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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.
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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
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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
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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