HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-08-1982 PTRC Meeting Agenda Minutes of Regular Parks and Recreation Comm►(#tee Meeting
. Village of Arden Hills
June 8, 1962
Village Hall
Comm Ittee met at the Village Hall at 6:30 p.m. to begin a tour of Village
parks. Committee come-gents follow:
Arden Manor (Trailer Court)
Two storm, sewer culverts, seemingly on park property, do not have covers,
could be dangerous to young children. Committee asked Buckley to have this
corre:ted.
Valentine Hills Park
Park is fully developed at this time, seems to be getting heavier usage than
In pravious years.
Chatham Area
Coranittee walked a short way on one of the trails; Buckley intends to keep
outer pathway mowed. Corridors presently have wood chips, would like all of
then to have an ag-lime surface eventually.
Perry Park
Park Is coMpletely "filled up" with activities, heavily used.
Sarrap2�3n Park
• This is a sr-oll , strictly ne ahborhood park; has heavy neighborhood usage.
Hazelnut Park
L, Com:ri'ttee noted that sIgnage is difficult to see, recommended more visible
sign. Climbing structure Is heavily used.
Linde,,Os Triangle
Original owner of the property Is asking Rrmsey County to sell it back to him
for development. Aree, is urgently needed by Parks Department, is used for
Infonaal ball playing and scams teary practice. Committee que ,tioned if more
land could be obtained in Arden Hills area for neighborhood type field if this
Is i o:;t?
Crepeau Park
No development Is planned at this time; Cormlttes discussed a nature trait,
and the passibility of Interesting community organizations In helping to estab-
Ilsh :-his.
Ingerson Park
May possibly need more playground equipment In future.
Call to Order
The mwiet=ng was called to order- at 9: 15 by Chair Anderson.
Roll (:a I i
Present: A. Anderson, D. Ha1va, D. Kostishack, P. Lippert, J. McTavish,
D. Sand, T. Sathsr
Absent-: M. Bergane, J . Dreyling, C. Grudroske, M. Olson, M. Wild
Also Present: Parks Director J. T. Buckley
• Minutes of Regular Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
Village of Arden Hills
July 20, 1982
Village Hall
Cali to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 p .m. by Acting Chairman
Buckley .
Roll Call
Present: M . Bergene, J . Dreyling, C. Grudnoske, D. Kostishack,
P. Lippert, D . Sand, T. Sather
Absent: A . Anderson , D . Haiva , J . McTavishO M. Olson , M . gild
Also Present: Councilman T . Mulcahy
Parks Director J . T . Buckley
Finance Committee Representative C. Rundquist
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by D. Sand, seconded by P . Lippert, that the minutes
of June 8 be approved as mailed. Motion carried unanimously .
Council Report
- Road Through Floral Park. Councilman Mulcahy reported that the
Council had approved locating the road 5 feet further east than
had been platted, to place it somewhat further from Tschida 's
home. Bid has been awarded to C . W. Houle for construction of
the road .
- Council has accepted $9,500 .00 as satisfaction of the Royal Hills
park dedication, payable at the rate of $593 .75 per building
permit, total to be paid by August 1 , 1984 . This amount equals
!0% of the purchase price of the, land.
- Council has approved surfacing of park trail from Norma Ave. to
Floral Park with ag lime . This Is a heavily used trail , and
wood chips would prove to be unsatisfactory there.
- Clerk Administrator has written the County, on behalf of the
Council , advising them that the Village would prefer that the
County retain their easement on the Lindeyfs Triangle area;
feel it is not suitable for development, should be kept as open
area .
Proposed Budget for 1983
J . Buckley presented to Committee his proposed budget for 1983.
it is essentially the same budget as submitted in 1982 . Committee
reviewed each section of the budget; it was moved by M. Bergene;
seconded by C . Grudnoske, that Committee recommend the proposed
budget to Finance Committed and C:ouncll for approval . Motion car-
ried unanimously . Comments and questions by the Committee
• include:
I . In Self Sustaining Recreation Fund, a decrease in cosh of
Instructors Is noted; Committee would like rationale for this .
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when and if It becomes available .
Report on Control Data Parking Agreement
The Agreement is in the hands of Control Data 's attorney at this
time. When it is completed, bids will be solicited for grading a4L
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Cummings Park and submitted to Committee for discussion . . f-
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District 621 Schools - Edgewood Community Service Center
J . T . Buckley reported that the District will be re-opening � 0" (41
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Edgewood School as a Community Service Center; It will be available
for day time and evening programming to all the Parks and Recrea-
tion Departments In the School District.
Adjournment
Motion was made by P. Lippert, seconded by M. Bergene, that the
meeting be adjourned at 9: 35 p .m. Motion carried unanimously .
Submitted by Shirley Marshall .
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
WILL BE HELD AUGUST 10, 1982, 7: 30 P.M. VILLAGE HALL .
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2 . Self Sustaining Recreation , account 343, Committee would like
explanation of $830 in "Facility Rental " .
3. Buckley stated that there is no longer any State Aid avaiiabls
for Diseased Tree Program, is recommending it be continued
to assure continued good appearance of Village, and avoid
proliferation of tree diseases .
4 . Park Fund. Buckley Is recommending expenditure of $37, 350
In this fund; expenditures planned are primarily those recom-
mended for 1983 in the Ten Year Plan . He recommends Committee
review of the Ten Year Plan during the fall and winter
season .
Plans for expenditures in Cummings Park are not firmed up,
pending completion of parking agreement with Control Data .
Dreyling queried if the legality of Arden Hills ' dedication
requirement had ever been determined . Committee would Bike to
know if they can insist on land or monies, whichever they
desire .
Trails
Trail construction and maintenance was discussed at length . M.
Bergene stated that trails In Chatham area have weeds and thistles
growing in then, wood chips spread Into adjoining lawns causing
lawn mower damage; queried if It would be feasible to ag- time
more of the trails . (Cost of ag-liming trail is approxlmptely
$ 1 .00 per foot, wood chips at present are free . ) Buckley stated
that he had wanted all trails put in so residents and public would
know exactly where they are; wilt pursue a more aggressive mowing
program to keep weeds down . Trails will also be sprayed to
remove weeds and thistles . One corridor In Chatham, running near
residents ' homes, is being considered for ag-ilming, at owners '
expense, because of their objection to wood chips . Committee con-
curred with this . T . Sather noted that wood chips seem unsightly,
wondered if in the future a permanent, attractive type of uuteria ( ,
such as bricks could be used, at least in areas bordering homes
and parks . J . Dreyling asked if Committee should consider setting
up a schedule for gradual ag-liming of all trails .
M. Bergene- requested installation of "No Snowmobiling" and "No
Motorized Vehicles" signs on Chatham area trails .
Report of Subcommittee on Land Acquisition_
P. Lippert and J . Buckley reported that a 35 acre tract of Land
In the Arsenal , bordering Highway 35w and on west side of P rsena i ,,
may possibly be released for sale, seems suitable for ball
fields . It would probably not be available for development for •
two to three years . Committee requested that Lippert and buckiey
continue to explore possibility of purchasing a portion of it,
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Counci1mon T. Mulcahy •
Coup--ilman D. Nicks (Parks Tour Only)
Carl Rundquist, Finance Con-imLittee
.,pproval of Minutes
Ware;io►; was made by D. Send, se-;nded by P. Lippert, that the mindtes of
May 11 be approvod as celled. Motion carried unanimously.
Report of Subconvnittc:�_.e on i•uturc Park Sites
F. Lippert and J. T. Buckley presented a list of sites still undeveloped In
Ardsn Hills. After reviewing these, Comt-flttee concurred that the only two
possibilities for location of future bail fields would be the triangle
(N i gh+ray 96, North, H i gKvay 10 ties►, and Snelling Ave. N.E.) and the Round
Lake South area. They rec�ues€•ed subcommittee to assemble approximate costs
for these two pieces of property, and how many fields could be located on
thc-�i. Cori; i eG a 1 so rcquestad that Buckl cy and Lippert discuss with tale
Arsenal the possibility of bill field arse on Arsenal property near County
Road I.
D. Ko3tishac:k noted that It may be necessary to "gust toll new teams we don't
have ai-q more space"; that we have r€sachad capacity.
Suckl`y notod that Bei-hel ma; be putting in more fields in a few years which
Parks Departtw3nt could use: for league play.
COL-nCllman Mulcahy quer€ee- It it is possitle that some of the businesses •
Kfcr instance, Land O' Lalr,_ss, MSI ) could have fields built on their property
for I ezoue uso, with ownership remaining with the business.
SuIY Plans
19 3 ;3uc=gG•11- purls w1 ,11 be discussed at fhc July meeting. Buckley and A.
Aneerson will be working can budget before then,, will notify all Coirwilttee
me- be,-s when they are erred•i ng so all I ntGrested persons may attend.
Ad. ournme,nt
ThE m etIng Has c<djournad at 10:00 p.m.
Sutmitted by Shirley Marshall
THE NE>17 REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREAT i ON COfrvA I TTEE WILL BE HELD
JULY 6, 1982,- 7:30 P.M. VILLAGE HALL.