091493 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1993
M I N U T E S
1. CALL TO ORDER
SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:00 P.M.
Chairman Dzurak called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Dzurak, Commissioners Andrus, Fuller, Lindstrom
(8:00), and McCarty; and Park Secretary Niccum
Absent: Commissioners Bensman and Wilson, Administrator Hurm and
Council Liaison Benson, Park Planner
3. REVIEW AGENDA
Item #6. REVIEW 1994 - 1998 PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, is postponed
until the September 28, 1993 meeting.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
McCarty moved, seconded by Fuller, to approve the minutes of August 24,
1993 as corrected.
Page 3, line one, end word should be designated, not
designed.
Motion carried - 4/0.
5. PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE DISCUSSION
Commissioner McCarty said they had experienced some problems with
delivery of playground equipment, therefore only Manor Park equipment
will be installed on Saturday, September 18th. Pizza Hut has generously
donated pizza for the volunteer workers.
There will be a meeting Thursday evening at Manor Park at 6:00 p.m. to
discuss the installation of the equipment. The following are asked to
attend:
Bob Boyer and crew Don Zdrazil, Public Works Director Jim Hurm,
Administrator Jennifer McCarty Any volunteers
The plans at this time are to install Freeman equipment on Saturday,
September 25th. Tree Trust will do the edging around the equipment in
both parks, and possibly help with installation of equipment.
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6. REVIEW 1994 - 1998 PARR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (PCIP)
Postponed until September 28th,1993.
7. PLANNING FOR SILVERWOOD PARK INFORMATION MEETING (October 2)
The Commission would like to have Administrator Hurm contact Park
Planner Chamberlain regarding the information that is to be presented
so he can review it, and make sure it will be available by October 2nd.
The Commission discussed the "input sheet' that is to be presented for
residents to fill out. Dzurak asked Niccum to find a copy of the sheet
done by Angela Weatherly. The Commission discussed:
• Having the residents rate what has been done so far.
• Stating that the City is almost certain that playground
equipment and a picnic area will be installed.
• Ask "What would your family use ?"
• Ask "What would you like to see in the park ?"
The Commission felt that it should be kept very simple so people can
fill it out quickly.
They asked that a sign be done to be placed in the area of the Park:
OPEN HOUSE
SILVERWOOD PARK
Saturday, October 2
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
COME AND COMMENT!
8. MANOR PARK WARMING HOUSE REPORT
Dzurak and McCarty informed the Commission that the soil had been
tested. The plans have been approved by the Park Commission and the
Planning Commission. The City will get quotes by the end of September,
Council approval at the first meeting in October, and construction will
take place in October. There will be an attempt to keep the cost below
$25,000.
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9. FREEMAN PARK FOUNDATION CONCEPT DISCUSSION
Fuller, McCarty and Lindstrom reported on the meeting they attended,
saying they enjoyed it, and felt it was very educational. They
mentioned several points that were concurrent with previous Park
Commission discussion regarding setting up a foundation, and also added
some new ones:
• Make sure everything remains non - partisan, keep politics
strictly out of it.
• Utilize groups, but don't allow them to assume control.
• Work toward the desired goals on the master plans.
• Council would have control.
• Range beyond the Community.
• Think big!
• This will require the involvement of a lot of people.
• Be project specific.
• Get exciting people involved, people that will motivate
others, and fill them with enthusiasm.
• Think about a Community Center in Freeman Park, one that
can be used as a senior center, for educational programs,
medical programs, etc.
Fuller said she will go to the library and research other areas of
similar size that have set up foundations. She will then present her
findings to the Park Commission. She said she thought the next step
would be getting input from the community.
10. REPORTS
Snowmobile Ordinance meeting
Fuller reported that Police Chief Young, Administrator Hurm, Dan Puzak
of the South Tonka Snowmobile Club, and herself had met to discuss the
snowmobile ordinance. Puzak has visited the snowmobile dealers in the
area, and they have agreed to present the new Shorewood Ordinance in
the packet of information they present to snowmobile buyers. All
present agreed that the way the ordinance reads now, it is not
enforceable. A new ordinance will be drafted by the City Attorney,
reviewed by the Police Chief and Administrator, and presented to the
Park Commission for their review .
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Intergovernmental Meeting
Lindstrom reported he attended a meeting in Chanhassen that revolved
around the concept that it is economical for cities to combine programs
and services. He said it was very interesting and plans to attend the
next meeting.
11. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Trails
The Commission discussed the article in the paper regarding the City of
Minnetonka resident's reaction to putting in trails. It was mentioned
that bike patrols have been used on the trails for safety measures, and
have worked out quite well.
12. AD JOURNME N T
McCarty moved, Fuller seconded, to adjourn the meeting of Tuesday,
September 14, 1993 at 8:38 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Susan A. Niccum
Park Secretary