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PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1989
PARKS BUIIDING
7:00 P.M.
2. Any old business
1. Approval of Minutes - November 28, 1989.
4. Any new business.
3. Arena report ." (13ielerilierg) .
5. Adjournment.
6.
Refreshments.
CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121
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MINUTES
STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION
BOARD MEETING
December 12, 1989
MEMBERS PRESENT: Wayne Wohlers, Jim Gannon, David Junke , Steve
Joyce, Tom Lammers, and Roberta Opheim
MEMBERS ABSENT: Alan Liehr, Rob McGarry, Susan Supina, and
Tom Thoreson
ALSO PRESENT: Dick Blekum and Bob Bielenberg
OTHERS: Steve Russell, Community Development D rector
Chairman Wohlers called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m..
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Jim Gannon, seconded by David Junker to appro e the
minutes of the meeting of November 28, 1989, as submitte . All in
favor.
OLD BUSINESS
Dick Blekum reported that the City Council supports the TRAM 250
bicycle tour across Minnesota as recommended by the Park Board.
NEW BUSINESS
Lily Lake Launch RamD -
Dick Blekum received a letter from the DNR regarding th
project proposal for Launch Ramp Improvements at Lily L
DNR is requesting the City's concept plan and cost estim
concrete boat launch and a canoe ramp. Dick has compl
plan drawings and cost estimate which were reviewed by t
Steve Russell will submit these to the DNR, and if appr
work should be completed next spring. Steve will also ap
state grant for a new fishing pier. The present dock wil
for launching boats.
Leqion Beach Wedding -
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Chairman Wohlers read a letter from the Town Clerk of st. Joseph,
Wisconsin, regarding a request to use Legion Beach for a wedding.
The Board determined from the letter that the City of S illwater
is legally responsible for the activity at that location since it
is property owned by the City.
Roberta Opheim made a motion that the ~oncept of hIding a
wedding at Legion Beach is an acceptable use of the roperty,
depending on the City's desire to work through the legalities.
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Jim Gannon seconded. Motion carried 5-1.
Develooment of Benson Farm -
steve Russell informed the Board of a proposal to dev
Benson Farm property. The developer would be required
donate land from the development for a park or pay an in
park fee to the City. Mr. Russell asked for the Board's
regard to their preference for either a 5-8 acre park de
behind the Courage Center or money for the Park Dedicati
lop the
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n Fund.
The Board unanimously agreed that a new park would be more
desirable.
A motion was made by David Junker that the Board would like the
park dedication to be in the form of land, not money, and that it
be usable land, not greenbelt type, and that it be fronted at
least on one side (preferably on two sides) by public
thoroughfare. Seconded by Steve Joyce. All in favor.
Mr. Russell will bring back a design for the Board's reviewal
when it is received.
Mr. Russell also informed the Board the the Downtown PIa shows
extension of Lowell Park going north. The City has rec ived a
State grant of $200,000 to purchase Mulberry Point, but eeds to
match that grant with $200,000. If purchased, Mulberry Point will
be eventually converted to park land.
ARENA REPORT
Bob Bielenberg reported that the first of three home g mes is
scheduled for Tuesday.
He was informed by the City Finance Director that SprOng and
Summer Hockey fees can remain the same as last year.
Motion by Steve Joyce to accept the bids for Summer Hock y for a
mlnlmum of $11,500 plus tax, and for Spring Hockey for a minimum
of $75 an hour plus tax. Seconded by David Junker. All in favor.
ADDITIONAL NEW BUSINESS
Dick Blekum reported that the crews have started flood'ng the
skating rinks last week and the rinks and warming houses ill be
open by Friday, December 15.
Roberta Opheim initiated discussion of budgeting for pI
equipment for a large facility similar to the park in
The Board considered Northland Park as a site for this
there is space for large family picnics, etc. The Board w
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this further consideration and delegate funds at budget t me next
year.
NEXT MEETING
Next month's meeting will be on the fourth Tuesday of the month:
Tuesday, January 23, 1990, at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
Shelly Schaubach
Recording Secretary
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