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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-06-1986 Park Board Minutes PARK BOARD January 6 , 1986 Chairman Ken Johnson called to order the regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board at 7 : 05 P . M . , Monday , January 6 , 1986 . Members present : Lindy , Ray Johnson , Nissen , Flannery . Members absent : Sacco . Also present were Mr . Schumacher , City Administrator; Mr . Volk, Public Works Director and Mrs . Foster, Secretary . CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - November 4 , 1985 Mr . Ray Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the 11 /4/85 meeting as presented . Motion seconded by Mr. Ken Johnson . Carried unani - mous I y . POSITION OF CHAIRMAN Ken Johnson mentioned that this being the first meeting of the new year, the position of chairman of the board for 1986 should be decided. Mr . Schumacher told him that the Mayor will be appointing the chairmen of this and other boards at the 1 / 13/86 Council meeting . SI 'GNS FOR SUNRISE PARK AND COUNTRY LAKES PARK Per the Park Board ' s request , Mr . Volk has contacted a member of the Lion ' s Club informing him that the Park Board feels the need to erect a new sign at Sunrise Park and that Park Board needs fund- ing for the sign . The member that Mr . Volk contacted has not re- turned information as to how to further pursue funding . Mr . Volk will make contact acain before the next meeting of the Park Board . The Park Department is however going ahead with building the signs in hopes of reimbursement later . Ken Johnson recalled that at a recent Park Board meeting it was decided that the sign for Country Lakes Park should be paid for by funds already donated by the VFW and that the VFW should be recognized for this donation . For some time , the VFW has donated $300 per month for parks . Mr . Schumacher explained that the VFW will begin donated that $300 per month to the police department for the next six months and that the Park Board should be aware so they do not plan on this donation . Mr. Nissen felt that the signs should clear 11denote that the sign itself was donated by the particular organization and not the park . Mr . Volk agreed and said he would plan accordingly . SUNSET OAKS PARK DEDICATION Mr. Schumacher reported that the transaction of park dedication of Lots 13, 14 , 15 and 16 of Block 2 , Sunset Oaks has been re- corded and the deeds for this property is now in the City safe- deposit box . The City is also supposed to collect $3 , 000 cash from Tilsen Properties per the agreement made by the two parties . Mr. Schumacher agreed to research the negotiations with the City Attorney and report back to the Park Board at their next meeting as to the $3 , 000 cash due . PARK BOARD January 6 , 1986 Page Two TAX FORFEIT PROPERTIES Mr . Schumacher reported that the deeds for the tax forfeit properties are in the City safe-deposit box and all necessary paperwork to complete the transaction of gaining title to the tax forfeit properties have been recorded . The particular parcel of interest to the Park Board is the second half of a lot in Sunset Oaks (the first half of which is already a tot _ lot .) COUNTRY LAKES PARK GRANT AND DEVELOPMENT Mr . Schumacher reported that he filed an application for a one- year extension to complete the development planned for Country Lakes Park ( for which funding has already been granted ) . This extension will allow the City through the summer season of 1986 in which to complete the beach house , dock and boat launch plans or return the funds allocated . Mr . Schumacher indicated that a representative of the DNR toured the park and suggested a "passive" launch for carry-on watercraft rather than a full -fledged boat launch . This alternative may be more suitable for the layout of the park and may also satisfy the conditions of the grant money for a boat launch . Further discussion indicated that another possibility would be a drop off area large enough for one vehicle , with a parking area nearby . Mr . Lindy and Mr . Nissen , being most familiar with the Fake and park, volun- teered to tour the site and return to the next meeting with their recommendations for a boat launch . With regard to the dock , Mr . Schumacher reported that funding has been and may still be available through the state fora particular type of dock which would be very heavy duty and normally cost about $20 , 000 . Mr. Lindy suggested the City fabricate a heavy duty roll - a-dock for easier maintenance and removal during winter months and a feature for height adjustment to conform to the water level changes experienced during the year. MOTION : Mr . Ray Johnson movedAapply for the grant for the $20 , 000 dock plus have plans in place to fabri - cate a dock . Motion seconded by Mr . Flannery . Carried unanimously . Mr . Volk agreed to check with the DNR on the $20 ,000 dock and fund- ing and also work up cost figures to fabricate a suitable dock . The issue of a beach house , as was originally planned for the park, is still undecided . Some members of the Board feel that there is a possibility of a silting problem on the beach which may cause expensive maintenance of the beach . Even though the City has al - ready been granted funding for the beach house , the Board feels that another summer season will help them make a decision on whether the silting problem is extreme enough to deter beach use in the future . Therefore , at the end of the summer season a decision will be made on the issue of a beach house and/or a well for running water. For the 1986 summer season , portable rest room facilities will be provided . Mr . Schumacher again reminded the Board that action needs to be taken before the extension expires. PARK BOARD January 6 , 1986 Page Three EAST SIDE PARK PROPERTY In early November, 1985 several landowners in the eastern portion of the City received a letter from the City Administrator informing those landowners of the need for park property on the east side and asking for responses of interest in donating or selling their prop- erty for park purposes . A few responses were received stating no interest and three responses were received stating interest to sell . The Board reviewed the three sale "proposals" and felt that they needed more possibilities to choose from. Mr . Ray Johnson and Mr . Nissen pointed out additional parcels of interest to the Board . The City Administrator agreed to draft a follow-up letter and mail to those persons who did not respond to the November 1985 mailing and also to the additional landowners mentioned by Mr . Johnson and Mr. Nissen . ANOKA COUNTY PARK LEGISLATION Per the Park Board ' s request at their Fast meeting , City staff con- tacted several municipalities in Hennepin and Ramsey County and put together notes of their responses to the question of how the counties and municipalities work together with respect to county parks . n The Board reviewed the responses , but also felt it would be helpful to know how Anoka County and cities within Anoka County work together, and what changes may occur should the park legislation be passed . Chairman Johnson asked that the County Park representative and possibly the County Commissioner representative for this portion of the county be invited to the next meeting to explain this issue more clearly . Mr. Flannery suggested that a liaison be named from the City of Lino Lakes to the Anoka County Park Department to keep open communications . Mr. Schumacher agreed to contact the representa- tives and invite them to the next regular Park Board meeting . POLICE REPORTS One police report of minor damages ( tearing up dirt in driveway ) was reviewed by the Board . No action needed to be taken . Mr . Volk noted that this type of problem should come to an end now because gates have been installed at the park entrances as requested at the last two meetings . CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN & 1986 BUDGET Mr. Schumacher reported the 12/23/85 Council adopted the 1986 budget . This budget earmarked $7 , 500 from general funds for capital outlay for parks . MOTION : Mr . Ray Johnson moved to have staff draft and send a letter expressing the Park Board ' s appreciation for taking park needs into consideration when authorizing the $7 , 500 for capital outlay in the 1986 budget . He asked that the letter be addressed to the Mayor and Council and a copy of the capital improvements plan accompany the letter. Mr. Nissen seconded the motion , which carried unani - mously . PARK BOARD January 6 , 1986 Page Four Within each boardmember' s packet was a rough draft of the capital improvements plan put together at the 11 /4/85 meeting . The Board reviewed the draft . MOTION : Mr . Flannery moved to approve the capital improvements plan as written . Motion seconded by Mr . Ray Johnson and carried unanimously . The secretary was asked to send a copy of the approved 1986 budget for parks to each boardmember . OLD BUSINESS There was no old business . NEW BUSINESS D. Erickson Home Builder ' s Proposed Plat - Mr . Schumacher showed the Park Board , for their information , a copy of the proposed plat for approximately 100 new homes , just across Birch Street from Lakes Addition . He explained that the builder is proposing sewered lots and that consideration of this proposal will begin soon and will probably take some time before approval . Ramsey County - Otter Lake - Mr . Volk handed out a copy of a letter ^N from the Planning Supervisor for Ramsey County which asks if Lino Lakes has any plans for a public boat access on Otter Lake , since they are currently working on a plan for Otter Lake Regional Park. The Park Board gave Mr. Volk permission to respond , informing Ramsey County that Lino Lakes does not have plans for a boat access on Otter Lake. Park Dedication Ordinance - Chairman Johnson asked what transpired from the concern expressed by the Planning and Zoning Board with regard to the park dedication ordinance which was reviewed by P & Z at their last meeting . He thought, from reading the P & Z minutes , that there seemed to be some misunderstanding of this ordinance . Mr. Schumacher said that the 12/23/85 Council approved the park dedication ordinance , with the only change being to the last sentence of the ordinance which speaks to when fees must be paid , and that no changes transpired as a result of P & Z ' s concerns . Comprehensive Plan Review- Mr. Ray Johnson reported that he had been asked to be a member of the comprehensive plan review task force which is being formed . Mr . Schumacher added that the first meeting of the comprehensive plan task force and the full Council will be January 15 , 1986 at 7 : 00 P . M . Mr . Ray Johnson moved to adjourn at 9 : 25 P . M . Seconded by Flannery . Aye . r