093085 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1985
M I N U T E S
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Lindstrom called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:00 PM
Present: Chairman Lindstrom, Commissioners Schmid, Jakel, Kooi and Vogel;
Council Liaison Gagne; Public Works Director Zdrazil and Deputy Clerk
Niccum
Absent: Commissioner Carl (excused)
Due to the fact that Council Liaison Gagne and Public Works Director Zdrazil had
to be at a 7:30 Budget Review meeting, the following issues were discussed first.
BADGER PARK FOOTBALL FIELD
Public Works Director Zdrazil reported that the football field is in really bad shape.
The damage was discovered Wednesday morning, September 25. The turf is torn up in
spots due to playing on it while wet. He said it may be unplayable for the rest
of the year.
Commission discussed the issue and considered closing the field down. They questioned
why the coaches would allow play when they.could see the damage that was being done
to the field.
The Commission and Public Works Director reached the following decisions:
1. Public Works Director Zdrazil will let Sue know if the field is to be closed
down. Sue will contact whoever is responsible. When the field is again
playable he will let Sue know and she will re- the person responsible.
2. Sue will give the football schedule to Public Works Director Zdrazil and
Commissioner Kooi.
3. Commissioner Kooi will write a letter to responsible person telling them
the field is closed until further notice.
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FREEMAN PARK - PROGRESS
Chairman Lindstrom reported that Stuart Schmidt, the contractor that was going to
do the grading within 2 ", put in the road and parking lots, is no longer working
for the company. George Adams of the company Stuart worked for said he had not been
aware that the roads were part of the deal. He said he would meet with the City
Engineer but did not feel he could put the roads in for nothing. He also stated
that he did not have any agreement in writing from Shorewood Oaks and is not positive
he will be the one doing the work.
PARK COMMISSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 30, 1985
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6 FREEMAN PARK CONTINUED
Chairman Lindstrom also talked to Terry Klomps of the Tonka Men's Club and explained
the situation, saying that the roads are not in and did not know when this would
be done. Terry Klomps is going to call the VoTech teacher and seeif it can be made
a project for next yeat instead.
MANOR PARK FENCE
The posts are in the ground. The chain will be done soon.
CATHCART PARK HOCKEY RINK
Public Works Director Zdrazil said he would like to see a new rink at Cathcart.
He said the crew could help build it.
The Commission discussed what' >bad shdpe:hhe existing rink is in.
Dr. James Woog of 27200 West 62nd Street was present with several hockey players
who commented on the dangerous condition of the present rink.
Jakel moved, Kooi seconded, to recommend to Council that the old rink at Cathcart
be torn down, and that Public Works Director Zdrazil get bids on building a new rink
similar to the one in Studer Park in Excelsior. The total amount is not to exceed
. $5000. Motion carried unanimously.
Dr. Woog' offered to help with information on hockey rinks.
APPROVAL OF MINUT
Schmid moved, Jakel seconded, to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried
unanimously.
PARK COMMISSION APPLICANT - CAROLYN SQUIRES - 5800 CHRISTMAS LAKE ROAD
Schmid moved, Vogel seconded, to recommend to Council to appoint Carolyn Squires
to the Park Commission. Motion carried - 5 ayes - 1 abstain (Commissioner Kooi
abstained because she was not present at the last meeting during the interview.
Commissioner Carl was not present but announced at the last meeting that he was in
favor of the appointment.
VANDALISM IN PARKS
Commission discussed vandalism in City Parks. Staff reported that the door had been
ripped off the Satellite at Cathcart Park. Commission asked Staff to contact Police
Chief Young to see if he would attend one A:f their meetings to give them advice on
the proper way to handle the problem.
PARK COMMISSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 30. 1985
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46 MANOR PARK WARMING HOUSE
Dr. Woog suggested the Park Commission check with Vo Tech to see if they would be
interested in using a shelter for Manor Park as a project.
Commission discussed the fact that the existing warming house is not repairable and
is dangerous. They asked Staff to ask Public Works Director Zdrazil if the warming
house is salvagable or if it should be burned down. Commissioner Jakel will check
with the Excelsior Fire Department to see if they would be interested in using it
for practice.
Kooi moved, Jakel seconded, to recommend to Council to have Public Works Director
Zdrazil purchase another "fire ring" and that it be installed at Manor Park, sunk
in the ground with 6" above ground and surrounded by sand; and that logs be placed
around the "fire ring" for seating. (Chairman Lindstrom will stake out the spot
to place the "fire ring ".) Motion carried unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORT
These figures will be verified, and corrected if necessary, when the August and
September Financial Reports come back from the Auditor.
4 Expense s (° , , Balance
AUGUST 31, 1985 BALANCE ........... ............................... $18,121.03
Expenses
Fence -Manor Park (Jim Hatch Sales) $ 164.37 17,956.66
Lumber - Freeman Park Sign 12.16 17,944.45
City Engineer- Freeman Park Survey, etc. 1,525.64 16,418.86
TOTAL EXPENSES ............$1,702.17
PARK FEES RECEIVED ............ -0-
OTHER INCOME RECEIVED ......... -0-
SEPTEMBER 30, 1985 BALANCE ........... $16,418.86
PARK COMMISSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 30, 1985
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6 SNOWMOBILE ORDINANCE
A memo to Sue from Dan Vogt, regarding the Snowmobile Ordinance, was distributed
to the Park Commission. Mr. John Arnst of 5480 Teal Circle would like the Snowmobile
Ordinance amended. His complaint indicated that snowmobiles ate using the abandoned
track as a raceway at all hours, night and day. They are also littering. He wishes
to know if speed can be controlled, especially in areas with homes close to the track,
The Commission deferred discussion on this issue until a later meeting because Com-
missioner Carl, who deals with the Southwest Trails Association, was not present.
HENNEPIN COUNTY REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY LETTER
Staff is requested to write a letter to the Railroad Authority asking what can be
done to enhance the existing trail.
WATTERBERG PROPERTY
Vogel moved, Jakel seconded, to recommend to Council that, if the Watterberg property
at 20240 is offered to the City for park use, the Council refuse to accept it for
such use. Motion carried unanimously.
CATHCART PARK - TREE TRANSPLANTING
• Mark Labaree will transplant the trees out of Cathcart Park and into the desired
locations. He and Chairman Lindstrom will meet and inspect the parks to choose the
sites. In return for his services, for every tree he transplants for the City, he
will receive one tree. He is donating the trees he receives to the Mlnnewashta School
for landscaping purposes.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Commissioner Kooi brought up the blacktop that had been dumped in Freeman Park.
Commission is placing a request before the Council, asking that nothing be dumped
in City Parks without Park Commission approval.
REPORTS
none
An TnTTT?T\TMFATT
Kooi moved, Jakel seconded, to adjourn at 9:15 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Sue Niccum
Deputy Clerk