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• PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Minutes for meeting on: August 1, 2007
ITEM 1 Call to order.
The meeting was called to order in the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m.
ITEM 2 Roll call.
Committee members present were: T. Goodwin, K. Miller, R. Walia, S. Kelly, J. Peterson, and H.
Lovelace. Judy Hayes was not in attendance because of a personal conflict. Pat Messinger was not in
attendance. Also present were Hunting Subcommittee members (Bill Emond, Mick Tingelhoff, David
Wood, and Sgt. John Kornmann) as well as Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud, Assistant City
Engineer Jay Rubash, and Recording Secretary T J. Ruter.
ITEM 3 Approval of July 18, 2007 meeting minutes.
The minutes of the July 18, 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 Valley Lake Park is nearing completion. Some finishing touches are being
completed each day. Due to current drought conditions, the seeding and sod will be delayed until late
August or early September. The trails will be done in conjunction with final paving of the parking lot. He
also commented that construction on the soccer fields began at Casperson Park. Staff is still working on
the well and irrigation system design and cost estimate. Steve also reported on some of the commercial
development in process around the City: asteak/fish restaurant going up near Kenrick and 205`'' Street, as
well as a Brunswick bowling facility and a 24-hour McDonald's being proposed in the southwest quadrant
of 35W and 160''' Street.
Steve commented on a recent meeting he had with Pat Harvey regarding a remote control model airplane
club. Steve gave some background information regarding a Dakota County Park location that currently
exists and allows residents to pursue this hobby. However, the Dakota. County Master Plan shows that this
site will be removed. Pat Harvey will be asking Dakota County to leave the-site open until a suitable
replacement is found. He will be coming to a future Parks, Recreation, and National Resources meeting to
present information on remote control flying and request the committee's support of the club's request
that Dakota County keep the present flying site until a suitable replacement site is located and developed.
Finally, Steve indicated the parks and most fields are struggling with the lack of rain.
ITEM 6 Tullamore final plat.
Steve explained the background information about the plat. Previously, aten-acre parcel was dedicated as
park from DR Horton to satisfy the land requirement for a park property just north of this area. For this
reason, this plat is will be required to pay a cash dedication fee. As other plats in the immediate area get
developed, they will also have park dedication fees to be paid. Steve also commented that the plat is
coming forward as originally planned. Tom Goodwin inquired about the trees by the former homestead.
• Jay Rubash showed the plans to the committee members and explained the locations of the trees to be
saved. Jay also explained some additional details regarding the plat and the location of the future trails.
(07.21) Motion made by Goodwin and seconded by Walia to recommend City Council consider
approval of Tullamore final plat including a cash contribution in the amount of $222,105 (51 single family
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• lots x $4,355) with approval of the final plat to satisfy the park dedication requirements. In addition, the
developer will be required to install sidewalks on all residential streets except Enjoy Court. The developer
will be required to grade future corridor trails as designated on the plat. The construction of the trail
bituminous pavement and aggregate base will be share cost using 5/8 developer and 3/8 City. Trail paving
must be coordinated with City staff to ensure proper funding availability. Installation of trees around the
storm water basins is required with the final plat.
Finally, the developer is required to follow any other recommendations outlined in the Planning and
Engineering reports as they pertain to this plat. The developer is also required to follow the natural
resources requirements 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.
6-Ayes 0-Nays
Motion passed.
ITEM 7 Hunting map for 2007-2008 season.
The Hunting Subcommittee members were in attendance at the meeting to present their recommendations
for the 2007-2008 hunting map. Each member introduced himself and gave his length of time on the
subcommittee. Sgt. John Kornmann spoke for the group and explained that they recommended no
changes to the map for the 2007-2008 hunting season. Sgt Kornmann further explained a few details and
gave some background information; growth is slower right now and they already took land out of the map
• for Lakeville South High School a few years ago. The rest of the land left is in an agricultural reserve. He
mentioned that the only complaints received were in the upper right quadrant last year. Some residents
were shocked to hear gunfire on opening day.
Steve Michaud gave some historical background information and indicated that the hunting that takes
place within the City limits is done by local hunters, people who have been hunting these areas for a long
time. Chair Miller inquired about the location of the new Farmington High School and whether a change
would need to be made with is construction. Sgt. Kornmann showed the location and said it would be
restricted around it. Tom Goodwin asked what type of hunting takes place in Lakeville. Sgt. Kornmann
replied that it is mostly waterfowl, primarily geese. Steve Michaud also explained to the group that there
are bow hunters and reminded committee members that bow hunting is presently not restricted.
(07.22) Motion by Walia and seconded by Lovelace to recommend City Council consider approval of
the hunting map as presented by the Hunting Subcommittee. The subcommittee recommended no
changes to the map for the 2007-2008 hunting season.
6-Ayes 0-Nays
Motion passed.
ITEM 8 Unfinished business.
Steve Michaud mentioned to committee members that there are no planning actions currently scheduled
for the next meeting in August. Chair Miller asked about the petition from the Chadwick Farm residents
regarding the outdoor ice rink. Steve said that staff has almost all the data needed to present to the
• committee. He suggested that this item be moved to the first meeting in September.
Tom Goodwin inquired about the status of the tree preservation ordinances. Staff explained that Mac
Lafferty had given committee members an update at the last meeting. Mac and his staff axe working with
Barr Engineering on revisions to the existing ordinance and will be delivering the suggested changes fox
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• the committee's review once it is completed. Steve Michaud explained that Mac is on vacation this week,
but staff will follow up with him to get a timeline for completion.
Finally, Steve briefly commented on the community survey executive sutrunary that was distributed to
members at the meeting. Staff will mail it to those members not in attendance.
ITEM 9 New business.
There were no items to discuss.
ITEM 10 .Announcements.
Steve Michaud announced that the Nicholas Mahowald bronze plaque dedication ceremony in Pioneer
Plaza is currently being planned by the Historical Society. Staff will be suggesting to City Council they
consider holding the ceremony on September 4, prior to the City Council meeting. Committee members
will be invited to attend.
The next meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled for September
5, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall (Council Chambers).
ITEM 11 Adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Respectfu y sub ~tted,
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Ta y o Ruter, Recording Secretary
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