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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-05 • CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OCTOBER 5, 1994 ITEM #1 Call to order. The meeting was called to order in the Administrative Conference Room of City Hall by Chairperson Ilia at 7:00 PM. ITEM #2 Roll call. Present were A. Raymond, H. Lovelace, L. Lulf, G. Grenz, C. Warless-Sobel, K. Illa, and P. Messinger. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and recording secretary Judi Ryan. ITEM #3 Minutes of September 21, 1994. The minutes of the September 21, 1994 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting were discussed. On page 1, the word "lost" should be "lots". There were no other additions or corrections and the minutes were • approved as amended. ITEM #4 Citizen comments. There were no citizens present. ITEM #5 Staff reports. Staff informed the committee that ISD # 194 had authorized the relocation of the softball field from North Park to Crystal Lake Elementary. .This will allow more room at North Park for a large soccer field to be installed in its place. The project is planned to be sodded this fall so both fields will be ready for spring play. If an appropriate location can be found, the second softball field at North Park may also be relocated. The Lakeville Ames Ice Arena opened on Saturday, October 1st, but much finishing work remains. There are some problems with high humidity in the building and various solutions are being investigated. Ice arena manager, Dan Benson, began his duties and is currently looking for some part time help. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes October 5, 1994 Page 2 • ITEM #6 Review Raven Lake preliminary and final plat and make parks and trail dedication recommendation to City Council. Raven Lake is located east of Highway 50 and north and west of Woodridge Estates. The plat is approximately 46 acres and includes over 12 acres of wetlands. The first phase final plat consists of 13 lots and Outlot B. Outlot B consists of 4.18 acres, of which approximately one acre is wetlands. Outlot E is in the second phase and consists of 0.18 acres, which staff feels should be large enough to accommodate a small tot lot. Staff is recommending Outlot B be dedicated at this time, and Outlot E be dedicated at the time of final platting of Phase 2. Staff will work with the developer on a grading plan for the site. Staff also recommends the developer be required to bench-cut and wood chip a six-foot wide trail in Outlot B as shown on the plat map. 94.41 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Warless-Sobel, to recommend to City Council that in order to satisfy the park dedication requirements for Phase 1, Raven Lake, the developer be required to donate Outlot B. In addition, the developer will pay a cash contribution to satisfy the trail dedication requirements as well as escrow fees for trails along Highway 50. As part of site • grading, the developer will be required to locate and bench cut the proposed 6- foot wide wood-chip trail. Further, the committee recommends the developer dedicate Outlot E as part of Phase II. Staff will work with the developer to determine if grading on Outlot E will provide sufficient area to accommodate a standard sized playground. In discussion of this motion, committee member Grenz stated that it has been a policy that wetlands are not usable property and should not be included to satisfy park dedication requirements. Other committee members agreed that if one acre of Outlot B is wetland, the park dedication should include some cash to make up the difference. The motion was revised to add: In lieu of Outlot B not meeting standard land dedication requirements, the developer will add the trail and bench-cut and wood-chip at no cost to the City. Staff will continue to attempt to provide a pad for a playground in Outlot E. Motion passed. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes October 5, 1994 Page 3 • ITEM #7 Review Kwik Tri final lit and make parks and trail P p dedication recommendation to City Council. The site of this convenience store was moved from the northwest corner to the southwest corner of Cedar Avenue and Glacier Way. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee had previously reviewed this plat and recommended a cash contribution in addition to the installation of sidewalks on both sides of Glacier Way. 94.42 Motion was made by Raymond, seconded by Lovelace, to recommend to City Council that in order to satisfy the park dedication requirements for Kwik Trip, the developer would be required to make a cash contribution based on the commercial rate stated in the park dedication ordinance and also install sidewalks on both sides of Glacier Way. Motion passed. ITEM #8 Continue discussion of concept plans for Ritter Farm Park master plan update. There was much discussion with respect to allowing mountain biking in Ritter • Farm Park. Several committee members felt that it may be a novelty and would draw large numbers of users to begin with, but later the use would drop off. Staff stated that if mountain biking is allowed, aone-directional course may be compatible with other park uses and feels that the course should be suitable for a family-oriented outing. Messinger feels that Ritter Farm Park usage policies should be fair and offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities to Lakeville residents. She suggested the course be set up on a trial basis, with users monitoring themselves and if the standards were not met, the trail would be closed. Staff also stated that several potential users of the course have volunteered their time to help build and mark the trail. Committee member Warless-Sobel worries about accidents involving horses and mountain bikers if either is off of their designated trail. Future plans for the Environmental Learning Center were discussed. Committee members felt that in the near future, expansion of the existing ELC would be more practical and that an area for a new ELC should be designated for future needs. The shelter which will be added to the park as part of the bond referendum will provide another teaching station and expand the use of Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes October 5, 1994 Page 4 • the current ELC. Staff mentioned that shoreline regulations may limit new construction and building expansions. Staff feels that the homestead building is structurally sound and repairable. The original plan was to renovate the homestead for alive-in caretaker or naturalist and this idea may still have some merit. Committee members felt the cistern building has great historical significance as well as being a good educational tool. Committee members are in agreement with the continued existence of the archery range in the park so long as complaints are minimal or non-existent, as they have been in the past. Staff stated that archery club members have been cooperative and respectful of rules and regulations in the park. Staff will meet with Barry Warner from Barton-Aschman to begin working in the multiple use proposal, drawing concept master plan revisions. The matrix of the park facilities will also need to be updated to include proposed mountain biking and the proposed floating pier. It was also suggested that a plan of • action or time line for facility development be established. ITEM #9. Continue discussion of potential sale of City property adjoining Quigley-Sime. Committee discussed the proposed sale of one lot to an adjoining property owner of Quigley-Sime Park. Staff had checked with the attorney and found that some legal issues would need to be addressed if the tax forfeited property were to be sold. Committee Chair Ilia stated that to sell the lot to the Hendricks and leave the other lot as park property would make the remaining lot essentially unusable. Along-term lease to the adjoining land owners was suggested, with stipulations as to what could and could not be done with the property. Staff will check on this potential solution. ITEM #10. Unfinished business. An overlay map was displayed which staff had worked on with the Engineering Department. The map shows one-half mile service area radius'. in several park search areas. The area near Lynwood North was discussed. Staff .informed committee that 165th Street, with the upgrading of County Road 46, is no • longer projected to be a high traffic through street. It has been downgraded in Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes October 5, 1994 Page 5 classification to a minor collector and it is felt that pedestrian crossings should not be a problem. The trails along 175th Street as well as crosswalks near the school also make parks in that area more accessible. Another area discussed is near the Golden Pond development, south of 210th Street. The search for park land will be concentrated south of Golden Pond and north of 215th Street to serve the needs of residents as that area grows. ISD # 194 also has aten-acre parcel near McGuire Jr. High School which may be developed jointly with the City for additional ballfields. A time line for this project has not been determined. Committee member Grenz asked whether extended beach hours for the month of July had been approved during the budget process. Staff informed committee that it was the opinion of the City attorney that inconsistency in hours may increase the City's liability in case of an accident. 94.43 After some discussion, motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Grenz, that if the City Council finds an 8:00 PM closing time for the month of July to • be unacceptable, then the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee recommends the City Council authorize the beach hours be set from 12:00 to 8:00 PM for the entire summer season. Motion passed unanimously. Committee also asked about the opening of the golf course. The course will not open to the public in 1994. The pedestrian bridge has been completed. ITEM #11. New business. At their last meeting, the City Council authorized the establishment of a Snowmobile Trail System Review Task Force, which will be chaired by Larry Lulf. Staff is compiling a list of task force members based on the recommendation which was made by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee at their last meeting. ITEM #12. Announcements. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair Kevin Illa is the recipient of the MRPA Board and Commission Award. Kevin was nominated by City staff Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes October 5, 1994 Page 6 due to his outstanding leadership on the Park Bond Referendum, and will be presented with the award on December 2, 1994 at the annual luncheon. The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is scheduled for October 19, 1994. ITEM #13. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, udi A. Ryan, Recor Secretary • ATTEST: Kevin Ilia, Chairperson