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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMISSION_MINUTES_2001-11-28Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes November 28, 2001 Roll Call: Silvis, Pothen, Long, Kroeger, Coughlin, Dazenski, Roepke Excused Absents: Gunn, Szczepanski Absent: Kahn Approval of October 24, 2001 Minutes: Coughlin handed out changes to October 24, 2001 minutes and the Committee approved. Motion: Silvis 2°d: Long Unfinished Business: Item 3a) Continue discussion on the YMCA vs an In -House Administrative Structure. Coughlin asked Dazenski if any further information had come from the Administrator regarding this topic. Dazenski replied that he hasn't received anything additional. This item will remain as unfinished business. Item 3b) Status of Community Survey Plans. ` Coughlin asked Dazenski if he had received any further information on this from the Administrator. Dazenski replied that he has not. Coughlin mentioned that he had tried calling the Administrator earlier this week but wasn't able to reach her. Coughlin stated that he will contact her again to touch base. This item will remain as unfinished business. Item 3 c) Discuss the potential need for a skate park. Coughlin said when he was Mayor, he would receive letters from individuals (big and small) inquiring on the possibility of establishing a skate park in Mounds View. Kroeger stated there are a number of people that are interesting in getting a skate park. Kroeger suggested that other communities be contacted (Shoreview and Roseville) regarding how they established one and the costs. Coughlin asked for a consensus to move towards investigating the idea of establishing a skate park. The entire commission consented to the have this investigated further. Kroeger asked if the commission should insert this item in the survey. Coughlin stated that the next item on the agenda, 3d, regarding the Trailways, could also be tied into the inline skate or skate board issue; then roll it into the bonding bill in the State. Coughlin stated that the Republicans and Democrats are pushing for the State bonding bill to exceed One Billion Dollars and are looking for projects of regional impact to be constructed immediately. There may be an opportunity for Mounds View to take advantage of this. Coughlin will work with the Administrator i to obtain figures. This Item will remain as unfinished business. Item 3d) Discussion of Trailway Plans Long referred to the trailway map that was included in the packet, indicating existing and proposed trailways. Long stated he thought these were good plans for trailways. Coughlin stated that the trail around Spring Lake Road and Bronson Drive need to be altered due to the reconstruction of both roads since 1992 when this trailway map was devised but for the most part is an accurate map. Long asked what the arrows meant on the map. Committee members explained that these were connections to other cities. Coughlin stated that there should be a trailway along both sides of County Highway 10. Silvis stated that the map needs to be updated to reflect the Edgewood Drive realignment. Kroeger stated that he'd like to see the trail be picked up north of County Road H2. Long stated that he'd like to see all of the parks and schools connected. Long also asked if this somehow could be tied into the County Highway 10 Project. Coughlin stated that he went to the last Public Hearing on the proposed construction of County Highway 10. More or less at that meeting, it was stated that the road will be resurfaced and possibly have some sort of a trailway system installed in the ROW (right of way) on both sides of the road. If the City wanted anything more, we would have to submit detailed plans by the end of December, 2001. The Highway 10 commission couldn't do that at this time. Long stated that the commission reviewed options and all included some kind of trail or sidewalk on one side. Coughlin referred to the $50,000.00 recommended to be put in the budget for trailway upgrades, and asked if there were specific trailways that needed more attention than others. Dazenski stated that the trailway at Silverview Park on the north side of the pond, is in poor condition. The Public Works Foreman and himself, have determined that the work can be performed in-house (sections need to be cut out and replaced) and that will help to keep costs down. The soils around the pond are unstable. Coughlin stated that he agrees with maintaining the infrastructure and that should be included in any further recommendations made to the Council. Long stated the trailway on Long Lake Road, going north and south, continue through Mounds View. Also the trail from Silverview Park to New Brighton (approx % mile) needs to be continued. Also the trail going east and west on County Road I to get to Spring Lake Parc should be continued. Coughlin stated it is actually Fridley and not Spring Lake Park and that it does exist now. Coughlin stated the general recommendation, as mentioned earlier, to have the goal of connecting the schools and parks is being reflected on the trailway map. Coughlin stated that this particular proposal should be presented to the Council to get as much as they can get done with emphasis of the allocating dollars to present day infrastructure improvements and upgrades. Coughlin made the motion that the commission recommend to the City Council to reconsider the trailway advocacy group of May 1992 as a whole and to also request that the council to consider the expenditure of necessary funds to do all needed repairs and upgrades of the trailways systems in the City. Silvis 2" d the motion Discussion from Long asking what will the council do with this recommendation. Coughlin stated that any new trailway(s) would need to be linked with a road construction/reconstruction project and should be included in the recommendation. Coughlin revised his motion to recommend the reconsideration of the trailway proposal and to have the council consider this proposal as one of the many considerations involved in the planning and ultimately the reconstruction of streets and roads in the City with the emphasis of maintenance of the infrastructure. Motion unanimously passed. Item 3e) Discussion of the building inspector's report on the condition of the existing park buildings. Dazenski reported that he had his department repair some of the obvious repairs needed on the buildings. He has not heard anything from the building inspector. Long asked if there were any structural damages when the Hillview Shelter was taken down. Dazenski stated no but the soils were unstable and they were corrected before the new building was constructed. Dazenski also stated that the construction of the Hillview Shelter is 1 week behind because the contractor is waiting for a particular truss. Kroeger asked if there would be a ceremony when the shelter is opened. Dazenski stated that could be arranged. This item will remain as unfinished business. New Business:No New Items Commission Reports: Pothen stated that the tarps on Greenfiled were off the pitchers mound and batters boxes; laying off in the corner and ripped up still. Dazenski stated that the trailway path at Greenfield Park that goes to Oakwood Park would be ideal for blacktop; it has good soils. Coughlin stated that he thought this was included in the Greenfield Park Project and he'll look into it and report back to the cormnittee. Dazenski stated that the accountability of those that are renting the rooms at the Community Center has improved and he thanked Roepke for his recent efforts. Roepke has incorporated verbiage into the rental agreement handout explaining what is expected of the renter; no one can say they "didn't know". Coughlin asked Roepke if a staff member from the YMCA is now attending the weekly staff meetings. Roepke said no and that he needed to talk with the Administrator about this. Pothen asked Roepke about the condition of the basketball floor and if people were staying off it with their street shoes. Roepke stated that there are marry floor mats and people are encouraged to wipe their feet continuously. Roepke also stated that the kids using the facility are bringing different shoes with them. Long asked if the information brochures regarding the parks facilities are being updated. Dazenski replied that administration is working on it because he had received something earlier in the year asking for updates and corrections to the old information. Krueger asked Dazenski and Roepke if there had been any recent vandalism to the Community Center. Both replied that there isn't anything out of the ordinary; normal wear and tear. Dazenski stated that the fence is done at Silverview Park. Commission agreed that it is very much welcomed and that it looks nice. Dazenski thanked Tracy Juell for getting the packet out as quickly as she did. Coughlin thanked her also. Coughlin stated that the next regular meeting of the Commission is on December 26, 2001 and suggested that the meeting be canceled and to have the meeting on January 23, 2002. All Agreed. Meeting Adj orned: Motioned: Silvis 2" d by: Kroeger Motion unanimously passed.