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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-15-16 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 15, 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, Scott Kelly (arrived at 6:08 p.m.), Jeanne Peterson, Jim Storms, Bob Swan Members Absent: Tom Goodwin, Judy Hayes, and Holly Weberg Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director John Hennen, Environmental Resources Manager Mac Cafferty, Environmental Resources Specialist Ann Messerschmidt, Recording Secretary Tamara Wallace 2. Approval of June 1 minutes Minutes were approved as written. 3. Citizen comments There were no citizens present. 4. Staff Report Six seasonal staff began in the recreation department t his week to help with upcoming summer programs and camps. Staff is preparing for the annual Pan-O-Prog event held the week of July 4 – 10. Pan-O-Prog has been extended by one day this year, introducing the new “Fun Fair Carnival” attraction on Sunday, July 10 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. located in the Lakeville Area Arts Center parking lot, and public parking lot west of Howland and south of 209th Street. Staff is currently working on the 2017 budget , and 2017 – 2021 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). After much resident feedback, included in this budget will be the redesign of the Dodd Trail Park courts into designated pickleball courts. Lakeville Soccer will be hosting its father’s day soccer tournament, this weekend, June 17 – June 19. 5. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program Public Meeting Public Meeting Opened at 6:06 p.m. Environmental Resources Specialist Ann Messerschmidt gave a presentation on the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), a list of best management practices implemented to protect the health of the water system, as well as outline the minimum control measurements required. Ms. Messerschmidt also highlighted various projects and educational outreach events the department has been involved Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee Meeting Minutes, June 15, 2016 Page 2 with this past year ranging from the Blue Thumb and recreation nature programs, and educational events to increase awareness on storm water pollution, water quality, and recycling. Steve McComas from Blue Water Science works with the environmental resources staff to protect the water quality in Lakeville. Mr. McComas provided a report on the status of each lake within the City, along with their current water clarity/ algae improvement plan, and answered committee questions about the increase of fish, specifically carp, in some of the lakes. Overall most of the City’s lakes have consistently improved in the last five years. Motion made by Jeanne Peterson, seconded by Bob Swan to close the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program Public Meeting at 6:27 p.m. Ayes: unanimous 6. Spirit Place at Brandtjen Farm Staff reviewed the Spirit Place at Brandtjen Farm plat which had limited environmental impact with no tree preservation or wetland concerns on site. Committee member Storms asked for clarification on when the developer would pay park dedication fees vs. land dedication. Staff indicated park dedication fees are paid when land is not dedicated for park needs. Motion made by Jeanne Peterson, seconded by Lori Bovitz to recommend to City Council approval of the Spirit Place at Brandtjen Farm subject to the recommendations as presented by City staff. Ayes: unanimous 7. Other Business The next Parks, Recreation, & Natural Resources Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 6, however there are no pending plats at this time, so the meeting will likely be cancelled. This will be recording secretary Tamara Wallace’s last meeting as she heads to the administration department as the new Senior Administrative Assistant/ Deputy Clerk. Committee member Swan asked for clarification on the construction process of the six dedicated pickleball courts at Dodd Trail Park. The plan is to refinish the court surfacing, utilize the asphalt and fencing currently on site, install new pickleball nets and posts, and ultimately install trees and benches for a small sitting area. Committee member Swan asked how the 2017 budget process is coming, which staff is still currently working on. Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee Meeting Minutes, June 15, 2016 Page 3 Committee member Storms asked how things were going with the recently added Heritage Center staff members. Staff reported that the new coordi nator, Renee Brekken, is acclimating to the position really well; and the new 28 hour part time administrative assistant, Karrie Glen, has helped significantly taking a substantial workload off the staff. 9. Announcements Committee member Bovitz reminded that the newly formed Lakeville Community Band will be participating in the upcoming “Music in the Park” event held at Antlers Park, Shelter A as part of the 2016 Pan-O-Prog festivities. 9. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tamara Wallace, Recording Secretary