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MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RAMSEY COUNTY
MINUTES
Thursday, April 25, 1996
6:30 p.m. Conf. Rm. C
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Commissioners met at Woodcrest Park before the meeting was called to order to observe the
conditions at Woodcrest Park.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Burmeister called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m..
ROLL CALL:
• Commissioners present included Burmeister, Gunn, Starr, Dentz, Silvis, and Stevenson. Director
Saarion and Park Maintenance Worker Dazenski was also in attendance. Visitor was Jeff Voyen,
PE, American Engineering and Testing, Inc.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Silvis made a motion seconded by Commissioner Dentz to approve the minutes of
February 22, 1996. Motion passed unanimously.
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR RANDOM PARK
Commissioners looked over the four proposals provided for playground equipment at Random
Park. All Commissioners were attracted to the proposal presented by MN/WISC Playground,
Inc. The play structure was deemed most favorable and appropriate for preschool age
participants. Colors were decided and agreed upon. Colors included Teal posts, Purple slides,
tan platforms and cranberry handrails. Tic Tac Toe panel it was decided should be replaced with
something else. Motion was made by Commissioner Starr and seconded by Commissioner Gunn
to recommend award playground bid by MN/WISC Playground Inc. Motion passed unanimously.
Staff will prepare recommendation for approval from City Council for purchase.
WOODCREST PARK IMPROVEMENTS - DISCUSSION:
• Commissioners observed the physical challenges at Woodcrest Park including the open storm
water ditches, uneven landscape, abutting wetland properties, and drainage problems. Discussion
included the huge cost of soil corrections and surcharging. Other less expensive options were
discussed including the possibility of providing a community garden area at Woodcrest Park. Jeff
Voyen was on hand to offer explanation of the parkland movement and the results of surcharging.
He noted that while the construction of a ballfield may be costly, the construction of a gardening
area would be of little expense. Commissioner Silvis made a motion seconded by Commissioner
Stevenson to construct community gardens at Woodcrest Park for advertising in summer, 1997.
Motion was passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
RESIDENT REQUEST FOR OAKWOOD PARK:
Commissioner Dentz commented that he had a request by a resident living near Oakwood Park,
Mrs. Engle, to pave the volleyball court for basketball. This is something that can be considered
for the 1997 parks budget.
HMONG RECREATION NEEDS:
Commissioner Gunn also commented that she had talked with Ron Lehman, Social Worker at
Pinewood School regarding family recreation needs of Hmong families living near Oakwood Park.
Possible programs and activities were discussed. Staff will discuss options with Ron Lehman and
extend information through the older siblings who tend to be the family interpreters.
PINEWOOD RECESS TIME REQUEST:
Commissioner Gunn also requested that Parks Maintenance schedule field maintenance during
times other than recess, when the children tend to be lured to the machinery. Steve said that he
would forward this information to the field maintenance crew.
BICYCLE SAFETY DAY HELPERS NEEDED:
Staff requested volunteers to help out with bicycle safety day Saturday, June 1 at City Hall. This
is the day when bicycle helmets will be handed out to all those that complete the safety clinic.
North Suburban Schwinn will be on hand to provide bicycle inspections. Commissioners Gunn
and Silvis offered to work this day.
NEXT MONTHS MEETING PARK VISIT:
Commissioners decided to meet at Oakwood Park and walk the Greenfield Park path during the
next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Silvis made a motion seconded by Commissioner Dentz. Motion passed
unanimously.