HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-05CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
September 5, 2012
Chair Kelly called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Members Present: Matt Dinslage, Tom Goodwin, Judy Hayes, Scott Kelly, Howard
Lovelace, Jeanne Peterson, Bob Swan, Jerry Zell
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Interim Parks & Recreation Director John Hennen, Environmental
Resources Manager Mac Cafferty, Recording Secretary Patty Ruedy
2. Approval of July 18, 2012 meeting minutes
Minutes were approved as presented.
3. Citizen comments
There were no citizen comments.
4. Staff report
Staff gave an update on Heritage Center, Kenrick Avenue Trail project and
improvements to King Park infields #1, 2 and 4. Staff has had some discussions
with Steve McComas regarding water quality issues at Valley Lake. Newly-planted
park trees are being watered due to lack of rain. Art Festival is scheduled for
September 15-16.
5. Spirit of Brandtjen Farms 10th Addition preliminary and final plat
The plat consists of 22 single-family lots located west of Draft Horse Blvd. and north
of 170th St. SBF Development Corporation has also submitted a final plat for
approval of 48 single-family lots and 2 outlots. The developer will be required to
construct 5’ concrete sidewalks on both sides of all local streets and rough-grade
for future trail along the west side of Diamond Path. Park dedication was previously
satisfied through a land dedication and cash contribution paid in 2005. Staff noted
that grading for the site was done in the first phase. Goodwin inquired about trails
and green spaces. Staff replied that trails and common areas remain intact.
Motion made by Zell, seconded by Goodwin to recommend City Council
consider approval of Spirit of Brandtjen Farms 10th Addition preliminary plat, PUD
development stage plan and final plat subject to the TPC Planning Report dated
August 30, 2012 and Engineering Report dated August 30, 2012.
Ayes-Unanimous
6. Spirit of Brandtjen Farms 11th Addition preliminary and final plat
This is a re-plat of the SBF 8th Addition approved by City Council on Oct. 17, 2011.
The private alley platted as Outlot A to service the lots and blocks 1 and 2 has been
eliminated. The developer will be required to construct 5’ concrete sidewalks on
both sides of all local streets. The park dedication requirement was paid with the
SBF plat in 2005; therefore no park dedication will be collected. Goodwin inquired
about trails. Staff replied that the trails are taken care of by the association in this
area.
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee Meeting Minutes, September 5, 2012 Page 2
Motion made by Dinslage, seconded by Swan to recommend City Council
consider approval of Spirit of Brandtjen Farms 11th Addition preliminary and final
plat subject to the TPC Planning Report dated August 30, 2012 and Engineering
Report dated August 30, 2012.
Ayes-Unanimous
7. Motorcycle parking in Antlers Park
Council members recently received an email from a resident requesting a
motorcycle parking area at Antlers Park as a result of receiving a ticket for parking
on a striped area for handicapped parking. Staff presented options: 1) striping
existing stall(s) within the parking lot, 2) renovate existing stub trail located on the
south side of the parking lot, remove curb and add concrete pad (high cost).
Committee feels that motorcycle parking does not need to be located up front, as it
is and always has been first-come, first-serve. Committee agreed to direct staff to
paint two existing stalls (4 motorcycle spots). Peterson suggested adding
renovation of the existing stub trail to the 2014 budget if funds can’t be found in the
meantime. Committee is not in favor of adding designated motorcycle parking at
other parks at this time.
8. Ritter Farm Park South Forty Archery Range
Earlier this year, a resident who lives adjacent Ritter Farm Park contacted the Parks
Department regarding a number of arrows he found on his property east of the
South Forty Archery Range while completing significant buckthorn removal on his
property. Prior to Parks & Recreation Director Steve Michaud’s retirement, Steve
worked with the South Forty Archery Club, eliminating two targets and relocating six
that were in proximity to the resident’s property. Staff recently met with the resident
again along with the South Forty Archery Club president Shawn Bartlett as a result
of resident finding a new arrow on his property. South Forty Archers have since
shut down an additional target located closest to his property. Dinslage inquired as
to whether there is a policy on setbacks for targets or a buffer zone. Staff replied
that there is no policy and that the archery range has been in existence since 1984.
Staff will continue to work with the South Forty Archery Club regarding preventing
errant arrows from leaving the site.
9. Other business
Committee inquired as to status of Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan. Staff replied
that the revised document will be included as part of the City’s visioning plan at a
yet-to-be-determined date. Goodwin inquired; what is a visioning plan? Hayes
inquired as to who will is/will be on the visioning committee. Staff will follow up with
committee members.
10. Announcements
Next Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee meeting, September 19.
11. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Ruedy, Recording Secretary