HomeMy Public PortalAbout02.21.2007 Park Commission MinutesMedina Park Commission Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2007
Medina City Hall
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1.) Call to order 7:00 p.m.
a.) Commissioners Present: Galen Bruer, Ben Benson, Madeleine Linck, Bob
Pastor, Ann Thies, Brian Kingsley and Gerry Dykhoff
b.) Absent: None
c.) Also Present: Steve Scherer, Chad Adams and Bob Swanson.
2.) Additions to agenda — None
3.) Approval of last meeting's minutes:
The January 17th meeting minutes were approved with the following changes:
et page — Also present was Susan Seeland
1st page #2 — Correct the Replace with to read, Galen Bruer thought it was a good
idea to use the assessed value of the land to determine trail acquisition offers.
1st page #3 — delete first paragraph
Page 4, #10 — Keep the et paragraph only.
Page 6, #12 — Change second paragraph to read: Dykhoff requested having a
Veterans Memorial at the plaza that would be paid for by the Hamel VFW and
American Legion. He suggested putting the memorial on the base of a lighted flag
pole.
A motion was made by Madeleine Linck and seconded by Bob Pastor to approve
the minutes with the above changes. Motion passed unanimously.
4.) Public comments: Elizabeth Weir spoke regarding the need to protect the trees in
Hamel Legions Park from damage due to weed whipping/grass trimming. Ms.
Weir offered the suggestion of using piping to protect the trees from damage.
Steve Scherer was aware of the situation and suggested the use of mulch as an
option. He also assured the commission that his staff will address the problem and
protect the trees.
5.) 2007 Capital Improvements
a.) Hamel Legion Park Plaza — A drawing of the proposed area was included
in our packet of information. Chad Adams will get two more drawings for
our review that include an aerial view, cost estimates and will have the
utility lines located, prior to our next meeting. Bob Swanson with
MeadowWood, Inc. is one option for providing the construction and
Designing Nature is the other company. Gerry Dykhoff recommended that
the city use permeable pavers.
b.) Park Signs — Chad Adams is looking for direction from the Park
Commission regarding the design of new park signs. Galen Bruer
suggested that we consider creating a new logo as part of the new sign
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design. It was agreed that Gerry Dykhoff will get prices for the designs to
help with our analysis. We are looking for consistency with the signs in
each of our parks. The city staff will bring back four or five designs with
colors and cost from two different companies for the Park Commission to
review by our next meeting.
c.) Rainwater Park RFP — The City's engineering firm, Bonestroo &
Associates, is currently creating a site survey of Rainwater Park. Chad will
get the RFP back sometime in April.
d.) Fire Pit Selection — We discussed the general design, materials and
landscaping of the fire pit. Initial thoughts are to use pavers around the fire
pit with either rock or mulch in the general area and the landscaping
should be hearty with low maintenance. Steve Scherer will bring back two
proposals to the next meeting in March.
e.) Basketball Court and Playground Location — Two proposed drawings were
included in our packet of information for review and discussion. One
option is to move forward with installing the basketball court adjacent to
the tennis courts as initially discussed. The other option is to consider
moving the existing playground equipment and putting the court there.
Placing it where the playground currently is will allow for another court to
be laid next to it in the future, if need be. Pros and cons for each location
were listed. It was decided that Chad and Steve will stake out the area and
obtain costs before the Park Commission decides on the issue.
6.) Three Rivers Park Update —
a.) Four Camper Cabins at Baker Park — Ann Thies noticed an agenda item
from a Three Rivers Park meeting that mentioned the construction of four
camper cabins at Baker Park. She since spoke to a Three Rivers Park
representative and these small cabins will be located in the existing
camper section of Baker Park by Lake Independence, so there should be
no hard cover impact.
b.) We revisited the idea of having Sara Wyatt, Three Rivers Park
Representative for the Medina area, come to a future Park Commission
meeting and give us an update on what is happening at Three Rivers Park
District. She apparently is willing, but new to the process, so we will look
at the possibility of having her join us in June or July. City Hall will be
contacting her.
7.) Comp. Plan Update — Madeleine Linck shared that the 1st meeting was basically an
introduction to the process, and the 2nd meetin.g involved creating a vision statement with
goals. There are two meetings a month, the 2' Monday and 4th Tuesday of each month at
5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Madeleine advised us that we will have an active role in the
upcoming months concerning parks and the trail study. Ann Thies made a suggestion that
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we create some distance between the trails and the road and consider the use of limestone
instead of asphalt.
8.) Upcoming Meetings
a.) Friends at Elm Creek - Ann Thies provided a short background of the
Friends at Elm Creek and mentioned that the group might look for one of the Park
Commissioners, or someone from the city to be involved in a work group with
representatives from Maple Grove, Plymouth and Medina. Someone from their
group will attend the March Park Commission meeting.
b.) Annual Park Tour — A motion was made by Gerry Dykhoff and seconded by
Ben Benson to set April 14, 2007 at 9: 00 a.m. as the time to tour the six parks.
9.) Staff Report
a.) Trail Easement Acquisition Policy — The Medina City Council adopted the
motion from the Park Commission that we have the direction to proceed to make
offers to the landowners.
b.) Open Space Task Force Joint Meeting with Park Commission/Process on
Identifying Parks & Trails — A motion was made by Galen Bruer and seconded
by Madeleine Linck to tentatively accept March 8th as the date to meet with the
Open Space Task Force. Chad Adams will mention to the Open Space Task Force
that members from the Park Commission can join them at their March 8th meeting
if needed.
c.) Metro Greenway Grant Opportunity — Ann Thies shared/suggested that it
might not be the right timing to submit the Metro Greenway Grant this year.
d.) Park Commission Training & Orientation Manual — It was agreed by
everyone on the Park Commission that the Training & Orientation Manual will be
an excellent tool.
A motion was made by Gerry Dykhoff, seconded by Bob Pastor and passed unanimously
to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Bob Pastor