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NOTICE OF MEETING
City of Lake Elmo Parks Commission
3800 Laverne Avenue North
April 18, 2022 6:30 PM
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Select Chair and Vice Chair
4. Approve Agenda
5. Approve Minutes
a) June 21, 2021
6. Public Comments
7. Schiltgen East Pre-App PUD and Plat
8. Knappogue Farm-Kaspterson Residential Concept PUD and Plat
9. 2022 Parks Work Plan
10. Should Park Amenities be locked when closed
11. Portable Toilet at the Ivywood Park pickle ball courts
12. Communications
13. Adjourn
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City of Lake Elmo Parks Commission Minutes
June 21, 2021
Members Present: Commissioners- Weeks, Hoelscher, Kastler, and Rivera
Staff Present: City Planner- Prchal, Public Works Director- Powers
The meeting was called to order by Weeks at 6:30 PM.
Steve Schumacher has resigned. Andrew Hodges will be the new Parks Commission member.
Approval of Agenda
Agenda was unanimously approved as presented 4-0.
Approval of Minutes
Weeks motioned to approve the April 19th, 2021 Parks Commission Minutes, Hoelscher
provided a second with amendment; discussion to add Hoelscher under Communications, item
D. Unanimously passed with correction 4-0.
The May 2021 Meeting was cancelled.
Public Comments
None
Deer Hunting in Sunfish Lake Park – Washington County
Prchal provided background and went over the recommendations and conditions. Staff is asking
the Parks Commission to review the County’s proposal. Washington County will be
utilizing Metro Bow Hunters for the population control deer hunt.
Dan MacSwain with Washington County addressed the goals and objectives, history, and park
impacts. (Discussion involving Commission questions and concerns.)
Hoelscher motioned to permit the hunting in Sunfish Lake Park that staff outlined and in
accordance with what has been presented by Washington County including the
conditions listed with the change of not shooting into the 100 foot area and that we
modify the map to exclude the area around Fire Station #2; Kessler provided a
second. No discussion, motion unanimously passed 4-0.
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Prchal provided a presentation for the Commission. (Discussion regarding a dog park, disk golf,
trails, play equipment, and park use.)
Weeks motioned to add into the CIP $25,000 to be spend in the year 2023 for disk golf in
Kliess Park, Hoelscher seconded; no discussion. Motion passed 4-0.
Kessler motioned to recommend to council that $25,000 be set aside to establish a civic square as
priority one in 2023, Rivera provided a second; unanimously passed 4-0.
Weeks recommend approval of the Parks CIP as presented with the addition of the
amendment of the disk golf amenity at Kliess Park, Hoelscher send, passed 4-0.
Sunfish Lake Trail Reroute
Prchal provided background on the trail reroute. (Commission discussion with Prchal, Tim, and
Tony involving the trails, mapping, and signs.)
Hoelscher motioned to approve trail reroute as show with the financial surety that the city
requires and for the new maps and that overall the net trail delta zero;
Weeks provided a second. Discussion continued about the trail reroute.
Approved 4-0.
Bike Repair Station – 2nd Location
Prchal reviewed the three potential locations with the commission. Weeks motioned to approve
the location recommended near Inwood, Kessler provided a second, no
discussion, approved 4-0.
Communications
a) Prairie in Lion’s Park
b) The new Trails and Park maps on the website is very good
Meeting adjourned at 8:54 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Rebecca McGuire, Deputy Clerk
STAFF REPORT
PARKS COMMISSION
DATE: 4-18-2022 TO: Parks Commission FROM: Ben Hetzel, City Planner & Molly Just, Planning Director AGENDA ITEM: Schiltgen East Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan Pre-Application & Plat
Sketch Plan Review BACKGROUND: The City has received a request from Inland Development Partners LLC for review of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Pre-Application and Plat Pre-Application/Sketch Plan. The proposal is for a 130-unit apartment building, a 42-unit senior housing building, and 136 townhouses (308 total units) on 31.8 acres located on the south side of the intersection of 39th Street and Stillwater Boulevard. The proposed project would require approval of a PUD, plat and a zoning map amendment (rezoning) to the land use designations
guided by the Comprehensive Plan. The pre-application/sketch plan process is a staff level review. No development rights are granted at this stage. Staff does not recommend approval of the project as-is primarily because there is no second means of vehicular
access onto a public right-of-way. All vehicles would funnel from and to Stillwater Boulevard. The Comprehensive Plan depicts the future Village Parkway going through the site and intersecting with Stillwater Boulevard at 39th Street, creating a four-way intersection. Such connection would not be provided with this project as-is.
ISSUE BEFORE THE PARKS COMMISSION: The Parks Commission is being asked to review the PUD pre-application and plat sketch plan and provide feedback on the proposal to meet the City Code Park Land Dedication Requirements and the Comprehensive
Plan guidance. GENERAL INFORMATION:
• Property Owner: Peter J. Schiltgen of 11351 Upper 33rd Street N, Unit A, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
• Applicant: Inland Development Partners, LLC
• Location: South side of the intersection of 39th Rd. N. and Stillwater Blvd: PID: 3402921340012
• Site Area: 31.8 acres
• Land Use Guidance: 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Village High-Density Residential, Village Medium-
Density Residential and Public/Semi-Public
• Zoning: Rural Transitional
• Surrounding Land Use Guidance: Commercial and Village-Mixed Use to the North, Public/Semi-Public to the South, Village Medium-Density Residential to the East, and Village-Mixed Use and Park to the West. Comprehensive Plan depicts extension of the Village Parkway through the property.
• Deadline for Action: Application Complete: 2-25-2022 60-day Deadline: 4-26-2022
Extension: N/A
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PARKS PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: Zoning Code and Subdivision Code. §105.12.500 Standards for Residential and Related Uses. (c) Congregate housing (assisted living). The site shall contain 50 square feet of green space per resident.
§103.00.150 Park Land Dedication Requirements. The City Code outlines the type of land that is considered acceptable for park dedication.
• 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 3.18 acres.
• 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.
• Trails. Trails constructed by a subdivider within dedicated public open space having at least 30 feet of width are eligible for park credit. The amount of trail dedication credit shall not exceed 25% of the total dedication.
Comprehensive Plan. The subject property is identified as being located in the Elmo Station District which is one of three sub areas within the Village Planning Area. The property is indicated below with a star. The property is further depicted on the excerpt from the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map.
• The higher density recommended in the Elmo Station District is intended to provide vitality to the Old Village District and pedestrian connections between the districts are encouraged to enable this.
• The plan recommends an off-road trail or sidewalk in conjunction with the new Village Parkway.
• The southern 1/4 of the property is planned for parks but much of the area is frequently inundated with stormwater and so use of the property for parks purposes would have to be carefully designed.
• Neighborhood Park Search Area. The Comprehensive Park Plan identifies a neighborhood park search area over the proposed development area. The plan also identifies this property in the search area for a
Sports Complex/community park. The Commission should consider the need for a neighborhood park or a community sports complex in this area.
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The Parks Chapter of the 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. Being that this is the concept phase of the development review 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. A plan for parking must be identified with any proposal.
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 that:
• The City accept cash in lieu of land.
• The City accept land in lieu of cash.
• The City take a combination of both.
Neighborhood Park Search Area
The property is planned VMDR
(3.01-8 u/ac), VHDR (8.01-12 u/ac) and Park & Open Space
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Parks Commission review the proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan Pre-
Application & Plat Sketch Plan Review and make recommendation about the proposal for parks and open space
for the development by choosing one of the options listed above. ATTACHMENT:
Concept Plan and Narrative
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City of Lake Elmo – February 22, 2022 PUD Pre-Application Development Summary Preliminary Plat Pre-Application Southwest & Southeast Quadrant, Stillwater Boulevard and 39th Street N
Introduction
Inland Development Partners (“IDP”) is a local real estate development company, consisting of
real estate veterans with over 190 years of combined experience. We specialize in residential and
industrial development, with a proven track record of producing successful outcomes for public and
private stakeholders.
IDP is proposing to develop a multiple product residential development at the subject property
(the “Subject Site” or “Subject Property”), located on the southwest and southeast quadrants of
Stillwater Blvd and 39th St N in the City of Lake Elmo (the “City”). See the attached site Exhibit for the
location and concept development plan.
Subject Site Description
The Subject Property is located immediately east of Lake Elmo’s historic downtown and consists
of approximately 31.78 acres, which has been historically used for agricultural purposes. The site
contains two existing access points, one from Stillwater Boulevard, and the other from Upper 33rd Street
North. There is a 100-year flood inundation condition that exists on this site and the majority of the
land within the downtown area, further outlined in the Regional Stormwater Management Study
(Drainage Study) by Washington County, dated May 6, 2015 (see attached Exhibit “A”). Adjacent to the
west of the site is Hagbergs Meats, a baseball field owned by the City of Lake Elmo, and a collection of
warehouse and light industrial buildings (guided for future mixed use development). The Subject Site is
bordered to the south by a railroad track. The adjacent parcels to the east are currently agricultural
uses (guided for future medium and low density residential development). There are two known
environmental contamination conditions on the site: the Baytown Groundwater Contamination plume,
which extends from the adjacent Hagberg’s site through Lake Elmo to Bayport and Lakeland, and the
East Metro PFAS plume, which extends from Maplewood through portions of Woodbury and to Hudson,
WI. Development at the site will entail environmental mitigation consistent with guidelines provided by
the MPCA, and all required mitigations systems for all residential units will be provided in compliance
with MPCA regulations.
Land Use
The subject property is currently zoned Rural Transitional. The 2040 Comprehensive Guide Plan
designates the Subject Site’s future land use as Village-High Density Residential (V-HDR, 8-12 units per
net acre allowed), Village-Medium Density Residential (V-MDR, 5-8 units per net acre allowed), and
Parks/Open Space.
Development Overview
IDP is proposing to create a Planned Unit Development for the Subject Site to guide the
development of a multiple product life cycle housing residential development. These housing products
will include a multi-family building, a senior assisted living building, and attached for sale townhomes.
The associated land uses are consistent with the guided future land use within the 2040 Comprehensive
Plan, which guides the subject site for a combination of high density and medium density housing.
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The subject site will also contain a large open space area on the south side of the site, a portion
of which will serve as flood storage to mitigate the existing 100-year flood inundation condition that
heavily impacts the entire downtown area and public recreational facilities adjacent to the Subject Site.
The balance of the open space will be used as dedicated park, potentially for an additional baseball field
to supplement those operated by the Lake Elmo Baseball Association. The open space will also provide
an appropriate buffer between the medium density housing product and the railroad tracks adjacent to
the south.
The primary access point for the site will be from Stillwater Boulevard, with a secondary
life/safety access point from Upper 33rd Street for emergency vehicles, which is currently a fully
maintained city road with dedicated right of way. This proposed temporary condition is intended to
meet City Code requiring two access points to the Subject Site. The permanent solution will be realized
once the two adjacent properties to the east and west are developed, will allow additional access points
to be pulled to the site and will allow greater connectivity to the downtown area. IDP will continue to
work with the city to provide the appropriate right of way for all interior roads within the development,
including future right of way needed for access through the warehouse property to the west and future
residential development to the east.
Planned Unit Development Criteria
IDP is proposing a Planned Unit Development (PUD) as the most appropriate mechanism to
strategically address several issues impacting the property as well as provide the City of Lake Elmo with
regulatory review and oversight. In general, four (4) development challenges complicate use of the
subject property: Floodway management, public recreational facility, road design and access
requirements, and land use density standards. Each are briefly described.
1. Floodway management: Approximately two-thirds of the Subject Site serves as storage and
conveyance of overland stormwater/floodwater that generally flows from the northwest (from
downtown Lake Elmo) to the southeast. The result is that a flood condition currently exists on
the subject property, negatively affecting adjacent public facilities, private homes and
businesses in the downtown area of Lake Elmo. To address this flood condition IDP is proposing
to allocate approximately seven (7) acres shown in “Green” on the concept plan for floodwater
storage, treatment and eventual infiltration.
2. Public recreational facility: IDP has been advised that the City of Lake Elmo may have a future
need for a recreational facility in this general area. It is our understanding, however, that no
plan or design for such a facility exists today. As a placeholder a standard baseball facility has
been placed in the “Green” area. It is also anticipated that pervious areas of the baseball facility
will assist with floodwater management.
3. Road design and access requirements: The subject site is strategically located to provide major
north/south and east/west traffic movement for this part of Lake Elmo. As a result, noticeable
areas of the subject property are needed to accommodate roads, road right-of-way, and related
roadway access standards. There is no doubt that these roadways are necessary for the planned
growth of Lake Elmo. However it is also an added burden placed on the subject property to
accommodate right-of-way and to meet road access requirements through separate properties.
4. Land Use Density Standards: As previously described, the subject site is guided Village-High
Density Residential and Village-Medium Density Residential. A variety of density transfers and
residential product are contemplated to achieve the planned land use densities in addition to
achieving a number of public interests, including area flood storage, additional recreational
facilities, and planned road infrastructure with corresponding right-of-way.
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Further, and where appropriate, the proposed concept plan advances City PUD criteria and objectives
consistent with Article XVIII 105.12.1130 of Lake Elmo’s Municipal Code. See below for specific details:
1. Innovation in land development techniques that may be more suitable for a given parcel
than conventional approaches.
As described above, and summarized again, IDP is proposing as part of our PUD application
to:
a. Collect flood/storm water in the approximate southerly third of the subject site;
b. Coordinate with proposed public recreational facilities to manage flood/storm water;
c. Integrate planned roadways with proposed residential communities;
d. Provide a variety of residential housing types and densities consistent with the City’s
Comprehensive Plan.
2. Promotion of integrated land uses, allowing for a mixture of residential, commercial, and
public facilities. The proposed development will provide a wide diversity of housing options, including:
1. Multi-family apartments
2. Assisted living senior housing
3. For-sale Townhomes
The development will increase the number of people patronizing downtown area businesses
and will complement the employee base supporting both downtown and greater Lake Elmo.
The Open Space on the southern portion of the site support the greater downtown area with
the following:
1. A publicly available park with restored native prairie areas,
2. Enhanced stormwater storage to mitigate the flood inundation condition affecting most
of the downtown area,
3. An enhanced gathering location for local and semi-regional activities and events.
Commercial uses are not proposed for the subject site or included in the Comprehensive Plan
land guidance. Additional housing on the subject site will only increase demand for and
complement existing area businesses that provide commercial services.
3. Provision of more adequate, usable, and suitably located open space, recreational
amenities, natural resource protection and other public facilities than would otherwise be
provided under conventional land development techniques.
The creation of additional open space within the development will bring new community
assets to the City of Lake Elmo, including:
- Native prairie restoration area will provide essential space for the public to gather,
enhance the individual character the Village area, and will help preserve downtown as a
destination for residents of Lake Elmo and surrounding communities
- Enhanced flood/storm water storage to mitigate the flood inundation condition found
throughout the downtown area, which has caused periodic flooding on adjacent
privately owned and city owned parcels and recreational facilities.
- The public green space will serve as an ample buffer between the proposed residential
uses and the railroad tracks adjacent to the south.
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4. Accommodation of housing of all types with convenient access to employment
opportunities and/or commercial facilities; and especially to create additional
opportunities for senior and affordable housing.
The three distinct housing types provided by the development will provide the area with
lifecycle housing immediately adjacent to downtown Lake Elmo businesses. The
development will allow different groups of renters and homeowners to live in the downtown
area throughout multiple stages to of life. The diverse and high-quality housing options
proposed will accommodate first or second time homebuyers, renters who are saving for
their first home purchase, and those nearing retirement age that wish to downsize into a
community that provides a first class living arrangement with minimal maintenance needs.
The increase in housing supply will provide options for those choosing to live in the
downtown area, regardless of age or physical condition.
5. Preservation and enhancement of important environmental features through careful and
sensitive placement of buildings and facilities.
The site has been historically used for agricultural purposes, providing the surrounding
community with no environmental features to be preserved. By contrast, the new
development will leave approximately 23% of the site as open space and will be available for
public use, and will incorporate the following community amenities:
- A community baseball/softball field
- A native grass prairie preservation
- Stormwater management areas to mitigate flooding conditions found throughout
downtown Lake Elmo
- Integration and continuation of the community trail system, existing and planned
6. Preservation of historic buildings, structures or landscape features.
The site has been actively farmed for decades. No structures, landscaping, or environmental
features currently exist at this location.
7. Coordination of architectural styles and building forms to achieve greater compatibility
within the development and surrounding land uses.
- Efforts will be made to coordinate exterior building materials between the different
housing products throughout the site.
- Features between all housing products within the development will be coordinated to
best match the architectural features consistent within the greater downtown
community.
8. Creation of more efficient provision of public utilities and services, lessened demand on
transportation, and the promotion of energy resource conservation.
The subject site is located immediately east of downtown Lake Elmo. As a result, the
proposed site design is based on the premise of fully utilizing existing public infrastructure
and roadways by the orderly extension of existing facilities. Current flood waters are
proposed to be collected and infiltrated immediately east of the downtown area and to the
extent possible, integrated with proposed recreational facilities. Proposed recreational
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facilities are strategically located to maximize use of existing roads and parking facilities and
to enhance the destination of downtown Lake Elmo.
9. Allowing the development to operate in concert with a redevelopment plan in certain
areas of the City and to ensure the redevelopment goals and objectives will be achieved.
Beyond the Village Planning Area laid out in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, IDP is not aware
of any specific redevelopment plans for the Village Area. All uses proposed are supported
within the land use guidance within the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and will provide
momentum and demand for further development and redevelopment along the same
guidelines in the Village Planning Area.
10. Higher standards of site and building design than would otherwise be provided under
conventional land development technique.
The creation of the PUD will allow for the following site and building design characteristics within
the development of the Subject Site:
- Provisions for public park uses and flood storage space within the southern open area
- Integration of the site into the downtown area via future road and trail system
connections
- Utilization and enhancement of existing infrastructure, including stormwater and
sanitary sewer
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STAFF REPORT
PARKS COMMISSION
DATE: 4-18-2022 TO: Parks Commission FROM: Ben Hetzel, City Planner & Molly Just, Planning Director
AGENDA ITEM: Knappogue Farm/ Kasperson Residential Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan
Pre-Application & Plat Sketch Plan Review
BACKGROUND:
The City has received a request from U.S. Home, LLC (dba Lennar) for review of a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) Pre-Application and Plat Pre-Application/Sketch Plan. The proposal is for a 381-unit project including 229 single-family detached units and 152 single-family attached units (townhouses) on 116.6 acres running from 10th Street North to Lake Elmo Avenue. The proposed project would require approval of a PUD, plat and a zoning map amendment (rezoning) to the land use designations guided by the Comprehensive
Plan. The pre-application/sketch plan process is a staff level review. No development rights are granted at this stage. This area is currently under a development moratorium wherein the city will not process preliminary or final plats. This pre-application/concept application will be reviewed based on the existing City Code and
standards. ISSUE BEFORE THE PARKS COMMISSION: The Parks Commission is being asked to review the PUD pre-application and plat sketch plan and provide
feedback on the proposal to meet the City Code Park Land Dedication Requirements and the Comprehensive Plan guidance. GENERAL INFORMATION:
• Property Owner: Knappogue Farm Ltd and Annette L Kasperson Trust
• Applicant: U.S. Home, LLC (dba Lennar)
• Location: South side of 10th Street North and west to Lake Elmo Avenue
• Site Area: 116.6 acres
• Land Use Guidance: Low Density Residential and Medium Density Residential
• Zoning: Rural Transitional and Shoreland Overlay
• Surrounding Land Use Guidance: Rural Area Development and Low Density Residential to the North, Mixed-Use Business Park and Low Density Residential to the South, Park to the East, and Low Density Residential and Medium Density Residential to the West. Comprehensive Plan depicts extension of 5th Street North in this area.
• Deadline for Action: Application Complete: 3-25-2022 60-day Deadline: 5-24-2022
Extension: N/A PARKS PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Subdivision Code. §103.00.150 Park Land Dedication Requirements. The City Code outlines the type of land that is considered acceptable for park dedication.
• 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 11.66 acres.
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• 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.
• Trails. Trails constructed by a subdivider within dedicated public open space having at least 30 feet of width are eligible for park credit. The amount of trail dedication credit shall not exceed 25% of the total dedication. Comprehensive Plan. Chapter 6 Parks, Trails & Open Space has area and site specific recommendations that should influence the
recommendation of the Parks Commission. Relevant plan maps are attached for reference.
• The plan recommends an off-road trail or sidewalk in conjunction with the extension of 5th Street North.
• The plan depicts the property as within the Greenway Corridor, Regional Trail Search Corridor, and the City Trail Search Corridor.
• A road separated trail is recommended along 10th Street North.
• The plan identifies a neighborhood park search area over the proposed development area.
The Parks Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan defines a neighborhood park as “smaller parks offering more common and highly-used facilities to immediate area residents.” This project would be a new neighborhood and a park walkable within the neighborhood is appropriate. Being that this is the concept phase of the development review it
would be most appropriate to state the types of facilities the Commission would like to see. For example, a ball field, open field for field sports, a playground, or a combination. Parking should be identified if necessary.
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 that:
• 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 Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan Pre-Application & Plat Sketch Plan Review and make recommendation about the proposal for parks, trails and open space for the development by choosing one of the options listed above. ATTACHMENT:
Concept Plan and Narrative
Search Areas for New Parks and Facilities Future Trail Plan
PARKS, TRAILS & OPEN SPACE
City of Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan 2040
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Map 6-7. Search Areas for New Parks and Facilities
PARKS, TRAILS & OPEN SPACE
City of Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan 2040
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Map 6-8. Future Trail Plan
March 25, 2022
City of Lake Elmo
Attention: Corrin Bemis, Interim City Planner
3880 Laverne Avenue North, Suite 100
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
RE: Narrative – Knappogue Farm/Kasperson Residential PUD Assemblage
Dear Corrin:
U.S. Home, LLC, is pleased to submit this conceptual sketch plan for a future Lennar community located
on the Knappogue Farm and Kasperson parcels. Lennar is under contract to purchase the parcels which
are in the South Planning Area as reflected in the City of Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan 2040
(“Comprehensive Plan”). Lennar plans to develop a mix of medium density and low density residential in
accordance with future land use designations in the Comprehensive Plan.
The conceptual sketch plan consists of two (2) parcels located South of 10th Street North and West of Lake
Elmo Avenue North:
PID# 35-029-21-24-0001 (78.6 acres / 3,422,549 sf)
PT East ½ - NW ¼ Being E ½ - NW ¼ EXC N 300 ft of E 150ft Section 35 Township 029 Range 021
Currently designated RAD – Rural Area Development
Exiting use – Agricultural
And
PID# 35-029-21-13-0002 (38 acres / 1,656,173 sf)
The South ½ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 35, Township 29, Range 21, Excepting therefrom the North
30 Acres and Excepting the South 388.5ft of the East 1320ft Currently designated RAD – Rural Area Development
Existing use – Agricultural/Rural Vacant Land
The gross area to be subdivided is 116.6 acres (5,078,722 sf). The enclosed Area Map includes a table
detailing the layout of 381 proposed homesites including PUD boundary lines and area(s) within each of
the proposed uses.
Consistent with PUD intent and the Comprehensive Plan, the site planning has carefully integrated a
variety of housing options that will create an interesting and diverse streetscape throughout the
neighborhood.
In addition to the familiar townhome and single-family home products that currently exist in Lake Elmo,
this community will also include our Venture series - which will showcase a new housing opportunity for
Lake Elmo. The Venture plans are designed for 45’ wide homesites and will provide a more attainable
detached housing option for first-time homebuyers in Lake Elmo. Lennar realizes that traditional
townhome products offer an affordable entry level option, and this is included in the medium density use
area of the PUD. However, there is a segment of the market that desires a single-family home that is not
attached and is not part of a sub-HOA. This market segment is not interested in purchasing an attached
townhome. Therefore, this smaller footprint product attracts younger buyers and families looking to
purchase in Lake Elmo at a more attainable price point without the added expense of monthly association
dues. This new product offering within the future PUD is in concert with the redevelopment plan outlined
in the Households and Housing Types portion of the Comprehensive Plan, ‘will provide a range of housing
types and allows for more opportunity to accommodate various ages of residents, life-cycle housing
options, and options for residents of mixed income levels to locate’.
The Area Map table includes area calculations for dedicated public open space and future ROW
improvements and details locations for future trails. This future PUD delivers pedestrian connectivity and
includes plans ‘to improve conditions for and encourage walking and bicycling’ as per the
Comprehensive Plan, from 10th Street to future 5th Street. As previously discussed with City Staff, the
alignment of future 5th Street has been revised from what the Comprehensive Plan shows. The extension
of 5th Street is not included in this PUD as Washington County has initially approved two (2) additional
access points; connection to 10th Street and Lake Elmo Avenue as shown on the Area Map. This future
PUD will be served by municipal water in the fall of 2023 with the completion of Water Tower #3.
Also included are proposed area calculations of wetlands and buffers, shoreland overlay and floodplain,
and proposed area calculations for all dedicated future right-of-ways. Density calculations are provided
above.
Lennar has a long-standing history of building successful communities throughout the Twin Cities, we
invite you to visit any of these communities and our website at https://www.lennar.com/new-
homes/minnesota/minneapolis-st-paul. We are looking forward to the City Council’s comments and this
opportunity to continuing working with the City of Lake Elmo and thank the City for its support. Please
contact me with any questions and/or concerns.
Thank you,
Melissa Duce - Land Entitlement Manager – Lennar Minnesota
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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 1
SITE DATA:
GROSS AREA: ±116.6
WETLAND: ±0.5 ACRES
FLOODPLAIN: ±8.1 ACRES
LAKE ELMO AVENUE DEDICATION: ±0.7 ACRES
10TH STREET DEDICATION: ±2 ACRES
FUTURE 5TH STREET DEDICATION: ±3.5 ACRES
NET DEVELOPABLE AREA: ±101.8 ACRES
MEDIUM DENSITY NET AREA: 24.9 ACRES
LOW DENSITY NET AREA: 76.9 ACRES
CURRENT ZONING: RURAL TRANSITIONAL WITH SHORELAND OVERLAY
(KRAMER LAKE-NATURAL ENVIRONMENT)
2040 COMP PLAN:
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 2.5-4 UNITS/ACRE
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 4.01-8 UNITS/ACRE
PROPOSED LOTS: 381
65' SINGLE FAMILY: 176
45' SINGLE FAMILY: 53
CMA UNITS: 68
LIBERTY UNITS: 84
NET DENSITY (LOW DENSITY AREA): 217 UNITS/76.9 ACRES = 2.8 UPA
NET DENSITY (MEDIUM DENSITY AREA): 164 UNITS/24.9 ACRES = 6.6 UPA
SHORELAND OVERLAY PUD GROSS/NET TIER AREA:
TOTAL SHORELAND OVERLAY AREA: 30.4 ACRES NET
REQUIRED OPEN SPACE FOR SHORELAND PUD: 15.2 ACRES (WITHIN S.O.)
TIER 1: 25,241 SF
TIER 2: 352,539 SF GROSS - 200,047 SF FLOODPLAIN=152,492 SF NET
TIER 3: 948,533 SF GROSS - 153,311 SF FLOODPLAIN=795,242 SF NET
ALLOWABLE DENSITY IN EACH TIER (USING 20,000 SF LOTS)
TIER 1: 1.3 UNITS
TIER 2: 7.6 UNITS
TIER 3: 39.8 UNITS
EACH TIER IS ALLOWED A 20% DENSITY BONUS
PROPOSED UNITS IN EACH TIER:
TIER 1: 0
TIER 2: 3
TIER 3: 60
REQUIRED PUD OPEN SPACE:
20% OF NET PROJECT AREA (101.8 AC): 20.3 ACRES
50% OF SHORELAND OVERLAY AREA (30.4 AC): 15.2 ACRE
PROPOSED PUD OPEN SPACE:
±30 ACRES OVER ENTIRE PROJECT
15.2 ACRES WITHIN SHORELAND OVERLAY
PROPOSED ROW LENGTH: 13,500 LF (DOES NOT INCLUDE 5TH STREET)
PROPOSED 5TH STREET LENGTH: 1,200 LF (WITHIN PROJECT AREA ONLY)
PROPOSED PRIVATE DRIVE LENGTH: 1,400 LF
CONCEPT PLAN 9
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PROPOSED OPEN SPACE
SHORELAND OVERLAY
PROJECT BOUNDARY
PROPOSED TRAIL
FUTURE 5TH STREET TRAIL (BY OTHERS)
MEDIUM DENSITY AREA (SOUTHWEST QUADRANT)
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTSLAND SURVEYORSLAND PLANNERSCIVIL ENGINEERS
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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 2
SITE DATA:
GROSS AREA: ±116.6
WETLAND: ±0.5 ACRES
FLOODPLAIN: ±8.1 ACRES
LAKE ELMO AVENUE DEDICATION: ±0.7 ACRES
10TH STREET DEDICATION: ±2 ACRES
FUTURE 5TH STREET DEDICATION: ±3.5 ACRES
NET DEVELOPABLE AREA: ±101.8 ACRES
MEDIUM DENSITY NET AREA: 24.9 ACRES
LOW DENSITY NET AREA: 76.9 ACRES
CURRENT ZONING: RURAL TRANSITIONAL WITH SHORELAND OVERLAY
(KRAMER LAKE-NATURAL ENVIRONMENT)
2040 COMP PLAN:
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 2.5-4 UNITS/ACRE
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 4.01-8 UNITS/ACRE
PROPOSED LOTS: 381
65' SINGLE FAMILY: 176
45' SINGLE FAMILY: 53
CMA UNITS: 68
LIBERTY UNITS: 84
NET DENSITY (LOW DENSITY AREA): 217 UNITS/76.9 ACRES = 2.8 UPA
NET DENSITY (MEDIUM DENSITY AREA): 164 UNITS/24.9 ACRES = 6.6 UPA
SHORELAND OVERLAY PUD GROSS/NET TIER AREA:
TOTAL SHORELAND OVERLAY AREA: 30.4 ACRES NET
REQUIRED OPEN SPACE FOR SHORELAND PUD: 15.2 ACRES (WITHIN S.O.)
TIER 1: 25,241 SF
TIER 2: 352,539 SF GROSS - 200,047 SF FLOODPLAIN=152,492 SF NET
TIER 3: 948,533 SF GROSS - 153,311 SF FLOODPLAIN=795,242 SF NET
ALLOWABLE DENSITY IN EACH TIER (USING 20,000 SF LOTS)
TIER 1: 1.3 UNITS
TIER 2: 7.6 UNITS
TIER 3: 39.8 UNITS
EACH TIER IS ALLOWED A 20% DENSITY BONUS
PROPOSED UNITS IN EACH TIER:
TIER 1: 0
TIER 2: 3
TIER 3: 60
REQUIRED PUD OPEN SPACE:
20% OF NET PROJECT AREA (101.8 AC): 20.3 ACRES
50% OF SHORELAND OVERLAY AREA (30.4 AC): 15.2 ACRE
PROPOSED PUD OPEN SPACE:
±30 ACRES OVER ENTIRE PROJECT
15.2 ACRES WITHIN SHORELAND OVERLAY
PROPOSED ROW LENGTH: 13,500 LF (DOES NOT INCLUDE 5TH STREET)
PROPOSED 5TH STREET LENGTH: 1,200 LF (WITHIN PROJECT AREA ONLY)
PROPOSED PRIVATE DRIVE LENGTH: 1,400 LF
CONCEPT PLAN 9
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FLOODPLAIN WITHIN PROJECT AREA
PROPOSED OPEN SPACE
SHORELAND OVERLAY
PROJECT BOUNDARY
PROPOSED TRAIL
FUTURE 5TH STREET TRAIL (BY OTHERS)
MEDIUM DENSITY AREA (SOUTHWEST QUADRANT)
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am a duly Licensed Landscape Architect
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Jennifer L. Thompson 3CONCEPT PLAN 9
SITE DATA:
GROSS AREA: ±116.6
WETLAND: ±0.5 ACRES
FLOODPLAIN: ±8.1 ACRES
LAKE ELMO AVENUE DEDICATION: ±0.7 ACRES
10TH STREET DEDICATION: ±2 ACRES
FUTURE 5TH STREET DEDICATION: ±3.5 ACRES
NET DEVELOPABLE AREA: ±101.8 ACRES
MEDIUM DENSITY NET AREA: 24.9 ACRES
LOW DENSITY NET AREA: 76.9 ACRES
CURRENT ZONING: RURAL TRANSITIONAL WITH SHORELAND OVERLAY
(KRAMER LAKE-NATURAL ENVIRONMENT)
2040 COMP PLAN:
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 2.5-4 UNITS/ACRE
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 4.01-8 UNITS/ACRE
PROPOSED LOTS: 381
65' SINGLE FAMILY: 176
45' SINGLE FAMILY: 53
CMA UNITS: 68
LIBERTY UNITS: 84
NET DENSITY (LOW DENSITY AREA): 217 UNITS/76.9 ACRES = 2.8 UPA
NET DENSITY (MEDIUM DENSITY AREA): 164 UNITS/24.9 ACRES = 6.6 UPA
SHORELAND OVERLAY PUD GROSS/NET TIER AREA:
TOTAL SHORELAND OVERLAY AREA: 30.4 ACRES NET
REQUIRED OPEN SPACE FOR SHORELAND PUD: 15.2 ACRES (WITHIN S.O.)
TIER 1: 25,241 SF
TIER 2: 352,539 SF GROSS - 200,047 SF FLOODPLAIN=152,492 SF NET
TIER 3: 948,533 SF GROSS - 153,311 SF FLOODPLAIN=795,242 SF NET
ALLOWABLE DENSITY IN EACH TIER (USING 20,000 SF LOTS)
TIER 1: 1.3 UNITS
TIER 2: 7.6 UNITS
TIER 3: 39.8 UNITS
EACH TIER IS ALLOWED A 20% DENSITY BONUS
PROPOSED UNITS IN EACH TIER:
TIER 1: 0
TIER 2: 3
TIER 3: 60
REQUIRED PUD OPEN SPACE:
20% OF NET PROJECT AREA (101.8 AC): 20.3 ACRES
50% OF SHORELAND OVERLAY AREA (30.4 AC): 15.2 ACRE
PROPOSED PUD OPEN SPACE:
±30 ACRES OVER ENTIRE PROJECT
15.2 ACRES WITHIN SHORELAND OVERLAY
PROPOSED ROW LENGTH: 13,500 LF (DOES NOT INCLUDE 5TH STREET)
PROPOSED 5TH STREET LENGTH: 1,200 LF (WITHIN PROJECT AREA ONLY)
PROPOSED PRIVATE DRIVE LENGTH: 1,400 LF
FLOODPLAIN EDGE (914 CONTOUR)
FLOODPLAIN WITHIN PROJECT AREA
PROPOSED OPEN SPACE
SHORELAND OVERLAY
PROJECT BOUNDARY
PROPOSED TRAIL
FUTURE 5TH STREET TRAIL (BY OTHERS)
MEDIUM DENSITY AREA (SOUTHWEST QUADRANT)
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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 4
SITE DATA:
GROSS AREA: ±116.6
WETLAND: ±0.5 ACRES
FLOODPLAIN: ±8.1 ACRES
LAKE ELMO AVENUE DEDICATION: ±0.7 ACRES
10TH STREET DEDICATION: ±2 ACRES
FUTURE 5TH STREET DEDICATION: ±3.5 ACRES
NET DEVELOPABLE AREA: ±101.8 ACRES
MEDIUM DENSITY NET AREA: 24.9 ACRES
LOW DENSITY NET AREA: 76.9 ACRES
CURRENT ZONING: RURAL TRANSITIONAL WITH SHORELAND OVERLAY
(KRAMER LAKE-NATURAL ENVIRONMENT)
2040 COMP PLAN:
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 2.5-4 UNITS/ACRE
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 4.01-8 UNITS/ACRE
PROPOSED LOTS: 381
65' SINGLE FAMILY: 176
45' SINGLE FAMILY: 53
CMA UNITS: 68
LIBERTY UNITS: 84
NET DENSITY (LOW DENSITY AREA): 217 UNITS/76.9 ACRES = 2.8 UPA
NET DENSITY (MEDIUM DENSITY AREA): 164 UNITS/24.9 ACRES = 6.6 UPA
SHORELAND OVERLAY PUD GROSS/NET TIER AREA:
TOTAL SHORELAND OVERLAY AREA: 30.4 ACRES NET
REQUIRED OPEN SPACE FOR SHORELAND PUD: 15.2 ACRES (WITHIN S.O.)
TIER 1: 25,241 SF
TIER 2: 352,539 SF GROSS - 200,047 SF FLOODPLAIN=152,492 SF NET
TIER 3: 948,533 SF GROSS - 153,311 SF FLOODPLAIN=795,242 SF NET
ALLOWABLE DENSITY IN EACH TIER (USING 20,000 SF LOTS)
TIER 1: 1.3 UNITS
TIER 2: 7.6 UNITS
TIER 3: 39.8 UNITS
EACH TIER IS ALLOWED A 20% DENSITY BONUS
PROPOSED UNITS IN EACH TIER:
TIER 1: 0
TIER 2: 3
TIER 3: 60
REQUIRED PUD OPEN SPACE:
20% OF NET PROJECT AREA (101.8 AC): 20.3 ACRES
50% OF SHORELAND OVERLAY AREA (30.4 AC): 15.2 ACRE
PROPOSED PUD OPEN SPACE:
±30 ACRES OVER ENTIRE PROJECT
15.2 ACRES WITHIN SHORELAND OVERLAY
PROPOSED ROW LENGTH: 13,500 LF (DOES NOT INCLUDE 5TH STREET)
PROPOSED 5TH STREET LENGTH: 1,200 LF (WITHIN PROJECT AREA ONLY)
PROPOSED PRIVATE DRIVE LENGTH: 1,400 LF
CONCEPT PLAN 9
FLOODPLAIN EDGE (914 CONTOUR)
FLOODPLAIN WITHIN PROJECT AREA
PROPOSED OPEN SPACE
SHORELAND OVERLAY
PROJECT BOUNDARY
PROPOSED TRAIL
FUTURE 5TH STREET TRAIL (BY OTHERS)
MEDIUM DENSITY AREA (SOUTHWEST QUADRANT)
COMP PLAN CONCEPT 5TH STREET ALIGNMENT
Staff Report
DATE: 4/12/2022
MOTION
AGENDA ITEM: Parks Commission 2022 Work Plan
SUBMITTED BY: Ben Hetzel, City Planner
REVIEWED BY: Marty Powers, Public Works Director
Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
Per Section 32.092 of the Lake Elmo City Code, the Parks Commission is tasked with developing an
annual work plan, including a list of projects, maintenance items, programs and goals for the year.
Staff built off of the 2021 work plan to establish the 2022 Parks Commission Work Plan.
The Plan is intended to assess and then implement overall goals of the Parks Commission and outlines
projects that the Commission and staff will work on throughout the upcoming year, yet has the
flexibility to respond to priorities as they emerge. The projects are broken down in to the following
categories:
Planning and Policy – This section addresses the larger long term park projects and funding
opportunities.
Development & Equipping –Projects that will be carried out in the following year.
o This would be limited to projects approved through CIP.
o This provides an opportunity to break down specific tasks associated with developing and
equipping.
Maintenance & Refurbishing – Projects in this category are carried out by public works staff
and does not rely on the Park Dedication money for funding.
Nature & Conservation – What specific activities can the Parks Commission carry out this year
to promote open space character and commitment to the environment via nature observation
amenities and targeted conservation programs? Also, continue to implement conservation efforts
and remediation of invasive species.
Park Awareness – Establishes the goals and ways in which staff and the commission can receive
feedback from the community. The City currently uses an online survey tool to reach out to
residents with hopes of understanding what the needs of the community might be.
Finance – How, specifically, does the Parks Commission want to spend and budget Parks and
Recreation funds?
o This will of course go hand-in-hand with planning and audit but this specifically should
focus on next tasks to be carried out in terms of budget.
ISSUE BEFORE THE PARKS COMMISSION:
Would the Park Commission like to accept the 2022 work plan as proposed?
DETAILS AND ANALYSIS:
Staff have outlined some of the changes between the 2021 Work Plan and the 2022 Work Plan. The
2022 Work Plan was heavily focused on the 2021 Work Plan due to the large gap in Park Commission
meetings.
Planning and Policy – Minimal changes in this section. Staff find the Projects and Specific Tasks
outlined in 2021 are applicable to 2022.
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Development & Equipping – Changes to this section focus on trail connectivity. Specific trails and parks
have been identified to be connected to each other. Other potential projects include exploring the
viability of a disc golf course.
Maintenance & Refurbishing – The majority of this section focuses on maintaining current park
amenities.
Nature & Conservation – No changes from 2021 Work Plan.
OPTIONS:
1. Approve the Parks Commission 2022 Work Plan as presented.
2. Amend the Parks Commission 2022 Work Plan as presented.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Fiscal impacts are outlined and confirmed in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). CIP items are funded
through the Park Dedication Fund while Development & Equipping items are funded through the Public
Works Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the following motion:
“Motion to recommend approval of the 2022 Parks Commission Work Plan.”
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2022 Parks Commission Work Plan Draft
2022 Parks Commission Strategic Work Plan
The City of Lake Elmo Park Commission has affirmed their overall goals to be:
1) Ensure that our parks and trail system are constructed / maintained.
2) Provide recreational amenities that will attract more users of public lands as well as property tax
payers to the City.
3) Create a safe environment in all our parks.
4) Serve as a reviewing body to make sure the “open space” character development is preserved in new
developments.
With the broader priorities defined, the 2022 Park Commission Strategic Work Plan has been broken
down into six segments: Planning & Policy; Park Development & Equipping; Maintenance &
Refurbishing; Nature & Conservation; Park Awareness; and Finance.
Status and Timeline (projected months in which project will be brought to Parks Commission meeting)
are also indicated in order to better manage goals and objectives.
Planning and Policy
Assess future park needs.
Project Specific Tasks Status Timeline
Work with the County
on implementing the
Central Greenway Trail
Master Plan.
Assist Washington County when
necessary.
Work with Washington County on
funding opportunities.
Met Council has
approved the
master plan.
(Ongoing) As road
projects or other
opportunities
become available
Staff will work to
help develop
segments of the trial
Development Review Continue to make recommendations
on development applications with a
focus on proper equipping of parks
and available park funding.
Have available 5 year CIP upon
request
Ongoing Ongoing
Park Use plan Outline the needs of the City and
neighborhood for amenities within
the park. Apply findings to CIP.
In Progress Ongoing
Look for Grant
Opportunities
Look for grant opportunities that aide
in development of parks within the
City.
Ongoing Ongoing
Development & Equipping
Begin work on approved projects (those in the Capital Improvement Plan or have received a form of funding
approval).
Project Specific Tasks Status Timeline
Dog Park Review City parks/land to determine
where a dog park may be located.
In Process 2023 or whenever
location identified
City Trail Connectivity Connect Ivywood Park to Stonegate
Park
Pave Stonegate Trails connecting to
Lake Ridge Crossing.
Connect Wildflower to Tana Ridge
In progress 2022/2023
City Trail Connectivity Continue identifying trails within the
City that can be connected to each
other
On Going On Going
Klies Park Disc Golf Add disc golf course, potentially
remove ball field and/or playset
Begin poling
neighborhood 2022
2023
Maintenance & Refurbishing
Maintain and upgrading park facilities in a manner that increases park use for a relevant experience.
Project Specific Tasks Status Timeline
Garbage Cans and Tree
Plantings
Trash can replacement
New Tree plantings
Ongoing 2022/2023
Park needs assessment To be completed by public works
staff.
In progress Yearly
City Trails The Public Works and Planning
Department will continue updating
trail maps.
2022 Ongoing
Sunfish Lake Park Work with MORC to maintain the
single track trails.
Prescribed prairie burn and weed
control
Continue with buckthorn removal
project
In progress 2022/2023
Asphalt Trail
Maintenance
Crack fill an seal coat
Tree trimming
In progress 2021/2022
Trail Bridges and Stairs Repair and stain all trail bridges and
stairs
2022/2023 2022/2023
Reid Park, Pebble Park,
and Demontriville
wildlife nature trails
Widen for maintenance access and
potential winter grooming
Improve wet areas
2022 2022
Nature & Conservation
Mission Statement: To promote the open space character and commitment to the environment via nature
observation amenities and targeted conservation programs.
Project Specific Tasks Status Timeline
Sunfish Lake Forest
Management Plan
Continue to work and build off of the
existing management plan.
In Progress On going
Sally Manzara Nature
Center
Provide support as detailed in the
agreement.
In Progress On going
Park Awareness
Mission Statement: To promote the utilization of City Parks
Project Specific Tasks Status Timeline
Resident Survey Survey residents on park amenities
via new survey tool.
As Required Ongoing
Finance
Mission Statement: To effectively spend parkland dedication funds to meet the objectives of each year’s
Strategic Plan of Work while maintaining a minimum fund balance of $100,000.
Project Specific Tasks Status Timeline
Update Capital
Improvement Plan if
needed to accomplish
goals outlined herein.
Reassess funding priorities as
needed.
As needed April/May 2022
Provide Budget
Updates as necessary
Provide financials on park dedication
fund upon request.
As requested Ongoing
Staff Report
DATE: 4/12/2022
Discussion
AGENDA ITEM: Should Park amenities be locked when closed
SUBMITTED BY: Ben Hetzel, City Planner
REVIEWED BY: Marty Powers, Public Works Director
BACKGROUND:
Staff have been notified that a pickleball court had been damaged in Ivywood Park. The court surface
was scratched by citizens attempting to remove snow from the court with a snow blower. The Public
Works Department may need to explore preventative measures in order to reduce future damage or
vandalism park amenities.
ISSUE BEFORE THE PARKS COMMISSION:
Should park amenities be locked when closed?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Staff would like the Commission to consider the frequency of the damages occurring. Is this a
reoccurring issue?
RECOMMENDATION:
Have a discussion on whether park amenities should be locked during closed periods or discuss other
alternatives and make a recommendation.
Staff Report
DATE: 4/14/2022
Discussion
AGENDA ITEM: Portable Toilet at Ivywood Pickle Ball Courts
SUBMITTED BY: Ben Hetzel, City Planner
REVIEWED BY: Marty Powers, Public Works Director
BACKGROUND:
Staff have been notified that there may be a need for a portable toilet near the pickle ball court in
Ivywood Park.
ISSUE BEFORE THE PARKS COMMISSION:
Should a portable toilet be placed near the Ivywood pickle ball court?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Staff would like the Commission to consider the location of other public rest rooms in the area.
RECOMMENDATION:
Have a discussion on whether Ivywood Park has a need for a portable toilet near the pickle ball court.