HomeMy Public PortalAbout01.21.2009 Park Commission MinutesMedina Park Commission Meeting Minutes
January 21, 2009
Medina City Hall
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The Park Commission of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on January 21, 2009 at 7:00
p.m. in the Medina City Hall. Park Commission Chair Ann Thies presided.
1) Call to Order
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Also present:
Ann Thies, Ben Benson, Brian Kingsley, Madeleine Linck,
Janet White, and Paul Jaeb
Beth Nielsen
Jodi Gallup and Steve Scherer
2) Introduction of New Members
The two new Park Commissioners, Janet White and Paul Jaeb, introduced themselves to
the Park Commission. Then the other Park Commissioners introduced themselves to
Janet White and Paul Jaeb.
3) Appointment of Officers
Ben Benson nominated Ann Thies as Chair. The nomination was seconded by Madeleine
Linck. Motion passed unanimously.
Madeleine Linck nominated Ben Benson as Vice Chair. The nomination was seconded
by Brian Kingsley. Motion passed unanimously.
Madeleine Linck nominated Paul Jaeb as Secretary. The nomination was seconded by
Janet White. Motion passed unanimously.
4) Additions to the Agenda: Ann Thies requested adding a discussion on recognition
and thank you letters for past Park Commissioners.
A motion was made by Madeleine Linck, seconded by Ben Benson to add a discussion on
recognition and thank you letters for past Park Commissioners under 10(d). Motion
passed unanimously.
5) Approval of the Minutes
• December 17, 2008 Regular Meeting
- 8 (b) — She stated that the Three Rivers Park District horse patrol....
- 8 (b) — Thies was concerned about the small parking area and the accessibility to
park horse trailers.
A motion was made by Madeleine Linck and seconded by Brian Kingsley to approve the
minutes with the noted changes. Motion passed unanimously.
6) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda): None
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7) Goal Setting Session
Linck suggested writing a column for the website or possibly the city newsletter on
natural resources. Smith stated that she would bring this up at the City Council's Annual
Goal Setting Session. Kingsley suggested putting small articles in the newsletter that
would direct people to read the rest of the information off the City's website. Kingsley
stated that this would build up an archive of information on the website.
Kingsley encouraged the Park Commissioners to continue to look at the content of the
Parks Page on the website and keep it updated throughout the year.
Thies suggested inviting the various Watershed District representatives to talk to the Park
Commission. Benson suggested adding Randy Lehr's Elm Creek TMDL Presentation to
an upcoming agenda. Smith suggested scheduling a joint meeting with the Planning
Commission to listen to these types of presentations.
There was a general consensus to complete the uniform park sign project for all the parks.
This would be done in conjunction with the creation of the new city logo.
Thies stated that she would like to see the Tomann property transferred over to the City
this year. She said that Dave Thill with Hennepin County Environmental Services is
working on completing a management plan for this land. She would like to give him a
March or April deadline to complete the plan and present it to the Park Commission.
Linck would like to host nature walks on a Saturday in May.
Scherer stated that the Park Commission will need to schedule an Open House at Holy
Name Park this summer to complete the education component of the grant.
Kingsley mentioned that the only project that was not completed at last year's goal
setting session was the installation of horse shoe pits at Lakeshore Park. Scherer said he
had a few boy scouts that were looking for projects and this could be one of them.
Scherer stated that the City put $15,000 in the CIP for storm water control at Walnut
Park, which he would like to start working on first thing this spring.
Linck and Benson stated that they are still planning on installing the bird houses first
thing this spring.
There was a general consensus that the Park Commission should create a master
landscape plan in Hamel Legion Park. It was noted that the entrance to the park on Mill
Drive is hard to find. Screening of the well house and transformer should be addressed
this summer. It was suggested to either paint the ball field back board or grow ivy up it.
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A suggestion was made to have more shading around the new playground equipment.
Scherer mentioned that he could move a few more trees from Holy Name Park up to
Hamel Legion Park this summer
There was a general consensus to discuss Hamel Legion Park's master plan at the next
Park Commission meeting.
8) Three Rivers Park District Ordinance Review
The Park Commission reviewed the proposed changes to the Three Rivers Park District
Ordinance and was generally pleased with the changes because dog walking could be
permitted on most paved trails.
A motion was made by Ben Benson, seconded by Brian Kingsley, to write an email from
the Park Commission in support of the proposed revisions and to request an authorized
dog walking zone as written below. Motion passed unanimously.
Dear Board of Commissioners:
The Medina Park Commission supports the proposed revisions to
the Three Rivers Park District Ordinance. The Medina Park
Commission requests the Board of Commissioners consider
allowing an authorized area for dog walking between the
residential area north of Baker Park generally through the parking
lot to the tunnel for the Baker Park east trail system.
Thank you for your consideration.
9) Review of Park & Recreational Facilities Ordinance, Section 515
The Park Commission conducted a final review of the Park and Recreational Facilities
Ordinance. A few more changes were recommended.
Section 515.01...material natural resources.
Section 515.09 Subd. 8 (d)...persons with disabilities. Otherwise unless such pet be
caged or kept on a leach not more than 6 feet in length. The pet must be kept under voice
control at all times;
Section 515.09 Subd. 24 (a) Park or leave a vehicle standing except in...
Section 515.09 Subd. 24 (b) Leave a vehicle standing after the park...
A motion was made by Ben Benson, seconded by Madeleine Linck, to recommend
approval of the Park & Recreational Facilities Ordinance to the City Council with the
noted changes. Motion passed unanimously.
10) Staff Report
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a) Field House Task Force: Gallup gave a brief update that the City Council had
appointed the Field House Task Force at the January 20, 2009 Council meeting. The
task force members include: residents Dave Nelson and Tom Dykhoff, Park
Commissioners Beth Nielsen and Ben Benson, and Council Liaison Carolyn Smith.
b) Annual Clean-up Day: There was a general consensus that the Park Commission
would like to be involved again in the City's annual Clean-up Day. Possible ideas for
educational materials will be discussed at next month's Park Commission meeting.
c) 2009 Park Commission Representation at Council Meetings: Gallup mentioned that
an updated 2009 Park Commission Representation at Council Meetings Roster was
included in everyone's packets.
d) Recognition and Thank You Letters for Past Park Commissioners: Thies questioned
if the Park Commission should be sending thank you letters to the past Park
Commissioners. Gallup stated that it is standard practice that the city writes a thank
you letter to all past commissioners with the Mayor and City Administrator's
signatures.
11) Adjourn
A motion was made by Paul Jaeb, seconded by Janet White and passed unanimously, to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jodi Gallup.