HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-10-23CITY OF LAKE ELMO
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
JANUARY 10, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cadenhead called the meeting to order at 6.30 pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Cadenhead, Councilmembers Katrina Beekstrom, Matt Him, Jeff Holtz and
Lisa McGinn.
Parks Commissioners Present: Pat Barrett, Vittorio Bloyer, Hank Hoelscher, Peter Kastler and
Juan Reyes -Rivera.
Staff present: City Administrator Handt, Public Works Director Powers, Assistant Public Works
Director Swanpoel, City Planner Jensen and City Clerk Johnson.
Parks Commission Work Plan
The draft Parks Commission Work Plan was discussed and it was suggested that the city develop
a park system plan related to park use.
Public interest in a dog park in the city was discussed with Councilmembers indicating there is a
need for a dog park. Disk golf was also discussed with a consensus indicating there is not much
interest in constructing a course.
Playground planning was discussed with suggestions that a larger regional park with a large play
structure may be more functional for the city versus small play structures and neighborhood
parks. Consensus to ensure trail connectivity when considering a regional park.
Ball fields were discussed at length and it was suggested to add a specific task for replacing the
fields lost due to the development of Royal Golf. Multiuse fields that can accommodate other
sports in addition to baseball were suggested. Discussion also held regarding a potential town
ball field in the city. Public Works Director Powers noted that Pebble Park and Ridge Park may
be able to be modified to accommodate a double field and asked for input on pursing that option.
Dog waste bag stations were discussed and there was some interest in adding additional stations.
Buckthorn management was discussed and current buckthorn removal efforts were noted.
Discussion was held concerning park surveys and options for encouraging public input on parks.
Items for Future Agenda
Administrator Handt noted that the next workshop will be a joint workshop with the Planning
Commission.
Meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
ATTEST:
Juli J Znson, ity elerk
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
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Charles Cadenhead, Mayor