HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-05CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
December 5, 2012
Chair Kelly called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Members Present: Tom Goodwin, Judy Hayes, Scott Kelly, Howard Lovelace,
Jeanne Peterson, Bob Swan
Members Absent: Matt Dinslage, Jerry Zell
Staff Present: Interim Parks & Recreation Director John Hennen, Environmental
Resources Manager Mac Cafferty, Recording Secretary Patty Ruedy
2. Approval of November 7, 2012 meeting minutes
Minutes were approved as presented.
3. Citizen comments
There were no citizen comments.
4. Staff report
Brett Altergott, new Parks & Recreation Director, will start on Jan. 2, MN Ironman
Bike Ride will be moving to Washington County after 13 years in Lakeville. Holiday
Bazaar and Santa’s Secret Store were very successful events this past weekend.
Lovelace inquired about the fishing piers in Lake Marion. Staff explained that the
docks will now be floated away from the shore in the winter to prevent damage from
shifting ice.
5. Rose Creek preliminary plat
Staff reviewed the plat and pointed out where the DNR drainageway will be located.
Goodwin inquired about the future trail. Staff replied that the trail will be created on
the north side of Dodd Blvd. up to Highview Avenue. Goodwin also inquired about
the large grove of trees that will be removed. He requested the developer save the
oak trees where possible, especially at the rear of lots. Staff will look at the plan
again and speak to developer about it.
Motion made by Goodwin, seconded by Peterson to recommend City Council
consider approval of Rose Creek preliminary plat subject to the City’s Engineering
Report dated November 29, 2012 and Planning Report dated November 30, 2012.
Developer is being requested to review the tree preservation plan prior to final plat,
with the goal of saving any additional large oak trees where possible and protect
them accordingly through the grading process and tree preservation fencing.
Ayes-Unanimous
6. Update on Lake Marion/South Creek Greenway project
Dakota County is working with a landscaping architectural firm, Hoisington Koegler
Group, on the Lake Marion/South Creek Greenway master planning process.
Dakota County staff will be attending the January 2 meeting to provide committee
members an update on the master planning process.
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee Meeting Minutes, December 5, 2012 Page 2
7. Other business
Hayes introduced an idea for a canoe/kayak race fundraiser in Lakeville. Funds
raised could be used to build canoe/kayak racks on the lakes. She also inquired
about the possibility of an Eagle Scout/boy scout troop overseeing the event. Lake
associations would be contacted prior to planning. Staff will contact the Lakeville
Rotary and inquire about funding availability for racks and let committee know.
Goodwin inquired why the Murphy-Hanrehan trail was closed at the trail/parking lot
access in Lakeville off Judicial Rd. Staff will contact Three Rivers and let committee
know.
8. Announcements
The next Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources meeting will be held on January 2.
9. Adjourn
Meeting recessed at 6:43 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 6:49.
Tour of the Heritage Center by staff.
Meeting adjourned at 7:20.
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Ruedy, Recording Secretary