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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-15 PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Minutes for meeting of: February 15, 2006 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 K. Miller, R. Walia, T. Goodwin, H. Lovelace, J. Berg and J. Volimas. Unable to attend was P. Messinger. Also present were Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud and Recording Secretary Pat Vinje. ITEM #3. Approval of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting minutes of February 1, 2006. The minutes of the February 1, 2006 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting were presented. The minutes were approved as written. ITEM #4. Citizen Comments. There were no citizens present at the meeting for items other than what is scheduled on the agenda. ITEM #5. Staff reports and summary of current projects. - This time of the year is especially busy preparing for upcoming projects. ITEM#6. Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan Neighborhood meeting. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud welcomed the audience to the presentation of the Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan. He spoke to the audience of the vision the City has for the park system plan. He added the City of Lakeville is growing fast and good planning is essential. Staff is assessing overall system needs of acquisition and costs. A bond referendum is a possibility to accomplish the goals of the Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan. Past surveys have indicated the number one desire of Lakeville residents is trails for walking, biking, and preservation of remaining high quality natural resources. The availability of parks, trails and greenways in Lakeville is a great asset and adds to a high quality of life. The PowerPoint presentation was shown and discussed. Following the presentation, the audience was invited to ask questions or offer comments. Questions/comments from the audience included the following: Q/C - The trail along Kenrick Avenue is desired. Are there grants for this project? A ? There are grants from the federal and state level such as local trails grant and regional trail grant. The City has been successful at obtaining grants in the past and will continue to apply for grant monies. Q/C ? Are there additional funds available from the County?s $20 million Natural Areas grant? A ? Yes, there are funds left from that grant. The City could seek funds if there were an opportunity for acquisition of identified high priority acquisition sites such as the Rechtizgel or Bury properties. Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee Page 2 February 15, 2006 Q/C ? What is the process to initiate a bond referendum? A ? Support of the athletic associations, residential groups and staff is needed to make it successful. Generally the purpose of a referendum must be clearly outlined and defined. There must be significant City wide support and it generally is to acquire land and/or develop facilities that are lacking and in high demand. The other purpose would be to acquire high quality natural resources in order to protect and preserve those identified properties for future generations. Q/C ? Would a bond referendum be more successful if trying to acquire environmental land? A ? Preservation of high quality natural resources tend to have more success with bond referendums. At a previous meeting residents indicated a demand fora skate park and a playground at Bassett Park. Chair Miller announced thepublic hearing was closed at 7:33 PM. 06.04 Motion by Goodwin and seconded by Lovelace to close the public hearing. Ayes ? 6 Nays ? 0 Motion passed. 06.05 Motion by Berg and seconded by Goodwin torecommend approval of the proposed Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan as presented and that an official public hearing be scheduled at a future Planning Commission meeting. Ayes ? 6 Nays ? 0 Motion passed. ITEM #7. Public Hearing ? Park development projects (grant application requirements). Chair Miller called the public hearing to order at 7:34 pm. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud briefly discussed the proposed projects for which grant applications may be submitted, time permitting. Grant monies may be sought from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. South Creek Greenway ? 2.2 miles; cost of $340,000 Quail Ridge Trail ? west side of Ipava Avenue; cost of $75,000 East Park Natural Resources Plan ? utilize School of Environmental Studies students; cost of $12,400 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee Page 3 February 15, 2006 East Community Park Regional Trail ? 20,500 lineal feet of trail around East Lake; cost of $754,000 East Community Park ? Phase II ? amenities include tennis courts, basketball court, ballfield, restroom/shelter building and regional trail connections; cost of $1,380,000 Antlers Park Shoreline Restoration ? 1,400 feet of shoreline; cost of $20,000 Goodwin inquired about Dakota County grant funds to purchase the parcel south of Casperson Park. The remaining County grant funds would be available through an application process and would most likely be a high scoring project. The City did not receive any written or spoken comments from the public prior to the public hearing and there were no citizen comments at the public hearing. Chair Miller announced thepublic hearing was closed at 7:43 PM. 06.06 Motion by Goodwin and seconded by Walia to close the public hearing. Ayes ? 6 Nays ? 0 Motion passed. 06.07 Motion by Volimas and seconded by Goodwin to supportthe grant submittals for the park and trail development projects as presented. Ayes ? 6 Nays ? 0 Motion passed. ITEM #8. 2006 CIP Projects. Projects for 2006 were briefly discussed. They include the Greenway plat, Prairie Lake-phase II, Spyglass neighborhood park-phase I, Valley Lake reconstruction, Quail Ridge, Chadwick neighborhood park, East Community Park development, playground upgrades (Orchard Lake Park, James Jensen Park, Kenreel Park, Meadows Park). ITEM #9. Resolution establishing a concession policy for Lakeville City Parks and City Park Buildings. The committee was provided a copy of the newly drafted concession policy. It outlines that the principal users of a City park or building have the first option at operating concessions at the designated facility. Key points of the policy include: - Concession privileges in Lakeville City Parks and City Park buildings will only be granted with pre-approval by the Parks and Recreation Director to recognized Lakeville Athletic Groups and Clubs. Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee Page 4 February 15, 2006 - All other concessions or concessionaires will not be allowed to operate in Lakeville Parks or Park buildings unless pre-approved on a case by case basis as determined by the Parks and Recreation Director. - The recognized Lakeville athletic groups and clubs that have been granted concession privileges agrees to grant the City of Lakeville the right to use and operate any concession related equipment that is housed in a Lakeville Park building for any special events or co-sponsored programs run by the Lakeville Parks and Recreation Department at no cost to the City. - In lieu of paying a fee to the City to operate a concession stand, recognized Lakeville Athletic Groups and Clubs who operate a concession will work with the City to provide input and financial assistance on selected, mutually agreed upon, improvement projects to Lakeville Parks, Park buildings, and Park facilities. - The City reserves the right to terminate any concession privileges granted at any time without liability if the terms of this policy are not complied with or for other good and reasonable cause. Member Berg asked how it would be known that the group operating concessions would be approved by the City? Staff stated a permit would be issued and a checklist would be provided to the group to ensure all areas of responsibility would be met. Berg also asked how often the policy would be reviewed by the committee? The response was annually. Goodwin asked if it was necessary to display the permit? Staff will ensure there is a permit displayed. 06.08Motion by Berg and seconded by Goodwin to recommend City Council consider approval of the concession policy for Lakeville City Parks and City Park Buildings. Ayes ? 6 Nays ? 0 Motion passed. ITEM #10. Unfinished business. There was no unfinished business at this time. ITEM #11. New business. There was no new business at this time. ITEM #12. Announcements. The next meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled for March 8, 2006 at 6:00 PM at City Hall. ITEM #13. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM. Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee Page 5 February 15, 2006 Respectfully submitted, _____________________________________ Patricia J. Vinje, Recording Secretary ATTEST: _____________________________________ Kevin Miller, Chairperson