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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
• PARK COMMITTEE MINUTES
JULY 18, 1978
PRESENT: Chairman Wangen, Ellen Milos, Virginia Sterling, David Miller, Mike Bassett.
ABSENT: Joe Bell , Mike DesParte, & Bob Naegeli .
Chairman Wangen called the meeting to order.
Minutes of the June 28, 1978, July 5, 1978, and May 11, 1978 meeting were approved as written.
Mr. Bassett continued with review of the Park Concept Plans.
Section 22: The concept plans for Galaxie, Greenleaf & Nordic South were reviewed. There
was some discussion regarding the purchase of the 7-11 building for a "community'building",
etc.
Bassett also reviewed the bids on the Alimagnet Park building.
Sectaon 23: Faith Park concept plan was reviewed. There was some discussion regarding other
things that could be done with that park. Wangen stated that he cannot believe that people
are nat�nhappy with the condition of the park and the way it is maintained. He questioned
them voting "yes" on a park bond issue. He stated that alot of the aglime trails are washed
�way and alot of money was spent foolishly in that area. Milos stated that she feels the
eople like it the way it is -- it is a wild-type park. Bassett stated that because of the
topography the only way the trails could be kept in tact is if they were asphalt. Milos
disagrees with the idea of asphalt trails through the park. Ellen Milos recommended that
the Park Comnittee reassess the entire concept of Faith Park.
Findla� Way Park concept Plan was reviewed. The asphalt trail was questioned. Mike Bassett
stated t�at possibly this could be an aglime trail because of the topography of the park.
Roger questioned the people in this area concerned about a trail through the park and the
possibility that people would use it to get to the Zoo.
131st St. Park plan was reviewed.
139th St. Park plan was reviewed. There was some discussion regarding parking areas along
Johnny Cake Ridge Road. Wangen questioned the ballfield location. Bassett recommended that
it be left as an open area and if it is used by the area residents for �_b�ilfield, then
backstops could be put in.
Bassett recommended that the Park Committee members look at the park designs -- what are the
best locations for the differen� facilities.
Long Lake Park plan was reviewed. Mike Bassett reviewed the trail easement along Long Lake,
and gave the background information on the trail not being built. Bassett noted that it has
been suggested that a floating raft be built so the trail can be continued.
Section 24: �arquar Hills Park was reviewed. Mike Bassett explained the plan and the committee
'scussed what they would do with the "out buildings". It was recorrannended that the Histcrrical
ommittee pursue some type of preservation funding for this park.
Section 25: Diamond Path Park plan was revie�►ed. Wangen feels there is a problem with the
trail easement in this area. He stated that people are complaining about the weeds and
maintenance problems in that area. He questioned if other types of uses should be considered
for this park.
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�reenleaf Phase IV Park was discussed. It was questioned why a ballfield is located in �his
ark when there are ballfields in the adjacent school property. Sterling noted that this is
for neighborhood use.
Section 36: Apple Valley East Park plan was discussed. It was noted that these facilities
wi�l have to serve this area. App e Valley East is located south of County Road #42 and
east of Dodd Road.
The remaining parks will be discussed at the next meeting.
Roger Wangen asked the Park Committee members to look at the areas that voted significantly
against the bond issue; Precincts 1, 4 & 3 as well as Precincts 6 & 8. He would like the
following to be considered: 1) In precinct #8 -- possible changes for Findlay Way and Faith
Park to make the area more positive. 2) Also asked to consider the athletic complex and
locating a lar e batter of tennis co r
9 Y u ts in one area.
Mike Bassett reported taht the City & School District are applying for LAWCON funding for a
joint complex �o be,lacated at 140th & Pilot Knob Rd. Once the application looks favorable
a master plan can be developed.
The Park Committee reviewed the Time Table; in September the content can be established and
then work �oward a dollar amount. Wangen stated that he feels that it is important to
invite representatives of the differen�t civic organizations that are interested in the Parks
for their input. Mike Bassett stated that the Diamond Path people are interested in discussing
the parks in that area with the Committee and they will be invited to attend a meeting. He
�lso refered to having "area captains" and pursue the bond issue similar to the way the school
strict did the school bond issue.
Roger stated that he would like to see what the negative c�r�ents are and turn them into
posi ti ve corr�nents.
The Alimagnet Park Construction Timetable will be discussed at the next meeting.
Mike 6assett distributed the present "Conditons of Acceptance° and'asked the Park Committee
the review them.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Miller that the meeting be adjourned.
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