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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/15/2008 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE January 15, 2008 Minutes of the January 15, 2008 Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair Russ DeFauw, Committee Members Cindy Hart, Charlie Maus, Tina Rankin; Parks and Recreation Director Randy Johnson; Park Maintenance Superintendent Tom Adamini; Valleywood Golf Course Manager Jim Zinck; Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist; City Planner Kathy Bodmer; Hartford Development Representatives Patrick Sarver and General Council Frank James; Member of the Public Laura Sullivan. ABSENT: Chris Steadman, Lee Strom ITEM #1. Committee Chair DeFauw called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. ITEM #2. Approval of Agenda MOTION: by Tina Rankin, seconded by Charlie Maus to approve the agenda as presented. VOTE: Yes – 5, No – 0 ITEM #3. Approval of the November 2007 Meeting Minutes MOTION: by Charlie Maus, seconded by Patrick Sullivan to approve the November 20, 2007 meeting minutes with correction to the attendance list, noting Tina Rankin as absent. VOTE: Yes – 5, No – 0 ITEM 4.A . Kelley Park Potential Expansion Committee recommendation of five years ago was for a minimum of five acres, but a compromise was made for 3.2 acres. Kelley Park is a very popular amenity of the city. The developer is now offering an opportunity for an additional 1.3 acres to the north. If the Committee is supportive of the concept, funding sources would need to be identified. Mr. James stated they want to take the Hartford Group’s MasterPlan Site Layout dated April 21, 2004 and modify it to adjust to move forward with their plan for this site. Residential housing is a tough market right now and Hartford would like to shift to a more residential rental first, with the potential to move to ownership property later. - 1 - CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE January 15, 2008 Zone 11 of the Site Layout is currently labeled for two 20 unit townhome units. Hartford Group wants to shift these uses and change the MasterPlan Site Layout to develop projects that are livable in the current market and in the spirit of intent. Committee Member Rankin noted that the original park is 2.9 acres plus the fresco terrace area. The number of residential units would be significantly increased. Mr. James answered that they would be adding 130 to 160 units. Hartford Group has approximately a four to six month window to get this done. Regarding cost for the 1.3 acres, Hartford has a master loan for the property. The land cost to the City would be approximately 50% to 70% of the appraised value, translating into more than $1 million. Chair DeFauw noted that Hartford Group has changed the mix to facilitate/develop the project in a shorter amount of time. He doesn’t think it’s a winner, the seven figures for 1.3 acres won’t pass the Committee. Park Dedication requirements for Legacy North is the equivalent of ten acres. The balance after the 3.2 acres equals $.9 million (just under seven acres). Mr. James noted they are asking significantly in excess of the current park dedication costs and understands that is a hurdle. Chair DeFauw noted that the same dollars that could be used for this project, would be the dollars the Committee would ask City Council to build a new clubhouse at Valleywood. Director Johnson stated this is an opportunity to obtain land for a park. We’ve never seen a park so popular. The issue is, is this acceptable in concept to have additional land. Committee Member Maus questioned where in the new plan is there parking to accommodate the additional people. Committee Member Sullivan noted that if Hartford Group adds additional buildings, the park becomes a “central park” and no longer a “city park.” Committee Member Hart stated that if the amenities in Kelley Park are so popular, maybe we need to put them in other parks. Park Maintenance Superintendent Adamini responded that part of the issue is how we built the park. The City was fortunate to receive a $4.25 million grant from Metropolitan Council to construct Kelley Park amenities. Community Development Director Nordquist stated that one of the reasons it was funded was that the park was noted as an “urban park.” Community Development Director Nordquist will take tonight’s meeting notes to the Planning th Commission and then on to the January 24 study session with City Council. Committee Member Rankin stated that the Committee would always love more park land, but the significant fear is even if additional parking is put in, it would go to the apartments. It has to “appear” to be a public park. It’s a community park, not a neighborhood park. Community Development Director Nordquist stated that creating space by removing the townhomes will take away the ownership of the park. They’ll be moving the buildings away from the park. - 2 - CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE January 15, 2008 ITEM #4.B. 2030 Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement Community Development Director Nordquist requested Committee feedback of the City of Apple Valley proposed updated Comprehensive Plan. The Plan was presented to City Council at their January 10, 2008 work session. After receiving comments, Community Development Director Nordquist will take it back to City Council and then it will go public. Committee comments included, “As an entirety, feel that it’s very well done and see nothing to change.” and “It captures the spirit of intent.” A comment on the open space was they’d like to see a component of reforestation. ITEM #4.C. Park Bond Update Director Johnson updated the Committee on projects information as presented in the agenda packet. As plans are drawn up, they’ll be presented to the Committee. ITEM 4.D. Golf Course End-of-Season Report Congratulations to Jim Zinck on becoming Valleywood’s Manager. In 2007, under his management, the golf course was brought back financially into the black after four years. Manager Zinck thanked the Committee for their support. The golf course had a good year and staff is encouraged by how the season went. Staff estimates about a $15,000 profit after the December numbers and they’re hoping to carry the 2007 momentum into 2008. They will continue to build on the things they’ve been doing. Manager Zinck is investigating ways to increase the marginal profit of liquor sales opportunities and the number of rounds of golf, noting that there is only so much revenue that can be made on food and beverage at the current operation. As directed by City Council, staff is looking into private vendors for the food and beverage services. ITEM 5. Mid-Winter Fest February 9 & 10, 2008 The annual event is scheduled for Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10 with the return of many events popular in the past and a few new ones. A complete list will be available at Apple Valley Community Center, City Hall and on the City’s web site. ITEM 6. Adjourn There being no further business, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting was adjourned. MOTION: by Charlie Maus, seconded by Tina Rankin to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. VOTE: Yes – 5, No – 0 - 3 -