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STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
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November 25.1996
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CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
Oct. 28, 1996
Present:
David Junker, chairman
Nancy Brown, Rich Cummings, Judy Gulden, AI Liehr,
Rob McGarry, Ken Meister, and Steve Wolff
Others:
Sue Fitzgerald, planning
John Melville, Del Peterson, and Mike Polehna
Absent:
Mr. Junker called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Ms. Gulden asked that the minutes of Sept. 23, 1996, be amended to
indicate that she is not personally involved in soliciting donations/grants
for the matching grant for Pioneer Park. Mr. Wolff, seconded by Mr. Liehr,
moved approval of the minutes as amended; all in favor.
Friends of Long Lake
Laurie Maher, Ned Gordon and Lee Miller, board members of Friends of Long
Lake Homeowners Association, were present to discuss the future use of
Long Lake and the two proposed developments in the annexation area.
Mr. Gordon gave a slide presentation on the water levels. 889 feet above
sea level is considered the maximum water level required to protect
homeowners on Long Lake from possible flooding. At that level, the lake
becomes more of a wetlands and not usable for any water craft other than
canoes, Mr. Gordon said; at 889 the deepest portion of the lake would be 4
and 1 /2 feet.
Mr. Gordon also showed maps of city-owned parcels around the Croixwood
side of Long Lake and proposed plans for the new developments. The
proposed developments provide for a public trail easement, with private
ownership all the way to the lake shore. Mr. Gordon presented an
alternative proposed by the Homeowners Association providing for a
nearly contiguous network of city-owned land around the lake extending
out 150 feet from the lake.
Members thanked Ms. Maher, Mr. Gordon and Mr. Miller for the presentation.
Lily Lake update -- Mr. Junker said the clean-up of the lake and an update
on the ice arena will be on the November agenda.
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Frisbee golf -- Mr. Junker read a note from Mr. Thomsen regarding the
proposed course and the need for additional property in order to have
enough area for a course.
Mr. Cummings said negotiations with Washington County to purchase four
acres of county-owned property had reached a stalemate -- the county
wants the city to take over maintenance of several portions of roads in
exchange for the property. Mr. Cummings noted there are still two pieces
of property to the west of the proposed site which could be purchased, and
he noted there is about $130,000 budgeted for acquisition of park property
that hasn't been spent. Mr. Cummings suggested that if the $130,000 isn't
spent this year, it would go elsewhere.
Mr. Junker said finding out at this late date that there is $130,000 that
needs to be spent before year's end indicates the need to have staff in
attendance the Park and Rec Board meetings. He said he felt strongly that
a planning staff member should be present at each meeting. Mr. Junker,
seconded by Mr. Liehr, moved to immediately recommended to the City
Council/administration that Ms. Fitzgerald be assigned to be present at all
Park and Rec meetings; motion passed unanimously.
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New business
· Ms. Gulden asked about cleaning up the area near the Public Works
garage. She also suggested it would be nice to clean up and improve the
small park area between the Lowell Inn and Rivertown Commons.
· Ms. Gulden presented the city with $1 50 from Friends of Stillwater
Parks for basketball equipment for Ramsey/Grove park.
· Ms. Gulden announced her immediate resignation from the Park and Rec
Board. Board members expressed their appreciation for her service on the
board.
· Mr. Junker said the Elks Club is again requesting the use of the Lily Lake
tennis courts for the annual Christmas tree sale. Mr. Wolff, seconded by
Mr. Liehr, moved to approve the request; all in favor.
· Ms. Fitzgerald provided an update on Benson and Anez parks. She also
told board members that Washington County has agreed to replace the
shrubs and trees around McKusick Lake that were inadvertently mowed
down last year.
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· Mr. Liehr reported that some benches at Pioneer Park are in potentially
dangerous condition. He suggested there needs of be a survey of equipment
to see what should be removed/replaced.
Mr. Wolff, seconded by Mr. Liehr, moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:20
p.m.; all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Baker
Recording Secretary