7-27-1987OPEN SPACE AND RDCRFATICN CLNMISSICN
July 27, 1987
7:00 PM
Members present: Rick Groger, Rich Krahulec, Chuck Burmeister, Michele
Bix, Pat Borchert, Jim Johnson. Also present were Tom Klatt, Park/Street
Superintendent, Rick Jacobson, and Sharyl Thompson.
Rick Jacobson reviewed three pieces of correspondence that had been re-
ceived in the Park and Recreation office. Judy Horvick had expressed
concern over signage, adequate parking lots, reduced speeds and stop signs
near parks, policies regarding youth at the tennis courts, golf course, and
athletic facilities, and general park safety.
Mr. Egge requested an explanation of the rule that shirts must be worn by
patrons of the golf course driving range, and asked that it be changed.
A petition was received on July 6th from residents around Wesley Park
asking that the temporary fence be taken down. Rick explained that the
fence, upt up in early June, similar to the one at Seeman Park, was to
provide a better playing facility for the youth softball program. It was a
temporary measure. The fence was taken down at the end of the season,
about July 22nd. The fence general l y wi 1 1 only be up from early June
through late July.
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The first stop was ErCOKVIEW CDU COURSE. The #9 green is currently being
reconstructed. The extent of water damage from the heavy storm was dis-
cussed.
The Cormi s s i on wa 1 ked a portion of the new trail behind the MALLARD CREEK
APAR'BU NTS .
WESLEY PARK - the trails had been recently overlayed and new asphalt was
put in around the building. Some new playground equipment is on order.
SANDBURG FIELDS/1DNEYWELL LITTLE LEAGUE FIELDS - the City has been taking
care of the maintenance over the past years.
SG EID PARK - the parking situation was pointed out (and discussed at all
park locations).
GEAR'IY PARK - there is no off-street parking, however no complaints have
been received from the residents. The girls fast pitch team plays at this
park.
PAPOOSE PARK - there is a problem in the outfield with a drainage area.
Little League uses this field for practices and there was some discussion
on a temporary cover of the drain in the outfield to help avoid any in-
juries.
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SF.EMM PARK - the field is used for the Little League minor teams. There
is some parking available. The City Engineer has receive requests for stop
signs at the intersection of Phoenix and Florida Avenues.
NA'PQ-iFZ PARK - plans are being made to regrade and build up the areas that
have sunk over the years. Parking is a problem since it is available on
one side only. This park is used for Little League practices.
LAUREL AVENUE CREENBELT - the Commission members stopped by the King's
Creek area where the trail will eventually end. Some discussion was held
as to where the trail should actually be put since the grade is steep and
it is quite close to some houses. The Commissioners walked the remainder
of the trail.
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Rick Jacobson showed pictures of park warning signs for traffic control.
It was the consensus of the members to use the sign showing a running child
and the words "s low", "playground".
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM.
The next meeting wi 11 be 7:00 PM, Monday, August 24th at the Brookview
Community Center.
Chair Groger
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Vice Chair Krahulec
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