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101017 Park Minutes CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD SHOREWOOD CITY HALL PARK COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2017 7:00P.M. MINUTES 1.CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING Chair Mangold convened the meeting at 7:00p.m. A.Roll Call Present: Chair Mangold, Commissioners Vassar, Gorham, and Barr; City Planner Darling Absent: Commissioner Rock, City Council Liaison Siakel B.Review Agenda Gorham moved to approve the agenda. Barr seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. 2.APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2017 Chair Mangold moved to approve the minutes of the September 9, 2017 meeting as written. Gorham seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. 3.MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR There were none. 4.NEW BUSINESS A. Badger Park Improvements Structure: Chair Mangold asked for an updated look at what the options are for the building structure and playgrounds. Director Darling discussed design-built versus pre-fabricated buildings. She asked for direction on what the Commission would like. The Commission generally agreed that they would like the Badger Park building to have the following: 1. Storage: Storage area should be large enough to accommodate lacrosse equipment that was part of the agreement as well as city equipment needed for field maintenance. 2. Restrooms: The restrooms should be available all year so winter events can be hosted in the park. If the cost is too high for winter use now, they would like to make sure that heat could be added in the future. Two restrooms are adequate and unisex is fine. 3. Shelter: A covered picnic area with room for four or five picnic tables would be large enough. This area should be connected to the building rather than a freestanding structure. A few tables in the sun would also be requested. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2017 PAGE20F3 Building orientation and location were discussed. There was general agreement that the building should be oriented north-south, but not in the middle of a walking pathway as shown on the concept plan. They suggested it might be better to place it south into the elementary playground area with storage doors opening toward the lacrosse area. Director Darling pointed out that footings and therefore location will also depend on soil structure. Playground Equipment: The commission generally agreed that the focus for the playground equipment should be on one play area and geared toward 5to12 year olds. They would like a traditional playground set: swings, slide and a climbing feature along with an imaginative play feature, like a boat or tree house over more active, challenge courses. They would like a new swing set to replace the existing galvanized set. Adult equipment may be considered in the future along the trail, but not within the playground area. Director Darling discussed two grants that have deadlines of November 3, 2017 and end of the year. Equipment over $100,000 will need to be bid out. Director Darling inquired what type of playground surface is preferred. General agreement was for wood chips enclosed by a concrete curb. Chair Mangold asked if a drinking fountain should be included. The commissioners felt that it should be included and they would prefer one with a bottle filler. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Update on Badger Park Parking Lot Reconstruction Director Darling gave the update that we are still on track with having the parking lot paved the second week of November. The final paving may be in the spring. B. Memorial Park Benches One type of memorial park bench has been ordered in the past, but it is no longer available. The proposed bench is similar to the color and style of the ones that are currently in the parks. The Commission prefers a plaque on the bench instead of the engraved option. C. Time Line of Freeman Park Ice Rink Director Darling stated that lights have been installed. Electrical work is in progress. The warming house interior panels are finished and installation will be around the first of November. Public Works Director, Larry Brown, is still confident that they can get the project done, and it can occur after frost. Vassar commented that the furnace and lights need to be tested before we announce that the rink is open. D. Freeman Park Trails Director Darling explained that a trail overlay project includes placing new bituminous over the trails, but it could include patching if there are rough spots. That project is scheduled for 2020. Chair Mangold asked how trail maintenance is budgeted. Barr asked for trails to be included in the park tours next year. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10,2017 PAGE30F3 E. CIP Update Director Darling stated that Council had generally agreed with the Park Commission’s priority recommendations at the last council meeting. 6. STAFF AND LIAISON REPORTS/UPDATES A. City Council Director Darling stated that trails were discussed at last night’s council work session. They will be focusing on feasibility studies for three trails: 1. Yellowstone – completing the link between Country Club Trail and Lake Linden 2. Strawberry Lane – providing a safe route to Minnewashta Elementary School 3. Mill Street - Chair Mangold inquired if a feasibility study was completed on Mill Street. Director Darling answered that it would need to be restudied. The feasibility studies will provide cost estimates so the council knows how much to budget. B. Staff Gorham will attend the next Parks Foundation meeting. Director Darling will notify the Commission if further direction is needed to submit the Hennepin County grant. 7. ADJOURN Barr moved, Vassar seconded, to adjourn the Park Commission Meeting of October 10, 2017 at 8:52 p.m. Motion carried 4-0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Brenda Pricco Recorder