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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-06 . CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING September 6, 1995 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. Illa, 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 August 2, 1995 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting. The minutes of the August 2, 1995 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 #5. Staff reports. Staff stated that a complaint had been received from residents adjacent to Rolling Oaks Park concerning drainage in the park area. Staff has met with Barr Engineering and other City staff and is proposing to create a holding pond on park property so that the private yards and park property can be properly maintained. Staff will keep committee updated on this issue. The Park Maintenance Dept. is trying to keep up with cutting of turf areas and boulevards, although it has been very difficult with the season's heavy growth. Maintenance crews will also begin top dressing and seeding at several areas including Rolling Oaks, Independence and Quigley-Sime. Two soccer decks will also be top dressed and re-seeded at North Park. Rosemount's tree spade will be used to transplant six to eight coniferous trees from the Ritter Farm Park nursery to Wayside Park. Some plantings will also be done at Hypointe Crossing and a row of coniferous trees planted at Bracketts Park along the boulevard. • A five-foot concrete sidewalk is presently being installed along 175th Street. Committee members agreed this would be a great asset. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes September 6, 1995 Page-2- Bunker Hill tennis court resurfacing is complete. New tennis court rule signs have been delivered and will be installed at all tennis courts stating no in-line skating, skateboarding, bicycles, etc. are allowed. Hopefully this will help to preserve all court surfaces. Committee members received a copy of a letter from Paul Baarson thanking the city for the distinction of having the Parkview shelter named in his honor. Staff stated that when the building is completed, some kind of a ceremony will be held at the site with Mr. Baarson. Committee member Messinger suggested involving the school children from Parkview Elementary. Construction crews are completing the curb around the North Park parking lot. Large trees will be brought in soon to be strategically planted to screen the base of the tower. An adequate number of parking spaces is expected to be available when the parking lot is striped. This entire project should be completed within the next couple of weeks. The Farmington school district has purchased 40 acres for the MeadowBrook school/park complex. Lakeville City staff is working with the City of Farmington on the concept including field layout design. The complex is proposed to include two soccer fields, three softball fields, one baseball field, four basketball courts, a hockey rink and a warming house. Information on the Farmington bond referendum should be available to residents soon. ITEM #6. Update on Park Bond Referendum acquisitions and Phase One projects. Staff updated the committee on several Phase One projects which are underway: ~ Meadows hockey boards are under construction. * Lighting systems at Meadows and Rolling Oaks hockey rinks have been installed. * .Materials for the shelter at Ritter Farm Park have been delivered. * Bassett Addition Park is complete with the exception of the color coat on the basketball court and the basketball hoops. * Tennis and basketball court resurfacing is finished at Bunker Hill Park. * Wayside Park is completed with the exception of several trees which will be planted. * Parkview shelter construction has experienced some minor delays, however • the electrical and plumbing is completed and the roof is now being Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes September 6, 1995 Page-3- • shingled. Sewer and water installation should be done this week and the entire project is anticipated to be completed by mid-October. Current acquisitions which are in progress were also discussed: * Paperwork for the Eisele acquisition is nearly complete. Rezoning issues are currently being processed through Community Development. * The Tutewohl and Miller acquisitions are still pending. No Commissioners hearing has yet been scheduled. * Acquisition for the expansion of Valley Lake Park is nearly completed. Staff showed committee a concept plan of the proposed area along the south side of County Road 46 from Cedar Avenue through the existing park property. ITEM #7. Cherryview Neighborhood Park concept plan discussion with Cherryview neighbors. Five residents who live near the proposed Cherryview Park were present to see the concept plan of the park. Staff explained that the 1994 Park Bond Referendum had authorized the acquisition of ten acres of property, which is a good size for a neighborhood park. City officials worked with several families in the search area outside of the MUSA. In a contract with the Studer family, the City agreed to purchase 8.5 acres, with an additional piece on the north side of 175th Street to make the total park acreage just over ten acres. Access to the park was a main consideration. Several concept plans were prepared, working toward a preferred concept. Staff feels the plan meets the principles of park planning and neighborhood needs. It is generally the policy not to promote organized league plan at neighborhood parks, however if the need arises, space would be available. A 20-car parking lot is planned for those who wish to drive to the park. Other proposed park amenities include a hard surface court, shelter, hockey rink with lights, a ballfield with skinned infield and a playground structure. Staff described the proposed 175th Street underpass and showed a colored rendering. This was chosen as opposed to an overpass due to cost and because the design worked well with the layout of 175th Street. The underpass will be lit at a future time when trail connections are completed. The developer of Cherryview 5th Addition will install an 8-foot bituminous trail up to the park property. Staff suggested that priorities be established for development of the park,. as cost of the underpass was not part of the original bond budget. The remaining budget would be expended based on the following recommended priorities: grading and seeding; trail connection to the parking lot; installation of a gravel parking lot; playground structure; development of hockey and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes September 6, 1995 Page-4- • pleasure skating area; move Rolling Oaks warming house to site; finish trail loops, build boards for hockey rink and install lighting; insta114-square court. Trees for the park are available from City nurseries and could be planted over the next few years. Kris Picken, 17483 Grove Ave., asked how bright the lighting would be on the hockey rink and if it would be disturbing to the neighbors. Staff explained that Level-8 Musco lighting uses a special lens to create a non-spill concentrated beam which is non-obtrusive to the neighborhood. Mark Edwards, 17440 Halifax Path, commented that he would rather have seen the park developed on the north side of 175th Street. He also suggested that more trees be planted along Dodd Blvd. to screen the traffic noise from the neighborhood.. Staff suggested that Ginella Maple or other fast growing trees or hedges or possibly a berm could be installed. Janet Johnson, 17490 Grove Ave., asked whether this park had been planned for a while. Staff explained the 3/4-mile service area of several years ago and how policy has changed over the years due to social concerns. The 1994 Park Bond Referendum had been strongly supported by neighborhood groups of concerned citizens who wished to have parks closer to their homes. Mr. Edwards suggested that the construction of the underpass be postponed due to the costs. Committee member Messinger stated that the trails will be connected at a later date and to delay installation of the underpass would add costs in the future to tear up the road. Also, construction costs continue to rise. 175th Street will be two 12-foot lanes with a striped on-street bike lane. Citizens asked what type of playground equipment would be installed. Staff stated that a typical playground is designed for 5 to 12 year olds, however, he feels it is important to work with the neighbors to determine an age- appropriate structure to meet the needs. There is a large variety of equipment materials and designs available. Staff suggested that a small separate toddler area be considered. Staff also stated that an early summer of 1996 construction start is anticipated. Mr. Edwards asked what the effect would be to the park if Dodd Blvd. went to a four-lane road. Staff responded that due to continued growth along Dodd, especially near the downtown area, the City is attempting to convince the County to enter Dodd Blvd, into its capital improvement plan. Cherryview • Park development is thought to be far enough away from the road so that the park would not be impacted by road improvements. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes September 6, 1995 Page -5- Citizens stated they do not receive the Lakeville Life and Times. Staff will try to get their neighborhood on the route. Staff thanked the citizens for their time and told them they would be contacted prior to choosing the playground structure. ITEM #8. Review Kilkenny Pond final plat and make park and trail dedication recommendation to City Council. Kilkenny Pond is located between 170th Street and Dodd Blvd., north of Flagstaff Avenue and consists of approximately 81 single family lots. The Parks and Recreation Committee previously reviewed the preliminary plat, at which time staff recommended a cash contribution to satisfy both the park and trail dedication fee requirements. In addition, as part of the first phase, the developer will be required to construct an 8 -foot off street trail along the east side of Flagstaff Avenue and a trail between Lots 5 and 6, Block 3, from Firestone Way to the existing Lakeville Fire Station property. From that point, the trail will continue along the westerly border of Lot 3, down to Flagstaff Avenue. In addition the developer should be required to escrow the appropriate amount for future trail construction along 170th Street W. and Dodd Boulevard the length of the plat. The 8 -foot off street trail on Flagstaff Avenue will be a 518 3/8 share cost with the developer paying 5/8 of the cost. 95.26 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Raymond, to recommend City Council accept a cash contribution of $900.00 per lot for parks and $225.00 per lot for trails to satisfy the park and trail dedication requirements for Kilkenny Pond. It is further recommended that the developer be required to construct trails and escrow funds for future trail construction as proposed by staff and stated above. Motion passed. ITEM #9. Review Hypointe Crossing 5th Addition final plat and make park and trail dedication recommendation to City Council. The 5th Addition of Hypointe Crossing is located south of 165th Street and abuts private property owned by Messiah Lutheran Church. The plat consists of 37 single family lots. Staff is recommending a cash contribution to satisfy both the park and trail dedication requirements. The developer will be required to complete off street 8 --foot trails along 165th Street. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes September 6, 1995 Page -6- 95.27 Motion was made by Larson, seconded by Lulf, to recommend City Council accept a cash contribution at the rate in effect at the time of plat submittal to satisfy the park and trail dedication requirements for Hypointe Crossing 5th Addition. It is further recommended that the developer be required to construct 8 -foot off street trails along 165th Street. Trail construction will be a 5/8 3/8 cost share with the developer paying 5/8 of the cost. Motion passed. ITEM 10. Unfinished business. Committee members had received a memo asking for their help at the Community Fair. Committee members Larson, Illa, Messinger and Wanless- Sobel will help. ITEM 11. New business. There was no new business at this time. ITEM 12. Announcements. The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is scheduled for September 20, 1995 at 6:00 PM. ITEM #13. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, g 1 Jt diih A. Ryan, RecordiYig Secretary ATTEST: k" L& Kevin P. Illa, Chairperson