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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-11 PARK RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING JUNE 11, 1975 WEM ESDAY LAKEVILLE MUNICIPAL BLDG.- AIRLAKE Present and answering roll when Chairman Nelson called the meeting to order, were: Nelson, Enright, Lovelace, Lange, Trued,,Christoffers; Lamont was absent. The tour of "Old Villwge" parks, which was scheduled to precede this meeting, had been cancelled because of rain. With change corrected by Chairman Nelson, the minutes of May 28th meeting were approved by Enright- Trued. Motion carried. Reviewal of Council meeting minutes of May l9th and June 2nd was set aside until later in the evening. Mr. Jim Allmann, chief of coaches for LAA softball league teams, was present and wished to speak of conditions of Lakeville's fields' No. 5 at Aronson Park and the two fields being used at the High School. "The new fields need grading- it is quite bumpy. Home plates are not accurate -at least on Field #5. Is there a chance of getting crushed lime to make the fields drier? Could a notch be put in grass at foul lines so that there would be some idea of where foul line was? At the High School, the fields are a hazard -if a ground ball hits the grass, it will hit a child in the face. Need some action taken so that this will be cor- rected. Home plates are needed at the High School." He want on to say that what is really needed is a nut to put them together, at least in some cases; also need pitch rubbers. Park Director said that marking fields would be no problem; also fields would eventually be striped. As to fields at High School, it was wondered who's responsibility it was to get them in shape. Mr. Nelson thought this had been taken care of since Mr. Allmann had gotten his report from the other coaches. Park Director was asked by Chairman Nelson to check with J. Robinette and see if he will install home plates and pitch rubbers, as Nelson remembers a conversation with him last fall which led him to believe Robinette might possibly have some. Park Director is asked to speak to Mr. L. Zreber, J. Robinette, and P. Martin concerning maintainance of high school fields. Park Director Michaud gave his reports FOREST HILLS- -Legal description of City -owned property here is Lots 14 15, Block 1. A letter from rexident, Mr. Donald J. Peterson, regarding these lots had been received by Michaud, copied, and distributed to P R members at this meeting, and is on file with these minutes. Director Michaud recommends; (1) clean up the area by removing old tires, bed springs, other debris, and (2) follow Mr. Peterson's suggestions re black dirt fill, tree plantings, etc. #98 Motion by Trued that recommendations of Park Director Michaud concerning the clean-ion of area, black dirt fill, as outlined in Mr. Peterson's suggestions--in his letter, be recommended to Council for implementation. Enright seconded. Nelson, Enright, Lovelace, Lange, Trued, Christoffers, "aye". Motion carried. (City -owned lots in Forest Hills) FISHING BRIDGE "all we are waiting for is 'legals'. Papers have been made out so that legal description can be inserted. Parking lot and fencing is going to be done by State Hwy Dept. Lakeville is asked to construct and install a fishing dock. This is estimated to cost approximately $250.00. July ist is the date the project, hopefully, will begin." (1) 6/11/75 PAGE 2 PARK REC MEETING MINUTES 6/11/75 ANTLERS PARK CONCESSION--"all health required improvements at concession shack have been done or about to be done, and will be able to put into operation." #99 Motion by Christoffers to recommend Council O.K. what has been done to up- grade concession stand at Antlers Park and renew the contract with Hospital ity Enterprises for 1975. Trued seconded. Nelson, Enright, Lovelace, Lange, Trued, Christoffers, "aye Motion carried. #100 Motion by Trued to ask City Council to assure us that revenue from park activities be added to the park budget for park programs. Enright seconded. Nelson, Enright, Lovelace, Lange, Trued, Christoffers, "aye Motion carried. (A report of monies received in 1974 from this operation is filed with 6 11 /75.) SICVS -In the plans for Antlers Park for parking, the parking area has been secluded with posts, as of today. They were installed by workers in pouring rain. There will be no parking at the boat launch. A diagram was drawn on the board to show members the parking areas at Antlers Park and proposed parking for trailers farthest East, then car parking. The area south of the pavilion will have a gate and will be used for overflow parking. The diagram showed where proposed signs will be located, and their message material. LIGHTS Security lighting at Antlers Park has been approved by Council. A diagram has been filed with these minutes which shows how this will be operated. MEMBERSHIP MINNESOTA REC AND PARK ASSN.- -has been approved by Council. TOUR OF MPLS. PARKS- -This tour has been planned for the 26th of June beginning at 1 :30 P.M. It was recommended by Park Director that a member try to attend the material covered could be beneficial to our Lakeville program. The cost is $10. J. Lange and N. Enright volunteered to go. PARK SEMINAR- -will beheld in Bloomington on July 2nd, S. Michaud plans to attend. Information will be forthcoming about $10,000 grant funds that will be made available to applicants in 1976 for improvements. Part of the requirements to receive funding are 5 -yr comprehensive plan and 5-yr recreation plan. It is possible that improvements can be made to Ritter Farxm Park. Possible dredging, bridge, and bikeway to new High School, on north side of Lake Marion was discussed. S. Michaud will see that everybody on Committee will get a copy of these require ments for funding. #101 Motion by Nelson to reconsider our previous approval of Dakota Heights 7th Addition of park land designation, due to the revisions of the plan and rezoning changes. Christoffers seconded. Nelson, Enright, Lovelace, Lange, Trued, Christoffers, "aye Motion carried. Chairman Nelson asked S. Michaud to set -up a time to personally inspect the property, (Motion #101), and notify him when this is, so committee members can know where lines area Mrs. Pieri, Lakeville Hills resident, was present and had been contacted by J. Lange re improvements in LkV1. park on Lower 167th St. (Other residents were contacted, also, and very interested, but not able to attend this meeting.) This park is proposed to be a tot lot development and needs equipment. P R budget for 1975 has alloted $1,000 for this purpose. J. Lange had compiled figures for swing -set, slide,.and park bench. S. Michaud volunteered to also put some figures together for next meeting, June 25th, with wood equipment, primarily. 6/11/75 PAGE 3 LAKEVILLE P R MEETING MINUTES 6/11/75 Mrs. Pieri was concerned about two things: (1) getting equipment into operation as quickly as possible, and (2) path that the children would take to get to the park. Under no circumstances should Co. Rd. No. 5 be used, and she is wondering about neighbors be willing for children to short -cat through their yards. Mrs. Pieri also wished to voice approval of last Sunday's Hall Bros. Concert at Antler Antlers Park. Mr. Bill Sime wished to discuss Parkside Plan for the Elderly, with the Committee. This development will be located, if approved, just east of Holyoke Av. and south of Co. Hwy No. 64 -..and will contain 3 acres, with l acre of land for parks. The building will contain 52 units; there will be 52 parking spaces. It will require FHA approval. #102 Motion by Nelson to accept this plan (Parkside) for P R study and schedule an inspection for the purpose of making a specific recommendation, by our next meeting on the 25th. Trued seconded. Nelson, Enright, Lovelace, Lange, Trued, Christoffers, "aye". Motion carried. Mr. Sime is to be put on the agenda for the 25th, and notified. An inspection tour will be made on the site, Wed., June 18th, at 7:30 A.M. Mr. Wally Potter, Lake Marion resident, presented a petition signed by Lake Marion residents, for the purpose of vacating the street, 202nd St., where it terminates at the Ole Jensen property at Lake Marion, in order that boat launching will be stopped here. Parking is a problem and there is no possible way to improve it. If there should be a fire, it was contended that trucks could not reach the homes. Fishermen litter the site and do not respect rights of property owners. Mr. Mike Keegan, and other residents, were also present, and said the same things. It was suggested that boat launching could be made from other places on Lake Marion, particularly the gravel pit on 195th St. and Juno Trail. #103 Motion by Nelson to accept the petition as presented by Mr. Potter. Lovelace seconded. Nelson, Enright, Lovelace, Lange, Trued, Christoffers, "aye Motion carried. #104 Motion by Lovelace to recommend to Council, that 202nd Stroet'be vacated.at Juno Trail and boat launch be closed- -the other two boat launches available on Lake Marion could be utilized. Christoffers seconded. Nelson, Enright, Lovelace, Lange, Trued, Christoffers, "aye Motion carried. #105 Motion by Lange that Council authorize Park Director Michaud to design a tot lot in Lakeville Hills on land at 167th Street and purchase $1,306 in playground equipment, as specified in our 1975 budget„ as approved by Council. Enright seconded. Enright rescinded her "second" upon ensuing discussion. #106 Motion by Lange, recommend that Council authorize Park Director Michaud to design a tot lot in Lakeville Halls on land at 167th Street and purchase $1,000 in playground equipment and install it, as specified in our 1975 budget, which was approved by Council. Enright seconded. Nelson, Enright, Lovelace, Lange, Trued, Christoffers, "aye". Motion carried. Council meeting minutes of June 9th were discussed, and May 19th. P R Committee again expressed concern and desire for live -in administrator at Antlers Park for summer season. It had not been re- considered by Council. Motion to adjourn the meeting by Christoffers, 2nd by Enright. Motion carried. Time 11 :55 P.M. Respectfully submitted, J. Lange, Sec. (3) 6/11/75