Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 06/13/1996

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Ms. Rider asked ifa sliding hill could be put in. Chair Cook explained that as the landfill deteriorates, the hill shifts and pockets are formed so it may not be usable. Commissioner Johns asked if there were any restrictions regarding the landfill. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that the hill is fenced for liability reasons. Chair Cook stated that there is a designated sliding hill at Elm Creek Park Reserve. Ms. Rider stated there was a hill they used at Alpine Park. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that hill faces the sun so the snow melts. Park/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that a sliding hill could be artificially created on the West boundary and also serve as a berm to shield the residential area from noise and light created from the park. Ms. Rider asked if the piece that is planned to be sold will be residential. Chair Cook explained that area is zoned residential. Ms. Rider asked what her neighbors could do if they had comments or concerns. Park/Utilities Supervisor Boos requested they can come to any meeting or write a letter. Case #2: PREPARE S-YEAR C.I.P. RECOMMENDATIONS Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos outlined the 5-year C.I.P. draft. He explained that some funding from the Tax Increment Fund and Minnesota State Aid may not be available and funding from the Landfill Trust Fund may be reduced due to lower interest rates than earlier years. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos outlined the C.I.P. for 1997 in detail. Commissioner Droegemueller suggested that a basketball standard be added to the bituminous parking lot at Autumn Heights Park. Chair Cook added that a basketball standard would fit in well at River's Bend. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained that the AEC Energy Park would get a trail going through the wetland. He stated this would attract business and economic development. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that phase #1 of the Alpine Park would begin in 1997 and there needs to be cormnunications with City Council to encourage efforts to sell the land for the money to start. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated it was the request of several residents that they would like for the City to protect and preserve outlot "A" in Reilly Estates. Commissioner Ostrum suggested this property have a fishing access with canoeing and a small pier. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that the Trott Brook Trail was a large project and a consultant would be hired to work out the many development issues and determine the feasibility and timeline. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos outlined the C.I.P. for 1998. He explained that Central Park improvements would take place at this time to include a tennis court, possibly lighting additions and a new playground. Commissioner DroegemueHer stated that there was a concern with some parents about the safety of the location of the current playground. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that the playground is in the third base line of field #3. Commissioner Droegemueller stated that he has not heard of any Park and Recreation Commission/June 13, 1996 Page $ of 7