HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-15-2006 Park Commission MinutesMedina Park Commission Meeting Minutes
February 15, 2006
Medina City Hall
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Call to order 7:10
A. Commissioners present: Randy Hughes, Galen Bruer, Tom Gregor; Gerry
Dykhoff, Ann Thies, Madeleine Linck
B. Absent: Robin Reid
C. Also present: Rose Lorsung, Jim Dil!man, Carolyn Smith, Liz Weir
D. Additions to agenda:
Chad Adams' memo regarding Hamel Community Building Operation and Use Policy
Approval of last meeting's minutes:
Minutes of the January 18, 2006 meeting were approved, with minor changes. Ann
Thies suggested making a change in the wording under item G. 6., replacing "a great
deal of the City is already protected" with "portions of the City such as Baker Park
Reserve already have certain restrictions." Spelling of Dave Thill's name is to be
corrected.
Public Comments: None
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Open Spaces Planning
1. Dave Thill, Natural Resources Specialist with Hennepin County, gave a
detailed PowerPoint presentation about the recently revised 1999/2000
Natural Resources and Land Cover Inventory of Medina. Because of its high
quality natural areas, Medina was the first city inventoried in Hennepin
County. He reviewed definitions, methodology, and criteria. Dave also
presented his proposed Natural Greenway Corridor alignment of which about
70% is wetland. Dave prepared the proposed corridor by identifying the
highest quality wetlands and then connecting them. Dave presented maps
prepared in ArcView that highlighted the many levels that can be identified.
This mapping tool is extremely useful for open space planning and protection
while still allowing for planning density housing in the future.
2. Medina's inventory can be viewed in Word and PDF format at
www.hennepin.us. There is the capability to zoom in within 50 feet to identify
great detail. A CD ROM format of the Inventory is also available. Galen Bruer
asked about the economics of the plan and Tom Gregor asked what
percentage of Medina's land falls inside the suggested Greenway Corridor.
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3. Rose brought up the time frame for the planning process. She will put
together a resolution for the next meeting about the makeup of the Open
Space Committee that needs to be formed soon. Rose suggested that the
Committee should begin meeting in April and meet twice per month. The
Committee will include 2 Council members, 2 Planning Commission members
and 2 Park Commission members. The Park Commission will need to decide
who from the Park Commission will serve on this committee at the March
meeting.
B. Vending Machine at Hamel Legion Park & Community Building
1. Carolyn Smith addressed the issue of the vending machine at the Hamel
Community Building. Carolyn clarified that the City had been contacted by
two other nonprofit groups during the last year about sponsoring the machine.
There had also been discussion about the City itself operating the machine to
help pay for the costs of maintaining the building. Tom Gregor stated that the
Hamel Fire Department has decided that they are not interested in sponsoring
the machine. Tom suggested that someone should check with Corcoran to
find out how much profit is actually made running such a vending machine.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Hennepin County Proposal for Trail on County Road 19
1. The trail was not discussed as Jim Dillman could not stay for the whole
meeting.
B. Chad Adams' Memo dated February 15, 2006 re Hamel Community Building
operations
1. A memo prepared by Chad Adams was handed out to the Commissioners.
Commissioners should read Chad's memo in time to discuss at the March
Park Commission meeting.
Adjourned at 9:20
Minutes submitted by:
Madeleine Linck, Medina Park Commission
Minutes distributed by:
Robin Reid, Secretary, Medina Park Commission