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Home My WebLink About1990-01-25 PRF Minutes1 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA January 25, 1990 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, Silvis, Long, Starr, Stevenson and Trettel. Councilmember present: Quick. Staff Present: Director Saarion. Guest: Mr. Bill Frank, Roseville Parks and Recreation Commissioner and member of the Ramsey County Task Force on Parks, Trails and Open Space. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis and seconded by Commissioner Starr to approve the October 26, 1989 minutes as written. Motion passed unanimously: 6 ayes, 0 nayes. RAMSEY COUNTY PLAN FOR PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE Mr. Bill Frank presented a slide presentation which gave an overview of the process of the Ramsey County Task Force on the Ramsey County Plan for Parks, Trails, and Open Space. Mr. Frank presented key points of the plan. He asked the Commission to consider a recommendation to the City Council to endorse the plan. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Chairperson Burmeister reviewed the projects completed at Lakeside Park and announced that little action occurred since the autumn with the anticipation that additional improvement activities would resume in the spring. 2 The last activity was the removal of trees for the enlargement of the softball field. COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORT No Report AGENDA ADDITIONS 1. Discussion regarding Park Dedication Fees request for Phase III of Everest Development. 2. Celebrate MN ideas for a celebration of the picnic shelter at Silver View. 3. Annual report review. WETLAND ZONING ORDINANCE A final draft of the Wetland Zoning Ordinance is currently being written. The Commission decided to wait and formally review that final draft. Commissioner Silvis made a motion to endorse the concept and content of the new Wetland Zoning Ordinance, seconded by Commissioner Stevenson. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nayes. SILVER VIEW PARK POND STUDY The Commission quickly reviewed the recommendations given by Environmental Specialties for the management of Silver View Park Pond. The recommendations from the Environmental Quality Task Force were also reviewed. The Commission was interested in a recommendation to provide Commercial Lawn Service Companies a fertilizer make-up which would be compatible to the chemistry of the pond. The Commission also wondered if the management of the pond is a topic for consideration by the Silver View Task Force. If so, the Commission perceives a duplication unless the recommendations by the Task Force follow review by the Parks and Recreation Commission. It was requested that staff review the resolution establishing the Silver View Park Task Force to determine how the Parks and Recreation Commission fits into the advisory process of park planning. 3 Commissioner Trettel suggested that the Silver View Park Pond Management Study recommendations be given great consideration because of the expertise, knowledge and unbiased considerations provided by the team of scientists. GREENFIELD PARK BASEBALL FIELD UPDATE Director Saarion informed the Commission that the City has stockpiled 2,000 cubic yards of fill for a portion of this project. Also, the MVAA has sent out letters requesting donations, but have not received notification of donations yet. Commissioner Stevenson inquired about the need for a 300 foot right field fence, suggesting that a 275 foot right field fence would suffice. Currently, $14,000 is budgeted for a 1990 expenditure for the Greenfield Park baseball field project, considering that MVAA can raise funds for improvements. SURVEY RESULTS YOUTH RECREATION INTEREST (6-12 GRADES) Staff reviewed results received from the random survey requesting information from youths in grades 6-12 regarding their free leisure time and recreational interests. This is the first step for the design of a program to utilize the park buildings during the entire year as youth centers for the implementation of youth activities which match their needs and free time. WINTER ICE RINKS Staff reviewed the program mentioning that attendance has been high due to warm weather. The ice conditions have been surprisingly good even though the warm temperatures hinder regular ice making. It has been experienced that the new weekday hours of 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. may need to change next year to 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. to better match the timing of the skaters. Commissioner Stevenson requested that games and activity supplies be placed at Groveland Park to offer more opportunities for activity than just skating. 4 NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS COACHES ASSOCIATION Staff shared with the Commission, information received at the NYSCA Conference regarding the new "Say Yes" Campaign. A resolution was introduced as a way of spreading the philosophy of NYSCA youth sports. Commissioner Starr stated that she was in full agreement of the NYSCA philosophy of youth sports and wanted to expand the idea to whatever means available. Other Commissioners agreed on the need to educate the public on a need for standards for youth sports. Commissioner Silvis made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Long to recommend to the City Council the adoption of the resolution requesting standards for youth sports. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nayes. MOUNDS VIEW COMMUNITY THEATER Commissioner Silvis reported that the proposed play selection for 1990 is "GYPSY". SOFTBALL PROGRAM CHANGES Staff reported that an evaluation was distributed to 1989 teams requesting feedback regarding adult softball. The input indicated that teams wanted to play on better and fenced fields. Since field conditions were the predominant complaint, the choice of fields for adult play has been narrowed to only the two Silver View fields and the two City Hall fields. Both sites have fenced fields. The turf management at Silver View should produce good grass. Unfortunately, the lack of water and the sandy soil at the City Hall fields make grass growth nearly impossible. The unfenced fields at Pinewood and Edgewood have been eliminated from the schedule. Instead, a Friday night league will be offered. The schedule also introduces a twelve game schedule without playoffs to offer more games and to stay consistent with awards to State and District post season competitions. Finally, the cost for the league has increased by $10.00/team to keep in line with the increased costs of materials and umpiring services. The cost for the league is still competitive with neighboring communities. Commissioners did not express any k, questions or problems with these changes. GIFTS CATALOGUE Staff reported on a "gifts catalogue" concept as a way of raising additional funds for park amenities. The Commission was receptive to the idea and requested examples of gifts catalogues to review at a future meeting. PARK DEDICATION FEES FOR EVEREST PHASE III Staff distributed the schedule for park dedication fees for land sub -divisions. The schedule calls for a fee of 10 percent of the appraised property value for development projects. The Commission discussed options and unanimously recommended asking no less than the 10 percent of the land property value as the fee schedule indicates. Commissioner Silvis made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Long to recommend that the Park Dedication Fee for the sub -division of the Everest Phase III development equal 10 percent of the property value. Motion passed unanimously: 6 ayes, 0 nayes. CELEBRATE MN CELEBRATION A special activity for the celebration of the new Silver View Park picnic shelter is required as a part of the Celebrate MN grant project. Staff asked the Commission to brainstorm ideas so that Chairperson Burmeister can discuss possibilities with Mayor Hankner at Mayor Hanknees request. The ideas include: Major Theme: Silver View Park clean-up day with a hot dog picnic lunch for all participants in mid-June. Activities: Treasure hunt, orienteering, nature hike - educational stations, scavenger hunt, park information/education program. Dedication: Give a dedication to the Mounds View and New Brighton Eagles Clubs. Donations: Give away tree seedlings to participants, request money or food from local vendors, purchase and give away "Celebrate MN" souvenirs. R ANNUAL REPORT Staff distributed the 1989 Annual Report and skimmed through the chapters. Staff indicated that the annual report will be reviewed by the City Council on February 26. OTHER BUSINESS Staff reminded Commissioners about the Appreciation Dinner on Saturday, March 31. Also, the next meeting date is February 22. Commissioners Long and Stevenson will be out-of- town. An alternate date was considered, but regardless of choices some Commissioners had conflicts and so the meeting remains as scheduled. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Long made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Silvis seconded the motion. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nayes. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry MS/SL