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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Recreation - 06/20/1983 _ i 1983 JUNE 6 , 20 MINUTES CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE AGENDA tom... EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1983 7:30 P.M. , CITY HALL COMMISSION MEMBERS: Marty Jessen, chairperson; Raiford Baker, Pat Breintenstein, Marge Friederichs, Gary Gonyea, Jerry Kin,grey, Jesse Schwartz COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services Approx. Time to Begin Item 7:30 I. ROLL CALL II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA III. MINUTES OF MAY 16, 1983 IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 7:35 A. Request from Riley/Purgatory Watershed District Re: Staring Lake Study V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS CA. Reports of Commissioners None B. Reports of Staff 1. Development Proposals 7:40 a. Douglas Driveway Excavation 8:00 2. 1983 Softball League Information 8:05 3. Letter to MCA Property Owners Re: Purgatory Creek Floodplain Plan 8:10 4. Council Report of May 17, 1983 VI . OLD BUSINESS i 8:15 A. Request to Recommend Authorization to Prepare Plans $ Specs and Advertise for Bids for Staring Lake Park Trail - Phase I 8:20 B. Staring Lake Trail Easement Agreement 8:30 C. Staring Lake Access VII . NEW BUSINESS None 9:45 VIII . ADJOURNMENT APPROVED MINUTES � r EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL-RESOURCES-COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1983 7:30 PM, CITY HALL COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Marty Jessen chairperson, Pat Breitenstein, Gary Gonyea, Jerry Kingrey, and Jesse Schwartz COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Raiford Baker and Marge Friederichs COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services and Karen Michael , Recording Secretary I. ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m, by Chairperson, Marty Jessen. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following items were added to the Agenda:- V. B. 3. part a. Status of Design Competition and VII, A. Park Roadway Standards. MOTION: Breitenstein moved, seconded by Kingrey, to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. III. MINUTES OF MAY 16, 1983 Page 1, item IV. A. , para. 2: add; "Hennepin County Sheriff's Water Patrol ," after "Larry Peterson" Page 4, last para. , add "on future monthly reports" after "rented," MOTION: Kingrey moved, seconded by Gonyea, to approve the Minutes of the May 16, 1983, meeting as amended and published, Motion carried with Breitenstein and Schwartz abstaining, IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Request from Riley/Purgatory Watershed District Re; Staring Lake Study Lambert spoke to his memorandum of June 2, 1983, in which he outlined the request from the Riley/Purgatory Creek Watershed District. He noted the weed problem in Staring Lake is getting worse. The consensus of the Commission was •that this is a good project. MOTION: Schwartz moved, seconded by Breitenstein, to commit to work with the Watershed District on any feasible program that can help to improve the water quality of Staring Lake and to have the City partici- pate in 50% of the cost of monitoring the water quality -- this to be not more than a $2,000 maximum to the City. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes - Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission -2- June 6, 1983 tr V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS A. Reports of Commissioners There were no reports. B. Reports of Staff 1. Development Proposals a. Douglas Driveway Excavation Lambert introduced Jean Johnson, Zoning Administrator, who reviewed the action taken by the Planning Commission and showed slides of the area under discussion. Johnson introduced Terry Douglas, owner of the property, and Ed Sullivan, grader. Johnson noted the Planning Commission had recommended approval of Douglas' request subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 20, 1983. Kingrey expressed concern about those who drive along TH 169 and would see that this area had been tampered with. Gonyea inquired as to how access to the property had been achieved up until this time. Johnson explained it was via a private easement on the north property line. �. Jessen stated Douglas had originally been told by the City that he would have to have access from TH 169. That was prior to the adoption of the Slope Ordinance. Kingrey said this appears to be an after the fact situation. While the City cannot deny Douglas real access to his property, the Slope Ordinance is of no meaning unless it is enforced. Lambert said that if the City wanted Douglas to take access from TH 169 originally, that should be taken into consideration. Kingrey said he felt there is a question of legal access as opposed to physical access. Jessen said he is concerned about a precedent being set if this were to be allowed. Lambert noted there would have to be some very good reasons documented should this request be granted to keep it from setting a precedent. There was discussion as to whether or not bluff residents are aware of the Ordinance. Johnson said the City could be directed by the Commission to notify bluff residents of the Ordinance. Schwartz noted the Douglas home was built before the Ordinance was enacted. At the time the home was built access was allowed from TH 169. The Commission discussed continuing this request to a later meeting, Johnson noted the City Council would be meeting tomorrow evening, June 7th, at which time this would be discussed and it would appreciate the input of the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission at that time. r I Minutes - Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission -3- June 6, 1983 Kingrey asked what could be done to extend Beverly Drive. Jessen said he felt this request would have to come from the adjacent property owners; perhaps, he felt, the Commission could recommend the extension of Beverly Drive as a viable solution. Douglas said he would still need the road at least 85% of the way down to TH 169 as he must have truck access to an area where he keeps his bees. i MOTION: Kingrey moved that the City Council look into extending Beverly Drive to the property line and allow Douglas the.,use of the driveway under discussion.until. the former is accomplished. Motion died for lack of a second. Schwartz questioned whether or not farms are subject to the provisions of the Slope Ordinance. Johnson said all properties are included. Douglas noted he is also building a stable halfway down the slope. Johnson .said the permit for the stable was issued last year prior to the slope ordinance. Kingrey said he felt the City Council should explore this issue. He did not feel the Commission could answer all of the questions which had been raised this evening. MOTION: Kingrey moved, seconded by Breitenstein, to have the City Council look into extending Beverly Drive to the property line and allow Douglas the use of the driveway under discussion with the condition that any vacation of any part of the driveway should involve the owner's restoration of that part of the drive- way as is practical to its natural condition. The rationale for this action by the Commission is based on the fact that the build- ing permit predated the slope ordinance. The Commission also recommends that each owner of property on the bluff be sent a registered letter regarding the provisions of the Slope Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. 2. 1983 Softball League Information Lambert noted the 1983 Softball Breakdown which had been included with the meeting materials. He said the City is running out of ballfields and said the options are as follows: Friday night leagues, lighting some fields, move softball leagues' to neighborhood parks, and/or turn down teams who wish to play. Jessen said he would like to see the costs of the various options. The pros and cons of the options were discussed. MOTION: Schwartz moved, seconded by Kingrey, to direct Staff to look into the feasibility of: 1) increase fee schedules for adult sports; 2) look to the Eden Prairie Athletic Association or other rion-profit groups) which might consider assisting with major improve- ment contributions over the next two years, these funds would then be put into an escrow account; 3) consider having the City Park and Recreation Department run some tournaments on its own which would generate about $5,000 or so -- to be coordinated by the Athletic Co- ordinator with the assistance of volunteers from the teams; and 4) Minutes - Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission -4- June 6, 1983 if and when lights are installed at Round Lake Park ballfields, then chain link fencing should be installed instead of the snow fencing which is presently in place. Staff is to come back to the Commission with its recommendations for further discussion and direction. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Letter to MCA Property Owners Re: Purgatory Creek Floodplain Plan Lambert reviewed the letter which had been sent to 70 property owners in the Major Center Area. a. Status of Design Competition Lambert noted four firms had been selected for interviews regarding the development of a Master Plan for the Purgatory Creek Recreation Area. Prior to the interviews, one firm had dropped out of the com- petition. July 22, 1983, has been set as the date when the concept plans will be presented by each of the three firms (Brauer and Asso- ciates, John Tietz in collaboration with Jones & Jones from Seattle, and Saunders-Thalden & Associates in collaboration with Wirth & Asso- ciates) ; this presentation will be made to the Chamber of Commerce, the Major Center Area landowners as well as Commission members. There will also be a joint meeting of the Planning Commission and the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission before this is presented to the City Council at its August 16, 1983, meeting. The decision to be made will be based on input from these meetings. 4. Council Report of May 17, 1983 - Park fee policy was reaffirmed - Lion's Club request for two J year membership to the Community Center was approved - Air conditioning for the Community Center was approved - Staff will work with residents regarding the Bryant Lake power boat situation. VI. OLD BUSINESS A. Request to Recommend Authorization to Pre are' Plans & Specs and Advertise for Bids for Staring Lake Park Trail - Phase I MOTION: Schwartz moved, seconded by Kingrey, to approve the estimated cost of $44,000 to prepare plans and specifications and receive bids in order to construct Phase I of the Staring Lake Park Trail System; the estimates include clearing and grubbing, grading, and rock base as well as asphalt, the latter to be bid as an alternate, using City crews. Motion carried unanimously. r"' Minutes - Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission -5- June 6, 1983 } B. Staring Lake Trail Easement Agreement Lambert referred to his memorandum of June 2, 1983, and to the letter which addressed the trail from attorneys for District No. 287. He stated he is satisfied with the language of the proposal except for his concern with the ten-year lease period. He said the trail would actually open up the Vo-Tech campus and give the students access to 160 acres of park. Schwartz said he felt it was time the City took the stand that it can work on its own; the trail can be connected to County Road 1 to make a loop, it does not depend on going through the Vo-Tech property to make a connection. Commission members suggested talking to the District 287 Board to explain the reason for the concern over the length of the lease. MOTION: Kingrey moved, seconded by Schwartz, to table this item to a date not certain. Motion carried unanimously. C. Staring Lake Access Lambert referred to his memorandum of June 3, 1983, in which he addressed this issue. MOTION: Breitenstein moved, seconded by Gonyea, to approve the DNR's proposal to provide a concrete ramp for the Staring Lake boat access; the City will provide the grading of the gravel base and installation of the ramp. Motion carried unanimously. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Park Roadway Standards Schwartz noted the narrow turning lanes which provide access to the Community Center and to Round Lake Park. Jessen said it is impossible to turn into either parking lot if someone is attempting to come out. Schwartz said Schooner Days dramatized the problem. Schwartz asked if it would be possible to expand the Round Lake Park parking lot on the north so there could be two ways to get into the lot; this access could be directly across from the main entrance to the Community Center. Lambert said striping the Round Lake lot might help to provide additional park- ing. Schwartz said the same turning radius problem exists at the Flying Cloud ballfields and Staring Lake ballfields. He said he would like to have the ordinance reviewed as to specific widths of driveways. Lambert said Staff would do so. VIII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Gonyea moved, seconded by Jessen, to adjourn the meeting at- 9:35 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. r AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1983 7:30 P.M. , CITY HALL COMMISSION MEMBERS: Marty Jessen, chairperson; Raiford Baker, Pat Breintenstein, Marge Friederichs, Gary Gonyea, Jerry Kingrey, Jesse Schwartz COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services Approx. Time to Begin Item 7:30 I. ROLL CALL II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA III. MINUTES OF JUNE 6, 1983 IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 7:40 A. Eden Prairie Horsemen Request V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS A. Reports of Commissioners - none B. Reports of Staff I 1. Development Proposals 8:00 a. Rembrandt Ridge Estates Addition 8:10 2. Donation from Eden Prairie Jaycee Women 3. Donation from Morning Lions Club 4. Donation from Jaycees 8:15 5. City Council Meeting Report of June 7, 1983 VI . OLD BUSINESS 8:20 A. Proposal for Surface Management Ordinance for Bryant Lake 9:30 B. Cost Estimates to Improve Park Road Entrances 9:40 C. Goals and Policies VII . NEW BUSINESS None 10:15 VIII . ADJOURNMENT '1 (\ APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1983 7:30 PM, CITY HALL COMMISSION MEMBERS: Marty Jessen chairperson, Raiford Baker, Pat Breitenstein, Marge Friederichs, Gary Gonyea, Jerry Kingrey and Jesse Schwartz COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services and Karen Michael , Recording Secretary I. ROLL CALL Pat Breitenstein was absent. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Gonyea moved, seconded by Kingrey, to approve the Agenda as published. Motion carried unanimously. III. MINUTES OF JUNE 6, 1983 Action on the Minutes of June 6, 1983, was tabled as the Minutes were not ready. IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Eden Prairie Horsemen Request Mike Pauling, President of the Eden Prairie Horsemen, addressed the club's request that the City participate in leasing property from'.the Metropolitan Airports Commission (southeast corner of County Road 1 and County Road 4) to build a Municipal Riding Ring which could also be used for dog trials, police +, dog practice, as a holding ring for livestock, an overflow parking area for the BMX track, and for flea markets. Pauling showed slides of municipal rings in Minnetonka and Plymouth. He said there are about 400 horses in Eden Prairie and about 40 people are active participants in the Eden Prairie Horsemen's club. Pauling said no one from the club has approached the MAC with this proposal as it was felt this would be best done by the City. He stated there would be a minimal amount of grading necessary at that site. Adequate park- , . ing could be easily provided. Costs for the facility have not been estimated; Pauling felt the costs would be minimal -- snow fencing could be used for the ring to begin with. In other communities local horse clubs provide some of the funds for maintenance by holding horse shows. Last year the Eden Prairie Horsemen had a show at the Minnetonka Municipal Ring at which time they made about $900. i i 9 Minutes - Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission -2- June 20, 1983 / Kingrey said a traffic problem has been created by the ballfields at Flying Cloud and this should be taken into consideration. Pauling said access to the parking lot which would be used for the ring would be off of County Road 4 (Spring Road) and not off of County Road 1. Kingrey said Sever Peterson should be notified prior to the next meeting at which this would be discussed as he rents this land from the MAC. Kingrey said consideration must also be given to the flight pattern at Flying Cloud. Pauling said this location is northwest of the runway. Pauling also stated the horse shows would be a different times than when the ballfields are in use which would also help wish the traffic question. Gonyea asked who would be responsible for cleaning up the area before and after horse shows. Pauling said the club would probably ask the City to cut the grass before shows and that revenue generated by the shows would help pay for this; municipal rings require very low maintenance. Friederichs asked if the horse club would act as the co- ordinator of whom•,would use the ring. Pauling said he felt this should be a function of the City; the City would lose control if it were up to the club. Jessen said he would like to see Staff report on the cost, to obtain approval of this use from the Metropolitan Airports Commission, to see if the County would approve an access off of County Road 4, to see how the schedule would fit in with that of the BMX track, and to see what kind of coordination there might be with the Bryant Lake stables. Baker said he would also like to see a rough estimate as to how this operation might be self-supporting. MOTION: Baker moved, seconded by Friederichs, •to direct Staff to obtain approval of this use from the Metropolitan Airports Commission and if this is acceptable then to review cost.estimates, to see if the County would approve an access off of County Road 4, to see how the schedule would fit in with that of the BMX track, and to see how this might be coordinated with activities now conducted at the Bryant Lake stables. Motion carried unanimously. V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS A. Reports of Commissioners There were no reports. Minutes - Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission -3 June 20, 1983 B. Reports of Staff 1. Development Proposals a. Rembrandt Ridge Estates Addition Lambert spoke to his memorandum of June 16, 1983, which was a Supplementary Staff Report of the June 3, 1983, Planning Staff Report on Rembrandt Ridge Estates Addition. He noted the Planning Commission had approved the proposal and that the major concern of the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission should be the trail requirement. MOTION: Kingrey moved, seconded by Schwartz, to recommend approval of the proposal subject to the recommendations included in the June 3, 1983, Planning Staff Report and the Supplementary Staff Report of June 16, 1983, with the provision that an 8' asphalt hikeway/bikeway be constructed along the east side of 168th Street from the intersection of North Manor Road south to the property line of Rembrandt Ridge Estates Addition -- and when the property to the south is developed, the 8' asphalt bikeway will be linked to the existing trail . Motion carried unanimously. 2. Donation from Eden Prairie Jaycee Women The Eden Prairie Jaycee Women have donated $800 for the purchase of a sailboat at Round Lake Park. 3. Donation from Morning Lions Club The Morning Lions Club has donated $439.35 for the purchase of a canoe for Round Lake Park and to assist in the purchase of other equipment such as life jackets, paddles and other equipment necessary for securing and storing canoes and sailboats at Round Lake Park. 4. Donation from Jaycees The Eden Prairie Jaycees have donated $3200 for the purchase of two sailboats for use at Round Lake Park, as well as for picnic tables and benches at Round Lake Park and Staring Lake Park. Jessen asked that the Eden Prairie Jaycee Women, the Morning Lions Club and the Jaycees be thanked on behalf of the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission for their donations to the community. I Minutes - Parks, Recreation & June 20, 1983 Natural Resources Commission -4- 5. City Council Meeting Report of June 7, 1983 Lambert noted that action on the Staring Lake Park Trail easement agreement had been continued by the City Council . Lambert reviewed the status of the North Stars proposal and stated that as of the last negotiation session there is nothing concrete. VI. OLD BUSINESS A. Proposal for Surface Management Ordinance for Bryant Lake Lambert introduced Greg Mack, Division Manager for the Hennepin County Park Reserve District who is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Bryant Lake Regional Park. Lambert reviewed the history of the Bryant Lake Surface Management and addressed his memorandum of June 14, 1983. Lambert noted that Minnesota Statutes authorize counties and cities to regulate by ordinance the use of surface waters upon approval of the ordinance by the Commissioner of Natural Resources. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has established standards for ordinances that control the surface use of public waters. He stated Staff has discussed proposals with the DNR which encourages a minimal amount of control to ensure a wide variety of use. It encourages restrictions on speed rather than on horsepower. The Hennepin County Water Patrol has indicated that an ordinance regulating speed on Bryant Lake would be nearly impossible to enforce. Lambert said the City Staff and the Park Reserve District would recommend that the City adopt an ordinance which would include the following: 1. Limit the size of motors to 25 horsepower. 2. Limit the effective time for that motor restriction to 24 hours per day on all Sundays between Memorial Day and through Labor Day week- end. Staff would further suggest that the ordinance be written that the owner of the boat is responsible for the operation of the boat. Kingrey asked how an ordinance of this type would affect other Eden Prairie lakes. Lambert said this would pertain only to Bryant Lake. Kingrey asked if it might also include Riley Lake. Lambert said that Riley Lake is not only in two cities but also under the jurisdiction of two different counties; both cities and counties must agree to any ordinance which would be governing a lake. Mack noted that the historical perspective will have to be taken into con- sideration with any ordinance regarding Bryant Lake. He said the County is interested in controls as long as they do not discriminate. I : r. i Minutes - Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission -5- June 20, 1983 Diana Waterbury, 6681 Beach Road, said she wishes Hennepin County had never taken over the park on Bryant Lake; she had problems in the past day with speed boats while she was fishing. She suggested the residents be allowed to ski during hours when the park is not open rather than on a 24-hour a day period. She felt there are too many boats on the lake now. Fred Saxe, 6761 Beach Road, said he felt Hennepin County is building a case to its own end rather than for the good of all . He said park users come in for a day of boating and that is it. Lambert said he had three or four phone calls from lake residents who were unaware of the "gentlemen's agreement" regarding Sunday boating. i Jim Perkins, 7012 Willow Creek Road, said he would prefer to have the word "protection" used rather than "discrimination." He stated that 34% of the 62 residents have water vehicles of one type or another. He said there are a number of wind surfers on the lake now and they really don't mix well with fast boats. Jim Rohde, 6641 Beach Road, said he had been told when he moved into the area three years ago that the 20 horse power rule applied only to park users and not to residents. He said he would not be against the Sunday restrictions if they are necessary. Don Sorensen, 7121 Willow Creek Road, reviewed what he perceived as the problem and the solutions. He thought it might be adequate if the speed of boats were to be limited from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Lake residents might be deputized to help enforce regulations, if this were permitted by Hennepin County. Jessen asked if there were figures available as to Sunday usage of the park. Mack said there were about 15 boat trailers there on Sunday at 3 p.m. and the lake appeared to be crowded. He noted there is a different clientele using the park on Saturdays and Sundays. He said the concern of the Park District is that it must look into the future; this park is scheduled to be upgraded in 1985-86 at which time it will get more use. Lambert noted the DNR is monitoring Bryant Lake; it has been uncom- fortable with the horsepower limitations. The DNR has always said there must be public access before it will stock a lake, etc. C.A. Botko, 7036 Willow Creek Road, said he agreed with the Sunday restrictions. He said he would go along with a "no wake" rule on Sundays. The idea of deputies on the lake is a guod one,he thought. Botko stated he would like to see a 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. rule so the homeowners on the lake would be able to use the lake for water skiing on Sundays. Minutes - Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission -6 June 20, 1983 Jessen noted there have been water surface management standards adopted ( by the DNR which must be followed and which are used to promote the uniformity of ordinances or rules on the use of watercraft to encourage compliance and to ease enforcement. The City would select from the following standards: watercraft type and size, motor type and size, direction of travel , speed limits, effective time, area zoning, conduct of other activities on a body of water, emergencies, or the City could submit additional evidence to best address a particular problem. Sorensen inquired as to whether or not the Sheriff still deputizes resi- dents. Jessen said there is a qualification program and training is re- quired. Perkins suggested that several alternatives be tested this year before any decision is made. Kingrey said he thought City Staff, County Staff and the homeowners should get together to work out a solution which is both reasonable and workable. Mack said the data necessary can be collected this year but there would not be historical data available. He suggested " that perhaps the residents could help to record who is using the lake and when; this information would be particularly helpful when the park is upgraded in 1985-86. Saxe said he would like to see the 20 horse power limit put back into effect right now. Lambert said that would be discriminatory and the County would not do that. Gonyea asked if there are some other lakes with similar situations from which data could be obtained. Mack said there is a file on Twin Lakes which might provide some information; however, there has been no reso- lution to the problems of that lake as it is within two municipalities. Botko said there is a need for some regulations right away. Jessen said the summer will be over before that can be done because of the process which must be gone through -- public hearings and such. Dr. Wesley Burnham, 7130 Willow Creek Road, questioned how a "no wake" rule would be measured; light boats with high powered engines can provide very little wake while a slow, heavier boat can create a large wake at low speed. Mack said the usual mandate is"5 miles per hour, no wake." Phil Parsons, 6861 Beach Road, said he felt a no wake rule for a fishing boat would be difficult to enforce. Keith Saxe, 6761 Beach Road, inquired as to how many employees there are at the park. Mack said there are normally three at any given time. Saxe related how he had worked for the City when it owned the park; he felt the present employees do not "watch" the lake as they should. Minutes - Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission -7- June 20, 1983 MOTION: Kingrey moved, seconded by Friederichs, to direct Staff to gather information regarding the following: types of boats using the lake and the days of the week various boats are in use; comparison of usage by times; pertinent information to be gathered by Hennepin County Park Reserve District Staff as well as residents of the lake; this data will be presented at a meeting to be held in September at which time recommendations will be made. Motion carried unanimously. B. Cosa Estimates to Improve Park Road Entrances Lambert addressed his memorandum of June 16, 1983. Baker asked how much it would cost to blacktop the Flying Cloud ballfields parking lots; he said the dust there is a real problem to all who use those fields. Lambert said he would guess the cost to be at least $40,000; the City leases those fields from the Airports Commission on a year-to-year basis so blacktopping is out of the question. Baker asked about oiling the parking areas; Lambert said that was cut from this year's budget. The concensus of the Commission was to take no action on the proposal to develop two lanes of one way traffic entering at the west end of the Flying Cloud Fields site. Lambert indicated the east entrance to the Community Center is scheduled to be widened with the radius of the turn to be increased from 5' to 20' this year; the work will be done by the Public Works Department. MOTION: Schwartz moved, seconded by Gonyea, to recommend approval of spending $1,760 to improve the Round Lake Park entrance (the project would involve increasing the radius from a 5' turning radius to 201) ; and to recommend approval of spending $340 at the Staring Lake ballfields to improve the visibility (removal of elm suckers and spirea bushes in the right-of-way as well as 9' of lilacs) and to request NSP to relocate a power pole at no cost to the City. Motion carried unanimously. C. Goals and Policies Lambert stated he would like the Commission to review the Goals and Policies in depth so this document can be used as a tool in the decision making process. MOTION: Baker moved, seconded by Schwartz, to table action on this item until the next meeting, allowing Commission members time for a thorough review of the material . (July 18, 1983, will be the next Commission meeting. ) Motion carried unanimously. VII. NEW BUSINESS There was none. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Jessen adjourned the meeting at 10:06 p.m.