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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-2024 Park Board Packet PARK BOARD MEETING Wednesday, March 6, 2024 6:30 pm ******************* Lino Lakes Civic Complex-Community Room Park Board Members: Pat Huelman (Chair), Clark Gooder, William Kusterman, Julie Ann Cutts, Kellie Schmidt, and Kathy Ballering Public Services Director: Rick DeGardner Administrative Assistant: Angela Thorson AGENDA 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of the Agenda 4. Open Mike 5. Approval of December 6, 2023 and January 3, 2024 Minutes 6. New Business A. Pheasant Hills Park Email Request 7. Continue Park Board Discussion 8. Next Scheduled Park Board Meeting - Wednesday, April 3, 2024 9. Adjourn Park Board December 6, 2023 pg. 1 DRAFT MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Huelman called the Lino Lakes Park Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on December 6, 2023. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. 4. OPEN MIKE Pat Mahr, President of Centennial Little League Baseball and Fastpitch. Mr. Mahr gave a summary of Sunrise fields 1 and 2. In 2023, would like to install covered dugouts at Sunrise fields 1 and 2. 2024, move the outfield fences from 285 to 210 feet, pour concrete dugouts, and add a new Sunrise Ball field. Mike Hoffman, Parks Supervisor, stated he would like to have concrete floors and covered dugouts, which would be beneficial for safety and keeping the elements off the players. Mr. Gooder inquired if the new field would be a baseball or a universal field. Mr. Mahr answered a universal field. DATE: December 6, 2023 TIME STARTED: 6:30 p.m. TIME ENDED: 8:32 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Patrick Huelman, Clark Gooder, Kellie Schmidt, David Termont, Kathy Ballering, Julie Cutts MEMBERS ABSENT: William Kusterman STAFF PRESENT: Mike Hoffman, Angela Thorson Park Board December 6, 2023 pg. 2 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. Mahr discussed the new ball field they would like to add to Sunrise Park. Mr. Gooder asked why we don’t drill all the holes for the covered dugouts at fields 3 and 4 at the same time as fields 1 and 2. Mr. Mahr answered the company that will be building the dugout covers only has time for fields 1 and 2 in 2024. Mrs. Schmidt discussed who has first priority of the fields: the Centennial Little League, other organizations, or residents. Mr. Gooder asked Mr. Mahr when the 2024 season will start. Mr. Mahr answered April 29 through the week after the Fourth of July; during this time, the fields are used Monday through Thursday. Mrs. Schmidt asked Mr. Hoffman, Do you see any issues with this plan? Mr. Hoffman replied that it's a doable plan, but he's not sure if all of this can happen in 2024. Mr. Huelman discussed the financial portion of the projects. Mr. Gooder inquired if Centennial Little League could receive funding from other organizations. Mr. Mahr discussed other funding areas. Mrs. Schmidt moved to support the partnership and consideration of the Sunrise Park field plans. Motion seconded by Mr. Termont. Motion carried 6-0. Mr. Hoffman questioned if we have approval from the Park Board to drill the holes for the dugout on Sunrise fields 1 and 2. Mr. Huelman answered yes. 5. CONTINUE PARK BOARD DISSCUSSION Mr. Huelman discussed the park and trail system and said that the park model doesn’t match the park funding. Mr. Hoffman discussed the pricing of a new park. Discussed the age of the hockey rinks, warming houses, trails, and boardwalks. Aging irrigation systems in the park system. Mrs. Cutts inquired if the warming houses would be open this year. Mr. Huelman discussed the letters from the residents regarding the backstop at Birchwood Acres Park. Mr. Hoffman discussed keeping the backstop versus removing it. Mrs. Ballering discussed the removal of the backstop at Birchwood Acres Park. Park Board December 6, 2023 pg. 3 DRAFT MINUTES Angela Thorson, Public Services Administration Assistant, discussed the letter that was mailed to Birchwood Acres Park. Mrs. Ballering moved to keep the backstop at Birchwood Acres Park. Motion seconded by Mrs. Cutts. Motion carried 6-0. Mrs. Ballering inquired about grants. Mr. Gooder discussed funding options for the future. Mr. Gooder would like to have more partnerships with sports organizations. Mr. Termont discussed sponsorship banners at local parks. Mrs. Schmidt discussed parking issues at the parks. Mr. Huelman would like the asset master list spreadsheet updated and presented to the City Council. Mrs. Schmidt agrees with the plan. Mr. Gooder inquired what assets are under the Park Board. Mrs. Schmidt asked Mr. Hoffman what he would do with $500,000. Mr. Hoffman replied that his first priority is to update the parks. Mrs. Schmidt asked which parks are the top three: Marshan Park, Highland Meadow Park, and Behm’s Park. Mrs. Schmidt inquired which park has the most vandalism. Mr. Hoffman replied Country Lakes Park. 6. NEXT SCHEDULED PARK BOARD MEETING Wednesday, January 3, 2024 7. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Gooder moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Ballering. Meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m Respectfully submitted, Angela Thorson, Public Services Administrative Assistant Park Board January 3, 2024 pg. 1 DRAFT MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Huelman called the Lino Lakes Park Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on January 3, 2024. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. 4. OPEN MIKE There was no one present for open mike. 5. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 AND DECEMBER 6, 2023 MINUTES Mrs. Schmidt moved to approve the November 1, 2023 meeting minutes. Motion seconded by Mrs. Ballering. Motion carried 4 – 0. The approval of the December 6, 2023 minutes is postponed until additional Park Board members are in attendance. 6. APPROVE 2024 PARK BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE The 2024 Park Board schedule is approved. DATE: January 3, 2024 TIME STARTED: 6:30 p.m. TIME ENDED: 7:39 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Patrick Huelman, Kellie Schmidt, William Kusterman, Kathy Ballering, MEMBERS ABSENT: Clark Gooder, Julie Cutts STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner, Angela Thorson Park Board January 3, 2024 pg. 2 DRAFT MINUTES 7. DISCUSS CLLL PROPOSAL FOR SUNRISE PARK IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director give a summary that the City recently received a letter from Centennial Lakes Little League (CLLL) regarding Sunrise Park improvements. The proposal includes: Fields #1 and #2 - Convert to little league fields. This includes moving the outfield fences from 285 feet to 210 feet. Dugouts are currently being installed, with CLLL providing all materials and labor (except City drill holes for support posts). Fields #3 and #4 - Install dugouts in 2025 with CLLL providing all materials and labor. Additional Field - CLLL is proposing to create an additional field in the southwest corner of Sunrise Park with CLLLL providing the ag-lime for the infield, dugouts and benches, home plate and bases, backstop and fencing. The Park Board originally discussed this proposal during the December 6, 2023 meeting. Staff is in support of improving the existing four ball fields at Sunrise Park. Creating an additional field warrants further review. Parking and neighborhood impacts merit further discussion. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan recommends a master plan be prepared prior to any new development to reconsider how activity areas are organized for a better fit and orientation and to determine which sports fields should remain on this site or be moved to improve overall quality. Attached is the Sunrise Park Page in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Kusterman inquired if the fields are used for any adult softball leagues. Mr. DeGardner replied that it’s been several years since the fields have been used for adult leagues. Mr. Kusterman discussed the City of Lino Lakes' contribution to youth sports, which is the grant of field use and maintenance. Mrs. Schmidt asked if there was room to expand parking at Sunrise Park. Mr. DeGardner discussed the size and amenities of Sunrise Park and its location. Mr. Kusterman asked if the residents of Sunrise Park would see a significant increase in people due to adding another field. Mrs. Schmidt agrees to work with Centennial Little League. Concerns are parking, traffic, and bathroom issues. Mr. DeGardner discussed moving forward with fields 1 through 4. Discussing Sunrise Park's new field at a later spring meeting. Mr. Huelman agrees with moving forward with fields 1 through 4. Park Board January 3, 2024 pg. 3 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. DeGardner discussed moving the fences from 285 feet to 210 feet and not adding a field. This will eliminate any opportunities for any adult programming. Mr. Kusterman made a motion to move forward with proposed changes to fields 1 through 4. Mrs. Schmidt seconded. Motion carried 4 – 0. 8. CONTINUE PARK BOARD DISCUSSION Rick DeGardner gave a summary. The Park Board continues to gather information and discuss several topics related to the development and redevelopment of the parks and trails system. Please refer to last month’s minutes for additional details. Mr. Huelman discussed a plan for getting in front of the City Council. Mr. Kusterman discussed the approach with the City Council. Mr. Huelman would like a master list of parks, trails, costs, and life expectancy. Mr. Kusterman discussed including the cost per resident with the City Council. Mrs. Schmidt discussed a survey to receive feedback from the community. Mr. Huelman would like to receive feedback from the community. Mr. Kusterman discussed having the City Council send a survey after the Park Board presents its plan. Mrs. Ballering inquired about using publications in our area to receive community feedback. Mr. Huelman likes the QR code idea located in the park system. Mr. Huelman discussed the timing to get in front of the City Council. Mr. DeGardner replied that budget discussions start in May or June. Mrs. Ballering would like to get in front of the City Council by May. Mr. Kusterman discussed starting to update the Excel worksheet before the February Park Board meeting. 9. NEXT SCHEDULED PARK BOARD MEETING Park Board January 3, 2024 pg. 4 DRAFT MINUTES Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Kusterman moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Ballering. Meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Angela Thorson, Public Services Administrative Assistant DATE: March 6, 2024 TO: Park Board FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director RE: Pheasant Hills Park Email Request On February 27, 2024, Pat Huelman and I received an email from Mr. Marciano on requesting the City consider converting the existing ½ court basketball court to pickleball at Pheasant Hills Park. A copy of the email is attached. From:ANTHONY KELLY MARCIANO To:Rick DeGardner; phuelman@umn.edu; Rob Rafferty Subject:Pheasant Hills Park Basketball Court Date:Tuesday, February 27, 2024 2:57:16 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from tkmarciano@msn.com. Learn why this isimportant Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Gentleman - My name is Tony Marciano. I reside at 1580 Merganser Court, Lino Lakes since 2004. I am enquiring about the basketball court at the Pheasant Hills Park. I walk through the park on a regular basis and notice the court is very rarely used. As you probably know, pickleball has taken off and is the fastest growing sport in the country. The 4 courts by the firehouse off Birch are always extremely busy. Would the City consider either making that area a dual basketball/pickleball court by adding lines and a net or simply making it a full pickle ball court? I strongly believe after discussing with neighbors as well that the court would be used more frequently if it was converted to a full pickle ball court or at least somehow make it a multipurpose area. As a former Board Member at PHPA, I did reach out to them first to see if they could help fund the project. They referred me to address this with the City since it is a City owned park. Thank you for your consideration on this ask and would appreciate a response on what is needed to make this a possibility. Tony Marciano 763 258 4832 DATE: March 6, 2024 TO: Park Board FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director RE: Park Board Discussion The Park Board continues to gather information and discuss several topics related to development and redevelopment of the parks and trails system. Please refer to previous minutes for additional details.