020182 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD
REGULAR PARK COMMISSION MEETING
• MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1982
M I N U T E S
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by the chairman, Gary Carl, at 7:50 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Gary Carl, Carol Chapman, Don Goettelman, Gordon Lindstrom,
and Roger Stein.
Absent: Conrad Schmid.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 18, 1982
Minutes were corrected as follows: on page 2, the vote on the recom-
mendation regarding rink rental should read 5 in favor, 0 against.
Minutes were approved as corrected. Moved by Goettelman, seconded by
Stein. 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
FREEMAN PARK PLANS
Present to discuss plans for the development of Freeman Park were
Jim - .Tones of Minnetonka Community Services, and Ann Bronken of North-
west Associated Consultants, Inc. A free discussion followed, with
some of the points discussed listed below:
Jim Jones indicated that the area needs softball fields, soccer
fields, and flag football fields. These are the fields in demand
in the area. Soccer fields are the number one demand.... fields
are being put in at the high school. Soccer fields are the hardest
to maintain because of the rough usage of soccer play.
He also indicated that there is a demand for picnic areas and for
free skating areas.
The planner was advised to draw up a tentative design for the area
including the following:
a. 3 softball fields in a 3/4 circle, or as drawn on plan 2.
b. 1 hockey rink and free skating area with a speed skating
track.
C. 2 buildings... one storage and one main building.
d Hard courts and football /soccer field.
e. A pavillion building was discussed.
MINNETONKA COMMUNITY SERVICES
Mr. Jones commented on the current budget situation by stating that
MCS was obligated to pass on to users the costs of programs. No further
state funds would be available for MCS to use to offset the costs of
many worthwhile programs. Example mentioned was summer school, where
the cost of one class (program) will probably go from $15.00 last year
to $50.00 this year.
In the past, cities have paid a portion of the costs of programs, and
with budget problems, the groups that are using city facilities are
prepared to consider the concept of users fees. Some methods of estab-
PARK COMMISSION MEETING - 2 - FEBRUARY 1, 1982
MW MINNETONKA COMMUNITY SERVICES, CON'T
lishing and enforcing equitable fees must be set up so that the costs
charged don't drive the programs out of existence. The Commission felt
that Mr. Jones should set up a meeting with chairs of the various park
commissions in the area to explore this area.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Discussion tabled to the next meeting.
COUNCIL REPORT
Park Commission recommendation regarding after -hours rink rental was
presented to the Council, and was passed by the Council. It now becomes
a part of the park policy.
A new Shorewood roster was delivered to the members of the Park Com-
mission.
Issuance of dock licenses was discussed.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR /GENERAL DISCUSSION
A. Freeman Field
Because of confusion involving separate parcels of land, Goettelman
moved and Lindstrom seconded a motion to include all park land
adjoining the parcel purchased from Freeman as a part of Freeman
Park. Passed 4 -0.
B. Warning Sign on Highway 7
The paperwork for the warning signs on Highway 7 on either side of
the entrance to Freeman Park was read and approved by the Park
Commission. No motion needed at this time.
C. Budget Figures
Request was made for final budget figures for the city parks. The
wage and salary breakdown has not been completed. A copy of the
budget is requested in the packet when available.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Stein, seconded by Lindstrom; passed 4 -0. Adjourned at 10:14PM.
Respectfully submitted,
TAD SHAW, Acting Secretary.