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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 18, 1998 • Page 4 1 Planning Commission was pleased and excited about the Parks Commission's role as part of the 2 larger redevelopment of the City. 3 4 Ms. Jindra stated that she has been a life-long resident of St. Anthony, and has participated on the 5 Parks Task Force for the past year. She stated that the Parks Commission has held two meetings, 6 the first of which was strictly introductions. The Parks Commission consists of 7 commissioners 7 as well as 3 representatives from civic groups who attend as non-voting members: the Sports 8 Boosters, Community Services, and the School Board. Ms. Jindra is an elected chairperson. The 9 Parks Commission to date has accomplished the designation of Parks Ordinance and By-Laws, 10 and currently its main focus is Silver Point Park because of the proposed flood mitigation 11 project. Ms. Jindra stated that discussions are on-going concerning Central Park, and they hope 12 to have final plans and decisions to present to the City Council after the Parks Commission's 13 next meeting. Ms. Jindra invited comments and input from the Planning Commission. 14 15 Commissioner Makowske questioned whether the northern area of Central.Park was designed to 16 assist with drainage problems. Ms. Jindra confirmed that the northern area has been designed as 17 a berm to eliminate flooding on Skycroft Drive. 18 19 Chair Bergstrom asked whether there would be a loss or gain in the total number of existing 0 ballfields, soccer fields and rinks. Ms. Jindra stated that Central Park would gain a ball field which would potentially be used as a soccer field. 22 23 Chair Bergstrom asked for the reaction of the School Board to these changes, since it owns part 24 of Central Park. Ms. Jindra stated that the School Board is supportive of the Parks Commission 25 and anxious to proceed. She added that specific financial support has not been discussed with 26 them regarding the parks redevelopment. She also stated that a School Board member will attend 27 all Parks Commission meetings as liaison. 28 29 Ms. Jindra stated that because of park redevelopment, the Parks Commission is looking into the 30 possibility of the temporary leasing of some ballfields behind Unisys. In addition,the Salvation 31 Army camp may soon be up for sale and the Parks Commission hopes to participate in a program 32 of some sort with Ramsey County to acquire and/or utilize that land. 33 34 Ms. Jindra concluded that there are a multitude of issues which the Parks Commission will be 35 addressing, but because of recent flooding,their main focus is 1) Silver Point Park and 2) Central 36 Park. The Parks Commission has the full support of the City Council and hopes that the 37 Planning Commission will follow suit. She stated that the Parks Commission hopes to arrive at 38 some sort of solicitation program for residents of the City, asking for comments/input,possibly 39 through the City Bulletin. The Parks Commission is eager to involve the general public in their 40 meetings through audience participation. 41 Chair Bergstrom asked if the Parks Commission's project timing is being driven by the It reconstruction of 29th Avenue. Ms. Jindra confirmed that according to WSB, the reconstruction 44 project on 29th Avenue must coincide with the planning of Silver Point Park.