Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-08 i CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING JANUARY 8, 1997 ITEM #1. Call to order. The meeting was called to order in the Lakeville Council Chambers by 1996 Vice Chairperson Warless-Sobel at 6:00 PM. ITEM #2. Roll call. Present were H. Lovelace, L. Lulf, C. Warless-Sobel, J. Larson, and P. Messinger. Committee member A. Raymond had a work commitment and was unable to attend. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and Recording Secretary Judi Ryan. ITEM #3. - Election of 1997 officers for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The following committee members were elected to serve as 1997 officers of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee: . • Jeff Larson Chairperson • Larry Lulf Vice Chair • Pat Messinger Secretary ITEM #4. Minutes of December 4, 1996. The minutes of the December 4, 1996 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting were discussed. There were no additions or corrections and the minutes were approved as printed. ITEM #5. Citizen comments. There were no citizens present for items not on the agenda. ITEM #6. Staff reports. I~ John Wilhelm, Lake Villa Golf Estates resident, requested to be on an agenda to present a petition requesting a park in the Lake Villa Golf Estates neighborhood. Staff suggested he contact us when he is ready to attend a meeting. Staff informed committee that two or three developers have looked at the MidAmerica Festival property, however the property may be premature for development. This will delay receiving park land from _ this property in the near future through the park dedication process. Staff is currently working on the issue of providing park Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes January 8, 1997 Page -2- services at a West Park and some new ideas and concepts are being explored. Staff will keep committee informed as they progress. Committee member Warless-Sobel stated she had received comments from area residents concerning their opinions on the need for anathletic-type park vs. a neighborhood park. It seems there are more residents in the Lake Villa Golf Estates neighborhood who favor a standard neighborhood park as opposed to a multi-field athletic complex. 1~ John Wilhelm is also president of the Lakeville Soccer Club and in that capacity is preparing cost estimates and design criteria for a fencing project for the new South Soccer Complex. Mr. Wilhelm may present his proposal on the same evening he brings the petition forward. 1~ The portable warming houses which have been located at the new Cherry View and Highview Heights hockey rinks are working well and the new rinks are being used regularly in those neighborhoods. 1~ The City closed on the purchase of the Ramberg/Minor property next to Ritter Farm Park. I~ Funds have been disbursed for the fmal payment on the Pexa property. I~ The Maintenance Dept. has experienced some trail plowing problems and has been working with the Street Department's V-plow in an attempt to clear some of the areas where snow has been compacted by snowmobiles. Snow storage along the trails has gotten to be a problem in several areas and some Street Dept. equipment may also be used as it becomes available. Other pieces of equipment may be available on a borrowed or rented basis. ~ A snowmobile saturation event is planned to be held shortly as a combined effort among the Department of Natural Resources, the Lakeville Police Department and the Lakeville SnoTrackers. Staff will report back to the committee on the number of complaints and citations this year. ITEM #7. Review Park and Trail Dedication fees. Committee members received a copy of a recent survey compiled by staff showing several cities in the metropolitan area. Lakeville was the first city to implement a trail fee and several cities have followed suit. The survey showed that Lakeville's park dedication requirements for single family and multiple family dwelling units were lower than several cities. The residential land requirement is similar in many cities. The Commercial/Industrial fee is considerably higher in several cities, especially in larger cities such as Eagan, Eden Prairie and Plymouth, based on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes January 8, 1997 Page -3- • value of commercial/industrial pro erties in those communities. Lakeville, however, P is more consistent in our immediate market area based on our current market land values of commercial and industrial properties. The committee felt the existing fee should remain the same, which would also lend support to the City's Strategic Growth Management Plan. Trail fees are charged for residential developments in half the cities. Five cities have implemented a separate trail fee for commercial developments. Lakeville is near the middle with our existing $225.00 per dwelling unit charge on residential properties. Due to the tremendous explosion of trail projects presently under construction and planned in the near future, staff suggested that committee seriously look at increasing the trail fee to meet existing future planned projects, including increased design standards along parkways which include trail lighting. The Committee discussed several options and offered suggestions concerning possible increases. It was suggested by Chair Larson to increase the residential fee for park dedication to $1,100 and the trail fee to $300 per dwelling unit. Committee member Messinger suggested $1,200 and $325, respectively. A possible trail fee for commercial development was also discussed. Staff feels the Ciry of Woodbury is • very comparable to the Ciry of Lakeville in size, population and development rate. Their fees are proposed to be increased from $1,000 to $ l , 200-1,400 per dwelling unit in 1997 for park dedication requirements. Staff suggested Committee members review the survey information and consider continuing their discussion at their next meeting with the possibility of making a recommendation to Ciry Council. ITEM #8. Review concept plan of Dodd Pointe Park. Dodd Pointe Park is atwo-and-a-half acre parcel located inside a triangular section of property at 160th and the old Dodd Blvd. The parcel is a remnant caused by the realignment of Dodd Boulevard and is being purchased by Dakota County and the City of Lakeville for park land. A total of $40,000 has been proposed to be budgeted for development. Expenditures are planned to include design, engineering, grading, a $20,000 playground which will be installed in-house, and half-court basketball. Pedestrian access will be off 160th Street or Dodd Blvd. only with no motor vehicle access or parking planned. Residents will be invited to a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting to offer input. Committee member Messinger stated that she feels the facilities planned for this park are adequate, given the number of parks in the area east of Cedar Avenue. Handicapped accessibility was discussed. ITEM #9. Unfinished business. There was no unfinished business at this time. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes January 8, 1997 Page -4- ITEM #10. New business. Committee members had received a memo from the Administrative Assistant and a copy of an updated resolution setting uniform attendance requirements for members of advisory boards, commissions and committees established by the City Council. Committee member Messinger questioned the necessity of completing a form when an absence is unavoidable by a committee member. She felt the term "serious personal or family medical condition" is ambiguous and petty. She also stated her distaste with excused and unexcused absences as sometimes business or family commitments are unforeseen. Also under New Business, committee members and staff reviewed revisions to the Independent School District #194 Joint Powers Agreement. Committee members had also received a copy of a press release stating the need for a new athletic association to be formed in conjunction with the new Eastview High School in Apple Valley. Some committee members voiced concerns about continuing equality in the athletic programs at the various ISD #196 high schools. ITEM #11. - Announcements. The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is scheduled for January 22, 1997 at 6:00 PM. ITEM #12. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM. Respectfully submitted, u its A. Ryan, Recordings ecretary r ATTEST": E eff rson, Chairperso jr