121575 PK MINlecember 15, 19?5
The December 15 meeting of the Shorewood Park Commission was
called to order by Chairman Jim Heiland at 7:45 p.-n. Those
present were: _Wyatt, Paulsen, Breckheimer, Heiland, Keeler,
Newbold, 'Tray, and Congdon.
the minutes of the Dec. 1st meeting were approved as mailed.
o-anor Parks
Nepotiations to purchase the property adjacent to Manor Park
are proceeding. The last offer was below the X14,000 being
asked. Agreement could. be reached by the end of this year.
The Commission will make plans for the Dark.
Funding:
A "start-up" fee as an alternative to the Developer's FeE, of
unit is being investigated by Frank Kelly. le will propose a
percentage of house value fee on any new building in the village,
The legality of such a fee is being investigated.
Noble Property:
Allan Gray reported on his negotiations with 7�ottinger on the area
of land being considered for a possible Municipal Golf 'Course. No
new information has gome to the fore.
There was discussion about incorporating a driving-range and
putting green into the plan. Edina reports that these are excel-
lent revenue sources.
• Allan will be in contact with Bottinger again after Jan. 1.
HUD 1 oney:
It was thought that priorities should be highly considered in our
deliberations on how the HUD funds could be best spent with input
from the Citizenry,
motion: that we publish a "newsletter-`! with a questionnaire included
in it after January lst asking the public what they consider
park priorities.
Passed unanimously.
she questionnaire was discussed. We will include a listing of the
priorities as we see them and ask for additional suggestions or
support for the items listed. The Crystal Village Newsletter will
be used as a model.
The questionnaire will also have space for thosed interested in
supplying volunteer labor. A return envelope will be included.
Bill Wyatt will produce the 'Newsletter ".
Trail Discussions
John Breckheimer spoke about a Bike Trail plan for our village. He
should present a proposal at the next joint Trails Meeting. His pro-
posal will be delayed until after our all day work-shop on Jan. 17.
Bill Wyatt inquired about the feasibility of using the Chic.,-,N.W.
railroad easment. He will contact the railroad to inquire about it.
Reports from Villages:
The research from the other surrounding communities on their park
boards, ordinances and funding were shared with the group.Rill Wyatt
will supply each of us with a booklet on parks put out by the Metro
Council on Park guidelines for our reference.
Minnetrista: has a Park and Rec. Dept.; has on I e parcel of land
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designated as a park but has no developed parks yet; long-range
planning is in the Trails area to connect Carver Park to the Luce
Line; Has a New Developer's Fee supplying park funds ranging.
from 2-10%; no additional monies presently available.
Wayzata: has 3 established parks; no park commission; no long
range plans to speak of; all funding comes out of the general
fund
see enclosed file for reference; is way ahead of Shore-
wood; population of 31,
Deephavens parks have difficulty.getting any support from the
Council; they have no funds.
Minnetonka: bonded successfully for their money, - 1;45,000; have
good support from the village; have acquired land and are into
the development of it.
Excelsior: has a functioning park commission who will present a
5 year plan to their village in February.
Further inquires will be made. St. Louis Park - - -Don
Chanhassed---Jim
Orono - -- Gloria
Names '; Park Commission;
Names to replace Carol Newbold were discussed& Jean Ann Rabe,
Connie Schmid, and Sob Wells. Because.of.her location in
village along with her willingness to participate, Jean Ann Rabe
was selected as the commisions' recommendation to the Council.
that Don Paulson and John ,"3reckheimer,be re-appointed
motion: to the Park Commission for 3 year terms and that Jean
Ann Rabe be nominated to fill the vacancy on the Commi-
ssion for a 3 year term.
passed unanimously:
Jim heiland will take these recommendations to the Coundil for
their action.
Carol Newbold was thanked for her contributions made throughout
the passed 18 months. She has been an effective, committed member.
Thank you Letters:
The secretary was requested to send thank-you letters for volunteer
and other support on our Hockey rinks.
parry Hansen ---- NSP for the use of their truck.
A.1 Gelschus --- installation of the Poles.
Phil 3onthaus, % Handy Sales - -- -light fixtures
John Gray - -- painting of the boards
To All Volunteers via the Shorewood Newsletter.
Our next meeting will be held on Monday, January 5 at 7:30 Dm.
Mark your calendars for our Saturday Workshp, January 17, 11:00 am.
It will be a work, planning session.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9':45 Pm -
Gloria Congdon
Secretary