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PRC 1970 04 21 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING April 21, 1970 - 8:00 p.m. f,...., Chanhassen Village Hall Members Present: Steve Wolf, Sally deLancey, Robert Fayfield, Conrad Fiskness, Gladys McCary, Don Slathar. Members Absent: Arnold Weimerskirch Guests: Ten members of Minnewashta Manor Homeowners' Association Arthur Kimber, spokesman, Paul Fjare of Brauer & Associates. MINUTES: Conrad moved for approval of the minutes of April 14, 1970. Bob Fayfield seconded the motion. Motion carried. MINNEWASHTA MANOR HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION PETITION: Arthur Kimber presented the following petition to the Park and Recreation Commission: "We, the Home Owners' Association of Minnewashta Manor, co-owners of Lot 11, Block 3, Minnewashta Manor, Carver County, State of Minnesota, deeded to this Association as a lakeshore recreation area, and, whereas this property is inaccessible and, furthermore, access to Lake Minnewashta is prevented due to the overgrowth now plugging the former channel to the lake, do now petition the Park and Recreation Board of Chanhassen for an estimate of the cost to provide access to and restore the functional value of the lot." (r- (Singed): Mr~. and Mrs. J.S. Morgan Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Sulser Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Arone Mr. and Mrs. Claire D. Corpian Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bauer Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Ninow Mr. and Mrs. Milo Hennemann Mrs. Joan Schaefer Mr. and Mrs. John F. Schumacher Arthur Kimber R.M. Kimber Mr. and Mrs. Philip F. Bonthius The Association requested advice from the Commission regarding the proper procedure to follow to solve their problem. Conrad Fiskness moved that the Park and Recreation Commission contact Russ Larson to determine its legal limitations regarding the request of the Minnewashta Manor Home Owners' Association to rest0re the functional value of Lot 11, Block 3 ~dredging channel for boat access) and secondly, contact the Conservation Department or other suitable agency to determine feasibility and get an estimate of the cost of their request. The motion was seconded by Bob Fayfield. Motion carried. Bob Fayfield will go over to Minnewashta; Conrad Fiskness will talk to Russ Larson. (~ REPORT ON COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 20, 1970: Steve Wolf reported that Council approved the preliminary sketch plan of the Lake Ann Area. Conrad Fiskness reported on the request to select one representative. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES - 4/21/70 page 2 { for the Advisory Board of the Purgatory Creek-Lake Riley Water- shed District (policing agency covering four villages--Eden -' Prairie, Minnetonka, Bloomington, Chanhassen--to enforce specific use of certain areas). The Council suggested that somemne from the Park and Recreation Commission should work with them. LAKE ANN PROJECT: A m~p showing phasing of project was presented to the Council on April 20. The Park and Recreation Commission has their approval to move ahead with specific plans. Paul Fjare of Brauer and Associates was present for a round table discussion of plans. He was instructed by the Commission to study the following points and report to the Commission on May 5: 1. Overall plan in general 2. 1971 LAWCON application 3. Phase one - specific plans In addition, he will meet be~ore this time with Steve Wolf, then Adolph Tessness. The Administrator will request a status report on the Welter property from Russ Larson. ( CHANHASSEN TOUR PLANS: To be scheduled at a later date. METROPOLITAN PARK PLAN: Sally deLancey reported on a meeting at the Chaska Courthouse on April 20, at which the guide plan of the Metropolitan Park Plan and Open Spaces Commission was discussed. There are no major areas in Carver County wanted immediately. The Commission has power to levy taxes. Total of park site lands equals 12 to 13% of the land in the seven-county metropolitan area. ....,I By July 1 an official park map will be available. MINI-BIKE REPORT: Steve Wolf met with young people and Tom Klingelhutz at the Windy Hill area. The young people were reminded that now area is known as trail, and they must abide by laws. SENIOR CITIZEN BAZAAR: The Bazaar will be held May 28, 2-9 p.m. The Park and Recreation Commission will provide cookies, cakes, rolls, flowe~sgand help. ~ banquet tables need repair--Don Slathar will fix them. The room needs cleaning. (. MISCELLANEOUS: Lighted School Concept: There will be a meeting at the Chaska Village Hall on April 30 with the Chaska Park and Recreation Commission and representatives of the school district. Conrad Fiskness will attend. -l Community Calendar: Give notiaes to be published in the Sun newspaper to Kay 10-14 days ahead of event. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - 4/21/70 page 3 ~ Hockey Rink: Steve Wolf reported (after discussion with Arnold Weimerskirch and Adolph Tessness) that Adolph will have the Village Engineer do a study of the elevation of the rink. Rink will be torn down--new entrance planned on South--free skating area near school. ' Tot-Lots: Steve Wolf and Don Slathar will meet on April 25 to view and mark areas and discuss facilities needed and cost. Conrad Fiskness moved that the meeting be adjourned. Gladys Mc Cary seconded the motion. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:36 p.m. Barbara Montgomery, Secretary {"" (,......