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1986 09 02 e e e Park and Recreation Commission Minutes September 2, 1986 A regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Lynch. Members present were Mike Lynch, Charlie Robbins, Jim Mady, Sue Boyt, Curt Robinson and Mike Rosenwald. Lori Sietsema was also present and Wallace McKay was absent. Minutes Upon reviewal by the Commission, Mady moved to approve .the min- utes of August 5, 1986. The motion was seconded by Rosenwald. Lynch, Mady, Boyt, Robinson and Rosenwald voted aye, no one voted nay, and Robbins abstained. U~dates Rosenwald asked if Mark Koegler would be meeting with the Commission regarding the updating of the Comprehensive Plan. Sietsema said that Koegler was currently working on the Planning Section of the Comprehensive Plan and would meet with the Commission in October to outline the updating process. Lynch asked how Kim Elverum, with DNR, had responded to the question regarding limiting motor size on Lotus Lake with the exception of those with a special permit. Sietsema said she had not received anything in writing yet, however, she had discussed this over the phone with Elverum. She said that he indicated that this would discriminate against the weekend lake user and therefore would not be an acceptable solution. Mady suggested that the permits be available at the gate house. Sietsema said she would suggest this to Elverum for his response. Mady said that he would like to see the City use the funds to clean up the lake. MRPA Fall Conference Sietsema said that the 1986 Budget allowed for up to two Commissioners to go to the 1986 Annual MRPA Fall Conference. She said that if more than two Commissioners were interested in going that the Commission would have to vote on who goes. Boyt said that she was interested in attending the conference. Robbins moved that Commissioner Boyt be authorized to attend the 1986 MRPA Fall Conference. Lynch seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 1987 Capital Improvement Program Sietsema said that the 1987 budgetary process was currently underway and that it is the Commission's responsibility to submit a Capital Improvement Program budget. She said that the Capital Improvement Program is a 410 fund which involves projects related to park acquisition and development. Sietsema said that she had * e Park and Recreation Commission Minutes September 2, 1986 Page 2 listed in the staff report a number of projects which the Com- mission may want to consider for completion in 1987. Lake Ann Park - Sietsema said that the swimming dock at the park had been destroyed by vandals recently and needed to be replaced. She said that she was also suggesting that money be allocated to put the finishing touches on the Legion Shelter Building, such as water and electricity. Boyt suggested that a sand court volleyball court be installed at Lake Ann near the beach. Sietsema said that this had been con- sidered in the past and that the ideal location, on the west side of the beach, was somewhat wet. She said that Dale Gregory, Park Maintenance Superintendant, was looking into ways to drain the water away from that area. Lake Susan Park - Sietsema said that it was definitely possible that the access road could be put in next year. She said that if this happened there would be more use of the park and it should be further developed. She suggested a fishing dock, volleyball court, and a park identification sign. e Boyt asked if the new piece could be developed with facilities other than ballfields. She suggested archery and a running track. The Commission agreed that a running track would be in line with the business park theme, as employees could corne over and make use of the track. Lynch said that he would like to see the kitchen facilities installed in the Lake Susan Shelter. He said that it should be done so it will be vandal resistant and suggested installing a light on the shelter to illuminate the area. Greenwood Shores - Sietsema said that Greenwood Shores residents have asked for play equipment for this park. She suggested installing tot lot equipment, park identification sign, and a volleyball court. Lynch asked what the age of the children in that neighborhood is. Sietsema said that she was unsure, however, she said a number of families from the Chaparral area corne over to use this park and they have younger children. Robbins suggested we look into play equipment for older children to better serve that neighborhood. Lynch asked that it be changed from "totlot" to "play" equipment. e North Lotus L~ke Park - park would be completed could begin next year. ballfield, parking lot, Sietsema said that the grading at this this fall and development of facilities She suggested a park identification sign, and tennis court construction. Lynch said that tennis does not have the popularity that it had years ago and wondered if the people in the area wanted a court. e Park and Recreation Commission Minutes September 2, 1986 Page 3 Sietsema said that there was one resident who came to meetings when discussing the park plan who said he did want tennis. Lynch said he would like to allocate money for this project, but before construction begins, a committee should be formed to research this. Robbins said that he would like to see play equipment installed next year as there are young families moving into the area. South Lotus Lake Park - Sietsema said that the boat access would be opening next year and a gate house should be constructed at the site. She said that a park identification sign should also be included in the budget. Sietsema said that she had received a letter with a petition requesting that a fishing dock be installed in this park. Mady said that if a fishing dock is installed it should have railings on it. He said that a light at the bottom of the hill, near the boat launch should be installed to deter vandals. e Carver Beach - Sietsema said that vandals had destroyed that tire swing on the tot lot equipment and would need to be replaced. She said that bollard and chains along the road should be sufficient to close the old boat access. Bandimere Heights - Sietsema said that she had recently talked with people in the Bandimere Heights area and they had requested that a soccer field be installed at that park. She said that the park is used often for pick up games of softball, soccer and football. She said that the residents in the area also asked for tot lot equipment. Chanhassen Estates Park - Sietsema said that the park shelter in this park needed to be upgraded. She said that the wood was rotting and it needed paint. Chanhassen Pond Park - Sietsema said that before extensive deve- lopment was started in this park, a master park plan should be designed. She suggested allocating money for such a plan as well as the first phase of plantings. Meadow Green Park - Sietsema said that the Commission had discussed tot lot needs for this park earlier this year and it was decided that big swings would be purchased in 1987. e Robbins said that this neighborhood would most likely continue to attract young families and therefore would warrant a large amount of tot lot equipment. Mady suggested that tennis courts be installed in this park as this was proposed in the original park plan and was probably due. * e Park and Recreation Commission Minutes September 2, 1986 Page 4 Herman Field - Sietsema said that there was money put aside for the development of this park. She said that the problem was getting the access road to the park. It was suggested that addi- tional funds be allocated for development as the construction of the access road would be more costly than originally anticipated. Miscellaneous - Sietsema said that a number of tables and benches would be needed with the new park sites opening. She said that the type of table the City has been purchasing lately, is a steel table that is heavier and more durable. She said that people are not able to drag them far, they do not float away when put in the water, and they are vandal resistant. The Commission was eager to get trail development going in the City when the trail plan was completed and allocated $25,000 to begin construction in 1987. Charlie moved to recommend approval of the Capital Improvement Program as follows: PROPOSED 1987 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET PARK AND RECREATION e Lake Ann Park swimming Dock Replacement Legion Park Shelter (Water/Electric) Sand Volleyball Court $ 1,300.00 2,500.00 300.00 Lake Susan Park Fishing Dock Volleyball Court Sign Running track Kitchen Facilities Light 1,300.00 300.00 300.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 300.00 Greenwood Shores Play Equipment Volleyball Court Park Sign 3,000.00 300.00 300.00 North Lotus Lake Park e Park Sign Ballfield/Parking Construction (in-house) Tennis Court Play Equipment 300.00 1,000.00 20,000.00 5,000.00 ... e e e Park and Recreation Commission Minutes September 2, 1986 Page 5 South Lotus Lake Park Sign Gate House Light Fishing Dock (w/railings) 300.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,300.00 Carver Beach Tire Swing Replacement Bollard and Chain to Obstruct old Access 500.00 250.00 Bandimere Heights Soccer Field Construction (in-house) Totlot Equipment 200.00 3,000.00 Chanhassen Estates Park Upgrade Shelter 500.00 Chanhassen Pond Park Master Park Plan Development Park Development 1,000.00 2,000.00 Meadow Green Park Totlot Equipment (Big Swings) Tennis Courts 750.00 20,000.00 Herman Field Park Development 5,000.00 Miscellaneous Tables/Benches (20) Trail Development 7,000.00 25,000.00 $108,000.00 The Commission wished to note that park development has slacked in recent years. Due to housing starts and the increased interest (park development requests), the Commission feels that these pro- jects need to be addressed. The motion was seconded by Boyt and carried unanimously. '* Park and Recreation Commission Minutes September 2, 1986 ~ Page 6 Robbins moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Boyt and carried unanimously. Submitted by: Lori Sietsema Park and Recreation Coordinator e . *