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HomeMy WebLinkAbout93-210 CITY OF LAKEVILLE RESOLUTION Date October 18, 1993 Resolution NO. 93-210 Motion by Mulvihill Seconded by Harvey RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE NEED FOR A PARK BOND REFERENDUM WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lakeville authorized a Parks and Recreation Bond Referendum which was approved by the voters in 1986 to fund acquisition and development; and WHEREAS the City of Lakeville has effectively utilized available ark and trail dedication fund resources to provide additional park ~acility development; and WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville has been successful in securing State and Federal grants for parks and recreation development; and WHEREAS, all the above mentioned funding sources have not kept pace with meeting park and recreation facility needs; and WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville has completed recent updates of the Comprehensive Park and Open Space System Plan and Comprehensive Trail System Plan; and WHEREAS, both plans indicate the need for continued funding to develop the necessary facilities to keep pace with population growth through the year 2010; and WHEREAS, current census figures indicate above-average family size in Lakeville households; and WHEREAS, many of the youth within Lakeville participate in one or more sport activities offered by the Lakeville Athletic Association, the Rosemount Area Athletic Association, and .the Valley Athletic Association;. and WHEREAS, adult participation in sports continues to grow; and WHEREAS, increasing public concern for public safety seems to support locating neighborhood parks in closer proximity to fully developed neighborhoods; and • WHEREAS, off-street trails continue to have strong support from the citizens of Lakeville, providing safe pedestrian/bikeway corridors to public facilities, and • WHEREAS, continued trail development is necessary to keep pace with the approved State, County and City transportation projects; and WHEREAS certain Lakeville facilities are now 15 to 20 years old and in need of upgrade or repair; and WHEREAS, survey results from the past two biannual citizen surveys indicate residents in Lakeville have a high regard for environmental protection; and WHEREAS, continued growth through the year 2010 and beyond will diminish available open space area; and WHEREAS, the most recent survey in 1993 indicated 65 % of respondents supported a bond referendum for youth athletic facilities; and WHEREAS, residents attribute awell-planned and well-maintained park system as synonymous with Lakeville's quality of life; and WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville is expected to experience substantial growth over the next 10 to 20 years, placing a greater demand for increased park and recreational facilities. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lakeville, Minnesota, that the Council hereby authorizes the establishment of a citizen advisory task force for the purpose of studying and making a recommendation to the City Council concerning the need, scope and dollar amount of a bond referendum for the purpose of development and acquisition of park and recreation facilities within Lakeville. FURTHER, the City Council directs the Mayor to request representation on the task force from the community groups and organizations identified in "Attachment A" . APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18th day of October , 1993. CITY OF LAKEVILLE D ane R. Zaun, yor ATTEST: Charlene Friedges, C' Clerk r ATTACHMENT "A" BOND REFERENDUM TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP SUGGESTIONS Representatives from the following groups should be considered for the task force: Agricultural representative -Robert Berres AirLake Industrial Park representative American Legion At-Large Residents, i.e.: Chapel Hills neighborhood Cherry View neighborhood Goodview Estates neighborhood Jeff Larson (has volunteered to serve) Boy Scout/Girl Scout troop representatives Chamber of Commerce City Council member liaison Economic Development Committee Elementary School PTO representatives Environmental Affairs Committee Hunting Committee Jaycees Knights of Columbus Lake Marion Homeowners Association Lakeville Athletic Association Lakeville Baseball Association Lakeville Basketball Association Lakeville Communi Corrpporation Lakeville Fas~pitch ~OftbaIl Association Lakeville Hockey Association Lakeville Soccer Association Lions Club Manufactured Home Communities representatives: Ardmor Village Connelly . Countryview North Creek ueen Anne Men's Soft all Association Orchard. Lake Homeowners Association Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - 2 members Planning Commission Rosemount Area Athletic Association representative School District representatives ISD #192, ISD #194 &ISD #196 Senior Citizen Club Sportsmen Clubs Valley Athletic Association • Valley Park Homeowners Association VFV~ Post 210 Women's Softball Association