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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-08-1985 Park Board Minutes PARK BOARD April 8, 1985 Chairman Ken Johnson called to order the regular Park Board meeting at 7 :05 P.M. , Monday , April 8 , 1985 . Present : Lindy , Scherer , Flannery , Nissen and Ray Johnson . None absent . Also _present : Don Volk, Public Works Supervisor and Shar Foster , Secretary . Don Volk reported that he has spoken to one person who may be interested in serving on the Board . Mr . Scherer suggested con- tacting Julie LeBlond , a past Park Board member to serve again . CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - MARCH 18 , 1985 Don Volk pointed out that there was some confusion as to the motion made at the March 18 meeting with regard to 'Establishing New Park Dedication Policy ' . It is not clear within the minutes that the motion to set the park dedication fee at $160 per unit was intended to be a suggested fee for a new park dedication policy as well as an amount to be used for the Audrey Burque , Paul Tubbs and Robert and Juliet Lundgren requests which the City is currently considering . Mr . Scherer moved to accept the minutes of March 18 , 1985 with the clarification above . Mr. Flannery seconded the motion . Motion carried unanimously . SUNSET OAKS PARK DEDICATION Mr . Volk reported that Mr. Stanley , whose presence was requested for this meeting, was unable to attend. Mr . Stanley asked that he be rescheduled for the next meeting of the Park Board . The Board asked that he be notified of the next meeting date and also asked to present receipts for any park equipment , etc . that he has in- stalled in his development and also be prepared to report which lots have not been sold within his development . This item will appear on next month 's agenda . CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN REVIEW The following points were discussed with regard to the C .I .P . The outfield fencing addressed at last month ' s meeting is an agenda item for this evening's Council meeting. Mr . Volk will take appropriate action on the Council 's decision . After paying for the outfield fencing, all dedicated funds in the capital improvement plan will be used . Mr . Volk suggested requesting funds from the general fund beginning with 1986 budget . If money from the general fund could be allocated for parks in 1986 , possibly the amount could be increased each year thereafter. With regard to federal money for Country Lakes Park , Mr . Volk reported that he thought that the necessary request forms have been submitted . Mr . Volk reported that he has ordered a "signage proposal " for Country Lakes Park to include signs for entrance , parking, beach area , etc . It is planned,!that the signage be in place by the end of spring or early summer . PARK BOARD Page Two April 8 , 1985 With regard to the legal responsibility for swimmers at the Country Lakes Park, Mr . Volk stated that he has spoken very briefly with the City Attorney , and it appears that the only measure that the City can take to protect itself is to put up signs informing swimmers that they swim at their own risk. Even with the signs , however, it appears that the City is liable because the beach is on City property . Before the beach opens , however, this question will be researched fully . - Mr. Lindy suggested that a layer of sand be added to the lake in the swimming area due to the fact that the lake bottom is clay . - A little brushing out and work on the walking paths has been done at Country Lakes Park. - Fill has been located for the BMX track reconstruction which it planned for this summer. - There is money left in the budget for some work at the BMX track and also for the City nursery and some grass seeding in 1985 . - Mr . Volk presented a plan for increasing the parking capacity at Lino Park to nearly double and stated he felt that this could be done yet in 1985 . - The consensus of the Board was that the first priority for a revised capital improvement plan would be the playground equipment at Lino Park and secondly some equipment installed ^ at Arena Acres . Ray Johnson moved to order and install signs on Main Street directing those interested in finding the tennis courts at Arena Acres . Mr . Flannery seconded the motion . Motion carried unanimously . Ray Johnson suggested approaching the City Council with a proposal for a bond issue for park money due to the fact that the building has slowed down and their is no capital improvement money left . Mr . Volk agreed to put together a summary of dedicated park funds , park grants , park needs per the recent survey , equipment and faci- lities currently in each park, etc. and send out to the Board members within ten days . The subject of 'Capital Improvement Plan ' will re- main on each month 's agenda until a proposal is put together to pre- sent to the City Council . This proposal will have to be completed before the beginning of August , at which time administrative staff will begin compiling budget proposals for 1986 . OLD BUSINESS The Park Dedication Policy addressed at last month 's meeting goes before the Council this evening. The Council addressed the issue at their last meeting, but requested that the City Planner return with his recommendations . NEW BUSINESS The next meeting of the Park Board is regularly scheduled for May 6 , 1985 . All members said they could attend on that date . Mr. Scherer moved to adjourn the meeting at 8 :00 P .M. Ray Johnson seconded . Aye .