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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/16/1989 ; _ ( 3� � � CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATiON ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 16, 1989 Minutes of the Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee held May 16, 1989, at the Apple Valley Community Center. PRESENT: Chairperson Greg Kopischke; Committee Members Russell DeFauw (8:10 arrival), John DiRico, Dave Gross, Charlie Maus, Tina Rankin (8:05 arrival), Ann Wyllie; Parks and Recrea- tion Director Randy Johnson; Assistant City Planner Meg � McMonigal ; six visitors including a representative from Maurer Constructior� Company. ABSENT: No one. 1. Chair Kopischke called the meeting to order at 8:12 p.m. 2. Approval of Agenda. MOTION: of Gross, seconded by Wyllie, to consider Item 5a. Most recent proposal from Mr. Maurer regarding housing development (Oaks IV), following Item 3, in order to accommodate visitors who wished to speak to this issue. VOTE: Yes, 5; No, 0. 3. Approval of April 18, 1989 Minutes. MOI'ION: of Maus, seconded by Gross, to approve the Minutes of April 18, 1989 as presented. VOTE: Yes, 5; No, 0. 5a. OLD BUSINESS: A. Most recent proposal from Mr. Maurer regarding housing development (Oaks IV). Mr. Johnson reported that the proposed park is being shown back at the original location at the corner of Pennock Avenue and 133rd Street. There will be a 2 acre park dedication along with the purchase of 1.9 acres from Mr. Maurer for a total park area o 3.92 acres. This will provide a nice area for a neighborhood park, and at this time, only the fact of having a park in that location is being considered. Park deveiopment is a minimum of three years in the future and will probably be developed in phases. - Ms. Mary Kay Erickson and Mr. Donald J. Erickson, i3660 Pennock Ave., S., Apple Valley were present to express their opinions regarding the proposal . Ms. Erickson indicated that according to information received at a Planning Commission Meeting, the park would be located on Harwe]1 and Pennock, according to the study done regarding the McNamara Property. She commented that this proposal came as a complete surprise to everyone. Their home is approximately � � � PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 16, 1989 Page 2 80' from the proposed park. She read a letter expressing their concerns and the opinion that the 13 acres north of their property would be a better location for a park. They do not wish the park to contain a baseball diamond, . because of the proximity of homes already constructed and those that will be built in the future. Mr. Johnson indicated that this would be a neighborhood park and that no scheduled ba17 games would be planned for this park. Mr. and Mrs. Erickson's letter is on file AGAINST this proposed park. Chair Kopischke indicated that the entire neighborhood is � almost devoid of parks and this is the last open "chunk" of land left for a neighborhood park. Mr. Gross suggested that a needs assessment be done, where would a park be obtained if this were to be developed piecemeal , and that a recommendat_ion be made to the City Council in order that they proceed with the appropriate action. Ms. Schultz (area resident) indicated that she has no problem with the park location, but she is concerned about the location of the street--she would like to see the street built along the east edge of the parlc. Park Committe Members agreed with her regarding the street. Ms. Ruth Lundin (area resident) said that she has no problem with a park ir� that location. She also spoke for Mr. and Mrs. Musher, area residents who were unable to be present, indicating that they, too, agree with the park. ***A CHILDREN AT PLAY sign is needed along 138th Street and Pennock Avenue. Mr. Johnson said that three to four concept plans for the proposed neighborhood park would be developed and presented to the neighborhood for their input. Ms. Schultz felt that a park in that area would be very nice, especially if the present hill were left. MOTION: of Gross, seconded by Wyllie, to recommend to the City Council that approximately 2 acres be received from the Maurer development in Park Dedication and 1.9 acres be purchased for a total park of 3.9 acres f � � PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 16, 1989 Page 3 at the corner of Pennock Avenue and 138th Street and that the proposed street be built on the east side of the park. VOTf: Yes, 7; No, 0. � 4. NEW BUSINESS: - �A. Summer Brochure. � Park Committee Members expressed delight over the Summer Brochure which Mr. Johnson shared. 5. OLD BUSINESS: B. Update on development fees comparison action by the City Council. The Park Committee was pleased that the City Council approved their recommendation for the collection of the 5% Park Dedication Fees on �Commercial/Industrial Development. 6. STAFF REPORTS: A. Verbal update on bond issue projects. Mr. Johnson expressed delight over the use of Eastview and said that the asphalt paths would be constructed on May 19 or May 22. 7. OTHER: No concerns were expressed by Park Committee Members. 8. ADJOURN: MOTION: of DiRico, seconded by Gross, to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. VOTE: Yes, 7; No, 0.