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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
September 9, 2015
Chair Swan 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, Howard Lovelace, Jeanne
Peterson, Bob Swan
Members Absent: Scott Kelly
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Brett Altergott, Recording Secretary
Tamara Wallace
2. Approval of August 19 minutes
Minutes were approved as written
3. Citizen comments
There were no citizen comments
4. Staff report
At the last City Council work session, the Land of Amazement ’s concept and plan
was approved after further review of the project’s pricing and scope. Staff is
currently working on a fundraising campaign which will ultimately include marketing
materials to attract corporate donations, and grant writing. The fundraising
campaign will run from October 1, 2015 – March 31, 2016. Details on the
fundraising game plan will be presented at the next City Council work session on
September 21.
Construction at Pioneer Plaza will conclude on Thursday, September 10 with the
installation of the tree, followed by a rededication ceremony held on Thursday,
September 17 at 6:00 p.m.
As a follow-up from previous discussions, in the coming weeks, staff will begin
looking at programming to see if there are ways to incorporate more recreational
sports for middle school to high school age groups.
5. Other Business
Jeanne Peterson asked about the upcoming Haunted Fo rest event, and when the
department would begin looking for volunteers to participate.
Next meeting the committee would like updates on the health of the trees at some
of the parks seen on the parks tour, as well as final numbers for paddle boarding at
Antlers Park.
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee Meeting Minutes, September 9, 2015 Page 2
6. Announcements
None
7. Interstate South Logistics Park 1st Add. Preliminary Plat
Staff reviewed the Interstate South Logistics Park 1st Add. Preliminary Plat and
discussed park dedication, trails, wetland impact, and tree preservation.
Motion made by Judi Hayes, seconded by Jeanne Peterson to recommend to
City Council approval of the Interstate South Logistics Park 1st Add. Preliminary Plat
subject to the recommendations as presented by City staff
Ayes: unanimous
8. SBF 15th Addition Preliminary Plat
Staff reviewed the SBF 15th Addition Preliminary Plat and discussed park
dedication, trail connections, greenway access, drain age issues, ponding, and
acknowledged there were no trees or wetlands.
Motion made by Tom Goodwin, seconded by Lori Bovitz to recommend to City
Council approval of the SBF 15th Addition Preliminary Plat subject to the
recommendations as presented by City staff
Ayes: unanimous
The tour of the southern parks was tabled until the September 23 Parks, Recreation,
and Natural Resources committee meeting.
9. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tamara Wallace, Recording Secretary