061785 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1985
M I N U T E S
CALL TO ORDER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:00 PM
Chairman Lindstrom called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Lindstrom, Commissioners Schmid, Carl, Butterfield, Jakel and
Kooi; Council Liaison Gagne; City Engineer Norton and Deputy Clerk
Niccum
Absent: Commissioner Hemping (medical leave)
NEW PARK - ENGINEER'S REPORT
Engineer Norton said his men have staked out the north and east property lines of
the park with orange "flags ". Outlot B, in the northeast corner, is marked by
stakes.
He said the low point of the property (893.0 ft.) is about 1/3 of the way up the
east property line from Covington Road. This area, proposed for a ballfield, can
be partially or completely drained. When the Covington Vine Ridge property is
developed, the City can make it part of the development plan to have them extend
their storm sewer west to the parks low area. The water in the existing pond will
then drain east across the Covington Ridge property and into Purgatory Creek. If
the pond is drained to put in a ballfield, the top may have to be scraped because
of the muck at the bottom. Putting in fill was also discussed. If the City decides
to keep part or all of the pond, it would be up to the City to extend the pipe 200'
so that the pond could be regulated without overflow problems.
The existing sewer line runs from Waterford down through Covington Vine Ridge and
drains to the east.
A question was asked about Silver Lake, as it is alleged to be 4 feet higher than
the park property. Engineer Norton said Silver Lake Drains easterly on the south
side of Covington Road to a point east of Covington Vine Ridge, then drains into
Purgatory Creek.
Engineer Norton said the Park Commission will have to plan what they want and work
with the developer of Covington Vine Ridge.
He made three suggestions:
1. that arrangements be made to drain the pond, if desired; or arrangements be
made for 200 feet of pipe if some of the pond is to be retained.
2. that two soil borings be taken; one in the pond and one farther north where
the parking lot is shown on Brad's sketch.
3. that the Commission talk to Planner Nielsen about balancing excavation and
fill, so they can plan the park without excessive expense for fill.
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Butterfield moved, Kooi seconded, to recommend to Council that they drain all or
most of the pond. Motion carried unanimously.
Butterfield moved, Kooi seconded, to recommend to Council that Planner Neilsen do
a study of dirt to be excavated and fill needed so they can be balanced out when
planning the park. Motion carried unanimously.
Butterfield moved, Carl seconded, to recommend to Council to have two soil borings
done when feasible. Motion carried unanimously.
NEWSLETTER
Staff asked for newsletter items. Commission suggested that articles be put in about
Century Club and the locations of all City Parks, with a City map showing their loc-
ations, what exists in the parks, and what is proposed for the parks. They also men-
tioned a questionaire and trivia questions relating to the parks.
CHRISTMAS LAKE ACCESS
Councilman Gagne reported the DNR did not accept the Christmas Lake Association's
beach offer, they want an access on the Brooks property.
PROJECTS - 1985
• The Park Commission reviewed their visits to the Parks (minutes of May 6 & May 20).
The high priority items they would like to accomplish in 1985 if funding is available
are:
*1. Manor Park - put a fence across property to prevent driving on the ballfield.
get estimates on:
a. large posts with heavy chain
b. metal posts with cable
*2. Cathcart Park - fire ring
*3. Cathcart Park - install playground equipment ($2000 donation)
*4. Cathcart Park - new hockey rink
5. Freeman Park - plantings - east side of road
6. Freeman Park - move rock into parking area by ballfield (see park plan)
7. Freeman Park - Grade and improve Eureka Road entrance and parking
*8. Badger Park - Put up lights for free skating rink
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9. New Park - soil sampling
10. New Park - topographical analysis
11. New Park - plan development program
Staff was asked to request, in writing from the Finance Director, information
regarding the amount of money that will be available in 1985.
BMX TRACK PROBLEMS
Dave Wilde, BMX Track Manager, is having a problem with vandalism. Motorcyclists
are cutting the cable and using the BMX Track, with the power and high rate of speed,
they are tearing up the track. They also started a fire in the broadcasting tower.
He asked if we could do anything. He also asked if the City could put in any more
posts, and help straighten the ones that have been bent. The Police have been in-
formed but when they drive into the park from the highway, the bikes escape through
the back of the park.
Commissioner Carl said he thought he had some signs that could be posted.
Staff was asked to:
1. Check with Public Works Director Zdrazil to see if he has any "NO MOTORIZED
VEHICLES ALLOWED" signs at the garage.
2. Check to see what fines and /or penalties apply.
ADJOURNMENT
Butterfield moved, Jakel seconded, to adjourn at 9:30 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Sue Niccum
Deputy Clerk