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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-07 CITY OF IAKE~7ILZE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COM~TI~E N . JUNE 7, 1989 Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Larson. Present were Illa, Messinger, L~ul.f, Larson, Lovelace and Grenz. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and Recording Secretary Judi Ringeisen. 89.66 Motion was made by Illa, seconded by Messinger, to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting of May 17, 1989. Under discussion it was noted that in Motion 89.63, the last sentence should read northwest, not northeast. Motion passed. Minutes are approved as amended. A group of citizens who live in the neighborhood of Independence Park were present to voice their concerns about the redevelopment of the park, which is currently being done to correct drainage problems and possible flooding of the homes in the area. John Bohlig of 16276 Finch Way was the spokesperson of the group and talked first about the problems with the present layout of the softball field; people who live around it have problems with balls hitting their houses and going into their yards. He stated the new location would be dangerous to children in the playground area as they could be hit with foul balls and called the field a nuisance and an eyesore. He also stated the backstop would be in the way for sliding as the children-now use his yard and slide down the hill into the park. The group wants the field removed rather than relocated; they would also be satisfied if it was replar.~l by a soccer field. • Staff agreed that the layout of the field has not been prime, but the proposed location will fit the park much better. A sign was installed some time ago stating "softball only" to be played on the field to keep the baseballs from going into neighboring yards. It is also felt that the new dimensions and layout meet the criteria and standards for fields and the field was initially installed to meet residents' requests. Staff and committee felt more public input should be solicited and committee members from the area will be polling other neighbors of the park. Upon more discussion it was brought to light that the citizens' main concern was the loitering of the teenagers in the park, especially at night. It was suggested by Messinger that the Park Watch program be used in the area. The citizens were encouraged to contact the police who in turn could contact the park ranger or send an officer to the area. 89.67 It was moved by Messinger, seconded by Grenz, to table the issue of the softball field at Independence Park pending further investigation and neighborhood input. Motion passed. Barry Warner of Barton-Aschman presented a progress report to the committee on the Park and Open Space System Plan update. Barry explained that Resolution Inc. who is working on the household survey tabulations had just purchased new software to accommodate the survey. Some of the . results of the survey included 87% of those responding felt park maintenance was good. Lpw interest was expressed for a community center. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes June 7, 1989 . Page -2- Favorite activities of those responding were walking, swimming, golf, tennis and boating, in that order. People also saw a hockey facility as a high need area. One purpose of the update is to classify the park sites based on minimum maximum acreages, service areas, accesses, physical barriers, etc. Parks were classified into mini park, neighborhood parks, speciality use areas and community playfields. Different philosophies were discussed concerning what should be included in neighborhood parks and haw much parking is needed. A concrete policy will have more credibility with citizens and also set guidelines for future park design. Needs are not the same in all neighborhoods; for example the needs are not as great outside the MUSA line due to lower population density. Historical sites may be significant to the parks. Currently there are none designated and there are no conservation sites. Several Regional Park Reserves exist in surrounding communities; their main function is the preservation of natural areas. Regional Park Facilities, whose main function is activities, are also available for use by Lakeville citizens. Also in close proximity are facilities in Burnsville, Apple Valley and Farmington and facilities which are available by working cooperatively with the school districts. • Barry Warner will attend the Parks and Rec committee's July 12, 1989 meeting for the next progress report. A complete analysis of the citizen survey will also be presented by Donn Wiski of Resolution, Inc. The next item on the agenda was a staff report on current park projects. Staff discussed progress at Independence Park and North Park. The 185th Street to 188th Street trail will be done as soon as that section of the Highway 50 intersection is done, probably within a few weeks. Last year's projects to be repaired or completed are also moving along. The trail across the railroad tracks downtown is paved, however the crossing is not a straight right angle and the gaps may be filled with sand to minimize the danger to those crossing. Some large signs have been ordered to warn bicyclists of the potential danger of the crossing. Because of the nice rains we have received this spring, the maintenance dept. is struggling to keep up with the grass cutting. The Tree Trust group will be starting soon, Their first job will be to pick up rocks at North Park soccer fields and when this is finished they will move on to finish retaining walls at the playgrounds. A Big Toys representative met with staff this week and personally inspected some playgrounds where there are concerns and dissatisfactions. The park shelters have been rebraced by the manufacturer. They are now experimenting with a new anchor shoe which should make the shelters more • sound to begin with. The location of the fifth shelter still has not been determined. Some possible parks suggested were Foxborough, Rolling Oaks and Dakota Heights. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes June 7, 1989 Page -3- 89.68 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Illa, to install the fifth shelter in Foxborough Park. Motion passed. An ice arena feasibility study is going on with the firm of Juran & Moody and staff will be doing a market analysis to coincide with this report. The G1enEagles Golf Course is not progressing as rapidly as expected; staff will keep the coirnnittee informed of developments. Staff reported the Park Ranger program is running on weekends and evenings. Committee member Larson suggested the need for sod around the Valley Lake playground area. The Puppet Wagon has been delivered and puppeteers are working on scripts. Messinger asked if a schedule would be published. Many citizens are concerned about a ski slalarn course which has been set up on Orchard Lake, very close to the beach and staff has received a few complaints. Staff is checking to see if a permit from the Dakota County Sheriff's office was issued. Other complaints have been received concerning citizens using remote control boats on the lake. A discussion was held concerning the Lakeville Athletic Association and it was brought out that no protective equipment for the umpires had been • handed out to the teams this year. Larry Lulf is on the L?3A board and was asked to check into the problem and also the budget for the group. Some plat were on the agenda for approval by the Parks and Recreation Committee. They were all phases of plats which had previously been approved by the committee. 89.69 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Lulf to recommend to City Council the continuation of a cash contribution for Cherry Highlands 2nd Addition to meet the park dedication ordinance requirements for parks and trails. Motion passed. 89.70 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Lovelace to rero~miend to City Council the continuation of a cash contribution for Lake Villa Golf Estates 4th Addition to meet the park dedication ordinance requirements for parks and trails. Motion passed. 89.71 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Illa to reconnnend to City Council the continuation of a cash contribution for Lynwood North 5th Addition to meet the park dedication ordinance requirements for parks and trails. Motion passed. • Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes June 7, 1989 • Page -4- Committee saw the preliminary plat of Meadow Brook at their last meeting and discussed it at that time. Staff showed the connnittee a composite of the area also showing the northeast overland MPZW. CoYrnnittee and staff feel this is a significant link in the trail system. Staff would like to preserve the trail funds from MeadoRa Brook to defray the costs of the trails. The City is also working the Dakota County and the City of Farmington to meet up with the trail which will connect the cities. Sufficient land area still exists in the ittmieciiate area of this plat which would allos for location of future neighborhood park needs. 89.72 Motion was made by Grenz, seconded by Messinger, to recommend to City Council a cash contribution for Meadow Brook to meet the park dedication ordinance requirements for parks and trails. The committee wishes to stress adequate, safe trails in the area and recommends the planners be directed to recommend .trail access from the platted areas. The trails will be installed in conjunction with the grading of the plat where possible. Motion passed. Under old business the northwest corner access to Oak Shores Park was discussed. The staff had suggested that residents be invited to a planning meeting at the second meeting in July to discuss what can be done • to acquire trail easements in the area. Some clarifications were made on the committee's requests for the Ritter Farm Park master plan. The farmstead will be located on the hill in the 1860 period farm. Larson also mentioned that the archery signs need to be completed before Pan-0-Frog. Committee received a petition from residents at 202nd Street and Hamburg Avenue requesting a trail connection from that neighborhood to the trail in Aronson Park, since 202nd Street is such a busy road. Committee members questioned the validity of same of the petition's signatures. 89.73 Motion was made by Larson, seconded by Grenz, to review the request in relation to the 1990 budget for development projects. Motion passed. 89.74 Motion was made by Illa, seconded by Larson, to change the meeting date of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee from July 5 to July 12, 1989 to acco7mnodate the shuffling of council meeting dates due to the July 4th holiday. Motion passed. Messinger asked about a regular schedule for trail sweeping. Staff will check on this, however stated the trail along Cedar Avenue will not be done at this time. Illa asked about the waves in the section of trail from North Park going east. Staff will discuss the possibility of an • overlay of the trail with the Street Superintendent. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes June 7, 1989 • Page -5- Committee members had received a letter and notification of a seminar to be held called "Accomplishing Your Agenda". Committee members Larson and Illa will be able to attend the government training seminar. 89.75 Since there was no further business, it was moved by Illa, seconded by Larson, to adjourn. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 PM. R fully submitt , ~ ~ ff Larson, Chairman ATI'FST Larry Lulf, Secr jr • •