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CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
Chair Mangold convened the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: Chair Mangold, Commissioners Hartmann, Dietz (arrived at 7:10 p.m.),
Stelmachers; City Planner Nielsen
Absent: Vassar
B. Review Agenda
Commissioner Hartmann moved to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner
Stelmachers seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2015.
Commissioner Stelmachers moved to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2015 meeting as
written. Commissioner Hartmann seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
There were none.
4. PRESENTATION BY ATTORNEY KEANE ON OPEN MEETING LAW
Postponed to August meeting.
5. OPTIONS REGARDING HOCKEY RINK AT FREEMAN
Nielsen gave a short history of the hockey rink at Badger and plan to move it from the park to a
different location. He discussed possible locations at Freeman Park.
Nielsen discussed the option to go with a smaller rink at Freeman. He stated a 120 x 60 ft. rink
would fit well in the parking lot area. He discussed the use of portable boards and storage would
be at the Public Works Building during the off season. He discussed modifications to Eddy
Station to make the warming house more usable. He asked the Commission for further direction
and whether bids should be pursued for the hockey rink at Freeman Park.
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Mangold asked if there would still be fencing or net ends. Nielsen stated we would be looking at
net ends. He noted little kids could still play two games cross-wise on the smaller rink. He
believed this is a good solution based on everything we’ve heard so far.
Mangold stated grading would be done by Public Works as well as the board installation. The big
question is lighting. Nielsen stated the lighting would serve a double purpose as parking lot
lighting. Mangold asked if there would be lighting for a free skating area outside of the rink.
Nielsen asked where there would be free skating. Mangold stated it would be north of Eddy
Station. Nielsen stated he didn’t recall being a part of that discussion.
Dietz asked how many people could fit in Eddy Station. Nielsen stated it is every bit as big as
Badger Park.
Stelmachers asked if the work needed in Eddy Station should be included in the bid. Nielsen
indicated it would. Mangold stated he would like to see the building inside when the park tour is
taking place.
Commissioner Stelmachers moved to bid out the hockey structure, grading, and lighting
options, and modifications to Eddy Station. Commissioner Hartmann seconded the
motion. Motion carried 4-0.
6. COMMUNITY GARDENS – LAYOUT AND COST ESTIMATES FOR WATER
Nielsen stated a bid has been received on the work on the water. A yard hydrant will be added at
a cost of $8300.
Mangold asked how many plots are at the garden and how many more are proposed for an
expansion. Hartmann noted two people were sent to the skate park site. Mangold believed it is a
lot of money for just a few plots.
Stelmachers asked if the bid is in line with what was supplied at the skate park. Nielsen stated it
is.
Dietz stated there is room for garden plot expansion at Freeman Park. He stated there is value in
having water where the people want to be. Stelmachers stated once there is water, there will be a
greater demand to rent garden plots.
Commissioner Dietz moved to recommend moving forward with providing water at
Freeman Park. Commissioner Stelmachers seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
7. NEW BUSINESS
Nielsen reviewed a proposed concept plan for the Minnetonka Country Club property. He
discussed options for a baseball field and tennis courts at this site and Badger Park.
Commissioners and Nielsen discussed land uses on the site, wetland designations and locations,
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rezoning, land development, lot sizes, and when the Park Commission will be able to give input
on this development.
Nielsen discussed park dedication and proposed trails on the site. A possible loop trail could be
constructed. Commissioners and Nielsen discussed traffic which will be generated as a result of
this development.
Nielsen discussed a call he received regarding signage in Freeman Park. A number of people
complain about the signage not indicating what kind of fields they are being directed to. They
believe the signage should give more direction such as indicating soccer fields one way, ball fields
another way. Hartmann agreed the signage should be changed. Dietz stated he would like to see
what the cost of the signage is. Hartmann suggested one sign on one side of the road. Nielsen
stated he would lay out a proposed sign and talk about it at a future meeting. Mangold stated the
signs should also be reviewed at the park tour.
8. STAFF AND LIAISON REPORTS/UPDATES
A. City Council
Nielsen updated the Commission on recent City Council actions.
B. Staff
None
9. ADJOURN
Stelmachers moved, Hartmann seconded, to adjourn the Park Commission Meeting of May
12, 2015 at 8:11 p.m. Motion carried.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Clare T. Link
Recorder