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CITY OF SHOREWOOD SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
PARK COMMISSION MEETING 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1993 7:00 PM
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Dzurak called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Dzurak, Commissioners Andrus, Bensman, Fuller,
Lindstrom, McCarty and Wilson (7:30); Council Liaison Benson;
Administrator Hurm; and Park Secretary Niccum
3. REVIEW AGENDA
The agenda was approved as read.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
McCarty moved, seconded by Andrus, to approve the minutes of September
28, 1993 as corrected:
Page 1, Item 3. - "The Commission reviewed the agenda and
moved item #7 up"
Motion carried - 6/0.
5. UPDATE ON SNOWMOBILE ORDINANCE
Chairman Dzurak said he reported the Park Commission viewpoint to the
Council at their October 11th meeting. He said there were several
snowmobilers present who informed the - Council that the procedures
appeared to be terribly unfair because they weren't allowed to voice
their opinion. Acting Mayor Daugherty then invited them to speak. Dan
Puzak, President of South Tonka Snowmobile Club also spoke, explaining
his support for the ordinance. Bruce Benson said one snowmobiler had
suggested that the city create areas on the east and west ends of the
trail for snowmobilers to park their trailers and vehicles. He
suggested the Commission consider this for the future. Council passed
the amendment to the "Snowmobile Ordinance" stating that no snowmobiles
are allowed to run anywhere in the City of Shorewood between the hours
of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. by a 4/0 vote.
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6. SILVERWOOD PARK PLAN - REVIEW OF OPEN HOUSE
Dzurak said the open house went well, people complimented the Park
Commission for holding it. Many people filled out the "input
information sheets". Approximately 75 people appeared. The Commission
discussed tallying them up but some Commissioners said they thought
more will be coming in so they decided to wait a week before doing so.
Bensman suggested doing open houses in all the parks next spring and
inviting residents. The Commission thought it would be nice if the
Council was present.
The Commission's general impressions were that people appeared most
interested in:
• Sliding hill
• Playground equipment
• Open play area
• Pond for skating
• one-half a basketball court (with games painted on it so
children can also play on it)
The Commission also discussed the possibility of "platform tennis".
They may go visit Deephaven's. This is something they thought could be
built into the side of the hill, leaving more room for a common area.
They also discussed building the playground equipment in tiers on the
side of the hill.
Hurm said several people had expressed concern over the sliding hill
crossing the asphalt trail. Hurm said he had explained that the trucks
needed the asphalt in order to get to the pond. The Commission and
staff will see what they can work out regarding this situation. Hurm
said the sliding hill will have to be moved to the east.
Dzurak said several people asked the question of "what is going to
happen with Covington Road".
Council Liaison Benson said he, and the rest of the Council,
appreciated the Commission giving up their Saturday to hold the open
house.
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7. FREEMAN PARK FOUNDATION UPDATE
Hurm reported that the first meeting with members of the athletic
associations went well. He said they were enthusiastic. They discussed
what effect having two concession areas in the park would have. The
associations did not appear to feel it would create a problem, in fact
they mentioned the possibility of a central inventory and ordering
supplies together. A second meeting will be held on October 21. Hurm
said the Men's Softball League felt that having the Girl's Softball
League would work out well because eventually they would become old
enough to become part of the adult league. They also discussed getting
a boy's softball league involved.
The Commission discussed what they should do before presenting the
"Foundation" to the Council. They felt it would be helpful to get
letters of commitment from some of the organizations, prepare a draft
of a "Missions Statement", and set some goals. They would like to see
the Commission and the Council work together. They discussed various
ways of accomplishing this:
• A joint meeting between the Council and the Commission
• A task force made up of Commission members, Council
members, athletic association members, and whoever else
should be involved.
• A "Bylaw Committee"
8.1993 PROJECT UPDATE
Manor Park Warming House
Hurm said all the contractors are very busy at this time of the year.
He said hopefully, with Bob Boyer's help, the warming house will be
built in October and November.
Vine Hill Trail
Hurm said the trail should be done this week. He said he has received
some calls asking why the trail stops at Manchester.
Playground Equipment Installation
Hurm said Tree Trust is still working in Manor Park, and should be done
in about a week. He said he asked Tree Trust if it would be possible to
get a second crew out in order to complete Freeman before winter sets
in. Another crew is not available.
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Commissioner Bensman left the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
9. 1994 PROJECT PLANNING
Silverwood
The Commission will continue working on the plan at the next meeting.
Cathcart
Some design work needs to be done on this in order to move the
ballfield (some grading and fill needed), and complete the parking lot.
They discussed having OSM do the parking lot and having Hoisington
Group do the ballfield.
Freeman
The south playground equipment, north of field #3, is scheduled to be
put in. The Commission also discussed putting some type of play
equipment for smaller children in between fields #1 and #2.
The Commission discussed lights for the softball field vs. buying more
land and putting in more fields; selling off land abutting Highway 7 to
contribute toward purchase of land; or letting Little League buy the
land and put in the fields while the City puts in the lighting.
10. NEXT MEETING DATES
• Tuesday, November 9, 1993
• Tuesday, December 14, 1993
ll. REPORTS
Trees for Freeman Park
Jim Wilson reminded the Commission that he had offered to donate 6 - lo
trees to Freeman Park. It would cost the City $500 for delivery of the
trees.
Fuller moved, seconded by McCarty, to approve acceptance of 10trees
from Wilson; with payment of delivery cost not to exceed $500; and that
the location for the trees be marked in time for
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installation. Notion carried - 5 ayes - 1 abstain (Wilson).
12. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
None
13. ADJOURNMENT
McCarty moved, seconded by Lindstrom, to adjourn the meeting of
Tuesday, October 12, 1993, at 8:31 p.m. Motion carried 6/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Susan A. Niccum
Park Secretary