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051986 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, MAY 19, 1986 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chairman Schmid called the meeting to order at 7:22 PM. ROLL CALL CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 7:00 PM Present: Chairman Schmid, Commissioners Jakel, Vogel, Jurgens and Laberee; and Park Assistant Niccum Absent: Commissioners Lindstrom and Squires APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vogel moved, Jurgens seconded, to approve the minutes of Monday, May 5, 1986 with a misspelling of Jurgen's name to be corrected. Motion carried unanimously. NEW COMMISSIONER WELCOMED Mark Laberee of 6180 Chaska Road was welcomed to the Park Commission as a new Commissioner. • WARMING HOUSE/PAVILION- MANOR PARK The Commission discussed the plans for a warming house /pavilion in Manor Park. Staff reported that the setback from Manor Road would be 50 feet, Manor Road has a width of 66 feet, this would place the building approximately 83 feet from the center of Manor Road. They discussed a'roof extension and a concrete slab for summer use. They decided to table discussion until a future meeting. BADGER FOOTBALL FIELD Commissioner Jurgens presented the Commission with grading maps of the existing drainage pattern and the recommended grading that will correct drainage and crown the field. He will be working on the rough grading and will contact Public Works Director Zdrazil regarding plans. The Commission discussed the football league's request to put up "GOLFER'S STAY OFF" signs because golfers are practicing on the field, tearing up divots and not replacing them. They also thanked Commissioner Jurgens for the work he is doing on the field. Another item discussed relative to the field was that it should be fenced off while the seed is growing. The Commission asked Sue to check with Public Works Director Zdrazil to see if the City has any snow fence that could be used to fence it off to protect the area. The Commission feels that if they are going to the expense of • fixing the field, it should be protected to protect their investment. -1- PARK COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, MAY 19, 1986 page two CHRISTMAS LAKE ACCESS - LIGHTING Schmid moved, Jakel seconded, to recommend to Council that Northern States Power in- stall a street light in the island closest to the boat ramp. Motion carried unanimously. NOTEBOOKS FOR PARK COMMISSIONERS Jurgens moved, Vogel seconded, to recommend to Council that park supplies in the form of 3° notebooks and indexes, not to exceed $20 @, be purchased for purposes of organi- zation and maintenance of parks information; notebooks to be returned to City Hall upon ending of term or resignation. Motion carried unanimously. CRESCENT BEACH Staff reported that Julie Light of Community Services had mentioned the fact that they would like a longer dock at the beach because of the raft, with only one lifeguard, they could then sit at the end of the dock and patrol both areas. The Commission dis- cussed a dock extension and said they were willing to work with Tonka Bay to come up with a Council proposal. BIRCH BLUFF ROAD /EUREKA ROAD FIRE LANE DOCK Councilman Shaw came into the Park meeting from the Council meeting that was in pro- gress to request an answer regarding the dock situation on the fire lane. There appeared to be four options: • 1. The neighbors install and insure the dock. 2. The dock be professionally installed at the expense of the property owner(s) that requested the permit, and the City insure it. 3. The City completely take over the dock. 4. The dock not be allowed at all. Jakel moved, Vogel seconded, to recommend to Council to go with #2, that the dock be professionally installed to safeguard the workmanship. Motion carried unanimously. FREEMAN PARK - USE OF OLD ENTRANCE The Commission discussed the fact that the old entrance, entering Freeman Park from State Highway 7, is still being used and asked Sue to ask Public Works Director Zdrazil if some large rocks could be placed across the old entrance to prevent future useage. COUNCIL REPORT Commissioner Jurgens reported on the Council meeting. RAnnFR RTNK Staff reported that part of the hockey rink will be torn up when the water line goes • through, and that Public Works Director Zdrazil would like to know if they want to replace the rink at this time. -2•- PARK COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, MAY 19, 1986 page three ENCHANTED ISLAND PARK PROPERTY Richard Spellman of 5100 Shady Island Trail appeared to ask the Park Commission what their plans are for the Parks on Enchanted Island. The Commission was under the impression that the area is all wetlands, and discussed keeping it wild. They also informed Mr. Spellman that right now they are operating on a limited budget but will look into the issue. An.inIIRNMFNT Jakel moved, Vogel seconded, to adjourn at 9:36 PM. Motion carried unanimously. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Sue Niccum Park Assistant -3-