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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/28/1994t. d�- r` PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Thursday, April 28, 1994 City Hall Council Chambers 6:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 24, 1994 MEETING VISIT LAND AVAILABLE FOR PARK ACQUISITION - MEET AND CARPOOL. REPORT BY FORESTER WRISKEY REGARDING TREE PLANTING FOR BIRDS, ARBOR DAY ACTIVITIES, TREE SALE, WORK PLAN FOR 1994 AND GRANTS RECEIVED FOR TREE PLANTING ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION PROPOSAL TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGARDING A WILDLIFE COORIDOR. CDBG FUNDING - DECISION OF WHICH BUILDINGS TO IMPROVE PROBLEMS OF THE PARKS - DOG FECES PEOPLE CUTTING BRUSH AT SV VANDALISM - AT OAKWOOD ARDAN PARK COMPOST FACILITY UPDATE - COUNCIL MEMBER TRUDE 1-0. PARK PROJECTS: k GREENFIELD PARK NETTING IS UP oe' DGEWOOD BASEBALL FIELD WAS TWEEKED #+'PLAYFIELDS HAVE BEEN GRADED AND PREPPED, ADULT LEAGUES HAVE BEGUN, YOUTH LEAGUE TRYOUTS ARE OCCURING AND HS FAST PITCH TEAMS E USING SV. SS AND PW TRACK HAVE BEEN PAINTED FOR THE JQINT PROGRAM. ARKS ARE BEING TURF VACUUMED. FOUNTAINS EETURNED ON � PLAYGROUNDINSPECTIONSANDREPAIRSHAVE PEN MADE PORTABLE RESTROOMS WILL BE OUT IN ALL THE PARKS MAY 1. RECREATION PROGRAM REVIEW NEXT MEETING - VISIT TO PARK SITES; SILVER VIEW, LAKESIDE AND WOODCREST. 13. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF In HBO "Quite Simply the Best" April 22, 1994 Dear Parks and Recreation Commissioner: Phone: (612) 784-3055 Fax: (612) 784-3462 The regular meeting for April will be held Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda and information is enclosed. I wish to begin tours of the parks and this month would like the Commission to evaluate the property that is available for purchase at Woodale and Pleasant View Dr. Once we look at the property perhaps we'll have a better idea of what could be done and if we are interested in purchasing it. Let's meet at City Hall at 6:30 and carpool to the land. If you plan on being late give me a call and we'll either wait or go on without you whatever your preference. Also, the Environmental Quality Commission is coming to provide a proposal to the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding a wildlife corridor. Forester Wriskey will be in attendance also to comment Forestry issues and activities - as well as answer any questions regarding the present practices for attracting birds in the parks via plantings. I hope that you all can attend the meeting. Last month's meeting did not have a quorum! This is the first time that that has happened in many many years. We need to get back on track, summer is almost here you know! Sincerely, Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation & Forestry 4fa I FRIAM WIIH 5QY1NK,� 2401 Highway 10 • Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES THURSDAY MARCH 24 1994 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Burmeister called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. ROLL CALL: For the first time in several years, the Parks and Recreation Commission did not have a quorum. Members present included Chair Burmeister and Commissioners Silvis and Dentz. Councilmember Trude was also present. Staff included Director Saarion. Commissioners absent included Long, Starr, Trettel and Stevenson. 1994 GOALS: Commission reviewed goals for 1994, to be presented to the City Council at the Work Session on Monday, April 4, 1994. MAXFIELD REPORT: This report was reviewed and all present agreed that it did not look too promising. The issue will be reviewed again at the next meeting with all Commissioners present. RINK REVIEW: Director Saarion reviewed the statistics of the season and updated the Commission on the issue of chippy ice. PARK FACILITY USAGE: Director Saarion asked the Commission to review the policies and process for any changes that need to occur. Staff has already begun to take reservations and complete requests for field use. OUTDOOR REC GRANTS: Director Saarion reviewed the two grants that will be submitted with Commission recommendation and Council approval. One is the development of golf course park area for nature observation and trails and the other is the purchase of two lots in the south west side of the City for neighborhood park. The Commission agreed that both these projects follow their goals. PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE: Director Saarion updated the Commission regarding the two grants for the installation of a pedestrian bridge across Highway 10. The Commission was in full agreement that this is needed and support the grant submission. GOLF COURSE UPDATE: Director Saarion updated the Commission on the bids received for the construction of the golf course and announced that the recommended company is Veit, of whom have had good references. Also, Williams, Gill and Assoc. has taken much time to review the bid items. They are confident that the bid is a good one and that Veit will do a good job. PARK CLEANUP ACTIVITIES: Director Saarion announced that Saturday, April 23 is the Clean-up Day and that several scout troops will. be cleaning the neighborhood parks, Silver Lake Woods Homeowners Assoc. will clean up Silver View and the EQC will be cleaning up Groveland Park. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Chairperson Burmeister was presented with a plaque thanking him for all his work on the surveying details of Silver View Park path paving last summer, 1993. Wayne saved the City a lot of money which would have had to been contracted out at hefty costs. Much appreciation to Wayne! THANKS TO REG ASST.: Also, thanks to all the Commissioners who helped during youth athletic registrations on Saturday, March 16 including Scott Dentz, Pam Starr, Gary Stevenson and Dave Long. The registration went smoothly because of their assistance. REVIEW PARK NAMING RES.: Director Saarion had a second draft of the resolution for naming of parks and park facilities for Commission review. It is short and sweet. The Commission thought that it was fine and will be presented at the April 4 work session. ADJOURNNMENT: Commissioners adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. WILDLIFE CONCERNS IN THE PARRS I have given Rick a copy of the EQC information and he will be reviewing it. I have invited him to attend the April 28th Parks and Recreation Commission so that he can lend his expertise regarding greenways. Also, Rick confirmed that park plantings throughout the Mounds View park system have been chosen with consideration to diversity of species, disease resistance, soils, and birds attractiveness (among many other factors). Encouragement of wildlife by plantings has been avoided for the simple reason that in -city habitation is not safe for wild animals. In addition, wild animal habitation in cities can become a nuisance as well as destructive to trees and bushes. Parks often become destroyed by animal problems including deer which can destroy trees and bushes by eating them and rubbing the bark off trees, geese that leave increasing feces on greenspaces so that people cannot even walk on the grassy areas nor pathways, muscats that not only intimidate people (remember the problem a few years ago at Silver View Park with the over -abundance of muscats?) and burrow into grounds making unsafe walking areas due to sink holes, beavers that dam up the storm water ditches provided for storm water management and gophers that damage lawns and greenspaces. Luckily we have not had a huge problem in Mounds View. However, we do take measures to reduce the attraction to animals. For instance, we do not encourage feeding geese in the parks, they have plenty with the cut grass. Deer eating has not been a problem thank goodness. We have had a problem with an over abundance of gophers, muscats and a beaver problem. All have resulted with catch and transfer to a distant area in the case of the beaver, and trappings in the case of muscats and gophers. Most of our parks offer bird attractions. The boy scouts constructed and installed 20 Bluebird houses at Silver View Park. I have had residents say that they have seen Bluebirds. Residents have asked permission to put up duck houses on ponds which you have all seen around. In addition, Forester Rick has planted trees in every park that are attractive to birds especially the flowering crab trees, both red and white. In addition, we have a resident red fox at Silver View that everyone loves - and he or she has not posed a problem. He is our resident fox. There is a deer population in our parks presently but they have thankfully stayed in the nature areas of the parks and have not destroyed any playfields or landscaping. Geese are becoming a problem at Silver View Park - take an Autumn walk sometime along the path and you'll get the drift as you clean off your shoes. Lakeside Beach is full of geese poop every single morning - which the lifeguards have the pleasure of cleaning daily. So far, we have been able to keep that fine balance of natural areas offering animal and plant study along with development of parkland for recreational participation. The amount of park acreage that is kept natural is balanced with the amount of park acreage that is developed for recreational activities, each being approximately 55 acres. This is a blend which Parks and Recreation professionals strive to provide for the interests of all people.- PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR THE MOUNDS VIEW GREENWAY WHAT IS A GREENWAY? A greenway is an area characterized by woods, meadows, and water features that is designated to be preserved from future development. Greenways are designed as belts or corridors of natural vegetation that offer protection to and habitat for wildlife. WHAT WOULD ESTABLISHMENT OF A GREENWAY MEAN TO THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW? Establishment of a greenway would be a positive and lasting response to action statements on "greenspace, openspace, and wetlands" proposed by the various FOCUS 2000 teams. There are no immediate costs in establishment of a greenway. It is simply a process of reclassified zoning with associated management policies. This greenway initiative would integrate urban and regional efforts to conserve open space by linking various land -saving strategies, in urban forestry, parkland acquisition, conservation easements, city greenway planning and zoning. Official designation as a wildlife corridor can be a mechanism for expanding the greenspace in our neighborhoods. The preservation from development need not conflict with human activities, but can enhance them. A greenway would be an enclave of nature preserved in the city for the future, when it might be squeezed out of the surrounding metropolis. It would be a resource for our children's education. The preservation of biodiversity would assure that our children's children can still catch a frog or see a Great Blue Heron. It preserves plant life that attracts birds and butterflies. This green strip would combat pollution both in the air and in the water with oxygen -giving trees and filtering swamps. If neighboring suburbs follow our lead, it will allow the quality of outdoor life we have come to expect in Minnesota to continue. PRELIMINARY WORK PLAN Spring and Summer: 1) Promote the "Landscaping for Wildlife" concept throughout the City. 2) Improve existing map of maximum potential greenway for public presentation. 3) Submit an article on the EQC's greenway mission for publication in Mounds View Matters. 4) Recommend that the City Council take the greenway into consideration when making zoning changes, and that it designate certain city -owned land as greenway. 5) Prioritize portions of the potential greenway for immediate designation efforts (see first draft below). 6) Solicit volunteers for a citizen action team trained to collect community-based information that would enhance the City's capacity to establish and manage the greenway. 7) Set up a regional meeting for coordination with adjacent cities. 8) Begin grant -application process for national environmental organization funds for land acquisition and/or appropriate plantings within crucial portions of the greenway. Fall and Beyond: 1) Make the greenway a reality with voluntary registration of portions of backyards or business property as "greenway". 2) Provide public education on the "Landscaping for Wildlife" concepts and greenway maintenance and benefits. 3) Develop incentives for greenway registration. 4) Acquire and utilize grant nnoriey for greenway development. 5) Inventory bird and butterfly species within established corridor. 6) Consider walking (or biking) trail extensions into city -owned portions of greenway. 7) Seek heavy involvement in Highway 10 redevelopment, to include landscaping for wildlife and possible tunnel passage at junctions with. other wildlife corridors. 8) Provide progress reports to the Council and the public. PRIORITY PORTIONSo OF GRE ENWAY: This first draft of greenway priorities is based on first saving existing undeveloped, treed, and watered land within the maximum corridor. A secondary priority is placed on currently less -suited land which links first - priority parcels. First Priority Parcels GOLF COURSE TO € IARSTAD DEVELOPMENT ON HILLVIEW ROAD The new golf course, now in the construction bid stage, lies in the northwest quadrant of the Interstate 35W and Highway 118 intersection and in the major wildlife corridor entering Mounds View from the north. There is an unobstructed bird flyway connecting us through the Lino Lakes area and Carols Avery Wildlife Refuge to the north woods. The prospect of flying through a driving range could limit the backyard visits of your favorite birds, so placement of the driving range is crucial. The heart of the existing corridor on that property follows Judicial Ditch No. 1 and its cleanup should include landscaping for wildlife with possible improvement where it passes under 35W. From there the corridor continues south into the Greenfield Park area, accessible with fine hiking trails. This corridor parcel ends at the swamp south of Hillview Road where the Harstad housing development is under construction. Builder and resident cooperation will be needed to assure that construction sediment and lawn fertilizer do not destroy the swamp's ecosystem, especially at the crucial creek connection to Greenfield Park. GOLF COURSE TO LONG LAKE ROAD VIA RICE CREEK This corridor encompasses some of the best wildlife habitat in the area, but is not entirely within Mounds View city limits. From the planned golf course, the corridor proceeds east (out of the city) to Rice Creek' and then south. Key to preservation efforts is the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plane, a 2,000 acre military reserve currently framing its future with public meetings (March 17, April 21). Federal agencies will get first crack at land which is excessed, before County and City governments can make offers.. Perhaps the U.S. Geological Survey (with local offices in Mounds View) can be approached about claiming the bulk of the western half of the arsenal in order to retain their warehouse privileges and designate the rest as greenway. Rice Creek reenters Mounds View from the east at the junction of County Road H and Highway 10, then the corridor proceeds south again towards Long Lake Road through a still -undeveloped industrially zoned section. Second Priority Parcels LAMBERT PARK TO EDGEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL This corridor starts at a swamp just north of Lambert Park and west of Quincy Street (only a block from the Harstad section of the 1st -priority corridor). It proceeds through a residential area surrounding Lambert Park to an area zoned for business between the Saturn dealership and Multi -Tech where geese and egrets are often seen. It continues southwest across Highway 10 (a current corridor blockade) to a small wooded preserve - east of Edgewood Middle School. South of County Road H, it links to the area of Rice Creek described for the Long Lake Road 1st -priority corridor. KNOLLWOOD DRIVE TO SPRING LAKE This corridor starts in the southwest corner of Mounds View in the Knollwood Drive area (south of County Road H, it connects to an undeveloped railway grade and Rice Creek). From there it proceeds north through the back yards of larger residential lots to Spring Lake and thence out of town northwest through Spring Lake Park towards Laddie Lake. INNOVATION1. Maplewood approves open space referendum TIM BUSSE :4 he idea of open space has been part of city master plans since William Penn carefully laid out the street grids in Philadelphia in the late 1600s. While many cities have embraced the idea for aesthetic, psychological, and financial reasons, Maplewood is taking the idea as far as any city in Minnesota ever has. In November of 1992, voters in Maplewood approved the Open Space Referendum allowing the city to issue and sell $5 million worth of general obligation bonds to buy open space in the city. In just a few years, Maplewood has gone from an "incomplete" open space plan, to a unique process of identifying open spaces, setting criteria for purchase, and approving a sizable funding mechanism to purchase the land. A developers' land -exchange proposal began the discussion of open space in Maplewood. "At one of my monthly Mayor's Forums, someone brought up the city's lack of a complete open space plan," said Maplewood Mayor Gary Bastian. "There was some council discussion on the issue, and from that came the idea of citizen involvement to acquire open space." So in 1991, Bastian and the Maplewood City Council created the Open Space committee and appointed 12 residents to serve on the committee. The Committee's charge was four pronged: Define open space Identify possible areas throughout the city that met the definition Make recommendations regarding the acquisition of the property Become involved with a possible referendum for open space funding. Soon after settling on a definition of open space, the committee recruited the DNR to take aerial photos of the entire city to document open space sites. Sixty- six sites met the definition. The commit- tee then created a unique rating system to objectively evaluate each site. Distance to other open sites, vista of open space, ecological sensitivity, historical signifi- cance, accessibility, city maintenance costs, and neighborhood participation were just some of the 54 criteria used to evaluate each site. "The committee chairman put together a computer program to rate, each site" Bastian explained. "With those evaluations, we were able to bring the number of sites down to 19." In 1992, the committee presented the city council with an endorsement to place a funding referendum on the ballot for purchase of the top 19 sites. "When we put the referendum on the ballot, we knew that if it was going to sell, it couldn't be done by the city," says Bastian. "We said to our residents, `it's on the ballot, if you want it, go get it." The residents of Maplewood did just that. Supporters throughout the city recognized the opportunity they had to preserve wetlands, tree stands, and the open space in their neighborhoods. Many of the people who served on the Open Space Committee became the leaders of the cause—hosting information- al'meetings and, urging people to vote in favor of the referendum. In November 1992, 54 percent of voting residents answered yes to the following ballot question. "...Shall the City of Maplewood, Minne- sota, be authorized to issue and sell general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $5, 000, 000 to finance the acquisition of land for open space. " The new tax levy will raise almost $437,000 the first year. City officials estimate the maximum increase in property tax levy to be .03263 percent of the city's taxable market value—or 33 cents for each $1,000 of market value. After approval of the referendum, the city council adopted an eight -step process to direct the city in its purchase of open space. Step 1: Reappoint a six member subcommittee of the original Open Space Committee and advertise for three additional volunteers. Have the new committee review and comment on the availability and ranking of the 66 parcels. Step 2: Contact relocation/acquisition specialists about their services and associated costs. Step 3: Direct city staff to obtain Ramsey County assessor's market values of all available parcels on the Open Space Committee's list. Step 4: Have the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Open Space Committee act as advisory boards during the acquisitions. Step 5: Appoint the city manager (or designee) as the staff person responsible for this project including negotiations. Step 6: Direct staff to prepare an ordinance which requires an extraordi- nary vote of the city council to sell any acquired open space properties. This is being investigated as a way to guarantee that the purchased property will remain open space in future years. Step 7: Direct'staff to investigate different methods of handling the direct negotiations with property owners of potential purchases. Staff recommenda- tions should be brought back to the city council for consideration. Step 8: Provide an open space update at each city council meeting. In January, the City Council appointed a new Open Space Committee which is re-evaluating the original list of 66 sites, and will submit a revised priority list to the city council in late February. Mayor Bastian has been telling people that the easy part is over. Now comes the difficult task of actually acquiring the open space. "The value of the land obviously has gone up because we've expressed interest in it," says Bastian. "We have to work to give these landown- ers a fair price, while keeping in mind what we set out to do." Innovations is a new column in Minnesota Cities focusing on city efforts to do things differently, explore new possibilities, and looh at old problems in new ways. If your city has an innovation call Tim Busse at the League at (612) 490.5600. Minnesota Cities 1994 Photo Contest ...t �4, `""Wa o Minnesota Cities is sponsming a photo- , contest, so we can share with everyone the wander, beauty, and intng' w of Minnesota's cities throughout the state. Photo entries become the property of the League of Minnesota Cities and will not be returned. Photo award categories Minnesota city architecture buildings, houses, city halls, etc.) Minnesota city activities—events, celebrations, etc. Minnesota cityscapes/nature in the cities Minnesota cities—the people Minnesota cities—the four seasons Rules Size: 5 x 7 photo Type: Black and white or color prints Ino slides) Number: You can enter one photo in each category Awards Cash prizes for each category Grand prize award Display of photos at the 1994 LMC Annual Conference E Publication of your winning photo in the Minnesota Cities magazine.. Information we need Please fill out the form below and include the following for each photo: Your name Your address (including the city where you live) City where you took the photo Caption The category your photo fits into Your age (ONLY IF YOU ARE UNDER 181 Send entries to League of Minnesota Cities 3490 Lexington Avenue North St, Poul, MN 5S 126-8044 For more information Laurie Audette (612) 490-5600 Deadline for entries May 2, 1994 ----------------------- Entry -- .------------------ —Entry fonn for League of Minnesota 1994 photo contest Name f Address J ! Ciy/State/Zip I Minnesota city where you took the photo fi Signature I l I agree to letthe League publish my photo/s in League publications with proper credit r i If you are under 18, please give us your age, years- Mail this form along with your photo to League of Minnesota Cities 3490 Lexington Avenue North I St. Paul, MN 55126-8044 l L-------- ._._._..._ --- J RAMSEY COUN Y Office of the County Manager Terry Schutten, County Manager 250 Court House 15 West Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul, MN 55102 April 6, 1994 Mary Saarion Director of Parks City of Mounds View 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 Dear Mary: Tel: 612-266-8000 Fax: 612-266-8039 Thank you for the excellent presentation that you recently made to the CDBG/HOME Advisory Committee regarding the proposal for your Park Building Accessibility Improvements project. At this time, we want to advise you that the County staff is still in the process of evaluating the proposed projects for their recommendations, but we are pleased to inform you that the CDBG/HOME Advisory Committee did recommend your Park Building Accessibility Improvements project be funded in the amount of $25,000. The recommendations of both the Advisory Committee and the County staff should be available by April 30th. A public hearing will be scheduled on the proposed projects in early May. The Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will review the recommended projects in May and make the final funding decisions. If you wish to receive a special notice about these public meetings, please contact us so that we can send you information about the time, date and location of these meetings. If you have any questions, or would like to discuss your proposal further, please do not hesitate to contact us at 266-8006. Thank you again for submitting a proposal to us. Sincerely, r � � JUO A. 1Caron, Director Community and Economic Development JAIUpy Minnesota's First Home Rule County printed nn ro ycled paper with a minimum of 10% post -consumer runtenL O My OF "Quite Simply the Best" April 12, 1994 Dear City Resident: Phone: (612) 784-3055 Fax: (612) 784-3462 Several calls have been received by City Hall from park users complaining of the extreme amount of dog feces in Greenfield Park. Efforts are being made with this letter to inform residents that dog owners are responsible for the clean up of their pets in the parks. City Code # 52.15 requires all pets to be on leashes in the parks and no pet is to defecate in the parks. On occasions that pets do defalcate in the parks, it is the responsibility of the person walking the pet to remove the feces either with a "pooper scooper" or with the use of a plastic bag. .The penalty for non compliance is $25.00 per incident. The police have been notified of the problem and will be making an effort to enforce this regulation. Please inform your neighbors and others that you may see violating this park regulation about this City Code. We certainly want our parks to be inviting to residents and surely do not wish to see our parks full of dog feces. Help us in the quest to have clean parks so that everyone can enjoy the parks. Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation & Forestry PRINUO 4' 1 3�YINK •- 2401 Highway 10 • Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 �� aTV OF "Quite Simply the Best" April 12, 1994 Mr. Richard Curran 7935 Greenfield Ave. Mounds View, MN 55112 Dear Mr. Curran: Phone: (612) 784-3055 Fax: (612) 784-3462 City Hall has received several calls from residents complaining about dog feces at Greenfield Park. You have been named to have permitted your dog to defecate in the park without removing the droppings as required in City Code 52.25. City parks are provided for the enjoyment of all people, and all users must comply with rules and regulations if we wish to keep the parks attractive to all recreation users. Evidently, the problem of dog feces in Greenfield Park is becoming such a problem that little children cannot even walk the grassy areas without fear of stepping in dog feces. Letters such as this one will be sent to all those that we can name or locate, who have been observed breaking the rules by not cleaning up after their dogs. Please comply with the rule. If you wish to walk your leashed dog in the parks, please be sure to clean up after them. The penalty for this infraction is $25.00 per incident. Your consideration of other users of the park will be greatly appreciated. - Sincerely, Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation & Forestry FRIIMa VVITA -O SOYINK w 2401 Highway 10 • Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 �� recycled paper CNT old jims L5W "Quite Simply the Best" April 21, 1994 Dear Resident: Phone: (612) 784-3055 Fax: (612) 784-3462 The City of Mounds View has received several complaints about people cutting down brush at Silver View Park. THIS IS AN ADMINISTRATION OFFENSE, SUBJECT TO A FINE. Please be informed that it is illegal for any resident to cut any growth whether it be plants, trees, bushes or grass in the parks without the consent of the City. The park ordinance is enclosed as well as a letter written by the Parks and Recreation Commission for your information. This information has been provided previously to residents surrounding Silver View Park and it is very frustrating when these kinds of incidents continue to occur even after previous warnings against park property mutilation. The Police Department has been alerted to the problem and will be patrolling the area more frequently with special observations for persons who are defacing the parks natural amenities. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. If you observe persons cutting growth in the parks or vandalizing the parks in other ways, please call the police immediately at 784- 3771 and the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department at 784-0618. Sincerely, Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation & Forestry 4 �PRINTzri WfTH �,•L." SOYZNK �4C11 Hinhwav 1 fl • Mni in�is Via�.v MN .551 1 �-1 d94 a lN GIF 1 ©UHL—D) �C`nll "Quite Simply the Best" December 2, 1993 Good Day: Phone: (612) 784-3055 Fax: (612) 784-3462 This letter is to confirm the Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission's desire to continue the practice of mowing one swath on both sides of the Silver View Park path on a weekly basis, weather and soil conditions permitting. Other areas of the grasslands between the path and the pond will be mowed on a less regular basis depending upon weather and soil conditions. We noticed, while walking the path as a group in October, that one area had been mowed closer to the pond than we had recommended. This area is along the Manor homes, in front of the bench where the grass has been mowed down to the water. This area was not mowed by the Parks maintenance crew and therefore it is assumed that residents of the Manor Homes have been mowing the area. The purpose for the grassy buffer area is to filter any fertilizer runoff that may occur as well as provide a buffer habitat for wildlife as recommended in the Environmental Studies Report. It is our request that homeowners abutting Silver View Park abide by the standards of care for Silver View Park that has been recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission, in efforts to maintain the path and pond portion of the park as passive and natural with a woodsy atmosphere with wildlife and natural vegetation. Well-groomed, yard or lawn -like manicured grounds are not the intent nor the recommendation for this nature area of the park. The Parks Maintenance crew has been directed by Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director Saarion to comply with the recommendations that we have provided re-arding the restoration of grassy areas for wildlife habitat and chemical Filtration in the areas of the pond. As you know, it is difficult to please everyone. Each individual seems to have their own preferences - - - even when it comes to use and maintenance of a park path. It is difficult to coordinate the requests of all the preferences of residents and impossible to make everyone happy. However, we are doing our best to meet the needs of the community as. a whole, making a standard of maintenance that is both feasible and consistent with the natural theme of the pond and trail portion of the park. Sincer'ly, t Mounds View Parks & , creation Commission "INTL➢ WITH ��--�, `� SOYINK _ 2401 Highway 10 • Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 �� 905.02 905.07 Subd. 2. PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION AREA: Any area, designed by the City, wherever located within the City, which is reserved, designated or used for active or passive recreation and which is owned, operated or controlled by the City or controlled by' another government unit. (1988 Code §52.02) 905.03: MOTOR VEHICLES RESTRICTED: No person, unless engaged in official City business or otherwise specifically authorized by the Clerk -Administrator, shalt operate a motor vehicle in any park, playground, open space or recreation area within the City, except upon those areas that are designated for use by certain vehicles. (1988 Code §52.04) 905.04: CLOSING HOURS: No person, unless engaged in official City business, shall enter upon or use any park, playground, open space or recreation area of the City, including all park property, improved or not, and all equipment and facilities located thereon, between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and six o'clock (6:00) A.M. when such facilities are posted by signs noting the curfew hours, provided, however, that such posting shall be by order of the City Council. The fact that any person not engaged in official City business as authorized or delegated by the Clerk -Administrator may be present in a closed park during said curfew hours shall be prima facie evidence that said person is there unlawfully. (1988 Code §52.05) 905.05: SNOWMOBILES: See Chapter 803 of this Code as it relates to parks. (1988 Code §52.06) 905.06: SWIMMING: No person shall swim, bathe in or enter any park waters or unauthorized swimming areas, except where indicated by City authorized sign placed by the Parks and Recrea[lon Department. (1988 Code §52.07) 905.07: DAMAGING OR REMOVING PROPERTY PROHIBITED: No person shall destroy, damage, mar, deface: or otherwise injure any property or facility in City parks, playgrounds, open space or recreation area. No person shall break, cut, mutilate, injure, remove or carry away any tree, plant, flower, shrub, rock. soil, sand, fence. benches, tables or any property or facilities located in City parks, playgrounds, open space or recreation areas. (1988 Code §52-08') City of Mounds View COW OF "Quite Simply the Best" April 20, 1994 Dear Track Coach: Phone: (612) 784-3055 Fax: (612) 784-3462 I wish to call a meeting during the track season so that we can .discuss a few issues that can be helpful for the program's success. One issue that must be discussed is the condition of track equipment and the need for future capital investments for replacement of track equipment. Sunnyside School is in dire need of replacement equipment. Their hurdles are broken down, and they do not have adequately safe high jump mats. Starting blocks do not adjust anymore. Sunnyside School has a distinct disadvantage compared to other schools in the track program simply because of the inadequate equipment. We need to rectify this discrepancy. This situation may occur at other schools during future years, depending on the longevity of the equipment. Let's get together. and discuss the options for this present problem and try to foresee any additional problems that we can nip in the bud now before they become a problem down the line. The meeting is set for Wednesday, April 27 at 7:00 a.m. at Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Hwy 10 (across from the Bel Rae Ballroom). Please call me if you are unable to attend. I hope to see all of you at this meeting. Sincerely, Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation & Forestry cc Track Coaches Parks & Recreation Jerry Otto School Principals Department personnel Plit117Ep Wi711 SUY�NK 2401 Highway 10 • Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 -CD, "THIS IS IT" PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY WEEK OF APRIL 4 1994 PARKS: Grading has been completed on each of the fields except Edgewood, which we hope to complete by the end of the week. Each field is in great need of ag-lime and therefore several loads of ag-lime have been delivered and leveled out. Edgewood needs a more fine- cut grader for the trim work around the infield grass edges and for that reason will be done separately. Steve and Jeff will be replacing many of the base pegs, homeplates and pitching rubbers as needed. Also, trash barrels, player bench inspections and fencing inspections will be completed, ready for play. Irondale's Girl's Fast Pitch team will be the first to use our fields for scheduled play - at Silver View Park. Adult league play begins Monday, April 18. MVAA has scheduled City Hall for practices for try -outs. Watch out! Baseball/softball players - here they come! We are having limited success on graffiti removal. The stuff that we have lightens the graffiti but also discolors the panels and provides roughness. In additional, two panels at Greenfield Park took approximately a whole afternoon of Steve and Jeff's time. LABOR INTENSE!! RECREATION: There has been an increase of 4 adult softball teams this year over last years statistics. The mixed couples softball league has grown this year. Adult softball profits subsidize a number of youth and general programs and recreation capital items. For instance, the profits from last year's adult softball profits are paying for the netting at Greenfield Park baseball field. In additional, adult.softball pays for labor and materials used for athletic groundskeeping. The great thing about adult softball is that 74 teams can play every week with only using three fields of course we schedule adult games solidly with hour limit games - back to back - having the control to serve a huge number of teams and players using limited field space. Sharie will be attending a conference this Friday and Saturday on City Festivals and Events sponsored by the Minnesota Festival and Events Asociation being held in Brooklyn Park. This looks to be a great conference with lots of ideas and information being exchanged. The Garden Club met Tuesday to plan the plantings in front of City Hall. They are a great group of energetic gardeners. It'll be fun to see what they do this year in front of City Hall. In addition to flowers, they will be planting the bushes along the front City Hall building. SCHOOL VACATION BOREDOM BUSTERS has been a great success. Every day this week trips are scheduled for the children of the community who are on Spring Break. Mary and Brad have been chaperoning the trips along with other recreation staff available. We are in the process of reviewing the application for summer playground leaders. Interviews will begin next week. There were many good applications received for two open positions. Ten leaders are returning from last year. CABLE TV Congratulations to Jerry Skelly who has a new little baby boy named Zachary, born last Thursday, March 31. Jerry is working shoots this week so will be working night hours completing the April "A View From the Mound". FORESTRY Rick met with the Garden Club Tuesday to offer his recommendations and expertise. I have given Rick a copy of the EQC information and he will be reviewing it. I have invited him to attend the April 28th Parks and Recreation Commission so that he can lend his expertise regarding greenways. Also, Rick confirmed that park plantings throughout the Mounds View park system have been chosen with consideration to diversity of species, disease resistance, soils, and birds attractiveness (among many other factors). Encouragement of wildlife by plantings has been avoided for the simple reason that in -city habitation is not safe for wild animals. In addition, wild animal habitation in cities can become a nuisance as well as destructive to trees and bushes. Parks often become destroyed by animal problems including deer which can destroy trees and bushes by eating them and rubbing the bark off trees, geese that leave increasing feces on greenspaces so that people cannot even walk on the grassy areas nor pathways, muscats that not only intimidate people (remember the problem a few years ago at Silver View Park with the over -abundance of muscats?) and burrow into grounds making unsafe walking areas due to sink holes, beavers that dam up the storm water ditches provided for storm water management and gophers that damage lawns and greenspaces. Luckily we have not had a huge problem in Mounds View. However, we do take measures to reduce the attraction to animals. For instance, we do not encourage feeding geese in the parks, they have plenty with the cut grass. Deer eating has not been a problem thank goodness. We have had a problem with an over abundance of gophers, muscats and a beaver problem. All have resulted with catch and transfer to a distant area in the case of the beaver, and trappings in the case of muscats and gophers. Most of our parks offer bird attractions. The boy scouts constructed and installed 20 Bluebird houses at Silver View Park. I have had residents say that they have seen Bluebirds. Residents have asked permission to put up duck houses on ponds which you have all seen around. In addition, Forester Rick has planted trees in every park that are attractive to birds especially the flowering crab trees, both red and white. In addition, we have a resident red fox at Silver View that everyone loves - and he or she has not posed a problem. He is our resident fox. There is a deer population in our parks presently but they have thankfully stayed in the nature areas of the parks and have not destroyed any playfields or landscaping. Geese are becoming a problem at Silver View Park - take an Autumn walk sometime along the path and you'll get the drift as you clean off your shoes. Lakeside Beach is full of geese poop every single morning - which the lifeguards have the pleasure of cleaning daily. So far, we have been able to keep that fine balance of natural areas offering animal and plant study along with development of parkland for recreational participation. The amount of park acreage that is kept natural is balanced with the amount of park acreage that is developed for recreational activities, each being approximately 55 acres. This is a blend which Parks and Recreation professionals strive to provide for the interests of all people. RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA APRIL 12, 1994, 6:00 - 7:30 P.M. (Note: Time is restricted to accommodate a scheduled meeting with New Brighton City Council regarding the Rice Creek Regional Trail Corridor) RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE 2015 NORTH VAN DYKE STREET MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA FIRST FLOO R CO114FERENC—E ROOM 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 1994 4) UPDATE ON REGIONAL RECREATION OPEN SPACE STATE BONDING REQUEST 5) REVIEW OF DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM PLAN FOR RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE (DRAFT DOCUMENT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE MEETING) 6) INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE INCREASE IN GRAFFITI VANDALISM ON PARK PROPERTY 7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT 8) REPORTS FROM CHAIRMAN AND OTHER COMMISSION MEMBERS 9) OTHER BUSINESS 10) ADJOURNMENT COMMISSION MEMBERS P -4> � PLEASE CALL CHERYL MYRAN AT 777-1707 4 4, -0- IF IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 8, 1994 The regular meeting of the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Nolan at 6:00 p.m., in the First Floor Conference Room, Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department, 2015 North Van Dyke Street, Maplewood, Minnesota. Members Present: Marge Anderson, Gary Botzek, Bill Frank and Mark Nolan Members Absent: Linda Ford and Janey Gohl Staff Present: Greg Mack, Larry Holmberg and Cheryl Myran Arnroval of Agenda Chairman Nolan asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Frank moved, seconded by Ms. Anderson, that the agenda be approved. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes Chairman Nolan asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 8, 1994. Mr. Frank moved, seconded by Ms. Anderson, that the minutes of the February 8, 1994, meeting be approved as mailed. Motion carried. Ramsey County Bike Trail Map Committee "Bikeway" Definitions The Ramsey County Bike Path Map Committee met on February 17, 1994, to review the base map. Mr. Mack distributed copies of a memo Jon Walsh sent to all Ramsey County municipalities which gave an overview of the February 17 meeting and included two categories of bikeways the committee recommended be used to create the County map: 1) Off -Road Bike Paths defined as multipurpose paths, a minimum of 8 feet wide, separated from the roadway. 2) On -Road Striped Bike Lanes defined as a paved shoulder, a minimum of 8 feet wide on state highways and a minimum of 4 feet wide on roads with a speed limit of 35 mph or slower, separated from traffic by striping. Commission members discussed these recommendations. It was generally stated that these cate- gories provide appropriate definitions for the current mapping program but should not be consid- ered standards for future construction. Mr. Frank moved, seconded by Ms. Anderson, that the Commission support these definitions as useful for categorizing the bikeways presently available. Motion carried. Consideration of a Proposal to Establish a Mountain Bike Area(s) Within the Ramsey County Parks and Open Space System Mr. Mack reported that he and Mr. Holmberg attended a meeting on February 16, 1994, of the St. Paul Bicycle Advisory Board on mountain biking. Mr. Joe Felt, Minnesota Mountain Biking Resource Group, suggested that a mountain bike trail be developed at Battle Creek Regional Park. Mr. Mack stated that an attempt should be made to determine if this activity is compatible at Battle Creek Regional Park before authorizing mountain bike use. Commission members agreed LV -1 ll-- n_�-_- /'�_ should _I..J- mountain biking trails _ 1_ •1_:� aL_ that the Ramsey County system should include mountain biking trails at some location within the County. Mr. Mack has requested information from operators of mountain biking trails in the metropolitan area. Mr. Frank moved, seconded by Mr. Botzek, that Battle Creek Regional Park (Winthrop site) should be evaluated as a possible location for mountain biking. Fur- ther, other sites should be considered if Battle Creek Regional Park is not found to be suit- able. Motion carried: Continued Discussion Reqardinq Corporate Partnership Initiatives Chairman Nolan circulated a letter he received from Mr. David Ginkel, 3M, indicating that the work and business climate are not right at this time to institute new volunteer programs but he is inter- ested in the possibility of creating a partnership with the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department sometime in the future. Mr. Botzek will share this letter with Mr. Darril Wegscheid. Chairman Nolan suggested that Mr. Botzek ask Mr. Wegscheid how this partnership program could receive higher priority consideration in the future. Director's Report Mr. Mack reported that the Shoreview City Council approved the Snail Lake Regional Park Devel- opment Plan on February 22, 1994. The plan is being finalized to reflect actions taken by the City Council. Mr. Botzek said Ramsey County staff did an excellent job throughout the plan review process Mr. Mack indicated that he had a follow-up conversation with Mr. Bernie Bullert, General Manager, St. Paul Water Utility, regarding the Sucker/Vadnais Lakes area. They agreed that a letter of un- derstanding on the concept of joint use needs to be presented to their respective boards. A recre- ational concept plan would then be presented to the community at large. The city of Arden Hills is hosting a meeting on March 17, 1994, at the Twin Cities Army Ammuni- tions Plant. Mr. Mack gave an update on legislative issues. The Metropolitan Council has requested $14.8 ,lion in state bonds in 1994 and 1995 for continued acquisition and development of the regional park system. The Metropolitan Council has also requested legislation to modify the formula for tax equivalency payments associated with regional park acquisitions. It was moved by Mr. Botzek, seconded by Mr. Frank, that the Commission recommend support for the 1994 Metropolitan Regional Parks state bonding request and the Metropolitan Council's tax equivalency payments legislative proposal. Motion carried. Copies -of the March issue of News & Views were distributed. Reports from Chairman and Other Commission Members None Adjournment Upon appropriate motion, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m. Cheryl Myran UPCOMING PUBLIC WORKS/PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS, 9:00 a.m., 220 Courthouse: April 19, 1994 N )3, 1994 405.01 405.02 CHAPTER 405 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION' SECTION: 405.01: Commission Established; Purpose 405.02: Membership; Oath; Compensation 405.03: Terms and Vacancies 405.04: Conflicts of Interest 405.05: Removal from Office 405.06: Organization and Meetings 405.07: Powers and Duties 405.08: Budget and Finances 405.09: Rules and Regulations 405.01: COMMISSION ESTABLISHED; PURPOSE: There is hereby established a Parks and Recreation Commission for the purpose of advising the Council on the operation of public recreation, parks and playgrounds, pursuant to the authority of this Chapter. The Park and Recreation Commission is referred to herein as "the Commission". (1988 Code §34.01) 405.02: MEMBERSHIP; OATH; COMPENSATION: Subd. 1. Appointment of Members: The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the majority of the Council. The Mayor, with approval of the City Council, shall appoint a chairperson at the first regular meeting of the Council in January. (1988 Code §34.02) Subd. 2. Oath of Office: Every appointed member shall, before entering upon the discharge of his duties, take an oath that he will faithfully discharge the duties of his office. (1988 Code §34.03) Subd. 3. Compensation: Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. (1988 Code §34.04) I. See Chapter 905 of this Code for parks, playgrounds and recreation. City of Mounds View 405.03 405.03: TERMS AND VACANCIES: 405.06 Subd. 1. Terms: Members of the Commission shall serve three (3) year staggered terms, with terms expiring December 31 of each year. Both original and successive appointees shall hold their offices until their successors are appointed and qualified. (Ord. 456, 2-27-89) Subd. 2. Vacancies: Vacancies during the term shall be filled by the Mayor with the approval of the majority of the Council for the unexpired portion of the term. (1988 Code §34.03) 405.04: CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: No member shall be personally interested in any contracts in which the Commission may enter. (1988 Code §34.03) 405.05: REMOVAL FROM OFFICE: Subd. 1. Removal for Just Cause: An appointed member of the Commission may be removed from office for just cause and on written charges by at least four-fifths (4/5) of the entire City Council. Such member may be entitled to a public hearing before such vote is taken. Subd. 2. Removal for Nonattendance: In addition, an appointed member may be removed by the City Council for nonattendance at Parks and Recreation Commission meetings if a Commission member does not attend (9) nine regularly scheduled meetings per year. Subd. 3. Vacancies Filled: It shall be the duty of the chairman of the Commission to notify the City Council promptly of any vacancies occurring in membership. The Mayor, with approval of the City Council, shall fill such vacancies, for the unexpired term of the original appointment. (1988 Code §34.05) 405.06: ORGANIZATION AND MEETINGS: Subd. 1. Officers: The Commission shall select a vice chairman and secretary from its membership who shall serve for terms of one year. Subd. 2. Attorney and Engineer: The Municipal Attorney shall act as attorney for the Commission and the Director of Public Works/City Engineer shall act as its engineer. Subd. 3. Rules of Procedure: At its first meeting, the Commission shall adopt rules of procedure and elect the two (2) officers. It shall amend the rules, from time to time, as is necessary. (1988 Code §34.06) City of Mounds View 405.06 405.07 Subd. 4. Meetings: The Commission shall establish regular meeting dates, but special meetings may be called by any officer of the Commission upon three (3) days' notice to all members. -The Commission shall meet at least twelve (12) times in each calendar year. Subd. 5. Quorum: A majority of the appointed members shall constitute a quorum. (1988 Code §34.07) 405.07: POWERS AND DUTIES: In order to carry on the recreation program provided herein, the Commission shall: Subd. 1. Operation of City Parks and Playgrounds: Under the direction of the City Council, advise City staff to operate a program of public recreation and playgrounds upon property which is owned or otherwise made available to the Municipality for such public recreation purpose. Subd. 2. Lease and Acquisition of Property: a. Recommend to the Council the leasing or acquisition of real or personal property for public recreational use as it deems desirable but shall not have the authority to acquire land or construct buildings in its own name. Any equipment or recreational facilities shall belong to the Municipality. b. Advise the Council of leasing real or personal property or both for public recreation use for periods of not longer than one year. Subd. 3. Maintenance and Care of Public Recreation Property: Maintain and care for all property which it has acquired or which has been assigned to it for public recreation purposes. Subd. 4. Inventories of Services: Make periodic inventories of recreation and park services which exist or may be needed and to interpret the needs of the public to the Council. Subd. 5. Cooperation with Other Agencies: Cooperate with other park and recreation departments, schools and private agencies for estahiishment of a joint powers agreement to provide parks and recreation services to the City residents. Subd. 6. Policies and Functions of Department: Interpret the policies and functions of the Park and Recreation Department to the public. Subd. 7. Capital Improvement Plans administrator in the preparation capital improvement programs. and Budgets: Advise the Council and of the annual budget and long range City of Mounds View 405.07 405.09 Subd. 8. Rules and Regulations: Formulate and prescribe reasonable rules and regulations for the use of the general public of any facilities in any park area. Subd. 9. Construction of Improvements: Advise the Council on constructing roadways, paths, buildings, fountains, docks, boat houses, bath houses, refreshment booths, amusement halls, pavilions and other necessary structures and improvements in parks. The Commission may advise the Council on making contracts and leases for the construction and operation of these facilities for terms not exceeding ten (10) years. Every such contract and lease shall provide that the structure shall be operated for the public use and convenience, and that the 'charges shall be reasonable, and it shall reserve to the Commission power to prescribe reasonable rules and regulations, from time to time, for the conduct of the privilege. Subd. 10. Communication: Communicate regularly with the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission through joint meetings and meeting minutes. Subd. 11. Athletic Awareness: Be aware of the role and services provided by athletic organizations within the community. Subd. 12. Sanitation and Reforestation Programs: Advise the City Council regarding sanitation and reforestation programs within the City. Subd. 13. Other Duties: Do whatever other acts are reasonable, necessary and proper to carry out its prescribed powers and functions as set forth herein. (1988 Code §34.09) 405.08: BUDGET AND FINANCES: Subd. 1. Annual Presentation of Proposed Budget: The Commission, through the City Parks and Recreation Department staff, should present, no later than August 1 of each year, a proposed budget, in such details as the Council shall require, of the financial needs for the ensuing fiscal year to operate and maintain the parks and open spaces, as well as providing recreation programs. Subd. 2. Fees and Charges: The Commission shall advise the Council to establish charges or fees for the restricted use of any facilities or to make any phase of the recreation program wholly or partially self-sustaining. (1988 Code §34.08) 405.09: RULES AND REGULATIONS: The Council may establish such rules and regulations for the administration of this Chapter as it may deem necessary and may delegate such rule-making authority to the City of Mounds View C) 405.09 Commission, and the Commission shall have power regulations pursuant to delegated authority as it deems of performing its duties as herein set forth. (1988 Code City of Mounds View 405.09 to make such rules and necessary for the purpose §34.10) 905.01 CHAPTER 905 PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND RECREATION' SECTION: 905.01: Application of Provisions 905.02: Definitions 905.03: Motor Vehicles Restricted 905.04: Closing Hours 905.05: Snowmobiles 905.06: Swimming 905.07: Damaging or Removing Property Prohibited 905.08: Intoxicating and Nonintoxicating Beverages 905.09: Selling Goods on Public Property 905.10: Posting of Signs and Handbills 905.11: Fireworks 905.12: Camping 905.13: Dumping of Waste 905.14: Unauthorized Golf Prohibited 905.15: Animals 905.16: Fires 905.17: Enforcement of Provisions 905.18: Violation of Provisions 905.02 905.01: APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS: The following rules and regulations are hereby adopted for all parks, playgrounds, open space and recreation area designated by the City. (1988 Code §52.b 1) 905.02: DEFINITIONS: As used in this Chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section: Subd. 1. MOTOR VEHICLE: Every vehicle which is self-propelled and does not derive it's power from overhead wires. Motor vehicles include, but shall not be limited to, automobiles, trucks, motor bikes, mini -bikes, snowmobiles and battery -powered carts. 1. See the following Sections of this Code for funds: 203.04, Lakeside Park Fund; 203.05, Park and Playground Fund; 203.06, Recreation Activity Fund. City of Mounds View 905.02 905.07 Subd. 2. PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION AREA: Any area, designed by the City, wherever located within the City, which is reserved, designated or used for active or passive recreation and which is owned, operated or controlled by the City or controlled by another government unit. (1988 Code §52.02) 905.03: MOTOR VEHICLES RESTRICTED: No person, unless engaged in official City business or otherwise specifically authorized by the Clerk -Administrator, shall operate a motor vehicle in any park, playground, open space or recreation area within the City, except upon those areas that are designated for use by certain vehicles. (1988 Code §52.04) 905.04: CLOSING HOURS: No person, unless engaged in official City business, shall enter upon or use any park, playground, open space or recreation area of the City, including all park property, improved or not, and all equipment and facilities located thereon, between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and six o'clock (6:00) A.M. when such facilities are posted by signs noting the curfew hours; provided, however, that such posting shall be by order of the City Council. The fact that any person not engaged in official City business as authorized or delegated by the Clerk -Administrator may be present in a closed park during said curfew hours shall be prima facie evidence that said person is there unlawfully. (1988 Code §52.05) 905.05: SNOWMOBILES: See Chapter 803 of this Code as it relates to parks. (1988 Code §52.06) 905.06: SWIMMING: No person shall swim, bathe in or enter any park waters or unauthorized swimming areas, except where indicated by City authorized sign placed by the Parks and Recreation Department. (1988 Code §52.07) 905.07: DAMAGING OR REMOVING PROPERTY PROHIBITED: No person shall destroy, damage, mar, deface or otherwise injure any property or facility in City parks, playgrounds, open space or recreation area. No person shall break, cut, mutilate, injure, remove or carry away any tree, plant, flower, shrub, rock, soil, sand, fence, benches, tables or any property or facilities located in City parks, playgrounds, open space or recreation areas. (1988 Code §52.08) City of Mounds View 905.08 905.14 905.08: INTOXICATING AND NONINTOXICATING BEV- ERAGES': No intoxicating beverages shall be consumed, displayed or possessed in any park, playground, open space or recreation area in the City. In no event shall any nonintoxicating liquors be sold or bartered in any park, playground, open space or recreation area. (1988 Code §52.03) 905.09: SELLING GOODS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY: No person shall sell any article whatsoever in any City park, playground, open space or recreation area unless specifically authorized by the Director of Parks and Recreation in conformity with all statutes and ordinances relating thereto2. (1988 Code §52.10) 905.10: POSTING OF SIGNS AND HANDBILLS': No person shall paste nor affix nor inscribe any handbill or poster or sign on any structure or property in any City park, playground, open space or recreation area unless specifically authorized by the Director of Parks and Recreation. (1988 Code §52.11) 905.11: FIREWORKS°: No person shall discharge any fireworks within the City paries, playground, open space or recreation area without the written permission of the Director of Parks and Recreation and the approval of the Fire Chief. (1988 Code §52.12) 905.12: CAMPING: No person shall camp nor set up tents, shacks, trailers or any other temporary shelter for the purpose of camping in any City park, playground, open space or recreation area without the written approval of the City Council. (1988 Code §52.13) 905.13: DUMPING OF WASTE: Any dumping of human or other waste upon park, playground, open space or recreation areas shall be a public nuisance. (1988 Code §52.13) 905.14: UNAUTHORIZED GOLF PROHIBITED: No person shall play or practice golf nor use golf equipment of any kind in a City park, playground, open space or recreation area, except under the direct supervision of 1. See Chapters 501, 502 and 503 of this Code for liquor control regulations. 2. See Chapter 504 of this Code for peddlers, solicitors and transient merchants. 3. See also subdivision 604.03(3)q of this Code. 4. See also subdivisions 603(3)g and 702.01(13)i of this Code. City of Mounds View 905.14 905.18 an employee of the Department of Parks and Recreation or as a scheduled part of the City's park and recreation program. (1988 Code §52.14) 905.15: ANIMALS: Subd. 1. Leash Required: No person shall allow his dog or other domestic animal in a public park or open space without being effectively restrained by chain or leash or contrary to any other provisions of the Municipal Code'. Subd. 2. Defecation: No person shall allow defecation from his dog or domestic animal - to remain deposited upon City parks, playgrounds, open space or recreation areas. (1988 Code §52.15) 905.16: FIRES: No person shall ignite a fire in any park, playground, open space or recreation area, except in places provided for such purposes. Persons igniting a fire in a provided place shall completely extinguish such fire prior to departing. No fires shall be permitted contrary to the Municipal Code`. (1989 Code §52.16) 905.17: ENFORCEMENT OF PROVISIONS: This Chapter shall be enforced by the Mounds View Police Department which shall have the responsibility to patrol City parks and enforce the applicable ordinances and regulations. (1988 Code §52.18) 905.18: VIOLATION OF PROVISIONS: Any person violating the provisions of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (1988 Code §52.17) 1. See Chapter 701 of this Code for animal provisions. 2. See Section 1002.02, amendment 11.101 of this Code. 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