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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/21/2016 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE July 21, 2016 Minutes of the July 21, 2016, Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair Lee Strom; Committee Secretary Patrick Sullivan; Committee Members, Jessica Montgomery,Noel Hammill, Boyd Montgomery, and Brenton Schulz, Parks and Recreation Director Barry Bernstein; Parks Superintendent Tom Adamini; Administrative Coordinator Dorene Perkins Monn. ABSENT: Committee Member Josh Gaffke 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 B. Montgomery to approve the agenda as presented VOTE: Yes—6, No—0 ITEM 3. Audience— 10 Minutes Total Time Limit—For Items Not on the Agenda No one present. ITEM 4. Approval of the May 2016, Minutes. MOTION: by Hammill, seconded by Sullivan, to approve the May 5, 2016, meeting minutes as presented. VOTE: Yes-6, No-0 ITEM 5.A. Agenda Items—Proposed Amendments to Park Dedication Requirements Director Bernstein reviewed the revised park dedication fee schedule. After the City retained a real estate valuation service company to research and analyze average market value, it was determined the existing benchmark$89,100 land values did not reflect recent land sales for single-family residential development in the area. Therefore, a single-family benchmark land value for cash-in-lieu of land dedication for public park purposes has been set at $75,000. - 1of3 - CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE July 21, 2016 ITEM 5.B. Agenda Items—Cobblestone Lake Park Director Bernstein reported status of the park development. Metropolitan Grant eligible items must be completed by December 31, 2016. Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc., provided concept design plans were presented for review. Items included location of the restroom, pathways,picnic shelter size, exercise equipment placement,passive area with covered chairs/swings, trestle with grand entrance near the lake with visual effect items/art work. Staff has recommended delineation between private property and park property using landscaping. Staff continues to meet with Tradition Development on the design options and costs to refine the plan. Funding of the park construction includes City funds,Tradition Development's matching contribution, and anticipated Metropolitan grant. As with past park development, staff will work with Tradition Development on the design options, Tradition Development will coordinate construction and then deed the property to the City. ITEM 5.C. Agenda Items—Cortland Neighborhood Park MOTION: by Sullivan, seconded by B. Montgomery, to approve the scheduling of a Special Informal Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee beginning at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Apple Valley Community Center, for the purpose of discussing the future of the Cortland Development park property. VOTE: Yes—6, No—0 }ITEM 5.0. Agenda Items—Hayes Park—Little Library Dedication MOTION: by Sullivan, seconded by Hammill, to approve the scheduling of a Special Informal Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee beginning at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at Apple Valley Community Center for the purpose of a dedication of the Little Library within Hayes Park. VOTE: Yes—6, No—0 ITEM 5.E. Agenda Items—Recreation Manager Position Update Director Bernstein noted an offer has been made and accepted for the Recreation Manager position. Appointment is scheduled for the July 28, 2016, City Council meeting. Staff anticipates an August 31 start date. -2of3 - CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE July 21,2016 ITEM 5.F. Agenda Items—Division Updates Director Bernstein reported all divisions are very busy. Both pools are doing great, as well as is the golf course. Park Maintenance is busy preparing for several youth athletic association driven tournaments- soccer,baseball, etc. Committee complimented Director Bernstein, Park Superintendent Adamini, and Arena Manager Christianson on their work. ITEM 6. Adjourn There being no further business,the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting was adjourned. MOTION: by Schulz, seconded by Sullivan, to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m. VOTE: Yes—6, No— 0 Respectfully Submitted, c/7/4----• Dorene Perkins Monn, Administrative Coordinator Approved by the Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee on Sept 1, 2016. - 3of3 -