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050487 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, MAY 4, 1987 M I N U T E S CALL TO ORDER Chairman Jakel called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM. ROLL CALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 7:00 PM Present: Chairman Jakel, Commissioners Vogel, Laberee, Christensen, and Andrus; Council Liaison Brancel (until 7:30 - Council meeting); and_.Deputy Clerk/ Park Assistant Niccum Absent: Commissioners Lindstrom and Nicol (both called) PARK DEDI CATION RECOMMENDATION - TOWNE ADDITION - 24740 SMITHTOWN ROAD - 10 LOTS Laberee moved, Andrus seconded, to accept money instead of land as park dedication. Motion carried unanimously. LANDSCAPING PLANS - CATHCART AND MANOR PARKS Commissioner Laberee presented the plan for Cathcart Park. On the plans a proposed driveway was shown on the west side of the park. Laberee was not aware that this is a private road. After discussing the issue the Commission mentioned the possibility • of placing a parking lot behind the ballfield on the east side of the park instead. This would put the entrance on Church Road and require Chanhassen's approval. Also shown on the plan was extended play area and small picnic areas within the park. The landscaping plan moved existing trees and also used quite a bit of shrubbery around the perimeter of the park. Mark said the cost would probably be around $10,000 for landscaping as shown on the plan. He also said it cannot be done until next spring. This will be discussed gradually over the coming season. FREEMAN PARK ENTRANCE Staff reported that she had spoken with Herb Strom, the gentleman that did the City of Shorewood signs. Due to the fact that the road locations, both the one coming off of State Highway #7 and the one coming off of Eureka Road, are no longer in the same area they were when the concept plan was done by Anne Bronkin, the Park Commission will have to look over the plan and decide what changes they wish to make. The Commission reviewed I the entrance plans. Laberee moved, Vogel seconded, to recommend to Council that the road remain in its existing location, that it be widened to 30' in width, that it be extended 30' into the park, that the 6' island shown on Bronkin's plans be installed with the sign in the center, that the 3 posts and gate be installed, as well as one free standing post on each side, and that the road be paved with a 3" base coat of blacktop. Later another 3" of blacktop will be put on to finish the road. They ask that Planner Nielsen look at the proposed sign location to see if it • meets the Ordinance requirements, and will not block the sight line; and that he also look at the way the corners are cut on the plan and redesign them to give more turning room. Motion carried unanimously. -1- PARK COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, MAY 4, 1987 page two is PARK DEDICATION RECOMMENDATION - WESTWOOD FOURTH ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT BERNIE EISENREICH - 5600 STAR LANE - 5 LOTS Laberee moved, Andrus seconded, to accept cash instead of land as park dedication. Motion carried unanimously. FREEMAN PARK TR AIL - THREE- WHEELER PROBLEM The Commission discussed the problem of three wheeler's tearing up the trail. Staff reported SLMPSD's John Hodgdon agreed that posting signs on the trail is a good idea. He also suggested that the newspaper article be addressed to the parents because it is kids that are doing the riding. Christensen moved, seconded by Laberee, that at least 4 signs be purchased and placed on the trails, signs to stipulate fine amount in dollar value, that the wordage and amounts be checked with the Administrator, Attorney, and SLMPSD, and that articles be written to the papers, articles to be addressed to parents. Motion carried unanimously. SILVERWOOD PARK Staff reported that there will be a hearing tomorrow night (5/5/87) before the Planning Commission regarding the pumphouse. The Commission reviewed two plans that are proposed for the area which included the pumphouse, water and sewer lines, parking lot and driveway (partial), grading, and landscaping. There was • a Council meeting taking place and Administrator Vogt and Engineer Norton stopped by to see if there were any additional questions they could answer. Administrator Vogt explained that the Park Commission has money coming from the City because the pumphouse is on park property, the water line, sewer line, and part of the parking lot cost will be subtracted from this amount, the reason for this being that if the park was not there the water line, sewer line, and extra parking would not be necessary. The Commission would like to see a little more land - scaping around the pumphouse. Commissioner Nicol, who was not present, requested the Commission to consider deepening the pond area in June because the low water situation presents a perfect oportunity to do so. The Commission agreed with Nicol. FREEMAN PARK GRADING PLAN The Commission reviewed the Freeman Park grading plan done last year by OSM. FREEMAN PARR -SIGNS ON T RAILS The Commission will work on this at a later date. PAl2Y (_RTT.T S The Commission discussed putting grills in Manor Park. They decided to wait until more work is done in the park. They picked out the grill they intend to use, it is heavy, permanent, and rotates 180 degrees. 0 PARR COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, MAY 4, 1987 page three 0 PARR BENCHES - BRIDGES - FREEMAN PARR The Commission looked at catalogs to see what type of bench might meet their needs. One of the Commissioners suggested very rustic benches made out of large logs cut in half, with the "legs" also logs that are cut in half, notched together in the fashion of a log cabin. They also felt the needed bridges could be built in the same manner, rustic, and of logs. One of the Commissioners is going to approach the Boy Scouts to see if they would take both the benches and the bridges on as a project. BADGER PARR FOOTBALL FIE Commissioner Laberee said he has looked at the football field. He said he walked around the field and there were a lot of air pockets, he feels it needs to be rolled. He suggested C.G. Braun be contacted, he thought they might come out and do it for nothing. He also suggested top- dressing and seeding around the edges. ORDINANCES DISPLAYED IN PARRS It was suggested that the entire park ordinance, plus a map of that particular park, be installed eventually in every park. The idea is to contact a glass company, have them build a frame with glass on each side so the ordinance and map would be enclosed and weatherproofed. Glass was chosen because plastic can • be scratched, the glass they were referring to is very thick. They will install the first one in Manor Park when all the improvements are done. FINANCES The Commission received reports from the financial statement, as well as the total hours worked so far this year by Public Works and Sue. A Park Dedication fee of $2,000 was received from R.W. Reutiman. ADJOURNW.NT Vogel moved, Christensen seconded, to adjourn at 9:15 PM. Motion carried unanimously. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Sue Niccum Deputy Clerk /Park Assistant -3- CITY OF MAYOR Robert Rascop COUNCIL Jan Haugen Kristi Stover Robert Gagne Barb Brancel ADMINISTRATOR Daniel J. Vogt SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD • SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331 • (612) 474 -3236 MEMORANDUM TO: PARK COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: SUE NICCUM DATE: MAY 1, 1987 RE: MISCELLANEOUS PARK ISSUES MANOR PARK WARMING HOUSE /PAVILION This will go before the Planning Commission Tuesday, May 5, 1987, for approval of the Conditional Use Permit. • MANOR PARK VOLLEYBALL COURT Council approved an expenditure not to exceed $1800. Work will begin after the road restrictions are lifted. MANOR PARK PLAY AREA Council approved an expenditure not to exceed $1800. Work on this will begin after weight restrictions lift. MANOR PARK BALLFIELD Work by C.G. Braun Turf Farms will begin after May 1 when the weight restrictions lift. They will seed, fertilize and mulch the field. BADGER FOOTBALL FIELD UPDATE C.G. Braun has completed work on the football field. It is being watered daily. CONTRACT MOWING OF PARKS Council approved the contract mowing. The work will be done by G.T. Commercial Services Inc., 16159 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, for $850 a month, approximately $5000 for the year. *Mr. Trainer of G.T. has now requested an additional $250 per month to do the Christmas Lake Access. Administrator Vogt is negotiating with him to lower the price. If he will not come down in price, the Public Works crew may end up doing the mowing. A Residential Community on Lake Minnetonka 's South Shore PARK COMMISSION MEMO MAY 1, 1987 page two 0 PARK MAPS I am working on getting the park maps together. They have to go to Albinsons to be copied, then somewhere else to be bonded. I will get them to you as soon as they're done. BADGER WARMING HOUSE The warming house has been stained at a total cost of approximately $750. SILVERWOOD PARK PDMPHOUSE Engineer Jim Norton will be giving a rather lenghty presentation on the pump - house at Tuesday night's (4/5/87) meeting of the Planning Commission. He will discuss landscaping, the driveway entrance and parking, etc. if any of you care to attend. It will be a Public Hearing for a Conditional Use Permit. BM% TRACK Council was concerned about liability if the track remains. City Attorney Froberg will check into it. The tower, building, etc. are being removed right now by the Public Works crew. SHOREWOOD OAKS /FREEMAN PARK • Bids have been taken by the City. If all goes well the contract will be awarded Monday night. Dan will then bring up the Park Commission's requests. FREEMAN PARK - THREE- WHEELER PROBLEM I talked to John Hodgdon of SLMPSD and he had two suggestions: I. placing signs on the trails 2. a newspaper article directed at parents (he says it is kids) FREEMAN PARK ENTRANCES I have contacted Harvey Strom, the person that did the signs for City Hall. He should be coming in today with some figures. I will report on this Monday evening.