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• PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Minutes for meeting on: February 6, 2008
ITEM 1 Call to order.
The meeting was called to order in the Council Chambers at 5:58 p.m. Because both Chair Kevin Miller
and Vice Chair Tom Goodwin were not in attendance, Secretary Judy Hayes led the meeting.
ITEM 2 Roll call.
Committee members present were: J. Hayes, R. Walia, S. Kelly, J. Peterson, and H. Lovelace. Pat
Messinger, Tom Goodwin, and Kevin Miller had family and work conflicts. Also present were Parks and
Recreation Director Steve Michaud, Environmental Resources Manager Mac Lafferty, and Recording
Secretary T J. Ruter.
ITEM 3 Approval of January 16, 2008 meeting minutes.
The minutes of the January 16, 2008 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.
Staff reported that ice rinks are still going strong and have lots of activity. Staff informed the committee
that a half triathlon is being planned by a local swim club. Staff has been working with representatives
• from the South Metro Storm Swim Club who wish to conduct this event in Lakeville. The proposed
triathlon would stage at Antlers Park on August 17 and utilized the park from 6:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Steve then explained the possible race course.
Judy Hayes inquired about payment for this type of event. Steve replied that the City doesn't currently
have a fee for an individual special event. He is charging them as anon-Lakeville, non-profit organization
plus the $150 security deposit. The committee may want to take a look at this pricing issue in the future.
ITEM 6 Appaloosa Farms First Addition preliminary plat.
Steve Michaud explained the background information concerning this plat. The Park and Open Space
System Plan does not identify the need for public open space in this planning district. Staff is
recommending a cash contribution for the three new lots. Judy Hayes asked Steve what neighborhood
park would be closest to them. Steve explained that the residents would have easy access to the trails on
Ipava Avenue and could get to many parks and school sites from there.
Judy Hayes also inquired about the tree preservation associated with the plat. Mac explained the
environmental details regarding the plat. Sewer and water has already been put into place as well.
(08.04) Motion made by Roger Walia and seconded by Scott Kelly to recommend City Council
.consider approval of Appaloosa Farm First Addition preliminary plat. The City's Park and Open Space
System Plan does not identify a need for public open space within the Appaloosa Farm First Addition.
Additionally, there is no proposed sidewalk or trail construction associated with the development of the
• plat. Therefore, a cash contribution is required to satisfy the park dedication fee for the three new lots. The
2008 park dedication is calculated as follows: $4,747.00 per lot, multiplied by three lots equals a total of
$14,241.00.
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Finally, the developer is required to follow any other recommendation 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.
ITEM 7 Park Dedication Fund budget update.
Steve Michaud gave an update on the Park Dedication Fund status. Staff had to cut back in a few areas
and the Finance Department is currently showing only two revenue sources to date. With the two revenue
sources, the City is able to cover its current 2008 commitments; the most important one is the dollar-for-
dollar match to build East Community Park. Additionally, there is a proposed donation of $80,000
included in the budget for the rebuilding of the Casperson Park playground. Steve reminded committee
members that this fundraising project is for a young child who died.
Steve spoke about the Berres log cabin and the idea to relocate it to Ritter Farm Park. The Recreation
Division is expanding its outdoor education programs at Ritter and the log cabin may be a great classroom.
Lastly, Steve commented that the City's budget shows a fund balance on page 3 of the report at this time.
City staff is hoping that development will pick up in the coming months.
ITEM Unfinished business.
Steve Michaud explained the Park Acreage Standards spreadsheet that was located in the committee
• members' packets. He walked the members through the numbers and then showed members the handout
which showed the percentages of park acres to land area of various cities all over the country. He
explained that the City of Lakeville is likely to be in the top echelon when it is fully developed.
With a few committee members missing from the meeting, Steve Michaud suggested we wait to review the
2030 MUSA map with park locations at a later date. He then spoke briefly about the fishing pier
application on Minnregs Lake and how the trail map is being reviewed as part of the transportation review.
Lastly, Steve showed everyone the excerpts from the new Lakeville magazine, featuring Tom Goodwin as
well as a positive quote from Moon (radio personality on KS95) regarding the Parks and Recreation
Department.
ITEM New business.
Steve Michaud reported that staff continues to work the Lakeville School District concerning installation
of artificial turf at the Lakeville North High School stadium site which will affect this year's Fourth of July
celebration. Depending on whether the artificial turf is approved and authorized will determine whether
the City's celebration will have to relocate to the west side of the stadium.
ITEM Announcements.
The next meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled for February
20, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall (Council Chambers).
ITEM Adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfull sub ~ ted,
Ta y J Ruter, Recording Secretary
ATT S
Kevin Miller, Chair