031984 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1984
CALL TO ORDER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:00 PM
Chairman Roger Stein called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner Roger Stein, Gorden Lindstrom, Gary Carl, Con
Schmid, Carol Butterfield, Marty Jakel, and Mari Kooi;
Council Liaison Tad Shaw; Planner Brad Nielsen and Deputy
Clerk Sue Niccum.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Butterfield moved, Carl seconded, to approve the minutes as corrected.
Motion carried unanimously.
TRIVESCO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - JOHN UBAN
. Mr. John Uban make a presentation for Trivesco; The area consists of 107
acres, 1.5 units per acre. They are proposing a tier of land uses:
1. Commercial along Highway 7
2. Medium /high density adjacent to and south of commercial consisting
of multiple housing to act as a buffer between commercial and
residential.
3. Single family lots of approximately 20,000 square feet.
Mr. Uban mentioned an intersection onto Highway 7, approximately where
"Broms Market" is now and a collector road running along the western edge
of the property and curving to meet Covington Road at the Southwest corner
of the property.
Proposed Park Facilities
Mr. Uban agreed to a connecting trail system.
An area just under 5 acres was proposed for parkland. This included
development proposing a small ballfield, 2 tennis courts, and a depressed
hockey rink (filled with sand and used for volleyball during the summer).
Commission discussed approximate population increase considering
• Trivesco at 600, Near Mountain at 750, ana Covington Vine Ridge at 200;
a total of 1550 new residents.
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Proposed Park Facilities (Continued)
Commissioner Lindstrom pointed out that the Comprehensive Plan requests
10 to 15 acres for a park.
Commission discussed the possibility of the cooperation of Trivesco,
Covington Vine Ridge, and Near Mountain, with the idea of one large park.
The Wallace Dayton property was mentioned as a good site. Planner
Nielsen will be meeting with Mr. Dayton. He will discuss the issue with
him and let the commission know how he reacts.
FESTIVAL OF PARKS
Commissioner Lindstrom reported that the turnout at Festival meetings did
not meet the expectations, and informed Commission that they may have to
deepen their involvement again this year.
Commissioner Carl offered to act as "Festival Chairman" for 1 meeting only,
if things look favorable at that time, he will continue.
People have volunteered for some areas, help is needed in other areas.
(For more detailed information see attached Festival Sheet -- please put
• this in your book).
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Carl moved, Butterfield seconded, to put the playground equipment for Badger
and /or Manor up for bids as follows:
1. 2 of each - log walk, log roll, spring platform and tire tree
a. material and labor
b. material only
2. 2 of each of the 4 above and 1 fort courage
a. material and labor
b. material only
3. 2 of all five above
a. material and labor
b. material only
REPORTS
Council Liaison Tad Shaw reported:
Century Club Donation - The Legion donated another $2,000.00 to the Century
Club.
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Police Chief
The new Chief, Richard A. Young, was introduced to Council.
Upper Lake Minnetonka Yacht Club - Dock License - approved.
Rapid Oil Change - Setback Variance Denied.
Intersection - HiRhwav 7 - "Broms Market"
Council moved to direct Engineer Norton to contact Trivesco Developers
and get an agreement that they will be responsible for expenses, the
City will then proceed with the "Feasibility Study ".
ADJOURNMENT
Lindstrom moved, Carl seconded, to adjourn at 9:59 P.M. Motion
carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
is Sue Niccum
Deputy Clerk