2010-11-03 P & R Minutes Approved

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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 11-03-10 Ms. Lobin stated the ski club really wants to have a home base and be more a part of the community. They have been skiing on Centerville Lake for 10 years tucked back behind Water Works with very poor visibility to the public. They would like to be in a more visible location to better attract people to both watch their shows and potentially become members. Their goal is to get back into competing and would like to get more families and children involved. Ms. Lobin stated it is a family orientated club with positions available for people of all ages. Some discussion was started by Mayor Capra as to the potential of a future marina in that spot for maybe sailboats which may not be conducive to the Ski Club using this area for shows or practice. Mr. Spitzmueller went through a power point presentation, which will be attached to the minutes, addressing the Ski Club’s needs and concerns. Mr. Spitzmueller questioned whether Trailside Park actually needs to be developed or can spectators simply sit on the grass? There is a flat spot on the top of the hill near the trail which would be suitable, although there was a concern that viewers would put chairs on the trail, blocking it. Mr. Spitzmueller said the Ski Club has a number of members that work in the landscape and excavation fields and a big crew of volunteer labor and they would like to explore the possibility of using their resources to help move the park project forward. The boats would continue to be launched at Water Works or the Anoka County Regional Park. The Ski Club has a 12 x 16 enclosed trailer which they would like to store on site, near the property line to the south, for the duration of the season. The dock, installed by the Ski Club, would be permanent for the season, being removed in the fall. They currently have one section, but probably need two because of the shallow depth of the lake in that area, or perhaps eventually would like to have a second dock to stage performances from. The Ski Club’s current dock is approximately 60’ in length and can be folded upon itself to disable it from use when not being used by the Ski Club. Ms. Lobin stated the Ski Club is self supporting and is not looking for any funding from the City. One of the first steps per Mayor Capra is to work with Mr. Paul Palzer, Public Workers Director and/or Mr. Dallas Larson, City Administrator to see what the City would be able to do or not do for this site to accommodate the Ski Club. Mr. Spitzmueller stated one of the Ski Club’s concerns is weeds in the lake and would like to work with the City on weed control. Mayor Capra said the City is not involved in weed control on either Centerville or Peltier Lakes and the Ski Club would need to work with the DNR on that item. Mr. Spitzmueller said the DNR has treated Reshanau Lake in the past so it is a possibility. Ms. Lobin said there are DNR approved chemicals that can be purchased and applied by residents. Committee Member Seeley had a concern with putting chemicals, even DNR approved, in the lake. Discussion was had as to what property is actually owned by the city, where the property lines are, and where it can be brushed. There is a concern from the Ski Club at the vegetation on shore as well as a shoreline soil berm that is a result of ice pushing the shoreline. This berm has trees leaning into the water and roots supporting the lakeshore, it blocks viewing and access to the shore, but it is also a big part of erosion control as it stabilizes that section of lakeshore. Committee Member Haiden stated he felt the Ski Club was a very positive addition to the City of Centerville and he personally would love to have them become a more visible influence. Committee Member Haiden will work on a PDR form with Mr. Spitzmueller and submit a draft to Mr. Palzer. 3 of 6