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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-04 CL ITY OF AKEVILLE PRACM ARKS AND ECREATION DVISORY OMMITTEE EETING A4,1999 UGUST 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 K. Manias. J. Larson and P. Messinger had notified staff that they would be absent. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and Recording Secretary Judi Ryan. ITEM #3. Approval of Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes of June 16, 1999. The minutes of the June 16, 1999 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting were approved as printed. ITEM #4. Citizen comments. Gene and Mary Hokenson, who live at 6872 ? 162nd Street W., were present to discuss several items concerning Valley Lake Park. Mr. Hokenson first asked if or when Valley Lake Park would be getting one of the new park identification signs which were installed at several other locations this year. Staff responded that there are more signs in the proposed park dedication fund budget for 2000 and Valley Lake Park is on that list. Mr. Hokenson stated that there is a problem at Valley Lake Park with dog owners not cleaning up after their pets. People park on the hill by 160th Street and don?t see the signs asking them to be responsible pet owners and clean up. Staff stated that similar problems exist in several park areas. The police make an effort to inform pet owners of the ordinance that makes it mandatory to pick up droppings. Committee member Bonn suggested that more signs be put up, possibly by Parkview or by the hill on 160th Street. Staff felt this might help the police to enforce the law. Mr. Hokenson asked about connecting the trail around the lake to 160th Street or possibly adding a second ring trail around the lake because the current trail is so heavily used by pedestrians and bikers. Staff feels a second ring trail would be difficult in several areas because of the close proximity of houses, however, a couple of additional loops and a connection to 160th Street could be possible in the future. Staff stated that funds are budgeted annually for trail construction and the priority is given to trails that are scheduled for construction in conjunction with roadway improvement projects. It may be more feasible to consider the widening the current trail to at least 12 feet. Mr. Hokenson asked about proposed improvements to Valley Lake Park as part of the 1994 Park Bond Referendum. Staff reminded him that a great deal of adjoining property was purchased with the bond referendum funds slated for Valley Lake Park. The decision was Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes of: August 4, 1999 Page -2- made to preserve additional property for future parkland and delay development until further funds are available. The development of this property is a priority, however, other parks such as Kensington Park and Greenridge Park also need to be developed in areas where there are no facilities for the residents. Playground equipment improvements for Valley Lake and Bunker Hill are included in the proposed park dedication fund budget for 2000. Mr. Hokenson asked that a sign be put up at the 160th Street entrance to Valley Lake Park as there is no indication of the park there. Maybe a ?no parking? sign on the hill would also deter people from dropping their dogs off to run in the park. Committee member Kevin Manias stated that he would let Lieutenant Schwartz know that the CSO?s should patrol more often, especially early in the morning and right after working hours. Committee member Bonn suggested a sign to let people know whether small boats are allowed in the lake. ITEM #5. Staff reports and summary of current projects. ?Staff reported that restoration and light installation continues on the Klamath Trailway project. th ?Dakota Electric has scheduled installation of new decorative lights along 165 Street between Ipava Avenue and Interlachen Blvd. ?The National AAU 12 & Under tournament is taking place this week at Lakeville?s Quigley-Sime Park as well as at Lac Lavon in Burnsville. The fields look very good and the tournament is going well, with many compliments from participants. ?Rolling Oaks and Meadows Park rink paving is complete. Committee members asked if additional rink paving would be planned for next year. Staff stated that there are none budgeted for 2000. The popularity of the currently paved rinks will be monitored. Lakeville now has five paved rinks geographically located throughout the city. ITEM #6. Review Airlake Development Fourth Addition preliminary and final plat and make park dedication recommendation to City Council. Airlake Development Fourth Addition consists of 25 industrial lots and three outlots. Two outlots will accommodate ponding and one will be for future development. This plat is located south of CSAH 50 and east of the Johnson Office Building. The project backs up to a tributary of the Vermillion River. This particular area has been designated as a future greenway with public trail access. Negotiations between City staff and the developer have allowed for a greenway corridor, which will accommodate a future trail. In addition to the greenway corridor, which also contributes to green/ open space requirements, the plat also includes setbacks from the designated trout stream. Park dedication fees of five percent of the Dakota County Assessor?s fair market value, totaling $28,087.84, were paid. Staff is recommending a cash contribution and the dedication of Outlot A adjoining the South Creek tributary trout stream with rights to develop the greenway trail corridor in the future. 99.22 Motion was made by Raymond, seconded by Manias, to recommend City Council approve the preliminary and final plat of Airlake Development Fourth Addition and support the cash Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes of: August 4, 1999 Page -3- contribution in the amount of five percent of the fair market value as determined by the Dakota County Assessor. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee further supports the dedication of a greenway corridor on Outlot A to accommodate a future trail. Motion passed. ITEM #7. Review Boulder Village Third Addition final plat and make park dedication recommendation to City Council. Boulder Village Third Addition is located at the intersection south of 165th Street and west of Ipava Avenue. The Third Addition consists of 30 townhomes and is a continuation of a larger plat, which has been previously reviewed by the committee. The committee?s previous recommendation was for a cash contribution. After review of the site, staff is recommending the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee reiterate their recommendation of a cash contribution to satisfy the park dedication ordinance. Park dedication will be paid at the old rate of $650.00 per DU for parks and $150.00 per DU for trails. 99.23 Motion was made by Manias, seconded by Bonn, to recommend City Council approve the final plat of Boulder Village Third Addition and to accept a cash contribution at the old rate of $650.00 for parks and $150.00 for trails to satisfy the park dedication requirements. Motion passed. ITEM #8. Review preliminary 2000 Park Dedication fund budget and make recommendation to City Council. As part of last year?s accelerated budget process, staff prepared a preliminary 1999 adopted and 2000 estimated park dedication fund budget for Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee?s review. The proposed 2000 budget includes annual expenditures plus proposed projects for consideration. Revenue projections are based on an anticipated 400 new dwelling units. Staff and committee members reviewed the proposed expenditures and made a suggestion to improve the trail situation at Valley Lake Park. 99.24 Motion was made by Bonn, seconded by Lulf, to direct staff to prepare cost estimates for widening the trail around Valley Lake to at least 12-feet in order to better accommodate increased park use and pedestrian and bike traffic on the trail. In addition it was suggested that a trail connection be built from County Road 46 to the trail. It was further suggested that if the project cost is feasible, the widening of the trail and the additional trail connection would be added to the 2000 Park Dedication budget. Motion passed. ITEM #9. Review update of Parks and Open Space System Plan. Staff has been working closely with NAC on the update of the Parks and Open Space System Plan. A park by park master plan is being completed. A complete system-wide facility inventory has also been completed. Alan Brixius is preparing a status update for review by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. ITEM #10. Unfinished business. Committee member Raymond mentioned a recent news report concerning soccer goals that are currently in use in the metro area and asked about the status of Lakeville?s goals. Staff stated Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes of: August 4, 1999 Page -4- that following the news report a thorough inspection was done on all of Lakeville?s goals. It was found that of the 74 goals in use in Lakeville, only four small portables were not permanently anchored, and that was for ease of moving by mowers and for soccer practices. It was felt that Lakeville?s soccer facilities were very safe. Chair Wanless-Sobel commended Allison Churilla on the increased participation in the Manufactured Home Community Recreation Program. ITEM #11. New business. Committee member Bonn asked about the barricades at Independence Park, which have been there for quite some time. She feels it is unattractive and wondered if they could be removed. Staff stated that the barricades deter cars from driving into the park but will investigate other alternatives. Bonn also stated that the flowers in Valley Lake Park that were planted by residents are not being cared for as well as expected. She stated that few people have the opportunity to enjoy the City?s Independence Park flower garden and suggested that it be moved to Valley Lake Park so many more people could enjoy it. ITEM #12. Announcements. The next Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for August 18, 1999. ITEM #13. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM. Respectfully submitted, _____________________________________ Judith A. Ryan, Recording Secretary ATTEST: _____________________________________ Colette Wanless-Sobel, Chairperson