HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-15CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
February 4, 2015
Co-Chair Peterson 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 (Arrived at 6:03
p.m.), Howard Lovelace, Jeanne Peterson, Bob Swan
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Brett Altergott, Park Maintenance &
Operations Manager John Hennen, Recording Secretary Tamara Wallace
2. Approval of January 21 minutes
Minutes were approved as presented.
3. Citizen comments
There were no citizen comments.
4. Staff report
On January 28th, staff attended a seminar regarding communication techniques to
engage stakeholders and the community through challenging project s. The seminar
was funded by the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) grant received
by the Dakota County Health Department.
5. Potential Dog Parks sites
Parks & Recreation Director Brett Altergott and Park Maintenance & Operations
Manager John Hennen, presented three potential dog park sites: Ritter Farm Park,
West Lake Marion Park, and East Community Park.
The committee members discussed various pros and cons to each site including
material needs, dispensers, equipment, pricing for entry, differentiating Lakeville’s
dog park from neighboring dog parks, signage, other potential locations for dog
parks, space and size requirements, as well as repurposing a current park.
Following this discussion,
Motion made by Bob Swan, seconded by Judy Hayes to recommend to City
Council putting a dog park on the front end of Ritter Farm Park.
Ayes: unanimous
The committee also expressed the wish to add designated small dog “areas” within
other parks as they are refurbished in the future.
6. Effects of Social Change on Parks & Recreation Facilities and Programs
Committee members were given several articles about how social change would
affect the Parks & Recreation Facilities and Programs, and the impact parks and
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trails can have on the community in ways like health and wellness, childhood
obesity, and crime. The articles also initiated discussions on using technology to
enhance the trail system, social media outreach, potential adult and children’s
leagues, multi-purpose use of parks, promoting current resources like the
Environmental Learning Center at Ritter Farm Park, updating the parks section of
the City’s website, and the “Did You Know Campaign.”
7. Other Business
None.
8. Announcements
The 15th Annual Youth Ice Fishing Contest will be held this Saturday, February 7
from noon – 2:00 p.m. at Valley Lake Park.
There are two Daddy & Daughter Dance Events held on Friday, February 6 at the
Rosemount Community Center, and Sunday, February 8 at the Eagan Community
Center.
9. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tamara Wallace, Recording Secretary