HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-21-PRC-MinutesMAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006
MAPLEWOOD CITY HALL
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Fischer called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Craig Brannon, Peter Fischer, Peter Frank,
Carolyn Peterson, Bruce Roman, Gaoly Yang
Commissioners Absent: Commissioners Geskermann, Michele Gran, Don Christianson
Staff: Bruce Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director
Visitors: Ron Cockriel, resident
Erik Hjelle, council member
Rebecca Cave, council member
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Commissioner Brannon, seconded by Commissioner Yang, to
approve the agenda as submitted. The motion passed, 6 ayes, 0 nays.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. June 19, 2006
40 A motion was made by Commissioner Brannon, seconded by Commissioner Yang, to
approve the June 19, 2006 meeting minutes as submitted. The motion passed, 6 ayes, 0
nays. Commissioner Frank approved the minutes, but wanted the minutes to reflect that he
did not feel there was a discussion with the Maplewood city council and desires that a future
meeting be established if possible. The commission indicated as a whole their desire to
have a better understanding of council direction and their perspective and vision as it
relates to the Maplewood parks and recreation department, parks, open space and trails.
b. July 17, 2006
A motion was made by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Frank, to
approve the July 17, 2006 meeting minutes as amended. The minutes were amended on
page 2 in paragraph 5 as follows: "The end product was that Ramsey County identified 8.2
acres of severe slopes that should be protected and Ramsey County would be willing to
manage any Copar lands that the city would dedicate and/or convey to the county." A
second amendment was correction of a sentence on page 3 to read: "The motion further
stated that the commission supports and endorses the developer's offer of a $250,000
match for public park improvements with the understanding that the city would utilize
$250,000 of the $587,000 P.A.C. monies within this related project and furthermore,
strongly encouraged the city council to pursue development options with the developer of
higher density levels including increased building height to preserve greater public land
acreage and furthermore, the commission recommended that the land adjacent to 1494 be
considered as a cluster development." The motion passed, 6 ayes, 0 nays.
4. COPAR DEVELOPMENT
Director Anderson reviewed the Copar proposal which was outlined in the letter dated
August 7, 2006. The developer proposed a second option for city consideration which was
to dedicate increased land in lieu of park dedication fees. Following a lengthy discussion, a
motion was made by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Roman, to
recommend to the city council that their July 21 recommendation for Copar remains the
preferred commission position and furthermore, that a minimum of an eight -foot trail be
required by the developer connecting the Fish Creek regional park to Carver Avenue with •
the understanding that there would be no reduction in park development fees. The motion
passed unanimously, 6 ayes, 0 nays.
5. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STAKEHOLDER UPDATE
Staff reviewed the comprehensive parks and open space plan which was completed in
December 1999. One of the major components of the plan was the survey and input from
stakeholders. Following a brief discussion, the commission directed staff to contact past
stakeholders, expand the list and develop a survey that would be mailed in the coming
weeks. Commissioner Yang indicated that strong input from minority communities needs to
be addressed as well.
6. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Peterson reported the successful Johnny Appleseed Days and discussed
the September 10 historic graveside markers program to be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Commissioner Brannon reported that County Road D is now open.
Visiting resident Ron Cockriel suggested that a future meeting be established between
Ramsey County and the commission to discuss common interests.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 8:30 p.m.
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