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PARK BOARD AGENDA
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
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5:30 PM - Onsite Meeting at Target Parking Lot EAB Site
6:30 PM - Emerald Ash Borer Discussion with Environmental Board
and MN Dept of Agriculture
7:00 PM - Park Board Meeting in Community Room
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 October 9, 2017, November 6, 2017
4. Open Mike
5. New Business
a. Review Existing and New Park Assets Worksheet
b. Approve 2018 Park Board Meeting Dates
6. Old Business
7. Next Scheduled Park Board Meeting – January 8, 2018
8. Adjourn
If you are unable to attend the meeting please call Heather at 651 982-2442 or email
heather.robinson@ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department
600 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
(651) 982-2440 Fax (651) 982-2439
www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
Park Board Minutes
November 6, 2017
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
Park Board Minutes
The November 6, 2017 City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting was held in conjunction with the
City Council Work Session. Karen Blaska, Park Planner from Anoka County presented to the
Council the Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department Master Plan for the Rice Creek
Chain of Lakes Park Reserve.
Following that Agenda item, Candice Amberg from WSB & Associates presented to the Council
the Country Lakes Park Remaster Planning Proposal. Rick DeGardner and Parks Supervisor
Mike Hoffman were in attendance to answer any questions and provide clarification.
Complete Minutes from this meeting can be located in the 11-06-2017 Council Work Session
Minutes. Karen Blaska began her Agenda Item No. 2 at 6:55 PM and Candice Amberg was
finished at approximately 7:30 PM.
Submitted by,
Heather Robinson
Administrative Assistant Public Services
DATE : 11-6-2017
TIME STARTED: 6:15 PM
TIME ENDED: 7:30 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Huelman, Andrew Levi, John Nordlund, Richard Jensen,
Abby Haworth, Clark Gooder, Kelly Jo McDonnell
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner (Public Services Director)
Candace Amberg (WSB Associates)
Karen Blaska (Anoka County Parks)
Heather Robinson (Administrative Assistant Public Services)
Park Board Minutes
October 9, 2017
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
Park Board Minutes
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The October 9, 2017 City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting was called to order by
Clark Gooder.
2. Setting Agenda
The Agenda was approved as presented.
3. Approval of Minutes:
July 10, 2017
Richard Jensen made a MOTION to approve the Meeting Minutes from July 10, 2017
John Nordlund supported the MOTION. All in favor and MOTION carried.
4. Open Mike
There was no one present for Open Mike. Open Mike was closed.
DATE : October 9, 2017
TIME STARTED: 6:32 PM
TIME ENDED: 7:15 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Levi, John Nordlund, Richard Jensen, Abby
Haworth, Clark Gooder
MEMBERS ABSENT: Pat Huelman, Kelly Jo McDonnell
STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner (Public Services Director)
Candace Amberg (WSB Associates)
Heather Robinson (Administrative Assistant Public Services)
Park Board Minutes
October 9, 2017
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5. New Business
2040 Comprehensive Plan Update
Mr. DeGardner introduced Ms. Candace Amberg from WSB Associates to provide an
update on where the City is at for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan as it relates to Parks
and Trails.
Ms. Amberg described that they are currently gathering all the information for Parks
and Trails, and Parks and Open Spaces into one chapter so it’s not spread throughout
the document as it was in the previous Comp Plan. The Parks, Trails, Open Space and
Greenway System section will be completely updated and condensed for the 2040
Comp Plan.
Ms. Amberg states that the previous Plan had a highly placed value and focus on
conservation development and conserving and protecting natural resources. It seemed
that was a high priority to everyone involved at that time. They are now trying to
access from the City what is most important at present, therefore Ms. Amberg requested
input from the Board members regarding priorities. The Board’s feedback was that
Trails will still be considered number one for our community, however they also feel
that athletics is a growing priority and particularly space for athletics.
Ms. Amberg described that they will be updating information in this document in the
following areas:
∗ Maps
∗ Trails
∗ Individual City Parks
This includes our Parks conditions, it will have photos and list amenities
and also what to consider for development or re-development in the
future.
∗ Regional Parks
Trail System Plan, which breaks down trails and sidewalks
Regional Trail systems and how our trails tie into the regional trail
systems that are in place. This needs to be defined for the Met Council
as well.
∗ Natural Resource Management and Restoration
Park Board Minutes
October 9, 2017
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∗ Conservation Development
∗ Wetland Banking
∗ Pollinator Areas
Finally, they will finish by working on an implementation plan with the City and
breaking the plan out into 5 year increments in which they will set priorities and goals.
Mr. DeGardner noted that in 2018 there will be general fund dollars set aside that will
be dedicated to park and trail improvements for development or redevelopment.
Ms. Amberg concluded that the Board will be provided a draft copy of this document
once it is ready for review.
Review Woods Edge Park Preliminary Master Plan
Mr. DeGardner presented the Board with the revised version of the Woods Edge Master
Plan. Ms. Amberg described the site being near the YMCA and near the trail
connection. She described the natural look of the area as it relates to the play
structures and natural woodland look of the park design. Also, this park design has
different stations that run along a trail throughout the park.
She notes that this design concept was based on the natural, wetland, and woodland
elements that surround this park area. The Board had positive feedback and they liked
the concept of the stations along the trail to create a different type of park experience.
6. Old Business
NorthPointe Park Playground Installation October 14, 2017
Playground installation for NorthPointe Park was rescheduled to October 14, 2017
between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM utilizing volunteers and a certified playground installer.
7. Next Scheduled Park Board Meeting
The next scheduled Park Board Meeting will be November 6, 2017 which will include
Ms. Amberg presenting a remaster planning process plan for Country Lakes Park.
Park Board Minutes
October 9, 2017
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8. Adjourn
Richard Jensen made the MOTION to adjourn, Abby Haworth seconded, the MOTION
carried the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM.
Submitted by,
Heather Robinson
Administrative Assistant Public Services
City of Lino Lakes
Environmental Board Meeting
November 29, 2017
6:30 p.m.
There will be a pre Environmental Board and Park Board
Meeting at the Target EAB site at 5:30 PM
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Open Mike
5. Action Items
A. Local Surface Water Management Plan Review and Consider Approval, Katy
Thompson WSB
6. Discussion Items
A. Emerald Ash Borer Discussion - Jennifer Burington, Minnesota Department of
Agriculture
(Discussion with Park Board)
B. 2018 Environmental Board Goals
C. Recycling Updates
7. Adjourn
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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD
AGENDA ITEM 6A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Marty Asleson, Environmental Coordinator
MEETING DATE: November 29, 2017
TOPIC: Environmental Board/Park Board Joint Meeting
Emerald Ash Borer/Lino Lakes
BACKGROUND
Emerald ash borer (EAB) is an ash tree destroying insect that was introduced into the
United States around 2002 in Michigan. The insect most likely came into the country in
infested packing crates from Asia.
EAB was discovered in a Saint Anthony Park neighborhood in 2009. In October 2017,
EAB was identified infesting ash trees in the Target infiltration ponds by a park board
member, John Nordlund.
In 2010, the city drafted an ‘EAB Management Plan’ in anticipation of an infestation in
Lino Lakes. The plan addresses the removal, replacement and treatment in some cases of
our ash trees. Lino Lakes changed the ‘Disease Tree Ordinance’ in 2010 to include ash
trees and EAB.
Target Corporation has been contacted and has acknowledged the issue and have
communicated the trees will be removed before May 1, 2017.
In 2010, Lino Lakes started removing and replacing ash trees on city boulevards and in
Parks. At that time, there were approximately 520 ash trees on city boulevards, and
approximately 450 city park trees. Since the original inventory, the city has removed and
replaced about 180 Boulevard trees, and 175 Park Trees. Lino Lakes began treating
boulevard ash trees this summer, for 86 ash trees treated.
Up to this point, most of the park tree removals, and many of the street tree
removals/replacements were removed and replaced by Mike Hoffman’s parks crew.
Boulevard ash trees will be treated on a three-year cycle until the trees can be removed
and replaced.
A very large percentage of park and open space trees (approximately 360 trees) are
located in Country lakes Estates Park and Reshanau Lakes Estates trail and open space
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areas. Lino Lakes is working with a company called YTS to remove the trees from these
areas. This work will be done this January. This will drop our inventoried park trees
down to less than 100.
YTS is giving the city a quote that can be given to residents to remove, or treat ash trees.
The city is also providing drop off sites for residents that would like to preemptively
remove their Ash trees, or have to remove them due to infestation.
Lino Lakes also gets a quote each year from a local company, Uppercut Tree Service, for
removing ash trees and treating ash trees.
The city has a tree sale each year for residents to buy to replace ash trees lost. The
County Conservation District also has a tree sale available to Lino Lakes residents.
Anoka County has thousands of ash trees in the regional park. Their policy is to allow
the trees to die on the stump, and remove only trees that pose a public health problem.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is present at this meeting to address EAB and
answer questions. A representative from YTS will also be at the meeting.
Mike Hoffman from parks department will be at the meeting as well.
ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTION
This EAB update is to inform board members and elected officials of EAB in Lino Lakes,
mitigation progress made to-date, and the future of our ash tree management. Staff
would like to hear comments and suggestions on future direction of EAB management.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Map of Target Infestation and Meeting Site
CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD
2018 MEETING CALENDAR
Date: November 29, 2017
To: Park Board
From: Heather Robinson
RE: Park Board Dates for 2018
Background
Park Board Meetings take place on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. unless
rescheduled or canceled. The following dates are for Park Board Meetings in 2018.
2018 Meeting Dates
Monday, January 8
Monday, February 5
Monday, March 5
Monday, April 2
Monday, May 7
Monday, June 4
Monday, July 9 (4th of July)
Monday, August 6
Monday, September 10 (Labor Day)
Monday, October 1
Monday, November 5
Monday, December 3