Memo- Summary of August 2 Shady Oak Beach Redevelopment Meeting
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Steven C. Mielke, City Manager
FROM: Dave Johnson, Director of Recreation Services
DATE: August 11, 1995
SUBJECT: Summary of August 2, 1995 Shady Oak Beach Redevelopment
Meeting
City representatives and staff present:
Dick Allendorf, Minnetonka City Council
Dave Childs, Minnetonka City Manager
Polly Bayrd, Minnetonka Park Board
Gene Maxwell, Hopkins City Council
John Fink, Hopkins Park Board
Ray Vogtman, Hopkins Public Works
Dave Johnson, Recreation Services
Lorry Mendez Burns, Recreation Services
Residents of the Shady Oak Beach neighborhood were invited to review preliminary
plans for the beach redevelopment proposal. During the presentation, the following
comments were expressed by residents:
· Air conditioning of the buildings. Hennepin County has temperature restrictions
on the operation of their concession facilities.
· A number of requests to eliminate parking at outlot "B".
· Requests for more advanced play equipment on outlot" Bn. Current plans call
for the placement of a tot lot at the site. One resident requested the placement
of a sport court for multiple use. Another resident inquired about the possibility
of a tennis court. A neighborhood meeting will be held at the October
Minnetonka Park Board meeting to discuss all possibilities.
· The request was made to prohibit canoe access to the lake from the beach site.
The current plans include a canoe/paddle boat rental area which was met with
mixed reactions.
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Current architectural plans include a caribbean theme for the buildings.
Residents expressed a desire for the beach facilities to match existing
architectural designs in the immediate area.
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Summary of August 2 Shady Oak Beach Redevelopment Meeting
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. A concern was voiced over security of the new beach amenities with increased
access to the site resulting from the bridge which will be constructed this fall.
. A concern was expressed regarding the fishing pier and the provision of
adequate supervision.
In addition to the comments expressed concerning the beach redevelopment plans,
residents also provided input regarding the following lake related issues:
. A desire to follow through on plans for outlot "B" whether or not the beach
design is approved.
. A request that completion of outlot "B" plans coincide with the installation of
the bridge.
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Concerns regarding water quality and eurasian watermilfoil. Council member
Allendorf advised staff to check on the status of a report completed three years
ago regarding the water quality of Glen Lake! Lone Lake, and Shady Oak Lake.
This issue will also be addressed at the October Minnetonka Park Board
meeting.
. Concerns regarding bridge safety, (i.e., vehicle access, jumping).
. Concerns regarding current unsupervised boat access to the lake primarily from
the Hennepin County Regional Trail which borders the north side of the lake.
. A request that regulations pertaining to the lake, such as horse power
restrictions, be posted in more visible locations.
The City Council will review the plans in detail at the September 5, 1995 Council
meeting.