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031506 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2006 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. A. Roll Call Present: Chair Davis; Commissioners Hensley, Loheit (arrived at 7:09 P.M.), Moonen, Norman, Westerlund, and Young; City Council Liaison Wellens; Public Works Director Brown Absent: None B. Review Agenda Commissioner Westerlund requested an Update on the Manor Park Pond Planting Project be added to the Agenda as Item 4.D. Westerlund moved, Moonen seconded, Approving the Agenda as Amended. Motion passed 6/0. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2006 Hensley moved, Moonen seconded, approving the Minutes of the February 14, 2006, Park Commission Meeting as submitted. Motion passed 6/0. 3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR During Item 4.1) Chair Davis returned to Matters from the Floor to allow the public to address the Commission. Mark Rodgers, 6531 Kirkwood Circle, questioned the status of the proposed off leash dog area at the Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. He noted he was a Chanhassen resident and he enjoyed using the Shorewood City Parks. Chair Davis stated she did not think there was any change in status since the fall of 2005. She explained the status of the project could be tracked on the Carver County website under Carver County parks. She stated at the last meeting regarding the "dog park" the cost for the renovation went from $40,000 to $100,000 based on the "wish lists". She then stated Carver County had commitments from private organizations and Chanhassen, and the "dog park" renovation would move forward. Mr. Rodgers stated he had received a flyer for donations to the Park Foundation recently. Chair Davis indicated that the flyer was not sent out by the City of Shorewood. CITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MEETING March 15, 2006 Page 2 of 6 Mr. Rodgers also questioned proposed changes being considered by the Shorewood Park Foundation. Chair Davis stated the Foundation was considering a broader focus. 4. REPORTS A. Report on City Council Meeting Director Brown reported at the March 13, 2006, City Council Meeting Interim City Engineer Gurney gave a presentation outlining the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP). He stated the presentation was done in the format of a Public Hearing, and there were no public comments or questions following the presentation. He stated Staff would continue to work on the SWPPP plan which needed to be completed by June, 2006. He noted the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) continued to revise the SWPPP requirements. Brown stated Council reviewed and approved the City's goals and priorities for 2006/early 2007. He would distribute a copy to the Commission in the next Commission meeting packet. Brown then reported Council recessed to a Work Session with regard to City water. He stated there was a proposed watermain project (the interconnect for Southeast and Amesbury water systems) on St. Albans Bay Road and Manor Road through Suburban Drive to the Parkview Crossing development. A new drainage outlet structure for Manor Pond would be part of this effort. In response to a question from Commissioner Westerlund, Director Brown explained the current outlet structure is located near the bench on the south side of Manor Pond, and outlets down the small ditch along Manor Road. The new structure would require either additional ditching down Manor Road or putting some other facility in place. In response to a question from Chair Davis, Brown stated there was consideration of increasing the size of the outlet to something greater than the current 6 inch outlet. B. Update on Winter Activity Chair Davis stated April 18, 2006, was the date for a joint work session with Deephaven, Excelsior and Tonka Bay regarding community wide winter activities for 2006/2007. She stated Shorewood would host the meeting and the meeting would be at 7:00 P.M. at the Shorewood Southshore Center Library. She asked Commissioners to come prepared to discuss their ideas. She then stated that Lenny Schmitz a member of the Carver County Park Board was interested in attending the meeting. He had told Davis their Lake Minnewashta Regional Park had conducted a candlelight cross country skiing event that was very successful. C. Music in the Park Chair Davis stated the entertainers for Music in the Park had been booked. With regard to the Children's Program she explained, "Nancy and Friends" were scheduled for June 21, 2006, and "The Magic Inside" was scheduled for July 19, 2006. With regard to the Friday Program she explained "Big Walter" was scheduled for July 21, 2006, and "The Divers" were scheduled for August 18, 2006. She then stated "Cyril Paul" could not be confirmed for June 23, 2006, until late March. She noted that "Nancy and Friends" would host an after show program where children could participate in puppet making for a nominal fee. CITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MEETING March 15, 2006 Page 3 of 6 Davis then explained the City had budgeted $2,200 for Music in the Park and the Park Foundation agreed to donate $500 to the Program. The Commission asked Staff to contact the Park Foundation, on behalf of the Park Commission, and ask them to consider making another $395 donation which would fund the Children's Program costs. D. Manor Park Pond Planting Project Director Brown stated the Commission's recommendation to accept Fortin Consulting's proposal for the Manor Pond Park Planting project design would be on the next City Council meeting agenda. Commissioner Westerlund stated she would ensure Director Brown was provided with copies of the proposals for the Manor Park Planting project from Fortin Consulting and The Kestrel Group for distribution to Council. 5. BLACKTOPPING BADGET AND CARTHCART RINKS Director Brown stated the Commission had raised the question with regard to the feasibility of placing asphalt on the ground surface of the Badger and Cathcart hockey rinks. He explained Staff had researched the issue with the cities of Chanhassen, Woodbury, and Wayzata. The three cities had tried asphalt surfaces and the feedback they provided was they were not interested in placing asphalt surfaces on any of their remaining rinks. Brown reviewed the cons of surfacing the rinks with asphalt, which were listed in his report to the Commission on this subject dated February 13, 2006. He stated the most significant problem was the intensity of the sun in mid -January and February that would result in significant ice melt. Brown stated Staff had recently been made aware that Carver had been testing some type of white surface for hockey rinks and Staff would try and get more information on this type of surface. Commissioner Loheit expressed concern with what appears to be a shortening of the season for the rinks, and he wondered if the ice on the rinks could be maintained past February 14th each year. Director Brown explained that Tonka Bay was able to maintain ice for an additional 1 — 1 '/2 weeks because there were trees that blocked some of the intense sun around their rink. Brown stated that Staff s recommendation is to not put asphalt on the Badger and Cathcart hockey rinks. 6. SOUTHSHORE GARDEN CLUB A. Manor Park Shirley Rice Funding Balance / Adopt -A -Garden Fund Director Brown stated that Judy Farmok had been provided with the fund balance of $717.89 for the Shirley Rice account. For the six gardens the residents had adopted the City would donate $50 to each garden. CITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MEETING March 15, 2006 Page 4 of 6 B. Status of Donated Trees From Resident Mark Babcock Director Brown stated in the fall of 2005 Mary Babcock offered to purchase six trees and pay for the planting of the trees on Manor Road along Manor Park east of the ballfield. He stated the trees can not be planted until seasonal weight restrictions were lifted May 1, 2006. With regard to a question on tree maintenance, Director Brown stated the trees would result in some additional maintenance. Director Brown asked the Commission if they had any concerns with the proposed planting of trees. Discussion ensued with regard to the screening effect the trees would have on the park, the residents and the users of the park. Discussion ensued regarding the pros and cons of various species of trees. Commissioner Westerlund raised the question as to whether or not the screening would provide opportunity for undesirable activities to take place in the park. Commissioner Norman questioned if there would be a loss of usable space because of the tree plantings. Director Brown stated the trees would be planted on the boulevard. Commissioner Westerlund noted residents walked over the boulevard to access the park. Commissioner Westerlund suggested the other residents on Manor Road near Manor Park be notified of the possible planting of trees. Director Brown stated Staff would provide the Commission with a graphic representation of Manor Road depicting the possible tree placement and a recommendation for the specie(s) of tree to be planted at the April 2006 Commission Meeting. C. Any New Projects Chair Davis suggested Item 6.0 and Item 6.1) be discussed together. The Commission asked that Staff prepare a chart which would identify: each City and park garden; the maintenance required for each garden; and who was responsible for the maintenance. In response to a question from Chair Davis with regard to maintenance of the City Hall garden, Director Brown stated a resident maintains the garden and unfortunately that resident was going to relocate. Director Brown explained he had received an email from Councilmember Callies stating the Freeman Park Plaza garden required annuals be planted each year and the Park Foundation was not responsible for that ongoing effort. Chair Davis stated if the Park Commission was responsible for maintaining the garden, then maybe it could consider planting hardy vegetation that does well in a wet environment. CITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MEETING March 15, 2006 Page 5 of 6 Chair Davis suggested the next issue of the Shore Report secure commitments from residents for May plantings. In response to a question from Commissioner Hensley, Chair Davis stated the South Shore Garden Club may be able to assume responsibility for maintaining one more park garden. Director Brown stated that as part of the CIP the City had budgeted some funds for gateway improvements at the County Road 19 intersection. Director Brown stated the intersection required plantings. He stated Brower and Associates had drawn plans for a planting design. He then stated during the construction phase of the Cty Rd 19 Project the Shorewood Shopping center owner stated he would pay for irrigation to be installed for watering the plantings on the Tonka Bay side of the intersection. Commissioner Hensley stated there are a number of organizations, such as the Scouts, that adopt projects. D. Freeman Park Maintenance of Common Gardens for Seniors 7. DETERMINE LIAISON FOR MARCH 27, 2006, CITY COUNCIL MEETING Chair Davis volunteered to be the liaison for 3/27/06 meeting. Commissioner Hensley asked Director Brown if there was an update on the proposed Chanhassen Boulder Cove development. Director Brown stated the Chanhassen Public Hearing for the development had been postponed twice. He stated a letter from Mayor Love, on behalf of the Council, which documented the concerns of the Shorewood Council, Staff, and property owners had been drafted and he believed it had been sent to Chanhassen prior to the Public Hearing that was originally scheduled for March 7, 2006. He stated drainage and traffic, particularly along Strawberry Lane and Church Road, were the major areas of concern. Commissioner Hensley questioned Director Brown's perspective on Cathcart Park. He stated the master plan for the Cathcart Park was for a small neighborhood park and it addressed the maximum demographics the park could satisfy. He explained the history behind the Park transitioning to Shorewood ownership even though it was located in Chanhassen. Brown asked the Commission if they felt the Park was overburdened, and what their perspective was on the possible impact of the 62 unit proposed development could be on the park. Chair Davis asked Jeremy Norman, the new Park Commissioner, to introduce himself to the Commission. Commissioner Norman stated he had been a Shorewood property owner since 1999. He applied for a seat on the Park Commission because he had a desire to give back to the community. He explained he had worked for Target's marketing department for the 12 years in the promotions area, with the last 6 — 7 years in the events department. He stated he believed his background could prove useful with activities such as Music in the Park. He then stated he had been involved with the Hopkins Park and Recreational organization which could also be of value. With regard to the sustainability of the Park Foundation, Director Brown stated the Foundation wanted to increase interest in the organization and broaden its focus. CITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MEETING March 15, 2006 Page 6 of 6 Commissioner Hensley suggested the topic of open spaces be put on the agenda for the next Commission meeting that was not a joint meeting. He stated the subject of responsibility for open space was briefly discussed at the February 27, 2006, Council Meeting. A Commissioner stated when St. Louis Park tried to address the issue of open spaces it became a much more difficult task than had been anticipated. Director Brown stated the Council had discussed the possibility of having a joint meeting with the Commission where the topic of the Park Commission's responsibilities could be addressed. 8. ADJOURN Young moved, Moonen seconded, Adjourning the Park Commission Meeting of March 15, 2006, at 8:03 P.M. Motion passed 7/0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Christine Freeman, Recorder