HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-12-16 PRC MINPARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
Dec. 16, 1996
Present: David Junker, chairman
Nancy Brown, Rich Cummings (7:50), Al Liehr, Ken Meister,
Del Peterson, Mike Polehna and Steve Wolff
Others: Tim Thomsen, Parks Director
Absent: Rob McGarry
Mr. Junker called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
Mr. Peterson seconded by Mr. Polehna, moved approval of the minutes of
Nov. 25, 1996; all in favor.
Calibre Ridge
Mr. Thomsen said the City Council has approved the purchase of the five
acres of tax -forfeiture property near Calibre Ridge. He said the cost to the
city could be minimal.
McKusick Lake Plan
Mr. Thomsen said the City Council has approved the preparation of the plan.
The plan will look at the entire area, including Brown's Creek, the
mitigation property, trail system, parking issues, etc.
New Developments
Mr. Thomsen said there was nothing new to report on Meadowlark Park
until the SEH study has been completed.
Ms. Baker reported the City Council had referred the surface water use on
Long Lake back to the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation
Board. The Planning Commission has suggested holding a joint public
meeting sometime in February.
Other business
• Mr. Polehna reported on the latest developments regarding the sports
complex.
• Mr. Thomsen informed the Board the city was going to receive a donation
from the Elks Club to purchase a bobcat trailer for the Parks Department.
• Mr. Thomsen said members whose terms expire and who are interested in
serving another term must fill out an application.
• Mr. Polehna said he had heard comments regarding graffiti in the
bathrooms at Lily Lake Arena. He also stated the roof at Lily Lake Arena is
leaking very badly and questioned whether anything was going to be done.
Mr. Jiinker said he would talk to Mr. Kriesel and Mr. Anderson about the
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• There was a brief discussion about an issue between the Water
Department and the Parks Department regarding the locking of Sunrise
Park. Mr. Junker said he would speak with staff at the Water Department
regarding the problem.
Mr. Wolff, seconded by Mr. Liehr, moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:45
p.m., pending Mr. Cummings arrival. Mr. Cummings arrived at 7:50 p.m. and
briefly reported on the scope of the McKusick Lake plan. He also reported
that the Larsons had agreed to sell a 2.76-acre parcel on Neal Avenue to
the city for $50,000; the sale was to be discussed/approved at the Dec. 17
City Council meeting. The Larson property also will be looked at in
conjunction with the McKusick Lake plan, he said. Mr. Cummings also
commented on the recent developments with the sports complex.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Baker
Recording Secretary