HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMISSION_MINUTES_1995-02-16 MOUNDS VIEW PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
February 16, 1995
6: 30 p.m.
City Hall
CALL TO
ORDER: Chairperson Burmeister called the meeting to
order.
ROLL CALL: CommissionersP resent included Chair Burmeister,
Commissioners Stevenson, Dentz, Long, Starr and
Trettel. Commissioner Silvis was vacationing in
California. Staff present included Public Works
Director Ulrich and Parks and Recreation Director
Saarion.
MINUTES : Commissioner Stevenson made a motion seconded by
• Commissioner Dentz to approve the January 19 , 1995
minutes. Minutes were approved unanimously.
TRAILWAYS: Public Works Director Ulrich was invited to
provide information regarding opportunities to
mark city roads for on-street bikelanes. Ulrich
indicated that the parking ordinance would need to
be changed for no parking on bikelanes. One side
of the street would need to be no parking and
would require marking with both bike stencils and
bikelane signs. The Commission indicated that
they had a desire to begin this process and would
suggest that Edgewood Dr. from County Road H to
County Road H2 as a start. Ulrich indicated that
this would be a good road to begin with. It was
decided that the bikelane would be best suited for
the west side of Edgewood Dr. because of parking
needed for school and because the easement access
is on the west side. Director Saarion was asked
to discuss this with Police Chief Ramacher. More
information was also asked for the March meeting
including information about ordinance changes, the
marking needs for the bikelanes and costs of the
signs and any other necessary information.
MVAA BLDG
REQUEST: Staff reviewed the request of MVAA for a storage
building for equipment and uniforms - to be placed
on city property. Several properties were
provided for consideration. Chair Burmeister
questioned whether the Commission shouldn't first
discuss whether or not the City should provide •
space for an association or group on park
property. Further discussion regarding the
precedence issue, the liability of the City, the
need for additional maintenance and security, etc.
resulted in direction for staff to work on a lease
agreement or some other document that would
protect the City. The lease information would
include stipulations on design, security,
maintenance, aesthetics, liability, insurance, and
what becomes of the building if MVAA disbands.
Staff will have this information at the next
meeting.
WOODCREST
PARK: Staff informed the Commission that geotechnical
tests were being performed at Woodcrest Park and
that results will be received in a few months.
This information will be passed on as soon as the
results are received.
OTHER
BUSINESS : Commissioners confirmed their desire to meet with
a representative from Ramsey County Compost
Facility to discuss joint ventures in the way of •
park aesthetics and compost accessibility and
traffic flow. Staff will formally invite a
representative for the March meeting.
Gary Stevenson will be our representative to the
Hwy. 10 Development Task Force.
Commissioner Trettel made the announcement that he
will resign from the Parks and Recreation
Commission because of precious little time for his
family. Everyone expressed regrets and
appreciation for the time and work that he has
dedicated to furthering parks and recreation in
the City of Mounds View.
Commissioner Trettel said that he would provide a
letter of resignation to the Mayor to make the
resignation official.
ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Trettel made a motion seconded by
Commissioner Dentz to adjourn the meeting. Motion
was passed unanimously.