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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-04-25 PRC Packet CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 Monday, April 25, e 3. 4. 5. 6. e The Stillwater Parks 1994 at 7:00 p.m. in AGENDA: 1. 2. STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING April 25. 1994 ,~vil!w(lter --- ~ THE BIRTHPLAC -\~, E OF MINNESOTA J J e e Steve Russell reported that the subdivision request has been amended and is being resubmitted. The City Council will be reviewing the subdivision request again at the May 17 meeting, and the Planning Commission and Parks Board recommendations will be considered. The Parks Board reviewed the minutes of their meeting of January 24 in which the Board recommended denial of the subdivision request because it was inconsistent with the plans for a walking trail around McKusick Lake. Todd King, 210 Wildwood Court, asked the Board if it would be discussing the petition presented by residents in the Green Twig Way area. Potential purchasers of the property had applied for a 3-lot subdivision of the property and were denied by the City Council. Residents of the area petitioned the City to acquire the property to keep it as open space. Petition for Purchase of Land for Park/Open Space The Board discussed possible funding sources for the park improvements. Parks and Open Space - Comprehensive Plan e City Planner Ann Pung- Terwedo presented a composite of the remarks from the Planning Questionnaire completed by the Parks Board last month. A list of short-term goals was discussed, and neighborhood parks were prioritized for improvements. Motion by Ken Meister, seconded by Alan Liehr to approve the minutes of March 28, 1994, as submitted. All in favor. AQ12roval of Minutes ALSO PRESENT: Steve Russell, Community Development Director Ann Pung- Terwedo, City Planner MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Joyce, Marguerite Rheinberger, and Steve Wolff MEMBERS PRESENT: David Junker, Rich Cummings, Alan Liehr, Rob McGarry, Ken Meister, Del Peterson, Mike Polehna, and Michelle Roettger April 25, 1994 STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES e ~ e The Board reviewed a concept paper drafted by Judy Gulden establishing a Friends of Stillwater Parks program. The Board agreed that the term "City sponsored organization" should be replaced Motion by Mike Polehna, seconded by Rob McGarry to deny the request by Marjorie Cromie for a peddlers license to sell around the parks. All in favor. The Board reviewed a request by Marjorie Cromie for a peddlers license to sell jewelry, olive oil lamps, tie die clothes etc. from a cart around the parks. The Board noted that this request was denied last year. Motion by Del Peterson, seconded by Mike Polehna to approve the request by David Rochlin to sell glow necklaces in the parks on July 4, with the condition that he employ a local charitable or non-profit group for selling. All in favor. The Board reviewed a request by David Rochlin to sell glow necklaces in Lowell and Pioneer Parks on the Fourth of July. Tim Thomsen reported that it went well last year, and a local, non- profit group benefitted from the sale. New Business e Steve Russell reported that the Parks Dedication policy will be reviewed at the next meeting. The two subdivisions recently approved by the City (Huelsmann and Nyberg) each have a condition that seven percent of the land value at the time of final plat approval ($15,000 to $20,000 per subdivision) will be paid in lieu of parkland. This policy will be reviewed by the Board, and made official if the Board agrees. Park Dedication Requirements Ann reviewed a map of proposed park and trail locations in Stillwater Township. Michelle Roettger noted that the V AA will contribute towards the upgrading of Staples Field. The Board also discussed the proposed one percent sales tax. It was suggested that needs should be identified in order to obtain community support of the sales tax. Council continued discussion of Parks improvement funding. Steve Russell suggested that an estimate should be determined for the upgrading of three parks per year plus acquisition of land, so that the amount can be budgeted each year. Parks Planning APRIL 25, 1994 STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES e J. Shelly Schaubach Recording Secretary Submitted by: Motion by Rob McGarry, seconded by Mike Polehna to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. All in favor. Adjournment The Board will meet on Monday, May 23 at 5:30 p.m. for a parks and open space tour followed by a meeting. Steve will try to arrange a vehicle so the group can ride together. Next Meeting Motion by Alan Liehr, seconded by Michelle Roettger to support in concept the Friends of Stillwater Parks paper drafted by Judy Gulden. All in favor. by "City endorsed organization". APRIL 25, 1994 STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES e e e