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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-08-15 Parks Minutes Minutes of the Maplewood Parks Commission Council Chambers August 15, 2007 Members Present Carolyn Peterson Bruce Roman Julie Binko Craig Brannon Kim Schmidt Michele Gran Peter Fischer Gaoly Yang Members Absent Donald Christianson Staff Present: Chuck Ahl, Public Works Director Harriet Rydel, Recording Karen Guilfoile, Citizen Meeting called to 7:00 p.m. Fischer, Chairperson. 1. Items/Hand-outs - Requests new Commission member. Her interest in and is finding alternative uses for parks. made a motion to accept the agenda, Commissioner All - Ayes 2. Approval June 27th Meeting Minutes Commissioner Fischer had two corrections to the June 2ih Meeting. Commissioner Gran made a motion to accept the minutes with the corrections, Commissioner Roman seconded the motion. 7 ayes, 1 abstention. Commissioner Brannon made a motion to accept the July 18th Meeting Minutes, Commissioner Schmidt seconded the motion. All ayes. 3. Visitor Presentations Ron Cockriel, 943 Century Avenue, thanked Chuck Ahl and his staff for cleaning up after the storm. 4. Recreation Programs Update, Karen Guilfoile Citizens Services Manager, Karen Guilfoile, on the Recreation Programs. Highlights: . The City of Maplewood offers many programs. were up from . The numbers for the Summer 2006. . from in 2006 to 400 in 2007. . has purchased an inflatable big movies at various spots in . skateboarding and horseback riding. 5. South Moratorium Study Executive Summary Report Mr. Ahl summarized the Executive Summary Report and the meeting held on Monday, September 13, 2007. The study looked for options for this area and features that are in this area. The consultant looked at two options: 1. Leave the area as is. 2. Look at a range of uses. The study showed that there are 244 acres of buildable land in this area. The next phase will be to determine if the City will continue to work with the consultant to develop plans and make recommendations. City staff are in favor of going forward with Phase II of the study. Ron Cockriel stated he would be in favor of going forward with Phase II. that the Commission has done a lot of work that to the consultant. Discussion included cluster completed previously, trail connectivity phases. RECOMMENDATION the and next to maximize the use of a 6. natural and topography and minimize the Fischer moved to approve the Peterson seconded the motion. All ayes. Discussion A conservation easements was the topic on Monday, August 14. information will also be presented to the City Council on August 27. The next steps will be discussed at the September 10, City Council Meeting. Conservation Easements are very binding legal documents on how land is to be used. Mr Ahl asked the Commission what additional information they open would need on this topic. Commission Gran asked that the PowerPoint presentation that was shown at Monday's meeting be sent to all Commissioners. RECOMMENDATION Commissioner Fischer made the following recommendation: The Commission recommends that the Council process, and that the process of the protection of open is being explored that we investigate all options may have resources to be able to examine to us, words, no net loss, look at all tools and which each parcel. Commissioner the. All ayes Mr. Ahl will send the to members. 7. Frost Drive because it will mean using Peterson questioned the need for land Schmidt suggested that plantings not be the Frost round-a-about. They make it hard to see Binko stated that signage may help letting people they are entering a community. Commissioner Brannon commented that round-a-bouts are not conducive for biking or walking. This topic will be brought back to the Commission before action is taken. 8. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as tall be up by type of park instead of specific Commission more flexibility By doing the CIP is specific. The would give the up. Mr. Ahl stated that wants it to be project 1. Park 3. 4. 5. Basketball/Tennis Courts 6. North Beaver Lake Corridor 7. Trails . combined with a regional . Ramsey County and improvement projects. in this project. Each city is projects. they are Various are . remind the Commission that there needs to take . that there are grants available for projects but place and an inventory. we need a . Public works is working on a trails inventory of Maplewood. Biggest need is on-road trails inventory. 9. ADJOURMENT A meeting will be held August 23, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. to continue with the remainder of the agenda. Commissioner Schmidt made a motion to adjourn the meeting, it was seconded by Commissioner Brannon. All ayes Minutes of the Maplewood Parks Commission Council Chambers August 23, 2007 Members Present Carolyn Peterson Bruce Roman Julie Binko Craig Brannon Kim Schmidt Michele Gran Peter Fischer Members Absent Donald Christianson Gaoly Yang Staff Present: Chuck Ahl, Public Works Director The Parks and Recreation to order at 7:23 p.m. by Chair Commissioner Fischer. 8. Capital (CIP) he created to the and expenditures need to be Park . Mini less than an acre . Neighborhood Parks - three acres . Community Parks -community recreational needs . Community Athletic Complex - example Hazelwood . Youth Athletic Complex - example Flicek Park . Neighborhood Preserve - natural resource area . Greenways - Natural linear corridors . Special Use Parks - example Bruentrup Farm . Reserve Land - example South Leg . Schools - John Glenn fields . Regional County Park System - example RECOMMENDATION Commissioner Binko make a year plan for trails. No second, the Discussion took place regarding staff recommendations that Peter Commission Proposed 2008 Open 2010 Parks 2011 Parks 2012 Trails Open Space Courts/Fences Community Fields Gladstone Fences Trails Neighborhood Parks Community Parks $100,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $ 50,000 $100,000 $100,000 $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 1.6 and the in the five Commission Binko made a motion to discontinue the discussion and just accept the budget as presented. Called for a vote on recommendation/proposal. Discussion took place. No vote was taken. Restoration of Lions and Joy Park. Mr. Ahl recommended doing CIP by project specific by year. MOTION Commissioner Peterson made a motion to accept the made. Commissioner Schmidt seconded the motion. A members absent). Motion carried. with the changes ayes, 1 nay, (2 Plan will be presented to the City Council. will attend. 9. Comprehensive Plan Mr. Ahl stated that a number of version of the Comprehensive Plan. Commission meetings and a Task Force. Commissioner Schmidt that many would like to be on the Task The only action the City to assist going through the Commissions members retaining someone 10.Joy Park Remove Possible Meet with with Gaynor the Silver Lake Association into the of North St. Paul. Bring people in the park. p.m. of trails. asked if citizens would be able to come on the tour. Mr. Ahl said that be fine. Commissioner Peterson would like to spend enough time at stop to gather enough information. Commissioner Fischer stated the Commission would leave at 5:00 and return at 7:00. Lower Aflon Trail will be on the tour. 12. Miscellaneous Mr. Ahl stated that staff would like to explore Conservations Easements. Other options will also be discussed. 13. Adjourned at 9:15.