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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-21 CITY OF LAKEVILLE • PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 21, 1991 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Lulf. Present were Lovelace, Illa, Larson, Lulf, Grenz, Raymond and Messinger. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and Recording Secretary Judi Ringeisen. ITEM 3. The minutes of the August 7, 1991 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee were discussed. Under Item 6 on page 2, Messinger noted that it was suggested to paint lines on the trail not on the road. The minutes were approved as corrected. Grenz asked about placement of the curb cut on the south side of Orchard Lake Beach and also the landowner's building which encroaches onto park property. A determination has not been made as to what to do about this situation but it is being looked into. ITEM 4. There were no citizen comments. ITEM 5. Staff Reports It was reported that a meeting had been held with the Thompson family who lives across from Antlers Park. Also present at the meeting were Linda Moe, SnoTrackers president and Larry Lulf of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The Thompson family had made several complaints about snowmobilers running off the trail and onto their property last winter. Staff will write a letter to the Police Chief asking for his cooperation in .placing an officer or a ranger in a strategic position to be able to take license numbers of the snowmobiles which are in violation and warnings or tickets could be issued. It was felt that it would be impossible to put up enough fence to totally keep them out of the property, however, some fencing will be installed and be well marked with "No Snowmobiling" signs. Similar problem areas also exist and some solutions will try to be found for these as well. Repairs will be attempted to be completed before fall on the cracks on the Bunker Hill tennis courts. The seal coating project on the parking lots is planned for next year. The Cherrywood trail project access is done and the trail is 90% complete and only needs some additional wood chips. Administrative Assistant Dan Bale rode the bike trails and made notes of any items that need attention including missing or damaged signs, overhanging limbs and seal coating needs. • The trail from The Meadows around the south side of the pond in Royal Woods is complete and is being heavily used. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes • August 21, 1991 Page -2- Word has been received from the Dept. of Natural Resources that grants have been approved for the 1991-92 snowmobile and cross country ski season. The contracts associated with these grants will be put on the council agenda for approval in September. Staff informed committee he had attended a meeting on the 50-Year Transportation Plan. The Trail System Plan will also be updated and the two documents coordinated. Sidewalk and trail designations and requirements will be made two separate policies in the updated plans. The Park Dept. is now doing the lawn maintenance at City Hall. The other five City properties have been split between two local lawn care contractors. ITEM 6. There is no new information on the lagoon project. Staff thought it may be brought to Council in September. Committee member Grenz mentioned that it would be nice to have the project under construction this fall when there is not a lot of public use. The committee hopes City Council will authorize the project to proceed and close the winter access. ITEM 7. Staff reported that City Council, at their August 19th meeting, had approved the first development into the Fairfield Business Campus on Highway 70 and I-35. Staff showed committee the drawings of Apothecary Products, Inc. which will begin construction soon. The project is partially funded by Tax Increment Financing. The committee asked what park dedication fees would be forthcoming from this project. Staff will check and report back to the committee. The Highway 50 upgrade project may now be delayed until 1993. The City Engineer has written letters to the state to inform them that the project is critically linked to the opening of the new high school. ITEM 8. Committee discussed Country Ponds South 2nd Addition. Committee is concerned about the trail extension on Flagstaff and requests that the developer complete the trail this year. 91.24 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Illa, to recommend to City Council approval of Country Ponds 2nd Addition with a cash contribution to satisfy park and trail dedication requirements. Committee further requests that the Flagstaff trail extension be . completed during the fall, 1991 construction season. Motion passed. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes • August 21, 1991 Page -3- ITEM 9. Committee discussed Homestead Creek 4th Addition, located east of Ipava and west of Highview Avenue. 91.25 Motion was made by Grenz, seconded by Larson, to recommend. to City Council approval of Homestead Creek 4th Addition with a cash contribution to satisfy the park and trail dedication requirements. ITEM 10. Committee discussed the final plat of Lynwood North 6th Addition. 91.26 Motion was made by Larson, seconded by Raymond, to recommend to City Council approval of Lynwood North 6th Addition with a cash contribution to satisfy the park and trail dedication requirements. ITEM 11. Committee discussed the final plat of Rolling Oaks South Plat Five, which is an extension of the original Rolling Oaks plat. •91.27 Motion was made by Raymond, seconded by Lovelace, to recommend to City Council approval of Rolling. Oaks South Plat Five with a cash contribution to satisfy the park and trail dedication requirements. ITEM 12. Committee discussed the final plat of Shady Oak Shores 4th Addition. The entrance to this property contains commercially zoned property and the developer will be required to install 5' sidewalks on both sides of the Lower 173rd Street. 91.28 Motion was made by Lovelace, seconded by Illa, to recommend to City Council approval of Shady Oak Shores 4th Addition with a cash contribution to satisfy the park and trail dedication requirements. ITEM 13. Staff gave committee an update of the Casperson Park project. It had been decided that it would be more economical to wait for the fill to be sold and removed rather than to have it moved within the park. This would also allow the original park plan to be adhered to, One thousand yards of fill was added to the parking lot area, which now leaves about 10,000 yards to be removed. The second change order was done in conjunction with the first and both were done for less money than what was originally thought the first would cost. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes • August 21, 1991 Page -4- Staff will keep committee informed of the project's progress. Lulf suggested another article be put in Messages concerning funding for the Casperson project. ITEM 14 . Under unfinished business, Messinger asked if the park policy plan had ever been approved by City Council. The document had been taken off an agenda previously but will be put on an agenda again soon. Staff is also updating the park facilities section of the Park and Open Space System Plan. Bids for the LakeVillage playground equipment are due on August 28, 1991. A check has been received from the Johnson's for purchase of the equipment. They will take care of installation themselves. ITEM 15. A change in the commercial/industrial portion of the park dedication requirements was discussed by committee. Some confusion existed about the wording in the ordinance on whether the 5% would be based on the assessed value or the fair market value. Some communities have established values for property • within certain city zones, eliminating any controversies aver property values. 91.29 Motion was made by Illa, seconded by Messinger, to recommend to City Council the approval of the change in the park dedication ordinance fees for commercial/industrial property to 5% of assessor's market value of land. It is the intent of the committee that the fees should be based on the higher formula of 5% of the fair market value, the assessed value or the current market value at the time of platting. Committee discussed the Stonebriar plat and the property abutting Goose Lake. There are many wetlands and environmental issues associated with the plat. The committee had previously seen the property as part of the Lynwood plat. Both developers are working with the City to design a plan which is in the best interest of the developers and the environment. The drawing of the plat shows accesses to the potential park property abutting the lake. A possible future trail corridor around the lake was mentioned. It was asked by a committee member if there could be a trade made far the cash contribution from Lynwood North 6th Addition, which had been previously recommended under Motion 91.26, for land from the Lynwood South plat where Goose Lake is located. Staff will ask the attorney about rescinding the motion and will also keep the committee informed when it goes to council. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes • August 21, 1991 Page -5- Committee member Raymond asked for an update on the Crystal Lake Golf Course project. Staff said the developers have been very cooperative in meeting the list of requirements from the City and the project is advancing. Member Illa would like to see what the investment would be for a city-owned driving range, possibly to be put in at Aronson Park. With golf being a very popular sport right now, it could be a good revenue producer for the City. Staff will investigate start up costs. Other items suggested to be added to the area included a mini golf range, batting cage and putting green. The Halloween haunted walk at North Park was discussed. It was suggested that plans be made soon and other volunteer groups be .solicited for assistance on the project. It was reported that council tabled the sponsorship agreement with Sales Consultants for advertising on the scoreboard at Aronson Park. Staff had completed a survey of surrounding communities concerning advertising sponsorships and found many of them do not allow alcohol or tobacco ads in the parks. Committee discussed appropriate sponsorships from corporations and whether alcohol and tobacco were appropriate advertising sponsors in an athletic facility. Committee will consider their position and this policy will be discussed again at their next meeting. ITEM 16. The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will be held September 4, 1991. ITEM 17. Since there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM. Respectfully submitted, J i Ringei Recording Secretary Larry Lu f Chair jr i