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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMISSION_MINUTES_2003-05-22Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes May 22, 2003 Meeting Called to order: Szczepanski 1. Roll Call: Present: Szczepanski, Edmond, Kroeger, Long, Silvis, Lee, Dazenski, Steeves Absent: Mandoza 2. Approval of April 24, 2003 Meeting Minutes: Motion to accept Motion: Long 2"d: Szczepanski Motion unanimously passed 3. Unfinished Business: a) Park Dedication Review • Commissioners requested an update of the fund to the end of 2002. • A revised sheet was included in the information packet • Kroeger asked if funds were collected from Abby Carpet near the Mermaid. • The Park Dedication Fund as of the end of 2002 has approximately $430,000 • Kroeger stated that this was good information to have and went on to state that a survey would be good to have as well. There was a brief discussion as to the status of the survey. It is not a dead issue. The City Council has tabled it until the City knows what the state does in term of reducing local government aid (LGA). In the mean time, other departments and commissions were directed to develop question they would like to include in the survey. 4. New Business: a) Park Field Trip Summary and Parks Needs Analysis • Arden Park — discussed concept of moving the compost site over by the golf course. Consensus of residents at one time was to keep it where it is. • City Hall — Szczepanski read the items under "City Hall". Lee explained that at this time the Needs List consisted of items identified in the City's Capital Improvement Program and items identified by the Commissioners as part of their park review. Steve Dazenski will be adding his recommended needs to the list sometime prior to the next commission meeting. • Community Center — Parking lot will need to be redesign. Cars overhang the sidewalk. • Lee explained the process for the needs list: First identify all the needs then place in one of three categories: Short Term Needs — Needs that can be addressed inrrnediately or this year. Intermediate Needs - Needs that can be recommended for the 2004 budget. Long Term Needs — Needs that will be included / recommended for the City's Capital Improvement Program. • Szczepanski asked about the effectiveness of painting the playground equipment. Danzenski said this is basically not effective. • Lee explained that once the items are identified, Danzenski will determine the best way to address the need and will also determine a cost. The Commissioners will then review the list of needs and compare their cost effectiveness. • There was a general discussion on playground equipment replacement. Danzenski explained the process. • Greenfield — Kroeger brought up the issue of foul balls along third baseline at Greenfield — add netting to the list. • Groveland — Building replacement. Use the design of Hillview. Then only site preparation work would need to be done in 2004. • The CIP items can be re -assigned a time schedule based on the Commission recommendations. • Lambert Park — add carpeting (or some sort of floor covering) to the needs list. • Oakwood — add No Littering signage? Determine the feasibility of creating a soccer field. • Random Park — Railing and concrete pads are already identified. • Silver View Park — Pond: Steve Danzenski is putting together options to treat the algae growth in the pond. This information will be presented to the City Council. • Non -Site Specific Items - Kroeger asked about the condition of the pathways around Silver View. • Vandalism at Silver View. Szczepanski asked if the park could be gated. Dazenski recommended against it. It would slow police response time. • Edmond offered a web site of a company that sells cameras and monitors. These could be placed in problem areas to reduce graffiti and vandalism issues. • In the next several weeks, if commissioners have any additions to the needs list they should contact Lee. 5. Commissioner/Staff Reports • Chapter 405 of City Code — Ordinance No. 714, Recommended changes made by the Commissioners. This was introduced and first read on April 28, 2003. Second Reading and approval on May 12, 2 2003. Will be published in the City's official newspaper (Mounds View / New Brighton Bulletin) on May 21, 2003. The Ordinance revision (no. 714) will be official 30 days after publishing (June 20, 2003). 6. Request for future agenda items/other business Possible Items for June 26`x' Agenda • Kroeger requested to have the City update the "Facility Guide" brochure Next regular scheduled meeting will be June 26, 2003. Silvis motioned to adjourn Long 2nd Motion unanimously passed Respectfully submitted by: Greg Lee Public Works Director