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050807 PK TOUR MIN CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD PARK COMMISSION TOUR SHOREWOOD CITY HALL & REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M. OR IMMEDIATELY TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2007 FOLLOWING PARK TOURS AT EDDY STATION MINUTES 1.CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING The Park Commission met at City Hall at 5:45 p.m. to depart for their Park Tour. A. Roll Call Present: Chair Davis, Commissioners Young, Trent, and Norman; City Engineer Brown, and City Council liaison Woodruff. Absent: Commissioners Hensley, Alegi, and Moonen. PARK TOUR 1.BADGER PARK Brown reported that ‘Dr. Tennis’ had repaired the tennis courts for probably the last possible time. After 30 years of active use, the Brown acknowledged that the courts are in need of renovation. The Commission toured the warming house facility and tot lot. Then made their way to the field, where Brown explained that the soil borings have been returned confirming the tough soil conditions at Badger. He noted that the public works staff would be tiling down the center of the field and that the bids for field lighting have come in between approximately $69,000-74,000. Brown pointed out that the base foundations around the lighting posts will need to be widened. In addition, he commented that despite reseeding every year and having turf experts evaluate the conditions, the field may still need to be resodded, reseeded, and/or regarded. Norman suggested that staff wait until the tiling and seeding have taken place to see if this helps to resolve the field problems. 2. MANITOU PARK As the Commission neared the ice rink, Brown pointed out that the City receives many comments about the smoother ice at Manitou. He explained that the smoother ice is typically due to the fact that the trees near the rink shade it from the sun, which melts and releases gases which ruin the ice. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2007 PAGE 2 OF 4 The Commission suggested they consider planting quick growing trees, such as poplars, near the Badger ice rink. 3. CRESCENT BEACH Brown reported that the City of Shorewood shares ownership of the beach with Tonka Bay and dredges the channel near the beach. He pointed out that the phone booth would be removed and that lifeguards would be supplied with cell phones this season. 4.CATHCART PARK Though located within the Chanhassen City limits, Brown explained that the park itself is owned by Shorewood. He noted that the tennis courts are second only to Badger Park and that they, too, are in need of dire repair. Brown showed the Commission the magic square and volunteer garden near the park sign. Young suggested the City interview the neighbors about the tennis courts use. 5.FREEMAN PARK As the Commission made their way to field 2, they acknowledged the need for a ‘one way’ traffic direction sign in the back parking lot. In addition, the Commission was impressed by the volume of users at the park, as well as, the ease in which the flow seemed to be moving. As the Commission settled in for their regular meeting under the picnic shelter near field 2, Brown pointed out that roof work was needed to maintain this shelter. He commented that this shelter is highly used and rented mostly the entire summer. The Park Tour adjourned to the regular Park Commission Meeting at 7:15 p.m 1.CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING A. Review Agenda Norman moved, Young seconded, approving the Agenda as submitted. Motion passed 4/0. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2007 Norman moved, Young seconded, approving the Minutes of the April 10, 2007, Park Commission Meeting as submitted. Motion passed 4/0. 3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR There were none. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2007 PAGE 3 OF 4 4. REPORTS A.Report on City Council Meeting Brown stated that the City Council discussed the process of how bills are paid. In addition, although the house located behind City Hall has been cleaned up and restored, the Council discussed whether it would like to get involved with property management by renting it out or what exactly should be done with the property. More will be discussed at a future Council meeting. Chair Davis requested that the volunteer garden club be allowed topull some of the hosta’s from the garden to transplant in some of the volunteer gardens. Brown stated that public works staff do not wish to become gardeners; and would appreciate the volunteer gardeners to come by and prune the gardens. He suggested the gardeners do the work and indicated that he would let city staff know this is the case. Woodruff stated that the Council would be discussing what to do with this city asset. B. ARCTIC FEVER UPDATE Chair Davis stated that the talent is joining the subcommittee at their upcoming meeting as many of them are getting booked for next year already. Brown noted that there is a risk in booking these guests already, but you do need to have a few of the main players booked in order to recruit sponsorship. He noted that many of the same guests Shorewood has proposed are the same as those featured at other cities, like Plymouth. Norman concurred, stating that the City is on the right track. He pointed out that some other communities provide fireworks and budgets their sponsors accordingly. Having hosted their city event for 14 years, Norman stated that Plymouth’s festival has an attendance in the 1,000’s. Brown stated that staff is exploring the use of fireworks in Shorewood, acknowledging that this is not outside the realm of possibility. Norman indicated that he had spoken to past Mayor Love about fundraising for such events and was advised to look at businesses outside of the downtown group, such as Cub Foods and others. In addition, he encouraged the city to package ownership of sponsors with certain events. Brown pointed out that the City Council will have to embrace the winter event in order for it to succeed and suggested the Commission present their plan to the Council in order to gain their backing. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2007 PAGE 4 OF 4 In light of budget talks, Woodruff suggested the Commission come to the City Council with a vision of what the event might look like for next year soon. Chair Davis volunteered to present an overview to the Council in June or July. Brown stated that Excelsior had dedicated $1,000 to the curling event specifically this past year, which was applied to the overall costs of the event. Trent asked how much the City spent to support the event this past year. Brown stated that the City spent $150 in hard cash for the overall event, as much of the rest was covered by sponsors; however, he pointed out that much staff time was dedicated to Arctic Fever. Chair Davis suggested that they host an early family bonfire and dinner event at Freeman which could potentially be sponsored by Cub Foods, with so far as the food. 4. DISCUSS PARK TOURS The Commission agreed that the immediate needs included lighting and tile options for Badger. Young questioned the condition of the Plaza garden and suggested that the girl scouts be given some freedom to add color and liven up the space. 5LIAISON FOR MAY 14 CITY COUNCIL MEETING . Chair Davis volunteered as liaison. 6. ADJOURN Young moved, Norman seconded, adjourning the Park Commission Meeting of May 8, 2007, at 7:50 p.m. Motion passed 4/0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Kristi B. Anderson Recorder