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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 9, 1998 *PLEASE REVIEW FOR MEETING OF 11/9/98 PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA MONDAY. NOVEMBER 9. 1998 PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MAINTENANCE CENTER 6:30 P.M. 1. Call to order 2. Minutes from meetings of October 12, 1998 3. Presentations a) Jeff Schoenbauer 1) Lakefront Park Building 2) Playground Design 3) Community Park/Athletic Complex 4. Staff Reports a) Paul Hokeness, Director of Parks and Recreation 1) Library Update b) Chris Esser, Recreation Supervisor 1) Park Reservation Policy 2) Fall Program Update 3) Winter Brochure 4) Lakefront Park Skating 5. Old Business 1) Discussion - Park Naming 6. New Business 7. Set Next Meeting Date - Scheduled for Monday, December 14, 1998 8. Adjourn Meeting 162d~~~8fEPe5eek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES October 12, 1998 The Parks Advisory Committee Meeting was called to order by Ron Ceminsky at 6:37 p.m. on October 12, 1998. Members present were Chair, Ron Ceminsky, Thea Fluhrer, Bob Rykken, Pat Heaney and Tom Reddinger, Tom Schutz and Kathy Smith. Tom Schutz left at 7:20. City Council rnembers present was Jim Petersen. Staff members pre~ent were Paul Hokeness, Director of Parks and Recreation, Chris Esser, Recreation Supervisor, and Nancy McGill, Parks and Recreation Secretary. Barry Stock, representative of the Prior Lake Soccer Club was also present. The minutes frorn the August 10, 1998 and the Wednesday, September 16, 1998 meetings were reviewed. TOM REDDINGER MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 10, 1998 MEETING. THEA FLUHRER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. TOM REDDINGER MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 16,1998 MEETING. PAT HEANEY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Ron Ceminsky introduced Barry Stock, President of the Prior Lake Soccer Club. Barry thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for their help in field maintenance, scheduling, etc. and also for their efforts in search for lands and the problems encountered. Barry distributed a profile of himself and the Prior Lake Soccer Club program participation figures from 1994 through 1998. He gave some explanation of the In-house and Traveling programs; the In-house being instructional and the Traveling being a Competitive program as well as a feeder program for the High School. The program has grown over the years and they have developed a Soccer Manual for In-house, working on a Manual for Traveling and also having a web site. Barry explained that he was at this meeting on behalf of Alex Bunbury, an International Soccer Player. Alex has the desire to work with the City of Prior Lake in a joint public-private partnership to establish a state of the art multi-purpose soccer facility. Alex would like to provide an onging business venture for himself and his family as well as impart excellent training ideas, proper health habits and a sense of fun and accomplishment for youth interested in learning and participating in the sport of soccer. This would also create employment opportunities in the City of Prior Lake and increase the tax base of the comrnunity. The site selected would be selected by the City. He is anxious to pursue this venture as soon as possible. Mr. Bunberry is interested in knowing if he would have the commitment and support from the City, and if the Parks Advisory Cornmittee would be interested in taking this to the next level. Discussion followed. Ron Ceminsky felt that the City should be cautious especially since Alex is nqt a well known athlete in this area. Paul suggested that it could be beneficial to start at a lower scale, perhaps with a Dome structure. Barry indicated that this project would be done in phases. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 PACI098.DOC AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Tom Reddinger raised the question as to if Mr. Bunberry has the capitol and his advisors and investors why would he need the City. Barry stated that he doesn't need the City but if a facility is built next to a City facility a certain economic scale can be generated that can be beneficial to himself and the community. We also have the kids in the program. After some discussion, the Committee felt that a specific business plan needed to be developed We also need more information about the investors. Overall, the Committee agreed that it would be beneficial to pursue this venture. At this time, Pat Heaney complimented Barry Stock for all of his support during the condemnation process. Ron asked for Staff Reports. The Ponds Project Update. Paul Hokeness updated the Committee on the Ponds project. The paths are in and will be blacktopped within a few days. The only concern raised by a resident was that the traffic might be too fast on the new connecting road. To prevent this from happening, speed bumps will probably be installed. The soccer fields will be ready for Spring use. Much of the work was done in-house which kept the cost down. Memorial Park Update. The curb and gutter has been finished in the parking lot at Memorial Park. Library Update. The Library project is underway. A couple of problems were encountered; the gas line that needed to be moved cost $1,650.00, and a well was found that needs to be capped, which will cost $800.00. We are on schedule with the new schedule. Lakefront Park Update. Design work for the building, roadway and playground equipment is currently being done for Lakefront Park. We are on hold with negotiations with the Kop's. We need soil borings; however, have not received permission from the Kop's to enter the property. We may be able to take soil borings at both ends of the property. The Parks Department plans to be the General Contractor for the Lakefront Park project which will cut costs. Land Search Update. Paul and Al Friedges have looked at a number of properties; Gene Berens, Albert Feldmann (104 acres), Bill Busse (38 acres), Dave Radanke (48 acres - 20/25 usable acreage) and 112 acres that the Mdewakanton Sioux own. There was some discussion regarding the various locations, size, price, etc. of the above properties. Paul indicated that he met with an organization called "Trust for Public Land". Their mission is to conserve land for park use and find benefits for the seller at no cost to the buyer. They are curre!ltly putting together a proposal. The Committee felt we need to do more research and make sure we have our intentions/negotiations in writing. The members agreed to check out the various properties themselves and perhaps an extra Parks Advisory Meeting will be needed to discuss our land. Dance Progr(1m Update. Chris informed the Committee that a new Dance Advisory Committee has been formed. Eight applications were received and five applicants were chosen. He feels that there will be a broad representation. The first monthly meeting will be held on November 12. Musical Theater is a new class formed this year and there are 34 students enrolled. Fall Programs. Chris reviewed the M.E.A. youth trips offered. We have had a good response. Adult Broomball and Basketball Leagues are being offered which we are co-sponsoring with Dakotah! Sport and Fitness. Clean- Up Day was a success; 112 cars/trucks were counted. The Bridging Program, sponsored by the Lions and Rotary PAC1098.DOC Clubs was also successful. Chris had considered changing the Clean-Up Day to the Spring but may leave it as it is. Paul indicated that a temporary ice rink will be installed at Lakefront Park and a temporary warming house brought in to accommodate the hockey season. There is a need for an additional rink in the City and Deerfield Park is the proposed site for a second hockey rink. Old Business. None New Business. The Bylaws were reviewed. Ron Ceminsky pointed out a change that needed to be made in Article 3 in reference to the time and place of the monthly meetings. TOM REDDIINGER MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE BYLAWS AS WRITTEN EXCEPT FOR THE CHANGE TI:IA T NEEDED TO BE MADE REGARDING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE MONTHLY MEETINGS. THEA FLUHRER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The next meeting date is set for November 9 unless there is a need to meet to discuss land acquisition prior to this. KATHY SMITH MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. TOM REDDINGER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Paul Hokeness Parks & Recreation Director Nancy McGill Parks & Recreation Secretary PACI098.DOC