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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 12, 1973 ./ . J , I \ "J \ -~ MINUTES OF GROW TOWNSHIP PARKS/RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING APRIL 12, 1973, CROOKED LAKE SCHOOL The regular monthly meeting of the Grow Township Parks/Recreation Advisory Board was called to order at 7:45 p.m. by Chairman Trueman Hulegaard. Members present: Britton, Griswold, Heidelberger, Hulegaard, Kappelhoff, Oslund, Schneider, Sloth Members excused: P & Z member. Guests: Delegation from the Township to promote a summer recreation program~ Mrs. Betty Bell, spokesman. Minutes of the March 8, 1973 regular monthly meeting were read. Motion made by Griswold, seconded by Schneider the minutes be approved as read~ motion carried. REPOR'JS AND COMMUNIQUES ) Dean Oslund and Jim Griswold reported on the Park Planning Seminar held at Brooklyn Center of March 22. Some of the items presented were the model park systems - anywhere from one acre for local parks to hundreds of acres for regional parks~ how parks playa part in meeting the needs of the communitYi how parks are developed over a period of years. Land acquisition was stressed - without land you can have no parks - as was community involvement in planning. Dennis Palm, Park Director for BrooRlyn Park has volunteered to assist us in any way he can. Comprehensive planning was noted as a definite asset when applying for funding from government sources. Jim pointed out that we should definitely work closely with our comprehensive planner. J Our guests participated in a lengthy discussion of a summer recreation program for the Township to be centered at Crooked Lake School. Mrs. Bell presented the need for the program, and stated that Mr. Stewar~ would be willing to go along with a year-round program if the summer program was effective. Bruce Johnson stated that the program would need a director (Community School) whose salary and those of his assistants would be shared by the School District and the Township, with perhaps assistance from Coon Rapids. Jim Kappelhoff reported on what would be necessary for the program: We would need $2,000 for leadership and additional supplies~ it would be run on a five-day week from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p'.m.i There would be activities such as swimming, baseball, cooking, arts and crafts, etc., possibly a story time for pre-schoolersi we will need volunteers for teaching various activities. Bruce Johnson pointed out that we should get started immediately since there are only six weeks left until school is out for the summer. The $2,000 will be put into the budget request to be presented to the Town Board at their special meeting on April 17 .. ) '\ \.-J , \ \.~ Minutes - April 12, 1973 Page 2 Reports & Communiques - Continued Jim Griswold reported that out of the one-hundred-plus questionnaires handed out at the Annual Meeting only four had been returned to him. Guest Ted Lachinski pointed out the need for sending out the forms again and getting feedback from the citizens. Dean Oslund will see that more copies are run off for distribution through the school~ Jim Griswold will contact Wally Johnson regarding sending them home with the children. Analysis of feedback will be tabled until such time as the questionnaires have been distributed through the school, printed in the Newsletter and in the Shopper. OLD BUSINESS Art Sloth read the letter he had written to Mr. Trombley at Carlos Avery regarding stocking Coon Creek and Crooked Lake with game fish. Motion was made by Schneider, seconded by Kappelhoff that the letter be signed by all Board members and sent immediately. Motion carried. ~J Jim Griswold reported that Dave Torkildson would be most happy to attend a meeting with us, but would like a written invitation from the Board. Motion made by Britton, seconded by Oslund that.a written invitation be extended to Mr. Torkildson to attend our May 10 meeting. Motion carried. Member attendance at meetings was discussed. Dick Schneider moved that any member failing to attend three regular meetings during the calendar year be dismissed from the Board~ seconded by Griswold. After discussion on wording of the motion, said motion was withdrawn by Schneider. Art Sloth moved that any member missing three regular meetin9lin one calendar year must have this concern brought before the other members of the Parks/ Recreation Advisory Board for their decision on whether or not he should remain on the Board. Motion seconded by Oslundi carried. Jim Griswold will report at parks with security lights. for the park lights. the next meeting on the legality of lighting He will also check on switches or timers Dean Oslund will order twenty topographical maps from the U. S. Government at a cost of $.50 each to be used by Board members and the U of M study group. Chairman Hulegaard will obtain more township maps to be color coded by progress on the parks. / '\ \.J / ' 1,- ) " -, , J '----./ ,,) Minutes - April 12, 1973 Page 3 Old Business - Continued Cecil Heidelberger volunteered to fill old tires with excess ready-mix concrete to be used for anchoring the picnic tables in our parks. Jim Griswold will make hooks for attaching tables to the anchors. Chain will be purchased. LAND ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENTS The Nordeen Addition parkland (landlocked) can be purchased from Anoka County for $1.00. Chairman Hulegaard will give title conveyance on property to Dick Beens for study and advice on acquiring the property, and also the feasibility of acquiring a 33-foot strip for access road to parkland. : ) '- The secretary will contact Lary Carlson regarding meeting with him to pick out additional land near his home to be used for parks/recreation. At that time we will follow up on obtaining property in Birch Ridge Estates. After meeting with Mr. Carlson, the Board members will also tour the Ward Lake area for potential acquisition. Chairman Hulegaard will contact Ike Barstow regarding his property with Rum River access. Lyle Bradley pointed out that Mr. Barstow definitely does not want the land developed. Plans for obtaining deed on Langseth park area were tabled until after the plat for the area has been approved. The Oak Ridge area acquisition is tabled until a new owner has purchased the Nash property and one/half of the low-lying lot next to it. Dean Oslund will bird-dog. / \ '-_/ Crooked Lake access property is to be finalized by Dick Beens' office as of April 10 Town Board Meeting. Cecil Heidelberger volunteered the Boy Scouts for continuing cleanup of this property after initial cleanup has been accomplished by the Township. Dean Oslund brought to the attention of the Board that an entity wants to develop a part of the Coon Creek area. The entity wants to know what should be left for parks along the creek. Dean Oslund will contact Glen Rogers, Chairman of Park Board in Coon Rapids, or his assistant, Bob Lewis, regarding the green area along the creek. According to the comprehensive plan for the south end of the Township, there is a green strip along both sides of the Creek. Dean will report at the May 10 meeting on what their plans are in Coon Rapids, and we would probably follow suit, since the area in Coon Rapids was originally planned for trails of various types. '- ) , -\ --~ ,\ \....J Minutes - April 12, 1973 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS The secretary announced the resignation of Lary Carlson from the Parks/Recreation Advisory Board due to his commitments as Chairman of the Town Board. Chairman Hulegaard appointed Lyle Bradley to spearhead the Round Lake Regional Center project and Dean Oslund volunteered to assist. Our main concern is the funding, since federal funding is not now available. Cecil Heidelberger suggested that we have an "Acres for Round Lake" auction. Landowners could donate a parcel of land to be sold with the proceeds going for purchase of the Round Lake area. Trueman pointed out that there would be a commemorative plaque on the property showing donors' names. Lyle Bradley suggested that we write a letter containing the following: goals of Round Lake Project, details of the site, appeal for funding and send it to every organization possible, such as 4-H groups, FFA, Boy Scouts, etc., The secretary will draft a letter and have it ready by Tuesday, April 17. ~_) Our budget request for 1973 was the last item on the agenda. The following budget was formulated: Land Acquisition Tot Lot - Chapman Addition Summer recreation program Skating and hockey rinks Two ball diamonds a. Northwoods East $300 b. Other 500 Waste containers and picnic table anchors Maintenance, equipment and lighting $ 4,000 1,500 2,000 3,500 800 150 1,000 Total $12,950 Dick Schneider moved for adjournment; seconded by Cecil Heidelberger; carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m. I '\ -J Next meeting - May 10, 1973 at Crooked Lake School - 7:30 p.m. /~J ~_// -~~;- /,(/' ~y~~ \/ / r_ ( t:/ ( .J L---t'/ C_f- _____ S. Bf- tton, Secretary / -, ,....) SPECIAL NOTE: After our site tour on Saturday, June 9, we will meet at Britton's, 17725 Ward Lake Drive, for a special meeting regarding the Round Lake Project. At the special meeting on May 22nd, Rosella Sonsteby suggested that Mr. Edes put a price on the 300 acres we would like to obtain and we should pass the kitty and buy it. Otto Schmid feels we should ask for more than the 7% through Zoning and Planning instead of purchasing so much of it. We plan to use maps to outline the area(s) we would like to have for parks. o SEE YOU THEN! Xl ,- , . " . (. '-'--zc S. ritton :~