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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/03/1988 Park Board Packet ram, d PARK BOARD MEETING October 3 , 1988 1 . Call To Order 2. Consideration of Minutes 3. Wildwood Estates/Park Dedication, Elmer Crohn 4. Woodridge Estates, Park Dedication, Rick Carlson, Rich Gray 5 . GM Development - Final Park Plan update, South Reshanau Fake Estates 6. Rice Lake Estates Park - Update 7 . 1988 Budget Improvement proposal 8. Old Business A. Opinion Survey - Park Board Response 9. New Business 10 . Adjourn PARK BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 1988 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order at 7 : 00 P.M. , by Chairman Ray Johnson, Wednesday, September 7 , 1988 at the Lino Lakes City Hall . Members present: Chairman Ray Johnson, Candy Toffoli , Bob Williams, John Bauman, Bill Nissen, Ken Johnson, & George Lindy. Also present were: Public Works Director - Don Volk, City Engineer - Ron Stahlberg, City Forester - Mike Hoffman and Secretary - Laura Elken. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES: Chairman Ray Johnson approved the minutes as written. CITY STATUS ON TREES - Mike Hoffman Mike Hoffman presented a tree species inventory in all City Park lands to the Park Board. Mike stated that dutch elm disease is present in Country Lakes Park and South Reshanau Lake Estates. Oak Wilt is not present in any of our City Parks at the present time. Samples from various private properties have been sent to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and have come back negative. Don Volk added that 6 or 7 years ago there was a considerable amount of Oak Wilt in our parks , but that it has been taken care of. There was discussion regarding incorporating a Tree Board in the City of Lino Lakes . After discussion a motion was made. MOTION: Bob Williams recommends to Council that the Park Board, Mike Hoffman & Don Volk, take up the duty as a Forestry Board as needed in Lino Lakes. Mike Hoffman will become the Chairperson of this Board. Bill Nissen 2nd the motion and the motion was carried unamiously. WILDWOOD ESTATES/PARK DEDICATION: ELMER CROHN Mr. Crohn has 118 acres in 2 1/2 acre lots. Giving 10% of his land for park dedication would be a hardship to him. Page 1 PARK BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 1988 After discussing this Chairman Ray Johnson suggested Mr. Crohn attend the October Park Board Meeting and give the Park Board his recommended park proposal in Wildwood Estates. At that time Park Board will review his proposal and take it into consideration. FINAL PARK PLANS/SOUTH RESHANAU LAKE ESTATES: GARY UHDE Gary made several revisions in his plat , widening the roadway by 6' to make a trail system, and making three road accesses to the park. He also added a 1 . 3 acre parcel that would be available for park dedication, he would also add a 8' wood chip trail . After discussion a motion was made: MOTION: George Lindy recommends to Council to accept the plan as drawn with these changes: 1 . Eliminating the walkway on the West boundry of the subdivision. 2. Surfacing all walkways with 4" of class 2 or 5 Lime- stone aggregate The walkways are to be constructed to city standards, with the exception of a Bituminous surface. 3. Section of walkways extending between residential lots to have a bituminous surface applied as soon as possible by the City continguously with streets. The remaining sections to have bituminous included in specifications for Phase III of South Reshanau Lake Estates Sub- division. 4. Delete walkway on proposed roadway in Phase III for Park Dedication requirements . 5. All lands falling within the 100 year water occurence, to be removed from City Park Dedication and ownership. John Bauman 2nd the motion and the motion was carried unamimously. PARK DEDICATION/WOODRIDGE ESTATES - Rick Carlson Our Landscape Design Architect is designing a walkway and park system for the southwest corner of the City to include section 31 . n Page 2 PARK BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 1988 Tara Blamer, from Merrill Lynch presented a proposal to Park Board, for the City to purchase two parcels of land for park use. The Park Board felt it wouldn' t be cost effective to purchase this land. This item was tabled until the Park Board meets in October. COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLANS : RON STAHLBERG Mr. Stahlberg discussed a proposed city park on the Ernie Apitz Property adjacent to the Anoka County Regional Park. Chairman Johnson and Mr. Volk had discussed a possible park .location on the Ray Miller property, if the Apitz property was not available for park. He suggested approaching the owners, suggesting a "Lifetime Estate and use of the land" . Mr. Stahlberg explained the Apitz property abuts the Regional Park and could easily be tied into their trail system which could lead to the Shanandoah' s additions. Mr. Apitz has previously been spoken to by phone, and he said he was not willing to sell his property to the City. However, the idea that the property would be developed for park land with a lifetime estate may be more appealing to him. Mr. Volk noted that the staff has discussed co-ownership of property such as Mr. Apitz with the Centennial School District . MOTION: George Linde is recommending to City Council to purchase the Ernie Apitz property, located at the N. E. quadraunt of highway 49 and Birch Street for future City Park Land and that it be specified as a "Life Estate" for Mr. Apitz . Ken Johnson 2nd the motion and the motion was carried unanimously. Mr. Stahlberg stated that the Park Board, when looking at parks, be aware of any special assessments pending, and how they are going to be paid. Special Assessment policies do not differenciate between any property owner. The one thing Mr. Stahlberg likes about the Apitz property is the City will not have to worry about any assessments. Page 3 PARK BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 1988 Mr. Stahlberg also explained to the Park Board the availability of using the Pipe Line and other utility companies property to run the trail system. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 1988, OPINION SURVEY A. Rice Lake Estates Don Volk explained 2 lots in Rice Lake Estates were obtained as park land, lots 1 block 2. Also, block 1 could be used for a parking area. Mr. Volk stated he would like the Park Board to consider what they would like to do at Rice Lake Estates Park and discuss this at the October Meeting. B . 1988 Budget Improvements - $8, 000 Don Volk recommends spending the money at Rice Lake Estates or Ericksons Park - starting the process of improvements . Mr. Volk will put together a proposal making suggestions as to where the money could effectively be spent . BALLFIELD LOCATION - SUNRISE V. S. SUNRISE MEADOWS Mr. Volk explained that in looking at the ballfield he can see some problems that may occur there. We cannot re-position the ballfield without adversly effecting another ballfield. Both of the north fields are used a minimum of 5 nights a week by the Centennial Little League. Mr. Volk suggests a 2 - 3 foot high berm and planting trees and shrubs along the right of way line on the north end of the fields . Mr. Volk stated this would be the most fesible thing to do, asthetically, people living adjacent to this will look at it as a buffer, and he feels Park Board should keep these fields for the Little League. Chairman Johnson suggests putting up the berm, and then if necessary, installing a fence to block any foul balls hit towards the street. This will be brought to the Park Boards attention in the near future. OLD BUSINESS: A. Greater Centennial Area Park and Recreation Committee - Update - Ken Johnson Page 4 PARK BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 1988 d� Mr. Johnson stated the Greater Centennial Area Park and Recreation Committee met a couple of weeks ago, and some figures were presented to us. The Centennial school district area has a total first year budget for a recreation program, hiring 1 person to run the program - They estimated $30, 000. 00 which would be shared by the communities involved. The Lino Lakes portion is estimated at approximately $6, 800. 00 for 1989. The preparation of a joint powers agreement between the cities and Centennial School District , will be the focal point of future meetings . B. Sunrise Park Improvements - Update - Don Volk 1 . A total top dressing and reeceeding is still pending. This would take place in conjunction with the construction of the 2nd Ave. municipal state aid roadway. 2. The relocating of ballfield *1 will take place immediately after Sandbur Days , which will be the weekend of September loth. Funding for this relocation is from the Circle Lex Lions (Sponsors of Sandbur Days) . NEW BUSINESS Mr. Volk stated there was a Special Council Work Session in August , and during the discussion at this meeting Mayor Benson asked that all departments make comments as to how each department is going to react to the results of the opinion survey. The Park Board will consider this request and this issue will be brought up at the October meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10: 35. Page 5 r» G.M. DEVELOPMENT, INC. 3825 85TH AVENUE NORTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55443 (612) 424-8550 September 9, 1988 Don Volk City of Lino Lakes 1189 Main Street Lino Lakes , Minnesota 55014 Dear Don, This letter is to recap our agreement with the Lino Lakes Park Board on the matter of park dedication for Reshanau Lake Estates South. The Board agreed to accept the park land as noted on the final plat and outlined on Exhibit A, attached, for the total dedication for the 80 acries with the following conditions : 1 ) Developer will work with City staff in coordination and lay out of final walkway design. 2 ) Developer will subcut a walkway 8' wide and cover with crushed class 2 or 5 limestone as outlined on Exhibit A or as redesigned by Developer and City staff . 3 ) Area of walkway on west end of pond and through park up to the 20 ' easement would be deleted. This area is out- lined on Exhibit A. 4 ) Board did not want the additional 6 ' of walkway on the street connecting Deerwood and Red Fox Lane. I hope this covers it . If you have any differences , please let me know as we would like to proceed as soon as possible in the layout and construction of kway. Sincerely, G.M. Development , Inc. / i-. G.M. Uhde President cc: Greg Kopischke, Westwood Planning & Engineering DEVELOPERS • CONTRACTORS • CONSULTANTS �e�c�L wa r lt'wa zt- eA 2 ►� —�� T1'JML 1� _ --• j 13 �y*■...■■■r W■■■.i MUMMER ■r....■.r - - -� r. / HWL:91.3 ` /f ■iiii■■..■ \' 10 •. / ♦♦ PHASE ONE LANE, -- �O`'�'�"^C`l .-�" . i '• �, ... n... �,,.. '�r•1Kf.. i { k d o 6eA1e .g$ acre'S �U' �- tjC�1� � !�� c ono Lakes September 19, 1988 Mr. Gary Uhde G.M. Development, Inc. 3825 - 85th Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Dear Gary: In reference to your September 9th letter outlining conditions to park dedication in Reshanau Lake Estates South. I do agree with the four conditions as stated in your letter. How- ever, a fifth condition should be added as per Park Board request: 5. ) All lands in area designated as park in the original. Reshanau Lake Estates South, Phase I, that are below the 100 year water occurence are to be removed from city Park Dedication and ownership. Thank you, Gary, for your efforts in finalizing park dedication for Reshanau Lake Estates South. nc ely, ,Ronald Volk Public Works Director DV/clh 1189 MAIN STREET, LINO L, ..;.ES, MN 55014 (612),:64-5562 TO: Ray Johnson, Chair Lino Lakes Park Board Members FROM: William Nissen DATE: September 19, 1938 SUBJECT: Developer ' s Park Dedication over the past year, an increasing number of developers have presented plats to the Lino Lakes Park Board for approval . These 11-)F=,in presented in varying formats, from a simple sketch and the question "What. do you want?", to complete parkland design concept-b with everything documented . The nurfiber of re.quebt-F5 have taker) -a la- -rqe port- 1011 0-F t-he-- Boardl time, asking us to make a decision of which we have limited information. These decisions will affect the future of the Lino Lakes ' Park system for years to come, be they right or. wrong. In order to aid us in the process, I and I—iat we have a document outlining our needs for the developers to use before they bring their plats to the Board for approval . This documitrit should define what the Board ' s Park needs are in regard ' s to protect size and location in the city. This will also serve to developers that we expect plans complete with written paria dedication proposals to be submitted for action. This document -hould also be updated at a predetermined time, most 'Likely annually, as needs are continually changing with our growth. What- are the benefits? The Board will be able to act on requests with improved knowledge of what is proposed and it ' s benefit-- to the community. Developers will be able to have their plats approved quicker, a process that now can take months, could most likely be approved at a single meeting with the Board . Please take some time to read the attached proposed draft, and let ' s get sortie ideas together for our next meeting to save time for everyone in the future . A p p 11 1.C a'C 10 i i r P za r D-e.d I C a t o n .L'or Park Board Approval 77�akes Park Board, in order to make intelligent decisions regarding the long term park needs of the city, is requiring developers to present documented park dedication proposals to the Board for their approval . All requests must include the following: Written proposals . The Board expects every person asking for approval of their Park Dedication to present written proposals of how they intend to satisfy this requirement stating how their particular proposal will benefit the community. Land Dedications . Any dedication proposal including 'Land must include the following— Plat maps with topographic information, both present and final grade . If any structures or field layouts are suggested, they must be drawn in with the correct size required for proper uses . Photos of the proposed Park property must be submitted . A fainimurit of four photos, are -Cequiireti For each site . Take each photo from the approximate corner of the site, directed G-ed towards the center . show the location and direction of each photo on tI-ie plat map. These are to be in each Board Member ' s possession before the day the Board meets . No proposals presented on the evening of a meeting will be discussed or acted upon. 3 e e Boards g, guidelines are as follows— Board ' s general -1--en building ress than sit-es, the monetary dedication will J� I suffice . Greater than ten sites, a land dedication is preferred if there are no park facilities nearby. Generally, the larger the development, a combination of land and developer complt71t ' on o� ' for !--�hi�- Me n t--5- W{--J!-if, h-e pre for f eci, b I fie-C-, L 4L ric-) Lakes does not, at this time, have the funds to rapidly devellnpo raw park land rapidly. The land does not have to be within your development . Adia.--en'L--. or nearby park property you can acquire and provide adequate access to from the neighborhood would also be fine . We ace interested in your creative propo,:,als to .atisfy the needs Venerated by the families you plan of-i bui1 71 for . Theses people will 'Live in the community for many years to come . we hope this information will be helpful, and you can be assured that if adequate thought is put into a proposal, the approval process will go much smoother and quicker . Something everyone will benefit from. Thank You, Lino Lakes Park Board Members .