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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-15 CITY OF LAKEC7ILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMI'2ITI~E MINUTES FEBRUARY 15, 1989 Meeting .was. called to order at 7:00 P1K by (airman Larson. Present were Larson, Grenz, Lovelace, Lulf and Messinger. Illa and McDonald had called and were not able to attend. Also present were Park Director."Steve Michaud and recording secretary Judi Ringeisen. 89.17 Motion was made. by Grenz, seconded by Iulf, to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes of February 1, 1989. Motion passed. Staff reported. he and Chairman Larson had. attended the State Bikeway conference the previous weekend in Brainerd. Among the topics of the sessions they attended were liabilities, signage, striping standan-~s, Rails to Trails funding, design and maintenance. Steve Michaud give,a presentation at the conference concerning park .and trail dedication requirements. Larson commented that Lakeville is far ahead of other cities in many ways and is really a model city for its trail system. Barton-Aschman and the city have signed agreements for completion of the Casperson Park design and grading plans and for the Parks and Open Space System Plan. Wehr~nan, Bergly has entered into an agreement to update the Ritter Farm Park master plan. A citizen survey is being designed for the Park and Open Space plan. Staff asked committee for input on the survey with some questions they would like. to have asked of the citizens. The survey will be incorporated into the Life and Times. Staff will keep the committee apprised if a special meeting will need to be held to discuss the survey, depending upon the time line for publication. The committee received a letter from Michael Thompson, an Eagle Scout who is designing tree plantings at Ritter Park. The Hi view Hei hts plat was discussed and it was determined that the east/west pedestrian trails will be adequate in this area. Staff reported on a meeting which had been held with the principal of Parkview Elementary to discuss scheduling of the gymnasium and other school facilities. It was felt that the groundwork had been set for cooperation. between ISD #196 and the City for sharing of facilities. Renee `will be a liaison on the district's Co7rnmunty Education Advisory Committee. The Name the Park contest for Dakota Heights was discussed. Problems .were encountered with the contest since no policy has been set on naming parks and it was the opinion of several Dakota Heights residents that the park should not be renamed. A written policy will be adopted to deal with future similar situations. The Natural Resources Committee had responded in their minutes to the • invitation to have a joint meeting between themselves and .the Parks and Recreation Advisory Corrnnittee. Larson will contact the NRC Chair to set a date and time. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes February 15, 1989 Page -2- Staff discussed Dakota County trails and feels a Task Force should be put together. for the purpose of lending input and insights into the planning of the Dakota County trail system. Larson will try to contact other county wide parks and recreation committee .chairpersons, Larson also suggested getting in touch. with Hennepin County to discuss trail connections to Murphy-Hanrahan with Lakeville trails. There is a petition being signed requesting a trail connection from the south access of North Creek to the Lakeville/Farmington boundary. Cedar Avenue construction will begin approximately July 1, 1989 and will take about 110 working days. The County Road 44 trail was discussed; staff has studied the property and is looking into possible easements for. the off street trail, which will probably be placed on"the south side of the road. Staff will contact Dakota County and propose budgeting for the trail improvements on Pilot Knob Road. Farmington will need to be involved in the project also. The co~tnnittee felt that the safety of the residents was their major concern in getting this trail installed. A priority system of trail plowing will be docimlented and put on file for reference, if/when needed. • Committee was shaven the revised plat of Highview Heights 5th Addition. The roads have been realigned, which will assist the east/west trail in the area, with Hallmark Way being extended to align with other plats. The committee discussed the Highview Hills plat and the land to .the south. The. unplatted land to the south will be platted at this time also in order to get the best roadway plans possible and so the property does not become land locked. The trail/pedestrian accesses from this plat will lead into the future proposed wildlife area. 89.18 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by Lulf, to recommexid to city council that a cash contribution be required to satisfy the park dedication requirements. of the Highview Hills plat with the stipulation that the Parks and Recreation Committee be given an opportunity to review the pedestrian access Pram this plat accessing the land to the south and eventually the wildlife preserve. Motion passed. $9.19 Motion was made by Lulf, seconded by Larson, to recornnend to city council that a cash contribution be required to satisfy the park dedication requirements for Hiahview Heights 5th Addition. Motion passed. • Addendums to the park dedication budget were presented and discussed. Plans are to upgrade three more warming houses with new siding and some windows. The three .warming houses would be Parkview, B~uzker Hill and The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes February 15, 1989 Page -3- Meadows. $3,000 has been allocated to each building; the work will be done. in-house. Additional funds are also requested for Wayside Park - $2,000 for plantings, which the Eagle Scout Fred Hermann will be doing in the spring, and $4,000 for grading and parking. 89.20 Motion was made by Messinger,. seconded by Grenz, to recommend to city council the park dedication fund budget addendums for the purpose of upgrading three warming houses and improvements to Wayside Park. Motion passed.. A ranger plan for the bike trails was discussed. 89.21 Motion was made by Lulf, seconded by Messinger, to allocate 6-10 hours per week of the ranger's time to riding on the bike trail system and through the parks aril rangering in that manner. ..Motion passed. Staff reported that .the LAA and the Men's Softball Association are both experiencing tremendous growth and are in need of more fields :this year. It .seems the scheduling of North Park will be very much in demand this year. The L?1A will most likely be the group who will be scheduled at the new park. Progress is also continuing on the building at North Park. Larson suggested naming segments of the trail system to assist is-locating and identify them. 89.22 Since there was no further business, motion was made by Lulf, seconded by Larson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM. R fully s 'tted, n Je Larson, Chairman ATTEST: Lu`Lf Larry , Secre jr