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MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Eliason, Janet Larson, Kelly Sampo, Jason Scribner 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 7:04 p.m. following a briefing of the meeting agenda for Boy Scout Troop #295 audience.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
3. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 23, 2000 MINUTES:
MOTION by Jason Scribner to approve minutes of October 23, 2000. SECOND by Kelly Sampo. Ayes: 2. (2 members present at time of motion). Nays: 0. MOTION CARRIED.
AUDIENCE INPUT: None
DISCUSSION: (Response to Audience Input): None
6. OLD BUSINESS
BIRCH PARK
Dan Schultz presented four concept plans for Birch Park created by Ingraham and Associates with input from the neighborhood meeting. Mr. Ingraham and Schultz answered questions regarding
the concepts. The Committee’s comments included moving a hard court further north; the need to have buffers between houses and playground; tennis court only; coordinating other facilities
with future developments. The Committee liked a combination of Concept A and Concept D with additional options, the loop trail with a connection to the north, wild flowers area, a
shelter in the middle of the wild flowers, and playground for two age groups together.
b. DALLARA PARK AND BIRCH PARK PLAY EQUIPMENT RFP’S
Dan Schultz relayed the contents of the proposed RFPs for Dallara Park and Birch Park. The information received at the October 19 neighborhood meetings was incorporated into the RFPs.
Committee suggested including using “recycled plastic” into the RFPs as well as adding “design of independent play items must include specific listed structures or other creative
play items.” Further discussion on the RFPs will be held at a future meeting.
c. PARKS, TRAIL AND OPEN SPACE UPDATE - RFP
Dan Schultz presented a Request For Proposal for updating the 1991 Comprehensive Park Plan and Development Guide. The consultant for this project will need to focus on many items including
future park development, redevelopment of existing parks, relationships with other community facilities, trail planning, greenways and open space planning. By using focus groups and
public meetings, the information gathered by the consultant will help shape our master plan. The Committee approved the proposed RFP with a few additions. MOTION by Janet Larson to
recommend approving the Request For Proposal with the addition of investigating how to preserve special landmarks, historical sites and significant natural features and review privately
owned green spaces and their management practices. SECOND by Mike Eliason. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. MOTION CARRIED.
d. CENTRAL PARK BANDSHELL UPDATE
Dan Schultz reported that Bob Kilgore with Sebasta Blomberg and Associates is currently designing the stage that the proposed bandshell will sit upon. The design and cost estimates
should be completed by December 1, 2000. The Committee previously recommended moving forward with the bandshell if the cost did not exceed the budget. Miracle Recreating has extended
their bid on the bandshell and installation until December 31, 2000. Staff would like to give our recommendation by the next City Council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
CENTRAL PARK – MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES
Staff is recommending snow removal on the Koch Trail and evaluating the use and maintenance of the trail before making a decision on maintenance for next winter. The area around the
Veteran’s Memorial will also be cleared to accommodate visitors. Staff is recommending the sidewalks located in the southwestern portion of Central Park from 145th Street be cleared
to provide a direct path to the warminghouse and the memorial.
2001 FEES AND FEE POLICY
The Committee reviewed the proposed 2001 Fees and Fee Policy. There were no changes to the Community Center or Ice Arena fees. MOTION by Kelly Sampo to recommend that City Council
approve the 2001 Fee and Fee Policy changes for the Parks and Recreation Department. SECOND by Phil Sterner. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. MOTION CARRIED.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Dan Schultz stated that the next Committee meeting will be held December 18 at 7:00.
Schultz explained Park Improvement Funds to the Boy Scouts in the audience and stated the balance and action on the P.I. account.
Schultz reported that a representative from the RAHA Board has inquired about funding and providing labor to build an outdoor hockey rink at Jaycee Park. It will be looked at while
updating our master plan.
The first public meeting for the DNR Metro Greenway Grant/Mississippi River Greenway Project was held on November 16, 2000. The group discussed the definition of a greenway and the
goal of organizing a multi jurisdictional greenway along the Mississippi River.
8. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Janet Larson to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 PM. SECOND by Kelly Sampo
Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Gee
Recording Secretary