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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-29-1998 PTRC Minutes AGENDA PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1998 ** 7:00 P.M. ** ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL 4364 W. ROUND LAKE ROAD *Note Location* Please use west entrance marked "Council Chambers" 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Approve July 28, 1998 Minutes 3. Council Report 4. Vaughan Park Dedication Exchange 5. Bethel College Ballfield Development 6. County Road F Trail Grant Update 7. Future Meeting Dates S. Department Reports 9. Adjourn *** Please Call Tracy or Lynette if you are unable to attend this meeting *** • Crisis Connection Fax:612-379-6391 Sep 2 '98 8:24 P.01 16 Mary H. Robinson 1200 Edgewater Avenue Arden Hills, MN 55112 (651) 494-1436 September 1, 1998 Cindy Welsh City of Arden Hills 4363 W Round Lake Rd Arden Rills,MN 55112 Dear Cindy: Congratulations on your new position with the city of St.Louis Park. They have an established parks system,but I'm sure there will be more than enough to keep you busy. Thank you for all your excellent leadership while at the city of Arden Hills. You were the driving force behind the Parks Commission. The second reason for this lever is to submit my resignation from the Parks Commission,effective immediately. My participation over the last year has been minimal at best. I feel there is a need to have an active member from tic southcast part of the community serving on the commission and I can't guarantee I would be that person. Thank you again for everything. You were a joy to work with Good luck with your new job. Yours truly, Mary Roffinson CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: September 22, 1998 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrat SUBJECT: Bethel Colic e Park Development Pro osal Background The City has had several meetings with Bethel College representatives to discuss a possible joint development of a park. The location would be west of Old Highway 10, north of the railroad and east of Chatham. (See Exhibit A.) What May Be Part of the Possible Development? Bethel College has expressed a need for fast pitch softball diamonds, tennis courts and intermural fields. The City has identified the softball diamonds and soccer fields as its largest needs. Development Scenarios The City and Bethel have not yet held any serious conversations regarding how such a joint facility would be constructed and managed. Should the project be found feasible, City staff will need to investigate all options available and negotiate with Bethel. In concept, Bethel has discussed the following: Bethel donate the land to the City and work with the City on funding for the development; Bethel provide all maintenance for the park facilities; and Bethel/City need to agree on the elements to be developed, as well as the management of facilities. What is the Status of Discussions? Bethel has hired a consultant to complete a preliminary design to reflect agreed upon programming elements. This consultant is also developing a budget for the project. A traffic study and pedestrian crossing study is also being prepared. The City has completed a survey and wetland delineation of the site. Bethel representatives met with the City Council, at its September 21, 1998 Worksession, to have the first general conversation of the project with the Council. The City Council expressed interest in the proposal and directed City staff to continue discussions with Bethel. • t ,et-``�M • VILLAGE HOUSING Pill •�• CI IALBERG RESIDENCE r4 `. � I 5 / C. l ? \\ a o ••\ PARKING HISTORIC CHAPEL SEMINARY ACADEMIC C \ COMPLEX AND QUAD. 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Vaughan Property Exchange The City Council discussed the concept of an exchange of property withoor Vaughan at its September 28, 1998 meeting. The concept proposed by staff was the exchange of 1.78 acres of previously dedicated park land for approximately .75 acre of private property. The area to be acquired would be used for the development and expansion of a pedestrian trail. qo The City Council directed staff to consider and negotiate other options for acquiring this property. One suggestion included the simple acquisition of the land area needed for the trail. In the case of an exchange, the Council supported a square foot for square foot exchange. The Council also expressed interest in receiving additional park fees from Mr. Vaughan if the City were to consider an exchange of unequal size. Staff will be scheduling a meeting with Mr. Vaughan in the near future to discuss the exchange further. 2. Bethel Park There is nothing new to report on this project. The City is currently waiting for Bethel to prepare a concept design and cost estimates. Once these are received, the City Council will provide additional direction on its interest for participating in the project. Should the City Council elect to continue discussions, the Park & Recreation Commission will be asked to schedule neighborhood meetings to review the project and gather input. BF/sls • MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS,MINNESOTA PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION TUESDAY,JULY 28, 1998 7:00 P.M. CALL TO OR ER Chair Kreidler called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. ROLL Ai Present were Lynette Kreidler, Megan Ricke, Jim Johnson, Cindy Walsh- Community Development Director, Anita Larson and Rich Straumann. Absent were Don Messerly, Lou Speggen, Tracy Petersen, Dorothy McClung, and Mary Robinson. APPROVE, MINUTES Minutes from June 23, 1998, were corrected and approved by Megan Ricke and seconded by Jim Johnson. The minutes were passed unanimously. COUNCIL REPORT a. No Liaison from City Council. b. Planning Commission approved the new City Hall. C. Highway 96. -Bridge - Segment over I35W will be first Arden Hills' segment. - Community Development Director will meet regarding walk/cage at County Road E over Snelling Avenue with MnDOT. d. Hired Planner for the City of Arden Hills. e. Play structure at Cummings Park has been installed. - Surface material to be delivered July 29, 1998. 1999 BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS a. Went to Council for 5 Year Plan. b. Grant of$50,000 approved by DNR for County Road F (CPI) trail linkage. This will go to Council for final approval. Megan Ricke made a motion to recommend 1999 Park Fund Budget as suggested. Anita Larson seconded. Passed unanimously. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN a. Added Lake Johanna Boulevard, south of County Road D. b. Added trail on Lexington Avenue, south of I694 from Red Fox Road, south to County Road E. c. Megan Ricke moved to approve Comprehensive Plan with two minor text changes and • two trail changes. Rich Straumann seconded motion. Passed unanimously. PROGRAM REPORT The Penny Carnival will be held on July 31, 1998 from 1 to 3 p.m. DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Tony Schmidt Park Update -Potential location for sand volleyball court -Phase I on August Planning Commission agenda b. Upgrading Athletic Facilities within the#621 School District Update C. Round Lake Trail - Trail cleared; no construction yet on south side. d. Park Dedication Update - John McClung: Potential $4,500 amount There will be no meeting in August; the next meeting will be September 29, 1998 The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.