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111582 PK MINCITY OF'SHOREWOOD . PARK COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15 1982 CALL TO ORDER M I N U T:E S COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 7:30 P.M. Chairman.Carl called the Nobember 15, 1982 Park Commission meeting to order at 7:44 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Commission members Carl Chapman (8:12), Cousins, Jakel, Lindstrom, Stein. Council Liaison'Shaw, Assistant West. Absent: Schmid. APPROVAL OF THE M INUTES October 18, 1982 November 1, 1982 - Moved by Stein, seconded by Lindstrom, Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Lindstrom, seconded by Stein, Motion carried unanimously. to approve as written. to approve as written. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR Staff reported that Anne Bronken, N.A.C., Inc., consulted City Engineer Jim • Norton regarding potential drainage and grading problems with a Freeman Park ball - field. Bronken noted that both she and Norton felt the site was well suited for the ballfield as planned.'; Drainage was not seen as a problem. Grading the field to create a natural amphitheater was not considered very feasible. It was noted that a report would be coming from Norton. The Commission discussed the status of the Freeman Park plan It was suggested that the contract with the Planner be,studied to determine if proposed tasks have been completed. The Commission asked to be informed of the date of the next newsletter to allow preparation of an article(s) pertaining to the City parks. SELECTION PROCESS TO FILL COMMISSION VACANCIES Cousins reported that she had polled seven other cities regarding appointments to. their park commissions, including Wayzata, Mound, Excelsior, St. Louis Park, Eden Prairie, Bloomington, andlChanhassen. She noted that conclusions were hard to draw, there seemed to be no real pattern or continuity from city to city. Procedures - varied from a review of letters of interest to formal interviews. Staff reported that the Shorewood Planning Commission discussed the issue and felt that the Council should conduct the interviews. It was agreed that geographical representation by commission members should be strived for. The Park Commission requested that discussion of the issue be placed on the December 6th agenda. • MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR -- Chapman noted that she had received information and catelogues concerning - park equipment It was noted that a report from the committee studying playground equip- ment was expected in January. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES -2- NOVEMBER 15, 1982 • MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR CONTINUED Stein agreed to attend the Joint Park Comnissionres' meeting to be held November 17th in Eden Prairie. BUDGET POLICY: PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMEW FUND Staff presented Administrator Uhrhammer's proposed Park Capital Improvement Budget (PCIB). The proposal outlines steps for the Park Commission to follow in develop- ing a financial plan for expenditures of monies in the Capital Improvements Fund. The - completed PCIB will be forwarded to the.City Council for approval each April. The first step, to be finished by December 31st, is an inventory of current park facilities. The Cc mission discussed the inventory procedure and agreed upon the following assignments: COMMISSION MEMBER PARK FACILITIES TO BE STUDIED Cousins ...............Badger& Crescent Beach Chapman ...............Cathcart & Manor Jakel .................Manor & Badger Lindstrom .............All Parks Carl ..................Freeman & Crescent Beach Stein .............. .Freeman& Cathcart Schmid ................(not assigned at this time) It was agreed to continue discussion of the PCIB proposal and to present inventory • reports at the December 6th meeting. DISCUSSION: PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING PARKS AND BEACHES The Park Commission reviewed the ordinance drafted by Administrator Uhrhamner to replace #91. The following comments /changes were suggested: Section 2. Regulation of... No person in a City park or recreation area shall:.. I. Use or bring alcoholic beverages including beer. The Commission suggested that "without a written permit issued by the City Administrator" be added to the end of the sentence. Some Commission members felt that group permits to use alcoholic beverages should be allowed. It was also suggested that a separate rule be added stating that no person in a City park shall "Use or bring illegal drugs ". K. If over four years of age, use any restroom or washroom designated for use by the site sex. The Commission compromised on raising the age to five M. Ride or propel any bicycle in any public park in such a manner which would endanger any pedestrian. Should be changed to read: "Ride, propel or use any equipment or toy in any public park in such a manner as to interfere or endanger any pedestrian ". 0 Subd. 1 Animals in the Park. B.C. and D. ..creature... Should be changed to "animal ". PARK COMMISSION MEETING -3- November 15, 1982 PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, BUDGET POLICY - Continued Section 2. Regulation of... Subd. 1 Animals in the Park. F. ...with prior approval from the City Council ''Council" should be deleted and a period placed after "City ". Subd. 2 Equipment Prohibited. B.--- Change to read: "Operate a motorized vehicle except on marked trails duri times designated by the City Council and /or Park Commission. ", dropping "and at ". Subd. 3 Tennis Courts The Commission debated allowing activities other than tennis on the courts. It was suggested that the section be left as written but that the idea of multi -use tennis courts be explored. Subd. S Hockey C. Protective headgear for hockey. The Park Commission recommended that all participants in hockey be re- quired to wear helmets with masks and mouthguard.s. They questioned the enforceability of such a rule.They agreed that the Council should consider it but the Attorney's opinion should be requested. • Section 6. Penalty. ..taxable costs... Should be replaced with "the value of the damages or replacement costs ". Lindstrom moved, Cousins seconded, to send the amended draft ordinance to the City Council for their action. The motion carried unanimously. MANAGEMENT OF THE IC RINKS This item was tabled until the December 6th meeting. City Council - It was reported that the Council had granted approval for Mr. Wilson to move trees from Cathcart Park. The Park Commission reiterated their request to have Planning and Park Commission reports moved up on the Council agenda to provide to people_ present at the beginning of the meetings information on the Commissions' activities. Planning Commission - Staff reported that the Planning Commission had sent their opinions on commission appointments to the Council. The Commission is continuing to study the proposed Zoning Ordinance, specifically the sign section. ADJOURNMENT Chapman moved, Stein seconded, to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 10:38 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen West, Assistan*:)