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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-04 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING JANUARY 4, 1995 ITEM # 1. CaII 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. Ilia, J. Larson, A. Raymond and P. Messinger. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and recording secretary Judi Ryan. ITEM #3. Minutes of December 7, 1994. The minutes of the December 7, 1994 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting were discussed. In reference to Item 8, committee member Larson asked about possible damage to Antlers Park if snowmobiles were allowed an access to the east through the park. Staff felt any damage which may occur would be repairable with minimal seeding. Under Item 7 • member Messinger wanted to reiterate that the lower skill levels of youth baseball players may create more of a safety hazard on a field which is not oriented as a first or second priority. Messinger stated she would like safety concerns to remain consistently important. There were no other comments and the minutes were approved. ITEM #4. Citizen comments. There were no citizens present for items which were not on the agenda. ITEM #5. Staff reports. Committee members had received a narrative from staff in their packets. In addition, staff reported that he had met with Todd Rasmussen, Men's Softball Association president, regarding the Aronson Park neighbors' concerns. Todd had several ideas on relocating and rescheduling games for this season. He also stated that there may not be as many teams in the gold division this year, which would reduce the amount of late games needed. Other solutions may be stricter time limitations on games and site visits by park rangers and CSO's. Staff felt .the neighbors would be satisfied if people would leave the park immediately after 11:00 PM, eliminating any continuing noise problems. Messinger suggested team managers be given another copy of the policy and good communication be continued with the police department and park • rangers. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting January 4, 1995 Page 2 Member Larson asked about the Great Oak Shores Point trail. Staff stated that easements for this trail are being negotiated and should be complete soon. Member Messinger asked about snowmobile information which will be sent out to registered snowmobile owners in the area. Staff stated the map is nearly ready to go to the printer and the ordinance has been summarized by the attorney for inclusion on the map. The mailing should go out next week. ITEM #6. Bond referendum projects update. Staff, the City Attorney and Joe Miller have met twice concerning the property at Cedar Avenue, south of Dodd which the City is interested in as a possible site for the youth athletic complex. Mr. Miller also owns another piece of property which the City would be interested in acquiring as a site for Cherry View neighborhood park. Negotiations are continuing on these two pieces in addition to a possible site for Highview Heights/Goodview Estates neighbor- hood park. The Christian property is the first appraisal completed by Parranto Associates for the Juno Trail parkway. Staff and the City Attorney have a meeting set up with the owners of Queen Anne regarding a possible site for West Park. Staff • is also waiting to receive a quote on the removal of a barn from the Mullenhart property. It has been suggested that funds budgeted for a playground in the Orchard Lake area be used to upgrade the playground at Orchard Lake Elementary School. Share cost of a new playground may be an option. Also, the YMCA property and facilities may be accessible for some public use. Timing of all acquisitions will dictate how quickly project development occurs. Staff would like to get new projects underway such as development of neighborhood parks and the youth athletic complex as the public is anxious to see some results of the bond referendum. ITEM #7. Review Boulder Village at Crystal Lake PUD preliminary plat and make park and trail dedication recommendations to City Council. Staff showed committee the plat of Boulder Village at Crystal Lake. Freeborn- Mower, Ltd. has submitted the preliminary plat which consists of 43 single family lots, 64 townhouse lots, and two common open space lots. Proposed recreation facilities for the PUD include walking trails, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, a golf putting green and chip area and a recreation building. Committee members suggested that the developer provide a tot lot since it seems that adult recreational needs will be met, but not the needs of youth • living in Boulder Village or youth who may visit relatives in Boulder Village. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting January 4, 1995 Page 3 • Because this is proposed to be a private community with interior recreational facilities, committee members do not want park dedication funds used for playground equipment as it would not be accessible or beneficial to the entire community. Staff mentioned a piece of property just west of this plat which has been sighted for a neighborhood park. This proposed park site is located in the Ryan property and would be within the park service area for this neighborhood. 95.01 Motion was made by Raymond, seconded by Wanless-Sobel, to recommend City Council approve Boulder Village by Crystal Lake PUD preliminary plat and accept a cash contribution to satisfy the park and trail dedication requirements. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee further suggests that the developer consider providing a tot lot within the planned unit development. Motion passed. ITEM #8. Review Ritter Farm Park master plan narrative. Committee members received a narrative prepared by Barton-Aschman Associates which was based on Alternative Three of the originally proposed i concepts. The approach is for a multiple use park which allows for some future decision making flexibility regarding park use. Committee member Illa felt the possible future need to expand the current ELC was not adequately addressed. Members felt it may be more appropriate to consider enlarging the current ELC to meet short term growth needs prior to considering construction of a future new Environmental Learning Center. The mission statement which was prepared by the committee last fall also covers what is currently being done in the area of park management and what is expected in the future. Staff mentioned that he had received a quote from Prairie Restoration, Inc. which was within the budgeted amount. Under "Outstanding Issues" committee members made other minor wording suggestions to reflect their discussions. A work session will be held with the City Council on January 10, 1995 to present the Ritter Farm Park master plan update. Several committee members stated they would be available to attend the work session. 95.02 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Lulf, to accept the updated Ritter Farm Park master plan as amended and recommend City Council approval. • Motion passed. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting January 4, 1995 Page 4 ry • ITEM #9. Election of Parks and Recreation Adviso Committee officers. The following persons were nominated and elected for 1995 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee officers: Chair: Kevin Illa Vice Chair: Pat Messinger Secretary: Ace Raymond ITEM # 10. Unfinished business. There was no unfinished business at this time. ITEM # 11. New business. Staff distributed a survey which was done by another community on current park and trail dedication fees. The agenda for the next meeting will include a review of Lakeville's park and trail dedication fees. The Committee welcomed returning member Jeff Larson and re-appointed member Colette Wanless-Sobel. ITEM # 12. Announcements. • The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is scheduled for January 18, 1995 at 6:00 PM. ITEM # 13. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM. Respectfully submitted, r J d' h A. Ryan, Recor ' g Secretary ATTEST: ~ ' Kevin P. Illa, Chairperson