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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-07-26 PRF Minutes (MISTAKENLY DATED 8-16)MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL MINUTES PARK BOND REFERENDUM CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AUGUST 16, 1990 MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL 6:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m. by Chairperson Burmeister. Commissioners present: Burmeister, Long, Trettel, Silvis, and Stevenson. Councilmember present: Quick Staff present: Director Saarion A motion was made by Commissioner Stevenson, seconded by Commissioner Silvis to approve the July 26, 1990 minutes as written. Motion passed, 5 ayes, 0 nays. Director Saarion requested the thoughts of the Commission regarding a Park Bond Referendum as mentioned earlier in the year to council. The Commission confirmed interest in pursuing discussion on a bond referendum tying in with the City Police Department and City Hall renovation project. Director Saarion informed the Commission that dicussion regarding the bond referendum was an the agenda for the City Council agenda meeting on August 6th. Director Saarion requested the Commission to give specific information of their desires so that it could be communicated to the council on August 6th. After discussion, the Commission indicated that they would like to tie a park bond referendum to minimum total of $300,000) to the Police and City Hall referendum to include park improvements throughout the City, but to specifically highlight asphalt pathways . . . which is a facility request of the community indicated by the City survey. Pathways are GREENFIELD PARK SILVER VIEW PARK CITY HALL EXPANSION also multi-facited because they accommodate diverse interests for all ages, including hiking, biking, rollerblading, skate boarding, use by strollers and wheelchairs. Ideas for other park improvements included: Hard Surface Pathways - at Silver View, City Hall, Ardan, Groveland and Greenfield Parks. New Playground Equipment - at Silver View, Lambert and Random Parks. Decorative, Permanent Trash Receptacles - at all the parks. New Hockey Boards - at Woodcrest, Lambert and Hillview Parks. Glider Swings - at Silver View, Ardan, Random, Greenfield, and City Hall Parks. Drinking Fountain - at Oakwood Park Exercise Course - at City Hall Park Small Picnic Shelters - at Greenfield and Groveland Parks The main idea is to give everyone in the community something at their neighborhood park. Director Saarion updated the Commission on progress at Greenfield Park baseball field and informed the Commission regarding approval from council for the addition of a sprinkling system. Director Saarion and Commissioner Trettel reported on the Silver View Park visit by council and residents reviewing the improvement proposal. Director Saarion explained the options provided by The Alliance for an.expansion concept for City Hall. Commissioner Stevenson asked if a youth center area had been looked PROGRAM REVIEW UPDATES ADJOURNMENT Respectfully Submitted, Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation & Forestry into. Councilmember Quick replied that a community roon area was provided in each option and that further thought was intiated on the possibility of adding a basement to the Police Department wing addition. Director Saarion reviewed the programs including summer playgrounds, aquatics, youth and adult athletics and Silver View p i c n i c s h 1 e t e r dedication/celebration. Director Saarion informed the Commission that a pop machine has been placed at the City Hall picnic shelter. A request for security lighting at Groveland Park picnic area is being looked into by staff. Director Saarion informed the Commission that she will be on vacation the week of August 20 - 24. The Parks and Recreation Commission suggested that they meet one week earlier than usual, on Thursday, August 16, 1990. Commissioner Trettel reminded the Commission of old business regarding Jerry Linke's design work on the Silver View picnic shelter. Commissioner Trettel's concern is that the Commission has not officially thanked Mr. Linke frr his work in the preparation of the design of the picnic shelter. After discussion it was suggested that the Commission send a letter of thanks to Mr. Linke for his services regarding the picnic shelter. A motion was made by Commissioner Stevenson and seconded by Commissioner Trettel to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed, 5 ayes and 0 nays.