051782 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 17, 1982
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MINUTES.
CALL TO ORDER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:30 P.M.
Chairman Carl called the Park Commission meeting to order at 7:40 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Gary Carl, Carol Chapman, Don Goettelman, Gordon Lindstrom, Conrad
Schmid, Roger Stein, Council Liaison Tad Shaw, Assistant Kathy West
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Stein moved, Schmid seconded, to approve the Park Commission minutes dated
May 3, 1982 as written.
The motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF APPLICANTS FOR THE PARK COMMISSION
Chairman Carl apologized for confusion at the last meeting due to the lack of a
systematic procedure for appointing new members to the Commission.
Marty Jakel and James Grahn were present. Launisse Cousins had a previous com-
mittment and arrived later. The Commission asked Mr. Jakel questions relating
to his letter of introduction and interest in the City park system, as they had
with the other applicants. He noted that he has worked at Cathcart Park and
used the facilities at Badger. He felt he was familiar with Shorewood parks, the
• people who work with them and use them, and what they need. He identified a need
for more parks to serve residents on the eastern side of Shorewood and more vari-
ety of facilities within all parks. Jakel. said that he was attending Normandale
College as a day student majoring in Political Science and History with plans to
go to law school. He felt his school involvement and a committment to the Park
Commission would not present time conflicts.
Chairman Carl suggested a form of nomination by written ballot where each Park
Commission member could vote for one, two or none of the applicants. An appli-
cant would need a minimum of four votes to be sent to the City Council for final
approval. It was also agreed that the remainder of the three year term would be
filled by the candidate -aith the most votes.
Ballots were cast by all Park Commission members and tallied by Tad Shaw and
Kathy West with the following results:
Launisse Cousins received 5 votes
Marty Jakel received 5 votes
James Grahn received 1 vote
Due to the tie, an additional vote was taken to determine which appointee would
fill the longer term.
Launisse Cousins received 5 votes
rty Jakel received 1 vote
Chapman moved, Schmid seconded, to recommend that the Shorewood City Council
appoint the following people to the Park Commission:
unisse Cousins: term ing 12/31/84
(replacing Don Goettelman)
rty Jakel: term expiring 12/31/82
(replacing Bob Nygaard)
PARK COMMISSION MINUTES - 2 - MAY 1`7, 1982
CONSIDERATION OF APPLICANTS FOR THE PARK COMMISSION - CONTINUED
The motion to recommend the appointees to the City Council for approval carried
unanimously.
The Park Commission advised Cousins and Jakel of attendance requirements and
instructed staff to prepare a background packet for them to include all minutes
from January 1982, Ordinances pertaining to the park system, and the Comprehen-
sive Plan report on Parks.
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Chairman Carl reported that the City Council approved the concept stage develop-
ment proposal for Freeman Park at their May 10th meeting. The Council requested
the Park Commission to formulate a list of priorities for developing the Park,
paying special attention to those areas requiring City rather than private efforts.
It was suggested at the Council meeting that the possibilities of a Strawberry
Lane exit also be considered. It was noted by the Planner that the west side of
Freeman Park is a low marshy area.
The Commission discussed starting stage II of the development proposal and stated
that Planner Anne Bronken should be contacted for input. Chairman Carl noted that
Bronken had sent an initial cost estimate for road access totaling about $12,500.
Security lighting, including a power source ard two lights, was listed as costing
$6,676 in a 1981 letter from NSP. Another cost to be considered was the $3,200
bill form Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. for developing the master park
plan. Carl noted approximately $34,000 in thE Park Capital Improvement Fund.for
1982.
The Park Commission agreed to request the Pla
orities for developing the park, considering
tenance /continuing costs; a direction point b
A tentative priority list was drawn up as fol
1) Security Lighting - designation of
2) Road Access - plans for gravel
walls
to assist them in setting pri-
the initial costs and the main -
to study the less expensive items.
the correct paths for electrical lines
road including culvert and retaining
3) Trail System Plan
4) Signs - the design and placement of signs for the entrances and park
boundaries delineating hours, regulations, etc.
5) Gates - some method of closing off the park after hours
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
-,It was noted that the Y's Men's request to provide concessions at the BMX track
was approved subject to proof of required insurance coverage.
- Minnetonka Community Services requested to change Crescent Beach lifeguard hours
from 12:00 - 7:00 P.M. to 11:30 A.M. - 6:30 P.M.
- Minnetonka Community Services suggested that local Camp Fire Girls might assist
in cleaning rocks from Manor Park.
- Recent articles from Minnesota Monthly (Halstad's Bay access - May 1982) and the
is Minneapolis Star & Tribune (Community Section - parks and recreation trails) were
mentioned.
PARK COMMISSION MINUTES - 3 - 114AY 17, 1982
REPORTS
Council - Tad Shaw reported items covered at the May 10, 1982 Council meeting
noting subdivision and variance requests; a Cable TV report; approval of a Res -
olution denying the IXI P.U.D. proposal; Amesbury West Contractual Agreement was
amended to allow a tennis court and swimming pool; a new precinct boundary map
was presented; closing of Vine Street at Hooper Lake Road - no action at present
to assure emergency vehicles access to the area; Financial Statements were pre-
sented; a request for bike trails from area Junior High School students was made;
and, concern was expressed regarding bike /pedestrian traffic on Eureka Road near
Freeman Park.
Planning Commission - Staff reported a Public Hearing for the Tingewood P.U.D.
proposal and a subdivision request by Virginia and Kathryn Dietz.
The Park Commission expressed thank to Don Goettelman for his service to the City.
ADJOURNMENI'
Goettelman moved, Chapman seconded, to close the meeting. The motion carried
unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen West, Park Commission Assistant