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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-05CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 5, 2013 Vice-Chair Peterson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. Members Present: Lori Bovitz, Tom Goodwin, Judy Hayes, Howard Lovelace, Jeanne Peterson, Bob Swan, Jerry Zell Members Absent: Scott Kelly Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Brett Altergott, Environmental Resources Manager Mac Cafferty, Environmental Resources Specialist Ann Messerschmidt, Recording Secretary Patty Ruedy 2. Approval of May 22, 2013 minutes Minutes were approved as presented. 3. Citizen comments There were no citizen comments. 4. Staff report Summer programs begin next week. Arts Center and Heritage Center irrigation has been installed. 5. 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. City staff is working with a consultant on a new 10-year plan to be implemented in 2014. She highlighted projects the department has been involved with the past year. 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. Motion made by Peterson, seconded by Goodwin to open the public meeting at 6:31 p.m. Ayes: unanimous Motion made by Peterson, seconded by Hayes to close the public meeting at 6:32 p.m. Ayes: unanimous 6. Lake Marion/South Creek Greenway Trail presentation Lil Letham from the landscape architectural firm Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. is working with the Dakota County Office of Planning and Physical Development on Lake Marion/South Creek Greenway master plan. Ms. Letham presented a PowerPoint on the greenway that connects the Minnesota River to downtown Farmington (approx. 20 miles). They are currently seeking public input and the master plan will go through one more revision. Concerns from Lakeville residents Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee Meeting Minutes, June 5, 2013 Page 2 near Juno Trail have been addressed and will be clarified in the plan. The County and City will work closely with the residents in that area as the project progresses. Liability concerns will also be addressed in that area. In July, the final master plan will be adopted by the County Board, and in late summer it will be submitted to the Met Council. Priorities are to make the trail functional (filling in the gaps) on the north and south end of the trail and then adding amenities. • Hayes thanked HKGI for addressing the resident’s concerns near Juno Trail. • Altergott recently received a call from a downtown business owner who said that downtown businesses were pleased that the preferred trail alignment will be through downtown. • Goodwin inquired how they will be acquiring the land between Lakeville and Farmington. John Mertens from Dakota County replied that acquisition dollars will be used as compensation to the landowners and may begin within the next year. • Bovitz inquired about the crossing of Dodd Blvd. with grade separation. Ms. Letham replied that those concerns have been mentioned previously and they will address that issue at Dodd Blvd. • Goodwin asked about the trail alignment through Murphy-Hanrehan. Ms. Letham replied that Three Rivers Park District and Scott County will work on the master plan of the trail alignment through the park. • Hayes inquired about costs to the City on acquisition. Mr. Mertens replied that the county will secure funding for acquisition and construction and will work with each individual city on maintenance. Project delivery cost to the City will be between 10-20% (design costs, etc.) Comment from Tim Klausler, 20911 Independence Avenue: Mr. Klausler presented traffic volumes to the committee and wants to make sure the traffic issues at the trail crossing on Dodd Blvd. are addressed. Also Mr. Klausler asked that the safety issues for the proposed trail crossing near McGuire Middle School for the school kids are addressed. County and City staff replied that safety and trail alignment issues will be addressed after the master plan is approved. County and City engineers will work together on addressing such issues. Comment from Jim Guttmann, 9282 178th St. W.: Mr. Guttmann is interested in the trail, especially in regards to the environmental issues at Ritter Farm Park and the possible impacts it may have on the park. County staff replied that the planners and engineers are aware of the sensitivity of that area and pointed to the current issues at Lebanon Hills and Murphy- Hanrehan in regards to the paving of the trail. Trail materials will be identified at a later time. Motion made by Goodwin, seconded by Hayes to recommend support for the Lake Marion/South Creek Greenway master planning process and construction. Ayes: unanimous Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee Meeting Minutes, June 5, 2013 Page 3 7. Other business • Staff updated committee members on the repair that will be done to Orchard Lake beach and turf areas. Two years of drought-like conditions have not been optimal for the turf. Rocks were deposited in the sand due to the construction and repair to both areas will be addressed when construction is completed. • Hayes will bring in a card for committee members to sign to thank the girl scouts for their donation and planting of the flowers at the Veterans Memorial. Peterson will follow up with the VFW on the possible use of a microphone for the Memorial Day program. • Peterson commented on the good shape of the fields despite the less than favorable conditions this spring. Staff replied that maintenance staff is trying to get caught up on mowing due to the large amounts of rain. Athletic groups have been understanding and working with the City on playability of the fields. 8. Announcements Summer Splash Fundraiser, Saturday, July 27, 5-8 p.m. Proceeds will go towards the construction debt for the Heritage Center. The next Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources meeting is scheduled for June 19. 9. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patty Ruedy, Recording Secretary