021004 PK WS MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
PARK COMMISSION WORK SESSION CITY HALL
MEETING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2004 REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION WORK SESSION MEETING
The Work Session convened at 9:08 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Present: Chair Arnst; Commissioners Young, Davis, Callies, Gilbertson, Meyer, and Farmok; City
Engineer Brown; and City Council liaison Lizee.
B. Review Agenda
Chair Arnst indicated that the discussion this evening would focus primarily upon defining a
vision, followed by 2B-D to be discussed at a later date.
2. COMMUNITY EVENT
A. Define a Vision
Chair Arnst asked for feedback regarding a community event surrounding a series of music in the
parks events. She explained that interest by residents had been expressed to help begin a music in
the park event, similar to successful models in Buffalo and Plymouth.
Davis commented that the Arboretum hosts a very successful music series on Thursday evenings,
in which the public comes in droves, picnics on the lawn, and takes tours of the arboretum.
Chair Arnst stated that Julie Moore, of Shorewood, has contacts in Chanhassen and Eden Prairie,
who have also begun or plan to begin similar series.
Brown stated that Julie Moore's contact in Chanhassen have indicated that they would share
information they have learned beginning this endeavor.
While Chair Arnst suggested Shorewood start out conservatively, she noted that the pieces to make
this a success seem to be in place. She asked if a conditional use permit would be necessary.
Brown stated that if the Commission came to a consensus that they would support a music series in
the park, they could pass this on to the City Council for review to gain their feedback and
determine whether a modification to the ordinance for special events is warranted.
It was agreed that a music series would likely play from 6:30-9PM on Friday evenings near Eddy
Station.
Meyer encouraged the Commission to be cautious who they choose for the first event, to ensure the
event sits well with the neighbors and gains their support.
Chair Arnst suggested the event be scheduled a minimum of three times this year. The second
Friday of each month June -August. (June 11, July 9, and August 13).
The Commission voiced unanimous consensus to support this suggestion.
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Young asked the status of the collaborative with the senior center.
Chair Arnst noted that this event would be separate from a partnership with the senior center. She
pointed out that the music series would be simple to execute, would take little planning, and ready
made for the concessions operator.
Gilbertson pointed out that the City would not want to schedule anything at Badger Park for at
least the next 1 '/2 years during the construction phase of the County Road 19 intersection.
Callies asked if parking would be an issue.
Brown indicated that they could check into parking.
Chair Arnst encouraged Brown to take this initiative to City Council for their feedback. She
indicated that she would begin the process with Julie Moore and asked whether the Commission
would support sponsorship of the series.
Farmok cautioned the Commission from allowing the event to become too commercialized.
Brown stated that, if done tastefully, sponsorship of the music series could aid in building
community and offset some of the costs down the road.
February 23, 2004, Chair Arnst agreed to act as Park Commission liaison to relay the
Commission's support for the music series to Council.
B. Define Partners
C. Produce a Revenue Stream for Parks
D. Regular Programming
3. ADJOURNMENT
The Work Session adjourned at 9:37 P.M.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Kristi B. Anderson
Recording Secretary