071189 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 11, 1989
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:00 PM
M I N U T E S
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Laberee called the meeting to order at 7:OO PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Vogel, Lindstrom, Andrus, Christensen (late),
Chairman Laberee; and Deputy Clerk Niccum
Absent: Commissioners Weatherly and Wilson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vogel moved, Lindstrom seconded, to approve the minutes as corrected -
Forgotten: The Park Commission respectfully requests that the Council
give serious consideration to the fact that with development going on in
the Park system, the Park Budget must increase to meet the current needs.
Motion carried - 4/0.
FREEMAN PARK
The Park Commission is quite pleased with the progress.
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Lindstrom moved, Andrus seconded, to recommend to Council that the Public
Works Department clean up the BMX Track due to safety conditions. Motion
carried - 4/0.
MANOR PARK WARMING HOUSE - TEMPORARY STRUCTURE - CUP REQUEST
Lindstrom moved, Andrus seconded, to ask Planner Nielsen to draw up
the necessary paperwork according to his requirements so the matter
can be scheduled for the September 5 Planning Commission meeting and
the September 11 Council meeting. Sue is to ask him and provide
material needed. Motion carried - 4/0.
FREEMAN PARK
Berm - West side of Paul Krueger Property - 6015 Burlwood Court
There was discussion during Spring Clean up about the fact that the
area used for Spring Clean up backed right up to Mr. Krueger's
property. Public Works Director Zdrazil suggested a berm.
Laberee moved, Andrus seconded, to recommend to Council that a berm
be installed by he City Crew at their convenience running north and
south along the he
property line of 6015 Burlwood Court. They
ask that it be a small berm with a 3 to 1 slope and not over 5' above
the existing elevation. They wish to have it done if appropriate
fill - to be determined by Don Zdrazil - becomes available. Motion
carried - 4/0.
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• FREEMAN PARK - continued
Shorewood Oaks Outlots
Lindstrom moved, Laberee seconded, to recommend to Council that
both outlots going from Shorewood Oaks into Freeman Park be cleared
and covered with wood chips by the Public Works crew, that signage
be erected to indicate accesses and also to specify "no motorized
vehicles and that proper use of posts or boulders be provided
to curtail the use of motorized vehicles. Motion carried - 4/0.
Commissioner Christensen arrived.
Irrigation of Fields
Laberee moved, Vogel seconded, to recommend to Council to get a
recommendation from George Haun regarding irrigation of the 3
softball fields and the football /soccer field including preliminary
cost estimates.
Fencing of Three Softball Fields
Laberee moved, Andrus seconded, to recommend to Council that George
Haun prepare fencing specifications on the 3 softball fields and
the parking lot bollards, and that site supervision be included
for the amount of $500. They ask that the specifications ask
for bids on both black vinyl and galvinized fencing. (Fencing
to include entire ballfields). Motion carried - 5/0.
• Warning Track around the three softball fields
Lindstrom moved, Christensen seconded, to recommend to Council
that they ask for George Haun's recommendation on installation
of a warning track on the three softball fields. Motion carried
5/0.
"Gates" at entrances
Andrus informed the Commission that there had been discussion
regarding opening the "gates" during the day. The Commission
discussed the issue and decided they choose to keep the entrances
secured until the fields are fenced. The reason for this decision
is to prevent vandalism to the new fields.
SILVERWOOD PARK
Chairman Laberee met with 7 -8 residents of Covington Vine Ridge
just before the Park meeting. He made it clear that the people
present at the meeting did not necessarily agree with the letter
that the Commission had previously received from the people of that
area. He said about half of them wanted it kept natural and the
other half wanted a ballfield. He feels that the Commission should
"custom make" a questionaire and send it to the people of that area.
He also feels that the approved park plan should be scrapped and
we should start over. He said they went to the top of the hill
where the playground equipment is scheduled to be built. He said
it is not a good place for playground equipment, its too wooded
and uneven. He recommended putting playground equipment to the
southeast of the parking lot in the area where fill has already
been dumped and leveled. This would put it close to the tennis
courts. He also recommended that a path be graded along Covington
Road so the children would not have to walk on the road. He said
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SILVERWOOD PARK - continued
there is a natural area to do this without much work. He said picnic
tables could be placed around the playground equipment.
Lindstrom moved, Christensen seconded, to recommend to Council that
if there is money available to install playground equipment between
the tennis courts and the parking lot in Si.lverwood Park. They also
ask that George Haun's recommendation on playground equipment be
requested. Motion carried - 5/0.
PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The Commission worked on the revision of the PCIP.
REQUEST TO LEGION POST #259 FOR AID IN PARK SYSTEM
The Park Commission drafted a list of priority items to be sent to the
American Legion along with a letter requesting a donation.
DISTRIBUTION OF DUTIES
The Park Commission reviewed the chart and redistributed the duties to the
Commissioners.
REPORTS
• Andrus reported on the City Council meeting.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Niccum stated that there is a $51,000 balance in PCIP at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Lindstrom moved, Vogel seconded, to adjourn at 10:15 PM.
unanimously.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Sue Niccum
Park Assistant
Motion carried
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