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Home My WebLink About2002-05-20 PRC Packet . ~iJJ~~te~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA ~ STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING NOTICE MAY 20, 2002 The Stillwater Parks and Recreation Board will meet on Monday, May 20, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. at Stillwater City Hall in the Council Chambers Conference Room, 216 N. 4th Street. AGENDA 1. Approval of April 22, 2002 Minutes. . 2. Discuss Staples Field Park for Council Meeting May 21, 2002. 3. Warming House/Interpretive Center, Brown's Creek. 4. Parks Field Trip: Staples Field, Curve Crest Extension, Brown's Creek Trout Stream Expansion. 5. Pioneer Park Picnic 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. . CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 651-430-8800 Parks and Recreation Board April 22, 2002 . Present: Mike Polehna, chair Linda Amrein, Dawn Flinn, David Junker, Rob McGarry, Wally Milbrandt and Sandy Snellman Others: Community Development Director Steve Russell Absent: None Mr. Polehna called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Approval of minutes: Ms. Snellman noted that contrary to the minutes, she was not present at the March meeting. Ms. Amrein, seconded by Mr. Junker, moved approval of the March 25, 2002, minutes, correcting Ms. Snellman's attendance. Motion passed unanimously. Request to sell glow necklaces David Rochlin, necklace vendor, was present. It was noted that the City grants exclusive use of Lowell Park to David Eckberg/St. Croix Events for the 4th of July and Lumberjack Days, and in order to keep vendors consistent, this request ought to be referred to Mr. Eckberg. . Mr. Junker asked about profits. Mr. Rochlin stated he has been working with youth from Trinity Lutheran Church since 1993; the sale provides a fund-raising opportunity for the church youth who have raised about $1,250 a year. Mr. Rochlin noted that he obtains peddlers permits from the City, and all the youth selling the necklaces are properly identified. Mr. Rochlin further noted that every year there are other vendors selling in the park; he is the only one who goes through the proper channels. Ms. Amrein questioned issuing permits ifthere is no enforcement. After discussion, Mr. Milbrandt moved to direct Mr. Rochlin to Mr. Eckberg with a strong recommendation that Mr. Rochlin's request be approved based on the City/Park Board's 10 years of good experience with Mr. Rochlin's operation. Ms. Flinn seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Mr. McGarry asked whether Mr. Eckberg should be notified of the situation regarding other non- permitted vendors selling in the park. Mr. Junker said he would make Mr. Eckberg aware of the situation, but noted St. Croix Events staff is not geared to police such activity. Mr. Junker suggested making the police chief aware of the situation. Mr. Russell will send a memo to Chief Dauffenbach alerting him to the matter. Results of Staples Field meeting There was discussion as to immediate improvements that could be made - installation of an enclosed port-a-potty, benches around the ballfield and playground, some improvements to the tennis courts. Mr. Russell noted that there is $45,000 in grant money available. If a master plan is developed, the issue of street closing would be looked at in conjunction with the plan development. Mr. Polehna spoke of the conflicting uses of hockey rinks/ballfields. Mr. Junker suggested exploring alternative uses for the tennis court. . Mr. Milbrandt suggested that if the ballfields are improved too much, it might attract older kids. Mr. McGarry noted that the fields are used primarily for T -ball. Mr. Junker suggested that staff find out whether the fields are used for organized games. . . . There was discussion about the basketball court and making an effort to try to continue offering that use, primarily for younger children. It was suggested that the use could be half-court. If the smaller court continued to be a problem, then it could be closed down. Mr. Junker moved, based on the park survey and neighborhood comments, to make an effort to continue basketball use, redesigning the court for use by younger kids by placing two poles on the south side. Ms. Snellman seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Mr. McGarry and Ms. Flinn suggested moving the "good" backboards currently at Staples to Lily Lake; staff will look into that possibility. Mr. Russell will bring possible immediate improvements back to the Park for discussion at the May meeting. Request for canoe tour rides Mr. Russell stated he was unsure of the proposed use. Mr. Milbrandt noted there is no public access in the City. A concern was raised about the possibility of other similar requests. It was also noted this is a commercial use. Mr. Junker, seconded by Mr. McGarry, moved to deny boarding and unloading of canoe rides at the levee in Lowell Park. Motion passed unanimously. Other items Mr. Polehna asked about the improvements at the Old Athletic Field. Mr. Russell noted these are federal funds and not available yet. Washington County is administering the funds. Mr. Polehna said he would contact the appropriate Washington County staff person. Roger Tomten, 718 S. Fifth St., was present with a request to store a canoe at Lily Lake by the boat ramp. Mr. Tomten suggested the possibility of constructing a canoe storage racks perhaps as an Eagle Scout project. There was a question about liability; Mr. McGarry said liability is not an issue. After discussion, the Board was in consensus the concept is an appropriate one to pursue. Mr. Milbrandt noted that the City Council had accepted the recommendation to eliminate lifeguards at Lily Lake beach; an emergency phone will be installed. Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the May meeting was changed to the third Monday of the month, May 20. Mr. Junker, seconded by Ms. Snellman, moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.; motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary · Memo To: From: Date: Subject: Mayor and City Council Steve Russell, Community Development Director ~ May 3, 2002 Recommendation from the Parks Board Meeting of April 22, 2002 Regarding Staples Field and Canoe Storage at Lily Lake Park Staples Field. On March 25, 2002, the Parks Board held a neighborhood meeting with Staples. As a result of that meeting, an improvement program is being developed for the park and will be presented to the Council later this summer. As an interim measure, the Board felt the basketball court could be reconfigured to accommodate junior youth basketball but discourage young adult use of the court. . The board recommends that the baskets be moved to the south so that both baskets are located away from the adjacent residences and only half court games can be played. This would allow some use of the improvement and by design discourage users who have been a problem to the neighbors. Lily Lake Park. A second item is a request by a resident to construct a 8 to 10 slot canoe storage rack at Lily Lake Park adjacent to the lake. The spaces would be available on a as available basis. The rack would be signed indicating canoes stored at owners risk. The Parks Board felt this was a good idea and would possibly make lake access more available to city residents. Parks Board Recommendation: 1. The approval ofrelocation of the basketball basket at Staples Field to the south end of the court; and 2. 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