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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-02 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES • DECEMBER 2, 1992 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, L. Lulf, J. Larson, K. Illa, G. Grenz, A. Raymond and P. Messinger. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and Recording Secretary Judi Ryan. ITEM 3. -Minutes of November 24,1992. The minutes of the November 24, 1992 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting were discussed. In reference to Item 7 of the minutes, Messinger commented that she feels a small building is needed at the Parkview ballfield site to fill the needs for restrooms and drinking water. Staff explained that the alignment of Galaxy Avenue will dictate the accessibility and future uses of the park. Staff feels if the ultimate design of the park warrants such a facility, it may be done in the future. Illa also mentioned that funding needed for the top six priority protects of the potential bond referendum was already possibly more than the referendum may be, and projects need to be spread across the communit . There were no additions or corrections to the minutes and they were approved as printed. ITEM 4. -Citizen comments. There were no citizens present at the meeting. ITEM 5. -Staff reports. . In addition to items mentioned in his memo, staff updated the committee on the following projects: Parkview rink is about 75 % complete. Flooding cannot start until the ground is more frozen but it looks like we will have some colder weather this weekend. Final grading is being done at Caspersen Park and this project will be closed out soon. The Cedar Highlands Park trail was paved -after waiting for the ultimate temperature and ground conditions. There is a drainage problem on the north side which may require some additional work in the spring. The park maintenance department has been bus putting up the Christmas decorations in the downtown and in front of City Hall. The DNR and staff are recommending. the aeration system be moved to the bay at County Road 64 and Juno Trail. Staff wiIl attend a Lake Marion Homeowners Association meeting next week to inform them and get their input. Advantages , to locating at this site are that it is public property and no easement will be required; it meets the DNR standards for water Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes December 2, 1992 Page -2- depth; and there is a power source located close by. NSP will provide ,the power source at no cost; the City would, be required to pay an electrical contractor to relocate the existing electrical panel to the proposed new location. Committee asked about the Tree City USA designation. .Besides being a distinction this designation is a criteria for receiving funding for certain grants. ITEM 6. -Review ppreliminary and final plats of Daniel's 3rd Addition and make recommendafion to City Council. This is a two-lot single family subdivision. Staff referred to various. planning reports. 92.34 After some discussion, motion was made by Raymond, ,seconded by . Lulf, to recommend to City Council that a cash contribution be required for Daniel's 3rd Addition to satisfy the conditions of the park and trail dedication ordinance. Motion passed. ITEM 7. -Review preliminary and final Tats of Country Pond South 4th Addition and make recommendation to Ci~y Council. This is a two lot subdivision originally platted as Outlot B Country Pond i South. 92.35 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Larson, to recommend to City Council that a cash contribution be required for Country Pond South 4th Addition to satisfy the conditions of the park and trail dedication ordinance. Motion passed. ITEM 8. -Review of park system acquisition and development priorities and preliminary cost estimates. City Administrator Bob Erickson had suggested that a work session be held with the Parks and Recreation Committee and the City Council to discuss a potential park bond referendum. Re resentatives from area sports organizations have been invited to attendp the next Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting to discuss present and projected field needs. A survey which is scheduled to be taken shortly will be a good .indicator of public sentiment concerning athletic field and neighborhood park needs. Illa expressed his feelings that a $1 million referendum would be a band-aid effect. Staff aggreed that several million dollars could be used in the system, however he did not anticipate that the public would favor that largge of a referendum. It was also suggested that by the time the pro osed new fields are ready to be used, the projected growth may dictate additional needs at that time. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes December 2, 1992 Page -3- Staff discussed his ideas for access, parking and possible ballfield layout on the Quigley-Sime property. Miscellaneous costs such as outfield fencing. were also discussed. Costs and details of other potential projects on the acquisition and development list were discussed for ossible park bond referendum funding. There is a good possibility that f~elds wiIl be developed as part of a joint school/park venture with Farmington and also as part of the proposed school site at Jacquard Avenue and County Road 64. Committee members felt that even though. the economy is not good right now and even considering all the school referendums past and future, people still want their children to be active and involved in sports and are also requesting the developpment of neighborhood parks. Committee chair Ills stated that he would be willing to bring the concerns of the committee to the City Administrator. ITEM 9. -Review final draft of the Tournament Reservation Policy and make recommendation to City Council. Committee had received an updated draft of the Tournament Reservation Policy which reflected the changes as discussed at their last meeting. On pag 1 1, #1 under Application Guidelines, the number of the new rules and • egu ations resolution will be inserted pending City Council passage. On page 2, further changes were suggested in phrasing the last sentence in #4. Number 6 should now read, "Pathways may a used temporarily by motorized vehicles for the sole purpose of transporting supplies to tournament center buildings at Aronson Park and North Park. Cars may not remain parked around the concession or community center or in any No Parking zone. " 92.36 Motion was made by Larson, seconded by Grenz, to approve the Tournament Reservation Policy as amended. Motion passed. ITEM 10. -Review and discuss changes in Park Dedication Ordinance. Staff discussed the changes in content and terminology in the most recent update of the park dedication ordinance received from the attorney. Revisions include addition of the 5/8 - 3/8 cost split for trail construction; removal of the 2010 MUSA language which now will require all subdivisions within City limits to pay park and trail fees• and finally several minor word changes to help clarify the intent of tie document. Further revisions may, still be made by the attorney and a copy of the redrafted proposed ordinance will be sent to committee and put on the next agenda for a recommendation to City Council. ITEM 11. -Unfinished business. The committee received a copy of the Resolution Establishing Rules and Rental Fees for use of City Parks and Facilities. This resolution has been updated with an easier to read format and more specific wording in Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes December 2, 1992 Fage -4- some areas to help . avoid confusion. Under item A.6, the committee discussed the exempting of certaingroups from paying fees and decided to eliminate VAA and the Minnesota Youth Baseball Association from the list. It was felt that these are very large groups and the Park Dept. will use its judgement to determine fees for groups consisting of Lakeville residents. 92.37 Motion was made b Lulf, seconded by .Messinger, to recommend to City Council approval ofy the revised Resolution Establishing Rules and Rental Fees for use of City Parks and Facilities, as amended. Motion passed. ITEM 12. -New business. The committee members were asked to consider 1993 officers for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The process for election of officers will be discussed at the next meeting. Several people from various athletic groups are expected to be at the December loth meeting for a planning session. Each will have a short time to express the needs of their group. Committee member Messinger mentioned that construction vehicles had done • some damage to approximately a 20' strip of trail at Parkview. Staff said a project punch list will be prepared for spring. ITEM 13. -Announcements. The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, December 16, 1992, 7:00 PM at the. Lakeville City Hall Council Chambers. ITEM 14. -Adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM. Respectfully submitted, J di yan, Rec ing Secretary Kevin Illa, Chair jr i