HomeMy Public PortalAbout05.15.2019_Park Commission Meeting MinutesMedina Park Commission Meeting Minutes
May 15, 2019
Tour of Parks
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The Park Commission of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on May 15, 2019 at 5:00
p.m. at Medina City Hall for the annual tour of parks. Park Commission Vice Chair Ann Thies
presided.
1) Call to Order
Commissioners Present: Ann Thies, Mary Morrison, John Jacob, Jeff Rumsey,
Elizabeth Weir, Terry Sharp
Commissioners Absent: Steve Lee
Also Present: Council member Jeff Pederson, City Administrator Scott
Johnson, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, Public
Works Maintenance Worker Derek Reinking, Public Works
Assistant Katrina Jones, and Assistant City Administrator
Jodi Gallup
2) Annual Tour of Parks
The Park Commission toured Medina’s parks and nature areas and made the following
observations:
Lakeshore Park - Independence Beach residents joined the Park Commission to discuss
their wishes for the neighborhood parks. There were requests made for a hard surface
area for kids to play gaga ball or other sport court activities. Other requests included
adding a kayak/canoe stand, adult exercise equipment such as pull-up bars, more beach
area and a bench by the water, and potentially docks for rent.
Walnut Park – Neighborhood residents requested fixing up the basketball hoop, painting
the basketball court area, and adding a volleyball court. The Park Commission suggested
adding a sign stating this area is a treatment area for Lake Independence.
Maple Park – Neighborhood residents thanked the Park Commission for adding the paved
parking lot and pavilion. They stated that if the volleyball court could not be
accommodated at Walnut Park, Maple Park would be their second option but would
require the removal of trees. They also requested that the grill from Lakeshore Park be
moved to Maple Park near the new pavilion. It was noted that a sign is needed by the
garbage stating, “no illegal dumping”.
Holy Name Park – It was noted to move/switch out the ADA picnic table that is currently
sitting on a cement slab to the picnic shelter to make it more handicap accessible. The
pavers and concrete need a power wash. The trees should be thinned and take off suckers.
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The rain garden may need to be burned or cleaned out. It was requested to look into the
porous pavement cost. It was noted that the black Holy Name historical marker sign has
held up well and this sign material should be considered for future sign needs in other
parks.
Hamel Legion Park – Every area of the park was very busy during the park tour. The
baseball fields were all being used, the playground was full, and multiple groups were
using the basketball court. The open field was filled with t-ball players. There was no
specific location that seemed open enough to build a cricket field. It was noted that the
supply door at the concession building needs to be fixed.
Rainwater Nature Area – The appearance and maintenance are great. There is some
rubbish that needs to be cleaned up along the walk path by trees near intersection of
Hunter Drive. A decorative garbage near the rock sitting area will help keep trash off the
ground. A doggie bag waste station should be added to this park. The wood bridge in the
back of the park should be removed. A bench should be added along the trail. Ultimately,
the trail should extend to Pinto Drive.
Hunter Lions Park – The tennis courts need repair. The city would like to add a second
tennis court, but the Park Commission wants to make sure it is in the correct location. It
was recommended to resurface the existing tennis court to buy a few years. In the
meantime, the city should look at hiring a consultant to redesign the entire park.
Medina Morningside Park – The playground needs fresh wood chips annually. The trees
should also be trimmed annually. Maintenance items in the park include painting the
pavilion, seal coating and painting the basketball area, and new wood chips by singular
picnic table with roof. Budget opportunities include pulling the concrete curbing around
the play area and install an updated edging system, add a sun/shade device for the play
area to keep the temperature down on the play equipment, and explore parking options
(specifically looking at if parking patterns are an issue during ball games).
The Park Commission ran out of time to visit The Park at Fields of Medina, Tomann
Preserve and Medina Lake Preserve, so the commissioners assigned to those parks
provided the following verbal update:
The Park at Fields of Medina – Sharp reported that he recently talked with several
residents at the park, and they were very pleased with the park amenities and easily
accessible trails. It was noted that the park is relatively new and there are no planned
improvements in the 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan.
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Tomann Preserve – Thies suggested adding signs for parking and a trail map. She also
suggested adding another bench or two.
Medina Lake Preserve – Thies noted that it is awkward to park at the entrance to Medina
Lake Preserve, because it feels like you are trespassing. She suggested adding a public
sign noting public parking and entrance.
Miscellaneous items – The Park Commission recommended removing the miscellaneous
grills throughout the city parks if there is no use. The Medina Park System Inventory
sheet will be updated to include fishing pier/docks.
3) Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jodi Gallup