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071001 PK MIN CITY OF SHOREWOOD SOUTHSHORE COMMUNITY CENTER PARK COMMISSION MEETING 5735 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2001 7:30 P.M. MINUTES 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING Chair Arnst called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. A. Roll Call Present: Chair Arnst; Commissioners Young, Dallman, Puzak, and Meyer; City Engineer Brown; and Council Liaison Turgeon Absent: Commissioner Bix B. Review Agenda Young moved, Puzak seconded to approve the agenda. Motion passed 5/0. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2001 Puzak moved, Dallman seconded to approve the Minutes as submitted. Motion passed 5/0. 3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR There were none. 4. REPORTS A. Report on City Council Meeting of June 25 and July 9,2001 Council member Turgeon had nothing to report from the June 25th meeting pertaining to the Park Commission. Turgeon did however report on the July 9th meeting. Her first question from the Council for the Park Commission was what the Commission would like the City Council to do for the Eddy Station grand opening. To which Chair Arnst replied, simply try to attend. Engineer Brown gave an update on parking at Freeman and the discussion over emergency vehicle access. South Lakes police suggested to the City Council that they design an access plan and submit it to them including signage. With a designated emergency access and proper signage displayed, South Lakes will then be able to enforce the no parking areas. They also suggested high curbs, ballards and signage to deter parking. Turgeon shared a proposal put forth to the City Council from the Planning Commission, which addresses neighborhood concerns on Lake Linden Drive. In the proposal, residents of the neighborhoods would be invited to an informal open house to discuss an off street path, which, would obviously involve the Park Commission. The Planning Commission volunteered to conduct the Open House, with assistance by the Park Commission. Engineer Brown added that once residents sit down and discuss their options of adding a trail PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2001 Page 2 of 4 or even straightening the road they may be surprised at the technical impacts this will pose. Turgeon once again pointed out that the vacant parcel will likely be developed sooner or later. Brown also noted that the City Council accepted the Cub Foods request that they continue the Findings of Fact recommending for the denial. B. Report on Park Foundation Meeting of June 21, 2001 Commissioner Dallman reported that the Park Foundation approved the brick sales fundraiser for Eddy Station. He has met with and received a presentation from Earl Anderson in Burnsville for providing the bricks. He relayed that Commissioner Bix took the Eddy Station drawing to Shorewood Nursery to prepare a landscaping design and will meet with them again on July 16th to see their proposal. Dallman noted prices/sizes of several bricks, adding that corporate sponsorship would be desirable. For the fundraiser a 4x8 brick would run $50; an 8x8 brick $100; and an 8x16 $500. Discussion over where the bricks would be laid continued. Engineer Brown noted that the west side slant could become slippery and would not be recommended as a suitable site. Dallman recommended the Park Commission provide the nursery with a rough idea of where the walkway will go for planning purposes. Brown added that this could be a long-range plan and bricks could be for sale or added anytime, however, he reminded the Commission that the installation could be costly. It was agreed that a short meeting between Park Commission representatives Puzak, Dallman and Bix, and Earl Anderson on the day of the Skate Park grand opening might be necessary to finalize arrangements. Chair Arnst volunteered to join Bix on the 16th at Shorewood Nursery to finalize details there as well. C. Report on Land Conservation Environment Committee No report from the LCEC this evening. 5. REVIEW USER FEE ORDINANCE A. Discuss Clarification of Ordinance to Specifically Cover Spring and Fall Leagues Chair Arnst reported that staff has brought it to her attention that there is a need to clarify to certain organizations and parents the intent of the user fee ordinance, it is not specific enough when it comes to spring and fall soccer. She asked for discussion by the Commission to clarify the intent of the user fee. Chair Arnst voiced her opinion that the intent of the ordinance was to require a user fee for each separate registration. For example, the user fee would be collected twice for registration in spring and then in fall soccer. Brown reported that he and staff have received complaints from TUSA, Tonka United Soccer Association, and parents, requiring staff to clarify the intent to collect per session. Puzak suggested sending a letter out to sports groups clarifying the position that the City expects payment for each player, per session, per sport. The ordinance will be changed, however, legally this year if people refuse to pay a second time we have at least advised them of our position and told them to plan for payment in the future. Chair Arnst will meet with Administrator Craig Dawson and Brown to rework the Ordinance and submit the request to City Council to revise the Ordinance. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2001 Page 3 of 4 6. DISCUSS LAST MINUTE DETAILS FOR SKATE PARK GRAND OPENING ON JULY 14, 2001 Chair Arnst reported that the Commission and Council will meet at the South Shore Community Center on Saturday at 9 A.M. for a presentation and distribution of Certificates of Appreciation, including a plaque for Mike Pike. They will then go on to the Skate Park via South Shore Centers shuttle for an exhibition presented by Tim Hughes and three professionals Skaters at 10:30 A.M. Chair Arnst asked for volunteers to assist with the set up. Engineer Brown agreed to pick up the orange drink and set it up at a table at the skate park. Chair Arnst and Liaison Turgeon will set up coffee and cookies at the senior center, assisted there by Commissioner Young. Confirmation will be needed from Bob Gagne that he will open and close the senior center. Mayor Love will act as Master of Ceremonies at the Skate Park. Finally, confirmation will be made with the South Lake police department that their roller skating cops will make an appearance. 7. DISCUSS LAST MINUTE DETAILS FOR EDDY STATION GRAND OPENING ON JULY 21, 2001 Chair Arnst reported that the Park Commission has agreed to purchase ice cream from TUSA’s vendor for the Grand Opening on July 21st from 1-3 P.M. In the past, TUSA has used this tournament weekend to raise money via their vendor. Arnst proposed to buy $500 worth of product if the Commission had no objection. TUSA expects approximately 1500 to 1700 people to visit the park that day. Puzak was pleased reiterating that the intent of the Grand Opening was to celebrate with as many people as possible. Brown asked how ice cream would be distributed, via a coupon or what method. Puzak suggested that the Park Commission members invite people into Eddy Station, hand out coupons, and ask them to redeem them outside for their free ice cream. Brown recommended putting the buy a brick fundraiser at the same table. Everyone agreed that they should all try to be present, as should the City Council, mingling with the public, and handing out the certificates on a first come, first served basis until the $500 commitment has been met. 8. APPOINT LIAISON TO LAND CONSERVATION ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Chair Arnst invited interested parties to volunteer for the position. With little success she asked to defer the appointment until August when perhaps a new Commission member would be present and possibly available for the liaison position. Brown reported that he has received two responses so far for the Park Commission position. One of the applicants is Paula Callies, a past Planning Commission member. 9. NEW BUSINESS Chair Arnst followed up on an inquiry over handicapped parking at Freeman Park. Brown indicated that there is handicapped parking, however, the signage was disturbed during construction. When asked how many or if additional handicapped parking would be provided, Brown replied that there will be the ADA required number by law. Brown maintained that with the limited availability of parking at Freeman, the situation would be monitored. Chair Arnst suggested pointing this issue out to Hoisington Koegler group as they address and design a parking plan. Chair Arnst inquired over the status of the MCES meetings. Brown reported that he will be meeting with them once again on July 17th to discuss rosters, scheduling and the ongoing issues faced by Shorewood and other Lakes communities. Based on recent Mayors Meetings, MCES is being asked many of the same PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2001 Page 4 of 4 questions Shorewood has been asking and will eventually need to answer everyone. One issue at MCES is staff shortages; in fact, Deb Malmsten has been cut to 3/4 time. With this in mind, Shorewood and others have brought up the idea of either hiring a joint sports services person or offering to pay MCES for better service enabling them to address the issues and concerns of its member Cities. Dallman asked the Commission to clarify for the American Legion the type of signage allowed at the Skate Park and where it will go. After discussion, it was recommended that the signage be placed at the entrance to the park in the landscaped burm area. It should be a one sided sign identifying the Park as the South Shore (two words) Skate Park and a design should be submitted. Dallman added that the Legion might want to place a second sign off highway seven for maximum exposure. It was proposed a fence be installed over the next year to deter traffic from stopping along Highway 7 and kids wandering from the park onto the highway. Chair Arnst noted that the bike racks were given to the Skate Park from Deephaven. Dallman asked why the pump and well couldn’t be used. Brown indicated he is looking into the current well casing. Puzak asked about the timeline of posting signage at the Skate Park and inquired over borrowing existing signage from an established park in the interim. Brown will get a cost estimate for the signage and look into having one drawn up. Chair Arnst asked how the vending machines were working at Freeman Eddy Station. Brown reported that they are holding up well and that the first check should be arriving mid August. 10. ADJOURNMENT Dallman moved, Young seconded, adjourning the regular Park Commission Meeting of July 10, 2001 at 9:14 P.M. Motion passed 5/0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Kristi B. Anderson RECORDING SECRETARY