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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 06-02-04 VI. COMMITTEE BUSINESS St. Paul Water Utility Property on Centerville Lake At the May 26, 2004 City Council Meeting the City Council directed the City Administrator to send a letter to Mr. Bill Tschida requesting he proceed with a purchase agreement on the Centerville Lake property. Council Member Lee informed the Parks & Recreation Committee the purchase was moving forward. Chairperson Peterson brought up a concern from the last City Council meeting regarding this property and the funding of it with Park Dedication Fees. Torn Peterson, City Engineer informed the City Council that with the road construction being done on LaMotte Drive and Heritage Street there may be a requirement by the Rice Creek Watershed District to incorporate a drainage system/holding pond on this property. The city did not previously own property in this area and other options were being looked at, but once the city does own this property it may be the best location for this drainage system. The committee does not feel giving up a third of this small lake lot for a pond is compatible with the Parks & Recreation Committee's vision for this park property. The committee also feels if this is to be required, Park Dedication Fees should not fund the entire purchase price, but share the cost with funds corning from other areas of the budget. Council Member Lee suggested perhaps road project funding would be available to supplement this purchase. Motion was made by Chairperson Peterson, seconded by Committee Member Peil to recommend to City Council that if a drainage system is required by the Rice Creek Watershed District to be located on the St. Paul Water Utility property on Centerville Lake, the Parks & Recreation Committee is requesting that a portion of the purchase price be supplemented by the general fund in lieu of the entire purchase price being funded by Park Dedication Fees. Satellites in the Parks Residents near Acorn Creek Park have complained about the placement of the satellite in this park. Council Member Lee and Chairperson Peterson both stated this has been an ongoing issue for years in this park. The other parks do not typically receive complaints regarding the satellite placement. A few years ago the Parks & Recreation Committee discussed putting enclosures around each satellite, but at the time opted to transplant pine trees around the satellites instead. This did not work as the trees died and had to be removed. The satellite in Acorn Creek Park needs to be ADA accessible and in a convenient location to service. This satellite was recently moved due to new information regarding ADA accessibility which was given to Public Works Staff by a resident. New complaints were generated when the satellite was moved. This park is heavily used. The committee, as well as Public Works Staff feels the satellite needs to stay where it is and will review it again at the next scheduled meeting. YMCA Park Plav Davs There was some concern regarding the first session of the Park Play Days at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. The coordinator of the program, Ms. Jen Smith has had calls from parents questioning if the program was going to be held with the park and the roads under construction in the area. 20f6