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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/19/1991 � ' � � CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE February 19, i991 Minutes of the Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee held February 19, 1991, at the Apple Valley Community Center. PRESENT: Chairperson Greg Kopischke; Committee Members Tina Rankin, Connie Scheid, David Gross (left at 8:37pm), John DiRico; Parks and Recreation Director Randy Johnson; Associate Planner Meg McMonigal; Valley Athletic Association Representative Roger Tadsen. ABSENT: Charlie Maus and Russ DeFauw. Item #l. Chairman Kopischke called the meeting to order at 7:37 pm. Item #2. Approval of the Agenda. MOTION: by Tina Rankin, seconded by John DiRico to approve the agenda as submitted. VOTE: Yes - S, No - 0 Item #3. Approval of December Minutes. David Gross asked for a clarification on the Hockey Association's requirement to spend the $25,000 annual income they receive from the gambling operation. It was stated that the Association must have specific information on the amount, date, time, etc. for the money. They can not just have an idea and hold it in the bank account for some future project. MOTION: by John DiRico, seconded by Tina Rankin to accept the December minutes as written. VOTE: Yes - 5, No - 0 Item #4.A. New Business - Welcome Connie Scheid as new Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Member. Chairman Greg Kopischke extended a welcome to the new committee member, Connie Scheid. Each person present then introduced themself with a brief outline of their involvement with the committee. 1 , � � � Item #4.B. Goal Setting Update Chairman Kopischke, acting as the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee's representative, attended the City of Apple Valley's annual goal setting meetings held in Shakopee at the Canterbury Inn January lOth and llth. He found the meetings interesting on his part as to all of the various workings within the City's operation. Chairman Kopischke reviewed the 1991 goals and how they were established by the City Council, staff and the different committee representatives. He believes that even though Parks and Recreation was not listed specifically with any of the goals, items #1 and #2 will have some impact on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee financially. Roger Tadsen questioned whether a specific letter from a concerned citizen regarding field availability for youth organized sports would be shared and addressed by the people attending the goal setting meetings in regards to the space needs issue. Chairman Kopischke stated that the space needs issue dealt more with the housing of City staff and where the City will be heading as far as new or remodelling of city offices in the next year. The meetings did not deal with the regular day to day issues of operation. They focussed more on the major goals for the City. Mr. Tadsen questions what the City's stance is on the city hall issue. Randy Johnson answered that nothing has been decided by City Council to date. The City of Apple Valley owns three acres of iand near the county government center that could possibly be used as a new building site. Presently the Police Department is extremely short of space according to Police Chief Lloyd Rivers. The space issue will probably be addressed when the City Council is up to full strength again. Meg McMonigal stated that in regards to Goal #3, Transportation, she is in the process of updating the transportation plan for the City. It will include studies on the bus service, light rail, bike paths, etc. Connie Scheid asked about the possibility of the City installing or building another park and ride lot. Ms. McMonigal stated that land is available to potentially be used as a park and ride. She believes that the Minnesota Transit Authority would provide funding for the construction of the lot. However, their funding may be effected by the State of Minnesota budget deficit. A new lot at 132nd Street could possibly accommodate 150 to 200 cars. Councilman Gary Humphrey is the Apple Valley representative to the Minnesota Transit Authority Committee. 2 , • • � Item #4.C. Proposal for Barb Savanick Memorial Trail. Randy Johnson gave a summary review of the 1.5 mile trail between Farquar Park and Diamond Path Park. It was completed last fall by the Summerfield Park link and currently does not have a name. If the Advisory Committee agrees to proceed with the proposal, cedar wood signs will be made by the Maintenance Department to designate the trail Barb Savanick Trai1 in recognition of Ms. Savanick's 14 years of service to the community. MOTION: by David Gross, seconded by Tina Ranking to name the trail between Farquar Park and Diamond Path Park Barb Savanick Trai1. VOTE: Yes - 5, No - 0 Item #4.D. Recommend Official Name for Memorial Park. Considerable discussion took place as to a name for the park located at fire station #l, Hayes Road and County Road 42. There seems to be a strong feeling around the City that some special interest groups have money they would be willing to donate towards the development of the park and the sooner the park is named the better. A few suggestions by the Committee members were: l. Contact the Historical Committee members for suggestions. They have had some experience in the past with naming some of the city parks. 2. Incorporate something into the 4th of July events to include a "name the park" contest. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee would then be given the task to review all of the suggestions and choose a winner. Randy Johnson pointed out that a name would have to be chosen by mid-June to allow time to have the signs made and installed by July. MOTION: by Tina Rankin, seconded by John DiRico as follows: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee recommends a more aggressive pursuit of public input to name the park located at fire station #1, possibly a "name the park" contest to be held prior to Memorial Day, May 27, 1991. A prize could be awarded to the person submitting the winning name; or if the City Councii so wishes to choose a name such as Memorial Park, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will not actively object to it. VOTE: Yes - 5, No - 0 3 , � � • Item #4.E. 1991 Park Dedication Fund Projections. Meg McMonigai reviewed the memo addressed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee regarding the 1991 park dedication fund revenue projections. She explained that Bachman's development is not listed on the projections because park land was given for park dedication when Winkler still owned the property. Barkers Square was incorporated with the Target development and Southport Plaza. � App1e Valley Medical Center and Group Health projects were expansions and therefore did not require any park dedication. There remains a large amount of land to be developed east of the Cub Foods property. Park dedication has not been collected from this area yet. The 80 acres located in the northwest corner of Pilot Knob Road and County Road 42, currently zoned agricultural and the comprehensive plan suggests medium density residential, will possibly be changed to an industrial zoning. Residential development has been somewhat steady, but lower than in previous years. There have been virtually no apartment buildings developed in Apple Valley during the last year. Three projects (two 72 units and one 153 unit) have been approved. However, Burnsville and Eagan have been overbuilt with apartments and it is difficult to obtain financing for any additional units in the area. The Doyle property should come on iine in 1991. Since the area is already serviced by park land, the park dedication for this property would be cash and not land. The Doyle property and Apple Ponds development are the two larger parcels being handled right now. Two years ago the City of Apple Valley had a vacant lot inventory of approximately 1500. Now it is down to about 600+ single family lots. Builders plat in pieces so they don't have to absorb all of the assessments at one time. They've become a bit more conservative in the last few years. Ms. McMonigai feels comfortable with the numbers projected for 1991 park dedication funds. There may be some smaller projects that could possibly add $1,000 or so, but those are unknowns right now. Item #4.F. Proposed Park Dedication Expenditures for Spring/Summer 1991. Randy Johnson reviewed the information submitted for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee's approval. 4 ' . . • • The only outstanding project for 1990 is the seeding for Huntington Park hillside and that should be completed in early summer. The new projects listed for 1991 include: - Playground equipment at Summerfield Park which currently has nothing within walking distance. - Replacement of some of the old playground equipment at Newell, Faith� and Duchess parks. - Replacement of the field missing from Hayes Park due to the expansion of Westview School last year, and development of a field at fire station #1 park. Authorization was received from City Council to proceed with the bank building moving to Valleywood Golf Course. Hopefully the project will be completed by mid-June. Additional money needed over and above the requested $25,000 for the foundation and actual moving would come from the golf revenue funds. Mr. Johnson reminded the Committee that park dedication funds will be needed to purchase the Apple Ponds property to the amount of $70,000. Purchase of the property cannot occur until the threshold is reached as far as sales of lots are concerned. This will happen this year. Ms. McMonigal stated that the developer is looking at changing the shape of the proposed park land, but the requirement is that the park be towards the middle of the development and not too far south along the Lakeville boarder. Public review will have to take place before any changes in the plat can occur. Roger Tadsen discussed the possibility of a donation of eight to ten parking lot lights. Randy Johnson said that they would have to be okayed by Dakota Electric to make sure they meet the specifications. Ms. McMonigal told the Committee that the public hearing for the Schultz property will be held March 5th. McNamara will develop the northern part of the property and would provide cash for the park dedication requirement. MOTION: by Tina Rankin, seconded by John DiRico to approve the proposed park dedication expenditures for 1991. VOTE: Yes - 4, No - 0 5 . . ` • • Item #S.A. Old Business - Southern Athletic Complex Update. This item was listed as a long term goal at the City's goal setting meetings in January. The land prices are very high. The development of the complex will probabiy have to be done by a bond issue. The $1 million previously discussed as possibly available through the City's fund will most likely be used to help cover the shortfall in state aid. A park bond issue does not have to be held in November with the general election, but according to law must be held on a Tuesday. Randy Johnson and Roger Tadsen discussed the pros and cons of eliminating the youth summer in-house soccer program and that way freeing nine additional baseball fields. The children would still have the fall soccer program available. By scheduling four teams per night on each of the new fields, the estimated 1,000 children that will be displace from the summer soccer program into the baseball program can be accommodated. Item #S.B. Old Business - Reappointment of Committee Members. Chairman Kopischke asked that any of the Committee members interested in serving another year on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee sign the committee reappointment sheet and hand them in to Randy Johnson. A call will be made to Charlie Maus and Russ DeFauw to verify their interest in being reappointed. Item #6. Other. Some suggestions were made to increase the visibility and accessibility of the Parks and Recreation Department's phone number on the agenda. The March 19, 1991 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting will be cancelled unless something develops prior to that date. Randy Johnson will keep the Committee informed of any urgent business. The City of Apple Valley annual job fair is scheduled for March 29th, 9:OOam to 7:OOpm at the Apple Valley Community Center. The Historical Committee will be disband effective March 1, 1991. On March 14th a reception/recognition ceremony will be held by the City Council at City Hall, 7:30pm. Plaques will be presented to the Historical Committee members in recognition of the service to the community. They in turn will be presenting some historical photos to be hung in the Apple Valley Community Center and City Hall. 6 I , . • • Item #7. Adj ourn. MOTION: by Tina Rankin, seconded by Greg Kopischke to adjourn the meeting at 9:30pm. ! VOTE: Yes - 4, No - 0 I . I � � 7