12-10-91 PR MINCity of Otsego
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Minutes of 12-10-91
Carl Swenson called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
Members present:
Tom Constant Carl Swenson (Chairperson)
Darlene Solberg Richard Savitski
Jacquie Rognli Mark Wallace
Floyd Roden Andy Beecher
The first item on the agenda was the consideration of the minutes
from the meeting of 11-19-91. Jacquie Rognli moved to approve the
minutes with the following changes:
1. Page 1, paragraph 5, sentence 2 should read "A report, giving an
activity profile of in-state outdoor recreation time of Minnesotans by age
and gender, was presented."
2. Paragraph 6 the word "copies" should be inserted after "distributed".
3. Page 2, paragraph 6 sentence 1 should read "Mark Wallace moved
that the second trail access be located along the northeast corner of
the development..."
Darlene seconded the motion to accept the minutes. All voted in
favor.
John Sem of the University of Minnesota Department of Tourism
was introduced. He briefly discussed two systems for park planning. First,
the physical planning -- planning ahead where parks should be located
(and start early). And secondly, he suggested to try low cost things out
first -- see how they go, see what works, without spending a great deal
of money. He also discussed some important issues for the commission
to consider for our survey:
1. WHEN do the people of Otsego want activities to take place?
2. FOR WHOM do they want the activities?
3. FEES — Would they be willing to pay a nominal fee for the activities?
Mr. Sem also suggested we coordinate small group processes,
get area people involved, ask them questions, and let them participate
with ideas and suggestions.
Jacquie Rognli suggested we take time out of each meeting to
talk about plans and goals -- both short term and long range. This time
would be used for targeting things we think are important. The
commission agreed and a "wish list" will be added to the agenda to
brainstorm about specific items.
Floyd Roden will bring large maps to the January meeting for the
commission's purposes.
It was decided to keep Joan Spence, and the forestry programs
she talked of at the November meeting, in mind but to do nothing further
at this time.
The county had no argument with the three accesses proposed
for the new Otsego Park. They also agreed to be responsible for the
accesses, although the commission would like to retain some control in
case any problems or concerns should arise in the future.
Carl Swenson read a letter from Dave Licht regarding what he
thought might be the possibility of our acquiring a lot for future sale
instead of opting for the park dedication fees. The commission agreed
that had not been the intention. A parking lot had been discussed but
we had ultimately decided in favor of the park dedication fees.
Carl Swenson introduced Trygve Holl, owner of the land where the
new park will be located. Mr. Holl voiced a concern that, at the lots
adjacent to the park accesses, there may be problems with people
going on to private property. The commission agreed this was
something to keep in mind but Carl assured him he believed the
accesses were going to be well-marked and retain definite boundaries.
Darlene Solberg moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mark Wallace.
All voted in favor.
The December meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
,—An 4Be#cher
In the absense of Mark Wallace, Secretary