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062596 PK MIN CITY OF SHOREWOOD COUNCIL CHAMBERS PARK COMMISSION MEETING 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 1996 7:00 P.M. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER 1. Chair Martin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL 2. Present: Chair Martin; Commissioners Puzak, Trettel, Wilson and Dallman; Administrator Hurm; Engineering Director Larry Brown. Absent: Vice-Chair Bill Colopoulos; Commissioner Bensman; Council Liaison McCarty. Bensman and McCarty arrived during playground equipment presentation. BADGER PLAY EQUIPMENT PRESENTATION Representatives of two playground companies had been invited to separately present their plans for a play area within a given budget of $18,500. Shorewood has purchased equipment from these companies in the past, and has been pleased with both. 7:05 Harlan Lehman, Minnesota Playground showed a sample of the Megalock equipment he recommended and explained each of the elements included in his proposed plan. He included a free climber that is new on the market. His plan also has a rubber surface for handicap accessibility to one end of the main play structure. A rubber surface and handicap swing would be shown as a future option. Harlan discussed signage and other options and answered questions. 7:40 Bill Bach, Earl F. Andersen, Inc. presented two possible plans of differing materials and pricing groups. Plan “B” was a pre-designed structure with very limited options, but could have more equipment for the money because of that. Both systems had clamps for attaching play elements to the posts. Bill had also included the handicap access pad in his plan and discussed ways to work it into the budget of $18,500 by eliminating other features. (Both representatives had been called earlier in the day with this request.) There was also time for questions and discussion. Following both presentations, the Park Commission members discussed their individual impressions of all the proposed options and weighed the costs and features offered. City Engineer Larry Brown stated that installation should not be problematic with either system. Jim Wilson moved that the Park Commission accept the proposal from Minnesota Playground and recommend that the City Park Foundation purchase that equipment for Badger Park. Sandy Trettel seconded and the motion passed unanimously. REVIEW AGENDA 3. SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 1996 PAGE 2 of 3 There were no changes to the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. Wilson moved, Dallman seconded to approve the Minutes of the April 23, 1996 meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Puzak moved, Martin seconded to approve the Minutes of the May 29, 1996 meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimousily. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR 5. There were no matters from the floor. REVIEW PARK TOURS 6. Administrator Hurm stated that the information will be prioritized and budgeting identified for presentation at the next meeting of the Park Commission. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 7. Trail Plan and Community Survey Update A. - Hurm reported that less than 300 surveys have been returned, and at this point there is no update. Snowmobile Task Force Wrap-up B. - The final meeting is past and the results will be a substantial and detailed report to the City Council at the July 8 meeting. The conclusion is to recommend that snowmobiling continue to be allowed in Shorewood with an emphasis on ways to create better safety and education, and to increase enforcement and to update the existing ordinance. Hurm added that this could affect the Park Commission in areas such as signage, monitoring, overseeing a subgroup, communication and/or education. Park Foundation Report C. - Ken Dallman reported that Foundation is still looking into trying a temporary concession stand for about a month at Freeman. There has not been a Park Foundation meeting since last month and the next one is set for August 15. Goal Statement for Parks D. - Dan Puzak read a suggested statement for Park Goals, which incorporated the purpose of trails as a link to the system. After some discussion, a revised statement was developed: To guide the development and maintenance of a diverse park and recreational trail system. The recreational system, consisting of neighborhood parks and trails would serve as attractive destinations and meet the demographics and needs of the community. 2 SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 1996 PAGE 3 of 3 The inclusion of trails in the goal statement is in support of a desire to get away from dependence on motorized vehicles and to reduce the “island” feel of neighborhood parks. This subject will continue to be an item of discussion at future meetings. REPORT ON COMMEMORATIVE SIGNS 8. It was decided that signs for each of the existing play structures would be purchased from whichever company provided that particular equipment. Signs should include the City logo, but not the name of the supplier’s company. Where possible, the sign will be incorporated into the structure as a panel, rather than as a freestanding unit. The square or rectangular shape is preferred. Roxanne Martin and the park secretary will present details of wording and costs at the next meeting. BADGER PLAY EQUIPMENT - BID REVIEW 9. This subject was covered at the beginning of the meeting. BADGER FOOTBALL FIELD - FILL AND PONDING 10. A letter has been sent to the football association to verify plans to move, crown, and re-sod the field at Badger. Engineer Brown also explained that the Watershed District is requiring the creation of a pond in the park area. The pond will have a shallow grade around the edges and will not be visibly blocked from the park. It is seen as a positive feature and as an amenity to the Senior Center. It was also decided that there should be a letter to abutting residents about these changes and also to ask for volunteers in the play structure installation. . TOURNAMENT POLICY, APPLICATION FORM, AND FEE SCHEDULE 11 This item will be put on the agenda for the next meeting. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING DATE 12. The next regular meeting of the Park Commission will be on Tuesday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m.. ADJOURNMENT 13. There being no further business, Bensman moved and Dallman seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, 3 SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 1996 PAGE 4 of 3 4