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1-27-1997OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION January 27, 1997 Members present: Linda Loomis, Rich Krahulec, Roger McConico, Chuck Cahill, Jim Johnson, Liz Elder and Tom Zins. Also present were Mark Grimes - City Planner, Rick Jacobson and Sharyl Thompson. MINUTES A motion was made by Jim Johnson and seconded by Roger McConico to approve the minutes of November 25, 1996. Motion carried. HIDDEN LAKES PUD PROCESS REVIEW Mark Grimes, City Planner, reviewed the history of the Hidden Lakes development. Last year a 600 unit development was proposed. However, the EAW was met with several concerns so the developer decided to redesign the project to a lower density. The new EAW has been submitted and a few comments have been submitted. The EAW will now go before the City Council which may or may not require further environmental study to be done by the developer. The PUD is scheduled to be brought before the Planning Commission in February. If approved by the Plan- ning Commission, the PUD will go before City Council along with comments from the Open Space and Recreation Commission. It was conveyed that the Council wants comments from the Open Space and Recreation Com- mission on the PUD. At this point the developer has not included any public open space/park land in the plans. There is a proposed public trail running north and south between Golden Val- ley Road and Wirth Park. It is hoped this trail will be open to the public and eventually connect into the proposed Hennepin County trail. After substantial discussion, it was decided to invite the developer to the next Open Space and Recreation Commission meeting. A joint meeting of this Commission and the Planning Commis- sion may be held. GOLDEN VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Comprehensive Plan for the city was last revised in 1982. The Metropolitan Council is now requiring an update be completed by the end of 1998. The "Park" chapter of the plan is the re- sponsibility of the Open Space and Recreation Commission. Rick Jacobson mentioned several areas that should be considered. Mark Grimes suggested that there be included an "as built" of each park. A plan for a review process will need to be developed. This item will be discussed at the February meeting. CITY OWNED LOT ON SWEENEY LAKE Tom Zins and Roger McConico had visited the site since the last meeting. It was the consensus of the Commission to discuss this further after the park tour in June at which time the all mem- bers could view the site. GOLDEN VALLEY/ST. LOUIS PARK POOL EXCHANGE The City of St. Louis Park is in the process of constructing a new state of the art aquatic center which will include a 300' water slide, a 275' inner tube slide, six lane lap pool, 2 drop slides, 1 meter diving board, large shallow water play area with zero depth entry, water playground fea- turing geysers, tot water slide, etc., a wet sand play area, outdoor beach volleyball courts, conces- sion area and locker rooms. Recreation staff from St. Louis Park and Golden Valley have discussed the possibility of an ex- change program where Golden Valley residents could purchase a season pass to the new aquatic center in St. Louis Park at the same rate and with the same benefits as St. Louis Park residents. In exchange, St. Louis Park residents would be allowed to purchase patron cards at Brookview Golf Course at the same rate and with the same benefits as Golden Valley residents. The swimming pool rates for St. Louis Park residents have not been set to date. The question was raised as to whether or not the golf course could accommodate an increase in patron card holders. Rick Jacobson said it could. Presently there are approximately 800 patron card holders, with about 60 being residents of St. Louis Park. A motion was made by Roger McConico and seconded by Chuck Cahill to recommend that the Council accept this exchange program on a one year trial basis pending the posting of rates for a pool pass. If the City Council feels the exchange is equitable, it is recommended to move ahead with the program. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Linda Loomis inquired about the joint powers agreement for the soccer field at the Minnesota Arts School. Rick Jacobson reported that it is presently being reviewed by the State Auditor. An inquiry was made regarding the status of the Schaper property. Rick Jacobson reported that the city is now waiting for permit approvals and cost estimates. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Jim Johnson and seconded by Rich Krahulec to adjourn. Motion carried.