050189 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 1, 1989
SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:00 PM
The Shorewood Park Commission met at the Excelsior Commons to view
their ballfield, fencing and structure. They were impressed by the
fencing. Both the backstop and outfield fence are vinyl coated
black fencing and much easier to see through as well as being a lot
safer. The slope of the Excelsior field is 12 ". The structure is
a combination of restrooms, kitchen, pavillion, team equipment
storage area, and City equipment storage area. There is a drinking
fountain on the back of the building under the pavillion roof. The
building itself is concrete block.
M I N U T E S
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order in City Hall at approximately
8:00 PM by Chairman Laberee.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Laberee, Commissioners Lindstrom, Christensen,
Vogel, Andrus, and Weatherly; and Deputy Clerk Niccum
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Andrus moved, Lindstrom seconded, to approve the minutes of Monday,
April 17, 1989 as written. Motion carried 6/0.
4. " SPRING CLEANUP" COMMENTS
Mr. Paul Krueger of 6015 Burlwood Court was present to explain
to the Commission how he feels about the "Cleanup ". He said
garbage was piled 2 feet from his property lines. He said he
had been into City Hall and Cleanup had been explained to him
but he did not expect the amounts that were received. He
mentioned that after the City crew left the premises people
came in and pawed through everything and took what they wanted.
He also said about 5 -6 kids came in to play and were throwing
windows and breaking glass. He showed concern over the idea
of possible injury to children. He also mentioned the appliances
and wondered if the doors were off the refrigerators. He said
"I suggest the City get out of the garbage business ".
The Commission explained the benefit to the community. The idea
of a security guard was mentioned.
Mr. Krueger said that there will be approximately 75 families
living in the new development and he doesn't feel they will care
for the cleanup at that location. He said he thought City Parks
should be put to a better use than a garbage dump.
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PARR COMMISSION MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 1, 1989
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5. FREEMAN PARR
Chairman Laberee reported on the meeting with the City Administrator,
Larry Whittaker; City Engineer, Jim Norton; Public Works Director,
Don Zdrazil; Phil Tipka of OSM; and Park Assistant Niccum.
Laberee said the spec done were the most "open" specs he has ever
seen. He referred to the term "Ballfield Surfacing" in the spec.
What steps should be taken next were discussed by the Commission.
One comment made during discussion was the fact that when the
blacktop from City Hall was dumped in the Park the Commission
was totally unaware of it, it was an Administrative decision.
After much discussion the Park Commission decided that instead
of making a motion to the Council they would like to issue a
joint statement from all the Commissioners stating:
The Park Commission feels it inconceivable that anyone could
construe Freeman Park communications to mean anything other
than completely finished, playable athletic fields and, therefore
recommends that:
In the event that the fields are not completely finished, within
budget, by the July date promised in the December 5, 1988 joint
Park Commission /City Council meeting (minutes attached) motion
That the city hire a new engineer and contractors to finish the
fields; and
• That the City pursue litigation or alternatives that allow
completion of.all playing fields without cost to>the Park Commission.
The Park Commission understood the Council request on making a
decision on raising the NW field 3' and having Widmer do the
work at a cost of $1,500. Their answer is in the above statement.
The Commission asked why, if the field was going to have to be
reseeded, such an expensive mixture was put on the fields?
Fencing
The fencing in Freeman Park cannot be done until the field is
finished anyway so it will be discussed at the next meeting.
6. AMERICAN LEGION
Chairman Laberee has volunteered to attend a meeting at the Legion
to explain to the Legion people exactly what we are trying to
accomplish and ask for guidance on what type of items they would
be interested in funding.
7. PARR APPLICANT INTERVIEWS SET - MAY 15
Staff will send letters to the four applicants setting up an
interview time. The applicant chosen by the Park Commission
• will be recommended to the Council. After Council decision
the applicants will be informed and thanked.
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PARR. COMMISSION MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 1, 1989
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8. SILVERWOOD PARR - COMMISSIONER WEATHERLY'S MEETING WITH RESIDENTS
MW Weatherly presented the Commission with a written report (see
attached) regarding her visit to the park, and what it is the
people would like to see in Silverwood Park. Laberee and
Zdrazil will meet with the residents to see what the possibilities
of putting in playground equipment are, and what would be involved
in the way of grading, as well as answering any other questions
they may have.
9. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Hennepin County Railroad Corridor
Christensen moved, Lindstrom seconded, to recommend to Council
that the Hennipen County Regional Railroad Authority be contacted
to request them to resurface the Railroad Corridor with 3/8"
minus limestone. Motion carried - 6/0.
If the Railroad Authority will not resurface the corridor,
the Commission would like to see if they would pay for k the
costs, if they will not pay anything the Commission would
like an estimate on the cost.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Lindstrom moved, Weatherly seconded, to adjourn at 11:11 PM.
00 Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Niccum