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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-20 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MARCH 20, 1991 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Lulf. Roll call was taken. Members present were Illa, Lovelace, Lulf, Grenz, Raymond and Messinger. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and Recording Secretary Judi Ringeisen. ITEM 3. The minutes of the March 3, 1991 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting were discussed. There were no corrections; the minutes were approved as published. ITEM 4. No citizens were present to make comments. ITEM 5. - Staff reports. Staff updated the committee on the Adopt-a-Park program. Seven groups have made commitments to the program so far. Committee received the concept site plan for the 1992 elementary school. The plans were submitted to Barton-Aschman so they could evaluate the grading plans. The school site includes two full sized soccer fields and two youth softball fields. On the • approximately twelve acres of property adjacent to the school property, staff has laid out two additional football/soccer fields and two youth baseball fields. A future shelter building with restrooms is also envisioned for the proposed park. The full sized soccer fields can be divided to accommodate several smaller youth sized fields. Staff talked about correct orientation of the fields to coincide with the setting sun. Tha minutes of the Rosemount Area Athletic Association were discussed. It seems they are having a difficult time finding fields to serve the needs of all the RAAA leagues. Baseball and softball programs continued to grow in Lakeville this year also, making fields at a premium. Staff showed the committee plans drawn by Shawn Bakken for his Eagle Scout project. The project consists of building bins and shelves for the organization and storage of soccer equipment on the second story of the North Park building. Staff will monitor the project . Staff updated the committee on the council actions of March 18, 1991. Council actions included: * Approval of the contract with Friedges Excavating for the removal of excess material from Casperson Park; • * Approval of the Barton-Aschman agreement for plans, specifications and assistance with the bidding process at Casperson Park, including inspections. Parks. and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes March 20, 1991 • Page -2- * Approval of the part time park department employee salary resolution. * Approval of the farm rental agreement with Robert J. Berres for a portion of Aronson Park. Council waived the fees which had been charged due to some reciprocal work which was done by Mr. Berres. More platting proposals are being considered by the planning stuff. Highview Heights is continuing with additions to their plats. At a recent planning meeting, it was suggested that the City lease one or two lots from Orin Thompson to be used as a temporary park in the Hvpointe Crossings plat. The developer proposed playground and basketball court installation on the leased lots until 165th Street comes through and the 8' trails are completed along 160th Street to give residents access to other parks in their service area. Centel is in need of a site for a building and is looking in the area of Cedar Highlands Park. Staff will keep committee informed as to any progress concerning their request. Council will discuss the relocation of the winter access and • the Antlers Park lagoon issues at an upcoming work session in early April. ITEM 6. - Staff showed the committee the preliminary plats of Hvpointe Crossina and Cedar Glen 3rd Addition relative to Griffin Trail. Committee also reviewed the plat of Chapel Hills Third. Addition and it was determined that the original motions which were made on the plats would stand with no further committee action required. 97.1 After reviewing the plat of Hvpointe Crossina, a motion was made by Messinger., seconded by Illa, to support encouraging the developer to work with the Parks and Recreation Committee in the location of a piece of property to be used as a temporary park site until such time that the trails in the area give residents better access to parks within their service area. Motion passed. ITEM 7. The draft of the Park Policy Plan had been received and reviewed by committee. Two punctuation corrections needed to be made. 91.8 Motion was made by Illa, seconded by Messinger, to recommend to • council that the Park Policy Plan, as corrected, be approved as part of the Park System Plan. Motion passed. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes March 20, 1991 . Page -3- ITEM 8. Staff informed committee that council had authorized the attorneys to proceed with finding an appropriate firm to conduct an appraisal on the northeast sector park property. Staff and committee looked at the design proposed for the building at Casperson Park. The building will be modeled after. two other shelters which were designed by Schwarz/Weber for the Eagan Parks and Recreation Dept. and will also resemble those at North Park and Foxborough. Staff and committee discussed the floor plan for the shelter building and other amenities. Staff would like to see one theme of shelter design used in the future throughout the park system for continuity. Staff is entertaining the idea of utilizing existing plans and specs from the Eagan buildings with minor design changes. Schwarz/Weber had submitted a revised contract and fee proposal that looks encouraging. Staff will keep committee informed. ITEM 9. Committee received the Parks and Recreation Department monthly report for February. Staff pointed out a revision in the • program evaluation form which includes a section for comparison of each program to that of the year before, where applicable. The multi city park and recreation committee meeting has been set for April 25, 1991, at 6:30 PM at North Park. Area park .directors and the SORR group have also been invited. Steve Michaud will be attending the spring MRPA IPD which will focus on the economic impact of major events on communities. John Hoger and Dan Bale attended the class for recertification for tree inspectors. Staff attended the meeting of the Orchard Lake Homeowners Association on March 19th. The group is interested in implementing a surface water zoning ordinance on Orchard Lake. Staff will be attending the Lions Club meeting on March 21st to request assistance from them for the Puppet Wagon program. Larry Lulf reported that at a recent meeting of the LAA Board, coaches' NYSCA certification was discussed and the proposal did not pass. The LAA did not place the same importance on the program as staff but staff is hopeful that the new board, when they are more settled into their positions, will have the time • to take a closer look at the program. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes • March 20, 1991 Page -4- Staff reported the office has. been very busy assisting LAA with baseball and softball registrations and that the registrations for spring programs have also been very busy. There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM. Respectfully submitted, i A. Ringeisen Recording Secretary Larry L f, Chai jr