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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-28 PRC MIN City of Stillwater Parks and Recreation Commission June 28, 2010 Present: Linda Amrein, chair David Brandt, Scott Christensen, Rob McGarry, Solveg Peterson, Mike Polehna and Sandy Snellman Staff present: Assistant Public Works Superintendent Tim Moore, Public Works Director Shawn Sanders, City Planner Michel Pogge Approval of minutes: Mr. Brandt moved approval of the May 24, 2010 minutes, Ms. Snellman seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS Special event application  Fight the fire 5K, Brown’s Creek, October 2, 2010 Mr. Moore stated that this is an annual event held every year by the Stillwater Firefighters Relief Association. There have not been any issues with this event in the past. The route crosses Eagle Ridge Trail at Myrtle Street but this of no real concern to Parks Commission. Ms. Amrein asked if this was the local fire department. Mr. Moore said yes. Mr. McGarry said this would be an event that would not have to be brought to the commission in the future. Mr. McGarry moved to approve the application by Stillwater Fire Fighters Association, seconded by Ms. Snellman. Motion passed unanimously. Turf Management Plan th Mr. Moore stated that at the May 14, 2010 Council retreat, Council instructed staff to develop a comprehensive maintenance plan and work through the Parks Commission and bring to council. Also staff was instructed to look at areas and the frequency of mowing in the City. Mr. Moore presented the plan with comments added from the January meeting. Included in the plan was a map showing areas and acreage that the City mows in outlots, trails, right-of-ways and city owned property. There are approximately 61 additional areas exclusive from the parks. Council member Polehna suggested cutting back on the mowing but informing the residents before the plan is implemented. Bruce Werre was in attendance at the meeting and spoke about the fact that there should be an open forum item on the Agenda. He stated that the City has native plantings along McKusick Lake trail and should not mow that area. He stated the townhomes on the other side of McKusick Trail are mowing and fertilizing to the curb and he wishes they would stop. He then mentioned the barley treatment on Lake McKusick by volunteers. Ms. Amrein asked Bruce to explain how the barley bails work. He said he was not an expert on them. Mr. McGarry inquired about staff time for the reduced mowing. Mr. Moore replied that more dedicated time would be spent on playgrounds, buildings, plantings and weeding. Motion by Mr. Brandt, seconded by Ms. Snellman to accept the turf management plan and present to Council. . Motion passed unanimously Rick Wente attended the meeting and read a letter thanking the Commission for the opportunity th to hold the Fire Muster event in Lowell Park yesterday, June 27. He thought it was a success and had estimated approximately 200 people attended. He is already planning for next year and will not have vendors. Mr. Moore commented that the Lowell Park bathrooms were a little messy Park and Recreation Board Minutes June 28, 2010 Page 2 of 2 afterward and some garbage cans were overflowing. Council member Polehna said he had a good comment from a person downtown on the event. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Lowell Park improvements Staff is working with USACE for some type of flood project. The project will involve grading of parking areas, raising grade along the park, installing storm sewer system, re-grading north end (Mulberry Point) and grading of an amphitheater. It was noted that existing paved lots will be resurfaced and gravel lots will not be paved. It will be difficult to start any real major improvements until the USACE work is completed. We may be able to pour some curb, install drinking fountain, add some plantings and maybe some hardscape. Ms. Amrein asked what hardscape was. Mr. Moore responded that it is concrete, curb and gutter, sidewalks and retaining walls. Commission was asked what involvement they would like to have with the project. Mr. Brandt moved, seconded by Ms. Snellman, to adjourn at 6:40 pm for park tour.