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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMISSION_MINUTES_1986-11-20 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY • STATE OF MINNESOTA November 20 , 1986 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: 32 p.m. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Commissioners Silvis, Long, Wuori and Chairperson Burmeister. Commissioners absent: Commissioners Letendre, and Weflen. Councilmembers present: Councilmember Quick. Staff present: Acting Park and Recreation Director Saarion, Aquatics Supervisor Rechtzigel and Department Secretary Linke. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Long, seconded by Commissioner Silvis to approved the minutes as written. Motion passed unanimously: 4 ayes, 0 nayes . AIRPERSON' S REPORT Chairperson Burmeister stated that he enjoyed having the volunteer coaches present at the last Commission meeting and requested that the volunteer coaches are invited after each sports season. Chairperson Burmeister reported on the MRPA Park and Recreation Board meeting in Edina. Commissioner Wuori reported speaking with Commissioners from other cities regarding the involvement of the School District with the respective Park Boards and asked staff to explore the possibility of having a liaison from the School District at Park Commission meetings . Staff said that she would look into it, but because there are several cities in the School District, it may not be feasible. Chairperson Burmeister and the other Commissioners asked if the MRPA membership for the Commission was budgeted for in 1987 and staff said she would look into it . COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORT No Report -2- JLN PARK DEDICATION FEE The City Council requested that the Park Commission make a recommendation regarding the JLN Development park dedication fee as to • whether or not a cash or land dedication be requested. Chairperson Burmeister moved to request a monetary park dedication fee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Long. The motion passed unanimously: 4 ayes , 0 nayes . Also relating to the JLN Development, a motion was made by Commissioner Silvis , seconded by Commissioner Long, to direct staff to investigate the possibilities of of easements as related to parks , paths or sidewalks with the JLN Development . The motion passed unaminously: 4 ayes, 0 Hayes RED OAK SUB-DIVISION EASEMENT The Red Oak School property rhas been sold to G1 a contractor who plans to build single family homes . It has been brought to the City' s attention that the contractor may be requested to build an easement walkway or bikepath leading from the north side of the cul de sac leading to the Abiding Savior Church parking lot . It was decided by the Commission that since the easement would not • have a relationship to any park or recreation facility, that it is not a park issue. DISCUSSION OF The Commission was joined by Spring Lake Park LAKESIDE PARK BEACH Park and Recreation Commission Chairperson Gordy Kurrila and Parks and Recreation Director Jay McCluskey for a discussion on the Lakeside Park Beach. Aquatics supervisor Rechtzigel reported on the summer beach program. Following his report, a discussion ensued regarding additional monies needed for the operation of the beach. It was agreed upon by both Commissions that the respective Chairpersons would request additional funds for the 1987 beach operations with both cities to request an additional $1 , 200 for the 1987 season and a request of $10 , 500 for each following year. The Commissions requested the Aquatics Supervisor Rechtzigel submit a five year plan, and check into the possibilties of charging a gate fee. Suggestions were made for improvement of the Lakeside Park and Beach area including the • addition of a sandlot volleyball court, new buoys, new lifeguard chairs and repair or replacement of the slide . . -3- A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis , seconded by Commissioner Long to direct staff to work out a five year plan for • Lakeside Park to be submitted to the Mounds View and Spring Lake Park Park and Recreation Commissions . Motion passed unanimously: 4 ayes , 0 nayes . STAFF REPORT Staff distributed worklists that have been issued regarding park preparation for the winter skating season. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS After the regular agenda was completed, the Commissioners expressed the following concerns and/or wishes: 1 . Chairperson Burmeister reiterated his feelings that a new sandlot volleyball court is a high priority for the Lakeside Park Beach. 2 . Commissioner Long stated that he felt there should be more recreational activities available at Silver View Park. Staff stated that this winter, we will be concentrating on establishing a well- groomed cross country trail at Silver View Park. • 3 . The Commission directed staff to send letters to owners of property abutting City park property, along with a copy of Resolution 2067 relating to the policy on encroachment by residential property owners on park lands . 4 . Staff explained the memorandum she wrote relating to usage of gymnasium space in the School District. In regards to the memorandum, a motion was made by Commissioner Silvis , seconded by Commissioner Wuori to adopt staff' s recommendation on gymnasium space usage and to encourage the Irondale Basketball Association to schedule earlier practice and game times for the younger children. The motion passed unanimously: 4 ayes, 0 nayes . ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Long, seconded by Commissioner Silvis to adjourn the meeting at 9: 10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Wary Sar ion Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry MS/sll