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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/02/1994 Park Board Packet City of Lino Lakes PARK BOARD MEETING Monday, May 2, 1994 6:30 PM *** AGENDA *** 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 6:30 pm 2. Approval of Minutes of April 4, 1994 6:35 pm 3. Open Mike 6:40 pm 4 . Concept Review A. Trappers Crossing 6:45 pm 5. Old Business A. CEPTD - 7:00 pm B. Animal Ordinance 7: 15 pm C. Shores of Marshan Trails 7:30 pm D. Recreation Complex/Referendum Updates 7:45 pm E. Other Park and Recreation updates 8:00 pm 6. New Business 8: 15 pm 7. Adjourn 8:30 pm All times are approximate. Please call Sandie Wood at 464-5562 if you cannot attend this meeting. r-. CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MEETING MONDA Y, APR/L 4, 1994 The City of Lino Lakes Park Board meeting was called to order at 6:36 p.m. at Lino Lakes City Hall by acting Chairperson Ken Johnson. Roll Call was taken, members in attendance were: Sharon Lane, Pam Taschuk, Ken Johnson, Joe Schmidt and Amy Donlin. Chairman George Lindy arrived at 7:15 p.m. Not in attendance was Brian Bourassa and City Council liaison Linda Elliott. Also in attendance were Becky Dvorak, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Marty Asleson, Parks, Recreation and Forestry Coordinator, Barry Bernstein, Recreation Program Supervisor, and Mary LaForest, acting Parks Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Sharon Lane moved approval of the March 7, 1994 minutes. Joe Schmidt seconded. Motion approved unanimously with no changes or corrections. OPEN MIKE: No one appeared under open mike. GROWTH STUDY: Lino Lakes City Engineer Darrell Schneider introduced himself and presented a brief status report on the growth study currently underway. One year ago the city began the growth study to determine the amount of remaining developable land. The Wetlands Conservation Act of 1990 affected the amount of land which is buildable, leaving the city with considerably less than previously estimated. After calculating wetlands square mile by square mile, Mr. Schneider stated that of the 3,750 acres within the Metropolitan Urban Services Area (MUSA), approximately 500 were developable. The Metropolitan Council's estimate of developable land is much higher. Mr. Schneider plans to use this study to petition the Metropolitan Council for an extension of the city's MUSA line. Mr. Schneider said 194 lots were available for development within the city, with 153 of those developable this year. Marty Asleson said the growth study is important to parks planning because wetland legislation effects trail and recreation opportunities. In Trapper's Crossing, for example, a good portion is wetland. Meeting current standards of 10 acres of parkland for every 1,000 people in the service area, plus a means to get into the park, is becoming more difficult. The city's Comprehensive Plan estimated a population of 25,000 when the city was fully developed. With less developable land, and development becoming more isolated, the Park Board must look at new ways to make projects work. Mr. Asleson thanked Mr. Schneider for the presentation. Ken Johnson questioned •--� whether Jeff Shoenbauer,parks planner, may need to return to address this issue with the board. Mr. Asleson said he has discussed this with Mr. Shoenbauer and it will be �.� studied further. Mr. Johnson commented that land value rises when less is available. Mr. Asleson said land needed for recreation competes with land for development. Amy Donlin said she was glad to see the city took the Wetlands Conservation Act seriously. Sharon Lane said she understood that MUSA boundaries were extended so "no net loss" applied. Mr. Schneider replied that by not including undevelopable land when the latest MUSA boundaries were drawn the city was able to expand its boundaries somewhat. Mr. Asleson said preserving wetlands was the focus in the Comprehensive Plan. He stated that laws that are inflexible don't always work to the best advantage of nature conservation. NEW BUSINESS: CEPTD: Community Service Officer Jeannie Kenow was ill and will report at the next Parks Board meeting. RANDY REHBEIN SUB-DIVISION PARK DEDICATION AND TRAIL PROPOSAL Homer Thompkins addressed the board representing Randy Rehbein. Mr. Rehbein is proposing trail dedication for his subdivision called Pheasant Hills East. The intent is to bring the trail up to the St. Paul Waterworks easement, which will hook up to Centerville's trail system. Mr. Thompkins asked whether the trail could meander to avoid losing a row of pine trees in the subdivision. Mr. Asleson replied it could be done with the County's permission. Mr. Asleson said the trail will dead end because of a private residence. To extend the trail, the city must negotiate with the landowner. He noted there are several dead ends on the city's trail system. The city must purchase the land or go to the County for easements along the County roads. Sharon Lane moved to accept the trail dedication as proposed. Pat Taschuk seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Thompkins asked to comment regarding MUSA boundaries. He said that while it is a means for the Metropolitan Council to control growth, MUSA constraints in Lino Lakes drive up the cost of land values, which affects the affordability of housing. He also told the board that the developer's goal is to create a nice recreation experience in Pheasant Hills Preserve. He suggested adding the park dedication fees to development costs, then have the developers work with the city to develop parks at their expense. ,-� Ken Johnson asked if there were ways to mark trail ends. Mr. Asleson said Quail Ridge was a problem because the trail ended in a park. A sign was posted, but it may have to be fenced. Other trail ends that are hazards are posted and fenced. Mr. Asleson said wetlands also are an issue when placing trails. To complete the trail system, the Park Board will have to buy land. Mr. Asleson applied for grant money, but because Lino Lakes will have trouble hooking into the Regional Trail System it's difficult to get funding. Mr. Asleson added there is no funding for trails in Rice Creek Regional Park. He said Ron Cox, County Park Planner, and several Lino Lakes residents are interested in the issue. An organized group may help make funding easier. OLD BUSINESS: A. Update on Goals/Priorities: 1. Approval of Expenditures: Mr. Asleson informed the board that the March Parks expenditures had been approved by the City Council. He added that goals were being revisited once each year since the parks system was dynamic and changing. During discussion Ms. Donlin suggested that $15,000 for paved trails seemed high, and asked if other surface treatments could be considered. Mr. Asleson said the city's standard was bituminous because of the many wet areas, and for maintenance and safety issues. He said bituminous was preferable to get people to the parks, but once in the parks other surfaces could be considered. Ms. Donlin also questioned if all dead trees were removed from parks, and suggested that large dead oaks could be a resource to attract wildlife, which enhances the park experience. Mr. Asleson replied that the parks department has a procedure to determine if dead trees are hazardous, and they leave what they can. The city tries to balance passive and active parks, and currently there is a shortage of active parks. He added that the regional park is an asset for those seeking passive areas. 2. Recreation Complex/Referendum Update: Mr. Asleson informed the board that John Bergeson had been meeting with the Capital Facilities Committee. He had agreed to appear before the park board when there was anything to report. Discussion followed regarding the need to act quickly in regard to purchase of land. Mr. Asleson said the city could not go further until it is known how the owner wishes to be paid for the land. The Capital Facilities Committee will be discussing a referendum, and it was necessary to wait to see where the complex fitted into the other capital funding issues. Mr. Schmidt said while he wanted to cooperate with other areas of the city, it was important this issue moved forward. Mr. Lindy noted that the City Council minutes indicated the process was underway and he wanted to move ahead with contractual options. Mr. Asleson said he understood it would take a couple months. Mr. Schmidt noted available land in the city was quickly disappearing. Mr. Asleson said it took time r-� to meet with the owner, negotiate financing options, and get an appraisal. B. Friends of the Parks Update: -Joe Schmidt reported that the mayor attended the last meeting and appointments were made: Martha Walmsley, president; Georgia Herrick, vice president; John Bergeson, secretary; Joe Schmidt, treasurer. Board members are Jackie Farm, Mark Urich, Marty Asleson, Dianne Jenson,Dave Duris,and Bill Frogner.The meetings were changed to the third Tuesday of the month. Officers will work on a preliminary budget and mission statement. Mr. Asleson said the non-profit status was approved by the IRS, and the Minnesota Waterfowl Association donated 10 woodduck houses. Five will go to Wargo Nature Center and five to Rice Lake Elementary School. C. Recreation Report and Committee Update: The Recreation Focus Committee met March 8. Brian Bourassa will be liaison Committee. The committee discussed defining the purpose of a survey of residents. Mr. Asleson said he included a newspaper article regarding Woodbury in Park Board packets to consider.Opportunities,involvement,flexibility,community empowerment, etc, are issues that need to be brought together into a purpose statement. Mr. Asleson added that program needs are offset by facility needs. D. Other Updates: 1 . Barry Bernstein said the new Spring/Summer recreation brochure was the best one to date. Mr. Schmidt asked if the City should consider nonresident fees because some programs are becoming crowded. Mr. Bernstein stated he was seeking additional space for next year and needed to address whether someone who works in the city is considered a resident. 2. Earth Day is planned for May 7 in conjunction with Arbor Day, which will be celebrated at two local elementary schools. Becky Dvorak said she was working on Earth Day, which will be held at Wargo Nature Center. 3. Mr. Asleson said new programs, including adaptive aquatic exercise, were added this spring. Ms. Dvorak is working on compliance with ADA and to create a program for people with disabilities. She is also working on a Stay at Home Mom program, but needs a local volunteer to start it. 4. Mr. Bernstein told the board that summer Performances in the Park will all be held at Sunrise Park because it has the best facilities. Temporary platforms for performers will be installed. 5. Mr. Bernstein explained he was planning a safety camp, which will include demonstrations from the fire and police, parks and recreation, NSP and the sheriff's department. �.., E. Other Old Business: 1. Mr. Asleson told the board he received a letter from Tom Eiber at the DNR stating that federal funds for oak wilt suppression will be cut. With the Lino Lakes suppression program showing positive results, Mr. Asleson suggested all concerned write their congressman. ADJOURN: Sharon Lane moved to adjourn. Amy Donlin seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m. AGENDA ITEM STAFF ORIGINATOR Marty Asleson DATE April 27, 1994 TOPIC Trappers Crossing Park Dedication $AGIO ►ND.. Please find attached the background information on the Trappers Crossing Development proposal. The development consists of two areas separated by Holly Drive. The portion to the south is the former A-3 Recreation Complex as originally identified in our Comprehensive Plan. The portion of the development to the north of Holly Drive is situated to the East of Birch Park. Park and open space for residents in this development should be adequately satisfied with a trail on the North side extending into the Birch Park Development. Consideration for neighborhood park needs to the south may be serviced through the placement of neighborhood park amenities in the northern portion of the new Recreation Complex location. In this case we should need no park land dedication in Trappers Crossing. Thus, the developer is proposing a trail, and cash dedication based on our dedication formula. Please find enclosed a map of the development with the trail locations indicated. Trail concerns as outlined in our Comprehensive Plan indicate a need for a transportation trail along Holly Drive, and a linear trail corridor intended to travel along the shore line of the Cedar Lake bed. Internal development trail needs such as the trail access to Birch Park are not outlined in our Comprehensive Plan. In all situations the trail outlines in the comprehensive plan are intended to be flexible in nature in order to adjust to actual geographic land conditions. Wet land legislation has given us much less flexibility, especially when consideration of diminished available land for housing and the cost of infrastructure are considered. As you can see from the development sketch, our linear trail corridor is intended to cut the south east portion of the development on its coarse around the Cedar Lake Area. The Reality of this situation is that almost the entire area to the north and east of this development, in future trail extension consideration �'` is wetland. r1 Jeff Schoenbauer, Kirk Corson and I walked this area and the most feasible way to extend this trail from the south would be to cross it over onto the adjoining- property to the east for a short distance where there is some upland availability, and then back to the northwest and provide a trail access through the cull-de sac and north through the wetland. If future wetland administration would allow a minimization or mitigation scenario, then this trail segment could be extended to Holly Drive to the east, or boardwalk could be built. The Wetlands in this area were re-delineated since the time that Jeff and I originally looked at it. Friday, I am going to meet with the developer and our City Planner to get more definitive answers to wetlands and trail locations. A concern that I have is that the trail on the north side development, being the access point to Birch Park, must cross wetland as well. It is unclear to me at this time exactly how far the developer intends to extend this trail. There are a few concerns. First; at the approximate location of the property line is a ditch that must be crossed. This is a very hazardous and could be dangerous situation if people tried to cross over to the park, especially in the winter time. Second; the location of the trail on the proposal does not extend into the park. It could if we were to purchase the small area of land to the south of our existing park. Third; if the developer were to move the trail to the north a ways directly across from Birch Park, than there is the triangular section of land that does not belong to the developer. This leaves the City with a problem. The development is creating a park need, residents will want to get to the park, and without spending money one way or another the city will be perceived as creating an attractive and hazardous nuisance situation. OPTTC)NS 1. Accept the Park Dedication proposal as per proposal from Hokanson Development 2. Accept the proposal with Park Board recommendations for modifications. 3. Do not accept this proposal and defer back to staff. REGOTVIlb�ENDA ON Recommendations as per the Park Board Wishes 4 `-- op, CIO / ire tn, 4 87:1./� SL LT LL 1 re U �. ��Gr,r�.b�,l,�ol �✓b fl 'f Li 1 ��( _ ✓ t53019rod�s / rl/� 07iti�3 f L.rlJ rr 40C -- d fS, Xr A 11 L p��'+,y��•1,.y� err,i1'rd'�a✓ �eyy_� L A H'1"�p���e�w � /�/-�dr,•{—�/,��r7 D� !�'J, �,f.: -!. C0O/Z00[2] NOSNVSOH 9CI6 f9L ZT9 %Vd 81:90 WLVtO i 1 i - - - _ F - �-- =31 �. ' fl i y r -t t »✓ -� cs -� •r • l 1 r .■■■,z■■i4►•.+V! jiff.[ a•s- /lif,i t-L21JLirs.•-- '- _»»«.++-.. .» ..•1++«. t. �_ _ r wa>•� d. jp vw ell :.tr�.■a•e�r It 1.mac.'; -5• _. "/�;..i 9r-1 lJ� / zi ♦r I� �'• r yi 6 ^ r� s It ialu U. ti or SOU T� M s _ _ �_.. .�. ._ '.`._ ., _ r,.. � : �.e`• . +�1 tier-��. ,U jab3 � NDSNV311DH 9CT6 V9L ZT9 XVA 6T:90 b6/LZIto: ��QQOa�d� IQ • -- - — ---M t `\ 11 i�►����� i.: MOWN 0 r 4 JCS F rJ ............. Ir 3 — Ln ki'I a ;a E IT • pia / �' �i 'rl� •,�1 i+ .� ' oa \ s - cs�--• .tit—_ y . NIL ^� AGENDA ITEM STAFF ORIGINATOR Marty Asleson DATE April 25, 1994 TOPIC OPTED/Animal Control ordinance The discussion of the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) , and new approaches to animal control have periodically come up for discussion at previous Park Board meetings. We have been trying to get Jeenie Keenow time on the agenda and again, Jeanie is unavailable because of an illness and the CPTED training. Chief Dave Pecchia has agreed to attend the meeting to update and gain input. He will be there between 6:30 and 7:00 P.M. Please find attached copies of the Animal Control Ordinance proposal. This is informational and intended as an update and input time. Make recommendations as you feel appropriate. C I T Y O F LINO 11%-M IL POLICE DEPARTMENT David J. Pecchia,Chief of Police CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (CPTED) AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION The well-worn cliche coined by� Benjamin Franklin, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, " seems an appropriate way of introducing a new role for law enforcement agencies in supporting the public and private activities of communities. Law enforcement agencies are the only major community and governmental service not included in the review and approval process of planning, zoning, traffic, and environmental design decisions. Why is it that a law enforcement officer who is visiting another city can automatically pick out the problem neighborhoods and business areas? The answer is simple - they learn to associate certain environmental conditions with social, economic, and crime problems. The same may be said for non-law enforcement visitors_ "If it looks bad, it must be bad" ! Everyone knows this! The degree of attractiveness of any location says a lot about its owners and the type of people who frequent the area. Conversely, it may say a lot about mistakes that are made by public agencies and private developers which end up making victims (and sometimes hostages) out of residents. Whatever the interpretation, the atmosphere of any area gives off environmental cues that tell individuals whether they are safe. There is a resurgence of interest in the concept referred to as Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (C.P.T.E.D) . CPTED, is simply defined as the act of designing buildings, .streets, neighborhoods and parks so as to reduce the opportunity for crime to occur. By reviewing the "blueprints" or conceptual drawings of proposed developments and incorporating crime prevention measures, we can anticipate a reduction in various types of crime - particularly break and enters, thefts, mischief and assaults. r 7731 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014-1109 Police Administration/Records: (612) 780-0605 Fax: (617) 780-000I There are a number of compelling reasons for law enforcement to be involved in CPTED: 1. CPTED concepts have been proven to enhance community activities while reducing crime problems. 2. CPTED concepts are fundamental to traditional law enforcement values, in terms of helping the community to function properly. 3 . CPTED required the unique information sources and inherent knowledge of the community that is endemic to the law enforcement profession. 4 . CPTED problems and issues bear a direct relationship to repeat calls for service and crime producing situations 5. CPTED methods and techniques can directly improve property values, business profitability, and industrial productivity, thereby enhancing local tax bases. CPTED can and will work for the law enforcement agencies and cities if it adopts the attitude of "What are you trying to achieve, and how can we help you do it better?" A successful parade, major event, school, hotel, shopping center, industrial/ commercial development or neighborhood has less crime problems when the CPTED concepts are utilized. A growing number of law enforcement agencies and cities are adopting CPTED concepts. It is working for them and it is improving their image in the community. The Lino Lakes Police Department believes that by becoming involved in the planning process, we can reduce crimes committed in new areas. Preventing crime is one of the primary functions of the police department and CPTED brings us one step closer to this goal. - . SHOPPING L(ALL POOR DESIGN GOOD DESIGN A P-Mrvg is 360 and and f erer fated_ Pa k ng is endaved I.cetatSon to business enhances. I3_ Safety hazards Persist because of uncontrolled access to as tans. a. Ulteral access tfy vehicles Is severety restricted. C. Undesirable night-time activities occur_ C_ Aesthetic design opporafnities am enhanced to screen ugty Parking k>ts_ O_ Transition from pVAiC to Private&Pace is undefined. O. Extreme iransitioctal definition apsis,thereby reducing escape opportunities.- E. Parking areas may be dosed with barricades by time of day- r.7.PPING ° MALL �LLL a. L G— ED VMA �� o�RKtN4 —7 OMCE BUUIXNG SITE PLAN AND PARKING POOR DESIGN GOOD DESIGN A- Parking is undifferentiated by time of day and day of week A Parking is zoned and dearly identified by afiowabte spatial and temporal uses. 6- Through access and right-time use are poorly defined and tmdear. 8. tn>acoper parking is mom&ubjed to notice and zou ny by local taw C- Cars parked anywhere are"twbtact to scrirrirty by security,Law en"Vemectt offidak or securiy officers. enforoament offidafl or Wlcf-ng management C Zones d�aV upon need. _ may be dasad J r 1lI ,` 1 t t 4jo t na rN _ _i _______ _____ _/ OFIrCC _A/ Lt— X Z t3VrlO1NG •V.a.Or^r!i j V t Lino Lakes Ordinance 502 - ANIN A.LS 502.1 Definitions: As used in this Section except as otherwise provided, the following terms shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them: Subd 1 Animal. Any non-human, mammal,reptile, amphibian, or bird, domestic or non-domestic, including dogs and cats. Subd 2 Animal-Domestic. Animals normally kept within the home, but not exclusive of the home, such as fish, dogs,cats, and household birds. Subd 3 Animal-Non-Domestic. Animals normally kept outside of the home for the purposes of food or pleasure, such as cattle, hogs, sheep, horses, bees, goats, birds such as fowl,pigeons,falcons, and similar animals. Subd 4 Animal-Wild. Means any ape, including chimpanzee, gibbon, gorilla,orangutan, baboon,any bison, bobcat, cheetah, crocodile, coyote, deer, including all members of the deer family such as antelope, elk,and moose, any elephant, ferret, fox, hyena,jaguar, lion, leopard,mountain lion, cougar, lynx, ostrich, skunk, wolf, or brush wolf, tiger,poisonous snake, or any constrictor snake, bears, badgers; any other animal that is wild, ferocious,or is vicious by nature, habit, disposition, or is ,..\ normally found in the wild;or any animal which is a mixed breed of any wild animal and any other animal. Subd 5 At Large.Not under restraint as defined in this section. Subd 6 Cat. Any domestic feline animal, male or female, whole or neutered, of any age. Subd 7 Dog. Any domestic canine animal, male or female, whole or neutered, of any age. Subd 8 Dangerous Animal.Any animal which meets the definition of dangerous dog set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 347.50 or any successor statute. A Dangerous Dogs. "Dangerous Dog" means any dog that has: (1) without provocation, inflicted substantial bodily harm on a human being on public or private property. (2) killed a domestic animal without provocation while off the owner's property; or (3) been found to be potentially dangerous, and after the owner has notice that the dog is potentially dangerous,the dog aggressively bites, attacks or endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals. �-. Subd 9 Potentially Dangerous Animal. Any animal which meets the definition of Page 1 potentially dangerous dog set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 347.50 or any successor statute. A Potentially Dangerous Dog. "Potentially Dangerous Dog" means any dog that: (1) when unprovoked, inflicts bites on a human or domestic animal on public or private property; (2) when unprovoked,chases or approaches a person upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public property in an apparent attitude of attack; (3) has a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack Unprovoked, causing injury or otherwise threatening the safety of humans or domestic animals. Subd 10 Kennel, commercial. Any structure or premises on which four(4) or more dogs or cats , of one species,over six(6) months of age are kept, owned, boarded, groomed, sheltered,protected, bred,or offered for sale or any other merchandising that is not defined as a private kennel under Subd 11. Every commercial kennel shall be enclosed or fenced in such manner as to prevent the running at large or escape of animals confined therein. After issuance of a Conditional Use Permit, Commercial Kennels shall be allowed in the following zoning districts: Rural (R, R-X), Commercial(GB, CB), Industrial(LI,GI) Subd 11 Kennel, private. Any structure or premises on which between four(4)and six(6) ~' dogs or cats, of one species,over six(6)months of age are kept for private enjoyment and not for monetary gain. Every kennel shall be enclosed or fenced in such manner as to prevent the running at large or escape of animals confined therein. Private Kennels shall be allowed in all zoning districts upon the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. Subd 12 Owner. Any person, firm, corporation, organization, or department, possessing, harboring, keeping, having an interest in, or having temporary or permanent custody or control of an animal. Subd 13 Under Restraint. Controlled by a leash of not more than six(6) feet in length; under the voice or signal command of a competent person whose command the animal will obey immediately;or within the limits of its owner's premises. An un- attended dog or other domestic animal on the property of another,without the consent of such property owner, is "at large" and not"restrained," even though it might be on a leash. 502.2 Enforcement Personnel: Subd 1 Enforcement. Page 2 A The provisions of this Section may be enforced by any of the following: (1) The primary law enforcement agency of the community. (2) The animal control officer as designated by the City. (3) The animal control facility contracted with by the City. B For the purpose of discharging the duties imposed by this chapter and to enforce its provisions, any animal control officer or any police officer is empowered to enter upon any premises upon which a dog, cat or other animal is kept and to demand the exhibition of suc.1i animal by the owner of such animal and the license and rabies certificate for such animal. Any animal control officer or police officer may enter the premises where any animal is kept in a reportedly cruel or inhumane manner and demand to examine such animal and to take possession of such animal when, in such officer's opinion,it requires humane treatment. Subd 2 Interference. No person shall interfere with, hinder or molest any animal control officer or police officer in the performance of any duty, or seek to release any animal in the custody of the animal control officer or police officer. 502.3 Exemptions: Subd 1 Hospitals, clinics,and other premises operated by licensed veterinarians for the care and treatment of animals are exempt from the provisions of this chapter,except where such duties are expressly stated. Subd 2 The licensing and vaccination requirements of this chapter,except as otherwise expressly stated, shall not apply to any dog or cat belonging to a nonresident of the city and kept within the city for not longer than thirty (30) days, provided all such dogs and cats shall at all times while in the city be kept within a building, enclosure or vehicle, or be under restraint by the owner. Subd 3 Dogs confined to a veterinarian clinic,animal hospital or licensed commercial kennel, or dogs engaged in law enforcement work for the city need not be licensed. Subd 4 Section 502.01 relating to dangerous animals and potentially dangerous animals shall not apply to dogs under the control of a law enforcement officer. Subd 5 Section 502.01 and 502.02 shall not apply to raptors possessed by licensed falconers holding valid State and Federal Falconry Permits so long as the conditions of the permit are being satisfied. 502.4 License and Vaccination Requirements: Subd 1 License and Registration. All dogs and cats within the City of Lino Lakes shall Page 3 be licensed except the following: A Dogs and cats less than six (6) months of age; B Dogs and cats whose owners are temporary visitors within the City for thirty (30) days or less: C Dogs and cats which are brought into the City for appearances in an animal--show or trial; D Dogs being used by law enforcement officers. Subd 2 Vaccination Required. It shall be unlawful for any dog or cat owner to keep or maintain any dog or cat older than six(6)months of age,unless it has been vaccinated within the prior twenty-four months with an anti-rabies vaccine by a licensed veterinarian.No license shall be issued except upon compliance with this Section. Subd 3 Licensing/Vaccination Procedures. A Application. Except as herein provided, within thirty(30) days of acquiring possession of a dog or cat which has not been licensed by the City, or within thirty r., (30) days of moving to the City with a dog or cat which has not previously been licensed, the owner of the dog or cat shall make application for a dog or cat license. The application shall be on forms provided by the City. The applicant shall also provide proof of vaccination to the City prior to the issuance of a license or renewal of a license. B License Fee. The license fee for each dog or cat must be submitted with the license application. The fee will be as set forth as follows: (1) Dog or Cat,male or female,not neutered or spayed $10.00 (2) Dog or Cat,male or female, neutered or spayed $ 5.00 C Duration of License. All licenses are valid for the same length of time as the rabies vaccination and must be renewed within 30 days after the vaccination or a$5.00 penalty will be applied. D Receipt and Tags. Upon completion of the application form, receipt of the license fee(s),and receipt of proof of vaccination, the City shall cause a license fee receipt to be issued to the applicant,along with a metallic tag. The applicant shall cause the tag to be affixed permanently by metal fastening device to the collar of the licensed dog or cat in such a manner that the tag is easily observed. If a tag is lost, a duplicate may be issued by the City upon presentation of a receipt showing Page 4 payment of the initial license fee and upon payment of an additional fee for each duplicate tag in the amount of$1.00. E Change of Address. An applicant who has obtained a dog or cat license shall notify the City of applicant's address change within corporate limits of the City within thirty(30)days of any address change. F Counterfeit Tags. No person shall counterfeit, attempt to counterfeit, or attach any counterfeit tag to any dog or cat in the City. - G Transfer of Tags.No person shall transfer a dog or cat tag from one dog or cat to another. H Change of Ownership. If there is a change in ownership of the dog or cat during the year, the new owner may have a current license changed to their name upon payment of an ownership transfer fee, of'may secure a new license. The ownership transfer fee shall be$1.00 502.5 Kennels: Subd 1 Requirements. A Health Safety and Welfare.No kennel license, commercial or private shall be issued or renewed if the council finds that maintenance of the kennel at the subject location would be injurious to the public health, safety or welfare. B Land Requirements. One acre of land or more is required for private kennels in residential districts. C Notification. Notification of public hearing for conditional use permit to operate a kennel must be sent to all property owners within 1,000 feet of a proposed kennel. Subd 2 Conditions. A Sanitation. Every dog kennel shall be kept in a sanitary and healthful condition. B Inspection. Every dog kennel shall be open to complete inspection by any properly designated officer or employee of the city, at any reasonable time. C Running at Large. No dog kept in a kennel shall be allowed to run at large at any time, either on the streets, alleys or other public grounds or on private property of others within the city. Page 5 D Noise. No person maintaining a kennel shall permit the dogs kept there to make noise from any cause whatsoever, sufficient to constitute a public nuisance. Subd 3 Nuisance. A Any kennel kept in violation of any provision of this code shall be deemed a public nuisance and may be abated as such. This shall be in addition to all other remedies provided for violation of this chapter. Subd 4 Grandfather Clause. A All kennels which are validly located within the city prior to the adoption of this ordinance may continue to exist as to size and present location, provided the kennel does not violate any provisions of the code in force on the date this ordinance is passed and adopted. Subd 5 Dog kennels--License; required, fee, term; penalty. A It shall be unlawful for any person to own or operate any dog kennel, commercial or private, unless a licensed conditional use permit as per the city zoning ordinance is secured therefore. All kennels are subject to annual review and inspection. The ^, annual license fee for a Commercial Kennel shall be one hundred dollars($100.00) for each kennel. The annual license fee for a Private Kennel shall be twenty dollars ($20.00) for each kennel. In addition,all dogs or cats-kept in Private Kennels shall be licensed under the requirements of Section 502.04 of this ordinance. All kennel licenses expire on April thirtieth next following issuance of the license, except that such licenses may be renewed prior to June first without penalty. B Any person in violation of any of the provisions in this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day on which such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. C Application The Kennel applications shall contain the following: (1) Whether the license is for commercial or private purposes. (2) The location of the premises of the kennel along with the home and work telephone numbers of the licensee and one other person who could be contacted in the absence of the licensee. (3) The maximum number and species of adult dogs, cats,or combination thereof,to be kept on the premises. The term "Adult", as used herein, shall include any animal over six months of age. (4) A site plan showing the location, size,and type of all structures for housing, fencing,and runs for dogs. If the license is for cats, the plan need show Page 6 r� only the location, size,and type of structures for housing. Separate housing and runs for dogs shall be a minimum of 50 feet from any neighboring habitable dwelling and a minimum of ten (10) feet from any property line. If the dogs and/or cats are to be kept primarily within a building,the applicant shall so state. (5) Whether the applicant anticipates breeding the animals and, if so,how often and the expected size of the litters. (6) The method to be used to keep premises in a sanitary state. (7) The method to be used to keep the animals quiet. (8) An agreement by the applicant that the premises may be inspected by the City at all reasonable times. D Issuance and Conditions. The City Clerk shall refer the application to the Council. The Council or Planning and Zoning Board shall conduct a public hearing. The issuance of a license shall be within the discretion of the Council. In making such determination,the Council shall take into consideration the following: adequacy of housing and runs for the animals; the methods to be used for sanitation and to maintain quiet; the quantity and height of the fencing; and, with particularity, any violations during the previous license period, if applicable. The Council may impose such conditions as it shall deem necessary and appropriate to carry out the intent of this Chapter. E Revocation If a licensee fails to comply with the statements made in the application or with any reasonable conditions imposed'by the Council,or violates any other provision of this Chapter, the licensee shall be notified by mail and given ten(10) days to remedy any defects or defaults. If such condition be not remedied in said ten(10) days, the Council may revoke the license. F Unlawful Acts. It shall be unlawful for any licensee to do or permit any of the following: (1) Allow any of the dogs to run at large on any street or public property or any private property not owned by the licensee or under the licensees's control. (2) Allow the premises to be kept in an unsanitary or unhealthful condition. (3) Burn offal or waste. (4) Allow the animals to bark, yelp, or fight so as to disturb the neighborhood either night or day. (5) Allow any of the animals to bite or scratch anyone lawfully on or off the premises. (6) Maintain any animals in such manner as to create a nuisance by way of noise, odor, or otherwise. (7) Sell or cause to be sold any dog or cat without first providing the purchaser with written certification as to the origin of the animal. Page 7 �- (8) All dogs and cats shall be always treated in a humane manner as set forth in Minnesota Statute Chapter 346. G Tags. In the case of Private Kennels, licensees shall affix an identification tag to all dogs and cats owned by or under the control of the licensee. Such identification tags shall meet the requirements set forth in this ordinance. H _Rabies Vaccination A licensee shall cause every dog and/or cat in the kennel to be vaccinated by a licensed veterinary surgeon with anti-rabies vaccine. Puppies and kittens shall be so vaccinated at or before the age of sixteen weeks and again at the age of one year. Adult animals shall be so vaccinated at least once in every 24 month period or as often as needed under the type of vaccine used to ensure immunity. 502.6 Regulations: Subd 1 All dogs shall be kept under restraint by their owners at all times. Subd 2 The owner of any animal in heat shall cause such animal to be confined in such a manner so as not to come in contact with any other animal during such time as the animal is in heat,except for intentional breeding purposes. Subd 3 The owner of any animal shall prevent the animal from committing in the City any act which constitutes a nuisance.Acts which constitute a nuisance include, but are not limited to, the following: A To bark, bay,howl or make any other loud noise; (1) Habitually or frequently between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.; (2) Consistently for a period of five minutes or longer between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 am.; or (3) Consistently for a period of ten minutes or longer between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. B To be present on school grounds. C To chase vehicles or to molest or unreasonably annoy any person while away from the property of its owner. D A dog shall not be deemed a barking dog if,at the time the dog is barking or making any other noise, a person is trespassing or threatening to trespass upon the private property upon which the dog is situated or when the dog is teased or provoked. Page 8 Subd 4 Feces Disposal: A The owner of any animal shall be responsible for the sanitary disposal of all feces material deposited by such animal in the following manner: (1) During the period of November 1st through April 30th,all feces material shall be removed from the owner's premises and/or stored in a sanitary manner within seventy-two (72)hours. (2) During the period of May 1 st through October 31 st, all feces material shali be removed from the owner's property and/or stored in a sanitary manner within forty-eight(48)hours. (3) Objectionable feces odor and/or flies detectable at the adjoining property line shall be deemed a violation of this Section. B The owner of any animal shall not permit such animal to be on park property, City trails,public property or the property of another without having in the owner's immediate possession a device for the immediate removal of feces material deposited by the animal, as well as a container for the transport of such material to an appropriate disposal receptacle. The owner of such animal shall be responsible for immediately removing such material from public property or private property of another to a proper disposal receptacle located on the property of the owner. C The provisions of this Section shall not apply to the ownership or use of seeing-eye dogs by blind persons;ownership or use of companion dogs by quadriplegic, paraplegics or other individuals with severe disabilities who are unable to clean up after the companion dog; dogs when used in police activities by the City; or tracking dogs when used by or with the permission of the City. Subd 5 Humane Treatment of Animals: A The owner of any animal within the City shall provide such animal with sufficient wholesome food and water on a daily basis,proper and sufficient shelter from the weather, and veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering of any sick or injured animal. B No person shall beat, torment, tease, or otherwise abuse an animal, or permit an animal fight. C No person shall allow residentially or commercially zoned property to be used for maintaining more than three(3)dogs over six(6) months of age, or three(3)cats over six(6) months of age without obtaining the appropriate kennel license. D Guard Dog Warning Signs. A person maintaining a dog for security purposes r-� - Page 9 within the City shall post a sign at all entrances to the property. Said sign shall be a minimum of 6" x 12", with letters of contrasting color, a minimum of 2" in height, and a brush stroke of 1/2" minimum, with the following words affixed to such sign, "DANGER-GUARD DOG". 502.7 Impounding and Confinement: , Subd 1 Abandoned Animals. Upon written notice of the Chief of Police or designated - agent, that private property is attracting or providing shelter to animals that are not owned or cared for by any known person, the owner of such property shall be responsible for removing such animals in a humane manner within thirty(30) days of such written notice. Subd 2 Impounding and Confinement. A Any animal found running at large may be seized by an animal control officer or a police officer, and impounded at a designated animal shelter, and there confined in a humane manner for a minimum period of the greater of seven(7) days or five (5) business days(the Impoundment Period), unless claimed by the owner. B Animal control officers are not authorized to enter private dwellings for the purpose of seizing animals. C Before seizing an animal from the private property of its owner, the animal control officer shall make a reasonable attempt, taking into consideration the time of day and nature of the violation,to notify the owner that the animal is being seized because it was observed by the animal warden to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter. D When an animal is seized from the private property of its owner and the animal control officer has been unable to notify the owner of the reason for seizing the animal, the animal control officer shall leave a written notice affixed to the dwelling unit, in a conspicuous manner, indicating the day and time the animal was seized; the reason for seizing the animal; and the address of the shelter where the animal can be found. E Immediately upon impounding animals, reasonable efforts shall be made to notify the owner and inforni the owner of the animal's confinement and the procedures for release of the animal to owner. F Disposition of unclaimed animals: An animal which is not redeemed by the owner within the Impoundment Period may be disposed of in any manner provided by law. Any animal that is not claimed by the owner or sold within the prescribed time Page 10 ,.� may be euthanized and disposed of in a humane manner by the appropriate animal shelter facility. Upon notice from the appropriate animal shelter facility that an animal is sick and/or injured, the Chief of Police or designated agent is authorized to permit euthanization at any time within the Impoundment Period in an effort to end the suffering of such animal. G Owner title of any animal may be transferred to the animal shelter facility upon expiration of the Impoundment Period and if the animal has not been claimed by the owner in the manner required by this Section. H Impoundment Fees. Any animal impounded under this Section may be reclaimed by its owner within the Impoundment Period. Before the owner shall be permitted to retake possession of the animal, the owner shall make payment to the animal shelter of all required fees and costs of such impoundment. 502.8 Rabies Control. Subd 1 The Minnesota health laws and regulations are hereby adopted in cases of animals which have bitten persons and the animal is rabid or is suspected of being rabid. Subd 2 It shall be the duty of every physician to report to the Police Department the names and addresses of any person treated for bites inflicted by an animal,together with any other information deemed helpful in the control of rabies. Subd 3 It shall be the duty of the owner of any animal to immediately, but in all cases no later than twenty-four(24) hours, report to the Police Department all bites inflicted by the owner's animal to any person. The owner of any such animal shall also be required to provide to the police written proof of vaccination and pertinent insurance information when warranted or requested by the police. Subd 4 It shall be the duty of any veterinarian to report to the City a diagnosis of any animal observed by the veterinarian to be suspected of having rabies. Subd 5 The police are hereby authorized to take into possession any animal suspected of having rabies following a bite inflicted to any person, and to have the animal destroyed in a humane manner for the purpose of determining whether the animal is in fact, a rabies carrier. The City and/or its agents shall not be held liable for the destruction of such animal when the animal has inflicted injury upon any person and the City and/or its agents act in good faith to protect the public. Subd 6 Whenever an animal has bitten a person and is not destroyed pursuant to Section 502.08 (E), or whenever a suspected or known rabid animal is picked up by an animal control officer or police officer, such animal may be confined for a Page 11 --� minimum period of ten(10)days as follows: A Upon proof of current rabies vaccination, the animal control officer or police may authorize the confinement of the animal at the owner's place of residence,provided that the animal shall not be permitted to come in contact with other animals or persons, and provided further that the animal be,muzzled and on a leash not exceeding six(6)feet when removed from the place of confinement. B If no proof of current vaccination is provided, or if the animal control officer or police do not consent to confinement at the owner's place of residence,the animal shall be confined at the animal control facility for the entire ten(10)day period at the owner's expense. C An animal under confinement may not be removed from such confinement prior to the expiration of the 10-day period without written permission of the animal control officer or the Chief of Police. D The owner of any animal confined at the owner's residence shall, at all times, permit the inspection of such animal during the confinement period upon oral request of animal control officers or the police. The owner shall further be responsible for immediately reporting any change in the animal's health or behavior r to the appropriate animal control officer during the confinement period. E A quarantined animal shall be confined to an enclosure in such a manner so as to prevent the animal from escaping. All openings to the enclosure shall be locked with a secure locking device. The animal shall not be removed from the enclosure unless muzzled and on a leash not exceeding six(6) feet in length, and under the control of a competent person. F An animal control officer and/or police officer may enter upon the private property of another for the purposes of removing such quarantined animal to an animal shelter when it has been determined that such quarantined animal is not being maintained by the owner in a manner consistent with the provisions of this Section. 502.9 Dangerous and Potentially Dangerous Animals. Subd 1 No person shall bring into the City an animal which has previously been declared by another jurisdiction to be dangerous or potentially dangerous. The City shall seize and destroy, at the owner's expense, any animal brought into the City in violation of this provision. Subd 2 The following provisions of this Section shall apply to all animals which are not covered under Section 502.09 Subd 1. In the event the City becomes aware that a Page 12 dangerous or potentially dangerous animal is owned by a resident of the City, the Chief of Police or designated agent shall determine whether the animal should be removed from the City, or whether it would be sufficient for the animal's owner to comply with Minnesota's dangerous dog statute, Minnesota Statutes Sections 347.50, et. sea. Upon making the determination, the Police Chief or designated agent shall send a notice to the animal's owner via certified mail,return receipt requested. The notice shall provide: (i) that the animal has been classified as dangerous or potentially dangerous; (ii) either that the animal must be permanently removed from the City or that the owner must comply with the requirements of Minnesota's dangerous dog statute; (iii) that the owner may appeal the classification and determination by hand-delivering an enclosed appeal form to the Police Department within fourteen(14) days from the date of the notice; (iv) and that, if the owner fails to appeal,the owner must comply with the notice of the Police Chief by either permanently removing the animal from the City or, if allowed by the Police Chiefs determination,to comply with the Minnesota dangerous dog statute. Subd 3 If the owner of an animal elects to appeal, the appeal shall be referred to the City Council for a hearing. The City Administrator shall notify the owner of the animal by certified mail, return receipt requested,of the time and date of the hearing. Notice must be given at least fourteen(14)days prior to the hearing. The notice shall state that the owner may be represented by legal counsel during such hearing and may provide oral and written testimony. The Council shall maintain an electronic record of the hearing. Subd 4 If the City Council declares the animal to be dangerous or potentially dangerous, the City Administrator shall notify the owner of the animal by certified mail, return receipt requested, that the City Council has declared the animal dangerous or potentially dangerous, and has ordered either that the animal be permanently removed from the City,or that the owner comply with the requirements of Minnesota's dangerous dog statute,as the case may be. Subd 5 The owner of any animal declared dangerous or potentially dangerous must comply with the Police Chiefs or the City Council's order,as the case may be,within fourteen(14) days from the Police Chiefs notice in the event that the owner did not appeal, or within fourteen(14) days from the City Administrator's notice. Subd 6 If the owner of an animal that has been declared dangerous or potentially dangerous fails to comply with the Police Chief s or City Council's order, the animal control authority and/or police shall seize the animal. If the owner was ordered to remove the animal, the seized animal may be immediately destroyed. If the owner was ordered to comply with the Minnesota dangerous dog statute, the seized animal shall be housed at the appropriate animal shelter facility at the owner's expense for n Page 13 a minimum period of seven(7)days, excluding holidays. If the owner of the animal fails to reclaim the animal and to comply with the requirements of the dangerous dog statute within seven(7)days,excluding holidays, the animal may be destroyed at the owner's expense. Subd 7 In the event of any conflict between this Section and Sections 320.11, 320.12 or 320.13, the provisions of Sections 320.11, 320.12 and 320.13 shall govern. 502.10 Wild Animals. Subd 1 No person shall keep or maintain any wild animal within the corporate limits of the City, except as provided in this subsection: A The owner or proposed owner of any wild animal shall,prior to bringing the wild animal into the City,make application to the City for a wild animal permit on an application form provided by the City. Such application shall be submitted to the City Administrator, together with the following required fees and/or documentation: (1) That the applicant possesses all necessary state and federal wild animal permits,and that all such permits shall be maintained by the owner in valid form during the time that such wild animal is possessed by the owner. ^ Expired state and/or federal permits shall cause the City's wild animal permit to be considered null and void. (2) A written statement shall be submitted with the application by a licensed veterinarian that such wild animal has been vaccinated in an appropriate manner, consistent with accepted veterinary practices, where applicable. (3) A copy of a valid insurance policy providing liability coverage for any harm caused by the wild animal with limits of not less than$100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence and naming the City as an additional insured. The certificate shall provide that it may not be canceled except upon ten days written notice to the City.The certificate and all renewals thereof shall be delivered to the City. The City Administrator may waive the insurance requirement upon a determination that the wild animal does not pose a substantial risk. (4) A written statement by the owner that such wild animal will be maintained in a locked enclosure and removed only by a competent person for purposes of sanitation. The removal of such wild animal shall be conducted while the animal is muzzled and on a chain or leash not exceeding six(6) feet in length, under sedation, or under the complete physical control of the attendant. (5) A written statement by ilie owner that such enclosure shall be posted with plainly visible warning signs on all sides of the enclosure with letters of Page 14 contrasting color. The sign shall measure a minimum of 6" x 12",and have letter of 1/2" stroke and a minimum of 2" height, with the following inscription: "DANGER- WILD ANIMAL". (6) A fee as set at$35.00. Subd 2 The City may deny or attach conditions to the permit based upon the type of animal, the character of the owner's residence and neighborhood, and any other appropriate factors. If the permit is granted, the owner may bring the animal into t:.e City, subject to any requirements of this Section and any permit condit o is. The permit need not be reviewed, but shall be subject to review at any time by the City. Subd 3 The Chief of Police or designated agent is hereby authorized to immediately impound any wild animal not in compliance with this Section. The impoundment shall be in accordance with Sections 320.11 and 320.12. 502.11 Summary Destruction. Subd 1 Whenever an animal control officer or police officer determines that any animal presents an immediate threat to the safety of any member of the public, after making a reasonable attempt to impound such animal, the officer is hereby authorized to destroy such animal in the interest of public safety. 502.12 Penalty for Violations of this Chapter. Subd 1 Any violation of this Section is a misdemeanor. Each day on which a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. Page 15 MEMORANDUM TO: All Park Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: April 25, 1994 SUBJECT: Pre Park Board Field Meeting In light of the trail issue at the Shores of Marshan Development, I thought it might be a good place to start our summer field sessions. We could look at the trail segment and the board-walk that is now going in. Please meet at 7270 Stage Coach Trail at 5: 30 P.M. if you can make it. Thank you. AGENDA ITEM STAFF ORIGINATOR Marty Asleson DATE April 25, 1994 TOPIC Shores of Marshan Trail Please find attached a copy of the Regular City Council Agenda minutes from April 11, 1994. During the open-mike section James Ferris, from 7278 Stage Coach Trail and Richard Backlund , 7270 Stage Coach Trail appeared to discuss their concerns for the trail placement between their houses. - I met with these residents to discuss viable options at this point. Their suggestion was to move the trail to the north side of lot 1. They informed me that they had already discussed this with the owner of this lot and that he did not have any objection to this move. They also said that they had talked to Jack Menkveld and that he would move the trail. I pointed out that the move would place the trail on church property and that they would need to talk to the church about this possibility and the obtaining of an easement. They said that they would do this. This would still give us a trail access and in the interim of a segmented trail into the Regional Park, would maintain the trail loop in the development. The options are to maintain the present trail segment and narrow the visible part of the trail down to the 8 foot bituminous (the developer roughed in the trail and rocked it almost the entire 15 feet so it looks such wider) ; or to move the trail. This I would hope could be done at the initiative of the property owners since they did have the knowledge beforehand of this trail. If the trail can be moved with; the homeowners initiative, this makes sense to me. Otherwise there could be a city expense for obtaining an easeent, and moving the trail. X t COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 1994 REGULAR AGENDA OPEN MIRE James Ferris, 7278 Stage Coach Trail and Richard Backlund, 7270 Stage Coach Trail - Mr. Ferris and Mr. Backlund addressed the City Council regarding the placement of a trail entrance on the easement between their homes. A map was displayed showing the location of the lots and the trail and pictures were displayed showing the close proximity of the trails to the homes and garages on the two (2) lots. Mr. Ferris said he was concerned about the planning of the trail entrances and asked why the entrance had to be placed on the easement of the two (2) lots with the smallest frontage. He felt that this reflected poor planning. Mr. Ferris explained that when he purchased his lot, he was told there would be a trail on the side. However, his perception of a trail was a narrow wood chip covered pathway not an eight (8) foot wide paved driving surface. Mr. Backlund said the real estate agent disclosed that a trail had been planned but believed that it would not be constructed. Both Mr. Ferris and Mr. Backlund objected to the trail entrance easement on their property and suggested that the entrance be place to the south when the new subdivision is platted. Mayor Reinert noted that the City has spent time and money to prepare a comprehensive park and trail plan for the entire City. He also explained that it is unfortunate that a full disclosure of the trail plan was not provided to Mr. Ferris and Mr. Backlund at the time they purchased their lots. Mayor Reinert has proposed that all real estate agents operating in Lino Lakes be licensed and required to make full disclosures or risk losing their licenses. He said that this is a very unfortunate situation and it is difficult for the City Council to try to rectify a problem created in this manner. Mr. Backlund asked the City Council to consider removing the entrance to the trail from his lot and Mr. Ferris' lot. He explained that the neighbors would not be opposed to moving the entrance to the north on the church property or to the south on the unplatted property. Mr. Ferris asked if there are rules governing the use of the trails and does the City have the ability to patrol them. Mayor Reinert suggested that Mr. Ferris take this matter to the Parks Director, Marty Asleson. Mayor Reinert also noted that the City Council has no control over what real estate agents are telling prospective buyers. PAGE 2 COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 1994 n Mr. Backlund explained that he is looking for a reasonable solution to the problem and noted that the entrances are not needed at this time and there is another access further to the south. Mayor Reinert explained that the City Council does not have an answer to the problem at this time, but will ask the Park Board to reconsider the matter and bring another recommendation for the City Council to consider. Council Member Bergeson noted that access points are needed and suggested that the church be contacted. Mr. Ferris explained that he has talked to persons at the church but there has been no response to date. Mr. Backlund asked the City Council if anyone denied that this is poor planning and asked if those who do the planning should be reviewed. Council Member Kuether noted that the developer and staff agreed where the trails should be placed. Mayor Reinert explained that park and trail planning is not done haphazardly. The plan was prepared by professional people with citizen input. Council Member Elliott explained that this is frustrating and explained that the matter will be addressed by the Parks Director. He will be in contact with the residents. There was discussion regarding the house setback from the easement. Mayor Reinert asked that this be addressed by the Building Inspector. Mr. Backlund asked if there is any assurance that the trail entrance will not be blacktopped prior to the meeting with the Parks Director and the Park Board. Mr. Schneider explained the process and noted that it would be at least June before blacktopping is started. He explained that there is time to work on the problem. Mayor Reinert asked that this matter be directed to the Parks Director and placed on the Park Board agenda. REVIEW OF THE SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM, BARRY BERNSTEIN Mr. Bernstein gave the City Council a copy of the Spring/Summer, 1994 Recreation Program booklet and briefly highlighted the new programs and outlined the registration procedure. He noted that the staff is very proud of the accomplishments of the Recreation Department. Mr. Bernstein noted the traveling playground program and explained that a vehicle had been donated to the Recreation Department. The vehicle is being outfitted to go to both the Shenandoah Park and the Sunset Oaks Park so that these two (2) parks can offer more programming for children. PAGE 3 d040 2� / 6943 - - Ba. _d�60- - d0.70 _ J+n c2 ,=6rooa � �O. :r 7 `J¢3o - - - - - �•`-a�a�- _._ ti f ? 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Al` 9 SB '03 a 2-E 440 SS _ � � � PARK -- - - - ;�p '' '� POST ROA(J �L kE- -/sb r• 403 / .r/�_ r s: W".-.S-6?- w! _13 \]ll� l Bench Mar 3e.za, 80.60- --80.60- ---ii/./e-- ° - �.. . 5��k� �•, n NORTH SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT INC. / I 1 tf•i634 w S+�to Hwy o }}'10 o N39 �' v 1� e yaQ o m ` j�' + L^ /�Z.00• 8741 Central Ave. NE, Blaine, MN 55434 5 �°, 4 3 2 14 �/2i�r +�-� _ �L�✓� �L .`�`"' �. _ i o°� a fJl J.A. (Jack) Menkveld, Pres. Etc 1 366 93 80.c^ 50.6^ Bo.60 80.60 b3.7e �: {��� __ Andrew P. (Pete)Kociscak, V. Pres. 2 too y �iood • sag^03•:z"E 999_351- ,* _ �_- 786-6000 421.8582 780-2746 Fax -7 �l✓i fn�sr corner ///Q - -So•. `'�E of Ga % Lod 4, Lots& Acreage Available fib/ Sc. J T3/,2Z2 ��/ r, AGENDA MEM STAFF ORIGINATOR Marty Asleson DATE April 26, 1994 TOPIC Recreation Complex Update The Recreation Complex on the South side of the city was moved to the area of land owned by Esther Koren. This area boarders Holly Drive and County Road J. The relocation was approved by the City Council contingent upon Metropolitan Councils Amending the Cities Comprehensive Plan. Please find enclosed a copy of the correspondence that I received from Metropolitan Council. This letter basically indicates that our plan will not be approved until the City adopts the Metropolitan council's Intern Strategy to Reduce Konpoint Pollution to all Metropolitan Water Bodies. We have not done this yet. I have discussed this with the City Administrator. I have also received two quotes to perform a land appraisal on this property, and have discussed this with City Attorney. I will meet with the low appraiser Wednesday, and proceed if everything looks good. His estimate was $750.00 and should take approximately 20 days. We should also do a wetland inventory at this time. I recently talked to Esther Koren, and she indicated that she has leased the land for farming this year and is in no hurry. This is an update report, here for your information, comments and direction, a ON Any as per the direction of the Park Board. r Metropolitan Council Advocating regional economic, societal and environmental issues and solutions March 31, 1994 Mr. Marty Asleson , City of Lino Lakes 1189 Main Street Lino Lakes MN 55014 RE: City of Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan Amendment Comprehensive Park Plan and Development Guide Metropolitan Council District No. 9 Metropolitan Council Referral No. 14120-8 Dear Mr. Asleson: The Metropolitan Council staff has reviewed the city's plan amendment received by the Council on March 21, 1994. We have determined that the proposed amendment is incomplete for Council review. The plan amendment proposes to amend the city's park plan to accommodate the relocation of an athletic complex. The plan amendment does not include information indicating that the city has adopted the Metropolitan Council's Interim Strategy to Reduce Nonpoint Pollution to All Metropolitan Water Bodies. The strategy requires local governments to 1) amend their comprehensive plan, land use controls and stormwater plan to control the quality of stormwater runoff and 2) adopt the revised statewide shoreland regulations. Adoption of these measures is required after January 1, 1993. In order to correct the problem of completeness so that the Council can proceed with its review of this amendment, the city must revise the amendment to incorporate policies that address the Interim Strategy (see attached model language) and indicate its commitment to adopt revisions to its land use controls by a date certain. The Council cannot act on the proposed amendment until it receives the needed information, and the review period for the plan amendment will not begin until the information has been supplied. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact Tori Flood, principal reviewer, at 291-6621 or Jim Larson, planner in the Water Resources Unit, at 291-6404. Sincerely, -e Dottie Rietow Chair DR:vef cc: David Hartley, Metropolitan Council District No. 9 Lynda Voge, Metropolitan Council Staff Tori Flood, Metropolitan Council Staff Mears Park Centre 230 East Fifth Street St.Paul,Minnesota 55101-1634 612 291-6359 Fax 291-6550 TDD 291-0904 An Equal Opportunity Employer Recycled Paper c � INTERIM STRATEGY TO REDUCE NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION TO ALL METROPOLITAN WATER BODIES Nov. 1, 1992 Jack Frost Steven Schwanke Metropolitan Council Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, MN 55101 Publication No. 640-92-117 WATER QUALITY IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION TO ALL METROPOLITAN WATERS Summary of The Policy Issue In 1990 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) agreed on a goal to reduce nonpoint source pollution in the Minnesota River by 40 percent from pre-1980 levels. The two agencies have set 1996 as the target date to achieve this goal. To accomplish this goal, current land development and agricultural practices must be altered to restrict nonpoint source pollutants from entering area water bodies. While the Minnesota River may be an acute case of water quality degradation due to nonpoint source pollution all water bodies in the seven county area are impacted to some degree by human activities in both urban and rural areas. The Mississippi River, especially in the Spring Lake and Lake Pepin area, is severally impacted by excessive algal growth. A major inter-state and federal study is currently being conducted to identify the causes of the excessive algal growth. However, it is known that nutrients, nitrogen and phosphorus, from whatever source are the prime cause of excessive algal growth. Both the State of Wisconsin and the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency are attempting to get the MPCA to impose phosphorus limits on the Metropolitan Plant in St. Paul as a means to reduce the algal growth. If phosphorus limits are imposed on the Metropolitan Plant this could result in capital expenditures of $80 to 360 million. Since phosphorus is found in surface water runoff it may be more cost effective to control nonpoint sources of runoff and have a more beneficial impact on the river than by controlling point sources of phosphorus. To address the acute problems on the Minnesota River, the Council developed an interim strategy for communities in the Minnesota River basin. This strategy incorporated basic water quality management practices that will improve the water quality of the area water bodies. During the public participation process in developing these strategies,it became clear that these same interim strategies were appropriate for all local governments in the seven county area. A consistent and equitable policy is established to apply these strategies metro-wide. The Problem The Metropolitan Council has documented an increase of nonpoint source pollution to area water bodies. These added pollutants reduce the recreational value and accelerate the eutrophication of area water bodies. The increase of nonpoint source pollutants to area water bodies can be traced to two primary sources: land development and agriculture practices. Land development or urbanization,generally increases both the volume of runoff as well as the concentration of pollutants in the runoff. This happens with the conversion of land to hard surfaces and by the destruction of wetlands. Detention ponds or artificial depressions can help mitigate these impacts. The best designed ponds, however,will not reduce the increased volume of runoff following urbanization nor will they totally remove the additional pollutants following urbanization. An increase in runoff volume, total phosphorus and other pollutants are the results of urban development. Agriculture is still the predominant land use in a large portion of the seven county area and a major contributor of nonpoint source pollutants. Nonpoint source pollution from agriculture occurs as a result of intensive land cultivation and husbandry practices and shows up in three basic forms: soil erosion; agriculture supplements such as nutrients, pesticides and herbicides; and animal waste products. Each of these sources fill area water bodies smothering aquatic life, change the aquatic environment by limiting light penetration of the water,and result in the transmission of toxins to area water bodies. The Twin Cities Metropolitan Area is fortunate to have an abundance of lakes and rivers. These water bodies provide the area with recreational, aesthetic and educational benefits envied by other parts of the United States. Preservation of these water bodies and the associated wildlife habitat is a major component of the Council's planning framework. Measures to preserve and enhance the environment can be found in all of the Council's major system and policy plans. Policy 7 of the MDIF states that the Metropolitan Council: supports the maintenance of environmental quality throughout the region and will support programs or strategies to maintain_ or improve the natural Lar,'ronment (page 15). Reducing nonpoint source pollution to area water bodies has a number of positive outcomes. Reduced nonpoint source pollution has an overall positive effect on the environment, improves the water quality in lakes, wetlands and floodplains and allows for fishable and swimable water bodies. Water resource management has historically focused on point sources such as wastewater treatment plants and industrial facilities. Efforts to reduce pollution from point sources has been effective. Nonpoint source pollution abatement is the next challenge that must be addressed to ensure that water bodies in this metropolitan area are protected. Existing Legislative and Policy Structure For Addressing the Nonpoint Source Pollution Problem The Minnesota Legislature Two pieces of legislation have been passed in the last decade that set a framework for addressing the nonpoint source pollution issue. However, it will take several years to put this framework in place and will require local governments to extensively revise their surface water management plans and activities. Watershed planning legislation In 1982 legislation was passed requiring Watershed Management Organizations (WMO) to prepare watershed plans that addressed water quality issues. Under this legislation each WMO is to prepare a plan that states objectives and policies for water quality and identifies alternatives for improving water quality and methods of implementation. These plans are to be reviewed by the Metropolitan Council "in the same manner and with the same authority and effect as provided for the council's review of the comprehensive plans of local government units"(Minnesota Statutes,section 103B.231 subd.8(1990)). The Council is required to determine whether the watershed plan conforms with the management objectives and target pollution loads stated in the Council's water resources plan prepared pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 473.157. Local government planning As a.part of the WMO planning process described under Minnesota Statutes,section 103B.201,each local government will be required to prepare a local water management plan, capital improvement program and official controls necessary to implement the watershed plan. As part of the local water management plan, the local government will need to define water quantity and quality protection methods adequate to meet performance standards established in the watershed plan. Local governments will also be required to amend their local comprehensive plans to reflect the contents of the watershed plan. Local governments will have two years to amend their comprehensive plans from the time the WMO planning process is complete. Under rules currently proposed by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), WMOs have until 1995 to complete their plans. The earliest local governments are required to revise their comprehensive plans is 1997. It could take several years beyond 1997 to implement local government plans. The second piece of legislation is Minnesota Statutes,section 473.157,that requires the Metropolitan Council to prepare a water resources plan that includes management objectives and target pollution loads for watersheds in the metropolitan area. From this plan WMOs e-,rill advise localgovernments of their target pollution loads. Local governments will revise their stormwater management plans to include implementation steps that assure the target pollution loads are met. The Metropolitan Council has set as a priority developing the target pollution loads for watersheds tributary to the Minnesota River. This is a priority because of the urgency to meet the EPA/MPCA reduction goal of 40 percent by 1996. Target pollution loads for Bevens, Carver, Chaska and Sand Creek watersheds will be developed by 1992. Pollution loads for other watersheds in the Minnesota River Basin will be developed by mid-1993. The Council will also be actively pursuing the development of target pollution loads for all watersheds in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency In accordance with the Clean Water Act, Section 319, the MPCA is charged with developing a state- wide strategy for addressing nonpoint pollution. This plan is a four year plan developed in 1990 and is periodically updated as new information becomes available. This strategy both targets and prioritizes problem areas and develops a management plan for addressing these problem areas. The management plan looks at both a voluntary and a regulatory approach to addressing problems. The state plan is also required to develop various approaches to funding problem solutions from federal state and local sources. The Board of Water and Soil Resources The Board of Water and Soil Resources is the primary state agency responsible for surface water planning and is the lead agency responsible for carrying out many of the administrative aspects of the recently passed Wetland Conservation Act of 1991,better known as the"no-net loss"legislation. The act provides landowners with three options for preserving or enhancing wetlands: the wetland preservation areas option; the permanent wetland preserves option; and the wetland establishment and restoration program. If a land use practice requires the taking of a protected wetland the legislation requires a 1:1 and a 2:1 mitigation of wetlands in rural and urban areas respectively. r Wetlands perform essential hydrologic and water quality functions such as lowering of flood peaks, providing interchange between surface water and groundwater,and filtering and absorbing pollutants. Because of these functions,wetlands are critical for reducing nonpoint source pollution to area lakes and rivers. The Metropolitan Council In September, 1988 the Metropolitan Council adopted its Water Resources Management Wastewater Treatment and Handling Policy Plan (hereafter the policy plan). Local governments were notified of the policy plan contents in the April, 1989 systems statement and pursuant to the Metropolitan Land Planning Act, had nine months to amend their comprehensive plans. The need to reduce nonpoint source pollution, to especially the Minnesota River Basin, through regulating land development is well documented in the Council's policy plan. However,because of the potential that nonpoint pollution may impact MWCC wastewater treatment plants effluent limits in the future the Council adopted Policy 1-1 of the Council's Wastewater Treatment and Handling Policy Plan which states: Mtreatment levels required for wastewater treatment plants in the metropolitan system should clearly recognize the need to control both point and nonpoint sources of pollution from within and outside the Metropolitan Area (p. 9). The Council has actively pursued the implementation of its policy to reduce nonpoint source pollution to area water bodies. The Council's policy plan outlines the responsibilities for implementing policy 1-1. These include, but are not limited to: 1. working with watershed management organizations (WMOs) and the MPCA on monitoring and managing nonpoint source pollution programs; and, 2. evaluating the efforts of WMOs and local governments to control nonpoint source pollution and their impact on river water quality and effects on treatment plant effluent limits. (p. 10) The Council has also used its authority under the Metropolitan Land Planning Act of 1976 to review and comment on comprehensive plan amendments and environmental reviews to implement its policy on reducing nonpoint source pollution. These comments have generally focused on the need to reduce nonpoint source pollution and the possible tools that may be used to accomplish this task. In addition to policy 1-1 of the Council's Water Resources Management Plan, Part 1, the Council has two other policies addressing the environmental effects of nonpoint source pollution and water quality. The Council's Water Resources Management Plan, Part 3 states in policy 3-4 that: The Council,through its numerous review and approval authorities,will preserve all protected and unprotected natural watercourses -- including associated wetlands, channels, floodplains and shorelands -- to enhance water quantity and quality and to preserve their ecological functions (page 3-26); Policy 3-6 of the same policy plan states: The Council, in conducting its project approvals and reviews, will protect the utility of the region's water and related land resources and seek their restoration, where needed. Any action that threatens the viability of the water and related resource will be negatively reviewed (page 3-30). Proposed Interim Strategy An interim strategy is needed to address both the nonpoint source pollution issue and to implement the Council's policy 1-1 of the Wastewater Treatment and Handling Policy Plan, Part 1, policies 3-4 and 3-6 of the Council's Water Resources Management Plan, Part 3. The Council is committed to working with WMOs and local governments through the planning process outlined in Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.201. The Council also recognizes its responsibility to prepare and adopt a water resources plan that includes management objectives and target pollution loads for watersheds in the metropolitan area pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,section 473.157. In order to prepare the plan the Council had to prioritize its work schedule. Since the Minnesota River has been identified as having an acute problem with nonpoint source pollution this area will be addressed first and form the framework for dealing with nonpoint source pollution on a metropolitan wide basis. It will take several years for the Council, WMOs and local governments to prepare and implement the above referenced plans. In the interim,steps should be taken that allows local governments and WMOs to take immediate action to reduce the adverse impacts of nonpoint source pollution on area water bodies. As part of their planning efforts, local governments will need to adopt measures that implement nonpoint source pollution reduction strategies. Local governments will need to amend existing Capital Improvement Plans and local regulations to ensure the financing and long-term management and maintenance of ponds and wetlands receiving stormwater runoff. The Metropolitan Council recognizes that implementation is an important issue for local government and for the long- term effectiveness of any effort to reduce nonpoint source pollution. This interim strategy is a minimum that the Council will accept as part of any local government comprehensive plan. It should be recognized by local governments that more comprehensive revisions to stormwater plans may be required once the Council and WMOs complete their planning under Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.201 and 473.157 in order to meet water quality goals. 1. Local governments throughout the metropolitan area must adopt design standards for new stormwater ponds that mill reduce the contaminant loadings from surface water runoff. One set of design criteria that is widely accepted is from the National Urban Runoff Program (NURP). Appendix A is attached and describes NURP designed pond performance standards. These criteria, or similar specifications which are equally effective, should be incorporated in the stormwater plan of every local government in the metropolitan area. At the present time, this policy does not direct the retrofitting of existing stormwater ponds. 2. Local governments in the metropolitan area must also include in their stormwater plans the MPCA's urban"best management practices,"titled Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas or an equivalent set of standards. These standards are to be used for all new or redeveloped land development. These local governments must also notify their residents of ways to implement "best management practices" and available resources, if additional information is needed. 3. All local governments in the metropolitan area must adopt the Department of Natural Resource shoreland regulations as found in the Statewide Standards For Management Of Shoreland Areas as prescribed by the timeline in (Minnesota Regulations Parts 6120.2500-6120.3900)and consistent with the DNR's implementation strategy. Local governments should work with the DNR to determine the most effective way to implement the DNR's shoreland regulations. 4. All local governments in the metropolitan area must adopt as part of their comprehensive plans and official controls the measures described in items 1 and 2 by January 1, 1993. Each local government should notify the affected Watershed Management Organizations of its intentions to comply with items 1 and 2. 5. After Jarivara 1, 1993,it he Council may require modLtcadon of plan amendments that involve land use activities that would generate surface water runoff, unless the local government has adopted the interim measures described in items 1 through 3. The Council will not require a plan modification regarding nonpoint source pollution if a local government has adopted NURP standards and MPCA's "best management practices" by January 1, 1993 and is following the DNR's shoreland regulation implementation strategy. 6. The Metropolitan Council will continue to develop target pollution loads for all watersheds in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. 7. The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities will advise its member cities of the urgent need to implement runoff and land management practices that improve the quality of direct and indirect runoff discharges to area water bodies. 8. The Metropolitan Council and the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities will work with State of Minnesota agencies to reduce nonpoint source pollution to area water bodies in Greater Minnesota. 9. The Metropolitan Council and the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities will monitor the effectiveness of the above-mentioned interim steps to address the nonpoint source pollution problem in the metropolitan area. 4 MEMORANDUM TO: All Park and Recreation Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: April 26, 1994 SUBJECT: Recreation Focus Committee Information We had to cancel our last Recreation Committee meeting. It is scheduled for each second Tuesday of the month. Please find attached a copy of a letter from Rob Schleicher to Mayor Vern Reinert. Also attached is a copy of my response back to Rob. I know that the Mayor also responded. I talked to Rob, and he indicated that he would like to attend our Recreation Committee meetings. It is my hope that we can involve this hard to reach group in the decision making process ie. via involvement, and obtain some concrete programs, activities, and eventually facilities support based on their input. I am going to meet with Rob before this next meeting. P�01 469 Maio St. Lino Lakes,MN 55O14 April 11, 1994 Mayor 4renr Reinert 6765 East Shadow Lake Drive Lino bakes, NfN 55014 Dear Mr. Mayor, Hit I'm a 14 year old boy who, like many teenagers,lakes to g�:t tage(lier with my frieuc{s. So 1 was wonderiV,have you or the comicil aver thought about building ateen center-hero in Lino? I know they're planning to bulItt one in Circle Fines. I c.'as thirl lIg that in this buildiiko,they could somaimeg have dances. or have indoor basketball corals,arcade room, and a social hall_ Mabye even haw,a fool-bail and/or bazct,oll fiel(t Mg point is that we (Lino teens)need a place to just get together and socialize. in Lino, probably the only major place to hang out is at Toni Ti mib,but die uiami ernent doesn't n 8-gee to that_ I feel that we need a place..for teens to go that haR a friendly and sate envirortraent,but at the same tirl3.t nlso lim--adult sgjervision and a behavior code. Thank you for taiknIg your tune to read this letter and for possibly consI&I-ing my Sincerely, Rob Schleicher Rob Schleicher April 18, 1994 469 Main Street Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Dear Rob This is in regards your concerns for teen recreation opportunity in the City of Lino Lakes. We understand the need for addressing teen recreation and as of now, Lino Lakes does not have a teen center of the type that is being proposed in Circle Pines. Having two teen- age children of my own, and being an area resident, I personally believe that the teen center concept is a good one. In fact, my wife sits on the teen center committee, and I have spent some of my own time with this effort. The teen center in Circle Pines was intended to service the teens from the Centennial School District, and be within walking distance from the Junior and Senior High Schools. The trouble is that we also have two other school districts in the city and although anyone could attend this center it would be nice to have one the northern side of the city to service Forest Lake and White Bear Lake School District Students. We are at this time trying to program activities for teens and without teen interest or input we are not accomplishing what we would like to do. That is to provide quality recreation opportunity for all residents, including teens. In order to find the real needs of area residents, we have recently formed a resident Recreation Focus Committee. This committee meets once a month for the purpose of giving staff input into city-wide needs. I sincerely would like to invite you to become involved in this committee. One of the groups that is not represented by a member of its own age groups is the teens. I would like to form a subcommittee of teens to help in the recreation effort. I have a few other names of area teens that have expressed interest as well. Please think about this Rob, and give me a call if it interests you. Who knows, we might be able to do more than you think. Thank you for your letter to the mayor, and I hope to hear from you. Sincerely, Marty Asleson ✓"� Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Coordinator City of Lino Lakes t1 MEMORANDUM TO: Lino Lakes Park and Recreation Board FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: April 27, 1994 SUBJECT: Earth Day/ Arbor Day Activities Please find attached a copy of the Lino Lakes Earth Day/ Arbor Day proclamations and agendas. The Earth Day clean-up/spruce-up, and celebration is again well organized this year and should be fun and awarding for all that are signed up. As of now there are over 300 residents signed up for this event. This year we have included trails in the clean-up effort. Food, entertainment, information, and tree sale/giveaway will be offered at the Wargo Nature Center after the clean-up activity. e�; s'. #i•.""xr+''' t?''' k�.','* >i.',"�.:+ 's". �. �" '` -" * „ .. , .,F.,, 5�. 'C,* .t+s'"'s' 'sr';. k��H g +v ,k•` .�,^ r `4 sz.:.<3z �, r :, '�'} � r-, .r. �Y�"� a�" r>�',. r,G ,.,_ :y-.v''' - AGENDA ITEM 12C STAFF ORIGINATOR Marty Asleson DATE April 21, 1994 TOPIC Earth Day Proclamation The city's annual Earth Day clean-up and celebration activities are scheduled this year for Saturday May 7. They will be held at Joseph E. Wargo Nature Center. Celebration activities will include representatives from various organizations throughout the city. Part of the activities include the reading of the attached Proclamation. Please consider and approve this Earth Day Proclamation. Approve the Earth Day Proclamation Deny the Earth Day Proclamation Approve the Earth Day Proclamation CITY OF LINO LAKES PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Anoka County and the City of Lino Lakes prides itself on its quality of life for residents and businesses and is interested in working to improve and maintain the beauty of the area; and, WHEREAS, residents should be encouraged to recognize the environmental impact on our community of their daily lives by becoming environmentally responsible consumers, conserving energy, increasing recycling efforts, reducing waste, and promoting environmental responsibility in our communities; and, WHEREAS, this goal was aided by volunteers of the city who during Earth Days in past years have collected tons of debris in Lino Lake; planted flower beds, initiated other spruce up activities in parks and on trails; and n WHEREAS, these efforts show the long term commitment by individuals and groups in Anoka County to building a safe, just and substantial planet; and; WHEREAS, groups of community leaders will work in conjunction with Anoka County Commissioner Margaret Langfeld's Adopt-A-Highway project to organize a clean-up and beautification project along roads in Eastern Anoka County; and, WHEREAS, this community group needs support and volunteers to successfully complete its projects: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT I, VERNON F. REINERT, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM MAY 7, 1994 TO BE EARTH DAY AND SUPPORT THOSE ORGANIZERS AND VOLUNTEERS IN ITS EFFORTS TO CLEAN UP AND BEAUTIFY AREAS IN THE CITY OF LINO LAKES. Vernon F. Reinert RcE.Proc2-93.For .., AGENDA'ITEX 19D STAFF ORIGINATOR Marty Asleson DATE April 22, 1994 TOPIC Arbor Month Proclamation The City of Lino Lakes has taken an active part in the annual Arbor Day celebration over the past several years. This year the celebrations will take place on Tuesday May 3rd at Lino Lakes Elementary and Friday May 6th at Rice Lake Elementary. A proclamation is part of the Arbor Month ceremonies, therefore, I am asking the Council to approve the attached proclamation regarding the Arbor Month celebration. .....:::::.....::.....::.:....:... .................................. Approve the Proclamation 10'1 Do not approve the Proclamation Approve the Proclamation PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, In 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees and WHEREAS, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife, and WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires and countless other wood products, and WHEREAS, trees in out city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community, and n WHEREAS, trees wherever they- are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal, and WHEREAS, Lino Lakes has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation and desires to continue it's tree-planting ways, WHEREAS, two Arbor Day celebrations are planned, one at Lino Lakes Elementary on May 3rd, and one at Rice Lake Elementary on May 6th; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Vernon F. Reinert, Mayor of the City of Lino Lakes, do hereby proclaim May as ARBOR MONTH in the City of Lino Lakes, and I urge all citizens to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands and to support our City's urban forestry program, and FURTHER, I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the hearts and promote the well-being of present and future generations. DATED this of May 1994 r� SIGNED, MAYOR 17th Annual Lino Lakes Elementary Arbor Earth Day Tuesday, May 3, 1994 2:00 P.M. Lino Lakes Arboretum Smof-ey' Bear' 50th Anniversary 2:15 Welcome to Guests,Students, and Faculty. The Arbor Day Tradition at Lino Lakes. (9oe lamer) 2:30 Remembering Our Trees Planted and Dedicated From Past Years. (Diane Schaffy) 2:40 Tree City Award to The City of Lino Lakes. (Mr. Lapatka and the mayor of Lino Lakes, Mr. Vern 9Zrinert, and 6thgrade representatives) 2:55 Care and planting of seedlings. (Art Widerstron Minnesota D.N9 ,) 3:10 Dedication and planting of 1993-94 School Tree. (Marty Asfeson and Mike Hilffrnan City of Lino Lakes) Our thanks to speciafguests: 9ZckWafters for again donating the schoof tree. Marcia Marquardt-Anoka Co. Tree Board Lino Lakes Elementary Arbor Day - A Growing Tradition "I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree"-Joyce Kilmer With these words in mind, Lino Lakes Elementary students and staff look forward to their 17th annual Arbor/Earth Day to be held on Tuesday, May 3. The tradition began in 1977 with a small observance of Arbor Day, and the planting of a school tree. It has grown over the years to a full day of activities which include: a program with guest speakers, school grounds clean up by all students, school tree planting and dedication, individual classroom art projects and lessons on ecology, tree identification and conservation, and seedling distribution to all students for home planting. Coordinator of the event, Joe Kramer, says the program began when, as a first year teacher, he was approached by his principal to develop some type of school wide project that could become an annual affair. With the help of Department of Natural Resources Forester, Art Weiderstrom, the celebration has left it's mark on Lino Lakes School. The large Spruce and Ash trees you see in front of Lino School were planted by students and teachers on past Arbor Day celebrations. Another integral part of Arbor Day has been the development of a school arboretum which fills a corner of the playground behind the school. Through the volunteer efforts of students, teachers and parents, the arboretum is slowly evolving into an area which provides green space, a variety of trees, picnic tables and planting beds. Students and staff find it an attractive place for outdoor lessons, lunching and relaxing. This year's program continues a partnership with the City of Lino Lakes through the Tree City Foundation. City Forester, Marty Asleson, has lent his expertise in helping to develop the arboretum and participating in the program and dedication. For the past four years, Rick Wolters of Norhtland Nurseries has donated a tree to be planted in the arboretum. Trees have been dedicated to Jacob Wetterling, World Peace, former Lino Student, Stephen Taylor, and long time secretary Mary Wilberg. The program will be held in the arboretum (weather permitting) on Tuesday, May 3, from 2:00 - 3:15 P.M. All are welcome. y City of Lino Lakes Earth Day Celebration May 7, 1994 Project/Clean-up Time: 9:00 AM to 11: 15 AM Meet at Fire Station - 7741 Lake Drive or .Rice Lake Elementary Ceremony/Lunch/Entertainment: 11: 15 AM to 2: 00 PM Joseph E. Wargo Nature Center 7701 Main Street Program• WELCOME - Don Volk MODERATOR - Amy Donlin FLAG CEREMONY - Girl Scout Troop 241 LETTER - State Senator Jane Krentz ANOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER - Margaret Langfield PROCLAMATION - Mayor Vern Reinert RECYCLING - Fran Kurk ENVIRONMENTAL BANNERS - Girl Scout Troop 241 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - Dan Gillman MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES - Art Wiederstrom r-•. CONTRIBUTORS/EXHIBITORS AND OTHERS PRESENT FRIENDS OF THE PARKS CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT CENTENNIAL FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION SCHOOL NATURE/SCHOOL FORESTS AREA - Rice Lake Elementary School MINNESOTA COMPANION BIRD ASSOCIATION - Becky Dvorak WILD AND FREE - Kim Letourneau NSP - BRIGHT BOOTH - Jim Kolar TREE SALE - Noble Nursery KIDS FOR SAVING EARTH - Rice Lake Elementary School - 2nd Grade ENTERTAINMENT - 10:30 TO 12:30 - Dick and Wanda Gatske ,.� WASTE HAULERS/RECYLERS - Ace Solid Waste and Lake Sanitation FREE TREE SEEDLINGS - Cub Scout Pack 136, Den 6 RESTORE THE EARTH - Display information ISAAC WALTON LEAGUE - Agassiz Chapter TREES FOR LIFE - Christopher Feider CLEAN WATER FOUNDATION SUNRISE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD - Planting flower beds - Mark and Kathy Urich BIRCH PARK NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP - Planting flowers, paint building foundation blocks CAPTAIN KENS BEANS - TOM THUMB - ANOKA COUNTY - Wargo Nature Center 4/29/94 4 CITY OF LINO LAKES PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Anoka County and the City of Lino Lakes prides itself on its quality of life for residents and businesses and is interested in working to improve and maintain the beauty of the area; and, WHEREAS, residents should be encouraged to recognize the environmental impact on our community of their daily lives by becoming environmentally responsible consumers, conserving energy, increasing recycling efforts, reducing waste, and promoting environmental responsibility in our communities; and, WHEREAS, this goal was aided by volunteers of the city who during Earth Days in past years have collected tons of debris in Lino Lake; planted flower beds, initiated other spruce up activities in parks and on trails; and WHEREAS, these efforts show the long term commitment by individuals and groups in Anoka County to building a safe, just and substantial planet; and; WHEREAS, groups of community leaders will work in conjunction with Anoka County Commissioner Margaret Langfeld's Adopt-A-Highway project to organize a clean-up and beautification project along roads in Eastern Anoka County; and, WHEREAS, this community group needs support and volunteers to successfully complete its projects: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT I, VERNON F. REINERT, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM MAY 7, 1994 TO BE EARTH DAY AND SUPPORT THOSE ORGANIZERS AND VOLUNTEERS IN ITS EFFORTS TO CLEAN UP AND BEAUTIFY AREAS IN THE CITY OF LINO LAKES. Vernon F. Reinert Rcf:Proc2-93_For *****NEWS RELEASE****NEWS RELEASE****NEWS RELEASE****** EARTH DAY PRESS RELEASE Saturday May 7, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm the City of Lino Lakes will celebrate Earth Day at the Wargo Nature Center located at 7701 Main Street: Planned activities will include an organized city cleanup followed by a short informational ceremony. A variety of exhibition booths will be available and entertainment will be provided by Dick and Wanda Gatzke. Individuals and/or groups who would like to help in the cleanup please call Connie Baumann at 786-8877. For other information please call 464-5562. EXHIBITION BOOTHS WILL INCLUDE: NSP-Brite Booth Wild and Free - Wildlife Rehabilitation Minnesota Companion Bird Association - MCBA Department of Natural Resources Department of Agriculture Seedling give-a-way Bare root tree sale (Please bring a tarp to cover the roots during transportation) Restore the Earth Store Recycling displays and games