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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03-28-05APPROVED Members Present: Leslie Defries, Mike Eliason, Phillip Sterner Members Absent: Mark Jacobs, Eric Johnson Staff Present: Dan Schultz, Director of Parks and Recreation and Sonja Honl, Recording Secretary Student Volunteer: Philip Harris Others Present: None CALL TO ORDER: Eliason called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None. 3. APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 28, 2005 MINUTES: MOTION by Sterner to approve the minutes of February 28, 2005. SECOND by Defries. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Motion passed. 4. AUDIENCE INPUT: None. 5. DISCUSSION (Response to Audience Input): None. 6. OLD BUSINESS: a. Park Signs – Schultz provided the Commission with a sign sample from The Plastic Lumber Company. The sample included the City logo, and sign color. Schultz said they’d also be adding a white, routered border that will follow the outline of the sign. The City Council has seen the sign sample and thought we should move forward with the purchase of signs. The Council suggested that a sign be ordered this year for installation near the entrance to Schwarz Pond Park off of Connemara Ave., and possibly a new sign also be ordered for Erickson Park. Sterner asked if there would be any cost savings in ordering more signs at a time. Per Schultz, there would not be, except for any possible yearly increase. We’ll be placing an order for the signs, The Plastic Lumber Company will provide us with final drawings to sign-off on, and the signs should be delivered in a few weeks. c. Naming of City Parks – Naming of the park in the Meadows of Bloomfield development was postponed at the last meeting for further discussion. Schultz provided a historical timeline of the development of the City of Rosemount in response to the Commission’s request for more information. Schultz also spoke with the Fire Chief regarding past fire chiefs the park could be named after. The Fire Chief had not come up with these names in time for tonight’s meeting. The park could also be named after Mare Pond, which is located in this park. Naming the park after former Mayor Knutson was suggested. Schultz’s recommendations were to further look into information on Rosemount’s history, name the park after the development, “Meadows of Bloomfield” or name the park after Mare Pond. The Commission decided to hold off on naming this park until they received the past fire chief information. 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. FRC Community Garden – The Family Resource Center has asked about the possibility of locating a community garden in the area between the basketball courts and parking lot at the Family Resource Center Park. Schultz has asked them to bring back a site plan and management plan for the garden as well as a restoration plan for the area if it doesn’t work out. Schultz provided a map of the proposed garden area and asked the Commission for their thoughts regarding it. There was concern about maintenance of the garden, fencing and possible vandalism. The Commission asked if there were other areas of the park that might be better suited for a garden, as basketballs (and kids retrieving them) could end up in the garden at the proposed location. They felt that fencing would be needed to protect the garden. Schultz will bring this item back once he receives the necessary information from the Family Resource Center. b. Director’s Report – The Parks Improvement Fund Balance as of February 28, 2005 was $1,250,943.74. Parks dedication fees of $26,780 were received this month from Steiner Development for the Aldi Grocery Store location. Interest was $852.48. There were expenditures of $26,767.56 for the final payment for Bloomfield Park, and $59,500.16 was transferred to the Engineering Department for the Meadows of Bloomfield project. 42/52 Draft Land Use Map - Schultz reviewed the draft land use map and zoning for this area. The development being proposed could greatly increase the population of the City and have a significant impact on the parks master plan. Per Schultz, a minimum of 310 acres of additional parkland would be required to meet the community’s needs. Our parks master plan would have to be reviewed and adjusted accordingly. Schultz brought this item to the Commission so they’d be aware of what’s being looked at as far as development of this area. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Sterner to adjourn the meeting. SECOND by Defries. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Sonja Honl, Recording Secretary