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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-01-16 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 1, 2016 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, Scott Kelly, Jeanne Peterson, Jim Storms, Bob Swan, Holly Weberg Members Absent: Judy Hayes Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director John Hennen, Environmental Resources Manager Mac Cafferty, Recording Secretary Tamara Wallace 2. Approval of May 18 minutes Minutes were approved as written. 3. Citizen comments None. 4. Staff Report Prior Lake Blacktop has finished the resurfacing of the Oak Shores’ tennis and basketball courts; Staff is scheduled to paint the courts later this month. Valley Paving wrapped up construction of the Veterans Memorial Trail at Aronson Park; final grading was completed on May 31. The park maintenance department is still looking for 4 – 5 seasonal employees for various tasks within sanitation/ trash pick-up. The starting wage is currently $9/ hour with an increase to $9.50 beginning August 1. The recreation seasonal employees are scheduled to start in the next couple weeks. The remaining fundraising goal for the Land of Amazement (LOA) is approximately $15,000. Staff is still waiting on the results from the Taste of Lakeville live auction, as well as the upcoming Lions Brew Battle; proceeds of these two events will go towards LOA. 5. Crossroads East Second Addition Preliminary and Final Plat Staff reviewed the Crossroads East Second Addition Preliminary and Final plat and discussed storm water ponding, wetland impact, drainage, and grading. Committee members Swan and Storms asked for clarification on what the plat was near, and its exact location. Staff confirmed it is across from Crossroads Chu rch, and showed the location and neighborhood on a map. Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee Meeting Minutes, June 1, 2016 Page 2 Committee member Goodwin clarified whether there would be requirements/ guidelines on how the automotive shop would have to handle and dispose of items such as oil which could be hazardous. Staff clarified the business would have containment and storage requirements. Motion made by Tom Goodwin, seconded by Holly Weberg to recommend to City Council approval of the Crossroads East Second Addition Preliminary and Final Plat subject to the recommendations as presented by City staff. Ayes: unanimous 6. SBF Elementary Addition Preliminary Plat Staff reviewed the SBF Elementary Addition Preliminary Plat and discussed trail paving, the greenway trail, box culvert, ponding, drainage, and storm water requirements. Committee member Goodwin asked for clarification on the school district, whether the pond shown was the one indicated on the original master plan, and clarified that the developer would still be responsible for park dedication fees. Staff indicated the school district is 196, the pond has been adjusted but still meets storm water requirements, and indicated the developer would be responsible for park dedication fees for the entire development. Committee member Weberg asked if there was a path easily accessible for children to walk to school, and if there was any remaining waste on the property potentially hazardous to the environment. Staff showed the walkability of the school, and explained there are environmental checks and assessments required and regulated by the E.P.A. Committee member Swan indicated the different color of the pond water on the plat picture, which staff clarified would consist of mostly ground water accounting for the color variation. Motion made by Jeanne Peterson, seconded by Jim Storms to recommend to City Council approval of the SBF Elementary Addition Preliminary Plat subject to the recommendations as presented by City staff . Ayes: unanimous 7. Lakeville Pointe Preliminary Plat Staff reviewed the Lakeville Pointe Preliminary Plat and discussed the location of the apartment development within the plat, wetland impact, and tree preservation. Committee member Goodwin pointed out that most of the 700 trees currently onsite were to be preserved, but asked whether the platting of two outlets would change tree preservation in any way. Staff indicated it would not, given the size of the lots and the houses. Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee Meeting Minutes, June 1, 2016 Page 3 Committee member Storms asked if there were any anticipated traffic concerns with residents coming out of the complex onto County Road 50. Staff clarified Dakota County has already accounted for traffic changes and increases in the area to include this development. The committee members discussed an overall concern with park proximity to the plat, and asked staff about the possibility of installing an amenity near this area to service the residents of the community beyond a small playground and basketball area. Staff preliminary pointed out some restrictions due to the wetlands onsite. Motion made by Bob Swan, seconded by Holly Weberg to recommend to City Council approval of the Lakeville Pointe Preliminary Plat subject to the recommendations as presented by City staff, and requested staff take a closer look at the area for possible amenities or park features that could be implemente d. Ayes: unanimous 8. Other Business Committee member Peterson asked for an update on the pollinator garden which is funded by the Lakeville Rotary as well as a Vermillion grant obtained by staff. During an upcoming event, two groups of students from Cedar Park Elementary School are planning to visit the garden while it’s under construction – the puppet wagon will be present, and the Rotary Club will do some planting later that evening. Committee member Swan asked why residents renting canoe racks at Orchard Lake Beach could not leave them year round, which staff indicated is due to higher theft possibility and to enforce the rental term. Committee member Swan also asked what division would evaluate the City’s services, facilities, transportation, etc. to determine if the City is meeting the demands of all the new residents, plats, and properties coming in. Staff indicated that a comprehensive plan is developed that evaluates things such as density, transportation, and amenities to ensure the City is meeting the needs of the residents. At the June 1 meeting, committee member Storms voted nay on the installation of an off-road biking trail at West Lake Marion Park, and asked for the opportunity to present his concerns which included: level of support to maintain this amenity both short and long term, size and shape concerns of the park for this type of activity, long term interest level in the sport, trail layout/ design and how it would intersperse with nearby parks, safety and speed concerns considering there could be both competitive & recreational usage, age maturity of the riders, congestion, and this particular amenity being better suited for a large park such as Ritter Farm vs. what he felt was a smaller park. He would like the committee to think about some of these points. Committee members and staff offered feedback on the ta lking points and concerns brought up, and also clarified this was a preliminary plan giving staff direction to Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee Meeting Minutes, June 1, 2016 Page 4 explore this as a possible amenity; specific trail layouts, design, support, and short and long term plans are still being evaluated. 9. An nouncements None. 9. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tamara Wallace, Recording Secretary