HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05-19-03APPROVED
Members Present: Mike Eliason, Eric Johnson, Steve Wilson
Members Absent: Mark Jacobs, Phil Sterner
Staff Present: Dan Schultz, Director of Parks and Recreation and Sonja Honl, Recording Secretary
Others Present: None
1. CALL TO ORDER: Eliason called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
3. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 28, 2003 MINUTES: MOTION by Wilson to approve the minutes of April 28, 2003. SECOND by Johnson. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Motion passed.
4. AUDIENCE INPUT: None
5. DISCUSSION (Response to Audience Input): None
6. OLD BUSINESS:
Cliff Addition PUD Concept -
At last month’s meeting, Schultz informed the Commission that we had just received information from the developer regarding this project. It is a single-family home concept plan for
approximately 72 units. Schultz reviewed the location map and concept plan map for this area, and explained where this project fits in with the City’s plan for future development.
The developer is proposing 1.3 acres for a park. This is not consistent with the Parks Master Plan, which requires 4 – 10 acres for an N-7 neighborhood park. Schultz recommended
denying the concept plan as the proposed size and location are not consistent with the Parks Master Plan. Per Schultz, the developer has withdrawn his original plan. Schultz has spoken
with the developer and recommended that he review the Parks Master Plan and then submit another plan that meets the requirements for this type of development. No motion was required
for this item.
b. Athletic Complex Site –
Schultz reviewed a map he developed of possible sites that meet the requirements for this type of complex. Schultz had also prepared a chart for the Commission listing the proposed
facilities for future park sites using information from the National Park & Recreation Association Park Facilities Standards Chart. The numbers may vary by community as there are many
variables involved, but the chart gives us an idea of the numbers and types of facilities we would be looking at. Schultz attended a recent RAAA board meeting and talked to the board
regarding the athletic complex. Schultz is trying to talk to different youth organizations regarding the athletic complex to get input from them. Schultz will put together a report
for the June meeting with the information he receives on what our future needs will be. This item
b. Athletic Complex Site – (continued)
will be discussed at the City Council goal setting session on May 20, 2003. The amenities we want in an athletic complex will dictate the location for this facility. The Parks & Recreation
Commission will provide site options to the City Council when they give them their recommendation. Staff is getting examples of six complexes to bring to the Commission so they can
look at the different layout designs and get ideas. Staff will bring back more information to the June meeting based on what we hear from youth organizations.
NEW BUSINES:
a. Director’s Report
Park Improvement Fund Balance as of April 30, 2003 is $739,048.84. Inflows into the Park Improvement Fund for April were as follows: Dedication Fees - $0; Interest - $1,586.10;
Donations - $0. Expenditures were $2,556.91. Upcoming projects are Bloomfield Park, Birch Park, and landscaping at the band shell.
McMenomy Property (Future Park C-3) - An appraisal of this property should be completed in June.
Sports Dome – Schultz attended a school board meeting regarding the sports dome. The Board seemed to be in favor of the facility but had some concerns regarding financing. There are
also concerns regarding zoning, access from Connemara Trail, parking, sewer/water issues, accessibility and restrictions due to a grant from the DNR for Schwarz Pond Park and ISD 196
property.
Central Park Landscaping – The sewer line was repaired and drain tile was installed. Sod was put in and landscaping around the band shell was completed.
DCTC Soccer Complex – Plans/specifications are being put together. Schultz will bring them to the Commission when we receive them.
Bloomfield Park – May 12 was the start date for this project. Grading will begin as soon as weather permits. All of the paving is to be completed 60 days from that date.
Skate Park – The equipment installation was delayed due to rain. It will be installed as soon as weather permits. We will be reviewing how much use the skate park is getting, etc.,
and then try to pick a permanent spot for it.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Johnson to adjourn the meeting. SECOND by Wilson. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Sonja Honl,
Recording Secretary