030783 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD
REGULAR PARK COMMISSION METING
MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1983
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:30 P.M.
Chairperson Chapman called the March 7th Park Commission meeting to order at 7:30
p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Carol Chapman, Roger Stein, Gary Carl, Launie Cousins,
Marty Jakel, Gordie Lindstrom (late), Conrad Schmid; Council Liaison
Al Leonardo; Assistant Kathy West.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Carl moved, Stein seconded, to approve the minutes of the February 7, 1983 Park
Commission meeting as written. The motion carried unanimously, (6 -0).
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As liaison to the Hockey Association, Cousins questioned attendance requirements
at association meetings The Commission agreed that, generally, forwarding of
meeting minutes is adequate. If attendance is requested by the association, a
point should be made to attend, even when there is a conflict with a Park Commis-
sion meeting.
. Jakel questioned why further study of each City park had been tabled at the last
meeting. Commissioners noted that the inventories completed for the Park Capital
Improvement Budget provided information, plus visits to the parks in the spring with
Public Works Director Zdrazil were seen as an opportunity to study the parks first
hand. It was suggested that the regular Park Commission meetings start early at
5:00 p.m. on April 18th and May 2nd to allow the Commission to tour the parks.
Carl informed the Commission of possible litigation resulting from an injury at
the BMX track in 1982.
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CITY COUNCIL: Liaison Leonardo noted discussion regarding fire lanes, and a re-
port on police activities by Chief Johnson.
PLANNING COMMISSION: Staff reported that the Commission had passed the Zoning
Ordinance text along to the Council for review, and at their last.meeting had
started a public hearing on a request for a conditional use permit.
FAMILY USE /PLAY EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE: Commissioner Schmid presented a list of basic
equipment of simple construction and easy maintenance which the Committee felt
could be placed in all parks:
-- sand boxes (made of railroad ties)
-- volleyball courts (sand base /marine nets)
- balance beams
. -- log roll (use discarded water conditioner cylinders)
jumping rocks (made from springs)
-- tire trees
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REPORTS - continued - EQUIPME[VT COMMITTEE
Stein reported that some picnic tables might be available from Hennepin County.
Other items discussed as possible additions were horseshoe courts, bike racks,
exercise stations to accompany a jogging trail, and climbing platforms. The
Commission debated the desirability of major improvements before activity areas
have shown adequate utilization.
Development of the promotional folder displaying designs of the equipment was
noted as the next step. Schmid suggested that students from the local school
system might do the drafting work. The Commission agreed that expenses should
be covered by the Park budget.
STAFF: Staff asked for a volunteer to take notes at the March 21st meeting. Gary
Carl agreed to write the minutes.
It was noted that an end -of- season evaluation of the ice skating program would
be presented at one of the following meetings.
Staff requested Commission input for utilization of Park Capital Improvement
Fund monies. Improving the entrances at Freeman Park was discussed.
DISCUSSION: COMMUNITY PICNIC
(Continued from March 7th)
Former Mayor Steve Frazier was present to aid the Park Commission in organizing the
the community picnic slated for the summer of 1983. A number of ideas and suggest-
10 ions were discussed, such as a tri- athalon, softball contests, a street dance, a
beer bust, etc. Primary goals listed for the event were: (not prioritized)
1) to call attention to the City parks
2) fund raising
3) enjoyment
Activities for all age groups was noted as an important consideration.
The Commission also discussed whether the events (such as a race involving pledges)
should be limited to Shorewood residents or open entry. A special newsletter was
suggested to advertise the community picnic, along with articles in the local news-
papers.
Schmid and Jakel volunteered to work as Park Commission liaisons to an organizational
committee. Schmid moved, Carl seconded, to appoint Steve Frazier as coordinator of
the Community picnic.
The motion carried unanimously (7 -0).
PLANNING SESSION: JOINT MEETING WITH COUNCIL /COMMISSIONS
Chairperson Chapman asked the Commission to think about goals for discussion at the
March 12th special meeting. It was noted that the meeting would be a free forum
with no set agenda.
A suggestion was made to discuss the possibilities of hiring a park and recreation
coordinator.
Jakel moved, Schmid seconded, to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously and the
meeting was closed at 10:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted - Kathleen West, Park Commission Assistant J/JO