HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/20/1993 � _ � � Item # 3.
CITY OF APPLE VAI.LEY
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Aprii 20, 1993.
Minutes of the App1e Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee held
April 20, 1993 at the Apple Valley Community Center.
PRESENT: Chairman Greg Kopischke; Committee Members John DiRico, Gharlie
Maus, Connie Scheid, David Gross, and Royal Bakke; Gity Council
Member Tom Goodwin; Parks and Recreation Director Randy Johnson;
Associate Planner for Apple Valley Meg McMonigal; VAA President
Jeff Krause.
ABSENT: Tina Rankin and Russ DeFauw.
Item #1.- Chairman Greg Kopischke called the meeting to order at 7:35pm.
Item #2. - Approval of Agenda.
Mr. Johnson requested that Item #4.E. - Annual Photo be handled immediately
after Item #4.A. to effectively use the remaining daylight for the photo.
MOTION: by David Gross, seconded by Chariie Maus to approve the
agenda with Che noCed change of schedule.
VOTE: Yes - 6, No - 0
ITEM #3. - Approval of March 1993 Minutes.
MOTION: by Charlie Maus, seconded by John DiRico to approve the
March 1993 minutes as presented.
VOTE: Yes - 5, No - 0, Abstain - 1
ITEM #4.A. - New Business - Introduction of New Committee Member - Royal Bakke.
Mr. Bakke gave a brief review of some of his previous experience and
employment. The committee members introduced themselves and gave a short
review of their tenure.
Item #4,E. - Annual Photo of Advisory Committee for Summer--Brochure.
The Committee moved outdoors to the park playscape on the west side of the
Apple Vailey Community Center for the photo.
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ITEM #4.B. -- New Business - Review Lundgren Brothers Development Proposal for
Pilot Knob Road and 140th Street Neighborhood.
The Planning Staff has unofficially reviewed the proposed development
information. Mr. Johnson is seeking input and recommendation from the
Committee to proceed. Staff has been working with Lundgren Brothers .
representatives and feels that it is a reputable organization.
Originally it was discussed that the entire 7.49 acres of land be taken for
park dedication requirements on the 74.9 acre development. However, it was
determined that the 1.3 acres would be a better option since the land is
quite wooded and hilly and doesn't lend itself to be adequate active park
land. The remaining 6.19 acres can be taken as cash in lieu of land for a
total of $12,380.
The developers have designed into their plans a small private park towards
the center of the development to be under the direction of the homeowners
association. It would be approximately the size of four lots. Suggestion
was made that it be stated very clearly in the development agreement that
the private park area would always remain under the control of the
homeowners association and not eventually become a part of the City's
responsibility.
The public hearing will be held in May. Clarification of the map is that
the property in question lies south of the highlighted east/west line only.
The property above that line is private property.
There are four or five parks within easy access of the development and
therefore, in staff's opinion no other city owned parks are necessary in
the immediate area because the standard minimum radius for park land is
being adequately met.
The present policy for park dedication of residential developments is 10$
of the land or cash in lieu of based on $20,000 per acre.
Chairman Kopischke stated that the success of private parks is totally
dependent on the homeowners association. In his experience Lundgren
Brothers appears to put a lot of time and effort into their property
development; something on the scale of a Maurer development. Typically
this type of upscale neighborhood tends to take care of their amenities.
The 1.3 acre parcel will be developed for a trail connection to
Summerfield/Farquar parks. Some trees will be removed and a fairly steep
natural grade similar to Palomino Park will exist.
MOTION: by Greg Kopischke, seconded by David Grass to support the
concept of the staff recommendation to accept 1.3 acres
of land and the remaining balance of 6.19 acres as cash
in lieu of land for the Lundgren Brothers development for
Pilot Knob Road and 140th Street neighborhood.
VOTE: Yes - 6, No - 0
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ITEM #4.C. - New Business - Update on Youth Athletic Gomplex/Indoor Skating
Arena.
Currently Randy Johnson, Tom Goodwin and John Gretz have been investigating
the 70+ acre site of McNamara property between Eastview and Central
Maintenance facility. The property has been completely gravel mined and it
would have some tax advantage for McNamara to donate it to the City of
Apple vaL�.ey. This land could potentially be the site of a ynuth athleCic
complex. The City Engineer has done an analysis and believes that the land
could be levelled out without bringing any fill on site.
Mr. Johnson will keep the Advisory Committee updated as things occur with
this potential deal.
Council Member Goodwin stated that if the City decides to pursue an arena,
they will have to ask for a community match of approximately $200,004 to
$300,0�0 to show cammunity support or intent. The City would like to build
anather arena, but there are three surrounding communities all planning to
sell ice time to each other when their arenas are built.
He believes that the recomended nationai standards for ice are quite high
and if those standards are followed, teams may be given too much ice time
and many of the parents will be alienated because of the rigoraus schedule
of practice time required by coaches.
Mr. Johnson, Mr. Pietig and Council Member Goodwin will continue to hold
discussions with the hockey association representatives regarding the
potential arena and keep the Advisory Committee informed o£ the progress.
As a review: It has been proposed that revenue bonds be used to finanee the
arena pro,ject; the site for discussion is next to the present arena; tax
dollars would be used to pay for the operating costs; the arena is in the
preliminary stages yet, talking stage only. .
ITEM 4,D. - New Business - Arbor Day Celebration.
An invitation is extended to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
members to attend the May 8th Arbor Day Celebration to be held at the Apple
Valley Community Genter and sponsored by the City Forestry Department.
There are several speakers scheduled throughout the day and free seedlings
will be given away.
ITEM 5. - Old Business.
1.) April 18th - 24th is Volunteer Recognition Week and the City Council
on Thursday, April 23rd will be presenting to Chairman Greg Kopischke
a silver apple in recognition of his ten years of service on the
Parks and Reczeation Advisory Committee. An invitation is extended
to Committee members that wish to attend the 7:00 p.m. ceremony.
2.) Approximately 500 children and parents attended the atinual Parks and
Recreation Easter Egg Hunt at Hayes April lOth.
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3.) Maintenance has been gearing up in preparation for summer.
. 4.) Valleywood Gol£ Course opened Easter weekend for a busy start, but
business has been quite up and down since then because of weather.
5.) The sports arena held a large dog show last weekend with participants
from all over the midwest. Thousands of people attended. Next
weekend a large cat show will be held followed in two weeks by a
� sports card extravaganza.
6.) There are three volunteer type organization groups working for the
City of Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Departmeat; Tree Trust and
Sentence to Serve are familiar groups, the new one is OWOBOPTE
sponsored by Dakota County.
It is six disabled adults and a supervisor that work Monday through
Friday for approximately $6.15 per hour picking up trash, washing
windows, painting, general cleaning, etc.
7.) Mr. Johnson has contacted Apple Valley High School Principal Jim
. Boesen regarding a student representative for the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Committee. Mr. Boesen is discussing the idea
with the Civics teachers for nomination of individuals that may be
interested in serving on such a committee.
ITEM #6. Other
The May 18, 1993 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting will begin
at the Apple Valley Community Center and then move out to the Schultz
property for a brainstorming session between staff and the Committee.
Suggestion was made to invite the park property neighbors to the June
Advisory Committee meeting.
ITEM #7. Adj ourn.
There being no further business on the agenda, the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee meeting was adjourned.
MOTION: by Charlie Maus, seconded by Connie Scheid, to adjourn
the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
VOTE: Yes - 6, No - 0
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