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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 PRC PacketsPhone: 612-439-6121 diklAYOR lip WILLIAM POWELL COUNCILMEN: RICHARD BALFANZ ROGER PETERSON GLENN L. THOMPSON GEORGE WOHLERS, JR. CITY COORDINATOR RAYMOND E. MARSHALL CITY ATTORNEY HAROLD D. KIMMEL CITY OF STILLWATER On the Beautiful St. Croix 216 North Fourth Street STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1973 7:30 P. M. MUNICIPAL BUILDING 216 NORTH FOURTH ST. STILLWATER, MINNESOTA VERY IMPORTANT MEETING. January 8, 1973 RICHARD BALFANZ CHAIR MAN • January 11, 1973 The meeting was called to order.at 7:30 P. M. by Chairman, Dick Balfanz. Present: Dick Balfanz, Ron Anderson, Don Jahnke, Jeannine Hoffbeck, Dick Blekum, Bob Brothen, William Herzog Absent: Jack Dielentheis Others Present: Dick Miner, Curt Gilleland, Rod Skogen, Ken Skogen (St. Croix Valley Hockey Association). A discussion concerning the rental of a parking lot across from Happy's Harbor. On motion by Bill Herzog, seconded by Ron Anderson that THE HARBOR be allowed to rent the vacant lot across the street from his business for a period of one year at a cost of $50.00. The contract will have to be renewed each year. Motion passed 5-0 The St. Croix Valley Hockey Association members were present to discuss the following issues: On motion of Bill Herzog that the St. Croix Valley Hockey Association be granted the use of the Lily Lake Arena for a quirt hockey tournament, provisions are as follows - Ice Time - Friday, March 2 4:00-10:00 Saturday, March 3 2:00-5:45 7:15-10:15 Sunday, March 4 3:30-5:45 6:00-10:00 Cost Per Hour: $25.00 Tickets: The sale of tickts will be handled by the St. Croix Valley Hockey Association with all profits to that organization. Concessions: All sales and profits will be handled and retained by the City of Stillwater. Security Force to be determined by the Public Safety Director Force: and paid for by the St. Croix Valley Hockey Association 52. January 11, 1973 Page 2 Additional Costs: Referees, goal judges, ticket takers, trophies, etc. are to be paid for by the St. Croix Valley Hockey Association Motion seconded by Ron Anderson; passed 5-0. Motion made by Don Jahnke that the SCVHA be rented one hour of ice time at $25.00 and one hour at $40.00 with the same provisions used in the above motion for a hockey nite on January 22, 1973. Seconded by Ron Anderson, passed 5-0. BOB STEINDORFF was invited to attend this meeting to discuss a twelve (12) foot easement at Maryknoll Park. He did not show. CHAIRMAN BALFANZ instructed all commission members to be present at the January 23rd Council meeting, at which time Dick Blekum will be presenting a proposal to update the City Park status. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 P. M. William Herzog, Secretary WH:ds Phone: 612-439-6121 AYOR WILLIAM POWELL COUNCILMEN: RICHARD BALFANZ ROGER PETERSON GLENN L. THOMPSON GEORGE WOHLERS, JR. CITY COORDINATOR RAYMOND E. MARSHALL CITY ATTORNEY HAROLD D. KIMMEL • CITY OF STILLWATER On the Beautiful St. Croix 216 North Fourth Street STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1973 7:30 P. M. MUNICIPAL BUILDING 216 N. Fourth Street RICHARD BALFANZ CHAIRMAN 53. • • February 8, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P. M. by Chairman Dick Balfanz Present: Ron Anderson, Don Jahnke (left at 8:30), Dick Balfanz, George Wohlers, Jeannine Hoffbeck, Dick Blekum Also Present: C. Knoche Absent: Jack Dielentheis, William Herzog Discussion was held on speaker system at the arena - this will be looked into. Also discussed the following items at the arena: Plexi-glass Bob and Dick will pursue Fencing around the ice Bob and Dick will pursue Painting of beams and bolts Bob and Dick will pursue HIRING OF ANOTHER MAN FOR PARKS COMMISSION - It was recommended that the Council look into available funds in order to hire a full-time man for the Parks Department. This man should be available by April 15th. It was recommended that Dorothy Schnell send a letter of thanks to Arthur Glass, 1322 West Ramsey Street for providing a light for the skating rink at the Ramsey -Grove Park. It was greatly appreciated by the Commission. It was recommended that Monday and Wednesday public skating be eliminated from each year's schedule after January lst. Also investigate the possibility of 6:00 P. M. public skating hour. Time to run from 6:00 to 8:15 P. M. Also look into the possibility of teen age night only. Mr. Knoche asked about renting ice time. Discussion was held on this matter. A contract should be given each year with skating costs of practice time and game time. This should be set by February 1st of each year. (Cost $40.00 per dour for games and $25.00 per hour for practice). The contracts for the 1973-74 season should be mailed by Bob Brothen as soon as possible. It was recommended that Dorothy Schnell send a letter of inquiry to the Hockey Association regarding all financial aspects of the hockey games - the January 22nd event and the upcoming tournament on March 2-3-4. The Commission would like to see these facts in order to better evaluate operating costs and ice time rates. 54. February 8, 1973 The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P. M. Jeannine Hoffbeck Acting Secretary JH: ds Phone: 612.439-6121 ,AYOR WILLIAM POWELL COUNCILMEN: RICHARD BALFANZ ROGER PETERSON GLENN L. THOMPSON GEORGE WOHLERS, JR. CITY COORDINATOR RAYMOND E. MARSHALL CITY ATTORNEY HAROLD D. KIMMEL • • CITY OF STILLWATER On the Beautiful St. Croix 216 North Fourth Street STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 RECREATION COMMISS ION MEETING NOTICE THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1973 7:30 P. M. MUNICIPAL BUILDING March 5, 1973 Richard Balfanz Chairman March 8, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P. M. by Chairman Balfanz Present: Ron Anderson (left at 8:45), Dick Balfanz, Jeannine Hoffbeck, Dick Blekum, George Wohlers, Jack Dielentheis, Bob Brothen Absent: Don Jahnke, Bill Herzog Also Present: Robert Kelly, Al Zeton and Robert Thompson represent- ing the St. Paul Power Squadron, Elmer Senrick and Harold Ostendorf of the St. Joe Township Board, Pat Needham of the Stillwater Jaycees and Mrs. Elvira Conley The Power Squadron proposal was outlined by Robert Kelly, attorney. They are proposing a one year lease of the property known as Legion Beach, south of the Stillwater Bridge for the 1973 season. This lease is cancellable for cause or without cause on a thirty (30) day notice from the Stillwater City Council. The proposal in- cluded insurance, rubbish pick-up, satellite facilities and revenue to the City. The Jaycees president, PAT NEEDHAM, presented their clean-up project for both the north and the south side of the bridge. The project when finished would include camping, picnic area, swimming and a Board of Directors of Stillwater, Jaycees and St. Joseph Township members, and a constable -caretaker to live on the property. After much discussion with both groups, Jack Dielentheis moved that it be recommended to the Council the acceptance of a one year lease with the St. Paul Squadron for the area known as the Legion Beach cancellable on a 10 to 30 day notice with or without cause and further providing that said lease by City of Stillwater in no way hinders the development of the property by the Stillwater Jaycees. Seconded by George Wohlers - motion carried 5-0. It was also recommended by Jack Dielentheis that $500.00 for the 1973 season be the lease fee for this year (That amounts to less than $2.00 per member). Seconded by George Wohlers. Passed 4-0. It was recommended that notification be placed in the Gazette that the City of Stillwater is accepting applications for positions of lifeguards at the Lily Lake Beach. Application deadline is April 2. 56. March 8, 1973 — continued Jack Dielentheis moved that the following pay scale for lifeguards be proposed: 1. Minimum, no experience, Senior Life Saver $1.80 per hour 2. Minimum, no experience, Water Safety Insttuctor $1.90 per hour 3. Minimum, WSI + Scuba Certificate (no experience) $2.00 per hour 4. Five cents (5) per hour for each year's experience at all levels up to a maximum of $2.20 per hour Seconded by George Wohlers. Passed 4-0. Discussion was held on the concessions and machines (vending) at the Arena. Possibly we could get another candy machine and turn in the pastry machine. These machines should all be checked over at the end of the season. Bob Brothen will take care of this. It was recommended that at the next meeting comparative figures be given out regarding the Arena (attendance, concessions, etc.) Motion made by Jack Dielentheis, seconded by George Wohlers that Bob Brothen contact Connie Knoche and the St. Croix Valley Hockey Association to have hours books for the 1973-74 season by March 31st. Vote 4-0. Jack Dielentheis moved, seconded by Jeannine Hoffbeck that the order of priorities be the same as last year. Vote 4-0. • The meeting adjourned at 10:15 P. M. Jeannine'Hoffbeck Acting Secretary JH:ds Phone: 612-439-6121 40AYOR NILLIAM POWELL COUNCILMEN: RICHARD BALFANZ ROGER PETERSON GLENN L. THOMPSON GEORGE WOHLERS, JR. CITY COORDINATOR RAYMOND E. MARSHALL CITY ATTORNEY HAROLD D. KIMMEL • CITY OF STILLWATER On the Beautiful St. Croix 216 North Fourth Street STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE Thursday, April 12, 1973 7:30 P. M. MUNICIPAL BUILDING. April 6, 1973 Richard Balfanz Chairman April 12, 1973 The meeting was called to order at.7:37 P. M. by Chairman Balfanz. Present: Dick Balfanz, Ron Anderson, Jeannine Hoffbeck, Don Jahnke, Bob Brothen, Dick Blekum, Bill Herzog (arrived at 8:40) Absent: George Wohlers, Jack Dielentheis Also Present: Dick Clammer, Bill Burtzlaff Discussion was held on the softball field and use of same by the Slow and Fast Pitch Leagues. The Slow Pitch League would like to run a tournament on May 18, 19 and 20. All -Star Game on July 7th. The VFW did not pay their bill from last year. It was recommended that a letter be drafted to Joe Ritzer and Bob Groth, heads of last year's team, that they still have an unpaid bill due to the City for use of the Softball Field. A fence is needed to protect the hydrant and water fountain. A cyclone fence is needed by both foul lines. It was recommended that Dick Blekum and Bob Brothen figure out what is needed and seek out Council approval for funds. On motion of Don Jahnke, seconded by Jeannine Hoffbeck the following were recommended to be hired as lifeguards for 1973: Kitty Cadden Jan Christofferson ) permanent Karen Skalbeck (alternate) Jean Marie Crea ) Motion passed 4-0. On motion of Don Jahnke, seconded by Ron Anderson the substitutes will be paid $2.00 per hour. Motion passed 4-0. Bob'Brothen was given permission by the Commission to negotiate the following items for the May 18-19-20 tournament with the Slow Pitch Softball League: Lights Maintenace $20.00 $30.00 Police Protection - All costs incurred; at least 3 hours per night Concessions - to be operated by the League- all profits to be retained by the league. 58. Aprils 12, 1973 - continued Dick Blekum and Bob Brothen were instructed to draw up cost estimates for a hockey, tennis, basketball, playgound complex at the Staples Field, Ramsey -Grove, and Meadowlark Parks. This cost estimate should be in to the Commission for the July meeting. Bob Brothen was given permission to negotiate a Junior "A" Hockey Franchise with Dr. Hary Brown of the Boston Bruins. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P. M. JH:ds TRH:ds Communications Jeannine Hoffbeck, Acting Secretary William Herzog, Secretary Page 59 - Larry Tomai, President St. Croix Valley Amateur Hockey Assn. - Page 60 - Mrs. Viktor 0. Wilson, Jr. April 12, 1973 Meeting April 5, 1973 Mr. Richard Balfanz, Chairman Recreation Committee City of Stillwater 216 N. 4th Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 I wish to thank you and the Recreation Committee for the help & understanding you people gave the Hockey Association this past season. I would also like to commend you on the selection of Bob Brothen to run Lily -Lake Arena. We feel he -has -done a' great --- job.. Some time ago, you asked for information on the two events we held at Lily -Lake.' St. Croix "Old Timers" Night Total Gate Expenses Printing Expense Awards, Flag, Etc. Ice Time & Police 330.00 60.00 25.00 167.00 252.00 252.00 • 78� Net for Hockey Association (Free referees, timekeeper, scorekeeper, ticket taker, organization) All food & beverages, reception were donated along with the hard work of Dave Rogers and his family. Regional Peewee Tournament Total Gate 527.00 Team Registration 400.00 ",. Expenses Ice Time 325.00 Police 80.00 Ref's 80.00 Trainers 85.00 Trophys 90.00 Patches 220.00 Miscellaneous 10.00 890.00 890.00 (173 of amt to MAMA) 37.00 Net for our Assn 24 0 927.00r timekeepers, scorekeeper, ticket takers, parking &organisation)•, we w,ieh fee ' ypii *6), ,wiles / :%lye. Sincerely, (.. Larry., Tomai, President St. Croix Valley Amateur Hockey Assn. 'April 12, 1973 Meeting April 5, 1973 60;? Stillwater City Council Gentlemen: A group of citizens on the North Hill of Stillwater has two suggestions to make to the Stillwater City Council: First; We would like the city to install a tennis court at Staples Field. This court could be installed on that part of the playground that is on the northwest corner of the inter". section of Aspen and Martha, west and across the street from the ball field area. The area concerned is that used for a hockey rink in the winter and not used at all in the summer. The only other tennis court on the North Hill is one at Stonebridge School that can be used when the school is not using that area. Both Mr. Jiran and Mr. Blekum have expressed their approval for this project.• Second; We would like the city to consider purchasing 1/4 of a block on the northeast corner of the intersection of Martha and Elm 2treets foruse as a neighborhood park. This area is now for sale. These lots are totally wooded mostly with maple trees and small paths run through them. It is one of the few wooded areas left in Stillwater that 'is. available for a natural park. The North Hill children have played in this area for years and nothing would have to be done with it except to preserve it in its natural state for the enjoyment of all. In the past two days we have contacted about 30 families in this neighborhood about these two suggestions. They were unanimously in favor of both recommendations) This repre- sents about 60 adultsand approximately 114 children; - a total of 174 individuals urging action on these questions. I am sure that with more calling we could triple or quadruple the' numbers without"any trouble. We hope that you will seriously consider acting on these requests. Sincerely, Mrs. Viktor 0. Wilson, Jr. 906 North 4th Street Stillwater, Minnesota Phone: 612-439-6121 •AYOR WILLIAM POWELL COUNCILMEN: RICHARD BALFANZ ROGER PETERSON GLENN L. THOMPSON GEORGE WOHLERS, JR. CITY COORDINATOR RAYMOND E. MARSHALL CITY ATTORNEY HAROLD D. KIMMEL • • CITY OF STILLWATER On the Beautiful St. Croix 216 North Fourth Street STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 MEETING NOTICE RECREATION COMMISSION Thursday, May 10, 1973 7:30 P. M. MUNICIPAL BUILDING May 7, 1973 RICHARD BALFANZ CHAIRMAN May 10, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Chairman Balfanz. Present: Absent: Also Present: Dielentheis, Balfanz, Anderson, Jahnke, Herzog, Hoffbeck, Wohlers Gene Bullis, American Legion Gene Bullis presented a plan whereby the Legion would sponsor a Slow -Patch softball tournament to support their baseball team. The tournament would be scheduled the first or second weekend in July. On motion of Herzog, seconded by Jahnke that the Legion be granted the use of the softball field for their tournament with the same stipulations granted to the Slow -pitch League in force. Passed 6-0. On motion of Herzog, seconded by Jahnke that the Commission recommend to the Council the purchase of a Cyclone Fence to run from the first and third base line to the outfield fence on the Softball Field. Passed 5-0 with one abstain. On motion of Jahnke, seconded by Anderson that Bob Brothen send a letter to all Ice Arena customers advising them the ice time rates for the 1974-75 ice season will very likely increase and that they should try to adjust their budgets accordingly. Passed 6-0. Dick Blekum gave the Commission a progress report on the three park developments. It was suggested that all efforts be made to incorporate two tennis courts on each of the three parks. Motion to adjourn at 9:55 P. M. William Herzog, Secretary WH:ds 2 -/ II - �t May 18, 1973 Mayor William Powell City Council of Stillwater, Minnesota Gentlemen: We the undersigned residents of Stillwater and of the immediate neigh- borhood of the City owned property located at Grove Street between Ramsey Street and Myrtle Street, do hereby petition the Honorable Mayor William Powell and the Stillwater City Council to undertake an immediate improvement program of the above mentioned property. It is currently in an unsightly condition and has been in this condition all year. There is no top soil or grass. When it rains, the property becomes a mudhole and a major attraction for children. The current condition of this property is detrimental to the neighborhood property values. We would like to see as many of the following suggestions as possible incorporated into the improvement program of this property: 1. Play equipment for pre-school and elementary age children; specifically, sandbox and swings. 2. Tennis court -basketball court designed so it can be used as an rink in the winter. 3. Lighting. 4. All unpaved areas landscaped and sodded. 5. Trees planted. We would also like to express our appreciation for the ice-skating rink provided on this property last winter, and feel that the upgrading of the property to its potential would be a definite benefit to the children, the city, and the property values in the neighborhood. NAME Signed, ADDRESS tt (.323 &) .5anyt /46/ Y, c h - _11 - az), qr." /comq„. 722, i-?/-4, 4.,)}4_ /5„ „te,,,_ /7773 /(/ 274tile2 441— '�rz.e.CJ •7` eL 2/ZiAz (111-" yatt, //4-ce,„,,c i e7 6} yin sue- ) aw -/i //--4� Y 4 72ytz 05/ &- 4 / o7 - _ ////) Phone: 612-439-6121 CITY OF STILLWATER •YOR WILLIAM POWELL COUNCILMEN: RICHARD BALFANZ ROGER PETERSON GLENN L. THOMPSON GEORGE WOHLERS, JR. CITY COORDINATOR RAYMOND E. MARSHALL CITY ATTORNEY HAROLD D. KIMMEL SPECIAL MEETING • On the Beautiful St. Croix 216 North Fourth Street STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 RECREATION COMMISSION May 16, 1973 May 24, 1973 7:30 P. M. Municipal Building SUBJECT --Meeting with the residents abutting Meadowlark Park - Fairmeadows Richard Balfanz Chairman • Phone: 612-439.6121 1111111AYOR WILLIAM POWELL COUNCILMEN: RICHARD BALFANZ ROGER PETERSON GLENN L. THOMPSON GEORGE WOHLERS, JR. CITY COORDINATOR RAYMOND E. MARSHALL CITY ATTORNEY HAROLD D. KIMMEL • • CITY OF STILLWATER On the Beautiful St. Croix 216 North Fourth Street STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, June 14, 1973 7:30 P. M. Municipal Building, 216 N. Fourth St. Richard Balfanz Chair man June 11, 1973 62. June 14, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Chairman Balfanz. Present: Dick Balfanz, Don Jahnke, George Wohlers, Dick Blekum, Bob Brothen, Bill Herzog, Ron Anderson, Jack Dielentheis Absent: Jeannine Hoffbeck Also Present: Carsten Sigsted, Brad Swanson, Jim Stiles JIM STILES presented a plan whereby Kinsel's Softball Team be allowed to sponsor a 16 team softball tournament on Lumberjack Days weekend. Proceeds would go toward the purchase of uniforms for their team. On motion by Bill Herzog,, seconded by George Wohlers Kinsels were allowed to promote their tournament on the Lumberjack Days weekend with the understanding they follow normal regulations for these tournaments. Passed 6-0. BOB BROTHEN presented the Annual Arena financial report to the Council (see attached sheet). The arena operation shows a profit of $5,319.96 for the 1972-73 ice season. On motion of Jack Dielentheis, seconded by Don Jahnke the financial report for 1972-73 was accepted as presented. Passed 6-0. On motion of Jack Dielentheis, seconded by Ron Anderson that a charge of $9.00 for a $10.00 book of public open skating tickets for the 1973-74 ice season. Admission at the gate would be 50 for children and $1.00 for adults per session. Passed 5-1. The possibility of building a concrete concession stand at the softball field was discussed. Bill Herzog was instructed to get a cost estimate for such a building. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P. M. WH:ds William Herzog, Secretary CITY OF STILLWATER RECREATION COMMISSION STILLW"ITER, MINNESOTA Rn,wat epo/c.t on 9ce R.cena Ope'atZon 1972-73 • 9rcor:e Co nce4e, .o,vs.-- -t.i.cice t t o oka 1.en. ad. 1/1 aceaai,ona 277 howca hon414/ %.nonce-- $22.00 Polt!L'C( nce t /036 A011. 4 ho:U4.Ly Zneome-- $28.60 .Ceaaor1.4-- 36 hoovca hour-l_y a.ncome-- $ I6 .75 `?ova! /Jo�c•�.a of uae 1349 74oaa 94co, e Rue4acle 9rcome C4o4.4$ IO, 781. 29 Net. -$ 3839.86 2800.00 329 /.25 6 0gI.2 S £apeneli. ntea CLt a;L•it•i.ea-- (c,sv..tp•tr,:ent , epa•u-- SaLa .41ea neg.., and Pt. .tt e Conceaavi.on Skpp)2ea-- yenezaL Sapp iea-- F)cperee-- Cap•i.ta4. 9' pzoueaenta :rotia.L (xnen^ea go•taL 9ncoce 2otat (4penee $14,845.65 down taco?t 172-73 $3,/22.4/ 1,045.94 u.p tao,x 172-73 348. /2 /2, 000.96 down jiiors 172-73 2/6.2S 6,874.67 np t4.64, 172-73 1,254.17 2,298.97 up aos 172-73 208.19 268. $3 down Pe.om 172-73 /, 641.92 S, 144.61 down jaoa. 172-73 3, 323.49 S42,479.33 down .tom. 172-73 $6,493.79 $47, 79.9.29 42, 479. 33 $ 5, 3/9.96 above e4peneea /972-73, • • • May 21, 1973 City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, Minnesota Attention: Recreation Commission Richard t>:lfanz, Chairman Dear Mr. Balfanz: We regret that due to previous committments, Mr. Tuenge and myself will not be able to attend your meeting May 24 concerning Meadowlark Park at Fairmeadows. However, I would appreciate the following comments being placed on record at this meeting, and entered into your final decisions. We do hereby recommend that during your discussion of Meadowlark Park special cognizance is given to the fact that this park is somewhat different from many other park areas within the City of Stillwater, in that it is completely surrounded by single family residences with one public access. Therefore, the facilities placed within sQhould be geared to the younger children falling in the Elementary age group, and we suggest that any organized activity scheduled to use this park be also limited to this age group. We understand there is general agreement on this. We wish to call attention to specific situations that have caused us particular concern. Our property consists of Lot 3 Block 1 in Fairmeadows #3, and is a heavily wooded area. Our prime reason for choosing this site was to preserve this natural wooded area for wildlife. The placement of our home and the grading of our property was planned with this intent, and we consider this extremely important today when so much construction is destroying this type of ;area. Because of a child's natural curiousity and desire to climb trees, explore, etc., we have frequently noticed them entering this woods from the park. We do not condone it, not only because of our rights as property owners, but also for their own safety. We do not wish to be liable for any injuries that could occur. Furthermore, we have had to evict small boys with B-B guns who have been shooting at the wildlife. We emphatically object to this. On other occasions we have watched children, and even some adults, enter this heavily wooded area for use as a public toilet. This is particularly prevalent when they are playing ball and do not wish to go home. On some instances we have discovered small children gathered in the thick brush smoking cigarettes, and this is of particular concern to us in the fall of the year when the dense growth is very dry, because it presents a definite fire hazard to our home and property. Mr. Tuenge and myself are both employed and away from home the greatest portion of the day, and we cannot give absolute sur- veillance to our property at all times. 2 • • • Another situation we wish to call to your attention is that this Spring we noticed some increase in the amount of drainage water on and adjacent to our property since the Park was filled and regraded last year, particularly when the rink melted. We do not object to the water in itself, as this attracts wildlife, but we would object to any great excess beyond the natural causes already on our property when we pur- chased it. It does compound a mosquito problem because of additional breeding places, and we do not want to resort to spraying because of the wildlife. This is not a problem on which we feel special action should be taken at this time, but feel you should be aware of it. We highly recommend that consideration be given to the placement of a fence along the entire West side of the park where the private property meets the flat areas designated as park. We have intentionally omitted stating the entire park area, because we are not aware of the feelings of property owners in the remaining areas where the land is sloped and more open to view, and a fence may not be desirable. We feel that a fence on the West side would eliminate trespassing into this area that the children seem to consider part of the park, protect them from entering an area where they cannot be observed and injury or fire could occur, as well as assist us in preserving this wooded area for wildlife. It is imprudent to expect small children to determine where property lines begin and end, but as tax -paying property owners we feel when property is allocated for the public use of many people, the burden of responsibility in this area should not be delegated to the single family resident owner. However, in fairness to all concerned, I do feel the responsibility of installing any additional fences to further secure the areas owned privately bounded by lot lines running back through private property, should be delegated to the property owners. This suggestion is based on the premise that most property owners value privacy and are willing to respect the rights of their adjoining neighbors. Regarding the designation of special areas within the confines of the public park land for specific recreational purposes, we suggest that these decisions be based on the contours and suitability of the land and other factors in relation to each function, but these evaluations should not loose sight of the fact that the physical size of this park is certainly not adequate for any large scale activity. It must be remembered that an immediate neighborhood is an integral part of any community, so if this park is to respond to the needs of our community, it must first complement the immediate neighborhood. It must not jeopordize the amenities and rights of quiet enjoyment, or the property rights, belonging to the surrounding residential owners. We request that you contact us if any further problems develop. Please advise us of your subsequent decisions. Respectfully submitted, 1.�C.-i' ‘� �� )71-C -� • ........" rre 412-26�c , / ce4.7 4 -4A. ,L ` --" cz-,- a-t-,A) .(/" Z.X--c2) L-fLf iC--�/C-/l,C-Z __) ------C.2 --1----1-7 -z-t-e----A-0,-,—.-._ e' ":2Yczr-gi,_ . :Zrj. - h 1. �.,e.__, .mac ..—, c �1 it. -rev �z� ,� LuZ-yam- e.� • • CITY OF STILLWATER RECREATION COMMISSION STILLWATER, MINNESOTA May 24, /973 (4.,nwte4 meeting o tecteat.io n commtd.d.to n and heating by ted.%d entd. aba tt.i.ng MeadowZatk Nick Ned.ent: corr.,n.Lttee 4embe44 R.iehatd l3aLtanb Donald 9ahnke, geoicge CVoh.etd.; pack d.kpet.intendant LLekam and the toULowang c tt(Tend.: £d .C'atd.en - 202 C4e6twood `?ettace, 9,e44y Mahoney - 204 Cted.twood 9ettace, Dan & hotothy Oat4u-Lck -2/08 9aiAmeadow4 goad,Wittiam '9o4dan - 22/2 9ai.tmeadow4 goad, oeOWLd. OJ-i.n42ow - 314 Cted.twood 9e44ace. .Cettet4 were atd.o tece-i,ued jtom:Mt. & N44. Otncent 9 tnb»ad - 305 .Coan.te Ct., andN64. (1a.t ece-t & Stanley Jtenge, ( cope encLod.ed). Cd .J'atd.on d.poke .in -auot ot btacktopping the 4tnk area and a2d.o u.4tng at tot tent-Ld.. Wontd Like to d.ee the backd.top .in4ta2Led to B.GU, cotnet ot pack, batting cage a tyLe; d.wingd. in N.W. cornet of pack. 9,etty Mahoney agteed with Nt. .C'atd.on. Mt. & (;'aa. UaLd.u-i.ck have L-iued at pted.ent Location when paitk wad. 4t4 U a pond. Cont. 'w ed d.tatement4 ot aboue two patt4.ed. and wopad tile to aee bLack.top area ad. a place tot totd. to 4-.de the-vc t4thed. & coad.tet wagovra ,ind.tead ot to 4.t4eet. peaLi�e there w.LLL &e come tted.d.pad.d.tng on the- 4 ptopetty. GJ�LL-iam kotdan would tLke to d.ee path developed ad. 4004 a4 pod.d...b-Le, with ba°l diamond in S.W. cornet. J.'ouaa UJLnd.tow agreed with all of above. Upon the tted.t-ion being put, euetyone aeered -i.ndi.Uf etent a4 to whether the entrance arch d.hould be retained of temoued. Upon con4idetat.ion of the aboue and the object-iona voiced a.n the two Lettet4 the committee dec-ided to - nd.tatt bait diamond & backd.top in S.W. Cotner, & d.wtngd. to (J,GlJ, cornet a$tet a fence had. been ind.taLled along the ent-Lte wed.tetn botdet. ALd.o the rink area wtt be bLacktopped ad. d.00n a4 teuenue d.hat-ingd. fpind4 i atkecd tot path .improvement ate 4eLea4ed. goat n, 6lekwn acting d.ectetaty 0? 63.-ace. Phone: 612-439-6121 •AYOR WILLIAM POWELL COUNCILMEN: RICHARD BALFANZ ROGER PETERSON GLENN L. THOMPSON GEORGE WOHLERS, JR. CITY COORDINATOR RAYMOND E. MARSHALL CITY ATTORNEY HAROLD D. KIMMEL • • CITY OF STILLWATER On the Beautiful St. Croix 216 North Fourth Street STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1973 7:30 P. M. July 13, 1973 MUNICIPAL BUILDING There will be a hearing with the people in the Ramsey - Grove Street area regarding the improvements for the City Park in that area. RICHARD BALFANZ CHAIRMAN 63. July 19., 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P. M. by Chairman Balfanz. Present: Dick Balfanz, Jeannine Hoffbeck, Don Anderson, Bill Herzog, Don Jahnke, Bob Brothen Absent: Jack Dielenthei,s, George Wohlers Delegation - Ramsey Grove Park - Raymond W. Kirchner Mr. & Mrs. Art Glass Mrs. Prince A. Wallace Mrs. Ralph. Ives Alden Nelson Mr.& Mrs.Jerome Kainz Jane Kirchner Robert Bielenberg Delegation - Hockey Proposal Bill Tait Dave Magnuson 1402 West Ramsey 1322 Ramsey 1323 West Myrtle 1306 West Myrtle 111 South Brick 1316 West Olive 1402 W. Ramsey 1213 West Ramsey St. Croix Valley Hockey Association St. Croix Valley Hockey Association JEROME KAINZ questioned why there was not a little league ballfield planned. The lack of area was given as the reason. The people present reached a decision to present a three stage plan to the Council. STAGE ONE - 3 picnic tables Sod all areas except ice rink - 1 swing set - '1 slide set - 1 sand box Several large culverts 4 light poles - 1500 watts per pole Gravel base for ice area Blacktop iced area Fencing to protect private the West of the playground (Stage One to be completed by September 7, 1973) STAGE- TWO - Tennis fence - tennis nets - Two basketball backboards - Tennis court lines (Stage Two to be completed by June 1, 1974) property to 64. STAGE THREE - 18 x 24 warming house - tree planting (Stage Three to be completed by November 1, 19711 All the people listed will be at the July 24, 1974 Council meeting to back the above proposal. Commission memmbers are to be at this Council meeting to back the proposal. DAVE MAGNUSON and BILL TAIT of the St. Croix Hockey Association were present to propose the following: 1. Building hockey boards and lights on Stonebridge School play area. 2. Build Hockey boards and lights on Staples Field. Proposals were tabled until the next meeting. (Meeting notice should be sent to Dave Magnuson). BILL HERZOG reported that a concession building for the Lily Lake Park would cost approximately $3,500 to $4,000. He was instructed to receive firm cost figures and present them at the next meeting. A notice of employment should be placed in the Stillwater Gazette and on WAVN tomorrow for a Park Attendant for Lowell and Pioneer Parks. DON JAHNKE moved that the Park Attendant salary be raised from $500.00 to $600.00 per month. Motion seconded by Ron Anderson and passed 5-0. William Herzog, Secretary Phone: 612-439-6121 �YOR WILLIAM POWELL COUNCILMEN: RICHARD BALFANZ ROGER PETERSON GLENN L. THOMPSON GEORGE WOHLERS, JR. CITY COORDINATOR RAYMOND E. MARSHALL CITY ATTORNEY HAROLD D. KIMMEL • CITY OF STILLWATER On the Beautiful St. Croix 216 North Fourth Street STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 August 6, 1973 THERE WILL BE MEETING OF THE RECREATION COMMISSION ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 9th AT 7:30 P. M. AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING. RICHARD BALFANZ, CHAIRMAN Gv CITY OF STILLWATER RECREATION COMMISSION STILLWATER, MINNESOT4 M.inattea ot aeettrul. ot Gatig, 9, /973 rlee-ttin? caned to oadea at 7:48 p.m. P4e4ent: D. 9ahnk e, g. (Vohteaa, tZ, isaLgan;, 9. No?tbeck, D. etelzyra. D, gtekaa d.racuaaed the p4opo4ed budge-t toil. 1974 which wa4 amended 4ead as tottowa: P ,opoaed opeicattvug. G*doef to4 StZt wa-tea pa/de dept. 1974. Cap-itaL oactLay ria'.,2tainance elu-i,pnaent new mowea toil 9.ohn Deene t'iacto2 $ 2$ 0.00 2 powe4 ' oweaa -- to -tat - 400.00 .toot Go,c too pickup t2uck - 1 S0. 00 chain aaw -- 200.00 paid/ e fu-ip' ent (ijaah. rapt/ tee-te .tone, 4et 300.00 P-ionee/d Pa/de, dicin 2ng tountain /70.00 p i.cnic tatted. - S00.00 ptaye t.a benched. to/c „ett y ,Cake Ga.0 jietd 300.00 p/cotectzwe o endin, .City .Cake bct t t ietd /200.00 Etacktop - l',as ey-G/toue mink * - 2;00.00 GIGack-top - (eadow.La/dk pa/de a i,nk * '- 2000.00 * -inc)Lud ed G y co%ana.t,aa.io n. $ Gene-daC SuppCLea toolLd (raZ4C.) - ap/dinh.Leaa & hoe teatZl.4e2 -- a.n/.recta..cF,.de - t LeLd nawck tng cha,Lk (2 -ton) - totte•t tiaaue, -toweLa, 6 p.GcEat.ic Gaga da.atntec tart - c� eavi u� auppUea - ah4uGa. & pe Aevciaaa / ton gagace MwLch - 4epaiic pat; p.Caye.,iound egr�ip, - Sa-tett tea - .C,i.-C.y lake uanda-Lays - $ 7970.00 $200.00 200.00 400.00 /00.00 /00.00 300.00 /00.00 200.00 200.00 80.00 500. 00 300.00 /000.00 $3680.00 ai t> t t-i,ea etectic.ic.i, y L telephone - 600.00 CITY OF STILLWATER RECREATION COMMISSION STILLWATER, MINNESOTA Osa-tdoor 4,Ln d. c cL oZt houae) - £cu t prsek t repel'* raai.ntaa,nance at opera-tznv egu-ipi ent tVacea, part-t,uxe GUarraZng, houae luperva,a.or - car -taker, P4.oneer & .eowe-u pa4k4 (6 naoa.) -- 9ota2 ope4cat4M.q. Gud e-t recueat - te44 reg.u&ar wa�ea: $ l7, 350.00 Meeti,no,, adjourned at 9:00 p.a. $ 200.00 500.00 800.00 3600.00 gelpeett4tty 44bnaZZted, 9.eanra.4e Jdo?tbeck (acti,vag aec.) Phone: 612-439-6121 YOR WILLIAM POWELL COUNCILMEN: RICHARD BALFANZ ROGER PETERSON GLENN L. THOMPSON GEORGE WOHLERS, JR. CITY COORDINATOR RAYMOND E. MARSHALL CITY ATTORNEY HAROLD D. KIMMEL CITY OF STILLWATER On the Beautiful St. Croix 216 North Fourth Street STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1973 September 7, 1973 MEET AT CITY HALL AT 6:30 P. M. AND WE WILL GO AS A GROUP TO VIEW SOME OF THE DESIGNATED PARK LAND IN THE CROIXWOOD DEVELOPMENT BEFORE THE MEETING. RICHARD BALFANZ CHAIRMAN CITY OF STILLWATER RECREATION COMMISSION STILLWATER, MINNESOTA Supeaui.,aoa 1 a Annual t epoat - 1973 Ahead. mcantau,ned { ataited Pi.oneea Paak - heat aooma, pten a tabLea, t.LaepLacea, bank.Lng watea, band aheUL, awi,nga, aLede, meaay-go-Mound, benched., acen.Le utew. !oweUL Paak - heat aooma, tabeea, j1owea beda, h.i.a-to/ax. hat toad engine, azueataont t tahtng, boat Landing, acen..e ui ew, datnk.i,ng watea. Ahead. mcantcaned - not ata¢ed Waahtng.ton Paak baU.0 diamond, aw.Lnga, aee-aaw, p%enZe table. MsadowLaak Paak ball diamond, d.w4Ing.a, akati,ng Pamd.ey-Gaoue Paak - undea conatametton. Stap&ea 9Zetd Galt diamond, awi.nga, aee-aaw, datnktng watea, 2 4katZng a,i,nka, waam.i,ng ho u4e. • So. etoadway ta.Langte - awi,vuya, 4Ude, aee-aaw, ball diamond, bad.ketba.L. atn.k. SehuLenbeag PLaygaound - awtnga, aLUe .City .Cake'eeaeatton Centex (d.tatted) - League ball jtetd, 3 tenua couata, bad.ketbaUL count (aLL aboue lighted), d.wiama.ng beach, boat Launching aaea, tndooa aaena, (aepaaate aepoat. ) Ahead. hooch rsa,i,ntai.nance .Cegton Beach, KeULeyy'. reach, Ced.tnut 4tai.44 aaea, t)Laue St. paopeaty, (Ld AthLet.,e ttieUd ba4eba2L diamond, OLd pat4on �.-r te. Aaeaa to be deueLoped 6 paaka Zn CaoZxwood adds.t ,on. She ftnat two pagea of th-ia report contaLn a break -down of the uan-i.ocsatypea of nca.tntai.na.nce work tnuotued .tn cati.ng !tot path & teatea-ttonat aci to t�,ea, Not ahown Zn the break -down cute the conatant ttoicbte ahoot-tng and uandat tam 4epatta. Not doea an tnd.tuadgat head.tnj denote ,the actctat amoctnt of work .tnuotued, amatt of Latg,e. got evaacpte r,cndet mown 6 dotes appear on the chart; howeuet, a total. of 307 man howta of mowtnnj, with ttactota and an ecycsat amoctnt of man hogta with walk-beh.tnd moweta wad. tnuotued. Atao not Znetcc.ded ate any d.pec(,at ptoiecta, aeeeh as bk.i,td iing new parka of t.tnka, She 'Pamaey-Gtoue path area, as of tha,a wta ti.ng, lid. f to iahed eccept jot the Znatattati,o n of pten.i,c tabte t, aw ingd., & atdd e. e ai pmen t atttued tate tact fact & w.ttl. be ,i.na-tatted as aoon as poaaate th,i.s. apttng. She -tank at thy, tocatton waa watt kaed Laat wi,ntet. At Meadowtatk path a backatop wad. Znd.tatted at the S.W. cotner & a bait dtamond Layed owt. A awing aet wad. Zn. tatted at the N, (u. cornet and a nnmbet of aah treed. were ptanted at th.ia Location. 9wo pi -ante table4 ate to tnatatted here th4,4 apta.ng. 9he hete waa kaed mote than the preutokd. wtntet. 9hta ttnk & the one at Pamaey-Gtoue ate aatted to be btaektopped th.ia. 4amme4. Spec.tat ptoiecta for 1974 tntkde makdng aomethtng better of the Schatenbetg ptaygtoknd, and mowin¢ and creaminf wp of Ctoi cwood path No. I (where the water board pwnp houae to tocated.) We ate to aote need of a battdLng tot path d.epattment headgaatteta O eryk-tpment atotage, 9and4 tot th.i,a wee allotted but the toca ton had. been the hotdtng-up tactot. 9 ai,neetety hope th,i i. can be aotued oety aoon as cond.tttona at the ca t y garage ate becom.tng tmpoaa-tbte, 9t -r'.a the f eettng of th.i a department that to the Gteetey St. - .City fake area ptoutaton ea needed tot a netghbothood path area to accomodate the peop.Ge now t.tutng tin the appattaent.. and 4attoand.ing hou.aea, and lot tho4e who w.iU be moutng Into the area. She .e.tey ..'ake tectati.on center waa not deatg.ned a4 of Lntended to be a ne.tghbothood ptaygtoknd, bat a centrat ca ty-w.tde recreation area contatng thoae faci.Li,taea Ukei.q to be kaed by people from thtogryhokt the airy. Moat ati act.tu.i ti.ea at thid. centet ate achedkted to one degree of another, and tevate con4tdetabty mote maitntainance than neigh/othood-type facie tie4. Aa an e,campte, the bate ftetd id. kaed by etty-w-tde teagaea and tegatea gtadtng of the dnf.tetd tot each game ptua chatktng of ti,ne,4. Many t Mea thir4 work i,a done tot noth•tng when netghbothood ch,ttdten moue din and med.a kp the place betote a game atatta. 9t aeema that U/aah,tngton path doea not aetue thir4 area bat an area mote to the North. An area atattat to U/aah,tngton parka wogtd aetue th.ta area aoath of Andetaon St. and tom the t4Lek pond went to .City .t'ake School.. toet t . 13teb m Supetu.taot, parka & ptaygtokncla 5chedate o¢ e3cpenditwte4 yenetiaL 44ppt .e4 l do7ren padtock4 20 9.attonn. 4o-i,L cond-i ti.onct 3S gaL4, dti444tectan,t 4oap 6 9aL4. paZnt 4emove4 --- 20 gala, ao U atetaant --- / 2 gala, m Lc to nwtkZent -- 1 ,ton t-i,etd ma/clang chalk --- 1 -ton mito4ganite --- 1 .ton hybao,tite --- tL44ctie, ,towe.4, can Ldne4a --- fLa94 --- tenang --- 4epai ca - cbt.,nki.ng toantaZna --- hadtdwa'te --- 4h/twb4 & ttowe44 --- baLL gZeLd evapment --- patint --- CapetaL aut2ay Chev4o.et p.tckap with plow & hoi.at -- Ueen4e toz above teat ahmedde4 --- .tee .ttanapLantet ,tuft 4weepe4 --- d•t�,nk�,ng toantatin(.CowelU) back4.top (Meadow.La4k) --- bLeache44 (. ,Lt y gLe2d) --- 4w i ng 4e.t (Meado wLazk) new toZLe.t (p.,onee•t) --- cuLue4t4 --- -t,taueLZng Lawn 4p/ankLe/t4 --- ryu,Zek-coupLi,ng wate4 value4 & keya --- ,toUe,t4 (.CoweUL)--- ?tee PLant-i,ng /00 tteea & ahtccba .tan4pLanted j4om AL P,L.qet --- 14 MatiahaUL a4h .tan4pianted g.tom Ken Seete4t 5peci.aL p4o _eete l.'.am4ey-Groue Pa'tk tt.ee •temovaL b firtixteZn-- .Cand acap Lng & and fencing --- ti.me flock --- awi,nga, 4L,ide, .tabLe4 -- OP .10 MP $ 39.00 240.83 /66.25 44.70 2/9.00 /4/.29 39.00 //2.00 82.00 15.6.20 52./0 314.16 69.72 /48. 15 193.75 /30.59 /09.34 $2,258.08 4, 544.00 2.00 2/0.00 3,075.00 2,250.00 157.85 226.06 362.00 232.46 /22. 72 104.8/ /29.8/ 300. 00 385. 00 $/2, /0/.7/ 400.00 490.00 /, /00.00 4,/70.00 / 92.00 289.66 820.00 $6.Y71.66 5ched&Le of (›cpendetwtea (cont.) ni.nka ateL tee (StapLea) --• $ 80.20 .40, oU (S'tap,Lea) --- 74.40 Watif.l nhg hoe 44pe4di4o4 (Staptea) 768.2$ aepai to StapI ea waam,i.ng hoe --- / 70. 0 S at.i~l..i t.i.ea --- eg4i.pment epa-i t Pa4t4 toa Dodge t4 ek--- hydtawLi.c hook-4p goat .tree apade --- a-,ckte mowe4 pa4t4 --- ohn 1ee-te 4epaa.44 --- powe4 moweti tepai.44 - t hat ehe4 4epa.iv44 - -- 9o.td ttactot 6epaa,-ta -- Peptaee mas.n eate4 aha t- o g t (fQ,i,o nee,t MO MY. 4/63.31 82.95 I23.2S 2/. /S 9 5. 94 /6.2S 187.54 14.32 4 3.8 9 • I. .(' a wn4 de-t ha-t Chang g en-t-i.Capang mo wang, aeedang. aoddi, weed cont4oG 2, 94ee4 & ahzccba pLantang p4ccnan( 4ei 0ua1 ap2ayang 7; 94owet4, annccat pLan bed.. a.tatt p.Canta. p4epa4e beda ae.t ptanta fettaLage nccc.Lch 4. ?Loweza, pe/atentiat p64ne ae; owt new fe�rt-i.La� e ae-t occ-t bcaba w4vte2a1.e S. Lea? packccp 5an. 9eb. Mat. Apt. May. 5ttne 5wLy Ake. Sept. Oct. Not). Dec. * .weep gaand * concpoat . 2ea.t 40o,44 p4epa4e paint clean war-tet4e 7. wate2 aepain. Lane. -i,v4 -t a t t o ntt a d4aan Linea 8. 9eneea con4t4kc t 4epai.4 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * .fart. 9eb. Mast. Apa. May isne .9.44 Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. bee. 9. ball faeUda pcade Zn4 ielda chalk hnea pa-i.vtt bCeache•ta / 0. t4a4h co n tatine4a p a-i vvt , ae,t oat ersp.ty a-toae 11. L2,gh-t4, owadoon check, replace 4epa-vc .12. aka-t.i,rt,. 2i,nka p4cepatce itepaidt 4helte4(4) ncak a Zee 4e4. 4 ace 4emoue ahel.te.t 13. arrow 2emoual 4epaidt eq» . p. plow 14. Zee ascend 4epau & clean make Zce 4e4cv4aee book -te..nze If. beach conuet1 Gld9. 4epaa.4 equLp. epzead aand ope4ca,te 4-tote eryuZp. * * * * * * *