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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/21/1989 ' 7. • � City of Apple Valley PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE March 21, 1989 Minutes of the Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee held March 21, 1989, at the Appie Valley Community Center. PRESENT: Chairperson Greg Kopischke; Committee Members Russell DeFauw, John DiRico, Ann Wyllie; Parks and Recreation Director Randy Johnson; Assistant City Planner Meg McMonigal; City Forestor Ken Brackee; City Council Liaison Tom Goodwin. ABSENT: Dave Gross, Charlie Maus, and Tina Rankin. 1. Chair Kopischke called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. 2. Approval of Agenda. Item 7a. Memo, Historical Committee, was added to the agenda for the meeting. MOTION: of DiRico, seeonded by Wyllie, to approve the agenda as amended. VOTE: Yes, 4; No, 0. 3. Approval of Minutes of December 6, 1988, and January 17, 1989. MQTION: of Wyllie, seconded by DiRico, to.approve the Minutes of � December 6, 1988, and January 17, 1989, as presented. VOTE: Yes, 4; No, 0. 4. New Business. A. City Goals--Attachment A. Mr. Johnson shared information regarding the City's goal setting session and reviewed those goals which most pertain to parks and recreation. The top ten goals, of which three directly involve parks/recreation, should be achieved in 1989 . The three parks/recreation goals are 3. •{C) Parks Master Policy Plan; 6. Park Dedication Policy (A) Spending Guidelines (B) Collection Programs; 8. Fire Hall/Park/Armory. B. Lebanon Hills Master Plan--Attachment B. Mr. Johnson reviewed the information received from Mr. John Forrest, Program Manager, Dakota County Parks, in an effort to keep the City involved in the Regional Park activity. A representative will be invited to a future parks/recreation meeting to review their overall park plan. 5. Old Business. A. Resolution Establishing Park Dedication Expenditure Guidelines--Attachment C. Mr. Johnson reported that the Parks/Recreation Committee had established a $250,000.00 base balance; but after the goal setting session, the City Administrator determined that the balance should be $500,000.00. This would give approximately $50,000.00 each year from interest earned for park improvements. In January, $410,000.00 was in Park Dedication {funds) . B. Funding for 1989 Park Projects--Attachment D. Mr. Johnsan reviewed the memo dated February 6, 1989, to the Mayor and City Gouncil requesting $65,000.00 for some special park improvements � • PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE March 21, 1989 Page 2 to be allocated from the capitol projects and equipment fund. He reported that Eastview should be ready "to go" when the snow melts and that it should look very nice by the end of the summer. He indicated that he felt the City Council was very generous in allowing the Park Department to use $65,000.00 for needed projects and THANKS THEM for their SUPPORT. C. Development Fees Comparison: Associate Planner Ms. McMonigal. Ms. McMonigal presented an informative spreadsheet showing a comparison of development fees for Apple Valley, Eagan and Burnsville. She compared what a developer would encounter in fees using a sample project. Essentially, the fees and costs in Apple Valley are lower than the surrounding communities. Mr. Goodwin expressed the opinion that he felt the City Coun�il Members were very surprised to find out fees were lower in Apple Valley. Al1 of the neighboring communities collect a park dedication fee--Apple Valley's fee of 5% for commercial/industrial development has been on the books but never enforced. Mr. Goodwin explained how the major developers receive tax increment financing and the fact that the requirement of the park dedication fee would not hurt them. With the possibility of the development of the Southport property within the next 2-3 years, he felt that it is important that this fee be collected to thus create a substantial park dedication fund base from which to draw once major development in Apple Valley is complete--parks/facilities will require continuing maintenance. Ms. McMonigal mentioned some additional findings that were not included in her report; she will update this report. MOTION: of Mr. Kopischke, seconded by Mr. DeFauw recommending to the City Council that whereas Development Fees Comparison Report as presented by Associate Planner Meg McMonigal shows Apple Valley the lowest among adjacent neighbors in overall fees, it would be appropriate that we implement the collection of the Park Dedication Fee for commercial and industrial development as soon as possible. DISCUSSION: Ms. McMonigal wiil have the updated version by the April meeting. Lakeville and Rosemount will also be included in the fees comparison. Mr. Johnson will prepare a memo for presentation at �he April 13, 1989, City Council meeting VOTE: Yes, 4; No, 0. D. Parks and Recreation Section of Park Comprehensive Plan: Mr. Johnson and Ms. McMonigai. ��ark �ev�lopmen� Guide of t�t�e C�m�rehen�iv� Pla�� Mr. Johnson indicated that is c ap er/is en years o o e goa s ave en achieved and some, obviously, will not be achieved. It is important that this be updated. Park development standards have to be updated. When all information is gathered, the needs can be more clearly defined. Ghair Kopischke suggested that it would be helpful to read the plan of the parks departments of Eden Prairie, Lakeville, and Eagan. This update should be completed by fall. . . , • � PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE March 21, 1989 Page 3 6. Staff Reports. A. Forestry Division. Mr. Ken Brackee gave a very informative presentation of the activities involved in his division. He indicated that he had received over 800 telephor calls last year requesting information on protecting trees, especially at construction sites. He indicated a major project he would like to accomplish is systematically removing the silver maple trees along the boulevards and replacing them with a suitable species. He gave each member a packet containing very helpful information regarding TREES! B. Verbal Update on Bond Issue Projects. Mr. Johnson reported that the grand opening of Eastview will be May 6, 1989. $75,000.00 final payment for Hayes Community Center is being held until it is ascertained the roof no longer leaks. The lights at Eastview and the sprinkler/irrigation system are all set. Redwood is complete with the pool scheduled to be opened in June. A band(s) of color will be added to the outside of the building at Redwood. At Apple Valley East, all funds have been expended--seeding has been accomplished, end boards have been placed at the hockey rink, a volleyball court has gone in as well as basketball; however, there have been calls from area residents who apparently did not this would be a phased development. At Belmont, a 1± acre parcel was purchased from Mr. Frank Kleckner; a playing field will be built at Belmont. 7. Other Items. A. Historical Committee Memo, dated January 23, 1989, regarding the fact that the Hayes Fie1d Park sign is no longer on site was received with Mr. Johnson indicating it had been removed during construction and just has not be installed again. This sign will be put up once again. B. The need of a sign at CR 42 and Hayes Road, one which could be easily read, was discussed. The old sign will be put back up until a new one (perhaps like the one at the Community Center--reader board sign which costs about $5,000.00) can be purchased/decided upon. C. Mr. Johnson explained the role of the Parks and Recreation Departm2nt providing housing for the officers during the hostage crises of the past weekend. D. It is expected that Apple Valley will have an armory within a few years; both Apple _Valley and Rosemount are scheduled to have an armory. 75-80% of the time, an armory is used by the community. The schematic plan for the park at the armory location will be going to the City Council on Thursday, March 23, 1989; about $200,000.00 is expected to allocated for the first phase of this park. E. Ms. McMonigal suggested that the Parks Committee needs a MISSTON STATEMENT to be given to the City Council. Some discussion followed as to the duties of the Parks/Recreation Committee and the Planning Commission. Mr, Johnson will prepare a statement for the next meeting. .y • � •�y • � � PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE March 21, 1989 Page 4 F. HOCKEY will continue to be an issue for discussion. Mr. DeFauw indicated that he felt the various associations should get together and go to the County to request a second sheet of ice. Mr. Goodwin indicated that it would be helpful to the City Council if plans/co�ditions from other cities could be gathered as information for their perusal. Mr. DeFauw feels it is imperative that the hockey associations themselves band together to really accomplish this need for additional ice. Ideas were discussed with Mr. ; Goodwin suggesting that a spartan plan--just a covered pavillion--will be one alternative. 8. Adjourn. MOTION: of Wyllie, seconded by DiRico, to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. VOTE: Yes, 4; No, 0. THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1989, HAYES COMMUNITY CENTER.