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CITY OF SHOREWOOD COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK COMMISSION MEETING 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1996 8:00 P.M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
1.
Chair Martin called the meeting to order at 8:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
2.
Present: Chair Martin; Commissioners Puzak and Dallman; Administrator Hurm; Council
Liaison McCarty, Engineering Director Larry Brown.
Absent: Vice-Chair Bill Colopoulos, Commissioners Trettel, Bensman and Wilson.
REVIEW AGENDA
3.
A quorum was not present. It was decided that the meeting would continue to follow the
Agenda, but that there would be discussion only because no formal action can be taken.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.
The Minutes of the April 23, 1996 Park Commission meeting will be on the Agenda for approval
at the June meeting.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
5.
Administrator Hurm asked for discussion on the timing of Badger play equipment and suggested
that it could be a Tree Trust project if done this summer. (He reminded the Park Commission that
the budget for this project is $22,500 with $18,500 going to the structure itself. It was agreed
that it would be helpful to complete the rest of the park tours before making a decision.
The second 1996 Tour was set for Tuesday, June 4, 1996 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., beginning with
Manor Park. The next Regular Meeting date was also scheduled. It will be on Tuesday, June 25.
Hurm stated that with the construction of the Senior Community Center, it would be cost
effective to use the fill that will be generated, rather than move it to another location. Adding the
soil to raise and crown the current football field would help with the drainage and grading
problems that exist, but would make the field unavailable for this season. Engineer Brown added
that the crunch on the sporting programs would be worth the significant financial advantage. He
also explained that the Watershed District may be requiring construction of a wet pond, which
would be best to the northeast of the football field. There was a consensus of members present
that a wet pond should not be located at this site unless absolutely necessary.
Hurm distributed the following handouts for review and possible future discussion:
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1. Hennepin Parks LRT Meeting Minutes, Memorandum and Winter Use Permit
2. A copy of a letter from a Shorewood resident written to the Editor of the Sun-
Sailor from the May 29 edition of the paper concerning trails.
3. Trails article and survey from the Summer issue of the “Citizen Informer”.
4. A quick summary of snowmobile survey results.
WORK ON GOAL STATEMENT FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
6.
A Memo from Planning Director, Brad Nielsen was distributed which describes examples and
reasoning for goal statements for the Park Commission to formulate for inclusion in the
Comprehensive Plan. Hurm explained that at present there is no overall encompassing goal for
parks in Shorewood and that it should be developed, although there is no deadline. Dan Puzak
offered to look at the issue and come to the next meeting with ideas.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
7.
Snowmobile Task Force
A. - The last meeting of the Snowmobile Task Force is scheduled
for May 30. Laura Turgeon has replaced Ingrid Schaff, who had recently resigned from
the task force. The direction of the recommendation seems to be approval of
snowmobiles with stress on new regulations with strong enforcement. Another key area is
education and communication. This may involve the Park Commission in taking an active
role in education and/or implementation.
Hennepin County Park Update
B. - This was covered in discussion under “Matters From
the Floor”.
Park Foundation Report
C. - Ken Dallman reported that the 1996 Park Festival has been
canceled and will be rescheduled for spring 1997. The Foundation is also looking into
trying a temporary concession stand for about a month at Freeman. Another option is to
raise the fee from the sports organizations to help finance the concession building. Other
ideas for fund raisers were discussed. The next Park Foundation meeting will be in July.
Hurm added that the goal of a concession stand/picnic pavilion is the key vision for the
Foundation.
Trail Plan and Community Survey
D. - This was covered in discussion under “Matters
From the Floor”.
REVIEW POLICE CHIEF REPORT ON 1995/1996 SNOWMOBILESEASON
8.
This information was covered in the handout that was provided in the meeting packet. There was
no discussion at this time.
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REVIEW TOURNAMENT POLICY AND FEE SCHEDULE
9.
A draft of the tournament application form was handed out and tournament fees were discussed.
Hurm reported that the coordinator for a recent softball tournament has been contacted about
damages that occurred during their tournament and that this incident has prompted the need to
update the policy for tournaments. This could perhaps include the requirement for a damage
deposit and to provide a dumpster, in addition to paying a “Users Fee”. Commissioner Puzak
agreed that policies do need to be set, which should also include the requirement of a designated
tournament coordinator to oversee safety, clean-up, traffic, parking, etc. Hurm said that other
communities will be surveyed as to their policies and this can be looked at further for the June
Park Commission meeting.
There was additional discussion on the possibility of allowing liquor license for post tournament
events at the parks. Further discussion will be necessary.
ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING DATES
10.
The next regular meeting of the Park Commission will be on Tuesday, June 25, 1996 at 7:30 p.m..
and a second tour date is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 1996 at 6:00 p.m..
ADJOURNMENT
11.
There being no further business, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m..
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
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