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PARK AND RECREATION COMMIjTTEE MINUTES
JANUARY 9, 198,5
7:00 P.M.',
Roll call: Cramer., Lovelace, Gramstad, Grenz, Anderson, Messinger and
Olmsted were all present. Park Director Steve Michaud was
also present.. Lakeville Athletic Association liaison, Larry
Lulf, was present. Alma Ritter and Dan Bale were also
present...
The next order of business was the approval of the Park and Recreation
Committee minutes of December 19, 198.4.
85.1 It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Messinger, to approve the minutes
as read.
Motion passed.
The next item on the agenda was a presentation of the Ritter Farm Park
master plan, Park Director Steve Michaud gave brief overview of the
general land use proposals plus a more detailed analysis of the main
development area around the parking lots. There was much discussion and
interaction between he crowd and the park and rec 'committee. Member
• Messinger questioned the ability to develop beyond our capabilities of
management. Member Olmsted concurred with the .statements made by Messinger.
Park Director informed the committee that only those facilities and programs
that exist within the budget today and within the .capabilities of good
management controls, would be developed.
' Committee member Anderson suggested there be a summary or recommendation
on implementation of development and a listing of priorities relative to
development. It was mentioned by Mr. Dan Bale that existing buildings
planned for use in the future should be watched carefully so as not to
,deteriorate beyond rehabilitation. Mr. Bale also suggested some floating
board walks around the planned wild life/water areas as have been developed
at other nature centers.
It was further brought up by Dan Bale that the highest priority existing
today is the need for some type of shelter. and restrooms whereby the park
users throughout the year would have some type of a shelter. Park Director
Steve Michaud suggested seeking additional LAWCON and LCMR funding for
developments in the future.
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It was decided by the committee that some type of an implementation prior-
! ities recommendation be prepared in narrative for the committee by the
next meeting for consideration.
85.2 It was then moved by Grenz, seconded by Anderson, to recommend to City
Council, the approval of the Ritter Farm Park master plan as presented.
• A narrative implementation and priorities. statement will be prepared, rec-
ommended to council for approval at a later date.
Motion passed.,
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Item number four was an update on the Senior Citizen Center project and
grand opening schedule. The committee was informed that the building,
has progressed very we1.l. A final inspection was held with. the architect.
and construction company and a list of several very minor projects and
repairs was prepared in preparation for finaling our. the project. There
have been some delays in .various pieces of furniture, carpeting in one
room has. been delayed for one week and there are some light fixtures which
are due ix~ within the next week or so.
The official dedication ceremony has been scheduled for February 10, 1985,
between the hours of 2:00 and 5:00 P.M., the official dedication being
at 2:30 P.M. Invitations are now being printed snd will be distributed to
all appropriate peaple,'organzations and businesses.
Item number five was a review and update of the Park and Open Space System
Plan. Mr. Tim Erkkila was .present from Erkkila and Associates to review
.the first draft copy of the Park System Plan. Mr. Erkkila briefly high-
lighted major aspects of the concept plan and elaborated more in detail on
a proposed districting plan for park locations., The proposed. .districting
concept is somewhat different from a plan prepared five years ago, utilizing
a one mile radius from neighborhood parks. There were several questions
as to pros and cons of redistricting. The committee as a whole thought the.
concept would work, but more study-was needed. Committee members will
• receive a copy of the concept draft as-soon as copies can be made and
mailed out.
.Committee members were to review he draft copy and be ...prepared to make
comments at the next meeting.
Item six was a review of the draft proposalof the park dedication fund
budget for. 1985. Copies of revenues- received from- developme~i~s, hcr~r much.
they had paid or how much and when it was due, was handed out to the commit-
tee. A summary sheet showing fund balances, proposed revenues and estimated
costs was also handed out to the committee. The committee was informed that
one report was sti11 due from the Finance- Director, which twill show expenses
for parkprojects occurring from 1975 to the present.
Park Director informed the committee that once expenses incurred report has
been received, a report will be compiled. that will show the individual park,
how much money has been received by donations for that particular park, if
any, what monies have been spent for what projects, what projects are pro-
posed, hota much those projects will cost, where the funding will be coming
from and. if .there- is funding, Hopefully, this report will be ready for the
next meeting,..
Item number seven was old business. The committee gave a final review of
the senior citizen center operation policy manual. There was discussion
from several. members concerning smoking or no smoking and the question of
• .having 3.2 beer and wine for special occasions at the senior center.
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85.3 After further discussion on the smoking and drinking issues, it was moved
by Messinger, seconded by Anderson, to recommend to city council approval
of the senior citizen center operation policy manual with the following
changes:.
On page 14, Item G, Liquor Policy, remains the same but the committee would
have no problem if 3.2 beer and wine was allowed during special occasions,
as approved by the park and recreation department.
Item H, Smoking Policy, there would be an area designated for smoking within
the building. The committee recognized that existing senior citizens club
prefers that there be no smoking, but a small area towards the back of the
assembly room could. be designated as a smoking area,
Motion passed unanimously.
Under new business, Park Director gave a few reports. The vandalism report
was handed out for 1984. The committee was informed of the hockey program
and the flooding of pleasure skating rinks. Steve reported that it had
been a very difficult yeas in trying to develop good, skatable ice.
As of January 11,.1985, the park department was just beginning to get the
skating areas to be acceptable.
• The preliminary applications for the McKnight Foundation grants and the
Title IIIB Aging American Act grants had been received favorably by the
Metropolitan Council. .Steve informed the committee that now would be the
time to recommend. to city council that the final application for the funding
to assist activities, administration and program development at the senior
center be recommended.
85.4 It was then .moved by Messinger, seconded by .Anderson, to recommend to city
council that they authorize the .submission of a final grant-application for
McKnight Foundation and Title iIIB funding.
Motion passed unanimously.
Because of the lateness of the hour, nominations and appointments for :park
and recreation committee officers was postponed until the next meeting.
It was suggested by committee member Messinger that job descriptions be
made available to cover the duties .and responsibilities of the. chairperson,
vice chair and secretary. Steve would try to have these prepered by the
next meeting.
85.5 There being no further business, it was moved by Messinger,, seconded by
Grenz, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 PM.
Respect js mi~t d,
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Gerald S. Michau ' Director
Parks and Recreation
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