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Home My WebLink About08-17-09 Parks Packet CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Monday, August 17, 2009, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall I. Call to Order II. Approval of Agenda III. Adjourn to Worksession A. Parks Commission Vacancy Interviews (1) IV. Reconvene Regular Meeting V. Approve Parks Commission Minutes — July 20, 2009 (2) VI. Department 1 Commission Liaison Reports A. Arborist B. Public Works Director C. Other / Commission Liaison Report VII. Visitors /Public Comment This is an opportunity for the public to address the Con7mi.s.sion ii ith questions or concerns not on the agenda. Please limit connnents to three ininules. VIII. Public hearings None IX. New Business A. Parks Commission Vacancy I3. Schedule pall Parks Walkthrough X. Old Business None XI. Informational A. Next Meeting: Monday, September 21, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall B. Council Representative: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 — Commissioner X1I. Adjourn Page 1 of 12 This Page Is Left Intentionally Blank. Page 2 of 12 MemoN {. To: Parks Commission From: City Administration Date: August 14, 2009 Re: Parks Commission Vacancy Interviews The City has received two applications from interested persons for the Parks Commission Vacancy left by Randy Wagner. Interviews will be held on Monday, August 17, 2009, immediately after calling the regular meeting to order. The interviews will take place as follows: 6:30 p.m.: Denise Niedzolkowski 6:40 p.m.: Paul Dornfeld The Parks Commission should make its recommendation to the City Council for final approval at their August 25, 2009, meeting. Page 3 of 12 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSIONER APPLICATION NAME DATE To provide the City Council with an understanding of you, your background and your interests, please answer the following questions. (You may attach an extra sheet if necessary.) ' 6 2- ." '�DDRESS PHONE E-MAIL HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN OAK PARK HEIGHTS? 1/Z L YT, OCCUPATION: �� u �i5� � �I 2�[ L�Q ��. �_ E M P LOY E R: N A M6 L AAk -� b -V 1 0 , PHONE: PRIOR EXPERIENCE ON CITY COMMISSIONS, CITY BOARDS, ETC. � �� OA'�-LAJO� � 4 O T Page 3 of 10 Park Commission Vacancy August 2009 Page 4 of 12 PLEASE PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF WILY YOU MOULD LIKE TO BE APPOINTED TO THE OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION. IS IRE ANY OTH R INFORMATION You W ULGD LIKE US TO CONSIDER REGARDING THIS APPOINTMENT? Please return to: Eric Johnson, City Administrator City of Oak Park Heights PO Box 2007 Stillwater, MN 55032 Date Received: (For office use only) Page 4 of 10 Park Commission vacancy August 2009 Page 5 of 12 'riiis Page Is Left Intentionally Blank. Page 6 of 12 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSIONER APPLICATION Paul Dornfeld 8/1312009 NAME DATE To provide the City Council with an understanding of you, your background and your interests, please answer the following questions. (You may attach an extra sheet if necessary.) 14793 Upper 56th Street North, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 ADDRESS PHONE E -MAIL HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN OAK PARK HEIGHTS? 5 months OCCUPATION: Loan Specialist Business and Co EMPLOYER: USDA Rural Development PHONE: PRIOR EXPERIENCE ON CITY COMMISSIONS, CITY BOARDS, ETC. Village of Frederic, Wl (City Council) Polk - Burnett Bankers Association -Past President Polk County Library Board Polk Burnett Dairy Association -Past President Member of three separate church Councils Frederic School Community Education Page 7 of 12 PLEASE PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF WHY YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE APPOINTED TO THE OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION. I think the City has great resources in it's park system. I would like to like to be part of continuing and this tradition. My 30+ years of experience in banking and public finance will be an asset to the Park Board. I have been involved both as a board member and lender in dealing with City and public financing. IS THERE ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU WOULD LIKE US TO CONSIDER REGARDING THIS APPOINTMENT? While I have only lived in the City for a short time, I grew up in the area and have a strong committment to the area and building on the work that has been done so far. Please return to: Eric Johnson, City Administrator City of Oak Park Heights PO Box 2007 Stillwater, MN 55082 Date Received: (For office use only) __�.......�._._.___._.�. Page 8 of 12 '.. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 20, 2009 at City Hall 1. Call to Order: Chair Eder called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Vice Chair Hauble and Commissioner Viers; City Administrator Johnson, Public Works Director Ozzello, Arborist Widin, Commission Liaison McComber, and Park Program Coordinator Zeuli. Absent: Commissioners Krieger and Wagner. Il. Approval of Ap-enda: Vice Chair Hauble, seconded by Commissioner Viers, moved to approve the Agenda. Carried 3 -0. Ill. Avvrove Parks Commission Minutes —.Tune 15, 2009: Vice Chair Hauble, seconded by Commissioner Viers, moved to approve the Minutes. Carried 3 -0. IV. Department /Commission Liaison Reports: A. Arborist: Arborist Widin reported that the prairie restoration was approved for the area west of Oldfield Avenue where the trees were cut. City Administrator Johnson reported that the City contacted Xcel Energy and requested they fund one -half the prairie restoration, and they are willing to do that. Arborist Widin reported she put together a list of trees for pruning and removal and requested quotes which were due soon and would be submitted to the City Council. Widin reported she also put together a list for boulevard tree plantings and has received the quotes for that work. She reported that will also be submitted to the City Council for approval. Widin reported that Emerald Ash Borer has not been confirmed in Washington County. She stated that it is up to a property owner whether or not they want to treat their ash trees to protect them. She does not recommend property owners removing their ash trees unless the trees are of marginal health or have other problems such as decay or storm damage. Arborist Widin reminded residents to water their trees. She stated that trees transplanted within the last five years should be watered every week or two, and mature trees need to be watered once a month. 'frees should be watered slowly at ground level. Chair Eder reminded residents to be mindful of the odd /even watering restrictions when watering trees. Widin reported there will be a ceremonial tree planting at the Party in the Park on August 4 at Brekke Park at 5:00 p.m. for the Tree City USA designation. Vice Chair Hauble, seconded by Commissioner Viers, moved to approve the Arborist's report. Carried 3 -0. B. Public Works Director: Public Works Director Ozzello reported that the Valley View Page 9 of 12 Parks Commission Minutes July 20, 2009 Page 2 of 4 Park playground equipment has been installed. He stated that the department had been speeding a lot of time prepping the area and doing maintenance at Valley View Park. He provided the commission with some pictures of the park. Commissioner Viers, seconded by Vice Chair I-lauble, moved to approve the Public Works Director's report. Carried 3 -0. C. Other 1 Commission Liaison Reports: None. D. Summer Park Pro)ramminz: Park Program Coordinator 7euli provided a report on attendance of the recent park programs. She stated that the feedback she has received has been very positive. She provided the dates, times, and locations for• the upcoming events in the parks. Zculi asked the commission whether they thought there should be some other type of entertainment at the park on movie night prior to the movie commencing, such as face painting or an inflatable ,jump room. Chair Eder responded that it depended on the budget. Vice Chair Hauble stated that he has a neighbor that would likely be willing to bring up a fire truck for the kids to look at. Chair I"der thought it would be worthwhile if Zeuli could Lind something for the kids until the movie starts. V. Visitors /Public Comment: None VI Public Flear•inf�s: None VII. New Business: A. Request by Saint Croix Valley Athletic Association to Use I3rekke Park Fields: Commissioner Viers, seconded by Vice Chair Hauble, moved to allow the Saint Croix Valley Athletic Association to use the I3rekke fields for the upcoming soccer season. Carried 3 -0. B. Accent Resignation of Commissioner Randy Wanner; Initiate Process to Fill Seat: Vice Chair Hauble, seconded by Commissioner Viers, moved to accept Randy Wagner's resignation from the Parks Commission. Carried 3 -0. Chair Eder thanked Randy Wagner on behalf of the Parks Commission. Vice Chair Hauble, seconded by Commissioner Viers, moved to commence a search for a new commission member with interviews prior to the August 17 Parks Commission meeting. Carried 3 -0. C. Discussion on Ponds Along Walkim - Trails: Chair Eder reported that Commission Liaison McComber brought this up at a previous meeting because she received a concern from a resident that children may fall into the ponds. Chair Eder stated that Page 10 of 12 Parks Commission Minutes July 20, 2009 Page 3 of 4 his opinion is to not install fences around the ponds. He stated one concern he does Have is a sharp turn on the pond between Goodwill and City f fall. He thought some bushes could be planted in that area. Commission Liaison McComber suggested that City Engineer Erickson and Public Works Director OzzelIo take a look at the area. Chair Eder, seconded by Vice Chair Hauble, moved to direct City staff to look at the particular area of the trail where it curves near the pond that is located between Goodwill and City Hall to see if there is anything that could be done to improve the safety of the slope there and come back at a future meeting; to provide an update. City Administrator Johnson reported that a new assisted - living facility will be going up in the near future in that area so there will be a lot of development over the next year or two years. Johnson stated that the City has not technically taken over that trail from the developer so it may take some time to get it done. Chair Eder, seconded by Commissioner Viers, moved to amend the main motion that City staff take a look at the area and bring it to the attention of the developer that there is a concern with the trail. Carried 3 -0. Main motion carried 3 -0. VIII, Old Business: A. Safety Cameras — Review by Chief of Police: Chair Eder reported that Police Chief DeRosier provided the commission with a memo regarding the safety cameras for parks and trails. City Administrator Johnson stated that DeRosier noted the cameras functioned as stated, but that the cost was high. Commission Liaison McComber stated she thought it was valuable. Chair Eder stated that he thinks it is a valuable tool; however, it is quite expensive. Chair Eder, seconded by Vice Chair Hauble, moved to recommend that the arks Commission create a fund for the intention of a safety /vandalism deterrence program, whether it be a camera or whatever it might be, to be funded over the next two years from the council with a target of up to $8,000 over a two -year period or more. Carried 3 -0. B. Valley View Park Plav�.round Update: Chair Eder stated that the equipment is in at Valley View Park and should be fully operational by that weekend following that meeting. He thanked staff for an excellent job working with the vendor on that project. Chair Eder stated lie felt some of the equipment at Brekke Park was in bad shape. Chair Eder, seconded by Vice Chair Eder, moved to have the CIP amended to have Page 11 of 12 Parks Commission Minutes July 20, 2009 Page 4 of 4 Brekke Park be the next round of playground equipment to be evaluated for replacement given the condition of the equipment and the somewhat difficult nature of finding; compliant equipment for Swager Park, Carried 3 -0. Chair Eder noted that there was some flaking of the surface of the Swager Park tennis court in the southwest corner that should be looked at. City Administrator ,Johnson stated there is a warranty of at least one year. IX. Informational: A. Next Meeting: Monday, August 17, 2009 at 6:30 p.ni. at City Hall with interviews prior to the meeting; B. Council Representative: Tuesday, .July 28, 2009 — Commissioner I Iauble C. Party in the Park: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at Brekke Park, 5:00 — 7.00 p.m D. Ceremonial 'Tree Planting for `free City USA: "Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at Brekke Park, 5:00 p.m. X. Adiournment: Vice Chair Hauble, seconded by Commissioner Viers, moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Carried 3 -0. Respectfully submitted, .Jennifer Pinski Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Page 12 of 12