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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-03-26 PRF Minutes MINUTES OF THE PRECEEDINGS OF THE • PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA March 26, 1992 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6: 30 p.m. by Chairperson Burmeister. ROLL CALL: Commissioners present: Chairperson Burmeister, Commissioners Stevenson, Silvis, Long, Trettel and Starr. Commissioners absent: Commissioner Dentz. Councilmember present: Councilmember Wuori. Staff present: Director Saarion and Forester Wriskey. MINUTES: Commissioner Long made a motion seconded by Commissioner Silvis to approve the minutes of the February 27, 1992 meeting. Motion passed. 6 Ayes, 0 Nayes. CHAIR REPORT: None • COUNCIL REPORT: Councilmember Wuori reported that the MVCT Board of Directors has chosen "CAMELOT" for this summer's production. Audition and performance dates were announced. A question was asked regarding the improvement of Long Lake Road. Councilmember Wuori reported that construction should begin this Spring. It was asked whether a bike lane was planned. It was replied that a sidewalk will be put in on the West side of the road. Perhaps a bike lane can be striped. Councilmember Stevenson stated that the bicyclists prefer a separate lane versus sharing a path with walkers and other uses. It was also noted that young children use the sidewalk to bike rather than the road because of safety. FORESTRY REPORT: Forester Wriskey presented information regarding grants submitted for funding tree projects. Forester Wriskey shared literature regarding issues of forestry in urban areas and for environmental and energy conservation concerns. The changes of the Joint Powers Agreement to a contract arrangement was explained to the Commission regarding the position of City Forestry services. Also slides were presented to demonstrate diseased tree problems and to show the difference that tree canopies can have the community. Forester Wriskey answered many questions of the Commission including questions pertaining to Gypsy Moth, the new Green Ash disease and the results of the drought from a few years ago. CDBG GRANT: Director Saarion reported that the City was awarded the Lambert Park playground equipment grant for $50, 000. 00. Director Saarion reviewed the proposals of three playground distributors used for the grant application. Director Saarion recommended the proposal from Earl F. Anderson because it best fit the regulation of ADA and the criteria for the grant regarding prevailing wages for laborers. Also, this particular playground equipment has not been installed in any of the other parks and thus provides different components. Finally, the proposal provides for access for those with disabilities throughout the entire playground area rather than just a small area as did the other proposals. The Commission reviewed the three distributors proposals. After discussion, Commissioner Silvis made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Starr to recommend the purchase of the Earl F. Anderson playground equipment proposal for Lambert Park . using the funds awarded from the CDBG Grant. Motion passed. 6 Ayes, 0 Nayes LAKESIDE PARK: Staff informed the Commission that their recommendation was approved by the City Council with the encouragement of Commissioners Dentz and Starr. The beach therefore will be staffed with lifeguards for the complete six weeks of operation Mondays through Sundays. TRAILWAYS ADVOCACY GROUP: It was reported that the Trailways Advocacy Group was moving ahead on their task of proposing a trailways route system for networking and linking other trailways. The draft map of routes was reviewed. It was also reported that they were working on goals and objectives and also a resolution for Council to advocate the consideration of trailways during all street repair and improvements. The group will meet again on Thursday, April 2 at 7 : 00 p.m. They will be finalizing a recommendation to go to the Parks and Recreation Commission at the April meeting and finally to the City Council on May 4, 1992 . RSCC REPORT: Director Saarion reported that the Senior Citizens • Task Force is still going strong. However, they were disappointed and angry to hear at the meeting last evening that Senator Frank had dropped the ball regarding his support to the bill. The bill was not introduced to the committee in which he was supposed to introduced it. He did not even submit it for scheduling. After he had indicated to the Task Force that he would sponsor the bill, the Task Force was very disappointed and felt very betrayed by Senator Frank. However, they are still very interested in the project and have indicated a willingness to continue on their quest even if it means waiting until next year's legislative session. ADA REPORT: Director Saarion reported that she had attended a workshop regarding the application of ADA regulations in park improvements and program facilitation. It was reported that all new facilities provided in the parks must be accessible to those with disabilities. Whenever possible facilities should be retrofitted for accessibility. Provisions for inclusion of persons with disabilities should be provided in recreational programming. • OTHER BUSINESS: Discussion regarding the expectations of summer programming for the first time without local subsidization resulted in the Commission's desire to put as a special topic on the agenda for next meeting the strategy of how to impress upon the council the desire of the Commission to put a high priority on youth programming and activities with subsidy if necessary for the benefit of the community at large. This will be discussed more during the April meeting, to be presented to the Council during the Work Session on May 4, 1992 . ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Silvis made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Starr to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Next meeting is Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. •