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6:30 P.M. I FEBRUARY 22, 20181 MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL _
MEETING AGENDA MUUND5 VIEW
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL:
Commissioners: Arel, Aukee, Katovich, Kroeger, Kunz, Palm, Rundle,
Staff: Peterson I YMCA: Thomas *to be absent
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. January 25, 2017
5. PUBLIC INPUT
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight's agenda. Before speaking, please give your full
name and address. Please limit your comments to three minutes.
6. STAFF REPORTS
A. YMCA
B. Public Works / Forestry
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Forestry — City Parks, and Green Spaces
B. Greenfield / Groveland tennis courts — Verbal Report
8. NEW BUSINESS:
9. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
10. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT; Next Regular Commission Meeting: March 22, 2018 6:30pm
PARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION
6:30 P.M. I JANUARY 25, 2018 1 MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
MEETING MINUTES MOUNDS VIEW
1. CALL TO ORDER at 6:35 PM
2. ROLL CALL:
Commissioners: Arel, Aukee, Katovich, Kroeger, Kunz, Palm, Rundle,
Staff: Peterson I YMCA: Thomas
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion to approve by Kroeger, 2"d by Palm. Motion Passed 7-0
4. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. Reappointment Oath for Dale Aukee by Don Peterson
B. Reappointment Oath for Gerald Arel by Don Peterson
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. December 14, 2017: Kroeger suggested a couple of clarifications so noted in the minutes. Motion to
approve as amended by Aukee, 2"d by Rundle
6. PUBLIC INPUT
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight's agenda. Before speaking, please give your full name and
address. Please limit your comments to three minutes. NO RESIDENTS PRESENT.
7. STAFF REPORTS
A. YMCA: See attached report.
B. Public Works / Forestry: See attached report. A city staff member is a certified tree inspector and
working toward certification to be an arborist!
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Forestry — City Parks, and Green Spaces: Reviewed what the City is doing to comply with standards
that qualify Mounds View to be a Tree City USA community. Consider using International Society of
Arboriculture (ISA) tree program goals and break down each one over our next meetings. Consider
invasive species as a goal or within a goal. Consider what we are doing and what else we can do to
address these goals. Discuss Goals 1 and 2 in February.
B. Greenfield / Groveland tennis courts — Verbal Report: Staff needs to connect with Fred Kolkman to
answer questions with City Attorney so they can put the bid together.
9. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Recommend Expenditures for Upcoming Bethlehem Baptist Church Disbursement: Security lighting at
Silverview Park playground
10. COMMISSIONER REPORTS: All Knight Party fundraiser wine tasting event at Moe's coming in February.
11. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS: NONE
12. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn at 7:38 by Kunz, 2nd by Kroeger. Motion Passed 7-0
Next Regular Commission Meeting: February 22, 2018 6:30pm
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Community Center Update
1. Program Updates
a. Youth Programs
i. Youth in Government - Model United Nations
ii. Summer Teen Thrive Programs
1. Shattuck Saint Mary - Free Middle School Camp
2. Bold & Gold
iii. Summer Programs - Registration Open
b. Sports
i. Summer Sports Camp
ii. Basketball Leagues
iii. Summer Leagues
Revenue YTD
Mounds View Program
$76,939
$63, .Od
$ 58,47p
2016 2017 2018
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2. Park Rentals
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3. Fields
a. Field Reservations - in process
b. Coach of the year
i. Nominations to be sent to the commission by March 1st
C. Ice Rinks
4. Community Center
a. Spring Break Building Closed - March 12th - 18th
i. Upgrades and cleaning to all areas
b. Daily Admissions
i. 2018 YTD - 2064, 2017 - 2082, 2016 - 1738
S. Community Events
a. Music in the Park @ City Hall
b. Movie in the Park in August
c. Festival in the Park 5K
Item No. 6 B
MEMORANDUM
To: Parks & Recreation & Forestry Commissioners
From: Don Peterson — Public Works Director
Date: February 22, 2018
RE: Public Works Staff Report
The following is a synopsis of recent activities and events of the Public Works Department.
Maintenance
Staff worked on the following items this last month:
• Flooding of rinks
• Snow removal
• Trimming of various trees
• Move into New Public Works Facility
Forestry
Staff worked on the following items this last month:
• Schedule tree removals with contractors
The following projects are planned this year. Current updates are in black text, and updates from
the previous two month period are in grey.
Silver View Park
Relocate Disc Golf Course:
• Ramsey County started tree removal along County Road I and Silver View Road in order
to re -profile the draining ditch on the North and West side of the park. Public Works Staff
has received numerous calls with concerns and complaints on the tree removal.
• Ramsey County continues to work in re -profiling the draining ditch along County Road I
and Silver View Road, located in Silver View Park.
Random Park:
Building Renovation:
■ Staff continued painting exterior of shelter building, East side needs to be completed in
2018.
• Table's selection made and ordered
• Vandalism of front entry — discussion tonight.
• Contractor is in progress for repairing the building.
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Public Works Staff Report
City Hall Campus:
Irrigation & Landscaping Improvements:
• Playground equipment was approved and ordered.
• Received Splash Pad plans, contractor currently reviewing for installation costs.
• Continue vision planning — after spring tour
Groveland Park:
Tennis/Basketball Court Rehabilitation (Design):
■ Fred Kolkman working on plans and specs, a couple questions have been asked will be
discussed tonight.
• City attorney is review the contract documents
• Plans and Specs sent out to contractors — more information in reports later tonight.
Greenfield Park:
RCWD ARJD#1 Project: Rice Creek Watershed District is planning the re -profiling and repair of
Anoka -Ramsey Judicial Ditch No. 1 which runs through Greenfield Park. Also included is Branch
No. 5 which is located behind the baseball outfield and crosses below the parking lot entrance.
Staff will be meeting with RCWSD to inquire the status of this work.
• RCWD has the goal of completing this project this year, but may wait until colder weather
for work to commence.
• Staff has been trying to get an updated timeline for the project from RCWD
• Staff meet with RCWD to clarify scope of work. Tree removals in along the ditch will likely
be required to allow equipment access. RCWD will need to coordinate the stabilization of
the bank after removals. Staff stated they will need to provide some cover near the
parking lot. No scheduled start date. No updates at this time
• Council Approve going out for plans, specifications and quotes at the November 27, 2017
Council meeting
• Scheduling meeting with RCWD for ARJD#1 project, meeting date and time still in
progress.
Hillview Park:
• Hockey rink fence completed, Public Works staff completed installing the boards. Grading
and fill need to be completed. Depending on the weather the base may be a 2018 project.
■ Base to be completed in 2018.
Other:
MCES Sewer Interceptor Project: MCES will potentially need to gain access to the site again, they
are having some issues with a flume that was installed. At this time the extent of work is yet to be
determined.
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1. Establish and maintain maximum tree cover.
The urban forest serves a wide variety of functions that promote the health, safety, and general welfare of
residents. These functions include:
• conserving energy, by providing shade and evaporative cooling through transpiration;
• improving local and global air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and ozone, adsorbing particulate
matter, and producing oxygen;
• reducing wind speed and directing air flow;
• reducing noise pollution;
• providing habitat for birds, small mammals, and other wildlife;
• reducing storm runoff and the potential for soil erosion;
• increasing real property values;
■ enhancing visual and aesthetic qualities that attract visitors and businesses and serve as a source of
community image and pride.
All these benefits increase as canopy cover increases. By establishing and maintaining maximum tree cover,
the community is able to realize the maximum benefits the urban forest can provide. The maximum amount
of tree canopy a given community can support must be determined by analyzing limitations posed by climate
and land use.
Ordinance provisions
Tree ordinance provisions covering planting, maintenance, and removal of trees on public and private land
are related to this goal. Performance standards for the amount of tree cover the community hopes to achieve
and maintain along streets, parking lots, residential and commercial areas, parks and open spaces should be
established in these provisions. A provision calling for development of an urban forest management plan is
essential to this goal. This plan should provide for a sustained forest canopy through properly phased tree
planting and removal.
Specific provisions:
O Designate administrative responsibilities DONE: PWs, City forester/arborist, PR&F Comm
O Develop a comprehensive management plan How would we scope "comprehensive"?
O Resolution of conflicts between trees and structures Do we touch this, aside from public situations?
O Planting requirements Do we go beyond Chap 1127?
O Permit required for activities that may damage city owned trees RoWs vs Public property
O Permit required for activities that may damage protected private trees Chap 1127 only
Commented [JK1]: Promote maximum tree cover.�Thiscan be done by city property action, new and re-
development requirements, and residential encourag
Commented [JK2]: Focus could be along major highways
— MV Blvd, 35W, Hwy 10
Commented [JK3]: Applies to city Rows, green space and
parks
Commented [JK4]: Applies to Rows (rain gardens), green
space and parks
Commented [JKS]: Focus on main thoroughfares, MV
Blvd 1
Commented [JK6]: Ne/Re-development chapter 1127,
disease chapter 605
Commented [JK7]: can coverage percent (public and
private) be estimated based on satellite views? 11
Commented [JK8]: Can we rely on 1127 and 605 as key
elements ofthe "plan"?
Commented [JK9]: Phased management would generally
apply if replacing significant diseased or storm damage
trees. MV is essentially fully developed, so phased removal
and plant is not very practical.
O Conservation of forest and woodland resources during development Chap 1127
O Exemption from Solar Shade Control Act (California)
Evaluation methods
Tree canopy cover is one of the most basic and useful descriptors of the urban forest. Simply put, it is the
percentage of land area covered by tree canopies. By periodically measuring canopy cover, communities can
assess the effectiveness of ordinances and other management methods aimed at maintaining or increasing tree
canopy.
Canopy cover can be measured directly, through photogrammetry (measurement from aerial photographs or
digitized aerial images) or ground surveys. These methods can be relatively easy to use, and do not
necessarily require expensive equipment. Tree density, the number of trees per unit area, is indirectly related
to tree canopy cover. Tree density can also be used to estimate tree cover, if the average canopy spread per
tree is known. Tree density can be calculated for areas that have a complete tree inventory.
2. Maintain trees in a healthy condition through good cultural practices.
A community is not likely to realize most of the benefits that the urban forest can provide if its trees are in
poor health. Promoting tree health helps communities protect their investment in the urban forest. Public
health and safety also depend on healthy trees. Improperly maintained and unhealthy trees often have an
increased risk of breakage or failure, which can result in personal injury and property damage.
Cultural practices have a major impact on the health of urban trees. Proper and timely pruning can promote
good tree structure and health, whereas topping and other improper pruning techniques can result in
hazardous structure and decay. Irrigation is necessary for tree survival in many situations, but excess or
improper irrigation practices can contribute to the decline of established trees. By providing for proper tree
care and eliminating destructive practices, communities can go a long way toward maintaining their urban
forests in a healthy and safe condition.
Ordinance provisions
Tree ordinance provisions related to this goal include those that regulate tree maintenance practices (such as
pruning) and prohibit or regulate various activities that may harm trees. Management of specific disease or
pest problems, such as Dutch elm disease, may be facilitated by provisions that limit species selection, require
removal of diseased trees, or authorize other pest management measures.
Specific provisions:
0 Designate administrative responsibilities See previous comment
Commented [JK10]: Chaps 1127 and 605. Do we need
chap focused on education/management of bush and tree
invasive species?
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0 Develop a comprehensive management plan See previous comment
O Resolution of conflicts between trees and structures See previous comment
O Help for citizens performing tree maintenance Website list of MV licensed contractors with arborists,
city forester/arborist, tree maintenance professional resource links on website.
O Topping prohibited We can control on public lands, but private may not be in scope. Overhead power
line trimming may require topping.
O Planting requirements We can control on public lands, but private may not be in scope.
O Harming public trees forbidden Create or Add to ordinance?
O Situations which are declared to be public nuisances Disease tree chap 605, New invasive species chap,
Managing Trees/Brush on City Property SOG
O Abatement of hazards and public nuisances Disease tree chap 605, New invasive species chap,
Managing Trees/Brush on City Property SOG
O Licensing of private tree care firms DONE
O Permit required for activities that may damage city owned trees See previous comment
O Permit required for activities that may damage protected private trees See previous comment
O Conservation of forest and woodland resources during development See previous comment
Evaluation methods
Progress toward this goal can be evaluated by assessing tree health over time through ground surveys or by
record keeping. Community tree inventories that include health ratings may contain all of the data necessary
Commented [JK111: Creating and maintaining an
inventory would be a huge effort. However, could
for evaluating progress toward this goal. Otherwise, sample plots can be established to obtain data on tree
quantitatively record city diseased trees removal and
replacement.
health and/or improper or prohibited cultural practices. For example, jurisdictions that prohibit topping might
survey specifically to determine the incidence of this particular problem. For certain health problems affecting
large areas with many trees, remote sensing methods (e.g., color infrared photos, multispectral satellite
imagery) may be useful.
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