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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-12-17 PRC Packet . . . ~iltyv~te~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA ~ STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING NOTICE De(:ember 17, 2001 The Stillwater Parks and Recreation Board will meet on Monday, December 17,2001 at 6:30 p.m, at Stillwater City Hall in the Council Chambers Conference Room 213,216 N. 4th Street. AGENDA 1. Approval of November 26, 2001 Minutes, 2, Update Parks and Open Space Task Force. 3. Warfage Permits: Gondolas Andiamo 4, Other items, CHRISTMAS PARTY CITY HAll: 216 NORTH FOURTH STillWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 651-430-8800 . . . Parks and Recreation Board Nov. 26,2001 Present: Mike Polehna, chair Linda Amrein, Dawn Flinn, Rob McGarry, Wally Milbrandt and Sandy Snellman Others: Steve Russell, Community Development Director Absent: David Junker Mr. Polehna called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Approval of minutes: Mr. Milbrandt, seconded by Ms, Sne1lman, moved approval of the Oct. 22, 2001, minutes as presented; motion passed unanimously, Kolliner Park Mr. Polehna asked if statistics from St. Croix County regarding calls since the City's agreement with Valley Cruisers/Jim Gannon had been obtained. Mr, Milbrandt said he couldn't remember the numbers, just that that St. Croix County was pleased with the arrangement. Mr, Milbrandt also suggested that any agreement with Valley Cruisers/Jim Gannon should be for park cleanup and not for enforcement. Mr. Polehna said the original agreement was to allow use of the park in exchange for cleanup, and the agreement evolved into other uses, such as mooring of a boat. Regarding the boat, Mr. Milbrandt said it does make sense that having the boat moored at the park does give an impression of occupancy, Ms, Snellman said any agreement should specify that only one boat is allowed for storage of tools and other maintenance equipment. There was consensus that any agreement should be subject to annual renewal, and Mr. McGarry noted that somehow the agreement must be put on the agenda as an annual item, Ms, Snellman moved to approve an annual agreement with Valley Cruisers, renewable in November, to allow the club access to Kolliner Park in exchange for park maintenance and allowing one storage area (boat) as necessary for storage of maintenance equipment. Mr, Polehna suggested adding language that allowing the boat is in recognition that riverway regulations preclude construction of a permanent storage structure, Ms, Snellman accepted that as an amendment to her motion, Ms. Flinn seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously, The motion will be made as a recommendation to the City Council. Staples Park Mr. Russell said with all the controversy surrounding the basketball courts, there is not a lot of enthusiasm on the part of staff to revisit the issue, However, he noted the City does have $50,000 for park improvements, The idea was to go through the public process regarding suggestions for improvements, he said, and suggested that perhaps the Park Board should be a vehicle for a public hearing, Mr. Russell suggested a two-step process, holding a hearing to obtain comments regarding preferred uses, reaction to closing of the basketball courts, etc, and then present alternatives for park improvements at another neighborhood meeting, It was agreed to host a meeting with the Staples Park residents in January and send a notice to all residents in the area previously surveyed. Park & Open Space Task Force Mr. Russell provided a brief update on the activities ofthe Task Force which has met three times to date. He said the Task Force is looking at improvements - Lowell Park/Aiple property/River Center ~ and possible sources of funding. He said within the next several months the Task Force expects to develop a strategy/proposal to be presented to the City Council and the community. . There was a brief discussion about the possibility of a special tax to provide funding for park improvements, Such a tax would require special enabling legislation from the State but would not necessarily require a local referendum, Other items Ms, Flinn asked if the ice shavings from Lily Lake arena, which go into Lily Lake, contain any chemicals; the shavings do not contain chemicals, Mr. Milbrandt noted that the beach at Lily Lake does not get a lot of usage and wondered how to increase use of the beach, Mr. Russell said that could be a future agenda item; he said he would have use counts available for the January meeting. Mr. Polehna said Washington County's report on swim facilities usage will be available by January and he will get that report to Mr. Russell before the January meeting, It was agreed to change the December meeting date to 6:30 p.m. Dec, 17. The meeting will be held in the River View Room at City Hall and then adjourn for the annual Christmas social. Ms. Snellman, seconded by Ms, Flinn, moved to adjourn at 8 p,m. . Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary . · Memo To: From: Date: Subject: City Council Steve Russell, Community Development Director December 13,2001 Maintenance/Use of Kolliner Park The Parks Board reviewed the Valley Cruisers maintenance of Kolliner Park at their October and November meetings. Mr. Gannon described the services provided and situation that arose at the park, . The Parks Board discussed the benefit of the services provided by the Valley Cruisers and the extent of their responsibility, They generally felt that the service was of benefit but the Cruisers should not be put in the position of enforcing trespassing laws. After much discussion, the Board concluded that: 1, A year to year agreement for services/use should be entered into November of each year (with review and recommendation from the Parks Board), 2, The Valley Cruisers be responsible for cleaning up and maintaining the Kolliner Park property only, 3, No enforcement of trespass laws, 4. The City enter into a formal agreement. Allow one boat to be moored on City property for storage of clean up tools and to create a sense of security and public presence. . . . . TO: Park Board Members FROM: Steve Russell DATE: December13,2001 SUBJECT: Christmas Party MEMO You are all invited over to my house 1417 W, Pine St. for a Christmas party after the regular parks meeting. Mike is providing entree and Wally is providing the beverages. Others can bring snacks, salad and dessert. Dave - Snacks Dawn - Salad Sandy - Dessert Rob - Rolls Linda - Your choice See ya.