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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/17/1989 _ i • CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE January 17, 1989 Minutes of the Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee held January 17, i989, at the Apple Valley Community Center. PRESENT: John DiRico, Tina Rankin, Ann Wyllie; Parks and Recreation Director Randy Johnson; Assistant City Planner Meg McMonigal; six members of the public. ABSENT: Chairperson Greg Kopischke; Committee Members Russell DeFauw, Dave Gross, Charlie Maus. 1. Acting Chair Rankin called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. 2. The agenda was approved as presented with a motion by Mr. DiRico, seconded by Ms. Rankin. 3. New Business. A. Mauer Development. Ms. McMonigal presented information for the area between Pennock and Cedar Avenue, formerly referred to as the McNamara Development, which is now being developed by Mr. Terry Mauer. This 13.4 acre parcel along with parcels owned by three other property owners would total 29.4 acres in this area. The concern is that developers may try to piecemeal the development in an effort to avoid dedication of parkland. Mr. Mauer was present along with two other property owners to discuss their concerns. Mr. Mauer indicated that he wants to develop his 13.4 acres and is aware the City wants a park in that area; he would like to know where a park could best be located. The City wishes to have a five-acre park located along Pennock Avenue so that ail areas that are already developed would have access to the park/facilities. The City is flexible-- five acres is desired, but the park could be 4-4 1/2 acres. This should be a typical neighborhood park with playground equipment and a skating rink with a park shelter. Park facilities are really lacking in this area of the City, and this is the last place for a park to be established. The question was asked why wasn't this asked for five years ago. There are"three existing residences on the total acreage; and if a park is developed, it is desired that privacy from the park be given. Mr. Johnson indicated that it is desired that all the individual park dedication requirements fit together. Mr. DiRico feels that the Committee should not back down from their motion \ of October 18, 1988, as recorded in the minutes for the establishment of a five-acre park along Pennock Avenue. � � � �� i 'i I Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Page 2 January 17, 1989 Much discussion ensued. Mr. Mauer expressed his desire to work with the other three property owners in an effort to �ointly develop this area and provide for the desired park. B. Report on Fire Station Park--CR 42 and Hayes Road. Mr. Eldon Hugelen, Landscape Architect, was contracted by the City to prepare a plan for a park at CR 42 and Hayes Rd. He, presented an exciting plan for this area which is vital to the City and which could be a show place for parks. This park would be APPLE VALLEY'S FRONTYARD. Outlot A is 7.1 acres, and 0utlot B is 3.7 acres with the fire station area being 3 acres. Ponding would consist of .8 acres and woodlot, .8 acres. There would be an open grass mall about the size of a hockey field. Included would be a sraall play- ground for the children of the neighborhood, .7 miles of walkway throu h the ark la e ui ment with the theme of old fire de artment g P � P Q P Y P equipment, picnic tables for neighborhood use, a large grass mall for civic groups (demonstrations, fairs, concerts, etc.) , an emphasis on horticulture (species suitable for planting in AV)--an arboreutum with trees, shrubs being appropriately labeled--a floral display around the ponding area--basically, an ornamental horticulture display which would be quite visible. Members present felt the plan was EXCELLENT and �ust what the City needs. There was concern regarding cost--approximately $500,000.00. The plan could be developed in phases and there would be opportunites for many donations. Ms. Wyllie suggested a national association which donates trees could be contacted for this effort for a possible donation. 4. Old Business. A. Rolling Ridge Update. Ms. McMonigal reported that a road was not put in:Tintah Park; actually, a smali amount of land was added to Tintah Park. B. Verbal Update on Park Dedication Fee Comparison Survey. Ms. McMonigal reported that she is in the process of updating information regarding fees and is ascertaining updated fee costs. The City Council has requested that a report of Park Dedication Fees and all other fees associated with development be prepared. Ms. McMonigal will be comparing how surrounding communities levy park fees for commercial and industrial development. She indicated that it is the position of the Planning Department that commercial and industrial users do not have a need for : parks. This is a DIFFERENCE between the Park Committee and the Planning Department. Mr. Johnson cited examples af other areas where people employed within the community, but living in another .. . � � Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Page 3 January 17, 1989 community, actively participate in "company sponsored recreation activities" using the park facilities provided within the "working" community. Companies should pay some of the costs. The Committee would like to know how much land has already been developed (commercial/industrial) and how much remains to ascer- tain potential income. 5. Staff Reports. A. Valleywood Golf Course. Mr. Rick Dodge, Manager of Valleywood, gave an informative report on the happenings at Valleywood. He reviewed his Year End Report (Golf Operation) 1988, which included power cart operations, pro shop merchandise sales, concessions, golf revenue, golf expenditures, fee schedule for 1989, driving range, rounds of play comparison (43,600/'88--45,000/'87-- decrease caused by the drought) , forecast '89, recommendations. Mr. Dodge reported that the course has a very good reputation attracting people from throughout the metro area as well as from Wisonsin--it's the seventh hardest public course in the state. The biggest concern is that Valleywood become self- supporting. Mr. Dodge would like to see the playing conditions improved first before renovations/expansion to the club house. Mr. Dodge would like to share with the Committee at a later time his ideas of increasing/decreasing the amount of time to play the course. B. Verbal Update on Bond Issue Pro�ects. Mr. Johnson reported the concessions stand building at Eastview ' is ahead of schedule, the lighting company has been out position- ' ing lights at Eastview, and that the "loose ends" at Hayes Community Building are being completed. 6. Other. A. City Goal Setting Session--Request for P&R Advisory Committee Member. It is desired that the Committee receive direction from the City Council for spending money in the Park Dedication Fund. There are serious concerns for the needed soccer balls, benches, etc. at Eastview. Therefore, a member is requested to attend the Goal Setting Meeting on January 27, 1989. 7. Adjourn. MOTION: of Wyllie, seconded by DiRico, to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m. VOTE: Yes, 3; No, 0. � THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 28, 1989.