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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/08/1992 Park Board Packet CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1992 6:30 PM AGENDA f 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2 . Approval of Minutes from December 2, 1991 3. Open Mike 4. Old Business ✓ a. Follow-up and discussion of Black Duck Estates trail • Shores of Marshan Lake building discussion Pheasant Hills . Weaver Property - Quail Ridge e. LCMR f. Other Old Business 5. New Business . Upcoming public meeting - Comprehensive Park Plan Study t/�b. Tom Jensen - Eagle Scout Project - Troop 136 6. Adjourn PARK BOARD MINUTES ,.•� Monday, December 2, 1991 The December meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order by Chairman George Lindy at 6:33 pm on Monday, December 2, 1991 at Lino Lakes City Hall. Roll Call was taken, members present were Candi Toffoli, John Baumann and George Lindy. Absent were Ken Johnson and Bill Nissen. Also in attendance were Don Volk, Director of Public Works, Marty Asleson, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Program Supervisor, and Carole Kohler, Parks Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: John Baumann made a motion to approve the minutes of November 14, 1991 as mailed. Candi Toffoli seconded the motion. All were in favor. The minutes stand approved as mailed. OPEN MIKE: No one appeared under open mike. OLD BUSINESS: Keith Eibensteiner/Black Duck Estates - Mr. Keith Eibensteiner appeared in front of the park board again this month with his proposal to meet the trail dedication requirements that the board had requested of him at the November meeting. The board at that time explained the importance of getting people to the other side of Black Duck Drive to the proposed neighborhood park. Mr. Eibensteiner explained that until he brought his proposal in front of the Design Review Board recently, he was not aware that there was a trail dedication to satisfy, he thought it was all taken care of because the park dedication had previously been satisfied. At the last meeting Mr. Eibensteiner and the park board had somewhat agreed that a trail along the north side of Birch Street going east and west to the end of the development would be a good trail link. This plan would require the developer going to the property owner of the lot on the corner of Birch Street and Outlot J. As of this meeting Mr. Eibensteiner had not talked to the property owners. Marty Asleson explained to Mr. Eibensteiner that the main concern of the board and also the recommendation of park plan consultants (Brauer & Associates) was to get the people out to the other side of Black Duck Drive. He went on to explain that in reviewing the original proposal from their last meeting, he and City Engineer Dan Boxrud feel that the house on the lot in question sits very close to the right-of-way. He would prefer to see the trails more to the north, running east and west behind the houses, straight through the development. Mr. Eibensteiner reports this is a problem because of a vein of bad soil running through this area. It's all very low land there. This was discussed earlier in the day with Mr. Eibensteiner, Dan Boxrud and Marty Asleson. Mr. Eibensteiner 1 PARR BOARD MINUTES Monday, December 2, 1991 explained that if the trails present too much of a problem to them, or if it's not affordable to develop this, they would not pursue this option. The property purchase is contingent upon approval of the City. He also asked who would be responsible if he were to put a trail system in where the soil is bad and it sinks away in a couple of years, he assumes that the developer would be responsible for that. George Lindy asked for a consensus of the board. John Baumann suggested running the trails behind lots 22 & 23 and the Delzer property and thought some decorative shrubbery or the like could be put up to keep kids from running into private property, and direct the flow out to the trails and on to the parks, possibly even a split rail fence. Mr. Eibensteiner noted that there is a natural clump of evergreens there now, so this would make use of the natural setting. He also explained that he would not need permission from property owners if you use the easements behind their houses. Mr. Lindy asked Marty Asleson for his opinion. Mr. Asleson explained his main concern was to get the people that live in that area out and over to Country Lakes Park and the proposed park to the east, he expressed that this is also the opinion of Bill Nissen. MOTION: John Baumann made a motion to recommend to Council to approve a trail system running east along the property easement off of Birch Street to Black Duck Bay - then continue east between lots 26 & 25 - 24 & 27 and on the south side of 23 & 22 . Then back down along the rear of lots 1 & 2, then south to Birch Street and continue to the end of lot 10 and between lots 9 & 10 up to Reshanau Circle . Motion was seconded by Candi Toffoli. There was no further discussion. All were in favor. Motion carried. ( A map of this approved trail is at the end of these minutes. ) Shores of Marshan Lake - Jack Menkveld - Mr. Jack Menkveld appeared before the park board with his proposal for park dedication and trails within his development. This development is 34+ acre site with proposed park land in the southwest corner of the property adjoining other un-developed land. The trail system would run along the lake shore and would connect back to the street system in two places. This property is low, but not -tender water. Mr. Menkveld says that four wheelers and utility vehicles use this land now. George Lindy asked Marty Asleson how this plan fit in with the comprehensive park plan. Mr. Asleson explained that the plan shows a need for between 5 and 8 acres in this area, so we would need to get as much land as possible from the developer. He suggested to 2 PARR BOARD MINUTES Monday, December 2, 1991 Mr. Menkveld that the park land be enlarged on the east side to include lot 25 and make room to park about 5 or 6 cars here at the end of the street . Mr. Menkveld was not in favor of this plan, however, Don Volk pointed out that by making the road come straight in to the park land and using the end of the road for a small parking area and turn around, squaring off the adjoining lots 24 & 26, and not having a cul-de-sac there as the plat shows, there would be a savings of road and curb costs for Mr. Menkveld. Candi Toffoli noted that the trail runs through the back of lots 9 through 15. Mr. Menkveld agrees that this is not ideal, but it does serve trail needs, and,that the trail is not close to the houses. Marty Asleson says he has seen this in other communities and the citizens seem to like the natural setting of the trails. He says one of the main ideas is to hook up to the regional trails on the other side of Marshan Lake from here. Don Volk suggested to the board that they should be sure when they make their recommendation to the council, that they note that trails in the area be held to 884 contour, no lower, and also if the board agrees to allow a trail here, the developer be required to obtain DNR permits, which he would most likely do anyway. Mr. Menkveld says there should be no problem with this. Mr. Volk questioned the type of soil, as the City will have to use equipment here. The ground is very solid here. And would be under water for a short time during heavy rains, probably only a few times a year. MOTION: Candi Toffoli made a motion to recommend to council to accept for park dedication, the proposed trail dedication along the lake, with the stipulation that the trail be no lower than an elevation of 884 contour, and that the developer get DNR approval for this, and for park land dedication, eliminate the cul-de-sac on Park Circle, eliminate lot 25, and re-configure lots 24 and 26 slightly to square off the park land. The motion was seconded by John Baumann. All were in favor. The motion carried. Weaver Property - Kirk Corson - This is an update of the park proposal that was accepted at the August 5, 1991 meeting. The Weaver property being developed by Hokanson Development will be called Quail Ridge. That proposal was contingent upon acceptance of the DNR and the Anoka County Highway Department. The highway department would have to accept the trail coming across the right- of-way on Birch street, east of Pheasant Run. Our city engineers have written the highway department asking for approval, and we have not had a response as of this date. Marty Asleson says that the reply could be here by the first of the year. Don Volk added 3 PARK BOARD MINUTES ,.., Monday, December 2, 1991 that he knows it is not normal practice for the county to allow trails on their right-of-way. Mr. Corson asked what other options he has, if that should be the case. This would mean that the developer would then be responsible to build a trail over to Captain's Place, so that people can get out to Black Duck Drive on the east. Captain's Place is now owned by the City. Mr. Corson noted that he has submitted his final plat, and expects to be on the council agenda in December. Marty Asleson said he expects to have an answer from the county and/or DNR within a month. MOTION: A motion was made by John Baumann to approve the Quail Ridge 15 foot trail easement to run from Wild Turkey Trail to the proposed 3. 1 acre park in this development, and also a trail system at the rear of lots 8 & 9 that come out to Captain's Place. This motion is contingent upon the jog being accepted by the Highway Department, or adding on to the existing culvert to make the path connect. Motion was seconded by Candi Toffoli. All were in favor. Motion carried. Pheasant Hills Land Trades - Don Volk preceded Mr. Vaughan's presentation by explaining the history of the Pheasant Hills development. Back in June of 1990 park dedication was accepted that would include an island of approximately 10-15 acres and a peninsula of approximately 3 acres in size. (a copy of those minutes is enclosed) . Mr. Vaughan handed out written proposals to the board, and explained that after meeting with Dave Torkildson from Anoka County, he (Mr. Vaughan) would propose to keep the island part of his dedication for development in exchange with the county to access Sherman and Ward Lakes, the county would then give him a 20 acre parcel of buildable land from within their Regional Park Preserve so that he would be able to trade this parcel for the island. This property is located north of Marshan Lake and southeast of the I-35W and Hwy 49 interchange. This trade would give the county control of the access that they want into the Regional Park from the lakes and would also serve to satisfy Mr. Vaughan's park land dedication to the city. Mr. Vaughan feels that if he can keep and develop the island, he will be able to build a road from the north of the Weaver Property (Quail Ridge) to the island. Don Volk explained that the comprehensive park plan shows a need for a larger parcel of land near the school property, and suggested the park board may want to negotiate this within the parcel to satisfy park needs. Mr. Vaughan says his preliminary plat has already been accepted, and that he has nothing inside his boundary to dedicate for park land. 4 PARR BOARD MINUTES ^ Monday, December 2, 1991 Mr. Vaughan thinks that the city would gain in that they would be able to collect taxes from the additional upper level executive homes that he proposes for the island. He also stated that he considers the island to be worth approximately a half million dollars, and if the city wants to keep it he will probably never sell the property around it. Marty Asleson explained that in talking with Dave Torkildson he discovered that Metropolitan Council lands cannot be traded, they must go through the purchase process. George Lindy asked Mr. Vaughan why he was anxious to relinquish the island when the park dedication proposal first came to the park board. Mr. Vaughan explained that he never really wanted to give up the island, but he felt by doing so, it would expedite the process with the city. Mr. Lindy also questioned how the additional 20 acres would fit into the comprehensive park plan. A discussion of the over all comprehensive park plan followed. There is a meeting planned for next week on December 10 between all the city boards, the Council and Mayor, the city engineers and the Park System Planning Advisory Committee. The purpose of this meeting is to present the comprehensive plan for review. After much discussion, the board mutually agreed to hold off on any decision concerning the "Pheasant Hills Land Trade" until after the comprehensive park plan meeting on December loth. Parks, Recreation and Forestry - Marty Asleson explained that he had discussed the new park dedication formula with Marty Walsh, the Parks Director from the City of Vadnais Heights. Our new commercial/industrial formula was based upon the one from Vadnais Heights. Mr. Walsh reported that the new formula is working well within his city. John Baumann mentioned that he would like to keep the park dedication fee low for future new businesses coming into the city, and wondered how this new formula would affect them. Marty Asleson commented that we will have to "wait and see" as commercial development grows, and perhaps change as we go along. Golf Course Discussion - Marty Asleson reported that he and Bill Nissen had previously discussed the golf course issue. He (Marty) reports that he recently attended a MRPA convention, and talked quite a bit with golf course people and seems to have gotten some direction from them. He hasn't had time to pursue this with Bill Nissen any further. The idea of using a student intern for research is still being considered. George Lindy referred to the mention at the last meeting of 5 PARR BOARD MINUTES Monday, December 2, 1991 another golf course that may be going in, and asked who Marty had been referring to. Mr. Asleson explained that Al Robinson has been talking about building one, and that there could possibly be a joint venture here. The first thing would be to start to collect some data and facts by going through the Minnesota Public Golf Association. Recreation Programs - Barry Bernstein explained his plans for winter programs. He noted that skating will soon be starting, and he and Marty Asleson are in the final stages of hiring warming house attendants. Both Marty and Barry are keeping a close watch on the budget, and are trying to do the best job within a limited budget. They went on to explain that some first year programs are experimental, but we are learning from that experience. Marty Asleson has suggested a broomball league for junior high age students. He would like to see some constructive type of activity on our rinks for teens. There are also plans to try a co-rec softball program for that same age group in the Spring. District #831 Agreement - Mr. Asleson informed the board that the agreement with the Forest Lake School District has been approved by our city attorney, and will now go on to the council. Comprehensive Park Plan - Mr. Asleson reported that the Comprehensive Park Plan Advisory Committee has reached the point where they will be ready for public input. He referred to the meeting coming up on December loth and expects to be ready for a public meeting sometime after the first of the year. Warming House at Birch Park - George Lindy asked about the warming house at Birch Park, the costs and the current status, are we still leasing it? Yes, with option to buy. Marty Asleson explained he just recently negotiated a new deal to lease for one more year. At the end of this year we have to pay it off. The cost for leasing the shelter is $160. 00 month. It doesn't appear that there will be any money budgeted for another alternative to this building for some time to come. George Lindy suggested that maybe it would be prudent to purchase the shelter now instead of making payments, and perhaps add cedar siding and upgrade the looks of it. Don Volk will research the options involved here, and report back to the park board. There was no other old business. NEW BUSINESS: - There was no new business ADJOURN: Candi Toffoli made a motion to adjourn. It was seconded by 6 PARR BOARD MINUTES Monday, December 2, 1991 John Baumann. All were in favor. Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm. NEXT PARR BOARD MEETING WILL BE AT 6:30 PM ON MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1992. 7 : r North PRELIMINARY PLAT,OF.:_ I ' BLA + .. 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Of the 210 acres, only 43% will actually be platted as lots because of the extensive wetlands on the site. The development will be constructed in phases. Phase 1 consists of 22 1/2 acres or 25 lots. Because of open areas, only 15 acres will be platted with lots. Jeff Shopek from Merilla & Association displayed maps outlining the proposed trail systems through the plat. He explained that there are many natural amenities within the site. The plat is surrounded by Anoka County Regional Park land. Mr. Vaughn spoke with Dave Torkildson, Anoka County Park Director. He informed Vaughn that an area north of this plat is planned for active recreation. Marty Asleson added that he spoke with Ron Cox on this subject and gave Marty the same information. Mr. Vaughn stated that once development occurs in the county park land it would have to be fenced in, and center posts would have to be installed on the trails entering the park land so that vehicles could not enter the park. Marty stated that the city would not have access to scheduling time for and ballfields that may be constructed in the county park site. The developer will install passive walking trails, wild life areas, and scenic overlooks. The Centennial School District owns a 40 acre parcel of land in the center of the south end of the plat. Mr. Vaughn is -. unsure of the school's intentions with the parcel. He is ri hoping that the school district will sell the property to x� Vaughn. Don Volk stated that water service to this area will come from the west. City sewer will be extended from the LaMotte sewer area. The following options were discussed for park purposes. 1• Obtaining the Anoka County Regional Park Land. Page 3 PARK BOARD MINUTES June 4, 1990 r 2 . School District Property. If a school is built on this site, a joint facility could be provided. 3 . Off Site. The developer could consider an option to buy a parcel outside of his plat. 4. The Island. The island is approximately five acres in size and is located in the western portion of the Pheasant Hills property. It is heavily treed and has a topographic relief of 12 to 14 feet. It is accessible from the southwest. 5. The Peninsula. This area is located in the eastern portion of the Pheasant Hills site. It contains approximately 2 `5 acres of upland located adjacent to the wetland area. It is accessed by the proposed trail system. This land is both treed and open. It is suitable for both passive and certain types of active recreation. Don Volk addressed the board. He proposes that the city try to lease the Anoka County Regional Park land. Secondly, he recommended to obtain the island for part of the park dedication and use it for an interpretive nature center. It would tie into the city's overall trail system extremely r� well. After further discussion a motion was made. MOTION: Ray Johnson moved to recommend to the city council that park dedication for Pheasant Hills Preserve includes an island consisting of approximately 10 - 15 acres of land and a peninsula consisting of approximately 3 acres. This park dedication would satisfy the requirement for the entire plat of Pheasant Hills Preserve including the school property only if Mr. Vaughn obtains that parcel. John Bauman seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED PARK DEDICATION FOR RICE LAKE ESTATES/MARTY ASLESON Marty Asleson submitted three maps that Jon Tennessen sent him that illustrated his neighborhood park concerns. Mr. Asleson also displayed a map drawn up by Barry Brainerd This map depicted a joint agreement between the City of Circle Pines and Lino Lakes to use the Circle Pines area to the north west of the Lino Lakes well house. Lino Lakes could install a tennis court and/or playground equipment that could compliment the Baldwin Park area, including a trail to the park and possibly around the swamp. Marty stated that an exercise trail could be incorporated into this type of trail. Marty said that Mr. Kineth seemed to like the idea in Page 4 .-. MEMORANDUM TO: All Park Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: January 3, 1992 SUBJECT: Background information regarding the concerns of Mr. Robert Appleby, 214 Woodridge Ct. and Mr. John Kuny, 212 Woodridge Ct. Some time ago after I had just started working for the City of Lino Lakes, it was brought to my attention at a Park Board meeting that there had been a trail dedication in the Woodridge Estates development, and it was further pointed out that these trails had not yet been rough-graded in. Mr. Richard Carlson, the developer, was immediately notified of our concerns of having these trails roughed-in before housing occurred around them. He assured us that there was plenty of time to rough these trails in and that he would start working immediately to have the plat corrected to include trails. Since it was late Fall, Mr. Carlson felt it would be better to wait for Spring to rough the trails in. By the next Spring, one house had been built next to the agreed upon trail location at 212 Woodridge Ct. , this was the Kuny residence. After discovering a house next to the dedicated, non- plat indicated trail (we have deeds to these trails) had been built, Mr. Carlson was again notified and he decided that now his decision was to move the trail to the other side of the 20' easement. (further away from Mr. Kuny's house, but closer to the soon to be built house at 214 Woodridge Ct. , Mr. Bob Appleby) After the Appleby house was completed, Mr. Carlson then proceeded to rough-in the trail. Mr. Appleby and Mr. Kuny then contacted the City in order to find out what the City was doing. These folks had no idea that there was to be any sort of trail next to their houses. They further stated that their builder had not notified hem of these trails, that the plat did not indicate the presence of these trails, and that their title companies also did not show evidence of these trails. Staff then met with the property owners, the builder and the developer in an attempt to resolve the issue and possibly relocate this trail. This trail also happens to be an important link in the system since all other corridors leading into the Regional Park for this area have dissolved for one reason or another. At it turns out, it also appears that all other options have evaporated, except for abandoning the trail for street use. The property owners, Mr. Appleby and Mr. Kuny) have written letters to various people and sent copies to use. (These are enclosed) . They also wish to appear before the Park Board to state their concerns. They will be at the meeting and should be heard under "Open Mike". Also find enclosed copies of the Deed and a map of the Park Trail Dedication locations. 4 Form)b. 30-01-Q=CLAM VM AGENDA IT EM No delinquent taxes and transfer entered; Certificate of Real Estate Value 1�4 S A24 ) ( )filed ( )not required 4 Certificate of Real Estate Value No. _ 19 County Auditor ENTERED BY Depify - Auaift Aqo STATE DEED TAX DUE 19MM: Date: Ap(•1 ,21'. . 19 FS`1 (reserved for ruing data) FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, Carlson, Droppe & Associates, Inc., a corporation under the laws of the State of,Minnesota, Grantox, hereby cawsys and quitclaims to the City of Lino Lakes, Grantee, a public easement for bicycle path purposes over the following described real property, in Anoka County, Minnesota: The West 10.00 feet of Lot 5, Block 4, WOODRIDGE ESTATES; And the Southeasterly 5.00 feet of Lot 16, Block 2, and the Northwesterly 5.00 feet of Lot 17, Block 2, WOODRIDGE ESTATES said distances being measured at right angles to the lot line between said lots; And the South 10.00 feet of Lot 19, Block 3, BRIDGE ESTATES; all according to the recorded plat of said Woodridge Estates, Anoka Cokauty, Mirresota; together with all hereditaments and appurtenanoes belonging thereto. Affix SpMA (4a Sd1, ASSOCIATES, INC. r MirrAesota tics l Richard S. Carlson R Its Secretary/Treasurer STATE OF MINNESOTA ) Be. COUNTY TY OF / 0 "CA _) The foregoing instrument was acknowlodged before me this - 011 day of A Cr. I , 14j�j, by Richard S. Carlson, the Secretary/Treasurer of Carlson, Drti7pps & Associates, Inc., a corporation under the laws of the State of Mirr mK)ta, on behalf of the corporation. Notarial Stamp or Seal (Or Other Signature of Person Taking Title or Rank Ackn wled7 ent Mr CnMAleztem hom Dees 11 1 I THIS INSTRl TENT WAS DRAFTM BY: Tax Statements for the real pr rty descritrrt in this Jongon, Wevylivd & McClorkey, P.A. inst7umont should be sent to: 8525 Edinbrook Crossing - Brooklyn Park, M 55443 (612) 424-8811 � , •.� �, _ t s F 3" �t December 1, 1991 212 Woodridge Ct. Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Carlson, Dropps & Assoc, Inc. Richard Carlson 7671 Old Central Ave. N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Dear Mr. Carlson, I am writing you regarding the walking path on my lot in Woodridge Estates. I know you are aware of it as well as the problems that have arisen because of it. I am not satisfied with its presence and would like to see it removed as soon as possible. We purchased our lot from our builder, Tony Palaia, on August 10, 1990. My wife and I, along with Tony Palaia and his surveyor reviewed the plat drawings, legal land description and papers provided by you We learned of covenants, easements and restrictions pertaining to the lot and were aware of drainage and utility easements along the south side of our lot. We decided the lot fit our needs and even reversed our house plan and placed our deck on the south side to maximize its potential. Mr. Carlson, we feel you are responsible for this unpleasant situation for the following reasons: 1. The plat drawings provided by you to the builders are different than the one we recently obtained from the City of Lino Lakes. We, in good faith, believed you were providing us with correct documents. 2. We have learned from John Miller, Lino Lakes City Planner, that it was your responsibility to install the walking path before any lots were sold. You were negligent in doing this. Had we known of the walking path we certainly would not have purchased this lot. Because of the path, we have lost much of what we found appealing from the start. We now have a deck that will face a public path which leaves us with a loss of privacy and security. We lost sod that we put down to make our property more attractive and the value of our home is reduced significantly. We do not want this walking path to remain on our property. We will work with you to see it is removed. Should you fail to do this, we still have to, unfortunately resort to legal action. Your cooperation with this matter is appreciated. Sincerely, John ��Liny� cc: Mr. Kevin Berg, Briggs & Morgan Tony Palaia, Palaia General Contractors John Miller, City of Lino Lakes-City Planner Marty Asleson, City of Lino Lakes-Park Board b..uw 214 Woodridge Court Lino Lakes, MN 55014 November 28, 1991 Richard S. Carlson Carlson, Dropps & Associates, Inc. 7671 Old Fridley Ave. Fridley, MN 55432 Dear Mr. Carlson, This is to advise you, of a problem relating to our property in Woodridge Estates. Last December my wife and I entered into an Agreement with Meridian Homes to build our present home. The cul-de-sac location we chose, although premium priced, offered maximum privacy (and security) which were primary factors in our lot selection process. We then chose a custom home design and, modified it at additional expense to further optimize privacy. As Woodridge Estates developer, your Company approved the building plan for our home. We closed and moved into our new home in April of this year. At that time we were aware of all easements including one along the northeast property line. But, as stated in Article II of the Woodridge Estates Covenants, we understood easements were for underground utilities and if opened, required the surface to be "restored to its former condition" . Approximately two months after we moved into the home, your work crew arrived, and without notice cut and installed a dirt trail along our northeast property line. This trail intrudes about three feet into both our lot and that of our neighbor. We contacted our builder, John Feges of Meridian who, after checking into the situation, advised us this was part of a nature trail system. John said that he was not previously aware of any trail plan that would affect our property site. We have had several meetings with City of Lino Lakes Officials and have established: a. You were aware of the nature trail plan before any lots were sold in Woodridge Estates. b. You were responsible for installing the trails C. The trails should have been installed before the lots were sold. Then, the potential property owner would be aware of them and, have the option to select or reject the site. A.G F Y D;ro Page 2 If we knew when we selected the lot that a plan for the trail which intrudes on our property existed, we definitely would have chosen another site, and most likely a different home plan. The result now is: the privacy we so carefully planned for has been destroyed and, the value of our home is reduced. We do not want this nature trail on our property and will pursue it's removal with the Lino Lakes Park Board, the City Council and if necessary, through legal action. Please be advised that we consider Carlson Dropps & Associates to have a responsibility in this matter. Sincerely, Robert P. Appleby copies to: M. Asleson, City of Lino Lakes J. Feges, Meridian Homes M. Hagen, Registered Abstracters, Inc. J. Miller, City of Lino Lakes CARLSON.LTR .AGE.WD , I,:;M J H'Ol7o VP- i� CALONE S ASSOCIATES, ;:; rLA/✓ SURVEYORS /NC. I MEMORANDUM TO: Park Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: January 3, 1992 SUBJECT: Black Duck Estates Trails Again, the Black Duck Estates Development (formerly the Lakecrest Development) had no Park Dedication requirement except for a trail link. In light of our Comprehensive Plan, it is important to link the east to west aspects of this development into the proposed neighborhood park to the east and Country Lakes to the west. Because of existing soil conditions, it appears that the best place to locate this trail was on the south side of the development. We ran into problems at the exception (the Swenson property) . If one recalls, it was pointed out that it seemed that the from of this house was very close to the road right-of-way and that it probably would not be acceptable to the property owner to place it here. Thus the trail was conceptually approved to be placed along the back perimeter of this property. I had indicated some of the shortfalls of the mechanical design aspects of this trail, mainly the 90 degree angles. This concept then went to the City Council for public comment, and the property owner definitely was against the placement of this trail along the back perimeters of his property line. Mr. Sw*nson was however, fairly open minded about the front location. Thus, it was left with Keith Eibensteiner returning to discuss the possibilities further with the trail in front of the Swenson house. City Staff also did research with the County Highway Department to find out what their rules would allow us to do should we need to/or wish to elect to cross over onto the right-of -way. We will update you at the meeting. Mr. Eibensteiner will be at this meeting also. MEMORANDUM TO: All Park Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: January 3, 1992 SUBJECT: Shores of Marshan Lake Development This is to reiterate our phone discussion concerning the Shores of Marshan Lake park dedication. This dedication includes a functional 28' x 64' stick-built building on a slab with well, gas, septic and electric hook-ups. This building was sold to another person before the City became aware of any possibilities. In our discussion with the owner, he is willing to sell the building at a reasonable price of $10,00 - $12, 000. The only stipulation is that he wanted assurance that should the City not decide to buy the building, he would have until April 1st or around that time to move it. (He was prepared to move it immediately to his proposed site. ) The additional time would allow him to replace his needed building for storage on his site. Staff still believes that this is a structurally sound building that would have great potential for use and that the $10 - $12,000. price is indeed reasonable should this project get final approval. MEMORANDUM TO: Park Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: January 3, 1992 SUBJECT: Follow-up information on Pheasant Hills Preserve, Ed Vaughan Several options for land "swaps" were presented to the Park Board at the December meeting. These land swaps included discussions that the developer and County become involved in. After the last Park Board meeting we left with the feeling that in Phase II, Mr. Vaughan did not want to proceed with the agreed upon dedication (the island) . Please see the enclosed letter from Mr. Vaughan to Dave Torkildson, Anoka County Parks Director, concerning his final feelings. Hopefully, this matter is final. A a loom%" 3M FAA 'rRANSM"ITTAL DATE NUMBER OF PAGESg (INCLUDING THIS COVER SHEET) lK TO : FROM# cl 0 2 P r ff-E X�_S_A_N___T_ -M_71UL�S AGENDA ITE-tv", R V E]PRE 12-11-91 MR. DAVID TOPUKILDSON DIRECTOR OF ANOKA COUNTY PMKS 550 SUN ER LAKE BLVD. ANOKA, XVICNESOTA 55304 ED VAt0,HAN 600 BIRCH STREET LINO LKKESt MH 5501-4 DEAR SIR" I APOLOGIZE FOR TAKING UP SO MUCH OF YOUR TIME. IF I klAD GONE TO THE CITY BEFORE COMING TO YOU I WOULD HAVE PLEILLIZED THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE INTERESTED IN"o"CCEPTING REGIONAL PARIX LAND AS PARK DEDICATION, I ATTENDED 'A MEETING AT LINO lJXES CITY HALL LAST NICHT WHEN THE COMPREHENSIVE PARIX PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF LINO LAXES WAS PRESENTED. THE ISLAND WHICH I WAS HOPING TO DEVELOP WAS INCILWDED IN TLAtts EIR PLAN AS PASSIVE RECREATION. NOTHING IN THE REGIONAL PARR WAS PROPOSED FOR ACTIVE RECREATION. ALSO HAD ATTENDED A PARYBOARD MEEIOING ON 12-2-91 WHERE I WAS PUT ON THE AGEND 1113 ED133-C-U.SS THE POSSIBLE EXCF"lG7 OF THE 1$1 1) FC UP TO 20 ACRES OF REGIONAL PARK LAN.D. NOTHING WAS CONCLUDED AT THE MEETING, BUT FOLLOWING THE MEETING I HAD A DILSCUSSION WITH DON `vFOLX. HE ADVI'SFD HE AT THAT TIME TO KEEP TINE 1-SLANZE" III PLAC't AS MY PKRX DEDICATION FOR ALL OF PHEASANT HILLS. MY PREStNT -Ai tIXENT WITH THE PAR"OARD SlAIVES 1PFJ__T THE ISLAND PLUS A 3 ACRE PARCEL IN LASTERN PREASANT HILLS SATISFIES My 'el-KRK DEDICATION PLUS THE PARK DEDICATION FOR THE SC.H001, PROPER7"Y Sttr;0117�_D .1- DECIDE TO BUY IT. 60-10 6omh Street 'Llirto li_ske,�,,-', MIN 5ZV,,4 e 490-0459 P ff E�AS X--N--T--f rl E-�Lkq WOWS PRESEIVvT SINCE THE P1sMOARD WILL NOT ACCEPT THE 'O ACRES OF REGSONAL PARK AS MY REOUIRED PARK DEDICATION I HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO LEAVE THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT IN PLACE WITH THE CITY. THIS GIVES LINO LAKES THE ISLAND AND RELIEVES ME OF THE BURDEN OF,, HAVING TO COME UP WITH AN ALTERNATIVE PROPOSAL. I THINK IT WOULD HAVE BEEN TO EVERYONE r S ADVANTAGE Ir THE 'TRADES WOULD HAVE O UXED O'j'T t BUT I GUESS IT WASN'T MEANT TO HAPPEN. THANXS AGAIN FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION. SIr-"LLY OURS� ED VAUGHAN CC RAND SCHUMACHER JOHN MILL; DON VOLK ARTY ASLEESEN DAN SOXRUD MEMORANDUM TO: All Park Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: January 3, 1992 SUBJECT: Quail Ridge Quail Ridge, also known as the Weaver Property has been in a state of flux because of contingencies from both the trail standpoint and the adjacent development (Pheasant Hills) standpoint. As you recall, the dedication for this development hinged on the premise that trail access would be allowed as proposed in exhibit A, from the south and north. Letters from our city engineers to the DNR and County Highway Department were written and a reply received. Basically the DNR alluded to their permit system and types of trails that work better in wetlands, and the County Highway Department suggested that the culverts on the south side be extended. Also please find enclosed a copy of the necessary trail system going from our proposed park dedication up to the island area. This trail, as some of the proposed future comprehensive plan trails do, borders the wetland to create more usefulness of these areas. There was a question about where to cross to the island. This spot should be at a point of least resistance, possibly where it is located, or at the end of the two larger lots at the northwest corner of the development. * I will contact Kirk Carson of Hokanson Development and let him know that this will be on the agenda. * The connecting trail at the end of Wild Turkey Trail is also important. 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Li L Ll I 1 1 I I I 1 i' ,y / L F.S ADDIT N.4J0 S1iDRl:i Gr`!N_G.' �i '' m -- ` I _� I N �� � V>i �� G ..l ,020.67_ m SO•t0'i•w = m _UI b C+ I CRV If m b a i of y � a I m To 00 90 C UNTY DITCH•co b b b � 24 {1 N/ E 14 {e w / t Pn �'o11_ 12 th 03._ S �.� / aYfy. �R rte �� •ee �� �\\) '":�. AVElk _ usoar o•m:r t � r', D - _ OUTLOT D PHEASANT HILLS PRESERVE W w• RJR l0000l a" m� t�i �• 14 F�ovv .�• �f� / 10 Z1 PAIP IN ,1 ZL 60 • 1w""« -�M..••ram / �z--- 1 XI �r Q Past_lt"'brand tax transmittal memo 7671 of Pay@s To / Fro � Phone k Cox R Q ��5� Fax 9 MEMORANDUM ,rr% TO: All Park Board Members FROM: Marty Asleson DATE: January 3, 1992 SUBJECT: 1993 LCMR RFP's The Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources has sent out requests for proposals for projects designed to help maintain and enhance Minnesota's Natural Resources. These proposals are for projects to be implemented from July 1992 to June 1995. There's $29 million dollars available for this program. There are several categories to be funded including recreation. Within this recreation category, funding will be considered for the acquisition of trails for ground use including biking, and for persons with disabilities, and developing a network of recreational bicycle trails, and several other issues. The application process is quite extensive and the deadline is February 7th, 1992. There are several areas, particularly in light of our comprehensive plan, where we may be able to capitalize on this issue. Keep in mind that we have a requirement to pave all of the dedicated trails on the south developing projects, and at the new school site. There is also a need for an underpass at this area. The thought was to touch base with Jeff Schoenbauer since we are now actively planning these trails, to help us to put it together.