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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
March 5, 1997
ITEM #1. Call to order.
The meeting was called to order in the Lakeville Council Chambers by Chairperson Larson
at 6:00 PM.
ITEM #Z. Roll call.
Present were H. Lovelace, L. Lulf, C. Warless-Sobel, J. Larson and A. Raymond.
Committee member P. Messinger had reported she was ill and could not attend the meeting.
Also present was Park Director Steve Michaud.
ITEM #3. Minutes of February 19, 1997
The minutes of the February 19, 1997 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting
were discussed. There were no changes to the minutes and they were approved as printed.
ITEM #4. Citizen comments.
There were no citizens present for items not on the agenda.
ITEM #5. Staff Reports.
There were 13 items on the staff report. Those items are attached and identified in the
February 28, 1997 memo from Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud. Staff did
report the City Council approved the preliminary plat of Highview Hills and that there were
no residents present to discuss there petition requesting a tot lot.
ITEM #6. Review information on non-resident fee survey.
A non-resident fee survey completed by staff in 1997 of 140 recreation activity education
agencies was included in the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee packets. In addition
to the survey a memo from Steve Michaud dated January 9, 1997 concerning non-resident
participation in youth athletic programs in Lakeville was also included. Renee Brekken
prepared a random sample of youth and adult non-resident participation in Lakeville
Recreation programs. The committee briefly reviewed the information and requested the
item be placed on a future agenda for more discussion. Staff informed the committee the
Lakeville City Council has requested the review and recommendation from the committee
concerning the feasibility of implementing non-resident fees.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes
March 5, 1997 Page -2-
ITEM #7. Review the 1997-98 trail dedication capital improvement program.
Committee had briefly reviewed the program at their February 19, 1997 meeting. Staff
informed the committee of various updates and status of projects within the capital
improvement program. Staff will keep committee members informed as to the progress of
the 1997 projects.
ITEM #8. --Review of 1997 department project list.
Staff explained that the project list was a good tool and provided staff a means to monitor
various projects which are scheduled for 1997. Because of the length and number of projects
proposed in 1997 by the Parks and Recreation Department, staff suggested that the majority
of the projects should be accomplished but the possibility exists that not all would be
completed.
ITEM #9. Unfinished business.
There was no unfmished business.
ITEM #10. New business.
• Staff discussed the Parks and Recreation Department Spring Activities Brochure included
in the committee's packets.
• The committee briefly discussed the Lake Water Quality Report prepared by Jim
Robinette.
• The committee reviewed the Senior Center March newsletter.
• The committee discussed the letter received from Mr. and Mr. Charles D. Bond
requesting the upgrade of playground equipment located at Independence Park. Staff
informed the committee that the playground was installed many years ago and is one of
the oldest pieces in the system. Committee members commented that a thorough review
of older playground equipment and facilities should be completed this year. Plans to
replace outdated equipment should be considered in the next couple of years.
• A handout concerning the 1997 Minnesota Trails Conference was discussed by committee
members.
• Staff also informed the committee that numerous cities throughout Minnesota have been
contacted concerning park .naming policies. Much of the information has now been
received and will be placed on the agenda for review at the committee's next meeting.
• Staff has played "phone tag" with the gentleman from Erik's Bike Shop who wishes to
have the committee consider a major Mountain Bike Race at Ritter Farm Park during
Pan-O-Prog this year. Staff will schedule a presentation once contact has been made with
• the representative from Erik's Bike Shop.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes
March S, 1997 Page -3-
ITEM #11. Announcements.
The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is scheduled for March
19, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lakeville City Council Chambers. Howie Lovelace informed
the committee that he will not be able to attend the next meeting.
ITEM #12. Adjournment.
Respectfully submitted,
Gerald S. Michaud, Parks and Recreation Director
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