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Home My WebLink About1994-10-05 Minutes PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 5, 1994 - 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Park and Recreation Committee of the City of Centerville held their regular meeting on Wednesday, October 5, 1994 at the City Hall. Chairperson Dixon called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. Present: Navin, Pelton, Thompson, Larson, Reisdorfer, City Council Liaison Brenner. Absent: Drilling. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 7, 1994 meeting minutes. Motion by Pelton, second by Navin to approve the September 7, 1994 meeting minutes with the following amendments: Page Two, Paragraph Eight Now Reads: "Action Item Preliminary date Grants Ongoing Amend to Read: "Action Item Preliminary date Grants 4/95 Page Two, Paragraph Twelve Now Reads: "Amend to Read: "Appraised @ $66,000. Asking: same as city hall site, $10,395 /acre or $124,740.00 "... Amend to Read: "Amend to Read: "Appraised @ $66,000. Asking: $10,395 /acre or $124,740.00 "... Page Three, Paragraph Three Now Reads: "...Committee member Pelton acted as chairperson and presented..." Amend to Read: "...Committee member Pelton represented the committee and presented..." AYE - Dixon; AYE - Pelton; AYE - Navin; AYE - Larson; ABSTAIN - Reisdorfer, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Night Golf Update. It was noted that a good time was had by all participants. According to Bill Bisek, the proceeds from the fund raiser are approximately $1,000 to $1,300. Committee member Navin submitted a check for $15.00 for the purchase of golf balls. The Committee discussed how the funds will be used (i.e. picnic tables, etc.) Chairperson Dixon will get a list of donors to write thank you letters to. It was noted a thank you letter should also be sent to Bill Bisek for his help with the fund raiser. P &R MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 5, 1994 PAGE TWO Five Year Capital Improvement Plan. Committee member Pelton presented a Capital Improvement Plan worksheet to the committee. The following items were discussed: - Mill Road Park to be completed by 1996. - Acorn Creek Park to be completed by 1996. - Grants only available every five years. Mill Road Pedestrian System to be completed by 1996. - Add 10% a year on each item to cover inflation for each project. Motion by Pelton, second by Dixon to submit to the City Council for approval the Park and Recreation Five Year Capital Improvement Plan, motion carried unanimously. Line Item Budget for 1995. The following items were removed from the previously submitted line item budget: Rink repair, ball field improvements, city celebration and ball field improvements. The operating costs are estimated to be $14,400.00. The operating costs consist of: rink salaries, committee pay, secretary, operating supplies, telephone, utilities and North Metro Recreation Commission fees. The improvements costs are estimated to be $5,600.00. Committee member Pelton asked if there is a need for more handicap accessibility at the city's parks. It was noted there is a need for hand rails and possibly a ramp at Central Park. Committee member Larson will check with Paul Palzer, Public Works Director /Building Inspector, regarding rails and ramps. It was noted $2,000.00 should be added for rails in the bathrooms at Central Park. The Committee discussed other the funds should be used, either all on one or broken up. Committee member Larson expressed objection to providing funding to the North Metro Recreation Commission. The Park and Recreation Committee discussed the benefits provided to the community by the North Metro Recreation Commission. Committee member Navin expressed agreement with Committee member Larson regarding evaluation of the use of North Metro Recreation Commission programs by Centerville residents. P &R MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 5, 1994 PAGE THREE Committee member Pelton suggested investigating ways to attract the community to use the programs offered by North Metro Recreation Commission. It was noted that the Centerville Park and Recreation Committee needs to have a member attend the North Metro Recreation Commission meetings. Motion by Pelton, second by Navin to approve the 1995 line item budget as amended, motion carried unanimously. DNR - Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Update. Committee member Pelton updated the committee regarding the grant process. There was no questions regarding the grant process. Committee member Pelton will continue to research the possibility of a grant. The primary reason for the applying for the grant is the purchase of park land extension to Central Park. Committee member Pelton noted the purchase of the land would need to wait until the grant is approved to purchase the land and develop. Extension of Central Park. Committee member Pelton questioned Liaison Brenner on the City Council's position regarding the extension of Central Park. Liaison Brenner talked about the need for a second water tower and noted she is opposed to purchasing an extension to Central Park using Tax Increment Financing. Chairperson Dixon questioned why the City Council would not wait until businesses come first before the building of a second tower. Liaison Brenner expressed concern regarding whether the City would qualify for the grant because of the difference between the appraisal and the actual cost. Motion by Navin, second by Dixon to request the City Council to pass a resolution to meet with the LaMotte Family to discuss the process of the grant (i.e. time frame /money availability) motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Shared Services - ADA - Circle Pines /Lino Lakes. It was noted this is a program that involves handicap programs. Committee member Pelton will go to the meeting to ask them to become involved with the North Metro Recreation Commission. The Park and Recreation Committee does not currently have funds available to assist. P &R MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 5, 1994 PAGE FOUR It appeared to be the consensus of the Park and Recreation Committee to ask them to become involved with the Centennial School District and North Metro Recreation Commission. Water Cooler at Central Park. Committee member Thompson will contact Paul Palzer, Public Works Director /Building Inspector, about the water cooler purchase and price of the grab bars. The Park and Recreation Committee requests City staff to write a letter to the MS Society for funds to purchase the grab bars and water cooler. Rink Repair. It was noted the grading of the rink is completed. Committee member Navin noted he needs keys for the rink. He also suggested a fix up day. Committee member Reisdorfer suggested contacting the Centennial Youth Hockey Association Charitable Gambling Committee for funds to improve the ice rink (shelves). He also suggested getting guards for the inside lights. Motion by Thompson, second by Reisdorfer to give Rivard Electric until the next meeting to repair the lights at the rink, motion carried unanimously Committee member Navin will contact Rivard Electric to repair outside lights on pleasure rink. City staff is requested to place an ad for rink attendants. City staff is also requested to help recruit volunteers for the tree farm fund raiser. Committee member Reisdorfer noted the age requirements for running equipment is 16 years of age. Maintenance of the hockey equipment was added to the list. ADJOURN. Motion by Reisdorfer, second by Dixon to adjourn the meeting, motion carried unanimously. 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