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Parks and Recreation Commission
June 23, 1999 6:30 p.m.
Minutes
Commissioners present: Sherry Gunn, Frank Silvis, Gary Stevenson, Stan McDonald,
Dave Long, and Rob Marty (Council Liason).
Commissioners absent: Mary Benz
Pam Starr has resigned the remainder of her position on the Commission.
Staff present: Terri Blattenbauer(YMCA) and Steve Dazenski (Park maintenance).
Meeting called to order at 6:33 p.m. at City Hall.
A motion was made to approve the minutes from May 26 by Sherry, with a second to the
motion by Stan.
Terri updated the Commission on the status of paving Silverview Park trail. Terri and
Sherry attended the Council work session on Monday, June 21 to inform the council and
1110 to deliver the Commission's recommendation to proceed with bids on this project. The
council was in favor and staff will acquire information for the July 26 Council Meeting.
Gary mentioned the importance of discussing with the Scotland Green apartments the
potential changes that may incur due to the construction to Silverview trail. Issues such
as the movement of playground pieces, and access to the trail through their parking lot,
should be discussed and in writing.
Discussion on the other two trail pavings; Woodcrest to H2 and along Silver Lake Road,
continued. Steve and Gary drove to the sites to confirm the locations. Steve will
continue to work on the feasibility and boundary issues. Stan commented that there is
enthusiasm from his neighborhood on the action that is being taken.
The Commission was informed that keeping the playground equipment at Woodcrest
Park was not official. The City Council had discussed the potential of moving it to
higher ground in the Northeast corner,however, would still take a recommendation from
the Commission.
Sherry made a motion to forward to the City Council,the movement of the
Woodcrest playground equipment to Random Park. Stan seconded.
After further discussion, Steve informed the group of some safety standard concerns, as
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After the concerns were mentioned, Sherry made a motion to table the movement of
Woodcrest playground equipment to Random, and for staff to acquire the schedule
of proposed changes to Woodcrest, i.e. equipment, ponds, aggregate path, building
removal, etc. Gary seconded.
The Park Dedication plan priority items were discussed. The following is an update
resulting from the June meeting:
Item Ranking Status
Changing space/showers 1 Construction:
Plumbing: $29,500
Inspection: OK
The Commission believes that this is a critical enhancement to the Community Center,
and believes it should be a shared expense with a City funding source as well.
Sand VB court lighting 2 $7,390
Gary made a motion to approve the volleyball court lighting at City Hall and to
proceed with bids. Sherry seconded.
• Pathway along Silver Lake Rd. 3 Steve will explore
Feasibility and
Provide plan.
Drinking fountain updating 4 $5,000
Hill,Gre,Gro,CH
Gary made a motion to approve the repair of four drinking fountains (Hillview,
Greenfield, Groveland, and City Hall parks),with an urgency to the City Hall
fountain. This repair would update, and ease maintenance. Dave seconded.
Pathway, Woodcrest to H2 5 Steve looking into
Boundary issues.
Backstop net additions/changes 6 Photos with drawings
sent to Beacon
Ballfields for cost est.
Retro-fitting park bleachers NEW Updating needed for
Codes. Approx.
$2,000 ea.
Dave made a motion to remove the bleachers at Lambert,Groveland, and Hillview
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Parks. Retro-fit City Hall and Greenfield immediately, and inform City Hall that
regulations exist, and currently we are not compliant with Minnesota state law.
Sherry seconded.
Disc golf replacements had been discussed at previous meetings. After receiving further
information, they seem to be missing chains, which can be replaced. Staff will explore
cost of replacements. The concepts of relocating 3 of them, and also locking down
stands, similar to Roseville, was also briefly discussed.
A refrigerator has been donated, by a resident of Mounds View. This will be placed in
Multi-C, which is also the Senior Lounge.
Other items that remain on the list are: Border Patrol, Virtual Golf, Market research, and
bridge over Hwy. 10. It was decided that these items would remain on the list with
possible discussion for future.
Staff updated the Commission on the MVCC and summer recreation. Program
participants for Summer Playgrounds is approximately 175. Other programs are
underway, as well. A summer program summary will be available at the July meeting.
1999 budget projections for the Community Center was shared with the Commission. It
was a report devised for the City Council. If revenue continues and expenses are
controlled,there could possibly be a$22,000 surplus for the Community Center at year
end.
There was brief discussion on the Silverview pond Management plan, which was a study
done in 1994. A copy will be sent to Cliff Ash, a resident on Lake Court Drive,
concerned with the lillie population on the pond. More clear answers as to the definite
rulings will be sought.
In other business, Rob and Stan will be absent next meeting. Rob will ask Mayor Dan to
sit in for him.
Meeting adjourned: 8:30 p.m.
Next meeting: Wednesday, July 28, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall
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