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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-13-1985 Park Board Minutes PARK BOARD August 13 , 1985 Chairman Ken Johnson called to order the August 13 , 1985 meeting at 7 : 08 P.M. This was a regular monthly meeting , although the date was changed from the first Monday of the month to the second Tuesday. Members present : Scherer , Ray Johnson , Sacco. Members absent : Nissen, Lindy, Flannery. Also present : Don Volk, Public Works Director; Shar Foster, Secretary. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - July 1 , 1985 Ray Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the July 1 , 1985 meeting as presented. Mr. Sacco seconded the motion which carried unanimously. SUNSET OAKS PARK DEDICATION Ken Johnson referred to a letter dated 7/31/85 from the attorney for the Sunset Oaks developer, Tilsen Properties . This letter was received by the City in response to the 7/10/85 letter which the City sent to Tilsen asking for specific lots and money for park dedication. The concensus of the Board was that Tilsen Properties was offering the City marginal or unbuildable land for park dedication rather than agreeing to dedicate the lots which were requested by the Park Board and City Council , and that the Park Board should stand by the decision which was made earlier this year and pursue the lots which have been requested. MOTION: Ray Johnson moved to pursue Lots 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 of Block 2 in Sunset Oaks as park dedication and the remainder of park dedication due the City in the form of money and park development as stated in the July 1 , 1985 Park Board minutes . Should the City Council find it necessary to request legal assistance from the City Attorney, the Park Board would back such a decision. Motion was seconded by Mr. Sacco and carried unanimously. Chairman Johnson asked that this item appear on next month ' s agenda for an update . CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN Mr. Volk presented a rough draft of what he felt would be a capital improvements plan for the next five yearsand explained that there are many items listed in 1986 totaling a very large dollar figure . Of these items , the Park Board needs to set priorities -- the last priorities will be moved back to later years . He stated that the Park Board will not likely be receiving any sizable amount of money through park dedications in the near future and will have to bank on the generosity of the City allocating money from the general fund for parks . Mr. Volk reminded the Board that in 1985 the capital improvement PARK BOARD August 13 , 1985 Page Two accomplishments were-fencing to complete all the ballfields in Lino Lakes and some work done and to be done in Country Lakes Park. The Board agreed to study the rough draft and be prepared to set priorities at the next Park Board meeting. Ray Johnson asked about one item on the plan for a public waste oil dumping station, and why this item is now a park capital improvement. Mr. Volk answered that the shop currently uses waste oil to heat the shop area and that any money generated from surplus oil which the City collects would go to the park fund. He also stated that he was aware that there is currently some proposed legislation which could categorize waste oil as a hazardous waste , in which case the City would not benefit from collecting waste oil from the public. A decision on whether or not to provide this service will depend upon the outcome of this issue . MAINTENANCE OF COUNTRY LAKES PARK Per Park Board' s request at their last meeting , Mr. Volk is continu- ing to put together figures relating to the maintenance of Country Lakes Park. At present, the cost of lifeguards , insurance , etc . for the beach area have not been completely determined. The costs to mow, seed, etc . will be minimal . A general idea of the costs involved will be prepared in time for next month ' s meeting at which time the Board can decide if the beach maintenance can be a part of the capital improvement plan for 1986 . REMOVING DEBRIS FROM COUNTRY LAKES PARK At last month' s meeting , Mr. Volk agreed to contact the company which dredged the beach area at Country Lakes Park and ask them to remove the debris and equipment , etc . which they left after their work had been completed. Mr. Volk asked the company to remove everything by August 31 , 1985 or the City would dispose of all of it . OLD BUSINESS Ken Johnson mentioned that with regard to property for park purposes on the east side of the City (as was discussed at a recent joint meeting with Council and Planning and Zoning Board) , he felt that there are some strong arguments for procuring some land now rather than deal with the expense and headache of pro- curing land in the future. Arranging a time for a tour of this part of town to find a few options will take place at next month' s meeting. PARK BOARD August 13 , 1985 Page Three OLD BUSINESS (continued) The Board voiced its concern that the communications links between other boards and staff within the City and the Park Board seem to be breaking down. In an effort to keep the Park Board informed of those things which are of interest to the Park Board , they would like to be sure that minutes of all Council meetings are sent to them as soon as possible after Council meetings and any minutes of Planning and Zoning Board meetings which may be of interest to the Park Board are sent as well . It was requested that the Police Department also be asked to send any vandalism reports , etc. relating to park business to the board members . Mr. Volk agreed to pass this concern on to the staff and Police Department. Ken Johnson also felt that to help this communication effort , the Council liaison should attend all meetings of the Park Board, and if unable to attend, the City Administrator attend. It was mentioned that there seems to be quite a bit of parking in the Lino Park by..customers or employees of Luther ' s Sport Shop. Mr. Volk stated that he has contacted the owner of Luther' s and as soon as construction on Lois Lane is complete , Luther' s will not be using the park as a parking lot . NEW BUSINESS Mr. Volk introduced an offer .by a developer in the Lino Lakes area of some property to be given as park property to the City , should the City wish to have it and maintain it . The property is located between East Shadow Lake Drive and Blackduck. The way the lots were platted, this property is only accessible to the residents bordering the property or through two small openings between lots . The Park Board did not feel that it would be advantageous for the City to take this land since it is not large enough to develop into a park and would be costly to maintain. MOTION: Mr. Sacco moved to suggest that an association be established by the homeowners bordering the property and that the association be responsible for maintaining the property. Motion seconded by Mr. Scherer and carried unanimously. RESIGNATION - Pete Scherer Mr. Scherer informed the Board that this would be his last meeting with the Park Board. A formal letter of resignation will be sent to.the Council. Chairman Johnson thanked Mr. Scherer for his many years of service to the City as a member of the Park Board. PARK BOARD August 13 , 1985 Page Four The Council will be notified that the Park Board will be needing a replacement. Ray Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at 8 : 15 . Seconded by Mr. Sacco. Aye. ram.