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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 10, 1973 , , / ) o MINUTES OF THE GROW TOWNSHIP PARKS/RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING - MAY 10, 1973 Meeting was called to order at 7:45 Hulegaard. Members present: p.m. by Chairman Trueman Members excused: Bradley, Britton, Heidelberger, Hulegaard, Oslund, Schneider, Sloth Griswold, Kappelhoff, P & Z member Guests: Jim Stewart, Community Services Director; Dave Torkildson, Commissioner, Anoka County Parks Department. u Because Jim Stewart had another engagement that evening, we postponed the business meeting until after he had given us a brief rundown on the summer recreation program and had answered our questions. The program is complete, with activities for tiny tots through early teens. There will be softball for boys and girls, arts and crafts, clubs, trips to Twins games, trips to nature centers, visits from the Zoomobile, movies, roller skating, etc. Boys will have baseball every day - three practices and two games per week. The same staff will be employed throughout the summer. The program will begin on June 18.Before that time a brochure will be made up and handed out through the schools. Jim was informed that the Board of Supervisors had approved the $2,000 budget for the summer program. He asked for a letter from the Board of Supervisors authorizing two payments of $1,000 to be made to the Community Services Department in June/July or July/August. The secretary will request said letter from the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Stewart will give a complete breakdown of funds used and re- sponses received regarding the summer program at our August meeting. Costs of a year-around program were discussed. Mr. Stewart said such a program would cost the Township about $12,000 to $13,000 per year. Regular school year hours would be from one o'clock p.m. until ten o'clock p.m. The school district provides for administrative costs, such as Stewart's salary, secretarial services, etc. Local government would provide the director's salary, plus necessary items for operation of the program in the schools (adult classes, summer recreation, etc.) ,-"I V Our summer program will be held at Crooked Lake School in conjunction with the program being held at Wilson school in Anoka. Program will run from June 18 for seven weeks. Mr. Stewart will contact the secretary when he has hired the personnel for directing the summer program. The Parks/Recreation Advisory Board will hold a special meeting with the director and his assistants to advise and be advised regarding the program. Mr. Stewart has promised to send us a breakdown on a year-around program for our regular June meeting. The deadline for establishing a year-around program should be no later than the first of August to begin in September, or the first of December to begin in January. , . / J Minutes - May IO, 1973 Page 2 \ ~ Dave Torkildson of the Anoka County Parks Department, our guest speaker for the evening, was given the floor. We reviewed the Metro Council's guideline for parks and he recommended that the Comprehensive Planner be made aware of this Guideline if he hasn't one already. In reviewing the guideline, he noted that the overlap between County and Municipal parks begins with the Community Park. He suggested that we work on active parks such as playgrounds, ba1lfields, etc., and leave passive parks for later, but get the land first! He suggested we look closely at records on tax for- feited property which can be purchased from the County for $l.OO and at all property belonging to the County which might serve as a municipal park upon purchase. Any tax forfeited property can be located through the Auditor's office and any deeded property can be located through the Assessor's office. o Dean Oslund asked for Dave's feelings on the Round Lake Project. Mr. Torki1dson stated that there are no funds presently available from federal sources, or from County sources and it would be up to us to find some way of funding the project to get if off the ground. Lyle Bradley brought up the fact of county funding because the area is an historic site and could be funded under that category - and perhaps the category of special use park. Mr. Torkildson agreed with this and Lyle will work with him to see if the project can be funded in this manner. Mr. Torkildson is to contact Al Kordiak regarding this possibility. Mr. Torkildson stated that we should work with Zoning and Planning to obtain scenic easements on Coon Creek. He stated that there may be new federal funds coming that could be used for assistance in this area, and that we should work closely with Coon Rapids for development of the Creek area. Bob Nearing joined the meeting momentarily to give us information regarding the Metropolitan Open Space Program headed by Shirley Hunt. She has requested that a chairman and several people from Anoka County were needed to explain or report on physical makeup, etc., of wetlands and other recreational areas in Anoka County - what we have, and what we plan to do. Mr. Torkildson will be contacting her on the County level. BUSINESS MEETING The meeting commenced at approximately 10 o'clock p.m. Motion was made by Sloth, seconded by Schneider that the minutes be approved as mailed; carried. REPORTS AND COMMUNIQUES ~ The secretary reported that to date Jim Griswold had received only three questionnaires from those distributed through the schools. Questionnaires had been distributed in both school districts in the Township. / Minutes - May 10, 1973 Page 3 "- '---) Reports - Continued Lyle Bradley reported that he had met with Harlan Thurston regarding the Round Lake Project. Mr. Thurston is very interested in the historical aspect of the project. It was suggested that he be invited by letter to attend the meeting with Programmed Lands, the Zoning and Planning Commission, Parks/Recreation Advisory Board, and the Board of Supervisors on May 22~ and we should also invite Carl Bone~l, Loren Turnquist and others to that same meeting. He mentioned thatChamplin-Anokarena, Inc., a new corporation, is interested in building a bubble-type ice arena in any municipality that will give the corporation the land to build it on. Since the Round Lake Project is located close the Anoka Senior High School, it would be an excellent spot for the arena. This will be investi- gated as the Round Lake Project develops. The secretary read a letter received from Mr. Trombley of Carlos Avery regarding stocking Coon Creek and Crooked Lake with game fish. Letter was placed in files. OLD BUSINESS u Jim Griswold had left word with the secretary that he had talked to Dick Beens regarding lighting the parks. Dick Beens said that technically we can't light the parks, but there is a bill on~the floor of the State Legislature now that may change that within the month. He thinks there may be some way to justify the lighting if not okayed by the Legislature, if it is used to deter vandalism or for safety factors. Regarding maps - Chairman Hulegaard had obtained township maps to be given to each member of the Advisory Board. They will be color coded to denote area, work done, etc. The topographical maps which Dean brought were split up, were on different scales and would require some changes to be of use. Trueman will try to get a larger scale, more complete map for use by the U of M Study Group. LAND ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENTS Trueman reported that Dick Beens is checking on the Nordeen Addition for possible purchase by our group and to obtain access from neighboring landowners. He had not been able to contact Ike Barstow and will continue to try to contact him. Trueman will also report on the outcome of his contact with Mr. Beaudry on the area in Oak Ridge at the next meeting. C) The secretary reported that A~t Jaworski has promised to obtain the deed to the park property in the Langseth-Thrane addition. Lary Carlson has promised to have the deed for Birch Ridge Estates wildlife area within ten days after May 11. , \ , / , -,) (~ Minutes - May 10, 1973 Page 4 Land Acquisition - Continued The date of June 9, Saturday, at eight o'clock a.m. a site tour. We will meet at Crooked Lake School. tour we will also set some park signs, if feasible. now at Anoka County Fairgrounds. was set for During the Signs are The secretary will write a letter to Dick Beens on behalf of the Advisory Board asking that he locate all deeds for property given to the Township for parks. The Township will be cleaning up the Crooked Lake access area per Mr. Christenson at the Board meeting May 8. NEW BUSINESS o Ly~e Bradley was informed that he had been appointed a member of the Parks/Recreation Advisory Board by the Board of Supervisors at the May 8 Town Board meeting. Lyle Bradley asked if anyone had considered the changes that would have to be made in the summer program if the school district decided to go on a 45/15 schedule. We will ask Jim Stewart his opinion at the special meeting to be called with the summer program director and his assistants. Art Sloth read a letter from the Crooked Lake Civic Association regarding lake access from the property purchased by Grow Township. They wish the Park Board to restrict the access to canoes only, not motored boats. Chairman Hulegaard stated that if we are going to propose only canoes be allowed to enter the lake, Coon Rapids and Grow Township should each adopt an ordinance restricting motors on the lake to five horsepower. At present, the lakeshore property owners are using large motors on the lake, and since it is public property it would be unfair to restrict public access to canoes only. Matter was tabled until we hear further from Crooked Lake Civic Association. PLANS AND OBJECTIVES Regarding the tot lot on the Chapman addition, Trueman stated it will take about $200 to level the lot and replace topsoil. Jim Kappelhoff and the secretary will draw up a proposal to the Board of Supervisors including the leveling, equipment, and fencing or posts with cables to restrict access from the street, and have it ready for presentation at the June Town Board meeting. ,-, '-.J The ball diamond in Northwoods East park needs fill and leveling to complete. Trueman will take fill from West Park and move it to East Park for that purpose and will also fill in area for parking. Posts and cable will also be needed to restrict traffic on ball diamond. / . , ;' CJ Minutes - May 10, 1973 Page 4 QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS There will be a meeting on the Round Lake Project with Programmed Lands and the Board of Supervisors on May 22, at eight o'clock p.m. at Crooked Lake School. There will be a regularly scheduled meeting with the Comprehensive Planner, Grow Township Board of Supervisors, Zoning and Planning Commission, and Parks/Recreation Advisory Board on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Regular meetings of the Park Board have been scheduled at Crooked Lake School for the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. We will be paying $6.30 per hour for janitorial services on those evenings. Special meetings should be held in the Building Inspector's office, if possible. Next regular monthly meeting - June 14, 1973, 7:30 p.m., Crooked Lake School. (J Motion was made by Oslund; seconded by Sloth that the meeting adjourn; carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:40 p.m. /1~. - ~ (~~~~-'/~/!l 0?J~~ S. Br~tton Secretary r " '--)