HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMISSION_MINUTES_1987-12-10 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
December 10, 1987
Mounds View City Hall
Council Chambers
6 : 30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6: 30
p.m. by Chairperson Wayne Burmeister.
ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Silvis , Long ,
Rowley, Daniels, Starr and Chairperson
Burmeister.
Councilmember present : Quick
Staff present : Director Saarion
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Silvis made the motion to
approve the October 22, 1987 minutes ,
seconded by Commissioner Long. The motion
passed unanimously, 6 ayes , 0 nayes .
AGENDA ADDITIONS AND
INPUT Director Saarion requested discussion on
• security lighting in the parks.
Commissioner Silvis requested that the
discussion of fertilizing criteria or
guidelines be pursued.
USE OF FERTILIZERS It was requested that Forester Wriskey
write an article printed in the spring
newsletter regarding information about lawn
fertilizers including the make-up and use
of chemicals , reprecussions of use, the
appropriate timing for effectiveness and
other informtion.
It was also requested that staff write a
proposal to recommend to the City Council
an ordinance for the use of fertilizers .
It was further requested that Forester
Wriskey attend the January meeting to
discuss this issue with the Commission.
CHAIRPERSON' S REPORT Chairperson Burmeister reported on the
meeting held with the Silver View pond
residents regarding plantings and the
Pinewood play structure project progress.
COUNCILMEMBER' S REPORT Councilmember Quick reported on the Everest
Development project , Greenfield Estate
proceedings, an update on the pipeline, County
Road I project and the plans for a city-
wide survey.
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5 YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN To begin the five year capital improvement
plan, the Commission brainstormed
recreation activity ideas which would be an
asset to the community. These activities
included :
Bocce ball , shuffle board, hockey, golfing,
XC skiing, skating, archery, walking,
softball/baseball , picnicking, biking,
tennis , exercising, sliding, horseshoes ,
nature exploration, playing on play
equipment, sandcourt volleyball , playing in
sandboxes, outdoor entertainment, frisbee
golf .
Capital development and expenditures which
would facilitate such activities include :
Shuffle board courts , bocce ball courts ,
golf course, tennis courts , exercise trail,
trails, exercise equipment, playground
equipment, bridges on trails, archery
range , frisbee golf course, picnic
shelters , sliding hills , picnic grills,
gazebo bandshell , picnic tables, nature
paths , sandlot diggers , sandlot volleyball •
courts , athletic fields.
Capital improvements of existing facilities
include :
Security lighting, lighting of athletic
fields , water fountains, toilet facilities ,
parking lots , landscaping, grounds
improvements , signs, park buildings , repair
of existing buildings , improvements to
Lakeside Beach, regrading of the parks , re-
doing the Silver View Amphitheater,
installation of sprinkler systems on
athletic fields, installation of water, gas
and electricity at Silver View.
The objective for the January meeting will
be to prioritize the activities and
necessary facilities to provide the
activities . The priority criteria will be
the need for the activity facility and
available funding.
OTHER BUSINESS A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis to
direct staff to write a letter to the
Council requesting input by the Commission 0
regarding the City-wide survey.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Daniels and passed unanimously, 6 ayes, 0
nayes.
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Staff was also directed to research the
resolution regarding spending criteria for
• Park Dedication funds .
PARK LIGHTING
GUIDELINES Ideas regarding guidelines for park
security and activity lighting were
reviewed and discussed.
Chairperson Burmeister suggested the
addition of a criteria that states that
lighting should avoid negative impact on
surrounding residential property.
Commissioner Silvis made a motion to forward
the lighting guidelines to the City
Council. Commissioner Long seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously. 6 ayes ,
0 nayes.
ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis ,
and seconded by Commissioner Starr to
adjourn the meeting. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
• Mary Saarion, Director
Parks , Recreation and Forestry
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