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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-02 CITY OF LAKEVILZE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY C~T'I~E MINUTF~ • AUGUST 2, 1989 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Vice Chairman Illa. Present were Illa, Lpvelace, Grenz, Lulf and Messinger. Larson called and could not attend due to a work conflict. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and Recording Secretary Judi Ringeisen. 89.85 Motion was made by Lulf, seconded by Grenz, to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Conunittee minutes of July 19, 1989. Illa wished to made a clarification on page two that the cost estimates for the Ritter Farm Park improvements were on the high side. Motion passed. Mr. Healey, representing Healey-Ramme Company, was in attendance to discuss SouthFork Village II development with the Parks and Recreation Committee and the recreational facilities planned for the plat. He stated that a tot lot has been added to SouthFork I as a response to the residents. Land is available for a tot lot/picnic. area in SouthFork II, a similar recreational package to that installed in the company's other projects. Staff discussed the Park Dedication fees for high density development. It was explained that the facilities installed by the developer would remain private and therefore would not be given park dedication credits. The playground in the plat will be geared to children under age 10; conmiittee • asked if there would not be something installed for older children. It was felt the specified location on the south side was centrally located but connnittee members were concerned about the needs of the preteen and teen .aged residents. Staff suggested the connnittee assist the developer in planning the playground. Committee discussed the interior trails and pedestrian traffic flow. Committee wanted to guarantee access from SouthFork II to the swimming pool in SouthFork I. The developer also will extend the existing sidewalks south to the access road. 89.86 After further discussion, motion was made by Lu1.f, seconded by Messinger, to approve the SouthFork Village II plat with the following stipulations: a cash contribution be requested to satisfy the park dedication ordinance; development of a picnic area; the concrete trail on Highway 50 be continued to the SouthFork II access and sidewalks; a trail access to the pool in SouthFork I be provided; the feasibility of a basketball court in SouthFork I be considered; that the developer and the city work cooperatively on the purchase of playground equipment, minimum cost to be $10,000, to be shared on a 50/50 basis; and that the installation of the playground equipment and .landscaping of same be the responsibility of the developer. Motion passed. The time schedule for the completion of the plat is June, 1990, periling the start up of the project this fall. • Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes August 2, 1989 . Page -2- Under item 4 staff reported that grills had been ordered for various locations and playground updates are back ordered. Kenreel playground installation has been started and several trees needed to be removed before the crews could begin. Installation of volleyball courts are completed in Dakota Heights, Valley Lake and Dodd Trail Parks; the Rolling Oaks location had water standing and could not be completed. The Antlers Park privacy fence has been installed. The 185th Street to 188th Street trail is paved. Independence Park is complete, the ballfield will fit well. Park staff is busy working on the 1990-91 budgets. The maintenance is going well; John Huger is doing a good job and the parks are looking well groomed. Lake Marion continues to drop in depth and same people would like additional dredging to continue. No decision has been made to do that. Committee discussed various issues concerning the Meadow Brook plat. Staff discussed the possible neighborhood park search area of the northeast section, near the North Creek and Countryview Mobile Home Parks and also to service the Meadow Brook plat. 89.87 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Ir~velace to recomm~end to City Council a cash contribution to satisfy the Park Dedication Ordinance for the Meadow Brook plat and in addition to require the developer to provide proper • pedestrian access within the park and access to .future multipurpose trailways. The grading plan, where appropriate, will provide benchcuts for the trail system, as laid out and described on the overland multipurpose trailway map provided by Northwest Associated Consultants. Options A and B on this map will be provided including a pedestrian access across the creek. Motion passed. Staff informed the committee that Good Value Homes, the developer of Homestead Creek, is bringing a second phase of 30 lots for final plat approval. Messinger asked about the PUD planned by Brad Johnson. The plat is zoned R-7 and co~nittee is concerned about the high density and lack of playgrounds in the area and also the interior pedestrian circulation system. The consensus was that the sidewalk system should be no less than five feet wide. 89.88 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Grenz, to recommend to City Council that based on NAC's Findings of Fact for Brad and Audrey Johnson's P[JD, a cash contribution be required to satisfy the Park Dedication requirement, that the developer come before the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to discuss their plans, and that the Parks and Recreation Committee work with the developer in their selection of playground equipment. Motion passed. Parks and Recreation Advisory Conmtittee minutes August 2, 1989 • Page -3- Staff is planning to meet with Barry Warner early next week to discuss the progress of the Parks and Open Space System Plan. Barry will be ready to make a partial presentation to the corrnnittee shortly afterward. The committee discussed possible avenues for public input, such as the Valley Park Homeowners Association. Staff discussed the trail dedication fund expenditures being put in.the 1990 budget and stated besides a few new projects, he would like to concentrate on completing projects and getting everything in top shape before more projects are undertaken. One expenditure will be the floor coverings for Foxborough Park building which will need to be installed before skating season. It has not yet been decided what will be used and a survey is being conducted of other cities and their experiences with different materials. Next year several parks will be top dressed and reseeded. Same work on the water/sewer system will be done at Aronson; anew grinder pump is also needed there. The architect will be looking at the shelter for possible expansion arxi cost estimates will be solicited. Staff informed committee of some recent vandalism at Bunker Hill. Several items concerning Parks and Recreation are on the council agenda for August 7th including a salary resolution, a change order for Parkview Park • and the parking situation in the Orchard Lake Park area. This issue involves people launching their boats then parking their boat trailers along the residential streets and the citizens complaining about the overcrowding of Orchard Lake. The DNR has been contacted and has stated they will support the signage program proposed by staff. The Ritter Farm Park blueprint was received by staff and shown to co~[nnittee. Staff and conunittee were disappointed in the quality of the print and Wehrman Bergley will be asked to submit a better print, perhaps with the active area blown up on its own scale. Pat Farrell, City Attorney, will be looking at the buildings on the homestead to determine if the Bitters or their executors are living up to their end of the contract of keeping the buildings in good condition. Steve and Dan Bale went to St. Louis Park to examine a pedestrian bridge which has been removed from Highway 100. They envision the bridge being used for an overpass on Juno Trail in Casperson Park and will be getting estimates on what it would cost for relocation and erection of the bridge at that site. Staff recently attended an orientation meeting for the writing of the Casperson Park grant. A thorough tour of the Foxborough aril North Park buildings was done with the building inspectors, the architects, city council members and staff. One of the main concerns was the integrity of the cement floors but several other minor problems were also determined. Staff felt the carpenter work did not meet the standards of high quality. The buildings have not been accepted • and final payments have not been made. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes August 2, 1989 Page -4- Staff reported he had received a call from Karin Watland concerning the equestrian trails in Ritter Farm Park. The issue will be placed on the next agenda. 89.89 Since there was no further business, it was moved by Messinger, seconded by Illa, to adjourn. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM. fully submitted, t~ Q Kevin Illa, Vice Chairman ATI'FST: Larry Lu.1f, Secretary jr •