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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Recreation - 02/02/2015 APPROVED MINUTES PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2015 7:00 P.M.— COMMUNITY CENTER 16700 Valley View Road, Cambria Room PRNR COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Link, Vice Chair; Donald Jacobson; Kirk Spresser; Debra McBride; Leonard Pesheck; and Deborah Termer PRNR COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Hutch Coburn, Chair; Tim Rawerts; Michael Belaen CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jay Lotthammer, Parks & Recreation Director; Stu Fox, Parks and Natural Resources Manager; Lori Brink, Recreation Manager; Tina Eide, Aquatic Supervisor STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES: Jacqueline Armstrong, Jennifer Powell RECORDING SECRETARY: Amy Hulet I. ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTIONS Roll call was taken and noted above. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion: McBride moved, seconded by Jacobson, to approve the agenda as presented. III. APPROVAL OF PRNR MINUTES OF JANUARY 5, 2015 Lotthammer stated the January 5, 2015 meeting minutes would be approved at the next meeting. They are attempting to coordinate technology to transfer an audio file to the recording secretary. IV. REPORT OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION Lotthammer noted the donations the City had received. The donations included a drafting desk, 2 Lioness donations, a Lions Club donation, a State Farm donation to the Senior Center for volunteer recognition. He also mentioned the positive feedback from the presentation by Lindsey Danhauser of the Art Center. V. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION Fox noted there have been two Planning Commission meetings since the last PRNR meeting. On January 12, the City Comprehensive Plan was discussed. On January 26, PARKS,RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES February 2, 2015 Page 2 two developments within the City were discussed, a variance for Olympic Hills Golf Course parking lot and parking lot for the City West Parkway Apartments. VI. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATION VII. OLD BUSINESS A. CEDAR HILLS PARK UPDATE Lotthammer reported City staff had met with consultants regarding the park. The City mailed out letters to almost 300 surrounding residents inviting them to attend a public meeting. Approximately 20 interested citizens were in attendance at the meeting. The goal of the group was similar to the request of the Commission, in that they would like to remain respectful of the natural area within the park and they would like to see some active features. The plans are still being finalized. Pesheck inquired as to the date of the start of construction. Lotthammer responded they would like to start this summer to early fall. Fox reported staff was still working with the city staff and other agencies to resolve some flood plain questions. The two student representatives, Powell and Armstrong,both commented they felt it was important to protect the wetlands and liked how the proposed play areas reflect Native Americans. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Aquatic Expansion Walk-through Paul Colias of RJM and Tina Eide, the Aquatics Supervisor provided the Commission with a walk-through tour of the Aquatics Expansion construction. The Commission toured the facility until approximately 8:10 p.m. IX. REPORTS OF STAFF A. RECREATION SERVICES MANAGER FYI: Eden Prairie Players "And then There Was None" FYI: Sweetheart Skate Brink addressed the Commission and reported about a couple of snow and ice events within the City. She noted the ice rinks had been temporarily closed due to warm weather,but now with the recent colder weather would reopen within a couple of days. She also noted the Father/Daughter dance, EP Players winter play and the Sweetheart Skate at the Community Center. B. PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGER PARKS,RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES February 2, 2015 Page 3 1. 2015 Park Projects Fox discussed upcoming park projects at Cedar Hills Park, Franlo Park Tennis courts, Miller Park parking lot and other miscellaneous parking lots, Pheasant Woods Park playground, Nesbitt Preserve hockey rink, ongoing trail and new construction, and Round Lake Park Phase II. FYI: Garden Plots Fox reported the City was looking at two options regarding the garden plots. Since MAC had not yet outlined development plans for the current plot, the City could request another year lease. In addition, the City has looked at other locations. C. PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR 1. SWLRT Station Area Planning Update Lotthammer provided a brief update with regard to the five SWLRT stations proposed within the City. The City has concerns the stations look good, have an identity, provided a local connection and display public art. Staff would like to see some consistency with regard to building materials. The buildings would be maintained by the City. 2. P&R Work Plans Lotthammer noted staff is reviewing the top five accomplishments of 2014 along with the top five work plan items for 2015. He reported city-wide, staff was collaborating items from all departments to list these items. Results would be shared next month. 3. 2015 PRNR Work Plan Lotthammer noted some items on next month's agenda. Registration software would be in testing mode by the first week of March and would go live to the public on March 17. An update regarding soccer would also be included. X. NEXT MEETING Next PRNR Meeting—Monday, March 2, 2015 —7:00 p.m., Council Chambers XI. ADJOURNMENT Motion: McBride moved, seconded by Spresser, to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:51 p.m.