HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinal Park Commission Minutes November 21, 2016MINUTES
City of Lake Elmo Park Commission
November 21, 2016
Members Present: Chair Weis, Commissioners Nelson, Frick, Hartley, Ames
Members Absent: Commissioners Zeno, Steele, Nuenfeldt
Staff Present: Administrator Handt, Public Works Director Rob Weldon
The meeting was called to order by Chair Weis at 6:30 PM.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Ames, seconded by Hartley to approve the agenda as amended to include trees and
parking at Sunfish Lake Park and Appointments and Vacancies. Motion passed.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Nelson, seconded by Weis to approve the October 3rd minutes. Motion
passed 3-0-2. Hartley and Frick abstained.
Savona Park
Committee looked at the concept plan provided by the developer. Staff suggested keeping the
areas for the playground equipment together for better pricing and efficiency.
Discussion of safety of grouping areas. It was noted equipment would be
grouped in a safe manner. Discussion of wood chips versus rubber mulch. It was
noted rubber mulch was over three times the cost. The committee went over the
four quotes for playground equipment. Only one bid contained the basketball
court and all would have to add $25,000 for the asphalt for the court. Tucker
Pearce, Savona resident, suggested checking with the City of Savage on their
bocceball court.
Motion by Ames, seconded by Hartley to recommend up to $150,000 for the first phase of the
Savona park. Motion passed 4-1, with Weis voting no.
Lions Park
Handt shared the concept plan from Miller Architecture Inc. and asked if the committee could
prioritize items to stay within budget or if additional public meetings would be
needed. Committee had questions about the current park and what was there.
They would also like to hear from more folks including Lake Elmo Baseball and
the Old Village Work group. This item will return to the January agenda after
inviting those folks.
Sunfish Lake Park Master Plan
Staff shared comments from the MN Land Trust on the 2015 draft master plan for Sunfish Lake
Park. There were comments about the length of the ADA trail and a playground.
Staff shared the 2010 plan that had been approved just for Area 2. Those
portions were incorporated into the new master plan. Staff will check with the
MN Land Trust on natural play (tree stumps, etc.) for the open space play area.
Motion by Weis, seconded by Hartley to recommend the changes in the master plan. Motion
passed.
Ames asked about trees across the trails since the last wind storm. Weldon said they are
working on getting those cleaned up so the trails are passable. Frick asked to
check with the MN Land Trust about mowing of the meadow within Area 1.
Lastly, Ames asked about parking for those entering the park near fire station #2.
It was noted staff would need to get better signage in place.
Tablyn Park temp lights and warming house
Weis asked if we could test out temporary lights and a temporary (construction trailer)
warming house at Tablyn this winter. Weldon commented that power would
need to be brought in for the lights. There were questions about safety and
access to the warming house.
Appointment and Vacancies
Handt shared that the appointments of Hartley, Ames and Zeno would be expiring the end of
the year. Hartley said she did not intend to reapply. It was further noted that
Silvernale has not been at meetings for a number of months and his position
should be filled.
December Meeting
Neighborways Research
2017 Work Plan
Sunfish Lake Park Forest Management Plan
Manzara Nature Center, if plans received in time
Staff Reports and Commission Update
Tablyn improvements (lights, trail and stairs) are complete. Concrete poured at Easton Village
Park.
Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kristina Handt