HomeMy Public PortalAbout12.16.2015 Park Commission MinutesMedina Park Commission Meeting Minutes
December 16, 2015
Medina City Hall
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The Park Commission of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on December 16, 2015 at
7:00 p.m. at Medina City Hall. Park Commission Chair Steve Lee presided.
1) Call to Order
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Also Present:
Steve Lee, Madeleine Linck, Lori Meehan, John Jacob, and
Dino DesLauriers
Robin Reid and Nate Pearson
Assistant to City Administrator Jodi Gallup and Public
Works Director Steve Scherer
2) Additions to the Agenda: None.
3) Approval of Minutes from November 18, 2015 Regular Meeting
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A motion was made by DesLauriers and seconded by Jacob to approve the minutes from
November 18, 2015 as amended. Motion passed unanimously.
4) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda): None.
5) City Council Update
Lorie Cousineau was not able to attend the meeting, but had prepared a written City
Council Update from the December 1st and 15th meetings that Gallup read to the Park
Commission.
6) Paul Fortin Memorial Field Scoreboard
Ted Fust introduced himself noting that he is before the Park Commission representing
the Hamel Hawks and the Hamel Lions Club this evening. He stated that his objective is
to get the Park Commission's approval for a new scoreboard at the Paul Fortin Memorial
Field. He stated that the existing 30 year old scoreboard no longer works and parts for it
have become obsolete. He would like to propose a new scoreboard that is similar in color
scheme to the existing scoreboards at the little league field and quad #3 field. The new
scoreboard would be higher end than the other existing scoreboards with LED digital
display.
Fust stated that the Hamel Hawks have taken the initiative to shop around and design the
new proposed scoreboard and have asked the Hamel Lions Club to donate this
scoreboard, which will cost between $12,000 to $15,000. The Hamel Lions have
requested that their name be permanently on the bottom of the scoreboard for giving the
donation. Fust noted that the Hamel Lions plan to vote on approval of the donation in
January.
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Fust stated that the proposed scoreboard would have wireless controls that would be
stored in a lockbox in the 1st base dugout. He noted that the dimensions of the old
scoreboard are 12 feet wide by 8 feet tall. The new proposed scoreboard will be 20 feet
wide by 13 feet tall. The scoreboard itself would be 8 feet tall with 2 Y2 feet of advertising
boards on the top saying "Hamel Baseball" and 2 I/2 feet on the bottom saying "Donated
by Hamel Lions Club" for a total of 13 feet.
Discussion took place on the proposed yellow color of the advertising board on the
bottom. It was noted that the other newer scoreboards have blue on top and bottom to
blend in with the color scheme of the ball fields. The Park Commission recommended
that this board also have blue on top and bottom and recommended that the Hamel Lions
use gold or yellow letters to achieve their blue and yellow color scheme instead of the
yellow background with blue letters.
It was questioned if additional electrical work would need to be done to install this sign.
Fust stated that the electrical work was figured into the total cost.
Jacob asked what the level of brightness was for the LED screen, noting that they would
want to make sure that the letters were visible from a certain distance away from the
screen. Fust will look into the level of brightness.
Fust noted that they hoped to install the new scoreboard in April as soon as the ground
thawed. He stated that they may need the City's backhoe to lift the scoreboard onto its
mounting system.
A motion was made by DesLauriers and seconded by Meehan to recommend accepting
the donation of the scoreboards. Motion passed unanimously.
The Park Commission further recommended that a final design be brought to the City
Council showing the blue color on the advertising boards on the top and bottom with
gold/yellow letters for the Hamel Lions Club. They further recommended that the
brightness of the LED screen be investigated.
The Park Commission thanked Ted Fust for leading the efforts on the replacement and
donation of a new scoreboard.
7) Hamel Athletic Club Agreement
Lee stated that the Park Commission reviewed the agreement between the Hamel Athletic
Club and the City of Medina at their November 18th meeting and members were asked to
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review it further and bring any additional changes to Gallup to be included in the
agreement. At the meeting, he asked that the Park Commissioners provide any final
comments or changes to the updated version before recommending the approval of this
agreement.
The Park Commissioners reviewed the agreement page by page and recommended a few
minor changes.
Jacob suggested that Gallup include a story in a future Medina Message newsletter to
educate residents on the process of reserving ball fields in Medina.
A motion was made by Meehan and seconded by Linck to recommend approval of the
grounds and services agreement between the Hamel Athletic Club and the City of
Medina. Motion passed unanimously.
8) Staff Report
• 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update — Lee provided an update to the Park
Commission on what is happening at the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Steering
Committee meetings. He highly encouraged the Park Commissioners to use
Mysidewalk to join the online conversation and provide feedback on the vision.
• General Items — Scherer stated that he met with the owner of the property that
borders Tomann Preserve and he was interested in receiving a proposal from the
City to sell the upland triangle piece of his property that abuts the park to the City.
• Bluebird Houses — Linck stated that she would be in contact with all of the
Bluebird volunteers this spring and then she would hand over the responsibility to
Liz Weir going forward.
9) Adjourn
A motion was made by DesLauriers, seconded by Jacob and passed unanimously, to
adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jodi Gallup.