Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 08/08/1996

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Ms. Rider asked ~ a sliding hill could be put in. Chair Cook explained that as the landfill deteriorates, the hill shifts an{t pockets are formed so it may not be usable. Commissioner 2[ohns asked if there were any restrictions regarding the landfill. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that the hill is fenced for liability reasons. Chair Cook statetl that there is a designated sliding hill at Elm Creek Park Reserve. Ms. Rider stated there was a hill ~hey 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 W~st boundary and also serve as a berm to shield the residential area from noise and light created fro~ the park. Ms. Rider asked if the piece that is planned to be sold will be residential. Chair Cook explained that area is zoned res!dential. 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 5-YEAR C.LP. RECOMMENDATIONS Parks/Utilities SuOervisor Boos outlined the 5-year C.I.P. draft. He explained that some funding from the Tax Incremen! Fund and ~finnesota 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 b~ketball standard be added to the bituminous parking lot at Autunm Heights Park. Chair Cook added that a basketball standard would fit in well at River's Bend. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos ~xplained that the AEC Energy Park would get a trail going through the wetland. He stated this wohld 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 communications 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 prese~e 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 Tra~ was a large project and a consultant would be hired to work out the many development issuds and determine the feasibility and timeline. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos outlined the C.I.P. for 1998. He explained that Central Park improvements wot(ld take place at this time to include a tennis court, possibly lighting additions and a new playground;. Commissioner Dro~egemueller stated that there was a concern with some parents about the safety of the location oftheicurrent playground. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that the playground is in the third base ~e of field #3. Commissioner Droegemueller stated that he has not heard of any Park and Recreation Commission/June 13, 1996 Page 3 of 7