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Home My WebLink About12-06 PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Minutes for meeting of: December 6, 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 K. Miller, P. Messinger, T. Goodwin, H. Lovelace, J. Berg and J. Hayes. Unable to attend was R. Walia. Also present were Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud, Environmental Resources Coordinator Mac Cafferty and Recording Secretary Pat Vinje. Special guests included representatives from Lakeville North and South High Schools SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), George Watson of Brauer and Associates and Rob Wachholz of Tradition Development. ITEM #3. Approval of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting minutes of November 1, 2006. The minutes of the November 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. -The Miracle Field concept will be reviewed at the next meeting. ITEM#6. Smoke Free Parks. Representatives of SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) from Lakeville North and South High Schools presented information on smoke free parks. Their intention is to encourage the city to establish a policy prohibiting smoking in City parks and on City property. Tobacco-free park policies have been established by 90 cities in Minnesota. The presentation included the following points: ? They would like to encourage the City to adopt a tobacco free policy for parks and City property. th ? Lakeville has been designated as the 4 best City in America to live and a tobacco free policy would add merit to the recognition. ? Second hand smoke is dangerous and could discourage park usage. ? Debris from cigarettes is the #1 source of litter in parks. A policy would reduce this type of litter. Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee Page 2 December 6, 2006 ? Adults are role models for children. Adults are smoking around children in parks. ? There should be a policy that mirrors the school grounds policy banning tobacco. School athletes utilize the parks system?s athletic fields. ? Metal signs would be provided by SADD to the City at no charge for posting in the parks. Marketing efforts could be coordinated by SADD. The group concluded their presentation requesting consideration of the committee to recommend to City Council adopting a tobacco free policy for City parks and trails. The committee had questions regarding similar policies in surrounding communities. Policies in surrounding communities included the following: Mendota Heights does not enforce the policy. They will revisit it o following two years after inception. Apple Valley was considering a limited policy but review is on hold. o Burnsville recommended a policy 3-4 years ago but City Council o declined. Rosemount, Hastings and Dakota County will receive the o information presented by SADD at a future date. First policies in the state were adopted by Roseville and o Bloomington. The majority of cities have adopted policies without fines. o Approximately six have adopted ordinances with fines. The group stated statistics include adult smokers statewide at 20% and youth th smokers in Dakota County (12 grade) at 25%. Staff addressed the group informing staff would like to evaluate and analyze all the information. The City does have a policy of no smoking in City buildings. Staff will report back to the committee on the February 28 agenda for the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee. The committee was appreciative of the SADD group?s presentation and complimented them on their efforts. 06.48 Motion to authorize staff to complete further research regarding smoke free parks and report back to the committee. Ayes ? 6 Nays ? 0 Motion passed. Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee Page 3 December 6, 2006 nd ITEM #7. Double E Crossing 2 Addition (Bremer Bank) final plat. Bremer Bank has submitted an application for the final plat of one lot and one outlot for the construction of a 4,440 square foot building on approximately one acre located at the southwest corner of Dodd Boulevard and Cedar Avenue, south of CVS Pharmacy. The developer has proposed to install a 5-foot wide sidewalk along the north side of the internal driveway with a connection to the building and existing trail along Cedar Avenue. There are no park land needs in this area. Park dedication requirements are to be met with a cash contribution in the amount of $6,352.83 ($6,831 x .93 acres). A tree preservation plan is not required due to no significant trees on the site. There are no wetlands on the site. nd 06.49Motion to recommend City Council consider approval of Double E Crossing 2 Addition (Bremer Bank) final plat including a cash contribution in the amount of $6,352.83 ($6,831 x .93 acres). The developer is required to construct a five-foot wide concrete sidewalk to be located along the internal private drive with a connection to the building and existing bike path along Cedar Avenue. In addition, the developer is required to follow the natural resources requirement detailed in the Planning and Engineering reports associated with tree preservation, grading, drainage and erosion control and further recommendations by the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District, if applicable. Ayes ? 6 Nays ? 0 Motion passed. (Committee member Tom Goodwin had to leave the meeting for a previously arranged commitment) ITEM #8. Review East Community Park Master Plan. George Watson of Brauer and Associates and Rob Wachholz of Tradition Development were present to discuss the East Community Park Master Plan. Amenities in the park include basketball ½ court, double tennis court, softball and general sports fields, three picnic shelters accommodating 20-25 people and one picnic shelter accommodating 140-160 people, lake overlooks, restroom, community playground and neighborhood playground, bridge crossings, paved trails, soft surface nature trails, lake edge trails, parking lot for 43 cars, performance area with small canopy accommodating up to 250 people with blanket style seating. The park will be built in two phases with the first phase including the south side with major trail loops and the second phase concentrating on the community park side to the north. 06.50 Motion to recommend City Council consider approval of the East Community Park Master Plan as presented by Brauer & Associates. Ayes ? 5 Nayes ? 0 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee Page 4 December 6, 2006 Motion passed. ITEM #9. Resolution affirming the City of Lakeville?s commitment to providing the foundation for a healthy community. The committee reviewed and discussed a resolution which would make the City eligible for the Governors Fit City designation. The Governor?s Fit City Program recognizes Minnesota cities that are committed to creating and maintaining a city environment supportive of active living for residents who live, work and play within the city. 06.51 Motion to authorize staff to recommend City Council consider approval of the Resolution affirming the City of Lakeville?s commitment to providing the foundation for a healthy active community and being designated as a Governor?s Fit City. This is the first step toward a possible smoke free parks and trails system. Ayes ? 5 Nayes ? 0 Motion passed. ITEM #10. Schedule of 2007 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meetings. The committee was provided a schedule for meetings to be held in 2007. Any alterations to the schedule will be conveyed to the committee when the change is determined. ITEM #11. Officers for 2007. 06.52 Motion to nominate Kevin Miller as Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee for 2007, Tom Goodwin as Vice-Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee for 2007, Judy Hayes as Secretary of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee for 2007. Ayes ? 5 Nayes ? 0 Motion passed. ITEM #12. Unfinished business. There was no unfinished business to report at this time. ITEM #13. New business. There was no new business to report at this time. ITEM #14. Announcements. The next Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting is scheduled for December 20, 2006 at 6:00 PM at City Hall in the Council Chambers. ITEM #15. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 8:09 PM. Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee Page 5 December 6, 2006 Respectfully submitted, _____________________________________ Patricia J. Vinje, Recording Secretary