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PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes for July 22, 2009
ITEM 1 CaII to order
The meeting was called to order in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:04 p.m. (No quorum)
ITEM 2 Roll call of members
Present: Bob Boerschel, Judy Hayes, Scott Kelly
Absent: Tom Goodwin, Howard Lovelace, Pat Messinger, Jeanne Peterson
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud, Recording Secretary Patty Ruedy
ITEM 3 Appointment of committee chair to serve remainder of 2009
The appointment of a committee chair to serve the remainder of 2009 was tabled and will be
discussed at the next meeting. In the interim, Vice -Chair Goodwin will preside.
ITEM 4 Approval of the June 17, 2009 meeting minutes
Approval of the June 17, 2009 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting minutes
will be moved to the next meeting scheduled for August 19, 2009.
ITEM 5 Citizen comments
Steve Michaud welcomed a father and his son who is a Boy Scout working on a merit badge and
would like to work on a project for the City to become an Eagle Scout. Steve explained that we
currently have six Eagle Scouts working on projects for the City and that we do not have any projects
available at this time.
ITEM 6 Staff reports and summary of current projects
Staff referred to the June 17, 2009 Narrative. If anyone has questions on any items, please contact
staff.
ITEM 7 Market Plaza Reservation and Use Policy
Staff has established a Reservation and Use Policy for Market Plaza, currently being used by Pan-0-
Prog, DLBA and the Farmer's Market. It will be managed online through the Parks Department
reservation system. If other groups wish to use it, it will be addressed at that time. City Council
approved the policy July 20, 2009.
ITEM 8 Park and facility rentals private ventures for profit
Staff discussed how the Parks Department has provided space for organizations that have used our
park facilities recently for selling goods or services and donating the proceeds. Recently staff has had
requests to sell items in our park buildings for profit. Staff is recommending the City not allow these
uses in our park buildings and we may need to revise our policy. Bob Boerschel inquired about
vendors that have legitimate business or for events such as Pan -O -Prog. Staff explained that there is
a permit system in place for special events. Staff also informed the group of a recent meeting with
the State Health Department regarding concessions. They will work with the City in bringing park
concession facilities up to code, which may include working with local sports organizations.
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ITEM 9 Lakeville Lacrosse Association
Staff reviewed the existing situation regarding field scheduling for various sports organizations. The
City is aware of the shortage of fields for Lakeville Lacrosse which has experienced rapid growth
recently. Staff is currently doing its best with providing fields for their needs. Judy Hayes suggested
alternating fields on the north side of the City with RAAA and VAA. Lakeville Lacrosse Association will
contact the Parks Committee and pick a date to present their field needs to the committee.
ITEM 10 Valley Lake Park T- Mobile antenna landscaping
T- Mobile paid the City $3000 to complete landscaping, scheduled this fall.
ITEM 11 Citizen Inquiries: splash park, trail at Stoneborough Park, Fieldstone
Park (x2), dog park, Lakeridge screening hedge, East Park buffer zone
Staff reviewed recent inquires in the department. A possible dog park location near the access to
Ritter Farm Park next to the freeway was discussed, however there is currently no funding available
for projects such as these. The Lakeridge screening hedge was recently removed and will be
replanted in the fall. Staff will work with Tradition Development on a shoreline buffer at East Park as
part of a lake management program; however, no action will be taken this year. Staff sent letters to
certain neighborhoods recently to address encroachment issues on City property.
ITEM 12 Unfinished business
There were no items to discuss.
ITEM 13 New business
A preliminary site plan for Fieldstone Park was reviewed and will be discussed with the committee at
a future meeting. The 2009 -2010 Hunting Map was reviewed. There are no changes from last year
and it will be brought to the committee for final approval in August and then to City Council.
ITEM 14 Announcements
The next Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting is scheduled for August 19,
2009 at 6:00 p.m. (City Hall Council Chambers). However, there are no planning items on the agenda
at this time.
ITEM 15 Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
Re ul ly su p itted, ATTEST:
Patty Ruedy Recording S- etary 3 y Ha es, Secretary