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HomeMy WebLinkAbout030893 *PLEASE REVIEW FOR MEETING OF 3/08/93* PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA MONDAY, MARCH 8, 1993 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL - 7:00-9:00 P.M. 1. Call to order 2. Minutes from meeting of 2/08/93 3. Staff Reports A. Director of Parks and Recreation 1. Introduce our new City Manager, Mr. Frank Boyles 2. Hiring process to fill new position in Park Maintenance 3. Update on Dance Program Recital 4. New Business A. Review of proposal for Cardinal Heights (the old "Greenbriar" P.U.D.). B. Update on "The Wilds" project. C. Review proposal for Parks and Recreation Department sponsoring adult softball leagues. Business Review of skating rink season Update on process on filling two Parks Advisory Committee. 6. Set next meeting date A. Next scheduled meeting would be Monday, April 12, 1993. Old A. B. vacancies on the 5. 7. Adjourn the meeting **PLEASE---CALL TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE!!** AGEN3 4629 Dakota 51. 5.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLDYER PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 1993 The Parks Advisory Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman, Doug Berens at 7:15 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 1993. Members present were Doug Berens, Ron ceminsky, Art Schoot, Kathy Smith, and Bill Mangan, Director of Parks & Recreation. Kathe Abrams and Pat Heaney were absent. KATHY SMITH MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 11, 1993 MEETING. ART SCHOOT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. Dou9 Berens asked for staff reports from Bill Mangan. Bill indlcated that the skating season ends approximately February 15; however it will be extended depending upon the weather and provided the ice is safe. A new position is open in the Park Maintenance budget effective April 1. The ~ob posting will be in next Tuesdays, February 16, Prior Lake Amer1can. Bill Mangan did indicate that were a few on-staff individuals waiting for this position to open, and a previous employee has expressed interest in this position. Bill is anticipating ap~roximately 75 ap~lications. The annual salary will be ~24,000 w1th benefits. Wr1tten and equipment exams will be given. At this time, Ron Ceminsky informed the members that there is a resident on Franklin Trail that has been trying to get a petition signed from residents from this area stating that the City could not dump snow on her yard. There was also some discussion re9arding this resident and the City maintenance staff. Bill sa1d that he has indicated to her that the City would stay off her yard but based on the ordinance it would be her responsibility to keep the trail clear. This wasn't acceptable to her either. A copy of an ordinance could be sent to her if issue is pursued further. The Committee then reviewed the proposal for the Westbury Ponds subdivision. This subdivision involves the City, a developer, and the school district. This is a 60 acre subdivision located off of State Highway 13 and between Five Hawks Avenue and willow Lane which will be developed in two phases. The school needs an additional five (5) acres in this area in order to meet the state requirements to build another elementary school. six acres will be parkland and will be located adjacent to the school. Hiking and biking trails are proposed for around the small pond area. The price range of the homes will be between $100,000 & $140,000. An agreement has been reached between the three groups to satisfactorily meet everyones needs. The City will need a Joint Powers Agreement with the school for the usage of the park area. Some discussion followed. 4629 Dakota 51. 5.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLDYER Parks Advisory Committee Minutes - February 8, 1993 - Page 2 The Committee then looked at the re-development plans for County Road 42. Scott County is proceeding with the development of County Road 42 and bidding will be done this year. County Road 44 was originally first in line to be widened, but after taking the traffic count, County Road 42 was in more need of development. The area to be developed will be from Timothy Avenue to Ferndale Avenue. There will be an 8 foot path on the south side of County Road 42. Eventuall~, there will be a trail on the west side of Highway 13 Wh1Ch will tie into trail on County Road 42. Bill is concerned with the area between Meadow Avenue and Rut~ers regarding the steep slopes and how the trail will fit into th1S. There was some discussion. ART ScHOOT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE WESTBURY PONDS PROPOSAL AS REVIEWED. KATHY SMITH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. Ron Ceminsky asked what the City's philosophy was on lot sizes. Bill Mangan stated that the standard lot size is 12,000 square feet. There has been recent discussion that houses that are over 18% of the lot size are not allowed. outbuildings are also included in this. The Council feels that this 18% envelope coverage is adequate; developers, however, have been pushing for a higher percentage on 12,000 square foot lots. Doug Berens asked for the second item of New Business; liability issues for Lakefront Park sliding hill. Bill Mangan stated that the City is required to post a sign at Lake front Park in order to notify the public as to what the sliding hills rules are, whether the hill is open or closed due to icy conditions, etc. so that the City is not liable for any injuries that may occur. Also hay bales or netting must be used to put a chute down each side of the sliding hill with a separate walkway going back up. This hill would have to be inspected daily with a log kept current. A rules si~n is presently being made at Valley Sign which will cost approx1mately $300.00 Doug Berens asked for the first item of Old Business; discuss the status of recruitment process for new Parks Advisory Committee members. Bill Mangan stated that letters were sent to the twelve applicants for the Planning Commission; nine have expressed an interest in serving on our committee. Also, through the newspaper advertisement, we have received three applicants to date. The two positions will close Tuesday, February 16 at 2:30 p.m. Interviews will be set up approximately one week after this. ,-.... .......-.....---........... ........ ..._........~._~._._-~_._......__..---_........... ....... ..._"..... ............-----.-.....- ...... ....... ---...............-..-..... Parks Advisory Committee Minutes - February 8, 1993 - Page 3 Bill Mangan informed the Committee that we are lookin~ forward to the new City Manager, Frank Boyles, who will begin h1s position effective March 1, 1993. Bill felt that Mr. Boyles has a lot of good experience from the Plymouth community, and is also experienced in the transportation area; working with the Met Council, etc. which will benefit our community. There was some discussion. ART SCHOOT MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. RON cEMINSKY The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Bill Mangan Director of Parks & Recreation Department Nancy McGill Recording Secretary .-..'..---..-.''.' ..-"~-'-..--."-.,.-."..-.-'T.....---...--,......-........--.-".".....................-......,..........,................... ........................ ........-...-.---.------r----...