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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-07 • CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 1994 Prior to the meeting, the Parks and Recreation Director conducted a tour of the Lakeville Ames Ice Arena to interested committee members. ITEM #1 Call to order. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Ilia at 7:00 PM. ITEM #2 Roll call. Present were H. Lovelace, L. Lulf, C. Warless-Sobel, K. Illa, A. Raymond, G. Grenz and P. Messinger. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud, recording secretary Judi Ryan, and several citizens. ITEM #3 Minutes of August 17, 1994. The minutes of the August 17, 1994 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. Three residents from the Lynwood North neighborhood were present to discuss their desire for a park in their area. Steve Baker, spokesperson for the group, commented that Lakeville's parks are very nice, but are not localized in neighborhoods. Before moving to Lakeville he lived in Apple Valley, where he said they have a park in every neighborhood. He commented that several plats are coming up for consideration west of Ipava and no park land has been taken in any of them. For this reason, he feels park planning is not keeping up with development. He feels more land should be taken for park dedication requirements, as opposed to cash. The Park Director commented that due to the cost of development, new equipment and personnel needs, it would not be possible to locate a park in every neighborhood. A policy of 3/4-mile service areas has been established by City Council and is generally adhered to. Several years ago when the Foxborough neighborhood was developed, the concept of a larger regional park was tested. • As neighborhoods developed further and further away from the park, beyond a one-half mile radius, people. started requesting parks closer to their homes. Staff Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes September 7, 1994 Page 2 • feels this is very much related to people not feeling secure in allowing their children to travel very far from their homes to a pazk. The other issue with a pazk of this size is that it is used for organized league play, which is not an ideal situation for a neighborhood park. Staff explained that plats which are currently being developed in the Lynwood North area, such as Greenwood Estates, are served by the Rolling Oaks Pazk. The citizens stated that Rolling Oaks Park does not meet the needs of Lynwood North residents. Because of the busy streets that sepazate their neighborhood from the pazk, they would not allow their children to walk to the pazks alone. Citizens also commented that recreational facilities at Rolling Oaks aze not accessible because there aze no sidewalks on 170th Street and they have been unable to get a stop sign installed at the intersection of Ipava Avenue and 170th Street. Staff stated that the groundwork has begun to consider a pazk site to the south of 160th Street west of Ipava Avenue and north of 165th. It was also noted that the recreational facilities at two elementary schools south of 160th Street along Ipava • have been taken into consideration during pazk planning. Pazk staff has recently stazted a review of current park service azeas. Mr. Baker stated that the opportunity for a pazk will be gone if existing vacant land in the area becomes totally developed. He mentioned three pieces of property in the immediate azea which may be available for park development. The properties include the Ryan, Arcon, and Freeborn-Mower sites. Chairman Illa told the citizens that the Pazks and Recreation Advisory Committee appreciates hearing their comment and suggestions. He suggested that a neighborhood petition is a good tool and would certainly be forwazded to the City Council so that they could also be aware of the issue. ITEM #5 Staff reports. Staff had no comments in addition to the meeting narrative which had been received by Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee members. ITEM #6 Review Greenwood Estates preliminary and final plat and • make park and trail dedication recommendation to City Council. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes September 7, 1994 .Page 3 • Greenwood Estates is located along the south side of 165th Street, east of Lynwood North 7th Addition and north of Lynwood North 6th Addition. The plat consists of approximately 40 acres, and will include 58 single family lots. This plat is partially within the 3/4-mile service area covered by Rolling Oaks Park. In addition to Rolling Oaks Park, residents from this plat will have direct access via existing eight foot trails to Crystal Lake Elementary School, Hosanna Lutheran Church site, North Park, Goose Lake Park, and all the green space associated with Crystal Lake Golf Course. Staff is recommending a cash contribution to satisfy both the park and trail dedication requirements. A storm sewer/tnuilc water easement runs through a large, heavily wooded ridge area of the plat which is being set aside as a conservation area. T'he Engineering Department suggested a wood chip trail along the easement would be a good pedestrian trail connection. Mr. Tollefson, the developer of the plat, stated that he is opposed to the trail because of a relatively steep grade of 15-16%. He feels this could be dangerous to bicyclists who attempt to ride down the slope. He said the easement was designed to protect as many trees as possible and therefore zig- zags through the conservation area. Committee members felt that if the entire • trail was wood chip, and did not start out as blacktop then change to wood chip as it enters the woods, bicyclists would not be encouraged to ride on it. The trail would be mainly for pedestrian use. Bicyclists would have to walk their bikes through the trail. Staff also reminded committee members and citizens present that a portion of land has been set aside from the Greenwood Estates plat for the conservation area. He felt that to require further land dedication would adversely affect the plat. Committee members would like to walk the site prior to making a decision concerning the trail 94.30 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Warless-Sobel, to review the Parks and Open Space System Plan regarding the park service area policy and make a recommendation to City Council if it is determined that the policy needs to be updated. Motion passed. 94.31 Motion was made by Grenz, seconded by Lulf, to recommend City Council • approve the plat of Greenwood Estates and accept a cash contribution to satisfy the Park and Trail Dedication requirements. The committee further recommends Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes September 7, 1994 Page 4 • that the develo er be re aired to install a wood chi trail alon the utili P q P g tY easement, unless this is found to be unfeasible by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. following their on-site inspection. Trail design will be recommended by the Parks and Recreation Director. Motion passed unanimously. Staff was directed to review the three pieces of adjoining property on the corner of 170th Street and Ipava Avenue. Messinger commented that the land needs to be identified as a potential future park site prior to any platting action by the various owners. ITEM #7 Review Bracketts Crossing Third Addition final plat and make park and trail dedication recommendation to City Council. During previous phases, the developer of Bracketts Crossing has donated park land as well as an additional $10,000 for playground equipment. In accordance with the existing approved development contract, the developer has satisfied his park and trail dedication requirements for this plat. •94.32 Motion was made by Raymond, seconded by Lovelace, to recommend City Council approve the Bracketts Crossing Third Addition final plat. Committee members indicated that park and trail dedication fee requirements had been previously met. Motion passed. ITEM #8 Review Lau Addition final plat and make park and trail dedication recommendation to City Council. Staff explained that this is a realignment of two existing lots with existing homes. 168th Street has been identified as a multipurpose trailway, however, due to the narrow roadway right-of--way, only a standard 5' sidewalk would fit into the easement. A sidewalk is planned to be built at the time the road is urbanized. 94.33 Motion was made by Lulf, seconded by Raymond, to recommend City Council approve the Lau Addition plat. It is further recommended that because the property contains pre-existing homes, no park or trail dedication fees would be required. Motion passed unanimously. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes September 7, 1994 Page 5 • ITEM #9 Review Crystal Lake Country Club final plat and make park and trail dedication recommendation to City Council. Staff explained that due to changes in the infrastructure during the process of the golf course construction, the final plat needs to be accepted showing the actual as built location of lot lines, utility easements, wetlands, etc. The property line issue along North Park has also been resolved and will be verified with the acceptance of this final plat. Committee members inquired about proposed fencing and/or tree planting along the golf hole directly south of the North Park soccer fields. Staff informed committee that a fence is not planned at this time. Larger coniferous trees will be planted along the existing tee box. Additional trees will also be planted along North Park's south boundary. 94.34 Motion was made by Raymond, seconded by Grenz, to recommend City Council approve the final plat of Crystal Lake Country Club. Park and trail dedication requirements have been previously satisfied and no further requirements are recommended. • Motion passed. 94.35 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Warless-Sobel, to request staff contact Freeborn-Mower and confirm that large trees will be planted along the tee box south of North Park's soccer fields. Motion passed. ITEM #10 Ritter Farm Park master plan update review. Committee members Ills and Messinger each read mission statements which they had drafted following the suggested language by the Parks and Recreation Director at their previous meeting. After some discussion, Committee members felt the following statement best expressed their overall objectives for the park and would give them a basis for updating the Ritter Farm Park master plan: "The City of Lakeville shall preserve and protect Ritter Farm Park's existing natural resources while providing unique and varied recreational facilities and education program opportunities, allowing park users access and enjoyment while maintaining harmony with existing historical, scenic, and natural • resources. " Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes September 7, 1994 Page 6 94.36 Motion was made Lulf, seconded by Raymond, to recommend to the City Council this mission statement be considered for establishing future goals and objectives for Ritter Farm Park master plan update. Motion passed. ITEM #11 Unfinished business. There was no unfinished business at this time. ITEM #12 New business. Committee members had received information from staff and the City Attorney concerning the potential sale of a piece of property which was purchased by the City in order to facilitate the development of the Quigley-Sime Park. A property owner whose land adjoins the parcel has expressed a desire to purchase some of the land from the City. Chairman Ilia stated that without both pieces of property which were originally purchased by the City, neither would be beneficial or have future potential uses. Committee members would like to tour the property prior to making a decision and decided to meet at City Hall at 6:30 PM prior to their next scheduled meeting of September 21st. Staff mentioned that the Dakota County Capital Improvement Program is being prepared for approval and a recommendation needs to be developed by the City of Lakeville regarding the location of the county designated trailway. The location options are Cedar Avenue, Highview Avenue and Dodd Blvd. Staff feels that more and more emphasis is being placed on Dodd Blvd. Committee members also felt there would be several advantages to locating a trail along Dodd Blvd. Committee Chair Ilia mentioned that Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District has grant funds available for environmental programs. Staff will contact the DCSWC office and request guidelines for the funding. Chair Illa presented staff with a check in the amount of $125.60 from the Coalition for Parks. The funds were left over from bond referendum campaign funds and the coalition asked that they be used for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the first park which is completed with bond referendum funding. Committee member Lovelace stated that he will be on vacation for the next meeting. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes September 7, 1994 Page 7 ITEM #13 Announcements. The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is scheduled for September 21, 1994. Committee members will meet at 6:30 PM to inspect the property proposed for sale to the Hendricks' . ITEM #14 Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM. Respectfully submitted, di A. Ryan, Recor g Secretary • ATTEST: Kevin Illa, Chairperson jr