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STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MEETING NOTICE
JULY 27.1998
The Stillwater Parks and Recreation Board will meet Monday, July 27,1998 at 7:00 p.m. at
City Hall in the conference room next to the Council Chambers, 216 North 4th Street,
Stillwater.
AGENDA:
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Approval of June 8, 1998 minutes.
Park dedication requirement for Neal Meadows subdivision. (Steve Russell)
Review of expansion area greenway, parks and trails plan. (Steve Russell)
Update on Sports Complex. (Steve Russell)
Update on Staples field basketball court issue.
Report from Tim Thomsen, Parks Director.
New Business.
Old Business.
CITY HAll: 216 NORTH FOURTH STillWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121
MEMORANDUM
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TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FR: City Coordinator
RE: Items for meeting of July 27, 1998
DA: July 21, 1998
Park Dedication for Neal Meadows
Steve Russell will be at the meeting to discuss the park dedication requirements related to the
Neal Meadows development. Neal Meadows is a 19 lot single family development located just
west of Neal Avenue and north of Boutwell road. (Note: I will be out of the office on July 22,
and 23 and will not be able to check everything that is going into the Commission's packet for
the meeting but I have asked Steve to include some information related to Neal meadows in the
packet).
Review of exoansion Greenwav. parks and trails olano
As noted above, Steve will be at the meeting and will also give you an update on the open space
. and trails related to the expansion area.
Update on Sports Comolex.
If you haven't noticed the "Dome" is up. Steve and I will provide you with an update on the
Dome and other issues related to the "St. Croix V alley Recreation Center" at the meeting.
Staoles Field: I have discussed the Staples Field issue with Mayor Kimble and Councilmember
Thole. Based on my initial discussions with Mayor Kimble and Councilmember Thole, it was my
understanding that they both supported the use of the field as originally planned. I then informed
the residents who were at the previous Commission meeting that I would be recommending that
the courts be used for basketball as originally planned. I also informed the residents that the City
would place a screen on the resident's side of the court to act as a noise barrier and that signage
would be placed at the courts to inform users that loud music, profanity, obnoxious behavior, etc.
is prohibited. I further informed the residents that the police would patrol the Staples Field area
on a regular basis and that the police would take appropriate action if a problem develops (such
as removing the parties from the courts or possibly making an arrest if necessary).
However, I understand that Mayor Kimble wants to discuss this matter further with the residents
(the residents continue to oppose the use of the courts for basketball). Therefore, I will have to
wait until the meeting Monday night to provide you with the results of the Mayor's discussion
with the residents to determine what he would recommend on this issue.
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(Note: the courts have not been ready for use due to the fact that the surfacing material has been
"curing" for the past 3-4 weeks. However, the courts should be ready for use by next week).
Parks and Recreation Board
Minutes of June 8, 1998
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Present:
David Junker, Chairman, Linda Amrein, Nancy Brown, Dawn Flinn, Al Liehr,
Rob McGarry, Del Peterson, Mike Polehna, and Steve Wolff
Absent:
Rich Cummings and Leah Peterson
Others:
Nile L. Kriesel, City Coordinator, Tim Thomsen, Parks Director.
Mr. Junker called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Approval of minutes: Mr. Liehr moved to approve the minutes of May 18, 1998. Mr. Peterson
noted that the minutes, under New Business, should have read: "Mr. Cummings stated stairs near
Pioneer Park are dangerous and need to be repaired;"..... ..Mr. Peterson seconded the motion to
approve minutes as corrected. All in favor.
Sports Complex: Mr. Kriesel presented the Priority Use Classification Policy and the Fee
schedule for the new sports complex. Mr. Kriesel informed the Commission that the policy and
fee schedules were very similar to that which other cities had established. The policy gives
priority to general public use such as open skating and skating lessons with ISD 834 having
second priority and the hockey (and soccer for the fieldhouse use) associations would then have
priority over other users. Mr. Kriesel also reported that the fee schedule was very comparable to
what other cities were charging.
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Mr. Peterson stated that the priority use policy appeared to be in error or was confusing the way
the prime time hours and the non-prime time hours were listed. Mr. Peterson suggested that the
policy list the prime time hours and then state that non-prime time hours are "all other hours".
Mr. Polehna also questioned the fee for skate sharpening and suggested that the fees be higher.
Motion by Mr. Junker, seconded by Mr. Wolff to approve the use classification policy with the
suggested changes to the description of prime time and non-prime time hours. All in favor.
Motion by Mr. Junker, seconded by Mr. Wolff to approve the fee schedule except for skate
sharpening fees. All in favor.
Staples Field: Residents living adjacent to the Staples Field basketball courts appeared before the
Commission to request that the field not be used for basketball. The residents complained that
they have had to call the police because of the noise and profanity exhibited by the people using
the courts. The residents were also concerned that the people using the courts were affiliated with
gangs from the Twin Cities.
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Motion by Mr. Junker, seconded by Mr. Liehr to have the basketball hoops removed at this time
and to have Mr. Kriesel discuss this matter with Mayor Kimble and Councilmember Eric Thole,
Ward 2 representative, and to report back to the Commission at the July 2ih, 1998 meeting.
Ayes: Mr. Junker, Ms. Brown, Mr. Liehr, Mr. Peterson, and Mr. McGarry.
Nays: Ms. Amrein and Mr. Wolff.
McKusick Lake: Mr. Kriesel reported that the City Council had conducted a workshop with a
group of homeowners who were concerned about the condition of McKusick Lake. The residents
were concerned about the level of the lake and the quality of the lake. Mr. Kriesel said that the
Council had directed staff to continue to monitor the condition of the lake and to develop plans
for addressing the issues of concern.
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Temporary use of Aiple property bv Hockey Boosters Club for parking: Mr. Polehna reported
that the Hockey Boosters Club had re~uested and received approval by the City Council for the
use ofthe Aiple property of on July 4t and during Lumberjack Days. The Boosters would be
charging for parking ant the proceeds would be used to help pay for locker rooms at the new
sports facilities.
Amundson property: Mr. Kriesel reported that a request for rezoning the land known as the
Amundson property to allow construction of multi-family housing was denied by the City
Council at their June 2nd meeting. Mr. Kriesel recommended that the Park and Recreation
Commission revisit the idea of purchasing the property for park purposes.
Motion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Polehna to recommend the acquisition of the
Amundson property using condemnation proceedings as a last resort.
Ayes: Mr. Junker, Ms. Amrein, Ms. Brown, Mr. Liehr, Mr. McGarry, Mr. Peterson, and
Mr. Wolff.
Nays: Ms. Flinn.
Skateboarding: Mr. Kriesel reported that the Youth Service Bureau has requested the use of the
"Gannon" parking lot for skate boarding. Action on this request was tabled until the Commission
. has an opportunity to look at the use of the other skate board facilities.
Forest protection/management: Mr. Kriesel reported that the City Council had authorized the
employment of Kathy Widin to provide forestry protection and management services. Mr.
Kriesel recommended that at least two members of the Commission be asked to serve on an ad-
hoc committee during the development of the protection and management development phase.
Ms. Brown and Ms. Flinn volunteered to serve on the committee and the Commission
recommended that Leah Peterson also serve on the committee.
Adiournment: Motion by Mr. Wolff, seconded by Mr. Polehna to adjourn at 9:35 p.m. All in
favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Nile L. Kriesel
Recorder
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MEMORANDUM
July 22, 1998
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Parks Board
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Steve Russell
Community Development Director
SUBJECT:
Expansion Area Greenways, Parks, and Trails Plan
The enclosed greenways, parks, and trails map was developed with input from the
Comprehensive Plan, Open Space Committee, and Planning Commission based on the
natural conditions and existing park and trail facilities.
The trail and sidewalk system connects to destinations (parks, schools, shopping)
within the area and existing City and County trail systems. The parks and trails are
designated natural or recreationaL Natural areas would remain in the existing natural
condition while recreational areas would be grassy play fields or other active recreation
areas.
The plan, once approved by the City, would be used as a basis for park dedication
and trail improvements as a part of subdivision review.
The plan is provided for Parks Board review, comment and approvaL
Attachment: Expansion area greenways, parks and trails plan
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CASE NO. SUB/98-39
_lanning Commission Date: July 13, 1998
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Project Location: Outlots A & C Neal Meadow's located west of Neal Avenue and north of Boutwell Road
Comprehensive Plan District: Agricultural Preservation
Zoning District: AG (proposed RA zoning)
Applicant's Name: Trail Head Development
Type of Application: Subdivision
Project Description: Subdivision of 19.89 acres into 19 lots, Summerfield Subdivision
Discussion: This site was recently annexed to Stillwater. The application is to subdivide the 20 acre site into 19
lots and a 3.45 acre outlot. The site is located on a tri~tary of Brown's Creek. Lots to the east ofthe proposed
subdivision are occupied with single family homes. J:l.n access reserve strip is platted between the existing
residences and road to coordinate and account for site utilities to the adjacent properties should they subdivide
and develop in the future.
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.lhe subdivision includes 19 lots ranging in size from 11,686 square feet to 64,961 square feet. Brown's Creek
~ns along the west side of the site. A 100 foot natural buffer and 150 setback is required for adjacent lots. The
subdivision plan shows the buffer and setback area. Storm water ponding is shown and the plan shows utility
services to the site. The subdivision gains access off of Neal Avenue and Boutwell Road. The specifics ofthe
road design will be determined according to subdivision standards. Street trees will be required along all streets
with sidewalks on one side of all streets. A 22,956 square foot park is proposed. Ten percent (10%) ofthe net
developable area is required to be dedicated for park space. The parks proposal will have to be reviewed by the
Parks Board before recommendation to the City Council.
A trailway along the Brown's Creek tributary is recommended. This would tie the McKusick Road area park
along a natural greenbelt corridor to Boutwell, CR 12 and Long Lake to 62nd Street.
Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
Conditions of Approval:
1. A five foot sidewalk shall be constructed on one side of along all streets.
2. A site landscape plans shall be submitted and approved using recommended native plant material before
final plat approval.
3. A "nature pathway" shall be improved from the south to north boundary ofthe site when public
improvements are constructed. The location and construction ofthe path shall be approved by the City
Engineer and Community Development Director.
~ A grading/erosion control plan shall be submitted for review and approval before final plat approval.
. The utility plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer before final plat approval.
6. Park dedication requirements shall be required as recommended by the Parks Board.
7. Lots 7 and 8 shall be reviewed to make sure the 50 foot wetland setback can be met.
8. A site drainage plan shall be reviewed using AURA mitigations and approved before final plat approval.
9. A restrictive covenant shall be recorded and natural buffer signed to protect the open space buffer.
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