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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMISSION_MINUTES_2005-02-24Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes February 24, 2005 Meeting Called to order: 1. Roll Call: Present: Kroeger, Kunza, Long, Aukee Absent: Silvis, Kunz Staff Present: Lee, Dazenski, McIntyre 2. Swear in new member (Cindy Palm) Cindy Palm was sworn in and joined the commissioners. 3. Approval of minutes from the January 27, 2005 meeting. David Long’s name was listed under present and absent – remove it from present Motion to approve: Kunza 2nd: Aukee Motion passed unanimously 4. Unfinished Business: Greenfield Park Play Equipment - It is anticipated that the playground equipment will be delivered and installed in May of 2005. The contractor, Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground, has submitted a Certificate of Compliance for all of the equipment purchased. Seasonal employees will be available in May to assist in assembling the equipment. There will be a dedication of the playground – perhaps at the June Parks and Recreation meeting. Dedicate the playground then return to City Hall for the scheduled meeting. Groveland Park Building Replacement. – TKDA has completed a draft site plan. Full submittal of plans is expected in late March. The Commission reviewed the draft site plan The orientation of the building was discussed Steve Dazenski will stake the footprint of the proposed building then contact the Commissioners to review the orientation on the actual site. Facility Guide Update – Discussed delaying the printing of the Facility Guide until there is more information pertaining to the Groveland Building. The total cost to produce and print the guide along with the frequency of reproduction will be discussed by the Commissioners at a future date. YMCA Committee Update – The Committee met February 7, 2005 Discussed spring programs Recreation software to be approved by City Council on February 28, 2005. Carpet in the banquette center area is scheduled to be installed starting February 28, 2005. The purchase and installation of four additional security cameras was approved by City Council on February 14, 2005. These will be installed next Wednesday. They will cover the hallways and the front desk. Year-end ice rink summary was presented. The rinks are now closed. Hillview ice rink was the most popular this year. The new skate track was a big success. There was a spike in usage on Mondays due to skate lessons given – 2 full classes. There was a question regarding YMCA funding. This is NOT derived from the Park Dedication Fund. The garage sale held at the Community Center raised $750 2004 Park Needs Analysis – This was reviewed and discussed at the January 27, 2005 Parks and recreation Meeting. The final version was brought back for the Commissioners for their review and approval. Items in Category B will go the City Council on March 28, 2005 for approval. Category C items are capital improvement items (Long-range more costly items) and therefore appear as a separate category and are approved by the City Council as part of the City’s long-range financial plan. There was a question and discuss / explanation regarding Item A3 – Bridge for disc golf. Include Lambert Fence in Item B. Perform a Park Tour in May. Motion to approve Parks Needs Analysis and bring it to the City Council for approval – with the addition of Item B9 Lambert Fence: Motion made by Palm 2nd: Aukee Motion passed unanimously City Wide Survey This was discussed by the City Council at the Work Session on February 7, 2005. The City Council made several revisions to the DRAFT fifty-question (50) Community Survey. It is anticipated that the draft will be finalized and approved by the City Council on February 28, 2005. The Commissioners did not recommend any changes. LaCrosse Field / Oakwood Park Renovation Project Steve Dazenski explained dimensions and the shortcomings of trying to site a field at this location. Staff is to determine if a field is feasible and what the impacts are. Staff is to submit an airphoto with the field drawn on it for next month’s meeting. 5. New Business: Park Lighting Project Steve Dazenski is working with an electrical contractor to provide a proposal to upgrade lighting throughout the City – mostly in park areas. This proposal must show that there is a cost benefit for the City. Park shelter / building reservation fee structure Look at restructuring the fee schedule for park shelter rental. It could be similar to the Community Center / YMCA fee structure. YMCA to submit a proposal later this year. Park Dedication Fund - Financial Review An updated summary will be submitted to the Commissioners later this spring once the final 2004 years end summary is available. County Road 10 Corridor Improvement Program - Design Theme Subcommittee Cindy Palm volunteered to serve on this committee. The first meeting will be March 16, 2005 at 6:00pm. Skate Park - Do the Commissioners want to proceed with this project in 2006, table it for a later date, or remove it from consideration? Motion to remove the possibility of constructing a skate park from consideration and to remove it from the Capital Improvement Program: Motion made by Kunza 2nd: Long Motion passed unanimously Combination Full Sized Rink at Hillview Pavement: Asphalt $13,000, Ag-Lime $13,000, Concrete $25,000 Boards, Pipe, and Fencing: $28,400 There was a request from a Commission to look into the costs to develop a combined full sized ice rink and skate park at Hillview. With a full-sized rink only the one corner of the existing rink could be saved. No further action needed. Mounds View Matters Articles (due March 28th for May /June edition) Possible topics to include: Greenfield Playground (include design?, neighborhood involvement, donations), Groveland Building, Silver View Park Pond Project, Lakeside Lions Park (fishing pier, gazebo, new parking lot), 2005 Park Items (Category B in the Needs Analysis) Articles are due March 28th Ardan Park Development There have been three developers asking about the area of Ardan Park. There are no official development proposals submitted to the City. Any Other Items? 6. Commissioner/Staff Reports: Ice Rink Update Cover in YMCA report discussions Any Other Reports? There was a discussion about the next scheduled meeting for March 24, 2005. There were several scheduling conflicts due to spring break and vacations. Motion to change the next Parks and recreation Meeting from March 24th to March 17th at 6:30 p.m.: Motion made by Palm 2nd: Kunza Motion passed unanimously 7. Request for future agenda items/other business Possible Items for March 17th Agenda No new items Announced that the Next regular scheduled meeting will be March 17, 2005. Motion to adjourn: Long 2nd: Aukee Motion passed unanimously Respectfully submitted by: Greg Lee