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Home My WebLink AboutParks and Recreation - 05/20/1997 1997 MAY 20 MINUTES Restoration Committee CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE r :r "W i AGENDA PARKS,RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MONDAV,MAV 20,1996 7:00 P.M.CITY CENTER 8080 MITCHELL ROAD COUNCIL CHAMBERS COMMISSION MEMBERS: Claire Hilgcman, Chair; Bruce Bowman, Richard Brown, Don Jacobson,Vicki Kocning, David Kracum,John Wilson STUDENT MEMBERS: Mark Bremer,Emily Hanka €1 COMMISSION STAFF: Robert A. Lambert, Director of Parks, Recreation and I Natural Resources; Stuart A. Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources; Laurie Helling, Manager of Recreation Services I. ROLL CALL 11. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 111. APPROVAL.OF MINUTES-May 6. 1996 IV. PETITIONS,REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Letter from Skip Lane RE: Insurance Requirements of Public Service Organizations SellinL Food or Other Services on Public Prosy B. RcQucst from Figure Skating Club C. Letter from Karen&Scott Pederson Rc: LiL tine Baseball Fields in Miller Park V. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL A. None VI. OLD BUSINESS ,.Jr v A. Commission Work Plan VII. NEW BUSINESS A. j1= VII1. ADJOURNMENT C I APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES MONDAY,MAY 20,1996 7:00 P.M.CITY CENTER Council Chambers 8080 Mitchell Road COMMISSION MEMBERS: Claire Hilgeman, 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 Fox,City Forester-, Elinda Bahley, Recording Secretary 1. ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m,by Chair 1-lilgeman. Commissioners Brown,Kracum,and Wilson were excused. 11. APPROVAL OF AGENDA i MOTION: Jacobson moved, seconded by Bowman, to approve the Agenda as published. Motion carried 4-0-0. i Ill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-May 6, 1996 Koenig noted on page 11,under Reports of Commissions and Staff,item B should read, Purgatory Creek Outlet Structure, The first sentence should also read, Purgatory Creek Outlet Structure. The second sentence should read...and the lack ot'silt fencing. The following sentence should read...a wide open area and she noted kids on dirt bikes previously. Page 9,paragraph 7,omit the second sentence. MOTION: Koenig moved,seconded by I lilgeman,to approve the Minutes of the May 6, 1996 laden Prairic Parks,Recreation and Natural Resources Commission as amended. Motion carried 3-0-1. Bowtnan abstained. IV. PETITIONS,REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Letter front Sit Lane RE: Insurance Requirements of Public Service Organizations Selling Eood or Other Services on Public Property_ 1 i i Parks,Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Monday,May 20, 1996 Staff referred the Commission to a memo dated May 21, 1996,from Robert A. Lambert, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities;and a letter dated April 24, 1996, from Skip Lane,Vice President of J.A. Price Agency,Inc. Lambert stated he believes the City would be named in a lawsuit whether the organizations have insurance or not. A reason to require insurance is for the benefit of the organization itself'. If there is no insurance they can get sued individually through their own personal insurance and have to pay to defend themselves. A reason not to require insurance is that it may end the special events because the organizations can not afford the insurance. Staff called other cities to see what their policy was regarding insurance, and they indicated they don't require it. Staff does not recommend requiring public service groups to provide the City with insurance for selling food on public property,but continue to require them to obtain a license from the County Hcalth Department. MOTION: Koenig moved, seconded by [crown, to accept Staffs recommendation regarding insurance for organizations at special events per the City Council Agenda memorandum dated May 21, 1996, Motion carried 4-0. R. Request from Figure Skating Club Staff referred the Commission to a memo dated May 14, 1996,from Robert A. Lambert, Director of parks, Recreation and Facilities,and a letter dated May 9, 1996, from Jackie Peters,Test Chair for the Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club. Lambert noted this is standard procedure when open Skating or open j swimming time is being taken away from the public,and the City requires these clubs to make the request. Staff supported this request and indicated they will be notifying the public well in advance by posting flyers at they ' Community Center. MOTION: Koenig moved,seconded by Jacobson,to recommend that the Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club be granted a waiver in ice time per the Staff memo of May 14, 1996, Motion carried 4-0. C. Letter from Karen and Scott Pedersen Re: Lighting Baseball Fields in Miller Park \ 2 i I Parks,Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Monday,May 20, 1996 Staff referred the Commission to a letter dated May 10, 1996, from Karen and Scott Pedersen,and a letter from the Eden Prairie Baseball Association Fund Raiser 1995 and 1996 Report from the Fund Raiser Committee. Lambert indicated the Pedersens asked to have this item on the agenda but Staff has not received it request so there is no reason to take action. The Pedersen's want the Commission to go on record stating they oppose this issue. Staff recommended the Commission to wait until they get it request and hear all the Facts. j The Commission expressed concern about the false advertising stating that lighting in Miller Park has been approved, and the wires for the lighting being already installed. Lambert suggested drafting it letter to the Pedersen's clarifying the facts about the City's position on lighting in Miller Park and providing them with a copy of the letter sent to the Baseball Association in March. MOTION: Hilgeman moved,seconded by Koenig,to draft a letter to the Pedersen's clarifying the City's position about the future lighting at Miller Park,specifically commenting on items brought up in the EPEA Fund Raiser �. Report for 1995 and 1996.from the Fund Raiser Committee to parents and players of the Baseball Association,that the City has not received a request yet and,therefore,there is no specific position by the City and to provide a copy of the letter sent to the Baseball Association in March of this year. Motion carried 4-0. i i V. DEVELOPMENT PROPO AI s i A. None t V1. OLD BUSINESS 4 A. Commission Work Plan f Staff referred the Commission to it memo dated May 1, 1996,from Robert A. Lambert,Director of Parks,Recreation and Facilities. Lambert indicated this is the same work plan but put in the format as requested by the City Council. The City Council will schedule a joint meeting with each Commission once it year for the purpose of reviewing the work plan and discussing current issues,as well as identifying any specific C 3 II 1 i Parks,Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Monday,May 20, 1996 direction the Commission requests from the Council regarding issues, ! policies,ctc. These meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. prior to the regular scheduled Council► meting, The next joint meeting between the City Council and the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission will be held on ! January 7, 1997. If any of the Commissioners have any concerns or questions,they can call Bob Lambert. VII. NEW BIICINESS j v i None VI11. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Koenig moved,seconded by Jacobson,to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. I s s � a