102792 PK MIN
CITY OF SHOREWOOD COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK COMMISSION MEETING 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1992 7:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CAhL
Present: Chairman Wilson, Commissioners Lindstrom, Laberee, Dzurak,
Mast, McCarty and Andrus; Council Liaison Lewis;
Administrator Hurm; and Park Planner Mark Koegler. David
Anderson and Gary Dressel from South Tonka Little League were
also present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Andrus brought the the attention of the Commission that the
September 29 minutes..page 3 under Silverwood Park Pond Size...should
be be changed to read (last sentence) "The Commission was very clear in
their statement that they agreed (with the exception of Mr. Andrus),...
Laberee moved, McCarty seconded, to approve the minutes of Tuesday,
September 29, 1992 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
1 . REVIEW OF SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION
Emphasis
The trail, which is part of a city wide trail plan, constitutes a
significant walkway/bikeway transportation link between a developed
residential area, a neighborhood park and a future commercial area. The
trails would also connect to a recently completed signalized
intersection at Trunk Highway 7 which is a major barrier dividing the
north and south sections of the city.
Trail Segments
Walkway:
Old Market Road - 1/2 mile - $24,000
Bikeway:
Covington Road - 1 mile - $50,000
T.H. 7 South Service Road between Covington & Old Market Road -
1/5 mile - $10,000
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Total Cost: $84,000
20% city = $16,800 + design and administration
80% STP = $67,200
Action needed
• Park Commission needs to designate Old Market Road as an
off-street walkway and as an on-street bikeway.
• Decision whether or not to include segment in Silverwood Park for
funding. It was included separately.
Laberee moved, seconded by McCarty, to amend the Trail Plan to change
the Old Market Road designation to both on-street bikeway and
off-street walkway. Motion passed unanimously.
2A. LITTLE LEAGUE — BENNETT FAMILY PARK REQUEST
Bennett Family Park's letter of October 9, 1992 requested financial
support from the City of Shorewood. They said since there are
approximately 200 Shorewood children participating at Bennett, they
were requesting $2,000. They also stated that their affordable
fees of $30 per child were held at this rate by the Board of
Directors and covered annual Park operating costs (labor, taxes,
insurance, field prep, utilities, maintenance, etc). They said
capital expenditures must come from concession stand profits,
advertising and donations. Wilson said perhaps Shorewood should
explain that we have our own fund raising problems and do not have
excess funding to support a private system.
It was the consensus of the Park Commission to request a letter be
drafted denying their request for funds for Bennett Family Park for
City Council review.
2B. LITTLE LEAGUE - DISUSSION ON FIELD #2
Anderson said about 15 years ago South Tonka could have had the field
but they only had one or two teams. Babe Ruth did not use the field so
Chanhassen started using it. A very small minority of the kids were
from Shorewood. There was a contract for Babe Ruth use but it expires
in 1992.
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In order to have the field ready for the 1993 season, South Tonka
Little League would like to convert the existing Babe Ruth Field
(#2) to a Little League field. In order to have the field ready for the
1993 season it would be necessary to scrape and drag the infield of
grass and reset bases to the standard 60' little league specs, reset
old fences or install a new fence 200' to the outfield to meet Little
League specs.
McCarty moved, seconded by Dzurak, to recommend that the City Council
allow the South Tonka Little League to change Field #2 from "Babe Ruth
Field" to a "multi-purpose Little League Field", including the option
of moving the fence at the discretion of the Little League. The motion
passed unanimously.
2C. LITTLE LEAGUE - DESIGN CONCESSION BUILDING
Mr. Dressel and Mr. Anderson reviewed the design of the proposed
"Concession Building" to be located in the Little League area of
Freeman Park. The Building Inspector, City Planner, and Park Planner
had reviewed the plans.
Administrator Hurm mentioned that the plan is consistent with the Park
Capital Improvement Program (PCIP), which places one large building
near fields #4, #5 and S6, a picnic shelter, and a small concession
storage building in the Little League area.
Anderson said concessions would consist of "over the counter" products
(i.e. candy bars, pop), nothing elaborate. He said there would also be
a storage area to store equipment. He said estimated cost is between
$15,000 and $20,000, they are waiting for bids to come in. Anderson
said they have had some contributions from local businesses, offers for
lumber and other services. They have also been saving money for this
project. He said they might ask the City for help regarding water for a
faucet on the outside of the building and a water fountain. Hurm said
there is a water fountain for that area in the PCIP. He also said the
building will be built out of the same block as the dugouts so it will
blend in. Anderson said they are still trying to get some assistance to
purchase the Wagner property, if they could purchase that they would
really have a nice Little League complex. Hurm said if the Referendum
does not pass, the City will have to look at priorities and may not get
water to the building in 1993. Anderson asked for an opinion on
security lighting. The Commission recommended it.
Lindstrom moved, seconded by Mast, to recommend to the City Council,
through the Planning Commission, approval of the proposed building and
its location between Field #1 and Field #2 near the current restroom
location. Motion passed unanimously.
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BREAK 7:50PM - 8:15 PM
3. REVIEW OF PARK DEDICATION FEES FOR ELDERLY HOUSING PROJECTS
The Planner's memorandum of October 23, 1992 was reviewed and discussed
by the Park Commission. The Planning Commission'suggestion was that the
fees not be waived, but rather reduced, that the fees should be charged
on the basis of the current zoning of the property without the density
"bonus".
Administrator Hurm explained how the reduction of fees works. The
Commission felt that each case has to be looked at separately, the
degree of waiving fees might depend on type of housing....assisted,
ambulatory, apartment, or step-down housing not necessarily for
seniors.
Dzurak moved, seconded by McCarty, to recommend
Following discussion,
to the City Council that Park Dedication Fees should not be reduced
below the amount we would receive under the current zoning; and that
furthermore, the City Council should waive fees only to the extent
determined necessary by the City Council to meet ita objectives with
respect to attracting senior housing projects. Motion parsed
unanimously
.
4. DISCUSSION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PARK PLAN
There was general discussion on the makeup of the sub-committees. The
members of the Commission indicated that they would be happy to attempt
to coordinate sub-committee meetings.
5. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Silverwood Park Pond
Hurm said the contractor has been contacted. He wanted to know if there
was any problem with doing the work in the winter after the water has
frozen. Hurm told him it was fine to do it then. The Commission and
Hurm said the side hill has to be redone, it has ruts in it. Wilson
said he was amazed that no erosion control was used regarding seeding.
Trail
Dzurak said Gagne mentioned that the ag lime is washing off the trail.
Hurm said money is budgeted each year for upkeep. Dzurak suggested
Public Works Director Zdrazil talk to Gagne.
Hurm said Hennepin County Parks are considering taking over the trail,
possibly maintenance, possibly control...which would include snowmobile
use.
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6. REPORTS
Manor Park Warming House
Dzurak explained to the Park Commission what had taken place at the
Planning Commission meeting. Dzurak said some Planning Commission
members were upset because we kept coming back for a one year permit,
and that they didn't feel the Park Commission priorities are in the
right order. They voted it down 4 to 3. The final decision is up to the
City Council. Hurm said the Council voted for a C.U.P. 5/0.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Laberee moved, seconded by McCarty, to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 PM.
Motion passed unanimously.
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