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Home My WebLink About09-22CITY OF LAKEVILLE PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes for September 22, 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, Howard Lovelace, Pat Messinger, Jeanne Peterson Absent: Jerry Zell Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Steve Michaud, Environmental Resources Manager Mac Cafferty, Recording Secretary Patty Ruedy Al Singer, Dakota County Land Conservation Manager ITEM 3 Approval of the August 18, 2010 meeting minutes The August 18, 2010 Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee meeting minutes were approved as presented. ITEM 4 Citizen comments There were no citizens present. ITEM 5 Staff report Staff referred to the report in the committee packet. ITEM 6 Vermillion River Corridor Plan Al Singer, Dakota County Land Conservation Manager presented the Vermillion River Corridor Plan. In 2008, $500,000 was received from the Environmental Trust Fund plus $1.2 million for easements and management plans. The river is impaired in terms of bacteria, nitrates, turbidity and temperature. Wildlife habitat, water quality, recreation and conservation are addressed in the plan. The plan divides the river into districts and public input has been sought on the plan. County staff has found that people are interested in managing their land, but they need help. The plan has been created to be landowner -friendly. According to Al, probably the most effective solution is a grass buffer. The habitat needs to be connected and buffered and uplands need to be created. In regards to recreation, there is tension between anglers/canoeists, anglers/landowners. In rural portions of the river, there are no trails planned on private property. Committee members raised the following questions: Is there a plan for trails along the river outside of city limits? Al: The county will defer to local comp plans. They are willing to fill gaps in trails, however it will not be the focus. Instead the plan will focus on protecting habitat and water quality. Landowners would be compensated for extra access to their property. Are landowners cooperating? Al: Natural resource management on the land requires a minimum of 150' on each side of the river. They will be flexible in working with landowners. Are easements in place? Al: Yes, some easements are in place and will prevent development, altering the surface, mining, clear -cutting, driving motor vehicles and preventing the construction of power lines. Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee Meeting Minutes, September 22, 2010 Page 2 How many landowners is this affecting? Al: They will be working with approximately 1,000 landowners over the next 10 years. Are they working to decrease nitrates? Al: The buffer will be one solution to the nitrates. They will also work with farmers to reduce their use of nitrates on their land. Are there improvements that need to be addressed in Lakeville's portion of the river? Al: Work to be done in Lakeville includes stabilizing stream banks and dealing with storm water. ITEM 7 SBF 6th Addition preliminary and final plat Staff reviewed plat details with committee members. This plat has been changed from the original plan to allow for combined and shared greenspace. This is another addition as part of a major 500 - acre development plan. Due to considerable credits still remaining from the original plat, park dedication fees have already been accounted for. The original approved plat provided for sidewalks and trail connections as this large plat progressed. All requirements for sidewalks and trails are being met by the developer. There are recommended modifications to the sidewalk and trail construction plan, which are all noted in the report. (10.12) Motion made by Kelly, seconded by Peterson to recommend City Council consider approval of SBF 6th Addition preliminary and final plat as submitted. The developer will be required to provide all sidewalks and trails, including recommended modifications by Planning and Engineering and noted in the planning report. Finally, the developer is required to follow other recommendations 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 8 Boulder Heights preliminary and final plat Staff reviewed plat details with committee members. It will allow the connection of water to a previous plat nearby. Committee members questioned the safety of access to the development off 202nd Street and if there will still be pedestrian access into the park. Review of the Parks & Recreation Comprehensive System Plan indicates no park requirements associated with this plat. Those lots previously platted under Outlot A of Village Creek previously met their park dedication requirements with the dedication of Village Creek Park. Those platted lots east of Aronson Park will be required to pay a park dedication fee at the time of final plat. Staff is recommending a 5' wide sidewalk be installed on the west side of Hampton Avenue. The developer will also be required to construct a 10' wide trail between lots 5 and 6, plot 3 as depicted on the plat when Outlot A develops. The access trail will be paid for and restored 100% by the developer. A cash escrow for a future trail along 202nd St. will be collected as part of the plat when it develops. (10.13) Motion made by Goodwin, seconded by Lovelace to recommend City Council consider approval of Boulder Heights preliminary and final plat and easement vacation. No park dedication requirements will be required as part of this preliminary and final plat. Sidewalks, trails and park dedication fees will be required of Outlot A when the plat is brought forward and approved by City Council. Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee Meeting Minutes, September 22, 2010 Page 3 Finally, the developer is required to follow other recommendations 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 9 Discussion of ribbon -cutting ceremony to celebrate installation of new Ipava wayfinding signs Staff suggested a ribbon cutting ceremony prior to a future Parks Committee Meeting. Staff will invite Dakota County Active Livings staff, media and City dignitaries. Committee members agreed. ITEM 10 Pedal the Parks family biking event at Casperson Park on October 10, 2010 Staff has been working with the Lakeville Friends of the Environment on this event. Everyone is invited, no pre -registration necessary. ITEM 11 Unfinished business Haunted Forest is October 23rd. If you'd like to volunteer for this event, please contact Patty. ITEM 12 New business There were no items to discuss. ITEM 13 Announcements Next Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee meeting, October 6, 2010 ITEM 14 Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m. y, submitte Patty Ruedy, Recording Secret ry Scott Kelly;`Chair