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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-05-2022 Park Board Packet PARK BOARD MEETING Wednesday, October 5, 2022 6:30 pm ******************* Police Training Room Park Board Members: Pat Huelman (Chair), Clark Gooder, John Nordlund, William Kusterman, James Zilka, David Termont, and Julie Ann Cutts. Public Services Director: Rick DeGardner Administrative Assistant: Angela Thorson AGENDA 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Setting Agenda 4. Open Mike 5. Approval of July 6, 2022 and August 3, 2022 Minutes 6. Unfinished Business A. Woods of Baldwin Lake Park Update B. Parks Projects Submitted for 2023 Budget 7. New Business A. Watermark Park Shared Parking Lot B. Watermark Park Playground Design Process C. Brainstorming Session 8. Next Scheduled Park Board Meeting - Wednesday, November 2, 2022 9. Adjourn 1 CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Park Board Vice Chair Clark Gooder called the Lino Lakes Park Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on July 6, 2022. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. SETTING OF AGENDA Agenda was approved as is. 4. OPEN MIKE Dave Christenson, 1454 Pheasant Hills Drive - arrived and discussed “Open Play” pickleball at Tower Park (see Tower Park section for comments). 5. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 2, 2022 MINUTES Park Board member John Nordlund made a Motion to approve the February 2, 2022 minutes. Park Board member Julie Cutts seconded the Motion. Motion carried 4-0. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Tower Park Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director stated Tower Park is already getting used!!! While we have received a lot of positive feedback, there have been some concerns of long waits for the pickleball courts. Staff will be coordinating the painting of the two tennis courts with pickleball court lines. If there are no tennis players, the courts will be able to be utilized for pickleball. The fencing along the southern boundary is expected to be installed by mid-August. DATE: July 6, 2022 TIME STARTED: 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED: 8:25 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Julie Cutts, Clark Gooder (Vice Chair), John Nordlund, David Termont MEMBERS ABSENT: Patrick Huelman (Chair), William Kusterman, James Zilka STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner (Director of Public Services) Kellie Schmidt (Administrative Assistant) 2 Staff received a request to reserve the pickleball courts for a designated “Open Play.” Mr. Chase plans on attending the Park Board meeting. Fred Chase, 6184 Woodchuck Circle - arrived with Dale Stetzman who lives off Otter Lake Road they came to discuss “Open Play” pickleball. Mr. Chase would like the City to consider posting a sign at Tower Park reserving “Open Play” pickleball from 8:00am - 11:00am, Monday through Saturday and 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Monday through Thursday. “Open Play” is open to all levels; doubles games are recommended to maintain flow. If courts are full, players must change after one game. Paddles are set along the fence line or in a paddle holder and the order determines who is next on the court. Park Board member David Termont mentioned there are additional pickleball courts located at NorthPoint Park and Arena Acres. The Rookery Center has pickleball hours for members year-round. Mr. Gooder asked if a new person arrives at the courts, how do they get included in the Open Play? Mr. Chase stated they have a person pointed as the “opener” and they invite the new players. Cheryl Ennett, 1419 Pheasant Hills Drive – wants to play pickleball with her group of friends at Tower Park, but courts are full during prime times, 8:00-11:00am. Tammy Christenson, 1454 Pheasant Hills Drive – would like courts available during prime times, 8:00-11:00am. Mr. Termont stated there are a lot of unused hockey rinks during the summer, can they be changed into pickleball courts. Mr. Gooder would like more information from other cities in regards to how they handle “Open Play”. Mr. DeGardner read comments from Park Board Chair Pat Huelman and Park Board member William Kusterman. Mr. Gooder motioned to leave the pickle courts as is. Mr. Termont seconded it. Motion carried 4-0. B. Clearwater Creek Park Playground The playground equipment is finally installed. Parks Department staff, along with a certified playground installer completed the playground install on June 17. The neighborhood has been heavily utilizing the park area ever since! C. Watermark Park Developer delays in infrastructure improvements (water and sewer mains, and roads), will result in development of the park area being delayed until 2023. Also, staff has been 3 discussing a potential shared parking lot with the HOA building and park users. D. Woods of Baldwin Lake Park The City Council awarded a construction contract for the Woods of Baldwin Lake Park Site Improvements during the May 23, 2022 council meeting. The contract for the playground equipment was also awarded. 7. 2023 BUDGET A. Review Dedicated Parks Fund Dedicated Parks Fund summarizing the revenue and expenses for 2021-2022, as well as a designated funds summary. Mr. DeGardner, talked through a few examples of how the projects are coming along on the Dedicated Parks Fund. Mr. Termont asked Mr. DeGardner if the Birch Street trails could connect with Centerville Road. DeGardner stated we need to wait for the Anoka County to do a road upgrade. Mr. DeGardner read comments from Mr. Huelman. Huelman suggests adding a ball court, expanding the pickleball courts at Tower Park, and adding some features to the Woods Edge Park if space allows. DEDICATED PARKS FUND Year Revenue/Expense Description Amount Project 2021 Interest Income Interest Income (7,585.98)$ Undesignated 2021 Misc Aluminum Can Recycling 680.80$ Aluminum Can Recycling 2021 Park Dedication Noren Minor Subdivision 6,300.00$ Undesignated 2021 Park Dedication Bald Eagle 3,160.00$ Undesignated 2021 Park Dedication Poehling Addition 3,150.00$ Undesignated 2021 Park Dedication Nadeau Acres 2nd 85,035.00$ Tower Park 2021 Park Dedication Butler Addition 3,160.00$ Undesignated 2021 Park Dedication Lyngblomsten 376,665.00$ Woods of Baldwin Lake Park 2021 Expenditures Expenditures (1,309.85)$ Woods Edge Park 2021 Expenditures Expenditures (5,067.25)$ Watermark Park 2021 Expenditures Expenditures (13,096.50)$ Woods of Baldwin Lake Park 2022 Interest Income Interest Income (49,763.24)$ Undesignated 2022 Park Dedication MTO Properties 2,570.00$ Undesignated 2022 Park Dedication Natures Refuge 115,760.00$ Natures Refuge Park 2022 Expenditures Expenditures (8,738.50)$ Watermark Park 2022 Expenditures Expenditures (16,624.75)$ Woods of Baldwin Lake Park 60,574.00$ 21st Avenue Trail 4,545.04$ Aluminum Can Recycling 46,504.70$ Birch Park (39,421.25)$ Century Farms North Park & Trail 115,760.00$ Natures Refuge Park 23,589.42$ NorthPointe Park 192,135.00$ Tower Park (107,812.34)$ Undesignated 1,122,984.25$ Watermark Park 48,346.98$ Woods Edge Park 354,968.75$ Woods of Baldwin Lake Park 1,822,174.55$ 4 B. Review Parks and Trails Fund Parks and Trails Fund summarizing previous operating transfers and interest earnings. A summary of completed projects is listed as well as the current undesignated fund balance amount. Mr. DeGardner, talked through a few examples. Mr. DeGardner read comments from Mr. Huelman. Huelman suggests putting the Park Shelter at Lino Lakes at the top of his list. Add another playground or two for 2023. Sunset Park should be at the top of the list and Birchwood Acres Park should also be a candidate. Look for hard surfaces for more courts to be added. Ms. Cutts recommended an update to Birchwood Acres Park. C. Prepare Recommendations The City Council will begin the 2023 budget discussions in August. This is a good time for the Park Board to forward any comments/recommendations to the City Council for consideration. Mr. Termont would like to see an update at Sunrise Park. Add pickleball courts to the hockey rinks. Mr. Gooder would like to come up with ideas at the August Park Board meeting and then meet with City Council. Park & Trail Improvement Fund (425) Operating Transfers 2018 Budget Allocation 500,000.00$ 2019 Budget Allocation 90,000.00$ 2020 Budget Allocation 90,000.00$ 2020 MSA Transfer - 12th Ave Trail 25,000.00$ 2021 Budget Allocation 60,000.00$ 2022 Budget Allocation 90,000.00$ 855,000.00$ Interest Earnings 2018 Allocation 6,280.23$ 2019 Allocation 14,665.62$ 2020 Allocation 9,011.51$ 2021 Allocation (1,251.92)$ 2022 Allocation (5,900.14)$ 22,805.30$ Completed Projects (Total Park & Trail Fund Expenditures)Notes 12th Avenue Trail (146,059.17)$ 2020 Trail Maintenance Project (30,000.00)$ Apollo Drive Trail (Lilac St to Lake Dr)(14,003.50)$ Project Later Cancelled Arena Acres Park Improvements (114,606.15)$ Birch Park Playground Improvements (30,000.00)$ Clearwater Creek Playground Replace (96,530.00)$ Lake Drive Trail Project (38,000.00)$ Lino Park Renovation (131,615.43)$ Park Shelter not Approved Sunrise Park Playground Project (94,635.00)$ (695,449.25)$ Undesignated Fund Balance 182,356.05$ 5 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Blue Heron Days Schedule of Events Kellie Schmidt, Public Services Administrative Assistant showed the Blue Heron schedule. Mr. Gooder asked Schmidt if the Park Board could get a tent to receive resident’s feedback and does the city recognize the sponsors of the events. Schmidt stated the Park Board can have a table at the quad area or be a volunteer. The sponsor will also be recognized on social media and the newsletter. Cutts and Gooder really like the idea of volunteering. 9. NEXT SCHEDULED PARK BOARD MEETING Wednesday, August 3, 2022 10. ADJOURNMENT John Norlund made a Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Motion was supported by Julie Cutts. Motion carried 4-0. Respectfully submitted, Angela Thorson, Lino Lakes Administrative Assistant 1 CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Park Board member Clark Gooder called the Lino Lakes Park Board meeting to order at 6:30 pm. on August 3, 2022. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. SETTING OF AGENDA Agenda was approved as is. 4. OPEN MIKE There was no one present for Open Mike. 5. APPROVAL OF JULY 6, 2022 MINUTES (moved to September 7th) 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Review Dedicated Parks Fund Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director stated the Park Board initially reviewed the Dedicated Parks Fund and Parks and Trails Fund during the July Park Board meeting. The Park Board wanted to continue discussions at the August meeting with the intent to finalize recommendations to the City Council for consideration for the 2023 budget process. Mr. Gooder asked Mr. DeGardner how much an average playground structure costs to be upgraded. DeGardner stated $80,000 - $90,000. DATE: August 3, 2022 TIME STARTED: 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED: 8:05 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Nordlund, Clark Gooder, William Kusterman, David Termont, James Zilka , and Julie Cutts MEMBERS ABSENT: Patrick Huelman (Chair), STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner (Director of Public Services) Kellie Schmidt (Administrative Assistant) 2 Mr. DeGardner stated the current 2023 budget draft includes:  200ft. of materials to fix the boardwalk in the Foxborough development - $15,000  Replace the Rice Lake Elementary basketball court - $40,000  Seal two parking lots at Sunrise Park - $54,000  Paint and re-coat the pickleball courts at North Pointe Park - $7,000  Repair Country Lakes Lane Trail - $75,000 Mr. DeGardner stated the current 2023 budget draft items are maintenance projects. Normally doesn’t bring these items to the Park Board but wanted them to be aware. Park Board member William Kusterman asked Mr. DeGardner if the maintenance projects would affect the 2023 Park Board budget. DeGardner explained the base budget is the typical routine line items and won’t affect the Park Board budget. B. Review Parks and Trails Fund The Dedicated Parks Fund and Parks and Trails Fund summaries were also distributed at the July Park Board meeting. Staff was also requested to provide a listing of playground structures throughout the parks system. Mr. Kusterman stated, does the usage warrant updates to the following parks, Birchwood Acres, Shenandoah, or Brandywood Acres. Mr. Gooder would like to discuss City Hall Park. Mr. DeGardner stated 11 playground structures are more than 20 years old. 3 Mr. Kusterman asked if the trails need dollars? Mr. DeGardner doesn’t recommend creating any new trail segments in 2023. Mr. Kusterman would like a trail that leads to Tower Park. Park Board member David Termont stated our city would benefit greatly with a bike connection to Tower Park. Anoka County is aware of the bike traffic that goes down Centerville Road down to Ash. We need Anoka County on board to build the correct infrastructure. Mr. DeGardner stated that two factors are used when prioritizing replacing playground structures. The two factors are quality of equipment and usage of the parks. Brandywood Park is most outdated. Marshan Park and City Hall Park are used the most. Mr. Kusterman stated Brandywood Park should be in the queue to be updated. Park Board member Julie Cutts stated between Shenandoah Park and Birchwood Acres Park, Birchwood seems to have heavier use. Mr. Termont would like to tell City Council what projects the Park Board would like done in 2023 and provide a list of projects for 2024. Mr. Gooder would like to see three parks updated per year. Mr. Termont has viewed the ice hockey rinks that the City of Circle Pines has changed into pickleball courts. Mr. DeGardner stated there are eight tennis courts at Centennial Middle School, but the school district hasn’t lined any of those for pickleball. The master plan for Watermark Park includes pickleball courts for next year. Mr. DeGardner stated the Park Board should come up with a proposal for the undesignated Park & Trail Fund plus the $90,000 allocation budget. Park Board should also provide a list of projects they feel are important in case there is additional funding. Mr. Kusterman asked Mr. DeGardner if they would consider putting more pickleball courts at Tower Park. DeGardner stated yes, but not in 2023. C. Prepare Recommendations Mr. Kusterman recommendations are; Brandywood Park, Birchwood Acres Park, and a new shelter at Lino Lakes Park. Mr. Gooder would like to see a very functional shelter at Lino Lakes Park. Mr. DeGardner stated based on funding of $270,000, the Park Board should choose projects under that scope and list any potential projects if additional money is available. 4 Ms. Cutts asked Mr. DeGardner if the playground equipment is smaller, could they cost less than $80,000. DeGardner said yes, the price could be lower. Mr. DeGardner gave examples of how parks have been put together in the past. Park Board member John Nordlund recommends finishing the Lino Park shelter. Mr. Nordlund asked Mr. DeGardner what it would cost to line the tennis courts for pickleball? DeGardner said under $1,000. Mr. Kusterman made a Motion to ask City Council for $270,000. Park Board would like to update Brandywood Park, Birchwood Acres Park, and add a new shelter at Lino Lakes Park. Motion was supported by Mr. Gooder. Motion carried 6-0. Mr. Gooder would like to redo three parks a year plus add pickleball courts. Mr. DeGardner confirmed potential projects listed by the Park Board. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Blue Heron Days Volunteers Needed Staff continues preparing for the Blue Heron Days Celebration scheduled August 18-21, 2022. We are seeking volunteers to assist running a variety of kid’s activities on Saturday, August 21 between 12:00pm – 4:00pm. We are requesting all Park Board members consider signing up for a one-hour shift! 8. NEXT SCHEDULED PARK BOARD MEETING Wednesday, September 7, 2022 9. ADJOURNMENT William Kusterman made a Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Motion was supported by John Nordlund Motion carried 6 - 0. Respectfully submitted, Angela Thorson, Lino Lakes Administrative Assistant DATE: October 5, 2022 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director RE: Woods of Baldwin Lake Park Update A tremendous amount of work has been completed over the past few weeks: • Contractor cleared out underbrush, buckthorn, and several dead trees. Ash and cottonwood trees were also removed. • Park area was graded and native grasses were planted along the south side of the park that will be 2-3’ in height. • Concrete curbing for the playground area has been installed. The playground equipment is scheduled to be installed the week of October 3 by Parks Department employees and a certified playground installer. • The footings for the open-air shelter are scheduled to be installed the week of October 3, with the shelter being installed by the end of October. • The base of the ½ court basketball court has been installed. Anticipate paving and painting the court in the Spring. • Adjacent homeowners expressed that they were not in favor of a split rail fence getting installed along the southern park boundary. Rather, we will be designing a landscape plan that will provide additional buffering. We plan on ordering the plant material this Winter with parks department staff planting in the Spring, 2023. • The existing paved trail has been removed, and new base has been installed. We are expecting that the trails will be paved yet this Fall, but we need to wait until the playground equipment and park shelter are installed. DATE: October 5, 2022 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director RE: Parks Projects Submitted for 2023 Budget The following parks and trails projects were submitted to the City Council for consideration in the 2023 General Operating Budget: • Materials for Parks Department to repair approximately 200 feet of boardwalk in Foxborough - $15,000 • Remove and replace Rice Lake Elementary Basketball Court - $40,000 • Chip seal Sunrise Park Parking Lots - $54,000 • Patch and paint NorthPointe Pickleball Court - $7,000 • Repair Country Lakes Lane Trail - $75,000 I will keep the Park Board posted as the budget process continues. DATE: October 5, 2022 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director RE: Watermark Park – Shared Parking Lot In conjunction with the final design of Watermark Park located to the northwest of the HOA clubhouse, City staff and the developer are working together on a plan to create a shared driveway and provide parking on the Watermark Park site. Attached is the preferred design, with the developer installing both parking lots at the same time with the City reimbursing the developer for our portion, approximately $55,000. Each parking lot consists of 15 stalls. 5' ADA >>>>>>CATCH BASIN 45 LF OF STORM SEWER B618 CURB 15 STALL PARKING LOT BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT TRAIL CONNECTION TO CLUBHOUSE CONCRETE PEDESTRIAN RAMP PROPERTY LINE BERM WITH PLANTINGS WATERMARK PARK PARKING LOT PROJECT EXTENTS 18'9 '6'24'7 6 ' - 4 "25'-4"1 0 ' - 0 "R5'-0"R5'-0" WATERMARK PARK CLUBHOUSE BUILDING AND PARKING LOT (BY OTHERS) WATERMARK PARK WATERMARK PARK SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SHEET WSB PROJECT NO.I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION,OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MYDIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULYLICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT UNDER THELAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.LIC. NO:DATE:REVISIONSNO.DATEDESCRIPTIONCLIENT PROJECT NO.WATERMARK PARK CITY OF LINO LAKES019496-000 XXXXXX Landscape Architect Name09-27-2022XXXXXFEET 0 H: INSCALE 20 40 N WATERMARK PARK PARKING LOT PLAN L3.1 R38.0'K:\019496-000\Cad\Plan\019496-000-LP-SITE-PLAN.dwg DATE: October 5, 2022 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director RE: Watermark Park – Playground Design Process Several residents in the Watermark Development have expressed interest in being involved in the design process for the playground equipment and challenge course. Staff is working out the final details with Northland Recreation and plan on sending out the initial email to those interested within the next 1-2 weeks. Attached is the master plan. We’ll keep the Park Board posted!!! K:\019496-000\Graphics\019496-000 Master Plan RenderingScale in Feet 160’0’80’20’10’ Watermark Park | Master Plan Lino Lakes, Minnesota September 29, 2022 | WSB Project number: 019496-000 PLAY AREA PICNIC AREA (TYP) SEATING AREA ALONG TRAIL (TYP) SHELTER POND OVERLOOK / PIER PROPOSED CONIFEROUS TREE, TYP. PROPOSED DECIDUOUS TREE, TYP. TRAIL FITNESS AREA / CHALLENGE COURSE PICKLEBALL COURTS (2) HALF BASKETBALL COURT SEATING AREA 15 STALL PARKING LOT W a t e r m a r k W a y CLUBHOUSE (BY OTHERS) OPEN LAWN POND PERGOLA PARK MONUMENT SIGN PLANTINGS DATE: October 5, 2022 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director RE: Brainstorming session Pat Huelmann, Park Board Chair, suggested we utilize the October Park Board meeting as an opportunity to brainstorm and potentially identify some short- and long-term projects throughout the parks and trails system. Some ideas include: • Choose a couple of parks that have significant items left from their masterplan or might need a new master plan • Identify park needs beyond our well-known playground replacement (more hard courts, shelters/gazebos/tables/benches) • Identify critical trail needs (both repair or additions) • Think outside the box on projects too big for the annual allotment (hard courts on skating rink, major trail segments, totally new features) Please be prepared to discuss!!!!