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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/31/1989 Park Board Packet PARK BOARD MEETING AUGUST 31, 1989 Chairman Ray Johnson called the regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board to order at 7: 03 p. m. , Thursday, August 31, 1989 at the Lino Lakes City Hall. Members present were: Chairman Ray Johnson, Boardmembers Bill Nissen, John Bauman, George Lindy, and Candy Toffoli . Members Absent were: Ken Johnson and Bob Williams . Also present were: Councilmember Andy Neal ; Public Works Director, Don Volk; and Planning Secretary, Laura Elken. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Ray Johnson approved the July 31st park board minutes as presented. John Bauman seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF PARK DEDICATION FOR RESHANAU PARK ESTATES. Gary Uhde' s Attorney along with city staff through research discovered that park dedication has been met for Reshanau Park Estates . Although, in their research they found that in the mid 1980 ' s Gary Uhde purchased 38 lots from Northern States Power Company. Park dedication never was collected for those 38 lots. After further discussion a motion was made. MOTION: George Lindy moved that the park board accept the decision that dedication has been met for Reshanau Park Estates . The park board feels that dedication for the former N. S. P. property has not been met . The park board asks that city council research this and acquire property or collect cash to be given for park dedication and that the city attorney review this prior to any decision. John Bauman seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. PARK DEDICATION FOR A MINOR SUBDIVISION/JANET AND MIKE GIANOTTI. The Gianottis purchased a one acre single-family lot in Ulmer' s Rice Lake 3rd Addition. They were one of four buyers in that subdivision. The Gianottis wish to subdivide their property into four lots meeting all requirements for sewer available lot sizes. The Gianottis received planning and zoning approval at its August 9th meeting. Andy Neal stated that more of this type of subdividing will occur in the future. MOTION: Bill Nissen recommended that the park board ask for a cash park dedication for three lots at $400 . 00 per lot . George Lindy seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. Page 1 PARK BOARD MEETING AUGUST 31, 1989 s OLD BUSINESS Ray Johnson stated that he looked at the trails in Reshanau Lakes Estates South and is unhappy with them. Don Volk said that he spoke with Gary Uhde and he asked Don to let him know what he thought . Mr. Johnson explained that the black dirt is higher than the class 5 that was put down, and the recent rain has caused the black dirt to wash onto the trail . 7: 20 Ray Johnson excused himself from the board. George Lindy moved that Bill Nissen act as Chairperson. Don Volk stated that grading has been done at Birch Park and the final top soil was placed in the park. A small lighted hockey rink (65 ' x 155 ' ) , will be installed in 1989 at a cost of approximately $13, 200 . 00 . A pleasure rink will be constructed if time allows in 1989. Final grading and seeding will take place this fall at a cost of approximately $5 , 000. 00. The bituminous parking lot will be scheduled for installation, along with the next city improvement project. If at all possible, installation will be in 1989. Parking lot cost will be approximately r�N $6, 000. 00. The park board decided that Birch Park should remain a passive park to be enjoyed by the local residents . Area hockey associations will not be able to reserve the rink for structured hockey games . George Lindy stated that this park is so close to homes that the traffic and noise could pose a problem for the neighborhood. MOTION: George Lindy moved to recommend to City Council that the city complete a paved parking lot with curb and gutter at Birch Park per the park board' s plan and complete lighting per Don Volk' s recommendation. Also the board wishes to rent a warming but and satellite through one winter. John Bauman seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. Bill Nissen stated that LaMotte Park' s landscaping is less than the park board anticipated. In Mr. Nissen' s recommendation for the park he stated that 2" base diameter trees be installed in the park. That was done, but the trees were not nursery stock. It was decided that the board will be more specific in the future when delegating landscaping. John Bauman asked about improvements at Sunrise Park. Don Volk stated that sewer and water will be installed to the warming house. There was some construction damage to the ._� park. Don stated that restoration is coming along slowly, but that will be completed soon. The park board was presented with the city attorney' s Page 2 PARK BOARD MEETING AUGUST 31, 1989 r1, '- recommended changes to the Joint Powers Agreement. Don Volk asked that the board review these changes and if there are no objections it will go before council at its next meeting. All changes will be reviewed at a meeting by the Recreation Committee in mid September. After that meeting a final draft will be completed. NEW BUSINESS Main Street Shops Don Volk stated that with the current ordinance Main Street Shops does not qualify for park dedication. Staff is surveying other metro cities to find out how they claim park dedication. Don Volk stated that the city council approved the hiring of a new Park Superintendent . His name is Marty Asleson. Marty will start working on September 15th. Marty will dedicate full time to city parks . Don will bring him to the next park board meeting and introduce him to the board. John Bauman asked about the Pine Bark Beetle status . Don ^. Volk stated that the traps are working well and he will ask Mike to put together a presentation for the park board in October. Bill Nissen adjourned the meeting at 7: 47 p.m. Page 3