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Parks and Recreation Commission
Thursday, November 30, 7978
6:30 p.m.
hbunds View City Hall Council Chambers
L4U1 Hlgnway iu
Fbunds View, Minnesota 55112
A G E N � A
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Calt
3. Approval of November 2, 1978 minutes
4. Chairman's Report
5. Councilmember's Report
6. Visitor Presentation
7. Silver View Park Status
8. Winter Skating
9. Park and Open Space Plan
10. New Business
11. Otd Business
12. Staff Report
a. Ptonthly Staff Fkmo
73. Adjournment
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS V1EW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Regular Session
November 2, 1978
Niounds View Licy Haii
Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m.
Call to Order The Pbunds View Parks and Recreation Commission was
called to order at 6:40 p.m. by Chairman Wayne Burmeister.
Rolt Call Commissioners Present - Chairman Burmeister, Commissioners
Fedor, Haake, Linke and Kuluvar.
Commissioners Absent - Commissioners Coplin and Weflen.
Councitmember Present - Councilme�er Ziebarth.
Staff Present - Director Anderson.
Visitors Present - Mr. Tom Foster, President, White Oak
Homeowners Association.
Approval of Chairman Burmeister made a motion to approve the minutes
Minutes as prepared, seconded by Commissioner Linke. The motion
carried. 4 qyes
0 Nays
1 Abstention
Chairman's Report None
Councilmember's Councilmefrber Ziebarth reported that Project 1976-3 (North-
Report Crest Plat) was withdrawn by the developer. This has
direct effect an the Commission as the City was to receive
a park charge of §53,000 or $13,250/year for the next faur
years.
The park dedication funds were to be used for the Greenfleld
Hockey Rink and lighting system in 1978. The Council voted
to approve the Greenfield project anyway with the monies
budgeted�from Revenue Sharing. The low bids were awarded
to Collins Etectric for the lighting and Siwek LuRber and
Miliwo� for the material.
Councilmertber Ziebarth also outlined the timetine for the
purchase of a sewer jet rodder. The specs have been
approved and the bids will be opened Navember 9 with
delivery slated for the Spring of 1979.
This machine will have direct Smpact on our department as
St wi11 be out-fitted with flooding attachment for the
winter skating season.
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Wh1te Oak Homs- U;rector Mderson outlined the staff report to the
owners Assoc. Commission cancernin9 the "dredging" af the pond on
Ridge Lane. Staff stated they had met with Mr. Tom
Foster, President of White Oak Homeowners Assaciation r"-
and Yhey concurred that Silver View Park would be much
hehlen gyi4wA Z� a �Itm,rnin� apaa ra4hcr Thdn RanAnm Park'
Staff outlined four criteria that should be adhered to
if the praject were to be approved:
1. A feasibility report be submitted to staff from
Roto-roater outlining the project pertaining to
the time involved, volume of material, the process
and estimation of the drainage time.
2. A cost feasibility should be submitted.
3. White Oak Homeowners Association must secure the
permission of the affected property owners upon
which the hose wi11 run.
4. The project should be completed yet this fall if
possibte.
Following the staff report the Comnissioners asked a
number of questions:
1. Liability issue? Staff was going to contact the
City Attorney from the City's standpoint and Mr.
Foster stated that the Association had a million �
dollar liability policy.
2. Could the homeowners gear up for the project this
fall? Mr. Foster reptied that they could, pending
upon Roto-rooters avaitabitity.
3. Nould bailing be necessary at the new location?
Staff did not think so, but the project woutd be
monitored and the Nomeowners Association is willing
to if the need arises. �
4. How long will it be good for? Mr. Foster replied
that this should be the only time necessary.
Staff briefly outlined the great need fur rich topsoil
within the existing park system,andlie felt that thSs
material wouid be excellent for that purpose.
A motion was made by tommisstoner Haake, seconded by
Comnissioner LTnke to recommend to the City Council that
the White Oak Homeowners Association silt dredging project
be approved at Silver View Park pending the four criLerla -
as outlined by staff were met and that the City of Mounds
View had adequate insurance coverage. In addition the
profect approval is granted for a period not to exceed ��„i
30 days, commencing November 2.
The motion passed unanimously. 5 qyes
0 Nays
City Budget
Silver View Park
Acquisition
Fall Program
Update
Winter/Spring
Brochure
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Staff briefly outlined the 1979 budget stating thaY it
had been basicalty approved by Council as outlined at
the Oetober meeting.
The major park development project for 1979 will be Phase
1 of Silver View Park, pending final approval from the
State Planning Department.
Staff presented the staff report updating the CommissSon
on the remaining acquisition of 19 acres from Kraus-Anderson.
The grant monies from the Federal and State Government
have been approved and Attorney Meyers has been negotiating
with the owner.
Staff reported that classes had been going well and that
the Fatl programs would be drawing to a close the first
week in Oece�er.
Staff distributed a list of proposed programs for the
winter/spring brochure.
The brochure will have co�ined winter and spring progra�
and it will be delivered to the homes the first week in
January.
Among the new classes are:
1. Aerobics for Women
2. Girls Basketball
3. Martial Arts for Teens
4. Teen Ski Trips
5. Raquetball
6. Reasons and Responses
7. Storyhour
8. Table Tennis Tournament
9. Tumbling for Tots
Staff also elaborated on the current philosophy that 9s
being i�lemented inctuding:
1. Promotion of life long sports.
2. De-emphasizing of highly organized, competitive team
sport programs.
3. Increased day time programs.
4. Increased program efforts for special population
graups, i.e. pre-school, teens and sr. citizens.
Park Oevetopment Staff updated the Conenission on recent park development
including the tot-lots at Oakwood and Lambert, Edgewood
Athletic fietds, Pinewood infields and Greenfield hockey
rink.
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N.R.P.A. Congress Director Anderson submitted a report on the N.R.P,A.
Con9ress that he recently attended in Miami Beach.
New Business Staff asked for a clarification on the number of ineetings
a Commissioner could miss. !t was determined that a total
of three consecutive missed meetings is possible cause for
dismissat. According to official records Commissioner
Weflen has missed the last 5 meetings. Chairman Burmeister
stated that he would contact Commissioner Weflen to determine
his desires.
Old Business None
Staff repart Staff briefly outlined the October monthly report and
stated that the monthly resource file would no longer be
available as it had not been used to any 7arge degree.
Adjournment Commissioner Haake made a motion, seconded by Chairman
Burmeister to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed
unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:70 p.m.
5 qyes
0 Nays
�
C1ITEWAY I TO THE NORTH
�EPAFTMENT OF FARKS.
RECREATION AND FORESTRY
Cif� of �/(ou��s �'e�(
V qqMSEV COUNTV,MINNESOTA
2901 HIGNWqY 10
MOUNOS VIEW, MINN.651t2
F£MO T0: Parks and Recreation Commissioners
FROM: Staff
DATE: November 20, 7978
RE: Commission Terms
After reviewing the status on the terms of the Parks and Recreation
Commission posStions the following has been determined:
NAME
Wayne Burmeister
Jacque Coplin
Gordon Fedor
TERP1
through 1979
through 1979
through 1978
Barbara Haake through 1978
Gordon Kuluvar through 1980
Jerry Linke ihrough 1978
Wayne lJeflen through 198D
As can be noted, there are 3 positions up for re-appointment in 1979.
GATEWAY f TO TME NORTH
OEPARTMENT OF PqRKS,
RECfiEAT10N AND FORESTftV
November 28, 1978
(;if of Mou�ds�lie�
� RAMSEVCOUNTV,MINNESOTA
]001 MIGMWAV 10
MOlINO$ V IEW, MINN. 6511Y
Dear Park Cortanissioners:
Enclosed is your monthty information packet for our November Park Comnission
meeting. The meeting has been rescheduled for this coming Thursday, November
30 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Cauncil Chambers.
As we do not have any official business that must be addressed, staff wilt be
presenting an initial format and rough timetine for a comprehensive Park and
Open Space Plan.
In addition staff will be updating the Commission on the winter skating program
and the status of Si7ver View Park.
If you have any questions or would like staff to research an additional topic
feel free to give me a call at 784-3055.
Sincerely,
Bruce K. Mderson, Uirector
Park„ Recreation & Forestry
BKWpc
GATEWAV 1 TO THE NORTH
DEPARiMENTOFPARKS,
PECFE.STION AND FORESTflV
January 20, 1978
C►f � Mo��dsVe�
� RqMSEYCOUNTV,MINNE50TA
2901 MIGHWAV t0
MOUNDS V IEW, MINN.55112
Dear Co�iseioners:
Enclosed find your packet for the Thursday, Sanuary 26 Park Co�iesion
meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m, in the City Hall
Council Chambers.
Please review the enclosed staff reporta and background da[a and then
bring them along to the meeting on Thursday. The January resouxce
file is also available for your review prlor to the meeting during
regular businesa hours.
I look forward to mee[3ng with you again on the 26th.
Sincerely,
Bruce K. Aaderaon, Director
Parke, Recrea[1on 6 Forestry
BRA/pc
Encloeure
City of hbunds View
Parks and Recreation Commission
Thursday, November 30, 1978
6:30 p.m.
hbunds View City Hall Council Chartbers
2401 Highway 70
hbunds View, Minnesota 55712
A G E N D A
U'. Call to Order
-2�Rg11 Call
/
3/h}proval of November 2, 1978 minutes
/
W Chairman's Report
� Councilmember's Report
8. Visitor Presentation
�.7�Silver View Park Status
��Winter Skating
�6. Park and Open Space Plan
7b:�New Business
a�1. Old Business
72. Staff Report
a. hbnthly SWff blemo
73. Adjournment
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDIN6S OF THE
PARKS ANO RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Regular Session
Novertber 2, 1978
hbunds View City Hall
Council Cha�rbers, 6:30 p.m.
Call to Order The Pbunds View Parks and Recreation Commission was
called to order at 6:40 p.m. by Chairman Wayne Burmeister.
Roll Call Commissioners Present - Chairman Burmeister, Commissioners
Fedor, Haake, Linke and Kuluvar.
Commissioners Absent - Commissioners Coplin and Weflen.
Councilmeirber Present - Councilmember Ziebarth.
Staff Present - Oirector Mderson.
Visitors Present - Mr. Tom Foster, President, White Oak
Homeowners Association.
Approval of Chairman Burmeister made a motion to approve the minutes
Minutes as prepared, seconded by Co�nissioner Linke. The motion
carried. 4 1�yes
0 Nays
1 Abstention
Chairman's Report None
Councilmember's Councilmertber Ziebarth reported that Project 1978-3 (NOrth-
Report Crest Plat) was withdrawn by the developer. This has
direct effect on the Comnission as the City was to receive
a park charge of b53,000 or $73,250/year for the next four
years.
The park dedication funds were to be used rur the Greenfield
Hockey Rink and lighting system in 1978. The Council voted
to approve the Greenfield project anyway with the monies
budgeted from Revenue Sharing. The low bids were awarded
to Collins Electric for the lighting and Siwek Lu�er and
Miliwork for the material.
Councilmember Ziebarth also outlined the timeline for the
purchase of a sewer jet rodder. The specs have been
approved and the bids will be opened November 4 with
delivery slated for the Spring of 7979.
This machine will have direct iiryact on our department as
it wi11 be out-fitted with flood5ng attachment for the
winter skatfng season.
-z-
White Oak Home- Director Mderson outlined the staff report to the
owners Assoc. Comnission concerning the "dredging" of the pond on
Ridge Lane. Staff stated they had met with Mr. Tom
Foster, President of White Oak Homeowners Association
and they concurred that Silver View Park wou7d be much
better suited as a dumping area rather than Random Park.
Staff outlined four criteria that should be adhered to
if the project were to be approved:
1. A feasibi7ity report be submitted to staff from
Roto-rooter outlining the project pertaining to
the tirre involved, volume of material, the process
and estimation of the drainage time.
Z. A cost feasibility should be submitted.
3. White Oak Hon�eawners Assoclatton must secure the
permission of the affected property owners upon
which the hose will run.
4. The project should be completed yet this fall if
possib7e.
Fol7owing the staff report the Commissioners asked a
number of questions:
1. Liability issue? Staff was going to contact the
City Attorney from the City's standpoint and Mr.
Foster stated that the Association had a mi7lion
dollar liability policy.
2. Could the homeowners gear up for the project this
fall? Mr. foster replied that they could, pending
upon Roto-rooters availability.
3. Would bailing be necessary at the new location7
Staff did not think so, but the project would be
monitored and the Homeowners Association is willing
to if the need arises.
4. How long will it be good for? Mr. Foster replied
that this should be the only time necessary.
Staff briefly outlined the great need for rich topsoil
within the existing park system,andlie felt that this
materiai would be excellent for that purpose.
A motion was made by Commissioner Haake. seconded by
Commissioner Linke to recomrend to the City Council that
the White Oak Homeowners Associatio� s51t dredging project
be approved at Silver View Park pending the four criteria
as outlined by staff were met and that the City of Mounds
View had adequate insurance coverage. In addition the
project approval is granted for a period not to exceed
30 days, comrencing Novertber 2. .
The motinn nassed unanimously. � Ny ,
0 Na�ys
-3-
City Budget Staff briefly outlined the 1979 budget stating that it
had treen basically approved by Council as outlined at
the October meeting.
The major park development project for 7979 wi17 be Phase
1 of Silver View Park, pending final approval from the
State Planning Department.
Silver View Park Staff presented the staff report updating the Commission
Acquisition on the remaining acquisition of 19 acres from Kraus-Anderson.
The 9rant monies from the Federal and State fovernment
have been approved and Attorney Meyers has been negotiating
with the owner.
Fall Program Staff reported that classes had been going weil and that
Update the Fall prograrte would be drawing to a close the first
week in �eceirber.
Winter/Spring Staff distributed a list of proposed programs for the
Brochure winter/spring brachure.
The brochure will have cortbined winter and spring prograRS
and it will be delivered to the homes the first week in
January.
Among the new classes are:
l. Aerobics for Women
2. Girls Basketball
3. Martial Arts for Teens
4. Teen Ski Trips
5. Raquetball
6. Reasons and Responses
7. Storyhour
8. Tabie Tennis Tournament
9. Tumbling for Tots
Staff also elaborated on the current philosophy that �s
being iirylemented inciuding:
1. Promotion of life long sports.
2. De-emphasizing of highly organized, co�etitive team
sport progra�.
3. Increased day time progra�.
4. Increased program efforts for speciai population
groups, i.e. pre-school, teens and sr. citizens.
Park Developirent Staff updated the Commission on recent park developimnt
including the tot-tots at Oakwood and Lambert, Edgewood
Athletic fields, Pinewood infields and Greenfield hockey
rink.
-�-
N.R.P.A. Congress Director Anderson submitted a report on Lhe N.R.P.A.
Congress that he recently attended in Miami Beach.
New Business Staff asked for a clarification on th= nurtber of ineetings
a Comnissioner could miss. lt was determined tha4 a total
of three consecutive missed meetings is possible cause for
dismissal. According to official records Comniss5oner
Weflen has missed the last 5 meetings. Chairman Burmeister
stated that he wouid contact Correnissioner Weflen to determine
his desires.
Old Business None
Staff report Staff briefly outlined the October monthly report and
stated that the monthly resource file would no longer be
available as it had not been used to any large degree.
Adjournment Comnissioner Haake made a motion, seconded by Chairman
Burmeister to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed
unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:70 p.m.
5 qyes
0 Nays
GATEWAY � To rne nunin
�EPAFTMENT OGPAPKS.
FECFEO.TION NNOFORESTRV
Ctf 0� NIoUI�qSV�eV�
� qqMSEV COIINTY,MINNE50TP
2601 NIGMWAV 1p
MOVNO$ V�EW,MINN.55112
P£MO ?0: Parks and Recreation Commissioners
FROM: Staff
DATE: Noveirber 20, 7978
RE: Commission Tern�s
After reviewing the status on the terrta of the Parks and Recreation
Coimnission positions the following has been determined:
NAME TERP7
Wayne Burmeister through 1979
Jacque Coplin through 7979
Gordon Fedor through 7978
Barbara Haake through 1978
Gordon Kuluvar through 1980
Jerry Linke through 7978
Wayne Weflen through 1980
As can be noted, there are 3 positions up for re-appointment in 1979.
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MINUTES Of THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Regular Session
November 30, 1978
Mounds View City Hall
Council Chambers
6:30 p.m.
Call to Order The Mounds View Parks and Recreation Comnission was
called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Chairman Wayne Burmeister.
Rolt Lalt Commissioners Present - Chairman Burmeister, Comm9ssioners
Fedor, Haake> Linke> Kuluvar and Weflen.
Commissioners Absent - Commissioner Coplin.
Councilmember Present - Councilmember Ziebarth.
Staff Present - Director Anderson and Program Supervisor
Kvatheim.
Visitors Present - Mr. and Mrs. Miller, 5287 Raymond Ave.
Approval of Comnissioner Kuluvar made a motion to accept the minutes
Minutes as given. Coimnissioner Linke seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
6 Ayes
0 Nays
Chairman's Chairman Burmeister requested a brief but overall report
Report on the 7978 tree disease program to be presented to the
Comnission at a future meeting date. Chairman Burmeister
also praised ".lack's Jottings"> the weekly article in the
New Brighton Bulletin written by Jack Shields, City Forester.
Councilmember's Councilmember Ziebarth reported severat obstacles in the
Report acquisiticn of the additional land for Silver View Park.
Council�re�er 2iebarth expressed the difficulty which
City Attorney Richard Meyers was experiencing in negotiating
with Kraus/Nnderson Realtors, the present land owners of
the proposed park site land.
Silver View Park Director Anderson reported that the City should receive
Status 'cash in hand' within six weeks as approved from 7978
LAWCON grant funding a�aards, at which time the City will be
in a rnore advantageous position to negotiate with Kraus/
And2rson. 5729,600.00 total grant funding will be available
far land acquisition. The retent property appraisal for
Silver View Park site is 57,200.00/acre.
Recent negotiations have been stimied because of the reluc-
tance of Kraus/Anderson to meet or discuss possible negoti-
ations. Therefore process of condemnation may be required
in ordar to stimulate progress. However, condemnation would
require Droceedings costs and may not result in a favorable
ruling. Therefore tondemnatTon would be a last resort
measure for negotiations.
-2-
It was advised 6y City Attorney Meyers and suggested by
�irector Anderson that the Parks and Recreation Commissioners
become involved in a cooperative relationship with Kraus/ ''"-
Anderson, explaining the needs and interests of the community
and the important part that Silver View Park plays in the
city wide park and open space ptan. It was suggested that
a joint meeting with Staff, Commissioners> Attorney Meyers,
and Kraus/Anderson be held in January and be dedicated to
the Silver View Park issue.
Director Anderson reported that the acquisition of develop-
ment funding will be received sometime in 1979-1980 and
will total approximately b100,000.00.
Winter Skating Director llnderson reported that the present skating rink
ice development is exceltent. Ice will be ready for
skating within three more floodings. The weather has
cooperated perfectly. Rinks will open Saturday, December 76.
Times of operatiort are basicatly similar to last year except
for additional hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Schedule of
rink hours is as follows: ,
hbndays - Thursdays 4:J0-9:00 p.m.
Fridays 4:00-70:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:30 a.m. - 70:00 p.m.
Sundays 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Vacation Hours: �
hbndays - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00-9:00 p.m.
Director Anderson atso reported the absence of a shelter
building at Groveland Park. Lighting has been provided
at Edgewood Jr. High School rink. Lighting fixtures and
hockey boards are as yet being anxiously awaited for
placement at Greenfield Park. Contracts are being mailed
to recently interviewed rink attendants. The skating rink
season has been extended one week (weather permitting) 9n
order to make skating facilities available during Energy
Week (students are on one weeks school vacation).' Rink
closings are anticipated to occur February 26.
Visitor's Report Mr. and Mrs. Miller, 5287 Raymond Avenue attended the meeting
in order to express interest in the Lindy's Gymnastic program.
At present, the Recreation Department is not sponsoring the
program because of past financial burdens associated with
the pro9ram. The Commiss5on requested tbat staff continue
to offer the program in such a manner that the program would
remaSn seif-supporting. Staff w511 work witb Bob Lindberg,
coach of Lindy's Gymnastics.
Parks & Open Space Director Anderson distributed various cities' Parks and Open
Plan Space Plans for review. The Commission was asked whethzr
the Commission felt that such a plan was Drofitabte for _,
pursuit by Staff and Comm:ssioners.
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Commissioner Haake expressed great need and usefulness
for such a comprehensive park and open space plan but
also described the vast amount of work and community
feedback required for such a p7an.
Comnissioner Linke expressed the need far continuity of
such an active and ongoing city-wide park and open space
plan.
7he general concensus was that the Comnission agreed that
such a park and open space plan is favorable.
Director Anderson will provide a timeline and general
direction for such a project and will be distributed to
Cortmissioners try the next Commission meeting.
New Business Director Anderson distributed several issues of 6ame Time
Inc. advertising equipment and shelters. Special interest
was directed to the shelters which were equipped with
re�vable panels which enable shelters to be versatile
for picnic or rink or meating facilities. Questians to be
pursued are: storage n_eils, insu7ation and heating.
Old Business Comnissioner Linke inquired about Greenfield Skating RSnk
lighting and hockey boards. Director Anderson assured the
Loim�issioners that the fixtures and boards are ordered and
presently being awaited upon. Commissioner Linke also
inquired about the White Oak Homeowner"s Associatton project.
Director Anderson reported that the City CouncTl approved
the proposal for pond silt vacuuming and silt dumptng on
Silver View Park land. Haxever, cSty staff w117 administer
the project which will occur in the spring, 1979.
Commissioner Fedor was interested in the effect of the
Hillview Park street sweepings on the rink flooding process.
Director Anderson replied that the mixture of Plnewood
School's ballfield excess dirt (from leveling) with tMe
street sweepings apparently provSded a favorable flooding
base as the rink ice development is good.
Coimnissioner Kuluvar asked if any word has been henrd from
Mr. Lamppa in relation to his problem with stray pucks from
Woodcrest Park hockey rink. Director Ander•son raported thet
the puck protection screen has been placed on the boards
and Mr. Lamppa has not replied.
Staff Report Director Anderson suggested that the DecemDer Perk end
Recreation Commission meeting be postponed because o1 the
holiday season. Commissioners agreed.
Adjournment Commissioner Fedor made a matton to edjourn the meetinp, end
was seconded by Commissioner Linke. Motlon cerrlad
unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
6 qyas
0 Neys