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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-16Lu/,evi((e • PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Minutes for meeting on: Apri116, 2008 ITEM 1 Call to order. The meeting was called to order in the Council Chambers at 6:03 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, S. Kelly, J. Peterson, and H. Lovelace. Pat Messinger, Tom Goodwin, Kevin Miller, and Roger Walia were not in attendance. Also present were Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud, Environmental Resources Manager Mac Lafferty, and Recording Secretary T J. Ruter. ITEM 3 Approval of Apri12, 2008 meeting minutes. The minutes of the April 2, 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. ITEM 5 Staff reports and summary of current projects. Steve Michaud reported on a few additional items at the meeting. He discussed the vandalism that • occurred at the Casperson Park soccer fields. Unfortunately, the City has not yet caught anyone. Some vandalism occurred at King Park earlier this spring, but the kid's car got stuck in the mud. As a result, he was caught and his father is making his child correct the situation by doing all the labor to repair all the damage. Steve also explained that the fundraising for the Gardens at the Memorial is going well. He received a phone call from the Lakeville Garden Club right before the meeting. They are pledging $500 toward the community garden. He further announced that Bachman's is installing all of the sitting stones on Thursday and Friday (April 17 and 18) and then an Eagle Scout will begin working to plant the two gardens. He also reported that he had a meeting with the two masons who will begin the brick work on the columns shortly. Finally, he mentioned that Aggregate Industries donated 120 bags of mortar to complete the work on the columns. The summer brochure has been mailed and registrations are going well. He also discussed that staff has been working on a project with the Blue Chip Sports Academy which is holding an Elite Soccer Showcase in Lakeville this summer. It is scheduled to be a two-day event at North Park with skills sessions, seminars for players and parents, and 90-minutes games. The girls and boys will be observed by Division I, II, and III coaches from across the country, including Notre Dame, Wisconsin, and DePaul to name a few schools. Steve asked committee members to spread the word about this opportunity to any top-level soccer players they might know. As more information becomes available, staff will forward it to the committee. Judy Hayes inquired whether the colleges are paying to come or if the players are paying for them. Steve • replied that the coaches are paying their own way and the players are paying for the expenses incurred by the Lakeville Soccer Club. He further explained that some of the athletes are coming from Canada because they have a lot of talented players, but they don't understand the application process here in the States. The same holds true for many. of the U.S. athletes; there is a big educational component to the Showcase Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Convliittee April 16, 2008 Page 2 • as well. Howard Lovelace commented that the concept makes sense; it would be a good opportunity fox the coaches to see a large number of athletes all in one place. Steve Michaud gave committee members an update on the Friends of the Lakeville Area Arts Center's decision to outsource the playbill to ECM Publishing this year. The good news is the entire publication will be in full color. He also spoke about the Taste of Lakeville planning and a recent meeting with the Wings of the North organization regarding its AirExpo 2008 to be held on August 16 and 17. Staff also continues to work on the triathlon which would also be held that weekend (August 17). Finally, Steve briefly discussed the attachments in committee members' packets. He also thanked Scott for sending the presentation to him via email regarding citizen commissions. Howard Lovelace asked for an update on the Berres log cabin. Steve gave them an update. As soon as the deal closes, City staff can start on the two foundations and the initial preparations for the relocation of the two structures (log cabin and the garage). Steve will continue to keep everyone posted. ITEM 6 Primrose of Lakeville preliminary and final plat. Steve Michaud presented some details of the plat. Mac gave a few other environmental details of the plat and how the developer will clean the potential runoff with three rain gardens. There are eight significant willow trees on the site as well. Mac showed a map and pointed out the locations of the rain gardens. Judy Hayes inquired about the traffic patterns she has observed in that area with many people making u-turns off Ipava. She further asked who is responsible for doing some type of traffic study to ensure the safety of everyone driving in that area. Steve Michaud suggested that Judy's inquires be noted in the minutes; staff will need to research it. • (08.10) Motion made by Hayes and seconded by Kelly to recommend Ciry Council consider approval of the Primrose of Lakeville preliminary and final plat. Because the park dedication fee was paid when the parent parcel was administratively subdivided in 1992 and again during the original platting process of Ipava Marketplace addition in 1998, there are no park dedication requirements due at this time. No additional sidewalk or trail construction will be required with the proposed plat. A 6-foot concrete sidewalk exists along the north side of 163`d Street adjacent to the development. The developer must remove a portion of this sidewalk to accommodate the construction of a concrete apron at the proposed drive entrance to the site. A security will be collected from the developer to ensure removal. In addition, a 5 foot concrete sidewalk was stubbed to the western plat line of this site with the development of Lakeland Financial Place. The sidewalk was to provide an internal connection between the bank building and future retail facilities within this site. Because a daycare is now proposed for the site, the internal sidewalk connection is no longer desirable. The developer shall remove that portion of the sidewalk and coordinate the removal with the owners of Lakeview Bank. A security will also be collected from the developer to ensure the removal of this sidewalk stub and restoration of the area. 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. • Ayes-4 Nays-0 Motion passed. ITEM 7 Crossroads East preliminary and. final plat. Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee Page 3 April 16, 2008 • Mac Lafferty presented the plat to committee members: He explained that the storm water requirements and grading were done for the site with Crossroads First Addition. There axe currently no trees on the site and there are two lots at this tune. Steve Michaud explained staffls recommendation for a cash contribution to satisfy the park dedication fee. (08.11) Motion by Kelly and seconded by Lovelace to recommend City Council consider approval of Crossroads East preliminary and final plat. Because there is no park land dedication, a park dedication fee is required at the time of final plat approval. The park dedication fee will be 1.83 acres multiplied by $7,693.00 (per acre) equaling $14,078.19. In addition, after review of sidewalk and trail requirements, no additional public sidewalks or trails are required to be constructed with the development. However, the private sidewalk proposed for the Kindercare facility within Lot 1 must be extended to the existing public sidewalk along the west side of Glacier Way. 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. Ayes-4 Nays-0 Motion passed. • ITEM 8 Unfinished business. There were no items to discuss. ITEM 9 New business. Steve Michaud explained that the contractor has begun work on the boardwalk at East Community Park again. There is still a lot of ice on the lake, but Steve reported seeing eight loons on Wednesday. He took some photographs as well. With the warmer weather, he encouraged committee members to go for a nice hike at the site and take a look at its progress. He further commented that it might be completed in a couple of weeks if everything goes smoothly. He then gave committee members a few details about the helical piers and how the contractor had to order extra pipes. A contingency fund was already in place, so the project is still on track with its budget. Steve then explained that staff will work on the paving as soon as it is feasible and after the potholes are filled within the City. Staff will also be placing benches on some of the overlooks. Steve has spoken to some residents when he has visited the project; many have inquired about the mileage markers and whether the City will be installing markers for them. There seemed to be a very positive response to the park so fax. Steve reported on the field conditions which are decent, but soggy in a few areas. Judy Hayes commented that the strong winds have helped to dry them out a bit faster. Overall, the sports teams are also off to a good start. • ITEM 10 Announcements. The next meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Conunittee is scheduled for April 30, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall (Council Chambers). Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Conuiiittee April 16, 2008 Page 4 • Steve Michaud mentioned that Jon Ridge is looking for 6-10 helpers on Saturday, Apri126 to set up the rest stops. The Wings of the North are also looking for volunteers for the AirExpo. Committee members can contact staff for additional details. ITEM Adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m. Respectfu sub ~ ted, Ta y J Ruter, Recording Secretary r~ U •