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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-03-1986 Park Board Minutes PARK BOARD PAGE 1 November 3, 1986 n The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order by Chairman Ray Johnson at 7 : 00 P.M. , Monday, November 3, 1986 . Board members present: Ken Johnson, John Baumann, and Bill Nissen. George Lindy joined the meeting at 7 : 20 P.M. Board members absent: Jim Flannery, Kim James. Also present were Don Volk, Public Works Director, Cindy Houle, Secretary, Mrs . Paul (Ruth) Howard, and Jim Arntzen. Randy Schumacher joined the meeting at 7 : 38 P.M. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 6, 1986 A motion was made to approve the minutes of the October 6, 1986 , Park Board meeting as presented. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. BALDWIN LAKE COURT PARK DEDICATION Ray Johnson explained that this matter was originally brought ) before the City Council in 1979 and it was decided at that �O^ time to accept cash and the construction of a tot lot; ther fore, the assessment will be $1, 100 . 00 per acre equalling c $440 . 00 . Ruth Howard was asked to give a completion date for the tot lot and approved the date of July 1, 1987 . `5� Don Volk asked the location of the tot lot, and Ruth Howard . responded that it will be next to the Johnson house, toward 49 . ED VAUGHN MINOR SUBDIVISION PARK DEDICATION Ray Johnson reported that the City Council has approved this minor subdivision and accepted $160 . 00 for Park Dedication. LAWCON GRANT Don Volk reported on the status of the LawCon Grant Park which is near completion. The bath house and concrete ramp will not be put in. A thorough clean up will be done in the Spring and picnic tables will be needed (neither are part of the funding. ) Approximately $12, 000 to $13, 000 maximum of park monies will be needed. The question was asked where park funding stands now. The last report of $93, 000 to $97, 000 should be accurate. The State must approve in- spection of the park by December 31, 1986 . Some handicapped adaptions or signage may be needed. . ICE ARENA PROPOSAL UPDATE The City Council has accepted the Park Board' s recommendation for location of the arena at the southwest corner of Sunrise Park. Jim Arntzen gave a progress report. He is also con- PARK BOARD MEETING November 3, 1986 Page Two sidering two other possible sites, one in Circle Pines and is negotiating with the School District. The location with the School District may prove to be too costly; Circle Pines will be holding a public hearing regarding their location. Mr. Arntzen will forward any information derived from that meeting. He is also compiling data from different arenas and will forward that information also. LEASE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY FOR USE AS CITY PARR The question was raised why a five-year rental period? Be- cause it gives the School Board some leeway should they need to build a school. Don Volk estimated costs under $1, 000 . 00 for grass/sod, etc. (not including fences ) . A motion was made to enter into the Lease Agreement as written with Sch000l District No. 12 . The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. BMX TRACK INSURANCE The Park Board requested that the staff contact the new association requesting a decision prior to the December Park Board meeting on their intentions (including a copy of the letter from the insurance company) . Don Volk will research what other tracks in the area are doing in terms of insurance coverage; such as who carries the coverage, the City or the association/organization? BALDWIN LAKE PROPERTY OFFERED BY THE CITY OF ST. PAUL Three letters have been received in response to our letter of September 26th. The main concern of nearby residents in the possible purchase of this land seems to be controlling vehicles that now race up and down the area. The land is basically without value except at a great cost to develop and maintain, and much of the area is under water in the Spring. Perhaps St. Paul would be agreeable to an offer in order to eliminate the maintenance requirements they now experience. A motion was made to offer the City of St. Paul $1 . 00 for the property, with the City of Lino Lakes to pay all administrative/transfer costs incurred. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. The Board asks that this offer be presented with wordage referring to the fact that this offer will eliminate further maintenance expenditures and nuisance problems for the City of St. Paul. PARR BOARD MEETING November 3, 1986 Page Three PARR DEDICATION ORDINANCE PROPOSAL The ordinance proposal has been sent to the City Attorney but no response has been received to date. A decision was made to change the wording of Option B of the proposed ordinance to : 10% of the total land acreage in the develop- ment deeded to the City. Randy Schumacher was asked to notify the City Attorney of this change and request the attorney' s decision so it may be incl�_ ied with the mailing of November 3rd ' s minutes to Park Board members . The Park Board would like to review any changes suggested by the City Attorney before the Council reviews the proposal. VANDALISM REPORTS None OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Co u.rs e. 1. Fitness C-ems:, There was some discussion on the popularity of fitness eWla- c-and the possibility of planning one in Lino Lakes. Bill Nissen will research the idea. 2. Gary Uhde Plat: Don Volk presented a map of a pro- posed development by Regency Homes-Gary Uhde. This is an 80-acre development located north of Colonial Woods off of Birch Street (by the tower) . The area will require rezoning and city utilities. Expect negotiations to soon begin be- tween Mr. Uhde and the Park Board regarding Park dedication. The Lino Lakes Comp Plan does indicate a community playfield is needed south of the Black Duck subdivision. Mr. Uhde may be interested in the possibility of a "developed park" within his subdivision. 3. Warming House: Don Volk reported on the new ac- quisition of a semi-permanent warming house to be located behind City Hall. Meeting adjourned at 8 :40 P.M. Aye.