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CITY OF SHOREWOOD COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK COMMISSION MEETING 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 1995 7:30 P.M.
M I N U T E S
CALL TO ORDER
1.
Chair Mary Bensman called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL
2.
Present: Chair Bensman; Commissioners, Trettel, Dzurak, Martin; Administrator Hurm.
Commissioner Colopoulos arrived during the approval of the minutes; Council
Liaison McCarty arrived during the discussion of Item No. 5.
Absent: Commissioners Puzak and Wilson.
REVIEW AGENDA
3.
There were no changes or additions.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.
Martin moved, Dzurak seconded, to approve the minutes of Tuesday, March 28, 1995, with
the following corrections: Item No. 6, Line 3, change “Freemans” to Freeman; Item No.
10, Paragraph 2, Line 2, change “prohibiting snowmobiles on the trail” to “consideration
should be given to prohibiting snowmobiles on public property within the community”.
Motion passed unanimously.
REVIEW POLICE REPORT ON 1994/1995 SNOWMOBILE SEASON
5.
The Commissioners reviewed the report from Chief Richard Young which suggested a City of
Shorewood staff member or a Park Commissioner be assigned responsibility to work with the
Snow Patrol and be their official contact with the City.
Hurm said it has been discussed that a task force be established to identify ways to reduce
problems, make improvements, and collect better data with use of radar, patrolling or video
cameras. He suggested the task force be established by this Fall so they could start collecting data
and analyzing the information gathered. A recommendation could be made by next Summer.
Martin felt a Commissioner should be a member of the task force to help keep the Park
Commission informed of the issues. Martin and Colopoulos volunteered to be on the task force.
Hurm said he would draft up a resolution for the City Council meeting of May 22, 1995 to
establish a task force to research the issue of snowmobiles on public property within the
community. He would recommend Park Commission, the Police Chief, and a member from the
Snow Patrol be appointed to the task force.
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CONSIDERATION OF OFFER TO DONATE AND PLANT TREES AT
6.
FREEMAN PARK
Hurm reported Jim Wilson offered to donate 30 trees and would deliver and plant them for a cost
of $1500 which the City would pay from the Park General Fund. Hurm added the Tree Plan
objective is to plant 10 trees a year. He said he would verify with Wilson the quantity of trees and
the exact cost.
Note: There will be 30 trees, 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter, over 10 feet tall, assorted species:
maple, ash, honey locus, and linden.
Hurm explained the trees would be planted at Freeman Park along the roadway going east and
west to help keep cars from parking there. There would also be some trees planted as you turn
into the large parking area at Freeman along the east side of the softball field which might help
keep softballs from hitting the parked cars.
Trettel moved, Martin seconded, to recommend to City Council to accept Wilson’s
donation of an estimated 30 trees, with Wilson to deliver and plant them at Freeman Park
with the cost not to exceed $1500; the motion is an authorization to accelerate by three
years the objective of planting 10 trees per year due to the generosity of Wilson’s donation.
Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSS ARRANGEMENTS FOR ARBOR DAY, APRIL 28, 1995
7.
Hurm briefly explained that Shorewood is designated as Tree City USA and one of our
obligations is to have recognition of Arbor Day. Last year Homeowner’s Associations
contributed money and planted trees at Silverwood Park.
It was discussed that the Park Commission would plan a small ceremony to be held during the
Park Festival on May 20, 1995. They will ask Wilson and Public Works to work on this project
together.
REPORT ON PARK FESTIVAL MEETING HELD APRIL 12, 1995
8.
Trettel reported there would be no soccer games or tournaments during the Festival so they
scheduled additional activities: Just For Kicks will involve demonstration of soccer skills; a bike
rodeo; and face painting.
Trettel said she did not know whether Just For Kicks was going to charge for the demonstration.
She will verify with the bike rodeo if they will need an asphalt area which could be a problem.
Trettel explained the face painting will be done by volunteers and the Foundation will reimburse
for the supplies. She reported she is trying to organize fire truck rides.
Trettel explained the Committee is requesting donations to purchase a bike which is the grand
prize, the Party Mom, and other Festival expenses. Martin reported she is requesting a donation
of $500 from the American Legion.
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Trettel said they have five volunteers for the dunk tank: Doug Malam, City Council; Tim Keane,
City Attorney; Chuck Andrews, Excelsior School Principal; Bill Keeler, Park Foundation Senior
Representative; and possibly Brad Board, Deephaven School Principal.
Bensman reported that the Festival/Treasure Hunt flyer will be distributed with the Sun Sailor on
May 12, 1995. She will also place posters at the businesses of all the merchants who are
sponsoring the Festival.
Trettel said the next meeting is April 27, 1995. The Committee will meet at Freeman Park first to
discuss the layout plans for the events then continue the meeting at City Hall.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
9.
There were no matters from the floor.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS:
10.
A
. Dzurak noted it was previously discussed about leasing the Silverwood Turf Trail land
running from Silverwood Park north to Highway 7 to the Foundation to prevent the land
from being sold or subdivided and to be solely used as recreational.
Bensman felt a lease to the Foundation would not keep the land secure. McCarty
suggested that there could be zoning restrictions added instead of drawing up a lease.
Colopoulos moved, Martin seconded, to authorize Dzurak to discuss with Tim Keane, City
Attorney, about a resolution regarding the Silverwood Turf Trail land running from
Silverwood Park north to Highway 7 to maintain as recreational use and not be sold or
subdivided. Motion passed unanimously.
B.
Dzurak reported he is working on the Foundation application for tax status and will need
$450 for the application fee. He will work with Hurm to complete this.
C.
Bensman reported she met with the Chanhassen Park Commission on April 25, 1995 to
discuss the possibility of them organizing neighbors or volunteers to help construct the
playground at Cathcart Park. She also asked them if they could supply the playground
border and the casing for the pea rock. Chanhassen Commission said they would consider
it and get back to Bensman. She told Chanhassen the Park Commission would like to
have the playground constructed by Fall.
D.
Bensman noted Chanhassen Park Commission takes “Matters from the Floor” at the
beginning of the meeting, and informs the visitors that no action would be taken that
evening. Everyone agreed that is a good procedure to follow.
ADJOURNMENT
11.
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There being no further business,Trettel moved, Colopoulos seconded, to adjourn the
meeting at 8.35 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
The Park Commission will meet on May 9, 1995 to tour Freeman, Cathcart, and Badger
Parks; and on May 23, 1995 to tour Silverwood, Manor Parks and Crescent Beach with the
regular meeting afterwards.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,