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HomeMy WebLinkAbout082991 HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 <f8"J.J?!J JV 2QgI PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES O~ PUBLIC HEARING AUGUST 29, 1991 The Parks Advisory Committee met to conduct a public hearing on an Application for Grant Funds for the acquisition and development of the William McDonald property. The meeting convened at 7:10 p.m. DOU~ Berens, Chairman, read the public hearing notice as published ln the Prior Lake American on August 19, and 26, 1991. Members present, Doug Berens, Pat Heaney, Ron Ceminsky, Art Schoot arrived at 7:35 p.m. (please note that a quorum was not present). Doug Berens opened the meeting for public testimony. City Manager, Dave Unmacht, gave a brief introduction to the meeting, the purpose of the public hearing, results of the discussion at the City Council meeting on August 19, and the reason the Parks Advisory Committee was conducting the public hearing. Doug Berens read a letter from Ben Baer, 15795 Eagle Creek Avenue, into the record. Ben Baer reiterated points in his letter to include a recommendation to use public money in other places, the importance of recognizing traffic concerns along C.R. 21 and his recommendation that the property either be single family residential or some form of multiple dwelling (apartment complex). City Manager Unmacht stated that no staff recommendation has been made and that the public hearin9 and grant will provide the city flexibility on making a declsion related to the McDonald acquisition. Wayne Miller, 4094 Wagon Bridge Circle, addressed questions relating to the design and cost of the project. City Manager Unmacht noted than an appraisal is being done on the property. Extensive discussion occurred with all members in attendance relating to the proposed design of the park within the Grant Application. Issues addressed included: The feasibility of the fishing pier with boat traffic in the bay, hours of the park, managing and controlling the park, and the future of the property adjacent to the park. Jan Ballard, 3950 Green Heights Trail, indicated that it appeared to be a good idea to have the City acquire the property, but the plans don't seem to fit at this time. Jeff Grant, Security State Bank, Glencoe, MN said that acquisition of the property would be a unique opportunity for the future of the Prior Lake park system. Parks Advisory Committee Member, Pat Heaney, stated that the ap~lication provides an interesting forum for discussion, that he lS not happy with the existing conditions of the land and that the Parks Advisory Committee will consider the citizen's recommendations and the 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 ..~....~ '__'_~'"~_"________'__'~M_'___~_'~__"""'" _M.,__ , . .... '-. acquisition of the property in the future. Doug Berens stated that the proposed design for the grant is consistent with other parks within our system. Wayne Miller recommended that the city check into the ordinances to determine if we can improve the status of the property under its current ownership. Jim Sentyrz, 16534 Franklin Trail SE stated that he agrees with acquiring the parkland, but he has reservations on the use of the park and the parking plan recommended within the application. Ben Baer stated that he concurred with sentyrz's comments relating to parking on the land and has had discussions with individuals who both oppose and support the project. Baer reiterated his point on foot trails being acceptable as opposed to automobile parking. City Manager Unmacht reported on a future process to continue discussing the decision on the acquisition and development of the park. hearing closed at 8:45 p.m. _. "-'.~.-r-_N__'.'" -- , ...._. .'-"~-------------r---"'.~"