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Home My WebLink About07/21/1987 . ' � � � _ CITY OF APPLE VAZLEY PARK COMMITTEE MINUTES Tuesday, July 21, 19$7 Minutes of the Park Committee of the City of Apple Valley, held Tuesday, July 21, 1987, at 7;00 a.m. at Carbone's Restaurant. PRESENTt Chai�p�rson Greg Kopischke; Committee Members Dave Gross, Charlie Maus, Tina Rankin: Acting Psrk Director Randy Johnson. ABSENT: No one. 1. Chair Kopischke called the meeting to order at 7:08 a.s. 2. Approval of Agenda. MOTION: of Rankin, seconded by Gross, to approve the agenda as presented. VOTE: Yes, 4; No, 0. 3. Minutes of June 17, 1987. MINUTES, MOTION: of Gross, seconded by Rankin, to approve JUNE 17, 1987 the Minutes of June 17, 1987, as presented. VOTE: Yes, 4; No, 0. 4. Old Business. OLD BUSINESS It was noted that the Apple Ponds Development had been approved by the City Council. The Park Committee would like to see the plan that was finally accepted. Chair Kopischke indicated the importance of having architectural control over a project of this type considering the small homes/lots. S. Appointment of Randy Johnson as Acting Director July 9, 1987. ACTING DIRECTO. Mr. Johnson noted that the City Council had appointed him as Acting Director until a Park Director is hired. This will not occur until the new City Administrator is appointe�i, so it is expected that Mr. Johnson will serve until Octol�e� or November. Mr. Johnson indicated that budget meetings were to begin at City Hall today. �ome funds are needed for equipment at Hayes and Eastview. Also, he will ask for funding to retain two part-ti.me summer park employees for as long as possible (20 hours/week)because of the increased work load. 6. Fishing Dock Report Lac Lavon. Mr. Gary Pietig is working closely with a group of fishermen who FISHII`dG D�CK have rai�ed $2,000.00 towards a fishing pier at Lac Lavon. The LAC LAVOIvT State offers grant money for piers and having this $2,000.00 "seed money" will enable the group to have a much better opportunity to secure a pier. This is about a two-year process since appl.ications must be in by March; if approved, installation could occur in time for the 1989 f ishing season. The pier would cost $1$-20,000.00 and would be an 8' wide T shape--up to 80' into the lake with 20-40' on either end. � � � ' � ! CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Park Committee Minutes July 21, 1987 Page 2 7. Redwood Pool Report. REDWOOD POOL Mr. Johnsan presented the f inal report on the needed repairs at REPORT Redwood Pool. There is $61,000.00 in this year's budget for repairs. The City Council recommended the hiring of Mr. Bob Rosene to do an engineering study of the pool and he along with Mr. Wahl, Mr. Johnson, and City Council Liaison Goodwin met recently to receive the f inal report. It was noted that Council member Goodwin is supportive of the recommendations to upgrade/repair the pool correctly. Mr. Johnson reviewed the Cost Estimate of $171,000.00 to repair the pool correctly. Mr. Wahl indicated that their Park Maintenance Crew can remove the concrete deck, the first item indicated, and save $19,200.00. Mr. Johnson indicated that the last three items could be put out for alternate bids--overhead lighting, underwater lights, two automatic pH and Chlorine Controllers. There is a need to come up with another $80,000.00 or so in order to have these needed repairs. It was noted that to replace the pool would cost over $375,000.00. It.would be more cost effective to proceed with the pool renovation as construction nears completion for Redwood. MOTION: of Gross, seconded by Rankin, recommending that the Park Committeee emphatically f eels that pool renovations need to be done and that with the repair/maintenance nature of this project the needed funds should be appropriat�for these renovations from the General Fund. VOTE: Yes, 4; No, 0. 8. Athletic Field Bids Lighting and Irrigation Tabulation. ATHLETIC FIELD Mr. Johnson reported that bids had come in at $50,000.00 under BIDS LIGHTING estimates for lighting and irrigation. He presented a report AND IRRIGATION indicating bids received from the various companies and the on�s who will be awarded the contracts. Galvanized poles were obtained for the price of weathered steel poles! Mr. Johnson will prepare a graph indicating the original amount estimated for the various items, the amount spent, and the present position of the various projects. Mr. John.son feels that realistically this area will not be ready until spring of 1989 because of the needed seeding. The plumbing, irrigation, and lighting should be ins�alled by August with the seeding to occur after August 15. The soccer fields are positioned so that play can be shifted and thus reduce wear in any one area. Consideration is being given to lighting the parking lot--three additional poles at an additional cost of $7,000.00. The problem of lighting at Hayes for the hockey rink was discussed. Additional information on distances needed by Dakota Electric (or what they will accept) will be forthcoming regarding the electric lines and lighting poles for the hockey rink. 9. Miscellaneous Status Reports. a. Bond Issue Projects--Redwood should be completed 1ay August 20. MIS. STATUS Hopefully, a grand opening can occur in September. Many people REPORTS are indicating interest in renting rooms for regular meeting times. . . � a � CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Park Committee Minutes July 21, 1987 Page 3 Hayes--building is progressing well and is on schedule. This should be completed in March. Hockey rinks will be prepared £or this winter. Apple Valley East--final grading has been completed and a final inspection held. Several minor adjustments were needed. Seeding will occur after August 15 and it is hoped that bids for seeding will be under $15,000.00. A pleasure skating rink will be provided and the citizens' request for a separte skating rink for hockey was discussed. Two sheets of ice will be provided. b. Palomino Park--grading is almost completed. The asphalt will be put down soon at a cost of $7,000.00. Seeding will occur after August 15. One piece of play equipment is in stock which will be installed and $10,000.00 is availabl, for another piece of play equipment for this park. There will be two basic play areas--one for smaller children and one for larger children. A rally board will be provided for tennis and soccer use. Ms. Rankin was excused from the meeting at 8:20 a.m. c. Portable Stage--the surrounding communities indicated that they have no money to invest towards the proposed portable stage. Funds for this will be requested in their`88 budgets. Mr. Johnson noted how efficient the stage was and how they enjoyed using it during the July 4th festivities and for P�Iud Mania. The stage cost $20,000 and it does not seem feasible for one community to purchase it and rent it to the other communities when all would want it the same day. d. Valleywood--all operations at Valleywood show an increase in 1987 over 1986. Total golf rounds are up 39%. Weekdays are busier than weekend days. The parking lot needs to be expanded soon. Fairly flat ground is available and crushed gravel could be used with paving to occur later. Mr. Wahl and his crew are doing a GREAT JOB on MAINTENANCE of the GOLF COURSE T expansion will occur this fall. 10. OTHER. a. Resolution specifying notice procedures for City Gouncil Meetings (which also applies to Committee/Commission meetings) was presented by Mr. Johnson. The Acting City Administrator has asked that the meeting time be changed from 7 a.m. and that the meetings be held in City Hall. Park Committee Members are very involved in sporting activities, etc. that require night meetings and thus 7 a.m, is the best time to be sure of a quorum for their meetings. If the nature of business to be discussed indicates that people should be invited for a meeting, the Committee would meeting at City Hall in the evening. Chair Kopischke indicated he �TOUld like to know the difference between a Committee/Commission. b. Ice Arena--project currently on hold. This matter was officially recognized at last Thursday`s City Council meeting. Mr. Goodwin indicated the group spearheading this project should be allowed to speak as part of a future City Council Agenda. The group is discussing many different ideas at this time. . � � • � i CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Park Committee Minutes July 21, 1987 Page 4 c. Farquhar--portion on the north end of the park is just weeds--this is privately owned. d. Next meeting--September 15, 7 a.m. , Carbone's. If anything urgent oeeurs, the Committee will meet in August. 11. Adjourn. The meeting ended at 8:40 a.m. CHAIRMAN APPROVED: � � `� �� /� � STAFR REVIEWED: `` ��Y�'� ' _�;°�"`' CC: Al1 Park Committee Mernbers City Council Read File Park Maintenance Supervisor