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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMISSION_MINUTES_1989-05-25MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA May 25, 1989 7:30 p.m. Mounds View City Hall Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Wayne Burmeister. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Burmeister, Long, Silvis, Starr, Stevenson and Trettel. Staff present: Director Saarion APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Silvis made a motion which was seconded by Commissioner Long to approve the minutes of April 27, 1989. Motion carried: 6 ayes, 0 nayes. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Chairperson Burmeister updated the Commission regarding additional appropriations from the Spring Lake Park Lion's Club for Lakeside Park improvements. These appropriations are ear -marked for the retaining wall and beachhouse patio. REPORT ON PARK CLEAN-UP Commissioner Starr reported on the clean-up at Hillview Park. She said that five eager, hardworking people helped clean, weed and rake Hillview Park. A thank you letter is being sent to each person. Commissioner Starr also reported that several people came and stopped at the park, inquired about the activity, but did not help. Commissioner Trettel reported on the clean-up at Silver View Park pond. Several truckloads of junk were hauled out of the pond and litter was collected along the pathway. Commissioner Trettel announced the businesses that donated food including Dominoes Pizza and Super America. Staff has submitted articles and pictures to both local papers although, the articles at this date, had not been published. Letters of thanks to the helpers will be sent to those whose names we have. Park and Recreation Commission May 25, 1989 minutes Page two OAKWOOD PARK Two grading proposals prepared by SEH were reviewed. The Commission's opinion was that the one plan was too extravagant. Other suggestions were offered on one of the plans to provide for a little more crowning on the ballfield diamond. Staff will offer the suggestions to SEH and request revised plan. The list of Oakwood Park improvements suggested by the Commission is: A rox. Cost Site Preparation $8,000.00 (1) Play equipment 11,000.00 (1) Bleachers 334.00 (1) Backstop 2,000.00 (2) Players benches 500.00 Ag lime infield 2,000.00 Sand volleyball court 1,500.00 Water fountain 1,000.00 Path realignment 1,000.00 Picnic area: 2 tables 700.00 2 grills 180.00 Horseshoe court (4) 500.00 $28,714.00 It is anticipated that a portion of the SYSCO park dedication fees would be used to fund these Oakwood Park improvements. The Commissioners agreed that residents living around Oakwood Park should be invited to the June 22 meeting. Staff will send letters of invitation. The main objective is to relay the Commission's improvement plans for Oakwood Park as suggested by the residents per the survey and the March 16 Commission meeting. SILVER VIEW PARK PICNIC SHELTER The Mounds View Lion's Club currently has plans for a Silver View Park picnic shelter out for bid. If price quotes are acceptable to the Lion's Club, the Club will be requesting approval to building the picnic shelter. Commissioners expressed their desire to have water, sewer and electric utilities put in at the same time that the Lion's are building the picnic shelter in order to complete the project. Parks and Recreation Commission May 25, 1989 minutes Page three SILVER VIEW PARK PICNIC SHELTER (CONT'D) The Commission discussed using Park Improvement Funds for such a project (estimated at $33,000). However, the Commissioners decided to bring a request to the City Council for the funding of such utilities from other sources so that the Park Improvement monies could be spent on other park improvements. The Commission agreed to attend the City Council agenda meeting on June 5 to discuss options for funding Silver View Park utilities. RECREATION PROGRAM REVIEW Director Saarion reviewed some of the summer programs which already began and provided information on a few which will begin after school concludes. Commissioner Silvis reported on the status of MVCT "Sound of Music" production schedule. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Stevenson and seconded by Commissioner Starr to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Motion carried: 6 ayes, 0 nayes. Respectfully submitted, Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry