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PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
• Minutes for meeting on: June 20, 2007
ITEM 1 Call to order.
The meeting was called to order at the Ed Mako Environmental Learning Center at Ritter Farm Park at
7:28 p.m. Because Chair Kevin Miller was absent, Vice Chair Tom Goodwin led the meeting.
ITEM 2 Roll call.
Committee members present were: P. Messinger, J. Hayes, S. Kelly, T. Goodwin, and J. Peterson. Chair
Kevin Miller was not in attendance due to a work conflict. Howard Lovelace was not in attendance due to
a personal conflict. Roger Walia was not in attendance. Also present were Parks and Recreation Director
Steve Michaud, Environmental Resources Manager Mac Lafferty, Parks Maintenance and Operations
Manager John Hennen, and Recording Secretary T.J. Ruter.
ITEM 3 Approval of May 16, 2007 meeting minutes.
The minutes of the May 16, 2007 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting were
presented. They were approved as written.
ITEM 4 Citizen comments.
There were no citizens present at the meeting for items other than those scheduled on the agenda.
ITEM 5 Staff reports and summary of current projects.
Steve Michaud reported that Pan-O-Frog kicks off this weekend with a soccer tournament. He also
• informed the committee that the Lakeville Lions will no longer have an Oktoberfest; they are moving
toward a Fall Community Festival that will be focused on the schools and family with all proceeds being
donated to the schools. He also reported that Tree Trust is rebuilding the retaining wall at Orchard Lake
Park and that the Orchard Lake Sportsman's Club has sponsored a boarding dock which will be installed
at the boat launch.
Steve reiterated that the life line screening held at the Senior Center did, in fact, save someone's life. There
were 80 participants and one person was. found to have an aneurysm in his stomach. They called 911
immediately, he went straight to the hospital and into surgery.
Tom Goodwin inquired about the withdrawal of the City's Oak Wilt Suppression grant application. Steve
Michaud explained the background information about the grant as well as the new guidelines put forth by
the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). He commented that the paperwork administration of the
grant and regulations were cumbersome and that the DNR no longer gives the City the money upfront.
For the 2007-2008 oak wilt season, there are limited funds available anyway. Steve also explained that
many other communities have already opted out of participating in this grant program.
Steve Michaud further explained that this item went to a City Council work session and the Council
decided not to participate anymore. Steve has been discussing other options in order to keep the program
going to help residents with their oak wilt issues. Staff will be getting back to Council with a report, so it
may be possible for the City to fund its own program on some level.
Tom Goodwin noticed that some of the beach buoys at Orchard axe broken. John Hennen said that he
• and his staff would look into this issue.
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ITEM 6 Vermillion Ridge Estates preliminary plat.
• Steve Michaud gave details of this preliminary plat. This plat is the 80 acres west of Pilot Knob and east of
Joe Miller's development along Flagstaff. The park property will be located between both plats.. Mac
Lafferty explained some additional details about the plat. Tom Goodwin inquired about the requirement
of the developer to plant 143 deciduous trees on the property and wondered if the City had any control
over the types of trees planted. Mac replied that the developer would be planting according to the tree
preservation guidelines: deciduous trees would be no less that 2.5 inches in diameter, evergreens would be
a minimum of six feet high, and shrubs would be in 2-3 gallon containers. Tom also expressed that he
would like the City to encourage some other diversity in the types of trees planted. He has been following
some research being done at the University of Minnesota regarding new types of trees that are more
disease resistant.
(07.17) Motion made by Hayes and seconded by Kelly to recommend City Council consider approval
of Vermillion Ridge Estates preliminary plat. It is recommended that the developer dedicate 3.9 acres of
Outlot E to the City to meet the park dedication requirement for the single family residential phase of
Vermillion Ridge Estates preliminary plat. Future phases of the Vermillion Ridge Estates plat will be
assessed fees to meet the park dedication requirements at the time of platting. In addition, the developer is
required to construct five-foot sidewalks along one side of all local streets and cul-de-sacs. Aten-foot wide
bituminous trail will be constructed along both sides of 179`'' Street. The developer shall pay 100% of the
costs of grading and restoration and 5/8`'' the cost of Class 5 aggregate base and bituminous mix for the
trail segments along 179" Street. The City shall pay 3/8`'' of the cost of the Class 5 aggregate base and
bituminous mix for the trail segments along 179t'' Street. The developer will also be responsible for the
grading and restoration of the park area as outlined by the- final grading plan provided by the Engineering
• Department and the Parks and Recreation Department.
Finally, the developer is required to follow any other details which are outlined in the Planning and
Engineering reports as they pertain to this plat. The developer is also required to follow the natural
resources requirement detailed in the Planning and Engineering reports associated with tree preservation,
grading, drainage, and erosion control and further recommendations by the Dakota County Soil and Water
Conservation District, if applicable.
5-Ayes 0-Nays
Motion passed.
Note: Pat Messinger had to leave the meeting at 7:48 because of another commitment.
ITEM 7 Stoneridge final plat (consent).
Steve Michaud gave the details about the plan and recommended the cash contribution. There is some
conflict as to whether there will be 31 or 30 units in the final plat, but planning will determine the final
number. Steve also discussed the importance of the developer grading the future greenway as well as
escrowing for future trail construction along County Road 50. Mac Lafferty added that staff was able to
save some additional trees by making minor changes to the grading plan. The developer will also be
required to vibratory plow around all oak trees and make some minor adjustments to road alignment,
which will help minimize wetland impacts on the property.
Tom Goodwin asked if the committee's questions from the previous Parks, Recreation, and Natural
• Resources meeting were addressed in the final plat. Mac responded that additional trees were saved in
Outlot A. Tom also inquired about the larger wetland area to the west of the project. Mac explained that
the water eventually flows through two wetland complexes before the runoff enters Lake Marion. Finally,
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Tom asked about the algae in Lake Marion. Mac responded that the wetlands are likely the source of the
• nutrients.
(07.18) Motion by Hayes and seconded by Kelly to recommend Ciry Council consider approval of the
Stoneridge final plat. The Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Committee is recommending City
Council to require a park dedication cash requirement in the amount of $123,845 (31 units x $3,995/unit).
This figure is calculated using the old fee. The developer will also be required to escrow for a future trail
along County Road 50 in the amount of $14,322.50. This escrow represents the trail to be built in the
future between 188`'' Street and 190''' Street. The trail will be built when 190`'' Street is constructed or
Kenwood Trail is reconstructed to a four-line divided roadway. In addition, the system plan also identifies
a greenway corridor within the Stoneridge subdivision. The developer will be required to grade and restore
the trail base with this phase. The future greenway trail will be constructed when 190`'' Street is constructed
and the parcel to the east develops. The developer will be required to put in five-foot sidewalks along one
side of all residential streets and cul-de-sacs.
Finally, the developer is required to follow any other details which are outlined in the Planning and
Engineering reports as they pertain to this plat. The developer is also required to follow the natural
resources requirement detailed in the Planning and Engineering reports associated with tree preservation,
grading, drainage, and erosion control and further recommendations by the Dakota County Soil and Water
Conservation District, if applicable.
4-Ayes 0-Nays
Motion passed.
r ITEM 8 Murphy-Hanrehan master plan recommendation.
Steve Michaud gave a summary of the Three Rivers Park District's priorities and elaborated on how
beneficial this master plan will be for the City of Lakeville. Staff feels it will be a popular destination for
many residents, so that it might be beneficial to increase the number of parking spaces from ten to fifteen.
The next step is to take it to Ciry Council for approval; Steve will attach their resolution and add his
comments about the parking lots in a memo. Tom Goodwin reiterated some of the other amenities in the
proposal and was pleased to see that Lakeville residents will eventually have access to Murphy Hanrehan.
(07.19) Motion by Hayes and seconded by Peterson to recommend City Council consider approval of
the resolution supporting the Murphy-Hanrehan Master plan. The Parks, Recreation, and Natural
Resources Committee supports the attached resolution and recommends approval of the master plan with
the City of Lakeville's recommendation of increasing the number of spaces in the parking lot from ten to
fifteen.
4-Ayes 0-Nays
Motion passed.
ITEM 9 Unfinished business.
There were no items to discuss.
ITEM 10 New business.
Steve Michaud discussed a recent request by residents living near Kensington Park to buy dog-poop bag
• dispensers for the park. There is quite a problem in the neighborhood, so the residents axe getting together
to help with the problem. They would like to purchase two units and will be paying for and purchasing the
bags. Staff explained that Juno trail presently has the dispensers, which are purchased and maintained by
the Lake Marion Homeowners Association. However, Steve explained that staff wanted to run the idea
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past the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Committee before making a decision. Jeanne Peterson
commented that this neighborhood could be viewed as a good experiment on a small scale. Judy Hayes
thought it would be positive to increase the awareness of local dog owners of the problem. The rest of the
committee members agreed and gave Steve Michaud the green light to proceed with the residents of
Kensington Park.
Steve then quickly reviewed and made a few comments about the rest of the attachments in the packets
for the June 20 meeting. He felt it was important to keep everyone abreast of various issues and
happenings.
Tom Goodwin and Jeanne Peterson both commented on the lack of public support for public
transportation to downtown as seen on the City of Lakeville 2007 Residential Study. They were astounded
that so many people are opposed to it. Steve Michaud explained that the particular finding has always been
unique to Lakeville. The data has shown low support for public transportation as long as he can
remember.
Tom Goodwin complimented Mac and staff for the Marion and Orchard newsletter updates. He felt they
were very well written pieces and provided residents with important data. The group also briefly discussed
the new Ritter Farm Park brochure. Finally, Steve Michaud distributed information on Lakeville's
population data.
ITEM 11 Announcements.
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The next meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled for Wednesday,
July 18, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall (Council Chambers).
ITEM 12 Adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Respectfull submitted,
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Ta Jo Ruter, Recording Secretary