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• PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Minutes for meeting on: August 20, 2008
ITEM 1 Call to order.
The meeting was called to order in the Council Chambers at 6:12 p.m. Because Chair Miller was not in
attendance, Secretary Judy Hayes ran the meeting.
ITEM 2 Roll call.
Committee members present were: J. Hayes, S. Kelly, J. Peterson, and H. Lovelace. Chair Kevin Miller,
Vice-Chair Tom Goodwin, and Pat Messinger 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 July 16, 2008 meeting minutes.
The minutes of the July 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.
Note: Steve Michaud informed committee members that two people were in attendance at the meeting
this evening to discuss Item 7 on the agenda. The group agreed to move it up on the agenda.
• ITEM 7 Hunting map for 2008-2009 season.
Patsy Ryan (12320 210' Street West) introduced herself along with her husband, Mark Zweber. Their
home is located within a current hunting zone area, west of 35 W and County Road 70. Ms. Ryan
explained that there are six other homes in the area on a private drive. She described some recent shooting
situations near her property; there are some individuals who are using 22-caliber guns for some target
practice. She expressed her concern for the safety of everyone, including her two grandchildren who often
come to the house to visit her. When they begin to hear gun shots, they move indoors. She then requested
that this area be removed from the hunting map.
She further explained a hunting accident that occurred 29 years ago involving her brother; he lost his
vision in the accident. Steve Michaud also recalled that accident and gave some additional details. He
suggested that this area may need a closer review. He also explained that the typical timeline for printing
the hunting map and some of the group's options. He further suggested that the ordinance could be
enforced through the Police Department. Ms. Ryan reiterated the need fox safety first and foremost. She
thanked the group for its consideration of her request.
Howard Lovelace asked staff what the hunters shoot in the woods. Steve Michaud replied there are all
kinds of animals in this area of town. Mark Zweber then addressed the .group. He agreed with Steve
Michaud's comments that it's more of an enforcement issue; they haven't had any issue with the bow
hunters. Mr. Zweber explained that the properties are 10 to 15-acre parcels with lots of game, like deer and
turkeys. He is quite sure that a few deer are taken out of the area as well. Judy Hayes asked for clarification
as to whether or not hunters are asking fox permission to hunt on homeowners' lands. Steve Michaud said
• that hunters are typically asking for permission, but the use of single projectile guns is illegalper the City
ordinance. Steve then suggested a possible plan. He would talk to Chief Vonhof regarding enforcement
issues, send a letter to all residents about the ordinance and communicate that the police will be
monitoring the activity in the area. If there are still violations, then there could be personal visits by law
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• enforcement and/or discussion for removing the properties from the hunting zone for the 2009-2010
season. Mr. Zweber affirmed that this plan would address their safety concerns discussed this evening.
(08.23) Motion made by Peterson and seconded by Hayes to recommend City Council consider
approval of the 2008-2009 hunting map as presented by City staff. The Parks, Recreation, and Natural
Resources Committee also directed staff to meet with the Lakeville Police Department to discuss
complaints about the shooting of single-projectile guns in the immediate area, just west of 35W and
County Road 70. Staff suggested putting a plan together with the Lakeville Police Department, including
writing letters to all residents in that area reminding them of the gun ordinance disallowing single-projectile
guns being fired in the City limits. If complaints continue after sending a letter, the Police Department
would be required to enforce the ordinance. Continued violations in that area would subject that portion
of Lakeville being removed from the hunting map for the 2009-2010 season.
Ayes-4 Nays-0
Motion passed.
ITEM 5 Staff reports and summary of current projects.
Steve Michaud reported that construction of the last part of the trail at East Community Park between
Mallard Shores and the Spirit development has started. Mac Lafferty has been working very closely with
them as well. Steve further reported that all amenities, such as picnic tables, grills, trash barrels, bike racks,
etc. are also in the park right now. The tennis courts are being used and some people have already inquired
when they might be resurfaced and painted. Steve Michaud explained that a company was supposed to do
it, but is back-logged at this time. Staff is now seeking a new contractor to do the work.
• Steve updated committee members on the trail repairs at Mallard Shores along with the Juno Trailway. He
further explained the Berres cabin is now resting on its foundation. Additionally, Steve spoke about the
drought conditions and the challenges for the fields and other areas within the City's park system. Finally,
he gave a summary of the successful first annual Lake Marion Triathlon. There were over 300 participants
who preregistered for the event. He spoke to about a dozen of the participants as well as the organizers
and received positive feedback overall.
Steve Michaud described a recent incident as reported to him by the Lakeville Police Department (LPD).
A volleyball player stepped on a 12-inch rusty nail or stake-like object at Antlers Park beach. The LPD
took photos and Steve will be reviewing them next week. Steve explained the City's beach cleaning and
sand-dragging policies and how it is mind boggling that it wasn't discovered until now. The City had an old
retaining wall there at one time, so Steve will review the photos to see if the nail might have been one used
in the old wall. Also, Steve Michaud informed the committee members that he requested maintenance staff
to scan the area with a metal detector to ensure there is nothing else in the sand at this time.
ITEM 6 Heritage Commons 4`'' Addition preliminary and final plat.
Steve Michaud explained the location of the plat and Mac Lafferty presented a few environmental details.
It is a 7-acre parcel that will become a Gxeen Planet car wash. The company places an emphasis on being
environmentally conscious, so they are installing rain gardens with plantings. Mac and his staff are looking
at the soils right now and working through the minor issues.
(08.22) Motion by Kelly and seconded by Lovelace to recommend City Council consider approval of
Heritage Commons 4`" Addition preliminary and final plat. Development of Heritage Commons 4th
t Addition will not require any public sidewalk or trail construction. The City's Parks, Trails, and Open
Space Plan does not designate any area within the proposed plat as future park land.
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• The City's Comprehensive Trail System Plan identifies a 10-foot. wide concrete sidewalk along the east side
of Dodd Boulevard. The Developer shall rough-grade the sidewalk base and provide a cash escrow for the
future sidewalk construction, consistent with commercial plat requirements. A Dakota County. Work in
Right-of--Way permit is required for grading within CSAH-9 right-of--way. The cash escrow of $6,195.00
represents the future sidewalk along Lot 1 and is based on the estimated construction cost provided by the
Developer's engineer. The sidewalk will be constructed at the time it can be extended from Heritage Drive
to 202nd Street.
The Park Dedication requirement was satisfied through a cash contribution paid in 1998 as part of the
Redevelopment Agreement for the land located northeast of the 202nd Street and Dodd Boulevard
intersection.
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 Fieldstone Creek 5``' Addition final plat.
Steve Michaud gave the background details of this plat. He also spoke about the park that is scheduled to
be built in this area; it is currently the number one priority on the development schedule. Additionally, he
explained that the development of the park is scheduled for development in 2009 pending available
funding.
(08.24) Motion by Lovelace and seconded by Kelly to recommend City Council consider approval of
Fieldstone Creek 5`" Addition final plat. Park dedication at Fieldstone Creek was satisfied with the
dedication of approximately 10.60 acres of land currently known as Fieldstone Creek Park. The park was
rough graded based on a plan submitted by the City. Although there is no park dedication requirement for
this plat, the developer will be required to grade and construct a trail access from Falkirk Trail to the city
park. The City will be responsible for connecting their park trail to the access from the plat.
In addition, the developer will be required to install sidewalks as denoted in the engineering report. 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 9 Unfinished business.
Steve Michaud announced that a public meeting was held by the planning department in the Valley Lake
Park neighborhood regarding the monopole. There was one couple in attendance along with committee
• member, Jeanne Peterson. The resident asked for additional screening as well as changing the possible
location (south versus north side). Steve explained that he will meet with engineering staff to determine the
location next week, but that it appears the City will move forward with the project.
ITEM 10 New business.
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Steve Michaud explained the information in the packets regarding the Open Meeting Law that was emailed
to him by Scott Kelly. Scott Kelly expressed his concern about the Open Meeting Law when the last
meeting was cancelled because of Jay Rubash's funeral. Staff asked the members to give a vote of support
over email directly to City staff and that prompted his question of the Parks Committee and the Open
Meeting Law. The group discussed the Open Meeting Law and what it entails. Steve Michaud explained
that staff takes the law very seriously and that's why he forwarded it to everyone. Steve then thanked Scott
for his concern and his suggestions.
ITEM 11 Announcements.
The next meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled for September
3, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall (Council Chambers). T J. Ruter commented that there are no planning
agenda items scheduled at this time, so it is possible that the meeting will be cancelled.
ITEM Adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ta y Ruter, Recording Secretary