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City of Lake Elmo Parks Commission Minutes
July 18, 2022
Members Present: Commissioners Hoelscher, Kastler, Rivera, Hodges, and Barrett
Staff Present: Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel and City Planner Hetzel
The meeting was called to order by Hoelscher at 6:30 PM.
Approval of Agenda
Discussion on park review.
Barrett motioned to approve the agenda as presented, Hoelscher provided a second;
unanimously approved 5-0.
Approval of Minutes
Hodges motioned to approve the June 20th, 2022 Parks Commission Minutes as presented,
Barrett provided a second; unanimously approved 5-0.
Public Comments
None
Tablyn Park Site Visit
City Planner Hetzel provided public comments from the survey. Discussion held regarding
resident comment, amenity conditions, and CIP.
Demontreville Park Site Visit
Aimmie Hauer, walking distance from Lake Demontreville, provided comments regarding
potential improvements. Discussion was held regarding amenity conditions.
Schiltgen East – Preliminary Plat/PUD
City Planner Hetzel presented the preliminary plat plan. Representative Steve Schwanke
provided additional information regarding the secondary access and storm water flow plan.
Discussion held regarding parking and the secondary access location.
Kastler motioned to recommend against constructing a new road because of the impact to
the park, Barrett provided a second; discussion. Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
Schiltgen Farmstead – Preliminary Plat/PUD
City Planner Hetzel presented the plat and park dedication requirements. Discussion held
regarding the proposed dedicated land. Craig Allen with GWSA Land Development responded
to commission questions.
Hoelscher motioned to recommend taking land in lieu of cash, be considered for public
access, be considered for a neighborhood/community park, and potentially linked with
Sunfish Lake Park; Rivera provided a second. Discussion held. Kastler friendly amended
the motion to include that it shall be linked to our trail system, Hoelscher seconded the
amendment; motions passed unanimously 5-0.
Communications
a) Resignation of Commissioner Isak Nightingale.
b) Kleis and Pebble will be discussed at the next meeting.
c) City continue to reach out with communications through social media.
d) Discuss Tana Ridge Park and Hamlet.
Hoelscher adjourned the meeting at 8:08 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Rebecca McGuire, Deputy Clerk