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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-07-2025 Park Board Packet PARK BOARD AGENDA Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Broadcast on Cable TV Channel 16 and northmetrotv.com/lino-lakes-stream ADVISORY BOARD MEETING, 6:30 P.M. Council Chambers (televised) 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Public Comment (sign-in prior to start of meeting per Rules of Decorum) 4. Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items 5. Approval of Minutes: January 2, 2025 and April 2, 2025 6. Action Items A. Review Nelson Rehbein Development Concept Plan 7. Discussion Items A. Discuss Replacing Lino Park Shelter 8. Next Scheduled Park Board Meeting - Wednesday, June 4, 2025 ADJOURNMENT CITY OF LINO LAKES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING GUIDELINES Advisory boards are fact-finding bodies established to aid the City Council in specific areas. The decisions of any board are considered advisory only and all final decisions rest with the City Council. Board meetings shall operate in accordance with the procedures established by the City Council. The following meeting guidelines are derived from the City Council Rules of Decorum. Members of the Audience – No person in the audience shall engage in disorderly or disruptive conduct such as audible commentary during a meeting, hand clapping, stamping of feet, whistling, using profane language, yelling and similar demonstrations, which conduct disturbs the peace and good order of the meeting. Public Comment– Comments from the public will be accepted on any matter, whether on the agenda or not. Comments will not be accepted during specific agenda items unless a Public Hearing has been noticed. Please remember to be courteous and respectful and abide by the following guidelines: • Sign-in prior to the start of the meeting • Step up to the microphone when recognized by the Presiding Officer (Chair or Vice-Chair) • State your name and address for the record • State the subject to be discussed • Limit comments to 4 minutes • Address comments to the board as a whole, not any specific member • No question may be asked of a board member or staff member without the permission of the Presiding Officer (Chair or Vice-Chair) • Elect a spokesperson for a group of persons who wish to address the board on the same subject Public Hearing – A public hearing is a separate item of business on the agenda. It gives the public an opportunity to comment on the topic identified. Please remember to be courteous and respectful and abide by the guidelines outlined for public comment (although no sign-in required). Typically, a public hearing proceeds as follows: 1. The Presiding Officer (Chair or Vice-Chair) will announce the agenda item and staff will present their report. 2. Board members have the opportunity to ask staff questions about the item. 3. The Presiding Officer (Chair or Vice-Chair) opens the public hearing and will recognize those who want to speak. 4. The Presiding Officer (Chair or Vice-Chair) shall close the public hearing. 5. The Board will then discuss the item. No further public comments are allowed. 6. The Board will make a recommendation and/or decision. After a motion has been made or a public hearing has been closed, no member of the public shall address the board from the audience on the matter under consideration. The Presiding Officer (Chair or Vice-Chair) shall maintain strict order and etiquette at all meetings. Park Board January 2, 2025 pg. 1 DRAFT MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Vice Chair Gooder called the Lino Lakes Park Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on January 2, 2025. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no one present for public comment. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. Mr. DeGardner proposed the addition of nominating the Chair and Vice Chair. 5. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR Mr. Kusterman made a motion to nominate Mr. Gooder as the Chair of the Park Board. Mrs. Schmidt seconded. Motion carried 4 – 0. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to nominate Mr. Kusterman as the Vice Chair of the Park Board. Mrs. Ballering seconded. Motion carried 4 – 0. 6. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 2, 2024 MINUTES Mrs. Ballering moved to approve the October 2, 2024 meeting minutes. Motion seconded by Mr. Kusterman. Motion carried 4 – 0. 7. ACTION ITEMS A. Peltier Ponds PUD Concept Plan DATE: January 2, 2025 TIME STARTED: 6:30 p.m. TIME ENDED: 7:44 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Clark Gooder, Kellie Schmidt, Kathy Ballering, William Kusterman MEMBERS ABSENT: Patrick Huelman, Julie Ann Cutts STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner Park Board January 2, 2025 pg. 2 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director, summarizes the applicant, U.S. Home, LLC (aka Lennar), is proposing a master planned residential development located west of CSAH 54 (20th Ave N) across from Watermark, east of Peltier Lake, and north of the City of Centerville border. The development contains four (4) parcels totaling approximately 125 gross acres and 262 housing units. The proposed development is called Peltier Ponds. Peltier Ponds will consist of single-family homes and townhomes with a similar variety to those built in Watermark. The total number of housing units is 262. An 11-acre public park, trails, sidewalks, open space and stormwater ponds are included throughout the development creating a multi-functional greenway corridor. Public open space (public open space + public park + stormwater ponds + wetlands) is 58.4 acres or 46.7% of the entire development. Private open space is 6.0 acres or 49.6% of the townhome development. Figure 10-2 of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan identifies the need for a future Neighborhood Park Area F centrally located within the service area. The proposed development includes an 11- acre public park and trails. Staff comments are that only land that is reasonably suitable for park use and location shall be credited for parkland dedication. A trail shall be constructed along CSAH 54 (20th Ave N.). Additional trails south of the wetland shall be considered. Trail corridors should be a minimum of 30-40 feet in width above the high water level. Mr. DeGardner stated this development will bring in $917,000 in park dedication fees. The developer would be credited for land and depending on trials could also be credited. Mr. Kusterman asked whether our Comprehensive Plan calls for the creation of a park. Mr. DeGardner replied the Comprehensive Plan is a guideline. Mrs. Ballering discussed not having a park in each neighborhood. This area might be a place to reimagine with a full basketball court and/or volleyball courts. Mr. Gooder stated if he were moving into this development, he would prefer a park. Mr. Kusterman discussed Acorn Park, which is close to the proposed development. Mrs. Schmidt inquired as to whether this area may be turned into a destination park. Likes the idea of acquiring the area for future development. Mr. Gooder is in favor of acquiring the land. Park Board January 2, 2025 pg. 3 DRAFT MINUTES Mrs. Schmidt main concern is that she doesn’t want this area to become another area where all the city does is mow the grass. The city will have to pay for trail maintenance and grass cutting. Park Board members are in support of the concept plan. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Joint City Council/Advisory Board meeting set for January 15 Mr. DeGardner stated the next Joint City Council/Advisory Board meeting for the Mapping Northwest Main Study is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the City Council Chambers. All advisory board members are encouraged to attend. B. Discuss 2025 Goals Mr. DeGardner stated the City Council has allocated $180,000 to the Park and Trail funds. Mrs. Schmidt talked about adding mats near the ADA swings for easier access. Mr. Kusterman would like to use the $180,000 to update two playgrounds. Questioned if Pheasant Hills Park, due to age and use, should be a park that is updated. Mr. DeGardner listed the four parks built in the 1990s: Pheasant Hill Park, Marshan Park, Behm’s Park, and Arena Acres Park. Mr. Gooder stated Marshan Park is a bigger plan for the future. How much would it cost to tear down the Marshan Park building? Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to replace the park equipment at Shenandoah and Behm’s Park in 2025. Mrs. Ballering seconded. Motion carried 4 – 0. 8. NEXT SCHEDULED PARK BOARD MEETING - Wednesday, February 5, 2025 9. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Kusterman moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Schmidt. Meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Angela Thorson, Public Services Administrative Assistant Park Board April 2, 2025 pg. 1 DRAFT MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Gooder called the Lino Lakes Park Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on April 2, 2025. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no one present for public comment. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. 5. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 5, 2025 MINUTES Mr. Kusterman moved to approve the February 5, 2025 meeting minutes. Motion seconded by Mr. Huelman. Motion carried 4 – 0. 6. ACTION ITEMS A. Review Wilkinson Waters Preliminary Plat Mr. Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director, summarizes the applicant, Wilkinson Waters LLC, is proposing a master planned development located on North Oaks Company Inc. property south of County Road J/Ash Street/CSAH 32, west of Centerville Road/CSAH 21 and north of Wilkinson Lake Boulevard. The development contains four parcels totaling approximately 76 gross acres and consists of mix of 340-unit residential housing-types and commercial development. The proposed development is called Wilkinson Waters. DATE: April 2, 2025 TIME STARTED: 6:30 p.m. TIME ENDED: 7:29 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Clark Gooder, William Kusterman, Patrick Huelman, Uyanga Bayandalai, Kathy Ballering, Julie Ann Cutts MEMBERS ABSENT: Kelly Schmidt STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner, Angela Thorson Park Board April 2, 2025 pg. 2 DRAFT MINUTES Staff recommends 100% cash dedication in lieu of land. The developer will be credited to construct a minimum 8.5 ft wide public trail (depicted in green) from Wilkinson Way to the public open space property and extending the trail to Ash Street. This creates a multi-functional greenway corridor. Future passive amenities including a pavilion and benches could be considered for the public open space property. Mr. Huelman questioned if there was a plan for a trail to the north. Mr. DeGardner replied there would be a trail on the south side of Ash Street and the west side of Centerville Road. The trail would be within the county right-of-way. Lauren Grouws, VP of Development for Wilkinson Waters LLC, is present at the meeting. She discussed that they proposed a trail through the wetland area and owned the land further west. Mr. Kusterman asked about North Oaks park and the trail system. Mrs. Grouws replied that they are private, and no connections are proposed to their trail access. Mr. Huelman made a motion for 100% cash dedication in lieu of land with the credit to construct a public trail. Mrs. Ballering seconded. Motion carried 6 – 0. B. Review Natures Refuge North Preliminary Plat Mr. DeGardner summarizes M/I Homes of Minneapolis/St. Paul, LLC (M/I Homes) is submitting an application for a Preliminary Plat for land north of Natures Refuge. The proposed plan includes 93 villa homes on an approximately 59.30-acre site. The original concept plan for this development was reviewed by the Park Board on November 1, 2023. The proposed Preliminary Plat accomplishes the following: Approximately 8.5 acres of open space adjacent to the Arena Acres neighborhood. We revised the original concept plan to pull back lots from Arena Acres to the center of the development, increasing the buffer width from Arena Acres from 50 feet to 160-400 feet, and reduced the number of lots from 108 to 93 homes. Approximately 34 acres of open space (58% of the site) and preserves natural features. We provided 4 more acres of open space from the original concept plan. Providing this additional open space reduced the number of trees removed by 1,400. The site plan also takes care to avoid as many wetland impacts as possible. Linear trails are proposed to provide connectivity to the existing Nature’s Refuge trail to the south and a future trail connection when the property to the north is developed. Estimated Park Dedication is 93 lots x $3,500 = $325,500, less credit for trail construction costs. Incidentally, the City collected $115,760 from Nature’s Refuge after Park Board April 2, 2025 pg. 3 DRAFT MINUTES crediting the developer $77,000 for trail construction costs. The Park Board could recommend designating the remaining cash dedication balances from Natures Refuge and Natures Refuge North to explore providing trails and leisure opportunities at Lino Lakes Elementary School. A collaborative arrangement with the Forest Lake School District of sharing resources could provide tremendous benefits for the students and the general public. Jason Biederwolf from MI Homes is present at the meeting. Mr. Huelman asked if residents would have access to Arena Acres Park. Mr. Gooder inquired how far Nature’s Refuge is from Lino Lakes Elementary. Mr. Biederwolf replied the initial Nature’s Refuge phase is adjacent to the school. Mr. Huelman asked if there was a trail connection to Nature’s Refuge. Mr. DeGardner replied yes and described the trail system. Mr. Huelman likes the idea of working with the school district. He wants to invest in Arena Acres Park if that doesn't work out. Mr. Gooder inquired as to how the conversation with the school system begins. Mr. DeGardner explained the process. Mr. Kusterman made a motion to recommend cash dedication less credit for trail construction costs. Mr. Huelman seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 – 0 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Behm’s Park and Shenandoah Park Playground Equipment Update Mr. DeGardner summarizes the City Council approved a contract with Northland Recreation Inc. for the Behm's Park and Shenandoah Park Playground Projects via Resolution 25-35 during the March 24, 2025 city council meeting. The projects consist of design services, supply and delivery of the equipment, and the provision of a certified playground installer to assist the Parks Department. Public Services Department staff will undertake the removal process and perform the necessary site work. Behm’s Park is tentatively scheduled for installation the week of May 19, with Shenandoah Park this Fall. Funding is from the Park and Trail Improvement Fund. B. Park and Trail Fund Report Mr. DeGardner provided the updated balance sheet for the Park and Trail Improvement Fund. Park Board April 2, 2025 pg. 4 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. Gooder inquired as to the park board's remaining balance in the park and trail fund. Mr. DeGardner replied the undesignated fund balance is $162,000. The price rise for wood fiber in Shenandoah Park and Behm's Park might require an extra $10,000. Mr. Kusterman inquired as to whether the park board should use the undesignated funds to update a different park. Mrs. Cutts questioned Mr. DeGardner about the expense of a shelter for Lino Park. Mr. DeGardner replied that a basic concrete shelter would cost between $150,000 and $180,000. Mrs. Ballering would like to spend the additional undesignated funds this year or have a plan to spend the money. Mr. Huelman agrees with Mrs. Ballering. He would like to see the funds used for replacement. A new shelter in Lino Park is something he would like to see. Mrs. Ballering would like to have a planning session to discuss where the funds should be spent. Mr. Huelman agrees with a planning session. Mr. Gooder discussed different types of shelters. He agrees with a planning session. Mrs. Cutts talked about the warming house at Sunrise Park that needs to be updated. Mr. DeGardner stated if the Park Board is interested in exploring the Lino Park shelter possibilities, he will work with city staff on some concept plans as well as cost estimates. Mr. Huelman is in favor of exploring the Lino Park shelter and would also like to review other park amenities that need to be updated. C. Future Packet Distribution Mr. DeGardner summarizes with the new Civic agenda software system, the Public Safety Department will no longer be delivering packets to advisory board members. Angie Thorson will continue to send out an email to all Park Board members (usually on Thursday or Friday of the previous week) with the link to access the electronic version of the Park Board packet. For Park Board members interested in obtaining a hard copy, the packet will be available at the City Hall Community Development/Public Services window by 12 noon the previous Friday. City Hall hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm. For those that don’t pick them up, we will put them on the dais on meeting night. 8. NEXT SCHEDULED PARK BOARD MEETING - Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Park Board April 2, 2025 pg. 5 DRAFT MINUTES 9. ADJOURNMENT Mrs. Cutts moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Huelman. Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Angela Thorson, Public Services Administrative Assistant DATE: May 7, 2025 TO: Park Board FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director TOPIC: Review Nelson Rehbein Development Concept Plan Nelson Rehbein Properties is a proposed residential subdivision on approximately 24.55 acres located north of Nadeau Acres development, west by existing farm fields, north by existing industrial buildings, and easterly along 20th Avenue South. The concept plan displays a total of (90) residential lots that consist of 38 single family homes and 52 attached townhomes (see attached). As discussed with the development of Nadeau Acres, The 2040 Comprehensive Plan does not show this area as having a park or part of the greenway system. Rather, future Neighborhood Park E is planned to the west (see attached). Development of the future park is dependent on when that property owner chooses to develop their property. Staff recommends 100% cash dedication in lieu of land. Attachments Nelson/Rehbein Parcels Concept Plan - dated 03/21/2025 2024 Comp Plan - Figure 10-2 Neighborhood Service Areas DATE: May 7, 2025 TO: Park Board FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director TOPIC: Discuss Replacing Lino Park Shelter The Park Board directed staff to explore the potential replacement of the Lino Park shelter that was built in 1986. Staff is recommending a Poligon Tiara 25’ x 37’ structure. This is a two tier, “extended hex” design that fits the space well and provide plenty of space for tables. The roof is a 5:12 pitch metal roof with stained tongue and groove wood on the underside. The Parks Department will take care of demolition and site prep. The project cost breakdown is as follows: 25’ x 27’ Poligon Tiara Shelter $68,414 Concrete – 6 footings, 30’ x 46’ slab $25,910 Installation of Shelter $33,000 TOTAL $127,324 If we move forward, enhancements including masonry work around the footings and electrical work will be explored. Attachments Poligon Drawing Sheets (5)