Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 03/10/1993 - Workshop

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with input from various constituencies. Commissioner Swokowski recommended the process to rate districts by points be examined at the same time. The consenstis of the Park and Recreation Commission was to research the cost of closing the loop on the trail development that comprised the 1993 Capital Improvement Request (thru Northfork and running South of Hunters Ridge terminating at Autumn Heights, then a bike trail along County Road 83 to Central Park with a possible 1994 connection to Traprock Commons ) as a result of the extension of 153rd Avenue. Discussion ensued with regard to neighborhood park development and smaller scale capital improvements. Staff was directed to report on the status of the Charitable Gambling Fund as this was the presumed source of "incidental" capital improvements. The Park and Recreation Commission agreed that a 3-5 year comprehensive development plan should be again discussed at the next regular meeting. Intended is that a work session would subsequently be held with the City Council to refine and explain the CommissionS proposed direction. Tree 0nd Vegetative Cover l~sues Mr. Boos solicited the Commission's views on tree preservation. Discussion ensued regarding recommendations from the Commission versus "iron clad" ordinances as it related to new subdivisions. Responding to Commissioner Florentius, Mr. Schroeder stated that both have their advantages and disadvantages and supported the Commission in speaking to this issue. Amber Ridge was referred to as an example. Status of Amber Ridge Mark Boos reported the berm along State Highway//47 that will act as a trail corridor buffer to residents in Amber Ridge is projected to begin next week. The berm is being constructed now so the developercan relocate trees to be saved that are in the way of construction. Mr. Boos indicated that between the Releaf Grant Trees ( for individual lots) and 250 pine seedlings that the City will supply therewill be approximately 750 small trees in the Amber Ridge area. Tree Sale and Ex0o Mr. Boos extended an open invitation to all Commissioners to become involved in the Environmental Expo and Tree Sale. The Citizen's Tree Committee is actively seeking more volunteers for the May 1st event. park Distriet Reoresentatives Mr. Boos is to choose park districts for each Commissioner (the district the Commissioner lives in if possible, plus others). Mr. Schroeder suggested the possibility of pursuing persons for Commissioner vacancies in those districts that are not represented on the Commission. Commissioner Gookin supports the idea of assigning different areas of the parks process to each Commissioner to facilitate interaction with residents, developers, and the City Council. Commissioner Cook reminded staff that the Commission needs to receive the agenda at least four days prior to the meeting to facilitate pre-meeting inspections. Alternative Meetine Sites The Park and ,Recreation Commission agreed with Mr. Boos' suggestion of scheduling periodic summer inspections of the parks in conjunction with regular meetings. Park and Recreation Commission/March 10, 1993 Page 2 of 3