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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-12-16 PRC MIN CITY OF STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION December 16, 2013 Present: Chairman Linda Amrein, Commissioners Rob McGarry, David Brandt, Solveg Peterson, Council Liaison Mike Polehna Absent: Commissioners Scott Christensen, Don Stiff, Sandy Snellman Staff present: Public Works Superintendent Tim Moore Others present: Bruce Werre, Roger Ruetten Approval of Minutes - Motion by Brandt, seconded by Amrein, to approve the November 25, 2013 minutes. All in favor. OPEN FORUM - There were no public comments. ACTION ITEMS McKusick Lake Neighborhood Fishing Pier Moore stated that the City has been approached by Bruce Werre, representing lakeshore owners, with a proposal to install an 18-foot octagon fishing pier on the north side of McKusick Lake. Bruce Werre clarified that he wants to get some of the groundwork done before going to the lakeshore owners for approval. He would want 100% lakeshore owner approval before going forward with the project. The Department of Natural Resources’ Fishing in the Neighborhood (FIN) Program is interested in partnering with the McKusick Lake Association and the City on the project. The FIN Program would provide the materials for the dock and stock bluegill sunfish in the spring. Installation would be largely with donations and volunteer labor. The dock would have to be handicapped-accessible. He hopes the City would provide engineering resources, and if a trail ramp is required for ADA compliance, possibly provide the money for that. Cost of a bituminous ramp would be about $2,000. The dock would also be an observation platform for wildlife. After installation, the dock would be City-owned. Roger Ruetten noted that the project may qualify for a Sunrise Rotary Club grant and Rotary Foundation matching funding. Motion by Amrein, seconded by Peterson, that the Commission recommend the project in concept and direct staff to work with the McKusick Lake Association and other related organizations as needed to move the project along. All in favor. Park and Recreation Board Minutes December 16, 2013 Page 2 of 2 2014 Park Fees and Tents Moore explained that the Commission needs to review park fees for 2014 and also address the issue of whether tents should be allowed in Lowell Park. Staff recommends that no tents be allowed in Lowell Park except for special events open to the public, and the maximum tent size allowed in Pioneer Park be 20’ by 20’ or 400 square feet maximum. Staff also proposes that the rental fee for the amphitheater at Lowell Park be $100 damage deposit and a $125 fee, similar to the Pioneer Park Bandshell. Polehna suggested making all damage deposits $100 to make it easier. He feels there should be a higher fee for commercial use of the parks, for example a movie production company that wants to use Lowell Park for a day. McGarry said the City is not in the business of making a profit, so the Commission might consider eliminating fees for park use. Motion by McGarry, seconded by Brandt, to recommend approval of the staff recommendation for 2014 park fees and tent restrictions. All in favor. COMMISSION ITEMS/TOPICS Rinks and Trails Moore said the ice rinks are open. The trail groomer is working well. Motion by Amrein, seconded by McGarry, to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Julie Kink Recording Secretary