HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-16-2002 Park Commission MinutesMedina Park Commission Meeting Minutes
October 16, 2002 Page 1 of 3
I. Call to order — 7:04 p.m.
A. Commissioners present —Galen Bruer (Chair), Randy Hughes (Vice
Chair) Brad Kvanbek (Secretary), Gerry Dykhoff, Tom Gregor, Theresa
Richey and Ray Essendrup.
B. Also present — Carolyn Smith and seven residents including Lion
members.
II. Additions to agenda. — None
III. Approval of last meeting's minutes. — Approved with some minor
corrections.
IV.Business.
A. Updates
1. Morningside — None.
2. Independence Beach — None.
3. Maple — None.
4. Holy name — Nothing.
5. Hunter — None
6. Legion Park - None
B. Hamel Legion Park community building —
1. At the steak fry, September 26th, location was discussed and reasons.
2. Lion, Eric Jungels presented the options with color drawings. Location
affects access to park and distances to skating rink and park features.
Discussed benefits of East-West or North -South orientation. More parking
was favored 50- 60, currently bank allows overflow parking. A connection
for the two parking lots has benefits, but trail is better received. "Existing
building" is going when community building is done. Garage doors north or
East?
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3. Motion made by Tom Gregor and passed with no dissensions - The
Park Commission recommends the City Council accept the Lions
purposed option "B" and maximize number of parking spaces, minimum of
fifty. And move the building to the west and south with an East- West
orientation and north facing garage doors. The gravel road should be
eliminated and a trail be added.
C. Park Contributions — Transactions were reviewed and according to Tom
and Gerry's records the transactions are largely accurate. However the
transactions are not to date as some transactions are missing. City
accountant or auditor will be asked to produce a complete and current
donation entries, Carolyn will do the asking. Lions will provide a list of their
donations since 1993, $366,000. $16,000 may be disputed but likely
$350,000 plus interest, was for the building. $438,791.00 to date, including
interest, for Legion Park.
1. Lions inquired whether or not the city could pay part of the costs if,
dedicated funds is not enough. The Lions would pay back the loan. The
building cost last year was approximately $750,000. This year the
construction cost may be less. The loan would likely be for the site costs
not the building itself. By June 2003 the Lions anticipate having about
$560,000 total for project. Loan will not be bought up unless and until
needed.
2. Discussion regarding timing of Lions meeting with the planning
commission, it may be best to put off meeting until plan is complete an
accurate with changes. The Lions will try to have plan revised in time for
meeting.
D. Trails study — limited until 9:30 pm, agreed by all commissioners.
Instead of numbering our priority list of trails we may use "high" "medium"
and "low priority"
1. Northeast trail committee — The council has suggested a survey be
done of the residents north of Highway 55 to see if they would use the
Sioux drive sidewalk/trail. The park commission and planning commission
should work together on the trail plans. A joint meeting should include
inviting the residents. Galen will call planning commission chair Liz to
setup.
2. Southeast trail committee — Nothing tonight.
3. West trail committee — Orono park commission liked the idea of a trail
north of Old Crystal Bay Road and are prepared to proceed.
E. Park use policy — We will review Richfield's independently. Galen will
ask Maple Grove for there policy
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1. Brad will email Carolyn commissioner's email addresses.
F. Plaque dedication structure — Gerry got prices for construction costs
about $7,000.
G. Gerry brought up and idea about planting for evergreen trees. It will
have to wait until spring. Gerry had a price of $9.00 per foot.
V. Adjourn — 9:50 p.m. Next meeting, November 20, 2002.