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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-02-1986 Park Board Minutes PARK BOARD June 2 , 1986 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order by Chairman Ray Johnson at 7 :00 P.M. , Monday, igne 2 , 1986 . Members present : Ken Johnson , Lindy, Nissen , Baumann . Mr . Flannery joined the meeting at 7 :15 . Mr. Sacco has resigned . Also present were Mr. Schumacher, City Administrator; Mr. Volk, Public Works Director; and Mrs . Foster, Secretary . CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - May 5 , 1986 Ken Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the 515186 meeting as presented . Mr . Lindy seconded the motion which carried unanimously . COUNTRY LAKES PARK Launch - No work has been completed since the last meeting on the launch at Country Lakes Park since the entire area has been under water. Mr . Volk is trying to locate plastic drums to be used as buoys . Beach Liability - Mr . Schumacher reported that the insurance carrier had no negative comments with respect to the opening of the beach with the understanding that there be no lifeguard and that the area be signed "Swim At Your Own Risk" , however the insurance carrier has requested that the insurance underwriter respond as to any concerns before coverage goes into affect . Emergency Contact - Mr . Volk reported that radio contact through the County is not possible and that radio contact through the City system would only cover during the hours that City Hall is open . In contacting Northwestern Bell regarding a phone , he was told that a phone in a park which is unsupervised is an invitation for vandalism, in which case the City would be responsible to pay for all damages . It appears that since the beach is shallow with no current , the like- lihood of an emergency is small and should an emergency occur , the neighbors ' phones would have to be used. Dock Quotes - It is a City policy to have more than one quote on this purchase amount . Mr . Volk has contacted several dock companies and as yet has not received a second written quote . MOTION: Mr . Lindy moved to accept the bid from Diversified Unlimited for a T-shaped dock at a cost of $1 , 520 contingent on Mr . Volk 's not receiving a bid on the same dock at a lower price before the next Council Meeting. Mr. Nissen seconded the motion . Motion carried unanimously . CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN Mr . Volk presented two quotes for playground equipment for Lino Park and Arena Acres Park. He explained the specifics of each quote . MOTION: Ken Johnson moved to accept the bid from Miracle Equipment Company for $7 ,494 for Lino Park and $4 ,940 for Arena Acres Park playground equipment . Mr. Flannery seconded the motion which carried unanimously . PARK BOARD June 2 , 1986 Page Two D . ERICKSON PLAT Mr. Schumacher explained that D . Erickson is presently pursuing the City 's approval to approach the Metropolitan Council to request that the MUSA lines be changed to accommodate his proposed plat which calls for city utilities. Several steps will need to be completed before this development becomes a reality . The City Planner will be working with D. Erickson to redesign the plat taking into consideration the wishes of the planner, engineer, Park Board, etc . The Park Board is asked to decide upon a cash donation for park dedication of give some direction as to possible locations and size for a park area within the plat . Mr . Ficocello, representing D. Erickson joined the meeting at this time. Ray Johnson had to leave, turning the chair over to Ken Johnson . Discussion followed as to the topography an'd _;devel'opment of the adjacent properties . MOTION: Mr. Flannery moved to keep in mind an area of approximately 3 . 6 acres (or 10% of the land) in the southeast corner of the plat for the purpose of a park with a future ballfield, ice rink and playground equipment when redesigning the plat . The land should be flat and open . Motion seconded by Mr . Baumann and carried unanimously . SCHOOL PROPERTY LEASE Mr . Schumacher reported that this week the City will receive from the City Engineer the grading plan and field layout for the proposed park on the school property on Birch Street . This will be presented to the school board for their consideration and all this information will be brought before the next Park Board meeting. POSSIBILITY OF ICE ARENA Jim Arntzen, representing the Hockey Association appeared before the Board to explain that the Hockey Association is looking to build and manage an ice arena somewhere in the Centennial School District . The plans at present are to pursue a parcel of land on which to build the arena . Approximate funding would be $250 ,000 from the County , $250,000 from donations , $250 ,OOO in free labor and materials , and $250 ,000 to be financed. Mr . Arntzen stated that he would like to check back with the Park Board before mid-August and this issue at present is food for thought . ST. PAUL - BALDWIN LAKE PROPERTY Mr. Schumacher stated that he has again received a letter from the City of St . Paul asking if Lino Lakes has any interest in purchasing the ten-acre parcel near Baldwin Lake which the City has leased for $1 per year from St. Paul for several years . It was decided that Mr. Schumacher would write to the City of St . Paul asking for more information regarding the topography and accessability of the parcel . Mr . Flannery moved to adjourn at 8: 55 P.M. Mr . Baumann seconded the motion. Aye .