05-09-95 PRCITY OF OTSEGO REGULAR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF OTSEGO, COUNTY OF WRIGHT, STATE OF MINNESOTA
COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 9, 1995
MEMBERS PRESENT GUESTS
Tom Baillargeon (chair) Suzanne Ackerman (Council Rep.)
Bill Olson Merlin Otto (excused)
Darelene Solberg
Roche Martin
Tom Constant (excused)
Jeff Bartheld (excused)
Teri Kohler (excused)
7:30 PM REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING FOLLOWS:
1. Tom Baillargeon will call meeting to order:
Tom Baillargeon called meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
2. Review of the Minutes from the April 13, 1995 meeting:
Darlene Solberg Moved to approve the minutes as drafted.
Roche Martin, Second. Motion Carried.
3. Open Forum•
Nothing.
4. Report City Council:
The purchase of the playground equipment and materials
needed has been approved by city council. Minnesota Play at
$21,033.00 and South side Lumber $1,021.20 respectfully. A
3% discount of $510.57 can be obtained by prepaying with
the order. Roche Martin made motion to prepay with the
order as to receive the discount. Darlene Solberg second,
motion passed. Likewise bids for the excavation, silt
fence and ag. lime where reviewed. Each bidder was asked
to bid the project in three different forms. ThP low bidder
was Dennis Fehn at $35,750.00. Bids from Matt Bullock at
$61,607.00 and Veit & Company of $68,620.00 where also
received. After a lengthy discussion of the lack of topsoil
needed for good turf establishment Roche Martin made motion
to delay the excavation until such time as the black dirt
could become available. Darlene Solberg second, motion
carried.
Dedication fees where again reviewed and drafted to
fulfil the city ordinance. Darlene Solberg
voluntiared to prepare the documents needed and
supply the to Suzanne Ackermann for council review.
Trail dedications fees where reviewed and motion was
made to amend the city ordnance by Roche Martin to increase
the trail dedication fees to 1% of fair market value of the
land for commercial, industrial and multi -family dwellings.
Residential be amended to .05% of fair market value of the
lot. Darlene Solberg second, motion carried. Discussion was
received on agricultural land was sought but no action was
taken at this time.
5. Recreation Coordinator/sub-committee
Plans are under way for the safety camp. At this time it's
to early receive any idea as to the how this will be
supported by the community. The camp will again follow past
format and sub -committee will report as the event draws near.
Further it's to early for any information on the rocketry
event. The Recreation Coordinator will prepare information
on the picnic on games etc. and report later.
6. Sign
Debbie Carron and Tom Constant where unavailable for reports
on the sign and site plan.
7. Pay bills.
Darlene Solberg met with Phillis on the money spent by the
PRC and funds available at this time. It's to early for any
report but when completed Darlene Solberg will report to the
PRC.
S. Other items of concern
Joint meeting has been arranged with the city council July
11, 1995 at the PRC regular meeting.
Bill Olson suggested that the PRC meeting be recorded. Bill
Olson made motion to obtain a tape player for less than
$50.00 and 12 tapes. Roche Martin second, motion passed.
12. Adjourn
Motion was made by Darlene Solberg to adjourn second by Bill
Olson. Motion passed.
;Resp tfully submitted
Thomas- Baillarge n, Chair
2.
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CITY OF OTSEGO REGULAR PARk AMD RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF OTSEGO, COUNTY Of WRIGHT, STATE OF MINNESOTA
COMMISSION MEETING
May 9, 1995
MEMBERS PRESENT GUESTS
Tom Baillargeon (chair) Merlin Otto
Tom Constant Suzanne Ackerman Council Rep.
Teri Kohler
Dill Olsen
Jeff Bartheld
Darlene Solberg
Debbie Carron (excused)
7:30 PM REGULAR C10"M ISS IGM MEET 1MG FOLLOWS:
1. Tom Baillargeon will call nceting to order:
Ton Bai1largean called Aeeting to usdcr at 7:38 pry.
2. Review of the Minutes from the April 11, 19% meeting:
Darlene Solberg moved to approve the minutes as drafted.
Teri Kohler seconded and the motion carried.
3. Open Forum:
Otsego Lions would like to build a shelter in the park. Tim
Daillargenn suggested that that bring in their plans fnr
review by city.
Bill Olson would like to fence his back yard. He will check
with city staff.
4. Report City Council!
Suzanne Ackerman reported that the picnic was oked by
council. Council would like the information an the
dedication fees by June 15. Toa Baillargeon offered to
,prepare the information needed and faruarded It to Suzanne.
.Jerry Perrault was unable to atttzod the meeting but has sent
to the commission reports of the fees etc.. DS. explained
the reports. The council is looking at the addition of forty
new residential lots that will collect more dedication fees.
Also property near Christ Lutheran has been approved for
commercial use and the fees will likewise be added. DS noted
that there are funds available for the Lions shelter that
have been collected. Merlin Otto submitted a break doom of
his expenses which some will be reimbursed by the grant. See
attachment.
5. Recreation Coordinator:
The Bike Rodeo will be May 20th 10:38 to 12:31. Bill Olson
volunteered to supply tools again. To" Baillargeon
offered the use of his traffic cones. TC DO UK DS AMD JB
offered to help. DS moved to not collect donations at
this event. BO seconded, motion carried. TK will sae if
she cnuId collect some prizes. Safety camp see attachment.
Model Rocketry will be available see attachment. Roving park
is still in the planning stage. Sub -committee would like
August for the event. The event could run for five creeks and
available one day a week. further reports will be given as
the details are completed. Picnic will be August 13 from
1:00 to 5:00. Area Recreation will he in change of the event
and games. % . oto will he needed for this event. Wright
CUUO J agaln is roving an cvcut at thcIr pearR and wuuld IShe
to have a joint venture with Otsego . DS motion to pay halt
the cost for the entertainment cf the Flyers. DC seconded,
motion carried. DS wt crated to ae"d a thank you t 3 Wright
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County for the sign. TC seconded, motion carried.
6. Merlin Otto:
Merlin Otto has submitted the information on the playground
equipment. See attachment, TK was wondering if the price Of
the equipment was nagotiab!e. DS will look into donations.
DC will get &pplication from Wright Electric for play
equipment. DS moved to submit to council the quotes for the
surface, timbers ands play equiprwcnt. J8 seconded, Motion
passed. TC moved to liVewlse submit the associate costs
needed for the construction or the play area as needed. Ti{
seconded, motion passed. TK motioned to have maintenance
staff
help with construction of park. JB seconded motion was
approved. DS motioned to collect bids for grading. TC
seconded motion approved. DC motion as July 15, 1995 as
assembly day for the equipment if available. DS seconded,
motion carried. DS will provide the information to the Uiew.
JB will talk to the Lions.
ISTEA Grant: nothing to report.
?. Dedication fees
rail dedication fees will be work
information enclosed. T
on at future Meetings.
S. Landfall building:
Letter sent nothing ne+o.
9. Sign:
The sign needs mare things added. Til will get the
information to DC. TC still working on the drawing for the
site.
t0. Pay bills:
Mothing
It. Other Items=
May 20, 1995 1:80 N work day for the park. construction
could start with the picnic sites and volley ball area.
12. Adjourn
TC motioned to adjourn. TK seccnded. Motion passed.
JB excused for June 16 ,fleeting. Bill Olson excused for the
meeting at Alberuille.
Attachments: Expenses flerlin Otto
Camwanity Recreation
Dedication Fees
Quotes
Date Signatur
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