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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 9PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, June 9, 2003 MAINTENANCE CENTER 6:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Meetinq Minutes a. Approval of May 12, 2003 Meeting Minutes . Old Business a. Glynwater Basketball Court Update b. Dance Program, Skate Park and Beach Opening Updates C. 4. New Business a. Parks and Trails Brochure b. Lakefront Days c. Parks Advisory Committee Annual Report to City Council d. Surf and Turf Tour- Monday, June 30th. e. 5. Future Meeting Date a. July 14, 2003 6. Adjournment 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 12, 2003 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, May 12, 2003, at the Maintenance Facility. Members present were Pat McFadden, Tom Borger, Mike Feriancek, Lori Helgestad, and Ruth Harris. Also in attendance were Maintenance Supervisor Al Friedges, Recreation Supervisor Chris Esser, Intern Megan Driscoll, Public Works Coordinator Makenzie McCormick and Assistant City Manager Susan Walsh. Approval of April 14, 2003 Minutes: Motion by Helgestad to approve the April 14, 2003 Meeting Minutes. Second by Borger. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Dance Studio Request for Bids Update: Walsh advised that the City Council at a special meeting held this date at 5:00 pm awarded the bid for operation of the dance program to Dawn Shulberg. The city manager and city attorney were authorized to enter into a contract and lease agreement with Ms. Schulberg. The new business will go under the name of Premiere Dance Studio, and it is anticipated Ms. Shulberg will take over the business on July 1, 2003. Adopt-a-Park Program/Memorials Proqram: Public Works Coordinator Makenzie McCormick reviewed with committee members the proposed changes to the Adopt-a- Park Program. Members agreed that painting and repairing of hockey rinks and facilities should be eliminated from the program, and the program should center more on planting of trees and flowers and other projects that enhance wildlife. The memorials program for residents to purchase park benches and trees will be reactivated at the same time. Members agreed with all of the changes and asked that the programs be promoted as soon as possible. 2004 - 2008 Capital Improvement Proqram: Members concurred with staff's recommendations for programs included in the 5-year CIP. Skate Park and Beach Openings: The skatepark is now open on weekends until May 27th and then will be open seven days a week. This year,, concessions will be sold out of the skate park. The beaches will open on June 7th. Esser provided an update on summer programs for this year. Future Meetinq Date: Monday, June 9, 2003, at 6:00 pm. MOTION to adjourn by Borger. Second by McFadden. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Respectfully submitted, Susan Walsh Assistant City Manager ,,mi o~ ! c~ 0 c~ 0 BOYLES TO: June 21,2003 MAYOR HAUGEN AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS SUBJECT: July 7, 2003 Work Session A work session on neighborhood park development issues has been scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2003 at 5:30pm. The Glynwater Park basketball court controversy has raised a number of issues, not the least of which is whether and how do we proceed, to complete this improvement. Considering the matter form a more long-term perspective, this experience raises the question about how best to develop neighborhood parks. At present, we ask the developer to grade and seed the park land. We then develop it incrementally over the next 3 to 5 years. While this approach has significant financial and work load advantages, it has a distinct disadvantage of completing parks after residents are moved in. Occasionally, homeowners object (as in the case of Glynwater) which creates delays and controversy. A second option would be to build the park as soon as possible. This, however, has financial implications. At the work session, we would like to discuss this matter with the Council, focusing both upon the Glynwater Park and on neighborhood park development in general. Attached is an e-mail and letter regarding the Glynwater basketball court. CC: Bud Osmundson Al Friedges Don Rye Jane Kansier 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Page 1 of l Frank Boyles From: John Lamoureux [shorts@integraonline.com] Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 4:45 PM To: fboyles@cityofpriortake.com Subject: Basketball Court at Glynwater Park Dear Frank: I was unable to come to the meeting last Thursday night to address the issue of having a basketball court at Glynwater park. However, I live on Island View Road and am completely in support of building this court. My girls love to play basketball and will definitely use it. Frankly, I cannot believe it is an issue. This is a park! We build parks in the city for children to enjoy, not just for aesthetic value. It's easy to teach children reasons not to smoke, drink, and do drugs, but how do we explain that we don't want them to play basketball?? I think the people who-are opposed to this basketball court are sending the wrong message to our city's youth. Please, let kids be kids! Let's work together to provide them with every opportunity to choose activities that will continue to make our community proud of our youth. Thank you! Shirl Lamoureux 15789 Island View Road NW Prior Lake 447-7432 6/18/03 discuss the future of the park and the amenities to be included therein. It was also pointed out that even though the project was approved, it was not too late to change the plans. The meeting was held at the Maintenance Center on June 12, 2003. Of the 34 attendees, only one person voiced support for the project. The others in attendance voiced support against the project. My conclusion is that, after proper notification for such a meeting, if only one person in attendance was in favor of the court and on overwhelming number of others in attendance were not in favor, the Parks Department and the City Council should rethink the completion of such a project. Those from the city in attendance could observe that we are an older group of residents that would benefit from amenities other then a basketball court. Why not some green space ? In a community of more and more development, a grassy park with shade trees would be a viable alternative. We were all a bit taken aback at the conclusion of the meeting when Frank Boyles said that he would h°l~' anothe/, round of meetings with~interested parties .in an attempt to find a compromise. Why another round? A letter was sent to 300 interested parties; thirty-five people came to the meeting. Thirty-four of those attendees thought that it was important to voice their opposition to the plan, one person favored the project. ! ask you, why is it necessary to commence another round of discussions? Why should those who passed on their opportunity be given another chance to comment one way or the other?. Those not in attendance obviously do not view this project with the same level of interest as those who attended the meeting. The community has spoken and the community is strongly against the project. It would simply not be fair for the city to push ahead with a project that does not fit the community lifestyle and that has such limited support. Our community wants to be involved in the future of this park. ff you have any questions or if you would like to contact me, please call or e-mail. ~... Ric arf~~ Stoan Cc: Frank Boyle& City Manager Parks Advisory Committee Mayor Jack Haugen and the City Council invite you to join them to tour Prior Lake by land and by sea on Monday, June 30th, (Opm) At approx. 7:30pm, we will return to Wagon Bridge Marina to board the Charles Prior I! to view our City lakeside, including the outlet box, development & parks. Can You Believe It? It has been a whole year since our first Surf-n-Turf Tour! Since then, over 800 permits have been approved and the face of Prior Lake continues to change. Important developments are being planned and constructed- moving us closer toward our 2020 Wsion :i Beginning at Wagon : Bridge Marina, we will : board our Laker L[nes bus :to tour new developments, : potential annexation : areas, parks, streets and : other City infrastructure. A light meal & beverages will be provided. Please RSVP your participation to Kelly Meyer @ 952.447.9803 or by ernail to kmeyer@cityofpriorlake.com City of Prior Lake 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 June 3, 2003