HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-06-15CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
May 6, 2015
Chair Kelly called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Lake Marion Conference
Room at City Hall.
Members Present: Lori Bovitz, Tom Goodwin, Judy Hayes, Scott Kelly, Howard
Lovelace, Jeanne Peterson, Bob Swan
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Brett Altergott, Recording Secretary
Tamara Wallace
2. Approval of April 8 minutes
Minutes were approved as presented.
3. Citizen comments
There were no citizen comments.
4. Staff report
At Monday’s meeting, the City Council approved the establishment of the Lakeville
Active Adults Committee as a subcommittee of the Parks, Recreation, and Natural
Resources Committee. In addition, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was
also approved which would include the transfer of $22,300 to a City escrow
account, and the dissolution of the non-profit corporation “Lakeville Prime Timers.”
After structural changes in the format, condensing sections, and adding aspects of
the Envision Lakeville Plan, the Parks Plan was approved by City Council.
Staff is currently gearing up for summer programs and projects.
5. Nomination and election of officers for 2015
The committee members clarified, discussed, and defined each position, and what
function they would play in the meetings and representing the PRNRC.
Motion made by Tom Goodwin, seconded by Howard Lovelace to appoint Bob
Swan as Chair, Jeanne Peterson as Vice-Chair, and Lori Bovitz as Secretary.
Ayes: unanimous
6. Engaging Stakeholders Discussion
As part of the 2015 PRNRC work plan, the committee considered how to engage
stakeholders and residents in an open house format, who would attend the open
house, and what role the PRNRC would play in the discussion.
7. Establishment of Replacement/ Removal for Playgrounds
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Committee members discussed the establishment of a playground grading system
that would work to determine the need for replacement, refurbishment, or removal
of a playground based on condition. In addition, demographics will be analyzed to
determine the potential demand for a playground , and what amenities should be
present to better serve the neighborhood and/or community.
Tom Goodwin mentioned the need for unstructured, open play areas for older
children, for example backstops.
8. Other Business
Judy Hayes brought up the need for nametags identifying members as a part of the
Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resource Committee. The nametags would be
used when committee members attend events or programs in an official capacity.
Applications to serve on the Lakeville Active Adults Committee are currently being
accepted until May 22. Subsequently the Parks Committee will begin holding
interviews at the June 3 meeting.
9. Announcements
Bob Swan updated the group on recent conversations he has ha d with the
Minnesota Zoo about collaborations with the Parks Committee, as well as an idea
on a possible Community Center location here in Lakeville.
10. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tamara Wallace, Recording Secretary