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The City of Lake Elmo
Parks Commission will conduct its regular meeting on
Monday, October 16, 2006, at 7:00 p.m.
1. Agenda
2. Minutes
a. September 18, 2006
3. Parks Plan Update - TKDA
4. City Council Update
5. Adjourn
The public is invited to attend.
DRAFT
City of Lake Elmo
Parks Commission Meeting
Minutes of September 18, 2006
Chairman Schumacher called to order the meeting of the Lake Elmo Parks Commission at 7:03
p.m. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Wagner, Larson, Steele, Ames, Watters, T. Bouthilet, and
Bruchu (7:04). STAFF PRESENT: Assistant Planner Matzek, Superintendent Bouthilet, and
Recording Secretary Anez. CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Rich Gray and Berry Farrington from
TKDA. ALSO PRESENT: Susan Dunn.
Agenda
M/S/P, Ames/Steele to put TKDA first after the minutes and accept the Agenda as amended.
Vote: 8:0.
Minutes
M/S/P, Wagners/Watters to accept the Minutes of August 21, 2006 as presented. Vote: 6:0:2
Abstain: Steele, Bruchu - Absent.
TKDA Park Plan Update - Rich Gray and Berry Farrington
Mr. Gray said that TKDA employees Dick Thompson and Angela Flores will offer guidance and
expertise through the process.
Ms. Farrington said the Park Plan is a policy guide used for>making decisions. It will take
pressure off the commission in making future decisions. She provided the commission with a
general schedule for future meetings. Goals and Issue Identification were identified as the
night's subject in order to gather information.
Seating was rearranged to a roundtable discussion.
CIP 2007-2011
Ms. Matzek recognized an error in the iCIP and clarified that the merry-go-round should be
moved to Lions Park.
Commissioner Schumacher said that the issue regarding the future use of Heights Park needs to
be resolved before improvements are made.
The Master Plan for Sanctuary, the Sunfish Master Preservation Plan, the play structure for
Heights Park, and the estimated remaining balance for the Park Comp Plan Update were moved
from 2006 to 2007.
In 2011, $5,000 was added for basketball court resurfacing in DeMontreville Park. Also added
in 2011 were $1,000 for future amenities in Sanctuary Neighborhood Park and $10,000 for
squaring off the parking lot in Stonegate Park.
Commissioner T. Bouthilet suggested putting more money into Reid Park to better utilize the
existing parking lot, trails, and ballfield. He suggested purchasing additional playground
equipment.
Lake Elmo Parks Commission Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2006
DRAFT
Superintendent M. Bouthilet said it currently has a climbing structure that cost about $25,000,
which is smaller than the equipment at Pebble Park, but approximately the same size and cost as
Stone -ate. Ridge, and Kleis.
Commissioner Steele asked for a bench in Kleis Park. Superintendent Bouthilet said he has an
extra bench that can be placed there.
Superintendent Bouthilet explained that portable toilets are placed where there are scheduled
activities. Three portable toilets were burned in Tablyn Park this year. They are no longer
placed in Kleis Park because it is no longer booked for activities but Sunfish has them all winter.
Commissioner T. Bouthilet suggested an additional $15,000 for playground equipment at Reid
Park. Superintendent Bouthilet said that would not be enough money and suggested $30,000 for
a play structure.
M/S/P, T. Bouthilet/Wagner to allocate an additional $30,000 into the CIP for additional
playground equipment at Reid Park in 2008.
Commissioner Ames said he believes we should remain true to the mission of the Park Plan.
Commissioner Bruchu noted that $30,000 is almost half of our park dedication money.
Assistant Planner Matzek said the income in park dedication is an estimated average over past
years and actually fluctuates year to year based on developments within the city.
Superintendent Bouthilet said if we are looking at building a central park, perhaps we should
allocate money elsewhere.
Vote: 6:2 Nay-Steele/Schumacher.
Superintendent Bouthilet said that $7,000 for VFW Park in 2007 is leftover for water service.
M/S/P, Watters/Ames to recommend the Parks CIP as amended. Vote: 8:0.
City Council Update
Assistant Planner Matzek said the Basketball Court for Carriage Station was approved.
Superintendent Bouthilet said it is a modified court with two hoops.
Assistant Planner Matzek said the Parks Commission has received an application and action is
being postponed in order for all commission interviews to occur at one time.
9:06 adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberly Anez
Recording Secretary
Lake Elmo Parks Commission Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2006 2
Approved: September 18, 2006
Lake Elmo Park Commission
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
August 21, 2006
Chairman Schumacher called the Special Parks Commission meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Schumacher, Terry Bouthilet, Watters, Larson, Blackford,
Wagner, and Ames. STAFF PRESENT: Public Works Superintendent Mike Bouthilet, Assistant
City'Planner Matzek, and City Planner Dillerud.
Agenda
M/S/P Watters/Ames to approve the Agenda as published. 7:0
Minutes
M/S/P Blackford/Watters to approve the Minutes July 17, 2006 as presented. 7-0
M/S/P Watters/Wagner to approve the Minutes of July 25, 2006 amending the vote on Agenda
Item #3 to read Larson as abstaining rather than, and Watters voting "aye". 7-0
Fields of St. Croix Public Trail Link
Assistant Planner Matzek presented the Commission several Power Point slides describing a
proposal that Commissioner Larson has been working on for several months that would extend
the City public trail system from 50th Street North through Fields of St. Croix to Tana Park, and
eventually to the Old Village. She explained and depicted both existing HOA trails that would be
converted by easement to public trails and new public trails that would be constructed within
HOA outlots. She also reviewed trail signage and intersection modifications that have been
developed by Commissioner Larson to clearly define what trails remain private as those trails
intersect the new public trails within Fields.
Commissioner Larson explained that it was his intent to present the City's proposal to the
September annual meeting of the Fields HOA, and seek HOA membership authorization for the
HOA Board to continue forward with the necessary easement execution and trail improvements
as depicted by the plan presented.
Ms. Matzek suggested that from Tana Park there would be an option to continue the public trail
south to Highway 5, or west through land that will be developed in accordance with the in -
progress Village Area Plan. In either case, the intent (from the Trails System Plan) is to link the
Sanctuary (and neighborhood park), Carriage Station (and neighborhood park), Tamarack Farms,
Tana Ridge and Fields neighborhoods to Tana Park and the Old Village using this proposed link.
She suggested that it may be best to await completion of Village Area plans and development of
the Heritage property to the west before extending the link beyond Tana Park.
M/S/P Ames/Wagner to proceed with work on the appropriate public trail easements with the
Fields HOA and/or Mr. Engstrom as proposed by Commissioner Larson, and recommend to the
City Council that the 2006/2007 trails construction program be amended to add the required
public trail links within Fields to complete the trail link from 50th Street North to Tana Park,
including the signage and trail intersection improvements suggested by staff and Commissioner
Larson.
Lake Elmo Parks Commission Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2006
Approved: September 18, 2006
Sunfish Park Land Trust Easement
Ms. Matzek provided the Commission with a list of questions from the Minnesota Land Trust the
answers to which will assist in the drafting of a Land Trust Easement over Sunfish Park. She
asked the Commission to only consider the questions at this time while awaiting progress on the
Park Plan update project. She advised that, once the Park Plan update is further along, some
answers to the questions regarding potential future uses of a small portion of Sunfish Park may
be more obvious.
Ms. Matzek also requested the Commission to individually and independently undertake the
following assignments in preparation for an upcoming meeting (September) with the Park Plan
consultants:
Think about park systems and components in other Metro cities of a similar size (build
out at 24,000 population and area of 25 square miles with about 25% developed at
"urban" scale and density).
Review the policies contained in the 1990 Park Plan to determine which may still be
valid, which may accomplished, or may be invalid considering the City's 2030
Comprehensive Plan. Also consider any new park planning/development policies that
seem appropriate for Lake Elmo in a 25 year park plan.
Carriage Station Update
Mike Bouthilet explained the playground and trails are complete in the park, but need to be
backfilled. Quotes were received on the proposed basketball court. He clarified that the
basketball court will not be coming back to the Park Commission because it had previously been
approved.
Chairman Schumacher asked if any trees were removed. M. Bouthilet informed him that some
were transplanted. He also informed the Commission of the MNDOT approved grant to plant
approximately 130 trees along State Highway 5 in the spring of 2007. The grant is through the
MNDOT Community Landscaping Partnership Program.
Commissioner T. Bouthilet said he had been at the park and had noticed trash in the dirt.
Chairman Schumacher said it is important to call the Washington County non -emergency phone
number when appropriate.
Pebble Park Safety Incident
Chairman Schumacher said he had read a newspaper article the previous week in which four
juvenile males were found with a gun at Pebble Park. The article stated the Washington County
police were called. Chairman Schumacher said he believes Pebble Park is the most mis-used
park.
Commissioner Watters stated she had visited the park on Sunday and noticed trash dumped at the
park. She asked M. Bouthilet if there was something that could be done.
Commissioner Bouthilet identified Tablyn Park as being a close second for parks having trash
dumped in them.
Chairman Schumacher suggested Commissioners visit the City parks and to call the Washington
County non -emergency phone number when appropriate.
Lake Elmo Parks Commission Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2006
Approved: September 18, 2006
Commissioner Larson asked M. Bouthilet and Ms. Matzek if there was something that could be
done to study adjustments to the parks to reduce the trash dumping problem. Chairman
Schumacher asked Ms. Matzek to recommend TKDA look into rearranging parks (existing
equipment, parking, etc.) to make them better used — reduce trash dump -offs, etc. Commissioner
Larson asked that Tablyn Park and Pebble Park be specifically identified.
Buckthorn
Chairman Schumacher stated he had received a letter from Joan Ziertman, Chair of the
Community Improvement Commission (CIC), saying the CIC was not able to head up buckthorn
removal this fall.
City Council Update
Ms. Matzek stated there were no park related items on the last City Council agenda.
Adjourn
M/S/P Ames/T. Bouthilet to adjourn meeting at 7:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles Di erud
City Planner/Assistant Administrator
Lake Elmo Parks Commission Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2006
TKDA
ENGINEERS - ARCHITECTS - PLANNERS
MEMORANDUM
To: Lake Elmo Parks Commission Reference:
Copies To: Kelli Matzek, Assistant Planner -
From: Rich Gray, ASLA Proj. No.:
Berry Farrington Routing:
Date: October 10, 2006
444 Cedar Street, Suite 1500
Saint Paul, MN 55101-2140
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October 16, 2006 Comprehensive
Parks Plan Meeting
City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota
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Our second Comprehensive Park Plan Update meeting is coming up on October 16. We think that you all
provided a lot of good information at the last meeting. At the upcoming meeting we will be presenting some
material and having more discussion about what Lake Elmo's future park system will be like.
In preparation for the meeting, please review the attached materials:
■ Agenda
■ Draft Goals
■ Parkland classification system from the current Lake Elmo Park Plan
■ Draft map of existing parks
Also, please come with some ideas of communities that you would like us to look at for the benchmarking
study. These would be cities that you think have good park systems or recreation programming which might
be well -suited to Lake Elmo.
Thanks to you and to other members of the community who filled out the Recreational Activity menu. That
will be one of the topics we talk about on the 16th.
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ENGINEERS • ARCHITECTS • PLANNERS
Agenda
Lake Elmo Comprehensive Parks Plan Update
Meeting 2
October 16, 2006
1. Select 3 benchmark communities
2. Review Draft Goals
3. Park Planning Context
- 5 minute break -
4. Park Types/Classification System
5. Recreational Activity Menu findings
Next Meeting: Park Standards
Date: November 20, 2006, 7:00 PM
1500 Piper Jaffray Plaza
444 Cedar Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101-2140
(651) 292-4400
(651)292-0083 Fax
www.tkda.com
7:00 — 7:15 PM
7:15 — 7:35 PM
7:35 — 7:55 PM
8:00 — 8:45 PM
8:45 — 9:00 PM
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DRAFT Park Plan Goals
developed from the September 18, 2006 Park Commission Meeting
A. Parks are located so that all neighborhoods have a local park.
B. Parks are connected to each other and to other land uses by trails.
C. A centrally located park serves as the heart of Lake Elmo and as a community
gathering place and landmark.
D. Parks provide for multiple uses and for multiple users within one environment. Parks
are well -suited to a diversity of interests and abilities including those of children,
adults and senior citizens. Parks encourage a diverse range of positive activities and
community interaction, including sports, arts, music, festivals, informal and formal
gatherings, picnicking, solitude, people -watching, nature appreciation and other park
activities.
E. Theme -specific parks accessible to all Lake Elmo residents provide for special uses.
F. Natural spaces within parks are stewarded to protect natural resources, biodiversity
and habitat and to foster enjoyment of nature.
G. Parks are designed around unique features and natural resources. Water features
are valued elements of the park system.
H. Parks are easy to find and access.
October 10, 2006
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Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan
Chapter !X — Park Plan
F. PARKLAND CLASSIFICATION
• REGIONAL PARKS
STANDARDS:
1. VTashington County shall be the implementing agency responsible for acquisition,
development, operation, and maintenance of the Lake Elmo Regional Park Preserve.
POLICIES:
The City will participate in the master planning and development process for regional
park projects that will have an impact on Lake Elmo.
2. The City will oppose any use of the regional park for non -recreational purposes.
CONSERVANCY OPEN SPACE AREAS
STANDARDS:
The City shall seek to preserve natural and environmentally sensitive areas that offer
passive recreational potential.
POLICIES:
1. Distinctive natural features that give a conservancy area its distinguishing character
will be retained wherever possible. Every reasonable effort will be made to retain
cultural resources intact.
2. The City shall utilize other mechanisms other than the parkland dedication ordinance
such as wetland protection, flood plain ordinance, shore land regulations and tree
preservation codes to insure and require the protection of conservancy areas.
e COMMUNITY PARKS
STANDARDS:
1. Areas of diverse environmental quality developed for passive and active recreation
facilities shall be designated community parks.
2. Community parks shall be 25 or more acres and serve the recreation needs of the
entire City.
POLICIES:
1. Community parks shall be limited to one or possibly two in the City.
2. The passive recreation facilities provided in a community park shall include but not be
limited to trails for hiking and skiing, picnic areas, natural/culture interpretive sites,
scenic overlooks and landscaping plantings.
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Lake Elmo CoMprehensive Plan Chapter IX — Park Plan
3. Active recreational facilities in community parks shall be ballfields, tennis courts,
playground equipment, ice skating, etc.
• COMMUNITY PLAYPIELDS
STANDARDS:
Areas designed for intense active recreational activities shall be designated community
playfields.
2. Community playfields shall be 25 or more acres and serve the multi -functional active
recreation needs of the overall City.
POLICIES:
1. Community playfields shall be limited to one or possibly two in the City.
2. The active recreation facilities provided in a community playfield shall include but not
be limited to athletic fields, swimming pools, ball courts, tennis courts, playground
equipment, ice skating, etc.
3. Community playfields may be located in proximity to other public facilities and sited
on a parcel suited for intense recreational activities compatible with other surrounding
land uses.
4. Design of a community playfield shall consider vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUNDS
STANDARDS:
Areas designed for active recreational activities shall be designated as neighborhood
playgrounds.
2. Neighborhood playgrounds shall be 5 to 10 areas in size and serve the recreation needs
of residents primarily living within a half -mile radius. Neighborhood playgrounds
have a secondary service area beyond the half -mile radius. This secondary service
area will vary from park to park depending upon physical barriers such as highways,
lames, wetlands, topography, etc.
3. Neighborhood playgrounds shall serve approximately 75 to 120 homes and a total
population range of 230 to 350 persons.
4. Design and location of neighborhood playgrounds shall consider both vehicular and
pedestrian access.
POLICIES:
1. Neighborhood playground facilities shall be designed, as appropriate, to_accommodate
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balifields (baseball, soccer, football, etc.), tennis courts, ice skating, playground
equipments, etc.
2. Lighted facilities in neighborhood playgrounds shall be allowed as conditions warrant.
Neighborhood playgrounds shall be located to serve the largest population.
e MINI PARKS
STANDARDS:
I. Parks with specialized or limited recreational use shall be designated as a Mini Park.
2. Mini Parks shall be less than 5 acres.
3. Mini Parks shall have a limited purpose or single use facility, and shall serve a small
area.
POLTCMS:
1. Mini parks will not be encouraged and will be used only to serve a unique need or area
or to preserve specific points of natural, historic, cultural or recreational interest.
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Recreational
Is respondent interest
High, Medium or Low?
Low?
High Medium Low
Are facilities
Adequate, in Surplus, or in Deficit
for park users today?
Surplus Adequate mcit
Playgrounds
18
9
12
5
28
4
Natural areas — wildlife and nature observation
23
17
2
6
28
7
Picnic grounds — tables and grills
9
22
11
4
27
8
Nature, history and culture interpretation
8
13
22
7
22
9
Swimming beach
9
11
23
7
16
12
Lake access and boat launch
12
16
16
7
20
11
Shore fishing areas
11
7
24
5
20
11
Campgrounds
5
10
26
8
30
4
Gardens
10
16
17
6
17
15
Indoor programming space
6
14
22
6
15
13
Off -leash dog areas
11
7
26
5
13
16
Sledding hill
16
13
14
4
20
14
Swimming pool
14
8
22
4
15
18
Skate park
1
9
32
6
10
16
Disc golf
4
5
34
5
13
15
Downhill ski areas
7
8
28
5
16
11
Golf course
6
9
28
12
17
3
Athletic fields: Baseball/Softball
15
15
13
5
18
13
Athletic fields: Soccer/Football/other field games
13
14
16
5
16
14
Skating and hockey rinks
12
16
15
5
18
14
Tennis courts
6
16
19
6
24
6
Volleyball courts
3
11
29
4
20
10
Basketball courts
6
17
19
3
18
13
Other:
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Park Facilities
Is respondent interest
High, Medium or Low?
High Medium Low
Are facilities
Adequate, in Surplus, or in Deficit
for ark users today?
Surplus Adequate Deficit
Restrooms
17
8
14
5
28
6
Portable toilet
16
11
14
5
29
5
Running water
14
10
15
4
21
12
Shelter
11
18
10
4
22
11
Warming house
9
17
15
4
20
10
Park building
6
15
18
4
21
9
Parking
16
18
5
6
28
6
Other:
Recreational Programming
*The City of Lake Elmo does not currently
offer Recreational Programming*
Is respondent interest in
City -offered Rec. Programming
HighMedium or Low.
, ?
Medium Low
Is currently available programming
(offered by associations or others)
Adequate, in Surplus, or in Deficit
for park users today?
Surplus
AdequateHigh
Pre-school activities
7
3
28
4
16
7
Youth day cams
7
7
23
4
15
9
Youthsports
8
3
24
4
20
4
" Baseball
9
5
23
4
21
4
is Softball
7
5
24
4
19
4
• Soccer
9
5
23
4
20
4
CS Football
8
6
23
4
18
6
. Hockey
9
4
24
4
18
6
a� Tennis
5
7
24
4
17
5
Volleyball
4
7
25
4
17
5
F Basketball
8
7
22
3
19
6
Other:
Youth Instructional
dance, martial arts, arts and crafts, etc.
3
8
24
3
8
8
Adult Sports
1
5
25
3
16
4
Baseball
1
9
25
4
19
4
< Softball
4
7
25
4
1 17
5
�•� Soccer
5
29
4
18
4
Football
4
31
4
18
4
�.Hockey
1
8
27
4
19
4
=Tennis
1
8
25
4
18
6
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2
7
26
4
19
4
-Volleyball
w Basketball
3
7
25
3
18
5
Other:
Adult Instructional
(fitness classes, dance, martial arts, etc.)
8
12
93
3
12
10
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Kimberly Anez
From: Schumacher, Bob [bschumac@sowashco.kl2.mn.us]
Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 9:40 AM
To: Martin Rafferty
Cc: Chuck Dillerud; Kimberly Anez; deanjohnston@comcast.net
Subject: LE Parks Commission
Greetings everyone.
It is time for me to consider stepping down as chairman of the Lake Elmo Parks Commission. My term expires on
December 31, 2006.
I am not certain how to cleanly sever this great and longstanding relationship. We historically cancel the holiday
meeting in
December. New officers are elected at the January '07 meeting. Please advise me on the proper way to handle
this.
I am honored to have served the city in the capacity as Parks Commissioner and later as Chairman.
Is there another venue that I may serve my city in the future?
Thank you, —Bob Schumacher
11 / 14/2006