HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda May 25, 2006Park and Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda
May 25, 2006
6:30 P.M.
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of minutes from the March 23, 2006 meeting. There was not a quorum for the April 27, 2006 meeting.
3. Public Input - Citizens are encouraged to speak to the Park and Recreation and Forestry Commissioners on issues of concern.
Katie Engman along with some high school students from Tobacco Free Youth Recreation was at our scheduled April 27th meeting and presented a tobacco-free policy. This group will be
available at the May 25th meeting to discuss this issue and answer any questions
4. YMCA Update
At the March 23, 2006 meeting, the Commissioners requested an update on the fee structure for field reservations that other communities are using in 2006. The YMCA has submitted a summary.
The YMCA also has submitted information pertaining to room rental rates.
5. Unfinished Business:
Groveland Park Building Replacement –
Staff has been experiencing issues pertaining to negotiating with the contractor to set a tentative start date of August 5th . The start date may be moved up. Staff will keep the Commission
informed.
Random Park Building Replacement Project –The City has been working with the contractor and consultant on possible building code issues. It has been determined that the building must
be provided with a fire suppression system (i.e. sprinkler system). A motion to proceed with the addition of a fire sprinkler system was made by the City Council on May 22, 2006. There
is also a good probability that Groveland building will need to have a fire suppression system as well. Park staff is working with the City’s Building Official / Fire Marshal on this
issue.
Oakwood Park Renovation Project – Staff will present a proposal for the rehabilitation of this park. This proposal will include the elimination of the baseball field on the southside
of Hillview Road and replacing it with two soccer fields; one medium sized and one small. The proposal will also include a playground area in the southeast corner of the current baseball
area; south of Hillview Road. It will also include a new disc golf course; in the park area north of Hillview Road.
County Road 10 Corridor Improvement Program –
The Transportation Advisory Board has selected projects to receive federal transportation funds through the 2005 regional solicitation process. On March 31, 2006, Staff received confirmation
from the Metropolitan Council that the City of Mounds View was successful in receiving a transportation enhancement grant in the amount of $525,000 for the County Road 10 Trailway Project
from County Road H to Silver Lake Road on the north side. This grant requires matching funds in the amount of $131,250 for a total project fund of $656,250. The grant funds will be
available in 2009.
A draft Capital Improvement Program (CIP) has been developed for this program. It shows:
Segments 9-10, Long Lake Road to Silver Lake Road on the south side being constructed in 2006
Segments 1-5, County Road H to Silver Lake Road on the north side being constructed in 2008
Segment 6, Silver Lake Road to Pleasant View Drive on the north side being constructed in 2009
Segments 7-8, Pleasant View Drive to Silver Lake Road on the south side being constructed in 2010
Segment 11, Edgewood Drive to Woodale Drive on the south side being constructed in 2011(this segment will most likely be more dependent on re-development rather than a set time frame)
The Draft CIP was presented to the City Council on April 3, 2006. The City Council recommended that the City should seek to construct trailway segments 1-5 in 2007 utilizing City Funds
and seek to be reimbursed with the federal grant funds at a later date when they become available. The CIP was then changed to reflect construction in 2007.
The City also submitted a DNR Trailway Grant application for the segment on the south side in between Silver Lake Road and Long Lake Road (segments 9-10) on February 28, 2006. The City
will know if we were successful or not with this grant application in June of this year.
Ramsey County Walkable Communities Work shop was held on May 11, 2006.
Gateway Monuments – On March 6, 2006, the City Council indicated a desire to look into the feasibility and costs associated with constructing the County Road 10 Gateway Monument Signage.
There are three monument signs under consideration–East Entrance, West Entrance, and Civic District Trail Gateway. The City’s consultant has submitted letter proposal to look into developing
a schematic design for each of these signs. This will was presented to City Council on May 1, 2006. The City Council did not was to pursue this at this time. Citing that other priorities
such as pedestrian crossing safety and trailways should be considered at this time. Council also expressed an interest in looking into cheaper design options.
Facility Guide Update – On Hold; waiting for decisions on Mounds View Community Center
Silver Lake Road Sidewalk Project –
On April 24, 2006, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the advertisement for bids and setting a bid date for the Silver Lake
Road Sidewalk Project.
The plan for this project is to construct a 6 ½ foot wide concrete sidewalk along the eastside of Silver Lake Road, from County Road H to County Road I. The current project schedule
is as follows:
Approve plans / Set Bid Date April 24, 2006
Submit formal Permit applications May 1, 2006
Publish advertisement in local paper (Bulletin) June 14, 2006
Publish advertisement in The Construction Bulletin June 14, 2006
Bid opening July 6, 2006
Award Construction Contract July 10, 2006
Begin Construction July 24, 2006
Complete Construction October 2006
6. New Business:
Tobacco Free Parks
Park Tour Summary – from April 18th
Park Improvement Plan – Finalize plan
Any Other Items?
7. Commissioner/Staff Reports:
Filling Vacant Commissioner Seat
Silver View Park Soccer Field Rehabilitation Update
Mounds View Community Center Commission Update
Park Vandalism / Graffiti Update ( working with Police)
Any Other Reports?
8. Request for future agenda items/other business
Possible Items for June 22nd Agenda