HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-22-14CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
October 22, 2014
Co-chair Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. in Council Chambers at City
Hall.
Members Present: Lori Bovitz, Judy Hayes, Scott Kelly (arrived at 6:27p.m.), Howard
Lovelace, Jeanne Peterson, Bob Swan
Members Absent: Tom Goodwin
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Brett Altergott, Environmental Resources
Manager Mac Cafferty, Recording Secretary Tamara Wallace
2. Approval of September 17, 2014 minutes
Minutes were approved as presented.
3. Citizen comments
There were no citizen comments.
4. Staff report
The retaining wall at Antlers Park has fallen into the lake following deterioration that
began in the spring, and will ultimately need to be replaced. The project is currently
out for bid.
Staff is working on a recycling program with Dakota County to place a recycling bin
next to every trash bin throughout the parks and shelters.
The Heritage Center Golf Classic was extremely successful raising $12,600, with
84 golfers participating. As of September 30, 2014, the Heritage Center has
approximately $35,000 left to raise, which does not include any money raised in the
auction currently taking place.
Last month the parks department worked on seal coating/ crack covering 22 miles
of trail, and have started doing various winter preparation projects such as herbicide
and rinks/ warming house set-up.
The 24th annual “Who Done it Hike”, held on Saturday, September 13, had a great
turnout of 150 participants.
The joint work session meeting between City Council and the PRNRC will be held
on Wednesday, November 12 at 6:00pm.
5. Appaloosa Farms Addition Preliminary Plat
Staff reviewed the Appaloosa Farms Addition preliminary plat and discussed
wetland impact.
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Motion made by Jeanne Peterson, seconded by Howard Lovelace to
recommend to City Council approval of the Appaloosa Farms Addition preliminary
plat, subject to the recommendations as presented by City staff.
Ayes: unanimous
6. Summerlyn Northwest Preliminary Plat
Staff reviewed the Summerlyn Northwest preliminary plat and discussed wetland
impact, ponding, and grading.
Motion made by Lori Bovitz, seconded by Jeanne Peterson to recommend to
City Council approval of the Summerlyn Northwest preliminary plat, subject to the
recommendations as presented by City staff.
Ayes: unanimous
7. Other Business
Committee member, Bob Swan, a member of the Lebanon Hills Regional Park
panel shared with the committee some of the discussions at their latest meeting,
including ADA requirements at the parks, creating destination parks, implementing
learning centers, and how to sustain the equipment we currently have at the parks.
Committee members discussed the upcoming joint meeting with City Council to
discuss the Parks, Trails, and Open Space plan; members requested an updated
version of the Parks Plan, as well as an agenda/ outline for the meeting.
8. Announcements
The 23rd annual Haunted Forest will be held on Saturday, October 25 from 5:30 –
8:30 p.m. at Steve Michaud Park.
10. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tamara Wallace, Recording Secretary