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THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA J
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1992
PARKS BUILDING - SOUTH GREELEY STREET
- 7 P.M. -
1. Approval of Minutes - April 28, 1992.
2. Any
3.
Li
ch Report - Bielenberg.
4.
eport - Thomsen.
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5.
Arena Report - Bielenberg.
6. Highlands Report - Wohlers.
7. McKusick Walkway - Wohlers.
8. Any New Business.
9. Adjournment.
CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-611
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MINUTES
STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION
BOARD MEETING
September 22, 1992
MEMBERS PRESENT: Wayne Wohlers, Jim Gannon, Alan Liehr Rob
McGarry, Ken Meister, and Mike polehn
Douglas Hartman, Steve Joyce, David J nker, Tom
Lillesve, and Roberta opheim
Tim Thomsen
MEMBERS ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Chairman Wohlers called the meeting to order at 7:10 p. .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by R. McGarry, seconded by A. Liehr to approve t e minutes
of April 28, 1992 as submitted. All in favor.
OLD BUSINESS
No old business.
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Kim Gifford attended the meeting to discuss her concern with the
McKusick Lake Walkway. She recently purchased a lot 0 LeCuyer
Drive and is concerned that the walkway will create a p oblem for
her with people crossing her property.
Wayne Wohlers stated that plans are for a 400 foot boa
be built over the water, and in that case, the walkwa
affect her property at all. The Board was unable to
from a map where the walkway would be in relatio
property. Wayne stated that he is willing to go to th
to help determine if the walkway will cause a problem
Kim will contact City Coordinator Nile Kriesel to set
for the three to look at the property.
LILY LAKE BEACH REPORT
Bob Bielenberg was absent.
no problems this year.
complaints.
dwalk to
will not
determine
to her
property
for her.
pat i me
Tim Thomsen reported that t ere were
Wayne also stated that he heard no
BALLFIELDS REPORT
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Tim reported that there were no complaints this summe.
stated that he heard compliments on the new field.
Wayne
Tim was asked about the Lily Lake Beach plan that was proposed
last year. He reported that the plan would cost $42,000 to finish
from the arena to the fishing pier, and this amount wa cut out
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of the budget for this year by the City Council. He then
requested $4,000 for a picnic area alongside the beach, but this
also was not approved.
Ken Meister asked if the Board could help in
process by writing letters to the City Council
concern. Wayne stated that this would have to
April or May meeting as the Council finalizes
september.
the budgeting
citing items of
be done at the
the budget in
Tim reported on the Capital outlay items which were ap roved for
this year: Resurfacing of the tennis and basketball ourts; a
new storage building; lights for Ramsey-Grove rink; new
plexiglass for arena; remodeling of player's boxes; paint outside
of arena; and resurfacing Lily Lake and Northland parking lots.
The total Parks budget request was $96,900; the Council approved
$41,900. The total Lily Lake budget request was $134,730;
Council approved $56,000.
ARENA REPORT
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Wayne reported that the arena has been cleaned up
bleachers. He heard comments from the high schools
arena has improved. Tim reported that the arena is
shape for opening October 8. Mike polehna suggested
bathrooms be cleaned more often.
STAPLES FIELD
under
that
in
that
the
the
good
the
There was discussion of cornments heard that staples Field is in
bad shape for ball playing. Tim stated that because of the ice
rink, it is impossible to have good grass grow there. The Board
suggested that T-Ball games not be scheduled at Staples Field.
HIGHLANDS REPORT
Wayne reported that the park which
addition will be smaller than
Department will be taking a 150 x
well on the site. Wayne wants the
case any complaints are heard.
was planned for the Highlands
planned because the Water
150 ft. section to use for a
members to be aware of this in
NEW BUSINESS
There was discussion of vendors selling in the parks without a
permit. A letter was sent from the Board to the Council in March
asking that the ordinance be enforced.
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Wayne read from the ordinance establishing the
Recreation Board's powers and the Board determined tha
have control over who is allowed to sell in the parks.
discussion of the fact that in April the City Council
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the Board's recommendation to allow a peddler's permit
glow necklaces in Lowell Park. It was then determin
letter should be sent to the Council asking for clarifi
the Board's authority in deciding who should be issued
to sell in the parks. If the Board does not have the
make these decisions, then it should not be involve
process at all. The secretary was directed to draft a
wayne's signature.
to sell
d that a
ation of
a permit
power to
in the
etter for
Ken Meister asked if the members could get a map of all the City
parks. Tim reported that the City's consulting engi eers are
making glossy maps and Tim will see that each member receives
one.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, at 7:00
p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by Jim Gannon, seconded by Ken Meister to ad ourn the
meeting at 8:50 p.m. All in favor.
Submitted by:
Shelly Schaubach
Recording Secretary
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