051094 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAYS, MAY 10, 1994
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Jennifer McCarty called the meeting to order at 8:22 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD
6:00 P.M. TOUR
8:00 P.M. MEETING
Present: Chair McCarty; Commissioners Dzurak, and Martin; Administrator Hurm; and
Council Liaison Benson.
Present for a portion of Park Planner Chamberlain who was excused at 8:30 p.m.; Public
Works Director Don Zdrazil who was present during the tours;
Gordon Lindstrom; and Little League President Gary Dressel who
joined at Freeman Park.
Absent: Commissioner Wilson, Bensman, and Fuller.
AGENDA REVIEW
The agenda was approved. A quorum was not present so no official actions could be taken.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
No action was taken.
5. REVIEW ITEMS RAISED ON TOUR
Cathcart Park:
The tour started at Cathcart Park at 6:10 p.m.
Discussion opened with Chamberlain presenting the proposed plan and several points were then
made as follows:
The size of the parking lot is questionable. Is there a need for 38 stalls? The evening of
May 10th there were a total of 29 cars
There is a posibility of moving the exisiting warming house to the location of the proposed
siyte of th future building. Zdrazil said that he would check on the cost of moving said
buidling.
The removal of all the buffer trees was a concern of the majority of the members present.
The trees are currently serving a purpose and of such would leave the neighborhood
without an adequate buffer for several years until the new trees grow to and adequate size.
Deck tennis is an interest which has been voiced by a few Shorewood citizens. This was
relayed by McCarty and Benson. Chamberlain will look into the possibility.
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Because trees would need to be removed, the probability of removing the volleyball court
from the plan was discussed. This was discussed earlier that day in a meeting with
Chanhassen's Park Director Todd Hoffman and Administrator J. Hurm Removal from the
plan is recommended.
There was discussion on the necessity of the fire pit and the possibility of it's removal.
Freeman Park:
The tour started at the concession building between Fields 1 and 2. The following points were
discussed.
• Field 1 needs to have top soil added in right center field to prevent the ponding that
occurs.
• Fences in Fields 1 and 2 are heaving up more each year allowing balls to pass under.
Zdrazil stated it will continue to happen unless the fence is removed and footings
placed at the frost Line.
• They discussed probability of placing bushes between the right field and the concession
building. Chamberlain was asked to research the possible varieties available.
• Gary Dressel will be installing an alarm in the concession building.
• There was concern with the amount of brush surrounding the site of the new
playground. The members felt it should be thinned out so parents and guardians could
have a clear visual of the area.
• Additional soil at new site for the playground to help prevent drainage problems was
discussed.
• Zdrazil will be submitting a proposal that will improve the drainage for the playground
currently under construction.
• Lindstrom pointed out the necessity of a walkway between Fields 4 and 5. Moving the
right outfield corner fence of Field 4, which would not lessen the usage of the area,
would allow for a blotter passage.
Badger Park:
Tour was canceled due to the rain.
6. DISCUSS REARRANGEMENT OF CATHCART PARK PLAN
Discussion was held during the tour portion. The following points were made at the meeting:
• Removal of all the buffer trees would not be necessary and only a portion of the first
row if any.
• Lindstrom mentioned that if the trees are not removed there will not be space for a
practice soccer field.
• Dzurak stated that the intent of the plan was to discontinue use of the Church parking
lot. By reducing the size of the parking lot some people may need to park in the
Church lot and then have to cross the street to get to the park.
• The question was raised, will the changes in the plan affect the size of the free skating
rink?
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7. REVIEW 1994 PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS
Charnberlain stated that the construction of the bituminous trail it Freeman Park is scheduled to
begin the week of May 16th.
8. REPORTS
A - May 7th Freeman Park Plavground Installation
The installation scheduled for May 7th was canceled due to standing water in the area. It has been
rescheduled for May 14th, weather permitting.
B - 1994 Tree Trust Projects
There was discussion on whether Tree Trust could do the grubbing in the new family and termis
areas. Hurm will be checking on this further.
9. SHOREWOOD PARKS FOUNDATION REPORT - CONSIDER A SLATE OF
CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BE SUBMITTED TO
THE CITY COUNCIL
McCarty had received a letter of recommendation from the softball association. Hurm mentioned
that a letter from the football association had come in also. No other information was available.
10. ARBOR MONTH CEREMONY ARRANGEMENTS (MAY 21st)
McCarty has gotten good response from the Homeowners' Associations for money and tree
donations. Final preparations will be made the following weak. Hurm will see if it is possible to
have the trees put in place and planted before the ceremony.
11. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
There were no matter from the floor.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. by Chair McCarty.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Heidi May,
Park Secretary