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101006 PK MIN CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2006 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING Chair Davis opened the meeting at 7:04p.m. As a quorum did not exist, no action could be taken. A. Roll Call Present: Chair Davis; Commissioners Hensley and Trent; City Engineer Brown; and City Council liaison Wellens Absent: Excused: Commissioners Young, Norman, and Westerlund Unexcused: Commissioner Moonen B. Review Agenda Additions were made to the agenda; item 5B Authorization of Expenditure of Funds for Park Slide at Silverwood, and item 7B, New Park at Silverwood. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of September 13, 2006 Page 4 of 5, last paragraph, the first line was changed to read “Engineer Brown stated that he had spoken to Shirley Smith, the wife of Big Walter Smith, who had suggested…” 3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR There were none. 4. REPORTS A. Report on City Council Meetings Brown reported that an authorization for the expenditure of funds for the slide at Silverwood was adopted, as well as, an Ordinance placing limitations on the use of outdoor wood burning furnaces. In addition, traffic restrictions were repealed for Broms Boulevard and Covington. B. Update on Lake Minnewashta Regional Dog Park Chair Davis reported that the she was surprised by the document provided by Minnewashta dog park representatives and suggested that the City Attorney review the document. She stated that, while she supported the commitment of funds, she wished to be given a statement of where Shorewood’s funds would be spent and receive some recognition within the park for a specific donation. Finally, Chair Davis clarified that the City donation was an agreement to match what the Park Foundation raised up to $5,000. PARK COMMISSION AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2006 PAGE 2 OF 3 Brown encouraged Davis to attend the upcoming meeting regarding the dog park in order to better gauge where everything is at and pose the City’s questions. Hensley questioned who would police the dog park area and ensure safety. Chair Davis stated that, typically, the space is self policed. Wellens suggested that the reference to a percentage of funds be eliminated from the document entirely. C. Update on Winter Community Event Chair Davis stated that there would be a lunch time meeting taking place the next day and that the previous meeting with Excelsior went well with numerous ideas exchanged. Neither Trent nor Hensley would be able to attend the upcoming meeting. Brown reported that the liquor store manager had mentioned that they had planned on hosting a wine tasting event on the shore of Excelsior the following weekend and asked whether the City might like them to move their event to coincide with the community event. The Commission suggested Brown speak to the manager about coordinating the events. 5. BADGER PARK – SOUTH SHORE SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER REQUESTING TO PLACE STORAGE BUILDING ON FIELD Brown reported that the South Shore Center was proposing to construct a storage shed on park property via a CUP. Since the request met the setback requirements, the Planning Commission voted to approve the request as long as the shed is modified to better replicate the appearance of the Center. Although Director Nielsen asked that ownership of the structure be turned over to the city and leased back to the center, since it is located on park property, Brown questioned whether the building truly served a park purpose. Chair Davis voiced her concern that the proposed storage shed estimated at 24X12 looked more like a garage structure and did not belong on park property. Since she had been informed that the Center was tight on funds, she questioned who would pay for the structure. In addition, Chair Davis questioned why they needed more space than the current covered trailer and indicated that she wished to see what would be stored in the garage to determine why the Center needs such a big building. Chair Davis maintained that she did not view this as a good use of park property and suggested the Center consider using the garage space at the rental property behind City Hall. Trent questioned whether losing the accessibility to two parking stalls in order to access the garage was worthwhile when parking is already in short supply. While Chair Davis could appreciate the need for storage, she could not support building a storage shed on park property to house inventory to their attic sales twice a year. Trent stated that it seemed like a hastily chosen spot and not an appropriate use of park property, funds, space, or business plan. He agreed that the Center could rent a space elsewhere, or use the rental property, for cheaper than it would be construct this building. PARK COMMISSION AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2006 PAGE 3 OF 3 Brown stated that City Staff had discussed, as an alternative, the use of the rental property behind City Hall as an alternative. The Commission concurred. 6. LIST OF PRIORITIES AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARK COMMISSION TO DISCUSS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION A. Needs and Cost Analysis Brown apologized for being remiss in getting this document out to the Commission and noted that the figures were extreme ballpark estimates. Chair Davis stated that the discussion looked like something that would be better suited for a work session when more commissioners would be present. 7. DETERMINE RECOGNITION FOR MANOR PARK TREE DONATION Moved to a future Agenda. B. NEW PARK OR SLIDE AT SILVERWOOD Brown reported that the City Council authorized a $2600 expenditure of funds to replace the slide at Silverwood Park. The Commission supported the larger slide for the park to replace what was damaged. It was asked why the 8’ slide at $2600 was significantly more expensive than the $1400 6’ slide? Based on contacts from a resident of the area and another who mentioned their interest to past Chair Arnst about park improvements, Chair Davis asked whether the City should formulate a letter or survey for the neighborhood to determine whether it wishes to see improvements at the park. Brown pointed out that it is not that the park system is necessarily old but the slide does need to be replaced and residents may be looking for something else also. Chair Davis stated that she would work with Secretary Grout to put something together to share with the neighborhood. 8. DETERMINE LIAISON FOR OCTOBER CITY COUNCIL MEETING Trent tentatively agreed to attend the 10/23/06 meeting as liaison. Chair Davis asked that a work session be scheduled in two weeks to discuss the needs and cost analysis. 9. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. PARK COMMISSION AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2006 PAGE 4 OF 3 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Kristi Anderson Recording Secretary