring and have been repaired recently. Mr. Karth said he had been down to Sunrise Park and had spoken with Mrs. Billik and had gotten the same Impressions from her. She also indicated that if something wasn't done she would be unable to live there any longer. Mr. McLean said that the Council had instructed the Building Inspector to visit the home and report to the Council on what it would cost to bring the home up to at least minimum City Standards right now. In the meantime, the Park Commission should be thinking about this matter and come to some conclusion on whether or not it is essential to have full dime personnel at the Park anymore. With the full time Police Department and tine flooding crews there late at night to secure the areas, is it still a necessary item? Regarding the Flooding Teams for the hockey rinks this year, Mr. McLean said that Mr. Dick Petcoff from Anoka County will be available on request to give an ice seminar to those crews when they are ready. Mr. Volk has been visiting other Cities to learn more about flooding of rinks also. The next item for discussion was the Budget for 1976. The Park Commission has set priorities for the budget and what they would like to see accomplish- ed the remainder of this year: FOR THE REMAINDER OF 1975: 1. Well upgraded and repaired or re- placed at Sunrise Park: 2. Warming house construction at least started at the Hall Park. 3. Well upgraded and repaired or re- p l aced at the Hall Park. __.. Che two informal bids for the wells were discussed and Mr. McLean informed the Commission that Mr. Volk had been instructed to try an acid etch for The removal of calcium deposits from the screens of the wells to see if this proceedure would help solve some of the problems. He is to have a report for the 9/22/75 Council Meeting. n SEPTEMBER 15, 1975 Mrs. LeTourneau LeTourneau asked if a 4" well would be adequate for current and future needs of this City. Mr. McGeary wanted to know if the crews were pumping the wells dry and at what rate. The problem with pumping is that the wells would be dry after approximately .4 : 15 minutes of pumping time and in the case of the Hall Park, the water and toilet facilities could not be used in the Hall while flooding was being done. There was no pressure at all . From all information available at this time a 4" well with a 50 gallon per minute capacity would adequate take care of the needs now and in the future. After more discussion, Mr. Karth moved to recommend to the City Council that the Sunrise Park Well be repaired and/or replaced to pump with a capacity of 50 gallons per minute and with some action taken on this matter within the next thirty days. Mr. Hanson seconded the motion. Motion carried. The well at the Hall Park was discussed next and the same conclusions were arrived at: the well needs to be repaired or replaced and Mr. Karth offered the following motion: The Park Commission recommend to the City Council that the Hall Park well be repaired and/or replaced to pump with a capacity of 50 gallons per minute and with some action taken on this matter within the next thrity days. Mrs. LeTourneau seconded the motion and the motion passed. Mr. Karth then presented an informal bid he had obtained for the proposed warming house at the Hall Park. (A wpy of this bid is attached to the minutes.) The proposed building would be 24 x 24 with 16 course block walls, Gable roof with a one foot overhang., G" full thick insulation ceiling, masonary fill insulation walls. The bid does not Include painting or a septic system. Total cost per this bid would be $9,706.00 if built according to specs furnished. Mr. Karth said that they took the specs from Mr. Gotwald's letters earlier this Spring. Mrs. LeTourneau wanted to know if there was still time to put this building up this year. Mr. Karth said that the building contractor said that he could break ground and rough it In in approximately 11 weeks after the proposal was accepted by the City. Mr. McGeary questioned how the septic system would be handled. Would this building require a separate system or could it be somehow tied into the system now being used by the City Hall . The Park Commission Members felt that this was an excellent idea and will ask that steps be taken to determine if this is feasible. SEPTEMBER 15, 1975 -4- Further discussion followed and Mr. Resch made a motion to recommend to the City Council that formal specifications be prepared, using the bid presented tonight with the understanding that bids be advertised for as soon as possible. Mr. McGeary seconded the motion. Motion passed. Mr. Resch asked If the Lino Athletic Association could have permission to use the lights that were Installed on the Nall for football practice this fail. Mr. McLean asked who would be responsible to see that the iights were turned on and off and Mr. Resch said that he would Assume the responsibility. Mr. Karth moved to recommend to the Cith Council that Mr. Resch be authorized to have the key to the lights and to have the responsibility of turning the lights on and off as required by the Lino Athletic Association for football practice. Mr. McGeary seconded irhe motion. Motion passed. Mr. Karth questioned the easement held by NSP underneath the power lines that go across Lino Park - does anyone know exactly what their easement right are 7 He is thinking of future development of that park and because of the location of the power lines felt that a tennis court or possibly two would be the only feasible thing to put In there. n Mr. McLean said that this would go along with the Long Range Planning and to start thinking of what this City will need in the future. The Park Commission decelded to hold a special meeting, Monday, September 29, 1975 for the purpose of discussing the DuJq;-t 4,or 1976. Ali members present .agreed on this and the Clerk was a5Y o -;-o send notices next week reminding the Park Commission of ;his spy -cS-1 mr-9•1-Ing. Mrs. LeTourneav moved to adjourn at 9:45 PM, i•ir, Kl!-th seconded the motion. AYE. Proposal Proposal No. FROM Gene Baum Builder Sheet No. Rt. 4, Box. 567 Forest Lake, Mn. 55025 Date 464-6858 Proposal Submitted To Work To Be Performed At Name Lino Lakes Park Board Street Street City Lino Lakes State Minn. City Lino. Lakes Date of Plans State Minn. Architect Telephone Number We hereby propose to furnish all the materials and perform all the labor necessary for the completion of a 24 s- 24 warming house. 16 course block walls, gable roof with 1 ft. overhang, 6" full thick insulation ceiling, masonary fill insulation walls. Plumbing (hot water heater extra) , heating, 60 amp electrical 100 amp service _ extra) per sketches received from Harvey Karth. _ _Any specifications on materials will be gladly furnished. This bid does not include painting or septic system. Price subject to change according to specs required that were not furnished. material is guaranteed to be as specified, and the above work to be performed in accordance with the drawings __.d specifications submitted for above work and completed in a substantial workmanlike manner for the sum of Dollars ($9,706.00 1• with payments to be made as follows: 207. down, 50% of balance upon rough in, remainder upon completion. Any alteration or deviation from above specifications involving extra costs, will be executed only upon written orders, and will become an extra charge over and above the estimate. All agreements contingent upon strikes, accidents or delays beyond our control. Owner to carry fire, tornado and other necessary insurance upon above work. Workmen's Compensation and Public Liability Insurance on above work to be taken out by builder. Respectfully sub fitted GENE BAUM BU L DER Per Q Note—This proposal may be withdrawn by us if not accepted within '90 days ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work as specified. Payment will be made as outlined above., ti pted Signature Date Signature - TOPS FORM 3450 • LITHO IN U. S. A.