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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-17 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARK .AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 17, 1987 This meeting began with the annual bus tour of the park system which left the Public Works Building at approximately 6:40 PM. Park sites visited included the Hershey Park access, Terrace Park playground, Jaycee Park, bike trail, Antlers Park parking lot and bike trail, Caspersen Park, Lake .Marion fishing pier, 35/50 bike trail/sidewalk, Orchard Lake Park, Orchard Lake Beach, Oak Shores Park, North Park, Dakota Heights Park, Foxborough, Valley Lake Beach, Sleepy Hollow Park, Bunker Hill Park, Dodd Trail Park, Fairfield playground and Aronson Park. Maintenance locations at Fire Station #1, Lakeville Police Dept. and the Liquor Store were also pointed out. Park and Recreation Committee members in attendance were Lulf, Lovelace, Olmsted, Anderson, Messinger and McDonald. Also in attendance were Whitey Whitehouse of the Planning Commission, Park Ranger Dan Bale, Recreation Program Supervisor Jeanne Vestal, Park Director Steve Michaud and Recording Secretary Judi Ringeisen. The group arrived back at the Public Works Building at approximately 8:15 PM where refreshments were served. Committee chairman Grenz arrived later and called the meeting to order at approximately 8:30 PM. 87-51 Motion to approve the minutes of the June 3, 1987 Park and Recreation Committee meeting was made by Messinger, seconded by McDonald. Under discussion Messinger would like the last paragraph an page one to clarify that bids on park shelters would be taken for Bunker Hill, Orchard Lake, Foxborough, two at Antlers and one, possibly two at Valley Lake - the second to be installed at the time the Goff plan is finalized. Staff would like to put a building at Valley similar to the one at Aronson. Messinger felt ordering them all together would be the most economical. Motion passed. Anderson complemented staff on the progression of the bond referendum projects. Olmsted asked that "Vehicle and Trailer Parking Only" be posted at the boat launch so that people who transport their boats in the back of pickups or on car top carriers will not be able to take up a spot. Staff will make a decision on this. Pat Messinger stated that she still is not convinced that 40 spaces will handle all the boaters wanting to get on the lake. Alan Brixius and Curt Gutoske from Northwest Associated Consultants were present to address the trails issue and go over the draft report that had been received by the committee. Alan Brixius discussed same of the issues .concerning snowmobiles and horse use, minor and major collectors and the incorporation of the Minnesota trail system standards. The committee also discussed the Comprehensive Trails System Plan in reference to coordinating construction with Dakota County. • Committee members felt it was important to keep the downtown area a destination. Committee made comments on the trails at Ritter Farm Park for Park and Recreation Committee minutes June 17, 1987 • Page -2- equestrian use. Staff and committee made comments and changes in the maps and locations of some trails as presented in the draft. It was decided that the two meetings in July would be public hearings for the purpose of obtaining public input in regard to the bike trails. Staff and committee would like the final master plan to be in color and possibly in a 3-ring binder. This will become part of the city's .total comprehensive plan. Committee also stated they would like appropriate street lighting plans made for trail crossings. The committee discussed the possibility of designating Juno Trail a lakeshore parkway if the opportunity presents itself in the development which is planned for that area. City Administrator Pat McGarvey was at the meeting .and discussed the possibility of the abandonment of the Minnesota Northfield and Southern Railroad property. There are local residents wha would like to preserve the railroad as a local tourist attraction, possibly a link to Antlers Park, similar to that which was popular in the 1930's. Staff will keep the committee updated with any further developments. • In the Park Director's report, staff. discussed a letter he had received from Dakota County concerning crosswalk makings and signage. Staff reported on a fishing contest which had been held at Lake Marion without permission. Messinger wants a letter sent to those who were in charge; staff will do that. The Park Director reported on the progress of Panorama of Progress events. Things are falling into place, as they always seem to do. The committee had received notices of the Water Ski Show to be held at Antlers Park during Pan-O-Prog and Larry Olmsted's request on behalf of the Jaycees to sell beer at Antlers Park during the Jet Ski race on July 26th. Messinger asked about progress of the PDQ and if anything was being done. Staff reported it is an inactive development at this time but will keep the committee informed of any progress. Staff informed the committee of the No Parking designations for the. four parks as outlined. in his memo to council. Good Value Homes developer wants park dedication credit far the wildlife preserve land. Staff will send committee the file memo an this. Staff reported that the major grading is complete at Lynwood South and they are starting on Lynwood North. The developer left a 2.3 acre park with a trail easement. The park will be a private Homeowners Association park. • The committee discussed public accessibility to this type of a park. Trail easements were discussed on the Meadows 6th. The developer had requested a credit for these easements, which was denied. Park and Recreation Committee minutes June 17, 1987 Page -3- Committee discussed the State Bicycle Trail Act which they had received., especially in regard to striping of the trails and the new ordinance of having trails on both sides of the streets. The latest community development update was received by the committee as was the Casperson Park change order #1 for paving which had been .approved by council._ Staff reported that Park Ranger Dan Bale had been hired half days as administrative assistant to the Park Director. Committee member Grenz questioned the mall park which was being planned for the office building on 208th Street. The Park Dept. will be in charge of maintenance for this park also. Billy Goat Ventures has redrawn their plat.. Staff had suggested if amore centralized piece of property could be obtained, a piece of park land maybe. requested to satisfy the park dedication requirements. Staff and committee... will look at the property before a final decision is made. The park dedication and bond fund updates have been turned over to the finance department.. Updated reports will be forwarded to the committee as • soon as they are available. The new state tax on services will affect the parking and rental fees which are charged by the park department. A simplified method of obtaining these. charges from the general public when applicable is being looked into. Deb Anderson read the committee her letter of resignation. She hopes to again become active with the committee when her children are older. It was requested that the playground equipment which is being placed in Oak Shores Park be placed in the western area of the park rather than the eastern side, as it would seem to benefit more children. Staff was .looking into having some additional equipment on that side of the park. 87-52 As there was no further business, it was moved by Anderson, seconded by Olmsted to adjourn. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Gerald Grenz, Chairman ATTEST: • La ms ed, Secretary jr