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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-06 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE February 6, 2002 ITEM #1. Call to order. The meeting was called to order in the Lakeville City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 PM. ITEM #2. Roll call. Present were Committee Members R. Boldus, J. Berg, L. Lulf, H. Lovelace, J. Volimas, T. Goodwin, and C. Skeps. Also present were City Administrator Bob Erickson, Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud and Recording Secretary Pat Vinje. Unable to attend were Committee Members P.Messinger and K. Manias. ITEM #3. Approval of Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes of January 16, 2002. The minutes of the January 16, 2002Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting were discussed. There were no additions or corrections and the minutes were approved as printed. ITEM #4. City of Lakeville Survey Results. City Administrator Bob Erickson was in attendance to present highlights of the City of Lakeville survey conducted by Decision Resources, Ltd. In November 2001. The City as a whole ranked #1 in 12 categories among 40 cities in the 7 county area. Lakeville was rated highest over all. The Parks Maintenance Division received a rating of 90 which also was the highest rating of all cities involved in the survey. Mr. Erickson gave recognition for this achievement to Steve Michaud for his high standards and the teamwork of the parks maintenance staff. This was an increase of 20% since the last survey two years ago and is also the highest percentage increase of any category. Highlights of the survey include: Plowing of trails rated highly. - Residents felt safe at night in their neighborhoods. This can be attributed to - the design of the trails which includes lighting. Residents rated community parks and neighborhood parks good. - There is support for a community center. A tax increase of $30.80 per - household would raise $3.5 million. Water quality and the natural environment was rated good and excellent. - Residents supported a ban on fertilizers with phosphorous. - Lakeville?s emphasis on the environment rated the highest of any City. - Leisure activities rated well with 77% of residents felt no lack of recreational - facilities. The City?s website had 72,000 visits in 2001. The percentage of residents - with access to the internet was 84% and 30% visit the City?s website. The following departments rated accordingly: - Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee Minutes of: February 6, 2002 Page -2- Police 91% Streets 80% City Council 72% - Parks 90% Inspections 81% All City Staff 72% - ITEM #5. Citizen comments. There were no citizens present for items not listed on the agenda. ITEM #6. Staff reports and summary of current projects. As of 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 6, the Dakota County Sheriff lifted the ban on motorized vehicles for Lake Marion. The barricades have been removed from the access points. Caution should still be rendered when traveling on the lake. nd ITEM #7. Cornerstone Lake 2 Addition final plat. nd Cornerstone Lake 2 Addition is located east of Pilot Knob Road and south of th 170 Street. Previously, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee reviewed this plat and recommended a combination park/cash dedication requirement. The developer dedicated park properties as his park dedication requirement associated with the first addition. The remaining two additions will be required to pay cash. The Cornerstone 2nd Addition consists of 52 townhouse units. The total cash contribution for 52 townhouse units is $78,000. One additional phase remains for development following the completion of the second addition. 02.02 Motion by Berg, seconded by Lulf to recommend to City Council approval of nd the Cornerstone Lake 2 Addition final plat including a cash requirement of $78,000 to meet the park dedication ordinance and all natural resources requirements previously approved and detailed in the Engineer?s report associated with tree preservation, grading, drainage and erosion control. Ayes - 7 Nayes - 0 Motion passed. ITEM #8. Springbrook (a/k/a Stonegate) final plat. Springbrook plat, formerly known as Stonegate, is located in the northeast th quadrant of Kenrick Avenue and 205 Street. The property consists of 26.84 acres. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee reviewed this plat in its preliminary phase. The committee recommended a cash contribution for the entire plat. In addition to the cash contribution, committee recommendation included sidewalks within the plat and the construction of an off-street pedestrian th trail from the 205 Street access to the plat easterly to Kansas Avenue on the th north side of 205 Street. The proposed final plat consists of 154 townhouse units. The cash contribution requirement will be $231,000. The developer will be required to pay 100% for construction of sidewalks within the plat and the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee Minutes of: February 6, 2002 Page -3- th City will reimburse the developer the cost of constructing the trail along 205 Street. 02.03 Motion by Skeps, seconded by Goodwin to recommend to City Council approval of the Springbrook final plat including a cash requirement of $231,000 to meet the park dedication ordinance and all natural resources requirements previously approved and detailed in the Engineer?s report associated with tree preservation, grading, drainage and erosion control. The developer is required to construct, at their expense, a five-foot wide th concrete sidewalk on both sides of Kensfield Trail and 204 Street. The developer will also construct an eight-foot wide bituminous trail on the north side th of 205 Street from Kensington Boulevard to Kensfield Trail for which the City will reimburse them. Ayes - 6 Nayes ? 1 Member Berg voted against the plat due to its lack of recreational facilities and the number of units being platted at once rather than a phased approach. Staff shared the notion that the townhouse project being proposed caters to empty nesters and retirees and typically does not generate young children. In addition, the project will have safe direct access onto off-street trails to our newest neighborhood park, ?Kensington Park?. Springbrook plat falls within the Kensington neighborhood park ½ mile service area. The trail system also provides safe access to Antlers Park, Juno Trail trail corridor, Casperson Park and Lakeview Elementary School, all within a short distance. Motion passed. ITEM #9. Review mission statement. The mission statement for the new committee was discussed. Members offered suggestions and a revised mission statement will be drafted for review by the committee at the next meeting. ITEM #10. Unfinished business. Staff presented an update to the committee on Klamath Trail, Phase III which loops from County Road 5 to County Road 46. The estimated cost is $338,282 to complete the project. The high cost for retaining walls has prompted review of other alternatives. Staff will continue to refine the proposal in preparation for a neighborhood meeting. If alternatives cannot be found, staff will support the retaining wall concept due to the importance of completing this final trail segment. Critical location crosswalks are included in the plan. Changes are being updated to the plan, a neighborhood meeting will be held this spring or early summer. A timeline will be developed for construction. Construction is planned for 2003. Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee Minutes of: February 6, 2002 Page -4- ITEM #11. New business. A map of the Lynwood Heights plat was displayed and discussed. This plat is th located north of 175 Street and west of Ipava Avenue. Revisions are being made to the plat to accommodate a tot lot recreational area and trails access. ITEM #12.Announcements. The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is scheduled for February 20, 2002 at 6:00 PM. ITEM #13. Ajournment. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM. Respectfully submitted, _____________________________________ Patricia J. Vinje, Recording Secretary ATTEST: _____________________________________ Bob Boldus, Vice - Chair