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City of Lake Elmo Parks Commission
December 18, 2017
Members Present: Chair Frick, Commissioners Ames, Mayek, Nelson, Nuenfeldt, Olinger,
Pearce, Steele, and Zeno
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Public Works Director Weldon, City Planner Prchal
The meeting was called to order by Chair Frick at 6:30 PM.
Approval of Agenda
Frick stated the approval of minutes would need to be moved to the January meeting since they
were not included in the packet. Motion by Ames to approve the agenda as
amended, seconded by Steele. Motion passed.
Public Input
Barry Weeks, 3647 Lake Elmo Ave N., wanted to give an update on the improvements to Lion’s
Park. Grading, sod, irrigation, fences, concrete, lights and the house was
removed have all gone in this year. Weeks said it looks nice and wanted to thank
the Parks Commission for approvals. He said that the concrete has been poured
for the dugouts and they will be completed in the spring. Weeks reported that
there has been a number of volunteers and donations, including the concrete
that was donated by Cemstone. Weeks mentioned that the Twins baseball team
offers up to $10,000 grant money for ballfields. There are seven signs for the
outfield that have been paid for; a total of thirty-five could be installed.
Mountain Biking Trail in Sunfish Lake Park
Tim Wagner, owner of Trail Source discussed his company and the design process they follow.
He explained they design contour trails, they are not in a straight line, this cuts
down on erosion and maintenance, and people enjoy using them. They make
the trails about 3-4 ft. wide and try work around, not eliminate trees. They add
wood features for walking trails. They design most of the trails in the winter.
Ames asked about experience with hiking, skiing, and multi-use trails, not just mountain biking.
Ames and Frick both would like to see biking and hiking trails separated for safety.
Wagner explained most of the trails they construct are multi-use trails. He stated they would
minimize the number of intersections between mountain bike trails and hiking
trails.
Ames made a motion to authorize the expenditure of $1500 to develop a line drawing of
mountain bike paths at both Sunfish Lake Park and at Reid Park for us to use for
future decision-making. Frick seconded the motion. Motion passed.
2018 Work Plan
During the discussion of the 2018 Work Plan by the Parks Commission it was established that
they would like to add the following changes to the 2018 Work Plan:
In the Planning and Policy section: Review master City Trail plan, assess Lake Elmo parks for
biking/mountain biking, review a 5 year CIP, add the timeline for Park Master
Plan including receive updates on drafted plan, revisit and update the Park Use
Plan, look for grant opportunities that aide in the development of parks within
the city.
In the Development & Equipping section: Search for grant opportunities such as Fields for Kids
for Demontreville Park, add widening of trails to Reid Park.
In the Maintenance & Refurbishing section: Provide a parks needs assessment completed by
Public Works staff members.
In the Finance section: Provide quarterly information on funds that are spent and received.
Frick made the motion to accept the 2018 Work Plan with the changes that were discussed.
The motion was seconded by Ames. Motion passed.
Staff Reports and Commission Update
None given
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tanya Nuss