100990 PK MIN
CITY OF SHOREWOOD COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK COMMISSION MEETING 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1990 7:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Christensen called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Christensen, Commissioners Lindstrom, Vogel, Dzurak,
Laberee, and Wilson; Administrative Assistant Niccum; and
Council Liaison Watten.
Absent: Commissioner Andrus (out of town)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vogel moved, Dzurak seconded, to approve the minutes of Tuesday, August
28, 1990, as written. Motion carried - 6/0.
TONKA MEN’S CLUB/LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD/IRRIGATION UPDATE/FREEMAN
Council Liaison Watten told the Commission that the Council, at their
meeting of Monday, October 8, 1990, approved up to $10,000
to run water and electricity into the new Little League field for the
irrigation system that the Tonka Men’s Club has contributed to the
City. Watten mentioned that the utilities being installed will also
provide service eventually to all the other facilities in the south end
of the park.
Christensen said that he has talked to Park Planner Koegler several
times this week, and the field will be-graded, fenced, seeded, and the
irrigation will be put in this fall.
The Commission expressed concern over the debris being turned up during
excavation for the irrigation lines, and whether ridges will be left
where the digging is done, or if the ground will settle over the
winter. They asked Niccum to discuss these items with Park Planner
Koegler, who is overseeing the project.
Lindstrom asked Watten to give his thanks to the Council for approving
the irrigation.
IRRIGATION UPDATE
Niccum told the Commission that the irrigation on the three new fields
is progressing. The deadline is October 26. It looks like they will be
done by the 12th.
SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1990
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MANOR PARK - TRAILER FOR WARMING HOUSE USE
Niccum reviewed the prices from Gelco Space and from Waste Management
for a trailer. Last year the total trailer cost, using a 8' x 32'
trailer, was $935.
The Commission discussed the flooring required to protect the trailer.
Niccum said Waste Management would provide the flooring for $100. The
Commission felt this would be cheaper than Public Works could do it.
Niccum said a new phone would have to be purchased for the trailer
because the one last year quite working in the middle of the season.
One of the rink attendants brought a phone, so none was purchased last
year.
Wilson moved, Vogel seconded, to recommend to the Council that the City
rent a Nodulaire 8' x 30' trailer from waste Management; and that Waste
Management be paid $100 to install their own flooring. Cost not to
exceed $1000. Notion carried - 6/0.
BADGER PARK WARMING ROUSE - REPAIR
Several Park Commissioners looked at Badger warming house before the
meeting. The majority feel that the warming house should be repaired
this year, that by next year the damage may be much worse and repair
costs much higher.
The Commission discussed the cost estimates from OSM.
Laberee moved, Wilson seconded, to recommend to the Council that OSM
qualify their proposal by providing their design/remodel intention, and
by providing more detailed breakdowns of construction coats and
engineering costs for
:
Alternate B) NaRonry/Concrete Curb Option
Construction Costs $8,525
Engineering Costs $3,700
Motion carried - 6/0.
BADGER PARK WARMING HOUSE - FLOOR COVERING
Niccum presented the Park Commission with information on rubber
flooring. She is waiting to hear from Ray Vogtman, Hopkins Park and Rec
Dept., as he has used it in several warming houses, and apparently
swears by it (He is on vacation until 10/11/90). She will report back
with information.
SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1990
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REFERENDUM DISCUSSION
Niccum reviewed the information from the meeting held on Tuesday,
October 2,1990 with Park Planner Koegler, Administrator Whittaker, and
herself. The Commission reviewed a list regarding what Commissioner
would deal with what parks, organizations, sports, trails, and
activities. They will go over all information in more detail with the
Park Planner at the October 23 Park meeting.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Monies available for Parks
Christensen informed the Commission that he had been at the last
Council meeting, and there will not be any funding made available
for the Parks. The Council has put it all in a fund for removal of
the underground gas tanks.
Trail going between Little League/Babe Ruth fields into Shorewood
Oaks and Trail comes from Silverwood Park to Highway #7.
The Commission expressed concern over the fact that this trail is
not marked in any way. There is a new house being built on one
side of it, and they feel something should be done now to avoid
problems later. They also discussed marking the Silverwood Trail.
They asked Niccum to put "Marking Trails" on the next Park Agenda.
List of 1990 Projects
Before the last meeting Chairman Christensen asked Niccum to put
together a list of all the things the Park Commission had asked
for in 1990 because he felt things weren't getting accomplished.
The Commission reviewed the list and Christensen asked what
happened to the picnic tables and the Overall City Trail Plan?
Lindstrom moved, Dzurak seconded, to recommend that the Council
accept Park Planner Roegler's estimate of $3500 and instruct him
to proceed with the Overall City Trail Plans, to include:
all existing park and city properties - schools
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shopping areas
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trail easements
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all neighboring parks and communities trails and parks that
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could connect into the trail system.
Motion carried - 6/0.
SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1990
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On Tuesday, April 10, 1990, the Commission left the picnic tables
in Zdrazil's hands, saying he can order what he needs.
Park Capital Improvement Fund Balance Sheet
August 31, 1990 $165
Name new ballfields - Freeman Park
Christensen moved, Dgurak seconded, to recommend to the Council
that the three new ballfields at Freeman Park be named:
Belly Field...after Frank belly for 26 years of service
Reeler Field..after Bill Reeler who started the Park Commission
Lindstrom Field..after Gordon Lindstrom, the city's longest
serving Park Commissioner
Motion carried - 5 ayes - 1 abstain (Lindstrom)
ADJOURNMENT
Laberee moved, Lindstrom seconded, to adjourn the meeting of October 9,
1990, at 9:45 PM. Motion carried - 6/0
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Susan A. Niccum