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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda December 21, 2006 Park and Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda December 21, 2006 6:30 P.M. 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of minutes from the November 16, 2006 meeting. 3. Public Input - Citizens are encouraged to speak to the Park and Recreation and Forestry Commissioners on issues of concern. 4. YMCA Update 5. Unfinished Business: a.) Oakwood Park Proposal Phase I A topographical survey of where the soccer fields are proposed to be located was completed. This information has been sent out to several grading contractor to solicit quotes for grading activities associated with Phase I activities for Oakwood Park. Quotes for other Phase I items such as irrigation, fencing, and seeding will be submitted to the th Commission on January 25 for review along with the grading quotes. If this project proceeds, construction of Phase I items is planned to commence first thing in the spring of 2007. Phase II Phase II is the creation of a playground area adjacent to the proposed soccer fields. Staff has developed plan that shows possible playground equipment choices that cover the age group the Parks and Recreation Commission requested - for ages 10 and under with swing set including 2 belts and 2 bucket seats. Phase III Disc Golf – Information of New Brighton’s disc golf use / demand will be presented at the meeting. Staff is still waiting on receiving a sketch of a possible / proposed course. b.) T-Mobile’s proposal to construct a building and antenna pole at Groveland Park The Commission should, make an official motion for options 1 or 2 Option 1 - Is the Parks and Recreation willing pursue the possibility of renting Groveland Park space for the installation of communication equipment and work with T-Mobile to develop a proposal that could be recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission via an official motion. --OR--- Option 2 - Does the Parks and Recreation Commission reject any and all proposals to rent Groveland Park space for the installation of communication equipment. If so, an official motion should be made by the Parks and Recreation Commission. 6. New Business: a.) County Road 10 Trailway Project: Segments 9&10 Plan Review – Review the draft plans and provide recommendation. - Drinking Fountain – include? b.) County Road 10 Trailway Project: Segments 1 -5 DNR Grant Application – The City will be submitting a DNR Trailway grant application for this project. Letters of support from various agencies (including the Commission) will increase our probability of being successful. c.) Set 2007 Meeting Dates – a draft schedule has been developed with the meeting scheduled for the forth Thursday of the month (except for November and December) d.) Commission to recommend a Chairperson, Appoint a Vise-Chairperson, and Secretary 7. Commissioner/Staff Reports: a) Random Park Building Status Report As part of an Eagle Scout Project, the interior space of the Random Park Building was primed this last weekend. The process went well. The same group will be painting the building next Saturday. The carpet contractor will be installing the carpet on Thursday, December 29th. b) Groveland Park Building Status Report There was a glitch with the overhang; the material was not thick enough to accommodate the length of nails specified. The contractor had to put a layer of 5/8" plywood on the overhang before it could be shingled. The rest of the project is going well. The A/C unit has been installed and most of the mechanical work nearly completed. There was vandalism at Groveland shelter over the weekend, two screens were slashed and one window was broken. c) Indoor Playground Equipment at the Mounds View Community Center Report The playground equipment has been put together. There just needs a few things tweaked and the foam covering can be installed. There was an issue with the fire sprinklers heads being blocked by the play equipment. The sprinkler heads above the equipment have been changed out and replaced with recessed heads that are covered with a plate until they pop out for a fire. This solution has been accepted by the City’s Fire Marshal. d) Skating Rink Update Weather permitting; the City is planning on opening the skating rinks the day after Christmas. e) Rental Fee Structure The Rental Fee Structure, as submitted by the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission, was th approved by the City Council on December 11. These fees go into effect on January 1, 2007. f) Facility Guide Update 3,000 copies are being printed. Copies may be available at the meeting. Copies will be available at City Hall and at the Mounds View Community Center. They will also be available at special events such as the Annual Town Hall Meeting and the Festival in the Park. It will also be made available on the City’s web site. g) Recycling Containers in Park Buildings – The recycling budget allows for placement of recycling containers within the park building. They have been ordered for Hillview, Groveland, and Random Park Buildings and the Mounds View Community Center. h) Hillview Parking Lot th On November 16 the Commission made a motion to recommend construction of a parking lot at Hillview Park as part the 2007-2008 Street and Utility Improvement Project. This motion was based on receiving neighborhood support and utilizing Municipal State Funds to finance the construction. The City Council has indicated support for this recommendation. Official approval would be obtained on February 13, 2007, should the City Council order the street and utility project. i) Shari Kunza has decided not to extend her term on Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission. The Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission, along with staff, would like to thank Shari for her hard work, dedication, and commitment to improving park amenities and recreation activities in the City of Mounds View. The City Council will officially recognize Shari via a Resolution of Appreciation on January 8, 2007. j) Vacant Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission Seat This will be re-advertised with an extended deadline of January 19, 2007, to submit applications. (Invite interested parties to fill out an application for vacant seat on the commission) k) Any Other Reports? 8. Request for future agenda items/other business th Possible Items for January 25 Agenda