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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-07-2025 Park Board Minutes Park Board May 7, 2025 pg. 1 DRAFT MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Gooder called the Lino Lakes Park Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on May 7, 2025. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no one present for public comment. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. 5. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 2, 2025 AND APRIL 2, 2025 MINUTES Mrs. Ballering moved to approve the January 2, 2025 meeting minutes. Motion seconded by Mrs. Schmidt. Mr. Huelman and Mrs. Bayandalai abstained Motion carried 3 – 0. Mr. Huelman moved to approve the April 2, 2025 meeting minutes. Motion seconded by Mrs. Ballering. Mrs. Schmidt abstained Motion carried 4 – 0. 6. ACTION ITEMS A. Review Nelson Rehbein Development Concept Plan Mr. Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director, summarizes Nelson Rehbein Properties is a proposed residential subdivision on approximately 24.55 acres located north of Nadeau Acres development, west by existing farm fields, north by existing industrial buildings, DATE: May 7, 2025 TIME STARTED: 6:32 p.m. TIME ENDED: 7:48 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Clark Gooder, Patrick Huelman, Uyanga Bayandalai, Kathy Ballering, Kelly Schmidt MEMBERS ABSENT: William Kusterman, Julie Ann Cutts STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner, Angela Thorson Park Board May 7, 2025 pg. 2 DRAFT MINUTES and easterly along 20th Avenue South. The concept plan displays a total of (90) residential lots that consist of 38 single family homes and 52 attached townhomes. As discussed with the development of Nadeau Acres, The 2040 Comprehensive Plan does not show this area as having a park or part of the greenway system. Rather, future Neighborhood Park E is planned to the west. Development of the future park is dependent on when the property owner chooses to develop their property. Staff recommends 100% cash dedication in lieu of land. Matt Phillips, 1931 Red Oak Lane, Lino Lakes, stated he is in favor of having a park in the Nadeau neighborhood. Northpointe is the closest park to the development, and with all the new construction and companies nearby, it's dangerous to have children on 20th Avenue. Would also like a connection to the regional trail system. They stated that when they reached out to Lino Lakes prior, they were told to go to the county, and the county has no plans of expanding 20th Avenue in the future. Justin Trowbridge, 1947 William Lane, Lino Lakes, from Nassau, discussed a trail connection to 20th Avenue. Rachel Pike, 1919 Red Oak Lane, Lino Lakes, stated she has three considerations for the board to think about. First, a trail connection from Dupree Road and Center Street. If that connection is not possible, could you at least consider connecting the southern trail to Tower Park? Second, consider adding a park. Currently, if they want to visit a park, they need to cross 20th Avenue, which is becoming more dangerous. Third, consider the traffic impact on 20th Avenue if this development happens. Mrs. Schmidt inquired as to adding a park, trails, or cash for land. How much would it cost to add a park versus a trail connection to an existing park? Mr. Huelman thanked the community for their input. Would like to look into a trail system for residents to gain access to a park in a safe way. Mrs. Ballering stated that 20th Avenue is a dangerous area and something needs to be done with the traffic. Mr. DeGardner discussed the economics of a neighborhood park. Mr. Huelman stated he was hoping for an east-west corridor along Birch Street for access to Tower Park. Mr. DeGardner stated that another possibility would be a controlled pedestrian intersection. Park Board May 7, 2025 pg. 3 DRAFT MINUTES Mrs. Ballering asked if the county was making repairs to 20th Avenue, would that be the time to discuss trails. Mr. DeGardner replied yes. Mrs. Schmidt asked what it would take to get a trail to Tower Park. Is there any funding for trails or a park? Matt Phillips discussed the trail system to the parks. 400 to 500 feet of trails are needed. Access to Tower Park gets them to Lower Lamotte Park. Mr. DeGardner stated that it has been our priority for several years to connect trails to the regional park system. Mrs. Schmidt stated that we will keep looking into park development. Mr. Huelman discussed the park and trail fund. Mrs. Ballering suggested residents contact the City Council regarding their concerns. Mr. Huelman made a motion to recommend 100% cash dedication in lieu of land. Mrs. Ballering seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 – 0. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Discuss Replacing Lino Park Shelter Mr. DeGardner summarizes The Park Board directed staff to explore the potential replacement of the Lino Park shelter that was built in 1986. Staff is recommending a Poligon Tiara 25’ x 37’ structure. This is a two tier, “extended hex” design that fits the space well and provide plenty of space for tables. The roof is a 5:12 pitch metal roof with stained tongue and groove wood on the underside. The Parks Department will take care of demolition and site prep. The project cost breakdown is as follows: 25’ x 27’ Poligon Tiara Shelter $68,414 Concrete – 6 footings, 30’ x 46’ slab $25,910 Installation of Shelter $33,000 TOTAL $127,324 If we move forward, enhancements including masonry work around the footings and electrical work will be explored. Mr. Huelman likes the look of the shelter. He supports trying for as many utilities as we can. He also supports adding a divider so that two groups can access the shelter. Mr. DeGardner replied that the shelter space is too small for a divider. Park Board May 7, 2025 pg. 4 DRAFT MINUTES Mrs. Ballering asked where will the tables come from. Mr. DeGardner replied that the tables located at the current shelter are movable. Mrs. Ballering is in favor of utilities as well. Mr. Huelman would like to make the utilities a priority over the ornamentation. Mr. Gooder inquired as to whether the shelter might be branded. Mrs. Ballering made a motion to move forward with the proposal of the Lino Park shelter. Mr. Huelman seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 – 0. Mr. Gooder has visited eight parks since the April 2, 2025 meeting. He stated City Hall Park is for smaller kids. We need to start looking at parks that are not adding value and what should be done with them in the future. Mrs. Ballering discussed developing a survey to learn the opinions of the residents. Mrs. Bayandalai has visited two parks since the last meeting. She enjoyed the kids' play area at Sunrise Park. She found that access to Marshan Park was not easily accessible from the road. Mr. Gooder thinks Marshan Park has great potential and is a good place for a shelter. Mrs. Ballering would like to let the City Council know which projects have been completed. Mr. Huelman is also in support of informing the City Council. Mrs. Schmidt inquired as to whether the Park Board is responsible for the building at Marshan Park. Mr. DeGardner stated that it is funded through general funds. He wants to re-master Marshan Park and tear down the building. Mr. Schmidt wants Marshan Park's restrooms to remain there. Mr. Huelman asked Mr. DeGardner for a status on the Public Works building. Mr. DeGardner replied that the funding source has been identified. Getting the construction manager under contract, scheduling meetings with the architect, and looking at site plans are some of the first steps. 8. NEXT SCHEDULED PARK BOARD MEETING - Wednesday, June 4, 2025 9. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Huelman moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Ballering. Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Angela Thorson, Public Services Administrative Assistant