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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-04 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COP~'1'rE~E MINUI'F~S OCI+OBER 4, 1989 Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Cha~~n Larson. Members present were Ltalf, Lravelace, Illa, Larson, Raymond, Messinger and Grenz. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and Recording Secretary Judi Ringeisen. 89.98 Motion was made by Illa, seconded by Messinger, to approve the minutes of the September 20, 1989, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting. Motion passed. There would be no public hearing on this agenda, as was formerly planned, to discuss the Orchard Lake traffic and trail study. Staff had some concerns and wanted it to be discussed at staff level before it is released to the public. It is expected to be ready by the pert meeting. Staff gave connnittee an update on the park dedication fund budget and the projected .shortfall of revenues. Some things that will be cut from the 1990 budget are the basketball court and storage building at Antlers, trees and shrubs at various locations, arboretum at James Jensen Park, rink and lights at Foxborough and exercise stations at Oak Shores Park. The reason for the shortfall is that the assumed income from 500 lots did not • materialize. Only about $33,000 in revenues has been collected this year. Staff discussed a report with the conunittee which he had received from the Community Development Dept. concerning pending plats. 1989 Park Dedication Fund expexxiitures include the park department's share of expenses at Independence Park, new siding on four ~ houses, playground equipment at Bunker Hill, The Meadows and Kenreel Parks, various picnic shelters and $5,000 for the archery club's building at Ritter Farm Park. Staff stated that the items which were placed on the 1990 Park Dedication Fund budget will only be possible if the rnm~ber of housing starts would increase in 1990. It is thought by staff and cotmnittee that the construction and development in the Parks and Recreation Dept. should be slowed down next year due to the lack of revenues and also in order to complete projects that have been started and to get turf, trees, repairs and upgrades completed and brought up to the standarC3s that have been set. Major priorities for the 1990 park fund are the Casperson Park grant and the second phase of the Park and Open Space System Plan. Staff reported an on-site meeting concerning the grant. All possible points have apparently been met but the amount of the grant, if any, has not been determined. There is a vacant lot about 50 feet wide adjoining the city-owned property at Orchard Lake Beach. The owner has offered to sell it to the Park Dept. for $46,000. It was felt that the funds were not available at this time to purchase the property. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee • October 4, 1989 Page -2- The committee received a copy of a Natural Resources survey from the Eagan Parks and Recreation Dept., an informational item only. Under staff reports, the connnittee was informed that The Meadows playground is complete except for the retaining wall which will be built by the Tree Trust crew in the spring. The building at Ritter Park is going up. The 199th Street trail has been completed. 185th Street is done and also the portion east of Highway 50. Homestead Creek will be responsible for their segment of trail along Ipava. Staff discussed the trail segment along Griffon Trail and 164th Street. The cost is somewhat higher than usual because of several driveway cuts and restoration that will need to be done. This, along with a couple of projects will change what has tentatively been set down as the trail dedication fund 1990 projects. Staff also discussed a possible shoulder paving project along County Road 5 to 166th Street in order to bring the citizens of the Lakeville Hills area to the main trail. • There have apparently been some problems getting the Parks. and Recreation Advisory Con~nittee reconunendations into the language of the development agreements. This will be more closely monitored. The driveway access easement at Casperson Park was discussed. The driveway has been relocated due to the change of topography. The old driveway has to be deeded back to the City and a new easement written in order for the McCoy's to sell theix property. This item will be placed on the October 16th Council agenda. Staff is working with the High School iri designing a pitching/batter's cage for North Park. The school will pay for all the material and it will be built by the park crews. A couple restitution workers have been added to the maintenance crews as well as a couple Eagle Scouts who are doing various projects toward their badges. Steve wrote a thank you letter to the Engineering Department for their hard work on the trails. Meetings with the Jaycees have been held concerning Aronson Park building renovation. The new plans called for a second floor on the front or the back of the building. This project is still in the concept stages and has not been determined if it will be done by the Jaycees, if at all. Staff also listed some possible projects for the Tree Trust next year. Plansare underway for new and expanded flower beds in certain locations next year. The bridge was delivered which was originally intended to be used at Lakeridge Park. After inspecting the bridge, it was decided that it would be better located at James Jensen Park. A second bridge my be purchased • for Lakeridge Park, or one constructed by the Tree Trust. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee • October 4, 1989 Page -3- The Parks and Open Space System Plan update was discussed. Staff suggested the second phase should start the 1st of January, 1990. Nothing further will be done with the update at this time. The second phase of the project will ultimately include an analysis of the facility inventory, cost estimates, an outline of the capital improvements program and funding strategies for future acquisition and develo~Zt. It was stated by Messinger that the park dedication projects and capital improvements may need to be funded by another bond referendum or an increase in the park dedication requirements in the near future. Due to his attendance at the Parks National Conference in San Antonio, Steve Michaud will not be in attendance at the next Parks and Recreation Advisory carrnnittee, which will be an update from Barton-A.schman on the Orchard Lake trail and traffic study report. Staff gave development project updates on North Park and Foxborough Park buildings. The change order was approved by City Council for the floor coverings on the landings and some other small items. $3,800 has been held to cover the repair of the cement floor in the spring. Staff discussed the Highway 50 improvement project planned for 1992. An 8' • trail will be installed along a portion of the improved roadway. Ftiuxling for the trail is being worked out by staff and the County. A clarification was made concerning recent minutes of the Parks and Recreation Committee which referred to SouthFork II plat. This plat was actually SouthFork Village and Addition. 89.99 Motion was made by Grenz, seconded by Lulf, to change all references in previous minutes which referred to SouthFork II to "SouthFork Village and Addition". The minutes specifically referenced were fram August 2, 1989. Motion passed. Staff reported on various budget meetings now taking place. The concession stand at Antlers Park has been eliminated from future operation due partly to the loss of revenue which was experienced this year. Also, lifeguarcl storage and first aid space is badly needed and it is not possible to put another building up on the beach. Vending machines may replace the concessions. It has also been discussed to remove the parking fee policy fram Antlers Park. It may be a good move in the long run, although as Larry Lulf pointed out, many siurnnex youth jobs will be lost. • Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee October 4, 1989 Page -4- In another budget update, it was discussed to have the ranger program taken over by Co7rnnunity Service Officers frarn the Police Department. Staff is cordial to the idea if the program services can continue on their current level. G~erryview Park holding pond aril park issues were discussed. The issues are #1 - H~ to access the park- should access be moved to the south side; #2 - The level of the water in the pond will be raised. Regrading will be done to put the slopes back to what was intended. Same playground equipment will be installed with mi.ni.mal development in the park area. Some problems exist with sight lines to the park; people. may or may not wish to have the playground in their sights. A walking path is planned. The path may be grass or wood chip surface. It was mentioned .that Bob Erickson will be a guest speaker at the Valley Park Homeot~mers Association on Thursday, October 5. 89.100 Since there was no further business, it was moved by Lulf, seconded by LAVelace, to adjourn. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM. • Respectfully submitted, 7 ` Jeff Larson, C~iairman ATTEST: Larryf, Secretary jr •