HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-15-2003 Park Commission MinutesMedina Park Commission Meeting Minutes
January 15, 2003 Page I of 3
I. Call to order — 7:04 p.m.
A. Commissioners present —Galen Bruer (Chair), Randy Hughes (Vice
Chair) Brad Kvanbek (Secretary), Gerry Dykhoff, Tom Gregor, Theresa
Richey and Ray Essendrup.
B. Also present — Carolyn Smith, Jim Dillman and Chad Adams.
II. Additions to agenda. — Two
A. Goals for the next year.
B. Hamel Lions.
III. Approval of last meeting's minutes. — Approved.
A. Updates
1. Morningside — None.
2. Independence Beach — None.
3. Maple — None.
4. Holy name — Geese, ducks and swans have kept the water open. The
park has been closed to prevent idiots from drowning.
5. Hunter — None
6. Legion Park - None
B. Election of officers — Postponed until next meeting due to possible new
commissioners.
C. Hunter Park playground equipment — Reviewed Earl F Andersen plans
for new equipment. Some equipment will be saved. Roughly $30,000.00 as
proposed. We will get a bid and then look for donations.
D. Hamel Lions — Seven Lions present to discuss changes in community
building plans. They would like to start getting bids in March of this year.
Additional parking discussed 60-70 spaces needed. The architects will be
told to make changes in parking.
E. Hamel Legion Park picnic tables — Reviewed proposal of 1/7/03 from
EFA for $8436.27
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1. Motion made by Tom Gregor and passed with no dissensions — To
accept the 1/7/03 proposal and to pay for it with a donation from the
Hamel Fire department.
F. Natural features program — Not much interest among the citizens. Some
privacy and government abuse concerns.
1. Motion made by Ray Essendrup and passed with no dissensions — To
tie the natural features program to the storm sewer thing.
G. Trail easement, Subdivision of Rita Jubert property — Discussed.
H. Ag preserve request, Crosby property — Tom Crosby has asked to have
his property changed to agricultural preserve. Discussed a trail easement
on property. Chad will remind planning commission of our last meeting's
motion involving this item.
I. Lake Independence no wake zone — Jim will get detail of proposal.
J. Trails study — Existing trail (wide shoulder) is not shown on 2001 city
survey map, along willow from County Road 24 to Hamel road. Committees
will work on study.
K. Goals —
1. Finish trail study.
2. Capital improvements - inventory park property and determine
depreciation.
3. Park use policy, charges, hours etc.
4. Independence boat ramp. Need cost, Brad will get if he remains on
park commission.
L. Skating rink at Hamel Legion — Hockey and open skating; should
hockey goals be added? No policy is good policy, Jim will remove the net.
M. Four field complex — The Hamel athletic club has a seven person
committee to look for donations to build the concession stand. Minimum
cost $106,000.00, they hope to raise $150,000.00. They would want to build
the building then donate it to the city.
1. Motion made by Tom Gregor and passed with no dissensions — To
endorse Gerry's and the athletic club,s approach to the concession stand.
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IV.Adjourn — 9:12 p.m. Next meeting, February 19, 2003.