021991 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1991
M I N U T E S
CALL TO ORDER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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7:00 PM
Chairman Andrus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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Present: Chairman Andrus, Commissioners Lindstrom, Vogel, Christensen,
Laberee, Dzurak and Wilson; Administrative Assistant Niccum;
Council Liaison Lewis and
Park Planner Koegler
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Christensen moved, Dzurak seconded, to approve the minutes of Tuesday,
1991, as amended.
Page two - Paragraph 2 "The Commission had four major concerns:
4. That the children will not be able to get up on the roof of the
building.
Motion carried - 5 ayes - 2 abstain due to absence at last meeting.
PARK REFERENDUM DISCUSSION - EAST SHOREWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
Chairman Andrus explained why the Park Commission is considering a
referendum. He said two years ago the Park Commission did an analysis
of park dedication fees. Figuring all the possible dedication fees that
could be collected up to the year 2005, there would be enough money to
do around 250 of the work.
Andrus told the residents present that the Park Commission would
welcome their comments, good or bad, regarding the referendum and the
park plans. He asked them, if they don't like something, to tell the
Commission what they don't like, and why. He then turned the meeting
over to Park Planner Koegler.
Koegler reviewed park plans for Manor, Silverwood, and Freeman Park. He
also reviewed the Park Capital Improvement Plan. He explained that the
Commission had spent years finalizing the PCIP, but did not have the
ability to finance it. He said the Commission has faith in their plan,
that's why there is only a loo contingency fund included, it is usually
150. He also explained that the City is still looking at small grants,
but these would only contribute a small amount of the total.
PARK COMMISSION MINUTES
PARK REFERENDUM DISCUSSION -EAST SHOREWOOD
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Koegler also explained that, if the referendum passed, it would still
take 2 -3 construction seasons to complete all the work.
Comments and concerns
What about user fees for the facilities?
What about future maintenance?
The athletic organizations, whose Shorewood children use the
facilities, say the demand for fields outstrips the supply. The
Tonka United Soccer Assn. sent a letter to the parents stating
they are still 100 acres short of field space.
What will happen when the Governor make significant changes in the
budget?
What about older people on fixed incomes?
What about the expense for the water treatment plant?
Everyone present felt the Park Commission had done an excellent
job on the park plans.
It would be cheaper to do it all at once instead of trying to do
it "piecemeal ".
Bids would probably be a lot cheaper right now.
"Wait until I get my tax statement ".
Could you wait 3 -4 months to see how the economy is, and try then?
This seems like bad timing, although none of this was going on
when it was started.
Education and parks are the two most important things
Children need the parks, it keeps them from getting into trouble
and gives them something to do.
We don't have any children, but I would be glad to pay taxes for
parks for them to play in.
The park plans are nice because they are for active and passive,
old and young.
What about the trails? Are they included in this?
PARK COMMISSION MINUTES
PARK REFERENDUM DISCUSSION -EAST SHOREWOOD
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Park Planner Koegler explained that trails along streets were not
included at this time because they would probably be done when the
streets are done, it is a very expensive process to acquire the land
for this type of trail.
There were 15 residents present at the meeting. Of these 15, 9 said
they would vote for the referendum, 3 against, and 3 "didn't vote ".
Most of them did not feel that the majority of their neighbors would
vote for a referendum at this time.
Present:
Helen Anderson, 4979 Devonshire Circle
Ralph and Marjorie Papermaster, 4874 Regents Walk
Anita Ridge, 19525 Vine Ridge Road
Gail Towey, 19495 Vine Ridge Road
John and Judy Candell, 20125 Sweetwater Curve
Robert Lower, 4760 Lakeway Terrace
Bruce Ebner, 5670 Vine Hill Road
John Bruggeman, 19565 Vine Ridge Road
Muriel Vogel, 19795 Excelsior Blvd.
Dave and Lori Millard, 19580 Silver Lake Trail
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Lindstrom moved, Dzurak seconded, to adjourn the meeting of Tuesday,
February 19, 1991, at 10:00 PM. Motion carried - 7/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED
Susan A. Niccum
Park Administrative Assistant
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