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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-12-16 PRC Packet CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 1. Approve AGENDA: .m. The Stillwater Parks and Recreation B at the Parks Department H~ December J6, 1996 MEETING NOTICE STILL WATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Qlillwater "~ ~, '" """".,, "' .,,""~ J -- 5. 4. 4. . ~ Mr. Dusbabek said he is hoping to get all the cities along the proposed _ route involved and supportive of the plan. Mr. Peterson suggested that Mr. ~ Tom Dusbabek of Bayport was present at the suggestion of Mr. Polehna. Mr. Dusbabek explained his proposal for a trail system going from Stillwater to Interstate 94 and possibly linking up with a system on the Wisconsin side of the St. Croix. Mr. Dusbabek said he has contacted both NSP and Andersen Corp.; both have indicated they would allow the trail to go along their property. He also said Friends of Stillwater Parks has reviewed and approved the concept. He asked that the Park Board consider the proposal when the Aiple property comes under city jurisdiction. Mr. Thomsen reported that Lily Lake Ice Arena is in full operation and things are going well. There was a problem with the roof leaking during heavy rains in November. Mr. Thomsen noted that the cost of providing satellites for Lumberjack Days came out of the Park Department budget and suggested that should be changed in the future. He further noted that extensive loss of equipment and man hours due to vandalism in the past year. Up~ate on 1996 park proiects Mr. Thomsen provided a handout outlining the equipment that has been installed/replaced in various park in the past year. Also provided was a listing of hours parks staff spent working on other projects during the past year. Mr. Junker called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Mr. Wolff, seconded by Mr. McGarry, moved approval of the minutes of Oct. 28, 1 996; all in favor. AI Liehr Absent: Sue Fitzgerald, planning; Tim Thomsen, Parks Director Others: David Junker, chairman Nancy Brown, Rich Cummings, Rob McGarry, Ken Meister, John Melville, Del Peterson, Mike Polehna (7:40) and Steve Wolff Present: PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Nov. 25, 1996 . , ~ Ms. Fitzgerald asked for the Board's endorsement to hire Herb Baldwin as a consultant to conduct a planning study of McKusick Lake. Mr. Wolff brought up the issue of the ongoing problem of parking at Gannon's. Ms. Fitzgerald said the whole issue of parking will be addressed in the study. Interlachen Hills 3rd Addition -- Mr. Cummings asked when the Park Board would start to get involved with the improvements to Meadowlark Park. Mr. Thomsen noted that SEH is currently doing a study of the area. Mr. Cummings suggested that it might be wise to have the SEH staff person at the next Park Board meeting. Mr. Wolff and Mr. Peterson withdrew the original motion. Mr. Wolff, seconded by Mr. Peterson, moved to recommend that the City Council hold a public hearing on the issue with no other recommendation regarding surface use of the lake; motion passed unanimously. Mr. Wolff, seconded by Mr. Peterson, moved to recommend to the City Council that the surface use of Long Lake be subject to the same restrictions as Lily Lake. Mr. Polehna said he doesn't like the Lily Lake restrictions and would have no problem allowing a 10 hp motor, for example, on Long Lake. Mr. McGarry and Mr. Meister suggested holding public information meetings to get input from current property owners. Ms. Fitzgerald noted the issue of boat use on Long Lake will be discussed at the next City Council meeting. Mr. Peterson agreed that issue should be resolved before developers start marketing lots, although he said he would prefer that the neighborhood group make the recommendation for future use. New development Mr. Junker urged members to become familiar with the Long Lake property slated for development. Mr. Cummings noted the city is currently conducting a comprehensive study of the area; the consultants doing the study will be asking for the Park Board's input, he said. Dusbabek approach the city of Bayport with his proposal; Bayport, however, doesn't have a Park Board. Mr. Polehna has suggested that it might be beneficial to turn the project over to Washington County. Mr. Junker thanked Mr. Dusbabek for his presentation and asked that he keep the Park Board updated on the status of the proposal. - . , It was decided to hold the December meeting on Dec. 1 6 rather than Dec. 23. -- Mr. Melville announced his resignation from the board due to his increasing commitments to work on fund-raising for outdoor soccer facilities. Mr. Junker thanked Mr. Melville for his contributions to the Board. Mr. Polehna reported that the city has been awarded a $125,000 Mighty Ducks grant for the new sports facility with the potential of receiving an additional $125,000. Mr. Polehna also noted that there is a federal grant program for trail systems such as the one being proposed by Mr. Dusbabek. He said he is suggesting that the trail system become a county project in order to tie the communities together. Mr. Polehna, seconded by Mr. Peterson, moved to purchased the tax- forfeiture property east of Anez Ridge Park, with the use of the property to be determined at a later date. Vote was 7-1; with Mr. Junker voting no and Mr. Wolff abstaining. Mr. Cummings reported that two parcels in the Neal Avenue mitigation area the city has been considering acquiring for park/open space use now have an asking price of $100,000; the parcels have been appraised at $15,000 and $42,000, he said. . ~ Ms. Fitzgerald reported that there is a five acre parcel of property adjoining Anez Ridge Park that the city could acquire as tax forfeiture property. A developer is interested in purchasing the parcel; the city has first right of refusal. Mr. Wolff questioned the value of the property other than as open space, since the parcel is basically a ravine. Ms. Fitzgerald said it would be the intent to leave the parcel as open space; open space areas are "sorely lacking" in the city, she said. 'Mr. Polehna, seconded by Ms. Brown, moved to endorse the hiring of a consultant to study the entire McKusick Lake area; motion passed unanimously. Lily La~ean-up updm -- Mr. Peterson said not much has been done. SEH was authorized to conduct a feasibility study, but that study has not been completed. A tentative meeting with SEH staff is set for Dec. 4, and he said he should have more to report after that meeting. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary Mr. Peterson moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. -- . ,