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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/1989 �R t � � CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE April 18, 1989 Minutes of the Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee heid April 18, 1989, at the Apple Valley Community Center. PRESENT: Chairperson Greg Kopischke; Committee Members Russell, DeFauw (8:10 p.m. arrival) , John DiRico, Dave Gross, Charlie Maus, Tina Rankin, Ann Wyllie; Parks and Recreation Director Randy Johnson; Assistant City Planner Meg McMonigal; Park Superintendent Tom Wahl. ABSENT: NQ ONE. 1. Chair Kopischke called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. 2. Approval of Agenda. MOTION: of Gross, seconded by Rankin, to approve the agenda for the meeting as presented. VOTE: Yes, 6; No, 0. 3. Approval of Minutes of March, 1989. Please note: Page 3, Item 6. B. Hayes Community Center should be Apple Valley Community Center. The word "knout" should be added to line 10. Page 4, Item 8. Hayes should be Apple Valley Community Center. MOTION: of Gross, seconded by Wyllie, to approve the Minutes of March 21, 1989, as corrected. VOTE: Yes, 6; No, 0. 4. New Business. A. Mission Statement. Committee Members reviewed the draft Mission Statement of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee as presented by Mr. Johnson. Suggested changes were: Reword Item 2. to read--To ascertain citizen needs and interests and recommend, review, and develop programs, facilities and services to serve their needs. Reword Item 3. to read--To interpret the value of recreation and parks in order to gain and promote the public's interest, understanding and supgort. Committee Members complimented Mr. Johnson for this well-written statement. Ms. Rankin particularly liked it because the goals are reasonable and could be accomplished. MOTION: of Rankin, seconded by Gross, to recommend acceptance of the draft Mission Statement of the Parks and . 2 • � PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY CQI�Il�IITTEE MINUTES April 18, 1989 Page 2 Recreation Advisory Committee with the noted changes. VOTE: Yes, 6; No, 0. B. Comprehensive Guide Plan Update. Ms. McMonigal and Mr. Johnson indicated the needed for reviewing the old,goals as stated in F. Community Facilties and G. Parks and Open Spaces Chapters of the Comprehensive Guide Plan. Following are the meeting dates established to accomplish this needed update: May 16 June 20 July (skip) August 15 September 19. Updated goals will be included in the "Parks Chapter" of the Comprehensive Plan. Item F. , page II-6, Second paragraph, the goal beginning with the word "Thirdly" is really the only applicable goal at this time. Ms. Rankin indicated that she would like to see terminology included that would indicate COOPERATION with ISD #196 so that these two government bodies could work together for the common interest of the citizens of Apple Valley. It was noted that any items appropriate in F. would be included in part G. Item G. Parks and Open Space, second paragraph, emphasis should be given to maintenance and enhancement of facilities. A fifth item should be added: Programming. Number 4--This should be clarified. Members are urged to think of other facilities needed; for example, a second sheet of ice. There is a need to ascertain what the needs truly are that can be accomplished along with remembering what has been accomplished already. Part VII--PARK DEVELOPMENT GUIDE should be reviewed at the May 16 meeting. A tour to include one of each type of park and two neighborhood parks will be included. Chair Kopischke expressed eoncern that a GRAPHIC DESIGNATION of TRAILS for the entire City be included in the Comprehensive Plan. This should be COMPLETE to include all potential links and to show interfacing with Rosemount and Lakeville. � � � - • i PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY CONIl�iITTEE MINUTES April 18, 1989 Page 3 5. Old Business A. Most recent proposal from Mr. Mauer regarding housing development (Oaks IV) . Ms. McMonigal indicated that Mr. Mauer would present the sketch plan for Oaks IV at the Planning Commission Meeting on April 19, 1989. It will be recommendedthat he dedicate the required 1.3 acres with the possibility that the City could purchase additional land from the 13.1 acres. Committee Members are VERY CONCERNED that since there is no park in that area and the need for one is severe, that the 30 acres be considered in total in order to have the necessary three-acre park in that area. Mr. Gross and Mr. DiRico felt that a park located across from Harwell Path would be a much better location for reasons of safety, accessibility, centrally located, topography. There is a REAL NEED for a park in this area; this would be the last opportunity to established the needed facilities for those families. Developing Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 along with the three outlots would provide an adequate 3-acre park with the needed accessibility/visibility. An open play area should be included. Mr. Johnson reported many calls from families already in that area for park facilities and particularly in the winter for an ice skating rink. This is an EXCEPTIONAL SITUATION--a last opportunity for a park-- and as much land as possible should be received as park dedication with the application of Park Dedication Funds to purchase the needed remaining land. Cash in lieu would be received from the other properties in the exception areas as they develop. There is a definite DEMONSTRATED NEED for open space in that area for a park. MOTION: of Gross, seconded by Wyllie, to recommend to the Gity Council that the 10� Park Dedication for the Oaks IV Development be received as LAND and that additional land would be purchased so that Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and that the outlot areas adjacent to the south could be developed as a park in that location because of COI�iUNITY NEEDS, SAFETY, and this is the ONLY SUITABLE LAND LEFT in this area. . . . . � � PARKS AND REGREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES April 18, 1989 Page 4 The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee futher recommends aggressively pursuing the use of Park Dedication Funds for the additional land purchase because of the uniqueness of the opportunity to acquire land in this area; the trade off would be to receive cash-in-lieu as the southern parcels develop to replinish _ Park Dedication Funds. VOTE: Yes, 7; No, 0 . B. Update on Development Fees Comparison. Ms. McMonigal presented a very helpful Development Fees Comparison between Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, and Laleeville. The attempt continues to be made to contact Rosemount. Based on a sample pro�ect for all the communities, overall fees in Apple Valley were third out of the four: Eagan (first) , Lakeville, Apple Valley, Burnsville. Based on an average of 10 acres of Commercial and Industrial Development per year, $7,500 could be collected in Park Dedication Fees. Of particular concern would be the development along CR 42 and Cedar Ave. MOTION: of Gross, seconded by Rankin, that based on the latest Development Fees Comparison as presented by Ms. McMonigal, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is adamantly in support of collecting the 5$ Park Dedication Fee for Commercial and Industrial Development and would like to see this implemented as soon as possible. , VOTE: Yes, 7; No, 0. 6. Staff Reports. A. Park Maintenance Division--Park Superintendent Tom Wahl. 1. A brief review of the park maintenance work program for 1989 was presented. There are sixteen full-time employees. Mr. Wahl reviewed the various activities his department is reponsible for. Mr. Johnson was high complimentary of the outstanding work Mr. Wahl and his employees peform for the City. Mr. Wahl continues to accomplish many major projects "in house" thus saving a lot of money for the City. , , . , � . PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISOItTY COMMITTEE MINUTES April 18, 1989 ` Page 5 2. Verbal Update on Bond Issue Pro,jects. Eastview Athletic Complex--Grand Opening Celebration, Saturday, May 6, 1989, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Letters will be sent to supporters specifically inviting them to this celebration. 7. Group photo to be published in the Summer Parks and Recreation Brochure was taken; the entire Committee was present. 8. Other. No other issues were discussed. 9, Adjourn. MOTION: of Gross, seconded by Rankin, to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m.