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PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Minutes for meeting on: June 3, 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: K. Miller, J. Peterson, H. Lovelace, Tom Goodwin, Scott Kelly, Bob
Boerschel, and J. Hayes. P. Messinger was absent. Also present was Parks and Recreation Director Steve
Michaud.
ITEM 3 Approval of the May 20, 2009 meeting minutes
The minutes of the May 20, 2009 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting were
presented. They were approved as written.
ITEM 4 Citizen comments
There were no citizens present.
ITEM 5 Staff reports and summary of current projects
There were no questions concerning staff reports. However, staff reported a developing issue concerning
the schools' notification to 4,000 residents of their new walking to school and bussing policy. Staff
explained that several residents were calling City Hall concerned about safe routes to various schools
throughout Lakeville. Unfortunately, due to the new walking or pay policy, certain areas in Lakeville do
not have trails and most likely will not have trails before school starts again in the fall. Staff is working with
a couple of principals at area elementary schools to evaluate certain intersections and crosswalks Any
requests that require funding are presently not in the budget. Staff will keep committee members informed
as this item progresses.
ITEM 6 181 Street Park and Ride preliminary and final plat
Staff reviewed the engineering and planning reports prepared to evaluate the Cedar Avenue Park and Ride
Project. Staff explained that due to state statute, payment of park dedication fees is exempt and there will
not be fees associated with this planning action. Mac Cafferty explained the drainage and ponding issues as
there are no trees or wetlands on the site being affected.
(09.11) Motion made by J. Peterson and seconded by H. Lovelace for the Parks, Recreation and
Natural Resources Committee to recommend approval of this plat to City Council. The developer will
have to escrow the appropriate funding for the future construction of a 10 -foot trail along the east side of
Cedar Avenue adjacent to the project.
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.
Ayes -7 Nays -0
Motion passed.
ITEM 7 Unfinished business
There were no items to discuss.
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ITEM 8 New business
There was a considerable discussion concerning the lack of lacrosse fields servicing the Lakeville lacrosse
youth program. Staff explained the priority system for scheduling fields, in particular soccer fields for the
Lakeville Soccer Association. Staff further explained that we are doing all we can to find fields to
accommodate the growth in this program. Additional fields at other locations are still being pursued and
hopefully will be allowed to be used for the summer lacrosse program.
ITEM 9 Announcements
The next meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled for July 1, 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 Adjo
A otion wa, ade by
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Ger S. Michaud, Recording Secretary
nd seconded by Goodwin. The meeting