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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-05-19 PRC MinutesCITY OF MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 19, 2010 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS — MAPLEWOOD CITY ALL 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Roman indicated there was a quorum and called the meeting to order. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Commissioner Craig Brannon, present Commissioner on Christianson, present Commissioner Peter Fischer, present Commissioner an Maas, present Commissioner Mary Mackey, present Commissioner Carolyn Peterson, present Chair Bruce Roman, present Commissioner Therese So e, present Commissioner Kim Schmidt, present Staff Recreation Manager, Jim Taylor, present Recreation Manager, Audra Robbins, present Natural Resources Coordinator, Crony Gaynor, present 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Commissioner Fisher made a motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner Roman seconded the motion. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. April 21, 2010 Commissioner Fisher stated that on page 3 the commissioner names were not noted next to the "ayes" and "nays," and that it should be adjusted. Commissioner Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Commissioner Sonnek seconded the motion. Ayes: All • - • 5. VISITE R PRESENTATIONS a. Phalen -Keller Regional Park Master Plan — Bryan Murphy Mr. Murphy was absent; item was tabled until next meeting. No vote was taken. a. Community Meeting -Proposed Sherwood Dog Park Commissioner Roman provides a brief history of the process leading up to the pursuance of the dog park. He then opens up the discussion to the Sherwood Park community and explains how the discussion will proceed. Ms. Carol Olson, 1626 Cope Ave. E, addressed the commission with questions regarding the Capston@ Project. Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator, addressed her concerns and provided background information regarding the Capstone Project. Ms. Christine Novak, 1665 Laurie Rd. E, addressed the commission with her concerns about the dog park. Ms. Judy Baier, 2240 Hazelwood, addressed the commission and expressed that she favored the dog park, but with strong conditions, Ms. Michelle Urbanski, 1442 E. Lark, addressed the commission with her concerns regarding the dog park. Mr. Dan Vessey, 1644 Cope Ave, addressed the commission with his concerns about the dog park. Mrs. Lynette Vessey, 1644 Cope Ave, addressed the commission with her concerns about the dog -park. The commission and staff responded to some of the questions and concerns that had been brought up thus far. Community discussion then proceeded. Ms. Candace Markus, 1636 Cope Ave. E, addressed the commission with her concerns about the proposed dog park. Mr. Mike Steffen, 1587 Sandhurst Ave. E, addressed the commission with concerns regarding the dog park. Mr. Ben Hickman, 1613 Sandhurst Ave. E, addressed the commission with concerns about the proposed dog park. Ms. at Kressin,, 2209 Kennard St, addressed the commission with concerns about the proposed dog park. IN Mr. Richard Pruden, 1726 E. Laurie St, addressed the commission with concerns about the proposed dog park. Mr. Terry Nadler, 1706 E. Sandhurst Ave, addressed the commission with concerns regarding the dog park. Mrs. Jeannette Carle, 1627 E. Sandhurst Ave, addressed the commission with concerns about the proposed dog park. Ms. Gladys Sandstrom, 1694 E. Lark Ave, addressed the commission with concerns about the proposed dog park. ,1. Ms. Barb Thibaudeau, 1575 Sandhurst Ave. E. addressed the commission with concerns about the proposed dog park. Mr. Joe Timmers, 16 Sandhurst Ave. E. addressed the commission with concern about the -pro-posed dog park. Mr. Michael Sandstrom, 1694 E. Lark Ave, addressed the commission with concerns regarding the dog park. Mr. You Yang, 16 Sandhurst Ave, addressed the commission with concerns about the proposed dog park. Ms. Kathy Steffen, 1587 Sandhurst Ave, addressed the commission with concerns about the proposed dog park. The commission responded to any lingering questions from the community discussioij Mr. Rick Rezeko, Animal Control Officer, addressed the commission and responded to the concerns of the community. The commissioner Roman closed the community discussion and opened discussion amongst each other. Commissioner Sonnek motioned that Sherwood Park be removed from consideration as a dog park, but that the commission continues to pursue a space in central northern Maplewood. Commissioner Fischer clarifies the central northern boundaries that would be pursued by the commission as being North of Larpenteur, East of Hwy. 6 1, South o f Maplewood's northern border or County Road D, and East of the Maplewood border on Hwy. 120 and wrapping around North Saint Paul. q Im mg�qi The commission briefly discussed the motion. �-,ommissioner Fischer amended the motion to strike out the exclusion of Sherwood Park. C -I on,imissioner • seconded the • 0 Commissioner Sonnek withdrew original motion. Commissioner Maas dropped his second. Commissioner Roman motioned that Sherwood Park be excluded from the process. Commissioner Maas seconded the motion. nn Ayes: Maas, Christianson, Brannon, Koman S® ek Nays: Fischer, Schmidt, Mackey Abstain: Peterson MOM Commissioner Brannon motions to reevaluate dog park sites under the central northern Maplewood criteria that had been previously outlined by Commissioner Fischer. Commissioner Christianson seconded the motioned. 17 we I The meeting adjourned for a 5 minute break. b. Lions Park Mr. Taylor, Recreation Supervisor, briefly updated the commission on the Lions Park Master Plan. Mr. Ron Leaf, Sr. Water Resources Engineer, SEH, addressed the commission in regards to this project. c. Frost Ave. Bridge Mr. Taylor, Recreation Supervisor, opened up discussion regarding Frost Avenue Bridge. The commission discussed the various concepts for the redevelopment of the bridge. a. Joy Park Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator, updated the commission on the status of the Joy Park redevelopment. Ms. Gaynor requested a recommendation from the commission regarding phase 2 of the redevelopment of Joy Park. The commission discussed the future plans of Joy Park. Commissioner Fischer motioned for approval for phase 2 improvements for Joy Park. Commissioner Maas seconded the motion. Ayes: All The motion passed. b. Extreme Green Makeover Judges Ms. Gaynor requested that a member of the commission volunteer to be a judge on the Extreme Green Makeover panel. d I 1 111,1004 "Id 0 Mr. Taylor, Recreation Supervisor, provided some background information regarding the City's acquisition of Goodrich Park. He requested a recommendation from the commission to approve the proposal for the Goodrich Park Master Plan. The commission discussed the Master Plan. Commissioner Fischer motioned to table this item until the following meeting. Commissioner Christianson seconded the motion. Ayes: All Imm 8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a. Kennard Tunnel Lighting Ms. Robbins, Recreation Supervisor, updated the commission on the status of the lighting. b. Oath of Office The Parks and Recreation commission members Fisher, Brannon, Christianson, Maas, Mackey, Peterson, Roman, Schmidt and Sonnek raised their right hands and took the Oath of Office.' Commissioner Fischer requested that three -hole punches be put into future packets. Commissioner Sok asked about the status of the crossing at McKnight with the trail at Gall Street, and the missing sign. She also inquired about the status of any mini dog parks. Staff informed her that they would look into it. Commissioner Schmidt brought forth a request • •- • her neighbor, that a plaque be placed at Lookout Park because it is the oldest park in Maplewood. In addition, she suggested that no -mow grass •- • into the •. in order to -• maintenance. Staff responded • informing her that they were currently looking into turf management of Maplewood parks. Commissioner Roman would like Legacy Sculpture Garden to be added to an agenda in the near future. He also informed the commission that there were guided tours at the Franconia Sculpture Park. 10. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Brannon moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Maas seconded the motion. Chair Roman adjourned the meeting at 10:45 )P.M. 0