HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-18-14CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
June 18, 2014
Chair Kelly called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Members Present: Lori Bovitz, Judy Hayes, Scott Kelly, Howard Lovelace, Jeanne
Peterson
Members Absent: Tom Goodwin and Bob Swan
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Brett Altergott, Environmental Resources
Manager Mac Cafferty, Environmental Resources Specialist Ann Messerschmidt,
Recording Secretary Tamara Wallace
2. Approval of May 21, 2014 minutes
Minutes were approved as presented.
3. Citizen comments
There were no citizens present.
4. Staff report
The major construction of the Kenrick Avenue Trail is complete, only minor, punch
list items remain.
At the next Council work session held on Monday, June 23, the purchase
agreement with George Warweg for the expansion of Antlers Park, will be reviewed.
Lake Marion elevation levels are currently not at a “no wake” level, though close.
Staff is very busy as summer programs have kicked off this month.
City Administrator Steve Mielke is leaving the City effective July 20, 2014, and has
accepted a position with Dakota County as Director of Physical Development. An
interim Administrator will be appointed while a national search is conducted to find a
new City Administrator.
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 W .S.B. on a new 10-year plan that will
be implemented this year. Messerschmidt 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 gave a report on the status of each lake.
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Motion made by Jeanne Peterson, seconded by Lori Bovitz to open the public
meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Ayes: unanimous
Motion made by Lori Bovitz, seconded by Judy Hayes to close the public
meeting at 6:31 p.m.
Ayes: unanimous
6. Ice Skating Rinks
Staff and Committee reviewed the ice rink attendance and school district
demographic numbers from all the districts, specifically District 196, to aid in
creating a strategy for which rinks would re-open or close, and the cost to do so.
Peterson brought up the need to revisit this subject as neighborhoods have
changed substantially in the last several years.
Hayes mentioned her concern with the numbers at Highview Heights being
attributed more to the rink being harder to find, and many residents not knowing
where it is.
Motion made by Jeanne Peterson, seconded by Lori Bovitz to close Highview
Heights ice rink and open Quail Meadows and Rolling Oaks ice rinks for the
2014/2015 winter season.
Ayes: Howard Lovelace, Scott Kelly, Jeanne Peterson, Lori Bovitz
Nayes: Judy Hayes
7. Other Business
None
8. Announcements
Brew Battle: Saturday, July 12 from 1-4p.m. on the south lawn of the Arts Center;
featuring 30 different breweries and over 120 different beers. All participants will
receive a 4 ounce commemorative glass. Pre-sale is currently open now.
Summer Splash: Saturday, July 26 from 5-8p.m.
The playground structure at King Park has been approved, and the community build
is scheduled for Saturday, July 26 from 7-3p.m. Miracle League will be
coordinating the volunteers.
At the July PRNRC meetings (currently scheduled for July 2 and July 16), Dan Licht
will be returning to discuss the Parks, Space, and Open space plan
9. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tamara Wallace, Recording Secretary