011882 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGULAR PARK COMMISSION MEETING 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1982 7:30 P.M.
M I N U T E S
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by chairman, Gary Carl at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Carol Chapman, Gordon Lindstrom, Conrad Schmid, Roger Stein,
Don Goettleman, and Gary Carl.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 4, 1982
Don Goettleman moved, seconded by Roger Stein, to approve the minutes
of January 4th as written. Motion carried 5 -0.
PRESENTATION: FREEMAN PARK PLANS
Ann Bronken, Northwest Associated Consultants Inc., presented three
sets of plans which had been drawn up from earlier recommendations,
and using the natural environment and existing facilities. The plans
were presented for discussion.
a] Access
An access from the north (off of Smithtown Road) would
serve residents of Shorewood best.
b[ Fields
she number and location of fields to be built was discussed
and the co- ordinator of sports schedules for Minnetonka
Community Services will be asked to attend the next scheduled
meeting to advise what needs there are for additional fields
and also the means to acquire financing for the building costs.
c[ Additional Land
A check of the surrounding land owners was suggested; to see
if any additional property would eventually be made avail-
able to the park program.
The Park Commission members felt that each of the plans presented had
merit, and that a combination of features would be the next step prior
to presenting the plans to the public in a formal presentation.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVE
Chairman, Gary Carl, referred members to the 12/1/80 meeting minutes
in which the commission had established goals and objectives for the
Park Commission. Favorable comments were made about the improved lines
of communication. The members of the commission mentioned community
involvement in the parks system and funding of park projects as prob-
lems to address this year. More publicity through news releases and
articles in the city newsletters are needed.
Members are to codify goals and objectives for discussion at the next
meeting, Monday, February 1st.
PARK COMMISSION MEETING - 2 -
JANUARY 18, 1982
SHOREWOOD ROSTER
It was pointed out that the Shorewood Roster provided to the Council,
Park Commission, and Planning Commission is out of date, and the
suggestion was made that it be updated.
PARK PROPERTIES
It was suggested that a listing of all the properties which are under
the control of the Park Commission be listed, and all of the existing
facilities on those properties be defined. This would be made a part
of the packet of information provided new members upon appointment to
the commission.
COUNCIL REPORT
Commissioner - Roger Stein, was present at the council meeting and
reported:
1. Appointment of Robert Shaw to the Planning Commission.
2. A request to the County for title to the tax - forfeited land
on Howard's Point Road
3. Reappointment of Tad Shaw as Council liaison.
RINK RENTAL
Lyman Lumber Company has requested that the Hockey Rink be made
available to them after closing hours one night in February. Refer-
ence made to the park procedures and the priorities set up for use of
the facilities. The administrative staff was asked to verify that
there are no schedule conflicts and to make sure that the organiza-
tion complies with the park rules.
Resolution No.1-32 -1 offered by Don Goettleman, seconded by Roger
Stein. Passed Ey ate+ -0 Vote.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Roger Stein, seconded by Conrad Schmid, to adjourn the meet-
ing at 10:00 P.M. Motion carried 5 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
TAD 'SHAW, Acting Secretary.