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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-15 CITY OF LAKEVILLE • PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE OCTOBER 15, 1986 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Members present were Anderson, Grenz, Messinger and Gramstad. McDonald was ill, Lovelace had a conflict and Olmsted was absent. Also present was Park Director, Steve Michaud, Councilmember Bob Nelson and Recording Secretary, Judi Ringeisen. Since Bob Nelson was asked to come and discuss some issues with the committee, Chairperson Deb Anderson asked if this discussion could take place first. Chairperson Anderson explained this invitation was sparked by the Gasperson boat launch decision and the North Park expansion. The committee felt decisions were being made by city staff/council and the committee was being bypassed for their recommendation. Nelson responded that on the Gasperson Park issue, letters and citizens comments stating they did not want the boat launch expanded were the first indication to the city council that the parking had in fact been enlarged to ?2 parking spaces. The council had not had prior knowledge that it was more than the 40 spaces proposed in the bond referendum. Council felt that since 40 spaces was what had been promised, that's what they should stick with at this time, despite the Park and Recreation Committee's recommendation. Mr. Nelson stated it could be left open for future possible expansion. Councilmember Nelson also explained that this issue was not officially on the council agenda, but came under citizen comments. • In reference to the decision to add additional acreage to the North Park facility, time and logistics entered into the decision along with the fact that the city was anxious to get the bike trail underway before the short Minnesota construction season was gone. Councilmember Nelson informed the committee of some projects the council is currently involved in; the committee thanked him for his time and comments. 86-71 Motion was made by Grenz, seconded by Gramstad, to approve the minutes of the October 1, 1986 Park and Recreation Committee meeting. Motion passed. Mr. James R. Hill and Mr. Steve Fiterman of the Cedar Highlands project were in attendance to explain their interest in moving the park area within Cedar Highlands from its present site to a site which surround the water tower in that development. They feel this would be a good buffer zone for the properties that abut that area, the park would be on a flatter piece of property, the ponding area would be eliminated and it would have better access, being off a busy street. Committee members discussed disadvantages to moving the park to this site including the water tower becoming a climbing challenge to children, and the site's close proximity to Bunker Hill Park. Also, the land owners around the present site would most likely be disappointed. • Staff recommended a possible reduction in the size of the potential park site from eight to approximately five acres, with a cash contribution in Park and Recreation Committee minutes • October 15, 1986 -2- lieu of the remaining land. Trees would need to be planted to make the sites more comparable. Staff will check the legalities of this trade with the city attorneys and report back to the committee at the next meeting. Item number five was the Park Director's report. Staff reported Dakota Heights Park is 90~ completed, but was held up due to water problems. The Middle School rink is completed. The Park Director received quotes on bridges for Foxborough and Ritter Farm Parks. Budgets for 1987 have been approved by city council. Council also approved the grading bides for North Park. All the proposed grading for this site will be accomplished including the arena site and all parking areas. A twenty foot blue spruce, donated by the Jensen family, was dedicated in James Jensen Park in memory of Alma Jensen, Jim's mother. The North Park grant is nearing completion. A resolution and some signatures need to be completed before it is finalized for submission. 86-72 Motion was made by Gramstad, seconded by Anderson, to receive the evaluation of the Park Ranger position for 1986. • Discussion of the position followed. Staff felt the beach supervision was not the park ranger's responsibility. The committee felt warming house supervision and authority to write tickets should be included in the job description. Staff and committee both expressed their support of and desire for this position to continue into 1987. Motion passed. The next item of business was the bond referendum update. The Antlers Park decision has 40 days in which to be appealed. Bids will be open on October 17th for Aronson Park grading project. In Casperson Park, staff has learned the cost for paving the road would only be an additional $5,000.00 over the cost of the grading needed if it were to remain gravel. Staff feels the advantages in maintenance and dust control would be worth the cost. Staff explained a docking system concept being recommended for Casperson Park. This docking system would accommodate waiting boats with a central dock with three spaces on each side. Committee agreed it was a good idea. Staff is expecting the specs any day for the accesses to Dodd Park. Major grading is due to begin next week in North Park. The performance bonds are in and the contractors are ready. Easement costs are up to about $4,400 for the Barrett property. Right of entry waivers are being sought so delays can be minimized. The DNR has requested a permit to cross the waterway; the • application is being prepared.. The land to the south of the Barrett property is being looked at by several developers. The Park Director had Park and Recreation Committee minutes • October 15, 1986 -3- met with the developers of Rolling Oaks. They are working on some trail locations. The playgrounds are being installed. Sleepy Hollow is almost complete. A temporary warming house will be built at Foxborough; the committee suggested making the future permanent building an all season building with a picnic shelter attached. Staff will check on cost differences. Staff explained to the committee that the storm drainage ponding area for Valley Lake Park was designed fifteen years ago and everything has been fine so far with no flooding. The lake is currently at 935.5 ft. elevation. The engineers are proposing to lower the lake one foot to 934.5. The 100 year flood mark would be 938. The lake would abut the rear lot lines on the south. Staff is hoping to have sealed bids opened on this project as soon as possible so that work can possibly be started this fall. Staff informed the committee of the idea of a Valley Park resident on a tree planting campaign. According to the citizen, blue or green spruce can be acquired for $20.00 per tree. Steve suggests making this not only a Valley Park project but an entire community project for next Arbor Day. Grenz will discuss this issue with the citizen. • The Park Director called the committee's attention to the Park Capital Improvement Program which he had completed through the year 2000. This was tabled for further discussion at the next meeting. Staff informed the committee that there were several restitution workers helping the park maintenance department, especially with the playground installations. Committee members asked the staff to relay to the maintenance department that the bike trail sign by Brooks on 160th Street was knocked down. On 164th, the sign is turned around and needs some repairs. 86-73 There being no further discussion, it was moved by Anderson, seconded by Gramstad to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 PM. Respectfully submitted, z 3 Z c~ Pat Messinger, Secret ry ATTEST: A /{n Deb An son, Chairperson jr