HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMISSION_MINUTES_1985-12-05MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
PARKS FUNDING ALTERNATIVES TASK FORCE
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
December 5 , 1985
Mounds View City Hall
Council Chambers
7 : 00 p. m.
CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order informally at
7 : 05 p. m.
ROLL CALL Task force members present :Linda Pa?ek ,
Neal Valley , Fred Kaiser , Barb Depew
Park & Recreation Commissioners present :
Diane Wuori , Frank Silvis , Ed Letendre , David
Long and Chairperson Wayne Burmeister
Councilmembers present : Mayor Jerry Linke ,
Councilmember Gary Quick
Staff present : Parks and Recreation Director
Bruce Anderson
INTRODUCTIONS Introductions were made aro'ind the room
4110 including community service groups and/or
agencies that each individual might represent
as well as a brief review of each individuals
family background .
COMMUNITY CENTER/
NATURAL ICE RINK Staff reviewed a memorandum that was distri-
buted on December 4 , 1985 regarding the
feasibility of constructing a recreation
activity center at Silver View Park at a dol-
lar amount not to exceed $750 , 000.The
potential plan proposed by staff was a 33 , 000
square foot shelter building which would
house a natural ice arena, public restrooms ,
genera/ seating area, pro shop , kitchen
facilities and concession area. Staff had
met with two representatives from pre-
fabricated buildings ; one representing Cedar
Forest Products , and the second representing
Butler Building , a steel structure . Both
representatives indicated that a building
similar to staff ' s desire could be construct-
ed within the dollar amount allocated .
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There were a number of questions raised by
each of the individuals in attendance ranging
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from the need for such a facility as well as
possible programs that might occur at the
facility. Staff elaborated , indicating that
the facility could serve as a year round
facility with the sides coming off , thus
becoming a open air picnic shelter in the
summer time . At this time , an extensive com-
munity survey had not been completed regard-
ing the demand for the facility other than
informal meetings with representatives from
Lake Region Hockey who indicated they would
be very supportive of such a facility.
Possible programming activities includerent-
ing the facility out to large community
organizations , exhibits , arts and crafts
shows , community festivals such as Festival
in the Park , band concerts , roller skating ,
roller hockey , .i door tennis , indoor floor
hockey and community fitness areas .
Staft indicated that at this time , he did not
have all the answers but rather was looking '
for conceptual approval with additional
detail information to follow as time permit-
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ted . Staff further stated that he also had
some hesitance regarding construction of such
a large facility as no architect had been
consulted at this time and he recommended
that some dollars be allocated for a consul-
tant to review the renderings as they were
prepared by Cedar Forest Products and Butler
building.
The group provided a strong general concen-
sus to the pfoject and directed staff to con-
tinue getting information on the project .
GENERAL PARK
IMPROVEMENTS Staft reviewed a list of proposed park
improvements totaling $796 , 000 and indicated
that it would be staff ' s desire to reduce
this amount by a minimum of $300 , 000 so that
the park referendum would not exceed $1 . 25
million. There was lengthy discussion on
this issue , with the following items being
cut or reduced :
A. The auxilliary building at Siiver View
Park was reduced to $30 , 000.
B. Tree and landscaping in the amount of
50,000 was eliminated.
C Picnic tables were reduced to 70 tables
at a savings of $10, 500.
D . The security lighting on the trail sys-
tem was eliminated at a savings of
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E. The VITA trail at City Hall was eliminat-
ed at a cost of $10 , 000.
F. The two multi-purpose courts at Lambert
and Woodcrest Parks were eliminated at a
savings of $40 , 000 .
G . The archery range was eliminated at a
cost of $8 , 000.
H. The cost for the building structure was
also reduced to $650 , 000 or a reduction
of $100, 000.
Total proposed reductions are $308 , 500.
Staff indicated that they would provide a
formal list of items to be considered for
referendum at the December 12 Commission
meeting.
PERMANENT PARK
MAINTENANCE LEVY Staff proposed that a permanent one mill levy
be dedicated for park maintenance to operate
and maintain existing park lands and related
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proposed improvements . Staff indicated that
this would raise an additional $56 , 000 and
double our existing manpower which consists
of two full-time individuals .
It was the concensus of the group that this
also made logical sense and should be
wrapped" into the entire park question if
possible .
GENERAL DISCUSSION It was the general concensus of the group
that the referendum should not exceed $1 . 25
million and that a target date of January 21 ,
1986 should be agreed upon for the proposed
park referendum should the City Council con-
cur with the task force position .
NEXT MEETING DATE It was agreed that one additional meeting
would be scheduled for Thursday, December 12 ,
1985 at which time we would review the final
figures as well as discuss any updated items
regarding the recreation activity facility.
ADJOURNMENT 1 The meeting was adjourned at 10 : 20 p. m.
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Parks , Recra'ation ' and Forestry