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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02-28-00 APPROVED MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Eliason, Keith Knautz, Janet Larson, Kelly Sampo and Phil Sterner Ena Cisewiski, City Council Liaison. STAFF PRESENT: Dan Schultz, Parks & Recreation Director and Sue Gee, Recording Secretary. MEMBERS ABSENT: None 1. CALL TO ORDER: Kelly Sampo, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None 3. APPROVAL OF THE January 24, 2000 MINUTES: MOTION by Keith Knautz to accept the minutes of January 24, 2000. SECOND by Mike Eliason. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. MOTION CARRIED. AUDIENCE INPUT: None. DISCUSSION: Mike Eliason commented that the fence at Connemera is down again. Schultz said that one soccer field will be shut down for maintenance at Jaycee Park and Staff are looking for a site to cut an additional field. Keith Knautz complimented staff on the new brochure. Knautz inquired about the numbering system for tree give away for Arbor Day. Schultz will look into system used for giving out trees. 6. OLD BUSINESS KELLEY TRUST DEVELOPMENT The developers of Evermoor were present to provide an update on their plans for the development of Kelly Trust property and solicit input from the Parks & Recreation Committee regarding the 26 acres of land that would be dedicated to the City for parks, trail and/or open space. The developers included: Homer Tompkins, President of Contractor Property Developers Company (CPDC); Craig Rapp, CPDC; Dan Sjordal and Ed Hasek, Landscape Architect/Planners and Dwight Jelle, Civil Engineer of Westwood Civil Engineering Planning Firm. Mr. Rapp stated that they are “creating something larger than some suburbs in the Twin Cities.” The development encompasses 560+ acres, 530acres are in Rosemount. They propose a fully integrated 30 mile trail system throughout the property, connecting with the regional trail system. Their general philosophy is to treat the development as a natural amenity – allowing people the opportunity to walk to almost any place. Ed Hasik displayed several maps and charts showing the prime areas for preservation. Greenspace will be woven throughout the neighborhoods. There will be 7.8 miles of concrete sidewalks, 6.8 miles of bituminous trails. Committee asked for total acreage of Birger Pond if dry. Developer will calculate and get back to Committee. Sampo said we can not accept 100 year flood plain area for park dedication, utilities or storm water easements. Mr. Sjordal said there will be 26 acres of dedication. There will be 190 acres of open space. 178 acres are areas where trails will go through as well as wetlands. Mike Eliason stated that adding 1200 new dwellings to our community would raise the population by nearly 5,000. He added that we need more ball fields right now and would have an even greater need in the future. Therefore, Eliason feels we need to consider park areas to accommodate ball fields. Janet Larson and Phil Sterner feel the parks should be passive. Kelly Sampo suggested the developer move their road and houses more to the east at Shannon Park and allow room for ball fields. Developer said there are wetlands at that location. Committee requested developer create a proposed map of areas the developers suggest for parks. Committee stressed they would not accept non-useable land. Keith Knautz said they would like at least one field in some area without taking away from the natural terrain. The feasibility of having a canoe dock was discussed. Developer will get the specifics of how much water will be available for canoeing. Cisewski questioned the portage of canoes to the area and parking. Mr. Sjordal displayed the logical areas the developers are intending for parks. They will provide a topographical map of the areas for the Committee per Sampo’s request. Developer said they would like to work out a maintenance agreement with the City. Committee requested the developer provide a copy of the Stillwater guidelines for maintenance. The area will be left fairly natural and would require little mowing. Developer will come back to Committee with the requested information regarding acreage of Birger Pond, more amenities including integrating ball fields, topography map and park site suggestions. The Committee will then make a decision on the areas they request for City parks. SELECTION OF RFP FOR PLAY EQUIPMENT AT CAMFIELD PARK AND KIDDER PARK Dan Schultz reported that the selection committee has completed the process of reviewing play equipment designs for Kidder Park and Camfield Park. After reviewing eight proposals, the committee selected Midwest Playscapes (Playworld Systems). The Parks & Recreation Committee, however agreed to replace the bounce/stationary buttons with diggers for both parks. MOTION by Keith Knautz to recommend City Council approve the play equipment contracts with Midwest Playscapes for Kidder and Camfield parks with the changes of replacing the stationary/bounce buttons with diggers. SECOND by Janet Larson. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. MOTION CARRIED. 7. NEW BUSINESS DIRECTOR’S REPORT A committee chair will be elected when the new bylaws are approved by City Council. Discussion of an earlier or later start time for the Parks & Recreation Committee meetings led to Dan Schultz stating that the bylaws will need to be referenced first. The next meeting will be held at the usual 7:00 PM, 4th Monday of the month. Dan Schultz reported the Park Improvement Fund inflows and balance. Skatepark update – Dan Schultz gave an update on information received from various communities. Phil Sterner suggested a passive skatepark to be considered. The Committee agreed that we need to see more public interest before further consideration. Amphitheater update – Schultz reported desired needs of possible users and the need to decide on a pre-fabricated structure or the services of an architect to design the amphitheater. Ena Cisewski suggested checking with the Vo-Tech for ideas or a possible contest. The warminghouses were closed for the season on February 22, due to poor ice conditions. Cisewski inquired about the past decision to grade Biscayne Park for a ball field. Schultz will look into what improvements were to be made. 8. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Keith Knautz to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 PM. SECOND by Kelly Sampo. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Sue Gee Recording Secretary