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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04 CITY OF IAKEVILLE PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 4, 1979 Roll call: Present were Smith, Lovelace, Cramer, Novak, Storlie, Councilman Bob Nelson, Park Director Steve Michaud, student intern Sandy Osterberg. Pastor Trued had Lent services, Chairman Rice was out of town. Approval of minutes for the March 14, 1979 meeting. 79 -17 Motion by Storlie, seconded by Lovelace to approve the March 7, 1979 minutes. Motion passed. The Park Directors report was given: Steve reported about the school he attended in Colorado. The school was an excellent experience and helped considerably in the area of concessions and revenue production. Steve hopes to return for the second year cur riculum which would enable him to graduate from this two year school. The topic of tree reimbursement was discussed. To date nothing has become of Jim Robinettes recommendation to allocate $1, 500 $2,000 for tree planting from the State Diseased Tree Program. 79 -19 Motion by Smith, seconded by Cramer to recommend to Council that reimbursed monies from the State Diseased Tree Program be transferred to the Park Department for the purchase of trees to replace those diseased e?ams removed from park properties. Motion passed. Steve went on to report on the status of the senior citizens program. All is going well. All programs are being well attended. There has been some success with an attempt to pull together the two different senior groups now existing in Lakeville. A special kick -off party /meeting has been scheduled for May Day on May 1, 1979. Orchard Lake LAWCON project approval has been given from the State side with 'a check due to arrive within the next 30 to 40 days. The Federal portion of the grant is still tied up in red tape. We should here about our final approvals from the Feds within too long. Steve then updated the committee on his proposed exercise trail program. This program is co- sponsored by J.C. Penmys,U.S. Jaycees, Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and H.C.R.S. Steve has received confirmation from the Burnsville Center J.C. Penneys store to provide all the signs necessary for such a trail. Steve will be working with other service organizations to try and work out complete funding of such a trail." When this project is ready Steve plans to present the program to the committee for approval and recommendation to Council. At this time Mr. Mrs. Bruce Smith, representing the Jackson Heights 2nd Addition presented the committee with a petition requesting that their park area be developed. Mrs. Smith explained that there were several children in their neighborhood and would be very appreciative if the types of equipment as mentioned in the petition could be installed. They also offered their help with maintaining this area. 79 -19 Motion by Smith, seconded by Cramer to accept the petition. Motion passed. Steve explained the history and presented the situation with this parti- cular park. He also explained that he would prepare a site plan and cost estimate for development by the next meeting. He will also recommend funding sources. The committee expressed their thanks to Mr. Mrs. Smith for their concern. At this time Carol Smith brought up a request by her neighborhood (Bassett Addition) to develop their park area. Steve had mentioned there was a possibility of installing a combined basketball /volleyball hard surface court area. The City was awarded a 50 -50 matching grant to install three courts as described above. One has been installed in J.C. Park, one is planned for Bunker Hill Park and the third has been recommended now for the Bassett Addition. 79 -20 Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Storlie to recommend that a combined basketball /volleyball court be installed in the Bassett Addition Park. Motion passed. Carol Smith also asked that plans be developed for the area just behind the existing park. This area will soon be park property as required by park dedication when Mr. Bassett completes a new proposed plat. Steve Storlie brought up a new idea of installing an archery range at Aronson Park. Several thoughts were exchanged and the committee suggested that Steve Storlie and Steve Michaud meet to prepare a recommendation. Steve Michaud then presented his recommendations for the 1979 fee structure. This recommendation covers all park rentals and fees and charges to be used during the 1979 season. One exception, being the fees and charges for this years youth recreation programs. This will be added to this recommendation before the programs begin. Steve needs approval of all other fees now as many park rental requests are coming in. The report is basically the same as in 1978 except for increases in the fees for the following categories: Lakeville League Softball Tournaments $65.00 to $85.00 Non- Resident Softball Tournaments Up $25.00 in each category. Item #2, Section D has been added. Item #3, Section E has been added. Item A, Increased Resident Seasonal .50 to $1.00. Item #5, Section A,increased all categories .50. Item #5, Section increased all categories $2.00. Item #5, Section C has been added. Item #5, Section A, Family increase from $1.50 to $2.00. 79 -21 Motion by Storlie, seconded by Lovelace to recommend to City Council the adoption of the 1979 fee schedule for park uses. Motion passed. The committee then discussed the idea of floating a bond issue for the construction of a new pool complex in Valley Park. The idea being that a special assessment would set up in the Valley Park area only. Steve is working on a sample survey to be distributed in the Valley Park area. The survey will help decide the feasibility of such a project. 79 -22 Motion by Lovelace to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Storlie.. Motion passes.