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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-01CITY OF T .AKEVILLE PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Minutes for meeting on: Apri11, 2009 ITEM 1 Call to order The meeting was called to order in the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. ITEM 2 Roll call Committee members present were: P. Messinger, J. Hayes, K. Miller, J. Peterson, and H. Lovelace. Tom Goodwin and Scott Kelly were not in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud, Environmental Resources Manager Mac Lafferty, and Recording Secretary T.J. Ruter. ITEM 3 Approval of the March 18, 2009 meeting minutes The minutes of the March 18, 2009 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting were presented. They were approved as written. ITEM 4 Citizen comments There were no citizens present at the meeting. ITEM 5 Staff reports and summary of current projects Steve Michaud reported that he and T J. Ruter completed the Natural and Scenic Areas along with the Remediation Fund Grant Program applications. Steve mentioned that staff learned about another Federal grant with a due date of this Friday, April 3. Luckily, the City hired WSB to work on the Federal Transportation grant application, so they were willing to take the lead on this other grant proposal with the quick turn time. Steve then commented that staff is looking forward to enough grant money being awarded that this project can move ahead. Finally, Steve reported that the Bury property's owner and his attorney have submitted a restoration plan to the City at this time; it is currently under review. He further explained that he and Mac Lafferty or Zach Johnson have permission to visit the property this spring to plot some lines as indicated in the grant applications of what parts of the property the City would like to include in the potential purchase. Chair Miller inquired if they are digging or regarding anything now. Steve explained they are not able to do anything without the proper permits, etc. This part is under review currently. Chair Miller asked if committee members had any questions. There were none. ITEM 6 TimberCrest at Lakeville 6`~ Addition preliminary and final plat Steve Michaud explained the background information regarding the plat. Mac Lafferty also gave the environmental details. He explained the major grading is done and only some site grading will need to occur. He then explained the conservation easement located in the back of the lot. Mac further commented on the lot size and the need for a small building with lower usage, which is what the developer planned. Finally, he explained that the tree preservation requirements; money will be held in escrow to ensure trees are not damaged or removed during construction. (09.08) Motion made by Messinger and seconded by Hayes to recommend City Council consider approval of TimberCrest at Lakeville 6~' Addition preliminary and final plat. The. development will be required to pay a park dedication fee under the commercial park dedication rate. The fee will be .78 acres x $7,693 per acre=$6,000.54. A private sidewalk will also be constructed connecting the medical building to the City sidewalk. All cost associated with the sidewalk construction will be the responsibility of the developer. Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee Page 2 April 1, 2009 Finally, the developer is required to follow any other recommendation outlined in the Planning and Engineering reports as they pertain to this plat. The developer is also required to follow the natural resources requirement detailed in the Planning and Engineering reports associated with tree preservation, grading, drainage, and erosion control and further recommendations by the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District, if applicable. 5-Ayes 0-Nays Motion passed. ITEM 7 2009-2010 Budget update Steve Michaud presented details of the various budget reductions in the Parks and Recreation Department, including the layoff of Patty Ruedy. He also discussed some of the general reductions within the entire City of Lakeville system. The committee members asked Steve some questions and he answered them. He also showed committee members a copy of the Messages page that will communicate the changes to Lakeville residents this weekend. The committee members inquired if residents or neighborhoods near the closed rinks would be able to request basic flooding of the rink and/or sponsorship of it to pay for the costs of operation. Steve replied that he would need to discuss the matter with administration. The group had a discussion about the increased participation in youth sports as well as the affordable summer programs offered in Lakeville's brochure. Jeanne Peterson commented that many of Lakeville's programs are still very affordable compared to other communities' offerings. Additional reductions are possible for 2010 so it is difficult to predict what will happen. Steve will continue to keep the committee members updated. ITEM 8 Unfinished business Chair Miller explained that 283 trees have been sold to date and that volunteers axe still needed to help with the distribution of the trees on Apri125. He also inquired about the time schedule for the tree sale day; staff will ask John Hennen to email committee members some information when it is available. Mac Lafferty announced that the Watershed/Roadside Clean-up Day has 670 volunteers signed up so far. Chair Miller suggested that a booth be set up at the event to sell trees. The committee members liked the idea. Mac commented that he is also hoping to have volunteers from Dakota Soil and Water and the Vermillion River organization there to answer any questions. A committee member inquired if Mick Higgins might be available that day to answer tree-related questions; Mac suggested that he and Ann Messerschmidt would be available to help with any questions because they will already be at the event. ITEM 9 New business There were no items to discuss. ITEM 10 Announcements The next meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled for Apri115, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall (Council Chambers). However, there are no planning items on the agenda at this time. ITEM 11 Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, r r, ~~ Ta y o Ruter, Recording Secretary