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1986 07 01 ~ Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes July 1, 1986 . A regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by acting Chairperson, Charlie Robbins. Com- missioners present were Susan Boyt, Jim Mady, Curt Robinson and Charlie Robbins. Commissioners absent were Mike Lynch, Mike Rosenwald, and Wallace McKay. Staff attending the meeting were Lori Sietsema and Don Ashworth. Minutes A motion was made by Robinson and seconded by Boyt to accept the minutes of June 3, 1986 and June 23, 1986 as presented. The motion carried unanimously. HRA Proposal to Purchase Land to Expand Lake Susan Park City Manager, Don Ashworth, was present to discuss a proposal by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to purchase parkland to expand Lake Susan Park. Ashworth presented a map of the existing park stating that at the time of acquisition the proposed road would give the City access to that park. He said that due to topography, it was necessary to move the location of that road to the north, leaving the park landlocked. The City Council has approved the plan which includes the relocation of the road and the question now is what will happen to Outlot B, which lies . between the road and the park. Ashworth said that the HRA was proposing to purchase that tract of land for park purposes rather than have the park face the back of a commercial/industrial building on that site. He said that the HRA has sent this item to the Park and Recreation Commission for review as it concerns the park; however, the purchase will not involve any park funds. He said that the property would be about six to eight acres, enough space for tennis and ball/soccer fields. Mady moved that the Park and Recreation Commission endorse the actions of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to acquire Outlot B and that the HRA be encouraged to consummate the purchase so that the Park and Recreation Commission can include said outlot in their Comprehensive Park Plan. The motion was seconded by Robinson and carried unanimously. Meadow Green Park Totlot Improvement Update Sietsema reviewed the action the Commission had taken to date on the Chaparral Homeowners request for additional totlot equip- ment at Meadow Green Park. She said that originally the Homeowners requested that the City purchase additional totlot equipment for the existing play structure. The Commission moved to purchase big swings and install a new play surface of pea gravel . in 1986 and to consider additional play module in 1987. The . . . Park and Recreation Commission Minutes July 1, 1986 Page 2 Homeowners then came back with a request for the City to accept a purchase by the Chaparral Homeowners Association of play equip- ment to be added to the existing structure. The Commission accepted the donation and asked that the Homeowners work with staff to insure that the equipment will be consistant with the park plan. Since that time, Sietsema said, staff has consulted the vendor of the play equipment and found that the existing play module will not accommodate additional extensions. She suggested that the Commission revise their plan and purchase a new play module in 1986 and the big swings in 1987. She said this will allow a place for the equipment the Homeowners are proposing to purchase and will be approximately the same price. Robinson moved to recommend that the City purchase a new play module for Meadow Green Park in 1986 and consider the purchase of big swings in 1987. The motion was seconded by Mady and carried unanimously. Goose Control Program Update Sietsema said that Dr. Jim Cooper's group from the University of Minnesota had removed over 65 geese at Lake Ann and Lake Lucy and about 100 geese on Lake Minnewashta. She said that additional geese were spotted a few days later and the group came back to capture 22 more at Lake Ann and Lake Lucy and 26 more at Lake Minnewashta. The grand total of geese removed from Chanhassen was approximately 215. No geese were removed from Lake Susan as there were none spotted there in the preliminary surveys. Comprehensive Trailway Plan Sietsema explained that at the previous Park and Recreation Commission meeting a request to authorize a feasibility study for a trailway system was reviewed. At that time, the Commission asked staff to find out how much such a study would cost, what it would entail and to look into the development of a comprehen- sive trailway plan. Sietsema said that a feasibility study would cost about $5000. She said that the City is in the process of updating the Comprehensive Plan which involves reviewing the entire City for park/open space needs, including trailways. She recommended that before any new trails be considered, a city-wide trailway system be designed as a part of the Comprehensive Plan updating process. This would enable the Commission to look at the overall picture of trails throughout the City and prioritize areas. The 1986 budget has set aside money for this updating process, therefore park funds would not be required. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes July 1, 1986 Page 3 . Robinson moved to direct staff to include the development of an overall trailway plan in the Comprehensive Plan updating process, and also directed staff to consider the inclusion of any trail requests in that plan. The motion was seconded by Boyt and carried unanimously. The Commission asked staff to write to the Carver Beach Homeowners and the Minnewashta Homeowners to inform them of this action as well as future requests. Chaparral Homeowners Request to Acquire Lot for Park Purposes Sietsema said that she had received a request for the City to acquire a lot, at 6821 Redwing Lane, for park purposes within the Chaparral subdivision, and a petition supporting that request. She said that staff was recommending denial of the request as the area was located within the service area of Carver Beach Playground, Carver Beach, Meadow Green Park and Greenwood Shores, according to the Comprehensive Plan. She said that she had con- tacted New Horizon Homes, the current owners of the property, and they were asking $24,500 for this lot. Robbins said that he did not feel the price should be prohibi- tive, but that the Commission should decide if the need is there. . The Commission indicated that although a park on each block would be nice, it is not a precedent that they were willing to set. They felt that the parks in that area were sufficient. Robinson moved to recommend that the request to purchase the lot located at 6821 Redwing Lane for park purposes be denied, as it is not in a park deficient area and is located within two blocks of Carver Beach Playground and within six blocks of Meadow Green Park. The motion was seconded by Mady and carried unanimously. Chanhassen Legion Donation of Bleachers Boyt made a motion to accept the donation of two sets of bleachers by the Chanhassen Legion. The motion was seconded by Robinson and carried unanimously. The Commission directed staff to send a thank-you to the Legion for the donation. Mady moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. The motion was seconded by Boyt and carried unanimously_. Prepared by: Lori Sietsema Park and Recreation Coordinator .