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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes for May 2, 2012
ITEM 1 Call to order
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
ITEM 2 Roll call of members
Present: Matt Dinslage, Tom Goodwin, Scott Kelly, Howard Lovelace, Jeanne Peterson,
Bob Swan, Jerry Zell
Absent: Judy Hayes
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Steve Michaud, Recording Secretary Patty Ruedy
ITEM 3 Approval of April 18, 2012 meeting minutes
The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee meeting minutes were approved as presented.
ITEM 4 Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments.
ITEM 5 Staff Report
Staff had no additions from the packet.
ITEM 6 Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan review
Staff reviewed the park facilities matrix, the trail handout and the current park system map with
future park search areas. Staff said that TPC will work on re-classifying trails and bring them to a
future meeting for discussion by the committee. Goodwin asked about the percentage of people using
parks and trails. Staff said there may be statistics from previous surveys. Dinslage inquired about the
cost difference to construct a 10’ trail vs. an 8’ trail. Staff replied that cost was minimal. Also, regional
trails built will be paid for by the county on a 55-45% split, with the county paying for 100% of the
future maintenance costs. Staff added that Lakeville has the lowest per capita costs on park
maintenance. Staff also informed the committee that with the current trail project, they are adding
two major pedestrian crossings, one at Greenridge Park and one at East Community Park across
170th. Goodwin would like to see more on-street bike lanes incorporated into the next plan revision.
Staff would like to add more health/active living concepts to the next revision. Committee members
should let staff know if they have additional feedback on these items.
ITEM 7 Park dedication ordinance update
Committee members reviewed the TPC report at their last meeting. Staff asked for a
recommendation. Chair Kelly responded to questions regarding the defensibility of the state statue
and reviewed state statutes in regards to park dedication. Swan argued that Lakeville has a long
history of partnership and has followed a very well thought out plan in regard to development. Zell
responded that there will still be fees, it will take much longer to build a park. There were questions
raised by the committee regarding feasibility of taking land instead of fee and the likelihood of future
challenges by developers. Staff also shared with the committee that the park dedication fees are
reviewed annually. The next step is a public hearing at the May 24 Planning Commission meeting.
continued
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(12.05) Motion made by Swan, seconded by Lovelace to recommend against supporting
amendment of Title 10 of the Lakeville City Code, the Subdivision Ordinance, and keep park
dedication fees where they are currently.
Ayes-4 Nays-3
Nays: Tom Goodwin, Scott Kelly and Jeanne Peterson
Tom Goodwin stated that he voted nay based on discussion at the previous parks meeting and this
meeting and that although it’s a bitter pill to swallow to succumb to the wishes of one developer, he
voted to accept the recommendation of the consultant and staff. Peterson agreed. Kelly had no
comment.
Zell left the meeting at 7:30.
ITEM 8 Bob Jensen nomination to Pioneer Plaza
Staff reviewed handouts on Bob Jensen, a resident of Lakeville for over 60 years.
(12.06) Motion made by Peterson, seconded by Swan to recommend City Council consider
approval of Bob Jensen induction into Pioneer Plaza.
Ayes-6 Nays-0
ITEM 9 Senior Center membership fees
Staff reviewed proposed Senior Center fees. Committee members commented that the prices seem
very reasonable. There will be a membership meeting on Thursday, May 10 at the Arts Center.
(12.07) Motion made by Dinslage, seconded by Kelly to recommend City Council consider
approval of resolution establishing membership fees for Lakeville Senior Center.
Ayes-6 Nays-0
ITEM 10 Unfinished business
Staff reminded committee members that final plats will no longer be reviewed by the Parks
Committee or Planning Commission based on the results of the developer forum to streamline the
process. Final plats will be forwarded to members only as an FYI, unless there are significant changes
from the preliminary plat.
ITEM 11 New business
There were no items to discuss.
ITEM 12 Announcements
Next Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee meeting, May 16.
ITEM 13 Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
Patty Ruedy, Recording Secretary Scott Kelly, Chair