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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-01-05 , � ' ��'������� �� CITY OF CENTERVILLE PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE January 5, 2000 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Park and Recreation Committee of the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting on January 5, 2000 at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. Chairperson Michael Navin called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m Present: Chairperson Michael Navin Dale Lazson Karla DeVine Steve Brown (arrived at 6:35) Absent: Doug Porter Staff: Jim Mazch Jill Lien Paul Palzer Council Member Terry Sweeney Resident: Wayne LeBlanc ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES I December 1. 1999 Park and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes , Mr. Larson questioned the delegation of goals amongst the committee members, and why , Mr. LeBlanc was included as a member of Park and Recreation. Mr. Navin and Ms. Lien explained that at the previous meeting, Mr. LeBlanc volunteered to help with exploring grants for future trails. Mr. LeBlanc is present at all of the Pazk and Recreation meetings, so he offered to help with the "trail goals". Mr. Larson requested the minutes be changed to reflect that Mr. LeBlanc is a resident who would like to be involved in the structuring of the trails in Centerville. � Motion by Ms. DeVine, seconded by Mr. Larsoa to approve the December 1, 1999 Park and Recreation Committee meeting minutes wit6 noted change. All in favor. � Motion carried unanimously. APPEARANCES Mr. Palzer made a brief a earance ex lainin the account' ractices and bud et PP P g �S P g amounts related to maintenance of the pazks. 1 OLD BITSINESS Individua12000 Goals Mr. Navin suggested the committee go down the list of goals from the previous minutes and have each member explain what they came up with for the goals they volunteered to take "ownership" of. Mr. Navin was the first on the list. Mr. Navin took "ownership" of Turf/Weed Control, Trail (LaMotte Pazk) and CurblGutter (LaMotte Park). He elected to layout his goaLs in the following manner: TURF Task Date Person Identify the need (all parks) 5/15/00 Paul Palzer Deternline costs 5/15/00 Michael Navin Paul Palzer Have public works or spring/summer public works or contractor execute contractor Adjust budget to reflect costs 6/1/00 Michael Navin I TRAIL Task Date Person Identify the direction 4/1/00 Park & Recreation I Contract out 4/15/00 City Staff I Letter of Understanding 4/15/00 City Staff ; to Anoka County Coordinate with Anoka County ongoing City Staff Park & Recreation Construct Trail 9/1/00 Contractor CURB AND GUTTER Task Da e Person Stake out 6/1/00 Engineer Grading 6/1/00 Public Works Pour Concrete 7/1/00 Public Works 2 TREES Mr. Larson took "ownership" of the trees in all of the parks. He will visit the parks during the month of January and make a rough sketch of each, indicating where the current trees are, and where placement of additional trees should go. He will also give a timeframe of when he would like to see this completed and bring it to the February meeting. BENCHES/TABLES/TRASH RECEPTACLES Mr. Porter wasn't able to attend the Pazk and Recreation meeting but was kind enough to drop offhis list of goals earlier. Slide replacement for Roya1 Meadows $2300 Trash Receptacle $ 295 Benches $ 300 Tables $ 525 T'he trash receptacle, benches and tables are the same type as wha.t aze used at the Acorn Creek Park. Mr. Porter also wanted to inform the committee that for budget purposes, the increase in '� price would be approximately 3% per year. ' Mr. Navin commented that Mr. Porter will need to provide us with dates he would like to '�' see these goals completed. GENERAL LIGHTING Mr. Brown stated that he tried getting through to NSP, but didn't have any luck. He will bring more inforn�ation and dates to the next meeting. Mr. Larson questioned the lighting that was offered to the City from Mr. Rich DeFoe of 'I Waterworks. Mr. Navin commented that he tried to contact Mr. DeFoe, but wasn't able to reach him. He will try to reach him again in hopes of discussing the plans for the lighting. LANDSCAPING (Signs/All Parlcs) Ms. DeVine had some figures relating to landscaping around all of the park signs. She wanted to gather additional information, wluch she will present at the next meeting. PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT (Royal Meadows Park) Ms. DeVine checked with GameTime regarding a slide for Royal Meadows Park. Slides run between $1400 -$3000, which she felt was very high for just a slide. Ms. DeVine 3 felt the Pazk and Recreation Committee should do more for Roya1 Meadows Park than just put in a new slide. This is a very old park tha.t doesn't offer a lot, adding the whole park should be updated. She suggested purchasing same type of pla.y struciure instead of a slide. She showed several pictures of play structures running from $Sk and up from the GameTime catalog. It was the consensus of the Park and Recreation Committee to update Royal Meadows Park with a new play structure instead of a slide. The committee gave Ms. DeVine the authority to price pla.y equipment up to an amount of $lOk (give or take $1,000). Mr. March suggested that the City could include the Royal Meadows Park in the LaMotte Park grant. Some of the fees (i.e.: fiber, pea rock, border, etc.) could come out of the LaMotte Pazk grant. TRAIL (LaMotte Park) Mr. LeBlanc stated that there are three traals he would like to see the City pursue. One is to connect to the Anoka County Tra.il — south west of LaMotte Park. The second is the proposed trail going through the proposed Parkview (Second Addition) development, , which runs from Centerville Road to 20`" Avenue. The third is connecting all three trails I somewhere in LaMotte Park. � Mr. March commented that it most likely will not be a 3-way intersection of trails in LaMotte Pazk. He felt it would be nice to run the three trails through the ball fields to the � center where there could potentially be a concession stand. '�, Update on the Woods of Clearwater Creek '' Mr. Palzer stated that he spoke with Mr. Tra.vis regard'mg completion of the trail in the Woods of Clearwater Creek development. Mr. Travis stated he is waiting on the , approval of the elevations from the Rice Creek Watershed District. Mr. Palzer requested that once the approval is in, that Mr. Travis install the class five for a sub base for the trail. Mr. Palzer also has a ca.11 into Mr. Tony Brough of the RCWD on the status. 'I Grants Ms. DeVine offered there are seven grants offered by the DNR. She would like to see the City apply for two of the grants. The first is the Outdoor Recreation Grant, which is a 50% match with the City. This grant is designed to increase and enhance outdoor recreation facilities, and is due by March 31�'. The second is the Trail Linkage Crrant which is also a 50% match with the City. This grant is designed to connect significant recreational resources, and is atso due by March 31 �. Mr. March mentioned that the City has already been awarded the Trail Linkage Grant for LaMotte Park, but hasn't requested the funds yet. Mr. March suggested applying for the Outdoor Recreation Grant for Royal Meadows Park and LaMotte Park together. Mr. Palzer suggested that the Park and Recreation Committee install a trail connecting Royal Meadows Park to Brian Drive, and another trail cutting across from Fox Run to 4 Mill Road. Apparently there are a lot of children using these traiis. Mr. Palzer also noted these trails should have been installed by the developer. Ice Rink Attendant U ate Mr. Brown stated that the pleasure rink is now open, and he has hired five attendants. Mr. Palzer mentioned the hockey rink should be open ne� week. Mr. Brown explained tlaa.t the Centennial Hockey Association will be using the hockey rink almost every day. Familv Skate Ni�ht Mr. Navin spoke with Mr. Porter eazlier about who will be coordinating the Family Skate Night. Mr. Porter explained that employees af Deluxe will coordinate the first Family Skate Night, which is scheduled for this Sunday the 9th. The second Family Skate Night is scheduled for January 23` and will be coordinated by the Brownies Troop. The third Family Skate Night is scheduled for February 6�', and will be coordina.ted by the Boy Scouts. Mr. Navin questioned if the City will have all of the necessary supplies at the warming house. Mr. Mazch stated he will make sure that public works has all of the supplies at the warming house. NEW BUSINESS ' Soccer Field Survev Ms. Lien e�lained the City received a survey from the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission. Mr. Navin offered to fill out the survey and send it back to them. ; Ea l� e Park Mr. Palzer questioned the Park and Recreation Committee on the plans for Eagle Park. More specifically, does the committee want it to remain a natural "untouched park area" or does the committee want public works to "ciean it out"? Specifically, should public works mow or seed? ' Mr. March mentioned that he would like to get in touch with the Eagle Pass Townhome ' Association to see if he could get some citizen involvement on what the residents in Eagle Pass would like to see in the park. DISCUSSION ITEMS St. Genevieve's Church PropertX Mr. March explained that he spoke with Father Fitzgerald about St. Genevieve's Church property. Father Fitzgerald is envisioning tearing down the rectory, closing Goiffon Road and building a new church expanding down towards the lake. Mr. March suggested relocating the church to other property owned by the church and possbly joining parishes with Hugo. 5 Wayne LeBlanc's Tra� Concerns Mr. LeBlanc requested permission to send a letter to Met Council requesting they send Centerville a copy of the ma.ps and plans for the trail construction around Centerville Lake. Mr. March offered to send a letter to Met Council requesting any/all information/maps. Mr. LeBlanc questioned the Park and Recreation Committee on their opinions of the width of the trails. Mr. LeBlanc felt the trail and easements should be expanded from 20 feet to 30 feet. He didn't feel 20 feet was wide enough. Mr. Mazch e�lained that he spoke with the City Engineer and the Engineer informed him that 20 feet wide for a trail and easement is typically the standard width in most communities. Mr. Larson stressed that traiLs should go in first — before any homes are built. Mr. Palzer mentioned that property owners are taking care of the easements abutting the trails, and are doing a very nice job at keeping them well kept. It was the general consensus of the Park and Recreation Committee to have Ms. Lien send a letter to the City Engineer on behalf of the Park and Recreation Committee requesting the following actions be taken to alter any and all developers agreements to the following: 1. Leave the width of the traiLs and easements at 20 feet. � 2. Install any trails before construction of any homes by using class five. 3. Place a barrier/fence along each edge of the trail during construction. i 4. Install signs indicating "future trail". 5. Pave the trail when the adjacent homes are complete. Wayne LeBlanc's Long Term Vision Request Mr. LeBlanc explained he was concerned that some of the long-term visions of the Design Team are being forgotten. He already approached City Council on the idea of starting a"Long Term Vision Committee" consisting of himself and T'heresa Brenner. 'They are looking for a small budget to start implementing some of the visions that are bein� lost, and would like to get more community involvement. They are willing to work with whoever it takes to connect our trail with Hugo. Mr. March e�cplained that the Council was concerned that all of the committees/commissions be made awaze of the propased Long Term Vision Committee. The Council didn't want any member of a committee/comtnission to feel as though this new committee was moving in on their committee/commissions decisions. Mr. March also stressed that the City doesn't want to get citizens involved, working on projects that the City Council does not ultimately support. 6 v February A�,enda 1. Individua.12000 Goals 2. Budget Update — Michael Navin 3. Grant drafts to review — Jim March and Karla DeVine. Motion by Ms. DeVine, seconded by Mr. Brown to adjourn the January 5, 2000 Park and Recreation Committee Meeting. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjoumed at 8:20 p.m Respectfully Submitted, � � ���� �� Jill Lien Secretary ' i I I 7