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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-06 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY CZTEE MINUTES JUNE 6, 1990 The annual Parks Tour began at City Hall at 6:00 PM. Besides the Parks aril Recreation Advisory Co~nnittee, those attending included two membexs of the Natural Resources Committee, retired park maintenance superintendent Bud Alich and park dept. staff. The tour began at Aronson Park where staff talked about the maintenance tasks which need to constantly be taken care of and how the rains have enhanced the condition of the fields this year. Staff also pointed out the location for the proposed 6' aglime trail from Hamburg Avenue to Aronson Park. The tour proceeded to the North Creek area where the proposed cross country trail locations were discussed. Staff also pointed out the Country Fonds South trail. The tour continued through the Meadow Brook area, Valley Lake Park, Foxborough Park and the northeast park search area. The bus stopped at North Park where the participants got a first hand look at the William J. Alich tournament center building. As the tour went through Caspersen Park, staff pointed out areas to be mined where grading will take place to lower various areas in the park. The tour continued down Juno Trail, which is envisioned to be a parkway at a future date. The tour returned to City Hall at 8:00 PM where refreshments were served. The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee was • called to order by Chairman Illa at 8:20 PM. Members present: Lulf, Lovelace, Larson, Illa, Grenz, Messinger and Raymond. Chairman Illa asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the May 16, 1990 Park and Recreation Advisory Conrnittee meeting. Raymond stated on page one, 4th paragraph, the third line should read "west of Jacquard and south of The Meadows West." There were no other additions or corrections. Minutes were approved as corrected. Tony Deach, 20652 Jaguar Avenue South, Lakeville, was present representing the Meadows West neighborhood to discuss the possible installation of a trail in the Royal Woods plat, adjoining the Meadows West. This item was moved up on the agenda to acco7mnodate Mr. Deach. Staff explained that the developer is having trouble meeting the acreage requirements for water storage in the holding pond. Staff had urged them to save the islands, not to destroy them for the purpose of gaining water storage area at the expense of wildlife habitat and mature trees. On the north side of the pond, the back yards drop off quickly as they get close to the proposed trail area, also making it infeasible to construct a trail on the north side of the pond. Motions #90.39 and 90.40 made May 16, 1990 were read, recommending the trail be placed on the south side of the pond and tabling a decision on construction of the trail on the north side. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes June 6, 1990 Page -2- 90.42 Motion was made by Larson, seconded by Lulf, to construct a trail on the north side of the pond in the Royal Woods plat. Nay: Lulf, Lovelace, Larson, Illa, Messinger, Grenz, Raymond Motion was defeated. Mr. Death expressed his appreciation for the work the Parks and Recreation Carrunittee and staff had done on behalf of the residents on this issue. He is still concerned with the plans of the developer as they relate to the wildlife habitats acid trees in the area and will continue to express his concerns to the Planning Commission, the Natural Resources and the City Council. Messinger stated her strong stand on the preservation of the natural resources. Committee members made other suggestions for the trail, such as walking trail only dead ending in the woods, or a possible horseshoe shaped trail in/out of the woods. Mr. Death stated he would hate to see the city misuse undeveloped land just to rush the plat through. 90.43 Motion was made by Messenger, seconded by Larson, to recommend the Planning Conunission and Natural Resources Committee take a close look at • the plat and consider the possibility of recommending moving the plat to the south in order to save the trees, the wildlife habitat and the natural aesthetics. Ayes: Unanimous Larson suggested some reforestation in the area would also be beneficial to provide better foliage for habitat cover than the boxelders which are now growing in the plat. Cortnnittee members received a report from Recreation 5upexvisor Renee Brekken concerning methods of marketing recreation programs and their effectiveness. Renee asked the co~nni.ttee for input and comments and if conunittee knew of any particular groups of citizens which are not being reached by the various medias used. The connnittee was shown past brochures from Lakeville and several different styles of brochures published by other communities. Brochure development suggestions and ideas for marketing programs were solicited from the connnittee. Messinger suggested regular publication of r~istration deadlines, as people sometimes forget to sign up for programs they are interested in. Prioritizing articles for the Life & Times editor was also reco~unended, as sometime one or more needs to be cut due to space restrictions. Illa praised the effectiveness of "Messages" in the Life and Times, as it seems to be well read by the cormnunity. The suggestion was made to have a specific place in the paper where citizens would get in the habit of • Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes • June 6, 1990 Page -3- looking for the information. A block of space such as this would have to be purchased and could be part of the 1991 budget. Messenger suggested a second city bulletin board for advertising be put up in the vicinity of 160th Street and Cedar Avenue. Illa asked about continuing with the same cover color to create identity and familiarity. A suggestion was made for a subc~nnnittee to be formed to further study the marketing plan and offer assistance and further input. Messinger and Larson volunteered to be part of the subcoarmiittee, along with Renee Brekken. Renee thanked the co~nnittee for their input. A subcanmiittee meeting will be held on Monday, June 11th at 5:00 PM at City Hall. Under item #5 staff informed the ccnrnnittee that the Institute of Minnesota Archaeology had completed their survey of the Casperson Park area and the archaeological survey had been negative. A report will follow shortly. Chapel Hills is moving through final plat process. A cash contribution had been previously reconunended for this plat. Staff discussed the administrative subdivision of the Clennner/Lakeville Sanitation requirement for a park dedication fee. The co~miexcial fee will apply to one acre of land at $2,500. • The SouthFork playground has been ordered from St. Croix Recreation Company at the cost of $10,600, $5,000 of which was paid for by the City. The playground will be geared toward preschool aged children. The South Forty Archery Club has requested the use of Ritter Farm Park for a Pan-O-Prog Archery Tournament on Saturday, July 7, 1990. They have used the park for this purpose in the past and no problems have been encountered. 90.44 Motion was made by Grenz, seconded by Raymond, to recommend to city council that the South Forty Archers be allayed to use Ritter Farm Park for their Pan-O-Prog Archery Tournament on Saturday, July 7, 1990, pending receipt of proper insurance. Aye: Lulf, Lovelace, Illa, Grenz, Messinger, Raymond Larson abstained from voting since he is a member of the South Forty Archery Club. Staff mentioned that the park office receives occasional requests for the use of picnic tables by citizens, civic on~anizations and businesses. At the present time there is no written policy on the loaning out of these tables and this needs to be addressed. It was discussed that the tables could be rented in a similar fashion to other picnic equipment, with the fee being waived for civic groups. Tables could only be rented if it would not cause a shortage in the parks. It was also suggested that a small supply of tables be constructed just for the purpose of rental and • kept at the public works building. This will be discussed further and considered during the 1991 budget sessions. Parks and Recreation ~lvisory Committer minutes June 6, 1990 Page -4- I~rson reported that the tables at the Meadows Park are often put in front of the swing set by teenagers who leave them there, making it impossible for the little kids to use the swings. He asked if the tables could be chained down or somehow made stationary. Staff said it is difficult to mow around if they are chained down and. will try having the rangers talk to the kids who hang around the park. Staff discussed the park dedication trail projects which are being designed by TIdaA. These projects are at Dodd Trail, Hamburg Avenue, the Christina Huddleston Elementary access and the 160th Street access. Staff also discussed other plans for Dodd Trail Park. The park office has received several calls from citizens in the Cherrywood neighborhood asking about a playground in the area and also the possibility of the city purchasing more land for a neighborhood park in the area. They feel the Foxborough Park is too far away from their neighborhood, although it is within the service area for them. Staff had planned to invite the group of citizens to the Parks and Recreation meeting of June 20th, but since Ace Raymond will be on vacation and this is his neighborhood, the Cherrywood residents will be invited to the following regularly scheduled meeting. • The first Wednesday of July would be the next regularly scheduled meeting, however that is July 4th. Committee felt their options would be to move the meeting to the following Wednesday or cancel the meeting. 90.45 It was moved by Larson, seconded by Raymond, to cancel the July 4, 1990 regularly scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Co7rnnittee. Motion passed. 90.46 It was moved by Grenz, seconded by Messinger, to hold a special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee on Wednesday, July 11th at the Cher-rywood park area and do an on-site inspection of the area. The committee will meet at the public access on the east side of the park at the intersection of 172nd Street and Greentree Ave. at 6:30 PM. Motion passed. Staff discussed the meeting which had been held with the LAA representa- tives, school district and city officials last week. It seems the LAA is very frustrated with field conditions, in particular those at the schools. More overtime has been authorized for city crews to catch up with the mowing and keep the fields at a high standard. The LAA is having a difficult time getting people to volunteer their time to run the program. Maintenance crews have put up a snow fence at Foxborough Park to prevent baseballs from going in the creek. Although it is somewhat unsightly, it • will serve the purpose for the time being. John Hoger will be going on vacation for two weeks and John Graff will be in charge while he is gone. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes • June 6, 1990 Page -5- Committee received class status and recreation program registration reports. The registrations are going well, with several classes filled. Staff met with Barton Asch~man concerning their findings at Caspersen Park of a good pit run sand. It was felt the material has some monetary value aril can be marketed. The lowering of the grades in the park was discussed. Only the amphitheater is dependant on the grades and there will be no other change in the use areas. Staff discussed the calls being received concerning golfing in various parks. He informed the conmii_ttee that golfing complaints have been received from Oak Shores Park, Foxborough Park and Aronson Park. This has been an ongoing problem for several years and causes potential hazards for park users. The connnittee felt it best to table the issue until the next meeting so the general public could have two opportunities to make conmlents. 99.47 It was moved by Grenz, seconded by Messinger, to table the decision on golfing until the next meeting. Motion passed. Staff passed out a proposal from TIC, Engineering and Planning Consultants • concerning scope of services related to improvements to the old boat launch at Antlers Park. The proposal will be presented to the Lakeville City Council at the next meeting to consider authorization. Staff informed the co~nnittee of Cedar Glen 2nd Addition plat which is proceeding to final plat approval. Staff informed the committee that a previous recoimnendation of cash had been authorized and that trail work associated with this plat is being handled by the Lakeville engineering department. Under new business, Chairperson Illa asked about responsibility for mowing boulevards along public streets. He indicated that certain areas along 175th Street were extremely long. There was a suggestion by member Lovelace about the possibility of naming the downtown Park Plaza after Bud White. Staff talked about the idea of identifying existing pedestrian accesses and future trail sites prior to residential development. There was discussion concerning the development of an agreement with the Archery Club outlining the use, rules and regulations and other issues related to the archery range at Ritter Farm Park. Coirnnittee member Larson asked if the gate had been moved at the archery range access road. Staff informed him that it is on a project work list. Parks and Recreation Advisory Connnittee minutes June 6, 1990 Page -6- Raymond asked about getting trash cans emptied at the old fishing bridge site. He also conmiented that dandelions were growing through the trail on the same site. Messinger asked about the possibility of an oval speed skating rink, its feasibility and possible locations. 90.48 It was then moved by Messinger, seconded by Lovelace, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Kevin Illa, Chairperson ATTEST: . • Pat Messinger, Secretary jr •