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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07-2003 Park Board MinutesPark Board Meeting – April 7, 2003 Minutes 1 The April 7, 2003 City of Lino Lakes Park Board mee ting was called to order at 6:30pm, by Chair Lindy. Roll call was taken, members present were Pam Tasch uk, Katie Boyle, Michael O’Connor, Bill Kusterman, Paul Monta in and George Lindy. Members absent were Pat Huelman. Also present was Rick DeGardner, Public Services Di rector. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 3, 2003 MINUTES: Pam Taschuk made a motion, seconded by Bill Kusterm an, to approve the February 3, 2003 minutes. The minutes were app roved with Paul Montain abstaining. SETTING THE AGENDA: The Agenda was passed as presented. OPEN MIKE: No one was present for open mike. DISCUSS RAVENS HOLLOW PRELIMINARY PLAT: Rick advised Ravens Hollow overlays approximately 2 2 acres of land located south of 62 nd Avenue between Hodgson Road and Ware Road. The development consists of 40 single family residential homes. A trail exists across the northern edge of the site , connecting Hodgson and Ware Roads. The Comprehensive Park Pla n and Development Guide does not indicate a neighborhood park for this area. Birchwood Acres Park, located approximately ½ mile directly east, could serve as the neighborhood park proposed development. The City recently acquired park land that will provide contiguous park land from the existing Birc hwood Acres Park to 62 nd Avenue. This is also indicated in the master plan for Birchwood Acres Park. With the planned reconst ruction of 62 nd , a trail on the north side will provide pedestrian access to Birchwood Acres Park. City staff has received a few telephone calls the p ast few years inquiring about the possibility of the City acquiri ng park land closer to the Fox Trace Development. Since Ravens Hollow is directly south of Fox Trace, land acquisition shoul d be considered. Rick referred to a letter concerning t his issue that was included in the packets. Staff is recommending 100% cash dedication for the Ravens Hollow development. Perhaps the park dedication revenue g enerated from Ravens Hollow could be designated to further develo p Birchwood Acres Park. Park Board Meeting – April 7, 2003 Minutes 2 Mr. Rocky Goertz, developer, came forward and advis ed that some of the property is zoned multi-family. Therefore, the development may include some additional units that will result in a larger park dedication fee. He stated it does no t matter to him whether the park dedication fee is paid in cash or land. The City may hear from some residents regarding the saf ety of children crossing the street to get to Birchwood Ac res Park. Chair Lindy asked about the timing of the reconstru ction of 62 nd Street. Rick advised the reconstruction is schedul ed for this spring. The reconstruction will give a more direct access to the park. Pam asked if there would be a trail along 62 nd Street. Rick advised a trail along 62 nd Street will be constructed. Bill asked if the residents in Fox Trace were told there would be a neighborhood park. Mr. Goertz advised the residents were not told that a neighborhood park would be developed in Fox Trace. Rick noted the intent was to funnel everyone to Bir chwood Acres Park through a trail system. Mr. Goertz stated he believes there are only two re sidents upset about not having a neighborhood park developed in F ox Trace. Paul inquired about the open space in the center of the development. Mr. Goertz stated he is developing a conservation t ype easement within the development. There will be a homeowner’s association to regulate the open space. There is 5.7 acres of open land within the development. Paul asked if there would be trail easements into t he open space. Mr. Goertz advised there would not be trail easemen ts into the open space. The open space is not intended for par k land. It is meant to maintain the trees and open space. Pam asked where the multi-family housing may be dev eloped. Mr. Goertz referred to a map pointing out the area of possible townhome development. He stated he is proposing si ngle family because the acreage is too small for multi-family. However, the Comprehensive Plan calls for townhomes. Park Board Meeting – April 7, 2003 Minutes 3 Paul asked where the park land would be located if land were dedicated for the park dedication fee. Mr. Goertz advised the land dedication would be off Linda Avenue near the cul-de-sac. Bill noted there is access for the neighborhood to a couple of different parks. Chair Lindy stated there is no trail on the west si de of Ware Road. He asked if that area is all low land. Mr. Goertz advised that area is low land and it wou ld be very difficult to construct a trail. However, it would not be hard to add a trail access on the west end. The access cou ld be developed between lots 11 and 12. It was the consensus of the Park Board to accept 10 0% cash dedication for the park dedication fee. The Park B oard also determined a trail access from the northwest quadra nt between Fox Trace and Ravens Hollow would be desirable. 2002-2003 WARMING HOUSE REPORT: Rick reviewed the attendance report for the three s helters that were opened during the 2002-03 winter season. The three shelters that were opened this past seaso n were Sunrise, Birch and Lino parks. Sunrise and Birch o nce again proved to be the most popular locations. Based on the anticipated budget crisis and attendan ce figures, Rick suggested the Park Board review the attendance figures and determine if the City should open Lino Park next wi nter. It may be justifiable to only have two shelters open for t he 2003-04 season. Chair Lindy stated that looking at the numbers is i t tough to justify keeping Lino Park open. Bill stated it was tough to maintain the rinks this past year. However, he indicated he does not believe staff did a good job of maintaining the rinks at Birch Park on the weekends . He stated he believes attendance would increase if the rinks are better maintained. Rick stated that is a good point and this issue can be discussed further when the City knows what the legislature wi ll do. RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Rick referred to the Program Highlights Flyer from March 2003. He noted the second annual CLUB Sweetheart Dance on Sa turday, Park Board Meeting – April 7, 2003 Minutes 4 February 15 was a success. One hundred eighty thre e people attended the event. The Winter session programs concluded in February. Registration for spring session programs is currently underway a nd many programs are getting close to filling. The Spring Activities Guide was mailed to all resid ents the last week of February and has been posted on the web sit e as well. Pam asked why Lino Park is no longer being used for baseball. Rick advised that park is just not designed for bas eball. The houses are too close to the field so Little League had to be moved to a different park. PARKS DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Rick reviewed a memo from Mike Hoffman, Parks Super visor, which summarizes the maintenance highlights for March 200 3. Rick noted maintenance activities have included assisting the Environmental Coordinator with removal of high risk Oak Wilt tree s. Staff also met with Rehbein and Northway Irrigation regarding park development at Clearwater Creek and Highland M eadows Parks regarding irrigation, drainage and grading. Rick noted playground installation at Highland Mead ows Park is schedule for April 26. Also, Super Target is inter ested in donating park benches at Highland Park if they can have a plaque on the benches. A proposal will be submitted and d iscussed by the Park Board. Pam inquired about the skate park. Rick advised th e skate park was just opened a few days ago. The park may be sh ut down if there is more vandalism this year. OLD BUSINESS: 2003 Goals Update – Rick advised the City Council approved the recommended 2003 Park Board Goals at the March 24 C ity Council meeting. Staff is in the process of implementing t hese goals. He stated he would provide periodic updates to the Park Board. Review and Approve Members Information Sheet – Rick referred to an updated list of information for the Park Board M embers. He asked for the Park Board to review the information and notify staff regarding any changes. NEXT PARK BOARD MEETING: Rick advised the next Park Board meeting would be h eld on Monday, May 5, 2003, 6:30pm. Park Board Meeting – April 7, 2003 Minutes 5 ADJOURN: Paul Montain made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Pam Taschuk. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05pm. Respectfully Submitted, Kim Points Recording Secretary On June 2, 2003 the April 7, 2003 minutes were appr oved by the Park Board.