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112790 PK MIN CITY OF SHOREWOOD COUNCIL CHAMBERS PARK COMMISSION MEETING 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1990 7:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Acting Chairman Andrus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Christensen (late), Commissioners Lindstrom, Vogel, Andrus, Laberee, Wilson and Dzurak (late); Administrative Assistant Niccum; Council Liaison Watten; Public Works Director Zdrazil; and Park Planner Koegler APPROVAL OF MINUTES Lindstrom moved, Laberee seconded, to approve the minutes of Tuesday, November 27, 1990, as written. Motion carried - 4 ayes - 1 abstain (Andrus) BADGER PARK SHELTER REPAIR UPDATE - By Jim Norton Jim Norton, City of Shorewood Engineer, displayed the plans for repairing the Badger warming house. He explained the codes to the Commission. He said the moisture problem has been caused by several things: 1) there are no rain gutters - this causes a splash problem as high as two feet on the outside of the building; 2) the parking lot slopes toward the building; and 3) its possible that in the winter snow has been pushed in the direction of the building. He said the exterior walls are rotting. Norton explained, in detail, exactly what would be done to correct the problem. This includes removal and reinstallation of the interior wood panels, sidewalk replacement, and sill repair. Public Works has experimented with removing the panels, it will be a time-consuming job, and they would rather have the contractor do it if the cost is reasonable. Norton said the project has been discussed with the City Attorney, because the cost is below $15,000, performance and bid bonds are not necessary. Watten asked for an approximate estimate. Norton said approximately $8,500. He said the work has to be completed by December 15, 1990. SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1990 - Page two Watten questioned why concrete instead of blocks. Norton said the block was hard to work with, there is not any working area. They don't want to jeopardize the trusses or the roof. Also - concrete is cleaner. Public Works Director Zdrazil said Joe Pazandak, the City Building Inspector, had told him the building would have to be heated for 7 days before the concrete could be poured, and this would involve covering the whole building with plastic. He strongly recommended waiting until Spring to do the project. Commissioner's Lindstrom and Wilson agreed with Zdrazil. Norton said there is a 3' overhang on the building, but no gutters. He recommended installing them. He also discussed the sidewalk, saying its possible that it may be blacktopped. Watten recommended installing a wood base around the interior walls. He said this would cover up any imperfections in the rubber flooring, and make it easier to install the flooring. Laberee moved, Wilson seconded, to recommend to the Council that they take bids now per OSM’s plans and documents for construction in the Spring -- to be done by June 1, 1991. Motion carried - 5 ayes - 1 nay (Andrus) Norton said the bids will be in soon. EXCELSIOR SLO PITCH LEAGUE DONATION Todd Strot, Director of the Excelsior Slo Pitch League, presented the Park Commission with a check for $1000. He specified that they want the money used for playground equipment near the ballfields in Freeman Park. He said the City did a great job on Freeman Park. He said their purpose in holding the tournament was to raise money for the parks. They plan to hold a tournament for this purpose every year. He specifically thanked Sue Niccum, Don Zdrazil, and Dan Randall for making the tournament possible. He said they received a lot of compliments from people from other cities. He admired the City's desire to do the job right without cutting corners, and for putting in the irrigation - he said too many cities cut corners, and pay for it later. He also said they will be working with Community Services next year on scheduling. They will also be working with other Leagues, such as Co-Rec and Church Leagues. They have changed the name of the league to "South Shore Softball League", so that both Shorewood and Excelsior will be included. Dzurak moved, Laberee seconded, to accept the donation from the League, and offer sincere thanks. Motion carried - 6/0. SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1990 - Page three POSSIBLE PARKING PROBLEMS - FREEMAN PARK The Commission discussed the fact that if softball and soccer are going on at the same time - parking could be a problem, and more space may be needed. They discussed a volunteer in the parking lot to direct parking, or marking the big lot with posts and chains. Watten said if the map is to scale, the 3 lots will hold 250 cars. MARKING CR0SS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS IN FREEMAN PARK Watten suggested that the trails be marked for cross country skiing. Koegler said there is a small skier symbol that can be used. The Commission agreed to have Koegler locate the trails, and to use laminated signs. CONTINUED REFERENDUM DISCUSSION/MASTER PLANS - By Mark Koeqler The fill permits have been ordered for Silverwood Park, we should have them in 30-60 days. Mark will check the parking in Freeman Park. The Commission mentioned the Highway 7 entrance to Freeman Park, the turn lane is shallow, there are trees blocking the entrance, and the signage is not placed properly - in general - it is still difficult to see, and easy to miss turn off. The Commission discussed various locations for parking at Cathcart. Koegler will look into this. Koegler felt it important that the City of Shorewood get on record with the City of Chanhassen stating that if land adjacent to Cathcart Park comes in for development, Chanhassen should take land to add to Cathcart Park instead of cash. Koegler needs more information regarding Manor Park. The Commission reviewed the current master plans. Koegler will have the changes discussed tonight on the master plans, and the trail plan will be worked on at the January 14 meeting. UPDATE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN FREEMAN PARK The new Little League Field is sodded, the outfield is seeded, the irrigation system is installed and blown out for winter, and the holes for the fencing are dug. SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1990 - Page four The irrigation on Lindstrom, Kelly, and Keeler fields has been tested and blown out, and the drinking fountain has been tested. The trenching areas will be rolled in the Spring. There is a 2 yr. warranty. The other areas that needed repair have been seeded and top-dressed. MINNEWASHTA CHURCH PROPERTY The Minnewashta Church property is for sale. The Park Commission would like to have the Council look into this to see if it would be worth purchasing for future parkland for Cathcart Park . They were thinking of parking. TRAILS Zdrazil said the Commission should consider and decide whether they want blacktop or woodchips on the trails in the parks. He said the City of Minnetonka has gone to all blacktop. Chips have to be replaced every year. Minnetonka has said Shorewood can have all their woodchips. It was estimated that with blacktop approximately $6 a square yard, and 8' trail would cost $6 a lineal foot. Someone mentioned bike trails along the roads. Don said it was like comparing apples and oranges to try to compare the two. CATHCART HOCKEY RINK - PLAQUE TO ACKNOWLEDGE LEGION POST #259 Laberee moved, Vogel seconded, to recommend to the Council that a metal plaque be bolted on the Cathcart Rink acknowledging the $5000 donation by American Legion Post #259. Motion carried -7/0. ADJOURNMENT Lindstrom moved, Vogel seconded, to adjourn at 9:50 PM. Motion carried - 6/0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Susan A. Niccum Park Administrative Assistant