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6:30 P.M. | OCTOBER 27, 2016 | MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER at 6:31 PM
2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Arel, Aukee, Katovich, Kroeger, Kunz, Long, Palm,
Rundle, Roste Staff: Erickson, Peterson | YMCA: Danielson
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by by Long, 2nd by Palm to approve. Motion
Passed 6-0
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. July 28, 2016: Motion to approve by Kroeger, 2nd by Rundle. 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. STAFF REPORTS
A. YMCA: See Staff report.
B. Public Works: See Staff report.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. City Hall Park - continue discussion on splash pad, playground, picnic area and
shelters: What are we doing with the water? W hat might a brick building cost for
changing rooms/bathrooms? Direct Staff to determine cost of building and cost for
water reclamation and/or sewer costs.
B. Discuss Disc Golf Course Modifications at Silver View Park – (verbal report/update by
Staff). See attached report. Are there additional options east of the playground? How to
deal with the potential erosion on the east side? Perhaps make this area a “putting
green.” Eagle Scout is willing to work on this. Direct Staff to determine cost of pulling
this together with 9 holes in wooded area, and potential prep area at the east.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Review Park and Trail System Map: Assigned sections of the “detailed plan” (p 9-
12) for Commissioners to review and bring back to November meeting to make
changes to the 2013 plan.
B. Discuss 2017 Fee Schedule: Recommendation by MVCC Staff: Change current
statement of “$100 refundable damage deposit required. $75 service fee will be charged
to groups of 50 or more.” Motion by Kroeger to change Fee Schedule only for park
buildings at a $200 refundable deposit to include $100 damage deposit, $75
cleaning fee and $25 lost key fee.” 2nd by Kunz. Motion Passed 6-0.
C. Review 2017 Park Improvement Plan Budget: Need to clarify costs of disc golf at
Silverview and City Hall park improvements.
D. Review Meeting requirements of Park and Recreation and Forestry Commission
Members: Dave Long will be resigning his position on the Commission as of January 1,
2017. Three Commissioners will be up for renewal in January 2017: Steve Roste, Jerry
Kunz, and Cindy Palm. The Commission asks that members consider their ability to
attend meetings regularly and determine their level of commitment relevant to Chapter
405.
Motion by Kroeger 2nd by Kunz to recommend to the City Council to change
Chapter 405 and lower our Commission Membership from 9 to 7 members as soon
as the process allows it to happen. Motion Passed 6-0.
Motion by Arel, 2nd by Rundle to recommend to the City Council that Steve Roste
be removed from the Park, Recreation, and Forestry Commission due to lack of
attendance. Motion Passed 6-0.
E. Recommend Funding Request for Bethlehem Baptist Church:
Motion by Palm, 2nd by Arel that we request funds to support the following
projects from Bethlehem Baptist Church:
Silver View-LED Lighting interior and exterior $6200, new floor coating inside
$4500, security lighting for playground $8400
Groveland-furniture replacement $3000. Motion Passed 6-0.
9. COMMISSIONER REPORTS:
Kroeger approached Staff at Spring Lake Park encouraging dialogue regarding Lakeside
Park.
10. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS
Review landscaping plan for Public Works buildings.
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Commission Meeting: November 17, 2016 6:30pm
Motion by Long to adjourn at 8:58, 2nd by Kunz. Motion Passed 6-0.
6A
Mounds View Community Center / YMCA
1. Program updates
a. YIG – 120 Largest delegation in State again
b. Basketball Tournament Saturday 5 different YMCAs
c. Expanding Early Learning program 2017 Grant
6A
2. Events
3. Park Rentals
6A
4. Fields
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291
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21.89%19.13%22.16%
2014 YTD 2015 YTD 2016 YTD
Days Reserved Utilization
Fields Rentals
5. Other
a. Cookies with Santa
i. December 3rd 10-12
b. New Position in the YMCA
Item No. 6 B
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Parks & Recreation & Forestry Commissioners
From: Brian Erickson - Public Works Director/City Engineer
Don Peterson - Public Works Supervisor
Date: November 17, 2016
RE: Public Works Staff Report
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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 – mowing and leaf removal, fall cleanup of all
grounds. Greenfield trail drainage improvements, replace window at Groveland Park shelter due to
vandalism.
Forestry
Staff continues working on the DNR Grant for Ash Tree removal and tree replacement. Working
with residents on the tree removals and coordinating with contractor.
The following projects are planned this year. Updates from previous meetings are shown in red.
Silver View Park
Relocate Disc Golf Course: A new 9-hole course is proposed to be constructed in the NW corner
of the park. The scope includes clearing trees, planting new tees, installing targets, removing
existing course items and landscape restoration. 2014 Budget: $25,000 (Park Dedication Fund) –
includes $2,000 BBC contribution for improving disc golf tees (Mar. 2011). ). Public Works Staff
meet with Kelly Uhrich University of Minnesota Student – Masters of Landscape and Architecture
Candidate and walked the site and reviewed park and disk golf course design. Meeting scheduled
with Kelly to layout course and plan of action.
Reconstruct Trailways: Scope includes reconstruction of the asphalt trails with an engineered
pavement section and grading/drainage corrections. Will require professional engineering
services and obtaining permanent trailway easements from Scottland Green apartments and
Silver Lake Woods Townhome Association 2015 Budget: $150,000 (Spec. Projects Fund). City
Council approved a contract with Bolton and Menk Engineering Services to design and prepare
bidding documents for Silver View Trial Rehabilitation. Staff had a meeting with Bolton and Menk
on Wednesday December 17, 2014 to start the project. Bolton and Menk will start to survey the
trail and putting the design together. Survey is completed and consultant is working on plans.
Staff met with Bolton and Menk, at this meeting staff was informed the 2015 budgeted amount of
$150,000 would fund the re-construction cost. Staff brought this to the City Council; staff was
directed to continue with getting engineer’s estimate and bring the cost back the Council with a
few options. At the Council meeting on March 23, 2015 Council authorized staff to continue to
move forward with this project, engineer’s estimate for the re-constructing the trial is $313,000 and
a total cost including engineering fees of $452,116.09. Funds will be taken from the Special
Projects Fund budget 480-4180-7050. Staff continues to work with Bolton and Menk moving this
project forward, meeting with landowners, making final trail designs and securing permits. The
City Council approved moving forward at the May 25, 2015 Council Meeting. Northwest Asphalt
will begin asphalt work late next week and the majority of asphalt work will be completed after
Labor Day. Silver View trial pavement was completed Sept. 16, 2016. Northwest Asphalt is
working on punch list items and waiting for some concrete sidewalk work to be completed.
Irrigation Improvements at Silver View: Scope includes expanding the irrigation system to cover
various locations including around shelter and new playground. 2014 Budget: $10,000 (Park
Dedication Fund). The main irrigation underground control vault will also be placed with an above
ground control. 2014 Budget: $5,000 (General Fund). Obtaining quotes from contractors, this
project is pushed out to 2018.
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Random Park:
Building Renovation: Scope includes interior and exterior renovation to repair rotted wood fascia,
increase meeting space and improve the overall aesthetics of the building. 2016 Budget: $20,000
(Park Dedication Fund). Staff met with a contractor to obtain quote for work to be done both on
the interior and exterior of the building. Staff is coordinating with contractor, work has started in
the building.
City Hall Campus:
Irrigation & Landscaping Improvements: The front of City Hall is planned to have new landscaping
features installed and irrigation system expanded to cover dead spots and the portion of the park
between City Hall and Mounds View Boulevard (County Highway 10) (volley ball area). 2014
Budget: $25,000 (Special Projects Fund). Met with landscape architects in July to develop scope
of work. The CHPTF task force was created and meet to discuss the campus, the task force will
be meeting and bring information forward at a future PRF Commission Meeting, To be discussed
tonight.
Groveland Park:
Tennis/Basketball Court Rehabilitation (Design): Involves evaluation, design, and bidding
documents for option selected, to be constructed in 2016. 2014 Budget: $15,000 (Park Dedication
Fund). Evaluating scope of work and developing better cost estimates. Staff will be discussing
with the Commission at future meetings.
Trails/Sidewalk:
Hillview Road, Quincy Street and Jackson Drive (2016 Street and Utility Improvement Project –
Area I) Staff has been meeting with engineering firm to design of streets and project. Bolton and
Menk continues to work on design for construction this year. Construction is complete for the
season. Most of the sidewalk has been constructed except for tie in at Hillview and Quincy which
will be completed in 2017.
CSAH 10 Trail Segments #6 & #11: Scope includes construction of trail segments between Red
Oak Drive and Groveland Road (Segment #6) and between Woodale Drive and Edgewood Drive
(Segment #11). 2016 Budget: $627,000 ($39,300 cost share with Ramsey County) (Street
Improvement Fund) City Council approved awarding contact to Bolton and Menk for design and
construction of Trail segments #6 and #11. Trail design to be completed in 2015 with construction
occurring in 2016. Staff had kick off meeting with engineering firm July 16, 2015. Construction
underway. Northwest Asphalt has paved the trails, electrical sub has completed light base and
pole installation wiring is nearly complete. Curb cuts and pavement repair at intersections is
complete. Anticipate lighting completion in December (dependent upon Xcel timelines).
Community Center:
ESP program: Financing has been approved and paper work in the process of being reviewed and
signed, the entire project will be completed by the end of August 2015. Staff is continuing to
receive quotes for the remodel project for the Community Center Offices and Prep-Kitchen. ESP
project to start early August and through October. Project completed.
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.
Other:
MCES Sewer Interceptor Project: Metropolitan Council Environmental Services is planning to
improve a large diameter sewer pipe at the northwest corner of Quincy and Hillview. MCES is
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finalizing construction plans and have been reviewed by engineering division, comments returned
to MCES. MCES still planning on a 2015 project. Some trees have been tagged in order to be
transplanted in other City Parks. Project still scheduled to start later this spring. The work on the
meter station at the intersection of Quincy and Hillview has been delayed due to heavy rains and
flooding in September. Contractor is having to clean out the interceptor again due to heavy
sediment deposits in the line. Work will continue through the winter. A December closure of
Quincy Street to the north of Hillview is anticipated and is be required to complete the work.