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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
March 7, 2013
Minutes of the March 7, 2013, Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair Lee Strom; Committee Secretary
Darrell Retka; Committee Members, Noel Hammill, Nick Suchy, Brenton Schulz, and Patrick
Sullivan; Parks and Recreation Director Barry Bernstein; Parks Superintendent Tom Adamini;
Recreation Superintendent Scott Breuer; Department Assistant Dorene Perkins Monn; Traditions
Development Project Manager Jacob Fick; two members of the public.
ABSENT: Cindy Hart
ITEM 1.
Committee Chair Lee Strom called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ITEM 2.
Approval of Agenda
MOTION: by Darrell Retka, seconded by Patrick Sullivan 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 requested time to speak.
ITEM 4.
Approval of the Minutes for January 2013 Minutes.
MOTION: by Patrick Sullivan, seconded by Brent Schulz, to approve the January
17, 2013, meeting minutes as presented.
VOTE: Yes – 6, No – 0
ITEM 5.A.
Agenda Items – Cobblestone Lake Park Update – Southern Park Construction -
Discussion
Traditions Development Project Manager Jacob Fick presented a land transfer option between
the proposed southern park area and the lots to the west, net gain for the developer of
approximately .2 acres. Traditions Development feels confident they will meet or exceed the
minimum required park acreage - 17 acres within the Cobblestone Lake Parkway, 34 acres
overall.
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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
March 7, 2013
Mr. Fick also presented a proposed park conceptual design plan for Committee review and
comment. Discussion covered traffic control, location and size of the basketball pad,
landscaping, and general uses of the park.
MOTION: by Darrell Retka, seconded by Nick Suchy, recommending Planning
Commission acceptance and City Council approval of the Cobblestone
Lake park property proposed land swap as presented by Traditions
Development.
DISCUSSION Resident of the Cobblesone Lake Park area, Annette Bocchi of
15865 Eastbend Way, expresses her appreciation for keeping
the park amenities away from the townhomes in the
development and concern about landscaping between the park
and homes.
VOTE: Yes – 6, No – 0
ITEM 5.B.
Agenda Items – Kelley Park Expansion Update
Director Bernstein reviewed the continuation of plans for the Kelley Park expansion. City
Council has approved a purchase agreement with IMH Special Asset NT 175-AVN, LLC for the
purchase of Lot 1, Block 4, Lot 1, Block 5, and Lots 1 and 2, Block 6, The Legacy of Apple
Valley North, in the amount of $787,451 subject to final revisions by the City Administrator and
City Attorney.
ITEM 5.C.
Agenda Items – Park Dedication Fund Balance
Director Bernstein reviewed the information presented in the agenda packet regarding the Park
Dedication fund expenditures, current balance, and projected future balance.
ITEM 5.D.
Agenda Items – Redwood – verbal update
Recreation Superintendent Scott Breuer presented summary information for number of swimming
lesson participants, private rentals, and staffing investments of the Redwood pool operations
covering the last three years. He reported most of the major mechanicals of the pool are in good
shape. An energy audit identified areas for efficiency improvement.
Committee discussion covered the potential for adult pool time and exploration of alternative use
when it becomes necessary for major repairs.
ITEM 5.E.
Agenda Items – Hayes Arena Summer Ice – verbal update
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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
March 7, 2013
Director Bernstein reported an energy audit conducted by the City identified the desirability of a
dehumidification unit for Hayes Park Arena. The unit would be a prerequisite to having summer
ice. Staff has communicated with the Apple Valley Hockey Association and Eastview Hockey
Association the process timeline will not permit summer ice yet this year.
ITEM 6.A.
Other – Election of Committee Officers for 2013-2014
By majority vote of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Lee Strom was elected
Chair and Patrick Sullivan was elected Secretary.
ITEM 6.B.
Other – Next Meeting Date – May 2, 2013
Next Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2013.
ITEM 7.
Adjourn
There being no further business, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting was
adjourned.
MOTION: by Darrell Retka, seconded by Brent Schulz, to adjourn the meeting at
8:21 p.m.
VOTE: Yes – 6, No – 0
Respectfully Submitted,
Dorene Perkins Monn
Dorene Perkins Monn, Dept. Assistant
Approved by the Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee May 2, 2013.
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