HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-07-15CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
January 7, 2015
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 (arrived at 6:02 p.m.), Scott
Kelly, Howard Lovelace, Jeanne Peterson, Bob Swan
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Brett Altergott, Environmental Resources
Manager Mac Cafferty, Recording Secretary Tamara Wallace
2. Approval of December 17 minutes
Minutes were approved as presented.
3. Citizen comments
There were no citizen comments.
4. Staff report
Staff was able to get the ice rinks up and running in four days after a delay due to
warmer temperatures.
An extension until 2016 has been filed on the North Creek Greenway project as
more time is needed to negotiate an easement.
Going forward, the committee will receive the department’s weekly updates with
their packets.
5. Kenyon Avenue Retail Preliminary Plat
Staff reviewed the Kenyon Avenue Retail preliminary plat and discussed storm
water drainage, sidewalks, tree preservation, and wetland impact.
Motion made by Tom Goodwin, seconded by Judy Hayes to recommend to City
Council approval of the Kenyon Avenue Retail preliminary plat, subject to the
recommendations as presented by City staff.
Ayes: unanimous
6. 2015 PRNRC Work Plan
Parks and Recreation director, Brett Altergott, presented an outline of the 2015
work plan for the committee, as well as five goals and points of discussion:
1. Create a process for playground replacement, refurbishment or removal
2. Establish guidelines for park development and redevelopment
3. Study the effects of social changes on parks & recreation facilities and
programs
4. Conduct neighborhood meetings to discuss proposed neighborhood parks
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5. Identify destination parks in the current parks system, and the amenities that
will drive residents there
The committee was then asked to provide any additions, suggestions, or
corrections to the work plan. All members agreed a discussion with the developers,
athletic associations, and other stakeholders to discuss park placement and the
park system would be beneficial to get a well-rounded perspective. Other topics in
the future included Emerald Ash Borer, the cost of playground replacement, and
clarification on what parks are budgeted each year.
Ultimately the committee agreed the first step would be creating a template for
specifically what items would be addressed at each meeting, and the order they
would occur. After compiling all ideas and thoughts, a revised work plan will be
available at the next parks and recreation committee meeting.
7. Other Business
Environmental Resource Manager, Mac Cafferty, provided a brief update on various
projects that were completed in 2014 on the lakes by Blue Water Science. The
draft reports covered lake improvement projects, water quality reports, bacterial
levels at beach locations, and aquatic plants surveys.
7. Announcements
None.
8. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tamara Wallace, Recording Secretary