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Home My WebLink About12-04 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 4, 1991 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Lulf. Present were Illa, Lulf, Grenz and Messinger. Larson and Raymond arrived later. Lovelace was absent. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and Recording Secretary Judi Ryan. ITEM 3. The minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting of November 6th were discussed. There was one correction needed; on page 3, first paragraph, the word " ame" should be "gave" . The minutes were approved as corrected. ITEM 4. -Citizen comments. There were no citizens present to discuss items not on the agenda. ITEM 5. -Staff reports Staff told the committee about talks with the Tutewohl family concerning the possibility of purchasing the entire parcel of property for the northeast sector park from them, rather than from two landowners. This would have several benefits, including having to negotiate with only, one party. The wetland corridor intersects the two properties and it is anticipated that someday when the remainder of the property is developed, this important segment of the trail corridor can be acquired through park dedication. Committee received a surveyy which was completed by the Rosemount Area Athletic Association (RAAA) showing the number of participants in their various sports and what areas they live in. The surve showed a very large ,number of Lakeville residents from Valley Park, ~oxboroug h, et1. participating m RAAA lea ues. The organization would like to sc edu e their teams at more of ~akeville Parks and Recreation Department's softball and baseball fields. Staff has considered requesting use of the Parkview School pro erty from ISD #196 and making the renovations necessary to convert ~at into a more usable area. A master plan of the Valley Lake Park/Parkview Park/Parkview School will be recommended for consideration as part of the overall park dedication fund for 1992 priorities. Committee received a co y of the latest "Lake Breezes" report from the Park Director, which discussed ongoing projects taking place in the department. ITEM 6. - Committee received a copy of the 1991 revenue and expenditures report as well as a syno sis of the propposed 1992 park dedication fund projects and estimated 199 revenues. Additional projects were added by staff and committee members. There was considerable discussion concerning the Wetterlund's property acquisition. • Committee member Illa thought it would be better to spread the payments out over three to five years so that the park dedication fund would not be Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee December 4, 1991 Page -2- so severely impacted at this time. Committee member Raymond expressed that if the house on the property is doing to be demolished, the price. is very high for what would be left, which is about 50 feet of Lakeshore property Committee member Messinger compared the cost of the purchase to the badly needed baseball/softball fields and how that money could alleviate other needs within. the system and this may not be the best use of available funds. Larson thought it would be prudent to make the purchase now rather than wait until property values accelerate. Illa also indicated a timed purchase would have had lesser impact on the Park Dedication Fund. Continuing under Item 6, Renee Brekken and Steve Michaud had a third meeting with Gre Green, _ 1992 LAA Youth Baseball Commissioner concerning field needs. long with a shortage of fields will be a shortage of equipment storage space. Some funds have been set aside in the park dedication fund budget for Aronson Park field storage cabinets. Staff and committee continued to review the park dedication fund 1992 proposed projects, adding comments and some minor changes. Staff and committee discussed priority considerations relating to the present proposed 1992 Park Dedication Fund. 91.43 Motion was made by Ra mond, seconded by Larson, to recommend to City Council approval of the 199 Park Dedication proposed budget, including the modifications which were discussed at this meeting and the purchase of the Wetterlund property. These modifications will be made a part of the final draft and redistributed to committee. Motion passed. ITEM 10. - Dan Bale was in attendance to give a presentation on two grant submittals than require using Ritter Farm Park as an Environmental Learning Center. Each grant stands independently of the other and are not dependent on each other. Both grants are non-matching fund grant proposals. The first grant is a $10,000 grant. for the rehabilitation of a wild prairie area in conjunction with various classes from the various school districts. The second grant is for the purpose of designing detailed curriculum and the establishment of an Environmental Learning Center facility. Both proposals are excitin~, have a lot of merit, and offer a great opportunity to begin to use Ritter arm Park for the purpose for which it was originally purchased Prior to Dan Bale's submittal the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee had discussed several time accelerating development and programming at Fitter Farm Park. An effort to accomplish that is reflected in the. 1992 ark Dedication Fund which proposes to fund several projects at Ritter Park. Both staff and committee are enthusiastic about the potential of these proposed programs. 91.44 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Illa, to approve in concept both grant submittals and that Dan Bale will report .back to the committee the • status of the grants if approved for further review and recommendation to the City Council. Motion passed. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting December 4, 1991 Page -3- ITEM 7. Under plat reviews, staff showed committee the Country Ponds South 3rd Addition plat and administrative subdivision. 91.45 Motion was made by Grenz, seconded by Messinger, to recommend to City Council a cash contribution for the Country Ponds South 3rd Addition plat. Motion passed. Staff reviewed the history of Daniel's Second Addition plat with the committee and it was determined that no recommendation was necessary for park dedication fees. The Karth Administrative Subdivision is a lot west of Ritter Farm Park which the owners requested be split. Committee asked about the procedures taken to ensure that park dedication fees are required of these. 91.46 Motion was made by Illa, seconded b Larson, to recommend a cash contribution for the Karth Administrative Subdivision property. Motion passed. ITEM 9. Staff informed the committee that a well head monitoring. system will be • put up , at Bunker Hill Park for the purpose of monitoring any seepage or contamination from the underground storage tanks at the Fina station at 167th Street and Cedar Avenue. Staff showed the committee three concept plans of Cedar Highlands Park and possible layouts of the remaining property after the proposed Vista Telephone purchase of a portion of the park land. Since the purchase has not yet been finalized, committee will resume concept review at a later date. Barton-Aschman will resume work on the master plan when the land purchase has been completed. City Administrator Bob Erickson was present to discuss the acquisition of the Wetterlund property and events leading up to the purchase. Mr. Erickson .also mentioned that negotiations are continuing for the construction of an ice arena and a presentation is expected by the end of January. Committee discussed the possibility of collaborating on , an investment with the schools to renovate the pool at the existing high school, although it does not appear to be a worthwhile investment from the City s perspective since there is not enough available time for use by the general public or for recreation programs. Staff will meet with school officials to review projected school use at the new pool. ITEM 11. a. Committee members Jeff Larson and Gerry, Grenz submitted requests for reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory, Committee. b. Updates of the northeast sector park acquisition and the Wetterlund • property purchase had previously been discussed. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting December 4, 1991 Page -4- c. Committee received a summary of the costs of the improvements to Orchard Lake Beach and the fill material obtained from Casperson for the project. ITEM 12. Staff and committee reviewed a survey which had been done on tournament fees and field rental fees in surrounding communities and discussed the update of the resolution setting fees and policies for park rental. The committee also discussed a proposed rain cancellation policy. 91.47 Motion was made by Larson, seconded by Raymond, to insert the language of the no rain refund policy into the resolution for consideration by Council. Motion passed. 91.48 Motion was made by Larson seconded. by Raymond, to recommend to City Council approval of the fee schedule for park and facility use and equipment rentals. Motion passed. ITEM 13. Committee members were reminded of the Committee Appreciation Christmas party to be held on Wednesday, December 11th at Brackett's Crossing. The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will be Wednesday, December 18th, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. ITEM 14. Since there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, d' Ryan, Reco ~ ng Secretary l ATTEST: Larry Lulf Chairman jr