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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-19 CITY OF LAKEVILLE • PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 19, 1990 The meeting of the. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee was called to order by Vice Chairman Lulf at 7:00 PM. Roll call was taken. Present were Lulf, Lovelace, Larson, Grenz, Raymond and Messinger. Illa had a conflict with work and was not able to attend. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and Recording Secretary Judi Ringeisen. MINUTES The minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting of September 5, 1990 were approved as printed. ITEM 4 - There were no citizen comments. ITEM 5 - STAFF REPORTS Parks and Recreation Committee members received the August Monthly Activities Report from the Parks and Recreation Dept. Notes from the September 5th meeting were discussed. The soccer goal net hooks are not yet completed, but maintenance staff will pursue as soon as possible. Staff has discussed the possibility of park aerial photographs with administration and is still checking out the cost. The dates and locations for • the system plan meetings have been confirmed; they will be discussed later. Staff reported that at their meeting of September 17th, the City Council authorized Barton-Aschman to proceed with Task One of the Casperson Park development plan. Staff was encouraged by phone calls he received from companies who stated their interest in the gravel excavation project. Items 6 and 7 were moved back on the agenda. ITEM 8 Fall recreation programs are getting started including Firearms Safety training, volleyball and 3-Man basketball. The first printout of the computerized facility reservations list is completed and staff is excited about the potential of this software. Recreation staff has begun making plans for the winter brochure. The maintenance crews have been concentrating on turf restoration programs at several sites which have never had the opportunity to be done before. By the end of this week, the seeding of various areas should be completed. The park maintenance staff is still mowing grass and spent much time last week in preparation for the Heritage Festival and the • dedication of the Pioneer Plaza and the Flavian White fountain. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting • September 19, 1990 Page -2- ITEM 9 Staff reported that only two companies had chosen to bid on Improvement Project 90-4, the trail fund projects. The low bid was $75,655.25, compared with the engineer's estimate of $96,000.00, so staff was pleased with the outcome. Council authorized the contract with Bituminous Roadways at their September 17th meeting. Staff has worked out a funding proposal for Country Ponds South and Royal Woods, where the contractor will go ahead and put in the trails and will receive credit against his trail dedication fees for current and future phases. ITEM 10 The public meetings for the Parks and Open Space System Plan update have been confirmed for the following dates and locations: October 17, 1990 Lakeville City Hall October 24, 1990 Orchard Lake Elementary October 25, 1990 Christina Huddleston Elementary November 1, 1990 Valley Christian Church • Content and format of the meetings was also discussed. Staff expects a good public turnout. It was suggested that posters be hung during the open houses at the schools in order to reach parents. Cost of flyers will also be investigated. Staff reported that at the council meeting of September 17th, council again mentioned that a sizable land purchase needs to be made for a future community park in the northeast sector of the city. This has been discussed for some time and staff has asked the council for direction on funding for this major purchase. Staff will keep committee informed. Rolling Oaks 5th is progressing through the development channels. A cash contribution was recommended at the first phase of this development, which dictates future phases. Good Value Homes will proceed with a revised plat. Brad and Audrey Johnson's Lakevillage Apartments Planned Unit Development was also approved by council on September 17th. They will receive a 7-year assessment on their park dedication fees and also a $10,000 credit for the playground which will be installed within the development. City staff feels this is an important project for moderate income families, especially • because of its close proximity to Airlake Industrial Park. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting • September 19, 1990 Page -3- Staff reported the Street Dept. is in the process of paving the shoulders of County Road 5 north of 172nd Street. This will be a very welcome addition to trail users in the area. ITEM 6 The 1991 Park Dedication Fund was discussed. Staff had prioritized items on the list and went over his suggestions with the committee. Items had been prioritized as follows: 1. The share cost for the Casperson Park grant. 2. Orchard Lake Beach parking lot. 3. Installation of drinking fountains at Antlers, Aronson and Bunker Hill parks. 4. 2nd baseball infield at Foxborough Park. 5. Upgrade of backstop, addition of bleachers and batter's cage at North Park. 6. Top dressing of various parks and athletic fields. 7. Construction of 30 picnic tables. 8. Player benches to be installed at Foxborough and Aronson. 9. Tree plantings. 10. Planning and engineering. 11. Waist High stoves - 10 at various locations. 12. Display boards at three park sites. • 13. North Park playground. 14. Basketball court overlays at three parks. 15. Antlers Park lagoon upgrade. 16. Aronson Park safety netting installation. 17. Meadows Park backstop relocation and infield material. 18. Lakeridge bridge installation. 19. James Jensen arboretum. 20. Ritter Park Park picnic area expansion and prairie restoration. In addition to the above projects, staff will investigate the possibility of security lighting at Oak Shores Park and Valley Lake Park. Some committee members also felt the installation of a playground at North Park should be given greater priority, however, staff felt although it has been requested frequently, it is difficult to justify putting a major playground structure so close to Christina Huddleston, Crystal Lake Elementary and Dakota Heights Park. Staff will continue to update the priority list for 1991 Park Dedication Projects. Staff informed the committee of a meeting which was held today with a potential golf course developer, Norm Poquette. The area being addressed is near North Park and has been discussed previously as a possible golf course site. The committee also discussed the possibilities of having a driving range or mini • golf course on the east end of Aronson Park. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting September 19, 1990 Page -4- The backstop at Independence Park has not yet been reinstalled. Staff plans to replace it with the original one removed due to construction. Messinger felt it should go in as soon as possible. ITEM 7 Staff showed the committee the map which was completed showing the various types of trails, sidewalks and MPTW's within the city, and also showing where the gaps in the system exist. Also discussed was the Dakota County capital improvement program, the realignment of Highview Avenue and items included in Improvement Project 90-4. The city engineer received a letter from the Soo Line Railroad stating their agreement to an at-grade crossing at the Orchard Lake viaduct. This project will be studied further and committee will be kept informed. It was mentioned that the sidewalks in the residential downtown neighborhoods are badly in need of repair or replacement. Projected cost estimates and priorities will be attached along with time lines for completing trail segments before the next meeting. ITEM 11 Committee received the draft update of the system plan policy which had been prepared by Northwest Associated Consultants. Messinger asked if some document could be drawn up for planning future funding for park and trail projects. Some ideas mentioned for possible future funding included the driving/mini golf range or a possible park bond referendum. The growth in the commercial/industrial base of the .city could minimize the need for additional funding in the future. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to discuss. NEW BUSINESS The Parks and Recreation Committee's second November meeting is scheduled for November 21, the day before Thanksgiving. Because of potential conflicts with family plans, it was suggested to reschedule the meeting. 90.51 Motion was made by Larson, seconded by Lovelace, to move the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee's second November meeting to November 28, 1990. . Motion passed. • Parks-and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting September 19, 1990 Page 5- Also under new business Larry Lulf, liaison to the Lakeville Athletic Association, said he is excited about the energy and enthusiasm of the recently elected officers of the LAA Board and feels they will add new vitality to the organization. Staff expressed the desire to have all youth coaches certified through the National Youth Sports Coaches Association. The Parks and Recreation Dept. would be willing to assist in setting up a training program, etc. Lulf will discuss this with the LAA Board. Lulf also asked if the city's insurance covers the contents of the City's buildings where the LAA has equipment stared, such as at Aronson Park and North Park. Staff will check and report back to Lulf. Larson mentioned that Ritter Farm Park trails are starting to show evidence of use by mountain bikers. Staff will monitor the situation. ANNOUNCEMENTS The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will be Wednesday, October 3, 1990 at 7:00 PM. Items to be discussed will include attendance at Public Meetings, policy manual review, park and trail issues, and fund budgets. • ADJOURNMENT Vice Chairman Lulf adjourned the meeting at 9:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, ~ ~ r c~;t. ~ z , ~?.-yv J di Ringeis n~ Recording Secretary t.~~` Larry L , Vice hairman •