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051688 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD PARR & COUNCIL CHAMBERS PARR COMMISSION MEETING 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD MONDAY, MAY 16, 1988 6:45 PM . M I N U T E S The Park Commission was scheduled to meet in Manor Park at 6:45 PM. Those who appeared at Manor Park were: Commissioners Christensen and Weatherly, and Deputy Clerk Niccum. They then returned to City Hall. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Vogel called the meeting to order at 7 :50 PM in City Hall. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Vogel, Commissioners Jakel (7:50), Christensen, Weatherly, Lindstrom (8:20); Park Staff Representative Niccum; and Council Liaison Brancel (9:35) Absent: Commissioners Andrus (called), Laberee (called) REQUEST TO USE BMX TRACK FOR RACING Dave Fisher of Hawk BMX appeared before the Commissioners with a request to use the Bmx Track for racing. He explained his reason for appearing at this time. He has been running a track four blocks from Canterbury Downs in Shakopee. The owner of the property has sold it. He is a member of the American Bicycle Assoc- iation and has been on Shorewood's track before. Fisher has also run tracks in Prior Lake and Eden Prairie. He said the track would be non - profit and the proceeds would be put back into the track. His racers run in age from 6 to 18 years of age. He provides a training session before each race, presents trophies to all participants, and participants must wear a helmet, long sleeved shirt, long pants, and have a padded bike. He would be running 18 -20 races a year. The longest time taken during one day would be from 10:00 AM to 4 :00 PM. He also holds one race a year for "Make a Wish Minnesota" and presents bikes. He will have a CMT at all races for safety's sake. Fisher also volunteered to furnish a monthly financial report to the City if requested to do so. He will appear at the Council meeting on Monday, May 23rd, to present information to the Council and answer any questions they may have. He has volunteered to do the following: - do all maintenance, including picking up track after every race provide the Satellite preset speakers according to requested decibal level provide a deposit of $200 -250 provide $1,000,000 in insurance - replace starting gate with one he had made Fisher also goes around to schools and promotes racing. • Christensen moved, Weatherly seconded, to recommend to the Council that they approve use of the BMX track providing that Fisher provides a $200 escrow, to be returned at the end of the season. Motion carried - 4/0. -1- PARK COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, MAY 16, 1988 page two SPRINKLER SYSTEM - FREEMAN PARK Christensen reported on the visit that he, Zdrazil, and Niccum made to look over an above ground portable sprinkler system. It is the type of system that moves the sprinkler on a hose from one end of the field to the other. Zdrazil felt that it would save a lot of labor time. One of the comments made was that pros will not play on a field with a built -in sprinkler system due to danger of injury. The product is a Rainboy Irrigator, the Company is Heinen & Mason, Inc. out of Osseo. The purchase price is $5600. The trailer that holds the hose is on wheels similar to a trailer, and could be used in more than one park. They will give a demonstration for the Park Commission and Council if desired. Jakel moved, Christensen seconded, to recommend to Council that Zdrazil look at other products and report to the Park Commission with a recommendation before their next meeting. Motion carried - 4/0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Jakel moved, Weatherly seconded, to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously. SANDBOXES IN PARKS The Commission discussed sandboxes after a request was received from a resident. • Christensen moved, Lindstrom seconded, to recommend to Council that sandboxes, 8' x 16', 12' deep, be placed in Cathcart, Badger, and Manor Parks. Motion carried - unanimously. It was suggested that the sandboxes be placed in the shade. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR Snowmobiles in Wetlands The Commission would like to know more about the ruling on "no motorized vehicles allowed in wetlands ". Manor Warming House /Pavilion Christensen felt that the three estimates received should be compared. Niccum explained that the only one acceptable was the one from Western Construction for $ 14,050, that the others did not include roughed in baths or any plumbing, and that the other two bids would cause work by the Engineer and raise the price above what the Commission wants to spend. The Commission asks that Planner Nielsen look at the information provided by Western and see if anything was excluded, or if there are any problems. Manor Tennis Court Christensen moved, Lindstrom seconded, to recommend to Council that Public Works fill in the hole along the new retaining wall with asphalt, and that they also fill in the area where the posts from the old fence were cut off. Motion carried 5/0. -2- PARK COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, MAY 16, 1988 page three • MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR - continued Manor Ballfield The Commission leaves the treatment of the Manor Park Ballfield in the hands of Public Works Director Zdrazil. Manor Fence Christensen moved, Lindstrom seconded, to recommend to the Council that the fence along the old boundary of the newly acquired park property be moved and relocated along the new property line before the stakes disappear and the location of the line is lost. Motion carried - 5/0. Want List Mrs. Vogel suggested that a "Want List" be placed in the next newsletter. She said she was aware of someone that had received a riding mower in this fashion, and suggested the City make up a list of what they need. Sand and Timbers around Play Areas The Commission will do something about this when funds are available. AT TnTTQTQMT 1WP Lindstrom moved, Weatherly seconded, to adjourn at 9:50 PM. Motion carried • unanimously. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Sue Niccum Park Staff Representative PARR COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, MAY 2, 1988 page two 0 MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR Hockey Rink - Badger Park Niccum stated that Public Works Director Zdrazil wishes to know now if they are supposed to repair or rebuild the rink. Christensen moved, Lindstrom seconded, to recommend to Council that Public Works rebuild the hockey rink, and move the lights, the money to come from Park Maintenance as long as this is part of the master plan to screen the Public Works Department. Motion carried - 6/0. Freeman Park Infields and Parking Lots Christensen moved, Jakel seconded, to recommend to Council that the grading and rock for the parking lots and infields be approved, so that the fields can be finished. Motion carried - 6/0. ADJOURNMENT Jakel moved, Lindstrom seconded, to adjourn at 9:45 PM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Sue Niccum is Deputy Clerk