HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-20-04 Park Commission MinutesMedina Park Commission Meeting Minutes
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I. Call to order 7:00
A. Commissioners present:, Randy Hughes, Robin Reid, Galen Bruer, Gerry
Dykhoff, Jeff Evanson
B. Absent: Brad Kvanbek , Tom Gregor
C. Also present: Jim Dillman, Carolyn Smith (arrived 7:35)
II. Additions to agenda:
1. Buckthorn removal at Independence Beach/Lakeshore Park
2. DNR inquiries about Holy Name Lake
3. Bradley Subdivision
4. Farr Development in Uptown Hamel
5. Creekview Development
6. Term limits for Park Commissioners
III. Approval of last meeting's minutes:
After noting that Theresa Richey should not be listed as absent, because she had resigned
prior to the September meeting, a motion was passed to accept the minutes of the
September 22 meeting with that amendment.
IV. Welcome to new Commissioner
Jeff Evanson has been confirmed by the City Council as a new member of the Park
Commission. Mr. Evanson was welcomed by the current members.
V. Old Business:
A. Boat Ramp at Independence Beach/Lakeshore Park
1. Jim Dillman reported that the City has accepted Sunram's revised bid of
$23,000 to construct the boat ramp. A second company, Barber Construction,
did submit a bid, but it was higher than Sunram's. Due to the approaching
close of boating season, construction will be delayed until next Spring.
B. Playground and Play Structure at Independence Beach/Lakeshore Park
1. Jim Dillman reported that work has begun on this project and it is expected
to be completed yet this Fall.
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C. Hunter Drive Trail, north of Medina Rd.
1. Work on the Hunter Drive trail will commence this week, beginning at
Medina Rd and heading north. This will be an off -road trail as far as possible,
then the trail will have to be roadside the remainder of the way, to Hamel Rd.
D. Donor Wall at Hamel Legion Park
1. Gerry Dykhoff reported that the masonry work on the donor wall has been
completed, and it is ready for the roof. Prior to adding the roof, a concrete pad
will be poured around the base of the wall. Thanks to the generous donations
of time and materials, the Donor Wall expenses have been limited to $3,886
and the cost of completing the project is expected to be minor.
E. Buckthorn Removal at Independence Beach/Lakeshore Park
1. Jim Dillman is waiting for a call to arrange a time for the Boy Scouts to
assist with buckthorn removal. Randy Hughes noted that this is the best time
of year for this task.
VI. New Business
A. Skating Rink Walkway to Community Bldg, Hamel Legion Park
1. Jim Dillman and Gerry Dykhoff discussed the problem of providing a
pathway between the skating rink and the warming house for people wearing
skates. Randy Hughes noted that Richfield has used wooden crosswalks for
this purpose. Rubber matting is sometimes used, but it may be too expensive.
The possibility of moving the rink closer to the building was mentioned, but
Gerry Dykhoff noted that the slope of the ground in that area may eliminate
that option.
B. DNR Proposal for a Walleye Rearing Pond at Holy Name Lake
1. Randy Hughes and Jim Dillman have both been contacted by the DNR
about the possibility of using Holy Name Lake as a walleye rearing bond, i.e.,
a nursery for baby walleye. This would require treating the lake to eliminate
predator fish. The DNR is trying to determine if the residents would be
amenable to this idea. The DNR has control of the lake and technically
speaking they do not need permission to go ahead with the plan, but they
would like some feedback from residents. Nothing is official at this point, the
project is just in the conceptual stage.
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C. Proposed Bradley Subdivision
1. This development is significant because it encompasses several lakes and
wetland areas, and is an area that is included in the Hennepin County
Conservation District's proposed greenway corridor. The greenway corridor is
just in the concept phases, but the subdivision of this land provides an
opportunity to protect some of the land. By law, the City automatically obtains
easements over wetland areas in a new development. In this development,
the City would like to establish a 50 — 100 foot buffer area around the
wetlands, for protection.
In addition to the wetland considerations, this property contains a section of
informal riding trail that is maintained by a group of Medina horse owners.
A motion was made, seconded and unanimously approved to ask the
developer for a 15 foot easement for the horse trail, for a future non -paved
trail. This trail would be designated as a horse trail. The trail runs east -west
along the property and then turns south.
D. Farr Proposal — Uptown Hamel
1. Darrel Farr is proposing a condominium complex in Uptown Hamel. Jim
Dillman noted that, because technically the development is not a subdivision,
it may not require a Park Dedication Fee. The Trail Study recommended that
the Uptown Hamel sidewalks be consistent; the original Uptown Hamel Plan
called for 10 foot sidewalks. Randy Hughes noted that a 3 foot strip between
the curb and the sidewalk provides room for snow plowing. However, some of
the Uptown Hamel buildings will be permitted to build closer to the street, so
13 feet will not be available at some locations.
The Park Commission asked City staff to provide more information at the next
meeting about the guidelines for sidewalks in the current Uptown Hamel Plan.
E. Creekside Development
1. This development at Hamel Road and Elm Creek Drive consists of a
group of handicap -accessible townhouses. It is adjacent to a piece of City -
owned land the Jim Dillman suggests would make a good park. There is a
creek running across both properties, providing drainage for the surrounding
area.
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a) A motion was proposed and passed unanimously to request a 15 ft
trail easement along Hamel Rd, and, if agreement can be reached, an
easement to allow the trail to run along the north side of the creek.
F. Park Commissioner Term Limits
1. Jim Dillman reported that the City Council has set the term limit to 9 years,
but the new rule is not retroactive.
G. Ryan/Target
1. Carolyn Smith and Jim Dillman gave Commissioners an update on the
latest proposal for the Target development, but no Park Commission action is
necessary, as the development hasn't been approved.
VII. Adjourn — Meeting was adjourned at 9:10
VIII. Next meeting — November 17