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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMISSION_MINUTES_1988-01-28 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY • STATE OF MINNESOTA January 28 , 1988 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 Wayne Burmeister ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Burmeister, Anderson, Silvis , Long and Starr Commissioners absent : Daniels and Rowley Councilmembers present : Quick, Hankner and Wuori Staff present : Director Saarion and Administrative Asst . Linke . Visitors : Carol Golden, 7417 Parkview Dr. CHAIRPERSON' S REPORT None • COUNCILMEMBER' S REPORT Councilmember Quick reported that he had enjoyed the Community Skating Party and was pleased with the attendance . He also indicated that the Council had passed the resolution regarding guidelines for security lighting of parks . PARK DEDICATION FUND SPENDING GUIDELINES Director Saarion reviewed the memorandum regarding guidelines for use of park dedication funds . She suggested that the Commission remain flexible in the use of park dedication funds and base decisions on individual situations . Commissioner Long asked if these funds were kept separate . Director Saarion explained that the park dedication funds were kept in a separate interest bearing fund and that staff closely tracks its status . Chairperson Burmeister asked how the Everest Development Corporation was fulfilling their park dedication fee obligation. Director Saarion stated that Everest had paid a $50 , 000 lump sum fee already and will be paying $12, 500 per year for the next five years . -2- After further discussion of the park dedication guidelines , a motion was made by Commissioner Long, seconded by Commissioner • Silvis to take individual situations into consideration in the use of park dedication funds . Motion passed unanimously 5 ayes , 0 nayes . PARK DEDICATION FEES FOR MINOR SUB-DIVISIONS Director Saarion explained that City Planner Kim Herman, through review, had discovered some minor sub-divisions that had not paid park dedication fees . She will be following through on these items . CITY SURVEY QUESTIONS Staff explained that the City Council plans to have a telephone survey conducted throughout the City. The Commission was asked for their input . Commissioner Silvis asked that a question regarding handcapped facilities be included . Chairperson requested a question regarding finances , i .e . would they pay higher fees for better quality, etc . FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN The Commissioners were requested to write out their personal preferences for park 411improvements and prioritize them. Director Saarion reminded the Commission that they had only $12, 500 per year in park dedication funds to work with. The Commission felt that the Silver View Park parking lot was the number one priority. Curb and gutter is already budgeted in 1988 with park dedication funds from the Everest Development . Councilmember Quick directed staff to consult with the engineer regarding the feasibility of installing curb and gutter in the Silver View Park parking lot . If the engineer's opinion is in favor of constructing curb and gutter in the Silver View parking lot, the Commission suggested that curb and gutter be installed as soon as possible . The Commission agreed to use the $12 , 500 (which will be received for the next five years as park dedication fees from the Everest Development ) for park capital improvements and petition the City Council for $32, 000 in 1989 and 1990 to complete the Slyer View parking lot . -3- A motion was made by Chairperson Burmeister, seconded by Commissioner Long • to budget the $12 , 500 per year park dedication fee from Everest Development Corporation for capital improvements within the parks and petition the City Council to allocate $30 , 000 - $32, 000 in 1989 and 1990 for the completion of the Silver View Park parking lot . The motion passed unanimously : 5 ayes , 0 nayes . FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IM- PROVEMENT PLAN (CONT' D) After a lengthly discussion of priorities , the Commission agreed on the following five year capital improvement plan: 1989 $32, 000 - Silver View Parking Lot $1 , 500 - Twin sandlot volleyball court at Lakeside Park $1 , 000 - Park signs $1, 568 - Trash container holders ( 14) $1 , 416 - Bike racks ( 4 ) $3 , 360 - Picnic tables ( 8) $1 , 000 - Benches ( 6) $2, 656 - Security lighting 1990 • $32, 000 - Silver View Parking Lot $ 8, 000 - Oakwood play facilities $ 3, 000 - Carpet replacement - Groveland Hillview Woodcrest $ 1, 500 - Twin sandlot volleyball court at Silver View Park 1991 $ 5, 000 - Hockey boards replacement $ 5, 000 - Exercise trail (Ardan Park ) Remaining money to carry over to 1992 for Silver View play equipment 1992 $12, 500 - Play equipment for Silver View 1993 $ 7 , 500 - Hard court surface at Lambert $ 5, 000 - Greenfield picnic shelter • During the discussion of the five year capital improvement plan, the Commission decided to use the 1988 capital improvement monies for Hillview Park rather than for Oakwood Park which had originally been planned . + r -4- A motion was made by Commissioner Long, seconded by Commissioner Starr to direct staff to provide the Commission with plans • for the possible redesigning of Hillview Park along with cost estimates for the work. The motion passed unanimously 5 ayes , 0 nayes . FERTILIZERS The Parks and Recreation Commission did not address the isue of use of fertilizers since it is a city-wide issue . STAFF REPORT Director Saarion reported on the Snow Spectacular held January 22 - 24 . She stated that there were approximately 25 - 30 people at the Cross Country Ski , 25 children at the sliding party, 90 people at the skating party and six broomball teams in the tournament . OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Wuori suggested that the Commission contact the Original Boosters Club of Ramsey County regarding donations towards park shelters in the City of Mounds View. The Commission was reminded that pictures would be taken at the February meeting for publication in the May/June City . Newsletter. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Long, seconded by Commissioner Silvis to adjourn the meeting at 9: 00 p.m. 4 ayes , 0 nayes . Respectfully submitted, Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry MS/sl