HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-06CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
November 6, 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, Scott Kelly, Howard Lovelace,
Jeanne Peterson, Bob Swan, Jerry Zell
Members Absent: Judy Hayes
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Brett Altergott, Recording Secretary
Patty Ruedy
2. Approval of October 16, 2013 minutes
Minutes were approved as presented.
3. Citizen comments
There were no citizen comments.
4. Staff report
Staff shared the details of the vandalism at the Casperson Park soccer fields.
Annual Haunted Forest event was a success. CIP budget will go to City Council
work session next week. Peterson complimented staff on recent City Messages
articles on dog ordinances and Kenrick Trail. Canoe rack has been installed at
Orchard Lake Beach.
5. Park Dedication Fees review and recommendation
Staff reviewed the memo to the committee recommending a 2% reduction in the
park dedication fees for 2014. Goodwin asked for a reminder of what the formula
was for the basis of calculating park dedication fees. Swan inquired if it was
possible to lessen the impact of a possible increase in 2015 by not taking a
decrease in 2014. Zell and Goodwin agreed with the methodology and
recommendation proposed by staff.
Motion made by Goodwin, seconded by Peterson to recommend to City Council
approval of a 2% reduction in park dedication fees in lieu of land effective January
1, 2014 as recommended by City staff.
Ayes: 6
Nays: 1 (Swan)
6. Envision Lakeville discussion
Council is requesting feedback from committees on the Lakeville Community Vision
Plan. The Vision Plan has been purposely left somewhat vague so as not to be too
restrictive. According to the plan, parks are highly valued in Lakeville. Peterson
mentioned the recent Star Tribune article that highlighted the trend of developers
building homes with smaller yards and residents using parks more. The committee
had a discussion on other new trends in the market such as multi-generational
homes and the need for parks to evolve as the demographics of the City change.
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee Meeting Minutes, November 6, 2013 Page 2
Other ideas talked about were amenities at senior housing facilities, partnerships on
projects with schools in each of the three districts in Lakeville, amenities such as
exercise stations and the need to address issues with older neighborhoods in
Lakeville versus new developments. The committee agreed that in light of the
conversation, they need more time with the Vision Plan and will be prepared to
discuss at a future meeting.
Because of the recent proposed developments and other changes that have taken
place, the new updated Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan will be reviewed by the
Parks Committee in early 2014 after the Vision Plan is complete, with hopes of
completing it by mid-year.
7. Other business
-Swan inquired about the rail line. Staff responded that there is nothing that this
committee can do because the rails are protected by federal laws. It was suggested
that one can contact the local congressman directly as a citizen of Lakeville.
-Staff is currently looking at possible placement of signs at Dodd and Foliage. They
will have to work with Dakota County since Dodd Blvd. is a county road.
8. Announcements
The next Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources meeting scheduled for Nov. 20.
9. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Ruedy, Recording Secretary