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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-05CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 5, 2000 ITEM #1. CaII to order. The meeting was called to order in the Lakeville Council Chambers by Chairperson Larson at 6:00 PM. ITEM #2. Roll call. Present were L. Lulf, J. Larson and K. Manias. Committee members H. Lovelace and P. Messinger were absent. Park Director Steve Michaud was unable to attend due to illness. Also present was Recording Secretary Judi Hawkins. ITEM #3. Approval of Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes of March 15, 2000. The minutes of the March 15, 2000 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting were discussed. There were no additions or corrections and the minutes were approved as printed. ITEM #4. Citizen comments. There were no citizens present for items not on the agenda. ITEM #5. Staff reports and summary of current projects. There were no further staff reports. ITEM #6. Public review of Comprehensive Park Trail and Open Space System Plan. Five residents were in attendance to hear a presentation by Alan Brixius of NAC concerning the update of the Comprehensive Park Trail and Open Space System Plan. Mr. Brixius stated that the update began in May of 1999 with interviews of Council and Committee members, staff, citizens and leaders of sports organizations. Five public meetings were held for information and input from residents. Staff began review of the first draft of the document in October. Following revisions, the document was presented to the City Council at their March 18, 2000 work session. Following public review the document will be reviewed at a public hearing at the Planning Commission, by the Metropolitan Council, then adopted by the City Council. It is anticipated that the population of Lakeville will be 55,000 by the year 2010 and 73,000 by 2020. The growth will make Lakeville one of the top ten communities in the metro area. Demographics of the community will affect the neighborhood parks in the future, although it is anticipated that the community will continue to be dominated by young families in single- family, low- density housing. Some neighborhoods are physically aging and it will be necessary to look at housing conditions as areas age. The City of Lakeville's park inventory is currently 1,139 acres, or four percent of the total acreage of the city. Citizens of Lakeville have historically been very supportive of park acquisitions and preservation of natural amenities. A great emphasis has been placed on trails in recent years, both for recreation and commuting purposes. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes of: April 5, 2000 Page -2- Mr. Brixius explained that several categories of parks exist, both active and passive. The park system consists of community playfields, neighborhood parks, mini parks, special use areas and conservancy areas. The comprehensive park plan also takes into consideration facilities at the schools, although the uses vary by site depending on student population and facility age. The City of Lakeville has attempted to work with the school districts whenever possible to maximize facilities and assets at the school/ park sites. In certain areas, streets act as a physical barrier, creating the need for parks that are safely accessible for all neighborhoods. Additional facilities will be needed as the city continues to grow. Standards have been established for building trails based on roadway and street construction. The comp plan breaks the City into eight planning districts. Expansion of the park system is proposed for the Model Stone area, Ritter Farm Park, the west side of Lake Marion and possibly additional acres adjacent to Antlers Park. Other opportunities to maximize services might be to expand park use hours by adding field lighting and to identify sites outside the MUSA for acquisition prior to development. Mr. Brixius also pointed out the rural and urban reserve areas on the east and west sides of the city. Extension of utilities is not planned for those areas, at least through 2020. Committee member Lulf asked if the increased number of households would create traffic problems as the city grows. Mr. Brixius stated that the City of Lakeville adopted a 50 -year Transportation Plan, which establishes right of ways that will be needed to deal with the growth. Gene Hokenson, 6872 — 172 " Street, asked if bike trails are planned for additional connections for residents to reach the downtown area of Lakeville, particularly in conjunction with the Cedar Avenue reconstruction. Mr. Brixius stated that in accordance with the Transportation Plan, eight to ten -foot multipurpose trailways are built with park dedication funds as development occurs. Other corridors including the North Creek area, the South Creek area, the railroad if abandoned and the Ritter Farm Park to Soberg Waterfowl area being preserved for future greenways. The greenways will create overland trails for recreation and transportation purposes. Mr. Brixius also suggested that Mr. Hokenson contact City Engineer Keith Nelson for specific information on the Cedar Avenue reconstruction. Committee members thanked Mr. Brixius for his presentation. ITEM #7. Review proposed increase of residential park dedication fees and make recommendation to City Council. An increase of $100.00 per dwelling unit has been proposed for residential park dedication fees. The last increase was for $200.00 per dwelling unit in November 1998. In previous discussions an annual automatic increase was suggested, based on certain nationally recognized price indexes, however the City Attorney informed staff that the increase cannot be based solely on a certain price index. It is recommended that several sources be considered when proposing an annual price increase. A subcommittee consisting of two Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee members and two Economic Development Commission members is being formed to review commercial /industrial park dedication fees and make a recommendation to City Council. 00.08 Motion was made by Manias, seconded by Lulf, to recommend City Council approve an increase in the residential park dedication fee from $1,325.00 per dwelling unit to $1,425.00, effective immediately. It is further recommended that park dedication fees be reviewed annually in December for implementation of new rates the following year. Motion passed. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes of: April 5, 2000 Page -3- ITEM #8. Receive resolution establishing policies on resident priority registration and touch -tone registration. The resident priority registration policy had been discussed at the committee level several times. Committee's comments and suggestions were compiled into a resolution which was approved by City Council at their April 3, 2000 meeting. The policy will go into effect with the distribution of the Summer Brochure on April 15'. The resolution establishes a timeline of two weeks for resident priority registration. 00.09 Motion was made by Manias, seconded by Lulf, to receive the resolution establishing policies on resident priority registration and touch -tone registration and to support the approval of the resolution by the Lakeville City Council. Motion passed. ITEM #9. Unfinished business. At their meeting of March 15, 2000, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee made a motion recommending City Council approve an amendment to the leash ordinance, making it mandatory for dogs to be restrained by a leash of no more than eight feet in length while on public trails, sidewalks or in city -owned parks. At the City Council meeting of April 3, 2000, City Council directed the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to hold a public hearing to discuss the issue further and allow residents to offer input on the issue. A public hearing will be set for May 3, 2000. ITEM #10. New business. Larry Lulf informed committee members that the annual Landowner Appreciation Breakfast is scheduled for this Sunday, April 9th. The Snowmobile Task Force will hold their annual end of the season meeting on Thursday, April 13, 2000 at 6:00 PM. ITEM #11. Announcements. The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is scheduled for May 3, 2000. ITEM #12. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Judjth R. Hawkins; Recording Secretary % J4fif'L. son, Chairperson