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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
September 20, 2005
Minutes of the September 20, 2005 Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
PRESENT: Chair Russ DeFauw; Committee Members Loren Hegland, Charlie Maus, Tina
Rankin, Jim Sheldon, Erica Robinson and Lee Strom
(arrived at 6:45 p.m.),(arrived at
;Parks and Recreation Director Randy Johnson; Park Maintenance
7:20 p.m.)
Superintendent Tom Adamini.
ABSENT: None
ITEM #1.
Chair Russ DeFauw called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
ITEM #2.
Approval of Agenda
Mr. DeFauw requested the addition of Item 4.B.1. Discussion About Staying in the Golf Business.
MOTION: by Tina Rankin, seconded by Jim Sheldon to approve the agenda with
the addition of Item 4.B.1.
VOTE: Yes – 5, No – 0
ITEM #3.
Approval of the May 2005 Meeting Minutes
MOTION: by Tina Rankin, seconded by Russ DeFauw to approve the May 2005
meeting minutes as presented.
VOTE: Yes – 5, No – 0
ITEM 4.A
. Park Bond Survey
Staff received City Council approval to proceed with a park bond survey and is now in the
process of working with Decision Resources, Ltd. setting the questions to be asked of
residents. A draft copy of the survey attached for Committee review. City Council has
removed the construction of a new indoor skating facility from question #26; thus changing
the bond referendum dollar amount from $23 million to $18 million. The bonds would be
underwritten through an increase of property taxes of about $6.55 per month or about $78 per
year on a $200,000 home. Owners of a $400,000 home would see an increase of $13.00 per
month or about $156 per year.
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September 20, 2005
Mr. Hegland stated that there shouldn’t be any reference to an indoor skating facility until
there is an agreement with the school district similar to what is now in place with the Sports
Arena. Committee consensus was to remove question #21 and all references to an indoor
skating facility from the survey.
Once the survey is approved by City Council, staff will send a copy of the final version to the
Committee for their references.
ITEM 4.B.
Update on Valleywood Clubhouse Study
Copies of the National Golf Federation preliminary findings report were distributed for
Committee review. Committee will await final analysis with more details and specificity.
Discussion was held regarding:
operation of a banquet facility; i.e. employees vs. private contractors for food and
beverage services,
offering a 99 year lease to a private contractor for the course operations,
use has been restricted by marketing as an Apple Valley course, should it be marketed
to surrounding communities?
is it to be a public course or private course, what’s the focus?
We need to establish clear goals and direction for the marketing of the course.
ITEM 4.B.1.
Discussion
About Staying in the Golf Business
Mr. DeFauw raised the question as to whether the City should stay in the golf business. Staff
noted that Valleywood Golf Course was purchased with referendum funds and potentially
there would be restrictions against the sale of public property purchased by public vote.
Mr. Sheldon stated, “It would be a sad day if the City gave up a course that covers its
operation costs. It’s a good course that serves lots of people.” Mr. Hegland believes the
course will increase in value as the years go on and he would be in favor of keeping it.
The general consensus was that Valleywood is a very important part of the park system and
should continue in that role for the foreseeable future.
ITEM 4.C.
Naming of the Southern Athletic Complex
Staff is seeking recommendations for potential names of the future southern athletic complex
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to be located at 160 Street and Pilot Knob Road. Committee members were asked to bring
their suggestions to the next meeting.
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ITEM 4.D.
Legacy Park Update
Staff hopes to have the park completed or very close to finished by Fall 2006. A grant
application requesting $425,000 has been submitted to the Metro Council. They’ve received
thirty-one grant applications requesting a total of $40.8 million and have $8.3 million
available for distribution this year. Apple Valley was a grant recipient in 2004.
The developer is not selling the surrounding lots as quickly as they’d projected. The
expenditure of park dedication funds next year for the park will be evaluated; i.e. fronting the
money or collecting and expending the money as the lots are sold.
ITEM 6.
Adjourn
There being no further business, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting was
adjourned.
MOTION: by Tina Rankin, seconded by Russ DeFauw to adjourn the meeting
at 8:15 p.m.
VOTE: Yes – 7, No – 0
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