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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-10-28 PRC Packet CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 . . 3. Long Lake 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 1. Approve AGENDA: ~ay, October 28,1996 at 7:00 p.m. at '''water, MN. The Stillwater Parks and Recreation B the Parks Department Hea October 28,1996 MEETING NOTICE STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD ,~villw(lt~r -- .:::::::: THE B I R T H P lAC E 0 F ~l~, MINNESOTA J J . Mr. Peterson said he would like the City IPark Board to work on obtaining contributions from foundations and local organizations for the $150,000 matching grant money. Mr. Thomsen said Ms. Fitzgerald is in the process of applying for a $50,000 grant and is contacting area foundations. Mr. Junker said the city also is looking at the possibility of contracting with a professional grants writer. Ms. Brown said she knew that Ms. Gulden also . Mr. Thomsen said the City Council was going to delete the Lily Lake boardwalk from the budget request. However, he convinced the Council to fund the project over a three-year period. Mr. Meister asked if there was any money left in this year's budget to complete the sidewalk on Northland Avenue to connect with the bike path. Mr. Thomsen said he had talked with Public Works and believes the sidewalk will be completed this year. Budge Recap Mr. Thomsen distributed copies of a draft 5-year Capital Outlay Program. He said he had not received a final response from the Finance Department regarding the 1997 budget request, but expects to have received final . word on the budget by the October meeting. Mr. Thomsen said there had been some discussion that reconstruction of the wall in Pioneer Park might be considered as the city's match for the $1 50,000 grant for the park. Mr. Junker welcomed new member Nancy Brown to the board. Mr. Junker called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Mr. Meister, seconded by Mr. Liehr, moved approval of the minutes of the Aug. 26, 1996, meeting; all in favor. Rich Cummings, Judy Gulden, Rob McGarry, John Melville and Mike Polehna Absent: Tim Thomsen, Parks Director Others: David Junker, chairman Nancy Brown, AI Liehr, Ken Meister, Delwin Peterson and Steve Wolff (7:25) Present: . PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Sept. 23, 1996 4 . Mr. Wolff raised the issue of having some kind of time limits on meetings as a possible way of improving attendance. Mr. Peterson raised the issue of having a city staff member assigned to the Park Board so there is a better exchange of information between the city and the board. Mr. Junker noted that Ms. Fitzgerald has indicated her past role with the Park Board may be eliminated due to budgetary concerns. Mr. Junker said he will discuss the matter with Mr. Kriesel and Mr. Russell and report back at the October meeting. New business Members reviewed and briefly discussed the agreement regarding the old Post Office drinking fountain/park area. No action is required by the Park Board. Mr. Wolff introduced a motion not to spend funds for a Frisbee golf course . at this time. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion with the added language that no funds be expended until all the issues related to the site have been resolved. Mr. Meister suggested adding the condition that the Park Board review plans before approval is given in the future. Mr. Wolff and Mr. Peterson accepted that as an amendment to the motion; motion passed unanimously. Mr. Wolff said he could not support a Frisbee course at that site in view of the fact that there is currently no park facility for children in that area. Mr. Thomsen noted that the DNR recommended use for the site is walking trails and trout fishing pond for kids age 1 6 and under. Old Business . Disk golf -- Mr. Thomsen said because of DNR restrictions, it is still uncertain as to whether the city owns enough property at the McKusick Road/Neal Avenue site for a disk golf course. He said the city is negotiating with Washington County in an effort to secure four additional acres of county-owned land; the additional county land might provide enough area for a 9-hole course, he said. New Developments Mr. Junker said this subject will be placed on future agendas so that in future, members will be prepared to respond to parks issues related to new developments. was contacting local organizations, such as the Rotary Clubs for possible contributions. . . . Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary . Ms. Brown briefly outlined her reasons for wishing to serve on the Park Board. Mr. Wolff, seconded by Mr. Liehr, moved to adjourn the meeting at 8 p.m.; all in favor.