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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission January 3, 2001 1. The meeting could not be called to order due to lack of a quorum. Members present: Johnson, Feldt. Members absent: Gerten, Oswald. No quorum, therefore no business was conducted. Submitted by, James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved J ~ Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Regular February 21, 2001 I. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Johnson at 7:32 p.m. Members present: Johnson, Feldt, Gerten, Oswald and Wurdeman. Members absent: None. Also present: Recreation Program Supervisor Renee Brekken and City Planner Lee Smick. 2. Motion by Johnson, second by Oswald to approve the agenda with the addition of "c" under New Business. Review of the Prairie Waterway Sign. APIF, Motion carried. 3. Motion by Johnson, second by Gerten to approve the minutes of December 6,2000. APIF, Motion carried. 4. Smick presented River Bend Plat. The Commission reviewed proposed park and trail layout. There was some question on where the trail connected to coming out of the Plat. Staff will present this information at the March 7 meeting. 5. Smick presented Murphy Farm Plat for the Commission to review. 6. A draft of the Prairie Waterway Sign was passed out to the Commission and discussed. It was requested that the Commission members bring their comments and suggestions regarding the sign to the March 7 meeting. 7. The Weierke Property was discussed and the Commission is not interested in the purchase of the property at this time. 8. Commission members discussed the renaming of Depot Way Park. They preferred that the word "depot" remain in the name. Motion by Gerten, second by Johnson to rename Depot Way Park to "Depot Way Arts Park", APIF, Motion carried. 9. Johnson was elected as Chairperson, Gerten as Vice-Chairperson for 2001. 10. Motion by Johnson, second by Gerten to adjourn at 8:30 PM. APIF, Motion carried. Submitted by, Renee Brekken Recreation Program Supervisor APprovedjjO\ ~ Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Regular March 7,2001 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Johnson at 7:32 p.m. Members present: Johnson, Gerten, Oswald, and Wurdeman. Members absent: Feldt Also present: Recreation Program Supervisor Brekken and City Planner Smick. 2. Motion by Johnson, second by Gerten to approve the agenda. APIF, Motion carried. 3. Motion by Johnson, second by Oswald to approve the minutes of February 21, 2001. APIF, Motion carried. 4. Smick handed out Farmington's Guide to the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission discussed River Bend Plat. They emphasized the need for a trail connection from the plat to other areas. River Bend Plat will be brought back to the Commission at a later date for further discussion. 5. The Prairie Waterway sign was reviewed. It was suggested that if an aerial picture is not available, that graphics be utilized. Wurdeman suggested replacing "prevents flooding" with "reduces flooding" on the sign verbiage. 6. Information on the 2005 MUSA Review Committee was distributed by Smick. Properties petitioning to join the MUSA and criteria used to evaluate each property was discussed. A determination must be made by October of 200 I for the 2005 MUSA plan. City Council, Planning Commission, IDS # 194 School Board and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission have been invited to participate in evaluation of properties for determination of2005 MUSA. The Commission accepted the invitation and plans to meet at 7pm on Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission nights to discuss the MUSA Review. Gerten requested a current MUSA map. Wurdeman asked for historical information on MUSA. Johnson requested a map including designated park land. 7. Information on the past hunting season was received in the form of a memo from Police Chief Dan Siebenaler. The information was discussed. 10. Motion by Gerten, second by Johnson to adjourn at 8:43 PM. APIF, Motion carried. Submitted by, Renee Brekken Recreation Program Supervisor Approved 4-Y -0 I Yo Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Regular April 4, 2001 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Johnson at 7:20 p.m. Members present: Johnson, Feldt, Gerten, Oswald, and Wurdeman. Members absent: None. Also present: Director Bell and City Planner Smick. 2. Motion by Johnson, second by Wurdeman to approve the agenda with the addition of skatepark discussions. APIF, Motion carried. 3. Motion by Gerten, second by Johnson to approve the minutes of March 7, 2001. APIF, Motion carried. 4. The letter from the high school student regarding the construction of a skatepark was discussed. The Commission will include the skatepark in any future budget and referendum discussions. 5. Director Bell was directed to meet with the developer of Riverbend to seek extensions of the trail to the north and south. Details will be brought back to the Commission at a later meeting Member Oswald arrived at 7:50 P.M. 6. Infonnation for the 2005 MUSA Review Committee was distributed to the Commission members by Planning Coordinator Smick. Properties petitioning to join the MUSA and criteria used to evaluate each property was discussed. The Commission will study the infonnation for discussion at the next meeting. Member Feldt arrived at 7:59 P.M. during the previous discussions. 7. Director Bell presented a list of park improvements needed for the current year. The play structure designs will be brought back to the Commission for review. Structures are needed for Tamarack Ridge and Charleswood parks. 8. The park names for the above parks were discussed. Director Bell was directed to place an ad requesting naming ideas in the City newsletter. 9. Member Oswald as a result of a medical commitment, requested the Commission consider changing the meeting day. The consensus of the Commission was to change the date to accommodate Member Oswald in order to keep him on the Commission. The new date will be the 4th Wednesday of the month. 10. Motion by Gerten, second by Johnson to adjourn at 9:02 PM. APIF, Motion carried. Submitted by, ~~~~ James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved S-/~710L- Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Regular May 23, 2001 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Johnson at 7:33 p.m. Members present: Johnson, Feldt, Gerten, Oswald and Wurdeman. Members absent: None. Also present: Parks and Recreation Director Bell, Ryan Bernhagen, Darnell Rohne. 2. Motion by Johnson, second by Oswald to approve the agenda APIF, Motion carried. 3. Motion by Oswald, second by Johnson to approve the minutes of April 4, 2001. APIF, Motion carried. 4. Ryan Bernhagen presented the student view of a need for a skate park. The Commission directed staff to talk to the school district and youth hockey about participating on a project. Staff will get a price for paving the rinks at the Middle School site. The students will come up with a preliminary design and court layout. 5. Director Bell presented the latest design concept for the Silver Springs 3rd Addition. The Commission indicated that the design was favorable. 6. Member Johnson reported on the progress of the MUSA review board. No action was taken. 7. The commission tabled the naming of the parks at Park Place, Charleswood and Tamarack Ridge. 8. The Meadow Creek Plat was reviewed. Motion by Wurdeman, second by Oswald to recommend that the park be located in the southeast corner of the plat and to be expanded to accommodate the ballfield. APIF, Motion carried. 9. Motion by Johnson, second by Gerten to adjourn at 8:52 PM. APIF, Motion carried. Submitted by, ,J_ ..J c":6~Q_ James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved 0' ~ ") /0/ Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Regular June 27, 2001 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Johnson at 7:34 p.m. Members present: Johnson, Feldt, Gerten, and Wurdeman. Members absent: Oswald. Also present: Director Bell. 2. Motion by Johnson, second by Gerten to approve the agenda. APIF, Motion carried. 3. Motion by Johnson, second by Gerten to approve the minutes of May 23, 2001. APIF, Motion carried. 4. Member Johnson reported that very little additional new information has been given to the 2005 MUSA Review Committee. 5. The park names list was discussed. Director Bell was directed to place the revised choices on the next meeting's agenda. 6. The paving of the Middle School outdoor rinks and purchasing skatepark stations was discussed. Motion by Wurdeman, second by Gerten to pave the Middle School hockey rinks with the allocated C.I.P. funds and to offer matching funds of up to $5,000.00 to the students for skatepark stations. APIF, Motion Carried. 7. Director Bell introduced the revised Meadow Creek Plat for review. Motion by Johnson, second by Feldt to request access to the park from the cul-de-sac. APIF, Motion carried. 8. Motion by Feldt, second by Johnson to adjourn at 8:40 PM. APIF, Motion carried. Submitted by, .j-~~ James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved "7 I -z..-> ( CJ \ Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Regular July 25, 2001 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Johnson at 7:30 p.m. Members present: Johnson, Gerten, Oswald and Wurdeman. Members absent Feldt. Also present Parks and Recreation Director Bell, Ryan Bernhagen, Matt Tackaberry, Adam Garcia. 2. Motion by Johnson, second by Gerten to approve the agenda with the change of reviewing Middle Creek to review Meadow Creek. APIF, Motion carried. 3. Motion by Gerten, second by Wurdeman to approve the minutes of June 27, 200 1. Voting for: Johnson, Gerten, Wurdeman. Abstain: Oswald. Motion carried. 4. Member Johnson reported on the MUSA Review Committee meetings. No new information was reported at this time. 5. Ryan Bernhagen presented the student view of what is needed in the Skate Park. Member Gerten asked how the students would raise the funds for the park. Mr. Bernhagen indicated the students would provide public display boards at the schools and place jars around the community at various business locations. Director Bell recommended asking the charitable gambling organizations for funding. He also reported that the Council approved the paving of one rink and the park could be placed on the rink under lights. A tier 1 park will be set up to accommodate free access and no supervision. Mary Ann Feely of Project Northland is interested in helping with the project. 6. Members discussed the naming of the park in East Farmington. Motion by Wurdeman, second by Oswald to name the park Prairie View Park. APIF, Motion carried. 7. Director Bell presented the latest design concept for the Meadow Creek Plat. Director Bell informed the Commission of the Scholl District interest in the park area for a school. The Commission indicated that this idea was not favorable. 8. Director Bell presented the 2000 census information and informed the Commission of the September 17,2001 Council meeting when the city survey will be presented. 9. The commission reviewed the new concept plan for the Riverbend Plat. The consensus of the Commission was that it was consistent with their plans. However, a trail connection should be made with the Meadow Creek Plat. 10. Motion by Oswald, second by Gerten to adjourn at 8:33 PM. APIF, Motion carried. Submitted by, ~~~ James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved ejZ7/jol Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Regular August 22, 2001 1. The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairperson Gerten at 7:36 p.m. Members present: Feldt, Gerten, Oswald. and Wurdeman. Members absent: Johnson. Also present: Director Bell. 2. Motion by Gerten, second by Oswald to approve the agenda with addition of Riverbend Plat. APIF, Motion carried. 3. Motion by Oswald, second by Gerten to approve the minutes of May 23, 2001. Voting for: Gerten, Oswald, Wurdeman. Abstain: Feldt, Motion carried. 4. Director Bell reported that a meeting was held earlier in the evening that featured Newland Communities presenting their concept for the 900 acre orderly annexation area. 5. The purchasing of skate park stations was discussed. Director Bell presented the preliminary cost of the equipment requested by the students. Project Northland and other agencies are becoming interested in the project. 6. Director Bell introduced the revised Meadow Creek Plat for review. Motion by Wurdeman, second by Gerten to recommend that the .23 acre park site not be included in the park dedication calculations. APIF, Motion carried. 7. The location ofthe park in the Riverbend addition was discussed. A resident of Dakota County Estates requested the park location be changed to the west. Motion by Oswald, second by Feldt to recommend that the park location remain where proposed on the current schematic. APIF, Motion carried. 8. Director Bell informed the Commission that the survey results will be presented at the September 3, 2001 Council meeting rather than the Septemberl? meeting. 8. Motion by Feldt, second by Gerten to adjourn at 8:10 PM. APIF, Motion carried. Submitted by, Jc- 6ft James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved C\ \ -z. <to ( d \ Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Regular September 26, 2001 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Johnson at 7:35 p.m. Members present: Johnson, Feldt, Gerten, Oswald and Wurdeman. Members absent: None. Also present: Parks and Recreation Director Bell. 2. Motion by Wurdeman, second by Gerten to approve the agenda with the addition of basketball. APIF, Motion carried. 3. Motion by Oswald, second by Feldt to approve the minutes of August 22, 2001. Voting for: Feldt, Gerten, Oswald ,Wurdeman. Abstain: Johnson. Motion carried. 4. Member Johnson reported on the MUSA Review Committee meetings. The committee is recommending to Council the award of250 acres to Newland Homes for the upcoming year. The committee will review other areas next year. 5. Director Bell reported that the students have started the fund drive. Member Johnson suggested a donation box be placed in the next brochure. Staff received quotations for the equipment the students are asking for and presented these quotes to the Commission. 6. A resident requested the City do something for the 911l/0 1 victims. The Commission suggested a tree in the park or a something at the fire hall. No action was taken at this time. 7. Director Bell presented the 2002-2005 C.I.P. for review and asked for any changes or additions before the next meeting. 8. Member Oswald asked about a basketball court at Troy Hill Tot Lot. Director Bell will look into it. 9. Motion by Wurdeman, second by Gerten to adjourn at 8:40 PM. APIF, Motion carried. Submitted by, J~ ~JJL James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved \0 /-Z.. '-t (0\ Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Regular October 24,2001 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Johnson at 7:30 p.m. Members present: Johnson, Feldt, Oswald. and Wurdeman. Members absent: Gerten Also present: Director Bell. 2. Motion by Wurdeman, second by Johnson to approve the agenda with addition of City Center area. APIF, Motion carried. 3. Motion by Johnson, second by Oswald to approve the minutes of September 26,2001. APIF, Motion carried. 4. Director Bell presented the latest Riverbend Plat and Lakeville letter. The Commission would like to have a trail connection with Lakeville along the south side of North Creek; however, they were not interested in a trail along the north side of the creek. 5. Director Bell informed the Commission that Project Northland has applied for an amenity grant. Member Feldt indicated that the VFW would like to contribute to the project. Staffwill contact the VFW and other organizations for donations. 6. The Commission members reviewed the City Center landscape plan. The Commission felt that the plan was consistent with plans for the river corridor and plans should proceed. 8. Motion by Oswald, second by Wurdeman to adjourn at 8:32 PM. APIF, Motion carried. Submitted by, ~~# James Bell Parks and Recreation Director Approved \\ l<..efo\ Minutes Parks and Recreation Advisory Commiision ~ Regular '~" November 28,2001 .>1 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Johnson at 7:35 p.m. Members present: Johnson, Feldt, Gerten, Oswald and Wurdeman. Members absent: None Also present: Recreation Program Supervisor Lillejord. 2. Motion by Johnson, second by Wurdeman to approve the agenda with the addition of the River Bend Plat. APIF, Motion carried. 3. Motion by Oswald, second by Johnson to approve the minutes of October 24, 200 1. Voting for Feldt, Johnson, Oswald, Wurdeman. Against: None Abstain: Gerten, Motion carried. 4. The Commission discussed the River Bend Plat location and the changes. They would still like to see a trail connection with Lakeville along the south side of North Creek. 5. A discussion on the Skate Park status was held. The Commission expressed concerns about the youths continued involvement with this project. With the City spending $25,000 on the project are we telling the youth involved that they no longer need to help with the raising of funds? What type of equipment will be placed in the park for this amount? Motion by Gerten, second by Johnson to approve the $25,000 for the Skate Park. Voting for Gerten, Johnson, Oswald. Against: Wurdeman, Feldt. Motion carried. 6. The Commission members reviewed the 2002 - 2006 CIP list. Member Wurdeman requested to view budget amounts received through the Parks and Recreation Department from Developers, City Budget and the Liquor Store. 7. Chairperson Johnson cancelled the regular meeting in December. The Commission expressed if the need arises to set a special meeting that they would be in favor. 8. Motion by Gerten, second by Johnson to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. APIF, Motion carried. Submitted ,by, OVK Li He I QV) J~jJ Lillejdrd Recreation Program Supervisor Approved /4~ ~ k