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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-03 • CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES MARCH 3, 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 H. Lovelace, A. Ra mond, J. Larson K. Illa, L. Lulf, and G. Grenz. P. Messinger had calledy and had a fami~y conflict. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and Recording Secretary Judi Ryan. ITEM 3. -Minutes of February 17 1993. The minutes of the February 17, 199 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting were discussed. On page 3, third paragraph, the word should be "skating". The minutes were approved as corrected.. ITEM 4. -Citizen comments. There were no citizens present at the meeting. ITEM 5. -Staff reports. All skating rinks have been closed as of February 28th. Staff was pleased with the quality of ice and length of the season this year. Staff has received some calls from equestrian advocates in the Ritter Farm • Park area. There is a need for more and better trail markings, so the horse trails do not conflict with the archery range. Staff will visit the site as soon as the weather is conducive to determine how one trail can be diverted to the North to avoid conflicts. Quotes are being solicited by the Park Department for several projects including tilingt carpeting and siding for the Ritter Farm Park farmhouse, herbicide,.. fertilizer, grass .seed, a land survey on the Quigley-Sime property, portable toilet rental for the summer season and a guard rail project on Judicial Road. A report was received by committee from the Lakeville Police concerning the snowmobile enforcement on February 26, 1993. The DNR and the Lakeville Police were involved at several locations and some tickets and warnings were ~iven out, mostly for improper registrations and high speeds. The police elt this was a very success l effort and plan to o it again next year at least once, though maybe closer to the beginning of the snowmobile season. The SnoTrackers snowmobile club was also pleased with the results. Fish house removal from the lake went well and for the most part was done on a timely basis. Cleanup of Lake Marion is being planned by the STS crew, D.N.R. and the Minnesota Pole Benders. ITEM 6. - Review proposed final concept for Hypointe Crossing neighborhood park master plan. Staff showed committee a copy of the preferred concept plan which had been • discussed with residents of the area at the last meeting. No changes needed to be made following that discussion. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes March 3, 1993 • Page -2- 93.02 Motion was made by Larson, seconded by Raymond, to recommend to City Council approval of the preferred alternative master plan concept for Hypointe Crossing Park. Motion passed unanimously. ITEM 7. - Review proposed final concept for Quigley-Sime youth athletic complex master plan. Minor Changges to the master plan concept were made by Barton-Aschman Associates followin the public meeting on February 17, 1993. Both fields to the north have been reversed, which brings the home plates of all fields closer together. Committee felt this was an acceptable configuration. The small parking area on the south end of the property has been removed from the plan. Certain trails have been removed from the plan. Berming or planting of natural vegetation will be used for screening of the properties to the west. Staff is checking with Community Development concerning vacating the roadway which is platted along the west side of the property. Logistics on how to fund the development of QQuigley-Sime property still remains uncertain. The City survey will rovide information on whether there is support for a bond referendum. ~taff feels it is important to at least get the gradin and seeding or sodding completed this year so the fields will be ready ~or playy .by 1994. Construction of the parking lot and backstops ,are important. Lnrtial funding could come from park dedication with additional funding from a bond referendum if authorized and approved by the voters. 93.03 Motion was made by Lulf, seconded by Larson, to recommend to .City Council approval of Alternative C of Quigley-Sime youth athletic facility master lan. ~ommittee member Larson asked if a trail is planned on the north side of the drainage swale. Staff indicated a trail will be located on the north side of the swale. Motion passed unanimously. ITEM 8. - Discuss potential bike trail grant opportunities with ISTEA. Staff informed the committee that under the new act, the language was made more flexible and new Categories were added including one called "Enhancements". Criteria for this category has been received by staff and includes trail projects. Part of the last round of grants, under one received by Dakota County, may include a kiosk for the downtown Park Plaza. Staff is considering writing a grant to assist with enhancements on the County Road 46 trail. Other grants previously submitted with Dakota County are being considered for resubmittal. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes March 3, 1993 Page -3- Competition for this new round of $7 million in grants will be great, however the. state is aware of the difficulty that small towns and suburbs have in competing with the downtown Minneapolis area especially when they look at number of people served. It is anticipated t~iat the funds will be divided between urban and suburban cities. Committee member Raymond. asked if the at-grade crossing on County Road 44 would be eligible and was told there had been some discussion about this. Staff will keep committee informed of any progress concerning these grants. ITEM 9. -Update on Brackett's Crossin trail and park. Staff repported that the Hennepin Parks ~oard approved the trail project througgh ZViurph -Hanrehan Park, which will link the .neighbors in Brackett's Townhomes with park facilities around Orchard Lake. ITEM 10. - Unfinished business. Staff mentioned the turnback program involving city, county and state agencies. Staff has been working with the school district in planning the layout of four softball fields at the proposed new elementary school on Jacquard Avenue. City and school district officials will be working on a joint powers agreement.. . ITEM 11. -New business. There was no new business at this time. ITEM 12. -Announcements. The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory. Committee is scheduled for March 17, 1993, 7:00 PM. ITEM 23. -Adjourn. The meeting add ourned at 8:00 PM . Respectfully submitted, di Ryan, ec ding Secretary Kevin Ilia, Chair me