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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE NRNUIES • APRIL 18, 1989 Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Larson. Present were Larson, Grenz, IAVelace, Messinger, and McDonald. Illa arrived later; Lulf was unable to attend due to a conflict. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and recording secretary Judi Ringeisen. 89.39 Motion was made by McDonald, seconded by Larson, to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes of April 5, 1989. Motion passed. Sherri Tongen was in attendance to present a Snowmobile Water Cross event proposal. The event would be held on Lake Marion, using Antlers Park as a starting point. The drag and oval races would need 20-50' of space to take off from. There would be amateur and expert classes, but no novice classes, with. the engine sizes determining different categories. The race is proposed to take place on Saturday, July 1 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and on Sunday, July 2 from 10:00 until 5:00 PM. Number of entrants would not be predetermined. Tongen has contacted ambulance and police concerning the. event and has agreed to cover .those fees. McDonald asked about any pollution and was told that because of the way the engines on these machines are sealed, there would not be any. The speed limit on the lake needs to be waived for • the day. The Dakota County Sheriff has given his approval of the event. Expenses to be reimbursed to the city would include park restoration and the cost of lifeguards to be on duty for the day, even though the beach would be closed to the public. The parking lot would become a maintenance pit and shuttle buses for spectators would be provided, probably from the high school. Tongen was told she would need to write a letter to the Lake Marion. Homeowners Association and also personally notify those who live near the park. This should be done before the event is put on the council agenda. She also needs to submit a parking/busing plan for spectators. Messinger said she is not comfortable approving the event until everything is resolved. Issues discuss~i and needing to be put in writing include: busing, ambulance; adjacent property owners and Lake Marion Association; share of revenues; beer and .concession sales including beer permit; proof of .insurance. naming City of Lakeville as additional insured; is Sheriff going to be on duty for the weekend; breakdown and reconstruction of beach and buoys; damage deposit; organizational structure; revenue and e~~penses budget; camping; overnight security; extra duty for park ranger. 89.40 Motion was made by Grenz, seconded by Messinger, to approve the Snowmobile Water Cross event plan in concept, subject to items being taken care of before the matter is brought to City Council. Motion passed. • The fisherman's. group from Apple Valley was not present, but staff explained they would like to discuss skiing restrictions on the second lake of Lake Marion.. They will be put on the next agenda. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes April 18, 1989 Page -2- 89.41 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by McDonald, to table the issue until the newt meeting, when a representative from the group would be in attendance to present their proposal. Motion passed. Dick and Karin Watland and Barb Watland were in attendance to discuss the concerns of the Parks and Recreation Committee with respect to the equestrian trail at Ritter Farm Park. Larson explained to those present that there have been ongoing violations of the rules on the trails. Horses were not to be ridden in the parks until May 1st, were not to be in the picnic areas and were not to be ridden until 24 hours after rain or snow. The citizens who were present felt that there were a few who were not aware of the rules and those present were willing to post rules in .the area horse barns to help. Staff suggested it is not fair to cut off the privilege without warning. If there are any questionable areas where more signage is needed, staff would also like to be made aware of it. Messinger suggested it be watched for a set :i-1 length of time. ~r l 89.42 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Lovelace, to keep an eye on the trails and discuss any problems again at the first meeting in August, at which time a decision will be made. Motion passed. • U-Peddle Water Rental has proposed the city purchase their paddleboat concession. Staff pointed out that there were no funds available at this time. Norm Shald has furnished the committee with his Profit and Doss statement from last year which showed it was not profitable. 89.43 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Illa, not to purchase the U-Peddle Waterboat Rental from Norm Shald at this time. Motion passed. Staff informed the committee that the new dishwasher has been installed at the Senior Center and was partially funded by private donations from seniors. The Puppet Wagon has been almost fully donated by civic. organizations. Some other groups are still contacting the Parks Dept. about donations. The replat of Kingsley Cove was discussed. This plat is 21 lots for a total trail -dedication fee of $3,150.00. Since it is a replat, regular park dedication requirements may not apply. The co~nnittee felt there was a possible trail connection in the area and an easement should be acquired. 89.44 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by McDonald, to reromanend that City Council require the Kingsley Cove plat to pay trail dedication fees and also require a trail easement at the end of Klamath Court with connections to be requested in the future through to Kingswood Estates. • Motion passed. Barry Warner from Barton-Ashman was present to discuss his progress on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes April 18, 1989 • Page -3- Parks and Open Space System plan which will be done in two phases. Committee received a report describing each phase and information which has been gathered to date including growth, land use, projected and actual population and demographics. The tabulations of the survey will be ready in a few weeks and will be discussed with committee early in May. There was a problem with the surveys apparently not being delivered to North Creek and Countryview Mobile Home Parks as they should have been. The surveys will be resent. Lr~velace also suggested that the actual service area of the Lakeville facilities stretches further that the city boundaries and should be looked at in those terms. Scott Midness from Barton-Ashman discussed the development of the master plan for Casperson Park with the committee, originally prompted particularly for the purpose of a grading plan in conjunction with the city hall construction. The contract has been let for the grading of the city hall site and at this time the trade off of dirt and gravel has been cancelled. Barry showed the corrnnittee four different schematic plans of the site, with varying degrees of intensity in different areas. The plans had different parking plans with various number of spaces and various roadway systems and entry suggestions. It was suggested the parking be installed in increments as it was determined how much paving would be necessary. Staff .and committee conmiented on each concept and picked what • they liked best about each. The points committee decided on would then be combined into a plan to be presented at the next meeting. Cherry Ridge Estates plat was discussed. 89.45 It was moved by Messinger, seconded by Illa, to reconunend to city council that a cash contribution be required for the Cherry Ridge.Estates plat to satisfy the park dedication ordinance. Motion passed. The coirntti.ttee discussed the Royal Woods plat, which is 107 lots near The Meadows. 89.46 Motion was made by Grenz, seconded by Illa, to reco~m~end to city council that a cash contribution be required to satisfy the park dedication requirements for the Ro al Woods plat and that in addition to the cash a 10 foot easement on the north area of the plat be secured and also an easement around the entire ponding area. Committee further suggests the ponding area be made as aesthetically pleasing as possible. Motion passed. The connnittee was informed that North Creek III is the final phase of this mobile home corrnnunity. The ordinance states that 10% of land can be required of a plat. The 4% which is shown in the plat is of poor configuration. Committee members felt adequate recreational facilities such as playgrounds and hard court surfaces should be required for the • area. Staff also feels the storm shelters are not properly placed. Trails need to be built and maintained which would lead people to the shelters. Parks and .Recreation Advisory Coirnnittee minutes April 18, 1989 • Page -4- Messinger thought the full 100 of land should be required and developed and that completion of past developments should be required before any more plats are finaled or permits issued. 89.47 It was moved by Messinger, seconded by McDonald, to recommend to city council that the North Creek III plat be denied on the grounds that there is inadequate open spaces and recreational facilities and that it does not meet 10% requirement which they feel is necessary because of the density of the plat. Committee further recommends that the developers provide a plan showing what recreational facilities will be built in the present and proposed phases and a time line for completion. Motion passed. The co7mnittee discussed the replat of Marion Hills 2nd Addition. It was felt that Highway 50 trail will be adequate for MPIW and no further trails will be required in the area. 89.48 Motion was made by Illa, seconded by Messinger, to recoirnnend to city council that a cash contribution be required for Marion Hills 2nd Addition to satisfy the trail dedication fee requirements according to ordinance. Motion passed. • Staff made several comments about the Raven Lake plat. 89.49 Motion was made by McDonald, seconded by Messinger, to require a combination of .land and cash with trail fees from the Raven Lake plat to satisfy the Park dedication on~inance requirements. Motion passed. Ritter Farm Park data has been assembled by Wehrman Bergly and three proposals for the concept plan have been submitted. Due to the lateness of the meeting, this will be discussed further at the next meeting. Playground bids had been opened for equipment at The Meadows and Kenreel Parks. Messinger and Larson had both inspec.~ted and done comparisons on the bids and had mutually agreed on a vendor. Messinger suggested the addition of preschool equipment at Kenreel to include spring animals and shovels. 89.50 Motion was made by Larson, seconded by Messinger, to approve the bid from Earl F. Anderson for playground equipment at The Meadows and Kenreel Parks contingent on staff's final review of the equipment and technicalities of the bid. Motion passed. Staff discussed the possible addition to the Park Dedication budget to include fold-up arts & crafts and multiuse tables for the North Park and Foxborough buildings. The plan is to purchase a total of eight tables to be used in the buildings. • Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes April 18, 1989 Page -5- 89.51 Motion was made by Lovelace, seconded by Messinger, to add the cost of the tables to the park dedication budget for a cost of approximately $5,400.00. Motion passed. Committee received Mary McDonald's resignation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. She cited her job and family commitments preventing her from spending the amount of time she would like to on committee matters. 89.52 Motion was made by Larson, seconded by Grenz, to accept Mary McDonald's letter of resignation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Motion passed. 89.53 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Illa, thanking Mary for her time and efforts and ask that a letter of commendation be sent to Mary McDonald for her service to the City of Lakeville while a mexnk~er of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. 89.54 Since there was no further business, it was moved by Lovelace, seconded by Illa, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed, Meeting adjourned at 10:50 PM. . Res fully sub 'tted, Jef Larson, Chairman ATI'FST: ~ ~ J di Ringei en~ ecording Secretary