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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-17 CL ITY OF AKEVILLE PRACM ARKS AND ECREATION DVISORY OMMITTEE EETING M17,1999 ARCH ITEM #1. Call to order. The meeting was called to order in the Lakeville Council Chambers by Chairperson Wanless-Sobel at 6:00 PM. ITEM #2. Roll call. Present were H. Lovelace, L. Lulf, C. Wanless-Sobel, A. Raymond, C. Bonn and alternate K. Manias. Committee members J. Larson and P. Messinger were absent. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and Recording Secretary Judi Ryan. ITEM #3. Approval of Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes of February 17, 1999. The minutes of the February 17, 1999 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting were discussed. There were no additions or corrections and the minutes were approved as printed. ITEM #4. Citizen comments. There were no citizens present for items not on the agenda. ITEM #5. Staff reports and summary of current projects. th Staff reported that the 1999 Community Cleanup Day is scheduled for April 17. ? Staff stated that following the recent heavy snowfall, there were a few ? snowmobile complaints from the public and snowmobile tracks at several of the parks. This was the biggest snowfall of the season and with schools closed for the day, it seemed that the snowmobiles were very active. Specifications for the park identification signs are being prepared for distribution ? to sign contractors. Staff showed committee members some photos of the prototypes that were taken at the parks. It has been decided that certain signs will be double sided. Committee members asked about progress on the Hart Hall project. City staff is ? soliciting job descriptions and other operational information from other communities. A possible timeline would propose one year for acquisition and two years for rehabilitation. The Burnsville Community Theater will be using the facility for a performance of ?The Sound of Music? in the next few weeks. Staff and Council feel this is an exciting opportunity for the city to provide a center for the arts as well as support the preservation of Lakeville?s downtown. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes of: March 17, 1999 Page -2- Staff offered to provide committee members with a copy of the video of Renee Brekken?s presentation to the City Council concerning the project. Estimates of operation, maintenance and staffing expenses will be part of the next study phase for the proposed arts center. ITEM #6. Public hearing to consider parkland acquisition and park development projects for: Northeast Sector Community Park (acquisition) ? Pexa Property (development) ? 99.07 Motion was made by Raymond, seconded by Lulf, to open the public hearing. Motion passed. Recording Secretary Judi Ryan attested that the legal notice for the meeting had been duly published. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud showed committee members a concept drawing of the Pexa property and oriented them on the location and layout of the property. The ten-acre parcel was acquired as part of the Lakeville Estates plat in 1996. The site contains a large holding pond for the watershed from I-35 and acts as a storm water sedimentation basin prior to entering Lake Marion. The property is planned to be a typical neighborhood park. Since a hockey rink exists at nearby Meadows Park, only a pleasure skating rink is proposed for this th park. Trails from the park will connect to the 205 Street trail and the Fairfield Business Park. The proposes to include a picnic area, hard-court surface, playground, ballfield backstop and infield. Also proposed are a 20-car parking lot, trails, benches, grills, and lighting for the skating rink. The total estimated development costs, including planning, engineering and design is approximately $250,000.00. A funding request will be submitted to the State of Minnesota DNR through the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program to assist with development of this park. Committee member Raymond asked whether a 20-car parking lot was standard and adequate. He feels additional on-street parking may be needed at times and would like to know that it would be available if necessary. Roadway and park construction will be budgeted for the year 2000 and as much work as possible will be completed with available funds if the grant is not approved. The property proposed for a Northeast Sector community park is located at Pilot th Knob Road and 170 Street and consists of 40 acres. The Tutewohl family currently owns the property, which consists of some rolling topography and some flat land for Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes of: March 17, 1999 Page -3- athletic fields, oak stands, a body of water, and bluffs. North of this property is 300 acres of property known as Model Stone, which was platted as a PUD approximately 30 years ago. More park property, including headwaters for a wetland corridor, is proposed to be dedicated when that area develops. Future visions for the entire area include a greenway route that will preserve existing natural features and possibly provide for multipurpose trails and some canoeing. Staff and committee members felt it is important that this possibility be included in the park comprehensive plan, which is currently being updated. Staff gave committee members a brief history of the property. The remainder of the parcel currently owned by the Tutewohl?s is proposed for high-density residential development. Cost for acquisition of the 39.38 acres at $15,000 per acre is $590,700. The park development fund currently has $180,000 set aside for the purchase of this property. Staff will submit an application for grant assistance from the State of Minnesota DNR through the to Natural and Scenic Areas Grant Program assist with acquisition of this park. Proposed concept plans include ballfields, trails, natural and passive areas and the start of a greenway system. Staff feels this will be a spectacular park with similarities to Ritter Farm Park. Staff mentioned that there are several movements underway by various groups to preserve the Vermillion River waterway. Motion was made by Bonn, seconded by Manias, to close the public hearing. Motion passed ITEM #7. Review timeline prepared by NAC for update of Parks and Open Space System Plan. Committee members received a timeline schedule prepared by Alan Brixius. Interviews with Council and Committee members are scheduled for March 16th and 23rd. Staff will meet with Lea Guenther to plan an article for the ?Messages? page and Cable TV specialist to market the meeting. Parks and Recreation needs for the next 20 years will be discussed at these meetings and staff is hoping for excellent attendance by the public. Alan is currently working on data collection and will work through the summer on the plan. An analysis of what funds will be needed for future park acquisition and development will be part of the plan. Public meetings will be scheduled for April 6, 8, 13, 15 and 20 at five different sites. Committee members will be notified when those sites are confirmed. Committee thth member Raymond stated he would be available April 6 and 8 and Bonn stated she would attend the meeting planned for Parkview Elementary. ITEM #8. Unfinished business. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes of: March 17, 1999 Page -4- Staff will be attending a meeting with residents of the Lake Villa Golf Estates who wish to speak to City representatives concerning preservation of a piece of property th north of 179 Street. Staff stated that there is some funding set aside for parkland development in the area, but it had been decided previously to wait for platting action in the area to acquire land through park dedication (Renaissance property.) Committee member Raymond volunteered to attend the meeting. ITEM #9. New business. Committee members received a copy of the 1999 tournament schedule for the parks. The schedule is subject to revisions if additional tournaments are booked. ITEM #10. Announcements. The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is scheduled for March 31, 1999. Park Director Steve Michaud will not be in attendance. ITEM #11. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, ________________________________ Judith A. Ryan, Recording Secretary ATTEST: ________________________________ Colette Wanless-Sobel, Chairperson