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Home My WebLink AboutParks and Recreation - 11/02/1987 EC' 1987 NOVEMBER 2 .a r MINU TES ,w CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE1.LNAE AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1987 7:30 P.M. CITY HALL - 7600 EXECUTIVE DRIVE 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 - OCTOBER 19, 1987 IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. None V. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS 7:35 A. Starrwood - Cardarelle & Associates 7:50 B. Bluff's East 5th Addition - Hustad Development Corp. C VI. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS, BOARDS & STAFF A. Reports of Superintendent of Recreation 8:15 Intramural Sports Program B. Reports of Athletic Coordinator 8:20 Season Ending Report - Adult Softball C. City Council Report of October 20, 1987 VII. OLD BUSINESS None VIII. NEW BUSINESS 8:25 A. Tax Forfeited Lands 8:30 B. Proposal for Fitness Room Video System i 8:35 C. Proposal for Storage Cabinets at Community Center 8:40 IX. ADJOURNMENT C APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Monday, November 2, 1987 7:30 p.m., 7600 Executive Drive COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Breitenstein, chairperson; Bud Baker, Moe Cook, Gary Gonyea, Karon Joyer, Brian Mikkelson COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Charles Shaw COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services, Rick Bolinske, Superintendent of Recreation • 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. Cook seconded the motion and it passed 6-0. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER'19, 1987 MOTION: Cook moved to approve the minutes as mailed. Baker seconded the motion and it passed 6-0. IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS None V. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS A. Starrwood - Cardarelle •&'Associates Refer to Planning Staff Report dated October 23, 1987 and October 29, 1987 memo from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services. Lambert reviewed the site which is located north of Staring Lake Park. The major issue is the trails. The developer was given certain standards to follow and so far they have not been able to come up with a workable plan. There are three possible options. They are to widen the outlet which may require a reconfiguration of several lots; eliminate Lot 10 or eliminate the trail. Lambert said he feels the developer should be able to build a workable trail. ( Cook asked if there would be a large number of homes in the area that would be served by this trail. Lambert said that ' a trail located here would save about a 1/2 mile walk to the park. C APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE AARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Nov. 2, 1987 -2- Mikkelson asked if there are other trails in the area. Lambert said no. i Mikkels ea he whether k said from agels farthe awayrasl is a Thornegood Courtdwouldtuse questioned teorioned whether kid continue to walk across lawns. Baker asked if there is an ordinance on steep slopes that would require an additional approval. Lambert said it would not require an additional approval, but in that- case would have to be approved by the Building Inspections Department also. Baker asked if this needs to be mentioned in the motion. Lambert said no. MOTION: A motion was made by Banker to recommend approval of the Starrwood proposal and the construction of a trail by the developer, contingent upon the developer presenting a trail design which meets City standards, and that the cash park fee be paid. Gonyea seconded the motion and it passed 6-0. B. Bluff's East 5th Addition - 'Hustad Development Corgi Refer to Planning Staff Report dated October 23, 1987. Lambert reviewed this site which is located on 17.7 acres southwest of Franlo Road and north of Purgatory Creek. A sidewalk will be constructed along the south side of Meade Lane and Antlers Ridge Drive and within Outlot A. There are no lots located in the conservancy zone and donatinic ng Lots Bent will be and C. Staffgrecommendseapprovaler don has committed to don g Lots per Planning Staff report. MOTION: Cook moved to recommend approval of Bluff's East 5th Addition enic easement per staff conservancy zone endation ith linehonaddition of a private lots.scMikkelson seconded below the conservancy the motion and it passed 6-0. VI. REPORTS OF COMMISIONERS BOARDS AND'STAFF A. Repo ts of Superintendent of Recreation 1. Intramural Sports Program Bolinske reviewed the proposed program adding that the goals of the intramural program are that the kids organizeprogramnd manageill the consist teams and that it is a quality po 8 a of five sports: volleyball, basketabll, broomball, walleyball and softball. Bolinske said the program will by no means solve all the problems facing today's kids, but it will allow them to develop a good relationship with those running the program and teach them to regulate themselves. (' APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Nov. 2, 1987 -3- ` Bolinske said he feels the kids will use the Community Center more often as a result of this program. The school will pay the costs involved and Community Services will run the program. Lambert asked Bolinske to explain how teams will be chosen. Bolinske said that. teams-•will get additional points for picking r freshmen, sophomo.res' and girls on their team. There are more details in the page on guidelines included in the packets. Bolinske added that the Halloween party and dive-in movie last weekend went well. Cook noted that there were only three nights scheduled for volleyball. Bolinske said there are actually six nights plus a tournament. B. Reports of Athletic 'Coordinator 1. Season Ending 'Report Adult Softball C Lambert said that this report was included in the packets. I The major. changt • in .next year's program is the increase in team fees to check on ineligible players and the teams will forfeit if they have ineligible players on their team. Lambert reported on the poor condition of the fields at Round Lake Park from overuse this summer and fall. Next year adult football and some youth tbotball will be moved j back to the school fields. The fields will be aerated �I and reseeded and monitored closely until their condition improves, as they are the only lighted fields in the City. MOTION: A motion was made by Mikkelson to accept the report and suggestions as presented. Conyea seconded the motion and it passed 6-0. C. City Council Report of October 20, 1987 ' The Council discussed the Edenvale trail. The neighbors brought their attorney to the meeting and he presented more information. For this reason, the Council decided to continue the item until their next meeting which is tomorrow night. J { VII. OLD BUSINESS i C None y .APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Nov. 2, 1987 -4- VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Tax Forfeited Lands Refer to memo dated October 29, 1987 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services. Lambert said a list of tax forfeited land is received once a year. There are three parcels listed which staff recommends be put on the market for sale to the public, as they are not appropriate for road or park purposes. MOTION: Joyer moved to recommend approval of putting the tax forfeited land up for sale to the public. Cook seconded the motion and it passed 6-0. B. Proposal for Fitness Room'Video 'System Refer to memo dated October 28, 1987 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services. Lambert said that having a video system will save money over having an additional person. - Office staff can be trained to monitor the fitness area. . The money for the equipment would oome from the funds that would have paid a fitness center supervisor. These funds are in the 1988 budget. Cook said he is not familiar with Todd Communication and hopes that they stand behind their equipment so the fitness facility would not have to be shut down-because the camera was not functioning properly. MOTION: Cook moved to recommend approval of Todd Communication's Option 2 at a cost of $4,838. Gonyea seconded the motion and it passed 6-0. C. Proposal for Storage Cabinets 'at Community Center Refer to memo dated October 28, 1987 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services. Lambert said the cabinets would be used in Meeting Room B where storage has become critical with the addition of day care. The cabinets will match those in the concession area. APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Nov. 2, 1987 -5- Cook asked what is stored in these cabinets. Lambert said that toys and board games for special events are stored in the cabinets. Cook asked why wall cabinets are not being considered. Bolinske said there will be wall cabinets used for storage of a microwave, refrigerator, etc. For use at meetings, but the room is not that big and there has to be an allowance made to change the room from a meeting room to day care use. MOTION: Baker moved to recommend approval of the construction of cabinets in Meeting Room B at the Community Center. Joyer seconded the motion and it passed 6-0. IX. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Joyer moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Baker seconded the motion and it passed 6-0. Respectfully submitted, Lois Boettcher Recording Secretary f l