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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Regular January 6, 1999 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Johnson at 7:34 p.m. Members present: Johnson, Gerten, and Sperbeck. Members absent: Feldt. Also present: Director Bell. 2. Motion by, Sperbeck, second by Gerten to approve the agenda. APIF, Motion carried. 3. Motion by Johnson, second by Sperbeck to approve the minutes of November 4, 1998. APIF, Motion carried. Motion by Johnson, second by Sperbeck to approve the minutes of December 2, 1998. APIF, Motion carried. 4. Director Bell introduced catalogs of play equipment for Commission review. Selections and options for the 1999 C.I.P. purchases were discussed. The Commission will further discuss equipment purchases at the next meeting. Member Sperbeck will get neighborhood input for the park in Prairie Creek. 5. The commission reviewed the proposed Malinski Plat and recommends staff negotiate trial accesses from the cul-de-sacs to the park land on the east side of the plat. The plat will come to the Commission at a future date for fonnal review. 6. Director Bell introduced the final 1999 fees and charges to the Commission for review. The Commission member were pleased with the changes. 8. Motion by Gerten, second by Johnson to adjourn at 8:50 PM. APIF, Motion carried. Submitted by, -1-~.~ James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved 3 ('"3 {q c;, .J is Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission February 3, 1999 1. The meetin3 could not be called to order by Chairperson Johnson due to lack of a quorum. Members present: Johnson. Members absent: Feldt, Gerten, Sperbeck. Also present: Recreation Program Supervisor Brekken. No quonun, therefore no business was conducted. Submitted by, ~6~ James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved 3 (') (q'1. Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Regular March 3,1999 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Johnson at 7:39 p.m. Members present: Johnson, Feldt, Gerten, Oswald and Sperbeck. Members absent: None Also present: Parks and Recreation Director Bell. 2. Motion by Johnson, second by Sperbeck to approve the agenda. APIF, Motion carried. 3. Director Bell informed the Commission that they needed to appoint a chairperson and alternate chairperson. Motion by Gerten, second by Sperbeck to nominate member Johnson serve as chairperson in 1999. Voting for: Feldt, Gerten, Oswald, Sperbeck. Abstain: Johnson, Motion carried. Motion by Sperbeck, second by Johnson to nominate member Gerten to serve as alternate chairperson in 1999. Voting for: Feldt, Johnson, Oswald, Sperbeck. Abstain: Gerten, Motion carried. 4. Motion by Johnson, second by Gerten to approve the minutes of January 6, 1999. Voting for Feldt, Gerten, Johnson, Sperbeck. Abstain: Oswald, Motion carried. 5. The commission discussed the play equipment design for the 1999 equipment purchases. Member Sperbeck introduced plans for equipment at the Prairie Creek Park which the Commission reviewed. The Commission instructed Director Bell to start getting prices and designs for the 1999 purchases. The Commission recommended the following priority order for the parks and types of equipment: Priority 1. Prairie Creek Park 2. Nelson Hills Farm Park 3. Troy Hills Park 4. Dakota Estates Park 5. Silver Springs Park Type of Equipment Landscape Structures - Structure Big Toys - Structure ( Farm Theme) Maxi Play Station - Structure Big Toys - Structure Maxi Play Station - Structure 6. Director Bell intormed the Commission of the upcoming staff and Council workshop. The Commission requested that Director Bell present the proposal papers to the Commission at the next meeting. The 1999 goals and objectives will also be presented at this time. The Commission also asked to have the park referendum placed on the next agenda. 7. Motion by Sperbeck, second by Gerten to adjourn at 8:40 PM. APIF, Motion carried. Submitted by, --L ~~ James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved L.j I, I ~ "'\ Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Regular April 7, 1999 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Johnson at 7:32 p.m. Members present: Johnson, Feldt, Gerten, Oswald and Sperbeck. Members absent: None Also present: Director Bell. 2. Motion by, Sperbeck, second by Gerten to approve the agenda with the following changes: a. Add review of Charleswood 2nd Addition planting plan b. Add electric boat motors on City Ponds. C. Delete review of Silver Springs 3rd Addition. APIF, Motion carried. 3. Motion by Gerten, second by Oswald to approve the minutes of March 5, 1999. APIF, Motion carried. 4. Director Bell introduced selections and options of play equipment for Commission review. The options were for Troy Hill Park, Daisy Knoll Park, Dakota Estates Park and Silver Springs. Director was directed to get quotations for the structures at Troy Hill Park and Dakota Estates Park. The equipment needs for Daisy Knoll Park and Prairie Creek Park will be discussed at the May meeting. 5. The proposed Sprute - Severson Plat was reviewed by the Commission and was found to be acceptable as presented. The Commission would like a trail to lead from the park area to the Prairie Waterway Trail. 6. The commission again reviewed the proposed Malinski Plat and recommends staff negotiate trail accesses from the cul-de-sacs to the park land on the east side ofthe plat. The plat will come to the Commission at a future date for formal review when submitted for final approval by the developer. 7. The Charleswood 2nd Addition Planting Plan was reviewed by the Commission. It was noted that the spacing of the boulevard trees was not in accordance with other plats. The Commission expressed concern with the spacing of 180 feet in some places. The Commission directed staff to write a memo recommending that tree spacing be no further than 50 feet. This memo is to be directed to the Planning Commission. 8. Staff presented the Council/ Staff workshop papers to the Commission for review. The Commission recommends that the Council look favorably on both the transfer of the Library and the acquisition of property for a future ballfield complex. 9. The 1999 Goals and Objectives and 1998 Accomplishments were presented to the Commission. 10. The discussion of a Parks Referendum was tabled until after the Council/Staff workshop discussions on the purchasing of the ballfield complex property. 11. Staff introduced the City Council request for consideration of allowing electric boat motors on City owned ponds. Discussion raised the issue of whether the ban should be covered under the noise ordinance or motorized vehicle ordinance. The consensus was that if electric boat motors are allowed, what new types of watercraft will become popular in the future and the serenity of the pond could be spoiled by electric motors, remote control craft, etc. Motion by Johnson, second by Sperbeck to continue to recommend no motorized vehicles or boats on City owned ponds. Voting for: Johnson, Sperbeck, Gerten, Oswald. Voting against: Feldt. Motion carried. 12. Motion by Feldt, second by Gerten to adjourn at 8:50 PM. APIF, Motion carried. Submitted by, L~$ James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved 5/ S- {q ~ Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Regular May 5 , 1999 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Johnson at 7:34 p.m. Members present: Johnson, Feldt, Gerten, Oswald and Sperbeck. Members absent: None Also present: Parks and Recreation Director Bell, Silver Springs residents Tim Payne & Gary Heusbourg. 2. Motion by Johnson, second by Sperbeck to approve the agenda. APIF, Motion carried. 3. Motion by Johnson, second by Sperbeck to approve the minutes of April 7, 1999. APIF, Motion carried. 4. The commission discussed the proposed Silver Springs Addition with the residents. The residents had many issues about the plat but were informed that the Commission had authority over only park land issues. The size of the proposed park was questioned. Director Bell informed the residents that the 10,000 square foot parcel was adequate for a tot lot, but the Commission could ask for additional land up to what is required by the Park Dedication Ordinance. The topography of the parcel was questioned as to it's usefulness as parkland. The parcel can be graded for the intended purpose. The residents asked if the Commission would consider moving the park to the comer of highway 31 and 190 tho St. Commission member Sperbeck indicated the need to keep the children away from 31. The Commission was in agreement with member Sperbeck. Director Bell informed the Commission of the developer's request to pull the development from the City Council agenda and indicated that the developer would be bringing a revised rendition of the plat back for further review. The Commission will be given an opportunity to review any changes in the proposed plat. Member Gerten arrived at 8:10 P.M. 5. Director Bell reported the results of the Council workshop to the Commission. 6. The request for a Recreational Facility was presented to the Commission. A Recreational Facility was included in the Comprehensive Plan. The consensus of the Commission was that a facility is premature at this time. The need for a outdoor athletic complex is greater at this time. The Commission directed a letter be sent to the resident thanking him for his input and relaying the Commission response. 7. Director Bell informed the Commission that the park at Prairie Creek needed naming. The Commission requested an add be placed in the newspaper and the City web site seeking names for consideration. 8. Nelson Hills 7th Addition was reviewed. The park dedication fees have been satisfied. 9. Director Bell presented a request from Kevin Mahlstedt for fencing on the foul lines of field #3 at Rambling River Park. The consensus of the Commission was to proceed with the purchase of the fencing. 10. Park equipment samples were reviewed by the Commission. Director Bell presented two models for Dakota Estates park and Daisy Knoll Park. The Commission approved the model for Dakota Estates Park and asked that the Daisy Knoll Park model be revised. The drawings for the equipment at Prairie Creek were reviewed. Member Sperbeck will take the drawings to the neighborhood for further review by residents. 11. Motion by Gerten, second by Oswald to adjourn at 9:07 PM. APIF, Motion carried. Submitted by, ~a--- 6~ James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved t,/Z/9'i Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Regular June 2,1999 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Johnson at 7:35 p.m. Members present: Johnson, Gerten, Oswald. Members absent: Feldt, Sperbeck. Also present: Director Bell. 2. Motion by, Johnson, second by Oswald to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, Motion carried. 3. Motion by Johnson, second by Oswald to approve the minutes of May 5, 1999. Voting for: Johnson, Oswald. Abstain: Gerten, Motion carried. 4. Director Bell introduced for Commission review, the revised play equipment for Daisy Knoll Park. The City Council will be considering the purchase of this equipment at the June 7, 1999 meeting. 5. The Commission discussed the option of allowing bow hunting on the preserve property to help control the expanding deer population in the community. Motion by Gerten, second by Oswald to allow bow hunting on park preserve lands with limited hunters and a Commission review in 2 years. Voting for: Gerten, Oswald. Against: Johnson. Motion carried. 6. The commission reviewed the possible names for the park in the Prairie Creek Sub-Division. Members presented the following choices: a. Lake Julia Park b. Prairie Creek Park 7. Staff informed the Commission on the status ofland negotiations for the ballfield complex. The consensus of the members was to use funds earmarked for other projects to help finalize the purchase of the property. 8. Motion by Oswald, second by Gerten to adjourn at 8: 15 PM. APIF, Motion carried. Submitted by, l~ James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Regular July 7 , 1999 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Johnson at 7:32 p.m. Members present: Johnson, Feldt, Gerten, Oswald and Sperbeck. Members absent: None Also present: Parks and Recreation Director Bell. 2. Motion by Johnson, second by Oswald to approve the agenda with the following additions: Review Charleswood Plat, Review Hunting Ord. Lottery, Status of Playground Equipment, 2000 C.I.P. and Arena Name. APIF, Motion carried. 3. Motion by Johnson, second by Gerten to approve the minutes of June 2, 1999. APIF, Motion carried. 4. The naming of Prairie Creek Park will be tabled until August. 5. The Commission reviewed the proposed Bow Hunting Ordinance. Motion by Oswald, second by Gerten to recommend the ordinance to the City Council. APIF, Motion carried. 6. Director Bell informed the Commission that the play structure for Prairie Creek is in. Member Sperbeck will recruit volunteers for the construction phase. 7. Director Bell informed the Commission of a recent trip out to the park site in the Charleswood Plat and informed them of it's potential as a fIrst rate site. 8. The BallfIeld Complex site was discussed and the Commission agreed that the school should have frontage on 195 th St. 9. The Commission considered a representative to the facilities Task force. Motion by Feldt, second by Sperbeck to appoint Member Gerten to the Task Force as the PARAC representative. Voting for: Johnson, Feldt, Oswald, Sperbeck. Abstain: Gerten. 10. The Commission received a letter from a resident requesting the Commission consider recommending the change of the arena name to Maki - Schmitz Arena to honor two life long contributors to hockey in Farmington. The Commission recommends that the proposed change be forwarded on to the HPC for comment. Motion by Gerten, second by Johnson to recommend the change. 11. Motion by Sperbeck, second by Johnson to adjourn at 9:10 PM. APIF, Motion carried. Submitted by, --Lb~ James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Regular August 4, 1999 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Johnson at 7:33 p.m. Members present: Johnson, Feldt, Gerten, Oswald, Sperbeck. Members absent: None. . Also present: Director Bell. 2. Motion by, Johnson, second by Oswald to approve the agenda with the following additions: a. Kids at play signs. APIF, Motion carried. 3. Motion by Johnson, second by Oswald to approve the minutes of July 7, 1999. APIF, Motion carried. 4. The Commission reviewed the names for the park at Prairie Creek. They are as follows in order of priority: a. Lake Julia Park - 1 b. Prairie Creek Park - 2 c. Stegmaier Park - 3 Motion by Gerten, second by Feldt, to forward the names to the HPC for review. APIF. 5. Director Bell reported on the negotiations with the property owner of the proposed ball field site and the composition of the design team. 6. The commission members on the Facilities Task Force reported to members the results of the frrst meeting. 7. Member Johnson reported to the members the success of the 2nd annual Rambling River Arts Festival. The participants were pleased with their sales. 8. Director Bell presented the C.I.P. to the members for review. If any changes are to be recommended, members must inform staff before August 12, 1999. 9. Member Johnson asked about the Council Minutes referencing the policy of not placing "Children at Play" signs up by the parks. Director Bell informed the Commission that the Council Minutes referenced signs throughout the neighborhoods and not parks. Council policy is to consider signs on individual basis with the recommendation of it's consultants. 10. Motion by Gerten, second by Oswald to adjourn at 9:23 PM. APIF, Motion carried. Submitted by, ~~~ James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved '1 1\ I <\ '\ Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Regular September 1, 1999 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Johnson at 7:31 p.m. Members present: Johnson, Feldt, Gerten, Oswald and Sperbeck. Members absent: None Also present: Parks and Recreation Director Bell, Planner Coordinator Smick, Chief Siebenaler and Michael Noonan - Rottlund Homes. Residents Herb and Holly Helms 2. Motion by Johnson, second by Oswald to approve the agenda with the following addition: Hunting Ord. Lottery APIF, Motion carried. 3. Chief Siebenaler conducted the Deer Bow Hunting Lottery by having Chairper~on Johnson draw 5 winning envelopes from the 19 sealed applications for permits to hunt on park property. 4. Resident's Herb and Holly Helms were in attendance to voice their concerns about the park located north of their home in Troy Hill. They indicated that they did not want it in their back yard. Their concerns are that children will walk through their yard, safety concerns for children going to the park and kids hanging out in the park at all hours. No sidewalks are in the neighborhood and therefore speeding traffic and construction vehicles will endanger the children. They also indicated the City misled them by placing the play structure their when the lot was designated for a brick well house building. With all the residents using the park, they will get no use of their back yard and will have to keep the window blinds shut all the time. Mr. Helms indicated that his home value would now decrease, but later said a real estate woman told him that that would not be the case. Member Sperbeck indicated that the playground was placed there in response to requests from the neighbors and asked the Helms what they were asking for? The Helms indicated a fence,-- however member ., . . Nl.......tc:<1-cs-'-"t:> :c:.~~.":>. . Gerten mdlcated hIS deSIre for a natural buffer. 'fhe lIe; ms tllen sskaa fer a berm and landscapmg to be placed on the park site and also on their property. Director Bell indicated that past City policy was to not place city purchased landscaping materials on private property. The Commission directed staff to develop a landscaping plan for the site with a berm and various plantings included. Staff is to share this plan with the Helms and forward copies to the PARAC for review prior to the October meeting. ,oiC.tft ,.,,~ . 5. Michael Noonan representing Rottlund Homes presented the proposed plat and housing styles that are being proposed for the Wenzel property. Discussion centered upon the design of passive recreation areas and trails within the plat. The rolling and wooded property in question is not appropriate for a ball field. The members indicated a need for some type of play structure and possibly a trail information kiosk. Motion by Sperbeck, second by Gerten use the wetland as an opportunity to develop a passive park and trail system that includes a play structure with no ball field. APIF, Motion carried. The commission directed staff to work with the developer in the park and trail plan and to construct the trails as the development evolves. 6. Motion by Johnson, second by Gerten to approve the minutes of August 4, 1999. APIF, Motion carried. 7. The Commission reviewed the recommendation from the Historical Preservation Commissionnregarding the naming of the park in the Prairie Creek neighborhood. Motion by Feldt, second by Johnson to name the park in the Prairie Creek neighborhood Lake Julia Park. Voting for: Johnson, Feldt, Gerten, Oswald. Abstain: Sperbeck. 7. The Commission had received a letter from a resident requesting the Commission consider recommending the change of the arena name to MaId - Schmitz Arena to honor two life long contributors to hockey in Farmington. The Commission recommended that the proposed change be forwarded on to the HPC for comment After further review and discussion and HPC comments, the PARAC decided not to pursue the name change at this time. 8. Member Sperbeck reported on the successful construction of the play structure at Lake Julia Park by the neighborhood volunteers. 9. Motion by Gerten, second by Oswald to adjourn at 9:08 PM. APIF, Motion carried. Submitted by, James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved L \S~ 10/ Ic>(q.<( Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Regular October 6,1999 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Johnson at 7:34 p.m. Members present: Johnson, Feldt, Gerten, Oswald, Sperbeck. Members absent: None. Also present: Director Bell. 2. Motion by, Johnson, second by Sperbeck to approve the agenda. APIF, Motion carried. 3. Motion by Oswald, second by Johnson to approve the minutes of September 1,1999 with the change from the "Helms requested" to "member Oswald suggested". APIF, Motion carried. 4. Director Bell reported on the progress of the Troy Hill Park landscaping. 5. The Commission reviewed the proposed 2000 C.LP. and was asked for comments by Director Bell. 6. The commission members on the Facilities Task Force reported to members the results of the Task Force meetings. Director presented the Parks Maintenance portion of the presentation. 7. Director Bell presented a proposal from Katharine Sprute Severson. Ms Severson proposes to donate her family's property to the City for park purposes with the stipulation that it remain in a natural state. Motion by Feldt, second by Johnson to recommend accepting the donation and to have Director Bell contact the Severson Family regarding the donation. 8. Motion by Johnson, second by Oswald to recommend staff apply for the Metro Regional Arts Council Grant. APIF, Motion carried. 9. Motion by Gerten, second by Johnson to adjourn at 8:40 PM. APIF, Motion carried. Submitted by, James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved //.4A9 PARAe minutes 11/3/99 Present: Dawn Johnson, Keith Sperbeck, Randy Oswald and Brian Feldt (arrived at 7:40). Absent: Paul Gerten Staff Present: Renee Brekken 1. Sperbeck called the meeting to order at 7:35. 2. Agenda was altered to include 9a. 2000 Park Dedication fees and 2000 fees (added by staff) and 9b. Dakota County Special Citizen Meeting (added by Johnson). Sperbeck made motion to approve modified agenda, Johnson seconded it, committee unanimously approved agenda. 3. No announcements 14. Johnson motioned, Sperbeck seconded approval of the minutes from 10/6. They were unanimously approved. 5. No bills and communications 6. No public hearing comments 7. There was discussion on the completed park projects. Johnson suggested that Jim send a news release and photos regarding the summer park projects completed to the Farmington Independent. 8. a. No comments b. C1P had been distributed with the agendas. Will be discussed at December's meeting. c. Oswald had nothing to report on the Facility Task Force meeting since there was not a quorum present at the last meeting. 9. New Business a. 2000 Park Dedication Fees and 2000 fees were discussed. Committee members were supportive of changes in the fee structure, especially in the park dedication fees and the pool ticket system. Sperbeck said he "wholeheartedly supports the new rates for the pool." Sperbeck motioned, Feldt seconded the motion. It passed unanimously. Johnson suggested the new pass ticket system be introduced in the spring brochure. Staff suggested a direct mailing to 1999's season pass holders. Committee members also suggested doing flyers in the schools and sending 1 free pass to last year's season pass holders. b. Johnson discussed the flyer she recently received from Dakota County regarding a Farmland and Natural Areas Project. She passed the flyer around the group in case anyone wants to attend. 10. Adjourn - Sperbeck motioned, Oswald seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Committee unanimously approved. Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Regular December 1,1999 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Johnson at 7:35 p.m. Members present: Johnson, Gerten, Oswald and Sperbeck. Members absent: Feldt. Also present: Parks and Recreation Director Bell. 2. Motion by Johnson, second by Oswald to approve the agenda with the following additions: Hunting Ord. Lottery and Mattson property. APIF, Motion carried. 3. Motion by Johnson, second by Sperbeck to approve the minutes of November 3, 1999. Voting for: Johnson, Oswald, Sperbeck. Abstain: Gerten, Motion carried. 4. Director Bell informed the Commission that the play equipment has been installed at Lake Julia and Daisy Knoll Parks. Curbing in three parks will be installed in the spring. Member Gerten suggested staff consider placing a small patch of com or sunflowers at Daisy Knoll Park to enhance the farm theme. 5. The Facility Task Force members Gerten and Oswald reported on the task force meetings. They indicated that the members of the task force seemed to be favorable to the Community Park / Athletic Complex. 6. Director Bell reported on the items on the 2000 C.I.P. Members will bring their 2000 - 2004 C,I.P. to the next meeting for discussion. 7. Member Oswald requested staff survey the hunters with permits to determine the success ratio and inquire if additional permits can be awarded in areas that deer have been harvested. The Commission directed staff to obtain the information. 8. The Commission reviewed and made comments on the following plats: Charleswood 3rd & 4th ~ The Commission requests more access points to the park off the cul-de- sacs and street. Mumhv Farm - Request only one site for a park and receive only land that is capable of development. Vermillion Grove - Earth walkways are necessary between the ponds and wetlands for trail development. The area on the east side of the plat is not desirable for parkland but could possibly be set aside as a preserve area. A play area needs be dedicated on the east side of the street between the street and wetlands for a play structure and trail access. Tamarack Ridge - Widen the park area to accommodate a ball field. Motion by Oswald, second by Gerten to direct staff to submit these changes to the developers. APIF, motion carried. 9. Director Bell informed the Commission of the owner's intent to sell the Mattson property. The owner has asked if the City is interested in the property. Motion by Sperbeck, second by Oswald to direct staff to decline the offer to sell, as the propeny does not fit into the long-range plan. APIF, motion carried. Director Bell will thank the owner for considering the City. 10. Motion by Sperbeck, second by Gerten to adjourn at 8:32 PM. APIF, Motion carried. Submitted by, ---L-- ~.JJ7 James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved I \ <;' ( ~ Cl