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Home My WebLink About110496 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS PAUL HOKENESS NOVEMBER 4, 1996 NOVEMBER MEETING Since some of us fortunate government employees will not be working on November II th, I would appreciate it if we could reschedule our monthly meeting and meet on November 18th. We had talked about meeting on the 12th but I will be attending a Friends of the Library meeting on that evening and the Architect will be providing information regarding design options for the Library/Resource Center. You are welcome to attend the meeting on the 12th if you so desire. It starts at 7:30 at the Library. .~- The Friends of the Library have suggested that we conduct a joint meeting with them and have even offered to provide a pizza dinner on the l8th. Our meeting/dinner would start at 6:00 p.m. and would be held at the Maintenance Center. (Another free meal Ron!). By this, time we should have some exciting info from an Architect concerning the design of the Library/Resource Center. Things are happening fast and the Friends are going to be great allies in passing this referendum, so I hope everyone will be able to attend this meeting so we can get to know one another. It is crucial to the success of the referendum that we are working together and all working off the same page. (no pun intended). I have included a schedule of our upcoming presentations. Unfortunately we were not able to get on the agenda for the Lion's, however, Bonnie Grapper (Lion's President) said that she would be willing to hand out the brochures and it may be possible that we could go to their board meeting for a very short presentation to describe the referendum elements, and hopefully get their approval. I have also included a sample resolution which we are providing to the various organizations. Please call LisalNancy to confirm your attendance for the November 18th meeting. I hope to see all of you on the 18th! ,...- 16200 ~JJC:M~J!:t'e. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER *PLEASE REVIEW FOR MEETING OF 11/18/96* PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA MONDAY. NOVEMBER 18. 1996 6:00 P.M. MAINTENANCE CENTER 6:00 p.m. Pizza 1. 6:30 p.m. Call to order 2. Minutes from meeting of October 14, 1996 3. Joint work session with Friends of the Library A. Architects Report B. Referendum Strategy C. Friends Schedule D. Presentation Schedule E. Presentation Feedback F. Referendum Publicity G. Funding H. Presentation Feedback 4. Old Business A. Cardinal Ridge Parking (Soccer Field) 5. Set next meeting date 6. Adjourn the meeting r-- 16200 Eag~~~a6.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 1996 The Parks Advisory Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman, Ron Ceminsky at 6:40 p.m. Members present were Ron Ceminsky, Bob Rykken, Tom Schutz, and Thea Fluhrer. Kathy Smith left at 6:50 p.m. Tom Reddinger and Pat Heaney were absent. Staff members present were Paul Hokeness, Director of Parks and Recreation, Bret Woodson, Recreation Supervisor, and Lisa Newling, Parks and Recreation Secretary. Minutes from September 9, 1996 meetings were reviewed. Thea Fluhrer recommended that we add Prior Printing in parentheses behind Apple Printing in the minutes. Ron questioned if there was a snow plow schedule for trails and if a letter to the Cardinal Ridge residents regarding the parking lot was sent yet. Paul indicated nothing was final on each issue but are being worked on. KATHY SMITH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 MEETING AS AMENDED. BOB RYKKEN SECONDED MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Paul reviewed Park projects. Carriage Hills sod is completed, Memorial Park storage building is being worked on by Eagle Scouts. Carriage Hills picnic shelter is being worked on by Sentence to Service. They both are doing a great job. Westbury, Wilderness Pond's, Cardinal Ridge, and Raspberry Ridge trails are currently being constructed. Paul indicated that the dedication for Bill Mangan will be at The Pond's (Mangan Fields) on Friday, October 18th, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. The open house for the Maintenance Facility will be on Monday, October 21, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The PAC was invited to both functions. Thea brought to Paul's attention that the road to Lakefront needs to be graded again. It is very rough. Paul indicated that he would talk to Al Friedges regarding this issue. A discussion occurred on the quote for lights at Mangan Fields. A quote was submitted by Musco Lighting, Inc. Paul presented feedback from the Rotary Meeting on the Referendum presentation. Future dates for presentation are: October 23rd - Optimists at Hollywood 12:00 p.m. Tom Schutz, Ron Ceminsky, and Thea Fluhrer stated they could attend. November 20th- Chamber of Commerce 12:00 at a location to be determined. Bret is going to talk to VFW, Lions, and School Board about possible dates that would work for them. Bret discussed the Youth Activities scheduled over MEA break. There is an Art Adventure Day, a day at Cinema Cafe, and a trip to Grand Slam planned. Next week an __~""'_'___~~"'''_'.~'''~~_____~~.._"~m'',_._,____,"",_~ adult trip to the Smithsonian Exhibit is scheduled. For the tots a pumpkin giveaway is scheduled on October 21st at the Edina Realty parking lot. The City's Clean-up day was held on Saturday, October 5th. It was a big success, as over 200 cars passed through the gate. There was no old business to discuss. A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING WAS MADE BY THEA FLUHRER AND SECONDED BY TOM SCHUTZ. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The meeting was adjourned at 8: 10 p.m. to attend the County Library Board Meeting. Paul Hokeness Director of Parks and Recreation Lisa Newling Recording Secretary ,- PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS WITH USER GROUPS Presentation Follow-up Visit P.L.A.Y. - 8/21 Soccer Club - 1/2 or 1/9 Friends of the Library - 11/21 County Library Board - 10/14 - Prior Lake Rotary - 10/3 Prior Lake Optimists - 1 0/23 Prior Lake Chamber - 12/18 Prior Lake School Board - 11/25 Prior Lake Lions - Not Available Prior Lake V.F.W.- 12/9 ~. 16200 E'J~~~f<~~~. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR A PARKS AND LIBRARY REFERENDUM TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS TO OUR PARKS AND LIBRARY MOTION BY: SECOND BY: WHEREAS, has heard the presentation by the Prior Lake Parks Advisory Committee & The Friends of The Library on their plans for improved and expanded Parks, Athletics and Library facilities; and WHEREAS, these ideas and plans include: implementation of the Lakefront Park Master Plan, a new Library with community meeting space, additional athletic fields & amenities to our community parks, and attention to our neighborhood parks; and WHEREAS, the ideas were generated by the community through public meetings and public input through the Parks Advisory Council & The Friends of The Library; and WHEREAS, the most equitable way to fund such improvements is for the City of Prior Lake to offer a Parks and Library Referendum to the voters of Prior Lake; and WHEREAS, supports well planned and cost effective programs & plans that benefit the businesses and residents of the City of Prior Lake, and feels the above mentioned items would benefit everyone involved in the community of Prior Lake. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE , MINNESOTA that we are in support of the plans for a Parks and Library referendum to fund the improvements and additions to the Prior Lake Park system and the Prior Lake Library. Passed and adopted this day of ,1996. Authorized Signature PACRES1.DOC