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CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 4, 1990
AGENDA SESSION
7:00 P.M.
1. Space Needs Study Interviews with Representatives of
The Alliance, Inc.
2 . Discussion with Bill Franke Regarding Tax Increment
Assistance for Mounds View Business Park Phase III
3. Presentation By Jerry Skelly, Sr. Regarding Public
Access, Cable TV
4. Continued Discussion of Greenfield Park Baseball Field
5. Discussion of Enforcement of Traffic Laws With Police
Chief Ramacher
6 . Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Municipal
Code Update
7. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Kraus-
Anderson Code Amendment (to be provided Monday evening)
8. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Skateboard
Ramp (to be provided Monday evening)
9 . Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Silver View
Park Plan Recommendations
10. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Bona:
Edgewood Pathway
MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS V
FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR
• PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY
RIC MINETOR, CITY ENGINEER
MIKE ULRICH, PUBLIC WORKS FOREMAN
DATE: MAY 30, 1990
SUBJECT: GREENFIELD PARK BASEBALL FIELD IMPROVEMENT PROPOSAL
Staff recommends that improvements to Greenfield Park baseball field should be
implemented in three phases. After completion of each phase, the preceding phases
should be re-evaluated. All costs have been conservative estimates.
PHASE I
Item Cost
Fencing expansion $9,000.00
Warning track 2,000.00
Re-turfing by slit seeding with topsoil 4,000.00
Sodding infield areas 2,500.00
Relocate bleachers, level berm 527.00 (in-kind)
Relocate pathway 1,000.00
Sprinkling system 14,000.00
Equipment shed 800.00
$33,300.00
Staff recommends that Phase I should be implemented as soon as possible with
whatever funding currently available. After items of Phase I are completed, Phase II
should be re-evaluated.
PHASE II
Item Cost
Replacement of backstop $ 4,500.00
Netting 1,500.00
Batting cages (2) 5,000.00
$11,000.00
On completion of Phase II, the items of Phase III should be re-evaluated.
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PHASE III
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Item Cost
Expansion of right field $26,000.00
Dugouts 8,500.00
Scoreboard/electrical power to field 5,000.00
$39,500.00
The attached park drawings show the current status and proposed improvements, as
well as the location of the field in reference to other park facilities.
Staff will be in attendance at the agenda meeting to present this proposal before the
Council.
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MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR
PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY
DATE: MAY 30, 1990
SUBJECT: GREENFIELD PARK BASEBALL FIELD IMPROVEMENT PROPOSAL
Staff (including Mike Ulrich, Ric Minetor, Troy Gamble, Mary Johnson and Mary
Saarion) met with Mr. Dennis Denning, high school baseball coach for Cretin High
School to inspect and critique Greenfield Park baseball field. Mr. Denning is regarded
as one of the best coaches in the state, coaching one of the consistently best high
school teams in the state. Because of his tenure as a high school coach, he has
acquired a great deal of knowledge regarding the elements of a good baseball field.
Mr. Denning is well aware of the needs of space for various baseball age divisions.
He currently works with the youth baseball program in the Highland area, coaches
high school players, and plays in an old-timers baseball league. For these reasons, we
requested Mr. Denning's opinion regarding necessary improvements for Greenfield Park
baseball field to accommodate baseball players 13 years of age and older.
Mr. Denning's first remarks were that Greenfield Park baseball field is a great field.
• He did not see a problem with the 250 foot right field fence. His opinion was that
with the left field line expanded to 300 feet and centerfield at 360 feet, the short
right field line would be a fun element for batters to try to hit for a homerun.
Mr. Denning did not like the idea of a higher fence in right field, noting that homerun
balls are hit high and drop. For this reason, the higher fence would be useless.
Mr. Denning agreed that the home plate playing area could be expanded. He
suggested the installation of batting cages after observing the wear and tear of the
infield and backstop from pitching and batting practice.
Mr. Denning does not suggest players dugouts stating that they only provide a
hangout for youth, become riddled with graffiti and a maintenance nightmare. He
liked the players benches as they currently are situated with the safety fence at
Greenfield Park. His final comment regarding dugouts was simply that the
professionals use dugouts because the fields are tarped for rain, but in youth ball,
everyone leaves the park when it rains.
• Mr. Denning also suggested that grass should cover the entire infield area, leaving
only basepaths in aggregate limestone. Currently the sideline and foul territory of the
infield is aggregate limestone. The expanded grassy area would decrease maintenance
upkeep.
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In conclusion, Mr. Denning was very excited about the field. His opinion was that
with the fence expansion in left and center, the would be sufficient for players from
13 years old and older, high school teams, town teams and adult baseball players.
Furthermore, Mr. Denning expressed his opinion that with the addition of sprinkling,
expansion and enhancement of the outfield and infield grass, and installation of
separate batting cages, Greenfield baseball field would be a premiere baseball field.
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410O: DON PAULEY, CLERK ' 'MINISTRATOR
FROM: POLICE CHIEF -�
DATE: MAY 31 , 1990
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING JUNE 4, 1990
The City Council requested my presence at the June 4, 1990 agenda
meeting. I am unable to attend this meeting.
Lieutenant Brick and myself will be attending Irondale High School
graduation ceremony that evening.
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0O: DON PAULEY, CLERK , .MINISTRATOR 1
FROM: POLICE CHIEF ,ell
DATE: MAY 31 , 1990
SUBJECT: CODE UPDATE OF CHAPTER 30
I have reviewed Chapter 30 (Police Civil Service Commission) .
Chapter 30 parallels Minnesota State Statue Chapter 419.
There has not been any change, in recent years , in Chapter 419 to
warrant any change in Chapter 30.
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TO: Don Pauley, Clerk - Administrator
FROM: Don Brager, Finance Director - Treasurer
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DATE: May 21, 1990
SUBJECT: Municipal Code Update
I have reviewed the following Chapters of the Municipal Code:
Chapter 25, Storm Water Management Fund; Chapter 26, Public
Improvements; and, Chapter 27, Special Projects Fund. In my
opinion these chapters of the Municipal Code are not in need of
revision.
MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS 9
• FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR
PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY
DATE: MAY 30, 1990
SUBJECT: SILVER VIEW PARK PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the Silver View Park
Improvement Proposal as recommended by the Silver View Park Task
Force. The Commission reviewed the plan and made three additional
recommendations to be included in the final proposal. Those
recommendations are suggested the attached letter.
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All the changes, additions and modifications are included within these
pages of the attached packet. These pages should replace the pages in
the original, bound proposal.
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RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 HIGHWAY 10
MOUNDS VIEW, MINN. 55112
784-3055
FAX: 784-3462
May 30, 1990
To the Mounds View City Council:
The Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission has reviewed the proposal for
improvements to Silver View Park as recommended by the Silver View Task Force.
The Commission recommends three modifications. One is the recommendation of a
hard surface pathway on the north side of the pond from Long Lake Road to the
picnic shelter.
The second recommendation is the provision of two play structures, one in front of
• the picnic shelter specifically for pre-schoolers and one to the west of the picnic
shelter, to be handicapped accessible and designed for 6-12 year olds.
The third recommendation is to add sprinkling capabilities for future needs at the
soccer field and picnic shelter area.
The Commission unanimously and wholeheartedly approves the Silver View Park
Improvement Plan, including these additions, and recommends adoption by the City
Council, and requests implementation as soon as possible.
Wayne Burmeister, Chairperson Frank Silvis, Commissioner
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David Long, Commissio Pam Starr, Commis tner
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RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 HIGHWAY 10
MOUNDS VIEW, MINN. 55112
784-3055
FAX: 784-3462
May, 1.990
Dear Councilmembers and Parks and Recreation Commissioners:
We, the Silver View Park Task Force, thank you for giving us the opportunity to
review the priorities for park improvements at Silver View Park. As you review this
plan, please remember that it was our attempt to represent the whole community with
facility recommendations that are desireable for many ages and interests.
The narrative reflects the group's recommendations regarding park concept issues,
funding options and schedule, and future plan flexibility.
We look forward to meeting with you and reviewing our recommendations for the
Silver View Park plan.
Sincerely
THE SILVER VIEW PARK TASK FORCE
George Andres Deborah Ashworth
Ron Fagerstrom Adeline Lee
David Long Ron Margo
David Rademacher
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SILVER VIEW PARK IMPROVEMENT PLAN
• CONCEPT PLAN
Silver View Park has been divided into three areas. Each area constitutes a different
function or "concept". The three areas and their functions are listed below in the
description of the "Concept Plan".
Concept #1 - Silver View Park Pond.
This area includes the body of water and the pond buffer area. The function of this
area is to provide the natural resources for a nature setting.
Concept #2 - Nature/Passive Area.
This area includes all the parkland around the pond, and the natural wooded areas of
the western area of the park. This area is predominantly for nature activities such as
hiking and nature study.
Concept #3 - Active Play/Social Area.
This area includes the upper part of the park. This area is intended to provide play
and social gathering facilities to accommodate people of all ages. Active play facilities
• and activities should not infringe on the passive, nature area.
This concept plan is important to understand because it was the basis of formulating
many recommendations for issues regarding improvements to Silver View Park.
The first concept or function area that was discussed was the pond area. The
consensus of the group was to adopt the recommendations of Environmental
Specialists through resolution. The Task Force offers a draft resolution for
consideration. A map illustrating pond buffer growth and pruning has been added to
the plan to offer more specific guidelines. It was also agreed that the pond should
be analyzed by water biologists on a yearly basis so that water quality measures can
be implemented as the conditions deem necessary.
The buffer zone around the pond is intended to provide nesting habitat for wildlife
and serve as a filter for chemicals and litter. It was agreed upon by the group that
the entire pond should have at least an 8 to 12 foot buffer of growth.
The second park concept or function area is the Passive/Nature Area. This includes
the park land around the pond as well as the wooded area of the park located on the
western side of the parking lot. This area is intended for passive activities such as
hiking, cross country skiing, quiet contemplation, nature study and low-key picnicking.
This area is intended to mimic a wilderness, to provide an inner-city forest, nature
• area. The intention is to attract many plant species and wildlife for observation and
study. The rustic "state park", natural look is appropriate for this area.
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Concept or function number three is the Active Area. This area is intended to provide
facilities for people who want to participate in physical or social activity. The group's
• desire was to try to provide facilities for all age groups and to incorporate social
activities as well as athletic and fitness facilities. The intention of this area is to
encourage people to recreate by offering them the opportunity to use facilities.
PARK PRIORITIES
The issue of priorities for park improvements was discussed. The group wishes to
emphasize that priorities are not "set in stone" and should have flexibility to change
when and as funding is available or special requests are made for different
improvements. The priority list and schedule is simply a guideline. Priorities may
change and the schedule will probably be altered to accommodate the funding
opportunities in the future.
FUNDING
Funding was another issue discussed. It is understood by the entire Task Force that
funding is the key to the implementation of the improvement plan. Since funding is
parochial in the realm of this group, it is assumed that the city Council will deal with
funding options as it relates to the entire city funding picture. Therefore, although
suggestions have been given for funding sources, it is understood that the schedule
will most likely be altered.
II) DONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Donations and contributions by community organizations was another issue discussed,
especially since donations and contributions provide over half the improvement
funding. Therefore, the committee realizes the value and need for providing an open
avenue to request funding for park improvements. To facilitate willing donations, and
grateful receiving of donations, the Task Force has suggested these guidelines.
1. Donations may provide the funding of improvements according to items on the
priority list, or
2. If sufficient monies are available to fund the improvement, the donating group
could choose one of two options.
a. The City would retain the money until enough funds were accumulated
to fund the priority.
b. The group could choose another improvement in which the funds were
sufficient.
• 3. Facilities improvements not on the Master Plan to be funded by the donating
organization, must comply with the park concept plan and must be approved by
the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council.
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LIBRARY CONNECTION
The City will pursue an access to the library from the park pond pathway considering
the feasibility, cost and easement agreement opportunities.
PARK PATHWAYS
The issue of the pathway around the pond was discussed and resolved with
unanimous agreement that the path should continue around the entire pond. It was
also agreed that the path around the pond should remain a woodchip material to
comply with the nature concept. Furthermore, it is the group's recommendation that
the woodchip path be completed as soon as possible.
The issue of the pathway around the pond was discussed and resolved with
unanimous agreement that the path should continue around the entire pond. It was
also agreed that the path around the pond should remain a woodchip material to
comply with the nature concept. Furthermore, it is the group's recommendation that
the pathway be completed as soon as possible. The path will require narrowing at
the easement access by the Jones' property. At the time the pathway is completed,
landscaping will be planned to designate public versus private land.
A hard surface pathway is designated for the active area of the park. This path will
connect the activity areas. The hard surface pathway will continue along the north
side of the pond from Long Lake Road to the picnic shelter with plans for a
• connecting access to the library. This hard surface pathway along the northern side of
the pond will enable persons that are walking impaired with the opportunity to walk
a portion of the nature path to the active area of the park and finally leading to the
picnic shelter. The hard surface will enable bikes, skateboard, rollerblade,
wheelchairs and stroller use.
BRIDGES
Of lesser priority, was a bridge for future installation. It is suggested that the bridge
be a simple pedestrian bridge rather than a bridge accommodating maintenance
vehicles, because with installation of the culvert, maintenance staff will have a
vehicular passageway on the path. The group's opinion is that two vehicular
passageways are not needed. The cost of the bridge would then decrease. This
recommendation is contingent on the installation of the culvert.
PLACEMENT OF AMENITIES
This master plan is general in nature to allow for flexibility in an ever-changing
world. Specific direction such as placement of park amenities is not given but instead
suggests that the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council will determine
such placement.
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PROCEDURE FOR AMENDMENT
Procedures for the amendment of the Silver View Park Master Plan is as follows:
III1. The Park and Recreation Commission must review any amendment to the plan.
2. The Council upon recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission
will review the amendment.
3. A public hearing must be held.
4. Final approval by simple majority of the Council must be given by resolution.
The criteria of any amendment is that it follows the concept plan described in this
plan.
AMPHITHEATER
Provisions for the re-sloping of the amphitheater will be made as funds and manpower
are available.
Two smaller bridges or culverts are suggested for the nature path located in the gully
area off of the Silver Lake Road access and the area along Long Lake Road near the
Scotland Green parking lot.
• PARK MAINTENANCE PROPOSAL
It was affirmed by the Silver View Task Force Committee that the maintenance
expectation of Silver View Park exceeds the present capabilities of the City. The Task
Force does not recommend lowering the expectation, but instead makes a
recommendation to the City Council to hire a seasonal employee from May until
September for the purpose of performing park maintenance at Silver View Park.
Duties would include pathway maintenance, pond buffer area trimming, litter pick-up,
basketball court, raking the sand volleyball court and inspection of equipment and
facilities. This maintenance employee, if headquartered at the picnic shelter, could
house equipment and supplies in the storage room.
SPRINKLING SYSTEM EXPANSION
For future turf maintenance and park beautification, it is important to water the grass
to ensure grass growth. The sprinkling system mechanics are already installed
including a pump and electrical timer. The system was specified with the capabilities
and expectations for future expansion to the soccer field and picnic shelter area. The
expansion cost would simply be additional pipe, sprinkler heads and installation labor.
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continue to move forward in the provision of park improvements at Silver
View Park. It is intended that this park become a focal point of the
community, a gathering place for friends and neighbors, a resource for
passive leisure and a facility for active recreation.
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PRELIMINARY PARKLAND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
SILVER VIEW COMMUNITY PARK
• IMPROVEMENTS
MARCH, 1990
FACILITY:
Playground equipment.
PRIMARY ACTIVITY/FUNCTION:
To provide large motor muscle development and creative enjoyment for
children 3 - 12 years old.
MASTER PLAN DESCRIPTION:
The master plan indicates play equipment offering a play area for
preschoolers and school age children. As a designated handicapped
accessible park, play equipment user friendly for children in wheelchairs
and those walking impaired will also be provided.
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RECREATION CRITERIA:
Two separate play structures are recommended. One, a pre-school age
structure to be located to the east of the picnic shelter and the other a
handicapped accessible structure for 6-12 year olds located to the west of
the picnic shelter. This play equipment must be diverse to accommodate
pre-schoolers, elementary, schoolers and handicapped children. Also it is
suggested that this equipment follow a natural type design to match the
wooded park setting.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE CRITERIA:
The base material must follow standards.
GENERAL DESIGN CRITERIA:
Play equipment should follow a natural appearance to coordinate with the
• natural surroundings. The ground cover should be of such a substance
(such as a boardwalk) to accommodate wheelchairs and the walking
impaired.
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MEMORANDUM
Memo To :Mayor and Council Members
From :Ric Minetor, City Engineer/Director of Public Works
Date :May 30, 1990
Subject :Bona - Edgewood Pathway
I have recently discussed the condition of the fencing along this
pathway with Mrs.. French and Mrs. Miller. They have agreed that
a replacement fence should be a chain link fence. They are
willing to allow the City to place the replacement fence on their
property in order to obtain the minimum 8 foot width (the current
easement is only 6 feet in width) and they are also willing to
accept maintenance responsibilities in the future for this fence.
However, they would like to have the City also install a north-
south fence between their backyards at the same time. They feel
this is necessary to stop children from walking along their
southerly property line instead of using the path. The cost of
this additional fence would be approximately $500.
• Below is a breakdown of the project cost:
Remove and replace fence $1,800
Refabric northerly fence 900
Property line fence 500
Repave pathway 1,000
Total $4,200
The costs could be charged to the Silver Lake Woods Improvements
account.
Staff is asking for Council direction regarding this project.
• MEMORANDUM
Memo To :Mayor and Council Members
From :Ric Minetor, City Engineer/Director�/ of Public Works
Date :May 30, 1990 i�y�
Subject :1990 Street Maintenance Program
We are preparing the specifications and documents for the 1990
Street Maintenance program. This past year we received some
complaints about the loose chips that are inherent in seal
coating. There was some stripping of chip after the sweeping last
fall, and we have found that the majority of the cities are
having similar problems . At this time we do not have an
explanation for the higher than normal chip loss. However, their
is some speculation that the weather and the asphalt emulsion may
have been factors. It does not appear to be a problem for this
year's program, and many agencies are continuing with chip
sealing, but with additional material testing.
The street maintenance program is primarily intended to
• 'waterproof' the street surface, increased skid resistance and a
uniform surface are additional benefits. The traditional method
of achieving these goals is to seal coat with sand, pea gravel,
or crushed rock chips. Sand seals tend to last only 1 to 2 years.
Pea gravel lasts longer and usually provides at least 3 to 4
years of service. Chip seals (as we used last year) are the
highest quality lasting 5 to 7 years and providing the best skid
resistance. The better the skid resistance the quicker a vehicle
can stop, and the better it can start up in slippery conditions.
An alternative to seal coating is a method called 'Slurry Seal' .
This process involves using chips as in a chip seal, but the
--„ ' . - - $ ' . w' th a •uick settin.
emulsion. This process almost eliminates chip loss problems and
is reputed to be able to provide a minimal amount of filling of
depressions or wheel ruts. The main detriment is that a street
must remain closed to all traffic for at least a few hours and in
some cases overnight. Another detriment is that few contractors
in this area use this process.
The only other reasonable alternative is a thin overlay. This may
involve pavement grinding and requires adjusting manholes, water
valves , and other structures . The resulting surface is the
highest quality of the various techniques , but reflective
cracking may reduce this benefit within a few years. The biggest
drawback is the cost, which can be up to 3 times the cost of a
• chip seal.
The purpose of reviewing the options surface treatment of streets
• is to lead into the 1990 Street Maintenance Program. The staff
is requesting direction regarding the type of surface treatment
to request in the project documents. Our options are to choose
one of the above listed options, or to combine options, or to
allow alternates.
Choosing one of the options is what we have previously done. In
1988 we used thin overlays, and in 1989 we used chip seals. I do
not believe slurry seals have ever been used in Mounds View. We
could do some streets with chip seal, some with thin overlays,
and some with slurry; or we could allow the contractor to choose
one method through an alternative bid specification. This would
almost assuredly favor chip seal as slurry seals tend to cost 30
to 40 percent more than chip seals, and thin overlays can cost
up to triple the cost of a chip seal.
Monday night we will present the list of streets for this years
program, along with our recommendation for the method of surface
treatment. I request that Council members consider the concerns
residents have expressed and the comments above in determining
the direction for us to pursue.
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