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PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
MONDAY,JUNE 5, 2006 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: John Brill, Chair; Geri Napuck(arrived at 7:10
P.M.), Vice Chair; Rob Barrett(arrived at 7:15
p.m.), Tom Bierman, Lee Elliott-Stoering, Jeffrey
Gerst, Randy Jacobus, Ian Mackay and Michael
Moriarity
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: None
COMMISSION STAFF PRESENT: Bob Lambert, Director of Parks and Recreation;
Stu Fox, Manager of Natural Resources;
Laurie Obiazor, Recreation Manager;
Lyndell Frey, Recreation Coordinator and
Carol Pelzel, Recording Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chair Brill at 7:00 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Lambert asked that a report on the arson at Prairie View Park and the Round Lake Water Quality
be added to the agenda.
Motion: Elliott-Stoering moved, seconded by Moriarity, to approve the agenda as amended. The
motion carried, 7-0.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —May 1, 2006
Elliott-S toering asked that on Page 5 the minutes show discussion regarding Round Lake Beach
operation and that the reopening of Round Lake not only be based on water quality but also on
the completion of the storm pond work. Lambert said staff will continue to monitor the lake into
2006 and at that time they will make the decision as to whether or not they will open the beach in
2007. Lambert explained that the report referenced the Barr Engineering report which included
adding a pond at Round Lake Park and improvements to the pond on the west side. Elliott-
Stoering stated that the minutes should include an update on the progress of those projects as
well as testing of the water quality prior to opening the beach.
Motion: Bierman moved, Mackay seconded, to approve the May 1, 2006, Parks,
Recreation and Natural Resources Commission minutes as amended. The motion carried, 7-0.
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IV. APPROVED MINUTES —April 3, 2006
Lambert explained that the April 3 minutes were included in the Commission's agenda because
they had been amended and approved at the May meeting. The Commission will now have an
approved set of minutes from the April 3 meeting.
V. REPORT OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION—May 2 and May 16, 2006
Lambert reported at their May 2 meeting, the City Council took the following action:
• Dedicated May as Senior Awareness Month
• Approved the limited-use permit for non-motorized recreation trail
• Approved the Birch Island Park improvement process
At the May 16 meeting, the City Council:
• Awarded bid for reconstruction of tennis and basketball court at Prairie East Park
• Awarded bid for reconstruction of Homeward Hills Park tennis court
VI. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION—May 8 and May 22
Fox reported that at their May 8 meeting, the Planning Commission approved a variance to
permit a side-yard setback of eight feet for a house addition. This variance does not have any
bearing on any park issues. The Planning Commission also approved the plans for development
of the remaining area of Hennepin Village, known as the Eden Bluff Business Park for a three-
story office building adjacent to Highway 212. The affect of this development is that there will
be park dedication fees generated when the various phases of this approved project are brought
in for a building permit.
Fox further reported that at their May 22 meeting the Planning Commission approved a variance
to allow a deck setback of twenty feet. The result has no impact on any park related issues.
VII. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATION
A. REVISING STARING LAKE SKI TRAILS
Fox explained that Eden Prairie High School is requesting various revisions to the Staring
Lake Ski Trails. Fox provided the Commission with background on the trails and the
events that have occurred over the years with regard to these trails. He stated that staff feels
that the proposed revisions to the trails have some merit. The first request is to reroute the
ski trail start location. They are proposing to move the trail start to a location off of the
west leg of the main parking lot and to bring the trail head around the tennis court parallel
to Staring Lake Parkway. Staff does support this revision since it eliminates the conflicts of
the ski trail starting adjacent to the building and puts the ski trail beginning adjacent to the
parking lot. It will give separation of the skiers and the sledding hill.
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Fox further explained that also included in this revision proposal is a request to extend the
ski trail parallel to Pioneer Trail and to cross the main entry road. Staff does not support
this requested extension of the trail. While it may be advantageous for the person grooming
the trail, it would cause major safety conflicts between vehicles and skiers crossing the
primary entry road into this park facility.
Fox stated that the third proposed revision is to provide a groomer turn around. Staff fully
supports the request to clear the fallen debris and to create this groomer turn around area.
Doug Boonstra, Nordic Ski Coach, explained that the trail does end at Pioneer Trail and
they are not proposing that the trail cross the main entrance road but that it end there and
start on the other side of the road. This would allow the skiers to take their skis off and
walk across the road rather than have to go down an additional 30 to 50 feet to get to the
starting point. The road will not be groomed and it will not be more convenient for the
groomer but more convenient for the skier. Lambert asked how the groomer would be able
to turn around at the end of the trail without having to go onto the road. Boonstra said there
would be an oval in the quadrant of grass to allow the groomer to turn around.
Bierman questioned how they would avoid the backup of traffic coming in and out of the
park when skiers are walking across the road. Boonstra responded that there are only one
or two ski meets a year and the trail head start of the race would be on the west side of the
parking lot. This proposed trail change would be where the loop is located. Skiers will not
start or finish at this location.
Lambert explained that staff does not support having the trail cross the park entry road. If
they have a trail that ends and starts across the road, you will have people who will want to
make the connection and they will not remove their skis to cross but will ski across it.
Jacobus asked if this revision is not approved, would it affect High School training.
Boonstra responded that it will not affect their training. He indicated that they feel there
would be less conflict with skiers and traffic if they were allowed to cross the park entry
road at this point rather than at the entrance and it would be more convenient for the skier.
Bierman pointed out that there are signs in the park that instruct walkers to stay off the ski
trails. He asked if those signs could be removed during the summer months or change them
to read during the ski season. Fox indicated that those are City signs and that they should
probably cover them during the off season rather than remove them.
Barrett asked if the City has any problem with the ski team holding one or two meets
during the year. Lambert said they do not as long as they know when they will occur.
Barrett also asked if there are on-going problems with the current trail and its crossings.
Lambert responded that there do not appear to be any problems and people now understand
that this is a multi-recreational park.
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Jacobus pointed out that there is already a walking trail across the entrance. He asked what
difference this proposal would make and questioned what is the concern. They already
have a trail that is plowed for walkers. Lambert explained that it would not be an issue if
the trail truly ends at the road and skiers would remove their skis and walk across. Staff is
assuming that eventually a connection would be made whether the trail is groomed or not.
It is a snow packed parking lot and recreational skiers would go across the road. Skiers
cannot stop as quickly as walkers and they will assume that vehicles should stop for them.
Motion: Motion was made by Moriarity, seconded by Napuck, to recommend to the City
Council that the proposed cross-country ski trail rerouting at Staring Lake be approved as
follows: The ski trail start at the westerly edge of the primary parking lot and proceed
around the tennis court/basketball court complex and parallel Staring Lake Parkway and
connect with the existing ski trail at the bottom of the hill adjacent to the westerly parking
lot; and that a "maintenance loop"be cleared to connect the trails in the vicinity of the Grill
ball field complex. The motion carried, 9-0.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. COMMUNITY CENTER ADDITION
Lambert reported that the Parks Commission and City Council have previously reviewed
the concept plan for the Community Center addition which was based on the same
recommendations of a citizens committee that evaluated the needs and cost estimates for
the 2004 referendum. A town meeting was held and staff met with Community Center
members and users, recreation staff and maintenance staff and developed a plan and
program for what these groups would like to do in that building. The cost for the building
as programmed exceeded the budget by approximately $2.1 million. The cost for this
addition came in at $8,760,000 and the budget was $6,650,000. The $8,760,000 cost does
not include any funds for furnishing the building. Lambert explained that staff has
developed a recommendation for cuts or alternates equaling $1,575,500. These items are on
the perimeter of the building and would not affect the building design. Lambert further
explained that after meetings with the various groups, approximately 10,000 additional
square feet of requested building space was added. The average square foot cost is
approximately $110 compared to $100 per square foot estimated in 2003. Also, cost for
certain materials have increased over 20 percent in the last two years. Lambert said the
architect has provided a list of options for the Commission to consider in reducing the cost
of the facility. Staff is also asking the Commission to consider authorizing at least
$1 million in additional funding from the park dedication funds and to provide alternates
for features that could be included if the City obtains favorable bidding or features that
could be added in the future.
Del Erickson, architect for the Community Center Addition, presented an overall plan of
the site showing how the building relates to the existing site and with proposed additional
parking and relocation of the ball field. Bierman asked how many people would be able to
occupy this building at any one time. Erickson responded that in terms of capability, they
are estimating approximately 400 to 500 people other than during hockey games when up
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to 1,200 spectators can be accommodated. Bierman questioned the number of restrooms
and asked that they look at the restroom sizes and locations downstairs and at the number
of stalls in the restrooms. He also asked that they plan ahead should there need to be an
evacuation of the building and that there are adequate emergency exits.
Mackay asked how much of the $8,760,000 is for the third ice rink. Erickson responded
that the third ice rink is not included in this estimate. The cost estimate for that rink is $3.3
million and is separate from these numbers. Since the third rink is a big enough power user,
new electrical service will be required. This electrical service was included in the cost of
the Community Center and they are now recommending that they reduce the electrical
service, omit the room and make a separate service for Rink III. This would result in a
deduct of$145,000 from the original cost estimate. The existing electrical service is able to
handle the Community Center addition.
Erickson reviewed with the Commission the list of potential reductions and indicated the
impact on the use of the Community Center should these items be removed. Napuck
questioned the number of lockers. She asked if with the reduction they would be going
from 138 lockers in each locker room to 107. Lambert explained that that is correct if they
were all full sized lockers,but they would not all be full lockers. There would be a certain
percentage of full lockers, half lockers and boxes. In response to a question from Jacobus,
Lambert indicated there are 400 Community Center members. Erickson explained that
these lockers are not private lockers and the number of lockers should be adequate. Elliott-
Stoering asked if the reduction of the size of the locker room and fitness center is directly
related to the redesign of a wet corridor. Lambert answered that they are directly related.
Barrett asked if the wet corridor is new to the plans. Erickson explained that users do need
to get out of the locker rooms to the pool. This would also allow for the addition of an
outdoor pool some time in the future.
Barrett asked what would happen if they eliminated the multi-use gym and fitness center.
Lambert responded that those are the two main reasons for doing a Community Center
renovation. If they did not do these two items there would be no reason to add to the locker
rooms. Erickson said by not doing the gym the cost would be reduced $1 million. Barrett
said he feels by eliminating the suggested items, they are affecting everything and no one
will be happy. If they remove one major item, they will be able to build everything else to
its highest quality. He pointed out that one of the reasons for doing this addition was to
make good locker rooms and now it appears as though they are squeezing them in.
Mackay said he is disappointed in the process and that they do not have the modified plans
in front of them. He said he does not understand why they need to take $1.5 million out of
a budget that was not discussed. It appears as if they are removing facilities to facilitate
traffic patterns and they seem to be losing programs. Mackay said he is not clear that this is
the direction to take. He said he would like to back up and discuss why they need to take
this much money out of the budget. Lambert said his memo included in the Commission's
agenda explained the funding and possible options. Mackay pointed out that$1.7 million is
budgeted in Capital for Cedar Hills. He asked if this is money that is allocated. Lambert
explained that when the City collects park dedication funds from residential property, the
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City is required to spend that money in that neighborhood park to develop it. If they don't
do that, they may be required to pay it back. They do not have many options for use of park
dedication money. There is money available for things like the Community Center that
come from office and industrial development and some from residential development. The
City did make a commitment to the Metropolitan Airports Commission that they would
purchase this area for the neighborhood park. Mackay said it has been suggested that they
consider doing future add-ons. He asked how those add-ons would be funded. Lambert said
they could look at General Fund reserves or at future park fees. The current park money is
committed and projects are underway in terms of planning. They are also committed to the
renovation of one soccer field at Miller Park with the intent to renovate the rest of the fields
at a later date. Mackay said it appears that they are cutting things that are around the edges
of the building and it does not seem to make sense. Mackay said he cannot rationalize why
they are going this way. It appears that they are removing racquet ball courts that are highly
used only because of traffic flow.
Elliot-Stoering said it would be helpful to her if they did a comparison of what was
originally proposed and what they are now proposing. She said it would be nice to see how
the budget went from$6.6 million to $8.7 million. Erickson explained that the program
space increased. If they were to remove the racquetball courts and meeting room there
would still be the cost of demolition and replacement. It would be better to work with the
existing structure.
Barrett said they have discussed add alternates. This was also discussed when the original
Community Center was built but nothing has actually been added. He said it is not likely
that they will come back with an additional$500,000 to do the add-ons at a later date.
Whatever they do now is what they will probably have in the future. Jacobus said he agrees
with Barrett and if they cut any more than $800,000 they will seriously reduce the quality
of what they are trying to produce. He asked if this Commission could recommend
increasing the budget. Lambert said they could ask the City Council for additional funding.
Staff can only recommend funding that is currently available. He also pointed out that the
original square footage recommendation was on the locker rooms only. They are still above
their original recommendation with the fitness center.
Moriarity suggested that they look at not relocating the Round Lake baseball field. This
would give them an additional $1 million. Lambert said this would result in the elimination
of a very important facility from the High School program and a critical program from the
baseball program. Moriarity said the High School has not provided the City with any funds
for this project. There has been some criticism in the past that the City puts a lot of money
into school activity facilities. If this is a community facility they need to put the money into
the Community Center from which the school benefits. If they don't do the Community
Center now, they will not do it later. Jacobus said he would not support eliminating the
baseball field. He feels this is a critical field to the Baseball Association.
Napuck said if the City Council presented in the referendum that there would be a walking
track and racquetball courts, those are the last things that should be cut. People voted on
this assuming that these facilities would be part of the Community Center and having to
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relocate the baseball field and parking lot came up after the fact. Perhaps they need to look
at relocating this field by using General Fund monies. Lambert pointed out that the City
Council decides how General Fund monies are spent. Funding resources for the baseball
field and parking lot should come out of the park funds. Staff has looked at other options
for this baseball field and found that it will still cost$1 million for relocating it.
Mackay asked if they could use some of the referendum money for park acquisition for
Cedar Hills to finish the Community Center. Lambert explained that this would result in
their not doing some of the improvements they have committed to. Mackay suggested that
they delay development of Cedar Hills. They could acquire the land as it becomes available
but not develop it until there are sufficient funds in the Park Fund. Lambert responded that
that is a possibility. They could look at the revenue collected from those residential homes
in park fees and a portion of that could go to community facilities like the Community
Center.
Brill pointed out that this portion of the referendum was passed with 54 percent of the vote
and money was allocated for the purpose of renovating the Community Center for a cost of
$6.6 million. They have now started at $8.7 million and are working back to $7.5 million.
They are still not at the $6.6 million approved. The sentiment of Eden Prairie residents is
no new taxes. The community allocated $6.6 million and this group has not gotten down to
that level. Lambert explained that the residents did vote for a walking track and racquet
ball courts. The cost to provide those things is more now. They are not talking about
raising taxes but using existing money in the budget for Park and Recreation services and
to decide the best way to allocate those funds to provide services to this community.
Moriarity said one possibility would be to take out the multi-use gym and slide the racquet
ball court up to the locker room. Lambert said the common facility that defines a
community center is a gym. A gym is the major program spot you have in the entire
building to accommodate a wide variety of activities that makes a Community Center and
he would strongly recommend that they not remove the gym. Moriarity pointed out that the
Community Center is located right next to a facility that has six to eight gyms. Lambert
responded that the public does not get recreational use of those facilities. Barrett said they
would be creating new programs because they currently don't have a gym. Lambert said
they would be developing programs such as open gym for basketball and volleyball,
instructional recreational programs, etc. Elliott-Stoering said she agrees that it is important
to have the gym, especially during the winter months.
An unidentified member of the audience said he feels it does not make sense to have a
walking track at the Community Center when you have 60 different machines in the fitness
center. That is where the people will go. Jacobus said if they add a small track around the
rink it is not a significant addition and he would recommend that they remove it from the
plans. If they doubled the size of the walking track a lot of people would use it. Barrett said
in the previous referendum they said they would have a walking track for seniors.
Motion: Motion was made by Moriarity, seconded by Mackay, to eliminate the revised
design to create a wet corridor within the existing structure and to eliminate the reduction
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of the number of lockers and family lockers or the locker room and fitness center by
approximately 400 square feet each and 50 fewer lockers. The motion carried, 8-1 with
Jacobus voting nay.
Motion: Motion was made by Moriarity, seconded by Barrett, to add as a bid alternate the
walking track for future consideration. The motion carried, 9-0.
Motion: Motion was made by Moriarity, seconded by Napuck, to omit skylights.
Elliott-Stoering said eliminating the skylights would change the feel of the fitness center.
Barrett said he did not feel there was enough of a cost savings to eliminate the skylights.
Vote was called on the motion. The motion failed, 1-8 with Moriarity voting aye.
Motion: Motion was made by Moriarity, seconded by Barrett, to keep the skylights. The
motion carried, 9-0.
Motion: Motion was made by Moriarity, seconded by Mackay, to add as a bid alternate a
folding partition and gym divider for future consideration. The motion carried, 9-0.
Motion: Motion was made by Mackay, seconded by Bierman, to include racquetball
courts. The motion carried, 8-1 with Barrett voting nay.
Motion: Motion was made by Barrett, seconded by Elliott-Stoering, to eliminate the mini-
gym space. The Commission agreed that this should be a bid alternate. Barrett amended his
motion to include the mini-gym space as a bid alternate for future consideration. Elliott-
Stoering seconded the amendment. Vote was called on the amended motion. The motion
carried, 8-1 with Jacobus voting nay.
Motion: Motion was made by Moriarity, seconded by Mackay, to add as a bid alternate the
construction of a normal solid wall rather than a glass wall for the racquet ball courts. The
motion carried, 8-1 with Jacobus voting nay.
Motion: Motion was made by Elliott-S toering, seconded by Mackay, to omit the second
floor rear access to rink one seating and use standard bleacher existing or new with rink
side access.
Barrett said he feels this would change the feel of the arena. Vote was called on the motion.
The motion carried, 6-3 with Barrett,Jacobus and Bierman voting nay.
Motion: Motion was made by Bierman, seconded by Elliott-Stoering to not reduce the
lobby and dining area by 400 square feet. The motion carried, 8-1 with Jacobus voting
nay.
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Motion: Barrett moved, seconded by Mackay, to omit the multiuse room and rearrange the
team rooms for Rink III on the east end of Rink III.
Lambert pointed out that this would create a gap between the Community Center and Rink
III for future inclusion. This would probably require putting something other than brick on
these three-sided walls. This would also result in a different look. Staff would recommend
that this be an alternate and it could even be used as unfinished space.
Barrett amended his motion to include the multiuse room. Mackay seconded the
amendment. Vote was called on the motion and the motion carried 7-2 with Jacobus
and Elliott-Stoering voting nay.
Motion: Motion was made by Moriarity, seconded by Barrett, to keep the elevator. The
motion carried, 9-0.
Motion: Motion was made by Barrett, seconded by Elliott-Stoering, to use high quality
lockers and ceramic tile finishes in the locker area. Barrett amended his motion to include
this as an alternate. Elliott-S toering seconded the amendment. The amended motion
carried, 9-0.
Motion: Motion was made by Elliott-S toering, seconded by Barrett, to move the electric
service to the third ice rink budget. The motion carried, 9-0.
Motion: Motion was made by Mackay, seconded by Barrett, to reduce the mechanical per
the May 24, 2006, memorandum. The motion carried, 9-0.
Motion: Motion was made by Moriarity, seconded by Barrett, to recommend taking up to
$2 million from existing and future Park Dedication Funds for Community Center
construction by delaying Cedar Hills development and to remove remaining fund balance.
Elliott Stoering questioned if Cedar Hills is where they want to take the money from. She
suggested that they look at delaying improvements to Miller Park. Lambert said this is
something the Commission will look at each year. Cedar Hills Park will eventually be
developed.
Vote was called on the motion with all members voting aye. The motion carried, 9-0.
B. COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT & BALLFIELD RENOVATION
Lambert explained that Jan Anderson of Hansen, Thorp, Pellinen, Olson, Inc., engineer for
the project was present to discuss the Community Center Parking Lot and Ballfield
Renovation. Lambert further explained that staff originally recommended the elevation of
the existing baseball field and existing softball Field#5 be lowered in order to make a
relatively level parking lot and maximize the space to fit the relocated baseball field. The
estimated cost for that plan was $3.2 million. Since that time, staff has requested the
engineer to provide several alternative plans that would require a balanced grading plan.
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Lambert stated that staff is now recommending approval of Scheme F for the renovation
for an estimated cost of$1.4 million. He said that staff would continue working with the
engineer to make the field and parking lot as efficient as possible.
Mackay said he is concerned that Scheme F does not allow you to get to the front of the
ballfield without going through the entire parking lot. Barrett said he agrees and feels that
Scheme D flows much better. Mackay said that he likes the way the main entrance in
Scheme D comes to the center and the side entrance is located on Eagle Way. Napuck
asked what the cost difference is between Schemes D and F. Lambert answered that it is
approximately $100,000 more for Scheme D.
Brill suggested that staff work with the engineer in developing a plan similar to Scheme D
that would make it as efficient as possible.
Motion: Motion was made by Barrett, seconded by Mackay, to recommend a variation of
Scheme D to maintain the flowability with adjustments made to remain within the budget.
The motion carried, 9-0.
C. WADING POOL FEASIBILITY STUDY
Lambert reported that William Deneen of USAquatics was present to discuss the wading
pool feasibility study. This study indicates that revenue bonds issued for the construction of
a wading pool could be paid off in 12 years. Lambert indicated that staff is not comfortable
with moving forward with this project at this time given the other questions that exist with
this site. Staff is recommending that they wait until they have Round Lake up and running
again to see if they still have a strong demand for a pool.
Brill asked if there would be any significant savings if they constructed the wading pool at
the same time as the Community Center renovation. Lambert responded that there would
not be a great savings because this pool is separate from the Community Center. They will
extend the utilities to the edge of the building so that the pool could be added without
disturbing the operation of the building.
Barrett asked how the consultant arrived at the revenue estimates. Deneen explained that
the numbers were based on the standards used nationally by parks and recreation and the
percentages are based on the demographic census. This information was used specifically
for wading pools. Barrett questioned if there are other facilities like this in the area. Deenen
responded that there are no stand-alone wading pools existing but the percentages used
would be about the same for the age group. The percentage is based on the population
under the age of 9. Barrett said he has an issue with these numbers since there is no similar
facility to base the revenue on.
Lambert said he agrees and stated that what they are projecting is the number of people that
would come to that pool on a particular day whether or not another pool is there. Lambert
questioned how they would be able to get real numbers. Barrett said he did not feel they
could accept this study without a parallel situation for comparison purposes. Lambert said
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the Commission would be accepting the feasibility study and staff is recommending that
the Commission table any action until some future date.
Motion: Motion was made by Barrett, seconded by Bierman, that based on past voter
decisions, the necessity for building up Round Lake and questioning revenue numbers
based on no similar situations, they table consideration of a wading pool indefinitely. The
motion carried, 9-0.
D. COMMUNITY CENTER THIRD RINK
Lambert reported that the cost for a third rink has now increased from$3.1 million to over
$3.3 million. City staff is assuming that the City would have to budget approximately an
additional $300,000 to match the difference if in fact the project does cost the estimated
$3.3 million. The City Council has agreed to spend $1 million. Lambert indicated that the
additional funds could come from increased rental rates.
Bierman questioned if they could issue 25-year revenue bonds to obtain the additional
funds. Lambert said he would have to check with the Finance Department to determine if
this is feasible.
Motion: Motion was made by Barrett, seconded by Gerst, to recommend the approval of
the concept design for a third rink addition subject to the Hockey Association providing
$1 million toward this project and that the City Council take the remaining $300,000 out of
the General Fund reserve. The motion carried, 9-0.
E. BIDS FOR PARK SIGNS
Fox reported that the sign project was started two years ago. Fifty signs were bid out with
the low bid being at$151,930.
MOTION: Motion was made by Napuck, seconded by Gerst, to recommend that the City
Council award the bid for the park entry signage program to Sign Source, Inc. in the
amount of$151,930. The motion carried, 9-0.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
The following items were provided to the Commission for informational purposes only:
A. BIRCH ISLAND PARK PLANNING SESSION
B. TENTATIVE PARK TOUR FOR JULY 10
X. REPORTS OF STAFF
A. DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES
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The following items were presented to the Commission for informational purposes only.
1. Veterans Memorial Committee Minutes of May 9, 2006 meeting
2. MRPA Award of Excellence—Staring Lake Park Archery Range
3. Senior Center History Tour Information
B. MANAGER OF RECREATION SERVICES
1. Service Area Report—Lyndell Frey—Adult Athletics
Frey presented an overview of the Adult Athletics program including adult sports,
youth sports, field scheduling, park attendants and special events.
C. MANAGER OF PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES
The following items were presented to the Commission as informational items.
1. Tamarack Trail Sidewalk Reconstruction
2. Goose Management Program —2006
3. Staring Lake Doi Park Update
4. Arson at Prairie View Park
Fox reported that the warming house had been destroyed by fire at Prairie View Park.
The estimated cost for the loss was between $35,000 and $40,000. They are
investigating the incident as arson. Staff will be looking to get another temporary
construction trailer at this location.
Lambert reported that there had also been a fire at Homeward Hills Park damaging a
retaining wall and that a satellite had been burned at Hidden Ponds Park.
5. Round Lake Water Ouality
Lambert reported that the DNR check Round Lake last week and found it to be clear
water up to 12 feet deep and that there are a large number of crappies and sunfish in
the lake.
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XI. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled for Monday, July 10 at 5:30 p.m. for the Parks
Tour.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Gerst moved, Brill seconded, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 9-0. The
meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m.