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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
August 3, 2023
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August 3, 2023
Minutes of the April 6, 2023, Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
Regular
PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair Brent Schulz; Committee
Members Dave Freed, Mark Schori, Lisa Hiebert, Noel Hammill, Matthew Hinrichs, and
Craig Long; Parks and Recreation Director Eric Carlson; Parks Superintendent Mike Endres;
and Administrative Coordinator Kayla Hechsel.
ABSENT: Recreation Facilities Manager Brian Christianson and Golf Course Manager Jim
Zinck
ITEM 1. Call to Order
Chair Schulz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ITEM 2. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: by Freed, seconded by Schori, approving the Agenda as presented
VOTE: Yes — 7, No — 0
ITEM 3. Audience —10 Minutes Total Time Limit — For Items Not on the Agenda
No one present to speak.
ITEM 4. Approval of the March 2023 Minutes.
MOTION: by Hinrichs, seconded by Freed, to approve the March 2023
minutes as presented.
VOTE: Yes — 6, No — 0
ITEM 5.A. Agenda Items — Schedule Special Informal Joint Meeting with City Council on
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Staff requested to schedule a special informal joint meeting with the City Council on
Thursday, April 13, 2023, to hear and discuss Peter Leatherman's (of the Morris Leatherman
Company) presentation on the results of the first community survey regarding the potential
parks referendum.
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
August 3, 2023
MOTION: by Hammill, seconded by Hiebert, to schedule a special informal
joint meeting with the City Council on Thursday, April 13, 2021
VOTE: Yes — 7, No — 0
ITEM 5.11. Agenda Items — Risor Apartments Landscape Plan presented by City Engineer
Brandon Anderson and Landscape Architect Sean Jergens
Engineer Anderson and Architect Jergens represented the City of Apple Valley and sought
Committee input on three concepts for the design of the future gathering space at the
Founders Lane Trailhead, which is located at the Risor Apartment complex.
After being presented the three concepts, Committee Member Hinrichs first asked about the
concept of the red bench and where it came from. The Committee expressed that they liked
how it tied in with the red elements in the existing ring route. Committee Member Long
expressed preference for Option B because it moves the concrete gathering space away from
the road. He also asked about including a water filling station, which Engineer Anderson
agreed to look into, though he doesn't believe there is water access at this location.
Committee Member Hammill does not like sunshades but -would be okay with a pergola or
umbrella, which Committee Chair Schulz agreed with. Parks Superintendent Endres prefers a
metal pergola to all other shade options from a maintenance perspective.
The Committee likes the idea of leaning into the history of the space by including a story
board about Southport Airport, the propeller benches, and the sandblasted concrete.
Committee Member Hiebert and Hinrichs also both like Option B. Committee Member
Hiebert suggested leaning into the air/flight theme even more by highlighting natural
migration/flight behavior in birds. Discussion about dog waste occurred, and Director
Carlson expressed that the neighboring apartments' existing dog waste amenities are
sufficient.
Engineer Anderson and Architect Jergens appreciated the feedback and are planning to take a
refined concept to City Council in May.
ITEM 5.C. Agenda Items — Recreation Division Updates from Bill Bird and Nick Thompson
Recreation Supervisor Bill Bird gave the Committee an update on youth and family
programming and our special events. He highlighted the success of the Little Orchard
Preschool Program and Trunk or Treat.
Recreation Supervisor Nick Thompson updated the Committee on youth and adult athletics
and our athletic field rentals. He highlighted the growth in adult volleyball and bean bags and
our increased upcoming programs for pickleball.
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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
August 3, 2023
Director Carlson thanked the Recreation Supervisors for their work in filling our parks with
activity and life.
ITEM 6. Agenda Items — Committee / Staff Communications
Committee Member Freed asked about piping music into Valleywood's outdoor area.
Director Carlson said that conversation is still ongoing.
ITEM 7. Adjourn
There being no further business, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting was
adjourned.
MOTION: by Freed, seconded by Hammill, to adjourn the meeting at 7:55
p.m.
VOTE: Yes — 7, No — 0
Respectfully Submitted,
Kayla ''He sek, Administrative Co rdhiator
Approved by the Apple Valley Parks
and Recreation Advisory Committee
on August 3, 2023.
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