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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMISSION_MINUTES_1978-11-30City of hbunds View 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Report None Councilmember's Councilmefrber Ziebarth reported that Project 1976-3 (North- Report Crest Plat) was withdrawn by the developer.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. -2- 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 - 3- 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. -4- 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. �� 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. - 3- 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