HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18 LAKEVILLE, PARK RECR'ATION COPN1ITTr`� ME-,,DTING MINUTES
TiEDNESDAY 8:00 PM 18 AUGUST 1976
MUNICIPAL BUILDING AIRLAKE INDUSTRIAL PARK
The meeting was called to order by Chairman L. N e lson with Nelson Enright,
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Lamont, Lange, and Trued answering roll call. (Lovelace and Christoffers were
absent.
76.54 Upon motion of Lamont -Trued the minutes of the August 4th meeting were
approved. (There had been no meeting August 11th, as scheduled for a
work session, due to a:mix --up in time.) Motion approved.
Lamont reported that he had been asked by members of Council why plans of JC
building in Aronson Park had not reached them. The reason was that it had been
universally agreed that the full Committee should have a chance to look at the
plans before making a recommendation (although the plans do meet with wholehearted
support of those members who have viewed them.) Also, in P R minutes of both
August 4th and July 21st, it was stated that Committee wished time to study the plan
and that "they will be back for final approval Each Committee member does en
thusiastically approve of such a building concept.
76.55 Motion by Lamont -Trued that "recommendation be made to City Council of
approval of the Lakeville Jaycee's building proposal for Aronson Park,
and a request is made that the Lakeville Jaycee's return to the Committee
with specific plans and concepts for further review at a later date
Motion carried. (S. Michaud suggested that capability of expansion should be
added.)
Council meeting minutes of meeting held August 2nd were reviewed. A discussion
concerning City park land and donation, and sliding hill included in Cedar Highlands
Development was made. It was said that the sliding hill was in addition to land and
donation that had already been recommended by P R.
Mr. Jack Strommer, coach of cross country athletics at L.H.S., was present and
asked to use the ski trails at Ritter Farm. There are two dates in September when
events will be held. 3 -mile runs are needed.
76.56 A recommendation to City Council is made that the LHS be allowed to utilize
the cross country ski trails for their cross country running programs, by
Trued Lamont. Motion carried. (S. Michaud, Strommer will do scheduling and
other materials together.)
The Park Director began his report: (1) he had attended a task force meeting, State
level, concerning trails. A major corridor trail through Murphy- Hannrehan Park, to
Minnesota River Valley, is contemplated- -with the possibility of employing trails at
Ritter Farm; (2) inspection meeting of the new tennis courts had been made and the
completed courts are good and payment for them will be made. This is a recommendation
form; (3) a staff meeting had been held with members of Murphy- Hannrehan Park staff.
They are working and planning trails; (4) snowmobile grant of $6,523- -the largest
Lakeville has so far received- -has been received. The SnoTrackers and Tri -Lake Riders
Clubs are planning to put the money toward a maintenance -type piece of equipment; (5)
there has been a sum of $200 received, which includes a $50 deposit against damages,
for rental of Aronson Park and fields for a tournament.
Under the direction of the Park Director, the 1977 budget proposal was
examined and discussed. Suggestions were: Lamont -add another $3,000 in Misc. Park
Development for a continguency development fund; Trued suggests anther 13,000 for
development of bike trails. L. Nelson, with aid of S. Michaud and C. Trued, compiled
estimate salary totals- -Len suggests budget summary, with dollar totals, be brought to
nest meeting- -Sept, lst. It was agreed to hold next meeting, Sept. lst, at a ;00 PM
beginning time. Also, public input and attendance at this meeting will be asked-- begin-
ing at 8:00 PM-- concerning comprehensive, master plan for Antlers Park.
(l) 18 August 1976 P R
P R meeting (2) 18 August 1976
76.57 Recommendation was made by Lamont that the budget be footnoted with the
revenue estimates of the P R programs, and that these be included in
presentations of the 1977 budget. 2nd by Trued. Motion carried.
Lamont questioned what council action had been concerning four amendments to
Ordinance #i`91, per P R minutes, motion no. 76.52. Enright spoke saying that
she could not find any mention in Council minutes where P R minutes had been
accepted.
76.58 Motion to adjourn came at 11:30 PM Lamont and Enright. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jenice Lange, Secretary mek