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PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes for June 17, 2009
The Annual Park Tour took place on June 17, leaving from the Ed Mako Environmental Learning
Center at Ritter Farm Park. Attendees included: Mayor Holly Dahl, Kevin Miller, Bob Boerschel,
Judy Hayes, Howard Lovelace, Pat Messinger, Jeanne Peterson, Gerald Grenz, Brooks Lillehei,
Steve Michaud, Dennis Feller, John Hennen and Mac Cafferty.
The tour was held from 5 -7 p.m. and included several sites: Casperson Rain Garden, Casperson
Soccer Complex, Casperson Park new playground, 205 Channel project, South Creek Greenway
(Chadwick Park), McGuire Soccer Complex, East Community Park/Trail and East Lake Park Prairie
Project. A pizza dinner and refreshments were served after the tour from 7 -7:26 p.m.
ITEM 1 Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Miller in the Ed Mako ELC at 7:26 p.m.
ITEM 2 Roll call
Present: Kevin Miller, Bob Boerschel, Judy Hayes, Howard Lovelace, Pat Messinger
Jeanne Peterson
Absent: Tom Goodwin, Scott Kelly
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud, Environmental Resources Manager
Mac Cafferty, Recording Secretary Patty Ruedy
ITEM 3 Approval of the June 3, 2009 meeting minutes
The June 3, 2009 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting minutes were
approved as presented.
ITEM 4 Citizen comments
There were no citizens present.
ITEM 5 Staff reports and summary of current projects
Staff reported the approval of the contract for Fieldstone Park. Brauer and Associates to proceed with
development of plans and specifications. Staff will keep committee members informed as this item
progresses.
ITEM 6 Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 3 Addition Final Plat
Staff reviewed the Spirit of Brandtjen 3r Addition final plat. Mac Cafferty explained a minor drainage
issue associated with this plat.
(09.12) Motion made by Messinger and seconded by Hayes for the Parks, Recreation and
Natural Resources Committee to recommend approval of this plat to City Council.
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 -6 Nays -0
Motion passed.
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ITEM 7 Unfinished business
There were no items to discuss.
ITEM 8 New business
Steve Michaud shared details of a food drive currently being organized by Pan -O -Prog, Lakeville Parks
and Recreation and the Community Action Council during Pan -O -Prog. Donations will be collected at
four Pan -O -Prog events: Fireworks, Beer, Brats and Bingo, Cruise Night and the Parade. Summer is
typically a low season for food donations but a more crucial time in the current economy and because
the kids do not receive food at school. It will be advertised heavily this year and it will be able to be
built upon in subsequent years. The Lakeville Chamber is currently running a food drive with Lakeville
businesses. Lakeville Liquor Stores will also run a food drive as part of a sales promotion during June
and July. Steve Michaud called for volunteers if anyone was interested. Hayes will volunteer for the
food drive.
Chair Miller submitted his official resignation as chairperson of the Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources Committee effective June 17, 2009 at the end of this meeting due to his appointment to
the Lakeville City Council. Steve Michaud called for interested parties to fill the vacant chair position
for the remainder of 2009 and it will be discussed at the next meeting. The vacant committee position
will be discussed at a future council work session.
ITEM 9 Announcements
The next meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled for July 22,
2009 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall (Council Chambers). However, there are no planning items on the
agenda at this time.
ITEM 10 Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Respip Ily sub ''ed, ATTEST:
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Patty Ruedy, ecording Secr:: ry i
y Hay Secretary