HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/05/2019CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
September 5, 2019
Minutes of the September 5, 2019, Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair Brent Schulz; Secretary Josh
Gaffke; Committee Members, Noel Hammill, Lisa Hiebert, and Mark Schori; Parks and
Recreation Director Barry Bernstein; Park Superintendent Mike Endres; Recreation Manager
Susan Muelken; Administrative Coordinator Dorene Perkins Monn; and Recreation
Supervisor Steve Skinner; South of the River Inclusive Playground Coalition members Tara
Nelson, Kelly Kausel and Monica Joubert (Mrs. Dakota County International 2020); and
Brent Alltergot of Flagship Recreation.
ABSENT: Matthew Hinrichs and Boyd Montgomery
ITEM 1. Call to Order
Chair Schulz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ITEM 2. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: by Gaffke, seconded by Hammill, approving the agenda as
presented.
VOTE: Yes — 5, No — 0
ITEM 3. Audience — 10 Minutes Total Time Limit — For Items Not on the Agenda
No one stepped forward to speak.
ITEM 4. Approval of the May 2019 Minutes.
MOTION: by Hammill, seconded by Hiebert, to approve the May 2, 2019,
meeting minutes as presented.
VOTE: Yes — 5, No — 0
ITEM 5.A. Agenda Items — Introduction of New Committee Member
The Committee welcomed Mark Schori. He was appointed to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee by City Council May 23, 2019. He is a long-time resident of Apple
Valley. His term is set to expire March 1, 2022.
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ITEM 5.11. Agenda Items — Inclusive Play
South of the River Inclusive Playground Coalition members Tara Nelson and Monica Joubert
presented information encouraging the committee and staff when designing playground
structures to consider inclusion opportunities in those structures. Ms. Nelson defined
inclusive playground vs. accessible. The coalition's goal is to educate, advocate for, and help
create a plan for destination playgrounds that include inclusive recreational facilities.
Landscape Structure representative Brent Alltergot of Flagship Recreation covered A Higher
Level of Inclusive Play presentation of facts — play is a basic human right, people with
disabilities are the nation's largest minority group and the only group which anyone can join
at any time, and 1 in 5 Americans have a disability. He also defined Inclusive as "play for
all."
Gideon Pond in Burnsville, King Park in Lakeville, Bielenberg Sports Complex in
Woodbury, and Wood Ridge Park in Cottage Grove currently have inclusion sites.
Staff will continue to have conversations and come up with a strategy to move forward with
the concept of inclusive play.
ITEM 5.C. Agenda Items — Quarry Point Park Field #4
Parks Superintendent Endres provided an overview of the fencing project taking place in
October 2019 at Quarry Point Park on field #4 to reduce the number of foul balls hit into
backyards of the homeowners to the west.
ITEM 5.1). Agenda Items — Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center Update/New Tot Area
Recreation Manager Muelken reminded the Committee of the March 2019 approved motion
recommending staff move forward on the addition of a feature at Apple Valley Family
Aquatic Center in lieu of slide resurfacing. Staff has worked with Webber Recreation and
Design to create a play area plan.
Recreation Supervisor Skinner reviewed a working model of the plan to replace the existing
wet play area, which is original to the facility built twenty-three years ago, with something
for the under -five to eight year old age groups. The new area will have a recirculating water
system. Project timeline is for completion in the spring and available with the 2020 aquatic
season. Discussion included cabana aesthetics, adjustment is sizes, and increase in
reservations from 2018 to 2019.
ITEM 5.E. Agenda Items — Alimagnet Disc Golf Update
Director Bernstein presented an Alimagnet disc golf history timeline to date. Staff met at
Alimagnet Park with park neighbors and disc golf members July 10, 2019. Staff has
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evaluated the comments from the disc golf players, neighboring residents, as well as council
members, and determined at this time to recommend not modifying the existing golf course
located at Alimagnet Park. Staff will continue to look for possible opportunities such as
modification of the existing course, relocation of the course, and partnership with
neighboring communities.
Discussion included current issues with the disc golf course and its projected increase in
popularity. Director Bernstein suggested taking a hard look at Alimagnet and its components
and functionality.
MOTION: by Hammill, seconded by Schori, to deny modifications to
Alimagnet disc golf course.
VOTE: Yes — 5, No — 0
ITEM 5.F. Agenda Items — Pickleball Status Report
Director Bernstein reported a tremendous growth in pickleball play, an updated report
regarding pickleball was presented at the August 8, 2019 informal council meeting. Staff has
been directed to investigate relocating the courts to Johnny Cake Ridge Park. A pickleball
design meeting, including pickleball players, is planned for September 18, 2019. Plans and
design will be prepared for bid. Construction timeline is mid -summer 2020.
ITEM 5.G. Agenda Items — Kelley Park Clock Tower
Director Bernstein presented. The Apple Valley Rotary Club donated clock tower has been
installed in Kelley Park and a formal dedication was held on site Saturday, August 24, 2019.
The clock replaces a non-functioning water fountain on the south side of the park. The Park
Maintenance crew was recognized for their construction work. The Committee thanked the
Rotary Club for their donation.
ITEM 6. Division Updates —
Updates were presented in the agenda packet for informational purposes. Staff clarified
removal of the Palomino tot playground was completed, but the larger play structure remains
in the park.
ITEM 8. Adjourn
There being no further business, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting was
adjourned.
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MOTION: by Schori, seconded by Hiebert, to adjourn the meeting at 8:23
p.m.
VOTE: Yes — 5, No — 0
Respectfully Submitted,
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Dorene Perkins Monn, Administrative Coordinator
Approved by the Apple Valley Parks
and Recreation Advisory Committee Brent Schulz, Chair
on November 7, 2019.
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