HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft Park Commission Minutes January 2016MINUTES
City of Lake Elmo Park Commission
January 20, 2016
Members Present: Chair Weis, Commissioners Frick, Hartley, Nelson, Silvernale, Zeno
Members Absent: Ames, Steele
Others Present: Mayor Pearson, DPW Mike Bouthilet, DPW Jaime Colemer, Interim Administrator Schroeder, City Clerk Johnson
The meeting was called to order by Chair Weis at 6:30 PM.
Election of Officers
Commissioner Hartley, seconded by Commissioner Silvernale, moved to elect Shane Weis as Parks Commission Chair for 2016. Motion passed 6 – 0.
Commissioner Hartley, seconded by Chair Weis, moved to elect Dana Nelson as Parks Commission Vice Chair for 2016. Motion passed 6 – 0.
Chair Weis, seconded by Commissioner Hartley, moved to elect Mary Frick as Parks Commission Secretary for 2016. Motion passed 6 – 0.
Approval of Agenda
Agenda approved as presented.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Nelson requested a correction to reflect that he was present at the meeting.
Commissioner Hartley, seconded by Commissioner Silvernale, moved to approve the December 21, 2015 minutes as amended. Motion passed 6 – 0.
Lions Park RFQ
Steve DeLapp presented a location with lot lines and a proposed site plan. Tom Edison, Lake Elmo Baseball, commented on the minimum field size needed for the age groups in the program.
200 young men are signed up for tryouts this year and the program is anticipated to grow as new homes are added. Mr. Edison stated that 3 or 4 fields would be much better for the
program.
Site plan discussion held with Commissioners expressing concerns over sun orientation, location of announcer booth, parking, retaining the current tennis courts and other amenities and
parking.
Concept plans and layouts for combination shelter/announcer booth were reviewed and discussed. Commissioners indicated interest in the building accommodating year round uses. Commissioner
Weis asked the Commissioners to consider desired uses for the building for discussion at the next meeting.
Easton Village Park
Interim Administrator Schroeder presented data collected on parkland amenities and cost per household. Public Works Superintendant Bouthilet discussed the park site, previously presented
phasing plan, and explained cost savings the City could gain by installing the park curbing at the same time the developer installs the neighborhood curbing.
Chair Weis, seconded by Commissioner Zeno, moved to approve a phasing plan for construction of Easton Village Park whereby Phase 1 will be installed after the completion of 72 homes,
Phase 2 after completion of 144 homes and Phase 3 after completion of 217 homes. Motion passed 6 – 0.
February Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Hartley asked for Tablyn Park discussion at the next meeting with an update from the City Engineer on the changes the Commission planned for the parking area and the addition
of light poles. Commissioner Frick requested that Reid Park planning be placed on the next agenda. Chair Weis suggested that Planning Director Wensman may also be able to assist with
park designs as he is a registered landscape architect.
Staff Reports & Commission Updates
Interim Administrator Schroeder provided an update on the request from Verizon Wireless to locate a cellular antenna in the VFW ball field. Schroeder stated that Verizon is reconsidering
options at this point.
Meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Julie Johnson
City Clerk