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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPK PACKET 06142004CITY OF ST. ANTHONY PARKS COMMISSION AGENDA June 14, 2004 7:00 P.M. Conference Room I. CALL TO ORDER. II. ROLL CALL. III. APPROVAL OF MAY 10, 2004 PARKS COMMISSION MINUTES. IV. URS REPRESENTIVE UPDATE. V. UPDATE FOR CENTRAL PARK GRAND OPENING VI. REPORTS: A. Community Services B. School Board C. Sports Boosters VII. OTHER BUSINESS. VIII. ADJOURNMENT. 1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 2 3 PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 4 5 May 10, 2004 6 7:00 p.m. 7 Conference Room 8 9 10 I. CALL TO ORDER. 11 Chair Jindra called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance. 12 13 II. ROLL CALL. 14 Present: Chair Carol Jindra, Vice Chair Doug Koehntop, Commissioners 15 Daniel Ganley, Julie Gebhardt, Colleen Hallada, and Eva 16 Knudson, Erich Young. 17 18 Absent: Representative from Sports Boosters George Zurbey; City Council 19 Member Randy Stille. 20 21 Also Present: Public Works Director Jay Hartman; Representative from the 22 School Board Rick Dunn; and URS Representative, Rich 23 Koechlien. "4 Chair Jindra stated that the Parks Commission took tour of Central Park prior to the meeting to review 26 punch list items. She stated that the tour would be discussed later in the agenda. 27 28 III. APPROVAL APRIL 12, 2004 PARKS COMMISSION MINUTES. 29 30 Chair Jindra stated that she had corrections. She referenced page 1, line 40 stating that the grand 31 opening of Central Park is 'June 29, 2004' not 'June 9, 2004'. 32 33 Chair Jindra reference page 2, line 8 stating that it should read 'John Hopko', not 'John Hook' and also 34 on page 2, line 33 should read `Chair Jindra asked if the practice field had been seeded, not sealed.' 35 36 Motion by Vice Chair Koehntop, second by Commissioner Ganley, to approve the April 12, 2004 Parks 37 Commission Meeting Minutes as amended. 38 39 Motion carried unanimously 40 41 IV. PARKS UPDATE 42 43 A. URS Representative Update 44 45 Rich Koechlien, URS Representative, provided the Commission with an update of the punch list items for Central Park. He stated that the seeding is presently being taken care of noting that there had been quite a bit of bad seeding along the paths and around the Pavilion. He stated that he had a met with the 48 seeding consultant on Friday adding that it should be completed by the end of this week. He referenced Parks Commission Meeting Minutes May 10, 2004 Page 2 1 the tree replacement noting that they would be reviewing the park at the end of May or first week of 2 June to determine the trees that would be replaced. He referenced the infield issues noting that the 3 Public Works department addressed the issues and it is his understanding the work has been completed. 4 Public Works Director Hartman confirmed. He stated that the batting cages are still a problem noting 5 that there is still a need to find funding to resolve the erosion problems. He explained that the plan 6 would include the installation of a curb to redirect the water, which is an additional cost. He stated that 7 the hay bails would be removed, the drinking fountain would be touched up with paint and he is 8 following up on the netting. 9 10 Chair Jindra asked if these items would be completed in time for the Grand Opening. She also asked if 11 there was anything that the Public Works staff could help with. She asked Mr. Koechlien to follow up 12 on the open items with Public Works Director Hartman noting that the Commission wants Central Park 13 looking its' best for the Grand Opening. Mr. Koechlien reviewed the timeline with the Commission 14 stating that he would work together with Public Works Director Hartman to have the park ready for the 15 Grand Opening. 16 17 Chair Jindra asked if the City is responsible for watering the trees. Mr. Koechlien stated that watering 18 of the new trees is still covered under the maintenance contract. He stated that John Hopko is 19 responsible for the landscaping and reviewed with the Commission. 20 Chair Jindra stated that the hockey boards look nice and the fields generally look good. She expressed 22 concerns noting the recent hard rain and asked Public Works Director Hartman to review the fields for 23 potential flooding. Public Works Director Hartman stated that the fields appeared to be in good 24 condition and reviewed with the Commission. 25 26 Mr. Koechlien assured the Commission that it is his hope to have the park ready for the Grand Opening. 27 He stated that the biggest concern is the seeding and reviewed the soil conditions and seeding process 28 with the Commission. Chair Jindra asked if irrigation would help resolve the erosion issues. Mr. 29 Koechlien stated that it would help and assure the Commission that he would stay on top of the seeding. 30 31 Chair Jindra referenced the lights and asked who would be responsible for ensuring that the field lights 32 are turned off after sports events. Public Works Director Hartman stated that Mr. Zurbey would have to 33 coordinate the lighting. Chair Jindra asked Public Works Director Hartman to coordinate with Mr. 34 Zurbey. Public Works Director Hartman stated that he would work with Kathy regarding the schedule 35 and lighting. 36 37 B. Update for Central Park Grand Opening 38 39 Chair Jindra reviewed the subcommittee meetings noting that they discussed various items such as 40 entertainment and food for the event. She stated that she would be presenting and reviewing the event 41 with City Council at their next Regular Council meeting. She asked the Commission if there were any 42 items, not identified, that should be included in her presentation to Council. 44 Commissioner Hallada stated that the food budget should be included for discussion. Commissioner 45 Knudson agreed stating that she had been in touch with both Rainbow Foods and Cub Foods. She stated 'Parks Commission Meeting Minutes May 10, 2004 Page 3 1 that she has received pricing for food items noting that she would provide the estimates to Chair Jindra 2 for inclusion. 3 4 Chair Jindra provided the Commission with a brief overview of her presentation noting that it is her 5 hope to receive direction from Council regarding the budget and they can then move forward with the 6 planning for the Grand Opening event. 7 8 C. Silver Point Park Update 9 10 Chair Jindra asked if the fields at Silver Point Park had been reviewed recently and if the seeding had 11 taken. Public Works Director Hartman stated that several areas were reseeded and it appears that some 12 is taking. He stated that the Public Works crews are in the parks regularly noting that due to the rain 13 they would be reviewing the areas. 14 15 Commissioner Ganley noted that the areas are difficult to get to for watering and asked if it is solely 16 dependent upon rainfall or is there a watering schedule. Public Works Director Hartman explained that 17 the Public Works crews have been watering the area regularly and reviewed with the Commission. 18 19 V. REPORTS. 20 A. Community Services. 22 23 None. 24 25 B. School Board. 26 27 School Board Representative Rick Dunn reviewed the baseball dedication event with the Commission 28 noting that it was very nice to see the Mayor and City Council Member representation at the event. He 29 stated that the event and games have been very well attended noting that it is a real tribute to the park to 30 see the people using the park and having all of the fields being used again. He thanked the Commission 31 for all of their hard work and also for their encouragement and support with respect to the improvements 32 on the varsity fields. He stated that it is their hope, once the Softball Boosters are going, that they can 33 begin to contribute to the maintenance of the parks. He stated that they are in beautiful condition now 34 and they would like to work together with the City Staff to keep the area well maintained. 35 36 Chair Jindra thanked Mr. Dunn for the compliments and agreed that it is great to have the park back to 37 enjoy. She stated that the dedication was a great event noting that everyone had a good time. 38 39 Mr. Dunn stated that this would be the home park for both the VFW and American Legion teams. He 40 stated that they might also have some games going the day of the Grand Opening noting that it would be 41 a great time for everyone. C. Sports Boosters. 44 45 Chair Jindra stated that Mr. Zurbey was not able to attend this evening. She noted that he shared his 'Parks Commission Meeting Minutes May 10, 2004 Page 4 1 issues with Public Works Director Hartman prior to the meeting and reviewed with the Commission. 2 3 VI. OTHER BUSINESS. 4 5 Chair Jindra noted that Commissioner Knudson has done some research regarding the chemicals used to 6 spray in the parks areas. She noted that representatives from Natural Lawn care of America are present 7 this evening to provide the Commission with a brief overview. 8 9 Commissioner Knudson stated that she has also received information regarding the dog waste recycling 10 issues discussed at the last Commission meeting. She provided the Commission with a brochure 11 outlining the various options and equipment for their review. She stated that she invited the 12 representatives from Natural Lawn care of America to review chemical usage on the park grasses noting 13 that this is a serious issue and concern. She stated that in her review she found that the chemical they 14 are currently using, 24D, and stays in the grass for a very long time. She stated that there are other safer 15 alternatives and reviewed with the Commission. She introduced Rick Bolsby of Natural Lawn care of 16 America. 17 18 Rick Bolsby, representative from Natural Lawn of America, stated that his company uses an organic 19 based fertilizer that treats the soil versus surface treating of the grass. He stated that the treatments 20 promote a complex root development and would have fewer problems with weed control. He stated that they use 85% fewer chemicals than the traditional lawn care and reviewed with the Commission. 22 He stated that it is their goal to eventually be 100% organic noting that for some weeds there is no 23 organic solution available. He stated that they make take an initial soil sample to determine the 24 problems and once the determination is made they make the soil healthy again. 25 26 Chair Jindra stated that most of the soil in the parks areas are clay and asked if their treatments would be 27 useable. Mr. Bolsby stated that they use a granular type fertilizer on that time of soil, which is a time- 28 release treatment. He explained that a time -release program leaches deeper into the soil, which in turn 29 encourages the roots to go deeper into the soil. He noted that with clay it does take longer adding that 30 the program would work. 31 32 Chair Jindra asked about the costs. Mr. Bolsby stated that they are typically more expensive than the 33 traditional lawn care adding that in the long run they would have fewer problems and lower 34 maintenance. He stated that once it is under control the areas would use less of the product. He 35 explained that their program adds microorganisms to the soil and then they work to improve the soil, 36 which makes difference in maintenance costs, long-term. 37 38 Chair Jindra asked how long they have been in business. Mr. Bolsby stated that his company has been 39 in business for approximately 15-years. He reviewed their history with the Commission noting that they 40 have had a presence in the Minneapolis area for approximately five years. 41 42 Vice Chair Koehntop asked what they would do to maintain the turf. Mr. Bolsby stated that the primary difference with their service is the customized treatment plans. He stated that every lawn is treated 44 differently. He stated that they would have to test the soil to determine how they would properly 45 maintain the turf and reviewed with the Commission. 'Parks Commission Meeting Minutes May 10, 2004 Page 5 1 2 Chair Jindra thanked Mr. Bolsby for his time stating that they would update the City Council and School 3 Board on the services they provide. 4 5 Commissioner Ganley stated that he recently spoke with several people, Principal Keith, Mr. Nicholas, 6 Mr. Urdahl and Mr. Dunn, regarding a Senior Class Tree Donation program. He reviewed with the 7 Commission stating that the intent would be, beginning with this year's graduating class, that the senior 8 class would donate a tree each that would be planted along the School/Trail boundary areas. He stated 9 that over time they would install plaques for each class year noting that it would eventually develop into 10 a very nice shading system in the area. He reviewed the process and suggested that the Commission 11 present the program to Council for funding consideration to begin the donation process this year. He 12 reviewed the program noting that time is short if they want to begin the donation program this year. He 13 stated that he has researched the costs for a tree noting that it would cost approximately $120.00 for the 14 tree. He stated that Nr. Nicholas plans to discuss this at their next Student Council meeting adding that 15 it is their hope that they could have a decision on the program prior to the Student Council meeting. 16 17 Chair Jindra asked Public Works Director Hartman if he thought installing a small plaque on tree would 18 be a problem. Public Works Director Hartman stated that he would check into it noting that the tree 19 donation program is very good idea. 20 Chair Jindra noted that Eric Perkins from Channel 11 was at dedication. She stated that it was her 22 understanding that the film would be shown on May 18th. Commissioner Gebhardt noted that it was 23 aired on the Saturday night news. 24 25 Chair Jindra stated that she would also present the Tree Donation Program to City Council tomorrow 26 night, along with the Grand Opening presentation. 27 28 Commissioner Ganley asked if the Student Council representative should contact Public Works Director 29 Hartman to coordinate the tree planting. Public Works Director Hartman stated that he would work with 30 the school on the securing of the tree and the planting. 31 32 VII. CITY COUNCIL UPDATE - Randy Stille — City Council 33 34 None. 35 36 VII. NEXT AGENDA 37 38 • Update on Central Park 39 • Update on Silver Point Park 40 41 X. ADJOURNMENT. 4.7 Motion by Commissioner Gebhardt, second by Vice Chair Koehntop, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 44 p.m. - ' Parks Commission Meeting Minutes May 10, 2004 Page 6 1 2 3 4 Respectfully submitted, 5 6 Bonita Sullivan 7 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. L_ Motion carried unanimously. MEMORANDUM DATE: July 8, 2004 TO: Parks Commission Members FROM: Jay Hartman, Director of Public Works RE: Cancellation of Parks Commission Meeting The July 12, 2004 Parks Commission Meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will be on August 9, 2004 If you have any questions, please call me. Thank you. Page 1 of 1 Judith Monson From: Bones95@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2004 5:51 PM To: judy@ci.saint-anthony.mn.us Subject: Re: Parks Commission Thanks Judy. I appreciate the notice. Have good one! Bonnie 6/17/2004 Page I of I Judith Monson From: Thnesavar02@aoiuom Sant: Wednesday, June 18.20043:27PK4 To: ]udy@uinaint-anthony.mn.us Subject: Re: Parks Commission Meeting -Coda Time8over � \ 6/16/2004 MEMORANDUM DATE: August 4, 2004 TO: Parks Commission Members FROM: Jay Hartman, Director of Public Works RE: Cancellation of Parks Commission Meeting The August 9, 2004 Parks Commission Meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will be on September 13, 2004. If you have any questions, please call me. Thank you.