092181 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD
Regular PARK COMMISSION Meeting
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1981
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MINUTES
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman.Goettelman called the regular PARK COMMISSION Meeting to order at
7:47 P.M. on Monday, September 21, 1981.
ROLL CALL
Present: Conrad Schmid (8:00 arr), Roger Stein (9:20 arr), Don Goettelman,
Gary Carl (8:45 arr), Carol Chapman, Gordon Lindstrom, Bob Nygaard
Council Liaison Tad Shaw, Planner Brad Nielsen, Bob Gagne - Planning
Commission
APPROVAL OF PARK COMMISSION MINUTES DATED AUGUST 3 1981:
Nygaard moved, Schmid seconded, for approval of the August 3, 1981 Park Commission
minutes as submitted. Motion carried 5 -0.
HOCKY RINK
- Discussion of levelling Badger Park: 6 Inches too High on One End
The problem at Badger Park is that the dark coloring of the ground on one end
(north) melts the snow faster, resulting in one end of the hockey rink being
six inches higher than the other end. Some light colored plastic will be placed
at the north end so as to reflect the heat from the sun off of the ground and
boards, hopefully resulting in a more level rink.
• MIKE ROBINSON
Goettelman reported he had talked to Mike Robinson, Department of Transportation
of Minnesota, regarding the Freeman Park entrance off of State Highway 7.
Robinson stated the speed limit in that area could not be lowered unless the
traffic naturally slowed down.
Goettelman will check to see if we need to send them (Department of Transportation
of Minnesota) an official memo and who it is that is supposed to do the actual
installing of the "Caution -Park Entrance Feet" signs.
REPORTS
= Chapman reported from Council meeting that Mr. Joe Gorecki, Oak Ridge Estates -
Second Addition, is talking about setting aside some land for parks if the land
is platted.
- Chapman referred to map on Page 107 of the Preliminary Draft of the Comprehensive
Plan, Report No. 4, Policy Plan /Development Framework, February 1979. This
map (Page 107) is more accurate than the map on Page 32 of the Preliminary Com-
prehensive Plan, Report No. 5, Parks & Open Space /Detailed Facilities Plan,
September 1980. Planner Nielsen stated the one map (Page 107) technically
should have been inserted into Report No. 5, rather than the one that is now in
the book.
-Chairman Goettelman read aloud a letter dated August 6, 1981 regarding Shorewood's
First Annual Invitational "Squirt" Hockey Tournament. It is signed by Pat Hanily,
Tom Muehlberg, Mike DeLadi, and the area's children, and is addressed to the
Mayor, Council members, and Park Commission. A profit of $172.06 was generated
from the Tournament, of which a Money Order (No. 153621) was submitted on September
21, 1981 to the City of Shorewood /Park Commission. This same letter is to be read
at the next convenient Council meeting and duly recorded to state that both they
and the government of Shorewood fulfilled their obligations.
CITY OF SHOREWOOD COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Regular PARK COMMISSION Meeting 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
MONDAY, SEFTEEMBBER 21, 1931 _ M I N U T E S 7:30 P.M.
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. REPORTS: (Continued)
=Shaw stated Frank Brixius, Mayor of Greenwood, had expressed his disappointment
because of Shorewood's refusal to participate in the bikeway path along Minnetonka
Boulevard (Greenwood - Deephaven- Shorewood). Mr. Brixius had received no letter
explaining that the Council had voted to participate in the project provided that
they agree to the costs of $9,435.00, the amount originally proposed. Shaw will
draft a letter to Mayor Brixius to be approved by the Park Commission.
= Newsletter. The Park Commission generally agreed that articles be submitted to
the Shorewood newsletter to inform the residents of the progress of Park related
activities /projects.
FREEMAN PARK DISCUSSION
- Planner Brad Nielsen, Northwest Consultants, Inc.
(Memo dated 24 August 1981 from Anne Bronken /Brad Nielsen)
Planner expanded on the above referred to memo in which they (1) prepared an
estimate of the cost and hours of developing a Concept Plan for Freeman Park;
(2) prepared an outline of the planning process and tasks that would be entailed;
and (3)- although not specifically requested -a general description of the process
and cost of continuing into a Master Plan development.
The Freeman Park Concept Plan is estimated at $1,500.00 and would involve four
stages;: (1) Inventory, (2) Analysis of Park Program, (3) Analysis of the Physical
Site, and (4) the Concept Development. The Freeman Park Master Plan is estimated
at $1,740.00 and would involve two stages: (1) Concept Development, and
(2) Implementation.
In all likelihood, the cost of the Plans will increase if done much later this
year because of the annual review of cost of living. If the Concept and Master
Plans are approved of now and drawn up immediately, the estimated costs would not
increase, even if funding at this time were not readily available. The drawn -up
Plans could just lay dormant. However, if the Master Plan were changed after
being drawn, the cost would increase.
Of immediate concern, the Planner would like a preliminary resolution of the
interior circulation; some indication as to where the utilities are located or points
from which to extend so as to expand at a later date; and a guideline to continue
on into a Master Plan phase. Basically, the Park Commission is to tell the Planner
what is is they want and then the Planner will respond to the request(s). The cost
of the Concept and Master Plans are relatively minimal. The two major end products
of the Concept Plan are (1) traffic access, and (2) where the utilities (sewer,
water, electrical, lights, etc.) are or are to be located.
Lindstrom moved, Nygaard seconded, for the recommendation to the Council that they
approve expenditures of the Concept Plan for $1,500.00 and the Master Plan for
$1,740.00, whether or not the Plans are implemented at this time. Motion carried 7 -0.
CITY OF SHOREWOOD COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Regular PARK COMMISSION Meeting 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1981 M I N U T E S 7:30 P.M.
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• OTHER MATTERS
Gary Carl submitted a letter dated September 7, 1981 to the Park Commission
relating the success of the first full year of the SHOREWOOD BM]K ASSOCIATION,
which is a non- profit volunteer organization with a philosophy of 'For the Kids."
After 11 of 13 races (from 1 -1 -81 to 9- 10 -81), there is a profit of $1,367.25.
Over $11,000.00 has gone back into the track to keep it safe and back to the kids
in the form of trophies and prizes. The last scheduled race is Saturday, October 3,
and will be free for all riders in all classes.
Carl informed of two resulting benefits. The South Lake Minnetonka Police Reserve
was out to every race. Inappreciation, the BMX Association is repainting a squad
car. Further, the Y's Men Club from the West Suburban YMCA supplied and sold
refreshments, out of which 45 children who previously could not afford to go were
sent to camp.
Carl will write an article to submit to the City of Shorewood newsletter.
= SNOWMOBILING :
Carl submitted and explained a SOUTHWEST TRAIL ASSOCIATION Map in regards to
snowmobiling. Upon discussion, Lindstrom moved, Chapman seconded, for the recom-
mendation to allow the Southwest Trail Association Sno- Skippers to mark, maintain,
and control the snowmobile trails as they have in the past. Motion carried 7 -0.
= AMESBURY HOME ASSOCIATION
Amesbury Home Association has expressed concern regarding Manor Park. Will others
• be lighting, etc.? A letter /map is to be sent to them explaining the developmental
plan.
ADJOURNMENT
Chapman moved, Schmid seconded, for adjournment of the September 21, 1981 regular
meeting at 9:44 P.M. Motion carried 7 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dart Fahrenbruch
PL o t
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC.
MEMORANDUM
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TO: Shorewood Park Commission
FROM: Anne Bronken /Brad Nielsen
DATE: 24 August 1981
RE: Freeman Park Concept Plan
FILE NO: 802
We were requested to prepare an estimate of the cost of developing a Concept Plan
for Freeman Park. An outline of the planning process and tasks that would be entailed
has been included. Although not specifically requested, a general description of the
process and cost of continuing into Master Plan development has also been included.
Up until this point, Freeman Park has been planned and programmed for as only a part
of the City -wide park system. The Shorewood Parks and Open Space Plan classifies the
park as a Community Park and Playfield. This classification dictates the general program,
that is, the types of activities, that should predominate. However, as with any part of
. a larger system, the individual park needs to be treated as a small system in itself, when
actual development of the park occurs. Because of this need, the value of the careful
process that has been proposed cannot be overstated. The process insures that the park
design will react to the physical site, as well as the physical and social characertistics
of the surrounding area. As an example, an important determination that will result from
the development of the Concept Plan, and a principal concern of the Commission's, is
that of access to the park. The question of access is highly interrelated with the interior
circulation and specific use areas of the park, which necessitates the evaluation of the
site as a whole to determine the best arrangement of the connections to the outside of
the park.
We will be present at your next meeting on August 31, 1981 to answer any questions
you may have regarding the park concept estimate.
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FREEMAN PARK CONCEPT PLAN
PLANNING PROGRAM
Task will require Park Commission input and recommendation
* Task will be followed by presentation to Park Commission
Process Task Estimated Hours
Inventory a Obtaining and /or producing base maps of park for use 24
in ideation, visualization and communication.
e Site visit(s) to gain familiarity with site and inventory
existing conditions.
e Compilation and graphic documentation of significant
conditions (topography, soils, surrounding uses and
impacts, utilities, etc. )
Analysis of a Review of Comprehensive Park Plan. 10
Park Program a Prefatory determination of program feasibility and
implementation costs of park elements.
e Reevaluate program with regard for current usage needs
and trends.*
• e Determine priorities and phasing alternatives.
Analysis of the a Confirmation or modification of park areas vs. proposed 8
Physical Site park uses with regard to access, circulation, surrounding
uses, topography and soil characteristics, and existing
trees, etc.
Concept a Determine access to park and on -site circulation pattern. 32
Development a Determine spatial arrangement of facilities, areas, utilities,
lighting, etc.
e Graphic documentation of plan.*
TOTAL HOURS 74
x RATE /HOUR ($17.50) $1,295.00
SUPPLIES AND EXPENSES + 205.00
$1,500.00
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FREEMAND PARK MASTER PLAN
PLANNING PROGRAM
Process
Task
Estimated Hours
Concept
•
Refinement of base mapping details, if necessary,
44
Development
to ensure accuracy of site design.
•
Refinement and detailing of concept plan.
•
Phasing plan.
Implementation
a
Working drawings.
44
e
Specifications.
e
Cost estimate.
e
Exploration of funding sources.
e
Inspection of site construction.
TOTAL HOURS
88
x RATE /HOUR ($17.50)
$1,540.00
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SUPPLIES AND EXPENSES
+ 200.00
i
$1,740.00