HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-04-15CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
March 4, 2015
Chair Kelly called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Members Present: Lori Bovitz, Judy Hayes, Scott Kelly, Jeanne Peterson (arrived at
6:02 p.m.), Bob Swan (left at 6:51 p.m.)
Members Absent: Tom Goodwin, Howard Lovelace
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Brett Altergott, Environmental Resources
Manager Mac Cafferty, Recording Secretary Tamara Wallace
2. Approval of February 4 minutes
Minutes were approved as presented.
3. Citizen comments
There were no citizen comments.
4. Staff report
The Warweg purchase agreement was approved at Monday night’s City Council
meeting for the expansion of Antlers Park. The PA requires a closing to occur on or
before November 30, 2015.
A rendering showing the updates to Pioneer Plaza was presented including the
more efficient fountain as well as a new plaque and tree that will be onsite. Parks
and Recreation Director, Brett Altergott is currently working with the Rotary on a
grant that would cover the purchase and installation of 12 new benches for the
park. Staff is also looking into new trash receptacles throughout, and working with
the Arts Center on the potential for public art to be showcased in Pioneer Plaza.
5. SBF Commercial 2nd Addition preliminary and final plat
Staff reviewed the SBF Commercial 2nd Addition preliminary and final plat and
discussed grading, a box culvert, working with the County on the North Creek
Greenway project, and the reuse of storm water drainage for irrigation.
Motion made by Bob Swan, seconded by Jeanne Peterson to recommend to
City Council approval of the SBF Commercial 2nd Addition preliminary and final plat,
subject to the recommendations as presented by City staff .
Ayes: unanimous
6. Effects of Social Change on Parks & Recreation Facilities and Programs
Continuing the discussion from the last PRNRC meeting, committee members were
asked to focus on two articles regarding how social change would affect the Parks
& Recreation facilities and programs. The articles reflected national conversations
on defining a park, over-crowding, creating maintenance and repair plans for park
equipment, destination parks, under-utilization, drugs, vandalism, and diversity as
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all factors to consider in the future of the parks system. In addition is the need for
demographic studies to determine population, family size, and future growth with
regards to neighborhood parks, as the aging population continues to grow, live
longer, and remain active. The committee also reviewed what efforts are currently
being made to engage the community including Facebook, Youtube, and the “Did
You Know” campaign initiated by the Parks and Recreation department this year.
Finally, the committee discussed future meetings with the community and its
stakeholders as well as advocacy groups, foundations, and other grassroots
organizations to partner and achieve goals.
7. Other Business
Environmental Resources Manager Mac Cafferty reported that the department is
currently receiving volunteer requests for the tree sale and Watershed Clean-up
Day held on Saturday, April 25. The Department of Agriculture will be present to
discuss and answer questions related to Emerald Ash Borer.
8. Announcements
The 8th annual tree and shrub sale is going on now through April 20, 2015. Pre-
payment is required and is accepted on the City’s website, at the Parks &
Recreation Department at City Hall, or by mailing it to either the Central
Maintenance Facility or the Parks & Recreation Department. More information
including addresses and forms of payment accepted can be found on the
homepage of the City’s website.
9. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tamara Wallace, Recording Secretary