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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-2024 Park Board Minutes 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 Mr. 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