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031318 Park MinutesCITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2018 MINUTES 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING Chair Mangold convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD SHOREWOOD CITY HALL 7:00 P.M. A. Roll Call Present: Chair Mangold, Commissioners Vassar, Rock, Barr, and Ashmore; City Council Liaison Labadie; City Planner Darling Absent: None B. Review Agenda Rock moved to approve the agenda as written. Vassar seconded the motion. Motion carried 5- 0. C. Introduction of New Park Commissioner — Holly Ashmore Mangold introduced Holly Ashmore, the new Park Commissioner. Ashmore introduced herself. She plans to use her degree in Public Health to serve the City on the Park Commission and be a part of the community. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2018 Barr moved to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2018 meeting as written. Mangold seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 -0. 3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR There were none. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Elect Chair and Vice Chair Mangold and Rock stated they are open to serving as Chair and Vice -Chair again. Barr nominated Mangold, Rock seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 -0. Mangold nominated Ed Rock as Vice Chair. Vassar seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 -0. B. Park- Related Comments for Comp Plan Survey Darling stated a survey on the website was posted last fall seeking input from residents. She asked the residents what facilities they would like to have that don't currently exist in Shorewood. There were many comments on expanding the community center to make it more of a recreation center which would include an indoor pool, workout equipment, etc. There were requests for more trails and trail PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2018 PAGE 2 OF 4 connections. Vassar suggested a trail along Strawberry. Darling stated it is on the plan but currently the three that are being discussed as first priority are Mill Street, Strawberry or Cathcart and Yellowstone. Mangold discussed trail discussions in the past and the cost prohibitive factors. Trail construction has always been a high priority request on all surveys. Darling continued reviewing the survey results. Rock asked what should be done next. Darling stated these are all ideas that should be considered as changes are made to parks. Commissioners discussed Fire Lanes as public access points to Lakes Minnetonka and William. Darling noted there are ten of them. Vassar suggested writing an article about them. Darling indicated a Commissioners discussed whether more garden plots should be added and if they should be in more locations. Dog parks were discussed. C. Badger Park Landscape Plan Revisions Darling discussed possible landscaping options for Badger Park. Mangold hoped some landscaping areas could be repeated using the same plants used elsewhere at City Hall. Vassar stated she would like clover and not have anyone walk through it. Mangold believed clover is unkempt for that location. Commissioners discussed the rain garden location. Mangold asked how many trees are planned for the park. Darling stated she would bring the plan to the next meeting. He stated honeysuckle similar to the one at City Hall would make a good hillside option. Vassar suggested clearer signage be considered to direct visitors to Southshore and City Hall. Labadie suggested a recommendation be made for staff to present this to City Council while improvements are being made. Mangold stated the Park Commission could discuss this at their next meeting. Darling stated one sign is permitted per property. Commissioners agreed they would discuss this at the April meeting. D. Manor Park Tree Mangold stated a professional assessment has been completed for the Manor Park tree. He was surprised it was only a moderate risk. Commissioners discussed options for the removal. Rock moved to recommend removal of the tree. Vassar seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 -0. Rock suggested the assessment be posted on the website. Darling stated the stump would need to be ground up and allowed to set for a minimum of one year before a new tree could be planted. 5. OLD BUSINESS PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2018 PAGE 3 OF 4 A. Badger Park Site Plan Update Commissioners reviewed the new site plan for the playground at Badger Park. Darling stated the pirate ship, long swing set, tri- runner, merry -go -all (handicapped accessible) are proposed amenities. She stated brighter colors can be used as they don't fade. The picnic shelter and building need to be determined. She suggested it be moved away from the back of the playground due to water issues. A Public Works storage area will not be needed as there is adequate room at the Public Works building. Mangold was concerned green space would be last with the proposed playground location. Darling requested comments on whether the building should be moved. Mangold stated he had an issue with the proposed design without a plan for the building. He believed we are trying to do too many things separately. He was also upset with discussions on fill removal. He believed a landscape architect should be brought back to create layout options. Labadie stated the Commission also has the option to hold an additional meeting in order to meet the summer deadline for construction. Commissioners discussed building options and locations. Darling stated she would work with the playground designer to create a concept for the building and with WSB for the additional plan. Mangold stated the next phase should be to discuss the building. Vassar asked if there should be another meeting. Rock suggested the playground designer attend. Darling will ask if they can attend. Mangold stated another meeting should be held, additional discussion should be held on the building, and the playground design should meet with the Commission. Darling stated the grant application deadline March 30 so a meeting would need to be next week. Labadie discussed recent City Council actions prior to her leaving the meeting at 8:25 p.m. There were no park- related items. Darling asked how the focus should be designed for the design. Barr asked if there would be additional cost if the building is split between the shelter and the rest rooms. Mangold stated it is important to maintain green space and a walk through area. B. Set Open House for Badger Park Darling stated this may now be premature. C. Wood Signs at Park PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2018 PAGE 4 OF 4 Commissioners discussed quotes for sign replacements in two locations. Mangold asked if there are pictures available of what they would look like. Darling stated we do not. Vassar moved to recommend sign replacement. Barr seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 -0. 6. STAFF AND LIAISON REPORTS /UPDATES A. City Council B. Staff Darling stated training materials for Commissioners will be provided soon. 12. ADJOURN Ashmore moved, Rock seconded, to adjourn the Park Commission Meeting of March 13, 2018 at 8:39 p.m. Motion carried 5 -0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Clare T. Link Recorder