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PARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION
6:30 P.M. | MARCH 22, 2012 | MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
MEETING AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Kunz, Palm, Kroeger, Aukee, Peterson, Arel, Long
Staff: Dazenski, DeBar | YMCA: Danielson
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. February 23, 2012 Meeting Minutes
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. YMCA REPORT
A. Appoint Coach of the Year
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discuss Trailway and Sidewalk System Plan
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review Proposed Changes to Chapter 605 – Tree Disease (and Pest) Control
B. Review Presentation for Joint Meeting with City Council (April 2, 2012)
9. REPORTS
A. Reports of Commission Members
B. Reports of City Staff
10. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS
A. Joint Meeting with City Council: April 2, 2012
B. Next Regular Commission Meeting: April 26, 2012
1. Discuss Agenda for May Parks Tour
2. Review Municipal Code Chapters 203 (Funds) and 909 (Parks & Recreation)
3.
4.
5.
11. ADJOURNMENT
PARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION
6:30 P.M. | MARCH 22, 2012 | MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER at 6:34 PM
2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Kunz, Palm, Kroeger, Aukee, Peterson, Arel
Staff: DeBar | YMCA: Danielson
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by Palm to approve, 2nd by Peterson. Motion Passed 6-0
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. February 23, 2012 Meeting Minutes: Motion by Peterson to approve, 2nd by Kunz. Motion
Passed 6-0.
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. No residents present.
6. YMCA REPORT
A. Appoint Coach of the Year: New Programs for arts, sports and fitness. All classes except
Tabata are full. Summer soccer, softball, and t-ball registration open until April 27th. In need
of volunteer coaches. Summer park program almost full. Spring session #2 will include arts,
lacrosse, and gym games.
April 14th Spring Fling: Free sample classes, healthy cooking demonstrations, summer
program discounts.
Event Center: Summer Saturdays full. Filling Fridays and Sundays.
Coach of the Year: Two nominations received. Motion by Palm, 2nd by Peterson to award
candidate #2, Motion Passed 5-1.
Palm will contact the family of Pat Holmes to present the award. Danielson will contact the
recipient to present the award at the Town Hall Meeting on April 16th at 6:00 PM.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discuss Trailway and Sidewalk System Plan: Updated draft from 1992. Identified gaps and
presented plans to rectify. Suggest bring to Planning Commission. Suggest Commission
reiews draft and submit suggested changes to Kroeger. Suggest DeBar, Kroeger, and
Peterson tour proposed trail ways and bring final suggestions to the Commission.
Commission would then propose recommendations to coordinate with completed and
upcoming street projects.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review Proposed Changes to Chapter 605 – Tree Disease (and Pest) Control:
Recommendations by Rick Wriskey to add the term “pests” and address possible issues
with Emerald Ash Borer as a nuisance (605.03 Subd. 1e) and plans for abatement of trees
(603.04 Subd. 1), and treatment (605.06) of trees. Other minor wording changes.
Need to address 605.04 Subd. 3a with regard to cost to homeowner for removal. Perhaps
change wording to show that a homeowner would pay “up to 50%.” Discuss at meeting with
City Council.
Need to change 605.07: Permit Requirements for Transporting Wood.
Are there procedures for the EAB after cutting the tree down, similar to the procedures for
oak wilt whereby a homeowner had to cover or debark the tree for a time period? Do we
need to include the procedure in the code? Or create a notice for homeowners once the
tree is removed? Direct staff to ask Rick Wriskey for clarification.
The City has received a federal grant to help with the cost of removal, replacement, and
consulting costs to address EAB within one-mile of a current infestation, which is near
County Road I on the east side of the City.
B. Review Presentation for Joint Meeting with City Council (April 2, 2012): What we’ve done in
the past year, what we plan to do, questions we have for the Council (i.e. City Forester
position). Commissioners will send ideas to Aukee to prepare a document for the meeting.
9. REPORTS
A. Reports of Commission Members: Palm: Land east of Silver Lake Road, north of
Woodcrest Park has a lot of felled trees. DeBar will talk with Jeremiah to investigate.
B. Reports of City Staff: DeBar: A lot of litter resulting in 12-hours clean-up at Silverview Park.
Building vandalism. Lambert Park building coming along. Getting ready for rubber flooring.
MVCC will run summer park program there this summer.
10. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS
A. Joint Meeting with City Council: April 2, 2012: 7:00 PM
B. Next Regular Commission Meeting: April 26, 2012: 6:30 PM
1. Discuss Agenda for May Parks Tour
2. Review Municipal Code Chapters 203 (Funds) and 909 (Parks & Recreation)
3. Grading plan and fencing recommendations at Lambert Park ball field
4. Decision on Hillview Park ice rink costs and draft layout
5. Future Agenda Item: Review Adopt-a-Park Program
11. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Kunz to adjourn at 8:15 PM, 2nd by Kroeger. Motion Passed 6-0.
PARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION
6:30 P.M. | FEBRUARY 23, 2012 | MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER at 6:34 PM
2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Kunz, Palm, Kroeger, Aukee, Peterson
Staff: Dazenski | YMCA: Danielson
3. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Oath of Office for Commission Members (Long). Not present.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion to approve by Palm 2nd by Peterson. Motion Passed 5-0
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. January 26, 2012 Meeting Minutes. Motion to approve by Kroeger, 2nd by Kunz. Motion
Passed 5-0.
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. YMCA REPORT
A. MVMatters is out and coming to homeowners soon. New programs include art, lacross,
and fitness. Summer soccer, t-ball, and softball league registrations due April 27th.
Rally Day March 3rd from 10 am-12 pm Summer kick-off to register for summer park
program
Spring Fling April 14th for sample classes and summer program discounts.
Event Center is booked Saturdays April through September 2012.
Music-in-the-Park bookings include Northwest Suburban Concert Band, Teddy Bear Band,
and potentially the Percolators.
B. Discuss Coach of the Year Award: two nominations received. Will be asking for more to
review next month.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discuss Trailway and Sidewalk System: We need to define walking/biking/trailway
terminology. If there is a sidewalk, but not enough space for a bike lane on the roadway,
how do we define that? Need to determine signage. Currently do not have any rules about
pedestrian and bike directions (walking on right, biking on left side of roadway). Kroeger will
reconcile 1992 plan with current proposal for next meeting.
B. Discuss Ice Hockey and Skating Rink Improvements at Hillview Park: Need to look at
potential elevation correction. May move it a bit south, which would involve moving the
existing light poles. Considering aglime base similar to Lambert Park rink, which is usable in
summer. Once we determine exactly what to do, the project should take about a month.
Much work can be in-house, but some contractor work will be required. Need to make sure
any melting from the rink will be absorbed by existing drainage. Want September
construction. We need to discuss specifics and make recommendations by June meeting.
Discuss costs at March meeting, and draft layout at April meeting.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review Municipal Code Chapters 405 and 1204:
Reviewed code 405: There is an opening for a Commissioner. Public encouraged to send
applications to City Hall. Question 405.07 Subd 12: “Advise the City Council regarding
sanitation and reforestation programs within the City.” What does “sanitation” mean? Would
this be sanitation at parks? There is nothing in the ordinance about forestry, however
forestry was assigned to the Commission to comply with Tree City USA qualifications.
Should a section be added about forestry? Such as overseeing the forestry document, and
an annual meeting with a forestry expert accepted by the City.
Need to clean up terms. 405.01 states, “The Parks and Recreation and Forestry
Commission is referred to herein as “the Commission.” However 405.02 Subd 1 and 405.05
Subd. 2 state “Parks and Recreation Commission.”
Discuss sanitation and forestry questions with City Council at annual meeting in April.
Question 1204.02 Subd1b: Question footnote 7: “See Section 203.06 of this code”, should
be 203.05 “Park and Playground Fund”
Code Chapter 1204: 1204.02 Subd 1b: Need to verify and perhaps change term “Park and
Playground Fund” to “Park Dedication Fund.”
Add clarification to beginning “Park and Recreation and Forestry Commission referred to
herein as “the Commission.” Then change 1204.02 Subd 2 “Parks and Recreation
Commission” to either “the Commission” or “ Parks and Recreation and Forestry
Commission.”
1204.02 Subd 2: The Commission has not been approached for land dedication, but cash
payment has been the status quo. Do we need to clarify this with the City Council? For
example the townhouse development on Long Lake Road and County Road H2, was
parkland dedicated, or a cash payment made to the Park Dedication Fund? Direct Staff to
answer this question at March meeting.
B. Review Park Improvement Plan (PIP)
$35,000 carryover for Lambert Park building construction: is this in addition to $260,000
from 2011, or in addition to?
What is the $25,000 for Park Improvement Program for? Maintenance? Improvements?
Repairs? Is it for things like replacement of tee pads, volleyball court perimeters, jox boxes,
lighting upgrades, parking lot lighting, etc?
Considering aglime and reverse curbing for tees at disc golf course at Silverview Park
If there are not grant funds for County Road 10 trail way, suggest using money budgeted for
trail way development to fund other trail way projects within the city as determined by our
recommendations.
10. REPORTS
A. Reports of Commission Members: Kroeger-Lambert Park Building is looking great on the
inside as well as the outside! Aukee-Tobacco Free Park signs at Greenfield ball field needs
replacing. Palm-Discussion of possibly hosting a Mothers’ Day walk for Breast Cancer,
similar to the walk at Mall of America, at Silverview Park. Talk to MVCC about possible
hosting.
B. Reports of City Staff: Nothing to report
11. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS
A. Next Regular Commission Meeting: March 22, 2012
1. Discuss Long-Term City Forestry Options
2. Review 2011 Parks Annual Report
3. Recommend Coach of the Year
4. Review Proposed changes to Chapter 605-Tree Disease and Pest Control
5. Review for Joint meeting with City Council (April 2, 2012)
6. Annual Park Tour
7. Park Focus -- Silverview Park layout in order to determine playground placement
8. Park Focus – Hillview Park rink, building maintenance
12. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Palm to adjourn at 8:17 PM by Kroger, 2nd by Palm. Motion
Passed 5-0.
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Goals and Objectives
1. Provide the highest level of safety possible to ensure the health and welfare of the pedestrian, bicyclist and
motorist.
a. Encourage compliance of traffic laws through applicable departments
b. Develop and promote guidelines governing the appropriate use of the trail system
c. Establish a signage standard for trail use that minimizes potential conflicts among users
d. Conform to existing Minnesota Department of Transportation engineering standards
e. Minimize bicycles/pedestrian/motorist encounters by providing off-street trailways whenever economically
possible
f. Promote safe bicycling through publications, programs and events while assisting with the promotion of bicycle
safety education through the City newsletter publications within the City
2. Provide and maintain a system to achieve a high recreation potential.
a. Provide a link between Ramsey County and Anoka County, and neighboring cities’ trailway systems
b. Develop a system that can be used as a recreational link between the existing city parks, and to promote a means of
making the park property as well as recreational activities assessable to all residents of in the city
c. Provide a recreation opportunity for the family and individual which use of trailways can provide
d. Develop a system that would be suitable to short distance recreational use as well as long distance trail use
e. Utilize man-made or natural linear resources in order to take advantage of the scenic qualities in the City
3. Provide and maintain a system that can be used as an alternate transportation mode.
a. Promote a system to provide access to high population concentration areas (ie: shopping centers, schools, parks,
library, businesses, etc.)
b. Promote a system that would provide an efficient means of destination orientation traffic
c. Connect the bikeway/walkway systems with existing and future mass transportation systems
d. Encourage the development of secure bicycle parking opportunities at existing commercial and industrial
developments
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e. Advocate safe trailways through communication of requests and needs to roadway owners including Ramsey
County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation
4. Publicize trail use opportunities in the community.
a. Provide for citizen involvement through the entire planning process
b. Support and encourage the community in the development of a trailways system
c. Recommend the adoption of a Resolution by the City Council supporting the concept of a trailways system
d. Encourage application for grants and funding aid for trailway projects
Trailways Connection to County Linkages
Anoka County Connections
The Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Corridor begins in Anoka County at Centerville. The Trail Corridor plans show a
trailway continuing through Circle Pines, Shoreview, Arden Hills and Mounds View and continuing along Rice Creek through
New Brighton, Fridley and finally connecting to the Mississippi River Trail. The Rice Creek Trail will be a long distance of
beautiful scenic areas. The trail is a joint effort between Anoka and Ramsey Counties. The portion which is in Mounds View
lies along Rice Creek. A portion of Rice Creek that follows through the Twin City Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) is currently
a hindrance of the project. This portion of Rice Creek which is located on TCAAP property is currently being advocated by
federal legislators who are negotiating with the United States Army.
The Mounds View portion of the Rice Creek Trail Corridor would link the passage through the TCAAP property to New
Brighton leading to Long Lake Regional Park.
When the Rice Creek Trail Corridor finally becomes a reality, it is the proposal of the Trailways Advocacy Group that the
connecting link to Mounds View trailways routes would be Edgewood Drive, across County Road H. This connector would
provide a safe route connecting to Mounds View trailways.
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Mounds View is located in the middle of the long Rice Creek Trail Corridor, having the route to Centerville Chain of Lakes in
one direction and the Mississippi River Trail connection in the other direction. For this reason, Mounds View will benefit
from the completion of these exciting trailways.
Ramsey County Connections
Ramsey County trail connections include a route to downtown St. Paul. The City of Shoreview has developed and continues
to expand upon their trailways system. The City of Mounds View currently has a link to their system on County Road I. This
trail connects to Highway 49 (Hodgson Rd which then becomes Rice St. at Hwy 96). Ramsey County proposes that both
Lexington Avenue and Rice Street become routes to downtown St. Paul. The roadways in Shoreview already provide either a
bikelane or off street trail on both streets. Once in St. Paul, many options are available for routes to Ramsey County
trailways and parks, including plans for the Burlington Northern Trailway Corridor.
Trailway Connection to Minneapolis
Mounds View also has the opportunity to connect onto trailways leading to downtown Minneapolis. The connection to Silver
Lake Road offers an off street sidewalk all the way to County Road D, entering the City of St. Anthony and connecting to
Highway 88. At this point, many routes to downtown Minneapolis can be pursued along residential routes.
The Mounds View connection to this lengthy Silver Lake Road route to Minneapolis is using the Long Lake/County Road H
connector or the Groveland/Knollwood/Pleasant View Dr. route (or the many connectors in between).
Trailway Connections to Neighboring City Linkages
Shoreview Connections
The City of Mounds View currently has an established connection to Shoreview with the trail along County Road I. Another
connection which could become a reality in the future is along County Road J. The City of Blaine has a right-of-way along the
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north side of County Road J. A right-of-way is thought to exist along the south side of County Road J east of Coral Sea Road.
An off-street trail is located east of the 35W bridge leading into Shoreview, connecting to Lexington off-street trailway. MN
DoT is planning on having an eight foot wide sidewalk along one side of the Hwy 610 overpass. There is an opportunity for
County Road J to be a connector road if trailways were advocated by the participating cities of Mounds View, Blaine and
Shoreview. The Rice Creek Corridor will also provide a linkage between Shoreview and Mounds View.
New Brighton Connections
Trailway connections to the City of New Brighton are offered on an off-street path along Long Lake Road (the Mounds View
portion to be completed the summer of 1992). Also, the connections to Silver Lake Road provide a direct arterial route to
New Brighton trailways. This proposal accesses Mounds View routes to both Long Lake Road and Silver Lake Road trailways
continuing into New Brighton and beyond.
Future Old Highway 8 connection will provide opportunities to plan a trailway along Old Highway 8 for a connection to Long
Lake Regional Park. The intersection of Old Highway 8, County Road H and Highway 10 will be realigned during the
development of the Rice Creek Trailhead project coordinated by Ramsey County. This realignment will provide an
opportunity to connect trailways which are recommended in this proposal.
Fridley Connections
The City of Mounds View connects to the Fridley trailway system along County Road H, County Road H2 and County Road I.
All three connectors provide access onto the Fridley trailway system.
Spring Lake Park/Blaine Connections
Common city boundary trailways have not been indicated by the Cities of Spring Lake Park or Blaine. The future may offer
opportunities to establish trailway linkages with a Mounds View and Spring Lake Park and Blaine.
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Trailway System Arterial Roads
The roads listed below play an integral role in the Mounds View Trailway System, serving as arteries for connecting streets
and linking to other trailway systems.
• County Road J
• County Road I
• County Road H2
• County Road H
• Groveland Road (Continuing with Knollwood Rd. south of Hwy 10)
• Long Lake Road
The remaining roads serve as connectors, providing access to the arterial roads which lead to linking trailway systems.
• Arden Avenue
• Hillview Road
• Bronson Drive
• Edgewood Drive
• Wooddale Drive
• Quincy Street
• Mounds View Drive
• Woodcrest Drive
• Pleasant View Drive
In efforts to make this proposal as inexpensive, manageable and realistic as possible, this proposal does not provide for a
trailway on every city street. This trailway proposal does provide a systematic route of accessibility to all areas of the City,
making special provisions to provide access to schools, parks, business areas and City Hall. This Trailways Proposal also
makes special efforts to link Mounds View routes with neighboring trailway systems.
These are priorities of the Mounds View Trailways Proposal as recommended by the Trailways Advocacy Group.
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The following Detail Plan defines the existing and proposed formal trailways through the City of Mounds View and the
respective status. The focus of the formal trailways is to connect with landmarks and regional trailways, and in some
instances, isolated neighborhoods with other trailways. Landmarks are defined as Mounds View parks, civic and local
educational facilities. Bus routes are not a direct consideration.
Trailways encompass Bikeways and Walkways. The following defines expectations for formal Bikeway and Walkway
configurations:
• Bikeway – Paved, no or limited conflict with street parking, integrated crosswalks, clear path with visibility consistent
with speed, continuous and maintained. On or Off street, 5-10’ wide. Identified on a map and/or marked with signage.
• Walkway – Paved, integrated crosswalks, clear path with visibility consistent with speed, continuous, maintained, with
potential shared usage with pedestrians. Off street, 4’ wide minimum. Identified on a map and/or marked with signage.
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North/South
Routes
Bike-
way
Walk-
way Connecting Landmarks and Regional Trailways Status – Gaps - Plans
Groveland Road Yes No • Connects with Groveland Park
• Connection with Blaine trailway along CR J/ 85th Ave
Striped lanes 4-8’, both sides, from CR 10 to CR J/ 85th Ave. MSA route
north of CR 10
Gap: No striped lanes from Bronson to CR10
Plan: Future implementation of trailway with local street project and
extension with Knollwood Drive.
Silver Lake Road –
Red Oak Drive
Yes Yes • Full North/South route: Connects Silver View and
Woodcrest Parks
• Connection with Rice Creek trailway with Long Lake
Park and the Mississippi River trailway as destinations
• Connection with Blaine trailway along CR J/ 85th Ave
Concrete sidewalk, on east side, from CR H, through CR 10, continuing
on Red Oak Dr to Hillview Rd. MSA route north of CR 10 (Red Oak Dr)
Gap: No controlled walk/bike features from Hillview Rd to Long Lake Rd
coinciding with bump outs
Plan: Mark trailway on west side
Long Lake Road Yes Yes • Full North/South route: Connects Random and Arden
Parks and Irondale HS. Connection with Rice Creek,
Blaine and New Brighton trailways, and with Long Lake
Park and the Mississippi River trailway as destinations
Concrete sidewalk, on west side, from south end to Eastwood Dr. On
street marked 4’ wide striped lane, both sides, from CR H to CR H2 and
CR I to Eastwood
Gaps: North end west from Eastwood Dr has no controlled walk/bike
features. No striping between CR H2 to CR I
Plan: Future implementation with local street project
Edgewood Drive Yes Yes • Connects Edgewood MS, City Hall, City Hall Park, Police
Station and Community Center
Concrete sidewalk, east side, and striped lanes, both sides, from CR H
to CR H2. Concrete sidewalk, west side, from CR H2 to CR 10, and both
sides from CR 10 to Bronson Ave, changing to striped lanes, both sides,
to CR I. MSA route from south border to CR I
Gap: No sidewalk north of Bronson. No controlled walk/bike features
north of CR I
Plan: Future implementation of trailways with local street project
Quincy Street Yes Yes • Connects Oakwood and Greenfield Parks, Pinewood
Elementary and industrial park
Striped lanes, both sides, from CR 10 to Hillview Rd. Concrete
sidewalk, on east side, from Hillview Rd to CR H2. MSA route along
majority of length
Gap: Bikes must use sidewalk
Plan: Future implementation of bikeway with local street project
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East/West Routes
Bike-
way
Walk-
way Connecting Landmarks and Regional Trailways Status – Gaps - Plans
Co Rd J (85th) No Yes • Full East/West route
• Connection to Blaine and Shoreview trailways along CR
J/ 85th Ave
Sidewalk along north (Blaine) side of route
Gap: No controlled walk/bike features along south (Mounds View) side
of route
Plan: Future implementation of walkway. Obtain right of way from
Spring Lake Road to Coral Sea on south side of route
Arden Avenue No Yes • Connects with Groveland and Arden Parks On street 4’ wide lane, both sides, from Spring Lake Rd to Eastwood
Rd.
MSA route
Gap: No controlled walk/bike features from Eastwood Rd to Long Lake
Rd and limited room for off–street walkway
Plan: Future implementation of walkway with local street project. Use
MSA funds for walkway
Hillview Road No Yes • Connects Hillview and Greenfield Parks On street 4-8’ wide lane, both sides, from Red Oak Dr to east end.
MSA route along majority of length
Gap: NA
Plan: Maintain
Co Rd I Yes Yes • Full East/West route: Connects Silver View and
Lakeside Parks, Pinewood Elementary
• Connection to Shoreview, TCAAP and Fridley trailways
Concrete sidewalk, on north side, from west end to Silver Lake Rd.
Sidewalk changes to south side from Silver Lake Rd to Long Lake Rd.
Sidewalk, both sides, from Long Lake Rd to Quincy St, then paved only
north side to east end
Gap: No on street striped lanes. Bikes must use sidewalks
Plan: Maintain
Co Rd 10 Yes Yes • Full East/West route: Connects city civic area, retail
business parks, high density and senior housing
Intermittent paved trailways along both sides of route
Gap: Intermittent unpaved portions along both sides
Plan: Pursue grants and use of annual budgeted trailway funds
Co Rd H2 Yes Yes • Full East/West route: Connects Silver View Park and
through industrial park
• Connection to Fridley trailways
Concrete X’ wide sidewalk, north side, from west end across CR 10 to
Jackson Dr. Continues as 4-5’ lane, both sides, to east end
MSA route along majority of length
Gaps: No walkway on south side between Silver Lake Rd and Long Lake
Rd. Bikes must use sidewalks
Plan: Consider walkway by townhomes
Co Rd H Yes Yes • Full East/West route: Connection to Edgewood MS,
Irondale HS, Sunnyside Elementary
• Connection to Rice Creek, TCAAP and Fridley trailways
Concrete sidewalk, north side, from west end to Silver Lake Rd.
Sidewalk continues, south (New Brighton) side, from Silver Lake Rd to
Edgewood Dr, then transitions to paved trailway to Old Hwy 8
Gap: No south side walkway from Silver Lake Rd to Edgewood Dr. No
controlled walk/bike features from Old Hwy 8 to east end (35W) or to
TCAAP
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Plan: Implement needed features with local street and Co Rd H and 10
intersection projects
Park Trailways Bike-
way
Walk-
way
Connecting Landmarks and Trailways Status – Gaps - Plans
Silver View Park
Yes Yes • Connects with Long Lake Rd, Silver Lake Rd, CR H and I
trailways
Complete – Paved
Gap: NA
Plan: Maintain
Greenfield Park
Yes Yes • Connects with Hillview Rd and Quincy St trailways and
Oakwood Park
Trailway is a mix of paved and gravel
Gap: Gravel portions not conducive to biking. Bridges need attention.
Plan: Pave complete trail and repair/replace bridges. Add bridge to
Laport
Arden Park
No Yes • Connect with Long Lake Rd and Arden Ave trailway
• Connection with Blaine trailway along CR J/ 85th Ave
Future – Walkway from Edgewood Dr along sound wall, behind park, to
Long Lake Rd
Gap: Does not exist
Plan: Future implementation of gravel or paved walkway
Woodcrest Park No Yes • Connect with Silver Lake Rd trailway Complete – Gravel
Gap: NA
Plan: Maintain
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Connector
Trailways
Bike-
way
Walk-
way Connecting Landmarks and Trailways Status – Gaps - Plans
Pleasant View Court
to Spring Lake Road
Yes Yes • Connects to Arden Ave trailway and neighborhoods
Complete – Paved
Gap: NA
Plan: Maintain
Arden Ave to Laport
Drive
Yes Yes • Connects Groveland Park, Arden Ave trailway to
neighborhoods
Complete – Paved
Gap: NA
Plan: Maintain
Arden Avenue to
Sherwood
Yes Yes • Connect Arden Ave trailway to neighborhoods Future (Need Input)
Gap: Does not exist
Plan: Future implementation of paved trailway
Lois Lane to Knoll
Drive
Yes Yes • Connects neighborhoods Complete – Paved
Gap: NA
Plan: Maintain
Hidden Hollow South
to Hidden Hollow
North
Yes Yes • Connect CR H and H2 trailways and neighborhoods Future - Currently a worn foot path
Gap: Does not exist
Plan: Future implementation of paved trailway
Edgewood Drive to
Bona Road
Yes Yes • Connects Edgewood MS, Edgewood Dr trailway to
neighborhoods
Complete – Paved
Gap: NA
Plan: Maintain
Edgewood Drive - Co
Rd H2 to Co Rd 10
Yes Yes • Connect Edgewood Dr to CR 10 trailway past theater Complete off-set trailway through theater parking lot
Gap: NA
Plan: Maintain
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Fill the Gaps Priorities
Short Term:
• Complete CR H walkway (sidewalk) between Edgewood Drive and Silver Lake Road. Coordinate with area street construction project in area.
Medium Term:
• Complete CR 10 trailways (North and South sides)
• Complete Long Lake Rd trailway at north end (North County Line) to CR J/ 85th Ave
• Continuation of existing walkways along main E/W and N/S routes.
Must define purpose of striped lanes or acceptable uses, and if bike use of sidewalks is acceptable.
Mounds View Community Center / YMCA
1. Program Update
A. Spring 1 Session –
1. New Programs:
1. Arts: Messy Play and Painting are a hit both classes are full
2. Sports: Tumbling, Basketball are all full
3. Fitness: Zumba is full, Tabata is struggling getting off the ground
2. Summer Parks and Leagues
1. Soccer, Tball and Softball : Registration Deadline April 27th
2. Volunteer Coaches Needed
3. Spring 2 Session –
1. Sampler Week April 9-14th
2. Arts: Pottery
3. Sports: Lacrosse and Gym games
4. Spring Fling: April 14th
1. Free Sample Classes
2. Healthy Cooking demonstrations
3. Summer program discounts $25 off
5. Event Center
1. Summer Saturdays all booked we are starting to fill up Friday/Sundays
2. Other Business
A. Coach of the Year Nominations
a. Please see applications attached.