HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-18-04 Park Commission MinutesMedina Park Commission Meeting Minutes
August 18, 2004 Page I of 3
I. Call to order 7:05
A. Commissioners present: Brad Kvanbek, Randy Hughes, Robin Reid, Galen
Bruer, Tom Gregor, Gerry Dykoff
B. Absent: Theresa Richey
C. Also present: Josh Doty, Carolyn Smith
II. Additions to agenda: None
III. Approval of last meeting's minutes: A motion was passed to accept the minutes of the
July 21 meeting, with minor changes.
IV. Old Business:
A. Donor Wall, Hamel Legion Park
1. Gerry Dykoff reported that he presented the conceptual design to the City
Council. The wall will be located at the entrance to the four -field complex.
Council members expressed the same concerns as the Park Commissioners,
i.e., that the materials and surfaces of the Donor Wall be compatible with
those of the new Community Building. Mr. Dykoff is working with the
architectural firm to ensure that the Donor Wall design will blend in with the
new building.
2. Council gave the go-ahead for construction of the wall, and expressed
their wish that the wall be completed by the time the building is finished, if
possible.
3. Money has already been donated to pay for the Donor Wall, estimated to
cost around $6,200, and additional monies are available if needed. The Hamel
Rodeo has provided $5,000. Contributions include in -kind donations of
materials. There are sufficient funds to cover the cost of having the plaques
made.
4. Mr. Dykoff and Mr. Gregor will work with City Staff to compile and review a
list of all donors, to make sure everyone is properly acknowledged on the
plaques. Several major donors will have separate plaques. There was
discussion of having a notice board on the back of the wall for posting
announcements and schedules, park rules and a history of the park.
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V. New Business
A. Dean Johnson Development on Keller Property
1. The Keller property, located off Willow Drive north of Hwy 6 on the City's
border with Orono, is going to be developed for single-family homes to be
located on a new street. The Park Commission has been asked to make a
recommendation as to whether trail easements should be requested, and if
so, where.
2. Commissioners discussed the section of the Trail Study dealing with this
area. The plan calls for a trail on the east side of Willow, whereas the Johnson
development will be on the west side. The plan also proposed a trail from the
Morningside neighborhood to Hwy 6, to provide access to the school campus
and the Luce Line. An informal path exists now. The proposed trail would
cross the City border, and would have to be constructed in cooperation with
the City of Orono. However, the proposed trail is located just west of the Keller
property, on private property not scheduled for development. Therefore the
future of this trail is uncertain.
3. Commissioners decided that given the uncertainty of the planned trails, the
location of a future trail adjacent to the Johnson development cannot be
determined. It is likely that the City's road easements would be sufficient to
accommodate future trails on the west side of Willow and/or on the new street.
However, the Commission would like to ensure that sufficient easement is
available on Willow for future trail development. City Staff was asked to verify
the width of the road easements.
a) A motion was proposed, seconded and passed requesting that in the
event that the road easements are insufficient to accommodate a trail
along Willow, the developer be required to provide add'I easements for
trails on the west side of Willow, running from the Morningside
neighborhood to the city line.
B. Ryan Development
1. Ryan has submitted another plan for the proposed development including
a Target store at the Hwy 55/Hwy 101 site east of the Medina entertainment
center. The Park Commission will become involved at some point in the future
because a trail is planned along Clydesdale.
2. Carolyn Smith pointed out that the site has wetlands on the northwest that
might offer an opportunity for a small community park.
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3. The development proposal has not been approved; the Park Commission
will not become involved unless/until the plan moves forward.
C. Bench Costs and Locations
1. Currently the donation requested for a 6-foot dedicated park bench or
table is $1,000; an 8-ft. bench or table is $1,100. It may be necessary to raise
this fee, because the cost of putting in a concrete pad combined with the cost
of the bench or table is close to exceeding the amount of the donation.
2. For Hamel Legion Park, it would be more cost effective if several bench
locations were selected ahead of time and all of the concrete slabs put in at
one time. Also, there are some existing benches ready to be installed. It was
suggested that these benches be installed, and if a donor would like to
dedicate a bench later, a plaque could be added at that time.
3. Galen Bruer and Tom Gregor will recommend several locations for
benches at Hamel Legion Park.
VI. Staff Report
A. Improvements for Lakeshore Dr/Independence Beach Park
1. Plans for the play area are moving forward. A new location has been
selected, away from the street. In addition to being a more desirable location,
it will be cheaper because the required path is shorter. The colors of the play
structure will be changed to natural colors (tan, brown, green) as the
Commission has requested.
2. No action yet on the boat ramp improvements.
3. The City's fall newsletter will include an article about these improvements,
to inform Independence Beach residents of these plans
VII. Adjourn — Meeting was adjourned at 8:55.
VIII. Next meeting — September 22 (one week later than usual, due to the Primary
Election).