HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11-27-06APPROVED
Members Present: Jason Eisold, Mike Eliason, Mark Jacobs, Kelly Sampo
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Dan Schultz, Director of Parks and Recreation and Sonja Honl, Recording Secretary
Student Volunteer: Jonathan Nutzmann
Others Present: None
1. CALL TO ORDER: Eliason called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: 7.c. Director’s Report: December meeting date; Communication with City Council; and St. Joseph’s Task Force.
3. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 23, 2006 MEETING MINUTES: MOTION by Jacobs to approve the minutes of the October 23, 2006 meeting. SECOND by Sampo. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion passed.
4. AUDIENCE INPUT: None.
5. DISCUSSION (Response to Audience Input): None.
6. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Active Living by Design Update – Eisold provided the Commissioners with a copy of the Active Living Community Vision Primer which outlines the background of the Active Living by Design
program, its goals, timeline, etc. This program was developed through a Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Minnesota grant using funds from the tobacco settlement. Eisold gave a brief update
on what has been discussed at the two meetings that have been held so far. The group is in the process of identifying and involving stakeholders. The school district is one of the
key stakeholders they are trying to involve. Eisold will keep the Commission informed regarding the progress of the group.
b. Rosemount Family Housing Project – This item was originally discussed in November of 2005. At that time, Schultz recommended that parks dedication in lieu of land be collected for
this development. Schultz reviewed a current site map of the 6.36 acre development which is to be located at the corner of Hwy. 3 and Connemara Trail. Thirty-two town homes are proposed
to be built on the site. Schultz noted that one change in the development is that the developer has identified a future connector street that will run past the development and to the
north, to areas that may be developed in the future. Schultz explained that the City’s master plan does not include a park at this location, and that he was again recommending that
parks dedication in lieu of land be collected. The current parks dedication being recommended is $108,800 (32 units x $3,400 per unit). Schultz also recommended that the City secure
ample space for a trail/sidewalk on both sides of the road labeled “Dodd Road” on page two of the final plat.
MOTION by Eisold to recommend that the City Council approve the Rosemount Family Housing Project Final Development Plan with the following conditions: 1) The parks dedication be paid
as cash in lieu of land in the amount of $108,800 (32 units x $3,400 per unit); and 2) The City secure ample space for a trail/sidewalk on both sides of the road labeled “Dodd Road”
on page two of the final plat. SECOND by Sampo. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion passed.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. 2007 Fees and Fee Policy – Each year the Parks and Recreation Commission reviews the Parks and Recreation portion of the Fees and Fee Policy. Last November, for 2006, the collection
of tax was added for some Community Center rentals based on a request from the State of Minnesota, and the Prime Time Ice fees were increased from $155 to $165 per hour. In May of
2006 the Commission recommended increasing
the Residential Parks Dedication fees from $75,000 per acre to $85,000 per acre and added an $85,000 per acre fee for business park development. No changes were made to the Commercial
or Industrial land fees. Per Schultz, the Commission will review the park dedication fees again in May 2007.
Schultz recommended increasing the Non Prime Ice fees from $115 to $125 per hour and the Summer Ice fees from $115 to $125 per hour for 2007. Schultz provided the Commission with
a chart including arena fees being proposed in nearby cities for 2007, as well as Rosemount’s proposed fee increases. Schultz reviewed the fees and explained why there is some variation
between cities. The proposed increases for Rosemount will keep our rates in line with those of the other cities, while keeping them attractive to renters. Jacobs asked why we do not
charge resident/non resident fees. Schultz explained that we review what other cities are charging and keep our fees as uniform and competitive as possible. Typically, all the prime
ice that can be purchased locally is booked early in the year, and the remaining non prime ice is rented to non residents, adult groups or groups from other cities that need an hour
here or there. We do not sell a lot of ice outside of the High School, RAHA, and some long standing groups. Schultz volunteered to bring a copy of the ice book to next month’s meeting
for the Commission to review. Jacobs also asked if the revenue collected from ice fees covers the operation costs. Per Schultz, overall it comes very close, if you take out depreciation
and capital improvements. Eliason mentioned that Dakota Rev and Valley United soccer associations will be merging to form a new organization. The Commission will need to review how
they will be classified in the Outdoor Facilities and Park Priority Use section on page 7 of the fee policy. Schultz suggested that the Commission could discuss this at the December
meeting.
MOTION by Sampo to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed 2007 Fees and Fee Policy with an increase in Non Prime Ice and Summer Ice fees from $115 per hour to $125 per
hour. SECOND by Jacobs. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion passed.
b. UMORE Park Update - Recently there have been articles in the newspaper regarding plans for the UMORE property in Rosemount. Schultz included a “Creating the Vision Report” in the
Commissioners’ packets which explains the vision for the property. Schultz reviewed three development scenarios proposed by the University: holding the land without developing it;
dividing the land and selling it; or creating a “new sustainable community developed with the full research engagement of the University”. Renewable energy, unique “green” design,
educational opportunities, etc., are all part of the vision for this community. Schultz will try to have a representative attend a future Commission meeting to explain the development
idea further. The Commission wanted to be sure that the University was aware of the City’s needs for an athletic complex. Per Schultz, they are aware of this.
c. Director’s Report – The park improvement fund balance as of October 31, 2006 was $1,714,798.91. We received dedication fees of $23,369 for a DNR grant reimbursement for the Wiklund
property restoration. Interest for the month was $8,772.79. No grants or donations were received. There were expenditures of $3,785 for electrical improvements at Central Park.
Budgets – The City Council recently reviewed the 2007 CIP Budget. The Bloomfield Park Shelter was not included and the feasibility study for the Hwy 3 underpass was approved and is
going on now. The decision on the Shannon Parkway underpass study was delayed because the Council asked for more information from the school regarding how they will use the underpass.
Schultz will bring this item back in December if he receives information from the school in time for the meeting.
New St. Joseph’s Church/School Athletic Facilities – John Kessler from St. Joseph’s Church/School contacted Schultz to discuss a joint partnership to build an athletic complex on the
new church campus. Schultz told him we would have to see a real benefit to the City before we made any decision to partner with them. Kessler will be providing Schultz with plans
and Schultz will bring this item back to the Commission for further discussion.
Tennis Court Improvements – Mark Swanson, tennis coach from Rosemount Middle School, contacted staff to ask if there were plans to light any of the City’s tennis courts. Schultz
told him that there are no plans to light any of the existing courts. As far as lighting future tennis courts, the plan that has been discussed included a large, lit tennis court area
at the outdoor recreation/athletic complex. Schultz and Swanson talked
about the possibility of adding additional courts at Charlies Park, and about the possibility of adding lights and splitting the cost. It was noted that there may be concerns from the
neighbors if lights are installed. The Commission could discuss this further when we review our parks master plan at the beginning of 2007.
McMenomy Woods – Al Singer from Dakota County’s Farmland and Natural Areas Program contacted Schultz to see whether the City would be interested in partnering with them to acquire
the McMenomy’s Woods property. One of the McMenomy’s has submitted a formal request for the property to be purchased. Schultz told Singer that the City might be interested in a partnership
to write grants for funds that would not need internal matches, and without spending City funds. Schultz was not sure the City would be interested in partnering on this, as we would
receive a large portion of the land as parks dedication when it is developed. If the Pulte development had gone through, the City would have received 60% to 70% of that open space
through the PUD agreement. This area is already identified in the parks master plan as a park similar to Carroll’s Woods, with slightly more programmed activities. Schultz suggested
that this might be something to approach our residents on as part of a referendum with the athletic complex. Schultz will discuss this further with Singer and bring back more information.
The McMenomys are asking over $100,000/acre for the property. Pulte had originally offered them $140,000/acre. The land was appraised by the City in 2003, and it was valued at about
one-fourth of that per acre. Before the City does anything, we would need to find out the value of the property as 68 acres of open space, versus its value attached to 300 additional
acres to be developed for residential use.
December Meeting Date – Schultz proposed moving the December meeting date from December 25 to December 18, with the possibility of not having a meeting if there are no agenda items
that require action. Schultz will e-mail the Commissioners if there are no agenda items requiring action.
St. Joseph’s Task Force – Schultz asked again if any of the Commissioners would volunteer to represent the Commission on this task force. Sampo volunteered.
MOTION by Jacobs to appoint Sampo as the Parks and Recreation Commission representative to the
St. Joseph’s Task Force. SECOND by Eliason. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion passed.
Communication with the City Council – This was discussed at last month’s meeting. At that time, Schultz had recommended waiting until after the November elections to set up a meeting
with the Council, Commission and staff to discuss differing visions and to gain understanding about where each body is coming from so that we are all working toward the same goals and
expectations. Schultz asked for two Commissioners to be part of these discussions. Jacobs and Eliason volunteered. Schultz will coordinate this with the City Administrator. Issues
to be discussed include: 1) Athletic Complex; 2) Warming House at Bloomfield Park, i.e. line items that were ok’d, then denied, and what funds the Commission can spend; 3)
The underpass; 4) Parks dedication fees.
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Sampo to adjourn the meeting. SECOND by Eisold. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Sonja Honl,
Recording Secretary