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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-05-2018 Park Board Packet Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department T"A%0 RE� ��� r 600 Town Center Parkway ; a, r._ CITY JO F Lino Lakes , MN 55014 C ' T Y ` o F (651 ) 982 -2440 Fax (651 ) 982 -2439K6 www . ci. lino -lakes . mn . us � RT PARK BOARD AGENDA Monday , March 5 , 2018 * ** ***** *** **** **** 6 : 30 PM - Council Workroom 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 5 , 2018 4 . Open Mike 5 . Review Proposed Eastern Heights Development 6 . Review Arena Acres Park Survey Responses 7 . Discuss 2018 Parks & Trails Capital Projects Recommendation 8 . New Business 9 . Old Business 10 . Next Scheduled Park Board Meeting April; 2 , 2018 11 . Adjourn If you are unable to attend the meeting please call Rick at 651 982-2444 or email rick. degardner@ci. lino-lakes. mn . us CITY OF LINO LAKES Park Board Minutes DATE : February 5 , 2018 TIME STARTED : 6 : 30 PM TIME ENDED . 8 : 35 PM MEMBERS PRESENT . Pat Huelman, John Nordlund, Kelly Jo McDonald, Andrew Levi, Abby Haworth, Richard Jensen, Clark Gooder MEMBERS ABSENT , None STAFF PRESENT : Rick DeGardner (Public Services Director) 1 . Call toy`%l der Roll Call The February 2018 City- of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting was called to kr by Chair Pat Huel WA~ 2 . Setting Agend%ami The Agenda was approved as presented . 3 . Approval of Minutes : January 8 , 2018 Clark Gooder made a MOTION to approve the Meeting Minutes of January 8 , 2018 as presented. 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 . 5 . Review Natures Refuge Development - Mr. DeGardner had provided the Board with a written staff report including information on the development; staff is seeking Park Board Minutes February 5 , 2018 Page 11 recommendations on the park elements that will be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board . One possibility is to utilize park dedication fees from the development to provide funding enhancement for updates being planned at Lino Lakes Elementary . Mr . DeGardner also reviewed the preliminary plan for a trail corridor on the eastern edge and a paved trail along Main Street from Wood Duck Trail . Information was provided by the school principal and PTO president regarding changes in the ball fields and work of the PTO on a plan to achieve playground improvements within the next six months . The school district does not budget for playground improvements so it is basically left to schools to put it together. The city and the school will plan on further discussions to determine the viability of coordinating efforts . IN Idddd di .. _ F : 'c _ _] `. lard �ooder made �a MOTION to forward the followln� recomrt endat orts related to } parkd' Sd cation 66es , park, end trails , Kelly Jo McDonnell supported the MO! IN All m favor MOTION carried . INAK • The 'Patks , Natural OpenlSpace/Greenways and Trails System Plan does riot S .F identify a new park �� this area Recommend .collecting park. dedication fees rather . : y rz than land for aneiglftfhood park, hnd explore options to working with theshorest Lak% School District to provide fund mg for enhancements to the outdoors mo P Lakes`'Elementary Reptesentatives from Lino Lakes Momentary attended thNz did" IN ZS muting and w re excited to further explore this potential partnership NO IN , . ,. z• ,, The linear trail corridor wad well received . Assuming the Forest Lake Schoczl District is interested in receiving funding , the trail connection to school district property could occur behind Lot 12 , eliminating the need for the trail directly behind Lots 13 , 14 , 15 , and 16 . • Placement of a paved trail along the north side of Main Street from Wood Duck Trail to Lino Lakes Elementary School should be planned for and installed as funds become available . 6 . Recommend 2018 Parks & Trails Capital Projects - Mr. DeGardner indicated that the City Council has designated $ 500 , 000 in this year ' s budget for parks and trails capital projects . The Board intends to spend several meetings developing a recommendation on use of those funds . Part of the process underway is seeing input from the public through the newsletter and city website . Park Board Minutes February 5, 2018 Page 12 Chair Huelman suggested that the Board identify funding priorities by type : playgrounds , trails , shelters , and hard court (with multiple uses) . The Board established the following : Playground equipment — Birch Park and Sunrise Park are priorities that will be presented to the council immediately so that work can commence and improvements ready for the 2018 summer season ; Additional comments : Rink paving at Sunrise Park will be considered for possible use for pickleball , basketball ; a "wow factor" element such as a zip line may be considered for Sunrise park because of its central location and popularity . Trails — The Lake Drive trail improvement is a priority ; Additional comments : Cost Information for olio give a iece of the; Lilac Street ro osal and D�xector 1� ( p 1p p q R s IeGardner wilf get an updated cost estiate 12t Avenueashould stay °d1 the list for furthCr consideration = $ Shelters ; Not a big push this year , Additional comments the Rec complex as long term goat so focus on lmpr"'oving the neighboxft%ood facilities in the, =,meantime Hardc("i — Direetor DeGardner stated that the removal of the tennis courts at Arena Acres Park has Created a deficiency for an .actvlty that thexresidents in that areawere accustomed to Perhaps some type of hard court replacement should be considered . Tennis courts would fit well within the upgrade proposed at Lino Lakes Elerneritary . The group discussed the concept of branding/identity/signage , recognizing that it can be an important element for the facilities but not at a high cost through the capital budget . The Park Board will continue the discussion at the March and April meetings . 7 . New Business a . Rice Lake Elementary Playground Equipment Project — Director DeGardner said earlier in the evening he joined the school principal and PTO president in their presentation to the City Council . There is a campaign underway to fund improvements to the equipment at the school playground and the park dedication funding attached to the St . Clair Estates development is seen as a possibility since the Park Board Minutes February 5, 2018 Page 13 school is located directly adjacent to the development. The council asked staff to provide additional information so they can continue the discussion. 8 . Old Business a. Country Lakes Park Project Update — Director DeGardner explained that the idea to contract for the removal of undesirable trees and vegetation in the park has been explored but does not appear to be feasible at this time . The Park Board could revisit the matter again in the future . Mr. DeGardner is keeping the area residents up-to -date . 9 . Next Scheduled Park Board Meeting N�arch 5 , 2018 E � * C i > E - 10 . Adfoutrn . � .�, . �_ . L , Andrew Levi rn44e a MOTION to adj 'd, n, by Haworth supported the MOTION . All in favor MOTION carried . Meeting was adjourned 3 3 Submitted` by, . . Julie Baell 014 Clerk ;x Park Board Minutes February 5, 2018 Page 14 CITY #� OF s= LN Af DATE : March 5 , 2018 TO : Park Board Members FROM : Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director RE : Review Proposed Eastern Heights Development Eastern Heights, located within the NW quadrant of County Road 1 and Hodgson Road , is a 17 - acre proposed mixed - use development consisting of 50 townhomes, 80 apartment units, and 32 memory care and high acuity assisted living units . The Parks, Natural Open Space/Greenways and Trails System Plan does not identify a new park in this area . Therefore , staff is recommending cash dedication in lieu of land to fulfill park dedication requirements . Attachments Eastern Heights Concept Plan : I c � LCalla � . . allr �. Lx \�\\ . \ i fir ` / � r al I all, \ : ir \ \ I.. all isIF all Cal .?�. I _ i— all o - - - f / — aiao signal I i III . � ` m — . I or i Al�'Osn sNmBu'.Wi .F! � � I 1 � off' aa ail 4 ' F it - - T - - 4� , - - - s - -,� - - - - - - - - I • - • I I i I c ilkalia saw Iis asi , . ,. I I *sa4 • I . j I I a I I I I I a I YY ' ' • CONCEPT PLAN Carlson ) McCain CITY O F LN KE 5 DATE . March 5 , 2018 TO : Park Board Members FROM : Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director RE : Review Arena Acres Park Survey Responses In June , 2017, area residents were notified that the tennis courts at Arena Acres Park needed to be removed due to the unsafe conditions . This was due to the deterioration of the base material and asphalt . Tennis courts have an average life span of 20- 25 years , these courts were built in 1984 ( 33 years old ) . More detailed information is included in the attachments . On February 8, 2018, the attached letter was sent to area residents seeking input of what suggestions they may have regarding the future of Arena Acres Park . The eight responses are attached . In addition to the suggestions provided by residents , including installing one or two tennis courts , remaster planning Arena Acres Park by involving the neighborhood could also be an option . The Park Board is encouraged to provide recommendations or comments to the City Council for consideration . Funding for Arena Acres Park could certainly be included in the 2018 Parks and Trails Capital Projects . Attachments A . December 8 , 1998 Survey Results B . December 28, 2004 Survey Results C . June 5 , 2017 Letter to Residents D . July 10, 2017 Letter to Park Board E . February 8, 2018 Letter Seeking Input from Residents F . Responses from Residents ( 8 ) A Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 7204 Labe Drive C I T YI F Lino Lakes , MN 55014 LI N r (651) 7804885 Fax (651) 7844227 k I December 8 , 1998 Dear Resident of Arena Acres Park: The Lino Lakes Park Board is considering some improvements for Arena Acres Park . The existing playground equipment will be dismantled this spring due to numerous safety violations: The Park Board would like to get some feed back from area residents to prioritize potential park improvements . Please complete the survey below and return to the Parks and Recreation Office by December 22 , 1998 . Mail to 7204 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes , MN 55014 or Fax 651 784-7227. Please check one : 14 responses ( ) A . Our family would prefer new playground equipment . 3 responses ( ) B . Our family would prefer the equipment be removed and the area sodded/seeded. 5 responses ( ) C . Our family would prefer the tennis courts be resurfaced . t I i Please complete the following if you chose A. Number of children in the family and their ages : Ages 2- 5 12 children Ages 6 -12 17 children Please complete the following if you chose C : t Would you like to have benches installed? 11 Yes 2 No Would you like to have wind screening installed? 2 Yes 8 No E Comments : See Attached Name Phone Address Thank you . sw/rick/Arena Acres Park Survey.doc i Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 7204 Lake Drive Lino Lakes , MN 55014 C I T O F (651) 780- 1885 Fax (651) 7844227 LlNl tKE i COMMENTS FROM TI1E ARENA ACRES PARK SURVEY i A tennis backboard would be great ! i I recently moved here from a house near Centennial Schools, where they have numerous playgrounds within walking distance . I have yet found many in Lino , so please don ' t take the i existing ones away. i Tennis courts seem fine to me, but, basketball hoops need a net. Wind screening — Nothing that would block visibility please. I I also run a daycare and have several young children. i Install "new" plastic playground with swings . My own kids are over 13 , however, I do daycare and have 10 children ages 6 mos . to age 9 . Thanks for asking ! (not included in age breakdown) A bench by the playground would be nice for adults to sit and watch their children . is We need a playground very badly ! There are plenty of small kids in our neighborhood that would prefer new equipment . Need equipment for all ages, baby to teen - variety of equipment . i The people using the tennis courts are not people who live in our neighborhood . Might be nice to have a picnic area with porta-potty. Maybe trade a bench for a picnic table . The area should be patrolled more often, especially in the summer. Many bikes and roller bladers have been seen skidding on the tennis court surface . sw/Parkbrd/Comments from (lie Arena Acres Park Survey.doe Linolakes Parks and Recreation Department CITY '( ' O F 600 Town Center Parltway !/ �- �-, Lino Lakes , IVIN 55014 1 N K (651 ) 982- 2440 Fax ( 651 ) 982 -2439 _-' -� Www. ci . Eino4akes . mn . us December 28 , 2004 TO: Park Board Members FROM : hick DeGardner , Public Services Director SUBJECT : Arena Acres Park Tennis Court Survey Results - Dec . 04- Y Fifty nine surveys were sent to residents in the Arena Acres Park area . To date we have received 32 responses . Listed below are the results from these surveys and comments : Do you or any members of your family play tennis at Arena Acres Park? Yes + No b Not indicated , Which of the following options do you and your family prefer? Iave the city continue to repair the tennis courts so residents can enjoy tennis at Arena Acres Park . Remove the tennis court and replace with a maintained turf area for informal play ( open space) . 6 Other (Please explain ) - 'f n ��lu is el is afLO Either option Additional Comments : While I don ' t play tennis, the ten- us court area is used all summer long and in the spring and fall evenings by many people , especially teens vho ride bikes and/or drive to the courts . Without the courts being there , they could be simply out on the streets with too much time on their hands . I have only seen someone use the tennis Courts once last summer. If you remove it you should reduce our city taxes for maintenance . The open grassy area would be a great area for the ( older) neighborhood kids to play football and soccer or other games . Plant trees and make into apark with benches ( open space) . Keep playground . We have a lot of birds , etc . E i ! If it could be used for some thing better, that would be good . Don ' t think it is used very much. There are people up there playing tennis every night in the summer . Also , kids can play in there when there aren ' t any games going , so they can learn . My kids are just learning the game and we love to use the courts for practice . Thank you ! My kids use area a lot . I have four kids Thanks so much . We want our neighborhood to be kept up and Looking nice . Save the tennis courts ! Would not want a large asphalt area installed . — Do not want a skate park . Consider adding a small area for vehicles to park . The tennis court needs a BX board ( $ 160) for solo players to hit to themselves ! Please consider. Thanks . Remove the tennis court and leave the basketball and playground . I would like to see some benches around play area for parents who come to watch the kids play . Not anymore we did use it when the kids were younger. Only non- residents seem to use this feature . Add more equipment, benches for parents to sit on and a porta-potty ! Make the space useable for all members of the neighborhood . I don ' t use it, but I certainly hope others are able to use it in the future . If you keep building there will be no place to play . Please take care of what we have . If you haven ' t noticed , if you do bulldoze it you could shove a house in there too . Keeping the tennis courts is important, keeps the house values up ! i i sw/parkhrd/meeting inro/Arena Acres Park Tennis Court Survey Results — Dec. 04.doc ! i i i I I I i i t f i i 1 C I TYy-Y O F IKES June 5 , 2017 I i Resident I xxx Lino Lakes, MN 550xx [ Re : Arena Acres Tennis Courts i if you have recently utilized the tennis courts at Arena Acres Park, I am sure you have noticed the poor condition of the court surface . As a result of the unsafe surface , we have removed the nets and shut down the tennis courts . Unfortunately, the costs associated with reconditioning/ repairing the court surface is too expensive to justify . Therefore, we will be completely removing the tennis courts this summer . The Impacted area will then be graded and seeded to create a maintained , open space/turf area . We anticipate the demolition work to happen in July with the grading and seeding occurring in August . E F i I' E Sincerely, Rick DeGardner Public Services Director l� 'D CITY OF IN KIE DATE : July 10, 2017 TO : Park Board Members FROM : Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director RE : Review Removal of Arena Acres Tennis Courts The poor condition of the tennis courts at Arena Acres has been an issue for several years ( see attached photos ) . The attached memo was sent to area residents last month informing them of the decision to close the courts . Some residents have expressed concerns of removing the tennis courts . For example , the Mayor and City Councilmembers received the following email : On Tue, Jun 20, 2017 at 2 :25 PM, Erika Weymann wrote : Good Afternoon Mayor and Council Members, My name is Erika Weymann and I live near the tennis court and park off of Wood Duck Trail and Andall Street (Areana Acres Park) . I recently received a letter in the , mail explaining that the tennis courts will be removed and the area will be an open space in the very near future. 1 have concerns regarding the removal of the tennis courts . My daughter recently showed an interest in playing tennis (now that she is old enough to play and understand the concept of tennis) and it has been fun for us to walk to the end of our street and play for a little bit each night. We started playing this spring and when we returned from our family vacation recently, we were very shocked that the nets had been removed (this was prior to receiving the letter on June 9) . My daughter asked me why the nets have been removed and started crying. 1 know that this tennis court is used on a regular basis by many individuals in the neighborhood. 1 also know that there are younger children in the neighborhood that are up and coming and interested in using the courts as well. 1 am wondering why this cannot be repaired and/or patched (assuming patching is cheaper than replacing). How are the cracks unsafe ? Why has it been neglected in the first place ? There are no other courts within the city limits of Lino Lakes (other than at Centennial Middle School, which 1 assume are maintained by the school/school funds) . Our neighborhood doesn 't need an open field. We have property of our own (along with all the others in the neighborhood) and enjoy having the park and tennis courts within walking distance. �vow .tL y- CITY - 0F [!NojRXK"EE DATE : February 8, 2018 TO : Arena Acres Resident FROM : Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director RE : Arena Acres Park The City Council and Park Board are seeking input from area residents regarding Arena Acres Park . With the removal of the tennis courts this past Fall , we are interested in hearing what suggestions you may have regarding the future of Arena Acres Park . You are invited to submit your comments by : • Emailingtorick. degardner@ci . lino- lakes . mn . us • Mailing to City of Lino Lakes, 600 Town Center Pkwy, Lino Lakes, MN 55014, Attn : Rick DeGardner Please submit your response by Monday, February 26 . All responses will be forwarded to the City Council and Park Board . As a result of the proposed Nature ' s Refuge Development, the Park Board has initiated discussions with the Forest Lake School District related to enhancing leisure opportunities at Lino Lakes Elementary . Amenities including new playground equipment, tennis/ pickle ball courts, basketball courts, turf fields, and trails are being explored . Funding would be dependent upon dedicated park funds from Nature' s Refuge . Placement of a paved trail along the north side of County Road 14 from Wood Duck Trail to Lino Lakes Elementary School to provide safe access for pedestrians and bicyclists is also being explored . Why does our 'older " neighborhood have to lose out and be neglected ? What can we do to have the council and city reconsider removing the tennis courts ? Sincerely, Erika Weymann My response was as follows : On Jun 23 , 2017 , at 10 : 07 AM , Rick DeGardner < rick . degardner@ci . lino - lal< es . mn . us > wrote : Mayor, Attached is the letter that was sent earlier this month . Tennis courts have an average life span of 20- 25 years . The tennis courts at Arena Acres Park were built in 1984 ( 33 years ago ) . Asphalt deteriorates over time just as a road or parking lot does . Tennis courts in northern climates tend to have a shorter life span due to annual freeze/thaw cycles that shifts the base material , causing cracks . Stability of the base material is the primary factor in extending the useful life of tennis courts . The more the base material moves, the more cracks form . Once constructed , there is nothing that can be done from a maintenance perspective to correct movement of the base material . Performance of the base material is also dependent on the quality of soils beneath the courts related to drainage ( In general , Arena Acres does not have good drainage ) . The tennis courts at Arena Acres Park are 33 years old and unsafe . The courts have many structural cracks that go through the asphalt and into the base which are not repairable . There are also low spots that hold water due to ground movement and shifting, as well as many surface cracks throughout the court area . I attached some photos . This creates an unsafe surface for court users which places the City potentially liable for any injuries that may occur . The tennis courts were resurfaced in 1999 . In the early 2000' s ( around the 20 year mark ) , the court surface and base material started failing measurably, causing numerous cracks . We filled the cracks in 2005 . Crack filling and surface painting only provide a temporary fix and improves the aesthetics of the court , but does not extend the useful life because it does not address the deterioration of the asphalt and base material . Several cracks resurfaced the following year indicating that the base material was continuing to fail . We met the contractor on - site to assess the situation . His assessment was that any additional crack filling would be throwing money away since more cracks would form each year . Crack filling works for cracks that are %" to %" . Many cracks at Arena Acres are much wider . We met with a contractor 6 - 7 years ago to see if there were any options . It was determined that the only solution to create a safe playing environment on these tennis courts that were built in the 1980' s is replacement . Since replacement isn 't a realistic option , each Spring staff evaluates whether we feel the Arena Acres tennis courts are in satisfactory enough condition to remain open to the public . For 2017 , we felt the court surface was not safe enough to remain open to the public . Therefore, we removed the nets and sent the attached letter to area residents . The City Council has never expressed any interest in utilizing general fund dollars for park redevelopment projects ( ie . playground equipment replacement ) . I will include the replacement of the Arena Acres tennis courts on the 2018 budget discussion agenda . Rick DeGardner Public Services Director City of Lino Lakes 651 -982 - 2444 rick . degardner@ci . lino- lakes . mn . us The Parks Department is planning on removing the tennis courts later this month . I will keep the Park Board apprised of any future developments . Rick DeGardner From : Gail M . Liljeblad < 03gailml@gmail . com > Sent : Sunday, February 25 , 2018 8 : 32 PM To : Rick DeGardner Subject : Arena Acres Park To whom it might concern , We would like to see a wildflower garden with benches installed at this park . Especially one that supports the monarch butterflies . Gary and Gail Liljeblad 1 Rick DeGardner From , Jennifer Albrecht <jalbrecht711 @icloud . com > Sent : Wednesday, February 21 , 2018 1 * 00 PM To : Rick DeGardner Subject : Arena Acres Park It' s unfortunate the tennis courts were removed . Even in the rough shape they were in , residents enjoyed using the courts . Since , I ' m assuming, it was due to budget reasons I don ' t know what the city plans to do with the area . Here is my input per the letter I received . . Ice skating/ hockey rink - Expand the existing basketball to full court - Obstacle course park I would really hate to see the space sit empty or to lose any more of the park . Thanks, Local Arena Acres resident Sent from my Wad Rick DeGardner From : Rivard , Blake ( DOT) < blake . rivard@state . mn . us > Sent : Friday, February 16, 2018 8 : 18 AM To : Rick DeGardner Subject : Arena Acres Park Hello , I received your letter asking for suggestions for Arena Acres Park . First I would like to say that my kids (41h and 71h grade ) are a 5th generation residents of Lino Lakes and when I was a kid and well into my twenty' s I would ride my bike Arena Acres Park to play Tennis with my friends and we really enjoyed ourselves . Roughly 10 years ago I bought a home on Wood Duck Trail and I was disappointed that the courts were in such bad shape we couldn ' t enjoy them . I ' m strongly for putting up the courts again ! I haven ' t driven by the park since it was torn down and looked to see if the basketball court was still up but my son would uses it all the time . Playground , Tennis court, and Basketball court, just the way we had it would be great . Also I would suggest creating a hedge or fence on the east park property line . As for the Trail along Main St . , that is a great idea ! My daughter wants to ride her bike to school but we hesitate because of the high traffic . I ' m afraid that she would be done with Lino Elementary by the time its constructed but I' m all for it ! It would also be great if that trail would eventually connect to the trail system in Centerville . Thanks, Blake Rivard Rick DeGardner From : Bernie Bogenreif < bjb181 @icloud . com > Sent , Monday, February 12 , 2018 3 * 13 PM To : Rick DeGardner Subject : Arena acres park Follow Up Flag : Follow up Flag Status: Flagged To whom it may concern : I find it interesting that you are now soliciting commentary on what to do with the park, since you did not take the time to ask the residents what we wanted done prior to the decision to take the tennis courts out . Had you done so, I would have told you to do a spot of maintenance and keep the tennis courts . There are quite a few families with kids in the neighborhood , and adults who were using those courts . I suspect that the money needed to maintain the tennis courts went for the expense that resulted from the mayor' s tantrum that led to the split from the fire service . ( I ' d like to see how much money we " saved " on that one . I strongly suspect we lost a bundle , and will continue to do so . The split was completely unnecessary, since every vote on fire service issues in recent history, prior to the split was unanimous . ) So , put the tennis courts, or at least one tennis court back in , and then install some other playground equipment of the type that would promote physical fitness . Maybe some sort of a fitness circuit course would work . . . . AND plan to maintain it so we don 't end up in this place again . Should you decide to make any future changes, please poll the neighborhood to see what the residents want instead of going of on another narcissistic tantrum such as the one that resulted in Lino Lakes leaving the Centennial Fire District . As an afterthought, is there a way I can obtain the budget numbers for the fire service pre and post separation ? I am strongly interested in seeing how much we " saved " after paying to train a bunch of police officers to be firefighters, built a new station , purchased new equipment for the station , recruited and trained volunteer staff, etc . Thank you Bernie Bogenreif Sent from my Wad Rick DeGardner From : raymond stadum < cathbadrory@gmail . com > Sent : Thursday, February 15 , 2018 4043 PM To : Rick DeGardner Subject : Arena Acres Park Dear Mr . DeGardner : As long-time residents of Arena Acres, my spouse and I are naturally interested in what would genuinely enhance our neighborhood . We believe that the best possible use for that area is a wildflower garden specifically designed to attract the pollinators that the nation as a whole is in so desperate need of. A wildflower garden would not only be aesthetic but would also address this greater need . Sincerely, Raymond and Judith Stadum 1 Rick DeGardner From : Sharon Crickmer <jjcrickm@q . com > Sent : Tuesday, February 13 , 2018 8 : 51 PM To : Rick DeGardner Subject : Feedback Arena Acres Hello , Letter was confusing about proposed plans ? ? It would be nice to hear what you guys are thinking ? We had no input with decision to remove tennis courts ! ? Anyways, we have lived in Arena Acres 24 years —the tennis courts, basketball court and playgrounds all received active use during the past 24 years so we were surprised to see the tennis courts go The area back here is like a Nature Sanctuary , we have a lot of beautiful wildlife , birds, etc . It would be nice to see the playground , basketball court stay and maybe bench seats with park like atmosphere where people can come and bring their children to play and rest . I would suggest you put up a sign —no motorized ATV vehicles in park area . Sharon Crickmer 583 Andall St, Lino Lakes, MN 651-7834959 1 Rick DeGardner From . Dane Olson < dgo . layla73@gmail . com > Sent : Monday, February 12 , 2018 3 : 16 PM To : Rick DeGardner Subject : Arena Acres Park Follow Up Flag . Follow up Flag Status : Flagged Dear Mr . DeGardner , live just around the corner from the park on Andall St . It looks like the basketball court got a facelift which was nice , as I have been known to go over and throw an air ball or two . Considering the older demographics of the neighborhood , you might do just fine with some grass seed . I could suggest a picnic table and a BQ grill , but most everyone has that in their backyards here , I doubt they would get used . I would consider the grass . . . Sincerely - Dane Olson Dane G . Olson dgo . layla73 Agmail . corn i Hi Rick . . . I have lived in Arena Acres since 1990 and paved used the park to play frisbee games with friends and when I had two small dogs would take them there to play ball . Small frisbee golf course ? Off leash dog park ? Maybe not too popular but who knows . If you need to contact me best way is to leave a message at 651 - 780 - 6384 . Thanks . . . Rod Kukonen 647 Andall St . C I T LLL OLN Cj KES DATE : March 5 , 2018 TO : Park Board Members FROM : Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director RE : Discuss 2018 Parks and Trails Capital Projects Recommendation As part of the City' s approved 2018 budget, the City Council designated $ 500, 000 for parks and trails capital projects . The City Council directed staff to seek input from the Park Board for City Council consideration . The Park Board had discussed this topic during their January and February Park Board meetings . It is anticipated that the Park Board will continue discussions of potential parks and trails projects at their March and April meetings , and ultimately submit final recommendations to the City Council during the April 2 work session . NOTE : Please bring all previous worksheets and documents to the March and April Park Board meetings .