04/18/1985 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
SPECIAL ISSUES SUBCOMMITTEE
ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
APRIL 18, 1985
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
Roger Martin, George Kubik, and Director of Parks & Recreation Vraa, discussed
the conditions of the temporary park shelter buildings. General conditions
and deficiencies were noted in several of the park shelters. Jim McGuffee had
reported to the Director that several of the shelters were not repairable
because of wood rot.
The Committee discussed which parks might still be designed for temporary
shelters in the distant future. It was noted that several of the parks may
have limited skating facilities such as Highview, which may ultimately be
closed down. Construction techniques were discussed in addition to the size
necessary to accomodate both winter and summer program uses.
After additional review and analysis, members of the committee. identified
three areas which could be pursued at this time: 1) To explore with the Dakota
County Vo Technical Institute for the construction of a wood frame 30' x 40'
structure similiar to that which School District 196 uses as temporary
classrooms. 2) To review the availability and construction costs associated
with District 196 buildings to determine if they would be available or
adaptable for park usage. 3) To review with the "to be selected" architect
for park shelter buildings alternative building designs.
In addition to the desirability and need flexibility with the use of the
facilities, the Committee discussed funding. It was recognized that probable
sources would be the general fund as well as the Park Site Acquisition and
Development Fund. No determination was made pending further review of cost.
It was also noted by Mr. Martin that the City needed to review the replacement
of these facilities on a two or three year cycle so as not to incur all of the
expense in one year.
Dated: Q.-.,•--~ ~s i4srs C_/ `'~"'"7` QV . /~L
Chairman