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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-23 PRC MinutesCITY OF STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING July 23, 2018 Present: Chairwoman Linda Amrein, Commissioners Bill McGlynn, Sam Nelson, Sandy Snellman; Council Representative Mike Polehna Absent: Commissioners David Brandt, Scott Christensen and Rob McGarry Staff: Public Works Superintendent Tim Moore APPROVAL OF MINUTES Possible approval of June 25, 2018 meeting minutes Motion by Chairwoman Amrein, seconded by Commissioner Snellman, to approve the June 25, 2018 meeting minutes. All in favor, 4-0. INFORMATION ITEMS Downtown Bike Racks Scott Gray, a local sculpture artist, reviewed his proposal for a decorative bike rack made of railroad spikes, representing the last three spans of the Historic Lift Bridge. The materials are very durable and sturdy and are meant to be rusty. He would be willing to donate it and if the City were interested in additional pieces, then he would charge something for them. Chairwoman Amrein said she feels the bike racks should be a standard design that can be easily replaced if needed and that bikers would recognize as a bike rack instead of a piece of art. Council Representative Polehna provided pictures of unique bike racks he saw in Europe on a recent trip. He suggested that there could be a standard design for bike racks on the bike trails, but unique racks could be placed in some locations. Commissioner Snellman agreed that it would be ok to have a more unique bike rack in an appropriate location. In regard to the question of how a biker would know it is a bike rack, Mr. Gray said a bike could be welded onto the rack. Chairwoman Amrein said she would be concerned about putting a bike against something rusty. Mr. Gray said the rust would not rub off on someone’s hand. The bike rack could be painted if the City prefers that. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting July 23, 2018 Page 2 of 3 Commissioner Nelson suggested the City could install the rack for a two year period and if there is negative feedback, remove it in favor of more uniform bike racks. Mr. Moore agreed to work further with Mr. Gray. Mr. Gray offered to create a part of the proposed bike rack and bring it in for the Commission to view. OPEN FORUM There were no public comments. ACTION ITEMS 7990 Neal Avenue North - Consideration of fee in lieu of Park and Trail Dedication Public Works Superintendent Moore stated that property owner Craig Wahlquist plans to subdivide 1.25 acres of land at 8080 Neal Avenue North. A total of three lots, to be known at Neal Meadows 5th Addition, are proposed. Mr. Wahlquist would retain the southerly lot that contains his residence. The northern 25,000 square feet, adjacent to Creekside Crossing, would contain the two new lots which Mr. Wahlquist intends to sell. The Comprehensive Plan shows no planned parks on the property so the contribution to the park system would likely be a fee in lieu of land of $2,000 per new lot created. In terms of trails and sidewalks, a sidewalk on the west side of Creekside Crossing exists. While a trail is proposed for Neal Avenue North, it is to be constructed on the east side of Neal Avenue, therefore, no sidewalks or trails are proposed on the property. Therefore the contribution to the trail system would have to be in the form of a fee in lieu of $500 per new lot created. Staff recommends a cash dedication of $5,000 for Neal Meadows 5th Addition Park and Trail obligations. Chairwoman Amrein pointed out a discrepancy in the street numbers on the first case, 7990 versus 8080. The Commission discussed this item in conjunction with the following two agenda items. 8040 Neal Avenue North - Consideration of fee in lieu of Park and Trail Dedication Public Works Superintendent Moore stated that property owners Richard and Cheryl Ross plan to subdivide 1.25 acres of land at 8040 Neal Avenue North. A total of three lots, to be known at Neal Meadows 6th Addition, are proposed. Mr. and Mrs. Ross would retain the southerly lot that contains their residence. The northern 25,000 square feet, adjacent to Creekside Crossing, would contain the two new lots which the property owners intend to sell. The Comprehensive Plan shows no planned parks on the property so the contribution to the park system would likely be a fee in lieu of land of $2,000 per new lot created. In terms of trails and sidewalks, a sidewalk on the west side of Creekside Crossing exists. While a trail is proposed for Neal Avenue North, it is to be constructed on the east side of Neal Avenue, therefore, no sidewalks or trails are proposed on the property. Therefore the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting July 23, 2018 Page 3 of 3 contribution to the trail system would have to be in the form of a fee in lieu of $500 per new lot created. Staff recommends a cash dedication of $5,000 for Neal Meadows 6th Addition Park and Trail obligations. 8120 Neal Avenue North - Consideration of fee in lieu of Park and Trail Dedication Public Works Superintendent Moore stated that property owners Bruce and Linda Livermore plan to subdivide 1.25 acres of land at 8120 Neal Avenue North. A total of three lots, to be known at Neal Meadows 7th Addition, are proposed. Mr. and Mrs. Livermore would retain the southerly lot that contains their residence. The northern 25,000 square feet, adjacent to Creekside Crossing, would contain the two new lots which the property owners intend to sell. The Comprehensive Plan shows no planned parks on the property so the contribution to the park system would likely be a fee in lieu of land of $2,000 per new lot created. In terms of trails and sidewalks, a sidewalk on the west side of Creekside Crossing exists. While a trail is proposed for Neal Avenue North, it is to be constructed on the east side of Neal Avenue, therefore, no sidewalks or trails are proposed on the property. Therefore the contribution to the trail system would have to be in the form of a fee in lieu of $500 per new lot created. Staff recommends a cash dedication of $5,000 for Neal Meadows 7th Addition Park and Trail obligations. Motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner McGlynn, to approve the approve the three proposed fees in lieu of Parks and Trail Dedication for Neal Meadows 5th, 6th and 7th Additions (Action Items 3, 4, and 5 on the agenda). All in favor, 4-0. COMMISSION ITEMS/TOPICS Council Representative Polehna stated he met with a parks commissioner from another community to look at: 1) making a rowing center for the MN Rowing Club at the Aiple property; 2) hosting an outdoor curling tournament on Lily Lake this winter. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Chairwoman Amrein, seconded by Commissioner Snellman, to adjourn. All in favor, 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Julie Kink Recording Secretary