121289pkaPARK COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1989
A G E N D A
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
LABEREE
CHRISTENSEN
ROLL CALL LINDSTROM
VOGEL
ANDRUS
WEATHERLY
WILSON
GAGNE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. QUESTIONNAIRES - SILVERWOOD PARK
2. 1990 LIAISONS TO COUNCIL
3. RE E LECTION OF COMMISSIONERS
4. 1990 CHAIRMAN
5. 1990 VICE- CHAIRMAN
6. PARK PLANNER /LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT RECOMMENDATIONS
7. REPAIRS
8. BUDGET ITEMS
9. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
10. REPORTS
11. NEXT MEETING AGENDA
12. ADJOURNMENT
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M
MiNok
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We acquired additional land and this allowed us to reorient the
volleyball court and playground equipment for better usage. During
relocation, the City crew placed sand under the playground equipment
for added safety. A fence was installed along the western park boundary.
Two openings were made in the parking lot fence to improve accessibility.
The tennis court was resurfaced. A temporary warming shelter is
there there this year and an attendant has been hired for the skaters
on the pond.
BADGER
The new hockey rink had its first winter of use. Other municipalities
have visited the Badger rink and it has become a model for others
to use. The Park Commission would like to compliment the City crew
again for their quality of workmanship. Bleachers were moved from
the BMX track to the football field. The field was "top- dressed"
and ....... with the new water sprinkler ...... the field has been improved
to the point that the Football Association called it the best field
in their program.
CATHCART
Bue,to the widening of Cathcart Drive and its proximity to the Little
Teague Field, a fence was installed (at no cost to Shorewood) parallel
to Cathcart Drive for safety purposes. A road crossing the park
at its southern end was closed...... adding more useable area to the
park. A plan was developed to reorient the ballfield to minimize
problems with the afternoon sun and also to provide parking on park
property.
SILVERWOOD PARK
A questionnaire regarding types of useage preferred by the neighbor-
hood was developed and mailed to them. The response is now being
tabulated. Minimal maintenance was done to provide a winter sliding
area.
FREEMAN PARK
Three softball fields with warning tracks and fencing are now complete -
and we have areas for soccer and football. The nature trail was
extended along the north and east boundaries and a cross country
ski trail has ben cited.
THE HENNEPIN COUNTY RAILROAD CORRIDOR
The City turned the railroad right -of -way into the "Shorewood Hiking
and Biking Trail ". In effect, a new recreational facility was created.
�Je�have taken a leadership position and are encouraging other com-
munities to make similar improvements which will culminate in a con -
tinous trail from the City of Minnetonka to the City of Victoria.
We've added something for kids and seniors, individuals and organizations,
our parks are safer, and we have more facilities.