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PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes for May 4, 2011
ITEM 1 Call to order
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
ITEM 2 Roll call of members
Present: Matt Dinslage, Tom Goodwin, Judy Hayes, Scott Kelly, Howard Lovelace,
Jeanne Peterson, Bob Swan, Jerry Zell
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Steve Michaud, Environmental Resources Manager
Mac Cafferty, Recording Secretary Patty Ruedy
ITEM 3 Approval of the April 20, 2011 meeting minutes
The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee meeting minutes were approved as presented.
ITEM 4 Citizen comments
There was a citizen present with no comments at this time. Also, a local boyscout was there to
observe.
ITEM 5 Staff Report
Staff referred to the report in the committee packet. Staff added that donated trees from the tree sale
were planted at Fieldstone Park. Trees are being transplanted from Ritter to Valley Lake Park as a
screen for the cell phone tower. Swan inquired about the status of more pickle -ball courts in Lakeville.
Staff will determine which tennis courts, if any, can be used to accommodate pickle -ball.
ITEM 6 The Greenway 4t" Addition preliminary and final plat
U.S. Home Corporation has submitted an application for a preliminary and final plat to develop
single-family residential lots on 2.29 acres. There are no park and trail requirements of this plat as
The Greenway plat requirements were satisfied with the original Greenway final plat. The dedication
consisted of half the land of a future neighborhood park and the current greenway through the center
of the entire plat. In consideration of this information, staff is recommending the Parks, Recreation
and Natural Resources Committee recommend approval of the proposed Greenway 4th Addition
preliminary and final plat as presented. Staff also outlined the existing park property and the
proposed park property when combined, will create a future neighborhood park to service that entire
district.
(11.08) Motion made by Goodwin, seconded by Lovelace to recommend City Council consider
approval of The Greenway 4th Addition preliminary and final plat as presented.
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 -8 Nays -0
ITEM 7 Wayfinding system — grand opening/ribbon-cutting
Staff proposes a grand opening or official ribbon -cutting ceremony to bring focus on the wayfinding
system to the general public. The event would consist of committee members, residents, Dakota
County Health Department staff, etc. and announce the official installation of all wayfinding signs and
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the importance of getting out and exercising using the Lakeville trail system. Staff will ask Pedal the
Parks group when their event is planned this year and report back at the next meeting.
ITEM 8 Canoe/kayak racks
Staff presented a draft of documents proposed for canoe/kayak rack rentals. Committee agreed on
policies presented and documents were accepted as written. Committee discussed placement of rack
at Orchard Lake Beach or Park and it was decided access to launch from the beach would be easier
for boat owners. Staff will then present it to City Council at a future work session.
(11.09) Motion made by Zell, seconded by Goodwin to accept the draft policy as written,
pending edits from the City attorney, and forward it to City Council for review.
Ayes -8 Nays -0
ITEM 9 Ice rinks
Staff gave a brief summary of the background of the ice rinks/closures in Lakeville.
Bill Messerich, 16162 Gunflint Circle: Bill has concerns about the closure of the rinks in Lakeville. He
questioned why the same rinks are closed each year and if the open rinks can be rotated each year to
serve different neighborhoods. Hayes stated to Messerich that the committee was opposed to the
closing of the rinks from the beginning and did not recommend rink closures to City Council. Staff
further advised Messerich that when rinks were decided to be closed by City Council, there were no
citizens/hockey groups present at the meeting to oppose it. Zell said he observed not much hockey
being played at the rinks. Staff added that Rolling Oaks rink would need repair to fix the crown in the
pavement. After some discussion, group agreed that there are some rinks that cannot be closed,
including Dakota Heights and that they'd like to see more information compiled by staff (attendance,
how numbers are acquired, hockey association use at parks/indoors, costs per site) and discuss this
issue at their next meeting.
(11.10) Motion made by Hayes, seconded by Zell to table the discussion, review additional
information that will be provided by staff and continue the discussion at the next meeting.
Ayes -7 Nays -1 (Kelly thought committee had enough information to make decision)
ITEM 10 Free wireless internet
The City has received an offer from Frontier Communications to install wireless Internet access at
athletic complexes that have telephone service. Swan felt strongly that parks are for being outside
and for recreation and that it would be setting a bad precedent. Also, the message sent to kids would
be that technology comes before watching their children at an athletic event. Kelly, Peterson and
Hayes agreed. Hayes stated that technology devices are already capable of receiving Internet access
with a data plan for those who need it. Goodwin stated that currently state parks and private
campgrounds he has stayed at have had Internet access, but it was pointed out that it is different if
you are away from your home for days at a time. There were also concerns about people hanging out
in parking lots to use the free wifi. Dinslage had concerns about setting a precedent as far as why we
weren't exploring other options (cable, satellite, etc.). If this project moves forward, a discussion on
signage would have to be addressed as well as ongoing maintenance. Staff will gather more
information and distribute it to committee members for discussion at the next meeting.
ITEM 11 Unfinished business
• Stoneborough Park update: Bids were opened for the construction of Stoneborough Park this past
Tuesday. Friedges Landscaping had the low bid. City Council will consider approving the contract at
their May 2 City Council meeting.
• Due to the weather, the Ironman event numbers were down. Approximately 4,000 were registered,
25% were no-shows, 50% were turnbacks. Gran Fondo went well.
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• Senior Center — City Council has directed staff to create a plan for financing the proposed senior
center, prepare education materials for the community and host public forums. A meeting has been
scheduled at the Lakeville Area Arts Center on Monday, May 23 at noon to present the plan to
seniors and gain feedback on the plan.
ITEM 12 New business
Bob Swan inquired about the emphasis on exercise and marketing efforts in the parks department.
Staff replied that the brochure is distributed three times per year and emphasizes fitness. There is no
additional budget or staff to devote to additional marketing.
ITEM 13 Announcements
Next Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee meeting, June 1, 2011
ITEM 14 Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
Resp -c y subrr
Patty Ruedy,
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ATTEST:
Scott Kelly, Chair