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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1. 7-20-2020 Parks Packet NOTICE OF MEETING City of Lake Elmo Parks Commission 3800 Laverne Avenue North July 20, 2020 6:30 PM AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approve Agenda 4. Approve Minutes a) None to approve 5. Public Comments 6. Review 2021-2025 CIP 7. Review of Schiltgen Farm PUD 8. Park Naming of Park in Inwood 9. Park Naming of Park in Easton Village 10. August 17, 2020 Meeting Agenda 11. Communications 12. Adjourn ***Note: Every effort will be made to accommodate person or persons that need special considerations to attend this meeting due to a health condition or disability. Please contact the Lake Elmo City Clerk if you are in need of special accommodations. Our Mission is to Provide Quality Public Services in a Fiscally Responsible Manner While Preserving the City’s Open Space Character STAFF REPORT DATE: July 20, 2020 IT EM #: TO: Parks Commission FROM: Ben Prchal, City Planner AGENDA ITEM: 2021-2025 Parks CIP REVIEWED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator Marty Powers, Public Works Director BACKGROUND: A Capital Improvement Program, or CIP, is a multi-year (typically 5 years) capital expenditure plan for a City’s infrastructure (such as streets, parks and utility systems), and equipment and public buildings. It identifies the major projects needed and desired by the community, their potential costs and how they would be financed. A project identified and budgeted through the CIP does not commit the City to that project. The City Council must specifically authorize each one, and the associated funding before any project may proceed. When the CIP is reviewed (ideally annually, in conjunction with the budgeting process) projects may go forward as planned, advance ahead of schedule, be removed entirely, or new projects may be added, these adjustments are dependent upon changes in circumstances and priorities. The Minnesota Land Planning Act requires that the implementation plan portion of the Comprehensive Plan include a CIP for major infrastructure needs (transportation, wastewater, water supply, parks and open space) for a five- year time period. Cities often expand the scope of their CIPs to include other capital needs (major equipment replacements, for example) and sometimes look beyond the five-year time period, up to 20 years in the future for some projects. Such projects represent more of a “wish-list” that can be evaluated each time the plan is updated. As a part of the Comprehensive Plan, the CIP has some legal standing. Minnesota Statutes Chapter 473.865 provides that “a local governmental unit shall not adopt any official control or fiscal device which is in conflict with its comprehensive plan.” A fiscal device includes a budget or bond issue; so it is important that the plan and CIP be kept up to date and in synch with city budgets. The primary benefit of a CIP is as a financial planning tool, to help the City plan for the impact of capital needs on future budgets and property taxes, and to help forecast the need for borrowing to undertake major projects. The information developed as part of the capital planning process can help document the need for various projects and help the City Council sort out competing priorities. Lake Elmo’s CIP includes all capital projects that cost at least $25,000 and have a useful life span of five years or longer. ISSUE BEFORE COMMISSION: What parks improvements should be included in the 2021-2025 CIP? When should they be completed? PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: Included in your packet is a document listing all of the City parks and trail projects that Staff is aware of at this time. Note that the amount shown for the Central greenway Corridor has changed and will continue to change over time as the installation/development is aligned to coincide with projects that Washington County has identified in their CIP. More costs will be added as more segments of the trails are planned. City costs for the full build out may be around $3 million depending on grants, development and county cost share. The commission may also want to consider putting a place holder in the CIP for improvements needed to other city trails throughout the community. Public works staff will be working over the summer to review all city trails and develop a maintenance plan and long range improvement plan that could be included next year in the 2021-2025 CIP. Other Items? Any other items the Parks Commission would like to see in the 2021-2025 CIP need to be identified. Each member should come prepared to identify their top 3 priorities for the next 5 years. The commission can then also assign a priority to each project based upon the following framework: 1.Critical or urgent, high-priority projects that should be done if at all possible; a special effort should be made to find sufficient funding for all of the projects in this group. 2.Very important, high-priority projects that should be done as funding becomes available. 3. Important and worthwhile projects to be considered if funding is available; may be deferred to a subsequent year. 4.Less important, low-priority projects; desirable but not essential. 5. Future Consideration When determining a project, the Commission should keep in mind the requirements set out in the City Code. Section 154.15 Park Land Dedication Requirements (F) Park Dedication Fund outlines the parameters of where funds can be spent. (F)Park Dedication Fund (1) A cash contribution paid to the City shall be placed in a special fund. The money shall be used only for: (a) The acquisition and development or improvement of parks, recreational facilities, playgrounds, trails, wetlands or open space based on the approved park systems plan; (b) Redevelopment or rehabilitation of existing park facilities or sites; or (c) Debt service in connection with land previously acquired or improvements thereto previously constructed. (2)No funds shall be used for ongoing operation or maintenance of existing parks recreational facilities or sites or City vehicles. Items Scheduled for 2020. There are projects scheduled for 2020 that have been planned for but the funds have not been spent yet. Those projects are listed below. - Sunfish Lake Park Mountain Trail System $120,000 expenditure - Inwood Park Improvements $145,549.69 FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact is dependent upon project selection and available funds. 2020 Expenses still to come: Sunfish Trails 120,000 Inwood Park $145,549.69 TOTAL 2020 Expenses $265,549.69 Expected Funds in 2020: Union Park $124,000 (phase 1) Wyndham $75,000 Applewood Point $132,280 Total $331,280 Park Dedication Fund Balance (6.9.2020 does not include “Expected Funds”) $1,318,556 Fund Balance after 2020 Expenses $1,053,006.4 OPTIONS: 1)Commission identify additional projects to add to the 2021-2025 CIP 2)If no further projects are identified, the listed projects would be forwarded on for review and processed by Finance and Council. ATTACHMENTS: •2021-2025 Draft Capital Improvement Plan for Parks Capital Improvement Plan - 2021 - 2025 City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota Contact City Administrator 2021 2025thru Department Parks and Recreation Description Central Greenway Regional Trail beginning at CSAH 19 and I-94, traveling through Lake Elmo Park Reserve, east along Stillwater Bvld to Manning Ave and then north to TH36. Project #PR-009 Priority 3 Important Justification Trail would address the following community needs: -Deliver students safely to school -Bring people to our downtown -Bring people to our parks -Provide safe recreation -Trail Diversity-Provide feel of Lake Elmo -Omit need to bike down Hwy 5/CSAH 14 -Compatibility with public grant opportunities -Compatibility with private funding opportunities Feasibility of land acquisition will be a consideration Trail likely to be built in segments in conjuction with county road projects and as funding allows through Met Council or other state grants Budget Impact/Other Additional trails to maintain-labor and materials for snow removal if desired by city Trail construction cost may be as high as $12 million. City would expect cost share with county as well as grants to offset costs. 2023 costs are for trail through new roundabout at CSAH 19 and CSAH 10 and trail extension abutting Hagebergs Future costs will be added as they are known Useful Life Project Name Central Greenway Regional Trail Category Park Improvements Type Improvement Status Active Total20212022202320242025Expenditures 220,000220,000Construction/Maintenance 220,000 220,000Total Total20212022202320242025Funding Sources 220,000220,000Park Dedication Fund 220,000 220,000Total Friday, June 5, 2020Produced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software Capital Improvement Plan - 2021 - 2025 City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota Contact Public Works Director 2021 2025thru Department Parks and Recreation Description F550 pickup dump truck with chipper box and plow mount replaces 2009 vehicle. Project #PR-015 Priority 3 Important Justification End of Useful life Budget Impact/Other Useful Life Project Name Dump Truck Category Vehicles Type Equipment Status Active Total20212022202320242025Expenditures 70,00070,000Equip/Vehicles/Furnishings 70,000 70,000Total Total20212022202320242025Funding Sources 70,00070,000Vehicle Replacement Fund 70,000 70,000Total Friday, June 5, 2020Produced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software Capital Improvement Plan - 2021 - 2025 City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota Contact City Administrator 2021 2025thru Department Parks and Recreation Description New ballfields to be constructed or refurbished after Tartan ball fields are no longer used by the public Project #PR-017 Priority 1 Critical Justification Replacement of some of the fields at Tartan Park lost to development of Royal Oaks Golf Course Community Budget Impact/Other Funding to be provided from developer in development agreement with Royal Golf. Funds to be used for acquisition of land, if necessary, and builidngor refurbishing of (a) new ballfield(s). Useful Life 40 years Project Name New or Refurbished Ballfields Category Park Improvements Type Improvement Status Active Total20212022202320242025Expenditures 1,000,0001,000,000Construction/Maintenance 1,000,000 1,000,000Total Total20212022202320242025Funding Sources 1,000,0001,000,000Grants/Donation 1,000,000 1,000,000Total Friday, June 5, 2020Produced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software Capital Improvement Plan - 2021 - 2025 City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota Contact Public Works Director 2021 2025thru Department Parks and Recreation Description Parks commission recommended the search and planning for a dog park somewhere near the denser developments Improvements would be minimal such as fencing Project #PR-019 Priority 4 Less Important Justification Residents on small lots in denser developments need a place to take their dogs for exercise. By providing a dog park those who let their dogs run off leash in other parks can be redirected Budget Impact/Other Useful Life 25 years Project Name Dog Park Category Park Improvements Type Improvement Status Active Total20212022202320242025Expenditures 25,00025,000Construction/Maintenance 25,000 25,000Total Total20212022202320242025Funding Sources 25,00025,000Park Dedication Fund 25,000 25,000Total Friday, June 5, 2020Produced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software Capital Improvement Plan - 2021 - 2025 City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota Contact Public Works Director 2021 2025thru Department Parks and Recreation Description Replaces 2014 Kubota Project #PR-020 Priority 3 Important Justification End of Useful Life Budget Impact/Other Useful Life 10 years Project Name Utility Vehicile/Trail Groomer Category Vehicles Type Equipment Status Active Total20212022202320242025Expenditures 37,00037,000Equip/Vehicles/Furnishings 37,000 37,000Total Total20212022202320242025Funding Sources 37,00037,000Vehicle Replacement Fund 37,000 37,000Total Friday, June 5, 2020Produced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software Capital Improvement Plan - 2021 - 2025 City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota PROJECT LISTING20212025thru Includes Projects from All Years Parks and Recreation Status Project #Project Name 50th Street TrailPendingPR-002 Demontreville Park ImprovementsPendingPR-003 Sunfish Lake Park ImprovementsPendingPR-007 Central Greenway Regional TrailActivePR-009 Dump TruckActivePR-015 New or Refurbished BallfieldsActivePR-017 Dog ParkActivePR-019 Utility Vehicile/Trail GroomerActivePR-020 Friday, May 1, 2020Produced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software Capital Improvement Plan - 2021 - 2025 City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota PROJECTS & FUNDING SOURCES BY DEPARTMENT 2021 2030thru Total20212022202320242025Department20262027202820292030Project # Parks and Recreation PR-009Central Greenway Regional Trail 220,000220,000 220,000220,000Park Dedication Fund PR-015 70,000Dump Truck 70,000 70,00070,000Vehicle Replacement Fund PR-017 1,000,000New or Refurbished Ballfields 1,000,000 1,000,0001,000,000Grants/Donation PR-019Dog Park 25,00025,000 25,00025,000Park Dedication Fund PR-020 37,000Utility Vehicile/Trail Groomer 37,000 37,00037,000Vehicle Replacement Fund 1,352,0001,070,000 245,000 37,000Parks and Recreation Total 1,352,0001,070,000 245,000 37,000GRAND TOTAL Friday, June 5, 2020Produced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software 1 STAFF REPORT PARKS COMMISSION DATE: 7-20-2020 TO: Parks Commission FROM: Ben Prchal, City Planner AGENDA ITEM: Schitlgen Farm Concept Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan Review REVIEWED BY: Ken Roberts, Planning Director BACKGROUND: Mr. Ben Schmidt, representing the Excelsior Group, is requesting approval of a concept planned unit development (PUD) for the Schiltgen Farm property located 10880 Stillwater Boulevard. The proposed concept PUD has a total of 318 housing units – 200 single family home sites and 118 townhouse or row home units on 105.3 acres (net) with a density of about 3.0 dwelling units per acre (D.U.A). A western portion of the development site is within the Shoreland Management Area of Sunfish Lake. This triggers the need for a Planned Unit Development because the proposed lots do not meet the lot area, lot width and impervious requirements listed in the City’s Shoreland Code for Natural Environment lakes. ISSUE BEFORE THE COMMISSION: The Commission is respectfully being requested to review and provide feedback to the developer, and make a recommendation on proposed parkland and trails to the City Council for the Concept Planned Unit Development. GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Excelsior Group (Ben Schmidt), 1660 Highway 100 South, Suite 400, Saint Louis Park, MN 55416 Property Owner: Schiltgen Farms Inc. 10880 Stillwater Boulevard, Lake Elmo Location: 10880 Stillwater Blvd, Lake Elmo Four Parcels all in Section 14, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, Washington County, Minnesota. PID#s: 1402921140001, 1402921410003, 1402921410001 and 1402921410002 Request: Concept PUD Plans approval Site Area: 123.4 acres (all PIDs) Residential Development Area: 105.3 acres Existing Land Use Designation: V-LDR (Village Low Density Residential) Proposed Land Use Designation: V-MDR (Village Medium Density Residential) Current Zoning: RT – Rural Development Transitional District Proposed Zoning: VMX/PUD (Village Mixed Use/PUD) Surrounding Zoning: V-LDR/PUD (north)/ PF – Public Facilities (east)/ RS across railroad tracks (south)/ RT and RR (west). Deadline for Action: Application Complete – 5/07/2020 60 Day Deadline – 7/05/2020 Extension Letter Mailed – No 120 Day Deadline – 9-3-2020 Applicable Code: Article 12 – Urban Residential Districts Article 18 – Planned Unit Development Regulations Article 19 – Shoreland Management Overlay District Chapter 153 – Subdivision Regulations §150.270 Storm Water, Erosion, and Sediment Control 2 PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: Development Summary. In order for the development to be approved there are some zoning related amendments that need to take place. For example they will need approval of a comprehensive plan amendment, which will adjust the guided land use for the property. The intent of this amendment would allow multi-family housing units to be incorporated into the portion of the development south of Stillwater Blvd. At this time the developer has submitted a proposal which consists of 118 town house units and 200 single family units. The table below provides a breakout of how the land is developed. With this in mind the number units compared to the net acreage results with density count of 3 du/acre. Parks and Trails. •Park Dedication Requirement. The developer is required to provide the City with either physical land, cash payment, or a combination of both. The developer will be required to provide the City with 10% of the land, which would come to 12.34 acres. •Park Dedication. There are large sections of the development which are left open (20.8 acres), specifically next to the lake. Much of that is undevelopable due to the existing slopes and the requirements in the shoreland code. •Neighborhood Park Search Area. The Comprehensive Park Plan identifies a neighborhood park search area over a portion of the proposed development area. The Comprehensive Parks Plan also identifies this development in the search area for a Sports Complex/community park. The Commission should consider the need of a neighborhood park within the development site or a community sports complex in this area. •HOA Land. The developer intends to preserve the barn and there will be 4 acres of land around the barn that will also be undeveloped and owned by the HOA. Total Site Area 123.4 acres (gross) Residential Site Area 105.3 acres (Net) Outlot & Open Space Areas 24.8 acres (20.8 acre open space/green area and 4 acres open space area – barn) Ponding Areas 10.6 acres Stillwater Blvd ROW 5.5 acres Lake Elmo Ave ROW 2 acres Wetland Area 10.6 acres Residential Lot Area 105.3 acres (net) Neighborhood Park Search Area (2040 Comprehensive Plan) 3 Trails. The Comprehensive Trails Plan identifies a needed trail along Lake Elmo Avenue and for a trail along Stillwater Boulevard. Washington County is planning for a trail in this corridor as part of their Central Greenway, which was a jointly planned trail segment with the City of Lake Elmo. This trail segment is critical to the connection of the entire network. These trail segments have been planned for many years and this development creates an opportunity to install a new section of the Central Greenway Trail. The Concept Plan shows an internal trail network that would also extend into Legacy at North Star along the roadway (Northern Development) and connect into downtown Lake Elmo by the rail road tracks. For reference the trails are shown as blue on the concept map. Fortunately connection into the Legacy development would also provide access onto the Hamlet on Sunfish Lake Trail network, which is now public. 20.8 Acres 4 Acres 2 Acres Concept PUD Plan 4 Park Dedication Criteria: The City Code outlines the type of land that is considered acceptable for park dedication. This language outlined below, can be found in Section 153.15 Park Land Dedication Requirements. 153.15 Parkland Dedication Requirements. (C)Land acceptability. The City must approve the location and configuration of any park land which is proposed for dedication and shall take into consideration the suitability of the land and for its intended purpose; the future needs of the City for parks, playgrounds, trails, or open space; and the recommendations of the City’s Parks Commission. The following properties shall not be accepted for park land dedications: (1) Land dedicated or obtained as easements for streets, sewer, electrical, gas, storm water drainage and retention areas, or other similar utilities and improvements; (2) Land which is unusable or of limited use; and/or (3) Land within a protected wetland or within a flood plain area unless the Council determines that all of the following criteria are satisfied: (a) Would be in the best interests of the general public; (b) Would be valuable resource for environmental preservation, educational, or habitat preservation purposes; (c) Has an exceptional aesthetic value; and (d) Would not become financially burdensome to the City as a result of maintenance or preservation requirements. Staff has not walked the land but does believe some of the area near the lake would have some value as a “nature park” and would have similar aesthetics to Sunfish Lake Park. In order for this land to be accepted the City would need to consider the criteria of 153.15 C 3. a-d (above). Furthermore, trails can count towards the required park dedication. Unless the trails are public and deeded to the City, dedication credit for the trails should not be considered. With that said, Staff does believe portions of the open space could count towards the park dedication requirements. This type of dedication would not lead to further park development as it would more than likely remain “natural.” The Commission should also consider the need for a more traditional 2-3 acre neighborhood park within the development. The Parks Chapter of the 2040 Comprehensive plan defines a neighborhood park as “smaller parks offering more common and highly-used facilities to immediate area residents.” Within the neighborhood search area there is not a public park to serve the immediate area. The Parks within Legacy at Northstar are not public and there would not be a location internal to the development that immediate residents would have access to. The elementary school is in close proximity but it would require children to cross a busy roadway to utilize the facility. Being that this is the concept review phase of the development it would be most appropriate to state the types of facilities the Commission would like to see in a neighborhood park, if desired. For example, a ball field, open field for field sports, a playground, or a combination. Size Reference: Reid Park - The area encompassing the ball field and park is around 3 acres. Lions Park - 3.36 acres, playground, hockey rink, and ball field VFW Park - 3.23 acres, ball field Easton Vil. Park - 1.36 acres, field and playground Hammes Park - 1.93 acres, playground OPTIONS: The Commission may recommend to the City Council: •The City accept cash in lieu of land. •The City accept land in lieu of cash. •The City take a combination of both. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Parks Commission review the proposed Concept Plat and PUD Plans and make recommendation to Council about the park dedication and trail requirements for the development by choosing one of the discussed options. ATTACHMENTS: •Concept Plan and Narrative •Lake Elmo Park Search Area – Map 6-7 •Washington County Central Greenway Map c 1OFSCHILTGREN PROPERTY LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA 8-28-19 JLT JLT Name Reg. No.Date Revisions Date Designed Drawn 2019 Pioneer Engineering, P.A. Mendota Heights, MN 55120 2422 Enterprise Drive (651) 681-1914 Fax: 681-9488www.pioneereng.com LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTSLAND SURVEYORSLAND PLANNERSCIVIL ENGINEERS xx I hereby certify that this plan was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Landscape Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota 44763 Jennifer L. Thompson 1THE EXCELSIOR GROUP 1660 HIGHWAY 100 SOUTH, SUITE 400 SAINT LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 55416 CONCEPT PLAN 5 Section III: Development Concept 21Central Greenway Regional Trail Master Plan Amendment: Lake Elmo Segment \\ June 12, 2019 Figure 21: Trailhead and Rest Stop Locations G A T E W A Y STATE T R AIL LAKE ELMO PARK RESERVE SUNFISH LAKE PARK GiWX GlWX ?ÇA@ !"b$ GnWX GsWX ?öA@ GoWX GqWX GqWX GqWX GoWX GlWX %&h( GoWX GoWX GkWX GnWX G¡WX GeWX Sf GoWX N00.25 0.50.125 Miles ?¸A@ CITY OF GRANT CITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY OF PINE SPRINGS CITY OF MAHTOMEDI CITY OF STILLWATER CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS CITY OF BAYTOWN WEST LAKELAND TOWNSHIP CITY OF AFTON CITY OF WOODBURY CITY OF OAKDALE Horseshoe Lake Jane Lake Lake Elmo Sunfish Lake Eagle Point Lake WhiteBearLake Lake Bielenberg Dr Settlers Ridge Pkwy Tower Dr Tamarack Rd Radio Dr Valley Creek Rd Woodbu r y D r Weir Dr 75th St N 50th St N I nterlachen Pk w y Hadley Ave N Hudson Ave Woodla n e D r H u d s o n Rd Sa i n t J o h n s D r H elmo Ave N Hudson Blvd Stillwater Rd 4th St N Cou r t l y Rd M a n n i n g A v e N Lake Elmo Ave N MahtomediAve 30th St N 34th St N GreenwayAve 7th St N 15th St N Co u n t y R d 7 1 BoutwellRdN 43rd St N 50th St N 80th St N O l s o n L a ke Tr N 20th St N Keats Ave N Commer ce Dr W il d w o o d R d Mckusick Rd N Ideal Ave N 39th St N Manning Ave S 47th St N Dem o n trevill e Tr N 40th St N JamacaAveN M a nningTr N Neal Ave S Stillwate r Blvd N Stillwater Blvd N H ilto n Tr R R R TH TH TH D D D D D D D D D D Existing Public Trails (6-10’ wide) Existing Private Trails (6-10’ wide ) Existing County Soft Surface Trials (6’ wide) Existing County/Regional Trails (8-10’ wide) Gateway State Trail (10’ wide) County Parks City Parks Regional Trails Regional Trail (on new trail) Regional Trail (on existing trail) Regional Trail Railroad Crossing Alternate Interim Regional Trail (on existing local trail) Interim Regional Trail (on future local trail) Regional Trail Rest Stop Regional Trail Trailhead Regional Trail Directional Sign 0 0.25 0.5 miNORTH R TH D Trailhead at Stillwater High School Eagle Point Trailhead Trailhead at Lake Elmo Elementary School/Lake Elmo City Hall PARKS, TRAILS & OPEN SPACE City of Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan 2040 6-23 Map 6-7. Search Areas for New Parks and Facilities STAFF REPORT DATE: July 20, 2020 TO: Parks Commission FROM: Ben Prchal, City Planner AGENDA ITEM: Naming of Park in Inwood BACKGROUND: In total, the park land in Inwood consists of 12.11 acres however, around 3 is reserved for active recreation with the rest consisting of “natural area” and a walking trail. At this time Pickle ball courts and a pavilion are being constructed within the 3 acre area. Until now the park has been un-named and the City is looking to name the park at this time. Similar to the previous parks, the City posted a poll and notification on the City website requesting suggestions for a park name. There were many name suggestions that came forward and Staff has done their best to organize the suggested names to assist with the selection process. ISSUE BEFORE CITY COUNCIL: Which name(s) would the Park Commission like to recommend to the City Council for the park in Inwood? ANALYSIS: The City received many suggestions for the park and Staff has done their best to group them into two different categories People/Miscellaneous and Environmental. Staff has provided an explanation for some of the suggestions, if it was believed to provide extra value for the Commission. People/Misc. Friedrich: According to the census the Friedrich family came to Minnesota in 1872 and was recorded in the Oakdale census in 1875. There is a decent amount of information about the family but there is not a lot of information available specifically related to Louise. Environmental There is nothing specific to say about the environmental names that were submitted. They all meet the requirements of the policy. Dragonfly Park is similar to the name used for the Wildflower/Village Preserve Park, Firefly Park. But similarity does not disqualify the name. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: If one name cannot be chosen, up to three name suggestions would be appropriate to bring to City Council. Staff would also like to remind the commission that they can also recommend a name that is not provided on the list. ATTACHMENTS: • Park Naming Policy • Friedrich Write Up • Inwood Park Map People/Misc. Environmental Friedrich Park (For Louise Friedrich) Hackberry Equality Ivywood Park (Submitted 3 times) Westwood (Submitted 2 times) Dragonfly Park Diversity Park Eagle View Park The Neighborhood Park Ivy Park (Submitted 2 times) Hunt Hideaway Vista View Park Chapter 2 -Farming was one child born after I was, but that child died at birth, so I was the youngest in the family of 15 children. Wilhelmina was a wonderful mother to all of the children. August was mainly a farmer, but he was also a stone mason. He built basements and walls out of fieldstone. He wasn't very big, but he was a very strong man. I have wonderful memories of the families of my siblings getting together, and I never heard any of them ever argue. My nieces and nephews were my age or older. In fact, I have a niece who is still living and she is 95 years old (Myrtle Vollmer)." Ray Salus tells an interesting story about the Vollmer family who lived on a farm in the vicinity of today's Highway 94 and County Road 17 (Lake Elmo Avenue). Walter Vollmer, who has been gone for many years, told Ray the story when he was a youngster. The infamous bank robber, Cole Younger, had just been released from the Stillwater prison where he served time for his crime of robbing the Northfield, Min'nesota bank. Records say this was in the summer of 1901, and Younger was heading south, most likely home to Missouri. He stopped at the Vollmer farm, asking for a night's lodging for himself and his horse, but didn't give his name. While there he wrote a letter to someone, and while he was writing, one of the Vollmer children peeked over his shoulder and saw him sign the letter, "Cole Younger." As well-known as Younger was in those days, it must have been a frightening moment for the Vollmer family, but after the night's rest, Younger rode off without incident. The Friedrich family Another large group is the Friedrich family. Louise Friedrich says that the Friedrich family came to Minnesota in 1872, and Christian Frederick, age 29, appears in the 1875 Oakdale census along with several other Fredericks, and Friedericks. An elderly couple, most likely Christian's parents, Samuel and Loise Frederick, also lived in the same house. All of them are listed as coming from Prussia, which was a separate state at that time in the northeastern part of the German Empire. All of their last names should be spelled Friedrich, according to Al Friedrich in an interview with this author. Actually, this is a source of irritation for Al. He says that everyone in Lake Elmo pronounces their name as "Fredrick," but when he later moved away from the area, he was determined to have his name pronounced the way it should be and that was Friedrich. Al, or Alvin Anton Friedrich, was born March 7, 1923 in Lake Elmo on his parents' farm. His dad was Anton Friedrich, and his mother was Hedwig Siegfried, who was called Hattie. Al's grandfather was Christian Friedrich who had settled in Lake Elmo on land near what is now 31 st Street that runs on the south side and adjacent to Highway 5, near the new round-about and the railroad viaduct on Stillwater Road. 25 City of Lake Elmo Policy and Procedure for Naming City Parks, Trails, Recreational Areas, and Facilities Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to establish a standard procedure for the naming and renaming of parks, trails, recreational areas and facilities owned and/or operated by the City of Lake Elmo. This policy will guide name recognition and establish a uniform process. The Parks Commission shall be responsible for providing a recommended name to the City Council. The City Council will have the final say for the approved name. Objectives: • To name City parks, trails, recreational areas and facilities with the intent of enhancing the community by provoking a sense of place. • Ensure that parks and recreational areas are easily identified and located with names that are consistent with the values and characteristics of the City of Lake Elmo. • Assure the quality of the title/name, so that it will serve the purpose of the City in a permanent manner. • Encourage public participation and input in order to fully represent the best interest of the community. Criteria for Submitting a Name: When a proposed name is presented for review, City Staff will first vet the name against the criteria listed below. If a name does not fall into one of the categories listed below or is deemed to be derogatory or offensive in nature, the consideration will be thrown out. It should also be known that the City will not consider names that are directly named after a specific neighborhood or subdivision. The Park name shall not: • Park Names shall not be duplicated. • The City will not name parks directly after a development. • For example, the park within Wildflower shall not be called Wildflower Park. However, rose park, fox glove park, etc. would be acceptable. Categories for potential park Names: • An outstanding feature of the area. (example: hill, river, vegetation) • Geographical location of the park such as a street name. • Naming after an individual (living or non-living) or organization. The City may require additional information to further enforce that the individual has significantly contributed to the improvement of the Lake Elmo Parks system. • A person (living or non-living) or group who significantly contributed to the acquisition or development of park/facilities, who provided an exceptional service in the interest of the park system, or for the community as a whole. When naming after a person or persons, written documentation of approval by next of kin is required (if available/possible) as part of the proposal. • A standard for significant contribution shall consist of providing at least 50% of the cost to develop or acquire the land. • The City understands there are other categories that a name could be pulled from and would not exclude its consideration. Procedure: The City has created a process that will provide consistency for naming or re-naming City Parks. In general a submission will come in, go through staff review and approval, undergo a Parks Commission review, and end with final approval or denial from the City Council. The City would like to encourage residents to stay interested and voice their opinions during the meetings when the name is being considered. Step 1) At the time that the City is ready to name or rename a park, notification will be put in the Fresh, City Facebook, and or use other measures as appropriate. The City will seek name suggestions from the City Council or Commissions, City residents, Community leaders or organizations interested in proposing a name for a park, trail, recreational area or facility. The applicant should either request a Naming Policy form from the City Clerk or download the form from the City Website on the Parks page. After the form has been filled out it will need to be submitted to the City Planner to review against the criteria. Once the timeframe for receiving names has closed, Staff will begin the review process. Step 2) Staff will notify the applicant if the proposed name has or has not met the requirements. After a proposed name has been approved by Staff, the applicant will be informed when the name is going to be discussed by the Parks Commission. After the Commission discussion, the recommendation(s) will move onto the City Council for final approval or denial. Step 3) Once the City Council votes to approve a name, the name of the park shall be confirmed by passing a resolution. Renaming: The intent of naming is for permanent recognition, the renaming of parks and facilities is discouraged. Though, the City understands that renaming a park, trail, or facility may be necessary to create more cohesiveness throughout the City. It is recommended that efforts to change a name become subject to crucial examination so as not to diminish the original justification for the name or discount the value of the prior contributors. Renaming a park will follow the same procedure stated above. STAFF REPORT DATE: July 20, 2020 ITEM #: TO: Parks Commission FROM: Ben Prchal, City Planner AGENDA ITEM: Naming of Park in Easton Village BACKGROUND: In total, the park area in Easton Village is 1.36 acres which consists of a playground and a field for active recreation. Until now the park has been un-named and the City is now looking to name the park. Similar to the previous parks, the City posted a poll and notification on the City website requesting suggestions for a park name. There were many name suggestions that came forward and Staff has done their best to organize the suggested names to assist with the selection process. ISSUE BEFORE CITY COUNCIL: Which name(s) would the Park Commission like to recommend to the City Council for the park in Easton Village? ANALYSIS: The City received many suggestions for the park and Staff has done their best to group them into two different categories Aviation and Miscellaneous. Staff has provided an explanation for some of the suggestions, if it was believed to provide extra value for the Commission. Aviation. Staff was impressed with the names that were provided for the Aviation category and thought they were very creative. A name from this category may be more appropriate given its location to the Airport. Miscellaneous. Staff does not have additional comments from the miscellaneous category. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff would consider a name from the aviation category first, considering the parks location to the airport. If one name cannot be chosen, up to three name suggestions would be appropriate to bring to City Council. ATTACHMENTS: • Park Naming Policy • Easton Village Park Aviation Miscellaneous. Lake Elmo Landing Pony Park Spruce Goose Park Augusta Park Aviator Park Village Park Propeller Park Diversity Park Control Tower Park Woodcrest Green Runway Park The Neighborhood Park Biplane Park Elmo Residence Park Landing Pad Park Aeroeast Aeronaut Park Aviation Park Planes, Trains, and Swings Pilot Park Easton Village Park City of Lake Elmo Policy and Procedure for Naming City Parks, Trails, Recreational Areas, and Facilities Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to establish a standard procedure for the naming and renaming of parks, trails, recreational areas and facilities owned and/or operated by the City of Lake Elmo. This policy will guide name recognition and establish a uniform process. The Parks Commission shall be responsible for providing a recommended name to the City Council. The City Council will have the final say for the approved name. Objectives: • To name City parks, trails, recreational areas and facilities with the intent of enhancing the community by provoking a sense of place. • Ensure that parks and recreational areas are easily identified and located with names that are consistent with the values and characteristics of the City of Lake Elmo. • Assure the quality of the title/name, so that it will serve the purpose of the City in a permanent manner. • Encourage public participation and input in order to fully represent the best interest of the community. Criteria for Submitting a Name: When a proposed name is presented for review, City Staff will first vet the name against the criteria listed below. If a name does not fall into one of the categories listed below or is deemed to be derogatory or offensive in nature, the consideration will be thrown out. It should also be known that the City will not consider names that are directly named after a specific neighborhood or subdivision. The Park name shall not: • Park Names shall not be duplicated. • The City will not name parks directly after a development. • For example, the park within Wildflower shall not be called Wildflower Park. However, rose park, fox glove park, etc. would be acceptable. Categories for potential park Names: • An outstanding feature of the area. (example: hill, river, vegetation) • Geographical location of the park such as a street name. • Naming after an individual (living or non-living) or organization. The City may require additional information to further enforce that the individual has significantly contributed to the improvement of the Lake Elmo Parks system. • A person (living or non-living) or group who significantly contributed to the acquisition or development of park/facilities, who provided an exceptional service in the interest of the park system, or for the community as a whole. When naming after a person or persons, written documentation of approval by next of kin is required (if available/possible) as part of the proposal. • A standard for significant contribution shall consist of providing at least 50% of the cost to develop or acquire the land. • The City understands there are other categories that a name could be pulled from and would not exclude its consideration. Procedure: The City has created a process that will provide consistency for naming or re-naming City Parks. In general a submission will come in, go through staff review and approval, undergo a Parks Commission review, and end with final approval or denial from the City Council. The City would like to encourage residents to stay interested and voice their opinions during the meetings when the name is being considered. Step 1) At the time that the City is ready to name or rename a park, notification will be put in the Fresh, City Facebook, and or use other measures as appropriate. The City will seek name suggestions from the City Council or Commissions, City residents, Community leaders or organizations interested in proposing a name for a park, trail, recreational area or facility. The applicant should either request a Naming Policy form from the City Clerk or download the form from the City Website on the Parks page. After the form has been filled out it will need to be submitted to the City Planner to review against the criteria. Once the timeframe for receiving names has closed, Staff will begin the review process. Step 2) Staff will notify the applicant if the proposed name has or has not met the requirements. After a proposed name has been approved by Staff, the applicant will be informed when the name is going to be discussed by the Parks Commission. After the Commission discussion, the recommendation(s) will move onto the City Council for final approval or denial. Step 3) Once the City Council votes to approve a name, the name of the park shall be confirmed by passing a resolution. Renaming: The intent of naming is for permanent recognition, the renaming of parks and facilities is discouraged. Though, the City understands that renaming a park, trail, or facility may be necessary to create more cohesiveness throughout the City. It is recommended that efforts to change a name become subject to crucial examination so as not to diminish the original justification for the name or discount the value of the prior contributors. Renaming a park will follow the same procedure stated above.