HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-25-03APPROVED
Members Present: Mark Jacobs, Eric Johnson and Phil Sterner
Members Absent: Mike Eliason and Steve Wilson
Staff Present: Dan Schultz, Director of Parks and Recreation
Others Present: Dick Dirks, 3679 Crosslow Trail, Rosemount, MN
1. CALL TO ORDER: Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: 7. c. Director’s Report – Dakota County Spring Lake Park Concept Plan. Schultz also wanted to talk in detail about the update on Bloomfield Park and the
Sports Dome/LAWCON Grant. Phil asked for an update on Leprechaun Days.
APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 25, 3003 AGENDA : MOTION by Johnson to approve the agenda. SECOND by Sterner. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Motion passed.
3. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 28, 2003 MINUTES: MOTION by Sterner to approve the minutes of July 28, 2003. SECOND by Johnson. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Motion passed.
4. AUDIENCE INPUT: None
5. DISCUSSION (Response to Audience Input): None
6. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Park Plan Minea/Centex Preliminary Plat – Schultz provided a revised park plan and a cost estimate for the City park in the Minea/Centex development. Staff explained the layout and
features of the park The Commissioners felt the parking lot should be moved further away from ball field. Staff will bring a revised copy of the plan and get final estimates for the
September meeting. MOTION None, discussion only.
b. Shared Parking at Schwarz Pond Park – In anticipation of the City receiving a CUP application from Irish Dome LLC, staff asked the Commission to discuss the idea of the parking lot
at Schwarz Park being shared with the dome users. Dick Dirks (3679 Crosslow Trail) asked about the height and how much of the dome would be visible to the residents. Staff told him
the height would be 65 feet and that some residents would be able to see the dome. Staff informed the Commissioners that currently we have some parking issues when the high school has
baseball and softball taking place simultaneously. The commissioners spoke about the idea and were concerned about a private business having access to the public lot, gridlock on the
driveway to Connemara, how much parking will be needed, increase in park use by people not using the dome, parking for the pet exercise area, does this create a level playing field
for other businesses and does this provide a benefit to the park. There was also discussion about snow removal and maintenance. MOTION by Jacobs to support the concept (of the dome)
yet we have deep concerns about the parking requirements and would recommend the developer develop alternative plans to the shared parking scenario.
Second by Sterner. Friendly Amendment by Johnson to “to support” to “we are intrigued by”. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Motion carried.
Future Athletic Complex – Staff recommended we set a meeting to discuss the City’s future athletic facility needs. Staff indicated that we would be having more than one of these meetings.
Due to possibly having three or more Commissioners at the meeting, staff will post the meets as special work sessions. The meeting will be held at the Rosemount Community Center on
Monday, September 15, 2003. The start time will be 7:00 p.m.
7. NEW BUSINESS
2004 Proposed Park Projects – Staff provided an update on the park projects proposed in the 2004 budgets.
Director’s Report –
Park Improvement Fund Balance – NA
Inflows into the Park Improvement Fund last month were as follows: Dedication Fees - $25,200.00; Interest - $738.38; Donations - $0; Expenditures - $316,521.32. Birch Park and Dallara
Park improvements are in progress.
Bloomfield Park – Staff reported the construction is moving along well.
Player Development Area – Staff reported the construction on the addition has started. The framing and most of the wall work is nearly complete.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Sterner to adjourn the meeting. SECOND by Johnson. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Dan Schultz,
Director of Parks and Recreation