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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
November 22, 2000
ITEM #1. Call to order.
The meeting was called to order in the Lakeville Council Chambers by Chairperson
Larson at 6:00 PM.
ITEM #2. Roll call.
Present were Committee members H. Lovelace, L. Lulf, P. Messinger, J. Larson, J.
Berg, R. Boldus. Committee member alternate, K. Manias was unable to attend.
Also present were Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud and Recording
Secretary Pat Vinje.
ITEM #3. Approval of Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes
of October 18, 2000.
The minutes of the October 18, 2000Parks 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 at this meeting.
ITEM #5. To consider an amendment to the 2000 Comprehensive Parks
and Open Space System Plan.
The Lakeville Economic Development Commission is requesting the Corridor and
Gateway Design Study be added to the Parks and Open Space System Plan. A
gateway is defined as a main roadway entering Lakeville. Examples include Cedar
Avenue at County Road 60, and County Road 50 between Farmington and
Lakeville. A corridor and gateway design may include road designs, retaining
walls (defining color and style of block), standardized landscaping, standardized
signage, park benches, water fountains, and bike racks. Funding for certain
amenities may be through the park dedication fund and certain areas maintained by
the Parks and Recreation Department.
Committee member P. Messinger stated if the park dedication is included in the
Corridor & Gateway Design Study, it should allow the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee to be involved with making responsible decisions regarding
the parks, trails and gateway projects. The Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee have the opportunity to make recommendations based on their vision for
the system.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes of: November 22, 2000 Page -2-
00.27 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Lulff to amend the Comprehensive
Parks and Open Space System Plan to include the Corridor and Gateway Design
Study guidelines.
Motion passed.
ITEM #6. Unfinished business.
At this time, Mr. Tom Mork stepped forward to present a letter from the Regan
family, owners of Airlake Development, Inc. Chairperson Larson accepted the
letter on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
The committee was presented with a copy of the strategic plan for the Lakeville
Area Arts Center. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud updated the
committee on the status of the Arts Center. Bid packages are to be opened
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November 28. A special City Council work session is to be held December 6 and
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bids will be awarded at the City Council meeting on December 20. Due to the
shortage of labor in the construction industry, bids are expected to be higher than
normal. Other items of interest concerning the Arts Center include working on
establishing 501-C3 non-profit status, establishing a foundation to accept donations,
buy a chair campaign, policy issues, and subcommittee for fund-raising. Efforts are
underway to fund a sound system. The City Council and the telecommunications
committee are considering funding through cable franchise fees which will enable
cable connection to the Arts Center. The former rectory is complete and Jim Urie,
Arts Center Coordinator is preparing to move in.
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Progress continues on the Hickory Tech switching station at Ipava and 192 Street.
This rest area will include a shelter, park benches, public restrooms, landscaping,
parking and a water fountain. It is proposed that Hickory Tech will construct the
building and enter a land lease for 30 years with the City of Lakeville. The cost to
construct the public portion of the building is proposed to be paid up front by
Hickory Tech in lieu of paying land lease.
ITEM #7. New business.
Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud read the letter delivered from the
Regan family of Airlake Development, Inc.. In the letter Mr. Regan expressed his
opposition to the proposed increase in park dedication fees. A copy of the letter will
be provided to Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Members.
ITEM #8. Announcements.
The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is scheduled for
December 13, 2000.
ITEM #9. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
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Patricia J. Vinje, Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
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Jeff Larson, Chairperson