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NOTICE OF MEETING
City of Lake Elmo Parks Commission
3880 Laverne Avenue North
March 17, 2025
6:30 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve Agenda
4. Approve Minutes
a) January 22, 2025
b) February 19, 2025
5. Public Comment
6. Inwood 8th Addition/Towns of Inwood Preliminary Plat and PUD
7. Park Use Policy
8. Communications
9. Adjourn
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City of Lake Elmo Parks Commission Minutes
January 22, 2025
Members Present: Commissioners Kastler, Barrett, Elam, Hoelscher, Sturtz and Esch Absent: None Staff Present: Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel
The meeting was called to order by Kastler at 6:30 PM.
Elect Chair and Vice Chair
Barrett motioned to elect Commissioner Hoelscher as Chair for 2025, Elam provided a
second. Motion approved 6-0.
Hoelscher motioned to elect Commissioner Esch as Vice Chair for 2025, Barrett provided a
second. Motion approved 6-0.
Approval of Agenda Barrett motioned to approve the agenda as presented, Hoelscher provided a second; no discussion. Motion approved 6-0.
Approval of Minutes
Elam motioned to approve the December 16, 2024 Parks Commission Minutes, Barrett
provided a second; no discussion. Motion passed 6-0.
Public Comments None
Kleis Playground Replacement
Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel presented options for the replacement playground set
and amenities for Kleis Park. Discussion was held regarding ADA compatibility of the play set
features. Discussion was also held regarding the specific features of the play set and appeal for
different age groups.
Barrett motioned to recommend to City Council the request to purchase and install option 2
playset, asphalt trail, trees and installation expenses not to exceed $100,000 with the addition
of a swing and the A frame cargo net and eliminating proposed two spinner seats. Elam
provided a second.
Esch motioned to amend the not to exceed amount to $115,000 to reflect the addition of the
cargo net. Sturtz provided a second. Motion passed 6-0.
Primary motion passed 6-0.
Pebble Parking Lot Extension
Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel reviewed proposed expansion of the parking lot in
Pebble Park, noting that due to the addition of pickleball, a new play set and soccer field in the
park, the demand for parking has increased.
Barrett motioned to approve the proposed purchased by city staff and to expand the
parking lot at Pebble Park not to exceed $2,000; Kastler provided a second. Motion passed
6-0.
Communications
a) Dead ash tree removal
b) Ice rink is still open. Lights are malfunctioning and repairs are underway
c) Joint meeting with City Council in February
d) Report on joint goal setting session with City Council
e) Park reservations
Kastler motioned to adjourn the meeting; Elam provided a second. Motion passed 6-0.
Hoelscher adjourned the meeting at 7:26 PM
Respectfully Submitted Julie Johnson, City Clerk
City of Lake Elmo Parks Commission Minutes
February 19, 2025
Members Present: Commissioners Kastler, Barrett, Hoelscher, Sturtz and Esch Absent: Commissioner Elam Staff Present: Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel
The meeting was called to order by Kastler at 6:30 PM.
Approval of Agenda Barrett motioned to approve the agenda as presented, Hoelscher provided a second; no discussion. Motion approved 6-0.
Approval of Minutes
Elam motioned to approve the December 16, 2024 Parks Commission Minutes, Barrett
provided a second; no discussion. Motion passed 6-0.
Public Comments None
Park Donation
Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel reviewed a donation application received from
Kristina Tonseth to be used for purchase and installation of a memorial bench and plaque in
Demontreville Park.
Barrett motioned to recommend to recommend to the City Council to approve the donation
from Kristina Tonseth to purchase and install a memorial bench to be placed in
Demontreville Wildlife Park in with a plaque in memory of Peter David Epland not to
exceed $1600. Sturtz provided a second. Motion passed 5-0.
Sunfish Lake Parking Lot Extension
Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel reviewed proposed expansion of the parking lot in
Sunfish Lake Park in two locations and presented photos of parking overflow noted during the
summer and fall of 2024. Tony Manzara, Sally Manzara Nature Center, provided information
related to historical parking demands. Discussion was held concerning the layout of the parking.
Esch motioned to recommend to City Council the expansion of the existing parking lot at
Sunfish Lake Park; provided a second. Motion passed 5-0.
Communications
a) Sunfish Lake Park buckthorn removal update
b) Ice Rink is still open
c) Park maintenance ongoing – tree trimming and MS4 stormwater inspections
Barrett motioned to adjourn the meeting; Kastler provided a second. Motion passed 5-0.
Hoelscher adjourned the meeting at 6:58 PM
Respectfully Submitted Julie Johnson, City Clerk
STAFF REPORT
DATE: 3-17-2025
Motion
TO: Parks Commission
FROM: Sophia Jensen, Senior City Planner
AGENDA ITEM: Inwood 8th/Towns of Inwood Preliminary Plat and PUD
REVIEWED BY: Nathan Fuerst, Bolton and Menk Planning Consultant
BACKGROUND:
The City has received a preliminary plat and PUD request from M/I Homes for review of an apartment and
attached townhome development. The proposal is for a total of 272 units, split between a 123 unit apartment
building and 149 attached townhome units, on roughly 19.3 acres. The site is part of the original Inwood
development, North of 5th Street, which was platted in 2014. The site is currently undeveloped but has access
to public streets and utilities. This part of the Inwood Development was planned conceptually at the time of
the City’s approvals of the Inwood 1st – 5th Additions which contain the single-family part of this master
planned area. The remaining undeveloped parcels of Inwood are planned for commercial development. The
proposed project requires approval of a comprehensive plan amendment, PUD and plat.
The Inwood development has already satisfied a portion of park dedication for the site. With the 1st addition,
10.73 net acres were dedicated as park land (now Ivywood Park). This was over the 9.57 acres required to be
dedicated for the project area. This left a park dedication credit of 1.16 acres which was intended to be applied
to land South of 5th Street. Below is a breakdown of the credit as it applies to the project area:
19.3 acres total land area for Inwood 8th x 10% park dedication percentage =1.93 acres for park dedication
1.93 acres - 1.16 acres of existing credit = 0.77 acres yet to be satisfied for park dedication
ISSUE BEFORE THE PARKS COMMISSION:
The Parks Commission is being asked to provide a recommendation on the proposal relating to park land
dedication requirements.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
• Property Owner: Vadnais Associates LLC
• Applicant: M/I Homes
• Parcels: 33.029.21.14.0029, 33.029.21.13.0028, 33.029.21.42.0018, and 33.029.21.42.0017
• Site Area: ~19.3 acres
• Density: 14.09 units/acre
• Land Use Guidance: High Density Residential (HDR) and Mixed Use Commercial (MU-C)
• Zoning: High Density Residential (HDR) and Mixed Use Commercial (MU-C)
• Surrounding Land Use: The property abuts Inwood Ave and the Lake Elmo Park Reserve to the East,
rural residential estate zoning to the North and South, and the City of Oakdale to the West.
PARKS PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Due to the prior park dedication that has already been provided by the development, the remaining park
dedication requirements may be satisfied in one of three options: 1 ) Fee in Lieu of Land (~$93,653) the actual
fee will be determined once the development moves into the final plat stage, or 2) 10% of the land area (minus
the existing credit = 0.77 acres), or 3) A combination of both.
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Comprehensive Plan – Parks.
Chapter 6 Parks, Trails & Open Space has area and site specific recommendations that should influence the
recommendation of the Parks Commission. The plan identifies the property is not within a park search area. It
is less than one mile from Stonegate Park and Ivywood Park which are both classified as neighborhood parks.
The applicants are not proposing any land that meet the park dedication requirements.
Comprehensive Plan - Trails.
Chapter 6 Parks, Trails & Open Space has area and site specific recommendations that should influence the
recommendation of the Parks Commission. The plan identifies that the property is along a neighborhood trail
search corridor. There is an existing trail along the North side of 5th Street that satisfies this search area. The
south side of 5th Street has a sidewalk. The applicants are not proposing any trails that meet the park dedication
requirements.
FINDINGS
1. The site is not within a park search area in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
2. The site is not within a trail search area in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
3. The site is less than one mile of Stonegate Park and Ivywood Park.
4. The trail search area has been satisfied by the existing 5th Street Trail.
OPTIONS:
The Commission may recommend to that:
• The City accept cash in lieu of land; or
• The City accept land in lieu of cash; or
• The City accept a combination of both.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Parks Commission recommend to the City Council the following:
“Move to recommend approval of the Inwood 8th Addition/Towns of Inwood preliminary plat with the
acceptance of cash in lieu of land based on the findings listed in the staff report.”
ATTACHMENT:
1. Application and Narrative
2. Site Plans
3. Map 6-7. Search Areas for New Parks and Facilities (Comprehensive Plan)
4. Map 6-8. Future Trail Plan (Comprehensive Plan)
INWOOD TOWNHOMES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, PRELIMINARY PLAT, DEVELOPMENT STAGE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REQUESTS
Inwood Townhomes Page 1 INTRODUCTION M/I Homes of Minneapolis/St. Paul, LLC (M/I Homes) is submitting application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Preliminary Plat, Development Stage Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan for a development containing 149 townhomes and a 123-unit apartment building. M/I Homes will be constructing the townhomes and partnering with Rachel Development, Inc. for the apartment building. Townhomes and an apartment building were shown on the approved Inwood preliminary planned unit development plans, and the Inwood Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development (PUD) Resolution 2014-94 approved the PUD which includes 275 single family homes and 264 multifamily units. An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) and Traffic Study were completed and approved with the approval of this preliminary plat. M/I Homes (dba Hans Hagen Homes) developed Inwood, including the extension of sewer and water to the multi-family property, as well as the construction of 5th Street and Island Trail. M/I Homes also constructed ponding and an infiltration basin to serve the subject property. S I T E P L A N We are proposing private streets throughout the community with one street connection to 5th Street North and one connection to Island Trail. The public street-facing homes are proposed to consist of our City Collection Townhomes, which are our new rear-loaded three-story townhomes. The internal buildings and buildings that border the bank to the south will be our Carriage Collection Townhomes, which are front-loaded two-story townhomes. We have proposed a sidewalk on the southern border to connect 5th Street North to Island Trail, and sidewalk connections are provided for the rear-loaded City Collection townhomes. The proposed apartment is located on the northwest corner of the site, separated from all but one townhome building by Island Trail. M/I Homes and Rachel Development have experience working together on multi-family projects similar to this one. One such project is Marsh View which is located at 137th Avenue North in Rogers, Minnesota. An aerial photo of this development is included in this narrative. M/I Homes previously submitted a sketch plan review application to City staff and have subsequently made amendments to the proposed plan. We have revised the street layout to eliminate dead-end roadand have provided an additional access to the apartment building. We also increased the front yard setbacks from the private street from 25 feet to 30 feet. Additionally, we have combined two access points off Island Trail to one and have rotated the townhome buildings to the west of Island Trail to face the public street and have combined those buildings, creating parking in the rear. The changes resulted in the loss of 4 townhome units. C O M P R E H E N S I V E P L A N A M E N D M E N T With the 2040 Comprehensive Update (well after the entire Inwood site had an approved preliminary plat), a portion of the site to the west of Island Trail was re-guided from High Density Residential to Mixed Use Commercial, and the east side of Island Trail remained High Density Residential. This Land Use Guide Plan change was inconsistent with the approved preliminary pat for Inwood At the time of the Inwood PUD approval the City of Lake Elmo allowed the blending of densities across parcels. Since, then, however, standards have changed, and a Comprehensive Plan amendment is necessary to allow the proposed neighborhood as originally approved by the City. The parcel to the west of Island Trail has a proposed density of 21.13 units per acre, which is above the allowed maximum density of the Mixed-Use Commercial land use guidance of 15 units per acre. The east side of Island Trail proposes 141 townhomes, and with a site area of 13.1 acres, has a net density of 10.76 units per acre, which is well below the allowed density of 15 units per acre. As such, we are requesting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to guide the parcel on the west side of Island Trail back to High Density Residential and blend the density across the entire site as originally approved in the Inwood PUD. The City’s land use plan has long designed the subject property as High Density, which occurred before any of the existing homes were built in the single-family portion of the Inwood PUD
Inwood Townhomes Page 2 Existing Land Use at time of Adoption of 2040 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use at time of Adoption of 2040 Comprehensive Plan The proposed development is zoned High Density Residential (HDR) Re-guided area
Inwood Townhomes Page 3 The proposed development includes the following parcels: PID# 3302921140029 (12.7 acres) PID# 3302921130028 (5.7 acres) PID# 3302921420018 (0.4 acres) PID# 3302921420017 (0.5 acres) Total site acreage: 19.3 acres With 272 units, this results in a density of 14.09 units per acre, which is within the allowable density. G E N E R A L D E V E LO P M E N T S TAG E P U D / P R E L I M I N A RY P L AT The proposed development is part of the approved Inwood PUD. The development meets the City’s minimum PUD requirements in that it is larger than five acres, at least 20% of the site is open space which will be protected by a drainage and utility easement, and streets are designed to maximize connectivity in each cardinal direction. We believe the following PUD objectives are met with this site plan: 1) Innovation in land development techniques that may be more suitable for a given parcel than conventional approaches. Response: The original Inwood PUD included the use of private streets. Private streets are necessary to implement the original Inwood PUD approval. We believe the site design provides sufficient circulation and an eye-pleasing streetscape. 2) Promotion of integrated land uses, allowing for a mixture of residential, commercial and public features. Response: The Inwood PUD provides a mixture of commercial and a wide variety of housing options including single-family homes, villa homes (which are targeted towards an aging population), townhomes, and an apartment. 3) Establishment of appropriate transitions between differing land uses. Response: 5th Street North buffers the apartment site and townhomes. The townhomes are mostly buffered from the apartment by Island Trail. This is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. 4) 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. Response: The Inwood PUD includes a public park and a linear trail corridor than extends from 5th Street to 10th Street. Other trails and opens space areas are incorporated into the overall Inwood PUD. Private open space areas are also incorporated into the townhome portion of the Inwood PUD 5) Accommodation of housing of all types with convenient access to employment opportunities and/or commercial facilities; and emphasized to create additional opportunities for lifecycle housing to all income and age groups. Response: See response to 2. 6) Preservation and enhancement of important environmental features through careful and sensitive placement of buildings and facilities. Response: An Environmental Assessment Worksheet, which included this site and contemplated the multifamily and townhome portion of the site, was submitted and accepted by the City as part of the approved original PUD. There are no significant environmental features on this site. 7) Coordination of architectural styles and building forms to achieve greater compatibility within the development and surrounding land uses. Response: As previously mentioned, our rear-loaded City Collection townhomes will front all public streets, providing visual interest from the single-family homes across from 5th Street
Inwood Townhomes Page 4 North. The apartment will include landscaping to provide a buffer from 5th Street North, and the parking lot is screened from 5th Street North by the apartment building itself. 8) Creation of more efficient provision of public utilities and services, lessened demand on transportation, and/or the promotion of energy resource conservation. Response: Private streets will be owned and maintained by the HOA, which will reduce demand on City infrastructure and snow removal services. 9) Establishing measures to protect and preserve groundwater storage. Response: Ponding and an infiltration basin were constructed with the development of the single-family home portion of the Inwood development. Stormwater reuse for irrigation is being utilized in the single-family portion of the site. 10) 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. Response: This application will allow the completion of the Inwood PUD as originally approved. The following table demonstrates requested zoning flexibility. Standard HDR Zoning Standard (Single Family Attached) Proposed Minimum Lot Size 1,750 square feet (acknowledges that common lot areas will add a higher total than 1,750 square feet) 19.3 acres=840,708 square feet This divided by the number of units totals 3,090.83 square feet per unit Minimum Lot Width 20 feet 21.33 feet Minimum Front Setback 20 feet 20 feet from Island Trail and 5th Street North with 6-foot upper-level balcony encroachment abutting 5th Street North and Island Trail 30 feet to back of curb on private streets Minimum Side Setback 10 feet 20 feet between buildings1 Minimum Corner Side Setback 15 feet 20 feet1 Rear Setback 20 feet 30 feet to boundary1 Street Frontage I5 feet of street frontage This is a requested flexibility because the majority of townhome units are on private streets. Impervious Surface 75% 65% (the existing plan shows 55%) Maximum Number of Units within a Single Building 8 8 Minimum Street Frontage 15 feet We are proposing private streets, which are a conditional use per Section 105.12.740 (g)(2)(a). Common or Private Open Space 300 square feet per unit for single family attached (300 X 149 = 44,700 square feet or 1.03 acres) and 200 square feet per unit for multifamily (200 X 123 = 24,600 square feet or 0.56 acres) or 1.59 acres total 8.63 acres of open space, which excludes the public park and open space areas already dedicated to the City as part of the Inwood PUD.
Inwood Townhomes Page 5 Private Streets Private Streets are an allowed conditional use in the HDR district. We are proposing 24-foot-wide private streets with 30-foot front yard setbacks. Driveway setbacks No driveway or curb cute shall be less than 50 feet from any right-of-way line of any street intersections. A driveway must be at least five feet from any side lot line. We are requesting flexibility from these standards, as these are private streets that will only be used by this development’s residents and their visitors. Garage Design Guidelines Attached garages are encouraged to be side or rear loaded All townhomes that abut public right-of-way are proposed to be our City Collection townhomes, which have rear-loaded garages. The Carriage collection, which does not meet this guideline, only abuts a private street, and the garage will not be visible from the property to the south. Parking Multifamily: One space per one bedroom unit and two spaces per two-bedroom unit or larger (66 studio and one-bedroom units and 57 two-bedroom units or larger=180 required) and one space per four units for visitor parking (123X0.25=31, 211 total) Single-family attached: Ten percent of parking spaces for visitor parking (149X0.1=15 visitor spaces Multi Family: 99 above ground and 123 underground parking spaces (222 total) Single-family attached: Two garage and two driveway parking spaces plus 34 visitor spaces for single family attached dwellings 1. City standards do not contemplate individually platted units on private streets with surrounding commons area, which leads to noncompliance with strict interpretation of the code. D E S I G N S TA N DA R D S The following demonstrates how the proposed plan meets the City’s design standards: • Buildings are located as close to and easily accessible by the street as possible while still meeting setback requirement with allowed flexibility. • Common open spaces are located at the interior and rear of the site. • Sidewalks are provided parallel to the street and provide interconnectivity within the development. • Parking is screened from public streets. • Townhomes that front a public street are rear loaded. • Buildings provide multiple roof lines and visual interest. P H A S I N G We are proposing to begin construction on the first phase in spring of 2025, the second phase in the spring of 2026, and the third phase in spring of 2027.
Inwood Townhomes Page 6 L A N D S CA P I N G / T R E E P R E S E RVAT I O N The landscaping plan is included with the submittal. M/I Homes has also previously completed all of the landscaping and berming along 5th Street as part of the Inwood PUD. This landscaping includes the boulevards adjacent to the subject property. There are only six boulevard trees proposed to be removed along 5th Street North to facilitate construction, which will be replaced in similar locations. We have provided sufficient boulevard trees, meeting the 50-foot spacing requirement for both the townhome and apartment site and have provided the sufficient number of trees required per area of disturbance (this includes the trees that will remain on site). Parking lot landscaping meets landscaping area and shade tree requirements. T O W N H O ME I N F O R M AT I O N The townhomes in the proposed development will consist of M/I’s Carriage and City Collection townhomes. The different townhome designs provide for added character and visual interest within the neighborhood as well as varying prices. The two-story Carriage Collection is planned to be positioned to the south and east of the site, adjacent to the existing single-family homes, with the three-story City Collection along public street frontages. A variety of exterior colors will be used throughout the neighborhood to provide additional visual interest while avoiding a monotony of colors. The Carriage Collection offers a range of design features and options and ranges in size from 1,667 square feet to 1,772 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The City Collection plans will provide up to 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms ranging from 1,898 square feet to 2,080 square feet. R E S T R I C T I V E C OV E N A N T S Inwood Townhomes will have a Homeowners Association (HOA) that will provide for the maintenance of the overall common elements in the community, including landscaping and irrigation of the common areas, snow removal from sidewalks and private streets, and exterior maintenance. In the unlikely event that the site runs out of snow storage, the HOA service will haul out snow from the site. The HOA will also provide for restrictions on outdoor storage, parking (no boats, campers, or trailers) in order to keep the community looking orderly and well maintained. F E E S With the single-family portion of the development, the Developers Agreements for each addition detailed the following: • Parkland. The Development Contract for Inwood dated June 9, 2015 detailed that park dedication fees were satisfied for the single-family portion of the Inwood Development with the dedication of Outlot L (net 10.73 acres) and that the 1.16 acres of excess park dedication credit was to be applied for the future multi-family residential area as conceptually shown on the Inwood PUD concept plan. • Sewer and Water Availability Charges. M/I Homes was responsible for paying $3,000 for both Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) and Water Availability Charge (WAC) per residential equivalency unit (REU) prior to recording the final plat. A $1,000 Sewer Connection Charge, the Metropolitan Council’s Sewer Availability Charge ($2,435 at the time) and a Water Connection Charge of $1,000 per REU was due at the time of building permit. • County Right-of-Way (ROW) Improvements. M/I Homes was responsible for improvements in the Washington County ROW along Inwood Avenue (CSAH 13) including construction of a new median crossing, turn lanes, and other improvements as were required by the County as well as its proportionate share of the future traffic signal at the intersection of Inwood and 5th Street. There were to be no further obligations to the City or County for the construction or payment of a future traffic signal for any future phases of the Inwood PUD.
Inwood Townhomes Page 7 E L E VAT I O N E X A M P L E S Carriage Collection* *Colors will vary, and slight design modifications may be made. City Collection* *Colors will vary, and slight design modifications are being made.
Inwood Townhomes Page 8 Apartment Building Marsh View Townhome/ Development
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OWNER:f:\jobs\5161 - 5180\5172-01 - inwood\cad c3d\survey\preliminary\5172-01_preplat.dwgSave Date:02/12/25M/I HOMES OF MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, LLC5354 Parkdale Drive, #100St. Louis Park, MN 55416ofINWOOD TOWNHOMESLake Elmo, MinnesotaPRELIMINARY PLATThomas R. Balluff, L.S.I hereby certify that this survey, planor report was prepared by me or under mydirect supervision and that I am a dulyLicensed Land Surveyor underthe laws of the State of MinnesotaPrint Name:Signature:Date:License #:12/20/2440361DRAWN BY:ISSUE DATE:FILE NO:Revisions:164NJS12/20/2418701. 1/23/25 per City Comments2. 2/11/25 per City Comments
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: 03/17/2025
DISCUSSION
TO: Parks Commission
FROM: Adam Swanepoel, Assistant Public Works Director
AGENDA ITEM: Park Use Policy
REVIEWED BY: Marty Powers, Public Works Director
CORE STRATEGIES:
☐ Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☐ Efficient, reliable, innovative services
☐ Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance ☒ Balanced Finances now and future
☒ Managed Growth ☐ Resilient Infrastructure
BACKGROUND:
Park reservations have been used within the city over 10 years. In 2014, the city adopted the Park
Use Policy which was reviewed in 2016 and 2019 with changes to increase simplicity, add park
shelters and incorporate a user priority chart. Over the past few years staff has seen an increase in
park reservations ultimately due to more park amenities and updated facilities. The policy was
discussed in 2024 by the parks commission as an additional way to help future funding of the
parks department.
ISSUE BEFORE PARKS COMMISSION:
What ideal changes would the Parks Commission like to see to the Parks Use Policy?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
The current use policy serves fields, courts and shelters. Prices vary on each reservation for residents and
non-residents. All deposits are refundable if property is cleaned up after the event and have no damage.
Reservations open January 15th of the reserving year and are reviewable on the city’s park calendar.
Ball Fields $50/day $500 per season. *Refundable
Shelter $50/day $100/day non-resident *Refundable
Lions Park Shelter $25/day $75 non-resident $500 per season in conjunction with fields. *Refundable
Courts $50/day $500 per season. *Refundable
Field Lights are subject to a non-refundable fee of $20 per reservation or $150 for the season. A penalty of
$30 is changed if the lights are not turned off within 20 minutes of the end of an event. Lights for our courts
and ice rink have no fee for their use.
Ball fields are generally reserved by baseball associations or clubs. Staff has seen an increase in the demand
for competitive field space for practices and games. These organizations generally use both Lions and VFW
fields for games. Most reservations for field are made at VFW, Lions, Reid, Pebble and DeMontreville
Park. Tablyn Park courts and fields are also reservable but see minimal reservations throughout the year.
Shelters can be reserved up to 6 hours for and event. Minimal reservations were made in 2024 for shelters
outside of Lions Park. Currently we have shelters at Ivywood, Pebble, and Goose Lake Park. The shelter at
Pebble Park is the only reservable shelter amongst these three. The Lions Park Shelter was reserved
throughout the baseball season in addition to the field rental. The concessions area and bathrooms are used
frequently for these events.
Reservable courts in the community have been mainly sand volleyball courts, tennis and pickleball courts.
Staff has seen a large increase in court reservations since updating Tablyn and Pebble Park.
Staff can see opportunities to increase funds for future repairs or maintenance to these reservable amenities.
With the future of additional shelters in the CIP and the additional cost of repairs to courts, additional funds
could assist in offsetting the cost of future repairs.
Should all shelters be reservable?
Should all courts be reservable or sites be limited to 50% reservable space?
Should the deposit be increased for reservable fields, courts and shelters?
Should some or all deposits be non-refundable?
For organizations or clubs should a deposit be required monthly?
FISCAL IMPACT:
In 2024 the overall revenue from park reservations was $300. In 2024 Xcel Energy bills from the use of the
lights at Lions, VFW and Pebble were $6,685.08.
ATTACHMENTS:
- Lake Elmo Park Use Policy
Adopted 11/5/19
City of Lake Elmo
3880 Laverne Avenue North, Suite 100
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
651-747-3900
Lake Elmo Park Use Policy
Purpose & Intent:
The purpose of this policy is to establish a fair and equitable distribution of the limited City of Lake Elmo park
facilities. This policy governs the use of fields, shelters, and other facilities that reside in our park facilities by
the City itself, school districts, athletic organizations, community groups and the general public.
It is the intent of this policy to classify & guide potential users / residents of Lake Elmo of these facilities that
may wish to use these facilities exclusively for their activity for a specific amount of time into a priority system
that best meets the ever changing needs of the City of Lake Elmo.
User Priorities
Priority 1 – City of Lake Elmo
Priority 2 - Affiliated School Districts
Priority 3 - Affiliated Youth and Adult Athletic / Civic Organizations
Priority 4 - Non-Resident / Non-Resident Groups
Parks Available for Field Reservations
The City of Lake Elmo will begin taking park reservations on January 15th each year.
The City of Lake Elmo has (6) distinct parks available for field or hard surface courts (pickle ball, tennis and
basketball, etc.) reservation and exclusive use. They are:
- VFW Park
- Lions Park
- Tablyn Park
- Pebble Park
- Reid Park
- Demontreville Park
For the purpose of fairness and equitable access each of the above parks can be reserved up to (3) hours per
reservation. Athletic organizations seeking larger blocks of time or for the purpose of a tournament /
Adopted 11/5/19
scheduled competitive sporting event may be approved according to the user priority above. A deposit of $50
per daily reservation or $500 for the season for organized athletics must be provided at the time of
reservation. The deposit will be returned within 3 weeks of the event or end of the season provided the park
facility is not damaged or left unkept. Failure to clean up the facilities after each use may be grounds for
canceling a season long reservation. All other parks with recreational fields or hard surface courts can be used
on a first come first serve basis.
Any special requests for amenities and or services (i.e. additional restrooms, soccer goals, dumpsters) must be
requested at the time of reservation and may incur additional charges.
If two entities are vying for the same fields or courts, the entity with the higher priority rating will prevail. If
two entities are vying for the same field or court and have the same priority rating, the entity that serves the
higher number of Lake Elmo residents will prevail.
Park and Shelter Reservations for Events and Other Uses
Lake Elmo city parks and shelters may be reserved for exclusive use to accommodate small events requiring
additional space beyond field use. Examples may include run/walks, company picnics, family reunions,
wedding receptions, and other events with less than 100 attendees. Parks can be reserved for up to 6 hours
per reservation, with reservations made beginning January 15th for that year. A $50 deposit ($100 - $50
deposit and $50 use fee for non-Lake Elmo residents) along with a park event reservation form must be
presented at time of reservation. Users of parks are required to clean facilities after use including picking up
all refuse on and around grounds and shelter, wiping off tables, and sweeping the hard surface of area used.
Failure to clean the area as defined above will result in the loss of the $50 security deposit.
The concession stand at Lions Park may be rented out in conjunction with an activity utilizing the field/courts
or as a stand-alone event. The fee for use of the concession stand is $25/day for Lake Elmo residents or
$75/day for non-Lake Elmo residents. For organized athletics using the concession stand in conjunction with
the use of the field, a season long fee of $500 is applicable. A $50 deposit is required in addition to all fees for
use of the concession stand.
Public events that are expecting more than 100 people in attendance, may be required to attain a special
event permit.
City Provided Lights
Field illumination is provided at Lions Park and VFW field. Hard surface court lights are provided at Lions,
Pebble and Tablyn Parks. The fee for use of the lights is $20 per reservation or $150 per season for organized
athletics. Organizations using the facility under reservation must turn the lights out (20 minutes) after
completion of activity or be penalized $30 to offset utility costs.
Sportsmanship / Behavior
The City of Lake Elmo has provided (21) parks and open spaces for public enjoyment. To insure that park use is
fun, comfortable, and pleasant experience the following rules of use have been established:
1. In the use of athletic fields, good sportsmanship rules apply to all players, parents, coaches and
fans involved;
2. Programmed youth sports activities must be chaperoned by adults;
Adopted 11/5/19
3. Electronic amplification for music or voice projection and artificial lighting not provided by the City
of Lake Elmo must be approved in writing and must cease at dusk;
4. No smoking, alcohol or illegal drugs;
5. No Open fires;
6. No glass beverage containers
7. No picking of flowers, plant materials, or physical contact with shrubs or trees unless otherwise
designated as part of a nature education program;
8. All pets must be leashed at all times;
9. No solicitation of funds or sales of merchandise;
10. Litter pick-up and disposal in the responsibility of the reserving entity. Trash must be bagged,
sealed and placed in the park’s trash receptacle. Entity may be charged if the City staff has to
provide this service;
11. No parking on turf areas, with the exception of unloading and loading of sporting equipment or
gathering supplies. Parking in only assigned areas;