080282 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1982
MINUTES
Chairman Carl called the meeting to order at 7:41 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Carl, Chapman, Jakel, Lindstrom, Stein.
Late: Schmid - arrived at 7:58 P.M.
Absent: Cousins
Also Present: Shaw, Council Liaison, Assistant West
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:30 P.M.
Chapman moved, Jakel seconded, to approve the minutes from the July 19, 1982
Park Commission meeting as written. The motion carried unanimously.
SIGNAGE FOR CITY PARKS
Chapman noted that signs near Freeman Park reading "Park 650 feet" had been
posted.
Informational Signs - The Park Commission discussed signs currently posted in the
separate City parks and the need for additional signs. It was agreed that signs
stating the City's rules and regulations were needed for each park. The following
text for such a sign was developed:
SHOREWOOD PARK' SYSTEM
PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES WHEN ENJOYING YOUR PARKS:
PARK HOURS ARE FROM 6:00 A.M. TO 110:30 P.M.
THE FOLLOWING ARE PROHIBITED ON PARK PROPERTY:
- GLASS CONTAINERS
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
MOTORIZED VEHICLES (EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED AREAS)
- HORSES
- CAMPING BY PERMIT ONLY
THANK YOU, THE SHOREWOOD PARK
A motion to adopt this format for genera
park was made by Lindstrom, seconded by i
It was noted that boundary signs should
areas to prevent encroachment and protec
SHOREWOOD PARK PROPERTY" were suggested
2 - 4 along the railroad corridor; 1 on
the nature ponding area near the Eureka
BMX area.
information signs to be posted in each
apman. The motion carried unanimously.
placed around the parks at non- entrance
neighbors. Ten signs reading "BOUNDARY
r Freeman Park to be placed as follows:
he north side of the Park; 2 or 3 along
ad entrance; and 2 behind the baseball/
Commission members and staff were
It was also noted that the City logo s
to investigate the cost for signage.
be included on the general info sign.
PARK COMMISSION MINUTES - 2 - AUGUST 2, 1982
Advertising Signs - The Park Commission began a discussion regarding the ad signs
placed around the ballfields at Freeman Park. Questions were raised as to the
desirability of such signs and to their legality according to the City's Zoning
Ordinance ( #77). It was agreed that a policy regarding advertising signs is needed,
addressing, first of all, whether.to permit them. This policy would either develop
a phase -out system; or rules, guidelines, permits and fees to allow the signs.
It was agreed that the discussion should be continued at the August 16th meeting
and that the Babe Ruth and Little League associations should be contacted for their
input.
RULES AND MANAGEMENT' OF CITY'ICE RINKS
Jakel gave background information on the ice rinks noting problems with vandalism,
coordination of the rink attendants and enforcement of the City Ordinances. He
suggested the possibility of a head rink attendant to coordinate the rinks, perhaps
a student intern from a university recreation program.
The Commission agreed to continue the discussion at a later meeting.
ATHLETIC AGREEMENTS
Assistant West noted problems with the processing of the annual athletic association
agreements. She requested that she be allowed to develop a. procedure for completing
the contracts.
Council Liaison Tad Shaw suggested that the insurance requirements which accompany
the athletic agreements should be evaluated. He noted that he would study the matter
and report at one of the next meetings.
REPORTS
Council - Carol Chapman and Tad Shaw reported that the Council had heard a request
at their July 26th meeting by Joe Gorecki to phase the developinent of Oak
Ridge Estates; Wilsons, 27965 Woodside, requested and were granted a limited
plumbing permit for their two -story tennis accessory structure; held a second
reading on the gambling ordinance; approved an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance—
"R -6 ", Mobile Hoge Park; received the I/I (Infiltration /Inflow) study of the sewer
system from the City Engineer; heard a request from Curran Nielsen, Timber Lane,
to solve a problem with qeese.
The Council requested that the Park Commission consider an ordinance regulating the
feeding of qeese in the City. The Park Commission felt such an ordinance would be
unenforceable.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Lindstrom noted that late meeting starts,and lengthy and repetitious discussion of
agenda items ire_ a problem.
Shaw noted that a report on creative management techniques had been passed along
and he requested that the Commission members review it. He also noted that the
Council is reviewing a policy manual for City employees.
Staff mentioned that the first Monday in September is a holiday. The Park Commission
agreed to hold a meeting on the fifth Monday in August (the 30th).
A DJOURNMENT - Schmid moved, Stein seconded, to adjourn. The motion carried unani-
mously and the meeting was adjourned at 10:28 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen West, Park Commission Assistant 40D