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061008 PK Tours AgP• CITY OF SHOREWOOD 2008 PARK TOURS The Shorewood Park Commission has set aside two days for touring the parks. The second tour is scheduled for: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 5 :45 p.m. Meet at the Skate Park at 5:45 p.m. Tour Skate Park Well abandoned; Keys Well Drilling Quote is attached 3` Lair has one to two programs a year • Equipment in good shape Manor Park Tennis Courts Shelter Indoor plumbing Lights Prairie Planting possibilities in 2009 Pond Silverwood Park Slope stability Practice court Master plan Minnewashta Dog Park A regular meeting will follow at City Hall at approximately 7:30 p.m. to discuss the park tours. • Majority of the City Council May be Present. No Action Will be Taken. CITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION TOUR & REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2007 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD SHOREWOOD CITY HALL 7:30 P.M. OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PARK TOURS AT EDDY STATION MINUTES 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING The Park Commission met at City Hall at 5:45 p.m. to depart for their Park Tour. A. Roll Call Present: Chair Davis, Commissioners Young, Trent, Alegi, Hensley, and late arrival Norman; City Engineer Brown, and City Council liaison Woodruff. Absent: Commissioner Moonen. PARK TOUR 2. SKATE PARK Brown reported that the decking had been replaced last fall and that the equipment would • be painted this spring. Brown pointed out that the City of Chanhassen replaces their equipment on a 5 year rotation and urged the Commission to consider replacement at some point. He acknowledged that the quality of the more recent 2nd set of equipment the City purchased far exceeded that of the initial pieces purchased by the City. Norman arrived at 6:15pm Hensley questioned whether this park was being put to its best use and wondered if there might be a way to track the number of users. Chair Davis stated that the park appears to be well used most every day. Alegi asked if the busy road caused any concern. Brown stated that that the park is regularly patrolled and that they have chosen to only block access with ballards as opposed to fencing due to the cost and the desire to keep the park visible from highway 7. Brown mentioned that the Legion contributes $1000 annually to improve and maintain this park. Chair Davis suggested they track trends and begin to informally poll kids as to what they want at the facility. She suggested they contact users who attend the 3 rd Lair event later in the summer. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2007 PAGE 2 OF 8 0 3. MANOR PARK Brown pointed out that the tennis courts had been repaired for the last time, the miracle `band -aid' job will not last long. He indicated that he, for one, has long questioned the amount of use this court sees and what alternative uses might exist. Brown explained that the pond quality had been studied last year by the Commission and limnologist from the watershed, which was inconclusive though, determined the pond did not contain filamentous algae. That being said, Brown stated that the pond did not freeze well over the winter and was therefore not conducive as a skating pond. With regard to the shoreline, Brown mentioned that staff had allowed the long grasses to grow near the edge to deter the population of geese from entering the tot lot. He also noted that the Commission had set aside a budget and had a planting plan put together for the shoreline area, which he questioned whether this Commission wished to pursue. Chair Davis noted that the goose debris seemed to be in check and suggested staff purchase an attractive seed mix from MnDOT to spruce up the shoreline in lieu of the entire planting project. She pointed out that lily pads in the pond are merely a sign of stagnant water and can be found in many small shallow ponds. • Hensley indicated that he was fine with the shoreline grasses being kept taller and the lily pads in the pond. Brown stated that, as a neighborhood park, the use of this park has been somewhat intensified with the addition of lacrosse. While the park itself has been enhanced by planting donations from neighbors, such as the Babcock's, and the Shirley Rice Memorial Garden, Brown questioned whether the Commission was comfortable with the nature of this park. Norman asked whether restrooms could be added to the warming house. Brown stated that the cost of installing restrooms and water would be approximately $30,000. 4. SILVERWOOD PARK Brown stated that Siiverwood Park contains features that are well used by the neighbors, including the tot lot, sliding hill, and skating pond. He noted that kids occasionally tend to hide behind the back - board. He pointed out that the slide was closed while the area around it was being restored with packed down clay and top soil. 5. WOODHAVEN is Brown explained that the parcel was going through the abandonment process that the well would be capped, and well house destroyed soon. He questioned what purpose the PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2007 PAGE 3 OF 8 Commission felt would make the best sense for this parcel, mentioning that the neighbor had expressed an interest in purchasing the property. Chair Davis stated that, if the City keeps the parcel, she would prefer it be kept open space. Norman pointed out that there are few tot lots near this property and that perhaps a small amenity might be appreciated. Brown stated that staff could review the demographics for the area and survey the neighbors of what they would most like to see happen to the parcel. 6. MINNEWASHTA PARK Chair Davis pointed out that Carver parks will be fencing 18 acres for the dog park of which a small section along County Road 41 will be separated for small dogs. She explained that the park would be left as natural as possible with an accessible trail encircling the area and a parking lot for owners. Brown stated that the construction of the dog park near Shorewood is a welcome relief and fills a need that the City had been wrestling with. Chair Davis indicated that the dog waste would be self policed and that the Carver parks • system had agreed to take care of the maintenance and cleaning of this property. The Park Tour adjourned to the regular Park Commission Meeting at 8:15 p.m 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING A. Review Agenda Young moved, Trent seconded, approving the Agenda as submitted. Motion passed 6/0. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2007 Norman moved, Young seconded, approving the Minutes of the May 8, 2007, Park Commission Meeting as submitted. Motion passed 6/0. 3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR There were none. 4. REPORTS A. Report on City Council Meeting • Brown reported that on May 29 the Council held a work session to review the CIP, noting that it is a living document and will continue to be reviewed next month. Keys Well Drilling Company Water Producers since 1890 1156 Homer St St. Paul, MN 55116 Phone 651 - 646 -7871 Fax 651- 641 -0216 Name James Landini Company City of Shorewoo Address 5755 country Club Road City, State ZIP Shorewood, MN 55331 Phone 952 - 474 -3236 Well Location Shorewood skate park Pump (Jet/Sub) stroke Well Size: 6" Depth: ? a ! �} , � DATE 6/9/2008 W.L. r r t r t r Accepted By: Date: Estimator: Douglas L Keys Date: 6/9/08 This is only an estimate. Actual cost will be determined on actual units used. State and /or local well . abandonment reports will be released and sent upon receipt of payment in full. This estimate is good for 30 days. THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS! Description AMOUNT Set Up/Well Access Removal of Pump Grout and Cap Well Grout Charge Well Sealing Report Well Sealing Permit Pearock/Sand Removal of Obstructions/ Drill -out Perforate Casing (If Required) Miscellaneous videotape well Lump Sum 12 hrs @ $185.00 Lump Sum 40 bgs @ $ 30.00 Lump Sum Lump Sum yds @ $125.00 hrs @ $190.00 6 hrs @ $200.00 city to trim trees for access hr bg yd hr hr Total Estimated Cost 400.00 2,220.00 600.00 1,200.00 nc nc F $4,420.00 Accepted By: Date: Estimator: Douglas L Keys Date: 6/9/08 This is only an estimate. Actual cost will be determined on actual units used. State and /or local well . abandonment reports will be released and sent upon receipt of payment in full. This estimate is good for 30 days. THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS!