HomeMy WebLinkAboutPK PACKET 04102000COMMISSIONERS WILL MEET AT SILVER
POINT PARK AT 6:30 pm
PARKS COMMISSION AGENDA
April 10, 2000
7:00 PM
Conference Room
I. CALL TO ORDER.
II. ROLL CALL.
III. APPROVE MARCH 13, 2000 PARKS COMMISSION MINUTES.
IV. DISCUSS SILVER POINT PARK. Todd Hubmer of WSB, Inc. will be
present for this discussion.
V. DISCUSS CENTRAL PARK REDEVELOPMENT. Augie Wong from
BRW, Inc. will be present.
VI. REPORTS.
A. Community Services.
B. School Board.
C. Sports Boosters.
VII. OTHER BUSINESS.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT.
I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
3 MARCH 13, 2000
4 6:30 p.m. Water Tower Park
5 7:00 p.m. Conference Room
6 I. CALL TO ORDER.
7 Chair Jindra called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting.
8 She wished to note for the record that the Commission had met at Water Tower Park at 6:30 p.m.
9 to review items that need to be completed. It is the Commission's intention to provide an update
10 to the City Council regarding the progress of Water Tower Park.
11 II. ROLL CALL.
12 Present: Chair Carol Jindra, Vice Chair Doug Koehntop, Commissioners George
13 Wagner, Julie Gebhardt, Colleen Hallada, Daniel Ganley.
14 Also Present: Representative from School Board (Denise Dunn); Representative from
15 Sports Boosters (George Zurbey); Public Works Director (Jay Hartman);
16 City Council Liaison (Brian Thuesen).
17 Absent: Commissioner Jan Jensen, Representative from Community Services
18 (Diana Roadfeldt).
19 III. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 14, 2000 PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
20 Motion by Koehntop, second by Wagner, to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2000 Parks
21 Commission meeting with the following clarification:
22 Page 8, Line 10, first sentence, replace "Mr. Severson and Ms. Schober" with "the baseball and
23 soccer conimissioner(s)."
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 Chair Jindra took the opportunity to introduce and welcome Denise Dunn, the School Board
26 Representative, who has been appointed to serve as a liaison to the Parks Commission.
27 IV. PRESENTATION OF DRAFT PLAN FROM HENNEPIN COUNTY PARKS.
28 Chair Jindra introduced Mr. Del Miller, Intergovernmental Relations Manager for Hennepin
29 County. By way of background. Mr. Miller stated that Hennepin Parks is an organization that
30 was set up by the Legislature in 1957.
31 Additionally, Hennepin Parks has been awarded the responsibility for acquisition, development
32 and maintenance of large park reserves, regional parks, and regional trails for the benefit and use
33 of citizens of suburban Hennepin County, Scott County, the metropolitan area, and the State of
C4 Minnesota.
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March 13, 2000
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1 Hennepin Parks' mission is to promote environmental stewardship through recreation and
2 education in a natural resource-based park system.
3 The regional trail network in Hennepin and Scott Counties (excluding potential new trails to be
4 discussed) will total over 145 miles when completed.
5 Mr. Miller stated that he was present to show a plan that would identify and capitalize on poten-
6 tial opportunities for new regional trail, greenway, and park facilities within the First Tier of
7 communities in Minneapolis in Hennepin County. He proceeded to present an illustration that
8 identified the First Tier of communities.
9 Mr. Miller directed the Commission's attention to a booklet that had been distributed for infor-
10 mation and reviewed portions of the booklet with the Commission.
11 In summary, Mr. Miller stated that project goals have been formulated to guide the project and
12 provide evaluation criteria for individual corridors. A few of the goals are:
13 1. The project is regional in nature, with a main goal of providing connections between
14 existing and future regional and local facilities.
15 2. Any potential new facilities identified will complement existing local park, trail, and
16 sidewalk facilities.
17 3. Hennepin Parks intends to use this planning process to identify opportunities for regional
18 facilities, especially regional trail connections, in the First Tier communities.
19 Jindra inquired if Hennepin Parks would look to individual cities for funding. Mr. Miller re -
20 sponded that the bulk of the responsibility for funding would fall to Hennepin Parks.
21 Jindra asked for an estimated time line as far as the trail system for St. Anthony was concerned.
22 Mr. Miller responded that a ballpark estimate would be around 2002 or 2003. The time line de -
23 pended on federal funding.
24 Jindra thanked Mr. Miller for his presentation.
25 V. DISCUSS CENTRAL PARK REDEVELOPMENT.
26 Jindra reviewed for the Commission that a site survey is being conducted and it is hoped that the
27 survey will be completed and ready for the next Parks Commission meeting. In addition, Augie
28 Wong is anticipated to be present at the next meeting.
29 Jindra requested that the Commission discuss items that could be accomplished this spring with
30 regard to Central Park. In particular, Jindra suggested discussing a potential skateboarding area.
31 She reminded the Commission that some skateboarding residents had approached the
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1 Commission previously and requested an area that could be utilized for ramps and skateboarding.
2 Jindra stated that it is her understanding that the skateboarders are looking for an open space in
3 which to set up ramps and they ideally would like the area in the park. She suggested
4 considering a temporary area for skateboarding until a more permanent area could be
5 implemented into the Central Park redevelopment.
6 Additionally, Jindra stated that she had become aware of an organization entitled ACTION
7 (Adults and Children Together In Our Neighborhood), of which City Councilmember Amy
8 Sparks is a member. Jindra stated it was her understanding that the ACTION organization might
9 be an avenue that would be willing to provide assistance.
10 Public Works Director Jay Hartman expressed his belief that it is imperative that a skateboarding
I l area be included in the redevelopment of Central Park. In this respect, Mr. Hartman distributed
12 to the Commission a brochure which pictured a permanent type of skateboarding structure and
13 stated that he could obtain dollar figures at the direction of the Commission.
14 Jindra supported providing a temporary structure and then incorporating a permanent structure
15 into the plans for Central Park.
16 Ganley reminded the Commission of a previous consideration regarding the utilization of space
17 on the North side of the Community Center. Jindra agreed it was an initial consideration but that
18 it is close to the playground area.
19 City Council Liaison Brian Thuesen recommended that the Commission meet with Community
20 Services to obtain feedback about utilizing the space on the North side of the building. Jindra of -
21 fered to speak with Community Services or to ask Community Services Representative Diana
22 Roadfeldt to do so.
23 School Board Representative Denise Dunn stated her belief that there is another group that is
24 working on the skateboarding issue as well and that grants are being considered.
25 Council Liaison Thuesen recommended that concrete information and figures be obtained prior
26 to approaching the City Council for support.
27 Jindra mentioned that City Councilmember Amy Sparks had requested that a member from the
28 Parks Commission attend a meeting on the skateboarding issue, but a date had not yet been set.
29
30 Sports Boosters Representative George Zurbey suggested the possibility of the upper level of the
31 high school parking lot for an area that could be utilized for the summer for skateboarding.
32 Jindra suggested that School Board Representative Denise Dunn present this matter to the School
33 Board for consideration.
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I As a final note on Central Park, Jindra stated that specific plans must wait until the site survey
2 has been completed.
3 VI. SILVER POINT PARK.
4 Jindra stated that she wished to add this discussion to the agenda for the meeting. Additionally,
5 she suggested that the Commission meet next month at 6:30 p.m. at Silver Point Park prior to the
6 regular Parks Commission meeting to review items that need to be addressed. Specifically, she
7 suggested items for discussion to be the grand opening, hockey and figure skating rinks, lighting,
8 and shelter. She asked Public Works Director Jay Hartman to provide additional examples of
9 possible shelters.
10
11 Mr. Hartman stated that it is anticipated that by the next Parks Commission meeting in April, that
12 Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates, would address the Commission about the costs involved with
13 security and hockey lighting, a pavilion and other matters.
14
15 Jindra reminded the Commission that a date for the grand opening of April 27 had previously
16 been considered, but the Commission had been advised by Mr. Hubmer to wait until on or after
17 May 15, 2000.
18 In this respect, various dates were discussed, in particular May 11 or May 18. It was agreed that
19 School Board Representative Denise Dunn would discuss both dates with the School Board to
20 determine if there were any conflicts with activities for either of the suggested days.
21 VII. REPORTS.
22 A. Community Services.
23 Community Services Representative Diana Roadfeldt was not present.
24
25 B. School Board.
26 School Board Representative Denise Dunn stated that the School Board had a joint meeting with
27 the City Council two weeks ago and that Central Park was discussed.
28 Zurbey inquired if a paved area by the bleachers on the football field would be a possibility for
29 skateboarding, particularly if a smooth blacktop was added.
30 Thuesen inquired if Dunn would have an idea on the School Board's opinion of having skate -
31 boarders on school property during the summer. She stated that she was not aware of any discus -
32 sions regarding that matter, but she would inquire about the possibility of allowing skateboarders
33 on school property for the summer on a temporary basis.
34
35 C. Sports Boosters.
36 Sports Boosters Representative George Zurbey stated that he had reported back to the Sports
37 Boosters about the Parks Commission's discussion surrounding the hockey rinks/skateboarding
38 area.
39
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I Additionally, Zurbey stated that he would report to the Sports Boosters the May 15 date that the
2 fields can be utilized at Silver Point Park.
3 On another issue, Jindra reported that the City Council has requested a joint meeting with the
4 Parks Commission. Public Works Director Jay Hartman responded that the meeting is
5 anticipated to be held in June 2000. Jindra elaborated that the meeting would be of an informal
6 nature where plans and issues could be discussed. She encouraged the Commissioners to have
7 items in mind to discuss. The meeting is anticipated to begin at 6:00 p.m.
8 Furthermore, Jindra mentioned that some homeowners located by the sirens in Central Park had
9 previously offered to sell their homes to the City when they were ready to move. Jindra sug-
10 gested that this would be an excellent issue to present to the City Council at the joint meeting.
11 She also mentioned that acquiring land from willing sellers would be a possibility for Silver
12 Point Park as well.
I 3 On another issue, Ganley stated that he had spoken with John Marty about the availability of
14 funding from the State. He received the impression that the potential for funding is small. How -
15 ever, Mr. Marty did suggest approaching the DNR for funding for some trail systems.
6 Jindra reported that Commissioners Hallada and Koehntop had attended a conference on the
.7 issue of community gardens. In this respect, Hallada distributed brochures obtained from the
18 conference and stated that the information presented was interesting and valuable. The
19 conference provided ideas for improvements in community areas through community gardens.
20 In reference to Water Tower Park, Jindra reviewed for the newest members that the Commission
21 had a contractual agreement with the general contractor to complete the park by a certain date.
22 The date was not met and, therefore, the Commission is entitled to liquidated damages under the
23 contract. Jindra stated that the funds from the liquidated damages could be utilized in the form of
24 additional play equipment and/or cash and could be used to improve any of the parks.
25 In connection with the bathroom facilities for the parks, Jindra stated that satellites would soon
26 be installed. She asked if the Commission was interested in considering permanent bathrooms.
27 Vandalism of the satellites has been a problem and discussion ensued about ways to avoid
28 vandalism of the satellites as well as the potential permanent bathrooms.
29 Jindra suggested that an employee of the Public Works Department check on the satellites on a
30 regular basis to make sure good working order is maintained, or that the Public Works Depart -
31 ment arrange for the satellite company to check on the portable bathrooms on a regular basis.
32 VIII. REVIEW ST. ANTHONY SHOPPING CENTER REDEVELOPMENT WITH DICK
33 KRIER.
4 Jindra welcomed Dick Krier, Midwest Planning and Design, and invited him to address the Com -
35 mission.
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1 Mr. Krier began by stating that he wished to bring the Commission up to speed on the Shopping
2 Center redevelopment project. He would review the anticipated schedule and ask the
3 Commission's assistance in the upcoming months to move the project ahead.
4 Mr. Krier continued by providing a history of the project. Over a year ago, it was decided to cre-
5 ate a redevelopment vision because it was determined important to maintain the community
6 shopping center. It was believed that the center could be a viable shopping center. After much
7 discussion, which included possibilities such as tearing down the center and implementing an of -
8 frce/warehouse structure, a plan was developed in 1999 from the Planning Commission, the City
9 Council, and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. The plan determined that the shopping
10 center would be maintained as a viable center. One of the elements in maintaining and
I 1 revitalizing the center was to create a village green area. This would be an attraction that would
12 make the center stand out from others in the area.
13 Consequently, in the latter part of 1999, the City worked with the Shopping Center owners and
14 owners of The Hitching Post to acquire easements on the land so the village green could take
15 place. Mr. Krier cautioned that the village green area is only one part of the redevelopment.
16 Mr. Krier presented a sketch of the proposed Shopping Center redevelopment and reviewed each
17 aspect of the plan with the Commission. Furthermore, he stated that the firm of BRW has been
18 retained to assist in the detailed design of the project.
19 Mr. Krier depicted that the final designs would be developed over the summer, and in the fall, the
20 designs would be ready for approval. During the winter, bids would open and construction
21 would begin in 2001.
22 Ganley asked about water features of the redevelopment. Mr. Krier stated that originally ponds
23 were considered as a decorative feature, but the cost estimates approached $2.5 million and the
24 ponds were deemed unrealistic. Instead, a type of decorative fountain would be implemented.
25 Mr. Krier stated that the primary goal is to revitalize the community shopping center and there
26 were many decisions left to be made, such as light standards, benches, and vegetation. Options
27 must be considered with the owners as well so that the design theme is carried throughout the
28 center.
29 Zurbey mentioned that he hoped the new center would provide for adequate parking. Mr. Krier
30 responded that parking had been a consideration and would be improved as much as possible.
31 Mr. Krier stated that the next step would be to bring the firm of BRW in with some thoughts and
32 ideas.
33 Jindra thanked Mr. Krier for his presentation and information.
34 VIII. OTHER BUSINESS.
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1 Jindra wished to remind the Commission that the meeting scheduled for Monday, April 10, 2000
2 would begin at 6:30 p.m. at Silver Point Park, followed by the regular meeting scheduled for
3 7:00 p.m. in the conference room at the Community Center.
4 IX. ADJOURNMENT.
5 Motion by Koehntop, second by Hallada, to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
6 Motion carried unanimously.
7 Respectfully submitted,
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