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041393 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1993 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER SHOREWOOD CITY HALL 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 7:00 PM Chairman Dzurak called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Dzurak, Commissioners Andrus, Bensman, Laberee, Lindstrom, McCarty and Wilson; Administrator Hurm; Public Works Director Zdrazil; Park Planner Roegler and Park Secretary Niccum Absent: Commissioner Fuller and Council Liaison Benson APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of March 23, 1993 will be approve at the next meeting. Administrator Hurm informed the Commission that City Planner Nielsen, Public Works Director Zdrazil, and himself had visited Freeman Park today to see how the new building has progressed. There was some question as to the location of the building in relation to the fence, City staff felt it was too close to the fence. It was to have been placed at least 6 feet from the fence. Hurm said the building should be done in approximately 3 weeks. Hurm also mentioned to the commission that if they wanted the color scheme and signage relatively similar on all planned buildings, a committee of commissioners should work with the Little League. McCarty, Bensman and Laberee will do so. McCarty said she felt the buildings should be fairly unobtrusive. Laberee thought tones of gray would blend in. TENNIS COURTS Rollerbladina on Tennis Court Administrator Hurm said kids have been rollerblading on the tennis courts and asked the Commission if they approve of this. The Commission discussed the possibility of damage with Park Planner Koegler who said rollerblading shouldn't hurt the court but jumping can. The Commission decided to allow rollerblading for the present but to keep an eye on it and take steps later if necessary. They would, however, like to have a sign posted giving priority to tennis players over rollerbladers. CITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1993 - Page two Tennis Court Windscreens Hurm said Niccum had received a call from Mr. Bill Hannan, an Amesbury Association President (474- 4506). Mr. Hannan said the Association bought tennis windscreens, six 9' x 60' sections, at a cost of $1,400, used them twice, and discovered they did not need them. He was calling to see if the City of Shorewood would be interested in buying them for $500. The Commission discussed Mr. Hannan's offer and decided that they did not feel windscreens were necessary, that putting them in one area might set a precedence. They asked that Mr. Hannan be thanked for his offer. Park Planner Koegler left the meeting at 7:30PM due to other commitments. RECOMMENDATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1993 Hurm and Koegler worked together to develop a proposed revised Park Improvement Plan which Hurm reviewed for the Commission. McCarty said people in her neighborhood want to do a sale and donate the proceeds toward playground equipment. She said they were ready to act now and suggested moving Freeman playground equipment from 1994 to 1993. The Commission discussed the pro's and con's of doing the south end playground equipment or the north end playground equipment in 1993. The Commission also discussed whether or not to remove the Cathcart basketball court, and the tennis court. They will make the decision on removing the basketball court after the annual park tour. After discussing the tennis court, and figuring it might cost $3,000 to redo it but might cost $2,000 to remove it, they decided to leave in it until it needs major repair, probably 6 -7 years from now. The Commission will be doing their annual tours of the parks at their next two meetings. They would like to have Park Planner Koegler come along with the maps so they can discuss any possible changes on -site. McCarty, Bensman, and Dzurak will work as a playground equipment committee. CITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1993 - Page three DISCUSSION - CITY OF CHANHASSEN AGREEMENT FOR JOINT MAINTENANCE OF CATHCART PARK WAS POSTPONED TO A LATER MEETING TWIN CITY TREE TRUST Mr. David Hawes, Director of Operations, was present. Hawes said Tree Trust is a small private non - profit organization that operates government work programs. They have been in business since 1977. They started with cutting trees with Dutch Elm Disease. They have done work in Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Scott and Dakota counties, and for the cities of Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Bloomington, and Minnetonka. Hawes said his crews are made up of males and females ages 14 through 21, and most of their work is done by hand. Each group is supervised. The City provides the material and they do the work. Transportation and insurance are taken care of by Tree Trust. He showed pictures of what his Tree Trust crews have accomplished, which included playground equipment, edging of playgrounds, bridges, trails, walls, flower boxes, landscaping, stairs, sign installation, hockey rinks, etc. He said youth can do some significant things if they are directed and supervised properly. If the City is interested, it is important that they act promptly and put together, on City letterhead, a letter with a prioritized list of projects for consideration. ESTABLISHMENT OF ARBOR MONTH CEREMONIES The Commission discussed what to do for the Arbor Month Ceremony. They will have school children write an essay on "Trees are important because ". They will have the winning children plant a tree in Freeman Park. The children will also win a tree of their own. The essay will be printed in the newspaper, and possibly the newsletter. Mary Bensman and Elizabeth Fuller will coordinate the effort. REPORTS Dzurak reported that he has talked to neighbors in the Silverwood Park area. They are pleased with the progress and glad that the pond was enlarged the way it was supposed to be. Dzurak also attended the Planning Commission meeting and informed the Commission that the Park Commission approved of Planner Nielsen's suggestion to sell the lot on Academy Avenue to provide funds to build the Manor warming house building. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR None AD JOURNME N T Laberee moved, Lindstrom seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 PM. Motion carried - 7/0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Susan Niccum, Park Secretary