2 GalpinBlvd&RoundhousePrkPlansCITYOF
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Park & Recreation Commission
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
DATE:
March 17, 1998
SUB J:
"Galpin Boulevard" (Forest Meadow) Park and Roundhouse Park:
Review Park Master Plans and Development Schedule, Select
Name for Galpin Boulevard Park
On Thursday, March 5, Paul Page of Hoisington Koegler Group and I met with
members of the community to discuss the aforementioned parks.
GALPIN BOULEVARD PARKLAND MEETING
Attendance:
Thomas & Darlene Turcotte
Tom Bell
Cinda Jensen
7240 Galpin Boulevard
7381 Fawn Hill Road
2173 Brinker Street
Planned Improvements: Access road, parking lot construction, Phase I
playground equipment.
Outcomes: Hoisington Koegler Group will prepare plans for the access road and
parking lot and bid the work. Neighborhood selected the 5-12 year old age group
versus 3-5 year olds for the Phase I playground. Hoisington Koegler Group will
prepare a request for proposal package to be mailed to playground representatives.
Cinda Jensen believes there would be support for neighborhood installation of the
equipment.
A variety of park names have been submitted for consideration by the
commission. Comments made during the neighborhood meeting were
inconclusive, but centered on names which corresponded with adjoining natural or
manmade features, i.e. streets, trees, landscapes.
Minor modifications to the grading and landscaping plan are being made to
address property separation at the park's southern border.
Action Required by the Commission:
2..Apl}rov~it of park master plat
2. Select a name for the park.
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Park & Recreation Commission
March 17, 1998
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ROUNDHOUSE PARK MEETING
Attendance:
Linda Scott/Sue Morgan
Rich Hirstein
Jennifer Linn
Tom Lano
Peter Moe
Joe Epping
Craig Anderson
Roger & Dorothy Downing
Mick & Shel Hannafin
4031 Kings Road
4182 Red Oak Lane
4001 Country Oaks Drive
6991 Country Oaks Drive
7161 Minnewashta Parkway
7508 West 77'h Street, Chaska
7507 West 77'h Street, Chaska
Box 651, Chanhassen
4198 Red Oak Lane
(Shel Hannafin noted that she has 8 years architectural experience and would like
to participate with renovation of Roundhouse, play equipment, etc. Also
expressed interest in erecting equipment.)
Planned Improvements: Phase II Development, playground and initiation of
Roundhouse renovation.
Outcomes:
Investigate:
1. Playground (ages 5-12) is a top priority followed by exterior renovation of
Roundhouse. If funds are still available, improve interior of Roundhouse.
2. Additional caution signs at crosswalk.
3. Ability to clear sidewalk along King's Road.
4. Necessity to install fence along the King's Road sidewalk adjacent to the pond.
5. The idea of a half-court basketball pad within the park.
6. Neighborhood installation of the playground.
Action Required of the Commission:
No additional action by the commission is required at this time.
ATTACHMENTS
Various resident letters.
g:\park\th~roundhouse.galpinpks.doc
Todd Hoffinan
sub: 3/5/98 Roundhouse Park Meeting
Hi Todd,
Just found out last night fllat a good thend of mine from CA is coming over to our house
tonight so I won't be at your meeting. These are file filings I was hoping would be
considered during the meeting, ( my lack of Mlowledge of the cost of various projects has
biased my opinion):
1. I believe the development of the lake amenities is near the top of priorities. Items such
as a satellite (on the lake side of the road) lbr the beach users and fishing dock is close to
mandatory. I hope there is sufficient money to get baflu'ooms in file Roundhouse also.
:~olher beach item is file installation of a "ban'ier" (low sln'ubs, short fence, etc.) belxYeen
the road and file beach. If we have an initial "ban'ier" then it will become a natural habit to
go to the cross walk to cross the road.
2. A clean picnic area and picnic tables should be available. I am not sure of your park
policy but I personally would like to see a couple of fire rings available. Even a minimal
number of tables would help, more can be added when the usage increases.
3. Recommend a fence go up on both the north and south side of the beach, a fence on
the north side, west of file road. should be considered sometime in the near fi~ture.
4. I don't have a clue on the cost of playground equipment, but xYe should bare at least
some swings flits year, plus what ever more we can afford.
5. I have left out file hockey rip,k, black topping, maybe a ball backstop, because I assume
these are veD, expensive and we can get more park interest by getting equipment fllat a
higher number of people can use. I definitely want to see at least a sheet of ice and a
wamling house available for next winter.
Collllllents i
I would like to see a sign erected that identifies this as a city park and some basic rules.
Rationale for this is-There is a concern about loose dogs, probably because of file way the
trail has been abused. People run and walk their dogs along file trail and file dogs are not
leashed or under the owner's control. People also let their dogs go up onto lawns which
can get a home owner's dog veD' excited--- especially at 6:00 A.M.. Letting their dogs
poop (and not picking it up) along and on file trail is also red~ common. I think we should
ltv to nip these potential problems right at file start. The good news is we have these great
amenities so we can work these m'oblems!
Fax : 612-/4-70-8940 Mar 16 '9:8 10:27 F:'.02
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~alpin Boulevard Park
CI~ ef Chanhaaaen, Mlnneso~
James and Mitra Callaghan
2369 Fawn Hill Court
Chanhassen, MN 55317
March 9, 1998
Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Director
City if Chanhassen
690 City Center Drive, PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN. 55317
RECEIVED
MAR 1 1 1998
CITY OF CH^NH^SSEN
Dear Mr. Hoffman,
We appreciate the letter send to the residents of Forrest Meadow regarding the
newly planned park. We offer the following suggestions:
1. Have the name reflect the neighborhood, such as "Meadow Park".
Make the park into one suitable for children of all ages and adults, not focus
on one specific age group. So we suggest a play area with swings and jungle
gym and also areas for older kids and adults, possibly a basketball hoop,
tennis court and an open field for frisbee and throwing balls, etc. We have
two children, ages two and six.
3. Have enough seating areas and benches with planned shade trees.
Have places to park bikes and enough lights so the park can be used after
dark.
5. Plan for winter use, such as a small area for skating.
Sincerely,
James and Mitra Callaghan
Tue Feb 24 07:52:19 1998 Page 2
Mr. Todd
Pm-k m~d Recreaion Director
City of Chm~hassen
PO Box 147
Ch,'ufl~assen? Mn 55317
Feb,-uarv 24, 1998
Dear Mr. Hoffinem:
I mn writing in response to 3'our letter regm'ding the neighborhood pm'k adjacent to Forest _Meadow. I
will be out of town on the date of your neighborhood meeting and so will be unable to attend
However, my fmnih' was interested in contributing some suggestions for a nmne for the pm'k So, here
they
Adventure alley
Adventure Valley
Hawks Nest P,'trk
Talon Park
Hillside Pm-k
Forest Meadow Pm'k
Playside P~k
If you would present these for consideration we would appreciate it. The mnicipation of this pm-k was
a tS~ctor in purchasing our home in Chmthassen so we m-e pleased the with pros-ess that you m'e
making on it.
Thin,ks for your help,
Jeimy L. Verner
7423 Fawn Hill Road
Cha~hassen, Mn 55317