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102086 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1986 M I N U T E S CALL TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 7:00 PM Chairman Schmid called the meeting to order at 7:15 PM. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Schmid, Commissioners Lindstrom, Jakel (7:20), Vogel, and Laberee; Council Liaison Shaw and Park Assistant Niccum. Absent Commissioner Christensen PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Schmid led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vogel moved, Laberee seconded, to approve the minutes as corrected (typo). Motion carried unanimously. INFORMAL APPLICANT DISCUSSION Mr. James Andrus of 4971 Kensington Gate was present as an applicant. He has lived in Minnesota all his life, and Shorewood for the last 6/7 years. He felt this gave him a good opportunity to become involved in his community. • Chairman Schmid gave him a rundown on the existing parks and beach and a map of them. FREEMAN PARK SIGNS Public Works Director Zdrazil checked on the signs at Freeman Park, the signs that were on the fence were no longer there, he said Public Works took them down a long time ago. The "Welcome to South Tonka Fields" sign could use re- painting. Council Liaison Shaw will work on the possibility of getting it done by someone that would only charge for supplies. The sign would read "Welcome to Freeman Park ". Zdrazil also mentioned the fact that the existing "!Freeman Park" sign cannot be seen from Highway 7. FREEMAN PARK ROAD Administrator Vogt informs the Commission that Public Works Director Zdrazil is putting a road approximately 15' wide into the park with a backhoe rented from Long Lake Ford at $150.00 @ day. He couldn�t get a price from another con- tractor to do it. This will get rid of the stored asphalt fill. The road can be widened at a later date. PARK USER CHARGE DISCUSSION Jim Andrus has asked if a user fee was charged. The Commission mentioned charging forBroomball Tournaments. Lindstrom said the City of Excelsior charges user fees on weekends at the Commons. • -1- PARK COMMISSION MINUTES;: MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1986 page two WAYSIDE REST • Council Liaison Shaw explained the history of the wayside rest area on the south side of State Highway 7. It began in the 1930's when the State ac- quired this property by eminent domain for a permanent easement for road use. When the City of Shorewood approached the State to see if they could purchase a 200 200' piece of property for a water tower, it was discovered that the State does not own the land which creates a legal problem. The State has suggested that the City take over the park and the Council is asking for feedback from the Commission. The Commission discussed the advantages and disadvantages of the property as Shorewood Parkland. Vogel moved, Laberee seconded, that their recommendation to the Council is that because of the legal controversy the Park Commission will not recommend park acquisition. Motion carried - 4 ayes - 1 nay (Jakel). BADGER PARK /MANOR PARK UPDATE Staff passed on a message from Administrator Vogt. City Attorney Froberg is trying to set the meeting with Aspen Excavating for sometime this week. Park Assistant Sue Niccum has not heard from "Don's Sod Service ". Commissioner Laberee talked to him and said because of the rain he is way behind in his work. The Commission discussed both Manor and Badger fields and came to the con - clusion that they would prefer that Manor be done first if they can't both • be done at the same time. They asked Sue to write a letter to "Don's Sod Service" asking Don Wagner if he will contact the City immediately if he cannot have the work done by November 17, 1986. They wish to work out a timetable and would like to at least have the soil scraped off this year if possible, also anything else that would be affected by the load limit re— strictions. They also would like to have him present his proposal for Manor Park because of wanting to get it done this year if possible. Manor Park proposal is for pulverized friable loam for top dressing - no deeper than 1" - no less than 2," fertilizer and seed. Sue was also asked to write a letter to C.G. Braun Turf Farms asking for the same proposal as above on Manor Park. They also asked Sue to find out about the possibility of transferring the fill being removed from Freeman Park road bed to Manor or Badger for use there. MANOR PARK WARMING HOUSE /PAVILION RFP Sue reported that one of the architects felt the cost would exceed $40,000. Shaw also talked to one of the architects who agreed the cost would be much higher. Laberee moved, Lindstrom seconded, to recommend to council that the REP be submitted to Landscape Architects also. Motion carried unanimously. CRESCENT BEACH DOCK /RAFT UPDATE Sue, per Administrator Vogt, reported that the City's of Tonka Bay and Shorewood • are entering into a joint powers agreement regarding the _beach upon the advice of their City Attorneys. This means that both cities will be covered under the same insurance policy. —2— PARK COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1986 page three CRESCENT BEACH DOCK /RAFT UPDATE - cont. Shorewood has never had to pay separate insurance for the beach before, now the cost will be $450.00 plus another $225.00 if there is a raft, dock or diving board, A cost of $675.00, or $337.50 to be paid by both Tonka Bay and Shorewood. Tonka Bay has expressed their preference for the raft, saying they will maintain it totally if Shorewood wants to put in and totally maintain the dock. Jakel moved, Laberee seconded, to recommend to council that the City purchase a dock in January or February, and that it be installed by May 15, 1987. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission reviewed the prices and information presented by Sue. They would also like information from Servadock, current quotes, brochures, in- formation on theft proof precau.tions.,,, whether the posts are uniform height and have metal or plastic, permanent or removable caps, if the dock sections can be easily removed (theft), and how difficult installation and removal are? BUDGET Council Liaison Shaw would like to see a copy of the Park Capital Improvement Fund Budget before it is presented to Council. CATHCART PARK 7 -UP SIGN Commission would like to know if Public Works Director Zdrazil will please • have the 7 -UP sign removed from Cathcart Park. CHRISTMAS LAKE ACCESS Commission wishes to know who is responsible for installing, storing, and re- installing the dock at the Christmas Lake Access. CHRISTENSEN APPOINTMENT Council appointed Gordon Christensen of Birch Bluff Road to the Park Commission at their October 13, 1986 meeting. Lindstrom moved, Jakel seconded, that they confirm their recommendation to Council regarding the approval of Mr. Christensen as a Park Commissioner. Motion carried unanimously. FREEMAN PARK GRADING PLAN The Park Commission reviewed the Freeman Park grading plan. NEW PARK DEDICATION FIGURES The Park Commission reviewed the new proposed Park Dedication Chart pre- sented to them by Planner Nielsen. BADGER HOCKEY RINK The Commission discussed rebuilding Badger Hockey Rink in the summer of 1987. They were reminded the rink is used for Soccer practice also in summer. r� -3- PARK COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1986 page four SNOWBLOWER PURCHASE The Park Commission asked that Public Works Director Zdrazil look into buying a 36" two stage snowblower and get back to them with prices and information. REPORTS Council Liaison Shaw reported on the Council Meeting, reviewing the "False Information Ordinance ", the "Waterford Law Suit ", the "Zoning Ordinance Review" regarding outdoor storage, and the 1987 Budget approval. Park Assistant Niccum stated that Mr. Bernard Reutiman had been in City Hall to discuss the parks in relation to senior citizens. He felt all the City cared about was ballfields. He particularly mentioned the trail through Freeman Park, saying he'd be dead before anything was done about it. ADJOURNMENT Laberee moved, Vogel seconded, to adjourn at 10:00 PM, Motion carried unanimously. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Sue Niccum Park Assistant SN /slt -4-