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Home My WebLink About1998-09-02 PACKET 04.A.I.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION CC7UIVGL AGENDA t�IEETING 17EM # a dATE 09/2/98 L . � . i � PREPARED BY Recreation John Fredrickson ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR �.��k.�.*��>..��.�.�..w.,..�...��<��.. COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST Accept and place on file the minutes of the August 10, 1998 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission meeting. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ❑ MEMO/LETTER: ❑ RESOLUTION: ❑ ORDfNANCE: ❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION: ❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATlON. � OTHER: Minutes Attached ADMINISTRATORS GOMMENTS i City Administrator �' � ` � Date ..�..��.>�.�.�.,�<�....��«��«>��.��.��.��.,W<. COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER City of Cottage Grove Parks, Recreation 8� Natural Resources Commission August 10, 1998 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regu�ar meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission was duly held at City Hall, 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, on the 10th day of August 1998. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Acting Chair Craig Kostelecky. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Frank Star, Diane Fredrickson, Randall Briese, Craig Koste�ecky Late: Jon Cheney, Terry Miiler Don Schmitz Staff Representative, John Fredrickson .APPROVA� OF MINUTES� Minutes of the July 13, 1998 meeting were approved as mailed. GOUNCI� ACTION 1. Appointed Don Schmitz to the Parks Commission. 2. Considered options relating to Ice Arena repairs. 3. Accepted Staff report addressing issues at Lamar Fields. 4. Adopted resolution accepting reimbursement expenses form FEMA for storm damage. 5. Adopted resolution approving preliminary and final plat for Hidden Valley 7�' Addition. 6. Adopted resolution approving finai plat and subdivision agreement for Sa�dy Hiils 8"' Addition. REPORT�S� ��..�.w A. Disc Golf Course Staff indicated that the Twin City Tree Tnast Organization has completed its work along the Hamlet Trail and have now moved to Oakwood Park to remove underbrush and install the Disc Golf Course. Staff estimated that baskets wiil be installed toward the end of August. Other projects remaining wiil include construction of T-boxes. Staff indicated that an article will be included in the next issue of the Cottage Grove Reports, making residents aware of the new facility being instalied. The Commission expressed interest in coordinating a program where demonstrations could be provided and an orientation to the course, along with rules of the game and so forth. It was also noted that there might be a video that could be run on cabie access to provide Parks Gommission Minutes August10,1998 2 additional information to the community about Disc Go1f. Staff indicated he would look into the matter, he aiso indicated that he would talk to Mr. Chuck Kennedy who has been instrumental in the design and instailation of the course in Cottage Grove to see if he wouid be interested in working with the City on putting together a program. B. Galant Oaks Subdivision Staff informed the Commission that the proposed Galant Oaks Subdivision on properties just south of the intersection of Inwood and 70'" Street has been withdrawn by the developer at this time. C. ideal Avenue Road Imarovement Staff shared with the Commission a memorandum prepared by Ryan Schroeder on behaif of the City Council requesting the Metropolitan Council to consider widening Ideal Avenue to a 30 foot width to provide for a bike lane along Ideal Avenue. Staff indicated that he'd keep the Commission informed as to the Metropolitan Council's decision regarding the City request. �NFINISHED BUSINESS A. Hauk Family Farms Finai Plat Commission reviewed the final plat known as Pine Forest 4"' Addition. This will be the first phase of a 102 unit development scheduled for the northwest carner of 80`" Street and County Road 19. Staff indicated that no park land dedication is being required of the developer due to its close proximity to Grey Cloud Elementary, Cottage Grove Junior High, and Kingston Park. Staff i�dicated that the developer is being required to install a sidewalk along the South side of 77'" Street, to provide off-road access to Keats Avenue. B. Hidden Vailey 7"' Subdivisian Agreement The Commission reviewed the proposed subdivision agreement for the Hidden Valley 7"' Addition, caliing for the construction of 37 homes and the creation of several large ponds. Staff indicated that the pond property as weli as adjoining NSP property wiil be dedicated to the City as a condition of the development. Staff indicated that future pians call for the development of a picnicking area and potentia�ly a fishing pier on the southern pond. Staff also noted that an off-road sidewaik would be required along the south side of 74th Street from Hidden Valley Lane to Harkness Avenue. Total park land dedication to the City equates to 22.45 acres. Due to the water bodies, steep slopes, utility easements, and other development constraints, park land dedication credit applied to the land requirement equaled four acres. Therefore, the City will be receiving $208 per lot in addition to the $150 per lot for facility development. Parks Commission Minutes August 10, 1998 C. Comprehensive Plan Uudate � Staff shared with the Commission a general overview of the Comprehensive Planning process that has been taking piace during the Iast several months. Staff stated that the process used in the evaluation was to utilize the 29 site maps included in the Natural Resources Inventory Report. Each site map was reviewed to determine whether or not sufficient park and open space properties existed within each site map area or whether or not additional lands should be acquired. If lands were to be acquired, the Commission discussed whether or not items listed in the Natural Resources Inventory Report should be inciuded in that acquisition. The Commission generally agreed with staffs recommendations. Staff indicated that periodic review of information being prepared wili be shared with the Commission for their feedback. Specific questions raised by the Commission were the current status of the Grey Cloud Island properties and the status of whether or not Washington County and Metropolitan Council are still proceeding to acquire the land for a regional park facility. Staff indicated that he would research the matter and report back at the September meeting. `NEW BUSINESS A. West Meadows Conceqtual Park Develoament Plan Staff presented to the Commission a portion of the West Draw Task Force Report dealing specifically with park and open space issues. Staff indicated that discussion should take place in the relatively near future as to what each Commissioner feels would be appropriate to be included in the master plan for the proposed park in the West Draw Meadows located south of 70th Street. Staff indicated that he would research to verify whether or not the properties have been dedicated to the City prior to proceeding with any detailed plans. Commissioners were asked to give some thought as to what they wouid like to see in the park and be prepared to snare those thoughts at the September meeting. B. Benefits of Parks and Recreation Staff provided a generai overview of information obtained at a summer workshop sponsored by the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association dealing with the benefits of Parks and Recreation. A video and training manual were provided to participants of the workshop. Staff indicated that further discussion wili be presented at the September Parks Commission Meeting Parks Commission Minutes August 10, 1998 COMMISSION / COMMITTEE MINUTES None. MISCELLANEOUS A. Gity Cierk Survey on Use of Alcoholic Beverages on Public Properties. Staff presented to the Commission a survey that was conducted by City Clerk Caron Stransky regarding possession, consumption, and use of alcoholic beverages on public properties. Attachment. � Staff informed the Commission that Council has directed Caron Stransky to follow up by obtaining additionai information that could be adapted by the City of Cottage Grove in the future. Staff indicated that once permits have been obtained and further direction has been provided by the Council, the Commission wil� be informed as to options currently being considered by the Council. B. Summer Recreation Programming Opportunities Jon Cheney shared with the Commission the fact that his children have participated in many of the summer Recreation programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department, and he feit that the department did an outstanding job in providing youth enrichment programs throughout the City. Staff indicated that he would share that comment with department personnei. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. �__ ` � To: Mayor and City Council Members From: Caron Stransky, City Cierk Date: 07/30/98 Re: LIQUOR SURVEY On July 14, 1998, 65 communities throughout the State were faxed a survey. Each community was asked whether there were any circumsta�ces under which alcohol was allowed to be consumed or sold on City properry. The results of that survey are attached for Council discussion. 4 Attacnment • Page 9 LIQUOR SURVEY RE�ULTS (July, 1998) ANOKA Excessive use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in public parks. No aicoholic beverages shali be possessed or consumed in parks where notice of such restriction is posted. The City of Anoka ow�s Gree�haven Country Club but leases it to a corporation. The corporatio� has a liquor license. AUSTIN No person shall sell liquor in any pubfic park except when licensed to do so by the Council. Liquor may be consumed in a pubiic park by any person to whom liquor may be legally soid except between the hours of 10:30 p.m, and 8:00 a.m. Liquor may be consumed in the south part of Todd Park between the hours of 8:00 a.m, and 1:00 a.m. the next day. The consumption and possession of liquor may be further restricted or limited by rules and regulations of tne Parks and Recreation Board, which rules and regulations shall be posted in the park to which they apply. it is unlawful for any person, organization or group of persons to bring upon or possess in a park a single container of liquor which contains or has a capacity of two gallons or more, unless a permit therefor has been issued to said person, group or organization as hereinafter set forth. This subdivision shall not apply to a�y persons licensed to sell liquor in a park, to empioyees and agents acting on behalf of such licenses, or to persons merely delivering liquor to such licenses. Appiications must be made for permit to possess in the park a single co�tainer of liquor that contains or has a capacity of more than two gallons. BLOOMINGTON No person shall possess, display, consume, or use intoxicating liquors in any park. No person shaii possess, dispiay, consume, or use 3.2 percent malt liquors in any park except that 3.2 percent malt liquor may be consumed in designated picnic areas or when a valid, special event license has been issued. These lice�ses may be granted for special events heid by a religious, charitable, or nonprofit organizatio�. No organization shail be granted more than three special event licenses in any calendar year. Page 1 of 6 BROOKLYN CENTER No person shall bring into any park nor possess, dispiay, consume or use intoxicating liquors or 3.2 percent mait liquor in any park unless the Director of Recreation has issued a permit. Permits are limited to organized local organizations operating under a constitution and bylaws and which have been in existence for at least one year. BURNSVILLE Intoxicating liquor and 3.2 percent malt liquor may only be consumed and displayed in a park, subject to the following provisions. • Except for 3.2 percent malt liquor and wine, no person shaii consume or display intoxicating liquors without first having procured a permit from the City. ■ No person shall display or consume intoxicating liquor or 3.2 percent malt liquor on or within thirty feet of any roadway or parking lot within a park. • No person shal( possess, display, or consume intoxicating liquors or 3.2 percent malt liquor within areas in which the City has designated that such possession; display or consumption is prohibited. • No person shail bring into a park intoxicating liquors or 3.2 percent mait liquor in kegs or barrels, except as provided. Groups, associations or organizations desiring to bring intoxicating liquors or 3.2 percent mait liquor into parks in kegs or barrels may do so only after obtaining a permit for such use from the City. The City shail grant the application if in its judgement the use for which the permit is sought will not interfere with the health, safety, welfare and the use of the park by the generai pubiic and if tne appiicant meets ai{ others conditions as may be contained in tfie permit issued by the City. Such use shall only be conducted in areas designated in the permit. CNAMPLIN No person shall possess, offer for sale, or consume any intoxicating beverage in any park or open space site with the City of Champli�. 3.2 Beer and Wine may be possessed, transported to and from and consumed during the course of picnicking in designed areas between the hours of 8:00 a.m. a�d 8:00 p.m. 3.2 Beer may be possessed, transported, consumed and sold at special events with a valid license issued by the City. CRYSTAL Except as othenvise provided, the use, consumption, display and presence of intoxicating liquor and 3.2 Beer is prohibited in parks and related facilities, including vehicie parking facilities immediately adjoining a park. The Council may, on the recommendation of the City Manager, issue a special permit for the use, consumption, and dispiay of liquor and beer in a park or a related facility in a park. The speciai permit may be issued to persons in connection with a social event Page 2 of 6 conducted by a family, an employee group, a club, or a charitabie, religious or other nonprofit organization solely for the enjoyment of the persons invited to the event by the applicant of the permit. The special permit allows the presence of liquor and beer in the park or related facilities only during the time specified in the permit, which time may not exceed 12 consecutive hours in one calendar day. EAGAN No consumption or possession of any aicoholic beverage on any (1) City park, (2) street, (3) pubiic property, or (4) private parking lot to which the public has access, except on such premises when and where permission has been specificaily granted or licensed by the Council. Beer and malt liquor in non-giass containers are ailowed in park or recreational areas. However, it is uniawful for any person to bring or possess beer or malt liquor into such an area in keg, barrei, or case lot (24 cans) quantity. FRIDLEY It is unlawful for any persons to have in their possession or to consume any intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating malt liquor in or upon any City, County or other public park or bathing beach within the City except as provided below: Notwithsta�ding laws to the cantrary, possession and consumption of non- intoxicating malt liquor is permitted in Locke Park. The City Councii may grant permission to consume non-intoxicating malt liquor in City, County or other public parks to neighborhood groups. Notwithstanding any laws to the contrary, upon approval of the City Council and issuance of a permit, a ciub, charitabie, religious or nonprofit public or private organization may seli and ailow buyers to consume non-intoxicating malt liquor in Community Park. GOLDEN VALLEY No consumption or possession af alcohoi on any (1) City park, (2} street, (3) public property, or {4} private parking lot to which the public has access, except on premises where permission has been specifically granted or licensed by the Councii. There are some exemptions to these provisions for the Brookview Goif Course and Brookview Community Center. The Councii may, by resolution, promulgate rules; regulations and policies as necessary to guide, govern, and control the use and consumption of aicoholic beverages by either private or public groups or individuals, within the Brookview facilities referred to above. HOPKINS No person shall possess or consume any spirituous, vinous, malt or fermented liquors, including non-intoxicating malt liquor (3.2 beer), in a�y park at any time; except at the Art Center. Page 3 of 6 JORDAN No consumption or possession in an unsealed container, any alcoholic beverage on any City park, street, pubiic property, or private parking lot which the pubiic has access, except on premises when and where permission has been granted or licensed by the Council. NORTH ST. PAUL No possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages or 3.2 beer in any park except McKnight Field Sports Complex, with the foilowing regulations: • Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. ■ in areas so designated and marked. • The City Manager may issue a special permit for hours other than those listed. At McKnight Fieid Sports Complex, any person of lawfui age may possess and consume an alcoholic beverage or 3.2 beer between 9:00 a.m. and 11;00 p.m. when said beverage has been soid at the park under a permit or license issued by the City of North St. Paul: In areas so designed and marked. Giass containers will not be allowed or sold in park. The City Manager may issue a special permit f��'1�L�l�j�:l No person shall bring into, possess, barter, give away or consume any intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating mait beverages in any public park or any vehicie parking area immediately adjoining such park; provided, however, that this prohibition shail not appiy to any special permit issued by the City Council relating to non-intoxicating malt liquor. Also, no person shali consume, barter, or give any intoxicating or non-intoxicating malt liquor in or upon any public street, avenue, boulevard, alley, or other public way, whether in a vehicle or not, in the City. .�� No person shail bring, have in their possession, or consume alcoholic beverages at any time in any park, except: � Consumption of non-intoxicating alcoholic bevsrages is permitted in parks if purchased from a person licensed to sell in such park. All saies shall be individual drinks and shall be served for consumption on the license premises. ._,. , -�:: �• Uniawful to bring into a park, or possess, dispiay, consume or use intoxicating liquor or beer. The Director of Parks and Recreation may issue permits for the consumption of beer. The permits will be limited to duly organized non-profit local civic organizations operating under a constitution and by-laws and which have been in existence for at least one year. ROSEMOUNT No possession and/or consumption of liquor, wine, or 3.2 Beer in any City park except in the following City parks or areas of City parks: Aii areas of Erickson Park City parks with shelters, by permit only; provided the consumption and possession of beer and wine is limited to areas within fifty feet (50') of a sheiter. Sale of liquor in Erickson Park with the approvai of the City Councii, a license may be issued for the sale of 3.2% malt liquor as defined in Minnesota Statutes only in Erickson Park. ROSEVILLE No alcohol allowed on City property. in "Centrai Park" a Temporary On Sale License may be issued by the City Manager for sale and distribution of 3.2 Beer to a club, charitable, religious or other nonprofit organization in existence at least three years, subject to compliance with following conditions: Proof of liquor liability insurance; A security plan, approved by the Ghief of Police, is filed with application; and Hours of sale only during tirne Central Park is open. Sales and distribution shall be in a shelter building or a temporary shelter such as a tent. ST. ANTtiONY No person shaii possess or consume any spirituous, vinous, mait or fermented liquors, inciuding non-intoxicating meit liquor (3.2 beer), in any park at any time, without first having received a permit granted by the Council, in accordance with the foliowing procedures and conditions: Appiications wiii be made in writing, at least two weeks prior to the date for which the permit is to be issued, by a person 21 years of age or oider who is a residenf of the City, or is employed by an empioyer located within the City. An application fee and clean-up deposit in the amounts set forth in Chapter 6 will accompany the application. In granting or denying the permit, the Council wiU consider the type and size of the group for which the permit is requested. Page 5 of 6 ST. CLOUD No consumption, possession, dispensing, transportation or carrying of any alcoholic beverages, including 3.2 beer, in or into any City park, except as permitted with a permit issued from the Parks Department: Wilson and Riverside Parks - Beer packaged only in its original aluminum container. Transportation or carrying a keg or more of beer into any City Park without first renting a shelter and having obtained a permit. Whitney Park (Softball Complex) - Afcoholic beverages may be consumed at Whitney Park if they were first purchased from the City owned vendors located at that facility. No professional catering of food, pop, and beer allowed without first having obtained a permit. SHAKOPEE No consumption or possession in an unsealed container of aicohol on any (1) City park, (2) street, (3) public property, or (4) private parking lot to which the pubiic has access, except on premises when and where permission has been granted or licensed by the Council. It is not a vio(ation to consume or possess or possess beer in a City park where such possession and consumptio� is in a picnic, grandstand, or shelter area. SHOREVIEW The City provides for tne issuance of a special event non-intoxicating license that permits clubs, charitable, reVigious or nonprofit organizations to sell non-intoxicating liquor at a certain time and piace. An organization that obtains this type of license couid rent the Shoreview Community Center and provide nonintoxicating liquor at the event. An individual is not eligible for this type of license. WEST ST. PAUL No consumption or possession of any intoxicating, 3.2 Beer or alcoholic beverage in any public street, alley, park or piayground, or upon the private premises of another, as a trespasser, except as permitted: • A person of lavrful age may possess or consume 3.2 Beer between 9 AM and 8 PM within a City park when the beverage has been sold at the park under a license issued by the City Councii. Page 6 of 6