HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-18CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
September 18, 2013
Chair Kelly called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Members Present: Lori Bovitz, Tom Goodwin, Judy Hayes, Scott Kelly,
Howard Lovelace, Jeanne Peterson, Bob Swan
Members Absent: Jerry Zell
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Brett Altergott, Recording Secretary
Patty Ruedy
2. Approval of September 4, 2013 minutes
Minutes were approved as presented.
3. Citizen comments
There were no citizen comments.
4. Staff report
Staff provided an update on Kenrick Trail; estimated completion date November 15.
Apple Jack cross-country meet will be reviewed by staff and meet organizers.
Topics of discussion will include meet size and traffic control.
5. Committee policies review
Changes to the document suggested at a previous meeting were presented to the
committee.
Motion made by Goodwin, seconded by Swan to move forward the revised
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources policies for review and approval by City
Council.
Ayes: Unanimous
6. Review Joint Powers Agreement with ISD #194
The proposed amended and restated JPA that was reviewed previously by the
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee was reviewed by Lakeville Area
Arts Center Board. Arts Center Board recommended approval of the agreement by
City Council and the School District as presented by staff.
Motion made by Peterson, seconded by Bovitz to recommend City Council
approve the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement with ISD #194.
Ayes: Unanimous
7. Other business
A proposed policy on mobile food vending in the parks will be discussed at a City
Council work session before it is brought to the Parks, Recreation & Natural
Resources Committee to review. Future agendas will include discussion regarding
the Envision Lakeville report, ice rinks, park dedication and the Parks, Trails &
Open Space plan.
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Swan suggested the committee take some type of action regarding the
environmental aesthetics and unsafe conditions of the train cars next to the trail.
Staff replied that the City Council feels the same way, but it is protected by the
federal government. Staff will bring recommendations of action to a future meeting.
Goodwin spoke to an association member for Orchard Lake organization about
funding of a canoe rack and she seemed positive about helping to fund it with
money in their account. Staff will research the amount needed to complete the
project and ideas for placement at the park.
8. Announcements
Golf outing for Heritage Center fundraiser; 80 golfers attended and approximately
$9,500 was raised. Heritage Center fundraising auction is scheduled for October.
Committee members inquired about programming for the Arts Center. Staff recently
attended a convention seeking new entertainment options. Art Festival is happening
this weekend. Pedal the Parks event is this weekend as well.
The next Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources meeting scheduled for Oct. 2.
9. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Ruedy, Recording Secretary