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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Recreation - 07/21/1986 :1 1 1986 JULY 21 MINUTES I CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE ,I TO AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MONDAY, JULY 7, 1986 7:30 P.M. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - BOARD ROOM 1 I COMMISSION MEMBERS: Pat Breitenstein, chairperson; Raiford Baker, Moe L Cook, Gary Gonyea, Karon Joyer, Brian Mikkelson, Charles Shaw COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services 7:30 I. ROLL CALL II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 2,1986 ". IV. INTRODUCTION OF LYNDELL FREY, RECREATION SUPERVISOR V. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 7:35 Letter From Cross View Lutheran Church of Edina VI. DEVEOPMENT PROPOSALS 17:40 A. Edenvale Park Trail Plan C. 8:40 B. Lake Park 8:55 C. Windsong 9:05 D. Shady Oak Ridge VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS, BOARDS AND STAFF j A. Reports of Director of Community Services 9:10 1. Doppler Radar Tower Proposal/Flying Cloud Athletic Fields 9:15 2. Round Lake Report 9:20 3. BMX-Track B. Reports of Superintendent of Recreation 9:25 1. 4th of July Agenda 9:30 2. Recommendation on Marina Improvements at Round Lake C. Report of City Forester 9:35 Reforestation Tree Program 9:40 D. City Council Meeting Report VIII. OLD BUSINESS IX. NEW BUSINESS 9:45 Homeward Hills Park Improvements 10:00 X. ADJOURNMENT I APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Monday, July 7, 1986 7:30 p.m. , School Administration Boardroom COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Breitenstein, chairperson; Bud Baker, Moe Cook, Gary Gonyea, Karon Joyer, Charles Shaw COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT : Brian Mikkelson COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Bolinske, Superintendent of Recreation; Lyndell Frey, Recrea- tion Supervisor; Stuart Fox, Fores- ter I:. . ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Chair- person Pat Breitenstein. �. II . APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Cook moved, seconded by Baker, to approve the agenda as mailed . Motion carried 6-0. III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 2, 1986 MOTION: Shaw moved, seconded by Cook, to approve the minutes as mailed. Motion carried 6-0 . IV . INTRODUCTION OFLYNDELL FREY, RECREATION SUPERVISOR Lambert introduced Lyndell Frey, who was recently hired as Recreation Supervisor in charge of youth programs and special events. V . PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A . Letter from Cross View Lutheran Church of Edina Lambert referred to the letter addressed to the Eden Prairie Park Board dated May 30, 1986 from Paul Krentz, Director of Christian Education at Cross View Lutheran, enclosing a response the church had received from the Edina Park Board and to the memo dated June 26, 1986 �� from Lambert . APPROVED MINUTES -2- July 7, -1986 EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS , RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Lambert said that a response was made to Mr. Krentz indicat- ing that the issue has been addressed in Eden Prairie but that we haven'•t been able to adhere to the "church time" policy in recent years because of a lack of facilities . Shaw asked if there are some events or periods of time scheduled during the "church time" that are more offensive than others or if it is just a broad issue . Lambert res- ponded that this is an issue that the associations have discussed at length and they have decided to offer sports when the facilities are available . VI. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS A. Edenvale Park Trail Plan Refer to letter dated June 10, 1986 to Edenvale Park area residents and to memos dated May 15, 1986 and July 3, 1986, all from Bob Lambert, Director of Commun- ity Services. Refer also to letters received from area residents in response to Lambert ' s letter of June 10th. `. �. Lambert noted that 700 homeowners around the Edenvale Conservancy Area had been notified of the proposed trail system. Lambert reviewed the development history of the park area and noted that the City Council requested several months ago that a trail system plan be developed for this area. He said that ribbons have been placed along the proposed trail system in response to requests from residents to see the location of the trail . i Lambert reviewed phone calls and letters received from area residents concerning the trail system. Lambert pointed out the proposed phases of construction on a map of the trail system and noted that the first phase of construction does not present as much concern about visibility as the second phase . He said that, prior to second phase development, staff recommends establishing control points and measuring water levels in the spring of the year to see how long the trail would be flooded . He noted that the third phase would be more of a transportation system. APPROVED MINUTES July 7, 1986 EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS , RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Shaw asked if the change incorporating a bridge across the creek near the cul-de-sac at North Hillcrest Court and eliminating the western section of the trail at that point answers the request from J . E. Morgan on North Hill- crest Court . Lambert said it did . Cook asked if there are four access points in the first phase . Lambert said there actually are five . Shaw asked if there is snowmobiling in the area. Lambert said that, while it is not allowed, it does occur, probab- ly because this was part of a regular snowmobile trail until three years ago . Shaw then asked if it is signed for no snowmobiling. Lambert said it isn't but; if the trail is established, there will be a cross-country ski trail and that. would be signed for no snowmobiling. Shaw noted the importance of an education effort with the snowmobilers. Joan Carlson, 16171 South Hillcrest Court, asked about plans for insect control. Lambert explained that the City is part of the Metropolitan Mosquito Control and we request that C certain areas be put on the list for spraying= but he noted that no neighborhood parks are currently sprayed . Carl Nelson, 15540 Edgewood Ct . , whose property line is adjacent to the proposed trail, expressed concern about the security aspect of the trail . Denny Kopfmann, 15560 Edgewood Ct . , asked about the loca- tion of the trail and the bridge in relation to the lot lines and the feasibility of a path system in an area that is wet most of the year. He also expressed concern about the cost of the bridge and the path and asked why the project had to be constructed since most of his neighbors are opposed to it. Lambert said a major reason for the trail system is to serve the residents on the other side of the creek so that those residents will have access to their neighborhood park. He offered to meet Kopfmann on the site to show him the exact location of the bridge and trail . Dennis Murphy, 15575 Edgewood Ct . , expressed his concern about security since his home had been robbed once already. He also was concerned about the adverse effects on the wild- life habitat . Lambert responded that there are many similar trail systems that have not destroyed the environment and said that one of the purposes of putting in the trail system is to allow people to enjoy nature . i C APPROVED MINUTES -4- July 7, 1986 EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Tom Davis, 15440 Edgewood Ct. , said that many of the simi- lar systems have controlled access where this area would not be controlled, and also commented on what he believed to be the unnecessary expense to build this system. Gloria Culler., 15381 Creekside Ct . , was concerned about the 15-ft . wide trail destroying the creek bed and the increased volume of bikers and motorcyclists such a trail will bring. Lambert responded that the trail is actually eight feet wide, not 15 feet . Betsy Command, 15621 No . Hillcrest Ct . , also expressed con- cern about the security aspects and the adverse effect on I wildlife . Mike Arends, 15480 Edgewood Ct . , presented a petition signed by 38 residents opposing the portion of the trail behind Creekside and Edgewood Courts and said he believed the cen- tral concern is the destruction of wildlife . Darlene Thoen, 15361 Creekside Ct. , was concerned whether Can Environmental Impact Statement had been done on this project due to her observation of damage done during the construction of the path along Edenvale Boulevard. George Carlson, 16171 So. Hillcrest Ct. , said that he is in favor of the trail and the whole system because he would like to be able to cross the creek without going on Hwy. 4. He said he believed trails are important to allow people to move around the City. Kathy Gruidl, 7052 Springhill Circle, said that she is not in favor of the trail system when it goes behind homes as this one does . Jim Cullen, 1.5381 Creekside Ct . , said that he thought this was something that had been rejected by the voters that is now being resurrected and said that there is no need for the trail behind Creekside Ct . Harry Trager, 15341 Creekside Ct . , asked who, specifically, requested the City staff to develop this trail system. Lam- bert said it was a 5-0 vote by the City Council on the motion introduced by Dick Anderson. Allen Parker, 16191 South Hillcrest Ct . , said he is not in favor of the plan, that he has standing water in his back i APPROVED MINUTES -5- July 7, 1986 } EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION yard, and that the trail would be even closer to the creek and so it would certainly be under water much of the time . He asked if there were any parking areas planned for the access points. Lambert said the only parking is at Edenvale Park. and that the majority of the trail users will be from the neighborhood . Michael Gruidl, 15520 Edgewood Ct . , showed photographs of the trail' s proposed location along property lines . i Baker asked why the project had been broken into phases of construction. Lambert said that several hundred feet to the north the trail must cross John Anderson' s property and so that portion of the trail could not be developed until that property is acquired . Shaw asked whether the original plan had the trail located on the other side . Lambert said the original plan had parallel trails along both sides of the creek; however, the bridge at the Hillcrest Court location will eliminate the need for a trail on -the west side of the creek. �- Shaw said he believed the City would derive benefit from the system and, unfortunately, that benefit will cause some problems to the wildlife in the area and will probably dis- turb the privacy of some of the residents . MOTION: Shaw moved, seconded by Cook, to recommend approval of the proposed Edenvale Park Trail System through Phase One of the project . On call for discussion, Gonyea asked if the trail could be moved out to avoid those places where it is very close to the property lines . Lambert replied that they had attempted to keep it on top of the interceptor line because that is the highest and driest point . Joyer asked if Phase One is the perimeter trail and how many accesses it had. Lambert said there are five access points counting the connection to Hillcrest Court . VOTE ON THE MOTION: Motion carried 5-1 , with Joyer voting against the motion. Chairperson Breitenstein thanked the audience for their cooperation and noted that the project will be discussed at the City Council meeting on August 5th. i APPROVED MINUTES -6- July 7, 1986 C EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION B. Lake Park Refer to staff report dated June 6, 1986 and memo dated July 3, 1986 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services . Lambert reviewed this proposal for 98 townhomes on 16 .7 acres and noted that the only park, recreation and natural resources issues are the trail system on Timber Lake Dr. and the access road from County Rd . 4. Lambert said -that the developer has agreed to pay for the access road along the southern boundary line from Timber Lake Dr. to County Rd. 4 if the road could be built entirely on future City property. He said that the 30 feet taken by the road would not impact the de- sign of the Miller Park complex and the savings on the construction costs for the road would be significant . He said the City would require a bond for the road con- struction so that when -the City acquires the property, the developer will be required to put the road in. Lambert said the City received an appraisal of the prop- erty 4-5 weeks ago, the property owners are getting their own appraisal, and we will then get together for J negotiations . He said staff recommends approval per 1 the Planning Staff Report of June 6th. Lambert further noted that this item was discussed at the City Council meeting on July 1st and the major issue was the ponding area. He said the Council has requested the Park Commission recommendations and an agreement on the pond area prior to 2nd Reading. MOTION: Gonyea moved, seconded by Joyer, to recommend approval of Lake Park per staff recommendation. Motion carried 6-0 . C . Windsong Refer to staff report dated June 20, 1986 and memo dated July 3, 1986 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services . Lambert reviewed this proposal for 72 multi-family units in 18 four-plex buildings on land near the Purgatory Creek Recreation Area. He said that Chestnut Drive will I APPROVED MINUTES -7- July 7, 1986 EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION i be the major access point to the Recreation Area from the west, therefore staff is recommending the continua- tion of the trail system to the dead end of Chestnut Drive at the floodplain. He said staff is also recom- mending construction of a 5-ft . wide concrete sidewalk along the outside of the loop road serving the project to provide the major pedestrian connection to the trail system. Lambert said that the proponents have not yet dedicated the floodplain and that the City cannot legally require them to donate both land and cash fees . MOTION: Shaw moved, seconded by Baker, to recommend approval of Windsong per staff recommendations and in- cluding the continuation of the trail system along Chestnut Drive and the sidewalk around the loop road in the project . Motion carried 6-0. D . Shady Oak Ridge Refer to staff report dated June 20, 1986 and memo dated July 3, 1986 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services. Lambert said this project was approved about a year ago as a multi-family project and has returned now as a single-family project . He noted that this is a diffi- cult property to develop and the current plan is to run a road up the middle of the ridge with lots on each side . Lambert said the major park, recreation and natural re- source issues for this project are the loss of vegetation and the trail connection to area parks . He said the neighborhood park for this project would be Carmel Park i to the northwest and that trail access from Shady Oak I Road to the park will be required when the property be- tween the park and this project is developed. Lambert said that the trail system approved for the previous multi-family plan no longer makes sense, so staff is recommending a 5-ft . wide concrete sidewalk along one side of Shady Oak Ridge Road from Shady Oak Road to Rowland Road . Lambert said staff recommends approval of the proposal per the Planning Staff report with the inclusion of the 5-ft . wide sidewalk. . r= _T APPROVED MINUTES -8- July 7, 1986 EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS , RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MOTION: Baker moved, seconded by Joyer, to recommend approval of Shady Oak Ridge per staff recommendations and including the requirement for the 5-ft . wide side- walk along Shady Oak Ridge Road. On call for discussion Cook said that he thought there already had been grading on the property and asked about the discrepancies in the tree inventories . Stuart Fox, City Forester. said that the developer had received a mining permit to get gravel out. Cook said he thought that the proposed development will just tear up the property and that not much care had been taken to retain major-sized trees on the hill . VOTE ON THE MOTION: Motion carried 5-1 , with Cook voting against the motion. VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS . BOARDS AND STAFF A . Reports of Director of Community Services C.. 1 . Doppler Radar Tower Proposal/F1yin.g Cloud Athletic Fields Refer to memo dated July 1 , 1986 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services and the letter dated ; June 25, 1986 to James W. Acheson from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services. Lambert said the City was first notified of this proposal on June 25th when Steve Durham, Assistant City Planner, and other staff members were invited to a meeting that same day sponsored by the U. S . Dept. of Commerce for locating a doppler radar tower in the metropolitan area. At the meeting staff mem- bers found out that the site selected was on the eastern portion of Flying Cloud Athletic Fields. Lambert said that the criteria used to select a site were reviewed at the meeting and that they expect the approval request to begin this fall. He said they will need ten acres of our property at that site and that it will be a secure area with a building and parking space for 25-30 employees. APPROVED MINUTES -9- July 7, 1986 EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Lambert said they seem to have decided on this as the site and he did not believe they will respond seriously to the suggestions in his letter of June 25th. Cook asked if the Miller Park figures were developed based on keeping the Flying Cloud fields . Lambert said they were . Baker asked if we had proposed alternatives to them. Lambert replied that we had suggested they look on the other side of the 'towe.r closer to the ridge or across the road in the landfill area. Lambert said that, if this is considered an exclu- sive airport use, the City doesn't even have juris- diction over it . He said he felt we should at least be able to have a review process and require a variance of the 30-foot height restriction. He said that the review process would come through the Com- mission. 2. Round Lake Report Refer to memo dated June 30, 1986 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services. Lambert reported on the recent algae bloom in Round Lake that had caused the head lifeguard to voice concern over the safety of the lake for swimming. He said it is not a highly toxic algae but rather is a typical algae that occurs after high amounts of water runoff and warm weather. Lambert said that Duane Shodeen, DNR Fisheries Mana- ger, has predicted that the majority of the trout will die soon because of the water conditions in the lake this year. He said that the limnologists will be advising us as to what can be done to help the situation. Cook said he thought it had been anticipated that the trout would not last through the summer. Lam- bert said they had predicted that it would be too hot for them, Gonyea noted he thought we are fighting a losing j battle trying to pump the lake down. Lambert said the draft report from the engineers regarding the �' APPROVED MINUTES -10- July 7, 1986 EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Chain of Lakes study should be available at the next Commission meeting and noted that one of the solutions is not nearly as expensive a project as anticipated. Gonyea asked if the expense for that would be shared with the Watershed District . Lam- bert said that a, portion is eligible for Watershed District assistance, a portion would be assessed to benefiting properties and a portion to the entire City. 3 . BMX Track Refer to memo dated July 1 , 1986 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services. Lambert said that the BMX track is now history. The insurance company said it would have to be pad- locked except for races and, since we built it for the kids of the community to use and not just as a place to race, the decision was made to level it. He said it might be used as additional parking space C for the athletic fields. B . Reports of. Superintendent of Recreation 1 . 4th of July Agenda Rick Bolinske, Superintendent of Recreation, reported on the events during the celebration. He said that the safety record for the day was excellent, attrib- uting it to the presence of the Red Cross . He said the highlight of the day was the performance of the staff and also that he was particularly pleased the way people joined in the activities . Baker noted that a changing area is needed and sug- gested that the hockey pavilion be used for that . Cook asked if the trash had been picked up during the day as the cans were very full in the early evening. Bolinske said that for next year he would recommend trash pick-up during the day and that one person be delegated to clean bathrooms throughout the day. Gonyea asked who ran the concessions. Lambert said it was various community organizations. ti. APPROVED MINUTES -11 July 7, 1986 EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 2 . Recommendation on Marina Improvements at Round Lake Refer to memo dated June 22, 1986 from Rick Bolinske and memo dated June 30, 1986 from Bob Lambert, Direc- tor of Community Services. Bolinske said the awareness of the marina is grow- ing. He said the paddleboats are extremely popular and he suggests adding more . Bolinske said he thought it would be good to add things to the marina that will bring in more revenue without substantially increasing the staff required there . He suggested a marina building designed so that it could be used as an ice cream store . He also asked the Commission members for their ideas for the marina. Lambert said the marina area is probably the obvious place for a changing area. Baker asked if the same sort of ideas could be worked at Staring Lake since •that lake is better adapted to boating. Lambert noted that Staring has motor boats so Round Lake and Mitchell Lake are better for the marina-type operation. Cook said he -thought the miniature golf idea was a good one, particularly because of its appeal to teen- agers . C . Report of City Forester 1 • Reforestation Tree Program Refer to memo dated June 26, 1986 from Stuart Fox, City Forester. Fox questioned whether the program is worth the ad- ministrative costs to continue it in view of the low participation in recent years. Shaw asked if we have ever targeted certain areas to concentrate reforestation there so that results are visible . Fox said that only those people who lose diseased 'trees receive information on the program and they would not necessarily be concentrated in one area. :' II APPROVED MINUTES -12- July 7, 1986 EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Cook asked if the number of diseased trees has decreased . Fox said that since 1983 we have stabilized , Baker suggested that the program be discontinued and see• what the reaction is . r MOTION: Baker moved, seconded by Gonyea, to dis- continue the Reforestation Tree Program, subject to review upon recommendation of the City Forester. Motion carried 6-0 . D. City Council Meeting Report Lambert reported that the major discussion at the ; July 1st Council meeting that affects the Commission was the approval to proceed with preparation for the park and recreation referendum. He said that informa- tion regarding the Community Center lawsuit may affect the plans for expansion of that facility and that the outcome of the doppler radar facility may have an impact i on the contents of the referendum. He said it would probably be a six-month process to get the committee organized and to develop plans for the referendum. 1 VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1 There was none , IX. NEW BUSINESS I A . Homeward Hills Park Improvements Refer to memo of July 1 , 1986 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services. "Lambert noted that this neighborhood park was started two years ago but development has been very slow. He reviewed the design of the park and the poor soil con- ditions that have frustrated development efforts . He said they are now ready to put in the multi-use court and two tennis courts and that a park shelter and hockey rink are scheduled for 1987. , Joyer asked how the park will be affected should the landfill be expanded . Lambert said the proposed expan- sion is well over 1000 feet west of the park area. APPROVED MINUTES -13- July 7, 1986 EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MOTION: Cook moved, seconded by Shaw, to recommend approval per staff recommendations. Motion carried 6-0. }C. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Shaw moved, seconded by Cook to adjourn the meeting at 10: 05 p.m. Motion carried 6-0. spectfully submitted, an Nelson Temporary Recording Secretary C i AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MONDAY, JULY 21, 1986 7:30 P.M. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - BOARD ROOM COMMISSION MEMBERS: Pat Breitenstein, chairperson; Raiford Baker, Moe Cook, Gary Gonyea, Karon Joyer, Brian Mikkelson, Charles Shaw COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services 7:30 I. ROLL CALL II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 7,1986 IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS None V. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS 7:35 A. Prairie Courts 7:50 B. Minnetonka State Bank VI. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS, BOARDS AND STAFF A. Reports of Director of Community Services 8:00 1. 1987 Community Services Department Budget 9:00 2. Playground Structure Bids B. City Council Meeting Report VII. OLD BUSINESS 9:05 A. Chain of Lakes Study B. Goals & Objectives for Constructing & Maintenance of Park Facilities VIII. NEW BUSINESS 10:00 X. ADJOURNMENT I' APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PARICS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Monday, July 21, 1986 7:30 p.m., School Board Room COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Breitenstein, chairperson; Bud Baker, Gary Gonyea, Karon Joyer, Brian Mikkelson, Charles Shaw COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Moe Cook COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services I. ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by chairperson, Pat Breitenstein. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Gonyea moved to approve the agenda as mailed. Shaw seconded the motion and it passed 6-0. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 7, 1986 MOTION: Shaw moved to approve the minutes as mailed. Joyer seconded the motion and it passed 5-0. Mikkelson abstained. IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS None V. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS A. Prairie Courts Refer to memo dated July 17, 1986 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services and staff reports dated June 20, 1986 and May 9, 1986. Lambert apologized since he originally thought there were no parks and recreation issues to be discussed. Following the last City 4 Council meeting and further consideration, he decided it would be a mistake not to add a sidewalk on the east side of County Road 4 between Valley View Road and Highway 5. Since there will be a great deal of traffic on both sides, a sidewalk would eliminate one crossing for pedestrians going north. Both County Road 4 and Highway 5 are to be upgraded in the near future. Breitenstein said she felt a sidewalk would be a good idea because ! of all the new homes and businesses in the area. z 9 Baker commented that it is dangerous to cross both County Road 4 and Highway 5 and a sidewalk would eliminate one crossing. 1 I r APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION July 21, .1986 -2- I Shaw asked if any plans were available showing the upgrading planned for this intersection. Lambert said there are preliminary plans, but at the present time it looks like there will be room for a sidewalk. B. Minnetonka State Bank Refer to memo dated July 17, 1986 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services and staff report dated July 11, 1986. Lambert introduced Mr. Copeland representing the Minnetonka State Bank. Copeland reviewed the proposed location of the bank which is on the northeast corner of Highway 5 and County Road 4. The 10,000 square foot building will house the bank on the first level and various offices on the second level. The site on which the Prairie Courts Shopping Center will be located was originally to be two fast foodfood restaurants Copeland said he seriously questions the necessity of building a sidewalk in this location since he does not feel there will be much pedestrian traffic generated. However, the developer will build one if it is required by the City. Copeland asked the Commission to consider the timing of building the sidewalk. He feels it would be a mistake to put it in now, but rather the City should wait until the road improvements are done. Plans for the upgrading of County Road 4 are not definite at this time and a sidewalk would be torn up during construction of the road. Copeland also suggested that the sidewalk be built of asphalt rather than concrete. Baker referred to the Planning Staff report which states that the project shall not proceed until the intersection of Highway 5 and County Road 4 is upgraded. He asked if this has been changed since the report was written. Copeland said they are referring to the interim or temporary improvements of the road. I Gonyea asked why some sidewalks are asphalt and others are concrete. Lambert said that when there is a trail on both sides of a road, one side is a 5' concrete walkway and the other side is an ? 8' asphalt bikeway. Baker asked if this trail would go all the way to Valley View Road. Lambert said yes. Lambert said that if the City could get an 8' trail easement for a bikeway and pedestrian path, it would be asphalt. APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION July 21, .1986 -3- . Gonyea asked if there is a trail on the east side of County Road 4 to Highway 5. Lambert said no. ' g Y Mikkelson asked if the construction of the sidewalk is delayed until County Road 4 and Highway 5 are upgraded, who will pay for the trail. Lambert said the developer could post a bond or letter of credit. Mikkelson said he assumed the improvements on the road would include double lanes. Lambert said there will be double lanes and turning lanes. Mikkelson said he feels there should be an overpass constructed at this location because of the volume of traffic. Lambert said the feasibility of an overpass is being considered. MOTION: Baker moved to recommend that the entire trail system be required, preferably 8' bituminous, but that it be constructed coincidental with the upgrading of Highway 5 and County Road 4 to Valley View Road. Shaw seconded the motion and it passed 6-0. VI. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS, BOARDS AND STAFF A. Reports of Director of Community Services 1. 1987 Community Services Department Budget A copy of the budget was included in the packets for the Commission members' review. Lambert said that the budget will be given to the City Manager this week to be reviewed and then will be given to the City Council in August for their review. The budget is basically the same each year except for changes in recreation programs and capital outlay. Joyer commented on the proposed addition of a secretary- receptionist at the Community Center. She feels it is a good idea to have a full-time employee who is familiar with programs and procedures. Lambert commented on the sweeper for trails that is included in this year's budget. This is a large item under capital outlay. MOTION: Gonyea moved to accept the preliminary budget as pr—�? with the Commission having the option to make changes prior to the August meeting. Joyer seconded the motion and it passed 6-0. C APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION July 21, ,1986 -4- 2. Playground Structure Bids Refer to memo dated July 18, 1986 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services. Lambert reported that four quotes had been received for new playground equipment at Sterling Field. The procedure used to evaluate bids is the manufacturers are given general j specifications and in this case were asked to provide as much equipment as they could for $6,000. The lowest bid was the Landscape Structures proposal received from Earl F. Anderson and Associates at a cost-of $6,000. MOTION: Joyer moved to recommend approval of the $6,000 bid from Earl F. Anderson and Associates for playground equipment at Sterling Field. Gonyea seconded the motion and it passed 6- 0. B. City Council Meeting Report Refer to memos dated July 9, 1986 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services. Lambert said these memos were given to the City Council for their review. A bond referendum would include Community Center expansion, Miller Park acquisition and development, softball field complex and acquisition of a park entry to the Purgatory Creek Recreation Area. Staff suggests the hiring of a consultant to work with staff on developing a grading plan and cost estimates for Miller Park. The process will begin at the August 3.9 City Council Meeting when staff will be recommending an architect and asking them to appoint members to the Park Referendum Committee. This committee would ' include representatives from each of the athletic associations, a representative from the Parks and Recreation Commission and citizens-at-large. Staff would like all information gathered by the end of the year for a bond referendum in early 1987. Members of the Commission felt Moe Cook would be an excellent choice to represent the Parks and Recreation Commission. He will be asked to serve on the committee. l I r - APPROVED MINUTES ( EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION July 21, .1986 -5- VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Chain of Lakes Study Lambert said that the City Council has accepted the report and has approved Alternate 3. They are also requesting that the Watershed District finance 100% of the eligible costs associated with the project and to the maximum possible for right-of-way and easement acquisition for construction of the facilities. This would amount to approximately $700,000 to be paid by the Watershed District and �. $130,000 by the City. Lambert added that the Riley-Purgatory Creek Watershed District has � . never funded a project of this type before. MOTION: Baker moved to support and recognize the Council's action 01proceeding with the Chain of Lakes project as outlined in the letter to the Watershed District from Gene Dietz dated July 16, 1986. Shaw seconded the motion and it passed 6-0. B. Goals & Objectives for Constructing and Maintenance of Park Facilities !C. MOTION: Shaw moved to recommend approval of the policy. Mikkelson seconded the motion. On call for discussion, Lambert reported that the Parks and Open Space System Plan is also being updated at the present time. Joyer suggested that the smaller playground equipment have ramps to provide access to the larger equipment so the younger children will be able to play on it with the older children. Lambert said the equipment is made the way it is because the manufacturer believes the larger equipment isn't safe for younger children. The motion passed 6-0. VIII. NEW BUSINESS None IX. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Gonyea moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Joyer secon ed the motion and it passed 6-0. Respectfully submitted, Lois Boettcher Recording Secretary