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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/07/1993 Park Board Packet City of Lino Lakes SCE Park Board Meeting Tuesday, September 7, 1993 - 6:30 pm AGENDA 1. Call To Order and Roll Call 6:30 pm* 2. Approval of Minutes of August 2, 1993 6:35 pm* 3. Open Mike 6:40 pm* 4. Old Business 6:40 pm* a. Country Lakes & Baldwin Lake Park Concept Plan Update - Verbal Report - Marty Asleson b. A-14 - Athletic Complex Site Search Update - ^ Verbal Report - Marty Asleson c. Friends of the Parks Update - Verbal Report d. Parks and Recreation Quarterly Report - Booklet Enclosed e. City Hall/Marine Corps Park Project - Update f. Other Old Business S. New Business 7:30 pm* a. Reshanau Lake Estates So. - Petition b. Other New Business 6. Adjourn 8:00 pm* * All times are approximate - If you cannot make the meeting please call Carole Kohler at City Hall 464-5562 S N N E D CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MEETING MONDAY AUGUST 2, 1993 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order at 6:30 pm on Monday, August 2, 1993 at Lino Lakes City Hall by Chairperson, George Lindy. Roll Call was taken, members in attendance were: Bob Williams, Brian Bourassa, John Baumann, George Lindy, Ken Johnson, Joe Schmidt and Jacquelyn Farm. Others in attendance were Marty Asleson, Parks, Recreation and Forestry Coordinator, Barry Bernstein, Recreation Program Supervisor and Carole Kohler, Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department Secretary. Previous to the start of the meeting George Lindy noted the length of last months meeting and commented that he will try to see that agenda items are handled more expeditiously in the future. OPEN MIKE• No one appeared under open mike. OLD BUSINESS• A. Country Lakes Park Master Plan Update - This project status has changed little since last meeting. Marty Asleson has met with the DNR, Rice Creek Watershed and the Corps of Engineers and presented basic ideas. He has heard from the Historical Society and they have determined this location is of significant historical value, as it was an indian burial site. Marty noted that this planning process will be a lengthy one. This plan will follow a typical planning and design process that has been set up by Jeff Schoenbauer. George Lindy noted that when this park was originally designed the planning process was not as elaborate as it is now, probably because the rules were not as strict then. All the board agreed that the park should be opened up more on the outside so that it appears more inviting to passers by. Marty Asleson will keep the board updated on progress of this project as it unfolds. B. Woods of Baldwin Lake - Marty Asleson has met on site with environmentalists. A concept plan for this park is being worked on now and should be ready for the next meeting. When it is finished it will be made available at City Hall for public review during regular office hours. Neighborhood residents will be notified of this. Brian Bourassa commented that he would like the park board to review the plan before it is made available for the residents. All agreed that a well conceived plan in the beginning will save a lot of trouble later on. C. Sunset Oaks Park Update - Grading of this park has begun as was discussed at the last meeting. Marty Asleson is looking at proposals for park equipment from several companies and will have them available for the next meeting. It takes about six weeks for r-. delivery from the time of order. The rest of the project would 1 CITY OF LINO LAKES PARR BOARD MEETING MONDAY AUGUST 2, 1993 involve coordinating a playground raising time for the neighborhood, and site renovation this Fall. D. Council Approval of Expenditures - At their July 23rd meeting the City Council approved the Park Board's request for funds to be taken from the Dedicated Park Fund as follows: 1. $1681 as requested by Tom Jensen to finish his Eagle Scout Project, a half court basketball court at Arena Acres Park. 2. $5000 for the purpose of acquiring legal council for the development of finance options and the securing of land for an athletic complex as identified in the comprehensive plan. 3 . $300 to purchase a volleyball net and standard for LaMotte Park as an alternative play option to playing ball for those children who wish to use the park. Previous expenditure approval of Dedicated Park Funds by the Council in the past year has included: $34,000 for the trail underpass at Rice Lake Elementary School, $18,000 each for development of Leonard and Bradley and Woods of Baldwin Lake Mini Parks, $15,000 for 1993 trail overlays, and $4000 for the Country Lakes Park master plan. E. Athletic Complex Property Update - It was decided at the last meeting that staff should proceed with plans to identify alternative sites for acquisition for an athletic complex as identified in the comprehensive plan. It appears that we have waited too long to pursue the purchase of the property initially identified. Staff has located five alternative sites all south of Birch Street. Marty Asleson showed slides of four of these sites, all outside the MUSA boundary. He has discussed the selection process with the City Administrator and City Attorney, Bill Hawkins. When the time comes, Mr. Hawkins can develop the financing options and secure the parcel. Marty suggested putting together a citizen based committee to sort out site options. The board agreed that the same committee that worked on the comprehensive plan would be a good selection. Marty will make contact and get maps out to them. George Lindy would like this to be an agenda item for the next meeting and then regular follow ups of the status of the group. John Baumann questioned if City Hall Park was ever considered as a -^. site for the athletic complex. He pointed out the need for 2 CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MEETING MONDAY AUGUST 2, 1993 additional skating rinks and ballfields in the north end of the City. He asked if this area could be used to meet those needs and still continue to look for a site in the south of the city. F. City Hall Park Survey and Grading Plan Update - At the last meeting Marty Asleson explained that he was still waiting for determination from the Building and Trades Council as to whether they would agree to allow the Marine Corps of Engineers to do the proposed survey and grading work at City Hall Park. It seems that the Trades Council did not have the correct information as to the location, and thus denied the request. Marty met with them again and showed them the plan. They were more receptive this time, he will follow up with a letter with more details and another request. He pointed out that this process could take up to two years, but it's not over yet. There will be a follow-up at a later date. OTHER OLD BUSINESS: Ken Johnson questioned the current status of the Shores of Marshan Lake. Marty Asleson explained that the developer had written a letter stating that the trails will be in by August 15th. There will have to be a boardwalk as the trail location is too low for bituminous surfacing. The City has received letters from some property owners who stated that they do not want the trail near their houses. Marty pointed out that the developer did ultimately agree to comply with putting the trails where they were originally platted. This was in accordance with the decision of the City Council. Marty Asleson touched briefly on the Friends of the Parks Foundation and their current status. The foundation is still seeking interested parties to be on the Board of Directors. The next meeting is scheduled for August llth. The foundation has set as a goal, a city band shell by 1997. The board has scheduled Thursday, September 23rd at 5:30 pm for this year's goal stetting session. They will prepare priorities and discussion items at the next meeting. It was decided that public input should be solicited. This will be done by means of a notice in the Quad Press asking interested residents for their suggestions regarding park and recreation related issues and projects. Barry Bernstein commented on some of the summer programs. Most of them have just been completed and all of them were a success. He commended his staff of playground supervisors for a job well done this summer. He also commented on the fine job done by his summer ,..� assistant Kim Anderson. The summer softball leagues were made up of 3 ,.� CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MEETING MONDAY AUGUST 2, 1993 33 teams. We are almost "maxed out" as our facilities can only accommodate 40 teams. He expects to reach that next summer. The Performances in the Parks programs have been snowballing. The last performance at Sunrise Park drew more than 200 people. NEW BUSINESS: There was no new business. ADJOURN• It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 PM. 4 MIMORANDUM TO: All Park Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: September 2, 1993 SUBJECT: Marine Corps Project/City Hall Please find enclosed a copy of a letter I received today from the International Union of Operating engineers, Local 49 . They have agreed to allow us to work with the Marine Corps Support Squadron - 471 Det A to perform work involving grading on the project. I will now contact the Marine Corps and ask them to proceed with the project. T l International Union of Operating Engineers LOCAL UNION NO. 49, 49A, 4913, 49C, 49D and 49E MINNESOTA • NORTH DAKOTA SOUTH DAKOTA(East half) JON R. PENDZIMAS,President W Affiliated with A.F.L.-C.I.O. JACK L.GUY, Vice President JOHN M.SCHOUVELLER,Recording-Corresponding Secretary JOHN H.PETERSON, Treasurer FRED P. DERESCHUK, Business Manager-Financial Secretary 2829 ANTHONY LANE SOUTH— MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55418 Phone:(612)788-9441 September 1, 1993 Mr. Marty Asleson Parks Recreation and Forestry Coordinator City of Lino Lakes 1189 Main Street Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Dear Mr. Asleson: The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 49 , is in receipt of your request to Mr. Dick Anfang, Executive Secretary of the St. Paul Building and Construction Trades Council, requesting clearance to have the Marine Corps. Support Squadron-471 Det A perform their training exercises for construction in your City Hall Park located at 1189 Main Street in the City of Lino Lakes. It is my understanding that the above work would involve a grading project which would involve surveying, the moving of a small existing building and the establishment of a hockey rink. In addition the project work would occur on weekends and may extend into the next couple of years. This letter is to serve as I .U.O.E. Local 49 ' s approval to perform work involving grading on this project at the above-mentioned location for the establishment of a hockey rink in the park. It should be understood and noted, however, that our approval extends and applies only to this specific part of the project in the City of Lino Lakes. If you have any questions or concerns , please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEZRS, LOCAL NO. 49 Fred Dereschuk Business Manager BRANCH OFFICES Box 279 2002 London Road Rt. 9, Box 302 111 -3rd St. S.W. 307-1st St. North Bagley, MN 56621 Duluth, MN 55812 Mankato, MN 56001 Rochester, MN 55902 Virginia, MN 55792 (218)694-6206 (218)724-3840 (507)625-3670 (507)282-0401 (218)741-8190 1600 W. St.Germain St. Box 686 3002 1st Ave. No. Box 1715 St.Cloud, MN 56301 Bismarck, ND 58502 Fargo, ND 58102 724 Washington N. (612)252-2162 (701)663-0407 (701)232.2769 Grand Forks, ND 58206 5-3969 cc: Richard Anfang, Exec. Sec. St. Paul Bldg. & Constr. Trades Council AGENDA ITEM #5 A STAFF ORIGINATOR Marty Asleson DATE September 2, 1993 TOPIC Reshanau Lake Estates So. - Petition D >>> >>> ' :::::::. .::::::. BACItG...R....Q.; Enclosed is a copy of a petition from the residents of Fawn Lane in the Reshanau Lake Estates South Addition requesting that the city regrade and seed an area of trail near their homes. They are referring to a small open area adjacent to our trail system off of .� Fawn Lane. In past years when weather has been dry city crews have been able to maintain the area, however, this year as in other wet years, there have been some problems. There are some depressions in the area that pond up and make it impossible to mow. I have obtained a quote to provide water drainage on the site. The quote is $320, this does not include fill materials and grass seed that may have to be brought in by city crews. 1. Respond to the petition by regrading the area so that city crews are able to maintain it properly in the future 2 . Do not regrade the ponding area CFN1A :0 ;;;;;:: #1. Respond to the petition by filling the area so that city crews are able to maintain it properly in the future r'\ a _