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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-04-26 PRF MinutesMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA April 26, 1990 Mounds View City Hall 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: Burmeister, Silvis, Starr, and Stevenson. Commissioners absent: Trettel and Long. Staff present: Director Saarion and Administrative Assistant Linke. MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis and seconded by Commissioner Stevenson to approve the March 22, 1990 minutes as written. Motion passed: 4 ayes, 0 nayes. PRESENTATION OF Director Saarion presented Parks and Recreation PLAQUE TO Chairperson Burmeister with a plaque commemorating CHAIRPERSON BURMEISTER his 20th year on the Parks and Recreation Commission. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Chairperson Burmeister reported on the progress of Lakeside Park. The Lion's requested that the name be changed to Lion's Lakeside Park. It was stated by both Chairperson Burmeister and Director Saarion that this request has been met with controversy from both the Spring Lake Park and Mounds View City Councils. On May 7, a representative from the Spring Lake Park Lions will be present at the City Council meeting to formally request this name change. Director Saarion added that in addition to going before the two councils, the issue require a public hearing. Chairperson Burmeister and Director Saarion stated that resident Robert Halseth had expressed concern regarding the name change, as he was one of the original members of Playground, Inc., the founders of Lakeside Park. Chairperson Burmeister suggested that Playground, Inc. be acknowledged at the dedication of Lakeside Park. A discussion ensued regarding the name change of Lakeside Park. A suggestion was made by Commissioner Starr to involve past members of Playground, Inc. in the Lakeside Park Improvement Planning Committee. After further discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Stevenson, seconded by Commissioner Silvis, to table the name change issue until input can be received from Playground, Inc. members, and until members of Playground, Inc. are adequately recognized for their contribution to the establishment of Lakeside Park. Motion passed: 4 ayes, 0 nayes. SILVER VIEW TASK FORCE Director Saarion stated that the final meeting of the task force had been held and that the Silver View Task Force proposal was being copied. It will be mailed to Commissioners prior to the joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission, Task Force and City Council on Monday, May 7 at 5:00 p.m. Director Saarion stated that the proposal followed the master plan fairly close. The only predicted controversy could be with the proposed seasonal maintenance person for Silver View Park. Commissioner Stevenson asked if there would be enough work for one person, eight hours per day, five days per week. Director Saarion responded that there could be enough work with maintaining the wood chip paths, trimming and pruning trees and bushes, cleaning the picnic shelter and maintaining the buffer zone, park inspections and other work. The Commissioners inquired on the date of the Celebrate MN dedication of the picnic shelter. Chairperson Burmeister stated that a date was to be set up this next week, and suggested that a meeting day be chosen to plan the dedication. A meeting date of Thursday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. was decided. Director Saarion to contact Mayor Hankner to invite her to the meeting. In addition, Celebrate MN dedication, Director Saarion suggested that this meeting also include a meeting with Decision Resources regarding the recent City Survey. 2 EAGLE SCOUT PROJECTS Director Saarion stated that three Eagle Scouts had approached the department for projects in the last couple of weeks. Those projects are: e ) 1. Twin sandlot volleyball courts at Silver View. 2. Single sandlot volleyball court at Oakwood. 3. Restructure the volleyball court at Woodcrest. Chairperson Burmeister requested that the projects be documented for future reference. CARPET REPLACEMENT AT PARK BUILDINGS Director Saarion received approval from the City Council to request bids for re -carpeting all four parks. After visiting several neighboring communities park buildings to see floor coverings used, it was determined that carpeting would best serve our park buildings. A brown, industrial carpeting was chosen. TEEN PROGRAMMING Director Saarion stated that teen programming was very difficult. According to a recent survey, teens listed activities such as talking on the telephone, gathering with friends, watching television, playing video games, etc. as primary activities. These activities are difficult to program. Some communities are going with "risk programming" for teens, such as rock diving at Taylors Falls for example. The Mounds ! View Parks and Recreation Department has not offered program activities that are a risk due to liability reasons. It was also mentioned that programming afterschool teen activities is difficult because of difficulties in securing facilities. Director Saarion reviewed a program that was proposed for a Junior Wrestling Program. Staff will request the availability of the wrestling room with Irondale Athletic Coordinator Jim Colletti in hopes of coordinating the program beginning in September. AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS Director Saarion stated that afterschool programs are doing well at Sunnyside and not well at Pinewood for reasons unknown. Mrs. Lin has requested an extended latchkey type program several times, which was offered by the department, but so far, this program has yet to receive more than one registrant. ADOPT A PARK Director Saarion stated that the "Adopt -a -Park" article was placed in the City Newsletter, and that a call had been received regarding the program. Staff will be coordinating with volunteers to pick up trash, schedule parks and supply trash bags. 3 GREENFIELD PARK BASEBALL FIELD Staff reported that the Mounds View Athletic Association has been unsuccessful in raising adequate funds to completely remodel Greenfield Park. Il was agreed upon by the department and MVAA to request that the $14,000 budgeted for 1990 on fencing. Director Saarion presented options to the Commission and opened the floor up for discussion. The Commission agreed that the higher fence is better than extending the fence into the wetland. Staff stated that the MVAA will consider using a $500 donation received to construct an equipment shed and that they would be partially responsible for grooming the field. The Commission asked if a warning track would be installed. Staff responded that a warning track would be constructed. The Commission agreed that the bleachers should be moved as shown on the diagram. Staff noted that a letter would be written to the residents whose yards abutted the park informing them of the proposed action. A motion was made by Chairperson Burmeister, seconded by Commissioner Starr to approve the proposed Greenfield baseball field fencing and other revisions as shown on diagram. Motion passed: 4 ayes, 0 nayes Director Saarion added that the MVAA has requested that staff perform NYSCA training for their volunteer coaches. This training will be done on May 5. Staff is excited about the receptiveness of the MVAA regarding certification. It was desireable for MVAA coaches to be certified to ensure liability insurance, especially since a great number of games are played on City fields. NEXT MEETING The Commission was reminded that the next meeting will be a joint meeting with Spring Lake Park on May 241 1990 beginning at the Lakeside Beach House. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Stevenson, seconded by Commissioner Silvis to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Motion passed: 4 ayes, 0 nayes. Respectfully submitted, Mary aarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry 4