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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPK PACKET 07121999I IISSIfJNERS JINDRA, LOUISELL E, WAGNER, KOEHINTOP, CIOLEK, AND IIALLADA ARE REQUESTED TO 1'W}EET AT PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS TO TAKE THEIR OATH CITY OF ST. ANTHONY PARKS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA July 12, 1999 6:30 PM Silver Point Park CALL TO ORDER. II. ROLL CALL. III. APPROVAL OF JUNE 14, 1999 PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. IV. DISCUSS WATER TOWER PARK. Augie Wong, BRW, Inc., will be present. A. Discuss Water Tower Park dedication. V. DISCUSS POCKET PARKS. Jay Kennedy, WSB & Associates, Inc., will be present. VI. DISCUSS PROPOSED ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS. VII. REPORTS. A. Community Services. B. School Board. C. Sports Boosters. VIII. OTHER BUSINESS. IX. ADJOURNMENT. I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 3 PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES t JUNE 14, 1999 7 I. CALL TO ORDER 8 The Commission toured Silver Point Park at 6:30 PM, and the meeting was called to order by 9 Chair Jindra at 7:46 PM. Chair Jindra introduced new Parks Commissioner Colleen Hallada. 10 11 II. ROLL CALL. 12 Present: Chair Carol Jindra, Vice Chair Doug Koehntop, Commissioners 13 Joanne Kosciolek, Paul Louiselle, and Colleen Hallada. 14 Also Present: Public Works Director Jay Hartman; Representative from 15 Community Services (Diana Roadfeldt); Representative from 16 School Board (Kathie Wolff); Representative from Sports Boosters 17 (Jan Jensen); 18 Absent: George Wagner and City Council Liaison (George Marks). 19 20 III. APPROVAL OF MAY 10, 1999 PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. 21 Motion by Koehntop, second by Louiselle to approve the minutes of the May 10, 1999 meeting 22 with the following changes: 23 24 Page 4, 2nd paragraph, change "normal" to "traditional" 5 Page 4, Item V., last paragraph, add "and a possible nature center" after "Highway 88" 26 Page 5, line 2, change 'Bremer" to "Brever" 27 28 Motion carried unanimously. 29 3o IV. REVIEW WATER TOWER PARK PROGRESS TO DATE. 31 Jindra noted that Augie Wong had confirmed that a July 19, 1999 deadline will be met. Hartman 32 added the deadline will be met if weather permits. Wolff asked whether a construction update 33 could be provided for the Commission's information. Hartman agreed to provide such an update, 34 or obtain it from Augie Wong. 35 36 Jindra presented a depiction of the proposed playground equipment, noting the majority of the 37 equipment is intended for use by children ages 6-12 with smaller areas for younger children. She 38 noted special activity panels had been added to make the area more unique. She added the color 39 scheme, originally intended to be tan and green, now includes some red as a max fitness unit had 40 a built-in red slide. 41 42 Jindra stated the equipment should be installed by the Commission's next meeting on July 12. 43 She reiterated the play area will be challenging to the targeted age group but also includes items 44 to accommodate tots. 45 16 Roadfeldt stated the plan seems to have fewer slides than agreed upon by the Commission. 47 Jindra stated the angle of the depiction was deceptive and some of the slides were not visible. 48 Parks Commission Meeting Minutes June 15, 1999 Page 2 1 Koehntop asked whether the drawing includes trees along 33rd Avenue, and whether these would 2 be planted for the grand opening. Jindra stated that Augie Wong had provided a diagram listing 3 all the trees to be planted. Hartman stated the trees will be planted as part of the contract. 4 5 Louiselle asked whether the type of trees to be planted along 33rd Avenue had been decided 6 upon. Koehntop stated it was not discussed but the Commission would need to make a decision. 7 Hartman stated the trees will be one of the last things completed. 8 9 Jindra stated Wagner had indicated at a recent meeting that the Kiwanis organization had funds 10 for possible use in the play area, and the Commission might want to consider accepting a 1 t donation for gliders which had not been budgeted. Louiselle agreed to review the glider 12 information received by the equipment subcommittee. Jindra agreed to contact Wagner. 13 14 Jindra stated that some of the fencing along 33rd Avenue will be wrought iron, and she noted a 15 beautiful wrought iron fence she had seen on Boom Island. She added this is already included in 16 the budget. Hartman stated he would request a depiction of the proposed fencing from BRW. 17 18 Jensen stated the plan includes amur maples along 33rd Avenue as well as shrubs and shrub 19 roses. Koehntop noted the maples are a hedge -like tree. Hallada stated they are attractive and 20 bushy, and turn red in the fall, but in her opinion would not be suitable along a boulevard. 21 Roadfeldt expressed concern that such a bush would obstruct the view of the park from the street. 22 23 Koehntop suggested a regular maple would be more appropriate, and would provide a canopy. 24 He added that lindens might be appropriate, which grow fast and are already along the tennis 25 courts. Hallada agreed that lindens would be a nice alternative. Koehntop and Hallada agreed to 26 meet before the Commission's next meeting to discuss alternatives and make recommendations 27 to the Commission. Hartman agreed to inform BRW that the Commission was reviewing 28 alternative landscape plans. Jindra requested that Hallada receive a copy of the site plan. 29 30 V. SILVER POINT PARK UPDATE 31 Jindra noted the Commission had toured the Silver Point Park site and construction is 32 progressing nicely with a few exceptions. 33 34 Jindra stated the ballfield backstops may be too low and additional posts or netting may be 35 necessary on one of the fields. Jensen confirmed both fields will require additional backstop. 36 37 Jindra stated the issue of bleacher safety should be discussed. Hartman stated a new set of 38 bleachers had been ordered at a total cost of $4,000, and an additional set would need to be 39 ordered. 40 41 Jindra stated the Commission had requested that BRW install additional grate bars where water 42 enters the park to provide safety, as there is currently too much space between the ground and the 43 grates. 44 Parks Commission Meeting Minutes June 15, 1999 Page 3 I Wolff stated the construction is back on its original schedule after losing a month due to the 2 weather. Jindra noted the construction will still be completed by July 7, weather permitting. 3 4 Louiselle asked whether the field grade will be acceptable for hockey rink flooding in the winter. 5 Hartman stated the portable hockey rink system will be installed at the westerly edge of the park 6 with a grade of no more than 2%. 8 Wolff asked whether the shelter would be completed by July 7. Hartman stated the shelter is not 9 part of the contract, and the City has worked with various shelter vendors which can be reviewed 10 by the Commission. 11 12 Jensen asked whether a final plan is available for the Commission's review. Hartman stated he 13 would contact BRW to have a final plan prepared for the Commission. 14 15 Jindra stated that BRW's original drawings depicted a smaller ditch than that which was 16 constructed. She added the Commission should have been notified, and such lack of 17 communication is inappropriate. Hartman stated there were no major changes made to the plan. 18 Wolff stated the Commission as non-professionals need clarification in simple terms. 19 Jindra stated the Commission had a joint meeting with the City Council on June 1, and the Council requested that the Commission consider whether such joint meetings are helpful, and 22 how often they should be held. Kosciolek added in her opinion the meeting was made up of 23 reports rather than general discussion. She requested the Commission's consideration of this 24 issue. 25 26 Louiselle expressed concern that the Commissioners have recently been expected to commit to 27 more than 1 meeting a month and an occasional additional meeting. Jindra agreed, stating the 28 subcommittees have met a lot recently, and the Commission has undertaken some major projects 29 which have involved a larger time commitment than originally anticipated. Louiselle noted that 30 community involvement will be difficult to solicit based on these factors. 31 32 Koehntop asked whether a Commission designee to the Council meetings is necessary since a 33 Council liaison had been appointed. Jindra stated the Council liaison could bring issues affecting 34 the Commission to its meetings for discussion. 35 36 Jindra stated the Council had commended the Commission for their efforts and hard work, 37 adding they indicated the Commission is doing a good job. She requested the Commission be 38 made aware of any changes to the Council's plans for the work of the Commission. Hartman 39 stated he relays all the information he has to the Commission. 40 a I Jindra asked whether the Commission wished to review plans for Central Park in the near future. z Wolff stated the school will need at least a year of lead time for budgeting, and construction 43 could not commence until after school was out for the summer. 44 Parks Commission Meeting Minutes June 15, 1999 Page 4 1 Jensen stated in his opinion the smaller parks should be finished first to affect less residents. 2 Hartman stated the City will require lead time to identify funding sources for Central Park, and 3 the design and bidding process will take at least 2 years. 4 5 Hartman asked whether the Commission wished to retain BRW as consultant or interview other 6 park planners. Wolff stated she would like to interview other consultants, and she felt many 7 details were left out of the plan, and were not included when requested. She added the 8 Commission might contact other communities. Jindra stated she spoke with the Director of 9 Parks and Recreation in New Brighton who highly recommended their consultant. Hartman 10 stated the City has been approached by a few planners. 11 12 Jensen stated the project should be initiated soon to allow plenty of time for planning. Hartman 13 stated the Council would need lead time for funding. Jensen stated he would support 14 interviewing a new park planner. 15 16 Hartman asked whether the Commission would wish to conduct interviews in conjunction with 17 City staff. Wolff asked whether the interviews would have to be in connection with a particular 18 project. She suggested the Commission create a project list at its next meeting to identify 19 priorities for consideration. 20 21 VI. REPORTS. 22 A. Community Services. 23 Roadfeldt stated she had nothing to report as Community Services does not meet during the 24 summer. 25 26 B. School Board. 27 Wolff stated she had nothing to report. 28 29 C. Snorts Boosters. 30 Jensen stated he wished to contact the realtor who owns the Newmarket property to determine 31 the cost for initiating a long-term lease of the property. He added he is receiving bids to alter the 32 Newmarket space into ballfields. He requested the Commission's support. Jindra stated there is 33 no harm in asking. Hartman agreed that it shouldn't be a problem. 34 35 Jensen stated he is working with 4 companies on bids, and the cost to slightly renovate the fields 36 at Unisys would be approximately $33,000 which would not include maintenance. Hartman 37 stated that is not unreasonable for 2 ballfields. Wolff expressed concern that the property owners 38 could sell the property. Hartman stated a long-term lease would alleviate that problem. 39 Roadfeldt stated she could not support a long-term lease which would prevent the redevelopment 40 of the property. 41 42 Motion by Koehntop, second by Louiselle to have Jan Jensen contact the Newmarket property 43 owners to inquire after the property's availability with regard to negotiation of a long-term lease. 44 Parks Commission Meeting Minutes June 15, 1999 Page 5 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ,0 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 OTHER BUSINESS. Wolff stated she has noted a lack of bathrooms during baseball games in the parks which as been a big problem. She added the bathrooms are locked, and the City should consider portable satellites at these locations. Hartman stated that vandals have done extensive damage. He added the Commission would need to make a recommendation to the Council. Hartman asked where the satellites should be installed. Wolff stated the City should install 1 in Emerald Park and 2 in Central Park, at the north and south ends. Hartman stated there have been complaints from residents along Skycroft with regard to parking on the blacktop walking path. He added the Commission might consider a temporary fence or landscaping for that area. Andra stated the time and efforts of the Commission were greatly appreciated, and the City and community will appreciate the great commitment and results. She added that she, as chair, appreciates what the Commission has done as new projects are discussed. Jindra noted the Water Tower Park construction will be tentatively completed by July 19, and the park opening should take place between then and August 6 when VillageFest commences. It was agreed the opening would be tentatively scheduled for Thursday July 29, 1999. Jindra noted the Commission could discuss the opening at its next meeting. VIII. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Kosciolek, second by Koehntop to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Mary Mullen TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Motion carried unanimously. 06/22/99 11:08 FAX 6123701378 BRW, INC. a001/005 BRW A o`nr.Esa M059 (.ROUP coWjW_ To: Dennis Arrigoni, Copy: Arrigoni Brothers Fax: (651)645-9322 From: Auggie Wong, RLA-A Wr Date: June 22, 1999 Subject: Progress Meeting Notes #3 Weather: 70 degree, Sunny Time: 1:30 P.M. Date: Monday, June 21, 1999 Percent Complete: 45%O Agenda: Jay Hartman, City of St. Anthony Fax: (612)781-9323 Bob Kost, BRW Introduction: Present: Ja) Hartman, City of St. Anthony Village Dennis Arrigoni, Arrigoni Brothers Gordy, Arrigoni Brothers Aul gie Wong, BRW MEMORANDUM BRW Thresher Square 700 Third Street South Minneapolis, MN 55415 Phone: (612)370-0700 Fax: (612) 370-1378 File: 35185 2. Site Construction Issues: a) Retaining Wall along playground. Concrete sidewalk will be poured up to the wall edge as requested by City since planting perennials will require regular maintenance. b) Others: No other Construction issues encountered. Shop Drawing: Dennis said once sidewalk is in place, he will call a site meeting with the metal Contractor and BRW to locate Metal Arch placement and metal fence location. Metal contractor is currently preparing plans. However, shop drawings will be required and to be submitted to Auggie Wong. Shop Drawings are also requested for Vinyl -Clad Chain Link Fence, 2" Thick resilient Playsurface and Restroom Wood Enclosure. 06/22/99 11:08 FAX 6123701378 BRW, INC. 4. Materials Installation Schedule: Dennis mentioned next on the construction schedule is the asphalt for the basketball court, complete segmental wall, lighting base foundation and fence. 5. Other issues: None 6. Next progress meeting: June 31, 1999, 1:30 PM. Adjourned at 2:10 PM. Z 002/005 06/22/99 11:08 FAX 6123701378 BRW, INC. WATER TOWER PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS City of St. Anthony Village 3301 Silver Lake Road St. Anthony Village, MN 55418 June 21,1999 PROGRESS MEETING # 3 1. Introduction 2. Site Construction Issues 3. Shop Drawings: 4. 5. 6. 7. Materials Installation Schedule Otherissues Next Progress Meeting Adjourn. Agenda: 10003/005 06/22/99 11:08 FAX 6123701378 BRW, INC. Z 004/005 ,'i"7 B RW uaour To: Dennis Arrigoni, Arrigoni Brothers Fax: (651)645-9322 Copy: Jay Hartman, City of St. Anthony Fax: (612)781-9323 Bob Kost, BRW From: Auggie Wong, RLA• Date: June 22, 1999 Subject: Water Tower Park Field Report #5 Weather: 70 degree, Sunny Time: 2:10 P.M Date: June 22, 1999 Percent Complete: 45% MEMORANDUM BRW Thresher Square 700 Third Street South Minneapolis, MN 55415 Phone: (612) 370-0700 Fax: (612)370-1378 File: 35185 Field Notes: 1. Basketball Court wall is complete. Additional fill was needed to bring area to final grade. Asphalt for basket ball is going to be installed this week. 2. 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