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061587 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1987 M I N U T E S CALL TO ORDER Chairman Jakel called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. ROLL CALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 7:00 PM Present: Chairman Jakel, Commissioners Lindstrom, Andrus, Christensen, and Laberee; Council Liaison Brancel and park Assistant Niccum Absent: Commissioners Vogel and Nicol (both informed me ahead of time) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Christensen moved, Andrus seconded, to approve the minutes of June 1, 1987, as written. Motion carried unanimously. CATHCART PARR - ROAD PROPOSAL Mr. Gary D. Carlson approached the Commission to see if they are interested in putting in a road on the south side of Cathcart Park. He said he could not is guarantee what people would put in their backyards facing the park- sheds, fences, etc., and asked which the Commission would prefer, having backyards facing their park, or a road as a buffer? The City would be expected to share the road cost. The opinion of the Commission was that there are already roads on three sides of the park, a forth road is not necessary. Mr. Carlson then said he would be willing to sell his 9+ acres of property for the assessed valuation of $170,000 to the City for additional parkland. The Commission thanked him for his input. They declined his offer and suggested he continue dealing with the City of Chanhassen as long as the property is in their City. CATHCART PARK - POWER POLES When Gary Carlson was present, he also suggested that the City contact the power company and have them pick up the power poles stored behind the Cathcart tennis courts. He felt the creosote was dangerous. He thought the power company would pick them up and replace them with newer poles that do not contain creosote if requested to do so. The Commission asked staff to check with Public Works Director Zdrazil to get his opinion. MANOR PARK WARMING HOUSE /PAVILION Commissioner Lindstrom talked to Ted Lepowsky about the plans. They are done • but he hasn't had them signed by an architect or engineer yet. He will try to have it done before the next meeting. -1- PARR COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1987 page two • FREEMAN PARK SIGNS MnDOT Signs The Commission was pleased with Administrator Vogt's suggestion to have MnDOT put brown signs with white lettering reading "FREEMAN PARK" and an arrow facing traffic in both directions on the r.o.w. They are in full agreement and thank him for his suggestion. Signs on Little League Field Park Assistant Niccum is in the process of getting bids. One has been received from Moore Sign Company to repaint the scoreboard and put 3 sheets of duraply over the existing "Welcome to South Tonka Little League ". They would paint "Welcome to Freeman Park - City of Shorewood" on the duraply in their shop, then install it at the field. Their cost would be $1200. FREEMAN PARK FILL The Commission discussed the placement of the fill in Freeman Park. Commissioner Laberee asked to see the grading plan done by OSM. He went over it with the Commission, showing them where fill would be added and where it would be removed. Chairman Jakel mentioned that he had been out there. He said there appears to be some debris but that they did a nice job of leveling it. Council Liaison Brancel said she had been told by the Administrator and Engineer that the debris would be buried when the final grading is done. is FREEMAN PARK MASTER PLAN During the grading discussion an idea that had cropped up before, that of moving the southernmost ballfield and relocating the parking lot, was reviewed. The Commission then reviewed the master plan. The possibility of having all the ball - fields in one area was discussed. It was felt that this could save on fencing and expenses by using on fence for two fields, plus locating all "like" activities in one area. The possibility of a mud problem caused by the central location of the rinks in a heavy traffic area was brought up by Commissioner Laberee. The Commission asked staff to send them copies of the master plan so they could cut out the various athletic facilities and parking lot and try to come up with alternative suggestions in time for the next meeting (7/6/87). CATHCART PARK - PARKING /TRASH PROBLEM Staff reported the following steps have been taken: 1. Letter to Little League requesting them to ask their coaches to discuss the trash and parking with the kids and their parents. 2. Phone call to Mr. Roberts of the Soccer League requesting them to ask their coaches to discuss the trash and parking with the kids and their parents. 3. Request to Don to empty barrel. (done). 4. Return call to resident explaining what's been done. MANOR PARK LANDSCAPE PLAN Put off until next meeting. cvz PARR COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1987 page three . MANOR PARK - PLAYGROUND /VOLLEYBALL COURT Park Assistant Niccum reviewed the comments received so far from various contractors. C. G. Braun and LanDeCon will be submitting estimates. She will continue to work on this. Commmissioner Laberee said he thought, considering the soil type at Manor Park, that drainage tile running toward the pond should be put in or there could be a water retention problem in the sand. MANOR PARR - BALLFIELD Due to extreme heat and lack of rain, only about 10% of the seed planted is growing. A lot if it has died. The Commission suggests it be cut starting now. They also suggest that in August possible the crew can loosen up the soil and plant more seed. They will discuss this in more detail at a later meeting. CATHCART PARK - PARKING LOT The Commission discussed the proposed parking lot location in Cathcart Park. They are considering the idea of moving the ballpark and putting a parking lot in the northeastern area of the park with the entrance on West 62nd Street. They also discussed eventually putting in a warming house similar to the one going up in Manor, with the warming house convenient to the rinks and the pavilion conven- ient to serve as shelter for sports spectators. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR • Cathcart Park - Basketball Court Council agreed to have the work done on the Cathcart basketball court for $1,270. The court will have a 2" mat. Freeman Park - Eureka Entrance Administrator Vogt is sending a letter to Engineer Norton regarding surveying to determine the setback for the gate and road. Harvey Strom of "Country Signs" had dropped off three sample post tops for the Commission's 41 consideration. They looked them over and chose the cut at the right. Freeman Park - Trees �II;I� I'J The Commission asked if the trees had been removed. Niccum replied no, that all the fill is done and none was dumped in that area. Because of this it is not the high priority item it was, Staff would prefer to wait because they want to see if some of the trees can be transplanted, also if any trees should remain in the park if they do not interfere with the athletic areas. They can be cut and fill dumped on top at the time of final grading. Commissioner Laberee said the trees are Ash and cutting them off and covering them may not be the best thing to do because they are tough and could send up shoots and regrow. He said taking roots and all out with a backhoe would be a better way to do it. -3- PARK COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1987 page four • Silverwood Park Grading Plan Staff reported the grading plan is done and calls for 20,000 cubic yards of fill. Laberee moved, Andrus seconded, to recommend to Council that they direct Staff to take any and all clean fill up to 20,000 cubic yards for use in Silverwood Park. Motion carried unanimously. Crescent Beach Council Liaison Brancel reported she had spent a lot of time at Crescent Beach last weekend. She brought up the following issues: - The weed problem is really bad, up to 4 feet of floating weeds. She asked who cleaned the beach. Niccum replied that Shorewood and Tonka Bay crews alternate maintenance every morning, but not on weekends. Brancel asked if the lifeguards are responsible for keeping it clean on weekends. - 3 caps are missing off the dock. - A lifeguard was sitting in a lawn chair on the dock with her back to some swimmers. - Why does the lifeguard blow her whistle and call everyone out of the water? - The lifeguard told someone on a floatation device that was outside beach limits and had not entered from the beach that they were breaking an Ordinance. Why? • Staff will research above. FINANCES $6,659 was received in park dedication fees. REPORTS None ADJOURNMENT Christensen moved, Lindstrom seconded, to adjourn at 9:02 PM. Motion carried unanimously. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, SUE NICCUM DEPUTY CLERK /PARK ASSISTANT -4-