There was one letter received and read as part of public comments and six visitors provided comments to the Park Board. To view a complete transcript of these letters and public comments please click on the Complete Board Minutes attached below.
Stormwater Subcommittee Report - Howard, Spaeth, Rogers
The subcommittee met on October 31. The City expressed surprise at the Park District's decision on the use of park land. City representatives asked how the Park Board arrived at its decision and for a clarification of the approvals. The subcommittee discussed both sites. The City understands the Park Board's proposal for Golden Meadows and asked what the Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) restrictions specify in regards to transferring ownership of the property. Executive Director Rogers explained that deeding over the property would require that the parcel be replaced with property of equal value.
The City inquired about the Park Board's rational in its decision to provide only the west lobe of York Commons Park and asked that the Park Board reconsider the east lobe. The Park District's representatives suggested that the City could submit a written request to the Park Board for reconsideration and noted that the request needed to come enough in advance of the Park Board’s November 19 meeting to allow time for it to be reviewed by V3, the subcommittee and Park Board prior to the meeting.
Commissioner Howard stated that he would liked to have seen the Board vet the developed matrix and its considerations further before making a decision. Part of the City's claim is that those not on the subcommittee did not have an opportunity to discuss the options. Commissioner Morissette-Moll stated that she believes the Park Board had sufficiently vetted out the issue and has dedicated a significant amount of time in aiding the City on its stormwater issues.
Commissioner Spaeth stated that the subcommittee did a phenomenal job in reviewing the matrix. The City needs to improve its infrastructure as part of the solution. Commissioner Kubiesa stated that a year ago the Park Board took a lead in forming the subcommittee, discussions were transparent with awareness of the matrix, and the Park Board delivered satisfactorily.
Complete Board Meeting Minutes are attached below.
