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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-05 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING . DECEMBER 5, 1990 The meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Illa. Roll call was taken. Present were Lulf, Lovelace, Larson, Ilya, Grenz, Raymond and Messinger. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and Recording Secretary Judi.Ringeisen. The minutes of the November 28, 1990 meeting were discussed. Under Item 8, Messinger pointed out that the Parks and Recreation Committee had decided to review the ordinance each October, not November. It was also pointed out on page.3 by Illa that he had suggested the commitment for Adopt a Park be made for only one year by 4-H and Scout troops, as the member ship of the groups can change quickly. The minutes were approved. as corrected. ITEM 4. - There were no citizen comments. ITEM 6. - Item 6 was moved up On the agenda to accommodate David Licht, Northwest Associated Consultants president, and his discussion with the committee on the Parks and Open Space System Plan • Policies update. The basic concern of NAC was how to present the policies in a logical fashion. Mr. Licht showed several options for layouts, all containing the same information but structured differently. The major goal of the document will be to be "user friendly" and have all topics thoroughly covered.. The consensus of the committee is to have the document structured according to Mr. Licht's Plan B. Staff suggested adding another subcategory to include Senior Center policies and any other community centers or similar facilities which would be built in the future. Mr. Licht stated that other additions can be made such as the Parks and Recreation Committee Mission Statement. He added that Parks and Rec. has a good track record of keeping their documents up to date and not letting them fall far below standards. Mr. Licht will have the document restructured and distributed to the committee. for their next meeting. ITEM 5. - STAFF REPORTS Bunker Hill Park was inspected for potential hazards on the sliding hill and nothing significant was discovered. Staff feels it will be safe for winter sliding. The aeration system has been shut off in Valley Lake. Committee members commented they had already seen people out on the thin ice on Valley Lake • and Lake Marion. Staff felt the article in "Messages" concerning thin ice was timely. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes December 5, 1990 Page -2- Steve Michaud was elected Minnesota Recreation and Park Assoc. Vice President/President-Elect for 1991 and 1992. He is excited about the position and looking forward to his term. ..Staff read a letter which was received from the city attorney's office concerning the Bunker Hill Park property dispute. The present owner has been offered a settlement, however, other negotiations are also progressing towards a land trade. Staff will keep the committee apprised. Committee members Messinger and Lulf's terms on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will expire on December 31, 1990. They both expressed a desire to be reappointed to another term. The maintenance department has been attempting to prepare the rinks. to be flooded and will be doing that as soon as the weather cooperates.. Many qualified people applied for rink attendant positions and all slots have been filled. Recreation programs have had a good response, with many already at capacity. ITEM 7. The recent park and trail dedication survey of neighboring • communities was discussed again. Staff suggested the committee reconsider their suggestion to add a trail fee to the commercial requirements due to the economic and development climate in the ..area. Messinger stated she felt that commercial development should help support the trails, even if it is in a small way, i.e., $100-200 per acre. The Park Director will be working with the Economic and Community Development Director on an updated fee schedule for developers. The committee also stated that with all the Tax Increment Financing being received by commercial property owners, they are already getting breaks on what their share should be. The Parks and Recreation Committee would like any decisions to be delayed until they have had a chance to review the material and make a recommendation. ITEM 8. An "Adopt a Park" general statement and program guidelines were discussed. Some specifics that should be put in the contract were length of commitment, eligibility of groups, a suggested schedule for cleaning and minimum requirements. It was suggested that more than one group could adopt the larger community parks and share the responsibility. The committee also discussed what type of recognition would go to each group. Adopt a Park signs could be of the type where the names could be changed on a continuing basis.. Signs could also be erected saying,."This park is available for adoption." More information will be forthcoming to the committee. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes December 5, 1990 Page -3- ITEM 9. - Under Unfinished Business, staff stated he will contact Al Hermann to see if he still intends to make the contribution to Ritter Farm Park on behalf of the Boy Scouts. Lovelace asked about the rip rap on the 160th Street trail by Excel Way. Staff stated it was a requirement by Dakota County to eliminate erosion. Staff and committee discussed an incident which occurred at the Natural Resources Committee meeting on December 4, 1990. ITEM 10. - There was no New Business. ITEM 11. - Announcements: Committee members were reminded of the Advisory Committee Christmas Party on December 13th. The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will be December 19, 1990. ITEM 12. - Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned by Chairman I11a at 8:45 PM. • Respectfully submitted, .f J d Ringer e Recording Secretary Kev n P. Illa, Chairman jr •