HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-03-2005 Park Board MinutesPark Board Meeting – October 3, 2005 Minutes 1 The October 3, 2005 City of Lino Lakes Park Board m eeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m., by Chair Lindy. Roll call was taken, members present were Pam Tasch uk, Aaron Frederickson, Pat Huelman, Bill Kusterman, Katie Bo yle, Paul Montain, and George Lindy. Also present was Rick DeGardner, Public Services Di rector. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JUNE 6, 2005: Pam Taschuk made a motion, seconded by Pat Huelman, to approve the June 6, 2005, minutes as presented. The minute s were approved. SETTING AGENDA: There were no changes to the agenda. OPEN MIKE: No one was present for open mike. REVIEW VILLAGE OF HARDWOOD CREEK DEVELOPMENT: Rick advised the Village of Hardwood Creek Developm ent area is located ¼ mile north of Main Street, between I35E a nd CSAH 21 (20 th Avenue). This 360-acre development site is to be developed with commercial and residential uses. The concept plan for the development includes 500,000 – 600,000 square feet of commercial development on 55 to 70 acres of the site. A varie ty of single family and multi-family residential development wil l include approximately 4.5 units per acre, when including al l land not within the commercial area. The specifics of the d evelopment will be part of a master plan using a planned unit development approach. Mr. Greg Hayes is present this evening to discuss t he Village of Hardwood Creek concept plan. Mr. Greg Hayes, Shingobee Real Estate Services, cam e forward and stated he is very excited about the project and has been working with the City on the plan for quite some time. He stated the Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously last we ek to keep moving forward with the project. Mr. Hayes referred to the concept plan noting if th e land use plan is approved, the development team will come fo rward with preliminary plats. He reviewed the trail corridors , walkway connections and neighborhood parks within the plan. He indicated the plan also includes 80-95 acres of open space. There are approximately 15 acres of wetland that will have to be delineated. The largest park area within the plan i s approximately 15 acres.
Park Board Meeting – October 3, 2005 Minutes 2 Pat stated the City is in need of larger programmed parks and asked that the developer consider that when submitt ing preliminary plats. Mr. Hayes stated staff has asked the development te am to look into public vs. private parks within the project. Chair Lindy stated the Park Board does not want to see a lot of left over unusable land within the project designat ed as “park”. The expectation is that dedicated parkland is usabl e land. Paul expressed concern regarding the breaking of dr ain tiles within the project during grading activity and crea ting additional wetlands and drainage problems on other sites. It was the consensus of the Park Board that they ar e supportive of the process the development team is following bu t do need more details. REVIEW PINE GLEN PRELIMINARY PLAT: Rick advised Pine Glen is a 78-lot single family re sidential and 2-lot commercial subdivision. The property is loca ted on the east side of Lake Drive approximately 900’ south of Main Street. The current preliminary plat does not indicate any public trails or sidewalks. Rather, an 8’ wood chip private trai l is indicated along the southern border of the development. Rick reviewed the staff recommendations at the Augu st 10, 2005 Planning and Zoning Board meeting regarding park de dication and trails for the project. He noted the intent of the City for Outlot C is to provide the possibility of a greenwa y corridor area at some point in the future. Rick stated that during the public hearing, there w as some discussion between area residents and Planning and Zoning Board Members regarding possible public trails and sidewa lks. Since the City is generally lacking in trails in the nort hern portion of the City, many residents and Planning and Zoning Board Members felt a public trail is warranted rather than a priv ate, woodchip trail. It was suggested that the Park Board evalua te the proposed development in regards to whether any publ ic sidewalks or trails are needed. Rick advised regardless whether the trail is privat e or public, staff suggests that a public trail be extended to t he west within the Dupont Avenue right-of-way; then southerly with in the Della Lane right-of-way to Lino Park. He referred to the sketch plan outlining the staff suggestions.
Park Board Meeting – October 3, 2005 Minutes 3 Rick stated additional information regarding constr uctions costs, land values, etc. will be needed to determine what park dedication credit will be given should a public tra il be constructed by the developer. Staff recommends tha t any excess dedicated parks funds derived from the Pine Glen De velopment be designated for future enhancements at Lino Park. Paul Montain made a motion, seconded by Pat Huelman , indicating the Park Board recommends placing a public paved tr ail within the right-of-way on Dupont Avenue, from Street A west t o Della Lane, to Lino Park with a trail corridor in the middle of the development for an additional access. The motion w as approved. DETERMINE SKATING RINK LOCATIONS AND HOURS: Rick advised staff is recommending the following wa rming house shelters and hours of operation: PARK LOCATION WEEKDAY HOURS WEEKEND HOURS Sunrise 6918 Sunrise Drive 4-9pm (M-F) Saturday 12-9pm 2 hockey rinks and general skating Sunday 12-6p m Birch Park 6520 Pheasant Run 4-9pm (M-F) Satu rday 12-9pm 1 hockey rink and general skating Sunday 12-6pm City Hall 1189 Main Street 4-9pm (M/W/F) Saturda y 12-9pm Hockey rink and general skating Sunday 12-6pm Staff also recommending the following ice rink loca tions that do not have shelters: Lino Park 7850 Lake Drive General Skating Rick stated limited hours have been added for a sup ervised warming house at City Hall Park. Staff has receive d several requests to again provide a warming house on the no rth side of the City. Staff will evaluate participation number s after the upcoming winter season and report back to the Park Board. The Park Board indicated they were in agreement wit h the staff recommendation regarding skating rink locations and hours. REVIEW 2005 SUMMER PLAYGROUND REPORT: Rick advised referred to the 2005 Summer Playground Report prepared by Ms. Liz Benoit, Recreation Supervisor. He stated the Summer Playground Program was very successful, ran very smoothly and was enjoyed by 342 participants. Rick advised that the General Fund funding for the Summer Playground Program has been eliminated for next yea r.
Park Board Meeting – October 3, 2005 Minutes 4 Historically approximately $24,000 was budgeted in the General Fund to help offset some of the expenses associated with operating the Summer Playground Program. The fees this past summer varied from $50 to $60 for residents and $75 to $85 for non-residents. This was for an 8-week program incl uding supplies, specialty programs, t-shirt, 2 individual park parties, theme week activities and staff. With the eliminat ion of the General Fund funding, staff will have to reevaluate next year’s Summer Playground Program. It is anticipated that registration fees may need to be in the range of $125 - $150 for residents to coverall costs. Staff may look at reducing the num ber of weeks, the number of days, and/or the number of hours per day. A staff recommendation will be made for the 2006 Summer Pla yground Program at the February 2006 Park Board meeting. Bill suggested obtaining input from previous partic ipants regarding the issue of increasing fees vs. decreasi ng days and hours of the program. RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Rick referred to the Program Highlights Flyer from July and September 2005. He noted the participation numbers for youth sports including T-Ball, Soccer Fundamentals, Baske tball Camp, Tennis, Lacrosse, Soccer and Volleyball Camp. Rick advised the On-Line registration began this fa ll and is going well. Rick stated 87 middle school students entering grad es 6-8 attended this year’s Middle School Beach Party. The re are 17 teams and 290 players in youth tackle football this season. There are also 36 teams and 380 players in the yout h soccer program this fall. PARKS DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Rick reviewed a memo from Mike Hoffman, Parks Super visor, which summarizes the maintenance highlights for July, Aug ust and September 2005. Work on Arena Acres included instal ling a tennis backboard and reworking the court entrances. The w arning tracks at Sunrise #1 and #2 fields were renovated and Roun dup to N ½ of Birchwood Acres Park was applied. Rick added that additional work included sod cuttin g around the trees at Marshan and Behm’s Park, infield renovatio n at Rice Lake #3, and much work at Birchwood Acres Park. The Dep artment also assisted the Forestry Department with Oak Wilt Cont rol. Rick noted some vandalism occurred last weekend at Shenandoah Park.
Park Board Meeting – October 3, 2005 Minutes 5 NEXT PARK BOARD MEETING: Chair Lindy advised the next Park Board meeting wou ld be held on Monday, November 7, 2005, 6:30 p.m. ADJOURN: Pam Taschuk made a motion to adjourn, seconded by P aul Montain. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Kim Points Recording Secretary These minutes were approved at the November 7, 2005 Park Board Meeting.