HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/07/2015 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
May 7, 2015
Minutes of the May 7,2015, Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair Lee Strom; Committee
Secretary Patrick Sullivan; Committee Members, Cindy Hart,Noel Hammill,
Brenton Schulz, Parks and Recreation Director Barry Bernstein; Parks
Superintendent Tom Adamini; Recreation Superintendent Scott Breuer;
Valleywood Golf Course Manager Jim Zinck; Arena Manager Brian Christianson;
Department Assistant Dorene Perkins Morin; and City Planner Tom Lovelace.
ABSENT: Kanika Gupta and Boyd Montgomery
[ITEM 1. Committee Chair Strom called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ITEM 2. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: by Sullivan, seconded by Hammill to approve the agenda as
presented
VOTE: Yes—5, No — 0
Audience— 10 Minutes Total Time Limit—For Items Not on the Agenda
No one present to speak.
ITEM 4. Approval of the March 2015, Minutes.
MOTION: by Schulz, seconded by Sullivan, to approve the March 5, 2015,
meeting minutes as presented.
VOTE: Yes—5, No—0
ITEM 5.A. Agenda Items—Ordinance Amending Park Hours
Director Bernstein presented a draft of the proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 95,
Section 95.04. Committee was asked whether the park hours should be adjusted to allow
earlier access to the park.
MOTION: by Sullivan, seconded by Hart,recommending the proposed
amendment to Chapter 95,Section 95.04, after legal review,move
forward for City Council approval.
VOTE: Yes—5, No — 0
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ITEM 5.B. Agenda Items—Proposed Amendments to Park Dedication Requirements
City Planner Tom Lovelace presented information on the proposed amendments to the
statutes pertaining to the land values and persons per unit ratio currently used by the City to
determine park dedication requirements for new development. Park dedication requirements
are based upon the parkland demand created by the use contained within each subdivision as
it relates to the generation of person-residents. City Council will conduct a public hearing to
consider the amendments May 14, 2015.
Staff recommendations to City Council include:
• Proposed reduction in the residential land values.
• Proposed increase to the industrial land values.
• Consider adding a townhouse park dedication requirement.
• Amend the persons per unit ratio to be consistent with the Met Council.
ITEM 5.C. Agenda Items—Kelley Park Amenities Discussion
Director Bernstein presented the Apple Valley Arts Foundation's request for authorization to
place a temporary storage container at Kelley Park behind the existing stage from June
through August 2015.
MOTION: by Hammill, seconded by Sullivan,recommending City Council
approval of a temporary accessory use granted to the Apple Valley
Arts Foundation for a storage container at Kelley Park to be
located behind the existing stage from June through August 2015.
DISCUSSION: Recommend investigating a more permanent structure in the
future.
VOTE: Yes— 5, No — 0
ITEM 5.D. Agenda Items—Cedar Isle Park Organized Field Use
Recreation Superintendent Breuer presented information. Staff has been working on the
premise based on a previous Parks and Recreation Director's verbal agreement with the
developing Cedar Isle neighborhood that no organized sports activities would be scheduled in
the park due to its size and lack of off-street parking. Staff was made aware of unauthorized
striping of a lacrosse field within the park this year and worked with the local youth athletic
association to halt it.
The City has the capacity of over 100 play fields. Certain times of the year, as the youth
athletic associations wish to have additional field space for games/practices, Staff wants to
honor the commitments that were made but understands the pressure for additional fields.
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MOTION: by Schulz, seconded by Hart, directing Staff to continue the current
relationship with the Cedar Isle neighborhood whereby the park is
defined as a neighborhood park, without organized sports
activities.
VOTE: Yes—4, No—0, Abstain— 1 (Hammill)
ITEM 5.E. Agenda Items—Quarry Point Park Soccer Field#7 Lighting
Director Bernstein presented information. Staff requested authorization to light Quarry Point
Park athletic complex's field #7 to enhance and maximize play opportunities. Field #8's
western light poles are designed to accommodate additional light fixtures to the west. Staff
recommended Park Dedication funds be used for the project.
MOTION: by Sullivan, seconded by Hammill,recommending City Council
approval of park dedication funds, not to exceed $185,000, for the
purchase and installation of additional lights on the west side of
Quarry Point Park field#8 poles and add two new poles with lights
to the west side of field #7 sized and designed for future lighting
on field#6.
VOTE: Yes— 5, No—0
ITEM 5.F. Agenda Items—Parks and Recreation Division Reports
Golf Course Manager Zinck gave a verbal update on the business growth initiatives and
getting more exposure of the building. Past events include February's Valleywood Event &
Tournament Showcase, March's Season Pass Reception, and April's Easter Brunch.
Upcoming events include May's Clubs for Kids Giveaway and Mother's Day Brunch, as well
as Couples Events throughout the summer.
Arena Manager Christianson reported Sports Arena operations have transitioned from ice to
tennis for the summer. The Arena hosts high school practices and matches, a women's
doubles league, and VAA youth tennis program. Hayes Park Arena's turf season will
conclude May 18th and ice will be reinstalled by June 15th. In addition to ice rentals and
camps, the Arena hosts summer ice skating lessons and public open skating.
Recreation Superintendent Breuer recapped Recreation operations. Major activities included
February's Mid-Winter Fest, Easter programs, adult athletics, and senior programs. Staff is
currently planning for summer activities such as the pool season, playground and puppet
wagon shows, Freedom Days, and youth athletic association tournaments.
Parks Superintendent Adamini reviewed the Maintenance Three Month List of Activities.
Staff includes three nationally certified playground inspectors. Turf maintenance is starting
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for the season. Legion Field project has been completed, Kelley fountains are running, and
Cobblestone dock has been installed. Quarry Point Park ballfield#2 infield improvements
have been completed to improve the drainage.
ITEM 5.G. Agenda Items—Accept Resignation of Committee Member Cindy Hart
Chair Strom presented a recognition plaque to Ms. Hart and a thank you for her eight years of
service on behalf of the Committee. Director Bernstein issued a thank you on behalf of the
City, residents, and staff.
ITEM 6. Adjourn
There being no further business, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting was
adjourned.
MOTION: by Hammill, seconded by Sullivan, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25
p.m.
VOTE: Yes— 5, No—0
Respectfully Submitted,
V envie Pezleigd "Nowt
Dorene Perkins Monn. Dept. Assistant
Approved by the Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee July 16, 2015.
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