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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-24 Parks Commission Meeting Minutes ExcerptParks Commission Minutes Februar 24, 2003 Pa 3 of 6 B. Furnace Replacement...( Ma or's Re g uest It ion and expressed that he 40 Ma Beaudet addressed the Commission 0XV A Iq 0.1 thou that while other work was bein done at the park buildin that it ma be a g ood time to consider replacement of the furnace there with a combustion air unit. Additionall he su that new floor mats and possibl a floor heater could be considered. Discussion ensues as tot he costs involved, investment to the existin buildin ventilation at the buildin on mold problem and the practice of the structure bein use as a temporar g reenhouse b the g arden committee. Commissioner Furlon seconded b Commissioner Zeuli, moved to direct Public Works Director Johnson to find solutions to the ventilation and humidit problem at the park buildin and to report back to the Commission on the same and provide cost estimates for each. Carried 5-0. C. Fence Extension (Citizen Re Public Works Director Johnson discussed the situation of a home at 59th St. and Peller Ave. bein hit b hocke pucks and pucks endin up in their y ard over the Winter season. The homeowner has asked that the fence be extended in order to stop this. Discussion ensued as to the ori fence placement, the rink placement, its use and the. concern for protection of private, residences.. Commissioner Furlon seconded b Commissioner Zeuli, moved to direct Public Works Director Johnson to attain cost estimates and report back to the Commission. Carried 5-0. 3. Standard Park Hours: Public Works Director Johnson discussed the park hours used and noted the inconsistenc of them with those established b Cit ordinance. He su that the si for the parks be standardized per Cit Ordinance 802, postin the parks hours from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and asked the Commission for a recommendation. Commissioner Zeuli, seconded b Commissioner Dou moved to recommend that the Cit park hours be posted as indicated in Cit ordinance 802. Carried 5-0. 4. 'McKean West Development Review: Public Works Director Johnson provided an overview of the project memorandum prepared b the cit plannin consultant. Discussion ensues as to private operation of trails and sidewalks, maintenance 'issues re the same, and plannin memorandum recommendations. Parks Commission Minutes February 24, 2003 Page 4 of 6 Ken Hoo e -- VSSA discussed the proposed widths of the trails and sidewalks and provided explanation for the sizes proposed in relation to the natural topography of the site. He indicated that private operation of the trails due to maintenance issues was acceptable and noted unless some issue of safety dictated otherwise that they would be open to public use. Discussion continued as to the internal trail look connecting to the city park. David Beaudet -- 6400 Lookout 'frail expressed his concern of having 5 --foot wide trails and stated that he felt S --foot wide trails would be more accommodating to users. He also expressed concern about the size of the right -of-way and suggested alternate trail connections for consideration. Discussion continued relative the eastern side sidewalk /trail connection, trail and sidewalk widths and composition, tree preservation and related issues. Commissioner Dougherty, seconded by Commissioner Weyer, moved to recommend 8- foot asphalt trails at Nolan Ave.. N. cul-de-sac to Norwich Pkwy. N. on other side of historical. site. Carried 4--1, Zeuli opposed. Commissioner Zeuli, seconded by Commissioner Dougherty, moved to recommend approval of planning report recommendations, specifically: 1). VSSA shall accept maintenance responsibilities for all trail systems in the � p . development and the sidewalks within. the Nolan Parkway and Nolan Lane right- of-way. The City shall work with VS SA to revise the existing development agreement to require maintenance of all sidewalks and trails in the entire . - Boutwells Landing. development.. ...... 2).' °A sidewalk /trail connection shall be provided on the east side of the development to Norwich Parkway. Carried 5 - 5. o akRreen Villa e D velo rnent Review: Public works Director Johnson provided an overview of the project memorandum prepared by the city's planning consultant. Ken Hooge, representing VSSA was present and participated in discussion and clarification of the project issues. Discussion ensued as to trail connections, land values and issues of park dedication. Commissioner Zeuli, seconded by Commissioner Dougherty, moved to recommend that the trail and landscaping south. of 59th St. N. ext end, all the way to Oakgreen. Ave. n. and shall connect to existing trail on opposite side. Carried 5 - - Commissioner Zeuli, seconded by Commissioner Dougherty, moved to recommend that the Parks Commission be informed as to the funds generated by the development of the area to the parks and recreation development fund and that the City accept cash in lieu of land. Carried 5 -0.