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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Recreation - 09/08/1969 1969 SEPTEMBER 8 MINUTES CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE I AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION Monday, September 8, 1969 7:30 P.M. Village Hall ROLL CALL I. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN II. MINUTES OF JULY 7, 1969 III. PETITIONS REgUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Eden PRaairie— Boy Girl coin Conservation Project. Mrs. Pat Casey. IV. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS A. Park Land Acquisi�tion Program. Report by Manager B. Anderson Lake Park Status. Report by Manager C. Kucher Properties. D. Property North of Topview Addition. Report by Attorney. E. 1968 Budget Statement. Report by Manager. F. 1970 Recreation Budget. Discussion. EDEN PRAIRIE PARK AND RECREATION Ca0aSSION MEETING September 8, 1969 7:30 P.M. Eden Prairie Village Hall Present: Robert Lieb, Daniel Boos, Marvin Erickson, William Garens, Dorsey Holt, Frances Blacklock. Ron Allar.;•., youth member to be sworn in Sept. 9 at the Council meeting. George Hite, village manager. Mrs. Nila Jenson, INV observer. Grant Gilderhus. he Mrs. Pat Casey. Election of Robert Lieb explained that since had been appointed to the Council Chairman to fill out the term of Warren Shultz, he should be replaced as and Vice- chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission, but would remain on Chairman the Commission as the Council representative. Paul Redpath, who has been the Council representative has resigned as representative. Lieb called for nominations for Chairman. Nom./Garens of Daniel Boos, S/Holasek. M/Blacklock, S/Holt that the nominations be closed. Carried unanimously. Daniel Boos chaired the meeting from this point. He called for nominations for Vice Chairman. Nom./Lieb of Marvin Erickson, S/Holasek. M/Garens, S/Blacklock that the nominations be closed. Carried unanimously. Introduction C7arens asked to introduce Grant Gilderhus who is a citizen interested in of Grant Gil- E.P. parks and recreation. Garens said he would like to have him considered derhus for appointment to the Commission to fill the vacancy if a decision had not already been made. Approval of M/Lrarens, S/E&kson that the minutes of July 14 and 21 be approved. Minutes Carried. (There was no meeting in August.) Boy and Girl Mrs. Pat (Donna) Casey said that approximately 200 Girl Scouts and Scout Conser- 75 or more Boy Scouts would be available for clearing land, planting vation or whatever was needed to be done in the way of conservation work. It i Project could be a one-day event or a continuing project -- that the scouts would like direction from the Village. 4eorte Hite replied that there would be lots ofcpportunity in the future. He felt it would be difficult to set up seeding projects until definite plans for park development were completed; that contractors would be i doing seeding over sewer installations. But he said he would set up � clearing projects of deadwood etc. and seeding at Round Lake. He said smaller groups would be easier to work with. He suggested that the County Agent and Soil Conservation people might have projects available. Grant Gilderhus, advancement chairman for one Boy Scout troop, said the boys need projects to keep the troop alive; that there is a merit badge in Conservation. He said there is plenty of manpower and willingness. Land .Acquisi- Mr. Hite reported that the Village has purchased the Lorence property tion on Round Lake and have a purchase agreement for the Kelly land which is 26 acres -to share between the school and the village, the division yet to be worked out. Negotiating -with Marco Jones; Brauer has been asked to solve a conflict between the village plan and their preliminary plat. Only Parcels 6 and 5 left to be purchased. May have to condemn this land owned by Dr. Savarin. r E.P. Park and. Rec. Commission Meeting Sept. 8, 1969 Page 2 Hite is again negotiating with Bergin on Parcel 6 at .Anderson Lakes; J Bergin is now asking $150,000. j At Staring Lake, Hite has advised owners that the village is ready but would prefer to wait until have matching funds available. Hite would Like to complete acquisition of Round Lake and the eastern section of Anderson Lakes this year. At Staring Lake, Dr. Bofencamp still intends to give his lakeshore land to the village when his title is clear on it. I Anderson Lks. Hite reported that he had met with people from Hennepin County Park ropolitan Council. Hite had previously written Regional Pk. Reserve Board and the Met .+ the Metro Council re: the development interest on Anderson Lakes saying the village cannot hold off development for two years until the Metro Council gets more funds. Since Metro is not prepared to proceed ime- diately (they were only alloted $2 million by the Legislature), Hetland has suggested that Henn. County Pk. Dist. purchase the land for Metro. Henn. Cty. agrees that Anderson Lk. should be a regional park but they have committed themselves to larger tracts for less money in the northern parts of the county. Bloomington is interested in acquiring Ti,erney's Woods, east of Cty. Rd. 18 with a corridor to Hyland County Park. Hite has suggested that all agencies -- Hennepin County, Metro Council, Eden Prairie and Bloomington cooperate to purchase the land, with E.P. the purchasing agency for the land in E.P., applying for matching funds. C Value of pks. , Hite said the site committee for one of the regional vocational schools Vocational is interested in an E.P. site. Hite would like to see adjacent to the Sch. etc. Anderson Lakes park and feels that a vocational school would encourage good development. He also stated that the establishment of good parks transportation system etc. stimulates good industry; people like to be in an area with a good park system. In answer to critics who say E.P. is buying a park for outsiders to use, Hite said that local money is only paying for 25% of the acquisition -- that 75% of it is coming from state and federal funds, so E.P. people aren't buying all of it. He also cited the experience of everyone using Minneapolis parks to the benefit of the whole region. I He said he would have a summary of the funding and acquisition of lands. ICucher prop. William Garens told about a virgin forest of hard maples, basswood and on Purgatory elms owned at least in part by Mrs. Julia Kucher; that is was a magnifi- cent area which should be preserved if at all possible. Grant Gilderhus told of how he know of it and said the family had kept it untouched except for tapping the maple trees, but that taxes might force them to sell. He suggested they mip;ht be interested in an option or taxrelief under some future park acquisition. Hite said a unique woods serves a purpose I even if it is never walked into. He said all bond money was marked for designated acquisition. If all these sites are purchased with money left over, other sites could then be considered. If the land could be tied up with an option, using money .from the general fund could be justified. 5 Priorities for Boos asked Hite how priorities can be set up beyond the bond issue. Acquisition Hite suggested there are three kinds of areas to considers 1. lakeshores; 2. unique scenic areas; 3. recreation areas. r. i E.P. Park and Roc. Commission Meeting Sept. 8, 1969 Page 3 In five years we may need another bond issue for recreation areas. Now we may want to inventory unique sites, to determine priorities. Garens said we should have a one-year, a five-year and a ten-year plian. Sub-committee to M/Garens, S/Lieb that a sub-committee of three members be set up to inventory make an inventory of scenic and unique lands for park and recreation unique, use on a one, and five and ten year acquisition program. Carried unan. scenic lands Boos appointed the sub-committee: Garens, chairman, Holasek, Blacklock. Property N. of Harland Perbix, village attorney, has advised (letter in file) that Topview Add. the meander lines in this area along Nine Mile Creek mean nothing and -- NSP the land is all privately owned. Holasek asked about back taxes. Hite advised doing nothing about acquiring this land from NSP at this time. Budget Hite reported that of the $12,275 budgeted for 1969, there is a balance of $785 to finance the skating and hockey program until 1970. He went over his proposed 1970 budget for reaction and suggestions, saying a budget of $29,350 may be too much and asked for priorities. It would include the hiring of a Director to supervise the recreation program and develop a program and take an active role in park acquisition, beginning the fourth month of the year, at about $850 per month. He would recommend someone with 2 - 3 years experience. He feels Ken Rowland will recommend a rec. director, but it is not an absolute necessity. Without one, Hite will continue to be responsible for program. C The consensus was that it was a good program, but that if had to be cut, the director should be cut. Holt felt we could wait another ,year. Boos felt the director should be a high priority if we are going to develop beyond what we are doing. He said we are a long way from the coopera- tion which could develop between the school and village. Garens felt spending 4 the budget on the director's salary was too mcuh considering the program to be directed. Hite said there would be at least one public hearing on the budget. Teen Center In answer to questions from members, Ron Allar said there are about 100 members who have paid $1.50 for the year. There is $140 in the checking account; $110 was cleared at the first fall dance. Most of the kids coming are in Jr. Hi, but he feels they will continue to use the Center as they grow up. They intend to split a dance -- 7th & 8th grades; 9 - 12. Ordinance on Garens asked about a motor boat ordinance and Hite s d this was on the motor boats list for the Citizens Advisory Committee; they have kWR complaints. Snowmobile group Lieb said a snowmobile group was forming this evening under the leadership of Floyd Berntsen on Valley View Road. They have been asked to draw up an ordinance regulating themselves. M/Lieb, S/Garens that the meeting be adjourned. Carried. Frances Blacklock