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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 ~" MINUTES . Special PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION January 4, 1973 Present: Allan Corrigan, Leon Orr, Mar1ys Miller and Phyllis Brosseth. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Orr at 7:05 p.m. Orr stated that Barbara Yackel would give figure skating lessons for seven weeks and would charge $10 per hour. She currently works with the Fighting Saints and gives lessons throughout the twin city area. It was decided to contact her and begin the lessons in Farmington on January 20. An article would be put in the paper and announcement be made at school. Each student would be charged $5 for the lessons. . The West View Acres re-p1at was discussed. They are required to give 1.9 acres of land for park purposes, which is 5 percent of their plat. They currently only have 1.7 acres listed on their re-p1at. A lengthy discussion followed whether to require them to add the additional land to make up the difference of they could make up the difference in cash. A motion was finally made to accept the plat as is, with the difference to be made up in cash to equal the 5 percent, with the value to be determined by the council. Motion made by Phyllis Brosseth, seconded by Leon Orr. Voting for were Brosseth, Orr and Miller. Against, Corrigan. It was decided unanimously not to put a skating rink in at the Hill Dee park this year, due to the costs. The park designated by the builder of Pine Knoll Estates was briefly discussed. It was noted that the area was mainly low or swamp type area and nothing could be done until spring whenfue area would be looked at. A dedication of Rambling River park with a possible community picnic in the summer was mentioned. A possible date of July 4 was brought up, however no plans were made. . The PA system for the skating rink and pool was discussed. The budget allowed $200 for this item, however the cost will be between $400 and $450. A motion by Miller, seconded by Brosseth with AIF to . . . Page 2 Park and Recreation Commission Special Meeting January 4, 1973 purchase the item at the additional cost. With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Q~~~ Phyllis Brosseth Secretary CC: Park and Recreation Members Council Attorney Planner Engineer Administrator L " . . . PA.RK A ND RECREATION Cm'1NISSION HINUTES January 18, 1973 Present: Jerry Bauer, Phyllis Brossetb, Jay Rasmussen, Marlys HiJler and Leon Orr Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairman Orr. The figure skat4,ng lessons for the village v}ere discussed. It was decided th':t since the ice had melted, the lessons be nostnoned one week and that the secretary contact those h<;ving children reris+ered and notify them of the change in date. It was also noted t.at due to the large number of boys and girls registering for t he less ons, the t the;'l be held to 30 minute sessions with instructor Barbara Yackel. The tennis nrogr8rn for the coming ye"r \.Jas discuss d. It 'W3S decided that Orr \-lork un some tyne of nrogram for discussion at the next meet'ng. JavRasmussen, summer recreetion director was instructed to nrenare a schedule for the un-com4.ng swimming seeson to be dis cuss ed a t the February !",eeting. B.asmussen stated he hopes to onen to '0001 the first \-leek-end in June and eUher close it the last \'leek-end of i\ugust or Lebor day. This 'Hill1:e decided lster. The nossibilitv of one niece suits for the girls '",'as elso disCl1ssed with this to be looked into for the rext meeting. The ice rinks around the villa.r:::e l,;ere discussed with the members feeling tnat several sffi9ller rinks instead of one large r:.nk could be benefic:: a1. Hembers v1ere to be thinkinp' of vsdous locoti~'ns in the village for rinks to serve the vorious areSs for u.-,com:inp' meetinp: discussions. The nossibility of hiring a park time recreation sunervisor or director vas discussed. It "ras decided to recommend to the cO''llci1 that '-1e come un ~ith a nronosal to exnana to a summer recreation director to serve year around for village recreation activities. The summer see'son for the Etarnblinp River Park 1,.)<:3 c~scussed. It vJO'" decided that the nicnic shelter would have to reserved by calling the village hall for a larQ'e family re-union or nicnic GlJrjnp the summer. The Park '3 nd R.ecreation make the fol1mdng recommendations to the council concerning rules for the Etambli,no: River r:ark for the suml'ner of 1973. 1. Lock rest rooms at 11 n.m. and onen at 6 a.m. Police Officers bei~ resnonsible for this. 2. No c~rs of motor bikes ',Jill be a 110\-led beyond the parking area. 3. No horses will be allowed in the nark. . . . ~ ,e Page 2 park 8rrl Recreation Commission January 18, 1973 4. All pets must be on a leash. 5. Rules for the tFmnis courts ,,:ill be established later. A. motion vias made by Phyllis Bros seth to reco"mend the above rules to the councE with a second by Harlys i'iller 'eli th A.. I.F. Eotion carried. Orr informec' the membF'rs of the (~7,!)OO sunnlement c'rant from HUD which was recently armroved. 'The water nroblem off HifSh,,:ay 50 into the i19ribl-;np' River Park '.J88 discussed. It ',1% decided that Village I:nginePT Don Bla isdell be contacted and asked for h's recorrrmendatirm infue mstter and the estimated cost to correct. The un-dated plan of th e R,g;nblinp' R.iver park for future e:xn8 nsion w. s revie'.Jed. ll!ith no furthpr business the meetinr WJS adjcurned at 10:30 n.m. Respectfully submitted, Q~~~ Phyllis 3rosseth 08cretary cc: Council Administrator p~crk Commission Plannil'\~ Com"nission Engineer PIa nneT' [~ttorney . . . ~ " PAHK AND IiECREATIDN COJ<J1ISSION l1INUTES February 15, 1973 Present: lfurlys Miller, Jay Rasmussen, Jerry Bauer, Leon Orr Allan Corrigan and Phyllis Brosseth ' Also present: Forrest \..Jilcox from Forrest Hilcox and Associates, Inc. Meeting called to order at 7 p.m. by Chairman Leon Orr The minutes from the Janus ry 18 meeting \olere revie\oJed and approved. Discussion of the swimmi.ng pool operation was the first item on "the agenda. Jay Rasmussen suggested that 10 lifegU3rds be hired for tte 1973 swimming season, of which 5 would work at one time. It was also decided that the lifeguards would all \olear uniform suits this year with the girls wearing one piece, the boys red trunks with white shirts which read lifeguard. The girls suits \-lould also be of a red nylon material. Chemical supplies for this year \-lere to be purchased from Maynard Nicholsen as last year. The pool will be open from June 2 until August 26. The hours will be from 1 to 4:30 and 6 to 9 with lessons to b e given during the morning. Admission \-l111 be I,J'30 for family ticket; :$20 for single; ~til5 for those 13 through graduation and ~?1!) for thos 12 and under. Adult swimming lessons will be given on Hednesday eveniJ'l.gs. Family night will be Sunday night and Friday n:tght from 8 to 9 p.m. Adult night ,.Jill be \'ednescays. Goen s'\oJimrrdng will be held on Wednesdays until suIt lessons are begun. Swimming lessons '\oJill be given in the mornings with a fee of $'3.50, an increase of 50 cents from last year. Skating rinks for 197'3-74 were discussed. The possibility of making several small rinks in various locations \olas a thought. The matter \olill be discuss8d at another time. Orr discussed \olj~h the Commission members the study far the nroposed arena for Farruin:'ton '\.}hicn the Jaycefls have 1.nitiated. Jerry Bauer and Leon Orr \olill serve on this committeefrom the Park Commission. The first meeUng \ole.s schedllled for February 20. RGsmussen agreed to work part time throughout the year when the need for this \-Jas decided upon. ....,. ~ . . . ,..~ c~ .". 1+:,1:\,1 Hecre2ltion COrrlr,isstcn ,oot Ji'o'bruDr;y 15, 197] Forrest l'rilcox discussed nine items which would make a well rounded of play equipment for the Rambling River Park. The following items purchssed with the appr-oval of the council: Items taken from the Catalog No. 1973: Snail Saddle Pony Saddle Mates Buck-a -bout Pull-a-vlay Eaglet whirl Eagles Perch Eagle swing Clown swing Page 6 15 23 27 29 33 34 50 56 $229 296 255 480 460 129 265 613 278.50 variety "Ii 11 b e Game Time (3 pieces) pig, stallion & duck (4 pieces) Frog, pellican, turtle, porpy The total cost of the items '\oJould be $5,096.50 of which Mr. Hilcox agreed to pay the freight. It was also d ecid ed to hire him to supervis e at least the first day. The next meeting will be held March 15 at 7 p.m. Respectfully submit ted, Q~'~~ Phyllis Brosseth Secretary CC: Council Park COHunission Planning Commission Attorney Administrator Planner Engineer /- MINUTES , PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION . March 15, 1973 Present: Allan Corrigan, Jerry Bauer, Leon Orr, Jay Rasmussen and Phyllis Brosseth. Also present: Art Callan, Joe Ketelboeter, Elton Hanson, Ben Hotchkiss and Mrs. Richard Hunter. The meeting was called ot order by Chairman Orr at 7:20 p.m. Orr explained the developments of the Arena Study Committee which is comprised of various men from different organizations in the community. He said they have had several people reply in favor of such a p~oject. He said the prospects look good, however a final report will be made on April 1, which will be distributed to the civic organizations in Farmington. . Jay Rasmussen read a letter from Rod Wilson, last years assistant director who stated he would not be returniqg this year. It was decided not to hire an assistant director this year, however go on a head guard system. It was tentatively decided that David Schmidtke and Sue Finden would serve in this capacity. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Corrigan to increase their salary 50 cents an hour when they served in this capacity. Motion carried. It was also felt that eight guards would be hired this year instead of 10. The location of two of the chairs at the pool were discussed again. It was decided to contact Maynard Nickelson concerning purchasing a new chair instead of removing and then installing it again. Rasmussen also stated that more kick boards were needed this year and he would check into unbrellas for the life guard chairs. The mming of the hot water heater from the basket room into the private shower in the girls locker room was discussed. The matter was to be looked into. Swimming applications would be out soon, Rasmussen said and the pool would open June 2. . A plan for landscaping for the pool was discussed with exposed aggregate put around the trees to keep the stones or bark from getting into the pool and grass, decided upon. / . ..'." . Page 2 Park and Recreation Minutes March 15, 1973 A petition was presented from 21 home owners in theHill-Dee Addition concernirg improvements they wanted in the Hill-Dee Park. They requested such things as swing sets, sand boxes, teeter totters, monkey bars, ball diamond, slides, swimming pool, picnic tables, grills, rest rooms and tennis court. . Corrigan presented a plan which he had prepared of the future deq- elopment of the Hill-Dee Park. The plan showed the location of trees, playground equipment, future multi-purpose court and ice rink. It was also noted that there was $1,500 in the budget this year for plantings in the Hill-Dee Park. A motion was made by Phyllis Brosseth, seconded by Bauer to accept the plan as presented. Motion was accepted with all in favor. Mrs. Richard Hunter appeared before the commission and requested that the Kids Cooler be opened again this year near the pool. It was decided that everything had been kept neatly and orderly last year and the Commission saw no reason why they could not be open again this year. It was decided to hire two boys to work two hours each morning with t he sutIlDer softball program. They would be paid $20 a week. The Commission decided to have open skating at the Burnsville Areana sometime in May for two hours. This would be.. free skating for the young as well as the old. If residents would care to ride the bus they could do so at 25 cents or provide their own transportation. The money used to pay for the Burnsville arean would be money left from the figure skating lessons. A discussion followed concerning the ncme of the Evergreen Knoll Park. Orr suggested that since Felix Tillges had done so much for that area, maybe the park should be re"'named. The matter was tabled until another time. Since the FAA center is again expanding, the Park Commission will be the recipients of nine large evergreen trees.. Instant Shade Company would move the trees for $700 so it was decided to have them do the work. Another short meeting was set for Thursday, March 29 at 7 p.m. . Respectfully Submitted, ~~~~ Phyllis Brosseth . MINUTES SPECIAL PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION March 29, 1973 Present: Leon Orr, Jerry Bauer, Marlys Miller, Allan Corrigan and Phyllis Brosseth Meeting called to order at 7:10 by Chairman Orr. The landscape plan for the small park putside the village hall was discussed. The plan featured the bell from the former village hall in the center, with a bench on each side and trees at the end. Smaller plantings would be scattered throughout the area. The commission deceided on two benches with cement bottoms and wooden seats and backs. Cost of the benches were $89. . Several women from the Hill-Dee Addition were in attendance. They expressed a need for play equipment in the Hil-Dee park, such as swings, sandboxes, etc. They requested that the Commission not spend the entire $1,000 alloted for plantings and use part of this moeny for equipment. It was decided to proceed with the plantings, however with the remaining money left from the park outside the village hall, to ~ecommend to the council to purchase a swing set for the Hill-Dee Park. Motion made by Phyllis Brosseth, seconded by Marlys Miller to proceed with the above. It was decided to order # 297 (Game Time) swing with one chair type fiberglass seas # 508 and five, # 349 belt seats. . Orr informed the Commission that the tennis courts were about 45 percent complete. The remainder of the work will begin about the middle of April and should be completed about June 1. Ken Gerten had asked the Commission about the plantings such as flowers and foilage for the 3 parks. He would not give a price, however he stressed that the cost would be down since he would like to experiment with flowers in the three areas. The Commision decided to let Gerten plant what he desired in the parks. The hiring of someone the clean the tables, pick-up trash and clean the rest rooms in the Rambling River park was discussed. Orr was to talk with Bill Hince concerning this. The moving of the hot water heater from the basket room at the Page 2 . pool into the single shower in the girls locker room was discussed. Bauer had received an estimate from Sauber which would run about $300. Another estimate was to be obtained. The meeting date of the next regular meeting was changed until April 18 at 7 p.m. . The Commission decided upon Rambling River Park: Five wooden top tables at $89.90 a piece. Five benches. Two backless and three with would be 8 ft. long and be placed by the tennis and river. Four grills. One by the pool at Evergreen Knoll Park and three in Rambling River Park. All would be different. The Commission then decieded upon the following items for the Evergreen Knoll Park: Two benches on the west side of the pool without backs and one on the east side of the pool near the north end with a back. The total of the above equipment would be $1,090. Motion by Corrigan, seconded by Bauer ~o order the above equipment. Motion carried with AIF. the following equipment for the parks (6 foot) backs. They court, play area A letter was received from the Highway department concetning the request for the guard rail along Highway 50, near the Rambling River park. The letter stated that they would not install a guard rail since they felt it would endanger the drivers more than if one were installed. With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Q~~ Phyllis Brosseth Secretary . CC: Park Commission Council Planning Commission Administrator Engineer Planner " " .' . Hinutes PARK AND RECREATION CQIill,USSION April 26, 1973 Present: Leon Orr, Jerry Bauer, Jay Rasmussen, f~rlys Miller and Phyllis Brosseth It was decided to renew the summer baseball program insurance as set last year. The park land in Westview Acres was discussed. The Commission agreed that the park land must be left at 1.92 acres, not_ 1.75 acres. Pine Knolls Park which was donated by Henry Feilan was discussed. The land he donated is completely under water and will always be a swamp area. He has now been contacted and besides the land he has offered to give $2,000. . The Commission discussed the park land dedication requirements for all platted areas. Apartment buildings were also discussed such as them donating a certain amount of money per unit to be used for park land. This was tabled and will be discussed at a latter date. It was noted that a lighted sign was to be placed west of Rambling River Park on Highway 50 to warn motorists of the up-coming curve. This was to prevent cars from going into fue park area. The telephone and NSP lines in the Rambling River park were to be buried within the next month, according to each of the local utility companies. It was stated that the Feely property of 28 acres had now been condemned. The outcome would not be known for some time. The solicitation program which was discussed many months ago was table indefinetly. . Hay 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. was set for open skating for Farmington residents at the Burnsville arena. A bus would be provided at a charge of 25 cents. Farmington residents will be able to skate during this two hour period free, from funds from the figure skating program held this past winter. . 0' Page 2 April 26, 1973 Park and Recreation Commission . The tennis program for this summer was to be looked into. Chairman Leon Orr contacted an instructor in the twin cities and his fee would be $10 per hour. Orr would meet with this man and report back to the Commission at the Hay meeting. A motion was made by Jerry Bauer, seconded by ~~r1ys Miller to proceed to recieve quotes to install the light bases around the tennis court as not to dig up the ground again next year. The motion carried with AIF. The benches for the park in front of the city hall were discussed. It was decided to not order the high back benches which were previou1ys decided upon and order a wood and steel type bench 'tl7i th a beck. The matter of changing the Evergreen Knoll park name was tabled after much discussion from Commission members. . It was decided that the placque for the pedestia1 which the city hall bell would sit on would read "Farmington's Original Fire Ball, 1880-1968." Mar1ys Miller had looked into the cost of the gold placque and found one to be about $20 and another about $150. She was to look into this further. Jay Rasmussen presented a list of names of those he recommended be hired for the swimming pool this summer. The following names were his selection: David Schmidtke, Ann Novitzki, Debbie Juenke, Ann Norgaard, Brian Kelly, Sue Finden, and Debbie Rotty, all who had guarded in the past. He also recommended Cathy McDonald to be hired to fill the open position to make 8 guards this season. A motion by Phyllis Brosseth, seconded by Mar1ys Miller with AIF to recommend to the council the hiring of the guards listed above. It ,vas a1so.decided to hire Denis Rotty and Terry Gilbertson as part time at $1.25 per hour when additional personna1 would be needed in the basket room. The names of David Thorn and Ricky Schmitz for the morning baseball program were also approved at $20 per 'tveek per boy. Motion by Brosseth, seconded by Miller with AIF. Rasmussen stated he would be taking the guards into the twin cities this next week to look into the uniform guard suites. . It was also noted that the water heater was being moved into the private girls shmver 'tvhich was never used. .. . Page 3 April 26, 1973 Park and Recreation Commission . S'vimming lessons will begin as soon as the pool opena. Lessons are scheduled for mornings throughout the summer monhhs. Application forms have been distributed at the school and will be available at the village hall for children outside the school district who would like to enroll in the program. The cost will be $3.50 and a child must be 48 inches tall to take lessons. It was decided to put small rock around the shrubs at the pool instead of aggregate. lath no further business the meeting was adjourned. Hotion by Bauer, seconded by Brosseth, with AIFI. Respectfully submitted, Q~~ Phyllis Brosseth . CC: Council Park Commission Planning Commission Attorney Administrator F . .,ng1.neer Planner . . . . ....0;.. IISSIC:\l\ } :~irnItes iiay 10, 1973 Present: IIarlys IIil1er, Jay I?asmussen, ..Allan Corrigan, Leon Orr, and Phvllis nrosseth ~.1 1:1 calL~d to order at 7:10 by CI1sirrJsn Crr. termis lessons :Cor ,Ju.ne ':'7ere disctlssed. Nid: Pappas from the twin cities will be oivin~ the lessons. It was decided that an Ie..;..' I., advert5.seme'oJ: b:~ put in the DaD,er ':7itJ'l tb.8 storv conce1."'D.:3.nlc, tennis _ J. A .J"- lc;ssons. r['1~t:> D1a~r """".01H,,1 Caq';DGo-,+- ';:o~ t;.p '''a~1h11..'''''0' T?i,rnr andEverr:rreen _.L .,;yy ;i.-'......c .,/ ';:.,;.>.1- ".,~~.~'.~.. ...,. .J.'..... .:J........ .- ,.....:.-.-..\,.... .,'- J- .,........_ ~.,..C: .I... ,,-,-- . ...J.c:;r; """", if ..... 1",....<' -:nol1' parI: '\7a8 du_e to 81::"rive a T,.JeeI:: ago, !.101>JeVer ~vas delayed. bell from I:or pain.t1nc. tbe old villase hall has been It 'i>Jil1. be brOS7::1 in color. the t,'1i1'1 cities taI::en to plaque for the pedestal on 1>7bicb. the bell \.7i11 be mounted has been orciered and ':75.11 inset in the cement pedestal. "'1"e. ffi1'n.f c.f na"' J.. L l,c;..- t." \.,.4., .I..!_ ~ L' ' J. before it "\/7a5 s':'Jlmrning pool h.as been sandblasted as Has the bell. tal:en to tJ'18 t'iJin cities ror painting. It '\U:H3 also noted that the 1;1aDr heater from the bask.et room at the pool had 1:>8en moved into tb.c private girls shmJer room. The chairs aronnd tl'~e pool Ivll.ich 'Nere to be turned 1;15-11 be tak.en care of this D.C:.-:t T.>J,eel-:. Rasmussen stated that s1;'JirflIninp: lesson schedules were out and it I'JaS dec:tded that lessons \-70111d he ~:3.50 and $5 for lifesaving. The recreat5.on program :for the boys during t:l'l.e morning, vIas discussed. It ":7<115 felt that th,is prof,ram '>7oulc1 not be startlcd until the last ^'>7ed\: of ..June or tee first "\'7ce!: of .Jill v as not to conf11ct \'Jith summer " school. Season ticket arc nO';7 a7a:U.able and can he either purchased at the \d.:U.af/~ hall, :erom'lasmussen or at the pool t!Jhen it opene. It l-l8S on th,e Eu.rth.er noted th.at the first 7ee1';7 m:oDcrt".J,7 i.,7cre her-un. ,.J .... _, -lo '.,......! step in the condemnation proceedings . . . .. l'o.ge 2 IIa:;t 10, ParI: o.nEl 1973 creation COu~nission 1/1o.r1'.7s lIiller stated th.at a c:'.anl7e in the Anri1 26 minutes should ,..1 . \./' .i;. be made concerning th2 amotmt of parI: land in the ~Jestvie\V acres. It s11oulc1 118ve read that the Com.'11ission 1;'JaS still in favor of the 1.9 acres or eql1:i.valent in casI1 for the park.. Orr stated that o.not11cr person is needed an Youth Center board. T1- ,..;'.. I...o (~ecidec1 that the first t,\'10 Sundays 1;'JQuld be open SvJimming DIOO' roiM, ~a~4'v n4ryht to "'JPp.~....4n_. a.ft,~.-r ~h. at tiTP_. ~' . ..,_, ".1_..........." __&;.,1LL.1-__,,/ .,.......1..,:,_)kf.. _.........J- 41> .-_ _ l.i'- at \'7aS the Saturday, May 19, Girl Scout Troop 75 had offered to clean up the -r l 1" '__ D...., . ~ .:.o.m:h~ng ,.~"']er par::.. ne:,t meeting 1'70.5 schecll.'led for June 21. SD8ct:ttJll W,} ~ .' Q~~~ s Brosseth Secretary' CC: Council PlalJ.ning Coomission p art'-. Commiss:i.o'1 Adm:tnistrator l\ttorne:l . MINUTES PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION June 21, 1973 Present: Jay Rasmussen, Leon Orr, Allan Corrigan, Jerry Bauer, Mar1ys Miller and Phyllis Brosseth Chairman Orr called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. The Commission recommended the name of Mrs. Joe Jones Sr. to be Youth Center Adult Board. Improvements for next years budget were discussed. A tentative list of suggestions were made for each park: . EVERGREEN KNOLL PARK Backstop,?for northeast corner, about $ 800. Tennis court, $9000. Sign for entrance to park, $200. Bik_ racks for smaller bikes (racks and cement, $600.) W.t~h for children signs. It was decided to write Police Chi~f Robert Metcalf and reqUest a study made o~ the hazards in t;he area of the pool. such as speed, and walking habits. Curbing such as cement to replace b1actop curbing, $2500 NORTHVIEW PARK 15 acres of land to adjoing Rambling River Park and Northview so the two pieces connect. RAMBLING RIVER PARK Metered lights on tennis courts Fireplaces (such as circle for large groups) FEELY AREA Pond area for water from Air Ctonro1 Center to flow trhough into Vermillion river. Fill . HILL-DEE PARK Cement slap 24 by 40, $~,OOO. The commission also decided to look into hockey boards fro about $1290 and a meter to meter the chemicals at the pool. . . . Page 2 Park and Recreation Commission June 21, 1973 Rasmussen stated that season tickets to date totaled $4,770; lessons, $671 for the first session; daily admissions, $636.50 through June 18. It was also decided to purchase the lifeguards white -.eatshirts with "Farmington Pool" in red lettering on the front. Rasmussen said there had also been an interest in water polo. He was imformed to proceed with this program. The motion to adjourn was made by Rasmussen, seconded by Corrigan with A.I.F. Respectfully submitted, Q~~ Phyllis Brosseth Secrelary CC: Council Park and Recreation Commission Village Attorney Adminls~rator Planner Engineer Planning Commission Glen Moser . August 2, 1973 PARK AND RECREATION COHlfISSION 1,JEETING SPECIAL Present: Leon Orr, l'Iarlys l'Iiller, Jerry Bauer, Allan Corrigan and Phyllis Brosseth Also present: Pat Akin The meeting was opened at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Orr. Pat Akin explained to the Commission members how many of his trees had been destroyed when persons had pulled them from his garden area located near the s~oJimming pool. He also stated this was the second time such an incident had occured and several years ago he had been promised a fence. . The Commission discussed the incident and agreed to budget for a permanent type fence to begin where the snow fence now is to the line by Doyles. The remainder of the permanent fencing could be installed in the future, with possibly installing a section each year to keep the costs do"\vn. The Commission spent the remainder of the meeting reviewing the budget adding and deleting from th~ "vorl:: copy. The ne}r,t meeting 1;"as scheduled for August 16, at 7 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Q~~ Phyllis Brosseth Secretary . CC: Cou.nci 1 Planning Comraission Park Commission Planner Administrator Engineer Attorney Glen Hoser . . . August 16, 1973 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes Attending: Leon Orr, .Jerry Bauer, Mar1ys Miller, .Jay Rasmussen. Motion Diade by .Jerry Bauer, seconded by Marlys Miller to recoIDD1end to the city council that $3000be used of the 1973 Park budget for preliminary architect plans and soil tests of property for the proposed ice arena. Motion passed. The bond issue to be in December if findings are proper. .James Gerths attended the meeting representing the Farmington Hockey Association. He stated that last year 160 children were participating, (30 girls) and $7,000 was spent. He said more facilities are needed to handle the amount of youth who would like to skate. The 1974 proposed budget was ammended to include $500 for needed tables and grills in the Rambling River park and $1,750 for a five and one half ton air condttioner for the Youth Center. Between 150 and 350 youths have been attending the dances each week. Motion made by Marlys Miller, seconded by .Jerry Bauer to apply to LAWCON for $75,000 for development and acquisition of future development and acquisition of future park lands. Motion passed. A revised park development and acquisition plan was approved through 1978. Meeting was adjourned. Respectfully, Marlys Miller MM: pb CC: Council Park Commission Planning Commission Anorney Engineer Planner Glen Moser . # '\ ~ . . . September 13, 1973 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes Present: Allan Corrigan, Leon Orr, Jay Rasmussen, Jerry Bauer, and Phyllis Brosseth Also present: Harold Rice-Little League Baseball; Mrs. Marla Gerths- Hockey Boosters; Julie Reisinger, Wanda Thelen, Jeff Thelen and Kevin Gephart-Youth Center; Mrs. Lila Schmidtke and Mrs. Sauber..Senior Citizens. Chairman Orr opened the meeting at 7 p.m. The Commission discussed naming the parks in each subdivision and decided to name them according to the name of each sub-division. To date we have Hill-Dee Park; Westview Park and Pine Knoll Estates Park. The closing of the park at night was discussed and it was decided to leave it open for the remainderof the season unless there is vandalism reported. Phyllis Brosseth gave a report on the dedication of Rambling River Park Sunday, September 23 at 2 p.m. A luncheon for the Commission members council and invited guests will be held at 1 p.m. A report was also given concerning the Halloween parties scheduled for October 31. A discussion followed with members of the above groups concerning the parks and recreations proxrams in the village. PARKS - No one seemed to have any suggestions for next year for improving the parks accept that a street crossing sign by Rambling River park be installed since this is the major location where people cross to the park. It was suggested that a state a~a for concerts and speakers be installed in a long range plan for the addition to Rambling River park. SWIMMING POOL - Suggestions were for more water polo, a teen night from 8 to 10 p.m. and leaving the pool open over labor day week-end. YOUTH CENTER - More furniture, better janitoral service, more equipment such as pin-ball machines. It was suggested that a sign be put up stating that if a person breaks the machines, they are responsible. The youth also stressed that they want parents to chaperone the dances. Street dances were also suggested, More cupboard space and coat racks for the senior citizens use as well as the youth. --- . . . . Page 2 September 13. 1973 Park and Recreation Commission GENERAL RECREATION - More storage space for equipment for both the Little League and Hockey Boosters Club was stated. It was also stated that more ice for not only hockey but open skating was vital to the present programs. In time diamonds for Little League are going to be desperate.ly needed. It was also suggested that a joint group be organized for all recreational sports since insurance is overlapping in many. Mrs. Gerths said she would try and organize a meeting to begin working on this program. A motion was made by Corrigan to adjourn, seconded by Phyllis Brosseth. Respectfully submitted. Q~~~-^~ Phyllis Brosseth Secretary CC: Council Park Commission Planning Commission Administrator Glen Moser Attorney Planner Engineer MINUTES . PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION October 18. 1973 Present: Leon Orr, Allan Corrigan, Jay Rasmussen, Marlys Miller and Phyllis Brosseth. Also present: Tom Jensen Meeting called to order by Chairman Orr at 7 p.m. The 1974 budget was discussed and it was announced that $7.500 was the acquisition figure for the budget as approved by the council. It was decided not to restore the Hill-Dee Park this year since the grade must be brought back fore the landscaping and planting of the trees can be done. This will be one of the first projects to be completed next spring. . The arena was discussed and it was apparant that it would eventually fall under the Parks and Recreation Commission. It was generaly felt that at the present time it would remain with the group of citizens from Farmington at least until the time of the bond issue. The development of the Feely property was discussed. It was announced that the appeal had not been started since the parties involved had not been notified when the awa.. had been made. The appeal was official started from Octoberl6. It was decided that the re-arrangement of the plan for the development of the south side of the Rambling River park would show the access into the park from County Road 31 instead of Highway 50. The parking lot would be moved to the entrance point also. The Commission decided to pursue plans with the purchasing of material for a hockey rink for this season. The Hockey Boosters Club had previously stated they would put up the rink, if the Commission would purchase the material. This was to be looked into as was the lighting at the rinks. . Skating lessons for this season will again be held with Barbara Yackel to be contacted for dates. An adult class was also to be looked into. Jay Rasmussen was to find people to supervise the rink during open hours and report back to the Commission concerning this at the Nov. 15 meeting. It was decided to pay the supervisors at the rink $1.25 per hour plus providing them with a jacket. The swinuning pool budget was reviewed. . . . . Page 2 Park and Recreation Commission October 18, 1973 A ponding area to be built near the new high school was mentioned. This was to be a one and a half acre pond. A report was given on the Halloween parties. They will be held Oct- ober 31 for pre-school children through sixth grades and a dance for students 7th through 12th on Friday, November 2 from 9:30 to 12 at the youth center. Pop and cookies will be served the children through fourth grade and pop only to the older students. The next meeting was set for November 15 at 7 p.m. with the Deeember meeting changed to the 13th, due to the Christmas holidays busy schedule the following week. submitted, Phyllis Brosseth Secretary CC: Council Park Commission Planning Commission Attorney Planner Administrator Glen Moser Engineer . PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES November 15, 1973 Present: Leon Orr, Jerry Bauer, Jay Rasmussen, Marlys Miller and Phyllis Brosseth Chairman Orr called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. The Rambling River Park expansion was discussed. It was decided that the parking lot would be located along County Road 31 and have spaces for 70ca~s. There would also be five ball diamonds in the park. A ponding area was discussed. Norman Nellum from the SCS office had stated they would do a survey, designs, specifications and estimates for a ponding area. It would then be sent tothe Div~ ision of Waters, Soils and Minerals and the Division of Game and Fish for app~oval. . It was decided to ask Robert Boeekman to once again serve as ex.officio member of thePark Commission. In the matter of the Feely property .. it was noted that 75% of the amount of the money had been paid, and the city could now legally take possession. Skating lessons we~e once again discussed. Barbara Yackel and Jerre Swenda1verman will be t..ching the lessons beginning December 27 and running through ~eb~uary 14. Lessons will be given every Thur. from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Students will pay $5 for the eight lessons. There will be 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of open skating. Two assistant for open skating and two for lessons will be hired at $1.75 per hour. Public skating was discussed with Jay Rasmusssen recommending the following girls be hired .at $l.25 per hour to be ffguardsff at the rink. The names were: Ann Novitzki, Ter~ Gilbertson, Judy Hunter, Julie Reisinger, Judy Hince and Diane Thelen. The rink will be open from 4-5:30 and 6:30 to 9, Monday through Friday and 1-5:30 and 6:30 to 9 on week-ends. . The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, December 13 at 7 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Q~~ Phyllis Brosseth