HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-03CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
April 3, 2013
Chair Kelly called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Members Present: Tom Goodwin, Judy Hayes (arrived 6:15 p.m.), Scott Kelly,
Howard Lovelace, Jeanne Peterson, Bob Swan, Matt Dinslage, Lori Bovitz
Members Absent: Jerry Zell
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Brett Altergott, Natural Resources Manager
Mac Cafferty
2. Approval of January 16, 2013 minutes
Minutes were approved as presented.
3. Citizen comments
There were no citizen comments.
4. Staff report
Introduction of new committee member Lori Bovitz. Staff gave an update on Kenrick
Avenue Trail; plans have been revised and it will be re-bid once we get an approval
from MNDoT Bridge Division with scheduled completion this fall if approved by City
Council. Maintenance staff is working to get park system prepared for summer,
fields will be open in two weeks (weather permitting). Orchard Lake retaining wall
will be completed this spring.
Family Fun Fest at Ames Arena scheduled for April 13. Heritage Center fundraising
goal is $131,000 left to be raised; many fundraising events are scheduled for the
next two years to reach this goal. Rentals of this facility are going well. Hayes
inquired as to the use of fields at Parkview by Apple Valley Athletic Association.
Staff will review and update committee members at the next meeting.
Watershed Cleanup Day is scheduled for April 20; 800 volunteers are currently
signed up. Trees and shrubs can be ordered online now through April 22.
5. Shady Oak Grove 4th Addition preliminary and final plat
Staff reviewed the plat. Park dedication fees have already been collected. Grading
plan includes saving as many trees as possible.
Motion made by Goodwin, seconded by Lovelace to approve the preliminary
and final plat for Shady Oak Grove 4th addition as presented by City staff.
Ayes: unanimous
6. Other business
Lakeville Rotary Club did not choose to fund the canoe rack. As suggested by
Hayes, staff will look into having Tree & Shrub Sale proceeds earmarked to build
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the canoe rack. Staff will provide an update at the next meeting and provide a clear
direction as to how the committee should proceed.
As a result of the Visioning Committee meeting he attended, Swan suggested the
idea for the Parks & Recreation Department and/or the Parks Committee to address
trails, activities and amenities that focus on the aging community and to make sure
things are structured in the future to be more attractive as a community. Committee
had a discussion on comments heard at the other visioning meetings.
Staff presented a plaque to Matt Dinslage for his service to the committee.
Blackdog Watershed information is available online or staff will bring to Watershed
Cleanup Day.
Committee had discussion on dog issues/complaints at parks, including Ritter Farm
Park and Steve Michaud Park.
7. Announcements
The next Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources meeting is scheduled for April 17.
8. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Ruedy, Recording Secretary