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~t CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
� PARK COMMITTEE MIANTES
December 16, 1986
An informal meeting of the Park Committee along with members of the VAA and
AVHA was held December 16, 1986, 7:34 p.m, at Valleywood Golf Course.
PRESENT: Chairperson Greg Kopischke, Lynn Miller, Charlie Maus, Tina
Rankin, Dave Reif, Park Director Jon Gurban, Jim Sheldon, twelve
guests.
The presentation began by Park Director Gurban thanking guests for their
hard work and support during the time of compiling/voting on the Bond Issue
for Parks. He also thanked them for their continued support and interest in
the sports/recreation program of the City.
Chairperson Kopischke discussed the Land Use Guide Map and the need for
taking a close Iook at what the future needs are going to be for the City.
The questions that will need to be answered is, "What types of
structures/facilities shouTd be included in garks to best serve the
community?°
Guests present indicatec� that another SHEET of ICE is needed; perhaps it
couZd be constructed as a joint venture with LakeviZle and Rosemaunt.
Enough ice time cannot be obtained in Burnsville to make a difference in the
� present AV pragram. �4 facility a little less expensive than another arena
could possibly be constructed--a bubble for example. The next bond issue
wil� have to include samething hocke�t.
Jim Sheldan indicated the Community will age pretty quickly so we cannot s�:t
back and wait for facilities that are needed NOW. It would not he difficult
to fully utilize another shee� of ice; enough revenue would be generated to
keep the facility in operation. The possibility of having ice year round at
the AVHS was discussed. As tennis grows in popularity, it is necessary to
provide facilities for them. It was indicated that the Gity is probably
close to coming up with hockey schools and events during the summer months
at the AVFiS Arena.
Mr. Bill Ve�in indicated he feels that Eagan will have to build their own
high school anc} ice arena.
The planning process will begin in 19$7 once Eastview and Hayes are more in
tact. Thinking should begin as to the desired location of the naxt athletic
complex. How many more soceer and baseball fields are needed, for example.
The desire is to get the programs out of neighborhood fields which were
never designed for the use they are gett�.ng (which negates pick-up type ball
playing) . Should there be five to six tennis courts together in a lighted
complex so that tournaments could be scheduled, etc. Mr. Don 2immerman
indicated we are really short on soccer fiel@s for playing games and for
practicing. Mr. Gurban indicated that he does not hold out too much hope
for joint projects with School District #196 as they relate to buildings and
, Y,�� gymnasiums. Joint projects involving playfields and play areas seem more
acceptable. If the City builds the facilities, he would love to have the
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-� schools using them during day time hours with the City using facilities
solely during the evening hours.
Guests and Committee Members were encouraged to think "Future in the Parks.°
STAFF RE�IEW:
PAI2K CHAIR:
cc: AI1 Park Committee Members
Parks and Rec. Maint. Sup.
City Council Read File
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