072694 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK COMMISSION MEETING 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
TUESDAY, JULY 26, 1994 7:00 P.M. MEETING
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Jennifer McCarty called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair McCarty; Commissioners Bensman, Wilson, Dzurak, Colopoulos; and
Administrator Hurm.
Absent: Commissioners Fuller and Martin; Council Liaison Benson; and Park Planner
Chamberlain.
Also Present: Gordon Lindstrom arrived at 9:35 p.m.
3. REVIEW AGENDA
No changes.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following changes were made to the June 28, 1994 minutes:
Page 3, Item #6C, change "slide" to "track slide "; and
Page 5, Item #lOD, add to the second to last sentence: "nor is it an appropriate use for
them. "
With the changes, Bensman moved, McCarty seconded, to approve the minutes of Tuesday,
June 28, 1994. Motion passed unanimously.
5. 1994 PROJECT REPORT
Freeman
Hurm reported that the roadway has been paved.
Colopoulos believes now that the roadway is paved it may be necessary to enforce the speed limit
and /or possibly reduce the limit. In addition, research should be done concerning the possibility
of placing speed bumps on the road. The Commission asked that staff research the possibilities
and report back at the August 30th meeting.
Silverwood
Hurm reported that next week Tree Trust will start construction of the stairs.
He also reported that the placement of the satellite will be east of the basketball court and
northwest of the pond.
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TUESDAY, JULY 26, 1994
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6. CONSIDERATION OF OBJECTIVES FOR 1995
Hurm presented the proposed 1995 Objectives. After discussion, the Commission agreed that a
project manager should be consulted when any planning project occurs.
Wilson moved, Dzurak seconded, to recommend approval of the 1995 Objectives
with the following changes:
• Reword the first objective to read: "make playground equipment accessible to
people with disabilities through use of CDBG funds ";
• Eliminate the second objective;
• Add: "continue to develop user support for funding improvements and
maintenance in Shorewood Parks "; and
• Add: "increase knowledge and use of Shorewood Parks ".
(per the attached Exhibit #A). Motion passed unanimously.
7. CONSIDERATION OF 1995 PARK DEPARTMENT OPERATING BUDGET
Hurm presented the proposed 1995 Park Department Operating Budget.
Following discussion, Bensman moved, Colopoulos seconded, to recommend the approval of
the proposed budget with line item Print/Publish increased from $400 to $2500 for a Park
festival in the spring. Motion passed unanimously.
Any revenues made are to go to Shorewood Parks Foundation.
8. CONSIDERATION OF PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (PCIP)
1995-1999
Hurm questioned if the Park Commission should count on receiving donations. The Commission
feels that the Shorewood Parks Foundation was set up for such a purpose and they are to be
responsible for receiving donations.
Wilson questioned if the $50,000 budgeted for the Freeman North building is a realistic amount.
McCarty reminded the Commission that volunteers and materials have been offered, therefore the
50,000 should be an adequate amount. Bensman stated that the building should provide the
necessary equipment to allow for a "Music in the Park" event. Colopoulos relayed that a 100 amp
breaker would be an adequate supply for such an activity.
Colopoulos moved, Bensman seconded, to recommend approval of the 1995 -1999 Park
Capital Improvement Plan with noted changes (per attached Exhibit #B). Motion passed
unanimously.
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TUESDAY, JULY 26, 1994
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Hurm referred to the Park Capital Improvement Plan Trail Project Schedule.
The Commission concurred that the City should survey and mark the Silverwood Park Nature trail
north to Highway 7 as planned for this year. Dzurak suggested the Commission could consider
including a turf trail along Outlot A to Vine Ridge Road. The trail plan would have to be
amended for this to occur. An option in providing safe access for Vine Ridge Road residents to
the Park would be to continue the trail along Covington Road. Hurm stated this trail would
likely be torn up when Covington Road work is done. Such a trail would be very close to the
marsh area. The Commission will discuss this item at future meetings. Hurm will contact
Hoisington Koegler Inc. to see what costs would be involved in marking the trail.
Bensman moved, Dzurak seconded, to recommend approval of the 1995 Park Capital
Improvement Plan Trail Project Schedule. Motion passed 3/2, with Wilson and Colopoulos
abstaining.
9. PLANS FOR " SHOREWOOD RAMBLE" FESTIVITIES
Bensman presented her proposed plan for Shorewood Park Festival. The Commission was in
agreement that there is not a sufficient amount of time available to plan a fall activity and the event
should be scheduled for spring of 1995. Colopoulos suggested having the festival on Memorial
weekend. He also suggested that the Commission should plan revenue generating events.
Action taken under Item #7
10. REPORTS
A - Commissioners
Dzurak reported that he has observed many children using the playground equipment at
Silverwood Park.
B- Shorewood Parks Foundation
McCarty reported that the Foundation has paid the final amount for the playground equipment at
Silverwood Park. Also, the Foundation's first meeting will be scheduled for Tuesday, August 23,
1994.
C - Park Planner - Options for Platform Tennis
No report.
11. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Lindstrom voiced concern about the on -going parking problem on the roadway and trail at
Freeman Park. There was concurrence that ballards should be installed to keep cars from parking
along the trail and a sign could be installed indicating additional parking near Field #3. The
Commissioners were in agreement that this subject should be discussed in detail at a future
meeting.
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TUESDAY, JULY 26, 1994
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12. ADJOURNMENT
McCarty moved, Wilson seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Heidi May,
Park Secretary