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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-02-24 PRF MinutesMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Thursday, February 24, 1994 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Burmeister. ROLL CALL: Commissioners present: Chair Burmeister, Commissioners Starr, Dentz, Long, and Trettel. Absent: Commissioners Silvis and Stevenson. Council Member present: Trude. Staff present: Saarion. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Long made a motion seconded by Commissioner Starr to approve the minutes of January 27, 1994. Councilmember made note that she thought the minutes reflected a "railroading" of the issue of park naming. The Commission did not feel that that was true and noted that previous discussions had occurred which concurred with the opinions written in the minutes. Motion passed, 0 nays, 5 ayes. UPDATE OF GOLF COURSE: Director Saarion reported that the pre - construction meeting will be held Tuesday, March 1 and that bids are due March 11. The Council will be asked to approve the bid award on March 28. Commissioner Dentz reported that the receptor project was also bidding and that the two projects should be in pretty good synch. ARDAN PARK MASTER PLAN: Director Saarion informed the Commission that Ramsey County was looking into other locations for the compost pile currently at Ardan Park. The County has solicited a survey (in the Newsletter) to determine the ideas of the residents. This information may help in determining a new site. Commissioners were a little concerned that the problems of the traffic and stench is a problem of those living around the park, but others in the community do not have a problem and therefore the concerns may not be duly noted in the surveys if the quantity of opinions is a deciding factor. I Director Saarion reviewed long time master plans of Ardan Park and asked the Commission's pleasure regarding action. It was the consensus of the Commission that action wait until the compost pile is actually gone. At that time the Commission would like to invite the neighboring residents to come in and give input to the development of Ardan Park. The Commission also requested a site visit of Ardan Park during an upcoming meeting once warmer weather arrives. RESOLUTION FOR PARK NAMING: Director Saarion provided a resolution from which to begin the discussion of park naming policy. Commissioners discussed the working and ideas and several suggested additions and deletions were given. Director Saarion will rewrite the resolution and present it at the next meeting for further review. CLEAN-UP DAY: Director Saarion stated that no final decision has been made by either the Commission or the Council regarding cleanup days. It was requested that either group determine a date so that it can be advertised and groups organized. Council member Trude agreed to place the item on the Council agenda for discussion regarding a joint park and city cleanup in May. GRANT PROJECTS: Director Saarion stated that several grants were being prepared including CDBG for park building improvements, ISTEA for a pedestrian bridge and LAWCON for golf course park development and land acquisition. Commissioners decided that the Lawcon land acquisition would be first priority. LETTER FROM LAHOUD: Staff shared the letter and complaint from Mr. LaHoud and the frustrations of the issue. RECREATION SECURITY AND SAFETY ISSUE: Councilmember Trude presented her concerns regarding issues of safety and security for recreation participants with special concerns of the summer playground program. After lengthy - discussion, it was suggested that a revised program be offered which is more structured and less flexible, and offering less freedoms of the participant. In addition, the traditional summer t playground program which has the philosophy of open playgrounds, freedom of choice, flexibility and decision-making would be offered. This would allow the participants to choose which program to participate. Commissioners were reluctant to change the traditional program which has been so popular throughout the ages, yet were aware of Council member Trude concern regarding the security of people at the parks. This seemed a good compromise, leaving the decision to those registering. Motion was made by Councilmember Long to advise staff to offer both programs. Motion was seconded by Chair Burmeister. Motion passed, 4 ayes, 0 nays. (Commissioner Starr left the meeting early). MVCT FUND- RAISER: Director Saarion noted that the MVCT was sponsoring a big event as a fund raiser for this years production of "Oliver". There are two buses full of people signed up for the day at the Casino. Should be a good profit for the MVCT. IMPACT INFO: Director Saarion shared information regarding department activities which impact the community. YOUTH SPORT PHILOSOPHY: Director Saarion reviewed the philosophy of the department regarding youth sports and the keen interest and goal. Information distributed to coaches was given out for review as well as basic ideals such as enjoyment and good self esteem, skill development, new interests and friends, good values and fair play. More info later. UPDATE ON OTHER REC ACTIVITIES: Director Saarion reviewed the activities of the Garden Club, MVCT, Festival Committee, RSC, Focus 2000 teams and others. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Commission Dentz to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Chair Burmeister. Motion passed, 4 ayes, 0 nayes.