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Home My WebLink About11/04/2021CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE November 4, 2021 Minutes of the November 4, 2021, Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair Brent Schulz; Secretary Josh Gaffke; Committee Members, Dave Freed, Noel Hammill, Lisa Hiebert, and Mark Schori; Parks and Recreation Director Eric Carlson; Parks Superintendent Mike Endres; Valleywood Golf Course Manager Jim Zinck; Arena Manager Brian Christianson; Administrative Coordinator Dorene Perkins; and 3 members of the public. ABSENT: Matthew Hinrichs ITEM 1. Call to Order & Pledge 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 Director Carlson requested the addition of a Special Informal meeting December 2, 2021, beginning at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing proposals and staff recommendations regarding proposals related to a parks bond referendum. MOTION: by Freed, seconded by Hammill, approving the agenda with the addition of Item 5.D. — Set Special Informal meeting December 2, 2021, starting at 6:00 p.m. VOTE: Yes — 6, 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 September 2021 Minutes. MOTION: by Schori, seconded by Gaffke, to approve the September 2, 2021, meeting minutes as presented. VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0 ITEM 5.A. Agenda Items — Hockey Rinks Off -Season Conversion to Dog Park Areas Parks Superintendent Endres presented history and add'1 information gathered on potential sites for off -leash dog park areas. Identified pros and cons were -1of5- CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE November 4, 2021 presented for Delaney Park and Huntington Park locations. A draft of the rules of conduct were reviewed. Surrounding community amenity comparisons listed Burnsville, Rosemount, Lakeville, Eagan, Savage and Dakota County (Dakota Woods). Cost per proposed site estimates were provided. Public comments received through a city sponsored open house, email, voicemails and letters there was a general mix of comments - staff estimates approx. 65 positive, some in the middle, and a few negative. Cindi Dayus, 169 Strese Lane, Apple Valley — Lot of rules that correspond and a lot of it will require self -policing. There is no way to effectively police it. Believes there will be a lot of complaints. Questioned what is going to be done about the non -authorized use of the current rinks; i.e., Hayes? Chair Schulz, there are a couple concerns — dog waste and barking. The City will need to rely on users to police the fellow users, that's the only way it will work. Completely in favor of the idea, it would be a good addition to the city. Committee Member Hiebert, There are a lot of people already using Delaney rink for an off -lease area. It's a nice opportunity and the cost to provide this is minimal, it's worth trying it. Recommends trying it for a year and reviewing after that. Committee Member Hammill reported no issues during his visit to the Burnsville area. Recommended trying one location to start with, Delaney. Discussion continued regarding one location vs two locations. Committee Member Freed noted it is nice use of an area that isn't fully utilized and recommends trying it at both locations with the proposed staging/gate area. Director Carlson expressed that it sounds like the committee is in favor of moving forward, and if the city council is onboard with the off -leash dog park area, the city will have a resource available. Staff can then inform users the activity is not acceptable in some areas but point them to area(s) it is acceptable. Education and marketing will be used let people know the resource is available. MOTION: by Hiebert, seconded by Hammill, recommending approval of Delaney Park and Huntington Park rinks for off -leash dog parks April through November, each equipped with double security gate and dog waste disposal facilities. VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0 ITEM 5.13. Agenda Items — Repurposing of Hayes Park Pickleball Court Area -2of5- CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE November 4, 2021 Director Carlson reviewed the Apple Valley pickleball court history, court locations, neighboring community comparison statistics, and feedback received from the public regarding the Hayes Park courts. General comments were "keep the courts open for use as pickleball courts, closing the courts seems to be a waste of tax payer dollars, build an adaptive playground for people with disabilities, develop a picnic area, plant natural vegetation to encourage pollinators, build a covered outdoor hockey rink, build a skate park, build a basketball court, and build an obstacle course." At the September 30, 2021, joint meeting with City Council the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee asked the Council to consider engaging the community to explore interest in a park bond referendum. If the referendum is approved it would likely include an update of parks and trails, reinvestment in major recreation facilities such as Apple Valley Community Center, Senior Center and both Arenas, and park master plans for Alimagnet, Kelley, Farquar and Redwood parks. Staff recommends the Hayes Park pickleball courts remain locked and unused until a new Master Plan is developed to determine what the long- term use of that space could be. Diane Erickson of 185 Strese Lane, expressed her general thoughts regarding Hayes Park. (Neighbors) have always had Hayes Park for the children. She reported an intensity that hasn't been in the park before - hockey, lacrosse, soccer teams, etc. What she would like to see is something that gives credence to kids that can't use the park. Committee discussed potentially utilizing the courts for badminton, waiting for the master plan, the concern that locked courts could invite unwanted activity, and giving the public the opportunity to use the space until long term use is determined. Staff was asked to compile cost estimates to convert the area to badminton courts and the cost of partitioning off the two courts. Maggie Jaden, 181 Strese Lane, reported the south end courts are pretty cracked and recommends review of them before making any decisions regarding future court use. MOTION: by Gaffek, seconded by Freed, to table Item 5.13. Agenda Items — Repurposing Hayes Park Pickleball Court Area to the January meeting. VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0 ITEM 5.C. Agenda Items — Division Fee Schedules The proposed fee schedule and season pass breakdown numbers were presented for review. MOTION: by Hammill, seconded by Hiebert, recommending approval of the Sports Arena and Hayes Park Arena 2022 fees as presented. VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0 -3of5- CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE November 4, 2021 MOTION: by Freed, seconded by Gaffke recommending approval of the Valleywood Golf Course 2022 fees as presented. VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0 MOTION: by Freed, seconded by Schori, recommending approval of the Recreation 2022 fees as presented. VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0 ITEM 5.1). Agenda Items — Set Special Informal Meeting December 2, 2021 MOTION: by Hammill, seconded by Hiebert, setting a Special Informal meeting December 2, 2021, starting at 6:00 p.m. VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0 ITEM 6. Agenda Items — 2022 Meeting Schedule In light of the potential upcoming park bond referendum staff anticipates there will be pertinent and important information for the Committee to review and requests setting a monthly meeting schedule for 2022. Committee member Schori requested the February meeting be moved from Thursday to the second Tuesday of the month. MOTION: by Schori, seconded by Gaffke, to approve the 2022 meeting schedule — January 6, February 8, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 21, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, and December 1, 2022. VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0 ITEM 7. Agenda Items — Division Updates Division updates are included in the agenda packet for review. ITEM 8. Agenda Items — Committee and Staff Communications None ITEM 9. Adjourn -4of5- CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE November 4, 2021 There being no further business, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting was adjourned. MOTION: by Gaffke, seconded by Schori, to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m. VOTE: Yes — 7, No — 0 Respectfully Submitted, Dorene Perkins, Administrative Coordinator +� r Approved by the Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Brent Schulz, Chair on February 8, 2022. -5of5-