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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-14 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 14, 1982 7:30 p.m. Roll Call: Norden, Lovelace, Cramer and Storlie were present. Park Director, Steve Michaud, was also present. Kathy Lewis called and .informed us that she would not be able to make it to the meeting and because of other commitments, she would not be able to make it to the next few meetings. Butch Carrick also called and informed us that he would be working until 8:00 p.m, and would try to make the meeting afterwards. The next order of business was the approval. of the March 17, 1982, Committee minutes. 82-21 It was moved. by Storlie, seconded by Lovelace, to approve the minutes as read. Motion passed. Chairman Cramer explained briefly about the combined meeting with the Natural Resources Committee. He also stated that he had volunteered to assist on a sub-committee to study both lakes and asked if other • committee members would. al so .volunteer to help, Steve Storlie volun- teered to assist Mr. Cramer with this sub-committee. A report or format of how the lake study will be conducted will be forthcoming from the sub-committee within the next month. Steve suggested that the Committee move to item number eight, which was review of a proposal by Lia Bedeaux of Leo's Kawasaki, with respects to the jet-ski race at Lake Marion. Ms. Bedeaux answered several ques- tions concerning the use of the park and the various options for parking for the event. She explained that .she had received the necessary permits from the sheriff's department and was continuing to work in several areas concerning potential problems. 82-22 After further discussion, it was moved by Cramer, seconded by Storlie, to recommend to City Council that they approve the use of Antlers Park for the jet-ski only after satisfactory completion of additional requirements that may be imposed by City Administrator, Pat McGarvey, or by the City Council. The committee also requested that Mr. Warweg be contacted concerning the use of his land for parking and that the Lakeville Chief of Police also be contacted with respects to the need for auxiliary or police patrol at the time of the event. The committee went on to also recommend that alternative schemes for parking be developed and that the total plan, when completed, be brought back to committee for a second. review. Motion passed, Park and Recreation Committee meeting • April 14, 1982 Page -2- In further discussion concerning the jet-ski race, it was also mentioned that all necessary insurance certificates and licenses and. fees be acquired before-this event is held, Item number four was a discussion of the spring maintenance .schedule. Steve informed the committee that the schedule was now being reviewed by the Park Superintendent and that as soon as this was completed, it would be mailed to committee members for review, .Steve explained to the committee that .concerning the boat moorings, there have been no.checks received for rental of slips at this time. Steve explained to the committee that he had received requests from the sailing club to lower the fee .from $300.00, set by City Council, back to the recommended $200.00, per season. Steve explained to the Committee that he had told sailboat member, Bob Perzel, to prepare a letter to City Council requesting reduction of the fee. Steve has yet to receive the request in writing. Item number five was a review of the preliminary fee structure and newly proposed programs and services. Steve went through the entire list. . of proposed fees with the committee and there were two changes recommended by the committee. The first change is under item number four, the parking fees for special use areas, Antlers Park, The Committee suggested there be a $2.00 daily residential fee, to accommodate residents of Lakeville. who only use Antlers Park once or twice a year. Presently, there is a single 'resident seasonal fee of $5,00. .The committee thought that an individual daily fee of $2.00 would accomodate those occasional park users. Under the same category, Ritter Farm Park, .the committee recommended that. the wording of the seasonal pass between Ritter Park and Antlers Park being. reciprocal, be omitted and that each seasonal pass be good for their certaim area only. The committee went on to suggest that any possibility of girl scout or boy scout troops assisting in the development of proposed campsites in Ritter Farm Park be looked into. 82-23 With no further discussion concerning the fee structure and proposed new programs, it was moved by Storlie, seconded by Norden, to approve the- recommendations bg the Park Director for the 1982 Park and Recreational Fees and New Revenue Programs. Motion passed. Item. number six was a presentation by Mr, Bud Alich on a "Ban the Glass" ordinance for parks, Bud passed out a listing of serious accidents resulting from glass in the parks the past few years. Steve and Bud went on to explain some of the problems prevalent within all the parks concerning the use of glass and the dangerous. repercussions. • • Park and Recreation Committee meeting April 14, 1982 Page --3- 82-24 After further discussion,. it was moved by Cramer, seconded by Norden, to have the Park Director get in touch with the City attorney and have him draw up a draft ordinance for banning glass within the Lakeville park system. Motion passed. Item. number seven was a review of a sub-committee report on park dedication review. Committee members had the recommendation prepared by Steve Michaud in conjunction with a meeting that was attended by Betty Sindt and Jeff Cramer. Basically, the .letter outlined the com- mittee's feelings and recommended three potential alternatives. 82-25 After discussing the various options, it was moved by Cramer, secon- ded`by Storlie, to recommend to City Council the acceptance of suggested idea as outlined in the Park Director's memo dated April 2, 1982. The vote was three for, one against, with Lovelace voting no, His reasons for voting no were that he believed the ordinance should stay as it is and that the developers should pay on the final plat signing and there should be no changes. • Item number eight was new business. Steve brought up the potential use of the fences around both pools in Valley Park for the fencing of a field in Aronson Park. Steve suggested that the pool be filled with sand to insure a safety factor, It was further suggested that the softball leagues would be involved in the construction of the fence and all costs attributed to this project be paid for by the league through their per- .team facility assessment charge for 1982. Steve went on to explain that he would be having a meeting with the men's softball league on April 21st and these details would be worked out.... and passed on to the committee. The next item under new business was a request from Mr. Gibson, living at I7©79 Frazer Path, He is requesting permission to plant some trees in Dodd Park, adjacent to his property. Steve explained the letter that requested the planting of about. twenty poplar trees on the north bank of the creek that runs through Dodd Park, adjacent to their property, Steve explained that after discussion with Bud Alich, poplar trees are not a desirable tree to be planted. in the park system because of their .short lifespan and to allow one or two residents to plant trees in the park system would not be in conjunction with a proposed master plan, It was suggested by committee members that if the concensus of all residents living along .the creek could be gained to plant a more hardy tree along the entire length of the creek, then it would be a feasible project, Committee members suggested that Steve talk to the landowner and explain • the situation and work it out, then report back to the committee, • Park and Recreation Committee meeting April -14, 1982 Page -4- Item number nine was old business. Steve gave an update on the fishing bridge which needs much work done, which must be coordinated between the. Street Department and the Park Department. He explained that `the 1982 approved budget the number one agenda item for. the next meeting which would then be discussed. 82-26 Being there was no further discussion and no other agenda items, it was moved by Lovelace, seconded by Storlie, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Respectfully submitted, f~, ~ ` Gerald S. Michaud, Director Parks and Recreation GSM:jr COMMITTEE NOTE: THE NEXT MEETING OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE .WILL BE HELD ON MAY 5, 1982, AT 7:3Q P.M.