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02/07/1994 Park Board Packet
,.� City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting Monday, February 7, 1994 AGENDA Z11. Call to Order and Roll Call 6:30 pm � 2. Approval of Minutes of January 11, 1994 6:35 pm C 3. Public Hearing - Regarding Change to Comprehensive Park Plan and Development Guide 6:40 pm 4. Open Mike 6:45 pm 5. Old Business a. Park Board Priorities - Additional 6:50 pm Consideration for Rice Lake Estates - Past History Review b. Shores of Marshan Park Building 7:05 pm c. Park Updates and Other Old Business 7:15 pm 6. New Business a. Pine Ridge 2nd Addition - Park 8:00 pm Dedication Proposal - Ted Mattke b. Crime Preventio hr Envi e t 8:15 pm e n ED - Lino Lakes Police Dept. c. Friends of the Parks 8:30 pm d. Referendum Discussion 8:45 pm e. ADA Budget - Update 9:OO pm f. Quarterly Report 9:15 pm g. Extended Hour Winter Shelter Rate 9:25 pm Reconsideration h. Other Old Busisness 9:30 pm 7. Adjourn 9:35 pm All times are approximate - please call Carole Kohler at 464-5562 if you cannot make the meeting. Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting Tuesday, January 11, 1994 The City of Lino Lakes regular Park Board meeting was called to order at Lino Lakes City Hall by chairperson George Lindy at 6:25 pm. Roll call was taken, other members in attendance were Brian Bourassa, Ken Johnson and Bob Williams. Also in attendance was Linda Elliott, Council liaison to the Park Board, Marty Asleson, Parks, Recreation and Forestry Coordinator and Carole Kohler, Secretary to the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. Please note that this meeting will be shorter than originally scheduled for a number of reasons. There was some difficulty in scheduling enough members for a quorum, as the board is reduced to five members since January 1st because several member's terms expired at that time and replacements will not be named until after the council has had time to review new applicants. This will be at least another two weeks. A quorum was needed as the board would vote on their acceptance and recommendation of the "old Forjay building" as temporary re-locate site for the parks and recreation department. This issue is covered further in these minutes. Schedule Public Hearing - George Lindy pointed out that a public hearing must be held in order to amend the Comprehensive Park Plan to show that a different site has been identified for the proposed future recreation complex. The new site is located east of Holly Drive and north of Co. Rd. J. MOTION• Brian Bourassa made a motion to set a public hearing date for February 7, 1994 at 6:30 pm at the start of the February Park Board meeting to amend the Comprehensive Park Plan to show a new site was identified for the future recreation complex. The motion was seconded. All were in favor. Motion carried. Boardwalk Standards - Marty Asleson explained that there will be a need for more boardwalks through wetlands as more developments come into the city, mainly because wetland laws are rapidly changing. He suggested the board look at setting a standard for boardwalks so that all future developments will have a uniform style of boardwalk where needed and the developer will have a guideline to follow. Marty discussed both the plastic fiber type and the wooden type. He pointed out that the installed cost is approximately the same for both, around $75 - $80 per lineal foot. He has seen both and finds the wooden style designed by Brauer & Associates to be more aesthetically pleasing. The treated wood material will last as long as the fiber type. Marty also stressed that he feels the Brauer boardwalk has a larger weight bearing capacity, needed particularly when city equipment is used on it. A discussion followed where all agreed that the Brauer boardwalk would be the best because of the weight bearing capacity, longevity and aesthetics. MOTION: Brian Bourassa made a motion to recommend to council that a standard be set where developers would be required to install the Brauer type of boardwalk where needed in any future developments. Motion was seconded by Ken Johnson. All were in favor. Motion carried. Trails - Shores of Marshan Lake Development: There has been some on-going concern regarding trails in this development. Originally the developer platted the trails going into wetlands, but because of the changing wetland laws, the developer was made to re-plat the development and move the trails along property lines. Property owners have petitioned the city to move the trails away from their houses. The council is aware of the alternative trail concept into the wetland. There will be no need to obtain permits to locate the boardwalk. The developer has asked that the money that the city would have expended to put bituminous overlays on the trails be applied to the completion of the boardwalk. An estimate from a city engineering consultant was $3000 for this work. MOTION: A motion was made by Brian Bourassa and seconded by Bob Williams to recommend acceptance of the proposed 780 feet of boardwalk trail segment in the wetland as originally platted. In addition, recommend that the city expend $3000 of dedicated park funds to be applied to the completion of the boardwalk. This expenditure will be done in the form of reimbursement to the developer after completion of the boardwalk project in Shores of Marshan Lake Development. A vote showed all present were in favor. Motion carried. Proposed re-locate of Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department: As a preface to this meeting, the Board met at the Shores of Marshan Park Building on Sunday January 2 at the request of Linda Elliott to look over the building and ask any questions that they may have regarding the remodeling and proposed move of the Parks and Recreation Department to the building. There was some discussion about the use of the building and lot in the future. Discussion centered around whether there would be permanent walls or temporary modular ones. At that time Joe Schmidt expressed his preference for temporary type walls, explaining temporary walls would be easier and more cost effective when it comes time to change the building around again after the department moves to a permanent facility. It was also noted that this site would make a good skating rink, and possibly the use of part of the building as a warming house shelter. Linda Elliott addressed the board tonight regarding this issue. She distributed a letter from the Council to the Park Board that explains the remodeling proposal for the Shores of Marshan Park Building. The letter expresses the need for more space in city hall as departments expand, and that alternatives were discussed by the council. In part, the letter states, . . . "the council felt the most cost effective option would be to invest some general fund Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting Tuesday, January 11, 1993 dollars into the Shores of Marshan Park Building. " (A copy of this letter is attached at the end of these minutes. ) The council proposal estimates the cost of the move/renovation to be $63,500. Linda went on to explain that the council did not have a lot of information for the last park board meeting in December because the proposed budget was still being put together at that time. Funds for the move/renovation of the Shores of Marshan Park Building will be taken from a variety of sources. The council has asked that the Park Board consider spending $12,500 from Dedicated Park funds, along with $8,500 of Solid Waste funds and $42,500 from the General Fund. She explained that if the park board does not recommend the spending of the $12,500 from Dedicated Park funds for the renovation, that the department will be moved regardless, to rental space in the area, as it has been already decided that this department will be moving from City Hall. George Lindy expressed that he is totally supportive of the council proposal. He feels that the investment of $12,500 to renovate the building coupled with the initial investment of $13,000 to purchase it, and end up with a building worth over $60,000 is a good value for the dollar. A polling of the board showed the following: George Lindy in favor, as stated above. Ken Johnson agreed, this is a good value for the investment, even though he doesn't feel this is a number one priority for expending dedicated park dollars, he feels that the board should work with the council in as much as they will be asking the council to support them in future projects, such as funding for a recreation complex. Bob Williams explained that he was not in favor of this project in the beginning, but after looking over the building, he too, feels that this is a good value for the investment. He thinks if the board can obtain additional property adjoining, it will be a good future park area. Brian Bourassa also agrees that this is a good value for the investment, but reminded the board that they had previously agreed that spending park funds on a renovation project for city offices was the lowest on their priority list. MOTION: A motion was made and seconded, and a vote of the board showed that George Lindy, Ken Johnson, Bob Williams and Joe Schmidt voted in favor of recommending that council proceed with plans to use $12, 500 of dedicated park funds to renovate the Shores of Marshan Park Building for Parks and Recreation Department use. Brian Bourassa abstained from voting. It should be noted here that although Joe Schmidt did not attend this meeting, he had given Marty Asleson his proxy vote in favor of the project. Motion passed. Mr. Schmidt asked Marty to also reiterate his feelings favoring the use of temporary walls in the renovation of the 3 Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting Tuesday, January 11, 1993 building. There was some discussion regarding the overall appearance of the building. Marty Asleson explained that there will be some "face lifting" done to the outside, in particular re-painting and adding some attractive landscaping materials. ADJOURN: Upon unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 pm. 4 ./t CITY OF LINO LAKES PARRS AND RECREATION BOARD PUBLIC HEARING FOR RESOLUTION TO MARE A MINOR PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PARR PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDE. 6:30 pm February 7, 1994 AGENDA 1. Call Regular Park Board Meeting to Order and Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes from January 11, 1994 Meeting 3. PUBLIC HEARING - George will explain that this public hearing is called so that public comment can be heard regarding the change in Recreation Complex A-3 site as originally identified in the Comprehensive Park Plan and Development Guide. He will then read the resolution - after that, He will say "The public hearing is now open for public comment concerning the resolution to make a minor plan amendment to the Comprehensive Park Plan and Development Guide. (this is a 5 minute time limit wait if there are no comments) . At the end of the time limit or when comments are over if there are any - George asks for a motion and a second to close the public hearing. 4. Public Hearing is Over - Resume with Regular Agenda - Item # 4 - Open Mike r Resolution No. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MINOR PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE LINO LAKES COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDE WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes has updated its Comprehensive Park Plan and Development Guide in 1994; WHEREAS, the site originally selected for Recreation Complex A-3 located at 12th Street and Holly Drive has become unattainable; WHEREAS, a replacement site for Recreation Complex A-3 has been selected by the Comprehensive Park Plan and Development Guide Committee; WHEREAS, the replacement site location for Recreation Complex A-3 will be at Holly Drive and Ash Street (Co. Rd. J) ; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT: 1. The Lino Lakes City Council hereby adopts a minor plan amendment to revise the Comprehensive Park Plan and Development Guide to re-locate the site of Recreation Complex A-3 on 12th Street and Holly Drive to Holly Drive and Ash Street (Co. Rd. J) . 2 . The City Administrator is hereby directed to submit the minor plan amendment to the Metropolitan Council for approval. Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this day of 199 Vernon F. Reinert, Mayor Marilyn G. Anderson, Clerk-Treasurer Ref: Resolution AGENDA ITEM -*5- STAFF ORIGINATOR Marty Asleson DATE December 21, 1993 TOPIC Rice Lake Estates Cooperative Park Update BACKGR6—b Please find enclosed background information on the cooperative park concept in the Rice Lake Estates Development. Several letters of correspondence, the final development agreement, maps, and concept sketch are all enclosed. Going through another file that I found at City Hall, I found the final development agreement. Please notice that page 5, item number 5 , states that the developer shall pay to the City the sum of $40,000.00 for the use by the city in development of park improvements on said lots and adjacent park property within Rice Lake Estates. In addition, there has been one property owner concerned about the boulevard trees that all but 4 residents received . This is also spelled out in the agreement under item lf. I am currently working on this. I will bring overlays tothe Park Board meeting for discussion purposes. ��PTI�NS � I 1. Continue the pursuit of this park concept. 2. Develop other options. 3 . Add the, $40,000 from the Dedicated Parks Fund to 1994 goals list. REcorN ON This :is an information update. There are 'no .recommendatiors from staff at this time, other than we need a recommendation from the Park Board concerning the $40,000. 16 December 1993 Lino Lakes Park Board Dear Chairman Lindy and Park Board Members: The purpose of this letter is to give the Park Board a better understanding of the Shores of Marshan Park Building remodeling proposal as discussed by the City Council. Over the past four months the City Council has been working on the 1994 general fund operating budget. Throughout those discussions, it became evident that additional staff would be added at city hall. A variety of office alternatives were r reviewed. Everything from leasing space to using portable offices were considered. The council felt the most cost effective option would be to invest some general fund dollars into the Shores of Marshan Park Building. This would resolve a number of issues. First, it would provide temporary office space for the Park and Recreation Department, and also establish a building that can be used in the future for long term recreational programs. The general fund dollars earmarked for this building were difficult to obtain. Many programs and projects were reduced or cut out of the 1994 budget because of the need to freeze the tax capacity and limit the impact on tax payers. The City Council felt that limiting the investment of the Park Board would provide a strong incentive for support of this project. The following numbers outline the estimated base investment needed for this building to be functional: SHORES OF MARSHAN PARK BUILDING COST ESTIMA TES Sewer and Water Service $2,800.00 Heating and Cooling $8,000.00 Insulation $2,000.00 Electric Wiring & Lighting $9,500.00 Plumbing $4,800.00 Sheetrock - Taping & Spraying $5,200.00 Carpet $5,200.00 Shores of Marshan Park Building Page -2- Parking $5,400.00 Interior Walls & Furnishing $20,600.00 ------------ Total $63,500.00 FUNDING SOURCES , I General Fund $42,500.00 Dedicated Park Funds $12,500.00 Solid Waste $ 8,500.00 Total $63,000.00 (closer) Respectfully Submitted, Vern Reinert, Mayor John Bergeson, Council Member Linda Elliott, Council Member Sally Keuther, Council Member Andy Neal, Council Member !"1 AGENDA ITlM STAFF ORIGINATOR Marty Asleson DATE February 1, 1994 TOPIC Pine Ridge 2nd Addition Please find attached a copy of the Preliminary Plat, Pine Ridge 2nd Addition for park and trail dedication. Also included is a vicinity map, a map showing a trail dedication, and a letter from Ted Mattke describing their proposal. In a meeting that I had with Jeff Schoenbauer, Jeff thought that it would be important to provide a trail access through the development to the south as well. I have discussed this with Ted and he stated that Rick Carlson would not have trouble with this. It was not on his proposal because the discussion came up after the concept and letter was submitted. The trail connection on the north would connect into the Ware Road transportation trail and the existing trail to the west to the park and north as depicted on the city vicinity map. The trail segment on the south Would be important for connection through future MUSA expansion and trail connections into the Park Trail Corridor to the South. The developer is proposing a cash dedication in lieu of a land dedication. This conforms to our Comprehensive Plan. one further note, all wetland approvals have been obtained for this subdivision. 1. Accept the proposal from Rick Carlson for cash dedication and trails as described. 2. Consider some other option. option 1, Accept the proposal from Rick Carlson for Park and Trail Dedication, with trail located on the plat to the south, with a letter that all pending taxes have been paid off on dedicated trails. FEB 01 '94 12:49 MATTKE ENGINEERING, INC. 6127830700 TO: Poi MattkeEngineering-9 Inc. 7671 Central Ave. N.E, - Frldtey, MN$5432 - (612)783-0300 i February 1, 1993 City of Linn Lakes C/O Marty Asleson, Parks aepartnent 1189 Main Street Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Re. Park Dedication Proposal, Pine Ridge 2nd Addition Dear Mr. Asleson: We propose a cash park dedication for the above project based on City Ordinance 05-91. In addition, we are proposing a trail connection to the northwest corner of the plat as shown on previously submitted drawings. Bused on 18 lots on a total of 9.96 acres, the park dedication falls into the 10% dedication amount. Using the formula, this amounts to a cash dedication of $9960.00 Sincerely, Tedd Hattke, P.E. Reaidenlial&Commercial Development Hydrology • Water&Sourve8 • Municipal MEMORANDUM TO: Lino Lakes Park and Recreation Board FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: February 3, 1994 SUBJECT: Pine Ridge 2nd Addition Please add this as an amended proposal to your agenda packet. The developer did not give us the correct figures originally, and the development acreage had to be readjusted for the wet land considerations. FEB 03 194 10:41 MATTKE ENGINEERING, INC. 6127830300 TO: P01 Mattice Engineering, Inc. •'� 7671 Central Ave, N.E, • Fridley, MN 55432 • (612)783-0300 February 3, 1993 City of ]Lino Lakes C/O Marty A,sleson, Parks Department 1189 Main Street Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Re: Park Dedication Proposal, Pine Ridge 2nd Addition Dear Mr. Asleson: Per discussion with Mary Kay of your office, the park dedication area should be calculated without inclusion of wetland areas. Subtracting the wetlands on the east and west of Coyote Trail (39,222 SF and 33,365 SF repectively) , the park dedication area is reduced to 8.29 acres. Based on this area, the cash dedication required by ordinance is calculated to be $8,290.00. Sincerely, bra 8 C Tedd Nattke, P.E. • Residential& Comrnereial Development Hydrology . 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Project Management Meetings are a twice monthly staff meeting that is chaired by the City Engineer and is intended to tie projects together with input from each department. A representative from the Police Department will be present at the Park Board Meeting to further explain this idea. Please find attached a letter from Dave Pecchia on CPTED. 1. Participate in CPTED and make this a part of our design review process. 2. Other options as per the Park Boards Recommendation. ON Input from the Police Department would be a valuable tool in any of our Parks and Recreation initiatives. I understand the officers involved in this attend a special school and receive some good training. Recommend making this part of the design review process in Parks and Recreation. C I T Y O F L LM NCH E8 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. 7731 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014-1109 Police Administration/Records: (612) 780-0605 - Fax: (612) 780-0901 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. "The role of lawn enforcement in CPTED is to ask questions, share ideas, and provide information that would-otherwise be unavailable to the builders, designers, and planners." f a o . c A 1 A A O A A C A e e Effective Office Building Access Control Ineffective Otitis Building Access Control A. Elevators serving lobby and floors A. Elevitoa fcom below ground to above working floors to that poop&@ would B. Elevators serving lobby and floor have access to all floors below B. Main entrance from which people C. Rest rooms which are easily could go directly to elevators accessible and visible from the without registering entrances C. Side entrance that allows no 0. Main entrance sunreivance by receptionist Or E. Main ltoor corridor which is visible guard and that allows acceis to the from main entrance elevators F. Controlled acoesstegress door 0. Guardfreceptionist booth that Is cwi G. Security/receptionist station to centrally located,but Is positioned screen entrances so the person Stationed there This plan encourages sw%vittZnce by cannot see who entem or exits. OW recep6 sf and by others who are In This Boor plan Shows for areas that am the area. tt provides no cedt ded places not rissr*to(he nceptionIrt and for burglars.mwoors.etc,to commit provides access#6 Nne bur70%V without crimes. tncl Sng rest rooms right inside any surwlCance Nuouph the side (he entrance allows Visitors to use the entrance. The lack of rost rooms on facizWes without anterinp the work area: the main Noon means out visitors Mould hsvu to over Mork areas(o use the faUGtiss'. Jam, 4 - SHOPPING MALL f POOR DESIGN GOOD DESIGN A. Parking Is 360 and undifferentiated. A- Parking is endaved in retatson to business entrances. S. Safety hazards persist because of uncontrolled access to aft Lanes. 6. Lateral access by vehicles IS severely restricted. C. llndes rabie might-time activities occur. C. Aesthetic design opportunities are enhanced to screen ugty parking W- D. Transition from public to private space is undefined. O. Extreme IrarL571iOnat definition exists,thereby reduarrg escape opportunities.. E. Parking areas may be closed with barricades by time of day_ �7 L� L� OrQKt.+4 � �7 r: SHOPPING 1! �{�pOO1NCr � r MALL 1f}1 �/ AQK.nIp ARKrN6 ��'��"� OFFICE BUILDING 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 idantified by allowable spatial and _ lemfwal uses. B. Through access and ttigM time use are poorfy defined and urrcfear. 13. knproper parking is more subject to ttotice and scrutiny by local law C. Cars parked anywhere are not subject to scrutiny by severity,law enforcement otficiafs or security otficers. enforcement otficiats or buddwQ management. C. Zones nmy be dosed depending I+Pon wed. t 1_ > X r7, C,-7 / OFFICC Z L, 6Bul_DrNC, a 3jj ev--04Nc �9 -, 1 M.a w.ra� t t �- ' C MEMORANDUM TO: Lino Lakes Park Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: February 1, 1994 SUBJECT: Friends of the Parks I placed this on the Agenda as an update and to discuss an issue that I created. The issue centers around a donation from the VFW. In the past years VFW Post 6583 has been very generous and donated $300 per month to the dedicated park fund. It was discovered that for some reason, this donation was not recieved for several months. I contacted Bill Bohanan, the VFW Gambling Director, and asked him if I could approach the VFW to reconsider their committment. I was invited to a meeting an gave a history of our parks and recreation efforts for the last year and discussed our mission, resident involvement efforts, and our non-profit support group, the Friends of the Parks Foundation. The discussion generated a lot of enthusiasm. The VFW at that time agreed to write a check for dollars that were not donated in the past, and recommit to at least $300 per month and possibly raise this to $600 per month in the future. They liked the idea of the foundation, but really didnt care how the money got to the city, as long as it could be used for playgrounds and the disability program. It is important for them to identify the dollars for a specific project, and be able to track it. I needed to get the request in the next day, the day that everything was shut down because of the cold, so I made out the request from the Friends of the Parks with the dollars to be spent on playgrounds and the disability program. My thoughts at that time were one of public support, donar visibility and recognition, and the dollars contributing to the same effort. The BYLAWS of the Friends of the Parks state that the dollars have to be spent in the City of Lino Lakes, and that a City Council Member must sit on the Board of Directors. Projects that the Friends of the Parks have funding for have to have approval or a reccomendation from the Park Board. Any time any project is initiated in the parks, the Park Board must first give approval. There may be some projects that are within the scope of our comprehensive plan, but out of the immediate goals of the Park Board that a donor may wish to fund. Consideration would have to be given at that time. The dollars that the VFW donated, $5400.00, again were to be used for Playgrounds and the Disability program. I apologize for not bringing this to the Park Board first as a first right of refusal. I, nor the Friends of the Parks wish to make this a negative or controversial issue. The only thing the friends are trying to do is create a community based Parks and Recreation support group. I discussed this matter at the last Friends of the Parks Board meeting and they don't care where the dollars go. If you wish they will write you out a check for $5400. 00 for the first project you have, and we will arrange to have the future donations go into the dedicated park fund. They feel that they exist to support the Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation system. My initial reaction and reasoning in the short time that I had to make a decision was that this was another donation to the Parks and that it made sense at that time to place the money in the non-profit that is set up to do this. I did not look at it as two pots of money and the traditional deposit of the VFW money, and for this I am sorry. I have asked Jacquelyne Farm and Martha Walmsley to attend the Park Board meeting to discuss this and the progress of the Friends of the Parks. i�(sLA!Of} 1-TEIYI `j y 06 AGENDA ITEM STAFF ORIGINATOR Marty Asleson � - P DATE February 2, 1994 TOPIC Referendum Issue The idea of alternative financing and a Parks and Recreation Referendum to finance issues recently evolved from the goals statement developed by the Park Board. A November referendum is just around the corner if that is the target date. The Park Board wanted to have this as a discussion item at the January Park Board meeting. Unfortunately, due to the reschedule of the meeting because of a holiday on the first monday, we had a difficult time with obtaining a quorum and ran a shortened meeting in January. Jeff Schoenbauer was to come to the this meeting to discuss the process. Most unfortunately,, Jeff became locked into another city referendum issue on our next scheduled meeting night (February). At this point I would suggest that if the Park- Board wishes to pursue this year that you strongly consider an additional meeting this month to got the process going. Perhaps at that time the other city boards and council would be interested in attending. At this time Jeffs schedule is open for February after Monday and will let me know if anything changes. Please think about dates and times that might work out for you. i. Set a ,special meeting in February for referendum process discussion and plan of action. 2. wait till March. 3. other options as preferred by the Park Board. ON option one if possible. .h A A- =-r&-Al MEMORANDUM TO: Lino Lakes Park and Recreation Board FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: February 2, 1994 SUBJECT: Disabilities Budget Please find attached a copy of the budget created for Becky,s programs, and the budget request for Community Development Block Grant Dollars. The dollar competition for CDBG is tight and we asked for an increase in last years CDBG as close as possible to meet the needs. Peggy Smith's Senior program has also traditionally been funded through CDBG. The point I am trying to make is that we need to consider other finance options (working with other cities on a contract for service basis) and/or including some of the difference in the 1995 budget proposals. This is an informational update. Becky should be able to make it to the Park Board meeting to update and answer questions. ADA BUDGET FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION RECREATION ADA PERSONAL SERVICES 101 Salary $8400 $8400 106 Other Salaries $2300 121 PERA 122 Soc. Sec. 131 Health Ins. 141 Unemp. Ins. 151 Workers Comp SUPPLIES 200 Office Supplies $1250 $1000 211 Maintenance Supplies $2200 212 Fuel $1100 $ 200 OTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 160 Insurance 170 Travel and Tuition $ 300 $ 200 180 Subscription Dues $ 150 $ 100 201 Sales Tax 300 Professional Services $6560 320 Communications $1300 $1000 340 Advertising $2500 $ 300 385 Rented Equipment $2000 400 Contracted Services $21500 $17760 TOTAL $39260 CDBG REQUEST EXPLANATION (RECREATION & ADA) �. 101 SALARY-- Therapeu.tic recreation coordinator to divide . 25 hours between recreation programming and ADA compliance. 1400 hours\year at $12 . 00 hour. 200 OFFICE SUPPLIES-- basic office supplies 211 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-- (recreation) adapted equipment needed to make programs accessible for persons with disabilities . Examples include a wheelchair accessible swing $522 . 00 , beeping basketballs at $42 . 75 each, card holders at $12 . 75\4 , and beeping frisbees at $35 . 00 each. 212 FUEL--- fuel- needed to maintain vehic.le. provided. vehicle is used for transportation during work hours . 170 TRAVEL & TUITION-- (RECREATION)- MRPA, NRPA, & NCTRC annual conferences . (ADA) seminars & conferences for further information to assist with compliance. 180 SUBSCRIPTION & DUES-- (recreation) MRPA, NRPA, & NCTRC annual dues . (ADA) necessary ADA manuals & books to assist with compliance 300 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-- (ADA) interpreters and braille services . Interpreters usually charge $20\hour. Also included are the cost of any aides\helpers for persons with disabilities , this could be a volunteer job with appropriate training. 320 COMMUNICATIONS-- (recreation) % of phone bill , fax machine, postage, and long distance. (ADA) % of phone bill , purchase of TDD machine and hookup fees . 340 ADVERTISING-- (recreation) shared cost of recreation brochure, flyers to schools , (ADA) news releases in paper , flyers to citizens . 385 RENTED EQUIPMENT--( recreation) rental of handicapped accessible van for day trips . Sh�et- IUo.S AGENDA ITEM STAFF ORIGINATOR Marty Asleson DATE January 20, 1994 TOPIC CDBG Request for Funding � ACKGR�IlND . Becky Dvorak was hired in October of 1993 as a Theraputic Recreation Specialist. The entire funding for this position at that time, and at the present time, is through Community Development Block Grant Funds. Last year there were $6368.00 appropriated for the dissabilities program through CDBG, with an additional $3275.00 that was approved later for planning purposes. This $3275.00 was also CDBG money, for a total of $9643 .00. �-. We would like to request that this funding be reconsidered for the 1994 CDBG fiscal year. In the little over three months that Becky has worked with the Theraputic Recreation initiative, we have gone a long way in addressing the City's obligations to equal access to facilities and programs. Becky has had success at opening up and creating a communications line between the city and persons with dissabilities. Contacts include area teachers, parents dissabled individuals and Anoka County Arc. This is a major and important step in the process of access to persons who may in the past have been excluded. Becky has formed a subcommittee to our Recreation Committee that will focus on the dissabilities issues. Becky has also been appointed as the ADA coordinator and has developed a plan to adress the facilities compliance issue. She is presently working on the formation of an ADA Compliance committee. Becky has given us direction and input on new projects that have transpired in parks, and is here to help us adapt in our present recreation programs when the need should arrise. There has been some resident contact on this need. Public and staff education and sensitivity on dissability issues is another focus of Becky'S, since in order to be successful with this people first. need to understand it. Becky sits on our City safety Committee and brings in the dissability concerns. In the future Becky intends to continue with the above projects and offer some programs generated from her subcommitty's reccomendations. At this time approximatly 1/2 of Becky's time is spent with the ADA Compliance project and the other 1/2 on the overall integration issues. I have attached a breakdown of a proposed budget to be considered in the future. This exceeds any amount that may be considered from CDBG alone. It does give you a barometer of overall program costs that might be considered. Other possibilities include the contract for service with other cities that are faced with the same issues. At this time we would like to request that the $9643.00 appropriated from the CDBG funds in 1993 be reappropriated in 1994, and that consideration be given for an additional $2 , 000 to $4, 000 be added to this. Options 1. ) Approve $9643.00 as per last years request for CDBG dollars for salary purposes. 2. ) Approve an additional $2, 000 to $4, 000 for a total of $11, 643 to $13 ,643 for salary purposes. 3. ) Consider funding the budget attached as much as possible. AGENDA ITEM STAFF ORIGINATOR Marty As leson DATE February 2, 1994 TOPIC Extended Hour Winter Shelter Rate Reconsideration This was brought to the Park Board previously for consideration. The Park Board at that time recommended to approve a staff recommendation to set a facility fee of $15.00 / hr. to accommodate the use of facilities beyond the normal budget schedule for those who would wish to do so. The City Council wanted a more accurate figure to establish a basis for this charge. The recommendation was made to do an energy audit. I met with NSP and reviewed past billings. Please find a break- down on these findings . As one can see, the actual costs are somewhat under $15.00 / hr. We would like a recommendation from the Park Board reconsidering the original recommendation, and a _change if you think alright. 1. Maintain the original $15.00 / hr. recommendation. 2. Reset the fee on more of a break-even point. 3. other options as desired. cover our costs and possibly set $9.00 or $10.00 as a charge rate. '"\ Winter Shelter Costs 1993-1994 Sunrise Park Electric--------- Approx. $1.50/hr. for lights for shelter and two hockey rinks. Gass--------------Approx. Avg./1993/1994/Jan. & Feb.-- $8.26/Day or $1.15/hr. when the shelters are open. Shelter Attendent-$5.00/hr. Administration----lot Total Approximate Cost-----------------$8.50/hr. Birch Park Electric---------Approx. $.75/hr. for lights for shelter and one hockey/pleasure rink. Gass -----------Approx. $1.00/hr. when the shelter is open. Shelter attendent-$5.00/hr. Administration 10% Total approximate cost----------------$7.45/hr. AIM0RAND VM TO: All Park Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: February 2, 1994 SUBJECT: Materials Not Included in the Packets Please bring along your information that was in the last Park Board Packet on the Relocation of the Recreation Complex, and the Rice Lake Estates background information. ��.l �cl .:..�':. M� f .3tiTM yvr > K.;.,z' '�...,4.�ti _s; 3. x, t R/1�.''u,.�' it+c•,;,. '; dLi'E�u.:s.... _ !h <- a -�$wEVA *Us A TION OF 517`ES -SOUTH ATHLETIC COMPLEX CITY OF LINO LAKES - PREPARED BY: BRAUER -& ASSOCIATES, LTD.- .7301 OHMS LANE, SUITE 500 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55439 (612) 832-9475 Y '� OCTOBER 1993 - Evaluation of Sites for Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department South Athletic Complex City of Lino Lakes '"cation Map for Potential.South Athletic Complex Sites I, U&N, L-- — a E: � --- � _ - ,l��;$r Rom- �i'1 _��° P /� 1• �••�'� I acawE .�rd` , ,ACC ti'/ ---- -FA i -PARCEL "B°, .......... PARCEL "A" 'oo LNvAGE 10 1« ' t l L r 1- PARCEL "E" - --i __ .. Y. =i t i is ,' PARCEL "C" PARCEL "D"ru L ni Brauer & Associates, Ltd. i Project No. 93-35 v i b0E0 C � r� a .: �bJ.��6::i!'•1 �.. rM cr;:ry rl• � ''1,z,;,_"t-I��3E��f � i� � , ow i 'F�._ �iokr v'.�t+i.Z►� Am" ON 34 ,.c a �'�'/lliei�fi ® 7•t� i F _ I) ,gam YaYB�eN9J1 c= . momMIME • • v r wU M Evaluation of Sites for Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department South Athletic Complex City of Lino Lakes Evaluation Sheet for Parcel "A" Location: Birch Street and Centerville Rd. Zoning Status:Rural Parcel Size: Approximately 78 acres MUSA Line Status:Outside Current Metropolitan Urban Services Area Evaluation Criteria Evaluation Statements Location The site is bounded on the west by Centerville Road and on the north by Birch Street.It lies "is the site centrally located with respect to furthest to the east of the sites being considered.It is also the furthest from the population user populations and other park system center(in the south half of the city). components?" Site Size, Shape,and Orientation The site is approximately 78 acres in size,of which about 10.5 acres are classified as "Are these conducive to the type of facilities wetlands.Another two acres fall within a public utility easement.Although the site is linear,its programmed for this site?" shape,size,and orientation are suitable for this type of use. Although the location of the wetlands do pose some constraints on facility design and layout,it is not perceived to be a major concern. jIZpography With the exception of a moderate ravine between the wetlands on the north end of the site, lil slopes and drainage patterns inhibit existing grades and topographical changes should not pose much of a constraint on -evelopment?" development. The mildly rolling character of the north and south ends of the site should allow for facility layout as well as proper drainage. Soils Most of the higher,non-wetland areas have foamy, loamy fine sand,and fine sand soils. "Are subsoils and topsoils suitable for this Although topsoil is limited,the subsoils are acceptable for this type of development. type of development?Will the watertable interfere with development?" Vegetation/Wetiands As stated,about 10.5 acres are classified as wetlands,which are protected.Although they do "Will vegetation provide buffering ?Will it pose a development limitation,it is feasible to incorporate them into the design,especially with conflict with site development?"Will wetlands respect to storm water control and,to some degree,site aesthetics. In addition to the interfere with site development? wetlands,several acres are covered by trees and other woody vegetation. For the most part, these areas could be retained to help soften the aesthetics of the site.They should not pose any significant impact on development—although it should be expected that some removal will be necessary to accommodate facility layout. The remainder of the site is either used for agriculture or lying fallow. Vehicle Access Vehicular access is very good. Birch Street provides access on the north side of the site. "Is the site accessible from arterial or Centerville Road provides access on the west side.Since both of these roads parallel the full collector streets?" length and width of the site, providing entrance drives and parking lots to service the facilities. should not pose any major site design constraints. Trail Access Although not extensive,site access via trails is available.The transportation trail currently being "Is the site accessible from the community developed along Birch Street could be extended to this site. Since this trail interlinks with the trail system?" community-wide trail system,trail access from most areas within the southern half of the city would be feasible. However,given that this site lies further away from the population center than the other sites,some potential trail users may find the distance from their home to the site to far to walk or ride the bicycle. Brauer& Associates, Ltd. 2 Project No. 93-35 Evaluation of Sites for Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department South Athletic Complex City of Lino Lakes Urban Services Since the site lies outside the Metropolitan Urban.Services Area (MUSA),public utilities(i.e., "Can the site be serviced by public utilities, water and sanitary sewer)are not currently available. Although it could add considerably to including water,storm sewer,sanitary sewer, overall development costs, it would be possible to extend services to this site in the future, A electrical ,and telephones?" revision to the MUSA line would be required in this case. Surrounding Land Use Given that the area surrounding the site is zoned rural,its development as an athletic complex "What impacts will development have on would have limited impact on existing land uses. The exceptions are two residential properties: surrounding land uses?" One on the west side(which could be taken as part of the acquisition)and one on the southwest comer(which could be buffered through various means. Aside from these residences,the area surrounding the site is either lying fallow or used for agriculture. Archaeological Significance Based on a cursory review,there are no recorded findings of historicalicultural artifacts on this "Is there any potential that historical/cultural site. Although it is not anticipated that archaeological sites will be found,it is recommended artifacts will be found on the site?" that a more complete investigation be undertaken prior to actual acquisition of the property. —— e&RCH SIHEEr-.wotca HW I0 'may w may not be •�� - I l , Wetland $00'FIELD 7a-FIELD I may not Drwat) $00'FIELD 300'FW-LD - RESIDENTIAL ( .j ( fad•-X ado' aaa•X ado• J BUILDINGS 1taM wyk I WI U a:a•x saD' Xaa•X ado• I / loamy Dna aano/Iwm { ay, �/ l aW t 1 I 1 r Wetland I f eL• 1 1 RESIDENTIAL BUIt.DINGS � / rr, PARCEL "A" SITE MAP FACILITY SIZE COMPARISON Brauer & Associates, Ltd. 3 Project No. 93-35 Evaluation of Sites for Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department South Athletic Complex City of Lino Lakes Evaluation Sheet for Parcel "B" Location: Birch Street (adjacent to City of Zoning Status:Rural Saint Paul Water Works Easement) MUSA Line Status:Outside Current Metropolitan Urban Services Area Parcel Size: Approximately 78 acres Evaluation Criteria Evaluation Statements Location The site is bounded on the north by Birch Street and on the east by the St. Paul Water Works "Is the site centrally located with respect to Easement.With the exception of Parcel A, this site is furthest to the east and furthest from the user populations and other park system population center(in the south half of the city). components?" Site Size, Shape,and Orientation The site is approximately 78 acres in size,of which about 15.5 acres are classified as "Are these conducive to the type of facilities wetlands.Given that they are scattered across the site,the wetlands make it difficult to use the programmed for this site?" available high ground efficiently and effectively with respect to facility design and layout. Topography Although 18 feet of elevation change across the site should not pose a serious technical "Will slopes and drainage patterns inhibit constraint with respect to site grading,grading costs would probably run higher on this site than ,O�Nelopment?" most of the other sites. Solis Most of the higher,non-wetland areas have loamy to loamy-fine sand soils. Although topsoil is "Are subsoils and topsoils suitable for this limited,the subsoils are acceptable for this type of development. Wetland-related soils are type-of development?Will the watertable unsuitable for development and will have to be avoided. interfere with development?" Vegetation/Wetiands As stated,about 15.5 acres are classified as wetlands,which are protected. And as stated, "Will vegetation provide buffering ?Will it they pose a significant limitation on facility design and layout.Aside from the wetlands, the conflict with site development?"Will wetlands remainder of the site is either lying fallow,used for cattle grazing,or used for agriculture. interfere with site development? Vehicle Access Vehicular access is fair. Although Birch Street provides a suitable access on the north side of "Is the site accessible from arterial or the site, no other access opportunity is available from collector4evel streets. Given the linear collector streets?" character of the site,the entrance drive needed to provide access to facilities would be fairly extensive and completely internal. This could prove to be a difficult design concern. It would also use up valuable land and increase development costs. Trail Access' Although not extensive,site access via trails is available.As with Parcel A,the transportation "Is the site accessible from the community trail currently being developed along Birch Street could be extended to this site. Again,since trail system?" this trail interlinks with the community-wide trail system,trail access from most areas within the southern half of-the city would be feasible. Although the distance travelled by most users would be less than Parcel A, it may still pose somewhat of an impediment to using the trails as a primary means of getting to the site. Brauer & Associates, Ltd. 4 Project No. 93-35 Evaluation of Sites for Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department South Athletic Complex City of Lino Lakes urban Services Although the site lies outside the Metropolitan-Urban Services Area (MUSA),public utilities cl.e., "Can the site be serviced by public utilities, water and sanitary sewer)are available from Birch Street.This makes it one of the more including water, storm sewer,sanitary sewer, serviceable of all the sites being considered. A relatively minimal revision to the MUSA line electrical,and telephones?" would be required. Surrounding Land Use Residential properties are being developed north of the site across Birch Street. For the most "What impacts will development have on part,these properties are relatively secluded and screened from view.Site development should surrounding land uses?" have little direct visual impact,although some light spillage from field lights may occur.This is also the case to the west,where large-lot residential properties have been developed.To the east and south the site is bounded by wetlands and agricultural lands,which pose little immediate concern. Archaeological Significance Based on a cursory review,there are no recorded findings of historical/cultural artifacts on this "1s there any potential that historical/cultural site. Although it is not anticipated that archaeological sites will be found,it is recommended artifacts will be found on the site?" that a more complete investigation be undertaken prior to actual acquisition of the property. 804CN SMEEr_ANOKA HWY.10 — ------I I a ��. •J.. I too'F ELD SW Fl D /k atland 1 _-• 1 `4.J. .. o 1 too'FIELD 300'FIFlo wetland •1� J f t wWand J , W 1`n 1 m ._/.- Y ° w J 3I tea•x Sao- 124-x 3"' 31 .Jj 1 -foamy tine sand I I ua•x aea• aaa•x fao• farm IarW_corn n I J \ I l / � L -- --�--7-- --y—aj f - PARCEL "B FF SITE MAP FACILITY SIZE COMPARISON Brauer & Associates, Ltd. 5 Project No. 93-35 Evaluation of Sites for Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department South Athletic Complex City of Lino Lakes Evaluation Sheet for Parcel "C" Location: Holly Drive and Cedar Lake Zoning Status:Rural L-l Size: Approximately 86.5 Acres MUSA Line Status:Outside Current Metropolitan Urban Services Area Evaluation Criteria Evaluation Statements Location The site is located on the east side of Cedar Lake,a large wetland area. it is bounded on the "Is the site centrally located with respect to north by Holly Drive,a proposed collector street.However,Holly Drive is currently not a through user populations and other park system road. It is also one of the more centrally located of the sites being considered. components?" Site Size,Shape,and Orientation The site is approximately 86.5 acres in size,of which about 28.5 acres are classified as "Are these conducive to the type of facilities wetlands.Another five acres fall within a utility easement. For the most part,the wetlands programmed for this site?" follow the edge of Cedar Lake.However,they also encroach into the central area of the site, posing some additional constraints on facility design and layout. The higher areas outside the wetlands are suitable for this type of development. Topography Rolling topography is exhibited on the higher ground across much of the site. Although the ,#'Nil slopes and drainage patterns inhibit existing grades should not pose a significant constraint on development,the cost of grading ✓elopment?" would probably be greater on this site than at least some of the others. Providing positive drainage away from the playing fields and controlling storm water runoff should not pose any significant problems. Soils Most of the higher, non-wetland areas have loamy fine sand or fine sandy loam soils. Although "Are subsoils and topsoils suitable for this topsoil is limited,the subsoils are acceptable for this type of development. type of development?Will the watertable interfere with development?" Vegetation/Wetlands As stated,about 28.5 acres are classified as wetlands,which are protected. About eight of Will vegetation provide buffering ?Will it these acres encroach into the more central area of the site,posing some developmental conflict with site development?"Will wetlands constraints.The remainder of the wetlands skirt the western edge of the site adjacent to Cedar interfere with site development? Lake. Aside from the wetlands, the remainder of the site is used for agriculture or is tying fallow. Vehicle Access Vehicular access is very poor.Although Holly Drive has future potential as a collector street,it "Is the site accessible from arterial or does not provide adequate access to the site at this time. Even with Holly Drive upgraded, collector streets?" access would still be limited to one collector street,again resulting in a completely internal entrance drive which consumes excessive space and is costly to develop. Trail Access Until Holly Drive is upgraded to a collector street(which is on an indefinite timeframe),site "is the site accessible from the community access via transportation trail is not probable nor practical. Although there is a linear trail trail system?" corridor planned for the perimeter of Cedar Lake,its developmental timeframe is dependent upon MUSA line extension and housing development in this area (at least 10 plus years into the future) . Brauer & Associates, Ltd. 6 Project No. 93-35 Evaluation of Sites for Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department South Athletic Complex City of Lino Lakes ban Services Since the site lies outside the Metropolitan Urban Seivices.Area (MUSA), public utilities(i.e., "Can the site be serviced by public utilities, water and sanitary sewer)are not currently available.' Given current land uses,zoning and including water,storm sewer,sanitary sewer, development scenarios,it is unlikely that urban services would be extended to this area in the electrical,and telephones?" foreseeable future. Surrounding Land Use A number of residential properties abut the north end of the site. All of which are of rural lot "What impacts will development have on size and accessible via Holly Drive.The site is bounded on the west by wetlands and Cedar surrounding land uses?" Lake.Agricultural lands abut the east and south sides of the site. Surrounding land uses should not pose any significant site development concerns. Archaeological Significance Based on a cursory review,there are no recorded findings of historicallcuttural artifacts on this "Is there any potential that historicallcultural site. Although it is not anticipated that archaeological sites will be found,it is recommended artifacts will be found on the site?" that a more complete investigation be undertaken prior to actual acquisition of the property. RESIDENTIAL �-� MOLLY DRNE _T J 1Z $00,FIELD So-FIELD 1 SOW FIELD FIELD 111'x Sao' 111'x 140' /waDand I bamy Dna sand Of DM unay barn .� 1 FACILITY SIZE PARCEL 1FC" SITE MAP COMPARISON Brauer & Associates, Ltd. 7 Project No. 93-35 Evaluation of Sites for Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department South Athletic Complex City of Lino Lakes Evaluation Sheet for Parcel "D" - Location: Holly Drive and County Road"J" Zoning Status:Rural Parcel Size: Approximately 82.5 Acres MUSA Une Status:Outside Current Metropolitan Urban Services Area Evaluation Criteria Evaluation Statements- Location The site is bounded on the west by Holly Drive and on the south by County Road"J". It is the "Is the site centrally located with respect to most centrally located of the sites being considered. It is also the furthest to the south. It is user populations and other park system about equal driving distance from the population center(n the south half of the city). This site components?" is the closest to the originally selected site as defined in the Comprehensive Park Plan and Development Guide. Site Size, Shape,and Orientation The site is approximately 82.5 acres in size,of which about 12.5 acres are classified as 'Are these conducive to the type of facilities wetlands.Another 1.25 acres fall within a utility easement.About one-half of the wetlands programmed for this site?" follow the west property line adjacent to Holly Drive. The remainder encroach on the interior of The site in several scattered pockets. With the exception of the wetlands,the site's shape and orientation should not pose any significant limitations on facility design and layout. It is probably the most suitable of all the sites in this regard. )ography Most of the site is fairty level,with a slight rise in elevation on the north end of the site. The "Will slopes and drainage patterns inhibit topography poses no significant constraint to site grading or drainage. development? Soils Most of the higher,non-wetland areas have loamy fine sand and fine sandy loam soils. "Are subsoils and topsoils suitable for this Although topsoil is limited,the subsoils are acceptable for this type of development and should type of development?Will the watertable not pose any significant development constraint. interfere with development? Vegetation/Wetlands As stated,about 12.5 acres are classified as wetlands,which are protected.Aside from the Will vegetation provide buffering?Will it wetalnds, the remainder of the site is used for agriculture or is lying fallow. conflict with site development?"Will wetlands interfere with site development? Vehicle Access _Vehicular access is very good. Holly Drive provides access on the west side of the site.County "is the site accessible from arterial or Road"J"provides access on the south side.Since both of these roads parallel the full length collector streets?" and width of the site, providing entrance drives and parking lots to service the facilities should not pose any significant limitations on site design . Trail Access Although not extensive,site access via transportation trails is possible along Holly Drive,which "Is the site accessible from the community would ultimately link to Birch Street and the linear trail system.Since that the site is relatively trail system?" central to the population center, the distances travdied for most users would be relatively equal. Urban Services Since the site lies outside the Metropolitan Urban Services Area (MUSA),public utilities(i.e., "Can the site be serviced by public utilfties, water and sanitary sewer)are not currently available. However,it is feasible to extend jas�uding water,storm sewer,sanitary sewer, services to this site in the future. A revision to the MUSA line would be required. ;trical,and telephones?" Brauer & Associates, Ltd. g Project No. 93-35 Evaluation of Sites for Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department South Athletic Complex City of Lino Lakes r�urrounding Land Use Aside from a few rural residential properties,farms adjacent to the site, and wetlands,the "What impacts will development have on surrounding lands are used for agricultural or lying fallow_ Given this,surrounding land uses surrounding land uses?" should not pose any significant site development concerns. Archaeologlcal Signirrcance Based on a cursory review,there are no recorded findings of historicallcultural artifacts on this "Is there any potential that historicai/cuttural site. Although it is not anticipated that archaeological sites will be found,it is recommended artifacts will be found on the site?" that a more complete investigation be undertaken prior to actual acquisition of the property. a—FIELD 300'FIELD •400'FIELD I I , I—y fl—sand M fine sandy loam / = old a -I I I !fa'X 360' 21a'X fe0' � 2 1 1 v tans land-soybeans wwdand 1�1/, !aa•x aw• :2a•X ao• 1 -ALI1 ✓ i 1 /Q/ ` --�- -- -- --�/ COUN7Y RQ40J RAMSEY COUNTY OPEN SPACE PARCEL "Daa SITE MAP FACILITY SIZE COMPARISON Brauer & Associates, Ltd. 9 Project No. 93-35 Evaluation of Sites for Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department South Athletic Complex City of Lino Lakes Evaluation Sheet for Parcel "E" Location: 62nd Street and Hwy.49 Zoning Status:Rural ErcelSize: Approximately 88 Acres MUSA Line Status:Outside Current Metropolitan Urban Services Area Evaluation Criteria Evaluation Statements Location The site is bounded on the south by 62nd Street. It lies furthest to the west of the sites being "Is the site centrally located with respect to considered.Although it is not centrally located,it is situated just south of the most densely user populations and other park system populated area (in this half of the city). components?" Site Size, Shape,and Orientation The site is approximately 88 acres in size,of which about 23 acres are classified as wetlands. "Are these conducive to the type of facilities Although the amount of acreage under wetlands in and of itself causes significant constraints programmed for this site?" on site development,their location causes even larger concerns. Located in the center of the site, the wetlands make it difficult to use the available high ground effectively and efficiently with respect to facility design and layout. Topography Most of the higher ground is fairly level.posing no significant constraint on site grading or II slopes and drainage patterns inhibit drainage. aelopment?" Soils Most of the higher,non-wetland areas have fine sand soils. Although topsoil is limited,the "Are subsoils and topsoils suitable for this subsoils are acceptable for this type of development and should not pose any significant type of development?Will the watertable development constraints. interfere with development?" Vegetation/Wetiands As stated,the 23 acres of wetlands(which are protected)will pose a significant constraint on "Will vegetation provide buffering ?Will it site development and are the most important concern about this site. The remainder of the site conflict with site development?"Will wetlands is used for agriculture or is lying fallow.Several pockets of trees and shrubs can also be found, interfere with site development? mostly adjacent to farm home sites and residences. The water bodies and wetlands do, however,help provide buffering between the site and adjacent land use, particularly to the north. Vehicle Access Although vehicular access is good,it has some important limitations. 62nd Street,which is a "is the site accessible from arterial or proposed collector street on the south side of the park, has yet to be upgraded to that status. collector streets?" There are also a couple of potential connectors on the north side of the site—West Shadow Lake Drive and Coyote Trail.These,however,have some limitations.Although West Shadow Lake Drive is a State Aid Road,it does traverse through a residential area,creating a situation where user traffic is being directed through a residential area.Coyote Trail is clearly a residential street and therefore not well suited for servicing a major athletic complex. Trail Access Although not extensive,site access via trails is available. In this case,the linear trail corridors "Is the site accessible from the community north of the site would provide the main trail access. Since these trails interiink with the trail system?" community-wide trail system,trail linkage with most areas in the southern half of the city would be feasible. Brauer & Associates, Ltd. 10 Project No. 93-35 Evaluation of Sites for Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department South Athletic Complex City of Lino Lakes .,an Services Although the site lies outside the Metropolitan Urban Services Area (MUSA),public utilities(i.e., "Can the site be serviced by public utilities, water and sanitary sewer)are readily available just to the north from both West Shadow Lake including water,storm sewer,sanitary sewer, Drive and Coyote Trail. A revision to the MUSA line would be required. electrical ,and telephones?" Surrounding Land Use New residential subdivisions(that lie within the MUSA line)abut the north side of the site.Since "What impacts will development have on these subdivisions exhibit higher housing densities than the residential developments abutting surrounding land uses?" the other sites,site development will have a greater impact on existing residential properties. This would most likely be in the form of light spillage from field lighting. Development may also impact existing residential properties that abut the east side of the site—although the mature trees should provide a reasonable buffer and help minimize these concerns. The other areas surrounding the site include scattered residential properties,agricultural or.fallow lands,and small woodlots.Site development should have minimal impact to these areas. Archaeological Significance Based on a cursory review,there are no recorded findings of historicallcuttural artifacts on this "Is there any potential that historical/cultural site. Although it is not anticipated that archaeological sites will be found,it is recommended artifacts will be found on the site?" that a more complete investigation be undertaken prior to actual acquisition of the property. P.UD. i / ilo I I—Jand 1 r wetland — 11n.Banda 1 .J \... 1 wetland I I 1 lannland traea �L I I 1 �- _ ,l• ,.---� '� riE S10 ENT1AL �o �SIOEHrIa� _ PARCEL "E" SITE MAP aoo•FIELD aoo•FIELD a:r x aeo• ue•x aeo• ue•x sew aar x see, q 100'FIELD a00•FIELD FACILITY SIZE COMPARISON Brauer & Associates, Ltd. 11 Project No. 93-35 luation of Sites for Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department th Athletic Complex City of Lino Lakes cat;-k,n Map for Potential South Athletic Complex Sites u�eul 'eur�w : 1, tj l l 11 ;... .. ice" '. �f� r r .0, , ° 0 1 L +f 1Ir -Vol PARCEL B" PARCEL "A" , i RL � ■ 1 1 �I ......... { PARCEL T 7 j ■ PARCEL "D" s1�1 .-_ - -�-`�:aF��• �'-. -z s�+�}.•c it ill .......... ..•�_._.1� -- + � r.`f1--- ---- --- -�-- 3rauer & Associates, Ltd. 1 Project No. 93-35 Evaluation of Sites for park, Recreation, and Forestry Departmerit South Athletic Complex Cit;, of Lino Lakes S€ rnmaty of Findings Overview Tte evaluation of aiternate sites for the South Athletic Complex was undertaken in response to the city's concern that land within: the Metropolitan Urban Services Area be developed to its highest and best use. Afthough the site as defined in the Comprehensive Park Plan and Development Guide Is ideally suited for this type of development, it is also considered prise land for residential development. G k •t nC rs 't e r + 1!t;rn South Rivera t:.e ci y's .o Err. , ;: e s arcL o. a suitable .•.sty e site cr i e Mhietic Complex was initiated by the City Geuncil. Parameters for Site The basic parameters behind sliernaiive site selection finduded: Selection - unie need for 50 plus acres of developabie land • a good location relative to the population • vehicular and trail access • suitable site characteristics (i.e., soils, topography, vegetation, and physical shape) • minimal impacts on surrounding land uses Process Five parcels of lanud vrere idenf;fled by city staff and thc- cons?lna:nl as poternliai slterna:ve sites. Each of these sites exhibited a:tn buses that fell within the ,ram est8b;ished parameters for site selection. "'ach of the sites was subsequently evaluated based on the established cflteria (as d iaf n,6-4 Its 'Fie dl`vilual evaluation she»ts;. Aerls.! .hotogrephy v.,as elso taken to assist In this evaluation. Upon completion, of the site eve,uations, the Ad Hoc 'advisory CornmiYea overseeing the development of the Comprehensive Park Plan and Development was brought luck together to consider the options and dome to 8 consensus as to ,he, pre-fsrred s':te end possible ahernale sites. —;`ie Li°m—'r-... e me. on. oriel er S, i�G� 17 dl !`vS t( JfltiGn; orl j (Ti kEi recommendation. Findings The Committee reviswed the evaluation sheets for each, site along with o! i-3s1`.'Ir:(- acinal phoiog€aphy to determine ;<Ic preferred sl1,0. Jy hliU�li OaGll l)vrh Cyjo=i:.+n016� 8:'iC`i Coi7stii;:l1`ls, tCi 11.1Ei co{se tsus that Eajcel "+C)" was the preforred site, for the following reasons: • it offers good vehicular and trail access the land is vet suitability for this type of develonrnent • p'a;li> uti?tries can Rely be extended to the site in the future development will have minimal impacts on ad a6onf properties and land uses it iv relatively cents' to the population Tl e co rw?'ttee als: carr.e to the consensus that Parcel "A,- would be a suitable aiierna'ive if Parcel "0" was not available. Pace! "C' was also considered 8 possibility if bo';h sites were not availabla. Brauer & Assoclates, Ltd. Prolec; No. 93-35 �y Evaluatlon of S/£eS for park, Recreation, and Forestry Department South Afhl®fic ComplcOn City of Lino Lakes / Ixt Stop it is important to recognize :hat the evaluar^^ of these five sites focused on d6tefminirig wh c4 of the file sites would we the most suitable for an athletic complex. The evaluation: process Was €uccessfvl in this regard, with Parcel"D" being identified as the preferred site_ However, this process should only be considered the first step in the evaluatior, process. The next step is to do a more detailed investigation of the site conditions to ensure that Parcel "D' meets specific developmentai criteria. Critical concerns include wetland delineations, soils analysis, topography, and drainage. Erausr & Associates, i_td, i Project No. 93-35 A' MORA L V M TO: All Park Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: February 1, 1994 SUBJECT: News of Interest Please find attached copies from the Anoka County Conservation Quarterly on the Rice Lake School Nature Area, and a section of a new publication from the Department of Natural Resources on the MinnReleaf program. i - Anoka Conservation District win [Soil and Water Conservation District serving Anoka County] Volume 2, Number 1 - January 1994 :s ........ Y:F rfi::.:�:::::i.�::::»::::����� •�?if?::i:i� ,::N'fiia:::i ii�:'�!'iii.•�:i: ............. The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and Soil Conservation Service (SCS) Minnesota Earth Team Award for 1993 was presented to the Anoka Conservation District (ACD)/Blaine Soil Conservation , Service(SCS)December6,at the Minnesota Association of ,. Conservation Districts (MASWCD) Annual Convention in St. Cloud. 5th grade Rice Lake Elementary students at the edge of a wetland investigating areas for school nature project. Rice Lake Elementary school staff members, student council, parents, DNR, Lino Lakes Parks Department, and interested persons from other agencies have been working together to plan a school nature area next to the school for students to experience hands on training outdoors. A The committee is chaired by Christopher Feider,naturalist at the Wargo Nature Center.Active members include: Paula Andrzejewski, Ed Musielewicz(left),Blaine District Conservationist and 5th grade teacher; Jane Greenberg, Bell Museum; Marty Asleson, John Anderson,ACD Chairman, Board of Supervisors forester;Karen Jornlin,Anoka Conservation District;Art W iderstrom, DNR; Rice Lake Elementary Principal, Dan Kelly;Fred Rozumalski, The award is presented to the most effective Earth Team in a soil and water conservation district (SWCD) landscape architect, and parents, Cindy Ellers and Theresa Leahy. which demonstrates shared leadership among district The area proposed for the School in the Woods program is 55 officials, SCS employees and Earth Team Volunteers. acres including the school buildings. Some ideas are to restore parts Volunteers worked a total of 886 hours resulting in a 277 of the land to native prairie grasses, plant native trees and shrubs, percent increase of volunteer hours served to the previous build awalkway to the lake,provide more animal shelters and feeding fiscal year. stations, clean up the pond, create a butterfly garden, and other There are 91 SWCD's in Minnesota. ACD/SCS will go interesting plans. Ms. Andrzejewski's fifth grade class already has on to compete in the National Convention held this January set up wood duck and bluebird houses in the area. in Phoenix, Arizona. According to Art Widerstrom,DNR, Rice Lake Elementary is the The Blaine SCS and ACD office had volunteers from only school forest committee to have student members. th,QJ,,R,etired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Anoka The Rice Lake Elementary Nature Committee is looking for C ty and University of Minnesota Natural Resource ways to fund this project. Several grants have been applied for, students. parent-student fund raising ideas, donation requests, and a All programs and services are available without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital suggestion box has been set up in the library. If you are interested status, or handicap. to know of others who may help, call Rice Lake Elementary at 780-7695. Ask for Paula Andrzejewski or Dan Kelly. UvAr s Ics ( i Juilhhjl ID ,. (,A-,, ti poo.1 yM�b� w �'�411.6 NES Funding for this project was approved by the Minnesota Legislature as recommended by the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources from Oil Overcharge Money. Additional funding was provided by the United States Department of Agriculture, For- LEAF est Service. This publication was prepared in cooperation by the Minnesota Department of Natural OF N.iT1 k Resources, Division of Forestry; the University of Minnesota; and the Minnesota De- partment of Public Service. Margaret (Peggy) Sand, author; William W. Weaver, �� ��'f. illustrator and graphic designer. ��. For.more information or additional copies of this publication, contact the Department of Public Service, Energy Information Center at 296-5175 (metro area), 1-800-657- t Irhan& Community 3710 (MN toll free); or the Department of Natural Resources, Information Center at Forestry Program 296-6157 (metro area), 1-800-766-6000 (MN toll free). Telecommunication Device for the Deaf, call 296-5484 (metro area) or 1-800-657-3929 (MN toll free). toRt This information is available in other forms upon request. S The-Minnesota Department of Natural Resources would like to thank all the communi- Off OF ties,and organizations who participated in the Minnesota ReLeaf program for their creativity and enthusiasm in carrying out their projects. Many of the ideas developed P,A-AAA by the communities and organizations and suggested in their accomplishment reports N E R y� have been incorporated into this document. j�n UPS . fs_ Printed with soy ink on recycled paper. M I N N E SOTA PUBLIC SERVICE 1993 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA bond SUbDIVISIOn DMLOPAMT LINO LAKES r Community Goals tion. Plans for construction of an adjoining count road incorporated creation - To implement a housing subdivision that exemplifies g y of a heavily planted berm along the north side of the development. The builder how tree preservation and planting can enhance de- of each home agreed to plant at least two strategically located shade trees. velopment and save energy. These were supplemented with transplanted oaks and pines. Community tree. y% cover will be increased through a cooperative planting buffering the freeway Energy-Conservation Planting Strategies south of the development. The city forester worked closely with the home Preservation of mature tree canopy cover,trees trans- builders at several phases of the project. Each builder must have a'tree pres- r,� planted for strategic shade, and a neighborhood wind- ervation plan approved by the forester before a building permit is issued:'When break. exterior construction of each home is essentially complete,,the builder faxes the forester a certificate of survey indicating the home and property lines. The Project Participants forester stakes the recommended locations for energy-conservation plantings, This multi-phased project has involved active partici- marks them on the survey, and faxes this back to the builder. s • ultanfrom city staff,the developer, con- During this process, the project is discussed with each ultants, as well as cooperation is homeownerwho is mailed a brochure on the program. with builders, homeowners, r county staff,and the Minnesota �✓ Public Outreach and Education Department of Transportation. During project construction, regular commu- „ .`: . - .. nications occurred with many builders and Implementation Process �;- :� Atthe initiation of the subdivi- 4%i �, �� > homeowners. Upon completion,the project "�.. � f; .. � will to be a model development which oth- sion process, the developer :c -r~Y•, ,.; / ers can visit. worked closely with the city for ester to align streets to reduce << 9 4 1 The Planting Event damage to existing forests. Ar- .► r Planting happened incrementally throughout the eas of existing trees were cor- construction process, doned off from construction, young trees(primarily oaks and pines)in the Y r -'j / Long Term Care way of development were moved with a � Initially, project plantings were under guarantee with contractors assum- tree spade to a temporary nursery, and vibratory ing primary responsibility for maintenance. The city is developing mail- plow trenching was used to contain an oak wilt infec- ers to homeowners to promote long term maintenance. AGENDA ITEM STAFF ORIGINATOR Marty Asleson DATE February 1, 1994 TOPIC Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) G OND-1 Chief of Police, David Pecchia brought this program idea to a Project Management Meeting. Project Management Meetings are a twice monthly staff meeting that is chaired by the City Engineer and is intended to tie projects together with input from each department. A representative from the Police Department will be present at the Park Board Meeting to further explain this idea. Please find attached a letter from Dave Pecchia on CPTED. 1. Participate in CPTED and make this a part of our design review process. 2. Other options as per the Park Boards Recommendation. A ON Input from the Police Department would be a valuable tool in any of our Parks and Recreation initiatives. I understand the officers involved in this attend a special school and receive some good training. Recommend making this part of the design review process in Parks and Recreation. C I T Y O F INO LAW 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. 7731 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014-1109 Police Administration/Records: (612) 780-0605 - Fax: (612) 780-0901 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. ,/'N "The role of law enforcement in CPTED is to ask questions, share ideas, and provide information that would otherwise be unavailable to the builders, designers, and planners." f E p C 4 A A A O A ♦ A A • e C Effective Office Building Access Control Ineffective Office Building Access Control A. Elevators serving lobby and floor; A. Elevators imm below Around to above working doors so that people would B. Elevators serving lobby and Poor have access to all dooa below S. Main entrance from which people C. Rest rooms which are easily could go directly to elevators accessibte and visible from the without registering entrances C. Side entrance flat allows no O. brain entrance surveillance by teceptionist or E. Main Voor corridor which is visible guard and that allows access to the from main entrance elevator - F. Controlled accesslegress door 0. Guardheceptionist booth that Is not G. Security/receptionist station to centrally bated.but Is positioned screen entrances to the person stationed there This plan encourages sunadfance by cannot see who enters or calls the receptionist and by others who are b This A"r plan&Cows for areas that am the area. It provides no secluded places not WSW#to the mcepsonist and for burglars.muggers,etc,to commit provides access to the baafuv*41* t crimes. Inctu ng rest moms right ins;* any strwmanae Ohrough the side the entrance allows visitors to use the entrance. The/auk of cast moms on 144C:i ies without entedng the work area. the ruin Coon means flat visitors ooW Asw so enter«oral arras to use tht faGGtieS. r� SHOPPING tAALL POOR DESIGN GOOD DESIGN A Parking is 360 and undifferentiated. A Parking Is endaved in retation to business entrances. B. Safety hazards persist Muse d unconuofted access to all lanes. 8. lateral access by vehicles Is severely restricted. C. Undesirable night-time activities occur. C. Aesthetic design opportunities are enhanced to screen ugly parking lots. D. Transition from Public to private space is undefined. D_ Extreme transitional definition Busts.thereby reducing escape opportunities.- E. Parking areas may be dosed with barricades by time of day. � PAQ KIN4 O�.gK...V A!K �hlw6 SHOPPING MALL x/ Aa.cv+p .�•t Kt nt4 ��'�"G _7 oKt2K t N4 _—� OFFM BUIMNG 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 rdeady identified by allowable spatial and temporal uses. B. Through access and night time use are poorly defined and to+dear. 8. hnaroper parking is mae subject to notice and scrutiny by local taw C. Cars parked anywhere are not subject to satrtiny by security,taw erdorceaw t OtGdals or security OtGcers. enforcement officials or building management C. Zones may be dosed depending upon need. 1 2 4 �F IG� I 7r/ Our I1Gc /��(t Z 6tltt_Or NC, J j •Vtt Ol C. j I!` OI�Q tN JN-L R14 T � ♦t ' 1 w.�-.r w...a• 1