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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-18-1984 PTRC Agenda - Minutes Regular Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Village of Arden Hills Tuesday, September 18, 1984 Arden Hills Village Hall AGENDA - Call to Order - Roll Call - f August l� 984 Regular Meeting Minutes 2=%Lo - Council Report-- T Report on Tennis Courts - Review Village Pedestrian Trails azfd to Open Spaces 4PL k•w-, Report on Proposed Community Survey on Park and Program „Ilyy Development (Mary Blomquist) SPt,A-;C ,l'ue...a ,", ,a w`wA7 Miscellaneous Business Crepeau Park �- ��"" /�� T� Fall Festival Summer Program Report Parkway Joint Committee Report 8 - Adjournment Ile Minutes of Regular Parks and Recreation Village of Arden Hills • Tuesday, August 14, 1984 - 7 :30 p.m. Village Hall Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7 : 35 p.m. Roll Call Present - C. Sand, D. Klick, D. Kostishack, M. Gillies , K. Enroth, J. Otto Absent - A. Anderson, G. Dreyling, D. Messerly , T. Sather , M. Wild Also Present - Mayor R. Woodburn, .Parks Director J. Buckley , North Heights Representative A. Lien, and Mounds View Basketball Assn. Representatives J. Janke and G. Bagan Approval of Minutes Motion was made by Jim Otto , seconded by D. Kostishack that the minutes of July 24th be approved as corrected. Corrections were made as follows : a. Page 1 - Under addition to the Tooker Report , the sentence should read: "Kostishack said the "Charles Tooker Report" should include Programs (instead of Progress) for People with Handicapping Conditions , in addition for Senior Citizens ." • b. Bottom of Page 1 - Another sentence should be added to the last statement regarding North Heights as follows : "There was , however, concern expressed about sufficient acreage break-down for storm drainage and ponding complying to the acreage ordinance. C. Last part of last sentence under Fall Program Review and Approval on Page 2 should read: "After hearing from the People who are putting on the program. d. The first sentence under Park Committee Member Resignation should read: "Sand announced that Tim Tuggle resigned because of his conflict of meetings on Tuesday evenings . Mounds View Basketball Presentation Mr. Janke and Mr. Bagan explained to the Committee what their goals in their program are. The following points were brought forth: - They felt the need for a stronger in-house and traveling program. The Mounds View Basketball Program would be patterned after the Irondale Basketball Program. Their program has been established for 15 years for grades 3 - 8 . - Want more participation for girls . A separate girls and boys program seem to encourage more girls ' participation. - The 7th and 8th grades have no school basketball pragram. The • Mounds View Basketball Program will provide an active program for this age group. - Want more parent participaiton. - Get basketball better known in the area. Minutes of Regular Parks and Recreation August 14, 1984 Page two • - They haven' t formally organized, but they have had meetings with about 25 parents volunteering their support. They envision a program much like Arden Hills ' and Shoreview' s where instruc- tion is maximized at first. - A program that permits a child to play for the good experience - not be eliminated because of lack of ability. - Winning isn ' t the goal but rather the positive experience or they can get discouraged. - They felt they could handle 4 teams from grades 3 and 4; and 4 teams from grades 5 and 6 from each grade school. Grade schools in Mounds View areas are Island Lake, Snail Lake, Turtle Lake and Valentine Hills . - It was further stated that the boys and girls would be separate. The girls would play in the fall until the last of December. Then the boys would start in January and play an equal amount of time. - Their charge will ba $15.00 to participate in the in-house program. - They want the Parks and Recreation Committee support. • - John Buckley would serve on the Board of Directors and therefore, be able to monitor the program. Buckley also thinks it will inspire good community relations . The Committee was very concerned that the present emphasis on learning, having fun, and equal participation governing youth athletics continue to be stressed by the new parent sponsoring group. Kostishack ques- tioned the idea of the Parks and Recreation relinquishing this program to others . She said then she wondered why it wouldn' t happen to other sports also. After further discussion, Klick made a motion, seconded by Otto, that the Mounds View Basketball Program be accepted with the idea that after the girls ' program, a report should be made at the January meet- ing for evaluation. North Heights Luthern Church Park Dedication Lien, a representative of North Heights Luthern Church, explained some of the tentative plans for walkways and trails . He said they realize they have to comply to the ordinance, but just how is not established as of yet . Sand expressed that there was some concern after the July meeting. The main concern was if the set aside of approximately 4.3 acres for storm drainage and ponding will meet the intent of the Park Dedication • Ordinance. Buckley passed out copies of the ordinance pertaining to Park Dedication. After additional discussion, the following conclusions were established: Minutes of Regular Parks and Recreation August 14, 1984 Page three • - Mulcahy said there is a need for ball field and suggested this could be included in the North Heights Dedication Area. It was also expressed that if the developer cannot set aside sufficient amount of acreage for Park Dedication. They must give a determined portion of money or a combination of so much money and land. It was decided that the Architect should come back and give more information as to what their plans are before further action from Parks and Recreation. - Sand announced that the Planning Committee would meet on the following evening - Wednesday, August 15th at 7 :30 p.m. . They would be meeting with the North Height Representatives and everyone interested was encouraged to attend . Council Report T. Mulcahy reported on the following: A. Cable T.V. boxes - Mulcahy said cable wires are put underground where other utilities are under the ground. But there will be Cable Boxes placed in every other yard where the wires are buried and many feel this will add to the visual pollution. • - The smaller boxes will be buried but the big ones will be buried only for a fee of $125 .00 to the individual homeowners . - Sand wonders if there will be boxes in front of our parks . - Mulcahy said they' ll get the answers on a report at the next meeting on the Cable Commission. B. Roseville Bank Expansion - The Roseville Bank is planning to redesign into a two-story bank. With this expansion, there should be some recovery of Park Dedication area. - Sand appreciated Mulcahy' s bringing this to the Park Committee' s attention. - The berming will be removed in an effort to enhance the bank' s image. C. Approval of Fall Park Programs Tne Council reviewed the Fall Park Programs as recommended by the Parks Committee. They approved the 1984 Fall Program as presented and recommended that the Parks Committee review the need for a basketball program. • D. Management Goals for 1984 J . Buckley' s management goals as Park Director for 1984 were received and approved by the Council. E. Karth Lake Pumping Mulcahy informed the Committee that the pumping at Karth Lake had been finished at no extra cost to the residents . Minutes of Regular Parks and Recreation August 14, 1984 Page four • F . Resignation of Parks Committee Member The Council accepted with regret the resignation of Tim Tuggle. Cre eau Park Progress Report J. Buckley and D. Messerly met with Rice Creek Watershed. It was recommended that they write a letter describing the project planned. Messerly was unable to attend tonight ' s meeting but he has contacted "Prairie Restoration" in Princeton. They will provide some options for the plantings of the open areas at no cost to the Village Parkway Study Mulcahy asked for volunteers to be on a Parkway Study. Gilies and Sand volunteered to be on the Committee. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9: 55 p.m. . i The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 18 , 1984 in the Public Works Building at 7 :30 p.m. . • September 6 , 1984 Don Messerly 3915 N . Fairview Avenue Arden Hills , MN 55112 Steve Mil 1 er E . A . Hickok: & Associates 545 Indian Mound Wayzata , f„N 55391 Steve : On August 1 , 1984 , you met with me and Arden Hills ' Park Director , John Buckley at the Crepeau feature Center in Arden Hills . to reviewed our plans to construct an earthen dam to retain approximately 3/4 acre of water for waterfowl nestino and the planting of cattails and water lillies for the • nature center . Prior to our conference , John and I had al"so met with Arden Hills ' Consulting Engineer , Don Christoffersen , who sugoested an earthen dam approximately H feet thick by 24 inches high . tie would install two - 12 " culverts to carry excess water with a sodded overflov . At the time we discussed this with you , no problems were envisioned . 'vie plan to complete this project by Niovember 15 , 1984 , unless we hear from you to the contrary . Thanks for your consideration . Attached is a sketch of the proposed structure . Sincerely , Don Nesserly Arden Hills Park Board DM/ rm • �r • u ` { e • M • 1-11, • MEMO DATE : August 24 , • 1984 TO : Council , John Buckley FROM : Don Ilesserly SUBJECT : Wildflower Order - Crepeau Park John , attached is an order for 1•.,ildflowers totalling $240 . 50 . I will need a check from Arden Hills totalling $213 . 00 . I have included a personal order in this order , totalling $27 . 50 . I will add my check for $27 . 50 to the Arden Hills check for $213 . 00 for a total of $240 . 50 . Out of this order , I am planning to keep 10 red trilliams for $ 10 . 00 , 2 ladies slippers for $ 10 . 00 and 5 may apples for $5 . 00 , totalling $25 . 00 . I have added the 6 sales tax and split the $2 . 00 handling charge For a total of $27 . 50 . Upon receipt of the $213 . 00 check , I will add my check to this and submit the order to Orchid Gardens . Order must be rprpiye-d at Orchid Gardens by September 1 for fall delivery . I will request that the delivery be made approximately October 1 . Planting will then be completed October 15 , 1984 . rm • MEMO LATE : August 24 , • 19"14 TO : Council , John Buckley FROM : Don Messerly SUBJECT : Crepeau Park Development Progress 1 . Surveyed and marked park boundaries . 2 . Created pathway from Benton Way south to the prairie area of the park . This pathway was developed so it does not interfere with the houses on idaldon Place . 3 . Continuous mowing of existing pathways and trails throughout the park . 4 . Removed several small elms , box elder , and aspen trees from the prairie area . • 5 . The City Council approved change and name to Crepeau Nature Center and !;ild Life Sanctuary . The Council also approved expenditures up to $ 1 , 500 for 1984 . 6 . Met with Ron Bowen , President of Prairie Restoration . Mr . Bowen has sent written proposals for development of the park . There has been no obligation or expenditures on our part for this consultation . 7 . Ilet with Arden Hills Consulting Engineer , Don Christoffersen and Rice Creek Watershed District ' s Engineer Steve Miller . We got verbal approval from Steve Miller for the construction of this dam . 8 . Began clearing of underbrush in the area east of houses on Dunlap Street for the first of wildflower plantings . 9 . Worked with Nancy Hansen re the formation of a volunteer group to work in the nature center . 10 . Submitted article to Sue Schroeder for the September "Town Crier" . rm MEMO DATE : August 24 , .1984 TO : Council , John Buckley FROM : Don Messerly SUBJECT : Plans for Consideration and Approval through June 1 , 1985 Completion Date 1 . 9/ 1/84 - Order flowers from Orchid Gardens , Grand Rapids , MPJ . Approximate cost is $200 . 00 . 2 . 9/ 15/84 - Install signs marking walking trails and changing name to Crepeau Nature Center . 3 . 9/ 15/84 - Letter to Steve Miller of E . A . Hickok and Associates confirming our plans to contruct an earth- en dam . Along with this letter , I will submit a sketch of the proposed dam and a photograph of the sight . 4 . 10/ 1/84 - Organize work party of ,park Committee members and others to clear underbrush for fall wildflower planting . 5 . 10/ 15/84 - Plant wildflowers . 6 . 11/ 15/84 - Construction of the dam . Approximate cost $200 . 00 7 . 1/ 31/85 - Removal of cottonwood trees north of the Dellwood entrance . There are approximately 20 cotton- wood trees diameter 2 " - 6 " which are not native to this area . Removal of these trees will enable us to mow the open area at the Dellwood entrance . 8. 4/ 1/85 - Clear brush for wildflower p-lantinsq- in spring of 1985 and fall of 1985 . The brush clearing will be an on going project in the fall and the winter of 1984- 1985 . 9 . 4/ 1/85 - Install bird houses throughout the' Nature Center . 10 . 5/ 1/85 - Plant 6-8 river birch in the area of the dam . Approximate cost is $200 . 00 11 . 5/ 1/85 - Spring planting of wildflowers to be completed . MEMO - Cont ' d 12 . 5/ 1/ 85 - Install benches at appropriate resting places along the trails . Approximate cost will be $250 . 00 No major construction or brush clearing will take place without consulting you . Give me a call at 566-6110 anytime . I.C. SYSTEM, INC. 444 East Highway% P.O. Box 43444 St. Paul, Minnesota 55164 9(0® Phone: 612/483-8201 WATS: 800/328-9595 DOUGLAS C.WYCKOFF Vice President Sales and Marketing August 21 , 1984 John Buckley Arden Hills Parks $ Recreation Dept. 1450 West Hwy. #96 Arden Hills , Minnesota SS112 Dear John : Thanks to you and thanks to Arden Hills for your summer softball program. We just finished our seventh season in your program and I thought you would be interested in my reactions . 1 . Of our 275 employees , 17% participate directly in the men' s and women' s programs . 2 . Turnover of team members is virtually non-existent . 3 . Sick days of team members are almost dangerously non- existent . I ' ve had players who wouldn' t stay home according to doctor ' s orders because they wanted to play that week. 4 . The fan support for our team is enormous and is a source of spirit and team play for our company. S . It ' s fun and it ' s healthy. Our ICERS (our pride and joys) are 20 players of widely different athletic ability, yet their own rules require that everyone bats and plays . I think they even play better as the stronger players tend to support their less skillful teammates . Victory is just that much sweeter when they have all pulled together. John, this year we finally won our first championship. I hope it doesn' t take seven years to do it again. But , if it does , the ICERS will be there as long as you' ll have us . Again, on behalf of the ICERS , the ICEMEN and I . C. System, Inc. , let me thank Arden Hills for making it all possible. cerely, oug as4C. W koff Vice President , Sales & Marketing ICER Coach DCW:ml First Trust Saint Paul First Trust Company of Saint Paul Steven A. Laraway First National Bank Building Employee Benefit officer Saint Paul, Minnesota 5,.101 612 291-5043 August 15, 1984 Mr. John Buckley Parks Director 1450 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 Dear John: I want to thank you again this year for the wonderful job you and your associates did within our parks and recreation system. I thoroughly enjoyed softball agian this summer, even though we were 0-11, and look forward to next year. Keep up the good work! Sinc.c"r'ely, I Xmployee Benefit Officer SAL:sar Member First Bank System Minutes of Regular Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Tuesday , June 12 , 1984 - 7 : 30 p .m. Page Three 1985 Park Improvement Proposal The Committee reviewed the Parks Improvement projects listed on the 10 year guidelines scheduled for 1985 , and after good discus- sion , recommend that the following projects be considered for 1985 completion . Hazelnut Park $ 500 Additional-trees and landscaping Arden Oaks Park 1 , 500 Seeding or sodding Play equipment (delayed to 1986) Cumminqs Park Trees and landscaping 500 Ingerson Park West access to park 10 ,000 Play equipment 8 ,000 Crepeau Park Pathway 1 ,500 Native flowers and possible grading 6 ,000 Soccer Goals 3 ,000 Trails 4 ,500 (up-grading trail surfaces , benches , signs ) 6 , 500 Arsenal softball fields 51 ,000 ( if property is available) Miscellaneous Business There was no miscellaneous business . Adjournment he meeting was adjourned at 8 : 59 p.m. wArden Hills Park and Recreation Deyartment 1983 Fall Prof,rnm 128k Fall Program YOUTH YOUTH ,an Safety Gun Safety Pre-School Halloween Party Pre-School. Halloween Part; 3 - 4 Grade Basketball (Boys & Girls) LL� 5 - 6 Grade Basketball (Boy: & Girls) A9, 7th Grade T a.sketball (Boys) 8th Grade Basketball (Boys) "b B Sitting* Instructions (Cone,-,Ed.) Baby Sittin�st ction Baby Elementary Gymnastics Elementary Gymnastics Pre,School Pre-School Elementary Age Elementary Age Sports Club (Floor Hockey) Break Dancing <-- ADULTS ADULTS Perpetual Potion Hips & Thighs Men's Open Volleyball 'len's Ops n Volleyball Racquetball Instruction Racquetball Instruction Tennis Instructions Tennis Instructions Broomball (Men - Co Rec) Broomball. Volleyball Ler"Ras e Volleyball League Wo,leyball )) Three �,I _ Rec Tl i eague Three liar. Basketbal l _ �.n �oninrS� .lLt�#-.Sports In juriF, Clln.'.c OTHER OTHER Lake Region Hockey Lake Region Hockey North Suburban Wrestling Wrestling Aquatic Program Aquatic Prograr.: 11inter Fair Equipment Swap Winter Fun Equipment Sw ,,