013084 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 30. 1984
M I N U T E S
CALL TO ORDER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:00 PM
Chairman Roger Stein called the meeting to order at 7:09 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Roger Stein, Commissioner's Gordon Lindstrom, Carol Butterfield,
Gary Carl, Conrad Schmid; Council Liaison Tad Shaw and Secretary Sue
Niccum.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Gary Carl moved, seconded by Carol Butterfield, to approve the minutes of December 19,
1983. Motion carried unanimously.
Gordon Lindstrom moved, seconded by Con Schmid, to approve the minutes of January 16,
1984. Motion carried unanimously.
M.Y.H.A. TOURNAMENT - NUMBER OF ATTENDANTS
Bruce Benson appeared, representing M.Y.H.A., to hear the Commission's decision on
attendants required during Tournament.
Commission stated they will follow the regular attendant schedule ( 1 attendant )
on Friday, February 3rd, and Sunday February 5th, and have 2 attendants on during
Saturday, February 4th.
COMMISSIONER MARTY JAKEL RESIGNS
According to Council Minutes of January 9, 1984, page two:
"Park Commission member, Marty Jakel, announced his resignation effective
January 13, 1984, to attend school out of state. He would like to help
with the Festival of Parks this summer when he returns."
GORDON LINDSTROM NEW.HOCKEY;REPRESENTATIVE.
Commissioner Lindstrom volunteered to replace Marty Jakel in working with M.Y.H.A.
and assisting staff with the rinks.
PARK COMMISSION CANDIDATE INTERVIEW - MARI REEVES KOOI
Commissioner's began interview by introducing themselves and giving a brief history
of their time serving as Commissioners.
Mari Reeves Kooi said that she had seen the ad and, having planned to get involved
in City politics, decided to apply. 'She explained that she is a new resident, lives
on the lake, and is interested in parks and recreation. She has also studied the
budget and asked about Park Capital Improvement Funds, mentioning that she thought
. the budgeted amount for Parks seemed low in comparison to other cities.
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JANUARY 30, 1984
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it MARI REEVES KOOI INTERVIEW CONTINUED
At this point Council Liaison Tad Shaw complimented the Park Commission, explaining
to Mari how they had started out against great odds, and had accomplished more with
less money than anyone he knew.
Commission showed Mari the Freeman Park Plans.
Commissioner Lindstrom explained that The Park Commission has been trying to obtain
funding for improvements.
Chairman Stein gave Mari a copy of the bylaws and the Park Comprehensive Plan. He
also explained the procedures for filling Park Commission vacancies, and said a
formal vote will be held February 6, 1984.
Mari said she is interested in the position.
Commission asked if she had any more questions. She said yes, but she would prefer
reading the Comp Plan first as it might answer some of her questions and would avoid
wasting the Commission's time.
ITEM OF INTEREST
Commissioner Butterfield felt that an article in the Metro Monitor might be of
interest to the Commission.
40 3400 people were surveyed, 94% of the metro adults that responded, chose parks above
public transit, fire protection, libraries, welfare, and sewer. Schools, police,
streets and public health were rated above parks.
To meet increased costs, people were in favor of increasing user fees, less willing
to support tax increases or reduction in park services.
CENTURY CLUB
Con Schmid contacted Steve Frazier. Steve is currently very involved but will devote
his time to Century Club report after February 14th, and plan to appear before the
Commission March 5, 1984.
FEBRUARY MEETINGS
February 6, 1984
February 27, 1984
FESTIVAL OF PARKS
Commission perused the list of last years volunteers. They will contact about
20 people next week to see if they would be interested on being on a committee.
Carol Butterfield moved, Con Schmid seconded, to tentatively set the Festival of
. Parks date for Saturday, either the 23rd or 30th of June. Motion carried unanimously.
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JANUARY 30, 1984
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0 REPORTS
Council Liaison Tad Shaw-reported:
1. Howards Point Marina — passed 3 -1 -1 — allowed to move the tanks across the road.
2. Covington Vine Ridge — The Comp Plan was amended to allow up to 2.7 units
per acre.
3. Christmas Lake /Bernice Brooks — Council delayed the user fee until the first
lot is sold or until August 1, 1984.
Staff reported:
1. Park Capital Improvement Fund — 1983 interest ranged from 8.65% to 10.10 %.
2. Athletic Contracts — Baseball contracts sent to Jim Jones to give to
proper parties at "Field Scheduling Meeting" in Feb.
Hockey contract not yet received — Staff requested to
follow through.
3. Century Club Thank you Letters — sent
4. Ski Trail Parking Plowing — Told Director of Public Works to disregard.
LIGHTS — ATHLETIC FIELDS
Staff requested tol,recheck on light fees.
BMX TRACK
Gary Carl reported '',that there is a possibility that SLMPSD Reserve will take over
the BMX Track as their own, with the profits to go for equipment, etc. Gary would
still be working with them.
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Gordon Lindstrom moved, Com Schmid seconded, to adjourn at 8:56 PM.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Sue Niccum, Secretalry