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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/07/2004 Park Board PacketLino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 www.ci.lino- lakes.mn.us CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MEETING Monday, June 7, 2004 ***EXPANDED AGENDA* * * 1. Call to Order and Roll Call (The meeting was called to order at 6:30p.m. Members present: George Lindy, Pam Taschuk, Katie Boyle, Pat Huelman, Aaron Frederickson. Members absent: Paul Montain and Bill Kusterman. Also present was Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director.) 2. Approval of Minutes from May 3, 2004 (Pam Taschuk made a motion to approve the May 3, 2004 minutes. Seconded by Katie Boyle and approved.) 3. Setting Agenda (There were no additions or deletions.) 4. Open Mike (There was no one present for open mike.) 5. Old Business A. Memorial Plaque Information (It was decided to allow park benches with engraved plate at this time.) 6. New Business A. Email Related to Baseball Field at Birchwood Acres Park (The Park Board decided to have staff remove park benches and install ag- lime infield.) 7. Recreation Department Update (Members reviewed the information in the packets. Rick advised board that Barry Bernstein was resigning and going to work as Park and Recreation Director in Hastings.) 8. Parks Department Update (Rick reviewed the memo in the packets and responded to questions.) 9. Next Park Board Meeting (The next Park Board Meeting will be Tuesday, July 6, 2004 6:30p.m.) 10. Adjourn (Pam Taschuk made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Aaron Frederickson. The meeting was adjourned at 6:57p.m.) The Parks, Greenway and Trail System Plan Open House was held in the Community Room immediately following the Park Board Meeting sw /parkbrd /6 -7 -04 Expanded Park Board Agenda.doc • CITY .`'ti',.OF IN u KE Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 www .ci.lino -lakes .mn .us • CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MEETING Monday, June 7, 2004 Library ** *AGENDA * ** 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 6:30pm 2. Approval of Minutes from May 3, 2004 6:32pm 3. Setting Agenda 6:33pm 4. Open Mike 6:34pm 5. Old Business 6:35pm A. Memorial Plaque Information 6. New Business 6:45pm A. Email Related to Baseball Field at Birchwood Acres Park 7. Recreation Department Update 6:55pm 8. Parks Department Update 6:57pm 9. Next Park Board Meeting — July 6, 2004 6:30pm 6:59pm 10. Adjourn 7:OOpm ** Parks, Greenway, and Trail System Open House 7:00- 8:OOpm Community Room If you are unable to attend the meeting please call Sandie at 651 982 -2442. sw /parkbrd/6 -7 -04 Park Board Agenda.doc Park Board Meeting - May 3, 2004 Minutes • The May 3, 2004 City of Lino Lakes Park Board meeting was called to order at 6:31pm, by Chair Lindy. Roll call was taken, members present were Pam Taschuk, Bill Kusterman, Katie Boyle, Aaron Frederickson, Paul Montain and George Lindy. Members absent were Pat Huelman. • Also present was Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director. APPROVAL OF MARCH 31, 2004 MINUTES: Bill Kusterman made a motion, seconded by Aaron Frederickson, to approve the March 31, 2004 minutes. The minutes were approved with Pam Taschuk and Paul Montain abstaining. SETTING THE AGENDA: The agenda was passed as presented. OPEN MIKE: No one was present for open mike. REVIEW FOX DEN ACRES PRELIMINARY PLAT: Rick advised Fox Den Acres is a 50 -acre development consisting of 64 residential lots. The property is located south of Birch Street and east of Deerwood Lane. The development would be accessed through the extension of Fox Road. To satisfy the Park Dedication requirements the current proposal is to provide 6.79 acres (4.97 acres upland, 1.82 acres wetland) of parkland in the northeast corner of the development. The proposed park area has several large wetland areas and a retention pond. The current proposal consists of dedicating the 6.79 acres for parkland and paving a looped trail within the park area. This park area is wooded and would provide a natural environment for the trail. Estimated costs to install the trail is $25,000. When looking at the existing Park Dedication Ordinance the required cash dedication for Fox Den Acres is 64 units x $1,665 + $106,560. From a land dedication perspective, the required dedication would amount to 3.82 acres (50 acres - 11.8 wetland acres + 38.2 upland acres). Assuming the parkland of 4.97 acres upland x $38,000 + $188,860. Trail construction would be $25,000 for a total of $213,860. Total land and trail would be $213,860. Rick advised the parkland would solely be used for a trail loop, not any formal or active play area. Even though providing a trail experience is beneficial for area residents, 100% of the land value dedication should not be credited. An additional cash contribution could be acquired from the Fox Den Acres Development 1 ,/, • • • Park Board Meeting - May 3, 2004 Minutes to further develop Birchwood Acres Park (half court basketball court ?) . Rick indicated Mr. Michael Black from Royal Oaks Realty, Inc., is present to discuss the development and park dedication. The Park Board needs to make a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Board and the City Council regarding park dedication requirements. Chair Lindy stated the Park Board has obtained this type of property for park dedication fees in the past. The corner lot does look unworkable as far and development and a park area. The question is the value of that land. The City already has a lot of unusable parkland. Rick stated he would not consider the proposed area a park area. The area would strictly be an avenue for residents to loop while walking. He indicated that is why he believes a cash dedication should also be required to satisfy the park dedication fee. Chair Lindy asked if there would be an internal trail access within the development. Rick advised there is a single entrance from the southwest parcel. There would be other connections when other properties develop to the north. Mr. Mike Black, Royal Oaks Realty, referred to a drawing of the property noting it is a 50 -acre site. He also pointed out the wetland delineation areas. The upper area was designated as parkland because the neighborhood indicated they want trails. He referred to the proposed plat noting the park area would provide a passive trail loop and also provides for future trail expansion to the northeast. He stated the park dedication was determined by the land value and the cost to construct the trail. Those costs are double the amount of park fees if the City were to obtain cash dedication. He noted the trail loop could be eliminated from the plan if the Commission requests that. Chair Lindy inquired about the distance from the proposed trail to the nearest existing trail. He stated it is not a contiguous trail loop. Mr. Black stated the trail would provide for future connections. The area is heavily wooded and would provide a nice trail experience. He indicated he does not know how far the trail is from existing trails. Chair Lindy stated the Park Board has to decide if there is merit to the trail loop. He suggested it might be better to develop that parcel with homes and develop a trail system within the development. He inquired about the average lot size. 2 Park Board Meeting - May 3, 2004 Minutes Mr. Black stated the lots are approximately 25,000 -sq. ft. with wetlands. The lots are approximately 15,000 -sq. ft. when the wetlands are removed. Rick referred to the current Parks and Trails Map pointing out existing trails in the area of the proposed development. Chair Lindy suggested connecting via trails the development to existing trails. Mr. Black stated there is a problem with getting trails along backyards without affecting the wetlands. Also, the trails would not go anywhere. He offered the possibility of constructing a sidewalk to provide an off -road access to the trails. It was the consensus of the Park Board that there would not be a significant value to only provide a trail loop within the development. Paul stated it would be better to have trails along the roadway to connect to the existing trails. Katie stated access to another park area, existing trails and a sidewalk would be more valuable. • Paul suggested a trail be constructed parallel with Fox Road • along with a cash dedication to satisfy the park dedication fee. Rick stated he does not see long term how a sidewalk would provide access. The options include retaining Parcel B along with a loop trail that would provide future access to other trails or require a 100% cash dedication. Mr. Black stated this is an opportunity for the City to provide future access. That future access should be planned for now. The Environmental Board was adamant about open space on an upland area. Aaron stated he is concerned that the City will miss an opportunity for a future trail connection to the north and east. Paul stated he believes a cash dedication would be more beneficial than marginally useable land. The majority of the Park Board suggested the developer develop Parcel B and recommend 100% cash dedication for the park dedication fee. 3 Park Board Meeting - May 3, 2004 Minutes • RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Rick referred to the Program Highlights Flyer from April 2004. He noted the first Kids Garage Sale was held on Saturday, April 17 at Lino Lakes City Hall. Twenty -four youth reserved sale tables. The event had some traffic, but not a large amount. Ideas will be researched over the next year on how to draw bigger crowds. • The Summer Playground Program is very popular this summer. Birch Park (morning session and afternoon session), as well as Clearwater Creek Park have reached their maximums. The Recreation Review is scheduled to be in homes and on the web page the last week of May. The City Newsletter will include information about the Comprehensive Parks and Trails Plan as well as information about public meetings. PARKS DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Rick reviewed a memo from Mike Hoffman, Parks Supervisor, which summarizes the maintenance highlights for April 2004. Rick noted maintenance activities have included daily field preparation and soccer field layout. The fishing dock at County Lakes Park was also repaired and installed. Seeding at Clearwater Creek Park as well as irrigation system startup and inspections throughout the park system were also completed. Other activities included trail inspection and sweeping along with playground inspection and repairs. Paul inquired about the Skate Park. Rick advised the City has not had any vandalism problems yet at the Skate Park. If more vandalism does occur this season, the Skate Park would in all likelihood be shut down. OLD BUSINESS: Discuss Request to Place Memorial Plaque Near Birchwood Acres Park - Rick advised under Open Mike at the March 31, 2004 Park Board Meeting Mr. Rick Carlson, Developer of West Shadow Ponds, ask the Park Board to consider a proposal from him near the future trail entrance along West Shadow Lake Drive to Birchwood Acres Park. He indicated a property owner requested a plaque, in memory of his parents, be placed near the trailhead. He noted the plaque would be granite stone, approximately two feet high and would not be paid for by the City. Staff is recommending the Park Board establish a policy on placing memorial plaques in City parks. Pam asked if the County has a policy regarding memorial plaques. Rick stated the County does have a policy in relation to dedicating park benches. He indicated he does not know if the County has a policy for memorial plaques. 4 Park Board Meeting - May 3, 2004 Minutes 411 Bill stated that if the City sets a policy, parameters need to be set so the memorials are acceptable and not intrusive. Pam suggested the Park Board look at each request individually. Rick advised he could get additional information if the Park Board thinks memorials are acceptable. Paul expressed concern regarding memorial stones. He indicated he would not be opposed to park benches. Rick stated he would gather more information from the County, other cities and the League of Minnesota Cities. This issue will be placed on the June Park Board agenda for more discussion. NEW BUSINESS: Council Chamber Memo from Director of Administration - Rick referred to a memo from the Director of Administration that was included in the packets. The memo indicated no food or beverage, other than water, is allowed in the Council Chambers. The memo also asked Board Members to tidy up after meetings. Bill advised some vandalism occurred at Shenandoah Park that has left some equipment dangerous. Rick advised staff would look into the vandalism at Shenandoah Park. NEXT PARK BOARD MEETING: Rick said the next Park Board meeting would be held Monday, June 7, 2004, 6:30pm. ADJOURN: Paul Montain made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Pam Taschuk. The meeting was adjourned at 7:49pm. Respectfully Submitted, Kim Points Recording Secretary These Minutes were approved at the June 7, 2004 Park Board Meeting. • Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 www.ci.lino - lakes.mn.us June 3, 2004 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director SUBJECT: Memorial Plaque Information During the past few months, the Park Board and staff have discussed the issue of placing memorial plaques in our neighborhood parks system. Since our last Park Board Meeting, I have checked with several agencies regarding this issue. There does not seem to be any type of formal policy allowing a memorial plaque to be placed within the neighborhood parks. I have summarized some of the findings that are somewhat related to this: Fridley A family donated new playground equipment in memoriam of their daughter who passed away. A plaque has been placed near the playground area. Blaine The City of Blaine has installed a plaque for land that was dedicated for a neighborhood park. This was not part of the required park dedication for the development. Roseville Recognition plaques are installed in situations where a significant or substantial contribution is made. This has included significant park development or actual land dedication. Anoka County Anoka County limits memorials to park benches and trees. An engraved plate stating, "In memory of " is placed on the park bench or a post near the tree. Staff determines location, type, etc. Placing memorial plaques at residents request has not been commonly done. I think it is important to establish certain criteria in which to allow memorial plaques to be placed within the park system. Without requiring certain pre- requisites such as substantial cash or land dedications, our park system has the potential to be overcome with memorial plaques. If the Park Board is really interested in pursuing an avenue in which residents can place memorials within our park system, perhaps requiring purchasing a park bench is an option. An engraved plate could then be attached to the park bench. Again, once we proceed with this, it is quite possible to see additional requests for trees, gardens, etc. sw /parkbrd /meeting info/Memorial Plaque Information.doc Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 www.ci.lino- lakes.mn.us • June 3, 2004 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director SUBJECT: Birchwood Acres Email Earlier this month, staff received the attached email from Mr. David Lovick regarding the baseball field at Birchwood Acres Park. Mr. Lovick is inquiring whether there are plans this summer to repair and upgrade the baseball field /park area of Birchwood Acres Park. Currently, the baseball field consists of a backstop, player benches, and grass infield. It is my understanding that when the development of this park was discussed with area residents this was the "compromise" that resulted. From staff's perspective, the end result is not workable. On one hand a backstop and player benches indicate a desire for area teams to practice or possibly play games. On the other hand, a non - irrigated turf infield is not an acceptable surface for baseball /softball. The existing turf is not adequate to expect infielders to field ground balls in a reasonably safe manner. With the recent acquisition of additional parkland to the south, staff was anticipating discussing the entire park area at such time this newly acquired area was developed. However, since several residents have expressed their desire to create a more functional baseball /softball field, staff is recommending that the player benches be removed and an ag -lime infield be installed. This would provide an informal ball field for area residents. The ag -lime infield provides the safest surface for informal activity. Removal of the park benches will further communicate to area residents that organized games will not take place at Birchwood Acres Park. Another option would be to completely remove the player benches and the backstop. However, given the interest of area residents to provide an informal ball field staff does not support this option. Neighborhood parks are typically developed for both active and passive recreational activities geared specifically for neighborhood use. An informal ball field is certainly suitable for this neighborhood park. sw /parkbrd/meeting info/Birchwood Acres Email.doc Rick Degardner From: Dan Tesch • Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 2:42 PM To: Rick Degardner Subject: FW: Park and Rec Board question FYI Original Message From: David Lovick Jr. [mailto:dlovickjr @cwttravel.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 2:40 PM To: Dan Tesch Subject: Park and Rec Board question Mr. Tesch, As I cannot locate how to get questions and concerns to our Park board besides making the Monday night meeting. I was hoping I could give you the information and you could forward to the Park and Recreation Board. My question is this: Are there plans this summer to repair and upgrade the baseball field / Park area of Birchwood park? If so when and what is going to be done? If not, how can we get this done so the kids in the surrounding neighborhoods can play in this park by having a ball field that is correctly set up and maintained? I live at 6255 Hollow Lane. IIIThank you for your time...Dave David Lovick jr V.P - Sales Carlson Wagonlit Travel 13756 83rd way North Maple Grove 55369 Phone: 763 - 420 -3620 Fax: 763 - 420 -7621 Also Offices In: Oakdale- Woodbury -Mpls- Crystal • Lino Lates 'Parts and Recreation Department program Hi9h1i9hts - May part hoard Update Youth Youth Instructional: Our spring youth instructional programs have now concluded. Summer Playground Program: This program is extremely popular this summer. Four of our seven sites are already full and we still have three weeks until the program starts. The program will begin this year on June 21. Options: Currently 46 participants are enrolled in our Options program, which will be held at Blue Heron Elementary School this summer. This is about ten less participants than last summer. Next year we may need to reevaluate the Options program as a collaborative with the YMCA and the school district, as the school district will be responsible for the operation of Kids Club starting fall 2004. T -ball: Once again this program is very popular - several sessions are already filled. Additional sessions will only be offered if there are fields available. Start Smart T -ball for 3- year -olds is full with a waiting list. Tennis Lessons: After last season, we revised the tennis schedule in attempt to accommodate more participation. With the new schedule, we are able to offer several different classes at the same time. Fall Soccer: Registration has just begun for this program. We hope to accommodate 600 children this year. New for season, all participants will be receiving their own soccer ball supplied by the Parks and Recreation Department. Tackle Football: Registration has begun for this program. It is anticipated that we will receive 350 participants in this program. MUlt Community Outings: Our Springtime in New Ulm trip was held on May 26. Our next trip, Amish of Augusta, will be on June 24. Slow Pitch Softball: The summer program is filled with 12 Co -Rec teams and 36 Men's teams. This is the most we can accommodate with the fields and schedule available. We reduced the number of teams this year due to rescheduling Rice Lake #3 for youth baseball. Adult Golf: The lessons that are usually filled by this time still have openings. This program is very weather related. We feel the unseasonably low temperatures and plentiful rainfall over the past several weeks have hurt registration. General Interest Recreation Review: Our summer edition of the Recreation Review went out the last week of this month to all homes and is also on our web site: www.ci.lino- lakes.mn.us. Employment: Our summer hiring has concluded. We received over 60 applications this Or for summer positions - a great response! Centennial Middle School Soccer Field #8: This field has been closed until further notice due to excessive moisture and overall poor field conditions. Questions? Please call Liz Bursack or Barry Bernstein at 651- 982 -2440. Soccer Mini Camp Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 www.ci.lino- lakes.mn.us • June 1, 2004 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Mike Hoffman, Parks Supervisor SUBJECT: May 2004 Maintenance Update Someone, anyone please shut off the water! Thankfully our seasonal staff are all on board and we have been able to get caught up on mowing. Maintenance activity during a very soggy May has included: ✓ Daily ball field preparation — Everyday Monday — Thursday we game prep between 8 -13 fields. Friday is generally only a couple of fields; which allows us to catch up on some other things. ✓ Athletic field improvements: Adjusting base peg height. Adjusting home plate and pitching rubber height. Infield improvements at Sunrise #3. ✓ Weekly mowing as needed. ✓ Weekly garbage as needed. ✓ Landscaping around Lino Park Building. ✓ Clearwater Creek Park sign planting. ✓ Planted 70 trees at various park locations (mainly Behm's, Marshan, and Sunrise Parks). ✓ Watered and mulched new trees after planting. ✓ Cut, chipped and stump ground 15 dead boulevard trees for Environmental Coordinator. ✓ Replaced 15 dead boulevard trees for Environmental Coordinator. ✓ Over seeded soccer fields at Rice Lake Elementary and Centennial Middle Schools. • • • Fertilized 40 acres of athletic field turf. ■ Poured gazebo pad at Birch Park (contracted). ✓ Basketball courts at Rice Lake Elementary and Behm's Park: Installed bituminous surface (contracted). Installed ground sockets (contracted). Applied base color (2 coats) project should be complete by June 11 (contracated). • Shenandoah Park — Cleaned up and seeded debris piles left by contractors after ditch cleaning. ✓ Highland Meadows — Poured 10x10 concrete pad, built 8x8 shed, (shed encloses irrigation equipment. Will also be used for recreation program storage). ✓ Removed hazard trees near trails at Langer Lane and Country Lakes Park. ✓ Irrigation startup and repair at Birch and Sunrise Parks. ✓ Core aerated soccer fields at Centennial Middle School and Rice Elementary School. ✓ Emptied Kaiser garage (stored chalk, field dry, etc.) House has been burned; garage will either be moved off site or demolished on site. Those are May's Highlights. Someone please shut off the water. sw /parkbrd/mike/May 04 Update.doc Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 www.ci.lino- lakes.mn.us June 3, 2004 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director SUBJECT: Open House Related to Parks, Greenway, and Trail System Plan As mentioned at last month's Park Board Meeting, the public is invited to attend an open house relating to the updating of the Parks, Greenway, and Trail System Plan. Jeff Shoenbauer will present a 10 -15 minute presentation followed by an opportunity to comment on issues and concerns related to park, greenways, trails, and recreation programs and services. The following information was on the front page of the City Newsletter, which was sent out last week. Citizen input sought New Parks and trails plan will focus on implementation On Monday, June 7th from 7 to 8 p.m. at City Hall, the public is invited to attend an open house related to the updating of the Parks, Greenway, and Tail System Plan for the City of Lino Lakes. After a short presentation by City staff and the City's planning consultant, attendees will be given an opportunity to comment on issues and concerns related to parks, greenways, trails, and recreation programs and services. The objective of the planning process is to tie together various plans that the City has developed over the years into a cohesive vision for the future. The new plan will focus extensively on the: • Park system • Greenway (natural open space) system • Natural resource stewardship The plan will also focus extensively on developing implementation strategies in order to make the plan a reality. To date, the City Council, Park Board, Environmental Board, and Planning and Zoning Board have had an initial meeting to discuss the planning process and initial results. Now it is time to give citizens a chance to comment on system planning issues. Everyone is encouraged to attend, including recreation associations, residents, land owners, developers, and special interest groups. For more information, please contact Rick DeGardner at 651 982 -2444. sw /parkbrd /meeting info /Open House Related to Parks, Greenway, and Trail System Plan.doc Main Street LINKING LAND USE AND WATER QUALITY: NATURAL RESOURCE INVENTORY PLANNING Ae• HUGO CITY HALL 14669 FITZGERALD AVE. N. Huc,-o, MN 55038 651.762.6300 FROM 35E, Go EAST ON MAIN STREET / COUNTY ROAD 8. TAKE A LEFT ONTO FINLEY AVE. N. (HEADTOWARDTHE WATER TOWER). Go TWO BLOCKS AND TAKE A RIGHT ONTO UPPER 146TH ST. 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