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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR JANUARY 12, 1994 1. The meeting was called to order by Chair Murphy. Members Present: Murphy, Ki1pela, Strachan, Schlawin. Members Absent: Vetscher. Also Present: Parks and Recreation Director Bell, Programmer Pellicci. 2. The minutes of October 13, 1993 were approved as presented. MOTION by Murphy, second by Kilpela to approve the 10/13/93 minutes. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. Director Bell reported on the Trail and Preserve: a. The Stegmaier properties need to be closed on. b. All other properties have been purchased. c. The trail links at the Middle School and Dakota County Estates are completed. 4. The Commission discussed the Parks and Recreation Brochure and made the following recommendations: a. Remove the names of the Commission members. b. Add Commission meeting date and time. c. Suggest the mission of the the Advisory Council. 5. The Parks and Recreation Winter Program Brochure was discussed. Programmer Pellicci asked for input on new ideas for programs to offer. A safety camp was discussed at length. 6. The Parks and Recreation Director reported on the status of the Middle School hockey rinks. 7. The members discussed the park dedication requirements on the Builders Development and Nelsen Hills Farm PUD plats. MOTION by Strachan, second by Kilpela to recommend cash in lieu of land in the Builders Development plat. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Murphy, second by Kilpela to recommend the following for the Nelsen Hills Farm PUD: a. Provide at least a 200 foot opening along the street south of the water tower. (3rd Addition) b. Dedicate the wooded property east of the water tower. This will preserve the wooded open space. (3rd Addition) c. Provide a walkway between the gas easement and the unnamed street east of the possible well location. (4th Addition) APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Kilpela, second by Murphy to recommend accepting park/trail dedication from Englewood Way to 190th Street in Nelsen Hills Farm. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. MOTION by Murphy, second by Schlawin to adjourn at 9:08 P.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Submitted by James Bell, Parks and Recreation Director MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR FEBRUARY 9, 1994 1. The meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Schlawin. Members Present: Schlawin, Smithson, Johnson. Members Absent: Murphy, Richardson. Also Present: Parks and Recreation Director Bell. 2. The approval of the minutes of the January 12, 1994 meeting were delayed until March 9, 1994 due to Member Murphy's absence. 3. The members discussed the Parks and Trail Plan, proposed Trail Standards and the 1994 Goals and Objectives. The Commission will review these items again in March. 4. The Lyman Development Plan was discussed. MOTION by Smithson, second by Johnson to accept cash in lieu of parkland and to request the developer construct an 8 foot wide bituminous trail parallel to the south side of 193rd Street. This trail will connect the west side of Akin Park 2nd trail and lead east to the future neighborhood park. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. MOTION by Smithson, second by Schlawin to adjourn at 8:58 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, ~--~'~...QQ James C. Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MARCH 9, 1994 1. Chair Murphy called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.. Members Present: Murphy, Johnson, Richardson, Sch1awin, Smithson. Members Absent: None. Also Present: Recreation Programmer Pellicci. 2. The minutes of the January 12, 1994 regular meeting were approved as presented. MOTION by Schlawin, second by Murphy to approve the minutes of January 12, 1994. VOTING FOR: Murphy, Schlawin. ABSTAIN: Johnson, Richardson, Smithson. MOTION CARRIED. 3. The minutes of February 9, 1994 were approved as presented. MOTION by Schlawin, second by Smithson to approve the February 9, 1994 minutes. APIF,'MOTION~CARRIED. 4. MOTION by Schlawin, second by Richardson to nominate Member Murphy as chairperson. VOTING'FOR': JohiisoD, Richardson, Schlawin, Smithson. ABSTAIN: Murphy. MOTION CARRIED. 5. MOTION by Richardson, second by Schlawin to nominate Member Johnson as Vice Chairperson. VOTING FOR: Murphy, Richardson, Smithson, Schlawin. ABSTAIN: Johnson. MOTION CARRIED. 6. Discussion was held on the Parks and Trail Plan and the proposed trail standards. It was decided to add these two topics to the April 13, 1994 agenda. 7. The Commission members asked for an update at the April meeting on the grant application for the Preserve. 8. Discussion was held regarding Summer programs and activities. Member Johnson suggested a canoeing class/activity to be held on the Vermillion River. Programmer Pellicci will look into this. 9. Discussion on the East Farmington PUD was held. No action was taken. 10. MOTION by Murphy, second by Richardson to adjourn at 8:30 P.M.. Submitted by, ~JDUX ~{ C vi Joy (Jellicci Recreation Programmer MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR APRIL 13, 1994 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Murphy at 7:30 P.M.. Members Present: Murphy, Johnson, Richardson, Schlawin, Smithson. Members Absent: None. Also Present: Director Bell, Programmer Pellicci. 2. The minutes of March 9, 1994 were approved as presented. MOTION by Murphy, second by Smithson to approve. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. Dave Schreier presented his proposal to place a Dakota County War Memorial in a Farmington park. After a slide presentation of various memorials throughout Minnesota and discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission that they would be involved only if it is proposed to be placed on park land. 4. The Commission members discussed trail standards. MOTION by Murphy, second by Schlawin to recommend these standards be used as guidelines for future development, with the following additions: a. #5 - Add 12' base, 8' bituminous with potential 12' bituminous; b. add minimum distance from trees; c. add load weight specifications. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. The members next discussed Nelsen Hills Farm PUD. MOTION by Smithson, second by Johnson to recommend the park/trail corridor be 50 feet wide. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Staff was directed to discuss bituminous trails on gas easements with the appropriate company. MOTION by Murphy, second by Richardson to recommend that a direct access route from the park/trail gas easement property to the park/open space be provided. This access shall have a little effect on residential fots as possible and, if necessary to place along the street, it shall be off road with adequate easement. The developer shall work with staff on these changes. VOTING FOR: Murphy, Johnson, Richardson, Smithson. AGAINST: Schlawin. MOTION CARRIED. 6. The Director reported on the status of the grant. 7. The status of Rambling River Park reconstruction was reviewed. 8. Roundtable: a. Fair Hills playground equipment sand seems to be draining slowly. b. Arbor Day is April 29th. Members will try to attend. c. Possibility of line skate hockey in the arena. d. Request staff to negotiate the value of the gas line easement property. e. PARAC will tour the parks at 7:00 P.M. on May 11th before the regular meeting. 9. MOTION by Murphy, second by Schlawin to adjourn at 9:58 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Submitted by, ,-J- - ~ ~.JtQ James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MAY 11, 1994 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Murphy at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Murphy, Johnson, Richardson. Members Absent: Schlawin, Smithson. Also Present: Director Bell, Programmer Pellicci. 2. The minutes of April 13, 1994 regular meeting were presented. MOTION by Richardson, second by Johnson to approve the minutes as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. The members of the commission toured the parks from 7:10 P.M. until 8:05 P.M.. 4. The members discussed the tour. The main questions raised were in regard to access to the gravel pit area and uses for that area. 5. Director Bell reported on Nelsen Hills Farm PUD. The trail access to the park and the 50 foot right of way on the gas easement were discussed. 6. Roundtable Discussion: a. Summer Brochure. b. Report on Joint School Board/City Council meeting which was held earlier in the day. 7. MOTION by Murphy, second by Johnson to adjourn at 8:37 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Submitted by, ~~"1~~ James Bell Parks and Recreation Director MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR JUNE 8, 1994 1. No business was conducted as there was no quorum. Members Present: Johnson, Smithson. Members Absent: Murphy, Richardson, Schlawin. Also Present: Director Bell, Programmer Pellicci. Submitted by, James Bell Parks and Recreation Director MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION REGULAR AUGUST 10, 1994 1. The meeting was called to order by Chair Murphy at 7:30 P.M.. Members Present: Murphy, Smithson, Richardson, Johnson. Members Absent: Schlawin. Also Present: Director Bell, Programmer Pellicci. 2. The minutes of May 11th and June 8th were reviewed. MOTION by Murphy, second by Smithson to approve the minutes as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. The Commission discussed motor vehicles on the trail system. The following ideas werA discussed: a. snowmobiles, ATVs, etc., should be addressed; b. Director Bell will contact Lakeville, Apple Valley, and Eagan to check how they address this issue; c. possible signage or gates; d. rock, poles or some type of barrier at entrances; or e. possible hiring of park rangers. Director Bell will have a recommendation to present at the September meeting. 4. The members discussed future park needs and funding sources. A list of all ideas was created. 5. MOTION by Murphy, second by Richardson to adjourn at 9:28 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. The next meeting is scheduled for September 14, 1994 at 7:30 P.M.. Respectfully submitted, I ~~"1~~ James C. Bell Parks and Recreation Director MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION REGULAR SEPTEMBER 14, 1994 1. The meeting was called to order Members Present: Murphy, Schlawin, Members Absent: Smithson, Johnson. Also Present: Director Bell. by Chair Murphy at 7:31 P.M.. Richardson. (Johnson arrived at 7:40 P.M.) 2. The agenda was approved with the addition of trail regulations. 3. The minutes of August 10, 1994 were reviewed. MOTION by Murphy, second by Richardson to approve the minutes as presented. VOTING FOR: Murphy, Richardson. ABSTAIN: Schlawin. MOTION CARRIED~ 4. The tour of Rambling River Park was cancelled due to flooding. 5. The Commission discussed the parks items and prioritized them. Director Bell was requested to obtain costs for each item so the Commission can review and prioritize them again. , \ 6. The Commission discussed trail regulations. It was the consensus that other cities should be surveyed as to their regulations. 7. Roundtable: a. Member Richardson thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for supporting the Tree Trust Program. b. Director Bell reported that the City had offered the Senior Center Coordinator position to Tessa Kohorst. 8. MOTION by Murphy, second by Schlawin to adjourn at 9:26 P.M.. Submitted by, James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR OCTOBER 12, 1994 1. The meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Johnson at 7:30 P.M.. Members Present: Richardson, Johnson, Smithson. Members Absent: Schlawin, Murphy. Also Present: Director Bell. 2. MOTION by Smithson, second by Johnson to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Add vehicle policy, b. Add letter from Lakeville. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Johnson, second by Richardson to approve the minutes of September 14, 1994. VOTING FOR: Johnson, Richardson. ABSTAIN: Smithson. MOTION CARRIED. 4. The Commission members discussed the Recreation Facilities Plan. A second rink site was added. 5. The members discussed the Vehicles on Trails policy. They reviewed ordinances from the cities of Eagan, Apple Valley and Lakeville. Director Bell will present an addition to the City's policy in November. Member Johnson suggested a County wide vehicle policy. 6. The Commission members decided to start the park naming process for the park in the Nelsen Hills Farm plat. 7. The members discussed a letter from Lakeville regarding the formation of a snowmobile task force. The Commission members will recommend names of potential representatives. 8. MOTION by Smithson, second by Richardson to adjourn at 8:29 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Submitted by, ,-J~- ..J G6~ James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR NOVEMBER 9, 1994 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Murphy at 7:30 P.M.. Members Present: Murphy, Richardson, Smithson, Schlawin. Members Absent: Johnson (arrived at 7:50 P.M.) Also Present: Programmer Pellicci. 2. MOTION by Murphy, second by Richardson to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Smithson, second by Richardson to approve the minutes of the October 12, 1994 meeting as prepared. VOTING FOR: Smithson, Richardson. ABSTAIN: Schlawin, Murphy. MOTION CARRIED. 4. The members discussed the proposed Commission By-Laws which were approved by the City Council previously. The members noted several areas which they felt needed clarification as follows: a. Page 2, Subd. 2, Letter A - could be reworded. b. Subd. 4 - Clarify Add Ons - when are they added to the agenda. c. Page 3 - Minutes - change wording to "director or their designee". d. Page 4, Subd. 2 - Questioned the spelling of the word "practicable" and adding PARAC to both blanks. i MOTION by Murphy, second by Smithson to approve the by-laws with the . above changes. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. The Members then discussed the proposed Trails Policy. The only change recommended was "flashers flashing" to "flashers on". MOTION by Schlawin, second by Richardson to approve the Trails Policy with the above change. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. The topic of selecting a name for Nelsen Hills Farm Addition park was the next item of discussion. The Commissioners felt that the name, "Daisy Park", which was suggested by the Nelsen family, was in conflict with PARAC's policy of not naming parks after people. It was suggested that an article requesting suggestions for names be placed in the Farmington Independent and Thisweek newspapers. Member Murphy was also requested to ask students at Akin Road Elementary School for suggestions. MOTION by Murphy, second by Schlawin to pursue possible names by the two methods suggested above. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 7. MOTION by Richardson, second by Johnson to adjourn at 8:30 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Submitted by, Joy pellicci Recreation Programmer Approved MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR DECEMBER 14, 1994 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Vice Chairperson Johnson. Members Present: Richardson, Smithson, Schlawin, Johnson. Members Absent: Murphy. Also Present: Programmer pellicci. 2. MOTION by Smithson, second by Schlawin to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Add discussion of new housing development by City Center. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. MOTION by Johnson, second by Richardson to approve the minutes of November 9, 1994 as prepared. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. The members reviewed the Lakeville Snowmobile Task Force Report and discussed it. 5. The status of the Park and Trail Grant was discussed along with the reconstruction of Highway 50. The Commission members would like to tour the Preserve in the Spring. 6. The naming of the park in Nelsen Hills Farm Addition was tabled until the January meeting. 7. The members discussed the joint philosophy statement. No action was taken. 8. The new housing development north of the City Center was discussed. The Commission members agreed that they would like to see recreational facilities provided by the developer on site. They requested that maps and information be presented at the next meeting in order to help them with decisions regarding this matter. 9. MOTION by Schlawin, second by Smithson to adjourn at 8:30 P.M.. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Submitted by, Joy Pellicci Recreation Programmer Approved