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031786 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1986 M I N U T E S CALL TO ORDER Chair Schmid called the meeting to order at 7:04 P.M. ROLL CALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 7:00 P.M. Present: Chair Schmid, Commissioners Lindstrom, Jakel, Kooi, Vogel, Squires and Jurgens; Council Liaison Shaw and Deputy Clerk Niccum CH RISTMAS LAKE ACCESS Administrator Vogt, Planner Nielsen, Frank Fallon of the Christmas Lake Association, and Scott Bracke of the DNR were present to aid in the discussion of the Christmas Lake Access. Frank Fallon reviewed the history of the access: the agreement signed by the City in January; the site change from the Fayfield property to the Interstudy property in order to improve the access; the change in parking spaces from 2 cars with trailers and 7 spaces without trailers to 7 spaces with trailers; the limitation of 25 horse- power or less placed upon people using the access only, with the understanding that after 7 years the limitations will be the same for people using the access and the residents; and the fact that if permission for the variances is not accomplished by May 1, 1986, the property will revert to the state. Mr. Fallon again stated that the Association would prefer City control of the access. Scott Bracke, Landscape Architect for the DNR, discussed the following: - there will be bituminous paving of the parking lot and road - there will be concrete curb and gutter - sodding will be done (30 day guarantee - includes watering) - trees and shrubs will be planted (1 year guarantee - he suggested that the City water them every two weeks, it would be to their advantage) - drainage - the parking lot runoff will run to the ditch on the west side of the parking lot, be filtered through the grass in the ditch, run back through a pipe to the center island, and run through a skimmer before re- entering the lake. - ramp - there will be a 40' concrete plank ramp installed by the DNR. It will have a 13% slope. The plank system affords traction, there will also be 4 spaces to aid with traction. The DNR stockpiles the planks and will add planks at the end of the ramp if necessary due to dropping water levels, probably replace others as needed, and add rip -rap at the end of the ramp. - parking spaces will be 45' in length - dockage - the DNR discussed putting in a 30' long, 4' wide dock on wheels to aid with boat launching. Unless definately specified otherwise, they would be responsible for getting it in and out of the water and maintaining it. - Must be open 16 hours between 4:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. City can set hours. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1986 page two CHRISTMAS LAKE ACCESS - continued Commissioner Kooi ........ What boat size will the ramp handle? Scott Bracke .............It depends on the lake level, 12' to 20 wumussioner Lindstrom... What maintenance is needed? Scott Bracke .............Trash pickup, mowing and satellite cost. Commissioner Lindstrom asked Bracke'to remove the willow tree from the center island due to maintenance problems with branches. Bracke agreed to do so. Lindstrom also requested that the maintenance costs be minimized as much as possible. Commissioner Vogel....... What about "No Parking" signs? Administrator Vogt....... Signs will be place on Radisson Inn Road, Merry Lane , Christmas Lake Road, and part of Third Street Commissioner Kooi ........ What are the project costs? Scott Bracke .............Right now the estimate is approximately $60,000. Councilman Shaw.......... If enforcement of the 25 horsepower Ordinance adopted by the City of Shorewood becomes a problem for the Police Department, does the Christmas Lake Association ha" any intentions of helping enforce the Ordinance? Frank Fallon .............The Christmas Lake Association would expect to help on a voluntary basis. The Association is also concerned over the possibility of partying at the access. • <- , Administrator Vogt....... There shouldn't be any problem with partying as Shorewood's Park Ordinance #140 covers the issue, the DNR will also govern the access. Commissioner Vogel....... How far is it from the curbing to the lake? Scott Bracke .............lot - 12' Commissioner Jakel ....... What about Winter use? According to the agreement, the City does not plan to plow the access in the wintertime. The City may plow a turn- around through the access but this would only be for the convenience of turning City trucks around. The Park Commission showed concern overs the maintenance costs, hours and regulations. Kooi moved, Squires seconded, to recommend to Council to grant the variances necessary, and that the Park Commission will defer discussion and decisions on maintenance, hours, and regulations until a later date. Motion carried unanimously. LAWCON GRANT Administrator Vogt informed the Commission that the information on the LAWCON Grant came in today. NEW PARK COMMISSIONER WELCOMED The Park Commission welcomed Michael Jurgens of 5535 Shorewood Lane. This evening is his first evening as an acting Park Commissioner. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 1 1986 page three 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Lindstrom moved, Vogel seconded, to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously. "SILVERWOOD PARK" /LOAN PAYOFF FROM P.C.I. TO SEWER FUND Kooi moved, seconded by Lindstrom, to recommend to Council that the loan of $20,000 plus any interest due be paid from the Park Capital Improvement Fund into the Sewer Fund for the purpose of paying in full the three year loan for the purchase of "Silverwood Park" that was made to the Park Commission in mid 1985. Motion carried unanimously. LANDSCAPING OF PARKS Commissioner Kooi plans to visit all Parks with representative from Shorewood Nursery. Commissioner Lindstrom said Lan De Con will have a sketch done for the next meeting. Commissioner Vogel said he did not feel the newer Park Commissioners knew that much about the City Parks. Commissioner Kooi suggested reviewing the Comprehensive Plan. • % ALL PARK COMMISSIONERS THAT HAVE THE 1980 YELLOW COPY OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN BRING IT TO THE MEETING OF APRIL 7, 1986 MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR Freeman Park /New Ballfield /Terry Klomps Chairman Schmid talked to Mr. Klomps. He would like to know the time table..... when fill will be brought in ......... when it will be leveled and graded......... They would not plan to do anything until August 1, 1986. Freeman Park Road The Commission discussed the work that has been done on the road by the Public Works Department. They would like to see the road come in from Eureka Road to the drainage creek. There was some concern shown over size of blacktop to be used for the base,because it is important to keep the size under 6 The Commission also wants to make sure that strict control is established over hauling and dumping. A gate with a lock and key was discussed. Commissioner Lindstrom will talk to Public Works Director Zdrazil. The Park Commission will meet at Freeman Park at 6:30 P.M. on Monday, April 7, to examine the road. Snowmobile Decimal Test Commissioner Jakel reported on the decimal test that took place, stating that we will receive a report on the results in April. Commissioners Kooi and Lindstrom were • also present for the testing. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1986 page four 0 MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR - continued Fit Trail Staff showed the Commission a "Fit Trail" from South Wood, P.O. Box 240457, Charlotte, N.C. 28224 - 1= 800 - 438 - 6302. Storage of snowmobiles in warming houses Excelsior Fire Marshall Mark Kuhnly siad according to Sec. 11.415. "It shall be unlawful to park, store or repair any gasoline or gas- fueled vehicle, motorcycle, moped or other similar device in any dwelling unit, office, exitway or location that would create a fire or fore hazard." The possibility of a removable fuel tank was mentioned. ADJOURNMENT Jakel moved, Squires seconded, to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.