HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRNRC Minutes 12-20-17 DRAFT
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
December 20, 2017
Chairman Swan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Lake Marion Conference Room.
Members Present: Bob Swan, Jeanne Peterson, Jim Storms, Holly Weberg, Lori Bovitz, Tom
Goodwin, Patty Zuzek, Judy Hayes (6:04 p.m.)
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director John Hennen, Parks Superintendent Mark Kruse,
Environmental Resources Manager Mac Cafferty, Recording Secretary Stella Eskelson
1. Approval of November 1, 2017 minutes
Minutes approved as written.
2. Citizen comments
No citizens present.
3. Interactive Parks and Trails Map Demonstration:
Parks Superintendent Mark Kruse provided an overview of an interactive map system that is in
the development stage. Representatives from Parks and Recreation and the GIS departments
have been collaborating on this new platform. The platform will contain comprehensive parks
and trail information for all the Lakeville parks and provide users with information on
amenities, trail and sidewalk accessibility as well as their current location in relation to the
parks system. When this interactive map system is complete, Park Maintenance will install QR
codes throughout the parks system on way-finding signs, shelters and in various other
strategic places that can be scanned via a smartphone to access the interactive map. The
tentative completion timeline would be Spring 2018.
4. Environmental Resources Project Updates:
Environmental Resources Manager Mac Cafferty shared a presentation on various
Environmental Resources projects that were in partnership with the Vermillion River
Watershed. Projects that were highlighted included; King Park irrigation/water reuse, Valley
Lake Park improvements and storm-water ponding, Market Plaza porous paver installation,
Juno Trail stabilization and Hamburg Avenue infiltration. The Vermillion River Watershed
District contributed significant funding and Staff resources for many of these projects. The
Environmental Resources department was also awarded funds for the Valley Lake Pollinator
Garden through a stewardship for the completion of the project.
Staff also provided an update on the results of treating Lake Marion for invasive zebra mussels.
Educational opportunities were discussed, and Staff touched on the different campaigns that
the DNR has managed to raise awareness around the issue.
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5. Staff Report:
Staff applied for and was awarded a $20,000 grant from McKee Foods Corporation as part of
The Outdoor Happiness Movement. McKee Foods is awarding a total of $1,000,000 over a 5-
year period, a project in each state will be awarded $20,000. The grant proceeds are to be
applied to the Legacy Park construction.
Staff has also applied for a $5,000 grant through Minnesota Energy Resources for Legacy Park
construction. Minnesota Energy Resources has awarded funds to the department for various
other projects and events in the past.
Bid openings for the Aronson Park Restroom Improvement and King Park Lighting projects
are set for January 3rd and January 8th.
Ice rinks are anticipated to open on 12/23, the warmer weather has hampered the ice-
building efforts. The night crew will be flooding in the coming week to get the rinks open
before the holiday and ice will continued to be built after the opening date.
The Arts Festival made $17,000 in revenue this year, setting a record for the event. The Arts
Center will be undergoing landscaping and building improvements in 2018/2019. Some of
the improvements include; relocation of sidewalk and ADA compliant upgrades, drainage
correction, tuck pointing, installation of art nooks and additional building lighting.
Fencing is being installed at the pickleball courts and windscreen will be added prior to
opening in 2018.
Staff provided an update on the Indoor Athletic Facility Task Force, City Council requested
additional research be done around funding and costs, the information is due back in March.
The School Board was approached by an individual who has experience with building and
managing domes, and expressed an interest in working with the School District regarding
the construction of a dome at Lakeville North High School.
6. Other Business:
Committee Member Zuzek shared that she has a contact for grants through the National
Association of Realtors and shared some information on projects that they could potentially
provide funding for.
7. Announcements:
None.
8. Adjourn:
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Stella Eskelson, Recording Secretary