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041310 PK APCITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MEETING , r ESDAY, APRIL 13, 2010 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD S IOREWOOD CITY HALL :00 P< AGENDA 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING A. Roll Call Norman Trent Quinlan Robb Edmondson Gaidos 0 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. B. Review Agenda APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2010 (Att.42A) MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR REVIEW MONTHLY EXPENDITURE REPORT AND 2010 CIP - (Att. - #4)(Finance Director, Bonnie Burton) UPDATE ON MANOR PARK SHELTER — (Att. #5)(Joe Pazandak) REPORTS A. Report on City Council Meeting B. Update on Work Program — (Att. - #6B) C. Update on Grant Programs — (Att. - #6C) DISCUSS PARK TOURS REVIEW SUMMER PROGRAMS — (Att. - #8) DISCUSS POSSIBLE LAND USE FOR COMMUNITY GARDENS ON LEGION PROPERTY — (Att. - #9) DETERMINE LIAISON FOR PARK FOUNDATION MEETINGS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURN Liaison for ON Council Meeting on April 26 Meeting - Quinlan CITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSIONMEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010 A. Roll Call Present: Chair Norman; Commissioners Davis, Edmondson; City Council Liaison Zei Building Official Pazandak Absent: Commissioner Trent B. Review Agenda Quinlan moved, Robb seconded to approv4 to follow Item 3. Add Item 413 — Discuss Y , Quinlan, Robb and Administrator Heck; and as amended: Move Item 7 Grant. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Park Commission Meeting Mit Robb moved, ondson secoi presented." Motion carried 5/0. 3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR 9, 20'10 e Minutes of February 9, 2010 as Chair Norman introduced the newest Park Commissioner, Suzanne Gaidos. Gaidos stated her family frequents many of the parks in Shorewood and surrounding areas and is looking forward to park development and the community. 7. APPOINT1,010 CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR Edmondson stated he would like to vote for Jeremy as the chair and to Steve Quinlan as vice chair. He I :'cited reasons for his nominations. Robb also supported the nominations. Quinlan stated he would accept the nomination. Edmondson moved, Robb seconded to nominate Jeremy Norman as the Park Chair for the remainder of 2010 and Steve Quinlan as Vice Chair for 2010. Motion passed 510. 4. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND MANOR PARK SHELTER PLANS Joe Pazandak, Building Official discussed the existing conditions and issues of the Manor Park Shelter. He stated the existing building has frost damage issues. The frost is heaving 2A 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD SHOREWOOD CITY HALL 7:00 P.M. PARK COMMISSION MINUTE TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010 AGE 2 OF b the building and the block walls have cracks, posts are lifting, and the shelter floor heaves. He showed pictures of the shelter which showed the existing conditions, He stated the deterioration of the building is slowly escalating. He stated the blocks in the heated portion of the shelter have cracks in them while the floor and walls have stayed intact. He noted as the foundation disintegrates, it can hold more moisture which will force the material apart. Robb asked what kind of percolation is below the slab. Pazandak stated the soil strength is adequate, but the issue is the moisture in the soil. Edmondson asked if there is a sub grade or some kind of material to prevent this in the future. Pazandak stated you can either drain the soil or insulate the soil. Draining the soil has been successful, but sometimes you cannot do that. Pazandak stated he would propose closing in the building and insulating the foundation. He stated raising the water level in the pond will ,increase the amount of moisture in the soils around the pond. The soil moisture level is an existing condition that will most likely increase. He noted that whatever plan is chosen,, the foundation will be pulled out far enough to eliminate future damage. He stated adding insulation will greatly eliminate many issues. He noted the building will be heated for more days and hours. He stated the proposed plans will have different zoning issues and CUP requirements. He stated if the toilet rooms are added to the parking lot end of the building, the length to width ratio of the building will be increased. The building will be more of a visual dominance in the park in this case. Additional costs would be incurred if parking spaces are added and depending on the building materials used. He discussed the construction schedule noting some of the plans will take longer than others. Pazandak reviewed Plan 3 which deals with the existing building. He stated all of the type 3 plans would not have to go through the planning process except for the detached shelter. He discussed the financial advantage to having this shelter and the Silverwood shelter shipped at the same time. He noted all the "3" plans are either using the existing shelter or reducing it, and staying under the existing roof. He discussed grant possibilities. These types of plans also have the shortest construction time and are greener projects. Pazandak reviewed the remainder of the type 3 plans. He noted plan 3A would increase the area for location of a detached open shelter between the existing shelter and the drainage Swale. Plan 3Bwould enclose the existing open shelter. This plan would have the lowest cost and the shortest construction schedule. It would also be the greenest option. Robb asked where the water and sewer connections are currently located. Pazandak noted the connection route to the building. Pazandak reviewed plan 3C which would enclose ten feet of open shelter for toilet rooms and ten feet of open shelter remaining open. Robb suggested possible door locations. Pazandak stated some have preferred the doors face the playground so they can be monitored. He stated there are also other options for the PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 23,2010 PAGE 3 OF 6 door locations. Putting on the bathrooms on the street side would mean the floor would need to be pulled out. Quinlan felt the shelter should be more open. Edmondson asked if the open shelter for 3C is 10 x 20. Pazandak indicated that it is. Norman noted the existing shelter is 20 x 20. Pazandak stated a free-standing shelter is also an option. Pazandak reviewed plan 6 which would add bathrooms to the side of the building and square off the open part of the shelter. He noted the open shelter would have a vault ceiling, and the enclosed shelter could have a partial or a full vault ceiling. This type of shelter would have more of a visual presence in the park. It would need to go through the planning process. Pazandak noted plan 7 would have a higher project cost. This plan would have a long construction schedule and would need to go through the planning process. Pazandak noted that plan 8 would add toilet rooms, 6' to the warming house, and 10 feet to the end of the open part of the shelter. This plan wouldn't need to go through the planning process. Pazandak reviewed the estimated project costs for each of the plans. Heck stated the credit column shows what needs to be done regardless of whether or not a plan is chosen - the existing building would need these improvements if it remains as it is. It was noted that ,the total for Option 3A is incorrect on the top. Pazandak stated he would make the corrections and send the commissioners new sheets. Norman asked for 30-year shingles and the trench drain in the Heck noted there i§,:,:$J,20,000 allocated for the park shelter in the CIP. He stated it is very important the Commission not put this off any longer so the Council can move forward with a design for completion by the next skating season. Norman stated there ,.,i§ one decision before us to either enclose the building and build a separate shelter or modify the existing shelter and have the open space adjacent. Quinlan stated the whole idea of a separate shelter does not appear to be part of our original plan. Edmondson asked what the cost of the Silverwood shelter is. Pazandak stated the cost is under $22,000. We are in the process of taking the project and doing the subcontracting in- house. Edmondson suggested going with plan 3B. PARIS: COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010 PAGE 4 OF 6 Pazandak noted the correct total for option 3 )A is $52,550, not $68,005. In response to a question lrom Quinlan, Pazandak stated there will be little or no maintenance to a free- standing shelters Norman questioned where a free-standing shelter could be located. Pazandak stated another option would be two small shelters. Heck stated he believed the Park Commission is more interested in an all- encompassing building. Robb asked for the difference between the size of plan 8 and 3a. Pazandak discussed the difference. Quinlan asked if there are any problems foreseen with the CUP process. Pazandak stated there would be open input on the structure. Quinlan asked if the Council would look at option 3 differently. Zerby stated there is still a lot of latitude from the Council to make a decision. He stated he liked the attached oven space and enclosed area. Norman asked for clarification of why plan 8'! w Pazandak stated the expansion of the building is original building for number 6. Norman stated he is in favor of the stated she is in favor of option 8 with Heck stated the plan would need to be Quinlan moved, Gaidos seconded to reco addition of gas forced air, and insulating additional security. 'Motion carried 510.x. Yo 6 but in more ;ed a CUP and plan 6 would. with the original CUP for the MP option 8. Gaidos approval of option 8 with the Ling foundation below grade with the Heck stated the youth sports foundation grants are through Hennepin County from the sales tax assessed for the Twins stadium. Staff is looking for authorization to apply for a grant that would cover the partial cost of the Manor Park shelter. They would ask for $112,000 from the County. The Council authorized staff to apply for the grant and is looking for authorization from the Park Commission to apply. Gaidos moved,` Edmondson seconded to authorize staff to apply for a youth sports foundation grant in the amount of $112,000 from Hennepin County to fund the Manor Park shelter and playground. Motion carried 510. 5. REPORTS A. Report on City Council Meeting PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010 PAGE 50F6 Norman noted there is about $295,000 in the Park CIP the picnic tables have been ordered but not billed yet. C. Update on Work Program Norman stated the work program is on from the Badger Park tennis court are, couple more. Heck noted tenriis court resurfi want to see the sustainability of will continue to keep the Manor Norman stated it i D. Update so important ted tennis co has not been ay -oduct used last, 10roieet on a fast the I have - no expenditures. Heck noted the trees have been removed for Xcel Energy to remove a ed at the Council level. We ever the winter. He stated we iunity in the loop relating to park been installed. we have not been notified if we have on of February 24, 2010 and March 10, 2010 n reviewed recent activity at the February 24 and March 10 Park Foundation Heck stated he has been asked to review the by laws to find out the p between the Foundation and the city. F. Update on Summer Activities Summer activities were reviewed. Norman suggested Music in the Park take a rest this year, and the funds be reallocated in other areas throughout the summer and not just for one night. He also felt that the Night to Unite should be geared towards the neighborhoods and not in a park. Heck stated an on-line registration program will be available in April to register for these programs. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010 PAGE 6 OF 6 6. DETERMINE DATES FOR PARK TOURS Draft agendas were provided for two dates to tour the city parks in Shorewood in April and May. The commissioners concurred the dates will work out for them. 8. DETERMINE LIAISON FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR NEXT THREE MONTHS Commissioners signed up for the following City Council April 12 Jeremy Norman April 26 Steve Quinlan May 24 Suzanne Gaidos June 14 Thomas Robb Norman stated there should also be a liaison schedule for the Parks Foundation meetings. They don't have set meetings. Norman stated he would attend the meeting on the 14th, and a schedule can be set at the May Park Commission meeting for future Foundation I meetings. 9. NEW BUSINESS Norman stated Fitness 19 is interested in sponsoring a community boot camp in one of the i I city's parks. He would like to bring them l n to discuss their specifics, whether there will be a charge. Zerby suggested having K-risti Anderson work with them to find out the details. She can then bring back the information to afuture Park Commission meeting. 10. ADJOURN Gaidos moved, Edm seconded, adjourning the Park Commission Meeting of March 23, 2010, at 9:05 p.m. Motion passed 510. 1 1 RESPE Clare T. I Recorder MEMORANDUM 'Fo: Park Commission From Bonnie Burton, Finance Director - 1 11 5� i C C: Kristi Andersoni, CRR. Twila Grout, Administrative Assistant Date: April 7, 2010 SUBJECT, March 2010 Financial. Update Attached you will find the Park Capital Improvement Fund financial report for the period ending 03/31/2010. The Park Capital Improvement Fund has a cash balance of $292,082 as of March 31, 2010. There was an expenditure of $1,354.49 in March for playground equipment (a slide for Silverwood Park). 0 As 0,.. MARCH 31ST, 20 ?0 02 Park Ca�Di�a' Improvements ACCOUNT ' ACCOUNT" DESCRIPTION BALANCE ASSETS � 402 -10100 CASH AND INVESTMENTS 292,082.20 402 -10300 CASH WITH FISCAL AGENT 0.00 402 -10410 ALLOW FOR UNREALIZED INVEST GA ( 263.00) 402 -10450 ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE 874.83 402 -13100 DUE FROM OTHER FUNDS 0.00 402 -14250 INVENTORY - CONCESSIONS 0.00 292,694.03 TOTAL ASSETS 292,694.03 LIABILITIES 402 -20100 AP PENDING (DUE TO POOL) 0.00 402 -20600 CONTRACTS PAYABLE 0.00 402 -20800 DUE TO OTHER FUNDS 0.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES 0.00 EQUITY 402 -25310 UNRESERVED, DESIGNATED FUND BA 293,036.07 TOTAL BEGINNING EQUITY 293,036.07 TOTAL REVENUE 1,018.56 TOTAL EXPENSES 1,360.60 TOTAL REVENUE OVER /(UNDER) EXPENSES ( 342.04) TOTAL EQUITY & REV. OVER /(UNDER) EXP. 292,694.03 TOTAL LIABILITIES, EQUITY & REV.OVER /(UNDER) EXP. 292,694.03 13 0 CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 Country Club Road ® Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 9 952-474-3236 Eb@ Fax: 952-474-0128 e www.ci.shorewood.mmus a cityhall @q ci.shorewood.mn.us From: Kristi Anderson — Community Rec Resources Twila Grout — Administrative Assistant Re: Agenda Item 5 — Update on Manor Park Shelter Building Inspector, Joe Pazandak will be attending the Park Commission meeting on April 13 to present the attached updated Manor Park shelter plans and costs. m:::] (Y) � � 0 0 0 0 C) D======0 C 0 0 0 0 n C) ))�Vj F DOOR DO 0 0 i FITNIAN Ic a z 0 C) co > 0 Lij --- , It C) C) C) N I Manor Park r— 20630 Mano Road Project Estimate Sheet ELE MENT Option 8 Selected Option opti 8 Cred Footing, foundation wall and m asonry walls 12,000.00 1.,000.00 Excavation 1, 800.00 Stoop for door, frost heave control dote 2 1,000.00 Framing (walls & roof) 9,000.00 1,350.00 Roofiing 5,200.00 3,025.00 Plumbing 9,245.00 3,500.00 Water meter 305.00 Sewer and water connection 4,500.00 1,200.00 Sewer SAC Charge 2,100.00 1,700.00 Electrical 8,600.00 250.00 Mechanical 700.00 100.00 insulation 1,200.00 Hardware 6,000.00 150.00 Hardware installation 300.00 Flooring, finish mat system 800.00 Floor, concrete 3,200.00 3,000.00 Siding 3,000.00 Paint and caulking 1,500.00 200.00 Finish trim and fascia /soffit 1,800.00 200.00 Grading, final 400.00 Sidewalk 400.00 400.00 Landscaping 400.00 Contingency 3,000.00 Selected options 6,200.00 Total $81,650.00 $9,325.00 ELEMENT Option 8 Selected Option Roof ling, 30 year shingle Roofing, steel -Metro Shake 2 Roofing, steel - standing seam Plumbing, drinking fountain 750.00 Plumbing, toilet room trench drain 1,350.00 Electrical Mechanical, natural gas forced air 3,500.00 3,500.00 Mechanical, geo thermal Electric hand dryers 1,200.00 Insulate existing foundation below grade 1,700.00 1,700.00 Security, timed lock for toilet room doors 1,000.00 1,000.00 Security, steel shutter over window Siding, cement board lap siding Sidewalk, additional Open detached shelter Total $6,200.00 Notes: 1) Cost of project could be reduced by the amount of repairs that need to be completed with or without the project. This includes but is not limited to roof replacement, fascia repair, open area floor replacement, and replacement of one door. 2) Cost of project could be reduced for elements that service life of element is partly used up. This includes but is not limited to swithches, lights, paint, door, trim and window. 3) Cost are general estimates. verla 1h Tree is 7 Removal overlay(I /4/10) - Quotes from Bit Contractors w /Skate park On 1/12/10 pk agenda. Kristi and C. C. outcome of bid mtg. w /bldg insp. Joe meeting Pk Comm appr. /rec. to cc Prepare preliminary design on contractor Joe is working on and costs CC awards bid preliminary design Go to Park Comm. For Picnic Shelter Canopy recommendation /Bid to Joe P. & Kristi working w /co. On Pk agenda for Council and Joe placed the order. See if Concrete truck can 3/23/10 and 4/13/10 CC approve design pour curb when slab is Go to bid poured for shelter; Incl. T P.W. will remove shrubs and removal of curb in bid r brush (1/10) See notes in Silverwood tree Tennis Court Resurface ` removal. TREE REMOVAL COMPLETED Tennis ct. on & Tree Removal May CC agenda Shelter Building Addition Report back to Pk Comm On 1/12/10 pk agenda. Kristi and C. C. outcome of mtg. w /bldg insp. Joe meeting Prepare preliminary design Joe is working on and costs preliminary design Go to Park Comm. For recommendation /Bid to On Pk agenda for Council 3/23/10 and 4/13/10 CC approve design Go to bid Go to CC for final approval update 4/7/10 + From: Julie Moore Communications f • • Administrative Re: Agenda Item 6C— Update on Grants Staff submitted a proposal to Pepsi Refresh Project for the community garden. The request is for fencing, water, and a small shed. Voting began on March I" and we promoted for a chance at a $25,000 grant. Pepsi notified us that our grant was not voted to receive a $25,000 grant. However, we finished among the Top 100 in our grant tier. Since we came close, they are giving us another chance by automatically entering it into the April submission period. The vote counter started at zero again. As of today our ranking is 154 out of 1,143 applicants. The grant for Project Orange Thumb we did not get. Attached is the spreadsheet showing the status of the grants. 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The $4,000 budget amount would be for Music in the Park, Fun Fridays, Safety Camp, Garage Band Jam, Community Garden or other programs. As of today there is $3,065 in the budget for park events. Below is a few of the summer activities that we are updating the commission on. Music in the Park, the Park Commission will need to discuss and determine what path they want to take with this. Karate Class — Mr. Hoops is very excited about doing a fun Friday and Safety Camp. Fun Friday will be for ages 4- 7. It will be June 18` frorn 11:00 - Noon. He will also be participating in safety camp showing kids break -away techniques. Safety Camp - The camp is on Wednesday, August 11` from 9 am- 3:30pm. Events taking place are bike helmet fitting, Run, Yell and Tell reading, Secure Child ID, Fire Safety, police car presentation, Animal safety, Karate Break -away techniques, water patrol and K -9, MN National Guard Helicopter. A grant has been applied for through AAA to help purchase the helmets. Last year we received $250 and are hoping to receive that again this year. ExploraDome — Kristi is working on a date in August. Music in the Park — The past years we have had Big Walter Smith and Famous Dave's BBQ. The Park Commission will need to determine if they would like to do this event again or look at other options. This event takes place the second Friday of July which would be July 9"', Big Walter Smith's fee is $1,000. Below are a couple bands that you can go to their website and listen to their music. The fee for these bands is $1,000. Mojo Lemon is a blues band. Their website is http: / /moiolemon.com / . Sam Kuusisto, is a R &B /Funk/Jazz. You can go to the following link to listen to his music h� / /www.rnyspace.com /samkuusisto Movie in the park - Staff researched having a movie in the park. In checking with Twilight Zone for cinema services, the cost would be $849.5 for a 16 ft. x 9 ft. inflatable movie screen, outdoor audio system, high definition DLP digital projector,DVD player, and technicians to set up and work the equipment. The $849 amount is a discounted amount because they quoted it for an off -peak month (May) and Off -Peak day which they did Thursday. You also need to purchase a film license from a P party vendor which can cost about $350. To get a license for the movie if less than 200 people the cost could range from $150 -$350 depending on the film that is picked. After review and discussion please advise how staff should proceed with the Music in the Park. X N N C G_ w O ' 6 w�4 ) V1 C �I �tY�OIN �i i MO�NM in) Na»mo Nm T - CS LL Ce. mOheY ri {i N NOl�NO 6� M p O O > n t— �O�ON fO 0 NNN L �. 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W N C d L U Y L CL m s 0 0 N o' c'a L coz 0 C 0000 0 0000 0 000Uri LO M U 69 6F3 69 64 O O O O O a) CL E E m U O 0 0 N * U) (n � c E a) E cn W C W cn Q N N j O �E c6 Ea) U o oo -o .- c N Q iL CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD - SHOR MOOD, MINNESOTA 55331 -8927 - (952) 474 -3236 FAX (952) 474 -0128 ® www.ci.shorewood.rnn.us - cityhell @ci.shorewood.mn.us TO: Park Commission FROM: Brad Nielsen DATE: 8 April 2010 RE: American Legion — Proposal for Community Gardens FILE NO. Property (24562 Smithtown Road) The Clarence Clofer American Legion Post on Smithtown Road owns the above - referenced property, which is a vacant lot two doors west of the Legion Club. Former Park Commissioner Travis DeMers, representing the Legion, approached us about the possibility of the City using the vacant property for community garden space. The City has established a pilot program at the South Shore Skate Park on Highway 7, which appears to be having some success. In fact, Twila Grout advises us that the 10 plots at the Skate Park have all been spoken for and we have a waiting list of five more people interested in plots. The Legion's interest in offering the site for this purpose. They can potentially reduce their current tax burden if their property is available for some type of public purpose. Staff has examined the Zoning Code and feels that this type of use could be considered permitted as it could be considered "commercial recreation ", which is an allowable use in the C -1, General Commercial zoning district. This item will be on the Commission's agenda for discussion on 13 April. If there is interest in accommodating something like this, staff can explore ways to implement it (e.g. City leases the property for $1 per year). Mr. DeMers may be at the meeting to elaborate on the proposal. This might be an opportunity for one of those rare and elusive "Win — Win" situations. Cc: Mayor and City Council Brian Heck Mary Tietjen Travis DeMers Scott Zerby PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 4� � a . 0 2 C) m r rq 0) is z 1 1 - 90 ", 1 m c m --I X d a: Z 3 --I 0 (0 iil Z 0 M X m z --4 --i r 0 M r m RAO Ll C m lot X FTI - T - 1 F FFJ 0 1-1 m X F 0 0 � U) > F - 0 0 < FTI FTI F— F 0 z 0 0 OF). x -- o 0 0 0 (J) X 0 0 FI 0 0 FT-1 cu > co > z z C7 > 0 F F co � > FTI x 0 < M 0 M > X G (f) m MANOR PARK : - Landscape Structures dehSwing — Rep|ace — GetdngPhdng Timber Rotten — Replace — PW Done Arch Bridge — Replace —Getting Pricing Warming House Roof — ongoing remodel Tunnel Slide — Replace —Getting Pricing Handicap Swing — Replace — Getting quote TubeSUde — Bo|t PVV tighten- Rumble &RoUQide—Rep|acecracked—NA/GettinQquoteonnewpiece VoUeyBaU— Rep|acetimbers — PWDone Spira|SUde — Rep|ace — Gettingquote FREEMAN NORTH: Landscape Structures E| Tube Slide — entrance and exit & holds need replacing — Getting Quote Vertical Ladder — protective coat gone — Getting quote CATHCART PARK: Landscape Structures Border — Rotten —RNDoing Motorcycle — tighten —PVVDoing Hockey — Rep|aceGate — PVVRepairing SILVERWOOD PARK: Rumble & Roll Slide — Replace (vandalism) — Repaired old & getting replaced w/new version ***No shoe-horning in of playground pieces — each perimeter was designed to accommodate the playground installed — Either remove/replace underutilized pieces (like spring toys) OR choose proposed pieces and determine radius' needed for perimeter expansions. 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