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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-12-02 PRF MinutesMOUNDS VIEW PARAS AND RECREATION CCM -MISSION MEZ19TING Ml!"MTE'S DECEMBER Z 1993 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Burmeister call the meeting to order. ROLL CALL: Commissioners present included Chairperson Burmeister and Commissioners Starr, Silvis, Stevenson, Long and Dentz. Commissioner Trettel was absent. Director Saarion was also present. MINUTES: The minutes of the October 28, 1993 meeting were approved. 6 ayes, 0 nayes. MARKETING CONTRACT APPROVAL: The Commission reviewed the contract agreement for the market information for the adventure golf course and approved it for execution. REVIEW OF MOWING LETTER: The Commission reviewed the letter which was requested by the Commissioners to be sent to the Silver Lake Woods,Homeowners Association. The Commissioners signed the letter, to be forwarded to the Association. GOLF.COURSE LAND DEV. Director Saarion informed the Commission that the park land adjacent to the Golf Course will need to be planned for hiking with possibly observation areas, benches, picnic tables, archery range or other amenities for the enjoyment of the community. As the golf course is developed, opportunities to advance the park will need to be implemented. Grants or other possibilities for funding will also be looked into. This will be a project for 1994. OTHER PARK DEVELOPME`iT- ARDEN PARK: Director Saarion also informed that Commission that their concern about the compost pile location at Arden Park is being discussed at the December 6 Council Work Session. Discussion about possibly moving the compost site to the golf course area or some other site will be discussed with County Commissioner Wedell. A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis and seconded by Commissioner Dentz to recommend relocation of the compost pile out of Arden Park. The motion passed unanimously. Two suggestions were made for relocation sites, one being near the golf course area and the other is on County Park property across from the HWY Patrol Building on County Road I just east of 35W. This site was thought to be primary and a priority site of the Commission. TASK FORCE UPDATES, RSCC & GOLF COURSE: Director Saarion updated the Commission on the progress of the Golf Course project and reviewed the master plan map. Also, Director Saarion updated the Commission on the stalemate position that the RSCC is in at the present time until a site can be determined for continued planning. PARK DED. FEES: Director Saarion reviewed the information received from Administrator Orduno regarding Park Dedication Fees for the addition to the Everest Development. Without the need for discussion, the Commission adamantly expressed their recommendation that full payment be'received for Park Dedication Fees for this atnd all future developments. Also, the Commission wanted to be sure that total payment be received up front rather than in installments. Commissioner Silvis made a motion seconded by Commissioner Long to recommend to the City Council that full payment of Park Dedication fees be received for the project with the added recommendation that all the money be received at once rather than in installments. Motion passed, 6 ayes, 0 nayes. BRAINSTORMING: Director Saarion requested Commissioner's thoughts regarding projects for 1994. A few that were shared included: 1. Continued work towards trailways. 2. Continued work towards a revenue producing recreation facility. 3. The construction of utilities and restrooms at the neighborhood park buildings to increase the use of the buildings for community activities and meetings. 4. Park paths - to pave paths at City Hall Park and Greenfield Park. 5. Replace bleachers that need replacement. 6. Plan the development of Arden Park and Knollwood Park. 7. Look into the use of space at the -strip malls for community activities. 8. Look into the acquisition of properties within the City that may be of benefit to the community as parkland or activity sites ie. the home next to Messiah Church on Knollwocd, the Tom Thumb store at the corner of Knollwood and County Rd. H2 and other places to be identified. The Commission is looking for places in the southwest quadrant of the City which is lacking parkland and facilities. COMMISSION TERMS: Director Saarion provided a list of Commissioners and term dates and informed the Commissioners whose terms are expiring that they need to send a letter of request for reappointment to the Mayor before the end of the year. WINTER PROGRAM REVIEW: Director Saarion reviewed the special events slated for the month of December as well as the schedule of activities for the'Winter season. Director Saarion informed the Commission that a new used water truck was purchased with Recreation Activity Funds for rink flooding. The purchase was seen as a cost savings for the City. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Silvis made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stevenson to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously.