020386 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
M I N U T E S
CALL TO ORDER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:00 P.M.
Chairman Schmid called the meeting to order at 7:11 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Schmid, Commissioners Lindstrom, Jakel, Kooi, Vogel and
Squires; Council Liaison Shaw and Deputy Clerk Niccum
Absent: none
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND PRAYER
Chairman Schmid opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Lindstrom moved, Vogel seconded, to approve the minutes of January 27th, 1986
as written. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW APPLICANT INTERVIEW
• Mr. Michael Jurgen of 5535 Shorewood Lane, Shorewood, appeared before the
Commission. He said he has been a resident of Shorewood for six months.
He is a cost efficient engineer, is 33 years old, and went to Minnetonka High
School and the University of Minnesota.
He said he was impressed by the way the Snowmobile Ordinance meeting was handled
by the Park Commission.,
Chairman Schmid asked him if he had any specific feelings about Shorewood Parks.
He said he felt that a couple of them were being abused right now, that he
felt they could be tailored to fit the needs of more people.
Commissioner Kooi asked him if he was interested in making a long term commitment.
He said he planned to build a house on Strawberry Lane, that he would like
to run for Council some day, but feels that he has to start at the bottom and
learn about the City first.
Commissioner Kooi also asked if Monday night meetings would present any problem.
He said he sets his own schedule and can work around the meetings.
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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• PARK COMMISSION APPLICANT DEADLINE
The Park Commission set February 24th as the deadline for applications.
UPDATE OF FINANCIAL REPORT
As of December 31,'1985 the Park Capital Improvement Fund had a balance of
$14,542.00.
BUDGET AND GOALS
Due to the fact that the Park Capital Improvement Fund is quite low, because
of the purchase of "Silverwood Park ", the Park Commission will keep a file
of goals and items needed, and as the money comes in, they will prioritize
the items on their list and act accordingly. They are aware of the fact that
a payment is due on the park in June.
Staff mentioned the fact that Public Works Director Zdrazil had said new snow
blowers are needed for the rinks. Also mentioned were the well building at
Cathcart and a fence on the north end of the rink at Cathcart to protect people
passing in cars and on foot.
Commissioner Lindstrom said he would like to see some landscaping in parks
begin this year. Commissioner Kooi suggested contacting landscapers to submit
plans for the different parks.
is Commissioner Lindstrom will contact Mark Laberee of Lan De Con.
Commissioner Kooi will contact Gary Minion of Shorewood Nursery.
Commissioner Vogel will contact some landscape architect students to see
if any of them would be interested.
Staff was asked to provide maps of all the parks to the above Commissioners.
REVIEWAL OF COUNCIL ACTION ON THE SNOWMOBILE ORDINANCE AND CHRISTMAS LAKE ACCESS
Snowmobile Ordinance
The snowmobile Ordinance was not dealt with at the last Council meeting.
Christmas Lake Access
Commissioner Squires said all the permits are being applied for, and the
State is preparing the plans on the second site.
Commissioner Lindstrom said he feels the access is substandard and inadequate.
He said he feels the Park Commission has been totally written off on this
project.
Council Liaison Shaw said the City had two choices: Stand back and watch
the DNR gain absolute control or accept something we don't like so we have
• some control.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1986
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HERITAGE RESIDENCE
Planner Nielsen requested a recommendation from the Park Commission as to
whether there may be justification to reduce the park dedication fees for elderly
housing.
The Park Commission discussed the issue and felt that as long as the Heritage
Residence is a profit making organization the fees should remain the same.
Kooi moved, Lindstrom seconded, to recommend to Council that the Park Fees
be paid as they usually are. The Park Commission also wishes to state that
they will consider the future needs of the elderly in all parks. Motion
carried unanimously.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
BMX Track
Staff reported that Mr. Dave Ronkin of North Star BMX would like to use the
track again this year. The Park Commission wants to know when Mr. Ronkin
would like a decision. They also want to check out the condition of the
track themselves.
Request for reservation of hockey rink
Diane Hurlbut asked if a church group could reserve the hockey rink at one
of the parks on Saturday evening, February 15th. The Park Commission did
not feel it could allow this but asked; staff to inform them that they are
certainly welcome to use the rink with open skating taking place.
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Staff reported there has been a request to plow Manor Pond. Commissioner
Jakel asked that the road be plowed all the way to the east end of the pond
to provide better access to skaters.
Skating Rink Attendants
Commissioner Lindstrom commented that he has been down at Badger Park and
the rink attendant has been in the back with the door shut. Staff will
talk to the attendant.
REPORTS'
Council Liaison Shaw complimented the Park Commission on their letter to Public
Works, saying that it is nice when appreciation is shown for work done. He
also reported on the Police Department activity.
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Kooi moved, Lindstrom seconded, to adjourn at 9.10 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED
• Sue Niccum
Deputy Clerk