071183 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD
SPECIAL PARK COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 11. 1983
• M I N U T E S
CALL TO ORDER:
BADGER PARK RECREATION BUILDING
5745 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:00 PM
Chairman Chapman called the July 11, 1983 Special Park Commission meeting to
order at 7:22 PM.
RnT.T. PAT T .
Present: Commissioners Carol Chapman, Roger Stein, Gary Carl, Launisse Cousins,
Marty Jakel, Glydon Lindstrom and Conrad Schmid.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR:
Tonka Men's Club
Mr. Jim Latterner, President of the Tonka Men's Club, was present to discuss
the possibility of building a Little League Ball Field on Shorewood Park Land.
They want to build in Shorewood and are looking for 2 to 5 acres.
They have approximately 7 acres for sale in Tonka Bay and if the sale goes the
way they hope it will, their property will double in value and they will have
plenty of money to work with. The plans they are discussing are contingent
upon the sale. They hope to know within a month so are laying as much ground-
work as possible so they can begin immediately as soon as things are finalized.
According to Mr. Latterner, they will definately need a Little League Field
next Spring, this would mean building it this fall. He also discussed the
possibility of putting in one, possibly two, softball fields in the future,
and was also interested in eventually building a Concession Stand.
Manor Park was discussed as a possible site but Mr. Latterner said they would
rather be on the west end of Shorewood. He also said that with the possibility
of the softball field(s), it would be nice to have all fields in the same area.
This also related to the "future concession stand" as he felt it would take
four (4) ballfields to make it pay. Launisse Cousins mentioned that event-
ually there might be enough Winter activity in the park to keep a Concession
Stand open all year. The TMC was hoping that the stand might pay for the
upkeep.
The Commission went over Freeman Park Plans with Mr. Latterner and Gary Carl
suggested that he take his people out to look over the area. (He will have
Gary's Freeman Park Plan to use as a guide) If they reach a favorable
decision, we can evaluate the maintenance and costs we'll have.
Mr. Latterner mentioned that:
1. The TMC would like a. guarantee that the land would always be park land,
never to be sold
. 2. The TMC would pay for upkeep and groundwork on Little League field -
not necessarily softball fields.
3. Little League field would be named "Tonka Men's Club Field"
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• Tonka Men's Club continued
Gordy Lindstrom asked Mr. Latterner if he had an estimate on the ballfield
and was told approximately $25,000 to $30,000 per field. Mr. Latterner also
mentioned that several members of TMC have access to heavy equipment and could
do some of the work, lowering the costs.
The road in Freeman Park was also discussed. Mr. Latterner said the TMC
would probably grade it but he doubted if they would pa for redrock at
$140.00 a load.
Gary Carl mentioned two obstacles:
1. Road and parking
2. Water — well or line
Manor Park
Launisse Cousins wants to make sure the work is carried out to finish Manor
Park.
The Commission decided to cut down on the work required on the ballfield.
They decided to:
• 1. pick up the rocks
2. lightly resurface
3. level
4. reseed
They will again talk to the 3 Contractors, Whetson, Dawson and Peterson and
see if they will give new bids for doing the above.
Gordon Linstrom had talked to Mr. Jim Truax, the man that built the Vikings
Training field. Mr. Truax had said:
1. use athletic grass
2. on professional fields they use 18" of sand as a base (Commission
felt this wouldn't be necessary at Manor)
3. plant the 1st week in August
4. fertilize 4 times
5. by November you should be able to play on it
• Gordon Lindstrom will again talk to Mr. Truax and see if he will look at the
field.
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0 FESTIVAL OF PARKS
Cancelled
Auction
BMX race
Horseshoes
Golf
Bingo
Sailing
Century Club
Discussion withheld until Mr. Frazier is present.
Gary Carl is going to check on plaque costs but said he thought it would be a
maximum of $10.
Buttons
Did Steve Frazier get them to the paper?
Raf f le
• Bill Keeler was present to discuss the raffle. Prizes, flyers, and
ticket prices were discussed.
Tennis
Jan Haugen has not been able to get hold of anyone yet.
Medallion Hunt
Roger Stein said there will be 3 medallions. The hunt will take place Sat.
from 10:00 - 11:00 am.
Roger has arranged the children's games consisting off:
- Sack Race
- Fri8bee relays
- 3 legged race
Fishing Contest
A & G Sales will conduct the fishing contest. Don Goettelman will help.
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FESTIVAL OF PARKS - continued
Round Robin
Couples softball - Lonnie Cousins - she discussed:
1. teams
2. check on Federal Beer Stamp
3. beer and pop prices (beer - $1 can ?)
4. Trophy - Gary Carl will take care of it - $15.00 maximum
Food
Ev Driskill will supply the brats and buns. He will take the unused food
back but he does ask for 6 - 10 days notice on the order.
Lonnie Cousins will be talking to "the Weiner Wagon ".
We have the tables and 2 5' grills.
The brats, pop and beer will be sold outside, the candy, donuts, and coffee
. will be sold inside Badger Recreation Building.
Respectfully submitted,
iLo T1 1 6wM)
Sue Niccum
Acting Secretary