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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
October 9, 2002
ITEM #1. Call to order.
The meeting was called to order in the Council Chambers at City Hall at
6:00 PM.
ITEM #2. Roll call.
Present were Committee Members P. Messinger, R. Boldus, J. Berg, C.
Skeps, H. Lovelace, L. Lulf and J. Volimas. Also present were Parks and
Recreation Director Steve Michaud, Acting Environmental Resources
Coordinator Mac Cafferty, Environmental Resources Consultant Andie
Moffat of WSB & Associates and Recording Secretary Pat Vinje. Unable to
attend was T. Goodwin.
ITEM #3. Approval of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
Committee minutes of September 18, 2002.
The minutes of the September 18, 2002 Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources Committee meeting were presented. The minutes were
approved as written.
ITEM #4. Citizen comments.
Beverly Topp, Dakota County Vote 1, was present to discuss the campaign
undergoing in Dakota County to preserve farmland, natural areas and open
space. The campaign proposes to preserve land along rivers, streams and
farms. A variety of acquisition and preservation techniques will be utilized.
Examples include purchasing development rights, conservation easements
and outright acquisition. Voters will be asked to vote for or against this
issue on the November 5 ballot. The committee thanked Ms. Topp for her
presentation.
ITEM #5. Staff reports and summary of current projects.
Staff had no additional comments to add to the submitted report.
ITEM #6. Crossroads preliminary plat.
Crossroads plat consists of approximately 240 acres of mixed use
development. Development proposed to include 140 single family lots, 192
back to back style townhomes, 125 row style townhomes, 8 townhome
common area lots, a church, a school, a senior housing project, 10
commercial lots and 16 outlots. The Crossroads public improvements are
proposed to be completed in four phases over a 4-5 year time period. The
proposed commercial development is proposed to be anchored by CUB
Foods. The church and school is reserved for Crossroads Church. A
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major neighborhood park is to be designed in the area of 179 Street and
Gerdine Path. Committee member Skeps inquired about wetlands. WSB
Consultant, Andie McDowell, responded there are 3.87 acres of wetland fill
resulting in 7.76 acres of wetland mitigation to be provided. The plan
shows 6.2 acres of New Wetland Credit and 2.28 acres of buffer is eligible
for Public Value Credit. Committee member Boldus questioned the
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setbacks of residential housing with respect to the traffic levels being
higher than earlier anticipated. Staff indicated the Zoning Ordinance
requirements for setbacks would be in effect. Committee member
Lovelace asked who would be responsible for maintaining the green areas
in the outlots? Staff responded the homeowners association would
maintain the outlots along the greenway. Committee members Messinger
pointed out the discrepancy in the planning report on page 15 regarding
the variance for cul-de-sac length as compared to the Findings of Fact and
Recommendation which indicates the street length is 720 feet. It is
indicated the length of Flushing Hills Court is approximately 660 feet. Staff
verified the correct figure is 660 feet.
02.45 Motion by Volimas, seconded by Skeps
to recommend City Council
consider approval of the Crossroads preliminary plat and recommend a
cash contribution to satisfy the park dedication ordinance requirement with
approval of each phase in the final plat. The committee wishes to go on
record supporting the establishment of a future neighborhood park south of
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179 Street at the intersection of Gerdine Path. The developer will be
required to construct all bituminous trails that are identified in the
Comprehensive Trail Plan and identified in the staff planning reports. The
developer will be reimbursed the cost of all bituminous trails required by
the City. The developer will be required to construct 8? and 10? concrete
trails and sidewalks adjacent to and within all commercial areas. All
concrete trails and sidewalks will be at the developer?s expense. All
concrete trails and sidewalks are identified in the planners and engineers
reports. In addition, all natural resources requirements detailed in the
Engineer?s report associated with tree preservation, grading, drainage and
erosion control, wetland management recommendations and further
recommendations by the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation
District, if applicable, shall be adhered to. The committee further
recommends the homeowners association state a provision in the
covenants that prohibits the use of phosphorous in fertilizer applications.
Ayes ? 7 Nayes ? 0
Motion passed.
ITEM #7. Lakeville Commerce Center East (DEA) preliminary
and final plat.
Lakeville Land, LTD and Dakota Electric Association have submitted an
application for a preliminary and final plat for one outlot and two outlots to
allow for the construction of an electric substation. The site is located
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south of 205 Street, east of Interstate 35W and north of 210 Street. The
property is zoned C-3 General Commercial District. Sidewalks may be
considered in the future as development occurs on the east side of Kenrick
Avenue. The estimated park dedication fee is $8,586. This is based on a
rate of $5,400 per acre. Future platting of Outlot A and B will require the
payment of park dedication at the time of final platting. Committee member
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Berg asked if there was any distribution of power from this substation and if
there would be any ill effects in relation to development in this area? Staff
responded utilities are underground. Committee member Skeps asked
about the wetland quality. Staff indicated it is a Type 2 with no water in it.
02.46 Motion by Boldus, seconded by Lovelace
to recommend City Council
consider approval of the Lakeville Commerce Center East (DEA)
preliminary and final plat including a cash contribution in the amount of
$8,586.00 (8.81 acres less 2.01 acres in Outlot A and less 5.21 acres in
Outlot B = 1.59 acres x $5,400) to satisfy the park dedication requirement.
Trails will be developed on the east side of Kenrick Avenue in the future
when the road is updated. Updating Kenrick Avenue is not in the existing
5-year CIP. Park dedication charges for Outlots A and B in the final plat
will be due when the outlots are final platted into lots and blocks. In
addition, all natural resources requirements detailed in the Engineer?s
report associated with tree preservation, grading, drainage and erosion
control and further recommendations by the Dakota County Soil and Water
Conservation District, if applicable, shall be adhered to.
Ayes ? 7 Nayes ? 0
Motion passed.
ITEM #8. Lakeville Town Office Development preliminary and
final plat.
Marmor LLC has requested development plans for an office park located at
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165 Street and Kentucky Avenue located east of Kenrick Avenue. The
plat proposes to construct 5 separate two-story or two story walkout office
buildings with 17 tenant condominium spaces on 3.45 acres. The property
in question falls under the commercial park dedication ordinance
requirement. The Parks and Open Space System Plan does not indicate
future park requirements in this area. Eight-foot trails are in place along
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the entire north side of 165 Street.
02.47 Motion by Berg, seconded by Lulf
to recommend City Council consider
approval of the Lakeville Town Office Park preliminary and final plat
including a cash contribution in the amount of $18,630 (3.45 acres x
$5,400). Developer will be required to construct sidewalks providing
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access to existing trails along 165 Street. In addition, all natural
resources requirements detailed in the Engineer?s report associated with
tree preservation, grading, drainage and erosion control and further
recommendations by the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation
District, if applicable, shall be adhered to.
Ayes ? 6 Nayes ? 0 Abstained ? 1
Motion passed.
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Committee member Skeps abstained from this agenda item due to his
residence being near the plat.
ITEM #9. Green bluff CUP.
Gary and Donna Green have submitted an application for a conditional use
permit to allow construction of an addition to their existing single family
residence located at 17060 Judicial Road. A conditional use permit is
required to allow a structure within 20 feet of a visually identified bluff.
02.48 Motion by Berg, seconded by Volimas
to recommend City Council
consider approval of the conditional use permit for Gary and Donna Green
for the purpose of an addition to the existing single family home located at
17060 Judicial Road.
Ayes ? 7 Nayes ? 0
Motion passed.
ITEM #10. Boat launch policy.
The committee discussed the proposed boat launch policy to assist with
the management of the launching activities at Casperson Park boat launch
facility. The committee requested the policy be sent to the Lake Marion
homeowners association before being sent to City Council. In addition,
they would like verification from the City Attorney regarding the fine for
violations and asked if possible to have a progressive fine as violations
occur. Staff will forward the draft policy to the Lake Marion Homeowners
Association.
02.49 Motion by Boldus, seconded by Skeps
to recommend City Council
consider approval of the boat launch policy as discussed at the Parks,
Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting of October 9, 2002.
Ayes ? 7 Nayes ? 0
Motion passed.
ITEM #11. Unfinished business.
Playground equipment for Marion Fields is to arrive this week and will
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arrive next week for Valley Lake.
ITEM #12. New business.
There was no new business to report at this time.
ITEM #13. Announcements.
The meeting of October 23 has been canceled. The next meeting is
scheduled for November 6 at 6:00 Pm in the Council Chambers at City
Hall.
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ITEM #14. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 7:59 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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Patricia J. Vinje, Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
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Pat Messinger, Chairperson