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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-27 CITY OF LAKE'~7IT T F' PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY CONIlKITI'EE SPECIAL MEETING JULY 27, 1988 • The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM b Chairman Larson. Members Y present were Larson,Lwelace, Messinger, Illa, 7azlf and McDonald. Grenz was absent. Also present were Park Director Steve Michaud and recording secretary Judi Ringeisen. Staff discussed council's tabling of the equestrian trail reco~¢nendation. Staff has since checked with the city attorney on the city's physical liability limits and found them to be the park boundaries. The park dept. is also planning to post trail marker and reassurance signs within the park.. Staff has some ideas for some seasonal trail head signs for equestrian and ski and snowmobile trails. Another packet of information will go the council for their August 1st meeting and committee will be kept informed on the progress of this issue. Mr. Neil Weber from Schwarz/Weber Architects was present: with plans for the Foxborough and North Parks shelter buildings. Changes were suggested by staff and corrnnittee and were critiqued. The basic structure of Foxborough has been increased by two feet to accoirnnodate some expansions to the restrooms and storage areas. The architect advised staff that the best bids would be received if the two buildings were bid as one package. The North Park building plan has been expanded for lamer restroom facilities also. The architect pointed out several unique features of the buildings and how he perceives the buildings functioning. • The architect advises meeting with the State Health Dept. concerning the concession area at North Park in order to address all the requirements. The access to the dead storage space is being looked into; whether a permanent stairway needs to be built or if a ship's ladder is adequate - depending upon the use. No carpeting or flooring has been budget for the main room. Both buildings are mostly brick with cedar trim. .The co~nittee suggested eliminating the porch area from the Foxborough plan in lieu of a separate open air picnic shelter which would be more in sight with the playground. Staff asked about the durability of a metal roof. Mr. Weber said he hadn't heard of any problems with them but will also check with the manufacturer to see what kinds of problems, if any, are being encountered. The vandalism potential cost difference was also discussed between a metal roof and wood shingles. Staff would like the conmiittee to form a subcommittee to meet on a regular basis with staff and the architect on the plans in order to expedite the process. It was felt that bidding should be done soon since contractors are experiencing good working weather and do not seem to be behind in their projects as often happens this time of the year. Final building plans will go to council for their approval before bid, hopefully in early September. Planning Commission member Whitey Whitehouse was in attendance with • concerns about the letter which was received by connnittee and staff in reference to the surface water regulations on Kingsley Lake. The DNR has issued permits for a water ski course to be set up on the lake, which was in conflict with the intensions of the City of Lakeville. Whitehouse also . stated he has experienced problems with p~aer boat speed on Orchard Lake.. McDonald suggested the lake residents be called together for a meeting to get their input on the situation. Whitehouse would also like to see some restraints put on water skiing similar to the Lake Marion ordinance. Committee concurred with having some semblance to the surface water ordinance for the various Lakeville lakes. Also,. Whitehouse would like the problem of ice fishermen leaving trash on the lakes to be addressed. Staff informed the co~rnnittee he had been approached by Pat Goff inviting the Park Dept. to purchase five acres of his property adjoining Valley Lake Park for the cost of $20,000 per acre. Staff will request a written proposal from the landowner. Canunittee urged staff to continue negotiations. Steve Michaud has been invited by the DNR to be a speaker at the National Trails Symposium to be held in Atlanta in September. The I~iR feels the trail dedication orcinance and trail system are unique and should be shared with other interested officials. Connnittee felt it was an honor to be asked to speak in reference to Lakeville's trails. Staff will check to see .what is in the budget for this symposium. :88.67 Motion was made by Messinger, seconded by McDonald, to support staff's attendance at the National Trails Symposium. Motion passed. Staff discussed the trail crossing the railroad property at 208th Street. • A meeting was held with a real estate agent who expressed a desire to sell the property to the city rather than give them an easement. Staff suggested the. land be donated by the holding company; they will study that and come up with a proposal. The Lakeway PUD trail was discussed. Joplin will have five-foot sidewalks on both sides. The traffic will be diverted from the north, but there will be two-way bike traffic on Joplin. Staff and committee reviewed the playground proposals. .Messinger had taken the plans home to study since she was not in attendance at-the meeting. .She feels more emphasis needs to be placed on equipment which develops upper body strength. This and other suggestions were noted by the rest of the committee. Staff feels Big Toys has proven in the past that they are flexible and their equipment is of good quality. Their representative will be invited to attend the next meeting and suggestions will be offered for substitutions on the proposals. Committee members felt the separation of the two structures was a good idea. Illa stated there are many children in both areas and it would be a good plan. McDonald stated she had talked to Dakota County about the Dodd/Pilot Knob intersection and they stated they would not make plans at this time to straighten the intersection. She feels another trail into Valley Lake Park would ease the bun~ien on the trail along 160th Street. Staff stated a trail will be included in the state aid development of Flagstaff, on the • west side only. Parks and Recreation Committee minutes July 27, 1988 Page -3- • Staff informed the conmiittee of some maintenance projects which are getting completed by city staff and the Tree Trust crews rebuilding the boat launches, tree clearing at Dakota Heights, Orchard lake Park retaining wall restoration, parking lot fencing, fencing at Ritter Park and hockey rink painting. Planting beds are to be prepared for next stmmter and identification of these areas is being done. McDonald suggested flowers or small shrubs on the banking at Valley Lake Park. Larson suggested that neighborhood parks be taken care of by the people in the individual neighborhoods after the initial planting is done. The recreation and senior citizen programs are all going well. Staff .has had a request for a trail in Independence Park, which is part of the master plan. The installation of the shelters will begin soon, with the first set to go in at Orchard Lake Park. Requests for bids have gone out for the cement slabs. A new maintenance worker who has considerable knc.~aledge in landscaping has been hired to replace Clint Zweber. Dan. Bale is preparing an Urban Forestry program for Lakeville since the forestry division is now under the control of the park department. The purpose of this program is to protect the natural environment and to keep oak wilt and Dutch Elm from spreading. Many developers cause stress to the trees in their plats and • with the new program they will be required to work within an individual forestry program for each piece of property in their plat. Presently no new trees are being planted on the boulevards because there are not enough maintenance .people to care for them. It is hoped this can be corrected. 88.68 Since there was no new business, it was moved by Lovelace, seconded by Illa, to adjourn. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM. Res fully submi , of Larson, Chairman ATTEST: Larry Seer jr •