2011-04-06 P & R Minutes Approved

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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 04-06-11 Ms. Tina Lobin, Bald Eagle Water Ski Shows Ms. Tina Lobin, Bald Eagle Water Ski Shows, made an appearance to update the committee on the research the club has done over the winter and request approval to move forward. The committee has been working with the club for the last couple of years to help find them a new home on Centerville Lake. The club has been offering their shows free to the public for the last 10 years from the Waterworks site and would like to become more visible, attract new members and become a larger part of the community. One of the issues for the club is the weeds on Centerville Lake. They have contacted a company and received an estimate of approximately $3,000 to treat 10 acres. The club has half of the funds and plans to find sponsors for the other half. The company secures the appropriate permits through the DNR. Mr. Dallas Larson stated no motion was needed for the committee’s approval as this is a DNR issue. The club could try and treat 5 acres opposed to 10, but this may not be adequate for their needs. The club is comprised of all volunteers with funds raised by membership fees and outside shows. The club recognizes the weed treatment is something that may have to be done each year. The club has requested leaving a trailer on the property, parked out of the way, for the duration of the season which begins sometime in May (weather dependant) and ends usually mid-August. The trailer is 10 x 12. Council Member King was concerned this is a violation of City Code, if homeowners couldn’t park trailers on their property then the City should not make an exception, but home owners can park trailers up to 35’ on their property. Vice-Chairperson Grahek was concerned the City would be setting precedence for other organizations to park equipment on City property. Vice-Chairperson Grahek supports the project, just not the storing of the trailer on City property. Most of the members would like to allow the club to park the trailer on site and re-evaluate if it becomes a problem. Committee Member Amundsen has expressed concern in general with the boat activity causing damage to the shoreline which goes against the philosophy the Parks & Recreation Committee followed when constructing Hidden Spring Park. Motion was made by Committee Member Haiden, seconded by Committee Member Selander to recommend to City Council that Bald Eagle Water Ski Shows be allowed to park their 10 x 12’ trailer at Trailside Park during their Ski Show season between May – August, 2011 contingent upon complying with City Ordinance, the City is supplied with proof of insurance and Bald Eagle Water Ski Shows signs a waiver releasing the City of any responsibility. Ayes – 5, Nays – 2 (Amundsen, Grahek). Motion Carried. Mr. Mark Spitzmueller, Bald Eagle Water Ski Shows, has contacted the St. Paul Water Utility and spoken to Mr. Bill Tschida regarding placing a dock on this property. Mr. Tschida has stated he did not foresee a problem; he has worked with the City before on this property, though the club would need to secure a dock permit. The club would be responsible for all fees associated with this project. The club has had a dock on Centerville Lake for the last 10 years at Waterworks and has had some problems with others using the dock for fishing, etc. and the dock being occupied when the club arrived for their practices or shows. Some of this has been alleviated by making the dock collapsible on itself, the club folds the dock inward when not in use. The club has insurance on all of their equipment and each skier. Committee Member Amundsen felt allowing a dock on City property would set precedence in allowing other organizations to install docks on City property and should not be allowed. Motion was made by Committee Member Haiden, seconded by Committee Member Peterson to recommend to City Council the approval for Bald Eagle Water Ski Shows to install a dock in Centerville Lake from Trailside Park to use for their 2011 Ski Shows contingent upon proof of 2 of 8