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HomeMy WebLinkAbout081092 *PLEASE REVIEW FOR MEETING OF 8/10/92* PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA MONDAY, AUGUST lO, 1992 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL - 7:00-9:00 P.M. 1. Call to order 2. Minutes from meeting of 6/8/92 3. Staff Reports A. Director of Parks and Recreation l. Fall registration for programs 2. Update on Community Center 3. Development proposal for golf course 4. New Business A. Discussion on change of schedule for PAC meetings B. Discuss final bid proposal for sidewalk on Franklin trail C. Discuss letter from City Manager concerning Committee appointment terms 5. Old Business A. McDonald grant status B. Review Lakefront Days Celebration 6. Set next meeting date A. Next scheduled meeting would be Monday, september 14, 1992 7. Adjourn the meeting **PLEASE---CALL TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE!!** AGEN8 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPlDYER -----..- PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 8, 1992 The Parks Advisory Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman, Doug Berens, on Monday, June 8, 1992 at 7:13 p.m. Members present were Kathe Abrams, Tony Anderson, Doug Berens, Art Schoot, and Bill Man~an, Director or Parks and Recreation. Members absent were Ron Cem1nsky, Pat Heaney, and Kathy Smith. The minutes from the meetings on April 13, 1992 and May 11, 1992 were reviewed. TONY ANDERSON MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 13, 1992 MEETING. ART SCHOOT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. KATHE ABRAMS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE MAY 11, 1992. TONY ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. Doug Berens called for the staff reports. Bill Mangan reported that summer registration was very successful. $10,300.00 revenue was received from registrations the first two days of re9istration. A non-resident fee has been implemented; however pr1ces have not been raised much from previous years. He noted that there have been a few complaints about the non-resident fee. Kathe Abrams asked what the employment requirements are for leaders, lifeguards, etc. Bill Mangan indicated that the requirements for playground leaders are that they are post high school, are in elementary education, early childhood development, or parks and recreation. The exception being Senior high graduates with recommendations from teachers. Lifeguards must have basic lifesaving certification; preferably WSI for teaching, and also CPR. There are 14 employees at Sand Point & Watzl's, ten summer playground leaders, one plarground director, one tot lot supervisor, one arts & crafts spec1alist and one sports specialist. Art Schoot asked how the summer programs are funded. Bill Mangan stated that the leadership staff salaries are part of the Parks & Recreation budget. Supplies used are part of the registration fees. The American Legion will have six out-of-town teams here at the end of June to play a tournament at Lakefront and Memorial. Teams from Boone, Iowa will be here the 4th of July week-end for a tournament. Lakefront Days is Saturday, August 1 and will be held in front of city Hall this year. A three-ring circus, sponsored by the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce, will be at Lakefront Park the second Saturday in September. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPWYER Parks Advisory Committee Minutes - June 8, 1992 - Page 2 Bill Mangan then ~resented the development proposal for the new golf course ind1cating that a developer has purchased 480 acres from Jack Oakes and Bob Jeffers, located on cty Road 82 & Oakes Drive, an area near the Sioux Community and surrounding Mystic Lake. The Radisson Corporation has given them a commitment to put up a 155 unit hotel. There are plans for a 200 acre public golf course including a professional clubhouse, designed by Tom Weiskopf and expect to have the Pro or Sr. Pro tournament in three (3) years. It will include approximately 400 homes in the price range of $l50,000 for townhouses up to 1 1/2 million for private homes. Intentions are to start development this Fall; however, approval still needs to be received from the Met Council. Doug Berens then asked for New Business. Bill Mangan indicated that he is not in the position, at present, to take on a project such as the one Ed Dressen addressed at the May meeting. He felt that if anyone on the board is interested in heading this it was suggested that they talk to Bill and proceed from there; however, felt there are other avenues and options to look at. Development of Carriage Hills will begin as soon as they receive the grading permits. They ho~e to have a preview of ten (10) homes by mid-August. The homes w1ll range in price from $115,000 to $185,000. The configuration of the parkland remains the same; however, Bill Mangan indicated that some parkland has been gained and felt the park system will be excellent. Kathe Abrams voiced a concern about the off-street parking. Bill Mangan said that there will be room for 8-10 cars at the park area and there will be side street parking. Bill Mangan informed the Committee that he has just had his second meeting with the architect from the Mdewakanton sioux. The sioux Community would like to build a 7 l/2 million dollar community center off of County Road 42 and McKenna Road North. Their intention is to give something back to the communities of Shakopee, Prior Lake, and Sava~e. This structure will include an ice arena, an indoor swimm1ng pool with the chutes, ladders & slides, 2 full size gymnasiums, 6-8 racquetball courts, full weight room, two large aerobics rooms, four outdoor tennis courts and two softball fields. The land where this building will be built is already in Indian Trust, and the project and budget has been approved by the Tribal Council and they anticipate to start construction in August, 1992. There will be no meeting rooms at the community center: however, an administrative building will be built on the reservation that will have classrooms and meeting rooms available for public use. ...--..--.....---.......-.--,-.---.--...-.-.---..... .. Parks Advisory Committee Minutes - June 8, 1992 - Page 3 This community center would be operated by the sioux community but the Parks & Recreation Department would work with them with the programing in offering American Red Cross Swimming Lessons, volleyball, youth basketball, basketball, fitness program, wei~ht lifting, aerobics classes, etc. P.L.A.Y. could utilize gymnas1um space. Biking, hiking and walking trails are in the future plans along County Road 21 and County Road 42. Some discussion followed. Old Business consisted of the Franklin Trail out and plans are finished for this project begin August 1, 1992 and should be finished The Parks Department will then sod. Kathe Abrams asked about the status of the McDonald property. Bill Mangan indicated that a few changes had to be made by Frank wicker on the appraisal and the Historical Society needs to give the City a release. status. Bids are with construction to around Labor Day. Bill Mangan asked those present on the Committee if they had received a letter from Dave Unmacht in reference to Committee terms. The terms of the members of the Parks Advisory Committee are up in October, 1992, as it is presently an Adhoc Parks Advisory Committee with a four year term. A two year term is being looked at. The members are to contact Dave in reference to this. Some discussion followed. The next meeting date is set for Monday, July 13, 1992. KATHE ABRAMS MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ART SCHOOT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Bill Mangan Director of Parks and Recreation Dept. Nancy McGill Recording Secretary ._-. .--....-. --. ... ..,.