HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMISSION_MINUTES_1985-04-25 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
4111 COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
April 25, 1985
Mounds View City Hall
Council Chambers
6 : 30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6: 35 p.m.
by Chairperson Burmeister .
ROLL CALL Commissioners present : Commissioners Weflen ,
Bowman , Linnell , Long , and Chairperson Bur-
meister .
Commissioners absent : Commissioner Letendre
and Silvis.
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Quick
Staff present : Parks and Recreation Director
Anderson .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Bowman ,
seconded by Commissioner Linnell to approve
4111 the March 28 , 1985 Parks and Recreation Com-
mission meeting minutes as presented. Motion
passed unanimoualy, 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
REVIEW OF GREENFIELD
PARK BID OPENING Staff reviewed the memorandum regarding the
bids for the Greenfield Park Phase I develop-
ment. Staff indicated that four formal bids
were received with the bids ranging from
$123 , 500 to $196 , 232 . Staff indicated that
the City Council awarded the bid to the low-
est responsible bidder , Midwest Asphalt, in
the amount of $123 , 500 . Staff indicated that
they had spoken with Midwest Asphalt and they
would be ready to commence work no later than
May 20 , 1985.
Staff raised a number of issues relating to
the Greenfield Park project that needed Com-
mission direction . The first item centered
around the two bridges that were to be con-
structed over Judicial Ditch No . 1 . Staff
distributed diagrams of two possible bridges ,
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the first being a corten rigid span bridge in
4111 the price range of $12 , 000 - $14 ,000 per
bridge . The second option was to work with
the Twin City Tree Trust in constructing pole
bridges in the amount of $4 ,000 - $6 ,000 .
Staff indicated that the major problem with
the corten bridges was the need for extensive
footings and possibly piling which could be
extremely expensive from an installation
perspective . After reviewing the facts as
presented , the Commission directed staff to
go with the less expensive bridges to be
constructed with the Twin City Tree Trust ,
with the additional dollars used for possible
park projects.
Staff indicated that there were four options
for additional park construction projects
which were as follows :
1 . Completing the second trail loop at a
distance of approximately 2 ,600 linear
feet.
2 . Installing four lit horseshoe courts.
3 . Purchasing additional site amenities,
1111 i .e . benches , trash recepticles and
drinking fountain .
4. Security lighting by the baseball back-
stop, parking lot and tennis court area.
5 . Construction of two bird observation
towers.
The Commission directed staff to develop
additional research on each of the items so a
formal recommendation can be made at the May
Commission meeting . Following the review of
additional projects , it was the general con-
census of the Commission to proceed with
other projects and to spend the dollars at
Greenfield Park rather than return the grant
monies to the State .
Staff also indicated that formal approval had
been granted from the Rice Creek Watershed
District pending a hold harmless agreement
from the City Attorney and that approval
would have to be granted for the construction
of two bridges which staff is in the process
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DISCUSSION OF TASK
FORCE AND PARK FUNDING
ALTERNATIVES
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Staff reviewed the memorandum regarding the
establishment of a task force for park fund-
ing alternatives. The memo outlines specific
criteria that the task force would deal with
as well as timeframes. The Commission
reviewed the task force and a motion was made
by Chairperson Burmeister , seconded by Com-
mission Weflen , to establish a task force to
review park funding alternatives in concept.
The motion passed unanimously, 5 ayes, 0
nayes. Staff indicated they would begin
securing individuals for the task force
immediately and would report back at the May
Commission meeting .
REVIEW ORDINANCE 52 .03 Staff reviewed Ordinance 52.03 as it relates
to alcohol consumption in the City parks and
indicated that under the new ordinance , con-
sumption of 3 . 2 beer would be allowed in the
parks and sale of 3 . 2 beer would be permitted
by permit by the City Council .The Commission
reviewed the ordinance and indicated they
would like to increase the non-residents fee
for receiving a permit to $200 . The motion
to recommend that 52. 03 be approved with the
1111 modification of the $200 non-resident fee was
made by Commissioner Bowman , seconded by
Commissioner Long . The motion passed
unanimously, 5 ayes , 0 nayes.
STAFF REPORT Staff indicated that the Public Works re-
organization would take place effective April
29 , 1985 and that staff felt comfortable with
the proposed restructuring . Staff also
indicated that there was a potential of City
Aquatics Director Thielen taking a new posi-
tion as a teacher in Grand Rapids for the
1985-86 school year and that more information
would be forthcoming on this issue .
ADJOURNEMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Long ,
seconded by Commissioner Linnell to adjourn
the meeting at 9: 25 p.m. The motion passed
unanimously , 5 ayes , 0 nayes.
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Bruce K. A ders�. , Dir: ctor
Parks, Recreati• . . : Forestry
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