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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes for June 20, 2012
5-6 p.m. Committee took tour of Heritage Center.
ITEM 1 Call to order
Meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m.
ITEM 2 Roll call of members
Present: Matt Dinslage, Tom Goodwin, Judy Hayes, Scott Kelly, Howard Lovelace,
Jeanne Peterson, Jerry Zell
Absent: Bob Swan
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Steve Michaud, Recording Secretary Patty Ruedy,
Environmental Resources Specialist Ann Messerschmidt
ITEM 3 Approval of June 2, 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 referred to the information in the committee packet. Peterson heard a comment from another
citizen on how impressed they were to the City’s response to the previous week’s storm damage.
ITEM 6 SWPPP and Wellhead Protection Plan public meeting
Ann Messerschmidt, Environmental Resources Specialist, gave a presentation regarding the Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Wellhead Protection Program. She highlighted
projects the department has been involved with the past year and referred to the department’s
annual report. Steve McComas from Blue Water Science works with City staff to protect and enhance
the water quality in Lakeville. He reported about each of the lakes, which was also highlighted in the
annual report.
(12.09) Motion made by Kelly, seconded by Goodwin to open the public meeting at 6:35 p.m.
Ayes-7 Nays-0
Motion passed.
(12.10) Motion made by Kelly, seconded by Zell to close the public meeting at 6:35 p.m.
Ayes-7 Nays-0
Motion passed.
ITEM 7 Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan review
Liz Stockman from The Planning Company reviewed park maps and sought feedback. Committee and
staff discussed the new trail classifications and minimum widths of each. Committee suggested
adding examples to the new trail classifications. Trails along major collectors and greenway corridors
should remain at 8’ wide, while planned, designated Dakota County regional trails will have a
minimum width of 10’. TPC will make changes to maps and draft a packet for review by committee
for the July 18 meeting.
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee Meeting Minutes, June 20, 2012 Page 2
ITEM 8 Rinks
As committee members may recall, in December 2011, City Council authorized opening one additional
rink (Highview Heights) for the 2011-2012 season. City Council then requested the Parks, Recreation
& Natural Resources Committee monitor the 2011-2012 season and make a recommendation to City
Council concerning any additional rinks to be considered opened for the 2012-2013 season. Based on
budget planning and trying to be proactive, committee members discussed the usage and priorities in
opening the remaining rinks. Staff suggested not reopening Bunker Hill Park and possibly relocating
the warming house to Greenridge Park. Staff reminded committee members that the cost to operate
each rink site is approximately $7,700 with a permanent building and to operate a rink with a rented
portable shelter, the cost is approximately $8,700 per season.
(12.11) Motion made by Dinslage, seconded by Peterson to recommend City Council consider
opening the remaining closed rinks in this order for the 2012-2013 season, based on use and ease of
maintenance: 1) Cherryview Park, 2) Quail Meadows Park and 3) Rolling Oaks Park.
Ayes-7 Nays-0 Motion passed.
ITEM 9 Other business
Staff shared the recent park dedication revenues and developer refunds in the park dedication fund.
ITEM 10 Announcements
Steve Michaud thanked the committee members for their service to the Parks Department. The
member’s commitment and hard work is and always has been very much appreciated. Parks,
Recreation & Natural Resources committee members are very valuable and encouraged to stay active.
Next Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee meeting, July 18.
ITEM 11 Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
Patty Ruedy, Recording Secretary Scott Kelly, Chair