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070919 Park Minutes CITY OF SHOREWOOD 20630 MANOR ROAD PARK COMMISSION MEETING MANOR PARK TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019 6:00 P.M. MINUTES 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING Chair Mangold convened the meeting at 6:03 p.m. A. Roll Call ; Present: Chair Mangold, Commissioners Hirner and GallivanCity Planning Director Darling; Public Works Director Brown; Public Works Supervisor Baumann; Park and Rec Coordinator Grout, Councilmember Johnson Absent: Commissioners Vassar and Rock B.Review Agenda Hirner moved to approve the agenda. Gallivan seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. C. Introduction of New Park Commissioner Matthew Gallivan Commissioner Gallivan gave a brief summary of his background. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2019 Mangold moved to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2019 meeting as written. Hirner seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR There were none. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion on Cathcart Hockey Rink Park and Rec Director Grout gave an overview on a painting party to paint the Cathcart Park hockey boards. The Park Commissioners discussed volunteers painting the boards and wanted to make sure that the hockey rink stayed in the Capital Improvement Program. It was suggested that staff check with the city attorney to see if there would be any liability issues. As for the color of the boards, the Park Commission is leaving that to staff. When determining a date for the painting party it was suggested to stay away from the first weekend in September and MEA weekend. Hirner moved to present the idea of a painting party for the Cathcart Park hockey boards to the next City Council meeting. Mangold seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2019 3 PAGE 2 OF 5. OLD BUSINESS No old business to report. 6. STAFF AND LIAISON REPORTS / UPDATES A. City Council Councilmember Johnson gave a brief overview of the July 8, 2019 Council meeting. B. Staff Planning Director Darling informed the Park Commissioners that the goats were no longer at Freeman Park. She also gave an update on the construction at Badger Park. 7. MANOR PARK  Public Works Director Brown updated the Park Commissioners on the pond. He stated that staff would be meeting with the consultant this week to find out about the sediment testing and which chemicals should be used. Staff will bring back the findings to both the Park Commissioners and City Council.  Yellowwood tree will be replacing the willow tree that was removed  The stump of the willow tree – the taller points need to be cut so no one gets hurt  Drainage issue – right now just patching it in. Long term would be to install drain tile to the pond  Small open area by ball field could be a future amphitheater area  It was suggest maybe a community garden between the homes and volleyball court  Add more equipment to the playground or more play surfaces on the existing equipment  Add a paved perimeter walking path around the park SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARK  Trees have been purchased  Clean brush under the trees  Active use – how to redevelop the park - have to think of the amount of parking needed. SILVERWOOD PARK  More lighting for parking lot  Erosion by slides – what can be done to prevent  Weeds by the bottom of the metal slides and playground  Trim brush along the metal slide and steps to slide  Rubber mats at the bottom of the metal slides – Public Works Director will check on fall zone and put quote together  Paving stones as edger’s at the playground – suggested to get quotes on paving stones for Freeman Park playground PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2019 3 PAGE 3 OF  Green space hardly used – it was suggested to contact Tonka United Soccer to see if nd they would like to use for the younger kids (K-2 grade) soccer practice  Additional picnic tables be placed at the park  Satellite – faces wrong way and is in rough shape. Can it be placed in a different location? Or Ballard placed by basketball hoop so they cannot drive on pavement 8. ADJOURN Gallivan moved to adjourn the Park Commission Meeting and Park Tour of July 9, 2019 at 7:35 p.m. Hirner seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.