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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMISSION_MINUTES_1983-06-23 - � t • MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE • PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA ilk June 23, 1983 Mounds View City Hall Council Chambers 6 : 30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Wayne Burmeister at 6 : 40 p.m. ROLL CALL Commissioners present : Chairperson Burmeister, Commissioners Wermager , Weflen and Letendre . Commissioners absent : Commissioners Long , Silvis, and Bowman . Councilmembers present : Councilmember Doty. Vistors present: none Staff present : Parks and Recreation Director Anderson. COMMISSION . MTG. A motion was made by Commissioner Weflen, seconded MINUTES by Commission Wermager to approve the May 26 , 1983 Park and Recreation Commission minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 4 ayes 0 nayes CHAIRMAN' S Chairperson Burmeister reported that Mr. Bob REPORT Halseth, 7666 Knollwood Drive had two maple trees that could possibly be transplanted with the City' s tree spade . In addition , he commented that the young soccer players were causing damage to the turf at Silver View Park. Staff indicated that he was aware the field was not totally ready for play but due to the major defi- ciency we have in soccer fields, it appears to be our only option at this time to allow limited usage of the Silver View soccer field . COUNCILMEMBER'S Councilmember Doty questioned whether or not staff REPORT contacts developers before construction to see if any of the trees on site could be relocated in the park areas. Staff indicated that he would contact Forester Wriskey to determine how we might initiate contacts with local developers. Councilmember Doty also stated that a complimentary ticket was going to be provided to each Park and Recreation Commis- sioner to attend the annual Appreciation Dinner. Staff indicated that a letter would be drafted and forwarded to each Park and Recreation Commissioner to determine whether or not they would be able to attend and would make use of the complimentary ticket. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes June 23 , 19$,3 Page two BUDGET PRIORITIES Staff introduced the issue of budget priorities by stating that initial draft proposals for 1984 budgets have been prepared and the need to priori- tize potential park improvements for 1984 was emminent. The Park Commissioners began an open dialogue and discussion of possible park improve- ments ranging from full scale development to minor site ammenities. Staff indicated that it appeared that $10 ,000 - $25 , 000 would be the maximum that could be allocated for park improvements in 1984. To that end , the Park Commission continued their discussion , concentrating on site amenities and listed a variety of potential projects. After a great deal of discussion and prioritization by the Parks and Recreation Commission, the following projects were approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission in a motion by Chairperson Burmeister , seconded by Commission Wermager. Motion passed unanimously; 4 ayes, 0 nayes, to recommend that the City Council adopt the following park improvements for 1984 to be budgeted for either out of the general fund or revenue sharing accounts. 1 . Park signs : 7 @ $350 $ 2 , 250. 00 2 . 12 playground benches @ $150. . . 1 ,800.00 3 . 12 picnic tables at $150 1 ,800 .00 4 . Hockey rink fencing 3 parks $4001 ,200. 00 1 5. Oakwood turf establishment & grading 2 ,000.00 6. Establishment of project fund with priorities and guidelines to be established by Parks and Rec. Commission 7 , 500. 00 7 . Random Park tot lot 8,000.00 8. Sand Lot volleyball court 500. 00 9 . Removal of utility poles at Oakwood, Groveland and Hillview Parks . . 6 poles @ $400 2 ,400 . 00 10 . Window modification at Groveland Park to install windows on the west side of the new park shelter building 1 , 500 . 00 TOTAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS $28 ,950. 00 STAFF REPORT Staff highlighted five issues that had been direct- ly related to daily Park and Recreation issues : 1 . Festival in the Park - The 25th Birthday Celebration of the City of Mounds View will be celebrated the July 9 and 10 with most activities occurring at City Hall Park. Staff. further indicated that we would be exploring the feasibility of selling helium balloons during the F tival . Park and Recreation Commission Minutes June 23 , 1983. Page three 2 . Program update - Staff indicated that the summer programs had been going extremely well and that the July-August Newsletter would be delivered to the homes in the next week. 3. Airport update - Staff indicated that on Tuesday, June 28 , there would be hearing on a master airport plan at Spring Lake Park High School . Councilman Doty outlined the progress that had been made to date and stated that it had been a long process in reviewing the airport master plan that would probably end up at the Supreme Court level . 4 . Super deck - Staff showed an example of Super Deck that is manufactured by a local manu- facturing company and could potentially be used a Silver View Park on the south side of the pond in the low marshy area . The Park Commission indicated that at a cost $140. 00 - $300. 00 for a 5 foot section , it appeared to be exhorbitant at this time . 5. Police Chief - Staff indicated that formal interview dates had been set by the Police Civil Service Commission for July 6 and 7 . IFADJOURMENT A motion was made by Commission Wermager, seconded by Commissioner Weflen to adjourn the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting at 8: 20 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. 4 ayes 0 nayes : - pe fully s bm' . ✓ed , Bruce K. ,ode son Director Parks, Recreation an Forestry BKA/s l l 4