071888 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD
PARR COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 18, 1988
M I N U T E S
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Vogel called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:00 P.M.
Present: Chairman Vogel, Commissioners Lindstrom, Jakel, Andrus, and Weatherly;
and Deputy Clerk Niccum.
Absent: Commissioners Laberee and Christensen
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Andrus moved, Jakel seconded, to approve the combined minutes of June 6, and
June 14, 1988. Motion carried -
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Commissioner Christensen is working in Rockville, Maryland, and will be there
until September. He called and requested to stay on the Park Commission.
Lindstrom moved, Weatherly seconded, to recommend to Council that a leave of
• absence be approved for Commissioner Gordon Christensen until his return in
September, 1988. Motion carried unanimously.
CHRISTMAS LAKE ACCESS SIGNS -
Staff reported that there have been problems at Christmas Lake Access. No motors
over 25 horsepower are allowed on the lake unless they are owned by lake residents.
There has been a problem with motors over this size, and not owned by lake residents,
entering the Christmas Lake Access. There is presently a sign at the access stating
that these motors are not allowed, however, the sign has a great deal of detail on
it and the horsepower of motors allowed does not stand out.
Jakel moved, Andrus seconded, to recommend to Council that they approve the purchase
of two signs for the Christmas Lake access. Motion carried - 1 abstain - Lindstrom.
The Commission discussed the "Lord" access, wondering if that access is also limited
to 25 h.p., because if there is an inconsistancy what good will the signs do?
The Commission would also like to know if the police have tried to catch anybody
for violating the 25 h.p. motor size, and if they have caught anyone.
SOUTH TONKA LITTLE LEAGUE
Rick Dyer, a Shorewood resident for 18 years, was present to discuss the possibility
of another Little League Field in Shorewood. He would have liked to have had it
located in Freeman Park so the fields could be at the same location, and equipment
would not have to be jockeyed back and forth between locations. He said at this
time the condition of the fields is bad. He also feels cooperation between the
City and the Little League has deteriorated and he would like to see it improve.
The idea of making Cathcart field into a Little League field at the time of
relocation was discussed. He said the Little League would offer funding and labor.
The Park Commission will contact Mr. Dyer when they are ready to relocate the field.
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MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Freeman Park Water Lines
Staff reported that the bid has been awarded. Lindstrom asked staff to ask
Administrator Vogt if it is possisble to run the electric lines in the same
trench and if this would save on expense. He would like to have Vogt check
with NSP to see what options are available for running electricity into Freeman
Park, and at what cost.
Rock Retaing Wall Public Works Property
Lindstrom commented on the nice job done by Public Works on the wall constructed
from the rocks that were on the tennis court side of City Hall.
Freeman Park - Potential Baseball Field in NE Corner
The Park Commission has expressed grave concern over the fact that the NE corner
of Freeman was not filled. They feel that their whole grading plan began with the
request to fill in that corner. They also were under the impression that the
Council wanted this area of the park finished all at once and had issued instructions
that it be completed.
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Lindstrom moved, Jakel seconded, to adjourn at 8:48 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
• Sue Niccum
*After the meeting the staff and Commission visited Freeman Park.