071492 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1992
M I N U T E S
CALL TO ORDER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:00 PM
Chairman Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
P n T,T, (A T,T,
Present: Chairman Wilson, Commissioners Lindstrom, Dzurak, Mast, and
McCarty; Park Secretary Niccum; Council Liaison Lewis;
Administrator Hurm;
Absent: Commissioner Andrus (Out of town) and Commissioner Laberee
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
McCarty moved, Dzurak seconded, to approve the minutes of June 9, 1992
as amended. Motion carried - 5/0.
Correction: Page 5 - addition... "Lindstrom said the League will allow
the City to use their donation toward whatever the City wants to use it
for. He said they originally donated for playground equipment in hopes
that the other athletic associations and civic organizations would
follow suit ... none did.
The minutes of April 6 and April 14 are not yet available.
POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION ON SNOW PATROL
Chief Young of SLMPSD had written a letter to the Park Commission. He
reminded the Commission that the SnoPatrol is a City of Shorewood
function and he has no supervisory or administrative responsibilities
for them. He said the connection they have is to pass on complaints
received. They do receive a follow -up report. He said in the past year
very little snow fell after the SnoPatrol was formed. Only one
complaint was received, and it was a wetlands issue in the western area
of Shorewood. The SnoPatrol could not determine the violator due to
lack of snow. They will check the area again next year. Young said he
expected the SnoPatrol to be good for Shorewood. He said next year,
after a full year of operation, more data will be available and an
evaluation /report can be made.
Bill Kullberg, past president of the State Snowmobile Association and
current Trail Administrator of Southwest Trails; Mike Ellis, President
of the Shorewood Snowmobile Club; and Doug Swanson, President of
Southwest Trails Association, were present to bring the Commission
up -to -date on what they have done and what they plan to do. Swanson
said they followed up on last years complaint, and that he also talked
to the DNR for more information. Kullberg said that the wetlands
ordinance does not allow any motorized vehicles, not even emergency,
and thought this should be brought to Planner Nielsen's attention.
SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MINUTES
JULY 14, 1992 - Page two
PARK TOUR REVIEW
The Commission reviewed the list of identified needs.
They asked that Silverwood be sprayed for poison ivy.
They asked if the sign for Freeman field #3 has been ordered to replace
the sign that was vandalized. Niccum said it has been ordered.
The Commission expressed concern over the unfinished ends of the roof
on the dugout at Field #3. Administrator Hurm has asked Gary Dresel to
have a look at it to see if it can be cosmetically dressed up around
the edges.
CONSIDERATION OF PARK BOUNDARY AND TRAIL SURVEYS AND DISCUSSION OF
FREEMAN PARK NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES
Mark Koegler of Hoisington Group and Joel Dresel of OSM will submit a
recommendation for accumulation of deeds and paperwork, head work, atty
review, boundary survey, staking, topo, Silver Lake trail & access.
Hurm said he was concerned about the fact that part of Little League
field #1 is on Osha Property... Hurm will talk to the Oshas and see what
can be done to remedy this situation.
Gary Dresel of the Little League Association has inquired into the
possibility of Little League fields on the Wagner property. This would
give Freeman Park a Little League Complex with a place to hold
tournaments. Hurm had stated that if this was to be done, it would have
to be done by the Little League. Dresel understood this. Hurm will
discuss the issue informally with the Wagners.
Dzurak said this could be a tax write -off for the residents. He said
the City could offer to do tax research for the residents. They could
also offer to provide trees for a buffer between the proposed fields
and the resident's property.
Hurm said that if more land were available for a Little League complex
the City could consider closing the Highway 7 entrance for safety
reasons. He mentioned the possibility of a turnaround area, and said
possibly the property bordering Highway 7 could be sold. The Commission
discussed blacktopping the entrance on Eureka Road. Zdrazil said the
cost would probably be in the neighborhood of $12,000.
TRAIL ENTRANCES FROM SHOREWOOD OAKS TO FREEMAN PARK
The Commission discussed how to mark the trails. They had some help
locating the trail that runs between Field #1 and Field #2 from Michele
Faber of 26040 Shorewood Oaks Drive who was present at the meeting.
Michele lives right next to the trail. She knows where the markers are.
Public works will install 6" x 6" wooden posts with "trail entrance"
routed on them.
SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MINUTES
JULY 14, 1992 - Page three
1993 - 1997 PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Administrator Hurm said he had revised the plan due to a $50,000 change
in figures. The items moved forward were previously identified by the
Park Commission. Lindstrom mentioned that future lighting for the
softball fields should be included.
McCarty moved, Mast seconded, to recommend to the Council that the
working copy of the 11 5 Year Park Capital Improvement Program with Bond
Referendum Alternate" (green) dated July 14, 1992 be approved. Motion
carried - 5/0.
Mast moved, McCarty seconded, to recommend to the Council that the
"Planned Capital Improvements Plan C" (blue) dated February 21, 1992 be
approved as an alternate if the referendum fails. Notion carried - 5/0.
1993 OPERATING BUDGET WORK SESSION - ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES
The Commission reviewed the 1993 Operating Budget.
McCarty moved, Mast seconded, to recommend the amended 1993 Park Budget
as follows:
High Priority Items
• Cathcart tennis court $ 3,000
• Mark 8ilverwood Part /Righway 7 Trail 400
• Freeman Park Trail 8ignage 1,000
Secondary Items
• Signs "No Horses or Xotorized Vehicles
Allowed on Bark Trails" $ 500
• Mark easement to Silver Lake 400
Notion carried - 5/0.
The Commission feels the number of satellites in Freeman Park should be
increased from 3 to 4. Skating rink manpower needs in Freeman and
Silverwood Parks will not be known for some time. Some additional funds
should be set aside.
At this time the Commission also discussed using a Tree Trust crew to
work on the trails in 1993, measuring the mileage on the Freeman Park
trails, and woodchip storage.
REFERENDUM ACTION PLAN REVIEW - JULY - SEPTEMBER ITEMS
Dzurak said the recruiting should take place between August 1 - 31. The
Commission felt it important to advise the Council of their intent and
will talk to them individually. It was decided that each member of the
Commission would solicit one committee member for the original
committee. They also discussed holding an orientation for interested
candidates.
SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MINUTES
JULY 14, 1992 - Page four
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Information on Trail - July 9 letter to the editor
Lindstrom asked that a letter to the editor regarding the hiking
and Biking Trail" be sent to the Commissioners.
Silverwood Grading
Dzurak said that he checked Silverwood Park for erosion after the
two heavy rain storms we had, and it wasn't bad.
Play Equipment
The playground equipment in Minnetonka's Covington Park was
mentioned. Staff will check on cost.
Silverwood Park
Dzurak said some residents were upset at the tree removal. He also
said they want the excavation, grading and dredging done this
year.
Zdrazil expressed concern over both areas used to enter the pond.
He said they are way too steep.
Freeman Park - Bleachers and Benches
Lindstrom said the Southshore Softball League agreed to using the
donated funds for bleachers and benches, but they would still like
to see playground equipment installed.
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McCarty moved, Lindstrom seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 PM.
Motion carried 5/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Susan A. Niccum
Park Secretary