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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
September 18, 2001
Minutes of the Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee held September 18,
2001.
PRESENT: Committee Members John DiRico; Charlie Maus, Tina Rankin,
(left at 7:15 p.m.)
Loren Hegland, and Sarah Johnston; Parks and Recreation Director Randy
Johnson; Park Maintenance Superintendent Tom Adamini; Recreation Supervisor
Steve Skinner; Arena Manager Gary Pietig.
ABSENT:
Committee Chair Greg Kopischke; Committee Member Russ DeFauw.
ITEM #1.
Following a picnic dinner, Acting Chair Tina Rankin called the meeting to order at
6:55 p.m.
ITEM #2.
Approval of Agenda.
MOTION: by John DiRico, seconded by Charlie Maus to approve the
agenda with the addition of Item 5.A City Hall Moving, and
Item 5.B. Budget Process Update.
VOTE: Yes – 5, No – 0
ITEM #3.
Approval of July 2001 Minutes.
The following clarification was requested:
Item 4. B. Hayes Park Arena Update - The Valley Athletic Association LaCrosse
program has successfully expanded and outgrown their indoor rental space at Hayes Park
Arena. As a result of their moving to outdoor facilities, the Parks and Recreation staff
has been researching new use/revenue sources for the arena.
After reviewing various options, and seeing the success of the Johnny Cake Ridge Park
outdoor tier I skate park, staff is proposing a tier II indoor skate park be installed in the
Hayes Park Arena. A tier II offers ramps over three feet in height. The City’s insurance
fees are estimated to increase approximately $2,000 per year.
MOTION: by Charlie Maus, seconded by Loren Hegland to approve the
minutes with the noted clarification to Item 4.B.
VOTE: Yes – 5, No – 0
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ITEM #4.A.
Recap of Bond Issue Accomplishments.
Staff reviewed with committee members the list of items accomplished by the 8.73
million dollar park improvement bond referendum of 1997: 24 play structures, Apple
Valley Community Center addition, Johnny Cake Ridge Park athletic fields, Apple
Valley Family Aquatic Center, Teen Center, Picnic Shelters, Valley Middle Shelter
renovation, and miscellaneous park repairs/upgrades. Staff reported that all projects to
date have been completed on budget and on time.
ITEM 4.B
. Update on Cobblestone Lake Park.
Cobblestone Lake project continues to proceed through the development process. It was
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on the Planning Commission’s September 5 meeting agenda as Comprehensive Plan
Amendment, Planned Unit Development Rezoning, and Preliminary Plat for Mixed Use
Development. A new version of the plan drawings is available for review in Randy
Johnson’s office.
ITEM 4.C
. Update on Valley Middle Shelter.
Renovation of this park building continues with completion scheduled by late fall. Park
Maintenance crews will construct a storage garage on site in the summer of 2002.
ITEM 4.D
Aquatic Center Recap Year #3.
Staff reviewed with the committee the revenue comparison numbers for the last three
years of operation of the Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center. The 2001 operating costs
have been met with the revenue generated. Staff continues to pursue opportunities for
additional revenue, such as increasing the after-hours rentals.
New in 2001 were the two 30’ x 30’ sun shade structures installed at the water park, and
the switch from Ellis to Red Cross certification for the lifeguards.
ITEM 5.A
. City Hall Moving.
Business will continue at “old” City Hall, 14200 Cedar Avenue, through Friday,
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September 28. The “new” City Hall, 7100 West 147 Street, will open for business on
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Monday, October 1. Suggestion was made to coordinate a tour of the new facility for
the committee members during the November 20, 2001 Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee Meeting.
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ITEM 5.B
. Budget Process Update.
City Council and staff have held a series of meetings to review the proposed 2002 City
Budget. There have been some discussions regarding the amount of City “reserves.”
Current indications show a drop in the bottom line of the residents’ property tax
statement; however, there is the issue of the school district referendum to be voted on in
November.
ITEM 6.A.
Adjourn
There being no further business, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting
was adjourned.
MOTION: by John DiRico, seconded by Loren Hegland to adjourn the
meeting at 7:40 p.m.
VOTE: Yes – 4, No – 0
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