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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
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AGENDA
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PARKS,RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
MONDAY,JULY 15,1996 7:00 P.M.CITY CENTER
8080 MITCHELL ROAD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Claire Hilgcman, Chair; Bruce Bowman, Richard Brown, j
Don Jacobson, Vicki Kocning, David Kracum,John Wilson i
STUDENT MEMBERS: Mark Bremer,Emily Hanka
COMMISSION STAFF: Robert A. Lambert, Director of Parks, Recreation and
Natural Resources; Stuart A. Fox, Managcr of Parks and
Natural Resources, Laurie Helling, Manager of Recreation
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II. APPROVAL_OF AGENDA
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111. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-JUNE 17 1 6 i
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IV. PFTI'I'IONS REOUFSTS AND OM1"M NI ATION �
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V. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
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A. Riley Creck Ridge
B. Southwest Croseins 1996 .Concept_ Amendment ,
C. Southwest Crossine Goldcn Triap I Business Crntcr
V1. OLD BUSINESS
A. Request from Dous end Susan Hcyvnert Regard'ny;Outdoor Riding Arena
VII. N 3W BUSINESS ,
A. Recommend, for Policy on harsins for Electricity Use i_n P1k
B. Recommend rtion for Policy on Allowins Non Profit Groups to Charge for Parkins
or Admission to Tournaments in Park% !
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Vill. REPORT OE .OMMI c10NERc AND cTAFf
A. Report of MannLcr of Rccrc�tion crvi �c I
1. Rccommcndntion to xnnnd Youth Schol�rchip Program to Include Open
SkatmL Open SHimmia&,amLQpcn Gym
B. Report of Community Center Mnnnuer
1. Request from Tenm Minn cote for Ann u11 Hockey Festival
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MONDAY,JULY 15,1996 7:00 P.M.CITY CENTER i
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Claire 1-lilgeman, Chair. Bruce Bowman, Richard
Brown,Don Jacobson,Vicki Koenig,David Kracum,
John Wilson
STUDENT MEMBERS: Mark Bremer,Emily Hanka
COMMISSION STAFF: Robert A.Lambert,Director of Parks,Recreation and
Facilities, Stuart A. Fox, Manager of Parks and
Natural Resources. Elinda Bahley, Recording
Secretary
1. ROLL.CALL-
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m,by Chair Hilgemun. Commissioner
Bowman was excused. Commissioner Kracum was excused at 9:40 p.m.
11. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Koenig added under New Business,C,Discussion about Staring Lake Trash Cans.
Brown added under New Business, D, Discussion about Round Lake Trash Cans
Around the Fishing Pier.
MOTION: Wilson moved, seconded by Koenig, to approve the Agenda as
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amended. Motion carried 6-0.
111. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-,I IN E 17,1996
Koenig noted the vote on the first motion on page 4 should be 3-2 with the nay votes
by Hilgeman and Koenig. ^
MOTION: Brown moved,seconded by Koenig,to approve the Minutes of the June 1
17, 1996 Eden Prairie Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission as
amended, Motion curried 4-0-2 with abstentions by Krucutn and Wilson.
IV. PE PITIONS REQUEST AND COMMUNICATIONS
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V. DEVELOPMENT PROP 1 AI-
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A. Riley Creek Ridec
Staff referred the Commission to a memo dated July 11, 1996, from Stuart
A. Fox,Manager of Parks and Natural Resources,and a Staff Report dated
July 5, 1996, from Michael D. Franzen, City Planner; and a Staff Report
dated June 21. 1996, from Michael D. Franzen,City Planner,
Beth Simenstad,Hustad Lund Company,reviewed her development proposal
with the Commission. She noted the proposal is for 134 single family
homes. The density is 2.13 units per acre. The price of the homes are i
estimated to be$200,000 and up.
Most of the site is old pasture land mixed with trees. There are currently six
existing homes on the property with one having a large shelter belt planting
located on the north side of the homes. This shelter belt includes a lot of
Norway pines which were planted by the previous owner. It has been
assumed that the planting of the trees were planted as a wind break for the
home on the north side. Thcrc are several trees within the shelter belt that
are significantly stressed. The conclusion is they were planted so close
together and the pines arc being crowded out by silver maples that are
overgrowing the pine trees.
There is a total of 4,527 diameter inches of trees on the site. With Staffs
worst case scenario because there was no tree inventory,tree loss is estimated j
to beat 52 percent and 2,362 diameter inches lost during development. Tree J
replacement is 1,633 caliper inches. I
Phase one has a total of 274 diameter inches of significant trees with tree loss
of 23 percent. Mitigation for this loss would be 19.5 caliper inches of
reforestation trees.
There is a NURP pond temporarily located outside of the first phase. Phase
two of the development includes a NURP pond in the tloodplain of Riley
Creek to serve the entire 62 acre site,plus additional runoff that would come f
from Hilltop and Valley Roads,
The developer is comfortable with Staffs recommendation regarding trails
and sidewalks on the north/south and cast/west collector streets within this
development. There is no landscape plan at this time but the developer will
have a complete landscape plan before they meet with the City Council.
CLambert reviewed the tree loss and shelter belt issues noting that Staff had
to make assumptions because the developer did not provide a tree inventory. I
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The tree loss could come down significantly if there was a tree inventory
with recommendations from a forester.
There is some thought that the area where the majority of trees are going to
be lost will never be developed. It's located in the proposed B zone for the
airport expansion. The Metropolitan Airport Commission indicated at this
point if they get their expansion they intend to buy the B zone. There is no
affirmation of that yet,and the Commission should review this plan as if it
will be developed.
Staff recommended to have both trails and sidewalks on the north/south and
cast/west collector streets within this development. The actual installation
for these would be concurrent with street construction,and the desire is to tic
it into existing roadways such as Eden Prairic Road and the older residential
neighborhood to the west of this proposed project.
In addition,in the City's Comprehensive Park Plan,there is an indication of
a creek valley trail which would follow Riley Creek in the vicinity of this
project. However,because of the proximity of rear lots to the creek,the trail
may have to exit the valley bottom to the cast of this proposed project and
become a trail paralleling the creek along the collector streets. The trail is
proposed on the south side of the,creek.
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Staff also recommended that Outlot B be dedicated to the City or covered by
a scenic casement. Dedication of Outlot B would further ensure that no
development would take place in the floodplain of Riley Creek. Staff
recommended approval based on the memo and the Staff Report.
Wilson asked whether the developer considered any other alternative
locations for the NURP pond because he was concerned about the grading
into the creek. Sintenstad replied that it was the best location they have
found for the NURP pond.
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Jacobson asked if there was any rule that grading could not be done closer
than 300 feet to the creek or river. Lambert replied there is no rule that says
you can't grade within 300 feet of the creek. He explained that there is a
Shorcland Management Ordinance and Staff has recommended no variances
for the this project.
Brown inquired how they arrived at the amount of replaced caliber inches.
Lambert noted it was according to the formula that they use. It's a formula
based on percentage of tree loss.
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Hilgeman was concerned about how wide the shelter belt of trees are
including the conifers. Simenstad replied it's about 75 feet wide and 400 to
500 feet in length.
Hilgeman commented that the tree loss is too high and was concerned that
the developer did not provide it tree inventory. She suggested looking at
other ways to reduce the tree loss.
Kocnig asked fora percentage of what trees may be transplanted. The owner
of the home near the shelter belt noted there are about 300 new young trees.
Simenstad stated they will transplant as many as possible. i
Koenig asked if they are able to transplant some trees, would they be
included in the tree replacement or would that be separate. Lambert replied
that they would count as tree replacement if the trees met specifications for
replacement trees.
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1-lilgeman commented she was uncomfortable approving a project where they
have nothing in writing of exactly what the tree loss may be. She was also
concerned that there was no landscaping plan and can not approve this
without one. She was also uncomfortable approving part of a plan that might j
not even exist. Site has it hard time approving any plan on a "good faith"
basis. She noted there arc a lot of things the developer can do on the shelter
belt to preserve a great deal of the trees and really reduce the tree loss.
Kracum indicated he would like some information in terms of how a shelter
belt stacks up as it natural resource forest. He concurred with Hilgeman's
comments and said that a landscape plan would be very helpful. He needs
to know more about what a shelter belt is.
Koenig expressed concern that the developer may dedicate 15 acres for open
space but the planning report says to pay appropriate cash park fees.
Lambert stated that the City is not requiring the dedication and does not r
accept undevelopable land in lieu of park dedication.
Koenig wits concerned about the NURP pond being located in the floodplain
area. Lambert stated that the NURP pond has to be where all the water from
the site can drain into. Water runs downhill and this would end up in the
creek. They have to put it into the floodplain to capture all the water and
treat it before it gets in the creek. Staff does not encourage a NURP pond in
the floodplain if there is another way to do it.
Brown expressed concern about being asked to approve both phases.
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Lambert commented that it's better planning to do a Planned Unit
Development showing everything because this way everyone is aware of
what's going to happen in the future.. Drown also noted he would like to sec
it landscaping plan.
MOTION: Drown moved,seconded by Wilson,to recommend approval of
the first phase excluding phase two until the Parks Commission is able to
review the landscaping plan and tree inventory. Motion carried 6-0.
D. Southwest Crossinu 1996 PUD Concept Amendment
Staff referred the Commission to a memo dated July 11, 1996,from Stuart
A.Fox,Manager of Parks and Natural Resources;and it Staff Report dated
July 5, 1996,from Michael D. Franzen,City Planner.
Miles Lindberg, DRW Company, gave an overview of the request for
concept amendment. Fic commented this is a two part plan. One part deals
with tree loss and tree replacement on several remaining undeveloped parcels
within the Southwest Crossing PUD. 'file other request deals with it couple
of density transfers that arc being proposed to make the PUD configurations
consistent with the latest plans the developer has.
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The reason for the request is that when the PUD was initially planned and
approval there was not it landscape and tree replacement ordinance in place. ?
This request attempts to look at this in a comprehensive way across the
whole PUD. With the approval ofthc plan that's proposed,the developer and
landowner will have it degree of certainty in terns of representing what could
be done with each of those remaining parcels in terms of tree removal,and
also it commitment needed to be made on each of those parks in terms of tree
replacement.
The other part of this plan deals with the density transfer that attempts to
mak-c the PUD consistent with specific plans. Another important part of that
request relates to the tree loss. Tree replacement is part of the plan for f
preservation of existing trees. The plan is for an original six acre wooded }
land preserve or conservation area on the hillside west of Golden Triangle
Drive to be expanded to about 12 acres in size. This is a commitment as to
one of the most significant and natural features that were part of this PUD.
They have provided the City with more detailed information related to the
trees remaining on this site which is included in the brown booklet entitled,
"Southwest Crossing PUD Tree Removal and Tree Replacement Plan". The
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projection is that there will be 35%tree loss on the proposed amended PUD.
Using that percentage and formula in the ordinance, they determined the
amount of replacement plantings that would be required. They also provided
schematic level plans that illustrated how and where those replacements
would occur within the PUD. These plans arc all included in the brown
booklet.
Lambert noted this PUD amendment is to realign some of the lots.namely.
Sites 12, 16, 17 and 18 of the original Southwest Crossing PUD. The desire
is to combine 16 and 17 into one site and to eliminate Site 18 and transfer
part of that site into Site 12. Site 12 would be changed to allow a larger
building pad due to the expanded square foot of the site as proposed in this
amendment.
He also noted that the developer did build a trail through the site and there
is no casement over that trail. Staff recommended that the appropriate
document be developed to either give ownership of the trail to the City or
that there be a trail use and maintenance casement, thereby, allowing the
public to freely use the existing trail.
Hilgcman was concerned about what type of trees would be included in the
replacement plan. Lindberg noted the replacement would include a mixture
of hardwood trees and conifers which fits the criteria of the ordinance.
Jacobson asked what was going to happen to Site 15. Lindberg replied that
Site 15 will actually be part of Site 16 and 17,
Hilgcman asked if this concept anmrdmcnt means they arc losing quite a few
square feet. Lindberg said the total square footage of the building area
comes very close to what they had before.
Brown asked if Site 15, 16,and 17 will be a one-story building. Lindberg -
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Koenig was concerned inhere was any possibility of saving anything in that I
site. Lindberg noted that part of the reason for the 100 percent tree loss is 1
because there's a fair amount of grade change that needs to be taken care of.
It's not buildable in its present condition in terms of grade. I
MOTION: Wilson moved, seconded by Jacobson, for approval of the
Planning Staff Report of July 5, 1996,and the Supplemental Staff Report of
July 11. 1996,with the contingency on the dedication of the trail at the time
of the final plat. Motion carried 6-0.
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C. Southwest Crossing Golden Triangle Business Center
Staff referred the Commission to a memo dated July 11, 1996,from Stuart
A. Fox,Manager of Parks and Natural Resources;and a Staff Report dated
July 5, 1996,from Michael D.Franzen,City Planner.
Edward Farr, architect, representing MEPC, reviewed the development
proposal with the Commission. The proposal is for a 90,000 square foot
single story office warehouse. They are providing a NURP pond on the
property which acts as the storm water buffer to the Nine Mile Creek
watershed area.
He showed the building elevation which showed the design character of the
building,and gave an overview of the landscaping plan. The building will
be constructed of blonde buff colored brick with green select glass for the
windows. Mechanical equipment will be completely screened on the roof via
a roollop screening integrated with the architecture of the building.
Hilgeman was concerned about what trees were included in the replacement
plan. Farr indicated they will match as closciv as possible the trees that arc
being taken out. They will try to save as many trees as possible.
Hilgeman asked if there were any plantings around the NURP pond, Farr
replied there arc plantings all around the NURP pond. They arc planting on
every square inch of sod they have.
Brown expressed concern about where access will be for the trucks driving
in and out of the property. Farr explained there arc three driveways and
explained them on the map.
Brown was concerned about the berm located behind this building and the
Vikings'Headquarters building. Farr indicated the berm is on their property
and there will be landscaping with retaining walls that would be seen from
the height of the cabs of the trucks.
Koenig asked how much parking there will be. Farr replied 351 parking
stalls. They arc attempting to have parking for 75 percent oflicc occupancy I
and 25 percent storage occupancy. The 351 parking stalls support the total
100 percent manufacturing occupancy. They meet all the ordinances,
MOTION: Kracum moved,seconded by Wilson,to approve the Southwest
Crossing Golden Triangle Business Center proposal as per Planning Staff
Report recommendations of July 5, 1996,and the Supplemental Staff Report
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of July 1 1, 1996. That the developer is interested in looking at preserving
some trees, if possible, with the noted comment that the developer has
indicated that they would attempt to preserve as many trees as possible
during the development of the site. The Commission is approving this on the
"good faith"effort noted by the speaker. Motion carried 6-0.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
A. RQuest from Doug and Susan Heyvaert Regarding Outdoor Ridine
Arena,
Staff referred the Commission to memos dated July 9, 1996,and May 22,
1996,from Robert A.Lambert,Director of Parks,Recreation and Facilities;
and a letter dated May 22. 1996,from Doug and Susan Flcyvacrt.
Doug Flcyvacrt,9002 Riley Lake Road, indicated they were at a horse show
on Sunday. They showed a video tape of the show depicting what the arena
looks like, how people park around the arena,what the ground looks like,
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Flilgcman asked what the cost would be for the existing arena to be moved
to the Riley Creek property. Lambert replied it would be man hours unless
they have to replace some of the material. Flcyvacrt noted he received a
quote of$1,500 for grading that has to be done. lie estimates$3,000 for
material.
Koenig asked if the sand would be a one time thing. Flcyvacrt replied every
couple of years you may need to bring another truck load in and it would cost
about$200 to$300 each time.
liilgeman asked what the vote was from the Hcritagc Preservation
Committee. I Icyvacrt noted they ultimately voted to approve on the land use
for a riding arena.
Brown expressed concern about the horses being tied up to the trailer with
no one around. He was concerned about children and adults coming up to t
pet them and getting hurt, Ile was very concerned about having a horse
arena in a public park. lie supports the riding arena but would like an
alternative plan for the horses when they are tied up like corralling them
together. Hcyvacrt noted that Minnetonka has never had a problem and they
/ have 12 shows a year. Hilgeman suggested giving it a chance and sec what
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Wilson commented that these horses are not wild. Even if it's their first
show,they have had significant training.
Lambert commented there would be many more problems if the horses were
tied together because they arc more likely to kick other horses than they are
people. They would be taking a chance just like they do with baseball games
in the park and playground equipment. The Horsemen's Club is the only
group required to have insurance. They are insured and have named the City
as an additional insured which helps with the City's liability.
Koenig was concerned because this is a very narrow segment of the
population that will use this. There are many other things the City can do in
the park. She was also concerned about the safety issues of having a riding
arena in a city park.
Heyvaert noted that this location has electricity and hot water which is why
this site is better. lie commented that many people will enjoy just watching
the shows. They don't have to participate just like when you go to a baseball
game. They will watch and enjoy the show without participating.
Hilgcman commented she was not comfortable accepting this donation from
the Hcyvnerts even though it was very generous of them to offer. It would
be better for the city to use the volunteer man hours and relocate the existing
boards,and have the Horsemen's Club pay for the upkeep for grading of the
site, painting of the fencing and whatever else is included in the upkeep.
They need a written agreement of who takes care of what.
Lambert suggested that the Horsemen's Club meet with the City Staff and
come up with a plan that's acceptable to them.
Koenig commented that keeping the horses within tite arena and not having
them out on the trails is an issue that needs to be taken very seriously.
Lambert indicated that horses are not allowed in City parks or on City trails
unless it's a designated area. Staff will have to get signage up saying no '
horses on the trails or on parkland. He noted he will go to the City Council i
to eliminate the arena if they have horse users that can't follow the rules.
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filgeman suggested a donation from the Horsemen's Club. Lambert noted
that they have given substantial donations in the past whenever asked.
Iiilgeman asked for it time frame from the City when this could be done.
Lambert said tentatively for the Summcr of 1997.
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MOTION: Jacobson moved, seconded by Wilson, to establish a riding
arena at Riley Lake Park and this will be carried out by moving the existing
arena sometime in the Summer of 1997, and the City is paying for the
grading,the sand,and moving it,and the Horsemen's Club and Staff should
meet to discuss a plan for the upkeep of the future new riding arena. Motion
tied 3-3 with nay votes by Brown, Koenig,and Kracum.
Brown,Kocning and Kracum were concerned about liability and the small
number of people the facility would actually serve.
V11. NEW BUSINESS
A. Recommendation for Policy on Charging for Electricity Use in Parks.
Staff referred the Commission to a memo dated June 25, 1996, from Robert
A.Lambert,Director of Parks,Recreation and Facilities.
Lambert indicated that over the years the City has never charged for
electricity in the park. They now have more and more people plugging in for
electricity. The only users they have allowed in the park were public service
groups or Eden Prairie businesses or citizens. There is not a consistent
policy for charging for electrical use and the question is just now being
raised regarding whether or not associations should be charged extra for
tournaments that require the use of lights, i
Staffs recommendation was for$10 per day for 15-amp service charge as
well as a charge of an additional$25 per day per field for those fields that
require lighting as a part of the tournament. This is strictly for the
tournaments they are doing as fund raisers. This is a minimal fee compared
to other communities listed in the memo. Staff believes this will cover the
City's cost because they arc not looking to make money.
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Notices were sent out to the presidents of the various athletic teams. The ,
response from Dick Berg,president of tile, Baseball Association,was they
have no problem paying a reasonable fee for the use of electricity. t
Jacobson commented that the Boy Scouts arc at the park for only two hours
during it concert and$5 an hour is too high. Lambert replied that generally
people use it for three to rour hours or longer so it's reasonable.
Discussion ensued regarding what a fair rate would be to charge the groups.
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Lambert replied it would.
MOTION: Jacobson moved,seconded by Koenig,to continue this until the
next meeting and direct Staff to come back with an hourly rate. Motion
carried 6-0.
B. S eornmendation for Policy on Allowing Non Profit ro�n+rn Charge
for Parkine or Admlcclon to Tournnm ntc in Panc�
Staffreferred the Commission to a memo dated June 25, 1996,from Robert
A. Lambert, Director of Parks,Recreation and Facilities.
Lambert commented that Staffs recommendation is not to allow groups to
charge for parking and allow groups to charge admission to their events.
Charging for parking in public parks raises lots of issues. Someone would
collect money for admission and give out tickets or stamp hands.
Ken Bomben, Eden Prairie Soccer Association,commented that the Soccer
Association is only partially effected by either one of these
rccom►ncndations. They don't sponsor tournaments. Thcy do make use of
the City providing services and do use a little power at the concession stands.
MOTION: 1-filgcman moved, seconded by Wilson, to accept the City's
recommendation in the memo of Junc 25, 1996 regarding a policy allowing
non profit groups to charge for parking or admission to tournaments.
Motion carried 6-0.
C. Dh +pion Aliout staring I nkc Track noc
Koenig commented she walks her dog around Staring Lake and other dog
owners havc expressed a desire to have more trash cans for disposal of dog
waste. There is no trash can by the grill near the lake. There should be trash
cans everywhere there are picnic tables.
Lambert noted he will check on the lake site situation because there should
be one. He doesn't believe they will put more trash cans around the park for '
dog waste. DNR took out the trash cans from the public access because the ?
access stays cleaner without them. People were putting in dead fish and
throwing stuff near the trash cans. All the public accesses have become
elcaner as a result of this.
Kocnig also commented about the dangers of the skaters going g so fast around
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the park and knocking people over. Lambert suggested walking in the
opposite direction of the skaters so you can sec them coming.
D. Discussion About Round Lake Trach Cans Around 1 Fishing Pier
Drown commented there needs to be clean-up around the fishing pier. Them
are all kinds of papers,plastic cups,and other garbage. He said it may have
been from the 4th of July celebration.
Lambert indicated that the park was spic and span by 10 a.m,on July 5,and
he will direct staff to clean that area. I
(Commissioner Kracum was excused at 9:40 p.m.)
Vill. REPORTSOFCOMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
A. Reports of Manager of Recreation Services
1. Recommendation to Expand Youth Scholarship Program to
Include Open Skatine.Open Cwimming and Open Gym
Staff referred the Commission to a memo dated July 2, 1996,from
Robert A. Lambert,Director of Parks,Recreation and Facilities. �
Lambert noted Staffs rccommcndation is to allow families who
currently qualify for the scholarship program to receive these'open"
recreational times at no charge. It was suggestcd that they monitor
the use of the scholarship program for one year,then allow the Parks
Commission and City Council to review the information to consider
the program on an ongoing basis.
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rich time an individual would participate,they would then sign in
with the front desk at each location. A list of each of the current
scholarship recipients will be kept updated at each of the registration
sites.
Hilgeman asked how long will the recipients be eligible for this. i
Lambert replied for the year.
Jacobson suggested issuing passes.Lambert noted that is not feasible
because the kids will give the passes to other kids to usc. The kids
will sign and the signatures will be on file for comparison when they
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MOTION: Koenig moved, seconded by Wilson, to approve the
Staff recommendation of July 2, 1996 regarding request to expand
current youth scholarship program to include open skating, open
swimming, and the open gym program to families who currently
qualify for the youth scholarship program. Motion carried 6-0. t
B. Report of Community Center Managgr
1. Request from Team Minnesota for An, gal Hoch y Festival
Staff referred the Commission ton,memo dated July 10, 1996.from
Joel Klute,Ice Arena and Concessions Coordinator.
Lambert indicated Team Minnesota is requesting cancellation of open
skate times for the dates of July 19,20(daytime only),2 I,26,27,
and 28 for their annual hockey festival.
Hilgcman asked if there have been any complaints. Lambert replied
no.
MOTION: Brown moved,seconded by Wilson,to approve Staffs
recommendation to cancel open skating for the annual hockey
tournament. Motion carried 6-0.
Brown was concerned that Its read an article in the newspaper that
said Nonvest Bank spent$10,000 for fireworks and the City matched
it, and it cost the City an additional $55,000 for the 4th of July
celebration. Lambert noted the City spent about $30,000 for
everything including police overtime,cleanup,ctc.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Hilgcman moved, seconded by Jacobson, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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