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PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Minutes for meeting of: February 14, 2007
ITEM 1 Call to order.
The meeting was called to order in the Council Chambers at 5:58 PM.
ITEM 2 Roll call.
Present were Committee Members J. Hayes, K. Miller, R. Walia, S. Kelly, J. Peterson, and H. Lovelace. Pat
Messinger and Tom Goodwin were unable to attend. Also present were Parks and Recreation Director
Steve Michaud, Environmental Resources Manager Mac Cafferty and Recording Secretary T.J. Ruter.
Steve Michaud and Chair Miller welcomed the new members of the committee: Scott Kelly and Jeanne
Peterson. There was also a brief period of introductions.
ITEM 3 Approval of January 31, 2007 meeting minutes.
The minutes of the January 31, 2007 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting were
presented. They were approved as written.
ITEM 4 Citizen Comments.
There were no citizens present at the meeting for items other than those scheduled on the agenda.
ITEM 5 Staff reports and summary of current projects.
Steve Michaud explained the background of the narrative to the new members of the committee. If an
item is very important, it will be placed as an agenda item. Otherwise, it has been the practice of the
committee to review his narrative and ask any questions at the committee meeting or give him a call
personally any time. He commented there is still very good ice at the skating rinks. Because of the delayed
start to the season, the budget is also in good shape. Normally, the City is budgeted through February 15
for the skating season.
Chair Miller inquired about the hiking trail issues at Ritter Farm Park and whether the new signage was
helping the situation. Steve reported staff had put up the additional signage and that the Parks Dept. had
not received any other complaints to date. He also explained that it is a challenging rule to enforce
properly as well. Additionally, he plans to bring the issue of winter hiking options up for discussion with
committee members this year.
ITEM 6 Kenrick Corner preliminary and final plat.
Steve Michaud briefly explained the plat review process to the new members; every plat is reviewed by the
Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Committee. Mac Cafferty then explained the development and
commented on the increased need for trees in the plan because of the amount of existing diseased or dying
trees.
Steve explained the park dedication fee requirement on this plat. Chair Miller inquired as to the timeline
for the new park dedication fees to go into effect and whether the changes would apply to this particular
plat. Steve responded by saying the City Council will be voting on and possibly approving the park
dedication changes at their February 20 meeting.
Finally, Steve explained the pre-written draft motions to the new members. Staff began developing these
draft motions to assist the committee members and save time. He added that committee members should
use them as a guide and should make any necessary changes to them as they see fit.
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(07.04) Motion by Walia and seconded by Lovelace to recommend City Council consider approval of
Kenrick Corner preliminary and final plat. There are no designated park areas identified in the Parks and
Open Spaces master plan; therefore a cash contribution using the commercial rate will be required at the
time of final plat approval. The park dedication is determined as follows: Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 total 2.33
acres multiplied by $6,831/acre totaling $15,916.23.
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The developer will construct an eight-foot wide bituminous trail along the north side of 205 Street as
shown on the final plat. The trail will extend from the west side of Kensfield Trail to the intersection with
Kenrick Avenue. The plans show the construction of an eight-foot wide bituminous trail along the east
side of Kenrick Avenue that will extend from the south side of the private driveway to the intersection
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with the trail to be constructed along 205 Street.
The plans show a five-foot wide private concrete sidewalk to be constructed on one side of the private
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driveway to provide an internal connection to the public trails to be constructed on 205 Street and
Kenrick Avenue. In addition, the developer must construct all trails as outlined in the Engineering and
Planning reports. Specifically, the committee would like to note that the developer is responsible for
installing and planting the screening berm between the Kenrick Corner and Springbrook developments
with Phase 1.
Finally, 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.
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ITEM 7 Oak Corner Development 2 Addition.
Steve Michaud gave a brief overview of this project. Mac Cafferty also commented that the third building
will match the other two existing buildings. The developer is adding some retaining walls and transplanting
some trees on the site. Mac spoke of the rain garden and the water treatment process before it hits Lake
Marion. He expressed the developers did a nice job constructing the garden and got it right the first time.
(07.05) Motion by Hayes and seconded by Walia to recommend City Council consider approval of
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Oak Corner Development 2 Addition. There are no park requirements because the original development
paid a park dedication fee for the entire site. The project is being processed as an administrative
subdivision.
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, erosion control, and further
recommendations by the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District, if applicable.
Ayes-6 Nays-0
Motion passed.
ITEM 8 Unfinished business.
Steve Michaud discussed the progress of the map at Ritter Farm Park. The City of Lakeville is looking to
install new signage in the park consisting of the high-quality exterior signs people would see similar to
those used in a National Park setting. There will hopefully be six more You-Are-Here signs distributed
throughout the park as well. The design of the sign in addition to the sign materials will be shown to the
committee members in the near future. Steve is currently in the process of getting a quote to have the
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signs made. The signs should certainly provide better orientation for trail users. A discussion then ensued
about mileage markers. Park staff might do mileage markers on their own, but the graphic designer
working on the map says the current trend is toward international symbols (including a scale) and no
mileage markers.
Steve gave an update on the park dedication fees and Park Capital Improvement Financing Plan. The
Economic Development Commission (EDC) and Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Committee
had favorable responses to the plan. Steve brought this feedback to a City Council work session. The item
will be placed on the agenda at the City Council?s February 20 meeting. Staff is proposing to increase the
park dedication fees 9% in both 2007 and 2008. Steve also reiterated the plan for the resident survey to
gauge community support for a bond referendum in possibly 2008. The good news according to the
survey consultants is that there is a continuing positive trend in environmental protection and
conservation.
ITEM 9 New business.
Steve Michaud explained the Lake Marion Loop feasibility study was sent to committee members as an
informational item. Chair Miller asked if some of the costs associated with these projects could be put in a
future bond referendum. Dennis Feller, City of Lakeville?s Finance Director, and Steve are analyzing the
Capital Improvement Financing Plan to see what would make sense.
Mac Cafferty and Steve Michaud stated they had a meeting with a boardwalk contractor on February 13.
The contractor?s main business is snowplowing, but he has one of the best construction and design ideas
for a boardwalk that they have seen. The design is very appealing because it doesn?t requite DNR or
wetland permits. The boardwalk is constructed 6-10 feet above an area, like a bridge, but doesn?t limit
canoe traffic or block waterways. Judy Hayes asked if there are any local examples. Steve replied that there
are none because his company is out of Alexandria, Minnesota. Staff will e-mail the committee members
the developer?s web site.
Lastly, the City of Lakeville?s attorney is working on allowing Tradition to assist with constructing portions
of East Community Park. Brauer and Associates are designing the plans and specifications right now and it
will then go to attorney review.
In closing, Steve thanked the new members for joining the committee.
ITEM 10 Announcements.
The next meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled for February
28, 2007 at 6:00 PM at City Hall (Council Chambers).
If new committee members are interested in a tour of the parks or other departments (Lakeville Senior
Center, Lakeville Area Arts Center, or Central Maintenance), please contact Steve directly.
ITEM 11 Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 6:48 PM.
Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
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Tammy Jo Ruter, Recording Secretary Kevin Miller, Chair