HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-12 PARK RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING
WEWESDAY MARCH 12, 1975
LAKEVILLE MUNICIPAL. BUILDING AIRLAKE
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Len Nelson at 8 P.M. with members
Nelson, Lamont, Lange, and Enright answering roll call. motion to approve the
minutes of the February 25th meeting was made by Enright- Nelson. Motion carried.
Nelson reviewed the March 3rd Council meeting minutes and Enright reviewed
the March 10th Council meeting minutes.
Park Director S. Michaud presented his report:
a. summer youth help will probably be available for Lakeville under a
program directed by Mr. Zachary Taylor.
b. Lakeville has become well -known as a cross country ski area, largely
through the efforts of local ski club organized by S. Michaud.
o. with use of maps that he had prepared, S. Michaud explained his proposal
of remedying bad situation at "fishing bridge (Lake Marion and Hwy's
33W and #65). He has in mind parking area on south bank, (Oscar Ramberg
property), fencing, (has approached State Dept. on this), walkways,
which will keep public off the roads, and flotation docks to enable
thepublic to utilize deep water. (L. Nelson was reassured that good
fishing spots would still be in existence under this plan.)
74 Enright made motion to recommend that all S. Michaud's proposals for "fishing
bridge", as he has explained and recommended them, be accepted and approved.
Nelson seconded. Motion carried. (Christoffers had come few minutes before this.)
If passible, Michaud will have lake zoning map ready for Committee
approval at next meeting, March 26th. This will be a study of Lake Marion, only.
Enright will contact former Valley Park members for name suggestions for
parks located in Valley Park. This will be an item on March 26th agenda.
President of Tri -Lake Riders Snowmobile Club, Charles Hess, accompanied by
Mr. Joe Doerfler, was present and expressing concern about marked trails for snowmo-
biles in City of Lakeville developments, particularly proposal for development at
Ipava Av. and 175th St. They stated that snowmobilers are better able to maintain
order on the trails, as clubs, and that Chief Radermacher has expressed to them that
trouble calls concerning snowmobiles this year is much less, one -half or more, as
compared to 1974.
There is the probability that winter- marked trails for snowmobiles can be
used as bike trails the mxt season.
Mr. Bob Laddusaw, present, explained his development- concept for Dakota Hgts
7th Addition, Ipava Av. and 175th St. at this time, since it was pertinent to matter
at hand.
75 Lamont made suggestion that "might be well for the two snowmobile clubs to
get together and bring in some sort of comprehensive plan, plus their recommendations
and indication of their interest Hess- Doerfler will do this and come to the April
23rd meeting with their plans.
#76 Motion by Nelson to accept the proposed plat for Dakota Hgts 7th Addition
as presented to the P R Committee today. Lamont seconded. Motion carried.
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Park Recreation members wish to personally see the area of the proposed
Laddusaw development before their next meeting, March 26th.
77 Motion by Nelson to ask Steve Michaud to check with engineer and planner
regarding topography and drainage for the proposed park land in Dakota
Heights 7th Addition and report back to P R Committee at March 26th
meeting. Enright seconded. Motion carried.
Mayor Mako attended the meeting a few minutes before this.
S. Michaud is also asked to get some "feed back" from Springstead Associates
on Capital. Improvements, when he has completed his analysis. This item also to be
put on agenda for next meeting.`
Lamont and Enright both voiced their use of the checklist for review of
agenda as suggested by Administrator- Hogan.
Summertime purchase needs were expressed by Director Michaud. He was asked
to put these down, plus costs, for next meeting, March 26th.
Mayor spoke on two items
a. Council meetings' time can only be devoted to descriptively outlined
items on their agenda, and
b. possible sale of Minnreg's Club and possible City purchase.
Lamont and Christoffers moved and seconded motion to adjourn the meeting.
Time 11 :15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Enright, Secretary
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