Parks and Recreation - 11/18/1991 1991
NOVEMBER 4
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CITY OF EDEN P-R-A-IRIE
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AGENDA
EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBE:R 4, 1991 7:30 p.m., CITY HALL �
7600 EXECUTIVE DRIVE
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Pat Richard, Chair; Paul Karpinko, Joanne Kube-
Harderwijk, David Kuechenmeister, Diane Popovich
Lynch, Del Vanderploeg
COMMISSION STAFF: Robert A. Lambert, Director of Parks, Recreation and s.
Natural Resources
I. ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 7. 1991
IV. PETITIONS. REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. RRgQuest from Wooddale Church for Use of Rinks at Round Lake Park
V. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
A. Eden Prairie Car Dealership
B. Golf Pointe
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Clean Water Partnership Project Development Grant Application for Chain of
Lakes Watershed
VIII. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
A. Report of Commissioners
1. Wildlife Management Program U2date
B. Reports of Manager of Recreation Services
l 1. 1991 Fall Entertainment Eden Prairie Style Final Report
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2. Summer Olen Hockey Season Ending Repgrt
3. Adult Athletic Final Reports
a. Men's Volleyball: 1990-91
b. Women's Volleyball: 1991
C. 1991 Co-Rec Wallyball Holiday Tournament
d. 1991 Winter Wallyball
e. "Freeze Your Face Off" Snow Softball Tournament
f. Table Tennis: Winter 1991 League
g. RacQuetball: Winter 1991
h. Senior Men's Hockey: Winter 1991
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i. Men's Broomball: 1991
j. Men's Boot Hockey; 1991
k. Co-Rec Broomball: 1990-91
1. Men's 5-Man Basketball: 1990-91
C. Reports of Community Center Operations Manager
1. Rgquest for Ice Time on Saturday
�. 2. Community Center Ice Plant Repairs Update
IX. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL
X. ADJOURNMENT
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EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Monday, November 4, 1991 7:30 p.m. , City Hall
7600 Executive Drive
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Richard, chair; Bruce
Bowman, Paul Karpinko,
Diane Popovich Lynch,
Del Vanderploeg
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Joanne Kube-Harderwijk,
David Kuechenmeister
COMMISSION STAFF Bob Lambert, Director
of Parks, Recreation and
Natural Resources; Laurie
Helling, Recreation
Supervisor; Barb Cross,
Landscape Architect, Dave
Black, Community Center
Operations Manager
I. ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 7: 35 p.m. by chair,
Pat Richard.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Lambert added VIII. D. Reports of Director of Parks,
Recreation and Natural Resources 1. Parks and Recreation
Facility Needs Study Committee.
MOTION: Karpinko moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Lynch seconded the motion and it passed 5-0.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 7, 1991
MOTION: Lynch moved to approve the minutes as printed.
Vanderploeg seconded the motion and it passed 5-0.
IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Request from Wooddale Church for use of Rinks at Round
Lake Park
Refer to memo dated October 27, 1991 from Lyndell Frey,
Recreation Supervisor.
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Lambert said that reservations are generally not taken
for private groups. Wooddale Church is requesting the
use of both outdoor ice rinks at Round Lake Park for
a broomball tournament. They have been advised that
both ice rinks would not be reserved for a private group
and use taken away from the public. Staff recommends
that one rink at Round Lake be reserved along with one
rink at either Prairie View or Edenvale.
Vanderploeg asked how many years Wooddale Church has
made this request. Lambert said the request has been
made for 3-4 years.
Karpinko asked if Wooddale Church is allowed to reserve
the rinks, would this be setting a precedent for other
groups. Lambert said that other churches have been
invited to participate in the tournament so it would
be mainly for use by Eden Prairie residents.
Richard asked if there is room at Prairie View or Edenvale
to add a field for broomball. Lambert said he would
not recommend adding a field unless it was lit or it
could be used only for broomball and softball.
Bowman asked how many people would participate in this
tournament and how many people attend. Lambert said
this has not been checked.
MOTION: Vanderploeg moved to recommend that Wooddale
Church be allowed to reserve one rink at Round Lake
Park and one rink at either Prairie View or Edenvale
for their broomball tournament on Friday, January 24.
Karpinko seconded the motion.
On call for discussion, Karpinko said he is concerned
that Friday nights are already used for makeup games.
Lambert said that no makeup games would be scheduled
for that night.
The motion passed 5-0 .
V. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
A. Eden Prairie Car Dealershi
Refer to staff report dated October 4, 1991.
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Cross introduced Dave Trucker of Accent Realty and Dick
Zenesik, architect. The proposal is planned for the
old factory outlet site with 16 acres of land to be
developed into a 158,800 sq. ft. auto dealership.
Trucker said that green space on the east side of the
property has been added. There will be 8.58 acres of
parking which has been reduced from the original plan.
Islands in the parking lot on the site have already
been removed. Two dealerships will be located on the
east and south sides of the existing building with a
body shop. There will be parking for 1000 cars.
Cross asked Trucker to elaborate on the customer parking
area and where cars will be stored. Trucker showed the location on the site plan.
Lambert asked where the new cars will be located. Trucker
showed the location on the site plan.
CCross said that one acre of green space is berming and
added that banners will not be allowed except for grand
openings.
Trucker said that there are four dealerships planned
on the site at this time with the possibility of more
to be added.
Richard asked if the City logo will be incorporated
into the logo for the dealership. Zenesik said that
the City logo is just in the beginning stages, but the
developer would have no problem doing so.
Cross commented that there are no significant trees
on the site, the developer is meeting the tree code
requirements and the only grading that will be done
will be for berming.
Bowman asked about lighting on the site. Zenesik said
that this has been discussed with the Planning Department
and the developer has agreed that lighting will be a
maximum height of 24 feet and use down lighting.
Cross added that the sidewalk system is already in place.
Lambert asked if customers will be able to go from one
dealership to another without going outside. Zenesik
said that this is the plan.
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MOTION: Karpinko moved to recommend approval of Eden
Prairie Auto Center per staff report. Lynch seconded
the motion and it passed 5-0 .
B. Golf Pointe
Refer to staff report dated October 4, 1991.
Tom Robertson from Associated Investments was present
at the meeting. He said that the proposal was originally
reviewed in 1988, but was delayed pending a decision
by the railroad, Graffiti Bridge and the updating of
Valley View Road. Due to the changing economic conditions ,
the developer is requesting a subdivision of five single
family lots.
Cross added that the sidewalks are already constructed
and there are no significant trees on the site. Half
of the site is within the conservancy zone and the balance
is in the transition zone, but because of the golf course,
the natural character of the site has already been changed.
MOTION: Richard moved to recommend approval of Golf
Pointe per staff recommendation. Karpinko seconded
the motion and it passed 5-0.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
None
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Clean Water Partnership Project Development Grant
Application for Chain of Lakes Watershed
Refer to memo dated October 10, 1991 from Alan Gray,
P.E. City Engineer.
Cross said that there is funding available from the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for diagnostic
feasibility studies. Bryant Lake has already been applied
for a grant. There have been problems asssociated with
the run-off from the vo-tech riding arena. Bryant Lake
has been rated #6 for funding this year and there is
funding available for four to be done in 1992. The
City would like to apply for funding for studies on
` Rond Lake, Red Rock Lake and Mitchell Lake. This is
a matching program which has not been budgeted for this
year.
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Vanderploeg asked about Lake Riley. Cross said that
the City wants to start with the more manageable lakes
first.
MOTION: Lynch moved to recommend support of the clean
water partnership project development grant application
for the Chain of Lakes Watershed. Karpinko seconded
the motion.
On call for discussion, Lynch asked if the grant is
not received, will the City still go ahead with the
project. Lambert said there is was also a plan to add
a full-time staff person, but this has already been
eliminated from the 1992 budget.
Vanderploeg asked when the study would begin. Lambert
said it would most likely begin in 1993.
Vanderploeg asked if the Commission should be considering
studies on other lakes at this point. Lambert said
that Lake Riley will be included with two lakes in
Chanhassen which have already been applied for.
The motion passed 5-0.
VIII. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
A. Report of Commissioners
1. Wildlife Management Program Update
Lynch reported that she met with Stu Fox and Mitch
Schneider who recommended that the City focus on
six different species including deer, geese, raccoon,
muscrat, opposum and beaver. They felt that complaints
should be handled on an individual basis and that
a wildlife managment office should be established
to handle calls and complaints.
Lambert said that he referred to the Bloomington
wildlife management plan as an example and said he
feels Eden Prairie should be considered as one area
rather_ than divided into several different areas.
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Bowman asked how the different areas would be
differentiated. Lambert said he feels that complaints
need to be handled on a case by case basis and that
costs for removal should be the responsibility of
the individual that makes the complaint unless health
or danger to public property is involved.
Lynch asked what the next step of the program will
be. Lambert said that he will discuss it with the F
department heads, Vanderploeg will continue working
with Schneider on the public information fact sheets
and a resolution will be drafted.
B. Reports of Manager of Recreation Services
1. 1991 Fall Entertainment Eden Prairie Style Final
Report
2. Summer Open Hockey Season Ending Report
3. Adult Athletic Final Reports
a. Men' s Volleyball: 1990-91
b. Women ' s Volleyball: 1991
C. 1991 Co-Rec Wallyball Holiday Tournament
d. 1991 Winter Wallyball
e. "Freeze Your Face Off" Snow Softball Tournament
f. Table Tennis: Winter 1991 League
g. Racquetball: Winter 1991
h. Senior Men' s Hockey: Winter 1991
i. Men' s Broomball : 1991
j . Men' s Boot Hockey: 1991
k. Co-Rec Broomball: 1990-91
1 . Men' s 5-Man Basketball : 1991-91
These are information items only.
C. Reports of Community Center Operations Manager
1. Request for Ice Time on Saturday
Refer to memo dated October 29, 1991 from Dave Black,
Community Center Operations Supervisor.
Black reviewed the regular public skating season
hours noting the exceptions of the Eden Prairie High
l School home hockey games and two tournaments held
by the Eden Prairie Hockey Association.
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There have been requests made by the high school
and District VI Hockey. Staff recommends approval
of the requests.
MOTION: Richard moved to recommend approval of the
requests for exceptions to normal public skating
sessions by Eden Prairie High School and District
VI Hockey. Vanderploeg seconded the motion and it
passed 5-0.
2. Community Center Ice Plant Repairs Update
Refer to memo dated October 7, 1991 from Dave Black,
Community Center Operations Supervisor.
Black noted that the October 25 goal for completion
was met. Total repair costs are approximately $10,000-
$15,000 and $10,000-$15,000 in lost revenue.
D. Reports of Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources
1. Parks and Recreation Fac" ity Needs Study Committee
Lambert said that the next Commission meeting will have
a very light agenda with regular Commission business
to be completed by 8 :00 p.m. Invitations have been
sent to those who may be interested in participating
in the Parks and Recreation Facility Needs Study Committee.
The participants will be divided into five sub-committees
with the following staff liaisons : trail needs (Stu
Fox) ; community recreation facility needs (Bob Lanzi,
Lyndell Frey, Laurie Helling) ; swimming pool needs (Laurie
Helling, Elaine Kastigar) ; community parks and open
space development (Bob Lambert) and neighborhood park
acquisition (Barb Cross) . These sub-committees will
then meet on an individual basis and then will meet
with Bob Lambert and present their requests to the City
Council. Lambert said that this should be accomplished
in no more than four meetings.
Lambert will send a copy of the news release to all
members of the Commission.
IX. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL
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X. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Vanderploeg moved to adjourn the meeting at 9 :20
p.m. Lynch seconded the motion and it passed 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
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Recording Secretary
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AGENDA
EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991 7:30 p.m., CITY HALL
7600 EXECUTIVE DRIVE
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Pat Richard, Chair; Paul Karpinko, Joanne Kube-
Harderwijk, David Kuechenmeister, Diane Popovich
Lynch, Del Vanderploeg
COMMISSION STAFF: Robert A. Lambert, Director of Parks, Recreation and
Natural Resources
I. ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 4, 1991
IV. PETITIONS REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
�•. V. OLD BUSINESS
None
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Proposed Study_of Birch Island Lake
B. Contract Format for Use of Community Center
VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND STAFF
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A. Reports of Manager of Recreation Services j
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1. Athletic Coordinator's Season Ending Repgrts
a. Monday Men's gym Night/Saturday Opcn Gym 1990-91
b. Senior Men's Hockey - Summer 1991
C. Senior Men's Hockey - Spring 1991
d Men's 3-Man Basketball - Spring 1991
e. 1991 Spring Wallyball
f. Saturday Volleyball Open Corm 1990-91
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g. Racquetball - Summer 1991
h. Sand Volleyball - Summer 1991
i. Fantasy Baseball - 1991
j. Soar with the-Eagles Football Clinic - 1991
k. Adult Tennis - Summer 1991
1. Doubles Horseshoe Uague - 1991
M. Co-Rec Volleyball - Winter 1991
n. Adult Tennis - Sgn�g 1991
2. Adaptive Rec Sgr&ialist's Program Ending Reports - Summer 1991
a. ExRlorers
b. Adaptive Swim Lessons
C. D.A.S.H.E.R.
d. Walking Club
e. E-Z Sports
f. Integration Summary
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EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Monday, November 18, 1991 7:30 p.m. , City Hall "
7600 Executive Drive
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Richard, chair; Bruce I
Bowman, Paul Karpinko,
Joanne Kube-Harderwijk,
Diane Popovich Lynch,
Del Vanderploeg
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: David Kuechenmeister
COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert, Director
of Parks, Recreation and
Natural Resources, Barb
Cross, Landscape Architect,
Laurie Helling, Manager
of Recreation Services
I. ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by chair,
Pat Richard.
C II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Vanderpleog moved to approve the agenda as printed.
Bowman seconded the motion and it passed 6-0.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER % 1991
MOTION: Lynch moved to approve the minutes as printed.
Karpinko seconded the motion and it passed 6-0.
IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None
V. OLD BUSINESS
None
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Proposed Study of Birch Island Lake
Refer to memo dated November 13, 1991 from Bob Lambert,
Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources.
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Lambert reported that a 'letter was received from David
Sonnenberg, Director of Engineering for the City of
Minnetonka from Barr Engineering about a proposed study
of the decline in the water surface elevation of Glen
Lake, Shady Oak Lake and Birch Island Lake. The first
phase of the study would cost approximately $40, 000
and would be shared by the Watershed District who would
pay $13,332, the City of Eden Prairie who would pay
$8889 and the City of Minnetonka who would pay $17,778.
The purpose of the first phase of the study would be
to identify the problem and find out what is causing
the decline in the water surface elevation. A decision
would then be made to fund Ptiase 2 of the study which
would provide a solution to the problem at a cost of
$25, 000 to $60 , 000. Phase 3 would be construction plans
and actual implementation of the program.
Lambert recommends that Phase 1 of this study be done
with funding from the 1991 general fund reserve.
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Vanderploeg asked what type of development is going
on in this area. Lambert said there is not much new
construction, but there is possible reconstruction in
the area.
MOTION: Lynch moved to recommend authorization to fund
up to $8889 for a study to determine the cause for the
receding water table at Birch Island Lake using funding
from the 1991 general fund reserve. Vanderploeg seconded
the motion and it passed 6-0.
B. Contract Format for Use of Communit Center
Refer to memo dated November 12, 1991 from David Black,
Community Center Operations Supervisor.
Lambert said the Community Center has been operating
without a contract for long-term users. Some questions
have been raised about what is included in the rental,
cancellation terms, etc.
A draft copy of the contract was sent to each of the
main user groups and the only group that has a problem
at this point is the Figure Skating Club. Jerry Weinken
Of the Figure Skating Club was present at the meeting.
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Weinken said the purpose of the contract is good, but
it is his opinion that the user groups could not sign I
it without the advise of legal counsel. He has a problem
with the legal issues in the contract and has given
a copy of the contract to his attorney for comment.
He said all liability and responsibility for the figure
skaters would go to the figure skating club.
Bowman said he understands that even when the facility
is rented by a particular group, it is still open to
the public. Weinken said the contract is too broad
based.
Karpinko asked if the City attorney has made any comments
about the contract. Lambert said that there were four
separate contracts which the City attorney drafted into
one. The contract will be discussed again at the next
Commission meeting.
MOTION: Vanderploeg moved to table the issue until the
next Commission meeting. Karpinko seconded the motion
and it passed 6-0.
VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION AND STAFF
A. Reports of Manager of Recreation Services
1. Athletic Coordinator's Season Ending Reports
a. Monday Men' s Gym Nights/Saturday Open Gym 1990-
1991
b. Senior Men's Hockey - Summer 1991
c. Senior Men' s Hockey - Spring 1991
d. Men' s 3-Man Basketball - Spring 1991
e. 1991 Spring Wallyball
f. Saturday Volleyball Open Gym 1990-91-
g. Racquetball - Summer 1991
h. Sand Volleyball - Summer 1991
i. Fantasy Baseball - 1991
j . Soar with the Eagles Football Clinic - 1991
k. Adult Tennis - Summer 1991
1. Doubles Horseshoe League - 1991
m. Co-Rec Volleyball - Winter 1991
n. Adult Tennis - Spring 1991
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Helling introduced Elise Kastigar, former Adaptive
Recreation Specialist, who was promoted to the
position of Aquatics Supervisor.
2. Adaptive Rec Specialist ' s Program Ending Reports
Summer 1991
a. Explorers
b. Adaptive Swim Lessons
c. D.A.S.H.E.R.
d. Walking Club
e. E-Z Sports
f. Integration Summary
These are information items only.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Karpinko moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Lynch seconded the motion and it passed 6-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Lois Boettcher
Recording Secretary
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FACILITIES NEEDS STUDY COMMITTEE
Monday, November 18, 1991 8: 00 p.m. , City Hall
I. INTRODUCTIONS
Pat Richard introduced Mayor Doug Tempas who spoke on behalf
of the City Council and thanked the group for attending
the meeting.
Richard introduced Bob Lambert, Director of Parks, Recreation
and Natural Resources.
II. REVIEW PURPOSE OF COMMITTEE AND PROCESS
A. Purpose of Committee
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1. Review and Question Existing Data
2. Provide Input and Opinions on Various Needs and
Priorities
3. Assist with Cost Estimates
4. Make Recommendations on Priorities Within That
Particular Subcommittee
Lambert said that the purpose of the committee should
not be a long process. The work of the subcommittees
should be completed in four meetings from now through
January.
The purpose of the committee is to study the facility
needs in the City by reviewing and questioning data,
providing input and opinions on various needs and
Priorities, assisting with cost estimates and making
recommendations on priorities within the particular
subcommittee.
B. Process
1. Initial Meeting November 18
2. First Subcommittee Meetings Week of December 2
or 9
3. Second Subcommittee Meetings Week of January 6
or 13
4. Final Meeting January 20 - Report Back to Parks,
Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
The initial meeting is tonight and the first
subcommittee meeting should be held the week of December
2 or 9, the second meeting January 6 or 13 and the
final meeting on January 20 which will be reporting
back to the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
Commission.
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III. DEFINE SUBCOMMITTEES
A. Neighborhood Park Acquisition and Development
B, Trails
C. Community Recreation and Athletic Facility Needs (ice
arena, swimming pool, ballfields, etc. )
D. Community Park and Open Space Acquisition and Development
Lambert said that the subcommittees would be divided
into four different areas: neighborhood park acquisition y
and development, trails, community recreation and athletic
facility needs and community park and open space
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acquisition and development.
Lambert defined a neighborhood park as one being located
within a one-half mile radius of a neighborhood. Rice
Marsh, Crestwood and Cedar Forest still need to be
developed. Examples of neighborhood parks include Franlo,
Homeward Hills, Edenvale, Nesbitt and Wyndham Knolls.
This subcommittee will also look into improvements for
existing parks.
The subcommittee on trails will include both recreation
and transportation trails. Connections on trails along
County Roads 1 and 4, Prairie Center Drive and Dell
Road to Lake Riley and Homeward Hills need to be completed
as well as several trails located in creek areas. The
City has also received requests to improve the trails
near Round Lake and Lake Riley parks.
The subcommittee on community recreation and athletic
facility needs will include the need for an ice arena,
swimming pool and additional ballfields.
The subcommittee on community park and open space
acquisition and development will include several areas
in the City which are to be preserved in their natural
state.
IV. REVIEW OF EXISTING GENERAL INFORMATION ON NEEDS IN EACH
AREA
A. Park and Open Space Flan
1. Neighborhood Parks
2. Trails
3. Community Parks and Athletic Facilities
4. Open Space Preservation
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B. Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Lambert said that both the Park and Open Space Plan
and Capital Improvement Program should be reviewed prior
to the first subcommittee meeting. It is expected that
these reports will be updated in the near future.
V. BUDGET LIMITATIONS AND FUNDING SOURCES
Lambert said he feels that the total needs will come to
approximately $15 to $20 million. The maximum funding
from a bond referendum woujld be $4.5 million in 1993,
$2.2 million in 1995 and $4. 5 million in 1996. He discussed
different methods of funding that are also available.
Lambert explained cash park fees and how they work in
developing neighborhood parks. Other methods of funding
include tax increment financing, grants and donations.
VI. DIVIDE INTO SUBCOMMITTEES FOR PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING MEETING
C DATES AND TIMES AND SELECTING A CHAIRPERSON TO WORK WITH
STAFF LIAISON
Lambert asked the group to indicate their interest in
participating in a particular subcommittee by a show of
hands. Interest level was as follows:
Neighborhood parks - 1
Trails - 7
Community park and open space acquisition and development
2
Community parks and athletic facility needs - remainder
There will be two separate subcommittees formed, one for
the community parks and athletic facility needs and one
combining neighborhood parks, trails and community park
and open space acquisition and development.
Lambert said that the City Council will be the final decision-
maker by recommendation from the Parks, Recreation and
Natural Resources Commission.
Lambert asked for any questions from the group. It was
asked if there is a budget figure established. Lambert
said to assume it is zero.
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Lambert was asked if a park bond referendum can be divided
into more than one question. Lambert said yes, but it
does not seem to work well with the yes voters.
Jim Swezey said he does not understand why current facilities
are not being replaced as needed rather than adding new
facilities. Lambert said there is a maintenance policy
in place, but it needs to be expanded because of the rapid
growth of the City.
Helling asked Lambert to explain how the recommendation
of the committee will be explained to the general public
and what the public' s input will be. Lambert said that
if the City Council agrees with the recommendations made
by the committee, they will approve it. However, if they
feel that it is representative of the needs of only some
of the community, they may decide to do a random sample
survey.
It was asked what the committee' s position will be to support
the bond referendum if the City Council approves their
recommendation. Lambert said he feels that a spring
referendum would interest those persons who participate
in summer sports. A public information meeting would be
held trying to gain community support of a referendum.
VII. TENTATIVE DATE TO REPORT BACK TO WHOLE COMMITTEE JANUARY
20, 1992
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
At 9: 00 p.m. the group divided into the two subcommittees
to set up the next meeting date. Lambert requested that
the meetings be scheduled for Wednesday or Thursday evening
if possible.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lois Boettcher
Recording Secretary