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Home My WebLink About12/08/1999 Agenda & Packet • MOUNDS VIEW Parks & Recreation Commission December 8, 1999, 6:30 p.m. City Hall Agenda 1. Call to order Frank 2. Approval of minutes Frank (Exhibit A) 3. Proposed investment plan(Park dedication funds) Terri *(Exhibit B) 4. Sunny Square Park opportunity Terri 5. MVCC/Recreation update Terri *(Exhibit C) 6. Y Partners update Sherry 7. Long term park planning Frank/Terri 8. Other business 9. Next meeting: THANK YOU FOR CALLING IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND (612)717-4042 • • MOUNDS VIEW Exhibit A Parks and Recreation Commission October 27, 1999, 6:30 p.m. Minutes Commissioners present: Sherry Gunn, Gary Stevenson, Rich Sonterre, Theresa Lexcen, Stan McDonald, Frank Silvis, and Council liason, Mayor Dan Coughlin. Commissioners absent: Mary Benz, Dave Long and Dawn Little. Staff present: Terri Blattenbauer(YMCA) A motion was made to approve the minutes from the August 25, and September 22, by Gary, seconded by Stan. Motion carries. Bob Cunningham from TOLD Development proposed an idea to the Commission regarding the property south of the community center. An offer has been made to the City to purchase the remnant piece of property. Mr. Cunningham asked the Commission to consider a land swap. The development would possibly hold a Walgreens, clinic or a restaurant. The swap would entail over 7 acres. There was much discussion on adding • competition to an existing, similar local business. The consensus was to proceed with a , landswap with the hopes that the design of the building would be aesthetically appGdllIlg and somewhat match the neighborhood look. Also, the Commission would like Walgreens to consider contributing to the development of the swapped land and to help provide a source of usable space for the community. Bruce Kessel, City of Mounds View Finance Director, talked with the Commission about investment ideas for a portion of the Park Dedication fund. This is critical due to the fact that there will not be any incoming revenue to support this account. The land in Mounds View to be developed has been developed. An amount to be set aside will be determined by the commission. There is approximately $200,000 available for investment. With a return of about 5 '/2 %, this would generate nearly $11,000 a year from interest. The next step for the Commission will be to formulate a policy for Bruce. An update of August items include: • Silverview residents were given guidelines to proceed with some clean up around the pond area. The water lillie issue is still unresolved. • Projected date of completion of the Community Center locker rooms is February 1, 2000. • There is one set of park bleachers the Commission needs to decide where it is to be placed. • Parts are ordered for the fountain updating, however the job will wait until • next spring. • • A comprehensive plan is being developed in regards to the compost site. Once the plan is adopted, facilitators will meet with interested groups. Funding is included as part of the plan. This will take place in approximately 6 months. • A cost estimate is being sought for the youth sports philosophy to be displayed in the park buildings. This is by request of the Commission. • The opportunity to work with Mounds View Manufactured Homes is still be explored. Contacts with residents are being done for their input and assistance. • Fall "painting party" at Lakeside was postponed until Spring. Improvements are being done with a $20,000 donation from the Spring Lake Park Lions. Establishing a Silverview Pond committee was discussed. There was some discussion on how important it is to have the citizens involved in projects such as the clean up. Stan invited Commissioners to attend the next Association meeting of Silverview pond area residents to discuss pond issues. Staff will connect to get date and time to communicate to Board. Staff wanted to prompt discussion regarding the visit to the parks in September. A list of suggestions and/or conversations noted from the trip was looked at in the September minutes. There was little discussion, however, the group was informed that these issues may be a part of the long term park plan that will be talked about at the • November/December meeting. Staff mentioned an opportunity brought forward by the New Brighton parks and Recreation Department. The thought is that there be a collaborative effort between Mounds View and New Brighton with Sunny Square Park. The cooperative could include programming, and possibly other arenas as well. Staff will contact New Brighton, let them know of the interest, and proceed from there. One concern that came from the discussion is that it is not usable for all ages. September and October programs were shared with the Commission, as well as total number of participants. A list of upcoming programs was also available. Some new highlights are: Youth basketball jamborees, Family nights/Parent's night out, Holiday session of swimming lessons and efforts to get kids to the Community center after school. In other business, Commissioner Sherry Gunn, and also 2000 Y Partners Campaign Chair spoke to the group regarding the campaign and also handed out pledge cards to each of them. The group was asked to return the cards with their pledge as soon as possible. Stan made a motion to adjourn meeting at 8:55, with a second to the motion by Sherry. Motion carries. • • DATE: November 30, 1999 TO: MV Parks & Recreation Commissioners FROM: Terri Blattenbauer YMCA Program Ex utive Just wanted to inform you of two items. First of all, I have attached a copy of an Athletic Facility Needs Analysis. I came upon this study from the Rec. Department in New Brighton. I hadn't seen it before, nor did I know if you had been given any results. Anyway, I thought it may be of interest to you, but also a tool for us as we plan for the future. Please read (if you haven't already), and we can include it in our discussion with item #7 on the agenda. Secondly, the Silver Lake Woods homeowners have made an invitation to the Commission to attend their annual Christmas party. What a great stride we have made in our community! The party is on Tuesday, December 7, 7 pm. It would be great if we could be represented to say `thanks'. This is the group that enthusiastically volunteered • to clean up around the pond at Silverview. This group is also interested in forming a committee-with a few residents, commissioners, and staff to discuss pond issues. You will be notified of this meeting. Please let me know ASAP if you are able to attend the Christmas party (612)717-4042. Thank you, once again, for your commitment and dedication to building strong kids, strong families and a stronger community. • • PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION City of Mounds View Terri Blattenbauer Frank Silvis MVCC 2237 Oakwood Drive 5394 Edgewood Drive Mounds View, MN 55112 Mounds View, MN 55112 (612)784-4587 h (612)717-4042 w (612)782-2759 Gary Stevenson Mary Benz 2847 Ardon Avenue 8335 Sunnyside Road Mounds View, MN 55112 Mounds View, MN 55112 (612)784-7336 h (612)784-1004 h (612)671-3751 w Stan McDonald Sherry Gunn 2552 Moundsview Drive 8120 Red Oak Court Mounds View, MN 55112 Mounds View, MN 55112 • (612)786-6314 h (612)786-5588 h Pam Starr S t Dentz 7778 Woodlawn Drive 2748 ort Drive Mounds View, MN 55112 Mounds MN 55112 (612)780-2409 h (612)786-0362 Dave Long rno 7749 Knollwood Drive Mounds View, MN 55112 ig-4' (612)784-1349 h