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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-15-2017 Park Board Packet O RE Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department C �0 \RF,T 600 Town Center Parkway a4� /'\o C I T F - O F Lino Lakes, N1N 55014 jN E `F I � I i/ C (651) 982-2440 Fax (651) 982-2439 I V I\L < www.ci.Iino-lakes.mn.us �FP�IRTME� PARK BOARD AGENDA Monday, May 15, 2017 8 : 00 PM Council Workroom - Not Televised Park Board Members: Pat Huelman, Andrew Levi, Richard Jensen, John Nordlund, Clark Gooder, Abby Haworth, Kelly Jo McDonnell Public Services Director: Rick DeGardner 1 . Call to Order and Roll Call 2 . Setting Agenda 3 . Approval of Minutes from February 6 , 2017 4 . Elect Park Board Chair and Vice Chair 5 . Open Mike 6 . New Business a . Review Rice Lake Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve Master Plan Amendment b . Review Lake Amelia Vistas Concept Plan c. Review Dog Park Idea 7 . Recreation Department Update a . Blue Heron Days Schedule of Events b . 2016-2017 Warming House Report 8 . Old Business a . Northpointe Park Update b . Woods Edge Park Update 9 . Next Scheduled Park Board Meeting — June 5 , 2017 10 . Adjourn If you are unable to attend the meeting please call Heather at 651 962-2442 or email heather robinson@ci. lino-fakes. mn. us i CITY OF LINO LAKES Park Board Minutes DATE : February 6, 2017 TIME STARTED : 6 :35 PM i TIME ENDED : 7 :47 PM r MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Levi, John Nordlund, Pat Huelman, Clark Gooder and Richard Jensen MEMBERS ABSENT: 'I STAFF PRESENT: Rick 'DeGardner (Public Services Director) Ali Lukin-Sobolewski (Recreation Supervisor) el ell 1 . Call toell Order and -Roll Call :% The February 6, 2017 City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting was called to order by jV board member Pat'Huelmari: 21 Setting Agenda The Agenda was approved as presented. 3 . Approval of -Mmutes . September 12, 2016 Pat Huelman made a MOTION to approve the Meeting Minutes from September 12, 2016 Richard Jensen supported the MOTION. All in favor and MOTION carried. 4. Open Mike There was no one present for Open Mike, Open Mike was closed. 5 . Recreation Update — Ali Lukin-Sobolewski Park Board Minutes February 6, 2017 Page 11 i Recreation Ali Lukin-Sobolewski was present to introduce herself to the Board and to review details about changes and information for her upcoming programs April — August 2017 . I 6. Centennial School District Facility and Field Rental Charges Mr. Rick DeGardner spoke to the Park Board reviewing the new charges in effect for the use of Centennial School District' s indoor and outdoor facilities . Commencing with the start of the 2016-2017 schoolyear, CSD will be charging Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation rent for use of their facilities, .Rental charges and fees as I well as field use and facility availability were,efeviewed . The Board discussed the approximately $7Q000 worth of equipment that has been provided to the CSD fields over the years and how they geed to evaluate whether some of ell these assets need to be relocated throughout 6ur-ep rkks systems. The Board was made aware that,ihe,City of Lino L6 s Parks Department has charged only for labor and materials for striping and>�ield set ule the school district fields for the various youth sports associations. Howev&, this may not be appropriate moving forward as well;,aseeshared expense for portable restr'ooms set up at the fields. Mr. DeGardnen>ekpjained that the need to m ove programs to our own fields and facilities while maintaining our relati6nshi s with thc'local youth sports associations, and also ell,wa s o absogbzhe costs sys having;to ra}se cod t y ; for our programs while we continue to provide quality programs to our coral %y,and to the children in our community has beenconsidered The;.Board' reeommended trying to discuss this further with the Cenifeanial School District 7 . New Business lee • Wood's Edge Park' Mr. DeGardner"described that Phase 1 construction of Woods Edge is now underway which consists of approximately 60 units . The City is currently working with Anoka County Parks Department on constructing a park adjacent to the YMCA within the Regional park preserve property. Construction is expected to begin in 2017 . They will try to keep as many of the natural mature trees to keep a wooded feel to the park. Park Board Minutes February 6, 2017 P a g e 2 • 2017 Summer Employment Brochure We are currently recruiting and accepting applications for summer employment opportunities which will now all be entirely available online via the City website. • 2017 Meeting Dates Dates for the Park Board presented to th& Board and approved. It was also noted that George Lindy and Matt Koehn have resigned and there are now two vacancies on the Park Board • City Newsletter Ideas Mr. DeGardner invited ttie:Pgrk Board to feel free to provide us with input and article ideas on the it s , uarterly newsletters. . 8 . Old Business Pat Huelman,mquired how;the winter' ztionth5 and the Ice Rinks/Warming Houses went for the winter. " IVIf I, eGar nar replied that it went well, but the Rinks did close early due to the weather. 94 Next Scheduled Park Board Meeting Pending new bus r tie ss tj?e next Scheduled Park Board meeting is for March, 6, 2016 . 10 . Adjourn Richard Jensen made the IVIOTION to adjourn, Pat Huelman seconded the MOTION, all in favor and meeting adjourned at 7 :40 PM. Submitted by, Heather Robinson Administrative Assistant Public Services Park Board Minutes February 6, 2017 P a g e 3 i C I T Y O F LI N I<ES DATE : May 15, 2017 TO : Park Board Members i t FROM : Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director RE : Review Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve Master Plan Amendment The Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department is starting to work on a master plan amendment for the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve that includes redeveloping the Peltier Fishing Pier access (across from the park entrance road ), adding some additional camper cabins to the campground , creating an interpretive area near the burial mound off CSAH 14 and Mound Trail, and incorporating the projects outlined f in the Wargo Master Plan . The Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department is starting to prepare for some community engagement for this project. Ms . Karen Blaska, Park Planner, will attend the Park Board meeting to gather input . Attached is an informational sheet . 9 h1 f IfIF "rIF - all pp "�} FoN FIOFF IF rME MR ­MMM� ;., A N O K ArM C777 N WYP K S A N D R E C R E A T I O N x I - - i 1 't y WA Master Plan Executive Surnmary Approved by the Parks & Committee Services Committee on April 7, 2015 x miller dunwiddie I INTRODUCTION Wargo Nature Center is the home base for Anoka County Parks and Recreation program staff. The 10,000 squre foot The Wargo Nature Center, located in Anoka County's Rice nature center building houses office space for outdoor Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, is devoted to increasing eduction and recreation. Programs are held at parks the awareness and appreciation of natural and cultural throughout the County and offer a range of activities resources for all, regardless of age, ability, or background, including outdoor recreation, environmental education, It currently serves as the hub for Anoka County Parks programs for home school students, natural living, and environmental education and outdoor recreation special events. Wargo Nature Center currently offers a variety programming, as well as off-site environmental outreach. of programs and events with focus on the core audiences of Wargo is well known for its canoe and kayak offerings, and school age and preschool. In 2013 Anoka County served is a destination for birding enthusiasts. 47,000 people through its organized programs, events, and The development of the nature center fulfilled the dream drop in visitors. of Joseph E. Wargo, a longtime Anoka County resident The County enjoys partnerships with several area and District Judge. David Torkildson, Anoka County's first organizations and programs, including: Parks Director, was also a long-time advocate forthe nature a Local Schools center and played a key role in building the facility to „ Connexus Energy Partnership educate Anoka County residents about the natural world. Given the variety of natural habitats and the wonderful u School Forest Partnership Program water resources available, the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes » YMCA Camp Heritage area was high on their list of ideal locations. Joseph Wargo „ Local Park and Recreation Departments died in 1987, but thanks to his wife, Edith—who shared his dream—his estate provided funding forthe construction of » Volunteers the Wargo Nature Center. This fund, combined with grants from the Metropolitan Council, resulted in the construction The Wargo Nature Center's mission to create of the nature center in honor of Joseph Wargo in 1993. awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of natural and cultural environments will be enhanced through the implementation of the Wargo Nature Center Master Plan. This master plan establishes goals and strategies to Improve the visitor experience, increase visitorship, and promote greater program participation. To achieve this, both 'hardscape; or physical improvements, and 'soft scape' meaning improvements to marketing, programs, and operations, are addressed. Master Plan Purpose Integrates physical site improvernents with recreation , education , and outreach opportunities . Provides strategic guidance for • development . Delivers recommendationsfor • ving building interiors and outdoor classroom • • • Identifies • to area amenities . Recommends im • • • for development phasing , capital and operations budgets , and funding , 1 Wargo Nature Center - Master Plan DRAFT Executive Summary 2014 VISION i GOALS ImproveThe prevailing vision for Wargo Nature Center's future is to increase visits to the nature center, experience,Seven goals improvements, marketing, programs, . operations areof strategies will be identified that work to achieve this vision, Implementation phased . . Nature Center to better meet its mission of serving the communitywith natural and cultural educationand outreach. Goals 1 . Increase awareness of Wargo Nature CenterWargo Nature (enter Building and County wide outdoor recreation and environmental education programs and events. 2, Increase connectivity to WargoOtt- 7 3 , Improve the entry experience and sense of � ® � — � ! welcome , from CSAH 14 to the building . � G*, � ease ro rammin around ' Essential - - . ' ' . _;�- � . 4 , h cr p g g Experiences ' ; Water Access , Access to four + - I m �' '� Ecotypes , Birding , and Tree House ( OUtdoor � � � i Classrooms ) . 5 , Improve the drop- in visitor experience , 6 , Better serve current core program audiencesIndoorinterpretationandExhibitArea and expand new program audiences , George Watch Lake Wargo Nature Center - Master Plan DRAFT Executive Summary 2014 2 7 . Improve financial sustainability. \35� IF IF ; A O . .. RESTORED It H. PRAIRIE f RAIRIE BUILDI ® C01 INT �] Iwo va elm stake 14ft soft so moo$volm am 111111 am am a Alp s `, '� :, UPLANDS TRAIL LOOP r ,,..� • Ar C It .� :!EAST BOARDWALK CONNECTION p ' • TO PRAIRIE . .. r�. *' PARKING 'LOT PROVEMENTS s 1 rrQPOO - � jIih NNO look �® } -' PRIMARY WATE _ \j\N ACCESS SITE o & PLATFORM z , DETAILED SITE PLAN ON PAG -6 *, I , ' Z� 3 . Flow z � BIRD VIEWING PLATFORM '& c; ° SECONDARY WATER ACCESS SITE O 4 O R ee I .," w f, F e ... go .,. isN4Fw .r" c��. .. ,A. .1. i:l ,I. _J.r At k1y1�"�Qi� , At .r. . .r. ... It, ,: Fir IF f IV F el 3 Wargo Nature Center - Master Plan DRAFT Executive Summary 2014 . . N Wargo Concept a If. x e Additional signage : e • and welcome signage at • roadways/ boat launch BEntry drive improvements : • for shared I/ vehicle/ bicycle/ pedestrian • • of MPOST/SOIL I � ! . g . added pa • and -• stations ERPRETIVE11SITIEP B © A 91 CNew trail in uplands Heritage lab weather shelter B ENTRY DRIVE E a I O� E • d Heritage Lab trailhead and parking p FHeritage Lab classrooms IF 0 Secondary water access site & birding platform NTrail connectionto YMCA . 5 1 Boardwalk fr • • Prairie z J Prairie buildind C�l IL PELTIER 1 r � rIII Ito. - .,. m M .01 If. O ri . ,,, .f, �' ; . '1 "It ltiy.r . av f. L911 Hy Ile .r: e,% FIF IF, HERITk�GE:, ,, 4"" LAB . 'wit .�HCRITAGE LAB �!ls . ` CLASSROOMS/ fa 0we i E_SI ELT RS lie It, e Ate O' PROPOSED PARKING EXISTING REGIONALTRAIL f -i O EXISTING SITETRAIL PROPOSED SIGNAGE ; ndiu PROPOSED SHARED SURFACE ROAD ' 01 to + ' PRAIRIE ECOTYPE PROPOSED SITE CIRCULATION fOREST ECOTYPE EXISTINGWATERTRAIL m a PROPOSED WATERTRAIL CONNECTION WETLAND ECOTYPE 1 PROPOSED BOARDWALK A f , f ! , ' POND PROPOSED SERVICENEHICULAR ACCESS 'BOAT LAUN LL Wargo Nature Center - Master Plan DRAFT Executive Summary 2014 4 Q `Wild Things ' ADA trail loop . . 0 Building entrance element " ' 0 0 Entry walk . Q Pollinator garden . © Entry interpretive node . , 0 0 Connection to prairie . 0 Amphitheatre plantings Q Entry node with bicycle O 00 , t.� y O parking , signage & wayfinding OF 0 Parking lot improvements . 4V + I'�, 0 Gravel service area & drive ` 0 © Welcome signage 5� ' O ' O Wargo Building Area Site Improvements Summary © Improved entry node and walkway 0 Separate service area / drive 0 ' Wild Things' ADA interpretive trail loop 0 Add plantings around © ADA access to water station/dock improvements amphitheater to provide screen © Nature play area improvements ; new entrance 0 Bird thicket plantings and signature play feature 0 Treehouse classroom addition 0 West entry and landscape improvements Q Create larger open field / play 0 Improve boat rental and storage area space Q Restore woodland garden 0 Add shelter to primary water • Parking lot improvements station r � • Nature play area improvements • additional entrance • signature play element • woodchip path O Vegetable garden O Bird thicket O Q , , , . . . . • 1 A 66 Open field 4 see O d No * sees 4 , Treehouse classroom addition Q O ' West entry and landscape 0 improvements ` Q raingarden/ dry stream feature • " Is gathering node/service access 7 eee • picnic area • plaza adjacent to building Q . , . . . . . additional plantings Restore Edith Wargo Woodland Garden O out O • Covered boat and equipment storage 0 See ON see • 10 ' dock . . 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OO AV TV adwr IL I ' a O r o O r • � .i� iI 1111RAILY NOW dd ` H'� �; I � podtemlen It e ; — 1 01 1Yl pp �J zl o � a ; Je . _ ly ,All Ill GOALS & STRATEGIES Goal 1 : Increase awareness of Wargo Nature Center and County-wide outdoor recreation and environmental education programs and events. Strategies: A. Add prominent and welcomingsignage: B. Improve Wargos digital presence on the web with video, an Instagram feed, smart phone apps, etc. C. Improve marketing. Goal2: Increase connectivity to Wargo Nature Center. Strategies: A. Create a non-motorized trail / boardwalk connection to the YMCA and Lino Lakes, B, Improve the pedestrian and bicycle connection along the entry drive to the Central Anoka County Regional Trail. C. Establish the water trail between Wargo Nature Center and the Rice Creek Chain of Theexlstingentrywalkat Wargo Nature (enter Lakes Regional Park Reserve campground. Goal 3: Improve the entry experience and sense of welcome, from CSAH 14 to the building. Strategies: A. Create nature experience pullouts along the entry road that are accessible after hours, 77!: adding a few parking spaces and interpretationatthecompostsiteandprairie, B. Partner with integrated waste management to use the compost site as a learning experience — for example compost demonstration area with interpretive information. C. Add welcome and wayfinding signage. D. Enhance the natural experience between the parking lot and the building by adding native plantings, a learning station, and seating along the entry path. E. Make the building's main entry more visible. I Kayaks are a popular activity at Wargo Nature Center. F. Screen the dumpsters and garage with vegetation. G. Separate visitor access (by foot) along the main entry walk from maintenance and operational access (by vehicle). H. Improve the landscaping around the building by adding more natives and screening service functions. Goal 4: Increase programming around 'Essential Experiences ': Water Access, Access to Four Ecotypes, Birding, and Tree Houses (Outdoor Classrooms) . Strategies: A. Create indoor exhibits. B. Build and utilize new learning station platforms, dockaccess, and boardwalks tocreate water stewardship demonstrations and water-oriented recreation. C. Create interpretive exhibits that Introduce visitors to the four ecotypes at Wargo, and provide a deeper understanding of their ecology. D. Add an outdoor classroom structure to the restored prairie area for programs. E. Improve birding programs with focused exhibits, habitat improvements, viewing areas, nest cams, and special events tailored around seasonal bird activities. Notiveplantingsprovi eopportonitles Oro serving wildlife. 11 Wargo Nature Center - Master Plan DRAFT Executive Summary 2014 F Build and utilize a "Tree House" classroom for outdoor programs, events, and rentals, G. Create an ADA accessible 'Wild Things' trail loop that showcases the four ecotypes and i birding. ,A,, . H. Create a trail segment thru the uplands area, south of the entry drive and compost site. I. Prepare a forest management plan to address Emerald Ash Borer, thinning of existing pine plantings, management of the maple basswood and floodplain forests. VA Goal S: Improve the drop-in visitor experience. imp Strategies: A. Expand access and/or hours of operation. B. Create temporary, flexible outdoor learning stations/ demonstration tables (staffed or stand-alone) on select weekends. C. Bring nature indoors by adding interactive exhibits in the lobby, enhancing views from the nature center, and expanding outdoor program spaces near the existing building. D. Make the nature play area more visible and functional. E. Create a longer waking experience on site by connecting the Nature Center to the Existingnaturoltails Heritage Lab Site, restored prairie, upland trail, and regional trail system. F. Improve infrastructure and support facilities with alight touch' in keeping with the natural setting Goal 6: Better serve current core program audiences and expand new program ^ ' audiences. *� Strategies: A. Expand outreach & programs for teens and adults. B. Enhance or formalize communication with local schools and homeschool organizations to align programming with curriculum needs. C. Consider off-site program expansion beyond schools to other groups/settings. D. Expand on-line video programs along the lines of'Birding with Bob' serles. E. Improve the visitor and program participant feedback system. Existing Nature Center building entry F Improve the Heritage Lab site with eight outdoor classroom structures and a weather shelter. G. Increase staff resources with increases in program participation. F H. Improve storage capacity. �+ Goal 7: Improve Financial Sustainability. Strategies: A. Increase revenue by increasing program participation and expanding equipment and rental opportunities, B. Expand Partnerships. C. Seek more grant opportunities. D. Consider a State Bond Request, E. Create a Friends of Wargo group for funding and advocacy, F. Continue phased upgrades to reduce building energy use/costs. G. Maximize use of volunteers. Pa Snowshoe Rentals Wargo Nature Center - Master Plan DRAFT Executive Summary 2014 12 KEY: ) See Full Site Phasing Plan ) See Wargo Campus Phasing Plan PHASING AND PRIORITIES A Signage & wayfinding Nature center Improvements are organized into near term (0-5 years), mid-term (5-12 years), and long term (12+ years) B Entry drive improvements: bike & pedestrian phases. Phasing allows for areas of the overall project to lane and parking areas be completed In independent stages. It is anticipated that near-term projects will be built first, but the Master Plan C Entry node and walkway 7 remains flexible so that projects can be implemented as B 'Wild Things'ADA interpretive trail loop ® L partnership or funding opportunities arise. m E ADA trail/dock to water station r FUNDING Ul F Nature play area entrance and improvements � � Current funding sources: (D » Wargo Nature Center Operations Budget Heritage Lab classroom structures 9) m » Metro Regional Parks Rehab and Enhancement Program H Heritage Lab weather shelter N » Metro Regional Parks 0.P. I Rental storage improvements » Metro Regional Parks and Trails Legacy Program 1 Woodland garden restoration » Edith Wargo Powers Endowment » Koch Pipeline Company Easement Funding (one-time) K Parking lot improvements » Connezus Energy Grant L Service area and drive Potential new funding strategies: V Indoor interpretation/displays Increase revenue return from rentals, programs, and events. M Upland trail loop » Seek grants through new opportunities. H Heritage Lab area parking » Seek matching funds using the Edith Wargo Powers Ul Endowment as leverage. o West entry gathering area and landscape » Consider a State Bond Request. improvements » Create a Friends of Wargo group for funding and N P Amphitheatre screen planting advocacy. » Continue phased upgrades to reduce building energy Q Bird thicket plantings M use/costs. » Increase and enhance partnerships with: B Treehouse classroom V1 • Integrated Waste Management and incorporate recycling into the on-site 5 Open field and off-site programs T Interior space reconfiguration • City ry • Continue partnerships with Connexus Energy, YMCA, and municipal parks Ir and recreation departments u Secondary water access site & birding platform N • Rice Creek Watershed District V Connection to the Lino Lakes YMCA + Z w Boardwalk connection to the prairie (D 0) mmI x Prairie building M col 13 Wargo Nature Center - Master Plan DRAFT Executive Summary 2014 Full Site Phasing Plan MME 00 Z000 auwE FEW 11tMHRME SHE A ' , I.' y R. .°=�sE�.:; Mmm os�,waE o ' E �f4r ow N 'I tn5, N05RINVAU{CONUEOWN L N i t ,t TO MOTaid v to M �% I—See BuildinEN5g Area Site Plan * I Ft listtj wb,E , S5n 1 ' G H 1 11R'INunpgiEPMb W ) 6' SEroIIMNY 'I,,EN Ir; ESS SNE1 I . . �Ix osedYhas�(irg - F to It: O pot _ It EMT uuutnj War o Campus Phasinc Plan Idp IV D F Q G � L I E 6 Wargo Nature Center - Master Plan DRAFT Executive Summary 2014 14 MIL JL \' . h '+ �n '- — yr 1 - 1 1 .;� L . J FF am;. x KOO - r +► i .t �+ . ; sit . "�_ LI � Hoisington Koegler Group Inc . 123 North Third Street Suite ioo © © Minneapolis, Minnesota 55901 © ® 612.338.o800 www.h m kgixo CITY`, OF IN KES DATE : May 15, 2017 i TO : Park Board Members FROM : Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director RE : Review Lake Amelia Vistas Concept Plan The proposed development is a master planned residential community located along CSAH 54/20th Avenue just east of Amelia Lake . The site contains approximately 40 gross I acres consisting of a mix of eight apartment buildings, ten twin homes buildings and two I senior assisted living apartments . A clubhouse and pool are also proposed . Pedestrian connectivity is provided throughout the development via sidewalks . A linear public park and trail are proposed adjacent to the lake . The development appears to make a conscientious effort to preserve the natural resources by minimizing wetland impacts, providing wetland buffers, protecting significant trees and maintaining the shore land setback. i The concept plan indicates a 6' wide public trail along the lake which is consistent with I' the City's Park, Greenway and Trail System Plan . The standard width for City trails is eight feet . No future neighborhood park is identified per the City' s plan . The City will require cash in lieu of land dedication . Trail construction costs may be credited from the I total payment in lieu . The Anoka County' s Chain of Lakes-Otter Lake Regional Trail Master Plan also indicates a regional trail along CSAH 54 throughout this site . If this development were to proceed, the City and County would work together on their respective trail plans . Per the Anoka County Park Planner email comments dated April 21, 2017 : • The County's Chain of Lakes — Otter Lake Regional Trail is currently proposed to follow along CSAH 54 through the parcels the proposed project is contained within and according to the concept plan , the Developer has proposed a trail along Lake Amelia . • The Parks and Recreation Department supports either alignment for the Regional Trail, but, it should be noted that a change to the Regional Trail' s current alignment (from along CSAH 54 to along Lake Amelia ) would require a i master plan amendment, which must be approved by the City, County and Metropolitan Council, before the County could participate in a cost sharing agreement with the City for the regional trail . The process for a master plan amendment can take up to 12 months . • If rerouting the trail along Lake Amelia is the direction the City intends to go, the County asks that the City consider requiring the trail to be 10' wide with a 2' clear zone on each side of the trail, which is the County' s typical standard for regional trails . I I i Base 0 11111 Z. O 01 1 Nl r 1 i' \ off IN NN INIFF IF � in \ ° ° %1 Land Use Space \ \ � -� � . � \ \; Public Open Space /ary P•ria � _ i Dee A \ \\ \ an - Eli -hN.NlN INN, INN i EmibnmenHl oamlq (Irp%) INN. Iun IN �' ®A• \ \ SEll Senior Housing an \\\ -� \ \ Vehicular: Prhna tanec \ �\ Spam Pro \ P M \ or _rya we � ! \ \ snaaegnww+r aura: _ spectrum speedster Building OF \\� \ !_ N p� 13lmctum Senior Housing \ __9pwe Cenme �� r•> - IrunmonOpanSpxej vehiculaian . Public Wld< Wak Twinhonle .. .v..aso.,d,. r .. �m.•atun ern units �� - / R.aws asa•I j .31 leader. 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Off-leash area is 13 fully fenced acres . • Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park - 5750 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township . Off- leash area is 10 fully fenced acres . The Park Board should provide a recommendation whether a dog park should be placed within our neighborhood parks system, and if so, where . Issues including cost, parking, noise, potential conflicts with other park users, etc. need to be considered . Rick DeGardner Subject: FW: Dog Park? From : John Tomczik Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 4 :41 PM To: Katie Larsen Cc: Nick Small Subject: Dog Park? Hi Katie, I am currently dealing with multiple complaints at Behms Park. One of the complaints is regarding dogs running around without a leash . CSO Small and I thought of an idea to help with this problem and Commander Leibel told me to talk to you about it to see what you think. CSO Small and I thought of installing a dog park somewhere in the city, where dogs would be able to run loose without a leash . Our ideal location for the dog park would be Lino Park. We thought of fencing in and using the back half (or less) of Lino Park for the dog park. We chose Lino Park, because of its location ( Lake Dr, Main St, 1-35W, and the shopping area at Apollo Dr are all really close ), the size of the park/field, the fact that the back half of the park is rarely ever used, and the fact that Lino Park already has 4 rows of parking. Please let me know what you think of this idea and who in City Hall we should talk to about getting this done. Thank you, CSO John Tomczik #253 Lino Lakes Police Department 640 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 651-982-2300 John . tomczik(a> ci . lino-lakes . mn . us i I 1 ITY ' O[IN F KElk DATE : May 15, 2017 TO : Park Board Members FROM : Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director i RE : Recreation Department Update I Blue Heron Days Schedule of Events Attached is the Schedule of Events for Blue Heron Days, August 18-20, 2017 . 2016- 2017 Warming House Report Attached is the Warming House Report for the past winter season . BLUE HERON DAYS 2017 Schedule of Events Friday, August 1g1h 7 :00 PM — Pre movie Family Fun Activities @ Lino Park Dusk — Family Movie Night featuring "Sing" at Lino Park Saturday, August 19th (All Events @ Lino Park unless noted) 8 :00 AM — Officer Shawn Silvera Sk Memorial Run at YMCA 8 :00 AM — Softball Tournament @ Sunrise Park 9 :00 AM — Kids Fun Run @ YMCA 9 :10 AM — Splash and Dash Duathlon @ YMCA 11:00 AM — Parade on Lake Drive 12:00 - 6:00 PM — Magic Bounce Inflatables 12:00 — 6:00 PM — Penny Carnival with Prizes 12:00 - 6:00 PM — Quad Chamber of Business Expo and Art Fair 12:30 PM — Teddy Bear Band 12:30 PM — Family Picnic and events begin at the American Legion 1 :00 — 5 :00 PM — Free Caricature Drawings 1 :00 - 4:00 PM — Free Petting Zoo 1:45 PM — Echos of Elvis Show 2 :00 PM — Events begin at The Tavern on Main 3 :15 - 6:00 PM — Rich and the Resistors Band Sunday, August 2011 10 :00 AM — 5 :00 PM — Waldoch Farm Garden Tour/Corn Feed 4:30 PM — Lino Lakes Ambassador Coronation @ Centennial Middle School * Tentative Scheduled Event (Times for these activities are also Tentative) Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department l 600 Town Center Parkway CITY O F Lino Lakes, MN 55014 N KE (651) 982-2440 Fax (651) 982-2439 www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us Date: 3/3/ 17 To: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director i From : Brian Hronski, Recreation Program Supervisor Subject: Final 2016- 17 Warming House Report I The 2016- 17 warming house and skating season got off to a fast start by us being able to open on December 19th. We continued our good fortunes by staying open over the holiday break which has not always happened in recent years . Unfortunately warm temperatures in January and February ended the early hope of having a good skating season by making it one of the worst seasons on record. We closed for the season on February 16°i which made for one of the earliest closing dates in recent memory. We were closed a total of eighteen days this season and that was the most we've ever had in a skating season . Last year we were closed four total days so needless to say we had a terrible 2016/ 17 season. Once the warm temperatures arrived we never had any stretches of cold ice making weather. The bulk of our season took place between mid-December — mid January. All of the rink closing days were either due to warm temperatures in the high 30 's and 40 ' s or poor ice conditions . As in past years the Centennial Hockey Association used our rinks for their youth hockey practices. As was the case last year we saw a decline in the number of youth teams using our rinks this year. I know the Centennial hockey association still has the same number of teams as in past seasons so it' s possible there is more indoor ice available for practice. Joe Gratz who is the outdoor ice coordinator for CYHA was in communication with me prior to the season and did a nice job getting me schedules in a timely fashion. This year' s biggest trend was Birch Park returning back to a more heavily used site. I attribute this to the new housing development creating more traffic in and around of Birch Park. We saw a big increase in the number of hourly skaters as our average skaters per hour improved by 3 . 15 . City Hall Park was down by almost a skater and a half per hour and Sunrise Park was slightly down this year by dropping to 0 . 8 skaters per hour. Overall for the season we were up almost a skater/hour over last year. Sunrise Park remains our busiest and most used skating rink by averaging almost 15 skaters per hour. No reported accidents occurred at the rinks this winter so that was one of major highlights of the season . We had six returning attendants and two new staff were hired to round out team to eight total . Overall I was pleased with how things shaped out this season minus not being open enough days . In summary we started the season off by opening in mid-December and staying open with quality ice over break and into the New Year. Once mid-January hit the best days of skating were behind us and we never had long enough stretches of cold weather to make good ice . Being closed 18 days was easily the most we' ve experienced during my tenure. We 're hoping to have a much colder and better ice making season in 2018 . j Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway C 1 T Y 7 _0 F Lino Lakes, MN 55014 j N KE (651) 982-2440 Fax (651) 982-2439 www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us i Date: 3/3/17 ( To : Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director From : Brian Hronski, Recreation Program Supervisor Subject: Final 2016- 17 Warming House Numbers Report I Season Opener: December 191h, 2016 Season Finale : February 16th, 2017 Rinks Closed due to poor ice : January 23 `a, 205 25th, 2011, 30th, 31st j Rinks Closed due to warm temps : December 24`h, January 191h 20th 21 't 22"a 27t 28th 29th February 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th I Rink Summary i i Birch Park i Total Hours Open: 259 j Total Hourly Skaters : 1792 j Average Skaters Per Hour: 6 .92 (up 3 . 15 from last year) i j City Hall Park i Total Hours Open: 183 Total Hourly Skaters : 893 Average Skaters Per Hour : 4 . 88 (down 1 .41 from last year) i Sunrise Park Total Hours Open: 204 Total Hourly Skaters : 3020 Average Skaters Per Hour: 14 . 8 (down 0 . 8 from last year) I Overall Up by 0. 94 per hour C I F IN*CrKE DATE : May 15, 2017 TO : Park Board Members FROM : Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director RE : Old Business I i Northpointe Park Update - Construction bids were opened on May 10, Even though 14 contractors had requested bidding documents, only one official sealed bid was submitted . Sunram Construction' s base bid was $239, 973 with a total alternate bid schedule of $67, 675 . Staff is currently reviewing the bid documents to determine if it' s in the City' s best interest to accept the sole bid, or re-bid the project . The City Council is scheduled to award the contract during the May 22, 2017 City Council meeting. I j Assuming City Council awarding the contract, we anticipate beginning the playground j equipment selection process by the end of this month . We will be sending out bid documents to playground equipment vendors , Residents will be invited to review the playground equipment proposals and provide feedback at City Hall . Historically, we have utilized neighborhood residents to install the playground equipment ( rather than having the vendor install the equipment), resulting in 25%-30% more equipment. The installation typically takes place on a Saturday with a certified playground installer, park maintenance staff, and neighborhood volunteers . Woods Edge Park Update - Staff met on-site with Candace Amberg from WSB Engineering on May S . We hope to have some preliminary concept plans to review at the next Park Board meeting. CAlkIT OF d� • � � • � A � II Ku . to fi _ - -- _ - - - - PAPIEIOENNFlCOON /V ' - . Y f I ' PIC L COURT PICNIC � - ARM Ili IL I _ MAFVE5IL \� _ I