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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07 • CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 1996 ITEM # 1 Call to order. The meeting was called to order in the Lakeville Council Chambers by Chairperson Illa at 6:00 PM. ITEM #2 Roll call. Present were H. Lovelace, L. Lulf, C. Wanless-Sobel, K. Ills, J. Larson, A. Raymond and P. Messinger. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and recording secretary Judi Ryan. ITEM #3 Approval of minutes of January 3, 1996 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting. The minutes of the January 3, 1996 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting were discussed. There were no additions or corrections and the minutes were approved as printed. • ITEM #4. Citizen comments. There were no citizens present for items not on the agenda. ITEM #7. Consider request of Southern Cruzers Car Club to use Antlers Park for a car show on July 13, 1996 and make recommendation to City Council. Committee members received a letter from the Southern Cruzers officially requesting the use of Antlers Park including the main pavilion for their event. This will be the third consecutive year of holding the event at Antlers Park. The event overlaps with the Pan-O-Prog Run, which starts and ends at Antlers Park. Chris Robinson, representing Southern Cruzers Car Club, was present and stated that each year the event has improved in its cooperation with the Pan-O-Prog Run. Club members are aware that the shelter is not available until the completion of the run and have received a time line from Renee Brekken. Mr. Robinson stated that any cars which would enter the park prior to the end of the race would be escorted by a pedestrian to ensure that there is no conflict with runners. A PA system will be used and one or two food vendors will probably be present. Cardboard or drip pads will again be used under the cars to prevent any leaks from killing the grass. The Southern Cruzers have received a list of requirements from the Parks and Recreation Dept. staff which are similar to 1995's. Mr. Robinson stated the club would not have a problem adhering to those rules. Chair Illa stated that Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes February 7, 1996 Page -2- • the timing for last year's event worked well with the run and both events were able to function cooperatively. Staff stated that some problems had been experienced the first year but each year has improved. It is imperative that a meeting be set up with Renee Brekken to work out any potential conflicts prior to the event. Larry Lulf stated that of all the shows he attends each year, this has the nicest setting. 96.01 Motion was made by Raymond, seconded by Wanless-Sobel, to recommend to City Council that the Southern Cruzers be allowed to use Antlers Park for a car show on July 13, 1996 contingent on compliance with Lakeville Parks and Recreation Department's requirements. Motion passed. ITEM #5. Staff reports. Committee members asked whether participation has been down at the skating rinks this year. Staff stated that during normal weather conditions, an average number of skaters have used the skating facilities, however, this winter's sub-zero temperatures and then melting conditions have closed the rinks on several days. Another two weekends of being open are needed to complete the skating lessons which needed to be canceled. Every attempt will be made to keep the rinks open through President's Day. Maintenance crews have also been kept busy with grooming of the cross country ski trails. The weather has not cooperated this year for skating or skiing and ski lessons which were canceled due to inclement weather will also need to be made up. A citizen had complained that the ski trails at Ritter Farm Park should not be tracked for skate skiers as they tend to skate on both sides and ruin the traditional tracks. Staff had checked the trails and could not detect a problem. The Maintenance Dept. has had a difficult time keeping up with clearing the trails due to blowing and drifting snow. Messinger stated that the Parkview custodial staff plows the trails near the school from Foliage around the north side of Valley Lake Park. Staff has been working on a grant application for potential submittal to the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCMR) . City Council will consider the submittal of the application for funds to assist with the purchase of the Christian property. • Staff informed committee that the second phase of Lakeview Estates has been submitted for approval and is planned to be graded with the third phase, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes February 7, 1996 Page -3- which will affect the proposed park property. Staff is currently negotiating with the developer to complete the engineering and grading on the park Iand in lieu of park dedication fees. ITEM #6. Update on Park Bond Referendum acquisitions and Phase One projects. At their last meeting, City Council approved the purchase of 48 acres of property previously owned by the King family. Closings have been completed on the Eisele property and Studer property. Other acquisitions which are near to being closed are the Pexa property and the McGuire Junior High property. The Valley Lake Park project is being prepared for bidding with the exception of major landscaping which will buffer the residential neighborhood from the new commercial lots. That portion of the project is planned to be done in- house. Designs for the Farmington School/Park complex are underway. Park related amenities will be bid as add alternates. This will help determine affordability • and give officials a better breakdown of costs for individual projects. Staff is working on a joint powers agreement with the Farmington School District pertaining to this facility. A preliminary scope of services has been received from SRF for Phase Two Bond Referendum projects. Staff expects the youth athletic complex and McGuire Junior High soccer complex to be bid as one package; and the two neighborhood parks, Highview and Cherry View, to be bid as a separate package. Funds which are available for Park Bond projects continue to accrue interest. It has been suggested that some of these unanticipated funds be allocated for other projects. 96.02 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Wanless-Sobel to recommend City Council allocate Park Bond Referendum interest earnings to acquire land for the McGuire Junior High soccer complex and to finance the pedestrian underpass into Cherry View Park. Motion passed. ITEM #8 Election of 1996 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee • officers. The following committee members were nominated for offices: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes. February 7, 1996 Page -4- • Kevin Illa Chair Jeff Larson Vice Chair Colette Wanless-Sobel Secretary 96.03 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Lovelace, to elect 1996 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee officers as nominated. Motion passed. ITEM #9 Unfinished business. Staff discussed the Orchard Lake area park needs. A meeting was held with the Orchard Lake Elementary PTO where staff presented a brief history of the efforts which have been made to acquire a park in the area. Staff informed committee members that the Orchard Lake and Lake Villa Golf Estates neighborhoods will be invited to the next Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting to discuss possible, redesignation of funds affecting parks and trails in the area. Staff familiarized the committee with possible greenways, a possible trail connection to Wayside Park, and potential sites for a skating rink in the area. ITEM # 10. New business. a. Preliminary review of Hosanna Lutheran Church plat. Staff informed the committee that application for the final plat of Hosanna Lutheran Church has been submitted, however, the engineering and planning reports have not yet been completed. The 40-acre church site is on the corner of 165th Street and Ipava Avenue, west of Crystal Lake Elementary. Trails exist in the area and there are no other park issues. 96.04 Motion was made by Raymond, seconded by Wanless-Sobel, to recommend City Council approve the final plat of Hosanna Lutheran Church contingent on review by Engineering, Planning and Parks and Recreation Department staff., and request a cash contribution to satisfy the park and trail dedication requirement. Motion passed. b. Preliminary review of Farmington Elementary School plat. Staff showed committee the site plan for the project, however the engineering and planning reports were not yet prepared. Staff informed the committee that the building will be a modular style with a 750-student capacity. Plans include two playgrounds and an athletic complex. Committee members suggested that the skating area be termed and staff will pass that • recommendation along. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes February 7, 1996 Page -5- •96.05 Motion was made by Lulf, seconded by Lovelace, to recommend City Council approve the concept plan of the Farmington Elementary School contingent on review by Engineering, Planning and Parks and Recreation Department staff. Motion passed. Staff showed committee members a proposal for a skateboarding facility in the City of Burnsville which had been prepared by a group of Burnsville high school students. Mayor Zaun had passed the proposal on to staff who wanted committee members to be aware of this potential cooperative program among various cities in Dakota County. ITEM # 11. - Announcements. The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is scheduled for February 21, 1996 at 6:00 PM. ITEM # 12. - - Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM. • Respectfully submitted, u 'th A. Ryan, Reco g Secretary ATTEST: <Y Kevin P. Illa, Chairperson