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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-04-2024 Park Board Minutes Park Board September 4, 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 September 4, 2024. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Justin Reynolds, 7328 Stage Coach Trail, stated that he is attending the meeting to represent the Love Lino Group. He provided an overview of the Love Lino Group's size and the number of registered voters within it. Discussed the sign petitions from the group: ensure residential growth is done at a sustainable pace, segregated communities are not allowed, and developers have the requisite experience. The Love Lino Group is dedicated to the unique charm and natural beauty of Lino Lakes. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. 5. APPROVAL OF JUNE 5, 2024 MINUTES Mrs. Ballering moved to approve the June 5, 2024 meeting minutes. Motion seconded by Mr. Gooder. Mr. Kusterman abstained Motion carried 5 – 0. 6. ACTION ITEMS A. Wilkinson Waters PUD Concept Plan Review Mr. Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director give a summary that the applicant, Wilkinson Waters LLC, is proposing a master planned development located on North DATE: September 4, 2024 TIME STARTED: 6:30 p.m. TIME ENDED: 7:19 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Patrick Huelman, Clark Gooder, Kellie Schmidt, Kathy Ballering, William Kusterman, Julie Ann Cutts MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner, Angela Thorson Park Board September 4, 2024 pg. 2 DRAFT MINUTES Oaks Company Inc. property located south of County Road J/Ash Street/CSAH 32, west of Centerville Road/CSAH 21 and north of Wilkinson Lake Boulevard. The development contains 4 parcels totaling approximately 76 gross acres and consists of mix of residential housing types and commercial development. The proposed development is called Wilkinson Waters. The proposed project includes commercial retail space, two (2) – three-story 100-unit market rate multi-family buildings (including clubhouse, large communal green space, and additional amenities), 34 for-rent townhome units, 22 for sale townhome units, and one (1) – 100 unit senior living facility. Figure 10-2 of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan identifies this area as a Neighborhood Service area, with Neighborhood Park Area C conceptually located on the north side of Ash Street. With 356 residential units in this development and potentially more to the west in the future, the Park Board should consider designating a neighborhood park in this area. A minimum 30-40ft wide pedestrian way/trail connection should be made to Centerville Road, Ash Street, local public street, and public open space. In addition, a multi- functional greenway corridor with trails should be created. Lauren Grouws VP of Development for Wilkinson Waters LLC is present at the meeting. Mrs. Ballering asked if there was any objection from the community to this development. Mrs. Grouws stated this is the first board meeting the development has attended. Mr. DeGardner stated the purpose of this meeting was to discuss the park and trail issues. Mrs. Ballering asked if we have the resources to put in any new park system. Stated that the City Council hasn’t given the Park Board the funds to maintain the parks. Mr. DeGardner stated this development will generate park dedication fees for the City. Mrs. Schmidt asked what the closest park to this development is. Mr. DeGardner replied Birch Park and Tower Park. Mr. Kusterman also mentioned Brandywood Park. Mr. Huelman asked Mrs. Grouws about the demographic of the housing. She answered higher-end apartments. Mr. DeGardner asked if she anticipates a lot of families with young children. She replied maybe a lot of empty nesters but could also be families. Mrs. Schmidt discussed a prior development that proposed the HOA would create and maintain their park. Mr. DeGardner asked Mrs. Grouws what her perspective is on the identified 2.7 acres of upland and using that as a public park. She replied that needs to be discussed with the City. Park Board September 4, 2024 pg. 3 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. Huelman stated he would like cash park dedication fees. In the future, would like to think about recreational opportunities and trails for the 2.7 acres. Mr. Kusterman made a motion for cash in lieu of land. Mr. Gooder seconded. Motion carried 6 – 0 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Marshan Park Email Mr. Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director stated a resident sent an email regarding some homeowners who have expressed an interest in a volleyball court and horseshoe pits for recreation at Marshan Park. Mr. Kusterman stated he would like to take care of some of the things that need to be done at Marshan Park before any other assets are added; remove the building and adding a bench for a former Park Board member. He likes the idea of adding more to Marshan Park. Mr. Gooder agrees with Mr. Kusterman. Mr. Kusterman thinks you need to conduct a neighborhood survey. Mr. Huelman we have bigger priorities right now, but in the future, we could remaster Marshan Park. 8. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Huelman discussed the presentation that was brought to the City Council in late June 2024. Mr. Gooder discussed the August City Council Work Session and the conservation the Council had. He stated the Mayor and Council were in favor of giving the Park Board funding from the surplus. He also stated the Council seems to understand the struggles the Park Board is having. What happens if we don’t receive more funding? Mrs. Ballering discussed the pickleball courts not being used in certain areas and being busy in others. Have to look into the age of the communities before assets are added. Mr. Huelman stated we can’t keep adding assets to each park. He sees a lot of pickleball and tennis players at Tower Park. He is confident City Council will provide funding in the future. Mrs. Cutts asked for the status of the new playground equipment at Birchwood Acres Park and Brandywood Park. Mr. DeGardner stated Brandywood Park is completed and installation at Birchwood Acres begins next week. 9. ADJOURNMENT Park Board September 4, 2024 pg. 4 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. Kusterman moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Gooder. Meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Angela Thorson, Public Services Administrative Assistant