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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-02 • CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 2,1993 ITEM 1. -Call to order. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Ilia. ITEM 2. -Roll call. Present were H. Lovelace, A. Raymond, J. Larson, K. Ilia and L. Lulf. G. Grenz and P. Messinger were unable to attend. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and Recording Secretary Judi Ryan, citizens Mr. and Mrs. Wally Potter and Mr. Jack Favlike; and Marion Village Second Addition developer, Steve Grohoski. ITEM 3. -Minutes of May 19 1993. The minutes of the May 19, 193 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting were approved as printed. ITEM 4. -Citizen comments, There were no citizens present for items not on the agenda. ITEM 5. -Staff reports. * Staff has begun working on the budgets for the 1994-95 biennium which will be due later in June. * John Hoger met with residents along Judicial Road who use the equestrian trails in Ritter Farm Park. It was decided that for safety purposes the trail be relocated away from the archery range. Additional reassurance signage will also be installed. * Barton-Aschman is preparing some designs to correct the drainsgge problem at the Cedar Highlands Park trail. A change order will be prepared as soon as possible so the contractor can correct the problem, * A change order to install a backstop hood at Parkview ballfields is on the Council agenda for June 7th. This hood should eliminate the problem of foul balls going into the neighbor's yard. * Staff is workin_gg with Friedgges Landscaping on the final punch lists for Parkview, Cedar•Highlands and Casperson. * Plans and specifications and setting a bid date far Quigley-Sime and Hypointe Crossing are also on the June 7th Council agenda. To accommodate the design of the drainage swale on the Quigley-Sime property, one lot was • purchased from a resident. This will not change the original design, of the park in any way. An add alternate has been added to the bid for sewer and water extensions to the park. If this is found to be cost effective, it may be added to the project. The pproposed bid date is June 29, 1993. * The Metropolitan Council's upcoming consent agenda includes approval of the Parks and Open Space System Plan as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. * The very high level of Lake Marion is eroding the embankment at the lagoon. TKDA is designing a simple rip rap project to protect the • drop box. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting • June 2 1993 Page -~L- ITEM 6a. -Review and make recommendation on Marion Village Second Addition. Staff explained that this plat is a continuation of the Marion Village property development. Developer Steve Grohoski was present and informed the committee that as art of the ongfinal development a reement of 1988, two outlots wouldpbe deeded to the City for suture trails. Under the original agreement the developer would also be responsible for the grading of the trails. The developer showed the committee the Tree Preservation Inventory and specified that several large, oaks and elms would need to be removed m order to complete grading, for the trail pro1'ect. The .developer ,stressed that he would comply with the City's wishes and complete grading now, or not do the grading. This particular trail will be an important link to the future parkway along Juno Trail. Staff and committee have encountered situations in the past -where sidewalks or trails are not installed at the time of original grading and it comes as a surprise to residents after they have purchased their property. It was felt that this scenario should be .avoided if at all possible. Other routes were looked into and discussed. With the DNR protected waters to the north, private property to the east, and other trees that would need to be removed if the trail were moved westerly, an alternate route did not seem feasible. Committee members decided they would not be comfortable making a decision on the grading portion until they could actually see the property. 93-18 Motion was made by Larson, seconded by Raymond, to recommend City Council approve the Marion Village Second Addition plat and accept a cash contribution to satisfy the ppark and trail dedication requirements in addition to the deeding of Outlots B and C to the City. The Parks and Recreation .Committee will defer their recommendation on the timing of the trail grading until, after the property has been viewed by committee, but prior to the City Council meeting of June 21st. Motion passed. Wally Potter, 10725 - 202nd Street is a nearb~~yy resident and owner of 3.5 acres directly east of Marion pillage. He would like to see an overall plan for the future development of the Juno Trail area.. Staff stated that the original intent was to put an 8' trail approximately in the middle of what is now the roadway, but with the varied uses which are anticipated, a trail width of ten or more feet is being considered. Mr. Potter stated that there are no easements at this time from the homeowners and no viable access exists for the property owners if Juno would be closed to through traffic. Staff also discussed future plans for trails to the south. Mr. Potter feels there is also a need for the purchase of more park land to the west of Lake Marion, especially • property which is outside the urban service area and south of Casperson Park. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting June 2 1993 Page -'3- Committee assured Mr. Potter that they would take his suggestions into consideration. Staff stated that expansion of athletic facilities was seen as the major need, however potential bond referendum projects have yet to be determined, ITEM 6b. -Review and make recommendation on Family of Christ Lutheran Church Addition. This plat consists of one lot and is located north of Orchard Trail and south of 1$Sth Street. 93-19 Motion was made by Lulf seconded by Lovelace, to recommend City Council approve the Famil of ~hrist Lutheran Church lat and to accept a cash contribution of ~b50.00 park dedication fees and $1.50.00 trail dedication fees to satisfy the requirements. Motion passed. ITEM 7. -Unfinished business. Committee discussed an apppropriate .time to inspect the Marion Village outlot .discussed earlier. It was decided to meet at the Casperson Park parking lot on Wednesday, June 9th at 5:00 PM to tour the property. Staff ap rised the committee on the northeast park purchase situation. • One fina~ draft agreement will be proposed to the property owner and if it is not accepted, no further negotiations will be attempted. Tremendous. demands are being placed on the park maintenance division. Even though the crew has been working many overtime hours, factors such as the rainy weather .and shortage of staff have put them behind on pprojects. Restitution workers STS, Tree Trust and Xouth Repay will all be starting in June, which s~iould be helpful in gettin~g caught u~ with projects. Committee member Ilia asked about the "No Parking' signs which were to be installed at North Park along ,the trail. Gopher One has been notified and should be clearing the protect today or tomorrow. The signs will be installed as soon as possible after they are given approval to dig. Ilia also asked for an update on the joint powers agreement with the school. A meeting should be arranged. soon. Staff said the City's maintenance crews have been asked to assist with .dragging. of the schools ballfields, since the school's maintenance department is also short staffed. Although this is a good cooperative effort, it also adds tasks to an already stretched Park Dept. crew. Committee member Larson mentioned that the high water level of Lake Marion is affecting the abilityy to use the volleyball courts at Antlers Park. Staff stated that if the lake does not recede soon, portable standards may be installed for league. play, or some games may be moved to .Meadows. Park. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting June 2, 1993 Page -4- Staff mentioned that a meeting had been held today with the developer of Brackett's Townhomes concerning development of the park. Mr. Weissmann has offered to donate additional funds to be used m for installation of playground equipwent. Tim Erkkila of Westwood Engineering also attended the meeting and will have a proposed park design ready by the next Parks and Recreation Committee meeting.. Members of the Lake Villa Golf Estates Homeowners Association will aisa be in attendance for that meeting . Chairman Ilia asked if any committee members had considered applying for the opening on the Dakota County Parks and Recreation Committee. Gerry Grenz had expressed an interest at a previous meeting. ITEM 8. -New business. Committee mentioned the recent news article concerning park dedication fees in the metro area. City Administrator Bob Erickson arrived at the meeting and was asked about the status of the joint powers agreement with ISD #194.. He stated that he is attempting to meet with the City Attorney, .who has been occupied with several. issues and has been unable to draft an agreement. Mr. Erickson further stated that the working relationship with the schools has improved tremendously and .there have been great efforts on both sides to assist each other. He feels the joint powers agreement will be a mutually positive effort. Mr. Erickson. also discussed time lines for various City and school projects such as the McGuire improvement project and the construction of the ice arena. ITEM 9. -Announcements. The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will be held on June 16, 1993 and will begin with the annual park tour starting from City Hall at 5:30 PM. The regular meeting will begin at approximately 8:15 PM. ITEM 10. -AdJ'ourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Ju i yon., Re ,ding Secretary ~ • Kevin Ilia, Chair jr