HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-16-2003 Park Commission MinutesMedina Park Commission Meeting Minutes
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I. Call to order — 7:00 p.m.
A. Commissioners present — Galen Bruer (Chair), Randy Hughes (Vice
Chair) Brad Kvanbek (Secretary), Gerry Dykhoff, Tom Gregor, Theresa
Richey and Robin Reid.
B. Also present — Jim Dillman and Chad Adams. Carolyn Smith arrived
during item IV C.
II. Additions to agenda. — None
III. Approval of last meeting's minutes. — Approved with corrections.
A. Item IV 4C, The Bonestroo donation will be put in the park fund.
B. The date in the header was wrong as was the mention of the park tour in
item V.
IV. Business
A. Park updates — None.
B. Loram recognition plaque —
1. Two representatives from Loram were present, Jill Lee and Michelle
Koch.
2. Discussion regarding style of plaque and kiosk. Ms. Lee and Ms. Koch
presented what Loram would like as a plaque design. A plaque on a
boulder next to the trail Loram built was discussed as was a plaque on a
bench.
3. Ms. Lee and Jim Dillman will check prices at separate plaque makers
and stone engravers.
C. Keller Estates Development — Discussed trail easement in SW corner of
proposed development. Rezoning for sewer for the Beasley Bluffs
residents may be an incentive to get an easement.
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1. Motion made by Tom Gregor and passed with no dissensions. That we
recommend the city accept the trail easement as shown on the March 7,
2003 site plan. And city staff pursues the three residents of Beasley Bluffs
for trail easements on the southern most edge of their properties.
2. Theresa will attend the next Planning Commission meeting to relay our
opinion to them.
D. Trail at 3457 Hunter Drive — Discussed options, disadvantages and
advantages of a trail in that section of Hunter at this time. If other
neighbors agreed it may be worth while. Those residents have a basement
water problem.
1. Jim Dillman will check with the residents near 3475 Hunter Drive.
E. Park capital improvement plan —
1. Reviewed and discussed four page layout of plan adapted from other
cities and drafted by Robin.
a) Should include detailed inventory and detailed history.
b) Can be filled out by hand.
c) Divided up parks among the commissioners.
d) Should know 2004 items by the end of our next meeting.
F. Park use policy — Galen had reviewed policies from other cities.
Discussed reserving.
1. As a goal we should have this done by spring. Tabled until next
meeting.
V. Adjourn — 8:30 p.m. Next meeting, August 20, 2003.