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HomeMy Public PortalAbout11.17.2021_Park_Commission_Meeting_MinutesMedina Park Commission Meeting Minutes November 17, 2021 Page 1 of 4 The Park Commission of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on November 17, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., which was held virtually pursuant Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.021. Park Commission Chair John Jacob presided. 1)Call to Order Commissioners Present:John Jacob, Mary Morrison, Terry Sharp, Angela Bernhardt, Troy Hutchinson, Nila Norman (joined at 7:20 p.m.) Youth Member Present: Emily Jans and Katya Cavanaugh Commissioners Absent: Steve Lee Youth Member Absent: None Also Present: Public Works Director Steve Scherer, Administrative Assistant Lisa DeMars, Planning Director Dusty Finke, Councilmember Joe Cavanaugh, George Stickney and Rick Osberg, BPS Properties, LLC 2)Additions to the Agenda: None. 3) Approval of the Minutes from: •October 20, 2021 Meeting o A motion was made by Jacob and seconded by Morrison to approve the minutes from October 20, 2021 as presented. A roll call vote was taken: Sharp aye Bernhardt aye Morrison aye Jacob aye Hutchinson aye Lee absent Norman absent Motion carried. 4)Public Comments (on items not on the agenda): None. 5)City Council Update: Cavanaugh provided an update on recent City Council actions. Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT November 17, 2021 Page 2 of 4 6)BPS Properties, LLC – 4250-4292 Marsh Pointe Preserve – PUD Concept Plan Review Planning Director Dusty Finke provided an overview of the PUD Concept Plan Review for a proposed 30-unit detached single-family one-story development located at 4250-4292 Arrowhead Drive, east of Arrowhead Drive and south of Bridgewater. The subject site includes four existing rural lots totaling over 36 acres in size, but a majority of the land is within the large wetland to the south and east, with approximately 16.25 upland acres and 12.16 net acres after subtracting wetland buffers. The east side of the property is a peninsula out into the large wetland area. Finke noted the park commission reviewed this project a couple months back, there have been a couple reiterations, so the applicant is now back with a PUD for concept plan review. The purpose of this overview is for discussion, comments, and guidance. Should the applicant submit a formal application for a preliminary plat, the Park Commission will review to provide a formal recommendation. Finke explained the subject site is guided for Low Density Residential (LDR) development and zoned Rural Residential-Urban Reserve (RR-UR). The LDR land use allows development with a density between 2-3 units/acre. The applicant’s concept is patterned after the R2 zoning district, and the flexibility being requested as part of the PUD is for front setback and max hardcover. The applicant indicated they will develop the land then partner and sell lots to Charles Cudd to build the homes. Finke explained the City’s Parks and Trails requirements identified by the City’s plan include a trail from Arrowhead to Medina Lake Preserve, a potential route for the Diamond Lake Regional Trail connection with boardwalk, and Parking/Trailhead. The applicant has indicated interest to incorporate a private park in addition to the public amenities. Commissioner Terry Sharp questioned why the development, which appears to cater toward empty nesters, would include a private park. George Stickney, BPS Properties, responded that the park would be tasteful and beautiful, no element would exceed 8’ in height, and intended use is for residents’ grandchildren as well as anyone utilizing the trails. Finke suggested discussion points as follows: (1) reorient lots to minimize conflicts with trail (consider side-load garages or shared driveways, or design trails in rear yards) (2) parking locations (3) construction of trail to edge of wetland to south. Jacob polled each Park Commissioner on the project and after significant discussion, the consensus of the commission is to examine designing the trail to the rear yards of Block 2, Lot 1, 2, and 3 to mitigate an unacceptable hazard, an accident waiting to happen. In Block 1, Lot 1, it is the recommendation of the commission to include a turn-around. The commission also recommended the consolidation of parking to one general area. Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT November 17, 2021 Page 3 of 4 7)Staff Report Jacob noted Steve Lee’s last meeting will be in December and there are a few important items to discuss: Asset Inventory. Grant Process. HAC (Hamel Athletic Club). Jacob asked everyone to think about these topics of discussion, with goal to capture and download institutional knowledge. Steve Scherer noted this topic is also on the City’s radar and is being discussed at staff level to determine who will do what, which might depend on who we get on board. Morrison walked through the goal checklist, noting Lee, Sharp and herself intended to look for grant opportunities and timelines for additional funding at a state or federal level. This activity was hampered by the pandemic, the commission intends to move this goal into 2022. Morrison asked about the Robert Mitchell fund and what funds are available. Scherer indicated the fund is currently being allowed to grow. Scherer walked through parks and trails goal: the Arrowhead connection is complete. Hackamore trail is still undecided, Medina is working with Corcoran. Medina Road trail is also complete. The light pole for the sled hill is not yet complete. Hunter Lions Park is well underway. The Lakeshore Park Survey is posted, and the commission will review results in January. DeMars to provide an update in December. Walnut Park signage will be reviewed, signs are costly, however the potential stormwater educational opportunity may be worth the expense. Jacob made a suggestion to combine Walnut Park discussion with the Lakeshore Park discussion. Scherer noted Morningside repaving is complete. City Staff is making some progress with the acquisition of more park land, details will be shared when they become available. Norman proposed that going forward, commissioners provide updates on their park assignments at meetings. The commission agreed, and will talk about a schedule or plan during the goal planning meeting in January (quarterly updates, discuss a specific park each month, etc.) DeMars noted impending vacancies for both commissioner and youth commissioner chairs. Sharp indicated interest in extending his term, as did Cavanaugh. Jans plans to extend her term which will be dependent upon her college schedule. DeMars noted a resident who phoned in with strong opinion on planning more pickleball courts in Medina, specifically at Maple Park. DeMars noted signs have been ordered to post in parks due to a surge in the dumping of garbage. Scherer noted he and Finke are working on the easement corridor for the Deer Hill Trail. Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT November 17, 2021 Page 4 of 4 8)Adjourn A motion was made by Sharp, seconded by Norman, to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was taken: Sharp aye Bernhardt aye Morrison aye Jacob aye Hutchinson aye Norman aye Lee absent Motion carried.. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.