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Home My WebLink AboutCOMMISSION_MINUTES_1974-09-26CITY OF lDUNDS VIfi61 PARIf rjt1D RE4tEATION DEPNtTMENf Thursday, Septembar 26, l974 6:30 P.M, A G E N D A 1, Call to Order - 6:30 P.M, 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutas - August 22, 1974 4. Cdairman's Report 5. Paik Yrioritfea - Ho�d Issue 6. Other Business: 7. Adjournment - 10:00 P.M. CITY OF [+�UNDS ViEW PARK AND RHCREATION DSPARTMBNT TtNRSDAY� SEPTSPfffiER 26� 1974 AGSNDA 1. Call to Order-- 6:30 P.M. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes--AUgust 22� 1974 4. Chaixman�s-Report 5. 1975 Budget 6. Park Priorities - Master Plan 7. Othtr Businesss A. Recreation Brochure B. Diseased 1Yee Program C. T�'r �.a i S 8. Infosmative It�s 9. Other Business 10. Adjournment - i0:00 P.M. Call to order KrxuTSS oF Txe rxocsanrncs oF s�xa p�vzx ann xscesnrrox crowKrsssoiv CI1'Y OF XOUNOS VIEN CQUNTY OF RANSSY STATS OF NINNSSOTA R6GULAR SSS$ION September 26, 1970 CITY XALL The Nounds View Park and Recreation Camiission met fn regular sesaion and was ca2led to order by Chairmsn Bauagartner at 6:32 P.N. Ro12 Call Chafrmsn Roger Be�gartner, Come3ssio�ra Nayne 8urireister, Jacque Cop13n, 8erbara Naake, and Don Rodgea. A2ao preaent was the Director of Parks end Reczeation, Doug Bryant. Approval of Ainuees Notion by Comnisstoner Xaake and seconded by Co�issio�r Burmeister to approve the mtnutes of the Auguat 2Z, 19�4 meettng. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman's Report Chairman Baumgartner reported that the Direc[or . of Parks and Recreat3on =ubmiCted the requested resolutfon endors3ng amendments to the LANCON Program. The Chatzman pofnted out ihese amendments wou2d erpand and pmvide a higher priorfty for acqutsttion of dimtntshfng natural resourcea tn urban count3es such as Raasey. Chairman Baumgartner stated tAat the Resolution was adopted and approved�as aubsitted:by.the City CouncY2 and would be sent�to�COngrsassen Joaeph B. Xareh. Bawsgartner conttnusd Dy stattng thet the Dtreetor sub■ftted a propoaa2, at the Chaiaman's requeat, tio aeak ftnal payment of funda by P.B.K. Znvestmenta. Be noted that thfs mptter was turned over to the c3ty attozney rho wuld contact P.B.K. Nert, Chatl7osn BeemgarGler reported on the Dudgeting progresa. Re potnted out tfut tt res e d3fficult year for budgee3ng-and cba[ tAe Ctty Council web eutttng each depirt�Nnts� budget whera it desasd pos�tblt. He add�d thet after the 2ast budqe! Atartng a spscial wesling wea held by CMtr�n e�uag�rin�r MltA ths Clerk-Jldaini,tratos �nd Park and Recststton Dlrector. At Lhta time !he Park and Recrsetton eudget �raa redueed S?],775. REC,VLAR SSSSIqP � :Page 2. PARR AND R&CRSATION CQlMISSIdV September 26, 2974 �� 1975 Hudget The f3rst item on the agenda was the 1975 � Park and Recreatfon eudget. Chairmui Haumgartner called on the Disector of Paika end Recrealton to present the amended budget reqveat. � The Director progressed through the entfre budget--re-exarmining and justifying each phase of his request. Be explained ahere the z�ecent cuts rere made and why. A discussion pn¢aed. A motion ras naade bg Com�fastwrer Haake as a final secoumendation to the City Counci2 to appmve tde amended budget total3ng 586,909 ldces not include the 58,500 for Laltesidel. Co�issioner Coplin seconded and the motton passed ananimously. Park Priorities MASTSR PLA9 The Dirertor of Pazks and Recreation aaa called opon to discuss park priorities-bond issue-mester plan. Bryant began by co�entfng that he had just recenUy reviewed criteria for Federal and State funding and the grea[ atgnificance placed on a Master PZan by the NeLropolitan Counci2 rhen consider3ng candtdatee for grmta. Thezefore. based on his rev#ew. he suggealed that the Park�and Recreatiom Comission table tLe wrk for a bond issue until a five year Baster Plar. could be camPleted. 6e £ell.�that the pre2iminary wrk for a bond tssue ehould include an updated lfaster Plan, rh3ch wuld � point to an eventual bond iasue. The Director auggested that insiead of a professional planning agency doing the �vork that the Park arid Recreation Co�isston a+d t6e D3rector of Parks uid Recreatton co�apile a Xaster Plaa. Be suggested using the 1970 Braver Study and the 1974 Midweat Planntng - City Comprehenaive Plan to aid tham. The Director cont3nued by handing out a rcrk- aheet to Comnisstoners that esaentia2ly aould resu2t in a perk prtor3Cy liat for acqutattion and develop■ent. Be noted'that tAia �rozk- sheeL rould be tAe ftrst of asny unti2 the Plan vas enrpleted and reques[ed that it be c�pleted by the October rsgulsr wseting. � ;� ��y �r�, � RBGULi1R S8^uSTOIY P11RK AND RSCFSAPION CQM�IISSIOIii September Recreatfon Brochure The Director presented the compSeted 1974 Fa2Z Bz�ochure and requested auggestfons for any impmvemeats whicA Cameisataners thought aere necessary. A brief dtacvsafon fclZavs3. C2asses auggested for the winterprogram in addit3on to ertsting ones aere; Gun TraintmJ Baton and Tap Cheerlesding Draw3ng Painttmj Tot Lots The D3rector preaented a petition aW�mittad by Mra. Caro2 Basteiash, 8000 Greenmpod Drtve, for the Btl2vtew Park 1bt Lot. 9e atated that there ras some real concern by residents abnu[ the Iack of demelopment in ths �3gAborhood psrks end that development ahould be a higher priority at this ttae G'ian acguisition. The Director thovght the 600�ission ras in tune with the petition baaed on their budget requeat and sWtement in t'�e mtautes of the June 27, 1974, regular �rTeting. Page 3 26, 197C Notion by Co�fasioner Aaake and aeconded by Coamiastoner Burmetster to accept the petition md gtve it higA pt3ortt3es. The motion pasaed unan3eously Gmveland Jaycee's 2he Jaycee Chapter in Npunds Vtev de2d.a clean �`�, up day at Groveland Park on September 24. TLey also he2ped organise a Punt-Pasa-Rtek cantest for 5eptember 28th which rould Ds held at the City Rall. 1lydan Park A 2etter vas recetved fron the Ctty 6ngineer regardtng the iwprovement Projeat Z973-� whtch affecta Ardan Park. Ae explained rMt wuld be done to the park and har the sewr and water �rould be handled. Noes tAe sttached letter. Brightuood B111a Coafasioner Aa�lte satsad tlis qusstton of open speca prtortetes.6y�2M County if Lhey.acqutre ths 8rtght►aod qtlis Co2f Courr� tn Ner Drtghton. She thcqght tA�t �sw� in Ncunds Viwr ihou2d r�tw rore atNntfan ilncs Nwr ertghea�. arden 9i12s, and 8hor�vtsw had ao such Counly purch�aed op�n sp�cs �1rMdy. RBYAfLi1R SBSSIdV PARK .UVD RBCR811PfON CQlafSSSION � � � �Page 6 � September 26, 1974 Chsirmsn Baumgastner pointed out ttia! the City Counctl endorseA County acquisitton of the go2f course because of the lack of golf couraes in the area a+� becauee oi 2!� l+gav�� 44� AD,70URNMSNT Xotion by Co�fasioner Xaake and seconded by Co�iss3aier Bnrmeister to adjourn the meeting. The motion pessed unantmously. The Park and Recreat3on Carmission adjcur�d at 9s?0 P.X. Respectfu22� aubmitted, Douglas Hryant, D3recLOr Park and Recreation Department FEINBERG. MEYERS, SCHUMACHER A AT?ORNC�S AT LAW }M[ TOWIII• O/�T�WI1Y C�MTt• t11 N[NNpIN AV[MYi e+�NNEAPOLiS. MINNESOTA 16111 »�.0�11 �I�M0601 t[INKOO MCMY�O Yf.�[Oi UAC� J. iCNYN1ICN[I� PO\[qi N. KMYYCMt� uo�oc o. r�te City of �7ounds View 24G1 Righway 10 Mounds ��iew, Minnesota SCHUMACHER. P. A. sa�o� iY�Y11Mw t,JiiGCi� MCMII(LO SeptemUer 3, 1974 Re: Title upinion Silver La.l-e Road Park Site Gentlemen: At your reqnest, S have examined the record title to the following described real estate situated in the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, to wit: Parcel 1. That part of the Northeast quarter, Section 7, Township 30, Range 23, described as: Commencing at a point on North line of said Section 7, 1258.50 feet from Northeast corner thereof; thence Southwesterly to a point on East and West quarter Section line 753.50 feet East from center of said Section; thence West on said quarter Section line 107 Peet; thence Northeasterly to a point on said North Section line 107 feet West from the point of beginning; thence to beginning. Parcel 2. All the Northeast quarter of Section 7, Township 30, Range 23, except Parcel 1, above described, and �except the following 3 described parcels: (a) That part of said Northeast quarter lying Northeasterly of the Southwesterly line of State Trunk Highway No. 10; (b) Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter; thence West along South line of said quarter Section; a distance of 310.5 feet; thence North on a line parallel witn East line of said quarter Section a distance of 416.5 feet to South line of the right of way of said Trunk Hiahway; thence southeasterly along South line of said right of way a distance of 409.2 feet to East line of said quarter Section; thence South along East line of said quarter Section a distance of 145.2 feet to point of beginninq; (c) The East 1445 feet of the South 633 feet of the Northeast quarter of said Section 7. '2- as evidenced Uy Certificate of Title No. i45Gbo, enier�u ir, Volume 537 of the Registrar of Titles, paqe 56, dated Auqust 24, 1971. :�s�umiry said Ccrtificaie cf Title to be true and correct, it is my opii�ion that on the 28th day of June, 1974 at 8:00 A.M., the record title ta th: abov� described real eetate was vested in: A1 6 E REN,iY C�'., :. CORPUT�:TIUN� Ii1 FEE SIMPLE subject to tLe follo:air.9: 1. Parcel 1 is sul�,e�t to (a) a reservation to the State of .Si::nesota for aii �r.inerals and rineral rights; (b) by Ramsey County for the Slste c+f Mi^nesota for establishment of a highway, a strip of land 1G0 feet ,;ide in Section 7, Township 30, Range 23; whose centerline is: be�inning at a point on the East line of Northeast one-quarter of Northeaat one-quarter, 1129.25 feet South of the Nortneast corr.er thereof, thence North 49°19` Weat 1701.55 feet to a point on the iaorth line of said Northeast quarter of Norti�east quarter and 1350.06 feet East from the iJOrthwest corner thereof, excepting therefrom the right of way in existing public highway; (b) by the State of Minnesota for TrunY. Aiqhway purposes: tnat land which lies within Parcel 1 and lies Northeusterly of a line parallel with and distant 75 feet Southkesterly of the following described land: beginning at a point on the East line of Section 7, Township 30, Range 23, distant 1129.2� feet South of :IOrtheast corner thereof, thence run Northwesteriy at an angle of 49°22' with said East Section line for 1800 faet and tnence terr.�inating; excepting therefrom the right of wa� of existing highway. 2. An easement for highe:ay and utility purposes ovez part of the abuve describad property to the Villaqe of Mounds View, Document Vo. 4&3150 dated ?Sarch 15, 1965. 3. An ease�;�nt to the Village of Mounds View for drainage purposes ov�r part of the abcve 3escribed property dated Dfarch 15, 1965, Docwient No,483151. 4. A Notice of Lis Pendens covering part of the above property filed on F�bruar� 13, I968 a� nocument No. 520025 by vorth Suburban Sanitar� Sewer District. A discharge of said lis pendens was never filc.d, however, a£inal certificate covering that portion of the proper`y described in the lis pendens and filed by North Suburban Sanitary Se�aer Discrict was filed November 5, 1969, Document elo. 540781 conveyiny a temporary and perpetual easement for sanitary sewer interceptors on the lands therein described to the North Suburban Sanitary Sewtr District by right of eminent domain, -3- 5. Theze iG a r.otice of Federal Tax Lier dated December 30, 1969 and filed January 13, i970 by the U. S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue SP74'10E, aqainst one Arthur Lee Johnson of B34 flardenberg P:ace, St. Pacl, Minnesota ir. the amount of $2,240.05. One Asthur :.. Johnson ac,uired an interest in the above property bs decr.:e dateci April 19, 19�1 and parted with his interest by tcarranty �eed datea Decer,.uer 21, 1970 and filed January 4, 1971, �7ccument No. 553719. It r,ill 5e necessary to obtain an Affidavit uisclosine that Srth��r L. .TOnns�n is not the same Arthur Lee Johnsor. a�;ainst �:hcm tiic 5etice of Pederal Tax Lien was filed in 1370. E. z��xes pafable i7 thc year 1973 and prior years are paid. Taxes payable ±r. i974 are 533,670.60, and there is a penalty on one-?ialf oi tnose tases. 7. As set forth in t;:c ticgistered Property Abstract, there are unpaid assessments for „ater main, water improvement and sanitary sewer tctaling $b;,220.91. Y"ou are advised that r:atters not apNearing in said record title so c;:amine3 may cause complete or partial failure of title, including such matters as the rights of persons in possession, questions of scrvey, nechanic's lier.s for improvements, chattel liens on fixtures, governmental rerulations and assessments to be levied for improvements ncw made, and that, accordingly, I am not in a position to certify with referen�e tp--�uch natters. i � Respectfully submitted, Richard .'•Seyers RM/rjs