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Home My WebLink About1998-06-24 PACKET 04.A.I.REQUEST OF GITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING ITEM # DATE 06/17/98 �'�. � PREPARED BY Recreation Jahn Fredrickson OF�i�fNaTiNG DEPART(�E�IT STA�F �UTFiOR ..��,.«��...>��x.�>�...��.,,...��.«��.��« COUNClL ACTION REQUEST Accept and place on file the minutes of the May 11, 1998 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission meeting. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ❑ MEMO/LETTER: ❑ RESOLUTION: ❑ ORDINANCE: ❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION: ❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION: � OTHER: Minutes Attached I.�r7�11�1[L�i:��i77C�iZ�3�iPil�ti�+'� � ��?'�X��-- �l1� City Administrator Date .�«�<*.�,,.«..�«..�..�..��..�,��<..�w��.��.��,. COUh1CIL ACTION TAKEtV: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER City of Cottage Grove Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission May 11, 1998 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Natura� Resources Commission was duly held at City Hall, 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, on the 11th day of May 1998. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Terry Miller. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Frank Star, Terry Miller, Diane Fredrickson, Randali Briese, Craig Kostelecky Jon Cheney Staff Representative, John Fredrickson APPROVAL OF MINUTES . Minutes of the Aprii 13, 1998 meeting were approved as mailed. I�II�IIII�111�111 COUNCIL ACTION . 1. Adopted resolution authorizing execution of Weed and Seed Grant. 2. Adopted resolution authorizing sale of tax forfeited land to Jay and Terri Jannetto. 3. Approved three-year contract extension for compost facility. 4. Authorized purchase and installation of light fixtures on the main ice sheet at Ice Arena. 5. Authorized expenditures for park improvement projects from the Park Trust Fund account. 6. Accepted resignation of Stephanie Wiegand from the Parks Commission. 7. Adopted resolution authorizing BRAA to prepa�e plans and specifications for repairs to the ice Arena. 8. Read a proclamation acknowledging April 24"' as Arbor Day. 9. Adopted resolution accepting donation from Bailey Nurseries for piant materials at Kingston Park. . •s. A. Park Trust Fund Pro'ec� ts - Update Staff indicated that bids have been received for fencing of the parking lot at Kingston Park and residential fencing along the trail at Hamlet. Staff also indicated that bids are currently being accepted for paving the pathways at Kingston Park and the Parks Commission Minutes May 11, 1998 construction of the overflow parking lot at Kingston and the paving of the remaining segment of the trail at Hamlet. Basketball standards have been purchased for Arbor Meadows and for Pine Gien and will be instalied early this summer. B. ice Arena improvements 2 Staff informed the Commission that the City Council has authorized Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates to prepare plans and specifications for the repair of the studio rink at the Ice Arena. Aiso, indicated that the new ceiling will be installed over the main rink beginning next week. All interior and exterior lighting projects have been completed. Staff further indicated that the new concessions area at the arena is nearing completion and wiil be ready for use in the next several weeks. C. C.G.A.A. Minutes of Aaril 25`" Meetina The Commission accepted the minutes as prepared by staff. D. Frisbee Disc Golf Course - Oakwood Staff indicated that he met on severai occasions during the past few weeks with Mr. Chuck Kennedy who agreed to assist the City with the design of the Frisbee Disc Golf Course. The course layout has been completed and will be constructed through the use of the Twin City Tree Trust Organization this summer. Staff indicated that the City Council has agreed to spend up to $5,000 on this project with the understanding that the additional $5,000 necessary to complete the project will hopefully come from a grant by the Minnesota Recreation Park Association. E. Kingston Park Planting - May 2. 1998 Terry Milier expressed his appreciation to the various clubs and organizations who assisted the City in the planting of trees and shrubs donated by Bailey Nurseries. These groups inciuded, Cottage Grove Lions, Teen Action, Park High Student Council, Hope Communiry Church Youth Group and Parks Commission members. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None iri��u�sw�� ;�IEW BUSINESS , A. Twin City Tree Trust Staff presented to the Commission a summary of various park improvement projects that the Twin City Tree Trust would be involved with this summer. Staff indicated that the City would get a crew beginning approximately June 13"'. (Attachment A) Parks Commission Minutes May 11, 1998 B. Kinaston Park Sheiter Dedication Staff indicated that there would be a dedication of the shelter as part of the Great Grove Get Together on Saturday, June 13"'. Staff encouraged members of the Commission to participate in the activities. C. Gatant Oaks - Preliminary Plats 3 Severai of the Commission members expressed concern with the access on 70�' street because of the topography in the area. Discussions were held whether or not a sidewalk should be required through the preiiminary piat to access the NSP trail corridor. It was agreed that a sidewalk might not be appropriate at this location. They further discussed the location of outlot A of the preliminary plat and suggested that tne outlot be moved to the easterly boundary of the subdivision. Rationale for this recommendation was that it appeared the topography of the land was more conducive for the trail pathway rather than where it originally was proposed. Also, the visibility of the access point along the main road was much greater than in the cul-de-sac as proposed. Commission expressed concerns regarding deer crossing in that area. (Motion by Randali Briese to recommend that outlet A be relocated to the easterly boundary of the plan. Seconded by Frank Star. Motion carried viva voce.) D. Hidden Valley 5"' The Commission reviewed a preliminary plat for the Hidden Valley 5"' addition. The Commission expressed concern with regards to the steep siopes in the area as it relates to a trail corridor through the NSP easement. The Commission recommended that the pathway, an off-road sidewalk, be installed running easterly from Harkness Avenue at which point the pathway wouid end and trail access on the NSP easement would continue. They also questioned the status of the water tables on both the north pond and south pond. it was the consensus of the Commission that the north pond shouid be excavated deeper and an island be placed in the center of it to provide wild life nabitat for nesting ducks and geese. They aiso felt Rhat the south pond be considered for a fishing pond. The Commission suggested that the City contact the Department of Naturai Resources to discuss fishing ponds and see if programs are available prior to making a final recommendation as to whether or not to acquire some additional property in this area. Discussion was held regarding the 20 foot trail corridor that links Hidden Valley 5`" to Oakwood Park. The Commission suggested that the City should acquire that section to connect the link. It was further discussed that the trail snouid appropriately be linked to the cul-de-sac to the east of the trail. Due to the steep slopes the trail access wouid not be developed to the west toward Harkness. it was also suggested that the new Hardwood Avenue road alignme�t be reviewed to determine whether or not Parks Commission Minutes May 11, 1998 :! Hidden Valley 5"' should be required to provide a pathway along Harkness Avenue off of Hardwood to gain access to the trail on 70�' Street. E. NSP Easernent The Commission reviewed a sketch illustrating the construction of a 10 by 10 structure to accommodate communications equipment for NSP directly underneath an existing tower on the NSP property. The Commission supported granting NSP an easement to extend power to the tower. They also suggested that the City require landscaping around the base of the tower to screen the new structure, if appropriate. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE MiNUTES None. MISCE�LANEOUS The Commission reviewed a letter from the Grey Cloud Student Councii requesting a hockey rink be built in Kingston Park. Staff indicated that a letter of response would be forwarded to the student councii indicating that the long range master plan for Kingston Park does call for a hockey rink but it is uniikely that the City would be able to put one in at this time. (Attachment B) Commission member Kostelecky informed the Commission of a historic site tour scheduled for May 46�'. 3. Staff informed the Commission that a resident has approached the City with regards to foul balls that are entering his yard from the Park High School baseball fieid. Staff is in contact with representatives from the school and the facility users to see if the issue can be resolved. 4. Commission Chair Miller indicated he received a letter from Washington County announcing thaY Mr. Richard Peterson has been appointed to the Washington County Parks and Open Space Commission. (Attachment C) ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjoumed at 8:45 p.m. C� Crty of Cotfiage Grove nnn,e�ob DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC .WORKS 8635 W. Point Douglas Rd. &o.lCottage Grove, Minnesota 55016-3318 Twin City Tree Trust 6300 Walker Street St. Louis Park Mn 55416-2382 Attention David Hawes, Director of Operations Dear Dave, si2 • ase-zea� Fax 612 • 458-6080 John R. Fredrickson Assistant Public Works/ MarCh 12, 199�arks And Recreation Director The City of Cottage Grove is very interested in working with the Tree Trust Organization again in 1998. in taiking with staff regartling potential projects for this summer, it took no more than two minutes to come up with a list. This year we wiil be able to provide a variety of projects, providing good learning opportunities. Below is a brief summary of each. Arbor Meadows Park - This is a new neighborhood park that was developed in 1997. We would like to install timbers around a piay structure and sand voileybali court in this park. Ci Hall - Last year, the Tree Trust instalied a wood fence around a poRion of the City Hall parking lot. The summer program ended and we were never able to dedicate time to finish the project with City employees. We would request assistance from the Tree Trust to finish this project. Hamlet Park - The City recently constructed a 2 mile bituminous pathway in this park. We have experienced several areas that erosion has occurred, which if left unattended, wili lead to damage to the paved traii. Oakwood Park - We are currentiy in the process of getting approvai to install an 18 hole Frisbee disc golf course in this park. This wouid be a great leaming opportunity for the Tree Trust. This will involve the constructio� ot tee boxes, clearing of underbrush and instailation of hole baskets. Vantaqe Point Trail tmprovements - There curcently is a linear trail system that connects various parts of the City together by a nature trail. We wouid like to instaii a woode� staircase in an area that is badiy eroded. We would aiso like to brush out severai areas to provide adtlitional access to the traiL FNIGI (1CP(iRT1INiTVFMPIfIVFR � • • 50[ITH WASHINGYON couN� SCHOOLS Grey Gloud Elementary School 9525 Indian Bivd. South Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016-3603 PHONE: (612) 458-4520 May 1, 1998 Mr. John Fredrickson City of Cottage Grove Parks & Recreation 8375 West Point Douglas Road Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Dear Mr. Fredrickson: We, the student council of Grey Cloud, would like to suggest building an ice rink at Kingston Park for our community. We've heard that a new recreationai program is being offered at 4he park this summer and we'd like you to consider winter activities, too. We have talked to students and adults within the community, and we have found that they are supportive of this idea. The kids, especiai(y, are excited to hear that there may be hockey/skating availabie in our neighborhood. Our Physical Education teacher, Mr. Boche, has said he would be wiiling to plan classes using the rink. He felt that C.G.J.H wouid be interested in using it,too. Please consider our request. We look forward to hearing from you � soon. Sincerely, Grey Cioud Student Council �. cc: Washington County Bulletin April 14,1998 WASHINGTON COUNTY f : 3 � �� 13 tZ �� i L �i I �$� L�1►` I � : �y GOVERNMENT CENTER 14900 61ST STREET NORTH • STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082-0066 612-430-6000 • Facsimile Machine 612-430-601 � Terry Milier, Chair City of Cottage Fark & �pen Space ccu.,:,issian 8425 Jergen Avenue South Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Deaz M i ler: �� Ql� Dennis Q Hegberg Disirici UChair Mary Hauser DistriCt 2 Wally Abrahamson DistriCt 3 Myra Peterson District 4 Dave Engstrom District 5 Washingion County has recendy appointed Richazd Peterson to the Washington County Park and Open Space Commission. Mr. Peterson will represent District No. 4 which inciudes the City of Cottage Grove. I would like to personally issue you the invitation to contact Mr. Peterson should you have any questions or suggestions percaining to the Washington County Park System. Listed below aze Mr. Peterson's phone number and home address: 459-8034 Richard Peterson 1133 Dayton Avenu South St. T.'anI P«ri:, i:�; ✓JJ�L Should you have any questions that I can answer, you can reach me at 458-0923. Sincerely, � Myra Peterson, Commissioner Washington County Boazd of Commissioners /pr M„r,u a„ w y �r.e a,o„ EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITV / 0.FFIRMATIVE ACTION