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091685 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1985 lb M I N U T E S CALL TO ORDER Chairman Lindstrom called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. R(IT.T. CAT.T. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 7:00 PM Present: Chairman Lindstrom, Commissioners Carl, Schmid (7:20), Jakel and Vogel; Council Liaison Gagne and Deputy Clerk Niccum Absent: Commissioner Kooi (excused) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Carl moved, Jakel seconded, to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously. NEW PARK Council Liaison Gagne mentioned that Covington Vine Ridge will probably start develop— ment this fall. He said they will be developing in three phases and the third area to be developed is the one that would affect the park drainage. • Staff mentioned that Planner Nielsen feels that a grading plan should eventually be done for the park so they will know how much fill will be needed. The Park Commission studied the two plans that Planner Nielsen had sketched. They labeled them Plan I and Plan II. The Commission felt that Plan II presented: 1. Parking on more stable ground 2. A shorter entrance to the parking lot, which would be more beneficial 3. Tennis court on higher ground providing a better view and more chance of a breeze. Chairman Lindstrom wondered if the hockey rink would interfere with the ball field. Carl moved, Jakel seconded, to temporarily,approve plan II with one change, to move the shelter to the Northeast corner of the hockey rink. Motion carried unanimously. The Park Commission again asked that developers in the area be made aware of the parks need for fill. Park Commission discussed setting up a payback schedule for new park payments. They feel they will have to wait to make this decision until more is known about future income and expenses. FINANCE A bill from the City Engineer for the new park survey�..was<<Ipaid ($850.47). This -. leaves a balance of approximately $18,121. The $6000 for Freeman Park has to be subtracted from this amount. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1985 page two s o FREEMAN PARK Concern was shown over clay for the road, wondering if there is not enough avail - able, how much will be needed and what the cost will be. The cost of gravel for the roads was also discussed. The amount needed is not known at this time. Administrator Vogt said that excavation will start this week. The City Engineers will stake out the center line for the road and the ballfields. CATHCART HOCKEY RI Commission discussed what to do about the hockey rink. The feel they have three choices: 1. tear it down 2. repair it 3. Build a new one Schmid moved, Cark seconded, to defer the decision until the September 30, 1985 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. MANOR WARMING HOUSE Commissioner Jakel said the estimate to repair the existing structure had been $4000. A new shelter would cost $3,500 to $4,500. • Carl moved, Jakel seconded, that no action on Manor Warming House be taken at this time, and that staff send a letter to Randy Peterson, an area resident that approached the Commission last year regarding the warming house, explaining that the $2000 allocated in this years budget for repair is not adequate and the current budget does not allow expenditure above this amount. The Park Commission feels the structure should be replaced with a new one and this will go into their 1986 budget. Motion carried unanimously. WATTERBERG PROPERTY - 20240 EXC ELSIOR BOULEVARD Commissioner Jakel presented a proposal to the Park Commission to make this area into a small picnic area. Lindstrom moved, Jakel seconded, to visit this area before the next meeting, then to make a decision at that meeting. Motion carried unanimously.` PARK COMMISSION APPLICANT - CAROLYN SQUIRES - 5800 CHRISTMAS LAKE ROAD Carolyn Squires was present at the meeting. Chairman Lindstrom explained the pro - cedure the Park Commission follows when there is a vacancy. She asked questions about the landscaping in parks, and where the money comes from to improve them. Commissioner Carl explained what is currently going on at Freeman Park and gave her his copy of the Comprehensive Plan to study. Commissioner Jakel asked her what she likes in a park. She said she feels cleanliness is important because a well maintained park will invite nicer people. She also said a park should fit the needs • of the people in the area. PARK COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1985 page three • MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR Flag — Commission suggested the flag in front of City Hall be replaced due to its shabbiness. REPORTS I Council Liaison Gagne reported on: American Legion addition Clark station becoming a car wash The City's attempt to buy the Murfin property The Corridor Study Commissioner Carl asked that a letter be sent the Regional Railroad Authority to see what the City can do to enhance the old track line. ADJOURNMENT Jakel moved, Vogel seconded, to adjourn at 9:15 PM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Motion carried unanimously. Sue Niccum Deputy Clerk