HomeMy Public PortalAbout07.18.2007 Park Commission MinutesMedina Park Commission Meeting Minutes
July 18, 2007
Medina City Hall
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The Park Commission of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on July 18, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
in the Medina City Hall. Park Commission Chair Ann Thies presided.
I. Call to Order
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Also present:
Ben Benson, Madeleine Linck, Bob Pastor, Ann Thies,
Brian Kingsley, Gerry Dykhoff, and Galen Bruer
None
Chad Adams, Jodi Wunsch, Carolyn Smith, Steve Scherer,
and Sara Wyatt
II. Additions to the Agenda: None
III. Approval of the Minutes from: June 13, 2007
A motion was made by Madeleine Linck and seconded by Bob Pastor to approve the
minutes with the noted changes. Motion passed unanimously.
IV. Public Comments (on items not on the agenda): None
V. Three Rivers Park District Update
Three Rivers Park District Representative Sara Wyatt updated the Park Commission on
the County Road 19 regional trail, specifically the part that runs through Baker Park. The
current plan is to construct the trail in 2008 and 2009. The alignment of the trail will run
along County Road 19 until it enters Baker Park and then it will cross over a boardwalk
through Half Moon Lake and curve back towards the road.
There were some concerns with areas of the trail that will have to be narrowed due to the
proximity of environmental sensitive areas and step grades. Most of the paved trail will
allow for a small shoulder for turf except in the narrow areas.
Ann Thies asked if it would be possible to narrow other areas of the turf trail to allow for
enough hardcover to finish the rest of the loop north of County Road 24.
Ann Thies inquired about Baker Park changing their dog walking policy on the west side
of County Road 19 along the trail through the beach. Currently dogs are allowed on the
east side of the road, but not the west. It would be nice to allow for dog walkers to use the
west side of the road especially with the neighborhood trail connection.
VI. Moen/Leuer — Tuckborough Ridge Park Dedication Discussion
Staff gave a brief background on the Moen/Leuer subdivision and the city's park
dedication policy. Two options were presented. Option one would be to acquire a fifteen
foot trail easement along the southern property line up to Navajo Road. Since the allotted
amount of land would not be needed, the city would also request a balance of $31,705 in
park dedication fees. Option two would be to take $48,000 in park dedication fees in lieu
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of land. Staffs recommendation was to go with option one because it is consistent with
the Parks/Trails plan in the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Galen Bruer and Brian Kingsley both mentioned they did not like the idea of having a
backyard trail because it created a privacy issue with the individual homeowners.
Applicant Mike Leuer stated that he thought the road was sufficient for walking since
little traffic drives through the neighborhood.
Everyone else had a general consensus to go with option one and take the easement to
make it possible to have a future trail connection. There was some concern with
preserving the pieces of foundation in the ground. Dykhoff and Linck suggested not
tearing up the foundation for the sake of the city's history if a trail was constructed.
A motion was made by Ben Benson and seconded by Bob Pastor to go with option one
taking the fifteen foot easement and $31, 705. Motion passed 5-2 (Bruer & Kingsley
opposed).
VII. 2008 Capital Improvement Planning
The Park Commission reviewed the existing 2007 CIP and walked through it one line
item at a time to address funding needs and funding sources for capital improvement
projects in 2008 and future needs. A few of the general items that were addressed were
additional funding for the CR 116 trail completion in 2008 and 2009, funding to pave the
north shoulder of Medina Road, and purchasing a small tractor. A number of items were
addressed in Hamel Legion park such as phase two for playground equipment, 2/3 park
dedication towards a fieldhouse/concession stand/storage facility, irrigation system using
a storm water pond and rain barrels, and the possibility of ball field lights. Funding to
improve storm water control at Holy Name Park, Walnut Park, and Maple Park were also
addressed for future needs.
VIII. Staff Report
a) Hamel Athletic Association — The city requested a volunteer from the Park
Commission to be a liaison between the City and the Hamel Athletic Association.
No one volunteered at the meeting.
b) Field Rental Policy — Staff requested the Park Commission's opinion on creating
a field rental policy when outside groups such as the Plymouth Wayzata Softball
Association want to rent a field in a city park. There was a general consensus to
keep the current policy in establishing a contact to be approved by the City
Council.
c) Approval from Council on Naming & Renaming Parks and Natural Areas —
Staff gave a brief update that the Council approved the Park Commission's
recommendations to name and rename Medina Lake Preserve, Hidden Lake
Sanctuary, and Rainwater Nature Area.
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d) Hamel Legion Park Plaza RFP's — Staff will be making a recommendation to
the Council at the August 8th meeting to approve one of the quotes for the
construction of the two plazas and fire pit at Hamel Legion Park. The project
should be completed by mid -September in time for Medina Celebration Day.
e) County Road 19 Neighborhood Trail Connection — At the July 17th Council
meeting, the Council was presented with three options for this neighborhood trail
connection. The Council decided on the option that an 8-foot wide paved trail be
constructed from the proposed Three Rivers Park District Trail in Baker Park to
the north property line of Baker Park. The link from Baker Park property line to
Ardmore Avenue would not be completed by the County.
IX. Adjournment
A motion was made by Ben Benson, seconded by Brian Kingsley and passed unanimously to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jodi Wunsch