HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinal Park Commission Minutes October 3 2016MINUTES
City of Lake Elmo Park Commission
October 3, 2016
Members Present: Chair Weis, Commissioners Nelson, Zeno, Steele, Nuenfeldt
Members Absent: Commissioners Frick, Hartley, Ames,
Others Present: Administrator Handt, Planner Emily Becker, Public Works Director Rob Weldon, Tucker Pierce from The Savona Neighborhood
The meeting was called to order by Chair Weis at 6:30 PM.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Nuenfeldt, seconded by Nelson to approve the agenda. Motion passed.
Approval of Minutes
Chair Weis requested a correction of spelling of his last name.
Zeno motioned, seconded by Nuenfeldt to approve the September 19, 2016 Minutes as amended. Motion passed 3-0-2. Weis and Steele abstained.
Savona Park
Administrator Handt conveyed to the Park Commission, a rough estimate of $100,000 for Phase
1 of a neighborhood park.
This includes rubber mulch, half- court basketball court, sport court, zip line, bocce ball, picnic
tables and benches.
The rough estimate for future phases of the park was $100,000, which included badminton net,
Second bocce ball court, and to continue to add on to the playground.
Tucker Pierce represented Savona Neighborhood, and a discussion was held about if using
rubber mulch was the best option. Commissioner Steele would like more research done to
establish the best practice used throughout the country. Demographics were also discussed,
the neighborhood is presently 1/3 occupied including approximately 60 children
between 2months and 18 years with the majority under 12 years old. Pierce reported that
there were about 20 neighbors interested in helping with the labor.
Weis motioned to direct staff to start looking for playground equipment providers and
to start a Concept plan layout. Steele seconded the motion and motion passed 5-0.
November Meeting
Lions Park
Sunfish lake Park Plan
Neighborways Research
Staff Reports and Commission Update
Handt mentioned Lions Park progress, improvements to Tablyn that were approved by Council, and concrete curbing at Easton Village Park.
Nuenfeldt asked about rubber mulch or something on the surface at the Easton village Park. She also asked about picnic tables at Tartan Park.
Zeno mentioned concerns about Kleis Park and folks driving into the park.
Meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kristina Handt