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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07-1986 Park Board Minutes PARK BOARD �• April 7, 1986 Chairman Ray Johnson called to order the regular meeting the Lino Lakes Park Board at 7:05, Monday, April 7, 1986. Boardmembers present: Nissen, Baumann, Ken Johnson, Flannery, Lindy. Absent: Sacco. Also present were Don Volk, Public Works Director; Randy Schumacher, City Administrator; Bill Bohjanen, Council Liaison; and Shar Foster, Secretary. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - February 3, 1986 MOTION: Mr. Flannery moved to approve the minutes of the February 3, 1986 meeting as presented. Mr. Nissen seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. There was no meeting of the Park Board during March, 1986. ANOKA COUNTY PARKS ADVISORY BOARD - Bill Bohjanen Mr. Bohjanen reported that the Council has not yet taken action on the request of the Park Board to replace Mr. McLean with Mr. Nissen on the Anoka County Parks Advisory Board. This item did appear on :'the last Council agenda, but was not discussed due to the fact that the Council meeting ran very late into the evening and a number of items were postponed until the next Council meeting. This item will be discussed at the next Council meeting and the recommendation will be to retain Mr. Clausen and replace Mr. McLean with Mr. Nissen as members of this board. PARK PROPERTY ON THE EAST SIDE Mr. Schumacher reviewed the proposal of L & G Rehbein to donate property east of .35E for park purposes after excavating the soil and replacing it with layers of lime sludge and soil reserved during excavation. The Council considered the Park Board's recommendation to approve the concept and look into bringing this concept to reality. They felt that several issues, such as the elevation of the land, the PCA review and County review, etc. need to be settled before approval of the concept. In light of this, the Council passed this proposal on to the Planning Commission for their review. Ray Johnson asked if any other proposals had been received by the City regarding park property on the east side. Mrs. Foster said that a couple of parties wrote stating that they may be interested in selling their property and that the City could contact them. SIGNS FOR SUNRISE PARK AND COUNTRY LAKES PARK Mr. Volk reported that the sign for Sunrise Park has been built and will be erected next week. The Circle-Lex Lions have agreed to pay for the sign and Mr. Volk will include on the bill costs for building a small berm on which to put the sign and some shrubbery. The sign for Country Lakes Park has also been built and paid for by the VFW. SUNSET OAKS PARK DEDICATION Mr. Schumacher reported that the City Attorney has been unable to contact the Attorney for Tilsen Properties (the developer of Sunset Oaks) with regard to satisfying the park dedication as agreed to by both parties. PARK BOARD April 7, 1986 Page Two COUNTRY LAKES PARK Boat Launch Mr. Volk, Mr. Nissen and Mr. Lindy reported their recommendations with regard to a boat launch at Country Lakes Park as follows. Due to the fact that there is no other economically feasible alternative, a carry on boat launch for non- motorized watercraft only should be prepared, properly roped off and signed as such, along one side of the beach area. Any other location would require a lengthy walk to the water or-!very high costs of fill to make a location suit- able on which to build a drive/turn-around. Mr. Schumacher said that in earlier conversations with the persons managing the grant funds from which this park was built, the major concern was that the walk not be .too long to put a watercraft into the water. The consensus of the Board was to plan for a carry-on boat launch alongside the beach for non-motorized watercraft only. Cost estimates and approval through the grant program will have to be checked on by staff. Dock Mr. Volk proposed a particular design of dock to be built for Country Lakes Park by the City crew for a cost of approximately $3,500. In checking with a company called "Port-a-Dock", he found they would be able to build an identical dock for approximately $1,500 less. This price was a ball-park figure and not an actual written quote and the price would not include railing which would need to be added to the dock beyond where the water is three feet deep. This model is easily dismantled and can be raised/lowered with a removable winch. Epoxy paint would be used on the steel construction and cedar decking would be left .Natural. MOTION: Mr. Flannery moved that Mr. Volk solicit written quotes from Port-a- Dock and some other competitors and bring the written quotes to the next Park Board meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Baumann. Carried unanimously. SCHOOL PROPERTY AS PARK Ray Johnson stated that with the% City's approval, he approached Warren Tester, the Business Manager for the School District, with a proposal for the City to use, for park purposes only, the property which the school owns on Birch Street, until such time as the school district needs the property. Mr. Tester checked into the idea and agreed with the concept. The Park Board had before them a first draft of the "ground lease" for the property. Some of the specifics were: 1) 15 year lease, unless mutually agreed to terminate before that time, 2) City's right to install playground equipment, but make no improvements, 3) Consideration of $1.00 per year, 4) City pay any utilities and maintain, 5) Lease unassignable and City to place no liens, charges or incumbrances on the property. The Board discussed the possibility of preparing football, soccer or baseball fields on the property. Before a decision is made however, the lease will have to be acceptable to both parties and a tour needs to be taken to find the most suitable spot for the fields and decide what needs the children in the area have. Mr. Volk suggested a meeting with the School Board and members of the Park Board and City Council to discuss the proposed lease. PARK BOARD April 7, 1986 Page Three Mr. Nissen felt that one point which needs to be clarified within the lease is whether or not necessary grading would be considered an "improvement". He also suggested that the Park Board continue their plans for completing Shenandoah Park per the 5-year comprehensive plan before completing this new property. MOTION: Mr. Flannery moved to approve in principal the lease for 40 acres from the School Board and further negotiate the lease. Motion seconded by Ray Johnson. Carried unanimously. POLICE VANDALISM REPORTS The Board reviewed two reports of damage to park property. Mr. Volk stated that neither report had extensive damage and that the Police Department is now informed that some parks need to be locked and unlocked and are doing so as close as possible to the closing/opening times for the parks. OLD BUSINESS BMX Track Ray Johnson reported that per a 217186 letter to Mr. Kleinhans from the BMX Association Board of Directors, Mr. Kleinhans is no longer the track/race director, and that no restitution has been made by Mr. Kleinhans for financial problems experienced. A schedule for races has not yet been determined nor has a director been named. Charlie and Janice Johnson are the tracks' president and secretary-treasurer respectively. Mr. Schumacher reminded Ray Johnson that the City needs a copy of the insurance for the BMX track just as has been required in past years. Mr. Johnson said he would take care of getting a copy to the City. Capital Improvements Plan At the next meeting, Boardmembers should be have ideas for tot lots planned for 1986.a Mr. Volk reported that there are a few Boy Scouts in the Centennial School District who are willing to make bird houses/picnic tables for the City as a project toward their Eagle Scout Badges. Mr. Volk also reported that as soon as the area is dry enough, the City crews will begin the necessary grading for athletic fields in Shenandoah Park. Park Tour The Board scheduled a tour of the new school property, Country Lakes Park and Shenandoah Park for 6:00 P.M. (before the regular meeting) on May 5, 1986. Mr. Flannery, Mr. Nissen and Mr. Lindy will meet at the school property at 6:00 P.M. Mr. Baumann, Ray Johnson, Ken Johnson and Mr. Bohjanen will meet at City Hall at 6:.100 P.M. and drive over to the school property. Mrs. Foster will notify Mr. Sacco of the tour. NEW BUSINESS Parking in Lino Park by Luthers Sport Shop Ray Johnson asked that the police be made aware of the fact that Luthers is again using not only the parking area at Lino Park for their business, but also are often seen parking on the grass. Police are asked to police the area. PARK BOARD April 7, 1986 Page Four Mr. Bohjanen stated that sometimes the VFW patrons use the parking facilities at Lino Park when they have a special event. He asked that reservations be made to allow parking in the Lino Park lot on April 20, 1986 and that Chief Campbell be made aware of the event. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.