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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Recreation - 03/19/1984 ioi 1984 MARCH 5 , 19 MINUTES CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1984 7:30 P.M. , SCHOOL BOARD ROOM COMMISSION MEMBERS: Marty Jessen, chairperson; Raiford Baker, Pat Breitenstein, Moe Cook, Gary Gonyea, 1 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 FEBRUARY 6, 1984 i IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 7:35 A. Request by Ministerial Association to Operate Softball Tournament 7:40 B. Lions Club Proposal for Parking Lot Expansion at Round Lake Park V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS A. Reports of Commissioners None B. Reports of Staff 1. Development Proposals j 7:45 a. Gonyea 3rd Addition 8:00 b. Valley View Manor Homes 8:15 C. Edenvale Apartments Phase II 8:25 d. Paulsen 2nd Addition 8:35 2. Community Center Monthly Report 8:45 3. Donation from Viking Bassmaster Club I 8:40 4. Broomball League Report 8:45 S. Council Report - February 21, 1984 r VI. OLD BUSINESS / 8:55 A. Community Education/Recreation Duplication 9:15 B. Playstructure Bids for Red Rock Park and Lake Trail Estates VII. NEW BUSINESS 9:30 VIII. ADJOURNMENT 1 c APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PARIRIE PARKS , RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Monday, March 5, 19821 7:30 P.M. , SCHOOL BOARD ROOM ; COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Breitenstein, acting chairperson Raiford Baker, Moe Cook, Jerry Kingrey COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Gary Gonyea, Marty Jessen, Jesse Schwartz COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services 1. R OTHERS PRESENT: Johnny Johnson, Representative � .. from Big Toys ; Charles Pappas , Community Center Manager; Mark Weber, Eden Prairie News; David Werts; and Sandra Werts , Recreation Supervisor k. I . ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by acting chairperson, Pat Breitenstein. II . APPROVAL OF AGENDA Baker added item VA1 - Centurion Articles MOTION: Kingrey moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Baker seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. s .Y III. MINUTES OF FEBRUAR.Y o, 1984 ti. MOTION: Baker moved to approve the minutes as published. KTngrey seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Request by Ministerial Association to Operate Softball Tournament Refer to memo dated. February 29, 1984 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services . Lambert stated that anytime any organization wants to operate a softball tournament and have the fee waived, it is brought up tit the Parks and Recreation Commission. Staff requested the approval to waive the fee. Lambert also :Mated that fees are waived for all community organizations where the profits from these tournaments go " right back in the community. MOTION: Cook moved to waive the fee for the .Eden Prairie "inisterial Association Softball Tournament. Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission March 5, 1984 2 - Kingrey seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. z B. Lions Club Proposal for Parking Lot Expansion at Round Lake Park Refer to memo dated February 27, 1984 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services. The Eden Prairie Lions Club is requesting the City Council to consider a proposal to expand the parking lot at Round ?L-ake Park that serves the Community Center and ballfields north of Valley View Road. The Lions Club will donate $4500 to the City of Eden Prairie for the parking lot improvements. ;f Lambert stated-that if City Staff did the improvements, the cost would be about $10,000. He also stated that it is possible to get this done be June 1 , 1984 but not probable. The Staff recommendation is to go ahead with it but not promise it for June 1 , 1984. Kingrey suggested a snow fence be put up south of the Proposed parking lot to minimize the pedestrian traffic across Valley Viet. Road. Lambert said the suggestion would be taken under consideration. MOTION: Baker moved to approve staff recommendation to proceed with the parking lot improvements and make an attempt to complete them by June 1 , 1984, if at all possible. Cools seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS A. Retorts of Commissioners 1. Centurion Articles - Raiford Baker In the Centurion, which is the middle school publication, there are articles addressed to the Park and Recreation Commission. Baker felt that these articles needed a response. Lambert will follow up on this. B. Reports of Staff 1. Development proposals a. GozWea 3rd Addition Refer to memo dated February 29, 1984 from r' Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services. John Uban was present to give a short presentation on this addition. Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission March 5, 1984 3 - Lambert stated that in 1980 when this proposal first came through the commission, the City had aquired the property to the east from the State of Minnesota through tax forfeiture procedure. This property was to be developed into a seven acre park. Later in 1980, the previous owner of the Westgate lots filed a petition to pay the State of Minnesota back taxes and reclaim the property. The property was turned back to the previous property owner. Uban stated that in 1980, the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission recommended waiving the cash park fees in lieu of the developers dredging the pond, creating islands, and developing a landscaped trail system connecting to the "park property". The recommendation that F needed to be decided on was whether or not the Commission wanted to go ahead with the trail system. Lambert said that Community Services Staff recommends collecting the cash park fees and obtaining a 10' wide walkway easement between Outlots E, B, and C. The construction of this trail would be a City responsibility and would not be completed unless the City was able to obtain walkway easements extending to the east and connecting to the existing sidewalk system along Bittersweet Drive. Lambert stated that the Staff recommends approval of the Gonyea Third Addition as per the Feb. 17, 1984 Planning Staff Report with the exception that the Staff recommends a 5' concrete sidewalk along both sides of Wagner Way, from County Road 4 to Sheldon Ave. and then along the south side N of Sheldon Ave. , from Wagner Way to County Road 4. Baker and Kingrey expressed concern for the pond. Uban replied that everything they will do regarding the pond, will meet DNR regulations. MOTION: Baker moved that the Parks, Recreation, an NaturalResources Commission recommend approval of the Gonyea Third Addition as . per the Feb. 17, 1984 Planning Staff Report and the Feb. 29, 1984 Community Services Supplementary Staff Report. Also , the Commission recommends a staff person carefully monitor the marsh area involved. Kingrey seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission March 5, 1984 - 4 - b. Valley View Manor Homes Refer to memo dated March 1 , 1984 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services. ;r David Hansing from Sunrise Properties was present f to give a presentation on this proposal. Hansing stated that Sunrise Properties is proposing } a 112-unit manor home development consisting of 14 (eight-unit) condominium buildings. He said that it is a very unique 8-unit building as it G does not have a draft of garages facing the street and there is not a center hall. Each unit will have a direct access to their garage. Hansing also said that there is a 2.3 acre, 40 foot hill on the east side of Valley View Manor Homes, which is being proposed for park property in lieu of cash park fees. Hansing stated that there has been discussion with the Planning Commission regarding the need for a 'tot lot or the lack of a need for one. Hansing commented that he wants to stress the point that Sunrise Properties is bringing some quality, affordable housing into Eden Prairie. Kingrey commented that he is glad that the hill will be retained. Kingrey also inquired on how the pond will be treated to make it look more natural. Lambert replied that there will be sore landscaping done. LR=bert then pci.ted out on the plans and possible Ideas for the park and trail system. Lambert commented that a tot lot would not be necessary for this development as it is so close to the proposed park. There was some discussion regarding the trail system. Kingrey asked Lambert that this be broughtto the Commission's attention before final plans are made. Hansing pointed out that it is mostly Oak trees on the hill. There are a number of trees with red ribbons on them. Hanging informed the Commission that these are not distressed trees. The ribbons were a way for the Landscaper to mark specimen size trees. Kingrey said that the ribbons should be removed so that the trees are not cut by mistake. Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission March 5, 1984 5 - MOTION: Kingrey moved that the Parks, Recreation, and—Natural Resources Commission recommend approval of the Valley View Manor Homes as per the February 17, 1984 Planning Staff Report and the March 1 , 1984 Community Services Supplementary Staff Report. Cook seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. c. Edenvale Apartments Phase II Refer to memo dated March 2, 1984 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services. 1 Lambert stated that the only question regarding this development is the trail connection. Staff is recommending that there' s not a need for a trail as it would really not go anywhere. He also said that cash park fees would be collected. MOTION: Baker moved that the Parks, Recreation, an —Natural Resources Commission recommend approval of the Edenvale Apartments Phase II as per the February 10, 1984 Planning Staff Report. Cook seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. d. Paulsen 2nd Addition Refer to memo dated March 2, 1984 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services r, Lambert stated that there really are no park issues involved in this proposal. No action was taken. 2. Community Center Monthly Report 'i This is an information item. Baker inquired on the reason that it is so difficult to get a racquetball court. Pappas replied that there has been a Racquetball League formed but the courts should ease up when the weather gets nicer. 3. Donation from Viking Bassmaster Club Lambert suggested that everyone go look at the beautiful dock that has been put in at Staring Lake Park. Baker suggested Lambert write up a letter of thanks to the Viking Bassmaster Club and have all the Commission members sign it. MOTION: Kingrey moved that Lambert write a thank you letter to the Viking Bassmaster Club and have all the Commission members sign it. Baker seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Parks, Recreation, and Natural. Resources Commission March 5, 1984 6 _ 4. Broomball League Report This is an information item. Baker inquired if there could be a central place for when and where information on community events. Breitenstein suggested something be put together in the newspaper. She also said cable T.V. might be a possibility. Baker will follow this up. Baker inquired as to how much It would cost to get another set of Broomball goals. Lambert replied that he thought it would cost about $750. Baker suggested that this be put on the list of possible civic club donations. � . 5. Council Report - February 21 , 1984 Lambert informed the Commission that Moe Cook ' Is the newly appointed Commission-member:and Jesse Sqhwartz has been reappointed. Lambert also said that the increase in Cash Park Fees was approved. VI . OLD BUSINESS A. Community Education/Recreation Duplication Lambert read a letter from Barbara Johnson, Chairman of Eden Prairie Historical and Cultural Commission regarding Sandra Werts ' position. (see attached Letter) Lambert stated that there are really two questions to be answered. #1 - Should the City of Eden Prairie continue to offer ' recreation instructional programs or should that he tranferred to the School. District? /#2- If it is transferred to the School, how does that affect the Recreation Supervisor' s position? Can that position be expanded to other areas or should it become a part-time position? Lambert felt the Commission should think about what is best for the citizens of Eden Prairie. Lambert stated that Ile personally, is comfortable ivi.th the change ov status quo. '1 The reason this issue was brought up to the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission is because the City council asked the Commission to look into the duplication of services. C Baker inquired as to what exactly is the Commission's understanding of the School' s intention regarding this 1 matter. d j' 7 Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission March 5, 1984 t 7 ~ Lambert stated that the School is willing to take on Eden Prairie's Community Education, but they are comfortable with the way it is run now. The School does recommend one brochure. Lambert felt that if the School did take over the Community Education, they would n.ot expand their staff. Breitenstein commented that she felt that in the last five years there hasn' t been as much duplication as there had been. She said she thinks the School and the City have been working together more in recent years. Kingrey commented that the reason it has been going so smoothly is because the School really hasn' t done much regarding Community Education. He also said that he thinks this is going to change and then there might be a bigger problem as Community Education expands. Baker inquired as to how much money we would be saving the taxpayers if we transferred Community Education to the Schools. Lambert replied that he has no .figures regarding this but his guess was that if the City made The Recreation Supervisor into a part-time position, the taxpayers would be saving half of a salary. Breitenstein stated that she felt that there are programs that should be run by -the City. She also said that a lot of people feel Sandra Werts' job is very important and the City needs the exposure. She also stated that Ms. Werts and Ms. Zetah should just work closer together. The commissioners all felt there should be one brochure for the City and the School' s programs. Baker expressed the opinion that by handing over Community Education to the Schools, the quality would not be improved and the costs would not decrease. Kin�rey inquired as to what would happen to the recreation :supervisor job if Community Education was tranferred to the Schools. Lambert replied that it would probably become a half-time position. Kingrey then asked if it would be possible for the School to employ Sandra Werts during the school year to help with the recreation programming. Lambert felt that was not a possiblity. MOTION: Baker moved that the Parks, Recreation, and NaT`aral Resources Commission does recommend a Joint . bronhure . Secondly, the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Con-mi,Fsion recommends that the City rt�tair, the city operated: recreation programs and the school operated education programs. But, if the City Council decides to transfer these operations to the School , the Commission recommends that they discuss a Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission March 5., 1984 8 _ with the School Board the possibility of a shared staff. + Kingrey seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. B. Playstructure Bids for Red Rock Park and Lake Trail Estates f Refer to memo dated March 1 , 1984 from Stephen Calhoon, Park Planner Lambert stated that on February 29, 1984, staff received and publicly read bids for neighborhood playstructures to be installed at Red Rock Park and High Trails Estates Park. Bids were received from six playstructure manufacturers. The Community Services Staff recommends that the proposal from Big Toys, Inc. be approved. MOTION: Baker moved to approve the proposal from Big Toys , Inc. for playstructures at Red Rock Park and High Trails Estates Park. Cook seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. VII . NEW BUSINESS None VIII. ADJOURNMENT Kingrey moved and Baker seconded the motion to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. It carried unanimously. Respectfully Submitted , 4 Karen Eno Recording Secretary March 5th, 1984 An open letter to the Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Commission. . . At our March first meeting, the Eden Prairie Historical and Cultural Commission was informed of the pending action to cut the staff position of Sandy Werts. T am writing to express the dismay of the Commission about this matter. Sandy has been an integral part our work since the Commission was founded in 1976. Her basic understanding and knowledge of how government works have been invaluable at our meetings. She is always organized and well prepared. Sandy also has a deep personal commitment to our projects and to the community of Eden Prairie. Her long hours are witness to that fact. She is always in attendance at our functions - evenings or weekends. Although Sandy' s schedule keeps her very busy planning and coordinating community service events, she provides us as volunteers with much needed resource information and encouragement to carry out our programs. Sandy Werts serves Eden Prairie well. Sincerely, Barbara Johnson Chairman Eden Prairie Historical and Cultural Commission AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1984 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ROOM - 7:30 P.M. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Marty Jessen, chairperson; Raiford Baker, Pat Breitenstein, Moe Cook, 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 7:35 III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MARCH 5, 1984 IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS None V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS A. Reports of Commissioners - None B. Reports of Staff 1. Development Proposals 7:40 a. Wilson Ridge 8:00 b. Autumn Woods II 8:20 c. Southwest Crossing 8:30 2. Diagnositic Feasibility Study of Bryant Lake and Lake Riley 8:35 3. Community Center February Report 8:40 4. March 6, 1984 Council Meeting VI . OLD BUSINESS 8:45 A. Purgatory Creek Recreation Area Draft Master Plan 9:30 B. Homeward Hills Park Plan 9:45 C. Staring Lake Park Trail Bids for Phase II 9:50 D. Anderson Lakes Parkway Bridge Design `.. 10:00 E. Bryant Lake Surface Water Use Ordinance VII. NEW BUSINESS 10:10 A. Five Year Capital Tmprovement Program 10:25 VIII. ADJOURNMENT r .APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Monday, March 19, 1984 7: 30 P.M. , SCHOOL BOARD ROOM COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Breitenstein, acting chairperson ', Raiford Baker, Moe Cook, Jesse Schwartz COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Gary Gonyea, Marty Jessen, Jerry Kingrey COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services OTHERS PRESENT: Cris Fleck and Charles Pappas, Community Center Manager I . ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by acting chairperson, Pat Breitenstein. II . APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Cook moved to approve the Agenda as published. Schwartz seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 5, 1984 i Schwartz amended VB5 - Council Report to Lambert informed the Commission that Moe Cook is the newly appointed Commission member and Jesse Schwartz has been reappointed. MOTION: Baker moved to approve the minutes as amended. Cook seconded the motion and it carried. Schwartz abstained. IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS None V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS A. Reports of Commissioners - None B. Reports of Staff i 1. Development Proposals a. Wilson Ridge Refer to memo dated March 16, 1984 from I Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services and Staff Report dated February 24, 1984 from Chris Enger, Director of Planning and Michael Franzen, Senior Planner. i I Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission March 19, 1984 f { 2 Y � Dennis Doyle was present to give a presentation on this proposal. Bob Brown from Wilson Learning was also present. Lambert began with .a short introduction. He stated that the Commission has seen this property proposed for development before. The last time, which was a couple of years ago, it was brought up as Thorn Creek. The significance of this property is that it has a high land form on the east portion of the property, which is a Oak wooded hill. On the north portion of the property is Nine Mile Creek floodplain. Lambert stated that the Commission would have some concerns not only because of the unique natural land forms but also because the property is highly visible from Highway 169-212. Doyle showed a map of the proposed area. Doyle stated that it is a 60 acre site and they would be developing 40 acres out of the 60. The proposal does save the natural features of this property. He also stated that the plan does include jogging trails that hopefully will hook up- with Lee Data's trails. The buildings will be low, approximately �- 5 stories high. Doyle felt this proposal is unique to Eden Prairie because it is using the natural state of the land and mixing in developed areas. Doyle gave time for questions and comments. Baker inquired as to the jogging trails. Doyle ' replied that they will be 5 feet wide and made out of wood chips. Cook inquired as to the relation ' of the height of the buildings in regard to the wooded knoll area. Doyle answered that there would be a view oiler the buildings onto the preservation area. Lambert commented that the Community Services Staff does support the Planning Staff Report. The Community Services Staff did request that there be a scenic easement dedicated over the Nine Mile Creek floodplain and that a 20' wide public trail easement be dedicated above the 850 contour on the north side of the creek. Baker asked if cash park fees would be collected. Lambert said that they would be collected. F . i { i Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission March 19, 1984 3 - MOTION: Baker moved to recommend approval of Wilson Ridge as per the Planning Staff Report with the added recommendation of a 20' wide public trail easement to be dedicated above the 850 contour on the north side of the creek. Cook seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. b. Autumn Woods II Refer to Staff Report dated March 9, 1984 from Michael Franzen, Senior Planner. Lambert stated that there really _aren't .any-park and recreation issues involved in this proposal. The only question is the location of the sidewalks. Lambert stated that the Planning Department recommends a sidewalk along Twilight Trail which is the through street between Dell Road and Highway 101 . That sidewalk would be the main access to Hidden Ponds Park. The Department also recommends a sidewalk along Kristie Lane from Twilight Trail. Lambert said that cash park fees would be collected. MOTION: Schwartz moved to recommend approval of Auiumn Woods II as per the Staff Report. The Commission recommends sidewalks on the north ( side of Twilight Trail and the west side of Kristie Lane. Baker seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. C. Southwest Crossing Refer to Staff Report dated March 9, 1984 from Michael Franzen, Senior Planner. Lambert informed the Commission that the cash park fees were traded away for Smetana Lake. Lambert showed a map of the proposed area. This is just the start of development in this area. The Parks and Recreation.-Commission will be notified as other issues arise but for right now no action is required. 2. Diagnostic Feasibility Study of Bryant Lake and Lake Riley Refer to memo dated February 6, 1984 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services. The Metropolitan Council conducted Diagnostic - Feasibility Studies on seven metro lakes. Two of the seven lakes studied were Lake Riley and Bryant Lake. Lambert stated that there really wasn' t a lot . of information in the study that the City Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission March 19, 1984 ( - 4 wasn't already aware of. The study stated that the lakes are in an eutrophic condition which means that i they have seen their best day. The study suggests that the City do something to prolong their use. Everything that the study recommends to do, the City is already doing. Lambert informed the Commission that the report is on file if anyone wants to read it. 3. Community Center February Report This is an information item. The front page is an added item. Baker inquired as to how unruly the crowd.sa were on Friday nights and if the situation is under control now. Lambert stated that there never have been any serious problems and everything b is under control now. 4. March 6, 1984 Council Report Lambert said that the Council did approve the Parking Lot Expansion for Round Lake Park. 'rI. OLD BUSINESS l A. Purgatory Creek Recreation Lrea Draft Master Plan Refer to memo dated March 14, 1984 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services. Gary Tushie was present to give a presentation on 1 this project. Lambert commented that this project was started a long time ago. The last week in February this project proposal was taken to the property owners. Their main concern was if the plan will work. This area is a floodplain that farmers have been trying to farm for years. Lambert said that he shares their concern but he does have confidence in the consultants. Lambert stated that Staff met with the property owners again on March 7, 1984. They were asked to commit to two things. First they were asked if they liked the plan and second if they would give their property free of charge to the City for this project. The response was that they all liked the plan. Six of the property owners said that they would give their land and two of them said maybe. The other four property owners either would not comment or did not attend the meeting. Lambert commented that unless all the property owners involved give their land to the City, this project will not work. E Parks , Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission March 19, 1984 f 5 - Tushie presented the park plan. He stated that this would be an activity and user park rather than a visual park. The park would be created in three phases. Phase I would Involve creating the ponds and water ways, the general earth work for the golf course, one nursery would be developed , the main entrance and the north entrance would be developed, and the parking areas would be provided. Phase II would be developing trails , bridges, landscaping, the second nursery, shelters, wildlife blinds, comfort stations , and the south entrance and parking. Phase III would be the golf course, the club house, tennis courts , the amphitheater, and the plaza. Tushie showed illustrations on how the flood storage and flood management will work. He also commented that certain surface soils can be used on the golf course to reduce flood damage. The area that is being proposed to remain in a natural state encouraging wildlife will be the wettest area. Lambert stated that he questions how many months out of a year will the park be under water. He feels the City should get some better answers to the flood possibilities. Lambert also shared some of Jessen' s comments regarding this project. Jessen had said that this isn' t the kind of park that will be used by big picnic groups. Jessen feels that this park would get it' s greatest use on noon hours and weekends for special events. Lambert commented that he felt only six picnic shelters would be needed. He also stated that the trail system should be eliminated through the area where wildlife is being encouraged on the north side of the south eastern pond. Tushie stated that at least there is now a master plan to be used as a guide for making planning decisions. MOTION: Cook moved to recommend approval of the Purgatory Creek Recreation Area Draft Master Plan. Also 'the Commission suggests that the City Council look at using CDBG grants as a source to match Watershed funds to determine the flood levels and the possibility of lowering the flood plain to assure the plan will work. Schwartz seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. r , Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission March 19, 1984 - 6 B. Homeward Hills Park Plan Refer to memo dated March 14, 1984• from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services. Lambert stated that there is a revised plan being deve1cped for this 37 acre park. The revised plan shows development of the park in two phases; the first phase will develop the .flood control ponds for the entire drainage system, a soccer/football field, a softball field, a playground area, a pad for tennis courts, and grading for a future hockey rink and skating rink. The second phase would include development of an additional softball field to the north. This is an information item. C. Staring Lake Park Trail Bids for Phase II Refer to memo dated March 16, 1984 from Stephen Calhoon, Park Planner. This is concerning the construction of Phase II of the hard surfaced trail at Staring Lake Park. This trail will connect the park shelter building to the Eden Prairie Senior Center. Lambert stated that the estimated cost for this trail was $41 ,000. Staff is recommending that Custom Surfacing be awarded the entire bid. This company has done trails for the City of St. Cloud and they are satisfied with their work. MOTION; Baker moved that the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission accept the bid from Custom Surfacing for $38,465 to do the trail development at Staring Lake Park. Schwartz seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. D. Anderson Lakes Parkway Bridge Design Refer to memo dated March 14, 1984 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services. MOTION: Baker moved that the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources recommend consideration of the aesthetic+ treatment of the slope. Cook seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. E. Bryant Lake Surface Water Use Ordinance ; Refer to memo dated March 15, 1984 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services, t Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission March 19, 1 984 t - 7 - MOTION: Schwartz moved that the Parks, Recreation, and a ura1 Resources Commission recommend approval of the Council' s Compromise Proposal regarding the Bryant Lake Surface Water Use Ordinance. The reason for Sunday only is that it allows for a variety of users. Baker seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. VII . NEW BUSINESS A. Five Year Capital Improvement Program Refer to memo dated March 16, 1984 from Bob Lambert, Director of Community Services. Lambert stated that the major question regarding this is what grant the Commission wants to apply for from LAWCON funds to used in 1985. The application needs to be made now. Lambert felt that the Purgatory Creek Proposal is not definate enough yet. MOTION: Schwartz moved that the Parks, Recreation, and NNmural Resources Cbmmission apply for a LAWCON grant for lights, fences, and fields for Round Lake Park for a total 4100,000 in 1985. The Commission also would like to move aquisition of Purgatory Creek to 1986 on the Five Year Capital Improvement Program. Cook seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. VIII . ADJOURNMENT Schwartz moved land Cook seconded the motion to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. It carried unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Karen Eno RecordinC Secretary