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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 7, 1993 ITEM 1. -Call to order. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Illa. ITEM 2. -Roll call. Present were A. Raymond, L. Lulf, J. Larson, K. Illa, P. Messinger, H. Lovelace, and G. Grenz. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and Recording Secretary Judi Ryan. ITEM 3. -Minutes of March 3 1993. The minutes of the March 3, 193 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting were discussed. On page 1, second paragraph under staff reports, trail markings should be improved so the equestrian trails do not conflict with the archery range. .The minutes were approved as corrected. ITEM 4. -Citizen comments. There were no citizens present at the meeting to discuss items not on the agenda. ITEM 5. -Staff reports. Staff is attempting to keep negotiations open with Leo Tutewohl in an effort to acquire 3T acres for the northeast sector park property. Although there • have been some phone conversations,, the property owner has not been available to address the proposed acquisition agreement with the City. A meeting with the Jones family, owners of the property which 'uts into the Quigley- ime property, will be held on Thursday, ri 8, 199 to discuss the Crty's potential acquisition of that property and the owners' possible options. At their Apri15, 1993 meeting the City Council took the following actions: ? accepted the Tree City ?[JSA designation award; ? authorized submission of ISTEA grant for trail funding associated with the TH 50 / Ipava Avenue upgrade; ? approved resolutions accepting donations from the Lakeville Lions for the Puppet Wagon and VFW Post 210 for firearms safety class; . ? authorized Barton-Aschman to proceed with plans .and specifications for the Quigley-Sime property and Hypointe Crossing Park. The interior restoration of the Ritter Farm Park duplex lower unit is complete. Staff is working with two Eagle Scout candidates who will be doing some landscaping and building of birdhouses and bat houses. At their April Sth meeting, council members asked about future restoration plans and possible programs which would be associated with an Environmental Learning center. Staff is preparing a report which will include a history of master plan development,, chronology of park development, restoration cost breakdown and what is envisioned for .the park m the future. Committee will also • receive a copy of the final report. The recreation department has begun to Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting • April 7, 1993 Page -2- plan appropriate nature programming for _all seasons and is very excited about Ritter Park's potential. The committee decided to tour Ritter Park and inspect the improvements as part of their first meeting in May. Item 6 was delayed so both representatives of the Friends of the Playground could be present for the discussion. ITEM 7. -Review preliminary 1993 Park Dedication Fund ro'ect list. The Proposed 1993 Park Dedication Fund includes severalp 192 carry-over projects including Goose Lake land acquisition, the high school .land condemnation, Aronson Park safety improvements, Casperson Park turf establishment and development, and Ritter Farm Park restoration. Some of these items reflect expenditures committed, but not yet paid. 1993 proposed new pprojects include Brackett's Townhome Park. project, Quigley-Sime ballfieIds, Hypointe Crossing Park, annual tree plantings, construction. of 20 picnic .tables, ballfields at the new elementary school, materials for STS and Tree Trust projects, , master plan development for Quigley-Sime and Hypointe Crossing, and Quigley-Sime survey. It is imperative .that the Quiggley-Sime development be started as soon as possible as seeding needs to be done this .fall in order for the fields to be playable in .1994. It is also hoped that ground breaking. will occur in June at the new elementary school site on Jacquard and County Road 64. City and • school officials are optimistic about working out a joint powers agreement for construction and maintenance of those fields. Committee also received a draft of ideas for bond referendum pro ects. Possible acquisition of the Jones property is included on the list. l~evin Ilia commented that he would like to see the renovation of the Antlers Park restrooms as a higher priority. Committee also discussed restroom/shelter buildings needed in the park system which have been proposed at Valley Lake Park and Rolling Oaks. Playground upgrades have been listed at four sites. Staff and committee discussed their long-range goal to develop Juno Trail into a parkway. Staff expressed the importance of preserving the bluff zone on the west side of Lake Marion from Casperson Park to the fishing bridge. ITEM 8 -Change in the Dakota County Comprehensive Trail Plan due to roadway turnbac-k program. Several years ago when the Dakota County Comprehensive Trail Plan was being done, it was felt that improvement of Dodd Blvd. would be in the distant future. During this time rt was roposed that Highview Ave. be the designated trail, .paving of which wouldp be paid for by the County at the time of roadway improvements. With Highview Ave. being turned back to the city, and paved as a rural section road, the county .trail designation may be reconsidered. Dakota County has suggested Lakeville consider an alternate route to be a designated county trail. Staff will further .investigate available options including leaving Highview Avenue as the designated trail. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Apri17, 1993 Page -3- ITEM 9. -Review preliminary city-wide survey results. Staff discussed the results of the city-wide, survey which had been presented to the City Council at their April 5th meeting. Decision Resources' representative Bill Morris had reported an extremely high approval rating for both the City Council and city staff. What was particularly ,noteworthyy was that most communities's approval ratings .have slipped, while Lakeville's has risen. The Parks and Recreation Department scored very high and there seemed to be a strong level of support for a bond referendum. Committee members will be sent a complete .survey evaluation when it is available. ITEM 6. -Review Land of Amazement rules and regulations as presented by Friends of the Playground ggroup. Andy Kott and Mary Liz Holberg were present to discuss the Land of Amazement rules which were researched and written by the Friends of the Playground growp. These rules will be posted on a 4-sided billboard at North Park which will also display other information concerning the playground. Committee members felt the rules were well thought out and well writth . La son asked about the leashing rule and other committee members agreed t at even though it is not a city ,ordinance, the scenario of large groups of children warrants mandatory animal leashing rules. Committee members also suggested changing "smoke free" to "tobacco .free. " The Parks .and Recreation Dept.. is also drafting a list of general park rules to be posted on all the • new billboards installed last summer. 93.04 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Rayymond, to .recommend the Land of Amazement rules and regulations be approved by City Council with the Changes as discussed. Committee also recommends the Park Director be authorized to make appropriate changes in rules and regulations as authorized by City ordinance. Motion passed. The Friends of the Playground will be doingg their annual sealing of the playground on Apri125th so the playground will be closed. for two days. ITEM 10. -Review orienteering course proposal for Ritter Farm Park. Eagle Scout candidate Ryan Larson met with Steve Michaud and explained his idea for a basic orienteering course at Ritter Farm Park. This course could be used by schools and scouting groups to teach basic compass use. In the future the course could be expanded to make it more challenging. Mr. Larson plans to either burn in or attach coordinates onto 2 X 6's and place them approximately three feet into the ground. The committee unanimously supported the proposal and felt it fits well with the intended use of the park. ITEM 11. -Unfinished business. There was no unfinished business at this time. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Apri17, 1993 Page -4- ITEM 12. -New business. Several plats were discussed under new business. 1. Elementary School site -County Road 64 and Jacquard Avenue. Staff showed the site plan of this property and proposed trail locations. Committee members were pleased with the trail connections and .the 5' concrete sidewalk in the front of the school. Four ballfields are shown on the property and are designed to be used for girls softball. As mentioned earlier, a point powers agreement is possible for maintenance of these fields. 93.05 Motion was made by Lulf, seconded by Messinger, to recommend City,Council approve the site plan for the Lakeville Elementar~yy School that included sidewalks, 8' bituminous trail connection to the 1VIPTW, and an athletic facility consisting of four ballfields at the intersection of County Road 64 and Jacquard Avenue. Motion passed. 2. Brackett's Crossing Preliminary .Plat/PUD Amendment. Development and Park Dedication requirements for this plat call fora 5' sidewalk to be built on the west side of Layton Path and Land being donated to the city for park property. The properties to be donated are Outlot A and Outlot C. Staff is recommending that the park be developed in 1993. 3.06 Motion was made by Larson, seconded by Grenz, to recommend to City Council that Outlots A and C be dedicated to the City as part of this plat to satisfy the park dedication requirements. Park and trail fees to be waived in lieu of the developer's construction of trails,. sidewalks and park. The developer will work with the park department in the design and final construction of the playground and other park amenities and facilities. Motion passed. 3. Goodview Estates reliminary plat. This is a small block o~ land near Chapel Hills which consists of 15 lots. A trail is existing on the west side of Grove trail. 93.07 Motion was made b Raymond, seconded by Lovelace, to recommend to City Council approval ofyGoodview Estates preliminary plat, and to accept a cash contribution to satisfy the park and trail dedication requirements. Motion passed. 4. Homestead Creek East 2nd Addition. This plat is near Cherry View Elementary School and consists of 31 lots. 93.08 Motion was made b Messinger, seconded byy Lovelace, to recommend to City Council approval ofyHomestead Creek East Znd Addition, and to accept a cash contribution to satisfy the park and trail dedication requirements. Motion passed. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Apri17 1993 Page Staff mentioned that council had authorized the sale of park maps to the public for $.50 each. This is to help defray the cost of regular updating and reprinting of the maps. Community Clean-up Day.will be held on April 24th. Committee members mentioned the recreation survey which had been sent home with elementary school children in an attempt to get new program ideas and appropriate times for offering children's programs. Committee will be given survey results when they are available. ITEM 13. -Announcements. The next meetingg of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is scheduled for Apri121, 1993. ITEM 14. -Adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM. Respectfully submitted, J i ' yan, Reco ing Secretary • I`-~ ~ r Z,n [~~~L%L Kevin Illa, Chair jr