HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-04CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes for August 4, 2010
ITEM 1 Call to order
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
ITEM 2 Roll call of members
Present: Bob Boerschel, Tom Goodwin, Judy Hayes, Scott Kelly, Pat Messinger, Jeanne Peterson
Absent: Howard Lovelace, Jerry Zell
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Steve Michaud, Environmental Resources Manager
Mac Cafferty, Recording Secretary Patty Ruedy
ITEM 3 Approval of the June 16, 2010 meeting minutes
The June 16, 2010 Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee meeting minutes were
approved as presented.
ITEM 4 Citizen comments
There were no citizens present at the start of the meeting. Two citizens came late and commented
they were there to observe.
ITEM 5 Staff report
Staff referred to the report in the committee packet.
ITEM 6 Orchard Trail public property
Staff gave an update on the City property on Orchard Trail. Liabilities such as the swingset, picnic
table, etc. have been removed to satisfy City safety standards. Goodwin inquired whether other
neighborhoods are using City property elsewhere in the same manner. Michaud replied that there are
some minor instances of encroachment but staff approves the use of City property as long as it is
safe and not a liability to the City. Cafferty added that in some instances residents have been allowed
to replant and/or make improvements to wetlands/outlots with prior approval from Environmental
Resources staff.
Staff supports maintaining the property through an agreement with neighborhood residents such as
the Adopt -a -Park program with special provisions. Staff further agreed to provide a picnic table and
waste receptacle on this property if desired by residents. If residents do not agree to regular
maintenance of the area, the property will be allowed to return to its natural state except for
contracted mowing around the lift station.
(10.07) Motion made by Goodwin, seconded by Messinger to approve staff recommendations
on maintenance of the Orchard Trail City property as follows:
1. Require a resident or neighborhood participate in an Adopt -a -Park program for continued
mowing of the area.
2. Recommend continued mowing in a defined area which includes creating a larger buffer zone
between garden area and wetland.
3. Removal of the garden area this fall following harvesting of the current vegetables.
4. Agree to no more private storage on-site by any neighbors.
5. No more permanent amenities such as playground equipment to be placed on the property.
Ayes -6 Nays -0
Motion passed.
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ITEM 7 D.R. Horton proposition to acquire a small portion of Aronson Park
Staff reviewed the proposal by D.R. Horton to purchase 3,000 square feet of land to satisfy minimum
lot requirements for a future plat and obtain proper easements for a right turn lane along 202nd Street
and the extension of sanitary sewer to serve the proposed subdivision. Committee members raised
concerns about setting a precedent for other developers to purchase existing City park property in the
future. Staff assured committee members that it is generally not the policy to sell City park property,
but in certain circumstances the sale of existing park property may far outweigh not selling. All
proposals will be presented to the committee prior to any City actions. Staff also suggested the need
for a trail access from the proposed subdivision will be required, providing access to Aronson Park.
This will also be discussed during the formal platting process.
(10.08) Motion made by Boerschel, seconded by Peterson to recommend City staff proceed
with working with the developer on the concept plan layout as presented to committee members.
Staff will bring the final proposal to committee members at a future meeting during the formal
platting process.
Ayes -4 Nays -2 (Kelly/Messinger)
Motion passed.
ITEM 8 Hunting Map for 2010-2011 season
Staff reviewed the proposed Hunting Map. Planning Department and Police Department staff
reviewed the map and there were no changes from the previous hunting season. Hunters will still be
required to obtain a written permit through the landowner to hunt on their property and check in with
the Lakeville Police Department.
(10.09) Motion made by Goodwin, seconded by Messinger to recommend City Council consider
approval of the 2010-2011 Hunting Map as presented by City staff.
Ayes -6 Nays -0
Motion passed.
ITEM 9 Unfinished business
There were no items to discuss.
ITEM 10 New business
Staff informed committee members of the status of the plaque for Jerry Erickson being installed in
Pioneer Plaza. A draft of the Pioneer Plaza induction policy will be brought to the committee at a
future meeting. Staff further informed the group of the desire by the Downtown Lakeville Business
Association to improve amenities at Pioneer Plaza and the parking lots behind businesses on the west
side of Holyoke Avenue. The City and the DLBA are working with the Dakota County CDA for possible
funding.
ITEM 11 Announcements
Next Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee meeting, August 18, 2010
ITEM 12 Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfu)ly submitted, ATTEST:
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Patty Ruedy, ecording Secrtetkry
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Scott K- y, Chair