040692 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1992
M I N U T E S
CALL TO ORDER
BADGER WARMING HOUSE
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:00 PM
Chairman Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
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Present: Chairman Wilson, Commissioners Dzurak, Mast, McCarty and
Andrus; and City Administrator Hurm. Liaison Lewis and
Commissioner Lindstrom arrived later.
Absent: Commissioner Laberee
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chair Wilson reviewed the current Agenda for April 6, 1992.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Commission did not review the minutes of the March 10, 1992
meeting.
REOUEST OF NANCY TAYLOR FOR HER SON TO SELL PRE- PACKAGED CANDY AND GUM
AT SHOREWOOD PARKS
The Commission discussed the request of Nancy Taylor, 5915 Afton Road,
to allow her son to sell things at Freeman and Cathcart Park. Following
discussion, it was the general consensus of the Park Commission that it
should be recommended to the City Council that the request be denied.
REVIEW PLANS AND SPECS FOR GRADING AND POND EXCAVATION - SILVERWOOD
PARK - RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL (MAX DAUBENBBRGBR OF VH8)
Bruce Chamberlain, of Van Doren Hazard Stallings Inc., presented the
plans and specifications for grading and pond excavation in Silverwood
Park. Following review, the Commission by consensus recommended the
approval of the plans and specifications to the City Council.
REVIEW COMMENTS RECEIVED At MARCH 24 TRAIL PLAN PUBLIC INFORMATION
MEETING, AND RECOMMEND THE PLAN TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Bruce Chamberlain reviewed for the Commission comments that were
received at the public information meeting concerning the trail plan.
Following further discussion, there was a consensus of the Park
Commission to recommend acceptance and adoption of the trail plan, on
an interim basis, to the City Council until it can be incorporated into
the Comprehensive Plan and Capital Improvement Program.
SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MINUTES
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1992 - Page two
PLANNING COMMISSION REQUEST FOR PARK COMMISSION INPUT IN THE PARK
IMPLICATIONS OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAN OF BOULDER RIDGE ESTATES
The Park Commission recommended to the Council that they accept a park
dedication fee in lieu of land from Boulder Ridge Estates.
DISCUSSION OF PARK PLAN C OPTIONS - CATHCART PARK (ADMINISTRATOR HURM)
Administrator Hurm reviewed optional plans for Cathcart Park with
includes the potential trade of lands with Minnewashta Church. The
ballfield could then be moved north of West 62nd Street. Fencing could
be installed so that pedestrian traffic would cross at a crosswalk.
Following significant discussion, it was a general consensus of the
Park Commission that they would rather see Cathcart Park remain at its
current location. The major concern was for cutting a park in half by a
street.
The Commission reviewed a two page letter that is being sent to the
City of Chanhassen requesting their reaction to an option of the City
of Chanhassen owning Cathcart Park. It was the general consensus of the
Commission that the City Council approve the sending of this letter.
CONSIDERATION OF PARR REFERENDUM ACTION PLAN
Hurm informed the Commission that he has invited Bob Lambert, the Eden
Prairie Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, to address
the Commission at its next meeting. He has been through several
unsuccessful as well as the latest successful park referendum.
REVIEW ALL PARK SITE PLANS IN ORDER TO UPDATE FINANCE PLANS
There was a brief discussion regarding park site plans. A through
review will take place at a later date.
DISCUSSION OF PARK PLANNING SERVICES
It was the consensus of the Commission that, because the three persons
that the City has dealt with at Van Doren Hazard Stallings Inc. have
now left the firm, that the City Council should approve an agreement
with Mark Koegler of Hoisington Group Inc. for park planning services.
SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MINUTES
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1992 - Page three
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
None.
REPORTS
Planning Liaison Dzurak reported that he had attended a Planning
Commission meeting and had learned that the Planning Commission feels
very strongly that priority should be given to a permanent warming
house building in Manor Park.
AD JOURNME N T
It was moved and seconded to adjourn at 9:00 PM. Motion passed
unanimously.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
James C. Hurm
City Administrator