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011006 PK MIN CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2006 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. A. Roll Call Present: Chair Davis; Commissioners Young, Westerlund, Moonen, late arrival Loheit, and Hensley; City Engineer Brown Absent: Commissioner Farniok and City Council liaison Lizée B. Review Agenda Brown added items 4C, Trail in City of Tonka Bay, and 4D, Concession Agreement. Westerlund moved, Moonen seconded, approving the Agenda as amended. Motion passed 5/0. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of October 11, Westerlund complimented recorder Anderson on a well written summary of her Manor Park Pond water quality presentation. Westerlund moved, Young seconded, approving the Minutes of the October 11, 2005, Park Commission Meeting as presented. Motion passed 5/0. 3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR There were none. 4. REPORTS A. Report on City Council Meeting Brown reported that the Shorewood Spring Clean up Day was slated for May 20, 2006. He went on to explain that a request for a zoning district amendment for the Williams Car Lot was under consideration by the Planning Commission as a contractor has proposed a more intense use of the C-4 site. As this is a key gateway location, the request is under debate. Brown continued, stating that a space needs study is underway for the current City Hall facilities and any future expansion potential. He noted that city engineers, along with WSB, have been compiling a stormwater report documenting 51 drainage issues throughout the City and putting together a blueprint of where the City is headed, which will be presented at a future City Council meeting. He pointed out that City Council packets will be posted on the website for public information. Loheit arrived at 7:12 p.m. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2006 PAGE 2 OF 4 B. Report on Buckthorn Event Chair Davis asked whether anyone from the public had borrowed the weed wrenches since the buckthorn event and indicated that she would highlight the availability of the wrenches in the upcoming newsletter. She noted that 21 residents were present at the event and asked how the cit followed up the removals. Brown stated that the city put down chemicals on the stumps and sent over the buckthorn brush to be chipped. Chair Davis asked if the city would be willing to pick up the buckthorn if neighborhoods choose to host their own buckthorn busts. Loheit commented that the Freeman buckthorn event should become an annual event, as it is the goal of the city to clear Freeman of buckthorn. Brown stated that it is costly to pick up the buckthorn and have it chipped out west, but indicated that he would follow-up. C. Trail in City of Tonka Bay Brown reported that he had received word that the City of Tonka Bay may be considering a proposal to construct a trail along County Road 19 from West Point Road to the LRT. He noted that this might provide the opportunity to approach the County about completing the trail link from Tonka Bay to Shorewood. D. Concession Agreement. Brown stated that the current concessionaire Russ Withum was interested in pursuing the operations for 2006 and would be submitting a new agreement noting that sales were up 20% from the previous year. 5. MUSIC IN THE PARK A. Discuss Fundraising Ideas Chair Davis urged Commissioners to review potential entertainers and music groups for 2006, pointing out that the groups should likely be booked within the next 30 days or they may not be available. She asked where the budget for the 2006 event stood. Young suggested they consider the magician he’d mentioned about to Davis for the children program or other interactive programs. B. Review Entertainment List 6. WINTER COMMUNITY SKATING PARK EVENT A. Discuss Ideas for a Winter Event in 2007 PARK COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2006 PAGE 3 OF 4 Chair Davis suggested that the City contact other surrounding communities about combining their efforts to create a South Lakes community wide winter event. She pointed out that representatives from the City of Deephaven had already voiced interest. Davis shared a list of potential events for a winter festival such as, dog sledding, skating, broomball, snow sculpture, ice fishing, etc. Brown complimented Davis on the premise of enticing other lakes communities to join forces with Shorewood in hosting a winter wide event and suggested the City host a brainstorming session at the South shore Center. Chair Davis suggested the joint meeting be slated for March 14, 2006, and volunteered to contact surrounding Commissions. B. Locations for Winter Event 7. DISCUSS RENEWAL OF MN RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Brown asked the commission to consider whether they feel they are getting their worth out of the association membership. Chair Davis noted that the Commission had had little opportunity to ask the association for assistance in 2005 and with regard to the one item, fundraising, they provided no information. Young stated that, though he was supportive originally, he probably would not vote to renew as the City has not much need to approach the association for input. Although they have been enthusiastic in their response, Young felt renewing membership was not a priority at this time. Though likely costly, Chair Davis encouraged staff to investigate membership in the National Association of Park & Recreation, as they continually offer work shops, seminars, and resources. Young commented that the Commission has been most successful tapping resources in its own neighboring communities when in need of assistance. Brown summarized that it was the Commissions consensus to hold off renewing the membership for 2006. The Commission concurred. A. New Business Chair Davis reported that the regional dog park had begun construction as clearing can be seen from the highway. As a hockey coach, Loheit stated that he had been contacted by many other hockey coaches who asked the city to consider how ice quality could be improved, be it laying black top under the ice or ongoing maintenance. Brown pointed out that Shorewood was commended earlier in the season for having the first ice and best ice throughout the area. Since that time, weather has been detrimental to conditions, though public works staff continues to work on improving the situation. He stated that black top could be proposed, though it may speed up the deterioration of the ice in the early spring. Brown stated that he would put together a cost estimate and obtain feedback from other communities who PARK COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2006 PAGE 4 OF 4 have it currently in place. Brown stated that, though often used for summer soccer, both Badger and Cathcart are blacktoppable, perhaps even painted white. Loheit stated that he was unaware whether the blacktop made the ice better or not but would be interested in finding out more. Chair Davis encouraged Brown to compile opinions from Minnetonka, Chanhassen, and CRR and put together estimates for a future discussion. Brown informed the Commission that the public should be encouraged not to shovel after a snow event, since it causes ridges to form around the outside edge of the rink. He pointed out that, unless colder weather resurfaces, Manor Park rink may be lost altogether for the season. 8. DETERMINE LIAISON FOR JANUARY 23rd CITY COUNCIL MEETING Hensley volunteered for liaison for January 23, 2006. 9. ADJOURN Moonen moved, Westerlund seconded, adjourning the Park Commission Meeting of January 10, 2006 at 8:10 p.m. Motion passed 6/0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Kristi B. Anderson Recording Secretary