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Home My WebLink About09/04/2014•a• of@$ 00 •«• City of Meeting Location: Municipal Center 7100 147th Street West Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE INFORMAL MEETING TENTATIVE DISCUSSION ITEMS 6:00 p.m. 1. Committee Discussion Items 10 minutes 2. Arena Staffing Update 10 minutes 3. Budget Discussion 10 minutes 4. Adjourn PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING TENTATIVE AGENDA 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of the Agenda 3. Audience— 10 Minutes Total Time Limit— For Items Not on this Agenda 10 minutes 4. Approval of the May 2014 Minutes 5 minutes 5. Agenda Items A. Great River Greening Event 10 minutes B. Embry Place Development 10 minutes C. North Creek Greenway 10 minutes D. North Moeller Park — 136' Street Trail 10 minutes E. Belmont Park - Pond 10 minutes F. Legion Field — verbal update 10 minutes G. Cobblestone South Park — verbal update 10 minutes 6. Adjourn NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS - Tentative: Thursday November 6, 2014 6:00 p.m. (Informal) — Park Tour " " 7:00 p.m. (Regular) Regular meetings are broadcast, live, on Charter Communications Cable Channel 16. (Agendas and meeting minutes are also available on the City's Internet Web Site www. cityojapplevalley. org) CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 1, 2014 Minutes of the May 1, 2014, Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair Lee Strom; Committee Secretary Patrick Sullivan; Committee Members Kanika Gupta, Noel Hammill, Cindy Hart, Boyd Montgomery, and Brenton Schulz; Parks and Recreation Director Barry Bernstein; Parks Superintendent Tom Adamini; Valleywood Golf Course Manager Jim Zinck; Department Assistant Dorene Perkins Monn; Dakota County Planning Associates John Mertens and Chris Hartso; Dekhockey Representatives Joe Bloom and Brent Marpel; Lynn Hanson of the public. ABSENT: None ITEM 1. Committee Chair Strom called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ITEM 2. Approval of Agenda Director Bernstein requested the addition of Item 5.G. — Park Tour Date MOTION: by Montgomery, seconded by Sullivan to approve the agenda with the addition of Item 5.G. — Park Tour Date. VOTE: Yes — 7, No — 0 Audience — 10 Minutes Total Time Limit — For Items Not on the Agenda Chair Strom invited anyone present wishing to bring an item not on the agenda up for discussion to please step forward. No one stepped forward. ITEM 4. Approval of the March 6, 2014, Minutes. MOTION: by Montgomery, seconded by Sullivan to approve the March 6, 2014, meeting minutes as presented. VOTE: Yes — 7, No — 0 ITEM 5.A. Agenda Items — North Creek Regional Greenway Director Bernstein presented update on the 14 mile North Creek Regional Greenway running MN Zoo to Farmington. This is a Dakota County project. Major portion is planned to traverse through Apple Valley. As plans develop, staff will have project engineers from Dakota County -lof3- CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 1, 2014 come before the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to present future plans. Dakota County has applied for Federal Grant funding for an underpass on the proposed 157`h Street between Quarry Point Park and Fischer gravel pit. ITEM 5.B. Agenda Items — Dekhockey Proposal Director Bernstein introduced Brant Marpel and Joe Bluhm from Minnesota DekHockey. (Described as a 3 x 3 version of hockey played in tennis shoes on a 100 ft. x 150 ft. sport court surface rink.) Mr. Marpel and Mr. Bluhm are seeking a partnership with the City of Apple Valley to bring DekHockey to the area as the first in Minnesota. They proposed the City provide the space and electrical power, DekHockey will build the rink, build the league, run the league, and provide a mobile pro shop. This item presented as an informational item. Staff will review and provide additional information at a future Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting. ITEM 5.C. Agenda Items — Arena Manager Hiring Process Update Director Bernstein presented. Arena Manager Gary Pietig retired April 30`'. First round replacement interviews have been conducted, second round interviews scheduled May 9`h ITEM 5.1). Agenda Items — Golf Manager's Update Golf Course Manager Jim Zinck presented an update on the start of the season. Staff reports growth over last year in both the season pass and patron card sales. League participation continues to grow. Off season was busy reorganizing staff, installing a new point -of -sale system, and developing menus. Have developed a number of recurring clients and repeat events. Menus are consumer feedback driven. Pricing margins are at industry standards. Staff presents promotional pricing and specials geared toward golf leagues and when they're playing. Restaurant hours are consistent May through September. ITEM 5.E. Agenda Items — Park Superintendent's Update Park Superintendent Tom Adamini reviewed the list of projects included in the agenda packet. Cobblestone Lake pier has been removed and new installation anticipated for mid -June, restrooms facilities are ready for the season, Kelley Park will be operational when warmer weather arrives, four National certified playground inspectors on staff who conduct three full playground inspections per year, equipment has been converted from winter use to summer use, etc. Superintendent Adamini complimented the current Parks crew on skill levels, capability and compatibility. ITEM 5.F. Agenda Items — Recreation Superintendent's Update -2of3- CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 1, 2014 Recreation Superintendent Scott Breuer presented a synopsis of recreation activities. About 21,000 copies of the summer brochure are mailed to residents. Adult softball started last week, approx. 97 teams in the leagues, reflects an increase of I 1 from last year. Approx, 60 spring league indoor volleyball teams play at the Apple Valley Community Center. Winter session hosted 135 womens and co-rec adult volleyball leagues. Earth Day picnic scheduled May 10th for the City's Adopt -A -Park volunteers. Aquatic Center preveiw weekend is scheduled the first weekend in June. Free events include the puppet theater shows, playground program, Music in Kelley Park, and Freedom Days. ITEM 5.G. Agenda Items — Park Tour Date MOTION: by Schulz, seconded by Sullivan, changing the Thursday, July 31, 2014 meeting date to Wednesday, July 30, 2014. VOTE: Yes — 7, No — 0 ITEM 6. Adjourn There being no further business, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting was adjourned. MOTION: by Sullivan, seconded by Hammill, to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. VOTE: Yes — 7, No — 0 Respectfully Submitted, Doaerze PmArw U&M Dorene Perkins Monn, Dept. Assistant Approved by the Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee September 4, 2014. -3of3- V �O PI O O W W N N fp m � N N WI O O N M (D CO tp t0 � N �LJ �O l0 N r E N M a M W N o - ll O N N l0 W W W r O c0 r M M V M W M M M l!J W O (D O (O M M M N O N 4J r r r O O O O N N oI �rn� N M m m v M W W r N t0 N N o N o M r o r M o M V N N O O O W M clLri m N N � e N O � � � m O b m @ c N G _ = 7 In @ O d f9 C N LL d om m o J C @ O S O aDi 'o d@ @ p @ C> N@@ N N O N@ N N C a o aa5 YYDJ� V d'2!- z m w City of .�►/16 DATE: 8/29/14 TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee FROM: Barry Bernstein, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: Great River Greening Event Parks and Recreation Department 7100 - 147f Street West Apple Valley, MN 55124 952 / 953-2300 Background: The City of Apple Valley sought and received a restoration grant for Aligmagnet Park. The restoration process will begin with a volunteer event that is to be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. This event is planning to utilize volunteers to remove the existing invasive species, and after the invasive species are removed, the process of restoring natural habitat will begin this fall and into next year. I have enclosed a flyer for your review on this event. I have also enclosed a letter to surrounding residents of the park informing them of the event and our attempts to minimize parking issues during the event. Recommendation: Support of volunteer event on September 27 s Saturday, September 27, 2014, 8:30 am - 12:30 PM Alimagnet is an 85-acre park that features old growth oak and basswood trees along the shores of Alimagnet Lake. The park was originally farmed. The hilly terrain limited plowing so, instead, the land was grazed. Large populations of woodland wildflowers existed until woody overgrowth and buckthorn overtook the park. Volunteers will drag and stack precut trees and seed cleared areas in an attempt to rejuvenate wildflower populations. e bead 150 Restoration Volunteers & 30 VolunteerSupervisors* Light breakfast, snack, and lunch provided. All ages welcome, children must be supervised. Let us know if YOU want to learn how to manage volunteers as a Volunteer Supervisor! Free training is provided! greatrivergreening.org/vol-events/ or Contact Jen Kader, Volunteer and Outreach Manager, Apple at ikader@greatrivergreening.org or 651-665-9500 ex. 11. - � " Valley I,_=.S 1 t.., RIIN --s _��' ,` v� X I C Great River Greening inspires, engages and leads local communities in conserving and caring for the land and water that enrich our lives. Our events are fun, educational and rewarding. Join us and make a difference! greatrivergreening.org City of eee aeea aeeaa aaee team Apple 7100 147th Street W valley August 27, 2014 Dear Resident: Apple Valley, MN 55124-9016 Telephone (952) 953-2500 Fax (952)953-2515 www.cityofapplevalley.org You are receiving this letter due to your proximity to Alimagnet Park and I wish to inform you of an upcoming event that will positively benefit this park! On September 27, 2014, with help from Great River Greening, approximately 150 volunteers will be descending on Alimagnet Park to remove loose brush and invasive plant specifies. Great River Greening is a local conservation nonprofit organization working with volunteers on restoration projects in the area. Once the loose brush and invasive species are removed, once again with the help from Great River Greening, the restoration process will begin to improve the native plants and wildflowers over the course of several months (excluding winter). September 27, 2014, the volunteers are planned to be in the park format 6 A.M. to set up, with the majority of volunteers arriving at 8 A.M., and departing at approximately 12 noon. We are attempting to minimize traffic and parking issues by informing all volunteers to park at Redwood Park and a shuttle will be transporting them to and from this event. It is also anticipated the disc golf course wiil be shut down while this event is taking place.. I have enclosed a promotional flyer for your information. I am sending you this letter to inform you of this event and the possible impacts for a short period of time during the morning of September 27, 2014. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 952.953.2310 or bbemsteingci.apple-vallev.mn.us. Thank you! Sincerely, CITY OF APPLE VALLEY 2 Zemstein Director, Parks and Recreation Home of the Minnesota Zoological Garden City of MEMO DATE: 8/29/14 TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee FROM: Barry Bernstein, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: Embry Place Development Parks and Recreation Department 7100 - 147a Street West Apple Valley, MN 55124 952/953-2300 Background: Embry Place Development is located just south of the Apple Valley Cemetery with the developments southern border up to the developing Cortland Development. This is a single-family home development. Recommendation: Staff is recommending accepting park dedication in cash and not land �• -S , � < iL Clf -W -0It a� - ^r� of 7 ^' •� Ag !! ^ -!,•d�. J �. ;Pi{e �'.__. �• �4 r e m Yil�l S !!a �� !1 � � � ! n I t [ F &R• SS k I`VC Ssi 0!I GT9 �!i CI 6 it xzYtLL-x -lmuv untat Os III �aV ^ •f,> �.} i G � � Y!\Iin% n uulpl 4} YS g a Parks and Recreation Department araa• 7100 - 147' Street West City of AppleAppleApple valley, MN 55124 Valley 952/953-2300 MEMO DATE: 8/29/14 TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee FROM: Bang Bernstein, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: North Creek Greenway Background: I have enclosed some material in your packet that illustrate concepts for the most northern section of the North Creek Greenway. Staff is continually working with Dakota County in development of this trail and overpass to be located on County Road 38. Dakota County is preparing documents to issue an RFP to trail engineering firms. Recommendation: None at this time, but staff will keep the Parks and Recreation Committee updated on this trail progress. .. y � � >�� }\ l \ \ ^ <� � � »>m . / A \ � � � � « »< L S e v.t3�11 f tttt ":Cr-WAS, t, Park Dakota County, MN Disclaimer: Map and parcel data are believed to be accurate, but accuracy is not guaranteed. This is not a Map Scale legal document and should not be substituted for a title search,appraisal, survey, or for zoning verification. 1 inch = 32 feet Dakota County assumes no legal responsibility for the information contained in this data. 8/29/2014 Dakota County, MN uisciaimer map ana parcel oata are Deuevea to be accurate, but accuracy is not guaranteed. This is not a Map Scale legal document and should not be substituted for a title search,appralsal, survey, or for zoning verification. 1 inch = 32 feet Dakota County assumes no legal responsibility for the information contained in this data. 8/29/2014 lark rdw Home - County Road 42 Trail, Burnsville and Apple Valley Pagel of 2 ^n County Home Government Home & Property WELCOME TO DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Search... 4 A PREMIER COUNTY IN WHICH TO LIVE B W 0 RK — Permits & Licenses Law &Justice Health & Family Environment Transportation Libraries Parks Maps E Directlons I Departments I Abautus I Contadus Planned Road Construction County Road 42 Trail, Burnsville and Apple Valley Dakota County and the cities of Burnsville and Apple Valley are cooperating on the design and construction of approximately two miles of off -road trails along the north side of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 42, connecting Nicoilet Avenue in Burnsville to Elm Drive in Apple Valley. X County Road 42 Bikeway/Walkway Connection Map This project will integrate pedestrian and bicycling modes to provide forsafe, timely and efficient connections between communities and employment centers. This trail segment is identified as a high/medium priority in the M 2030 Transportation Plan, Figure 20 of the plan illustrates gaps in the trail and sidewalk system by estimated pedestrian infrastructure demand. M County Road 42 Bikeway/Walkway Connection Issues Map Background The 2030 Transportation Plan also includes a policy that supports the connectedness principle by including paved trails along county highways where practical. The trail system along CSAH 42 was not originally included with the roadway construction. The project will include facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists along this roadway with. special emphasis placed on travel barrier removal (like 1.35E) and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians in the CSAH 42 corridor. Open House Meeting Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, 5:30-8 p.m. SouthCross Community Church (1800 County Road 42 E, Burnsville) You will have the opportunity to: Review the preliminary trail plan http://Www.co.dakota.mn.usITransportation/PlannedConstructionICR42TraillPaecs/default.--- 9/4/7014 Home - County Road 42 Trail, Burnsville and Apple Valley Page 2 of 2 Ask questions Provide feedback The meeting will be an open house format. Please plan to stop by anytime between 5:30-8 p.m. There will not be a formal presentation. 1; County Road 42 Trail Newsletter Last updated: 8127/201410:56 AM ShaShaF9iaF4,aMore Maps&Directions I Departments About Ds I Canaan Us I nv.,Polity ® 2012 Dakota County, Minnesota bttn://www.co.dakota.mn.usITransportation/PlannedConstructionICR42Trai1/Paoeq/dpfa„it 4/a/?ma L 9/4/2014 Parks & Recreation Ad ,,isory Committee Meeting September4, 2014 9/4/2014 9/4/2014 North Moeller Park —136th Street Trail North Moeller Park —136th Street Trail 9/4/2014 Parks & Recreation Advisory Con -in -Mee Meeting September 4, 2014 Neat Meeting r November6, 2014 0