HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes for February 2, 2011
ITEM 1 Call to order
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
ITEM 2 Roll call of members
Present: Judy Hayes, Scott Kelly, Howard Lovelace, Jeanne Peterson, Jerry Zell
Absent: Bob Boerschel, Tom Goodwin
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Steve Michaud, Environmental Resources Manager
Mac Cafferty, Recording Secretary Patty Ruedy
ITEM 3 Approval of the January 19, 2011 meeting minutes
The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee meeting minutes were approved as presented.
ITEM 4 Citizen comments
There were 7 citizens present.
Jim Reitter, 20690 Jutland Place: Mr. Reitter spoke regarding conservation easements and his concern
with the request from Malt -o -Meal to modify the conservation easement on their property.
ITEM 5 Staff report
Staff informed committee members of the new component of the MN Ironman Bike event. The Gran
Fondo is an (optional) timed cycling event (not a race). Organizers believe this will give riders the
opportunity to add excitement to their ride. Parks staff and Police are working with organizers for the
eleventh year, ensuring the safety of riders and addressing traffic issues.
ITEM 6 Midwest Asphalt IUP
Midwest Asphalt Corporation has submitted an application for an interim use permit to allow mining
on the property located at NE quadrant of Kenrick Ave. and 195th Street. This property has been
known as the Bury property, which is located directly north of Casperson Park and portions of are
designated as a county regional trail corridor along the top of the 3,500' of shoreline bluffs. Mr. Bury
has submitted all the necessary documentation to commence mining of approximately 15 acres
adjacent Kenrick Ave. on the west side of the property. The application will also include grading,
mining and filling of the existing excavated pit east of the proposed 15 acres. As part of the submittal,
Mr. Bury has submitted proposed grading plans and a proposed future residential plat.
Staff shared details of funding available for the construction of a trail through this property along the
bluff. Staff has concerns about the amount of land reserved for the future trail.
Blair Bury, President of Midwest Asphalt shared his plans with the group, including the proposal for
excavation of material located in the southeast corner of the property. Staff asked if materials from
the southeast portion of the site were to be used to fill the existing pit area or will the materials be
moved off-site. Mr. Bury answered that materials from the east side of the property may be used off-
site in addition to filling the existing over -mined area located in the southeast portion of the site.
Craig Manson, President of the Lake Marion Homeowners Association is supportive of the trail plan.
He asked about the view from the lake. Mr. Bury stated that nothing will be able to be seen from the
lake. Manson also had concerns about water quality/runoff and if and when development occurs,
increased boat traffic. Mac Cafferty stated that the property has to be permitted through the MPCA
and will include the installation of treatment basins and that they do not expect much discharge from
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the gravel. Also, Midwest Asphalt will be required to update their pollution prevention plan to reflect
existing and proposed plans.
ITEM 7 Parks Committee brainstorming session
Committee members agreed at the previous meeting to have a brainstorming session. Since two
committee members were missing, it was decided that staff will add this item to a future agenda,
along with ideas from staff on how exactly revenues could be utilized. Ideas, in turn, could be
presented at a future Council work session and policy decisions could be made by Council. Staff
stated that the original intent of some of these programs created by the Parks Committee such as the
Haunted Forest and Tree Sale was to supplement the parks budget and put them back into programs.
Currently all money collected goes into the general fund. Staff added that funding from the Lakeville
Lions for fireworks and the puppet wagon will no longer be available.
ITEM 8 Unfinished business
1. Staff stated that currently Hosanna fields are still on the schedule at this time, but are subject to
change based on construction of the new senior facility.
2. Staff is not in favor of stubbing out trails at Stoneborough Park and has generally not included
them in the past. Contract for Stoneborough Park is on Council agenda for February 7.
3. Staff has nothing to report on changes to athletic facilities/groups in regards to school district
budget issues.
ITEM 9 New business
1. Staff has received a request for a community garden to be placed at Valley Lake Park adjacent to a
resident's property. Staff stated that there are issues with accessibility at this site in particular, and in
general issues of water, parking and security have to be addressed.
2. Lakeville Soccer Club has inquired about the feasibility of naming something at North Park in honor
of a member who recently passed. Staff suggested the possibility of a plaque in the park or in the
building, naming a tournament after this member. Zell suggested possibility of naming the trophy.
ITEM 10 Announcements
Next Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee meeting, February 16, 2011
ITEM 11 Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
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Scott Kelly, Chair