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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06 CL ITY OF AKEVILLE PRACM ARKS AND ECREATION DVISORY OMMITTEE EETING O6,1999 CTOBER ITEM #1. Call to order. The meeting was called to order in the Lakeville Council Chambers by Acting Chairperson Larson at 6:00 PM. ITEM #2. Roll call. Present were H. Lovelace, L. Lulf, J. Larson, and alternate Kevin Manias. Absent were C. Wanless-Sobel, C. Bonn and P. Messinger. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and Recording Secretary Judi Hawkins. ITEM #3. Approval of Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes of September 15, 1999. The minutes of the September 15, 1999Parks 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. ?Committee member Lulf mentioned that the County Road 5 project looks very good and seems to be almost complete, however, all trail lights are not yet working. Staff will pass along this information to the appropriate persons. ?A contractor will remove a tree that is hanging over the walkway near Kenreel Park. Staff is currently receiving quotes. ?The first draft of the Park System Plan will be distributed as soon as it is available, hopefully before the next meeting so committee members have a chance to review. ?Lulf expressed his appreciation for the editorial submitted by fellow committee member Pat Messinger regarding acquisition of the Tutewohl property. Committee members remain very supportive of the acquisition of the Northeast Community Park. ?Committee member Manias asked about the computer reservation system. Staff stated that hopefully the touch-tone credit card portion of the system would be operational to receive spring registrations. Data input is being accomplished so that computerized facility reservations can begin. rd ITEM #6. Review Marion Fields 3 Addition preliminary plat and make park dedication recommendation to City Council. Marion Fields Third Addition is located east of Dodd Blvd., south of the Glenn Addition, and in the northwest corner of Marion Fields plat. The main trail corridor between downtown Lakeville and Dodd Blvd. is adjacent Lot 1 of this plat. By design, Marion Fields Third Addition is actually an extension of the Marion Fields plat. As part of the platting action the developer must purchase property owned by the City. The land was originally purchased to Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes of: October 6, 1999 Page -2- accommodate the existing trail corridor. The land acquisition consists of approximately 27,000 square feet. The developer has offered to purchase the property for $14,846.00. The land sale does not affect the trail corridor in any manner. After review of the plat staff is recommending Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee members consider a cash contribution for the eight lots to satisfy the park dedication ordinance requirements. In addition, the plat will dedicate Outlot A to accommodate the existing trail corridor. Appropriate right-of-ways will be required as part of the platting along Dodd Blvd., which will accommodate future trails. 99.31 Motion was made by Lulf, seconded by Lovelace, to recommend City Council approve the rd preliminary plat of Marion Fields 3 Addition and to accept a cash contribution and the offer to purchase land from the developer at the agreed upon price. In addition, Outlot A will be dedicated to the City to accommodate the existing trail corridor. The appropriate right of ways along Dodd Blvd. will be dedicated to accommodate future trails. Motion passed. ITEM #7. Review Christian property site plan concepts. Staff reviewed each of the three concept plans for the Christian property with committee members. Committee and staff need to decide how the property will develop in relation to the Casperson property. The acquisition of one final piece of property in the future will also affect the property?s concept. Active and passive facilities are included in each concept design. Possibilities were discussed for integrating the existing cement slab into the plan by using it as a base for an additional shelter, bike rack foundation, etc. The planner who has been designing these concepts had also suggested keeping the original floors and roof of the existing homestead and converting the structure to an open or two-sided picnic shelter. Other property amenities were discussed including paved or chipped trails, restroom possibilities and the property?s spectacular lake views. Concept plan #3 would remove the cottage from the site and replicate the existing stone wall as part of the plan. Committee members would like to see amenities for grilling, bike racks, trails, and greatest shoreline utilization possible. Development of this property is not currently budgeted and may need to wait for future funding opportunities. The interior of the cottage has beautiful wood paneling and beveled glass windows. Staff stated that the structure is fairly sound but may need some work to make it ADA accessible, and asked committee members to indicate whether they would be in favor of keeping or removing the structure. Committee member Larson stated that he would like to keep the building for use as meeting space for public and private groups, but not to be used in the same way as the Ritter Farm Park ELC. Acquisition of the adjoining property could be an opportunity for additional parking. Larson does not feel that removal of two walls of the structure, as suggested in one of the concepts, would be practical. Committee member Lovelace feels it is important to keep the building for its historical significance. He stated it might be the oldest remaining house on Lake Marion. A suggested Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes of: October 6, 1999 Page -3- use would be to have the building available for overnight scouting functions, making it a convenient for programs such as canoeing. Committee member Lulf agreed that if the building would be used by permit only, it might be viable to keep it on the site. Committee member Manias suggested overnight rental to private groups, providing an opportunity to cross country ski right on the site. Manias also feels it would preserve the historical significance of the community. Staff stated that the Ritter Farm Park building renovation was accomplished fairly inexpensively with help from STS crews, City workers and a few items being contracted. Trails within the area would be difficult to pave and wood chip trails also have their challenges with weeds, etc. Staff suggested experimenting with seeding to create more natural, earthen trails. Larson favors the alignment of the trail in Concept #2 and feels it provides maximum connections. Staff pointed out the former Barte property provides a spectacular view of the lake and would be a very good location for a future picnic shelter. Committee member Lulf liked the idea of using rocks instead of benches at rest areas along the trail. Committee members commented that the volleyball courts are not appropriate in an area where some quiet space could be provided. Staff will work with the architect to put all these ideas together into one plan. ITEM #8. Unfinished business. There was no unfinished business at this time. ITEM #9. New business. Revenue projections for 2000 may have been overestimated due to the moratorium that has recently been placed on new plats for the next nine months. Staff also commented that there might be more revenues than projected from commercial development, which is not affected by the moratorium. Staff will keep Committee members informed of any changes as the budget progresses through City Council review. Staff informed committee members that the Snowmobile Task Force had met on September th 30 to discuss this year?s recommendations to City Council. The Police Department?s grant was not renewed by the DNR this year but other fund raising opportunities may be available. The SnoTrackers board of directors has also submitted a letter to the Task Force with requests for the year. It is being recommended to relocate the park and ride lot from the Water Treatment Facility to King Park. Other issues that the SnoTrackers are attempting to resolve this season include obtaining a permit from C.P. Rail for a trail crossing, locating an alternate route on Kenrick Avenue, and securing a trail crossing easement from the Metropolitan Airport Commission. This year?s snowmobile grant is performance based and will be paid as work is completed. The map will be updated in conjunction with Dakota Trails Association?s map. A meeting of the Snowmobile Task Force is scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 1999. It is anticipated that a recommendation will be made to the City Council for the 1999-2000 season at that time. ITEM #10. Announcements. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes of: October 6, 1999 Page -4- The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is scheduled for October 20, 1999. ITEM #11. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________________ Judith R. Hawkins, Recording Secretary ATTEST: ___________________________________ Jeff Larson, Acting Chairperson