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ITEM #3.
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
February 17, 1998
Minutes of the Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee held
February 17, 1998.
PRESENT: Chairperson Greg Kopischke; Committee Members Tiffani Anglin, Royal
Bakke, Russ DeFauw, John DiRico and Charlie Maus; Parks and
Recreation Director Randy Johnson; and Park Maintenance
Superintendent, Tom Adamini.
ABSENT: Tina Rankin.
ITEM #1.
Chairperson Greg Kopischke called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
ITEM #2.
Approval of Agenda.
MOTION: by Charlie Maus, seconded by John DiRico to approve the
agenda as presented.
VOTE: Yes - 6, No - 0
ITEM #3.
Approval of January 1998 Minutes.
MOTION: by Russ DeFauw, seconded by John DiRico to approve the
minutes as presented.
VOTE: Yes - 6, No - 0
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ITEM #4.B.
New Business - Name change for Eastview Park.
Mr. Johnson explained that for clarification/distinction of the Eastview
Athletic Complex facilities and the Eastview High School facilities,
staff recommends a name change for Eastview Athletic Complex. To allow
adequate time for signage changes, etc. name change selection should be
accomplished by mid-March.
Mr. DeFauw suggested exploring alternative sources of capital in
exchange for name association of the athletic complex. He and Mr.
Johnson will contact the Apple Valley American Legion to inquiry about
their interest in such an endeavor.
Committee chose a list of five alternative names by applying a ranking
system to the 17 suggestions received: Johnny Cake Ridge Athletic
Complex, Legion Park, Veterans Park, Goodwin Park, and Spruce Ridge.
MOTION: by Russ DeFauw, seconded by John DiRico to move the name
change item to the March 1998 meeting, carry the top
five suggestions, and wait for results of the
alternative fund raising search.
VOTE: Yes - 6, No - 0
ITEM #4.B.
New Business - Consider application for outdoor recreation State
grant for Redwood picnic shelter project.
The State of Minnesota may award up to 50% or a maximum $50,000 to
eligible grant applicants for outdoor recreation. Staff requests
support in submitting an application for the upgrading of Redwood Park
picnic shelter. Matching funds would come from the 1997 park bond
referendum moneys.
MOTION: by Charlie Maus, seconded by Russ DeFauw to recommend
pursuit of the State of Minnesota grant money for the
upgrade of Redwood Park picnic shelter.
VOTE: Yes - 6, No - 0
ITEM #5.A.
Old Business - Valleywood non-resident season pass update.
City Council approved the Committee’s recommendation to keep the current
non-resident season pass holder option, but beginning in 1999, restrict
the days of use to Monday through Thursday and decreasing the non-
resident season pass to approximately $600 per year, in recognition of
the usage restrictions.
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ITEM #6.A.
Other - Development assets of Apple Valley youth.
Developmental Assets: A Profile of Your Youth
Staff reviewed the
executive summary information prepared by Search Institute which was
presented at a town meeting earlier this month. The report lists both
external and internal developmental assets and the extent to which the
youth of the community experience these assets. Staff views the report
as positive support for providing park and recreation opportunities.
Apple Valley ranked slightly above average for the number of assets
experienced by youth.
ITEM #6.A.
Other -
Park bond project approval of plans should be on the Thursday, February
26th City Council agenda.
Installation of play equipment should begin as soon as the ground
thaws/drys with completion in June at all 26 parks. Park Maintenance
crews will be removing old equipment one step ahead of the installation
crews. News releases for project status will be sent to the two local
newspapers, cable television station and placed in the Park and
Recreation quarterly brochure.
Tom Adamini gave a brief overview of potential upcoming projects for
Park Maintenance.
ITEM #7.
Adjourn.
There being no further business, the Park and Recreation Advisory
Committee meeting was adjourned.
MOTION: by Russ DeFauw, seconded by Charlie Maus to adjourn the
meeting at 7:15 p.m.
VOTE: Yes - 6, No - 0
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