101882 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1982
M I N UT E S
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Carl called the October 18, 1982 Park Commission meeting to order at 7:45 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Carl, Chapman, Cousins, Jakel, Lindstrom, Schmid, Council liaison Shaw,
Assistant West.
Absent: Stein
Also Present: City Administrator Uhrhammer, Planner Anne Bronken.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Chapman moved, Lindstrom seconded, to approve the minutes of the Ocotber 4, 1982 Park
Commission meeting as written. The motion carried unanimously.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING PARKS.AND BEACHES
Administrator Unrhammer presented a draft ordinance for review. He noted that the City
Council had seen the text and that he wanted the Park Commission's comments.
Cousins moved, Chapman seconded, to table discussion until the next meeting. The motion
• carried unanimously.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
There were no matters from the floor at this time.
FREEMAN PARK DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
Anne Bronken, N.A.C., INC., presented a master plan, a family use area plan, and a
funding guide memorandum for the development of Freeman Park.
Master Plan
The Park Commission discussed possible roblems with the placement of the trail and one
ballfield (the potential baseball field. Questions of elevation and drainage were
raised, and the need for storm sewers. It was suggested that the City Engineer should
be contacted in regards to these points. Rather than filling the field, the possibility
of leveling off and creating a natural amphitheater around the ballfield was suggested.
Using the space as additional family use /;?lay area was also noted. It was noted that
the suitability of the site for a softball /baseball field should be studied further.
Trail System
It was noted that bridges and some tree removal might be necessary. It was suggested that
the City consider acquiring the privately owned land around the nature pond to complete the
nature trail loop.
Family Use Areas
Bronken described the shelter and play equipment area as the hub of the family use area.
This includes the group picnic area, with scattered family picnic sites to the west. She
suggested that quality trees be left in place and that the City attempt to shade play
equipment. The Park Commission debated the placement of the horseshoe pits - whether
they should be grouped or dispersed.
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Funding Guide
Bronken outlined methods of raising money to fund park development:
1) Bond campaign
2) Government assistance programs
3) Donati(x is
4) Volunteerism
She suggested that the Park Commission give careful consideration to all funding
possibilities.
MANAGEMENT OF SKATING RINKS
Marty Jakel presented a rough draft of an ice rink management policy. After a short
discussion, Lindstrom moved, Cousins seconded, to table the item for review at the next
meeting. The motion carried unanimously..
REPORTS
City Council - October 12th meeting - Londstrom reported that the proposed park reg-
ulations ordinance had been discussed; the "Facility Usage Report" drafted by the Park
Commission had been approved; Dave Leighton's request for dryland hockey practice was
approved; appointments to the Park Conmi.ssion had been discussed.
The Park Commission agreed that further discussion was needed on the appointment procedures
and it was suggested that other cities' practices be studied.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Council member Shaw initiated a discussion regarding the future of user fees
Lindstrom suggested that, if possible, the Park and Planning Commission reports be placed
earlier on the City Council agenda to allow the public to hear what the separate com-
missions are working on.
Staff reported that Twin Cities Tree Trust had billed the City $240 for balling and
materials for twelve green ash trees. c "d moved, Chapman seconded, to approve
payment of the bill. The motion carried unanimously.
AATOURNMENT
Schmid moved, Lindstrom seconded, to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously and the
meeting was adjourned at 10:06 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen West, Park Commission Assistant