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Home My WebLink About11/05/2001 Park Board PacketLino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MEETING Monday, November 5, 2001 ***AGENDA*** 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 6:30pm 2. Approval of Minutes from October 1, 2001 6:35pm 3. Setting Agenda 6:40pm 4. Open Mike 6:45pm 5. Determine 2001 -2002 Skating Rink Hours and Locations 6:50pm • 6. Discuss Brandywood Park Playground Vandalism 7:05pm 7. Recreation Department Update 7:20pm 8. Parks Department Update 7:25pm 9. Old Business 7:30pm A. Discuss Birch Park Trail Update B. Referendum Update C. Clearwater Creek Park Update 10. Next Park Board Meeting — December 3, 2001 6:30pm 7:55pm 11. Adjourn 8:OOpm If you are unable to attend the meeting please call Sandie at 651 982 -2442. sw /parkbrd /11 -5 -01 Park Board Agenda.doc • Park Board Meeting - October 1, 2001 Minutes • The October 1, 2001 City of Lino Lakes Park Board meeting was called to order at 6:30pm, by Chair Lindy. Roll call was taken, members present were Paul Montain, Chris Welsand, Bill Kusterman, George Lindy, Michael O'Connor, and Pam Taschuk. Members absent were Pat Huelman. Also present were Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director, Sandie Wood, Office Manager. APPROVAL OF JULY 30, 2001 MINUTES: Chair Lindy asked if the matching funds for the Clearwater Creek Grant could be made in both labor and cash. Rick advised a small portion of the matching funds can be labor but the bulk has to be cash. Paul Montain made a motion, seconded by B sterman, to approve the July 30, 2001 minutes. The ''=s were approved. SETTING THE AGENDA: The agenda was passed as presented. OPEN MIKE: • Ms. Sue Walseth, resident of L'. es, came forward and stated she has worked for many years • e-t the access to Birch Park completed. She presented a on with 79 signatures indicating their support fo - trail. She stated she has done a lot of research and has 'bed tapes from previous Park Board meetings regarding is ue. She distributed copies of the transcriptions a ote at when the process started in 1994 the Whitcomb's ry supportive of selling a portion of their land for the tra l access. Ms. Walseth continued stating the only option for children in the area is Birch Park. Developers in this area have contributed to the cost of the trail. Condemnation costs will not exceed what has already been dedicated. The owners of the property were willing to have an access and the kids need a place to play. The ditch in the area is dangerous and access is needed. There are no trails in the area and 12th Street and Birch Street are too narrow and dangerous to use for access. Ms. Walseth added that everyone in the area wants to know why the trail is not there yet. There are a lot of young children in the area and they need a place to play. Ms. Michelle Sylvander, resident of Lino Lakes, came forward and asked for an update on Clearwater Creek Park. 1 • • • Park Board Meeting - October 1, 2001 Minutes Rick advised the City did receive final grant approval from the DNR. There are some minor grading issues that should be resolved this week. It is anticipated that the rough grading will be completed this fall. The site plan may be altered slightly in relation to the location of a backstop. Bids for the playground equipment will be obtained in the winter with the help of neighborhood input. No one else was present for open mike. SKATE PARK UPDATE: Rick advised the skate park is being used extensively. There have been some issues that the Park Board needs to be aware of. At the September 10, City Council meeting, 'e resident located west of City Hall Park expressed concern ga.` ing the noise generated by users of the skate park. indicated that the City had been planning on installing o n fence along the western edge of the skate park to hel m mite the noise. Staff subsequently installed the 80' x 6' privacy fence as well as several Norway Pines and shade tr around the skate park area. The area around in the pad has al .o -en seeded. The adjoining property owner also feels the ark is an attractive nuisance and is just a passin• Rick stated he indicated he does not agree with that as The City has experienced alism at City Hall Park. Last week two slides were dam a d eed to be replaced. An article in the Quad also ide fie ues with the skate park in Centerville. To date, the City is aw e of one serious injury. The police department has been very helpful in patrolling the area. Officers have encountered several situations of juveniles not conducting themselves appropriately (i.e. climbing on warming house roof, riding bikes on ramps, etc.). Staff is continuing to monitor the new skate park and will keep the Park Board Members informed of any new developments. Paul asked if the skate park will be closing the first of November. Rick advised tarps will be put over the equipment and the area will be fenced off. It is anticipated that the skate park will be closed around the first of November, depending on the weather. 2 • • Park Board Meeting - October 1, 2001 Minutes Mr. Adam Kieger and Brian Featherstone came forward to show their appreciation to the Park Board for the skate park. Mr. Featherstone presented a signed thank you card from those who utilize the skate park. Pam asked if Mr. Featherstone's wrist was broken at the skate park and asked for their perspective on what is going on at the skate park. Mr. Featherstone stated kids are hanging out there and skating. He indicated he did hurt his wrist at the skate park. Mr. Kieger stated there are kids from all over the area that are using the skate park. There are seniors at are driving their cars there and young kids use the skate pa also. He indicated the age mixture is not a problem. Paul asked if they have been to the Cen r lle skate park. Mr. Kieger stated he has been to t •terville skate park and there are similar conditions at t par . The Centerville skate park has a larger area for skati b the skate park here has more mini ramps. Chris inquired about the nu kids using the skate park. Mr. Kieger stated there i park at one time. Frida busiest times. e from 10 -40 kids using the nd Saturday morning are the Rick stated there are ids that are taking responsibility in the cleaning up of the park On one occasion there was a mess from paint ball pellets and the kids who use the park cleaned it up. Paul asked if the fields at City Hall Park are being used in the fall. Rick advised the fields there are only used in the spring and summer. Bill inquired about the amount of noise created from the skate park. Mr. Kieger stated there is not a lot of screaming but the kids do talk to each other. The kids using the park are not trying to be annoying. • Chair Lindy stated the City does not have anything else that draws 40 kids of this age at one time. The Park Board wants to 3 Park Board Meeting - October 1, 2001 Minutes keep the park but the City has received complaints. He asked the boys present to take the complaints back to their friends so everyone can be aware of the problems. The skate park needs to be a self - policing area. Pam added that if the boys hear who is responsible for the vandalism, to let the Police Department or Park Board know. Paul stated the skate park has turned out to be very popular but it does have a nuisance factor. The skate park is coming to the end of its season but the Park Board has to consider the complaints during the winter so the City can keep the skate park. Mr. Dan Kieger, resident of Lino Lakes, came forward and thanked the Park Board for their help noting they did a good thing. There was an incident on the first day a the City closed the park for a few days. He stated he would l to thank the following organizations for their donatio the project: Lino Lakes State Bank Custom Remodelers Forest Lake Athletic Associati Tom Thumb at Lake and Main Lino Lakes Lions Club Lino Lakes Women's Auxili Mr. Kieger thanked everyone project. unity Bank d Club Friends of the Park Lino Lakes VFW Lino Lakes Black Top t was involved with the Ms. Carol Featherstone c.' `- rwrd and thanked the Park Board for the skate park. .e st.= -• it is very nice to have it there and she would rather ds go to a park then somewhere else. She stated her son di hurt his wrist at the skate park but accidents do happen and e could have hurt his arm anywhere. Chair Lindy thanked everyone for coming and giving the Park Board positive feedback regarding the skate park. OLD BUSINESS: Discuss Birch Park Trail - Rick advised at the July 30 Park Board meeting, staff was directed to put the Birch Park trail item on the October Park Board agenda for discussion. He indicated copies of past meeting minutes were included in the packets relating to this issue. Chair Lindy advised that from 1994 -1998, when nothing happened regarding the trail, the City believed it had the property at Holly and 85th for an athletic complex. He reviewed the background of this issue noting that it was discussed at every 4 • • • Park Board Meeting - October 1, 2001 Minutes meeting and was stonewalled until the Park Board considered condemnation proceedings. Ms. Walseth stated she understood that the property owners had always indicated they would only sell their land for homes and or townhomes. She stated she also called their attorney and he never returned her calls. Chair Lindy stated the land is perceived as more valuable than it really is because it is unbuildable. The City cannot purchase the whole parcel. The City did try to purchase a portion of the parcel for the trail. Paul added that the property owners do not want to lose two acres. The City has pursued many angles d have not been able to make any progress. Ms. Walseth stated it is very unfair an had agreed to sell the land at the ver should have to stick to that. rating because they nning in 1994. They Paul noted the Park Board has kep e d'ollars in the budget for the trail. Chris inquired about the basis submitted and options that that requests a trail be de that was agreed to in 199 the petition that was has. Rick read the petition d to gain access to the park Rick stated the optima inc condemnation or to look at some other proposal that m nt rest the property owners. It seems as though money is not the issue. The City does want to prevent the remaining land from "eing landlocked, which is why the City pursued the purchase of two acres. The City can look at condemnation costs and make another offer, or also wait until the property is sold to a developer. Chair Lindy stated there seems as though there is no contiguous property that can be developed. The highland on the property cannot be accessed. Paul stated the two acres should not affect the remaining property that much. The land is in trust so it may not be acquired for quite some time. He stated he does not like condemnation but he does feel the City has to move forward because there are more residents in the area now and safety is an issue. The City can't wait any longer and the condemnation figures need to be obtained. 5 • Park Board Meeting - October 1, 2001 Minutes Bill stated the minimum for condemnation is approximately $30,000. Chair Lindy stated the City needs to negotiate in good faith and offer them more than the land is worth. The jury would look at the City's offer more favorably. Ms. Walseth stated the property owners talked about selling the parcel to a developer in 1994. The developer indicated he was not interested because it is swampland. She stated she believes the property owners want the City to buy the entire parcel. Paul stated he does not believe taking 1% -2 acres will affect the remaining property. The City has been p g= ed to condemnation and /or a combination of condemnation and a ffer. The City Attorney needs to be involved. Chris inquired about the time frame fo o emnation and who pays for it. Rick advised the City gets t ht to the property right away during the condemnation ss. The award process can take a long time. The condem',on process would be paid for out of Park Dedication fees. He aot -+ that finances have never been an issue. However, the C' = :TT'ds to be reasonable on how Park Dedication funds are spen here are dollars in the fund for the trail. The Park Bo_ : recommend to the City Council to proceed with condemnatio ''` or "`a parcel of property for access to the park. Prior to th t' mark Board should have a recommendation to purcha p operty for a specific amount of dollars. He added t the . struction of the tiered steps, boardwalk, and paveme e very expensive. Paul Montain made a mot on, seconded by Pam Taschuk, to recommend that staff pursue land condemnation with the City Council with one more proposal to be made by the City Attorney in the maximum amount of $20,000. Motion passed. Rick clarified that the Park Board is directing staff to serve notice to the Attorney, if the City Council approves, to proceed with condemnation unless the City can purchase the property for $20,000. Staff will also confer with the City Attorney regarding options if it is determined that the purchase of the two acre parcel will effect the remaining property and the City must purchase the entire parcel. • REVIEW NORTHEASTERN PHEASANT HILLS TRAIL PROPOSAL: Rick advised Mr. Vaughan, the developer for Pheasant Hills, has recently Park Board Meeting - October 1, 2001 Minutes submitted a proposal to provide a trail connection from the northeastern portion of Pheasant Hills to the Regional Trail. Mr. Vaughan's proposal is to provide the grading and necessary fill. The City would be responsible to pay for legal expenses, a culvert, Class V, bituminous, and engineering necessary to complete this project. Park dedication for all phases of Pheasant Hills amounts to $110,240 plus the three acres of land, which is currently identified as Pheasant Hills Park. Estimated costs of existing park and trail improvements including playground, overlook sitting area, and basketball court amount to approximately $50,000. The cost estimate for the Timberwolf Trail connection is $45,000. Future park and trail improv bridge and trail directly north of the pl estimated future park improvements amount ents include the ound equipment. The 0,000. Rick stated he feels this trail connection would provide a tremendous benefit to residents in th and he supports working with Mr. Va easement and allow him to perform would then have to commit to fun which may include park dedicat future bond referendum. Rick added that it appears boardwalking. He indicat next week regarding this Pil sant Hills Development to acquire a trail grading work. The City complete the trail segment ds, general fund dollars, or will be the need for extensive meeting with Mr. Shoenbauer Chair Lindy asked ho o he north /east the trail connection will go. Rick advise the trail will go between the 6th and 11th Additions east of Sherm Lake. Paul inquired about the easements for the Timberwolf Trail. Rick advised staff has not yet received the documents from the property owners. After the survey work was done it was determined a big chunk of the trail was on the St. Paul Water Utility Company property. Anoka County is in the process of purchasing the property. Staff has requested the St. Paul Water Utility grant the city permission to construct the trail. Paul stated that when the figures are added up, the City is $25,000 short. Rick advised the intent of the memo was to make the Park Board aware of the history of revenues and expenses in the Pheasant Hills development. The $40,000 figure is for a future trail need. This trail connection could also be a part of the referendum. He stated he will provide more information when 7 Park Board Meeting - October 1, 2001 Minutes • it is available but the City should get the grading done if possible. • • Chair Lindy stated there may be other boardwalk needs within the City that may have to be addressed first. TRAILS UPDATE: Rick provided the following trail updates: Black Duck Trail The Black Duck Drive cul -de -sac to the Regional Trail along Reshanau Lake has been graded and Class V has been installed. Staff will allow the base to settle for a few weeks before the bituminous is installed. Timberwolf Trail The trail segment from Timberwolf Trail t Regional Park Trail has been encountering a few obstar' Staff is attempting to resolve the issues to permit gradip. c ivity to begin yet this fall. Clearwater Creek Development There are two trail segments that construction traffic. The adj developer have been sent lette that the damaged trail segm been damaged due to roperty owners and dicating the City's position st be replaced yet this fall. Centennial Middle School A few weeks ago, there w in ident in which two bicyclists collided near the e -me w: =. -rn portion of the trail. Staff has since installed c ar signs indicating the limited visibility near that p rticular trail area Pam stated some people do come around the Middle School trail fairly fast and she hopes the signs will help. Paul added that the more accesses available to the County Park the better. It is beneficial to all residents within the City. RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Rick referred to the Program Highlights Flyer from September 2001. He noted that 266 children were registered full -time in the Summer Playground Program this year and 138 children participated in the program through the daily rate option. The fall Youth Instructional programs will be starting soon. A few classed have filled already and many are close to being filled. There are approximately 625 participants in the Fall 8 • Park Board Meeting - October 1, 2001 Minutes Soccer program and 350 participants in the Tackle Football program. This is up from 219 players last season when the program was operated by a local association. Two field trips are planned for the Clubs "WAFD" Trips, a trip to the Afton Apple Orchard and the Science Museum. The fall softball season concluded in September. The combined total of adult softball teams for summer and fall was 74. This is fewer teams than in the past. The Family Turkey Shoot will be held on Saturday, November 17, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Centennial Middle School. The City is looking for volunteers for this event. Rick noted that the winter activities gui s due in homes the last week in November. PARKS DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Rick reviewed a memo from Mike Hoffma ks Supervisor, which summarizes the maintenance highlig r August and September 2001. Rick noted the activities uded ballfield preparation and the fall softball will concl is week. Maintenance of two • fields for the Fall Football P and the interior and exterior of the Lino Park Warm ouse have been painted. Other activities included imp • - ents to the players bench area including concrete pads and num player's benches with backs at Rice Lake Elementary F A lot of work has been completed at the south e Ma shan Park and the City Hall Skate Park. An old wa -moved at Country Lakes Park and a new site was prepped nd- Gaped. Trail maintenance included flail mowing and brush trimming of trail edges. • Paul asked if anything has been done this year regarding to the heaves and roots on trails. Rick advised not much has been done this year on the heaves and roots. This is an ongoing battle although it is much better this year than last year. The trail system is currently in pretty good shape. OLD BUSINESS: Referendum - Chair Lindy inquired about the status of a possible referendum. Rick advised the Council did indicate support to pursue a referendum. Dollars have been put in the 2002 budget. An analysis relating to the tax impact on property owners will be discussed with the City Council and it is probable a committee would be formed to work on the referendum. Park Board Members and 8 -10 residents will be needed to form a committee. 9 • • • Park Board Meeting - October 1, 2001 Minutes Pam asked if the Park Board should start talking to people about the referendum and possibly recruiting people for the committee. Rick stated the Park Board should be talking about this and recruitment for the committee should not be limited to organized sports participants. Michael advised the head of the Centennial Soccer Program indicated he is interested in participating. Rick said he would keep the Park Board informed about any new information relating to the referendum. Chair Lindy stated the referendum should be on the November agenda for an update. NEW BUSINESS: Dr. George Lindy, Community Service Award advised Dr. George Lindy was presented Award at the September 24 City Council designed to recognize individuals who contribution to the community. ient - Rick munity Service ng. This award is made a significant Dr. Lindy, a Lino Lakes resident nor 4 years, has served as a member of the Park Board since d has served as chairman for the past 12 years. Durin• time Dr. Lindy has provided hundreds of hours of his ti ugh many, many meetings guiding the City through one of the -t park and recreation programs in the northern suburbs. ion, through Dr. Lindy's leadership and foresight i- el•ed put in place a trail system that will serve Lino _kes tens for years to come. Planning and developing is onl a t of Dr. Lindy's efforts. He has also worked with an eye on the future to make sure future space will be available for p.1ic parks and recreation use as Lino Lakes grows. Not all citizens are willing to serve as tirelessly as Dr. Lindy has in an unselfish way for the benefit of all the citizens who live in Lino Lakes today and in the future. Rick presented Chair Lindy with a trophy on behalf of the City Council and thanked him for all his efforts. SCHEDULE NEXT PARK BOARD MEETING: The next Park Board meeting will be held on Monday, November 5, 2001, 6:30pm, at Lino Lakes City Hall. 10 • • Park Board Meeting - October 1, 2001 Minutes ADJOURN: Pam Taschuk made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Paul Montain. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10pm. Respectfully Submitted, Kim Points Recording Secretary 5, Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 October 30, 2001 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director SUBJECT: Determine 2001 -2002 Hours and Locations Staff is recommending the following warminghouse shelters and hours of operation as follows: PARK LOCATION WEEKDAY HOURS WEEKEND HOURS • Sunrise Park 6918 Sunrise Drive 4 -9pm Saturday 12 -9pm Sunday 12 -6pm • Birch Park 6520 Pheasant Run S 4 -9pm Saturday 12 -9pm Sunday 12 -6pm City Hall Park 1179 Main Street 4 -9pm Saturday 12 -8pm Sunday 12 -6pm Lino Park 7850 Lake Drive 4 -8pm Saturday 12 -8pm Sunday 12 -6pm Staff also recommends the following ice rink locations that do not have shelters: Marshan Park 7204 Lake Drive Sunset Oaks Park 7481 Leonard Avenue Last year ice rinks were provided at Marshan and Behm's Park. Due to the new turf establishment and relatively low use at Behm's Park, staff is recommending moving the ice rink to Sunset Oaks Park. We will have to evaluate on an annual basis potential ice rink locations. RD:sw sw /parkbrd/2001 -2002 Skating Rink Hours and Locations.doc Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 October 30, 2001 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director SUBJECT: Discuss Brandywood Park Playground Vandalism On October 27, a portion of the Brandywood playground equipment was set on fire. The fire resulted in approximately $10,000 in damages. This consisted of the dragon, suspension bridge, tot slide, horizontal ladder, deck, dome roof, and six timbers. I am working with the Police Department to attempt to determine who started the fire. The replacement equipment was ordered yesterday. Park Maintenance staff will be installing the new equipment next spring. It appears that the city's insurance will cover the cost of the equipment less a $500 deductible. I will show some photos of the damaged playground equipment at Monday's Park Board meeting. RD: sw sw /parkbrd /meeting information/Discuss Brandywood Playground Vandalism • Lino Lakes Parks and Rerretcn Department Program Hi9Pi9tyt-s — Octo{,er Park Etard Update YOuTN CLUBS "AD" Trips: CLUBS offered two field trips over the MEA break - Fall Harvest Fun and Science Museum. Forty -eight children attended the Fall Harvest Fun field trip which included a trip to Afton Apple Orchard for pumpkin picking, apple picking, a hayride and a corn maze. The Science Museum trip was cancelled due to lack of registrations. Youth Instructional: Many of our fall youth instructional programs started the first week of this month. Soccer Mini Camp has remained popular - one class filled and the other was close to filling. Toss, Kick and Catch has regained popularity - the class has one more than the maximum registered. fall Soccer: Fall Soccer is a big kick with participants. Approximately 650 participants are in this program - an increase from last season. All games are played at Rice Lake Elementary and Centennial Middle School. If numbers continue to increase, we may need to look at playing games at more facilities. Fal! Tackle Football: The first season of this program has gone well. A survey has been sent out to all participants and we will be having a wrap up meeting to better evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the season. ADULT Fall Softball: The season concluded in September. 24 teams participated in the five -week season - consistent with last season. We 1 that softball will continue to stagnate until teams see major improvements in our facilities. Building our athletic complex ould be a major attraction for the softball enthusiast. Basketball: 7 teams are registered this season for 3- Player Basketball and we are currently accepting registrations for the 5- Player Basketball program. SPECIAL EVENTS f anily Turkey Shoot: The 4th Annual Family Turkey Shoot is just around the corner! This year's event will be held on Saturday, November 17 from 10 -11:30 am at Centennial Middle School. 2001 sponsors: Lino Lakes Lions and Lino Lakes State Bank. Special thanks to the 80 volunteers that will be helping at the event. Breakfast with Santa: As of 10- 25 -01, 167 participants were registered for this event. This is a slight decrease from last year's total at this time, but we positive that the program will be filled by the end of next month. ACTIVES GUIDE We are currently working on our Winter Activities Guide. The guide will be mailed out to homes the Last week of November. WINTER EMPLOYMENT Se department is actively and aggressively pursuing employees to our warminghouse and other winter position vacancies. It is anticipated to have these positions filled by Thanksgiving. Questions? Contact Liz Bursack or Barry Bernstein at 651- 982 -2440. 2000 family Turkey Shoot — Thanks for your help Pat! Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 October 26, 2001 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Mike Hoffman, Park Supervisor SUBJECT: October Maintenance Update Sorry I missed you all at the September Park tour and BBQ. I hope you enjoyed the tour. I'm sure you enjoyed the food. Maintenance activities during October have included: • Mowing of parks and athletic fields. We are in the process of completing our last full mowing cycle. The grass is really slowing down now, and while we may have to mow a few of our parks one more time, I think most of them have seen their last mower blade until spring. • Soccer and football fields maintenance activities have included painting lines, repairing nets, and removing and storing goals on fields no longer in use. • Lino Park warming house completed exterior painting. • Fertilized athletic fields and irrigated park areas. (approximately 42 acres) • Broadleaf weed control to south half of Marshan Park. (contracted) • Irrigation blowouts and winterization. We currently maintain and blowout 12 systems. They are: Town Center, Fire Station, Behm's Park, Marshan Park, Sunrise Park, Rice Lake Estates Park, Birch Park, and Well houses number 2, 3, and 4. Rice Lake Elementary School and Centennial Middle School are blown out by a contractor. • Tree and brush trimming along trails. • Playground inspection and repairs — Replace two vandalized slides at City Hall Park and a • damaged Floating Stones Crossbar at Arena Acres Park. • • Town Center Landscaping — Removed dead plants, old mulch and some soil in the two beds nearest the police entrance. Installed new landscape fabric and 4' of shredded "Ruby Red" hardwood mulch. New plant material will be installed next spring. • Hockey and pleasure rink maintenance — Cut weeds low inside hockey rink and repaired rink boards as needed. • Ordered plant materials for next spring's planting projects. • Behm's Park and Country Lakes Park entrance signs and landscaping - Maintenance staff worked closely with Eagle Scout candidates. Work included the following: Site preparation (grading and tilling) staff. Layout and installation of 1st course of landscape block (staff). Construction and installation of new signboards and posts (staff). Delivery of needed materials (block, fill, mulch, fabric) (staff). Completion of landscape bed (scout). Adding fill, fabric, and mulch to bed (scout). Installed plant materials (scout). Both projects turned out great and definitely improves the appearance of both parks. Thanks goes out to Kent and Keith for a job well done! • Those are October's major highlights. More to come in November. sw /parkbrd/mike /October 01 Park Update.doc • Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 October 30, 2001 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director SUBJECT: Birch Park Trail Update I met with the City Council at the October 17 Work Session to discuss the Birch Park Trail. It was the consensus of the City Council to ask the Whitcomb's to allow the city to secure a trail easement for the proposed trail with the understanding land acquisition would occur sometime in the future when the Whitcomb's are ready to sell their property. As of today, I have not heard their response. I will keep the Park Board posted as this issue progresses. RD:sw sw /parkbrd /meeting information/11 -01 Birch Park Trail Update.doc • Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 9B. October 30, 2001 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director SUBJECT: Referendum Update Attached is a schedule of estimated tax impact for a bond referendum of $7.5M and $8.5M, spread over 15 years and 20 years. I have also prepared a possible referendum scenario, which would consist of the athletic complex, neighborhood park improvements, and development of trails. As you recall, $1M needs to be included in the referendum to reimburse the Area and Unit Fund for acquisition of the 67 acres. The core facility development amounts to $3,450,000 which includes site removals and grading, roadways, parking lots, main trails, irrigation, fencing, seeding, site amenities, etc. The schematic design cost estimate, including add on facility development items as well as add on premium level development items for completed development of the athletic complex amounts to $7.3M. I have indicated the development items I feel should be included in construction of the athletic complex. This results in a total development cost of $5,827,200. The possible referendum scenario also includes $975,000 for neighborhood park improvements and $469,500 for the development of trails. This results in a total referendum amount of $8,271,700. In analyzing the estimate tax impact numbers, I am still concerned on the significant tax impact to residential property owners. For example, for a $8.5M referendum issued for 20 years, a house valued at $200,000 will be assessed $145 ($12.08 per month). I am not sure if a majority of residents in Lino Lakes would support such an increase. Based on the attached referendum scenario, I think it would be difficult to pursue a referendum for less than $8M. It is important to commit a substantial amount of dollars to develop new neighborhood parks and enhance existing parks. The trails identified in the possible referendum scenario are important trail connections and would provide additional support for residents who would not utilize an athletic complex. I am looking for feedback from the Park Board Members. I intend to discuss this subject with the City Council next month since the City Council needs to make a final determination whether to pursue a bond referendum next spring. 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N CD a a) • • POSSIBLE 2002 BOND REFERENDUM SCENARIO October 26, 2001 Land For Athletic Complex (Including interest) $1,000,000 Development of Athletic Complex Core Facility Development $3,450,000 Add -On Facility Development Items Large Multi- Purpose Bldg $577,500 Small Multi- Purpose Bldg 157,500 In -line Skate Park with Lights 135,000 2 Tennis Courts with Lights 77,500 Basketball Court 15,000 2 Sand Volleyball Courts 3,500 Playground Area 100,000 Scoreboards for 8 fields 60,000 Field Lighting (3 soccer /football, baseball, 3 ball fields) 650,000 Additional Landscaping, Screening, Buffering 50,000 Parking Lot Lighting (minimal) 120,000 Entry and Identification Signage 15,000 Site Removals and Grading 20,000 Subtotal $1,981,000 Design, Engineering, Contingency (20 %) 396,200 TOTAL DEVELOPMENT OF ATHLETIC COMPLEX $5,827,200 Neighborhood Parks Development of Quail Ridge Park $225,000 Development of Clearwater Creek Park 200,000 Development of Birchwood Acres Park 200,000 Development of Highland Meadows Park 175,000 Development of Country Lakes Park 110,000 Redevelopment of Sunset Oaks Park 40,000 Additional Neighborhood Park Improvements 250,000 TOTAL DEVELOPMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS $975,000 Trails Birch Street - Black Duck Drive to Wild Turkey Trail Birch Street - Wild Turkey Trail to Pheasant Hills Dr Birch Street - Sherman Lake Rd to Centerville Rd (1700 feet) Pheasant Hills - Sherman Lake Road to Regional Trail Pheasant Hills Park to Sherman Lake Road St. Paul Water Utility - Centerville to Birch Street Woods of Baldwin Lake Trail (Rice Creek Covenant Church) $61,500 143,000 40,000 110,000 35,000 40,000 40,000 TOTAL DEVELOPMENT OF TRAILS $469,500 • TOTAL BOND REFERENDUM AMOUNT $8,271,700 Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 October 31, 2001 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director SUBJECT: Clearwater Creek Park Update Bids for on -site earth work and installing the aggregate for the trails in Clearwater Creek Park were opened on October 16, 2001. Frattallone's Excavating was the low bidder with a approved bid amount of approximately $35,000. The on -site earth work includes the substantial berming as indicated in the master plan. The grading also includes stripping, stockpiling, re- spreading, and fine grading the topsoil to four inches settled depth. Aggregate will be laid for the internal trail loop. Trails around the playground area and entrance signs will be done at a later date. As you recall, the City of Lino Lakes was awarded a DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant in the amount of $125,000. This amount must be matched by the city through Park Dedication Funds, General Fund Dollars, or future referendum. The City Council has not yet designated the source of the matching funds. I suggest we continue with the development of Clearwater Creek Park. Perhaps we can address the playground equipment and gazebo this winter. I envision using the same process as past playground equipment projects which would be soliciting bids from area vendors, have residents and Park Board review the proposals and provide input, then make a final conclusion. The playground equipment and gazebo could then be installed next spring or summer. I have also been working will Brauer and Associates to develop a landscaping plan for Clearwater Creek Park. I have included a concept plan for your review. Perhaps the landscaping could also be installed next spring. RD: sw sw /parkbrd/meeting information/Clearwater Creek Park Update.doc 7 0 Ci(DOOS 1 1 1 1 ,71 1 1 1 a 1 1 1 1 5 a 0 0 1 a a 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 • 7 2 1 g 1 1 a piping 7ueld ; X - (‘ / r . Clearwater Creek Neighborhood Park - Phase One City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota Overall Planting Plan I .1 li 4 4 ...., 1 Lu. un FLAMM MO DIMON II It AU ii.: .R & ASSOCIATES. LTD. 041711.4141..4411.4.14"114.1•11.• R./4.W V46.144.1,....131.11......”...n 4AM. A ......r/.1(1,1 ./.‘ T .4 —=-7;,C 1 'n IT A Artrilr A 4.1.rt A .frr........n • , Oct. 15. 2001 3:58PM BRAUER & ASSOC, No. 7942 Base Quote Schedule UNITS LEGEND: LS = Lump Sum, SF = Square Feet, SY = Square Yard, EA = Each, LF = Lineal Feet, FF = Face Feet, CY = Cubic Yards (in place measure) TN = Ton No. Section 1 - Landscape Improvements Description Plan Qty. Unit Unit Bid (In Dollars) Total Bid (In Dollars) 1 6' B &B Amur Maple Tree 3 EA 220.00 660.00 2 2 -1/2" ca. Autumn Blaze Maple 3 EA 325.00 975.00 3 1 -1/2" ca. Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry 4 EA 250.00 1,000.00 4 2 -1/2" ca. B &B Patmore Green Ash 21 EA 250.00 5,250.00 5 2 -1/2" ca. B &B White Oak 7 EA 325.00 2,275.00 6 6' B &B Black Hills Spruce 19 EA 250.00 4,750.00 7 6' B &B Eastern White Pine 3 EA 250.00 750.00 8 #5 Potted Sea Green Juniper 28 EA 50.00 1,400.00 9 #5 Potted Mugho Pine 6 EA 50.00 300.00 10 #3 Potted Red Twigged Dogwood 31 EA 35.00 1,085.00 11 #3 Potted Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle 52 EA 35.00 1,820.00 12 #3 Potted Gro -Low Fragrant Sumac 46 EA 35.00 1,610.00 13 #3 Potted Miss Kim Lilac 15 EA 35.00 525.00 14 #3 Potted Hahs Cranberrybush 8 EA 35.00 280.00 15 #3 Potted Red Prince Weigela 17 EA 35.00 595.00 16 Cobra Poly Edging 2,400 LF 2.25 5,400.00 17 Shredded Hardwood Mulch (4 " -6" depth, in -place measure) 25,000 SF 0.80 20,000.00 Section 1 - Base Quote Total 48,675.001 Alternate Quote Schedule No. 1 Section 2 - Alternate Description Plan Qty. Unit Unit Bid (In Dollars) Total Bid (In Dollars) End of Quote Schedules (d) The OWNER reserves the right to revise the scope of the work outlined in the contract documents. "Unit Price" Quotes in the base Quote and alternate Quote schedules shall prevail for changing quantities of work items from those indicated in the contract documents. 5. BIDDER agrees that the Work will be completed as follows: • Final project completion and inspection shall take place on or before November 15`1, 2001. Brauer & Associates, Ltd. Project #01 -20 Clearwater Creek Park 00500 - 3 Lino Lakes, MN