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CITY OF SHOREWOOD SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
PARK COMMISSION MEETING 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1992 7:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Wilson, Commissioners Lindstrom, Laberee,
Dzurak, Mast, McCarty and Andrus; Council Liaison Lewis;
Administrator Hurm; and Park Secretary Niccum
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mast moved, McCarty seconded, to approve the minutes of October 27,
1992 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF DRAFT RESOLUTION FROM HENNEPIN COUNTY PARR BOARD
"SAMPLE DRAFT - CITY OF - RES0LUTION OF SUPPORT
- LIGHT RAIL TRAN8IT/INTERIN REGIONAL RECREATION TRAIL CORRIDOR"
Hurm said Niccum had attended a meeting October 13th regarding this
issue. The Commission wondered how this would affect the city. Niccum
said there is a possibility that snowmobile use would be banned on the
trail because Shorewood and Victoria are the only cities that use the
trail for snowmobiling, and Victoria is not sure they wish to continue
to do so. She said they discussed the possibility of a common surface
and width for the trail. They also discussed signage.
The Commission is interested in the response from other cities. They
would like to have a representative from Hennepin Parks attend the
meeting so they could ask questions and receive information. They ask
that no action be taken on the draft resolution until their questions
are answered. They also suggest adding information to the draft
resolution giving credit to the municipalities for the work they have
done on the trail system.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Park Survey
Hurm said the survey will be ready soon and the material will be passed
along to the Park Commission.
SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1992 - Page two
Damage to Freeman Park
Laberee said John Arnst reported damage to the soccer field. He said
some type of vehicle managed to squeeze between bollards and really
tore up the drainage ditch area. He asked that Public Works Director
Zdrazil check the bollards and either move them closer together or
string chain or cable between them.
Archery Range
Laberee reported Arnst said the original plan for Freeman Park had an
archery range. Mast said she remembered discussing it for a short
period of time, and at that time the Commission felt it was too
dangerous. The Commission asked that staff check the City insurance
policy, and check with other cities that have archery ranges.
Snowmobile Signs
It was mentioned that there are no signs preventing snowmobiling on the
trails either at the two road entrances into the park or on the trails.
REPORTS
None.
1993 PARK COMMISSION CHOICES
Dzurak asked if there had been any choice made on accelerating the Park
Commissioner choice. Lewis said it was discussed briefly at the Council
meeting but no decision was made.
DISCUSSION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PARK PLAN
Administrator Hurm reviewed the purpose of the different Referendum
Committees for those present.
Dzurak said the "Public Information Committee" is meeting next week.
Several people from the "Vote Yes Committee" were present so
Administrator Hurm and Commissioner Dzurak met with them.
ADJOURNMENT
Mast moved, Laberee seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 PM. Motion
carried - 5/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Susan A. Niccum, Park Secretary