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
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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.
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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
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Green space hardly used – it was suggested to contact Tonka United Soccer to see if
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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.