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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-11-16 PRC MinutesCITY OF MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 16, 2011 7:OOpm COUNCIL CHAMBERS — MAPLEWOOD CITY HALL 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST Commissioner Brannon indicated that there was a quorum and called the meeting to order. Commissioners Commissioner Craig Brannon, present Commissioner Don Christianson, absent Commissioner Peter Fischer, present Commissioner Dan Maas, present Commissioner Bruce Roman, present Commissioner Therese Sonnek, present Commissioner Roy Adams, present Commissioner RJ Erhardt, present Chair Kim Schmidt, present Sta Parks Manager, Jim Taylor, present 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Jim Taylor, Parks Manager requested to add Item 78, English and Highway 36 Project under New Business. Commissioner Fischer moved to approve the agenda as changed Seconded by Commissioner Roman Ayes: All The motion passed. BII.99:L'Z0�IF&IIW2Jillp1119 :0 a. September 21, 2011 Commissioner Roman noted under Commissioner Comments, Commissioner Adams should be Commissioner Roman. Commissioner Brannon requested clarification if costs from Lions Park are being funneled back to Commission. Mr. Taylor will review the tape and amend the comment accordingly. Commissioner Erhardt moved to approve the minutes as amended Seconded by Commissioner Fischer Ayes: All Abstain: Erhardt, Adams, Sonnek The motion passed. b. October 19, 2011 Commissioner Sonnek requested under the Approval of Minutes, that "moved to table the minutes to the last meeting because of lack of quorum," be corrected to, "move to table the minutes to the next meeting because lack of quorum." Commissioner Brannon noted that the minutes state that the next meeting is October 19, 2011, when in fact it is November 16, 2011. Commissioner Fischer moved to approve the minutes as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Roman Ayes: All Abstain: Maas The motion passed. S. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. MCC Improvements Ron Horwath, MCC Aquatics and Operations Manager and Larry Farr, Chief Engineer, updated the Commission on the improvements of the Maplewood Community Center. They provided a detailed list of the improvements and the renovations done in the Aquatics Center. Commissioner Erhardt noted that the lower level automatic door openings for Handicap accessibility were not working going in or out of the building. She wanted to know when that would be resolved. Mr. Farr, Chief Engineer, was unaware of that issue. He will take a look into the matter and find out what the issue is. The Commission discussed the MCC improvements with Mr. Horwath and Mr. Faar. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Gladstone Savannah Preferred Concept Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator, gave an update on the Gladstone Savannah Preferred Concept. The Commission questioned and discussed the concept with staff. Resident Carolyn Peterson, 1801 Gervais Avenue, expressed concern about the number of paths and the preservation of the natural areas and wildlife. She noted that it is an entirely different feel when you are in the preserve, versus when you are driving past it. The Commission and Staff discussed the preserve and the trail system concept. Commissioner Fischer moved to accept the Concept Plan as outlined on the Gladstone Savannah Gloster Park Master Plan and recommend it to the Citv Council. Seconded by Commissioner Roman The motion passed. rIl•aMYA1.11311L Ayes: All a. Bartelmy— Meyer Area Street Improvements, City Project 11 -14, Public Improvements Benefiting and Affecting Gethsemane Park. Steve Love, Assistant City Engineer, presented the improvements and how they would affect Gethsemane Park. He discussed the current condition of the park, the neighborhood improvement project and a potential grant opportunity with the Ramsey —Washington County Watershed District. Jim Taylor, Parks Manager, discussed the history of Gethsemane Park and how the property is managed. He also noted that this is an opportunity to leverage dollars from other areas to help improve the park. He requested input from the Commission. The Commission discussed the ideas with Mr. Taylor and Mr. Love. Commissioner Fischer recommended that Citv Council co ahead with the concert as outlined in the Staff report. Seconded by Commissioner Erhardt Ayes: All The motion passed. b. English and Highway 36 Project Jim Taylor, Parks Manager, presented that engineering staff is proposing transportation improvements that will not affect the function of Harvest Park. The street reconstruction plan was explained. Mr. Taylor is looking for support on the revised plan instead of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan that would bisect the park, and looks for recommendation to support the proposed plan that minimizes the impact on the park, while accommodating the parking needs that still need to be accomplished there. Mr. Taylor will speak with Michael Thompson, City Engineer, to come and speak with the Commission about the plan in its entirety. Commissioner Brannon motioned to strongly support the change as it affects the Harvest park implementation of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, supporting Stafrs recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Fischer Ayes: All The motion passed. 8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a. December Meeting Jim Taylor discussed with the Commission their desire for having a December 21, 2011 meeting. The decision is to hold the meeting on December 21, 2011. 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Sonnek noted that she would prefer scheduling of neighborhood meetings to not always be on Tuesdays. Chair Schmidt congratulated the City on receiving the awards. Chair Schmidt congratulated Jim Taylor on his recent promotion. 10. ADJOURN Commissioner Adams moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Roman Ayes: All The meeting adjourned at 9:16pm