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PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Minutes for meeting of: October 18, 2006
ITEM #1. Call to order.
The meeting was called to order in the City Council Chambers at 6:00 PM.
ITEM #2. Roll call.
Present were Committee Members R. Walia, P. Messinger, T. Goodwin, J. Berg and
J. Hayes. Unable to attend were K. Miller and H. Lovelace. 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 October 4, 2006.
The minutes of the October 4, 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.
-The feasibility study for the Lake Marion loop has been completed. A final cost
estimate will be forthcoming.
-The school district has agreed to pay for a feasibility study for installation of a
varsity baseball field at North Park. The report is now finished and the estimated
cost of this field is $230,000. The school district will now review the possibility of
the project.
-The Lakeville Veterans Memorial site is progressing. Planning continues for the
Veterans Day Celebration and dedication ceremony.
-Leasing of soccer fields on Metropolitan Airports Commission land is on hold.
The airport is working on their long-term expansion plan.
-Soccer fields are being considered for the western edge of Casperson Park.
-Valley Lake Park project bids came in favorably. The engineers estimate was
$681,571.60. The contract was awarded to Quiring Trucking and Excavating
from Shakopee at the price of $481,752.78.
ITEM#6. East Lake Park Concept Plan.
Brauer and Associates have been secured as the architect for the East Park Master
Plan update. They have submitted three concept drawings for staff review. The
Preliminary Master Plan was shared with the committee for viewing and discussion.
Possible changes include moving tennis courts closer to parking, portable vs.
permanent disc golf course, relocation of playground away from park shelter. The
committee was impressed and supportive with the layout of the park. The next step
will be finalizing the master plan, Parks/Recreation/Natural Resources Committee
approval, City Council approval, and finally the bidding process hopefully in February
2007 and then onto construction.
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ITEM #7. Park Dedication Review.
This item will be reviewed at a later date when further data is available.
ITEM #8. Unfinished business.
There was no unfinished business at this time.
ITEM #9. New business.
There was no new business at this time.
ITEM #10. Announcements.
The next Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting is scheduled
for November 1, 2006 at 6:00 PM at City Hall in the Council Chambers.
ITEM #11. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 7:11 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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Patricia J. Vinje, Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
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Roger Walia, Vice-Chairperson