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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-16 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARK AND RBCRBATION COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 16, 1986 Roll call: Messinger, Anderson, Grenz, Gramstad and Lovelace were present. Larry Lulf, representing the LAA was also present. Park Director Steve Michaud was also present. The next order of business was the approval of the April 2, 1986 Park and Recreation Committee minutes. 86-29 It was moved by Gramstad, seconded by Messinger, to approve the minutes as read. Motion passed. The next item was the Park Director's report. Staff reported to the committee that the park maintenance department was becoming very busy. The crews have started some small projects that were left behind from last year, which included retaining wall installation around several playground areas, lots of clean up projects throughout the park system, trail maintenance and several park identification rules and regulations signs are now being prepared for installation. Committee member Anderson asked about the possibility of having the buoys installed early this year. As of these minutes, the buoys were planned to • go in by May 1st. Under the recreation division, the Senior Center has been very active. All the programs are going very well at the Center. Jeanne is now working on preparing the spring and summer brochures in preparation for the summer programs. Under administration, several projects have been underway, mostly related to the bond referendum proposal. At present the acquisition of Antlers Park land in still in condemnation and presently being stalled by the land owners attorneys. They had submitted an offer for a quick take condemnation, which the city refused. Hopefully this issue can be resolved in a short period of time. The Lakeridge Park development grading plans have been complete and the estimate of fill and grading has all been completed. The city is presently working with the Fleet Farms engineering firm for carrying fill to this. area and the Rolling Oaks Park area. Plans have just been completed on a new crossing and sight distance alignments for County Road 64 at Antlers Park where the bike trail will cross. The alternative recommendations will be sent to the county for their approval. The City received a counter offer from Barrett's family with reference to the purchase of North Park. As a result of the counter offer, the city will now be purchasing 50 acres at $3,000.00 per acre. The counter offer • from the Barrett's included the price of $3,600.00 per acre plus 50 acres. Park and Recreation Committee minutes April 16, 1986 • Page _2 Staff informed the committee of the turn back program by the State of Minnesota whereby Lakeville will now assume maintenance duties on the frontage road along 35W from County Road 64 to 185th Street as part of that that. turn back, the State will end up providing funds to overlay that road and upgrade it. At present we are looking at an opportunity to put a five foot shoulder along that road and do some upgrading by the fishing bridge at 35W. Staff will keep the cittee informed as to the progress of this project. Staff reported that the LAWCON/LCMR grant is nearing completion and will be submitted prior to the end of the month. Item five was a review of new plats. The first plat was North Woods plat. Staff explained the location of the plat and referred to a letter from the planners and Jim Robinette explaining several problems with the layout and meeting city zoning requirements. The park committee reviewed the plat and determined that if in fact the plat was able to meet minimum requirements that there would be a cash contribution recommendation. 86-30 It was then moved by Gramstad, seconded by Anderson, to recommend to City Council that North Woods plat pay a cash contribution. .Motion passed. The next plat review was the Logarto plat located north of 160th Street. .The committee reviewed the access problem to Oak Shore Park. As discussed in the previous meeting the committee is concerned with the ability of the residents to safely access the facilities of Oak Shore Park. 86-31 It was then moved by Messinger, seconded by Grenz, to recommend to City Council that there be a cash contribution for the Logarto plat and that a pedestrian walkway or bikeway access be provided to either 161st Street ar Upper 161st Street, which would. then access Oak Shore Park. Motion passed. Committee members then requested that all planners reports be shipped to thin as part of their packets. Under old business, member Messinger requested that the sigh located on Parkview school. by the Panda Playground, be redone because of vandalism. It was also mentioned that bottles have been broken on the Cedar Avenue trail and needs to be cleaned up.. Chairperson Anderson suggested writing the high school a letter with respects to the development of a trail across their property to make the. connections if in fact the bond referendum passes. Under new business, a letter was read from the Lakeville Police Dept., written by Officer Forbord requesting the committee to recommend to city council that park hours be changed from 11:00 PM to close at 10:00 PM in the evening. t Park and Recreation Co~nittee minutes • April 16, 1986 Page -3- 86-32 After much discussion, it was moved by Anderson, seconded by Lovelace to recommend to city council that park hours of all park be set at 6:00 AM opening, 10:00 PM closing. Motion passed. Staff informed the committee that the Police Dept. was giving the Park Dept. hand held radios. These radios will be a great asset if the crystals can be changed economically. 86-33 There being no further business, it was moved by Grenz, seconded by Messinger, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. k~ t espectfuly sub it ed G ald S. Michau irector Parks and Recreation GSM:jr •