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Home My WebLink About05-11 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARK AND. RECREATION COMMITTEE MINUTES MAY 11, 1983 7:30 P.M. Roll Call: Cramer, Lovelace, Lewis, Norden, Grenz and Olmsted were present. Park Director, Steve Michaud, was also present. There were also several citizens present, most of which were here for the race track presentation by Rembrandt Enterprises staff, who were also present. The first order of business was the approval of the April 6, 1983 Park and Recreation Committee minutes. 83.23 It was moved by Norden, seconded by Olmsted, to approve the minutes as read. Motion carried. At this time, Park Director Steve Michaud requested that the Rem- brandt Enterprise staff give their presentation. A brief description of the track layout and phasing of the P.U.D. was explained. Amore detailed presentation was given on the drainage scheme and grading program for the site. Many questions were stimulated from the crowd, relative to drainage, holding ponds and potential dangers to Lake Marion. Other major • concerns mentioned throughout the discussion included the destruction of hardwood forest, the effects of the track on wildlife habitat, air and noise pollution, mosquito and fly problems - including sprays and chemicals to control their existence, the influx of thousands of people and cars, basic traffic problems - including the backing up of the freeway south and to .the Burnsville Center, the water quality testing program - who is to monitor the program and how often it would be completed, the concern of poor enforcement of existing. ordinances and development contracts, basic environmental concerns for the whole project. It was also a concern-of the group relative to the on-site inhabitahts of the race track and the possi- bility of several people using Ritter Farm Park for overnight camping. Park Director Steve Michaud had handed out a basic outline of the major concerns affecting the Park and Recreation Committee. Major concerns inclu- ded: 1. Boundary Concerns a. Fencing requirements b. Parking lot and buffers c. Litter d. Grading protection and runoff erosion during construction 2. Park Dedication Fee a. Cash payment, time line b. In kind work possibility • Park and Recreation Committee Minutes May 11, 1983 Page -2- 3. Relocation of wetlands a. Dedication of land Steve suggested to the audience that a fence along the northern boundary with at least a 100 foot buffer, would be requested; that there would be some type of control with race track staff. over litter; that also the potential of track security staff also patroling Ritter Farm Park for illegal uses and overnight camping and parking. It was stated that a cash contribution be requested. It was also stated that any potential land that would be dedicated to Ritter Farm Park as part of the wetland replace- ment program, would be above and beyond any cash contributions. There were several comments made by several different people in the audience. Several letters supporting the natural beauty and environment were presented by Laon Hammer. At the end of the race track hearing, Park Director Steve Michaud explained that the committee's responsibility pert- inent to the race track was to establish. the need for cash or land dedca- tion, along with appropriate protections for the park during construction and after completion of the project. The committee at this point would be taking into consideration all the comments made by the citizens and Rembrandt staff and reviewing the document P.U.D. and preparing themselves for a recommendation at .the regularly sche- • duled meeting. Back to item number three, the Park Director's Report, Steve reported that the Park Maintenance Department had. begun to cut many of the parks, which had grass that was growing very fast... Several areas were still ex- tremely wet and unable to be reached. The Park :Department is extremely busy preparing for the opening of all the parks for summertime use, including all'the beaches and public facilities. Under old business, Steve presented a proposal, submitted by Erkilla and Associates, pertaining to wn updating of the Park and Open Space System Plan. Steve went through the report with the committee and explained that Erkilla and Associates had prepared the. existing Park and. Open Space Plan. and that his bid to do the update was very successful. 83.2'F It was then motioned by Lewis, seconded by Norden, to recommend to City Council,.the_authorization to hire Erkilla and Associates for the sum of $3,150.00 to complete the update of the Park and Open Space System Plan. Motion passed. Under new business, Steve presented a proposal from D and C Vending for the installation of Coke and Pepsi beverage machines at various locations throughout the park system. A proposed estimate of revenues was submitted by Mr. Dave Cook and that report is attached to these minutes. Steve explained to the committee that he has other locations he is interested. in installing beverage machines which would increase. the revenues as already proposed. The • committee-thought this was a good idea. Steve explained to the committee that he would have a proposal and recommendation prepared for the next meeting for committee action. Park and Recreation Committee Minutes May 11, 1983 Page -3- Continuing under new business, Steve presented a report from Grannis and Grannis, City attorneys, pertaining. to the request from attorney Charles B.Mertensotto, who represents the Barteld family. In the regis- tration of a title of some land sold by the Bartelds, it has been discov- ered that a small portion of what was thought to be their property, in actuality belongs to the City of Lakeville. They are offering a sum of $500.00 for the piece of property. Steve explained to the committee that staff meetings will be held to review this issue and the committee will be updated accordingly. The committee requested copies of the Grannis and Grannis letter be forwarded to them. Steve presented a proposed revision in the procedures for collecting park dedication cash requirements. The resolution was prepared by City Administrator, Patrick McGarvey. Steve passed out copies for the committee's review. There was mixed feelings from committee members. Steve suggested the committee take the draft home and read. it and return with suggestions at the next meeting. Steve also informed the committee that the Barrett subdivision had been changed and was up for review by the Park and Recreation Committee. At this time, Steve did not have a copy of the updated revised plan. The committee's interest with this particular development remained the same, that being that adequate accesses be provided into the park from the dev- elopment and that a sidewalk or pedestrian walkway be provided along 175th • Street to the school property. Thursday, following the meeting, Steve did review the proposed plat with Jim Robinette and:, in his opinion, the accesses and sidewalk issue were being met.. Steve informed the committee that Derrick Land Company was considering the platting of the once-known Fox Run Development. Steve went. through the history of Fox Run with the Committee and informed the committee. that this particular area was presently being served within a half mile radius by the future park known as Dodd Terrace. The. consultants had talked with Steve and. were interested in knowing whether the committee would be interested in land or cash.. The general consensus of the committee after reviewing the. comprehensive plan, was that the plat would probably require a cash ded- ication. Steve would inform the architects and planners to this effect. Committee member Larry Olmsted suggested that a letter be written by Steve to the Minnesota Pole Benders for their work in developing a new .boat launch at the Ramberg Pit. It was also brought up by committee member Larry Olmsted and committee member Kathy Lewis that their "Name the Park" contest pertaining to Jacquard Avenue Park would be in progress within the next week or two. There was some disucssion relative to the drainage problems between the property owners of Jacquard Avenue Park. and the Sullivan Plat. • Park and Recreation Committee Minutes May 11, 1983 Page -4- It was mentioned by committee-member Gerry Grenz that he had been confronting many motorbikes in Valley Lake Reach. Steve informed the committee that a second meeting in May might be necessary and that he would inform them as soon as a decision was made. 83.2rr There being no further business of the committee, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by .Grenz, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, .Gerald S. Michaud, Director Parks and Recreation . GSM:jr •