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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMISSION_MINUTES_1987-10-22 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY • STATE OF MINNESOTA October 22 , 1987 Mounds View City Hall Council Chambers 6 : 30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by Chairperson Wayne Burmeister. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Silvis, Long , Anderson, Rowley, Daniels and Chairperson Burmeister. Commissioners absent : Starr Staff present: Director Saarion, Administrative Assistant Linke and Aquatics Supervisor Lindquist. Visitors present: Jay McCluskey, Director of Parks and Recreation in Spring Lake Park and Gordy Kurella, Chairperson of the Spring Lake Park, Parks and Recreation Commission. • AGENDA ADDITIONS Presentation by Mary Bradley. CHAIRPERSON ' S REPORT None COUNCILMEMBER' S REPORT None AQUATICS SUPERVISOR REPORT Aquatics Supervisor Kelly Lindquist gave the Commission an overview of the 1987 Lakeside Beach season. He also distributed copies of the yearend summary for the beach noting that the staff was excellent and that there were no major injuries. Approximately 15 ,000 swimmers were in attendance during the season. Aquatics Supervisor Lindquist had the following suggestions for improvements to the beach in 1988 . 1. Due to the vandalism of the beachhouse which destroyed 4-5 megaphones , replacements will be needed. 2. Because the water level of the lake is • down considerably, more sand is needed in the swimming area. 3. Due to the age of the present docks , a floating dock system is suggested. -2- 4. Trash can covers are needed to help eliminate the number of bees on the beach. • 5. Staff sweat suits with "GUARD" on the back are proposed. 6. A movable sign stating "OPEN or CLOSED" is needed in case the beach is forced to close due to inclement weather. 7 . New picnic tables and playground equipment for park area is needed. 8. The retaining wall is showing wear and will need to be rebuilt within a few years. It was suggested that a service organization such as Jaycees or Lions be contacted for assistance. A video of the vandalism done to the beachhouse was presented. Gordy Kurella asked when the clean-up and repair of the beachhouse would be done. Aquatics Supervisor Lindquist stated that the work will be done in the spring by the beach staff. Mr. Kurella suggested that a person doing restitution time be used, thus saving the cities the cost of staff time. Staff • will look into the possibility. The proposed 1988 budget is $10 ,500 from each city. The Commissions directed Aquatics Supervisor Lindquist to meet with Director Saarion and Director McCluskey to prioritize the improvements at Lakeside and present it to the Commissions at the spring joint meeting. PRESENTATION BY MARY BRADLEY Mary Bradley, Co-Chairperson of the Pinewood Playground Design Committee presented information on the proposed playground for Pinewood School. She invited the Commissioners to attend the Pinewood "Design Day" on November 18 and asked for their endorsement of the project. Chairperson Burmeister directed staff to draft a letter of endorsement of the project by the Parks and Recreation Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis , seconded by Commissioner Long to approve the. August 27 , 1987 minutes as written. The motion passed unanimously, 6 ayes , 0 nayes. r ' -3- The minutes of the unofficial September meeting were reviewed. • STAFF REPORT Director Saarion reported that the construction of the trail around Silver View Pond was discontinued by the City Council until more information could be gathered from outside consultants. Commissioners and staff expressed concern with the cutting down of trees and brush around the Silver View Pond by residents. Staff stated that a letter was sent to the homeowners, but she would follow up on it once again. Director Saarion stated that a licensed trapper would begin trapping muskrats in Silver View Park as soon as the season opened. Staff reported that the Mounds View Lion ' s Club had donated mini-blinds, tables , chairs and cupboards for the new Random Park Classroom building. The building is being used regularly by scouts, pre-school , seniors, and youth groups. OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Silvis stated that the path at • Greenfield Park needed addtional maintenance. Staff indicated that weekly maintenance to the trail is needed but unfortunately, staff is not available at this time. Statt asked for a Commissioner to act as liaison to the Mounds View Community Theater Board. Commissioner Silvis was appointed. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Long , seconded by Commissioner Silvis to adjourn the meeting at 8 : 25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, arie Lin e, Administrative Assistant Parks , Recreation and Forestry /sl •