HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-19CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes for January 19, 2011
ITEM 1 Call to order
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
ITEM 2 Roll call of members
Present: Bob Boerschel, Judy Hayes, Scott Kelly, Howard Lovelace, Jeanne Peterson, Jerry Zell
Absent: Tom Goodwin
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Steve Michaud, Recording Secretary Patty Ruedy
ITEM 3 Approval of the November 17, 2010 meeting minutes
The November 17, 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
Question regarding dogs at Ritter Farm Park: Staff stated that there are still those who do not follow
ordinances and we receive complaints. Possible extra enforcement in the spring/summer which may
include, but not limited to, denying access to the park for dog owners who violate the leash law.
Question regarding status of fields at Hosanna with the proposed senior center: Staff checked
summer schedule/requests with Patty Dexter—still being determined. Will update at next meeting.
ITEM 6 Nomination and election of officers for 2011
(11.01) Motion made by Hayes, seconded by Zell to nominate Scott Kelly as Chair, Bob Boerschel
as Vice -Chair and Jeanne Peterson as Secretary of the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources
Committee for 2011 and approve the nominations as presented.
Ayes -6 Nays -0
Motion passed.
ITEM 7 Natural area sign review
Staff reviewed the proposed natural area signage that will be used to identify natural areas that have
been restored using grant money. The signs will be placed in natural areas such as rain gardens,
conservation areas and buffer areas. Committee members liked the sign.
ITEM 8 Stoneborough Parks master plan review and timeline
Staff brought the master plan and proposed budget for Stoneborough Park forward for final
committee review. Staff has also solicited a proposal from Brauer & Associates to complete plans and
specifications, conduct a bidding process and provide construction administration services for the
project. Staff proposed an addition to the project, which includes completing a portion of the South
Creek Greenway Trail. Staff would like to add that component to the park, which would enhance the
opportunity for residents to use trails and access the park in a safe manner. The trail aspect of the
project would be bid as an alternate, which would give us the opportunity to evaluate the bids after
submittal. Boerschel inquired about stubs for future trails. Staff will update at next meeting.
(11.02) Motion made by Hayes, seconded by Peterson to recommend City Council consider
approval of contract with Brauer & Associates for Stoneborough Park as presented in approved
master plan.
Ayes -6 Nays -0
Motion passed.
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee Meeting Minutes, January 19, 2011 Page 2
ITEM 9 Scholarship program information
Revised scholarship information was presented to the committee. Staff is not changing how
scholarships are processed, but rather provide better clarification to the customer. Last donations to
this program were received in 2006, $500 each from Lakeville Lions, Rotary and Senior Citizen Club.
Letters requesting donations from these three organizations again have been sent. End of year
balance is forwarded to the following year; balance in 2011 of $234.
Kelly inquired if donations to the scholarship fund could be solicited in brochures and a line item in
CLASS as residents register/pay for classes. Staff spoke to Patty Dexter—will update at next meeting.
ITEM 10 Unfinished business
Bury property update: Staff stated grant money staff applied for and received is available for the
3,500' of Lake Marion Shoreline. Currently, the county is having another appraisal on the property.
The son has taken over the property and applied for a gravel mining permit under Midwest Asphalt.
City staff is working with the Bury family on details regarding over -excavation on the old permit,
restoration and an after -use plan. In the meantime, Michaud stated that plans for the trail between
185th and 202nd can proceed and be paid for with the grant money already received by the City.
ITEM 11 New business
Park shelter buildings at Valley Lake Park and North Park: Due to excessive vandalism and
lack of staff, staff is proposing to lock North Park and Valley Lake restrooms for the winter season and
instead provide a satellite restroom for each site. Committee members agreed. Staff confirmed
restrooms will be open for special events such as the ice fishing contest and in the summer months.
South Forty Archers: The South Forty has been very successful with membership, instruction and
3-D shoots at Ritter Farm Park. Staff met with the group regarding the possibility of constructing a
building at the site, which may include an indoor archery range. Staff instructed the group to write a
comprehensive business plan including justification and in-kind construction commitments. Staff
explained the possible economic impact of this facility, including but not limited to regional and
national shoot competitions being held here in Lakeville. We may see a plan for review by summer.
Hayes commented on how great trail snowplowing has been this winter.
Additional agenda items for next meeting:
Kelly: Brainstorming session on projects the Parks Committee members can work on in 2011.
Hayes: How to use proceeds from future tree sales and other programs such as the Haunted Forest.
Hayes: Having Parks Committee member present during new Parks Committee member interview
process.
Michaud: Rounding up utility bills/liquor for a specific purpose.
Athletic facilities/groups: Update (if available) regarding proposed changes to ISD#194 athletic
programs.
ITEM 12 Announcements
Next Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee meeting, February 2, 2011
ITEM 13 Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
ec.rding Secre,ary
ATTEST:
Scott Kelly, Chai