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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-04-1985 Park Board Minutes PARK BOARD November 4, 1985 AION Chairman Ken Johnson called to order the regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board at 7: 10 P.M. , Monday, November 4, 1985. Members present : Ray Johnson, Nissen, Flannery, Sacco. Absent : Lindy. Also present were Randy Schumacher, City Administrator and Shar Foster, Secretary . Don Volk, Public Works Director joined the meeting later. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES October 21, 1985 Mr. Ray Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the 10/21/85 meeting as presented. Mr. Nissen seconded the motion. UPDATES ON RECENT ISSUES Park Property on the East Side - Each member had received a copy of a letter which was sent to several landowners on the east side of the City , at the Park Board' s request . The letter introduced the fact that the City was interested in acquiring land on the east side for park purposes. The Park Board had requested that the staff send such a letter to a few people whose property they found prime during their recent tour of the City. The letter was also sent to several others to help get an idea of other possible sites. Mr. Schumacher showed a map which indicated which parcel re- ceived letters. To date, there has only been one response. This item will appear on next month' s agenda. VFW Donations - At last month' s meeting, staff was asked to provide a list of the cash donations made by the VFW in 1985. That list totaled $2 ,400 through October. The Board felt that action should be taken to designate specific projects to be completed with this money and the VFW should receive recognition for their contribution. Later in the meeting this action was taken (see "Park Signs") . Sunset Oaks Park Dedication - Mr. Schumacher reported that the City Council approved the agreement mutually conceived by the Park Board and Tilsen Properties whereby the City will receive Lots 13, 14 and 15 of Block 2 Sunset Oaks and $3,000 cash for park development . Mr. Schumacher has delegated the responsibility for making sure the proper paperwork is completed to Mr. Hawkins, the City Attorney. Mr. Schumacher will period- ically check the status so that this issue does not drag out any longer. Tax Forfeit Property - A couple months ago the Board was informed that the City could receive some tax forfeit property. City staff took necessary action to obtain the land. To date, the City has not received a response or transfer of the land. This item will appear on next month' s agenda for an update. PARK BOARD November 4, 1985 10"N Page Two COUNTRY LAKES PARK The Board received a copy of a letter from Mr. Schumacher to the Supervisor of Parks and Recreation Grants requesting an extension of our Lawcon grant time period for Country Lakes Park. The City was to have completed Country Lakes Park Lawcon grant projects by the end of 1985. Mr. Schumacher felt that this extension would be granted and then the Park Board could decide upon what direction to go with respect to the fishing dock, possible aeration system and boat launch. Mr. Schumacher also reported on his meeting with a representa- tive from the DNR and some of the ideas gathered from that meeting. Chairman Johnson asked that Country Lakes Park be placed on the December and/or January agenda for some detailed discussions and at, that time action can be taken on further development plans. ANOKA COUNTY PARKS LEGISLATION A copy of a letter from the Anoka County Park and Recreation Department to the City of Lino Lakes was distributed to the Board. This letter explains that the County is seeking legis- lation which would allow the County to establish ordinances regulating County parks and would allow the County to enforce these ordinances. Within the present system, the County runs into a lot of confusion with regard to park hours, speed limits , hunting, boating, etc. because the cities in which the County parks are have differing city ordinances. The County feels that having control would eliminate the confusion and problems. ^ The Board voiced concern that the City of Lino Lakes finds that the policing of the County parks often becomes the respon- sibility of the City Police Department , for which there is no reimbursement . The County feels that with their park rangers , the County parks are adequately policed, however there historically are several situations where the City Police Department has had to become involved (such as a life threatening situation) , etc. Mr. Ray Johnson felt that if legislation did allow the County to have the proposed control , the legislation should also incor- porate necessity for reimbursement for City services such as police coverage. Chairman Johnson suggested that staff check with other counties and cities which have gone to the kind of legislation proposed and see what results they have encountered. When responses are received, this item will appear on the Park Board agenda (December or Januarys meeting) . PARK BOARD November 4, 1985 Page Three PARK SIGNS At last month' s meeting, Mr. Volk was asked to report cost estimates for signs at Country Lakes Park and at Sunrise Park. Cost estimates for materials and hours of labor were submitted. The signs would be constructed from cedar lumber with brown stain and white lettering. The routing can be done with County equipment. In the past civic organizations have donated signs and it was felt that these organizations may be interested in doing so again. Mr. Volk agreed to contact the Circle-Lex Lions Club and ask if they prefer to have a written request submitted or a representative from the Park Board present the request . Should a representative be preferred, Chairman Johnson volunteered to present the request for any donations toward materials or labor for the sign at Sunrise Park. Should donations be made, "Donated by Circle-Lex Lions" will be printed on the sign. MOTION: In order to construct the sign proposed for Country Lakes Park, Mr. Ray Johnson moved to draw the necessary funds from the VFW 1985 donations. The sign would also say "Donated by VFW" . Mr. Nissen seconded the motion which carried unanimously. In both cases , the Board felt that the organizations should also receive a letter of thanks from the City upon completion of the projects. POLICE VANDALISM REPORTS - GATES ON SUNRISE PARK At last month' s meeting the possibility of installing gates at Sunrise Park to hopefully eliminate the vandalism problem was discussed. Primarily the vandalism has been cars spinning circles. This has been a frequent occurrence. Mr. Volk reported that gates have been ordered for the center and north entrances to Sunrise Park and they will be installed in the next couple of weeks. Mr. Campbell, Lino Lakes Police Chief agreed to make the locking and unlocking of the gates a police responsibility. The gates will be locked and unlocked as close as possible to closing and opening times. Should the Police Department be responding to a police call , the lock/unlock times may not be exactly on the hour. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN The Board hashed over the rough draft of the capital improvements plan which Mr. Volk had distributed some time ago. The results of the discussions appear within the rough draft attached to these minutes. This rough draft will ap pear ppear on next month' s agenda to be finalized. Mr. Volk will report at next meeting on completing 1985 capital improvements plan. A rotivator still needs to be acquired. PARK BOARD November 4, 1985 Page Four OLD BUSINESS The Board received a copy of a letter from Royal Electric Co. in Minneapolis which stated that they would be filing a Statement of Claim and Summons with the court against Lino Lakes BMX, Inc. in the amount of $454 plus filing fees for the balance unpaid for electrical material and labor. This claim will also name Charles & Janice Johnson, Jim Kleinhans (involved with the BMX track) and the City of Lino Lakes. Mr. Schumacher reported that in conversation with Charles Johnson, Mr. Johnson felt that the problem outlined in the letter will be resolved. Mr. Ray Johnson reported that agreement has been made to allow the BMX track to store equipment in the Athletic Associations ' garage in exchange for the availability of the electrical service for the Asso- ciation. . . Mr. Ray Johnson will keep the Board up to date with regard to further BMX actions. N19W BUSINESS Mr. Volk reported that the pontoons which the contractor had left at Country Lakes Park have been removed as requested. Mr. Ray Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 P.M. Mr. Nissen seconded the motion which carried unanimously.