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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/23/95 Agenda & Packet • CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA Thursday, March 23 , 1995 6: 30 p.m. City Hall 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 . ROLL CALL 3 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4 . ARDAN PARK - DISCUSSION REGARDING LANDSCAPING OF THE COMPOST FACILITY AND TRAFFIC FLOW TO ENHANCE THE COMPOST FACILITY. 5. MVAA'S REQUEST FOR A STORAGE BUILDING ON CITY PROPERTY - III PURSUING GREENFIELD PARK SITE. 6. SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS PROGRAM REVIEW 7 . GOLF COURSE UPDATE 8 . BICYCLE TRAILWAYS - INFORMATION REGARDING EDGEWOOD DR. ON- STREET BIKE LANES MARKING. 9 . OTHER BUSINESS 10. ADJOURNMENT • ©T ' old ink nillGUS lir Phone: (612) 784-305 QE UV Fax: (612) 784-3462 "Quite Simply the Best" March 13 , 1995 Dear Parks and Recreation Commissioners: Spring is in the air! ! People are anxious to get out in the parks to do some playing - - as indicated by the many telephone calls that we have received during the last several days inquiring about Spring activities. It' s time also for our March Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. As suggested, I have requested a representative from the Ramsey County department that handles the Compost sites to meet with us to brainstorm ideas of landscaping Ardan Park and the compost facility as a coordinated effort. I have not been informed as to the individual chosen to meet with us, but Zack Hanson has assured me that someone from his department will be at the meeting. A representative of the Mounds View Athletic Association will be at the meeting to discuss the request for an MVAA storage building on park property. The information from City Attorney Jim Thompson is included in the packet. Please review the packet of information and agenda. If you have any questions that you wish to have answered before the meeting please call me at 784-0618 . Also, as always, if you are unable to attend the meeting please call and notify me or someone else in the office. Summer Youth Athletic registrations are this Saturday, March 18 at 9 : 30 a.m. I know that several of you have volunteered to help us with registrations. We' ll see you all on Thursday, March 23 if not before. Sincerely, L.A7 Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation & Forestry es rOji'SOYINKj 2401 Highway 10 • Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 +�� Equal Opportunity Employer °° recvciea oaoer MOUNDS VIEW PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES February 16, 1995 6: 30 p.m. City Hall CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Burmeister called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL: CommissionersP resent included Chair Burmeister, Commissioners Stevenson, Dentz, Long, Starr and Trettel. Commissioner Silvis was vacationing in California. Staff present included Public Works Director Ulrich and Parks and Recreation Director Saarion. MINUTES : Commissioner Stevenson made a motion seconded by • Commissioner Dentz to approve the January 19 , 1995 minutes. Minutes were approved unanimously. TRAILWAYS: Public Works Director Ulrich was invited to provide information regarding opportunities to mark city roads for on-street bikelanes. Ulrich indicated that the parking ordinance would need to be changed for no parking on bikelanes. One side of the street would need to be no parking and would require marking with both bike stencils and bikelane signs. The Commission indicated that they had a desire to begin this process and would suggest that Edgewood Dr. from County Road H to County Road H2 as a start. Ulrich indicated that this would be a good road to begin with. It was decided that the bikelane would be best suited for the west side of Edgewood Dr. because of parking needed for school and because the easement access is on the west side. Director Saarion was asked to discuss this with Police Chief Ramacher. More information was also asked for the March meeting including information about ordinance changes, the marking needs for the bikelanes and costs of the signs and any other necessary information. MVAA BLDG REQUEST: Staff reviewed the request of MVAA for a storage building for equipment and uniforms - to be placed on city property. Several properties were provided for consideration. Chair Burmeister questioned whether the Commission shouldn't first discuss whether or not the City should provide • space for an association or group on park property. Further discussion regarding the precedence issue, the liability of the City, the need for additional maintenance and security, etc. resulted in direction for staff to work on a lease agreement or some other document that would protect the City. The lease information would include stipulations on design, security, maintenance, aesthetics, liability, insurance, and what becomes of the building if MVAA disbands. Staff will have this information at the next meeting. WOODCREST PARK: Staff informed the Commission that geotechnical tests were being performed at Woodcrest Park and that results will be received in a few months. This information will be passed on as soon as the results are received. OTHER BUSINESS : Commissioners confirmed their desire to meet with a representative from Ramsey County Compost Facility to discuss joint ventures in the way of • park aesthetics and compost accessibility and traffic flow. Staff will formally invite a representative for the March meeting. Gary Stevenson will be our representative to the Hwy. 10 Development Task Force. Commissioner Trettel made the announcement that he will resign from the Parks and Recreation Commission because of precious little time for his family. Everyone expressed regrets and appreciation for the time and work that he has dedicated to furthering parks and recreation in the City of Mounds View. Commissioner Trettel said that he would provide a letter of resignation to the Mayor to make the resignation official. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Trettel made a motion seconded by Commissioner Dentz to adjourn the meeting. Motion was passed unanimously. MAR 16 '95 11:43 HOLMES & GRAVEN P.2 HOLMES & GRAVEN CHARTERED Atton*yi at Ls. 470 Pillsbury Ceatdr,Muss apails.Minnesota 5S4o2 RoRZ*r A.ALE(/' (613)137-9300 LAURA C.MOLL=Y ROI ALD 0.BATTY RARIARA L.Por woof $711? J.BUTAL Pacsimle(613)337-9310 Jol B.Dr-ANJAM= M st:oMMDt _. . JAM=J.Tstoboor4,11. MAZY 0-D IUH$ L.ARYY M.WERTHEIM 5TLI►A1Qt N.GAILY BONNIE L.W[LYLNa Cols.=A.Mire GARY P.WINTER JAMIR&Houma WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL DAvtD 4 GRwrLN(1939.1991 DAVIDJ.KLxraDY 337-9209 Joss R LAiC90N Or COL NStL 'HA1tLt8 L.LaPavtet VIA RAPIFAX AND MAIL Robttr C.CARLSON Jinx M.Li tvn�7L ROBERT L.DAYIDoor ROuETJ.LRNDALL Wr.LLINGTON H.LAW Rouzr C.Como T.JAY SALM1�s March 16, 1995 Mary Saarion City of Mounds View 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 RE: Lease Agreement with Mounds View Athletic Association Dear Mary: • Enclosed is a preliminary draft of a lease that would allow the Mounds View Athletic Association to construct a storage building on park property. I believe that I have covered all of the items set forth in your March 1, 1995 letter. To answer the question in paragraph 7 of your letter, the city would not be legally required to enter into similar agreements with other groups. You might want to check with other municipalities to see if any have entered into Similar type arrangements. One potential problem that you might anticipate is that the perception will be that the building is owned by the city. Consequently, other groups that use the same ballfields might expect to be able to use the building for storage of their own equipment. I do not know whether other cities have faced this problem. I suspect that in most cases the city itself has constructed buildings such as this, and allowed various groups to use them for storage. One question that you should ask the Association is whether they intend to obtain a mortgage on the property to finance the construction. Perhaps they are financing it solely from their own resources, but you should know which way it is. There are still several blanks that need to be completed in the agreement and it should be understood that at this stage it is still a preliminary draft. Please call me if you have any questions. Sincere' , 4/0 Thomson • J.7T/Imb Enclosure JJT&5575 11125-13 MAR 16 '95 11 43 HOLMES & GRAVEN P.3 • GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT THIS GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT, made this day of by and between the City of Mounds View ("City") and the Mounds View Athl. ' Association ("Association"). RECITALS 1. The City owns certain property on which the Association desires to construct a building for storage of baseball equipment, uniforms, and relafc. . supplies and material, 2. The Association is a nonprofit corporation and is organized for the sole purpose to offer youth baseball programs for residents of the City. 3. It is in the best interests of the residents of the City to allow the Association to construct a building on park property so that it can continue to provide a quality baseball program for the residents. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth in this agreement, the City and the Association agree as follows: Section 1. Demise of Premises. Subject to the terms, conditions, covenants, and undertakings set forth in this agreement, the City leases the property described • in Exhibit A to the Association. Section 2. Term of the Lease. The term of this lease commences as of the date set forth above and shall end on . Section 3. Rent. The rent for the entire period of this lease shall be $1.00, payable upon execution of the lease. Section 4. Use of the Property. The Association will use the property solely to construct, operate, use, maintain and repair a building to house baseball equipment, baseball supplies, and related materials. No other use of the property is permitted. The building to be constructed on the property shall not be used for any commercial, business, or other revenue-generating purpose. Section 5. Condition of the Property. It is understood that the property being leased to the Association from the City is "as is". The City makes no representation or warranties that the property is suitable for the uses which the Association intends to put it. The Association waives all statutory, common law or any other implied warranty of habitability or use and agrees that the City shall not be liable to repair, replace, or pay for any damage to the property or any improvements located on the property, whether such damage has occurred prior to or during the term of this lease. Section 6. Maintenance of the Building. The Association will be responsible . for all ongoing maintenance, repair, and reconstruction of the building to be constructed on the property. Section 7. Building Design. Prior to obtaining a building permit for the construction of the building, the Association will submit the building plan to the City JJT85574 MU125-13 1 MAR 16 '95 11:44 HOLMES & GRAVEN P.4 •for approval_ The City, in its sole discretion, has the right to approve the design of the building to ensure that it is aesthetically pleasing and compatible with the other City buildings. Section 8. Real Estate Taxes and Assessments. Association shall pay directly to the appropriate governmental authorities, before any fine, penalty, interest or costs may be added thereto for the nonpayment thereof, all real estate taxes or payments required by any governmental authority in lieu thereof and installments of special assessments payable during the term of this lease, which shall during the term be laid, assessed, levied, or imposed upon or become payable or a lien upon the Property and the improvements or any part thereof or charged to the City. If, by law, any such amounts are payable or may, at the option of the taxpayer, be payable in installments (whether or not interest shill accrue on the unpaid balance of such amounts), Association may pay the same together with any accrued interest on the unpaid balance in installments as the same respectively become payable and before any fine, penalty, interest or cost may be added thereto for the nonpayment of any such installment and interest. Association, upon request, shall forward to the City written evidence of payment of the amounts. Section 9. Other Taxes. Association shall pay directly to the appropriate governmental authorities before any fine, penalty, interest or costs may be added thereto for the nonpayment thereof, any tax or excise imposed or assessed on rent, on any leasehold interest, any right of occupancy, any investment of Association in the Property and improvements, any personal property of any kind owned, installed or used by Association, including Association's leasehold improvements, any privilege tax, sales tax, gross proceeds tax, etc. , however described, by any federal, state, county, or municipal governmental authority or any subdivision thereof or other governmental authority. Section 10. Utilities.. Association shall directly pay or cause to be paid, directly to the proper governmental entity or publicly regulated private utility company, all charges for water, gas, sewer, electricity, telephone, cable television or other service or utility used, rendered, or supplied upon, or in connection with the Property and improvements during the Term of the lease. Association shall contract for the utilities in Association's own name and shall hold City harmless from any liability or expense for any such charge. Section 11. Indemnification. The Association will defend, indemnify, and hold the City, its officers, employees, and agents harmless from any liability arising out of this agreement or arising out of the Association's construction, operation, maintenance or use of the property. Section 12, Insurance. The Association will maintain, or cause to be maintained, at its cost and expense comprehensive general public liability insurance for the mutual benefit of the City and the Association in such amount as may be required by the City from time to time, but in. no event less than the liability limits set forth in Minnesota Statutes, 1466.04. The limits set forth in that section as of the effective date of this lease are $200,000 per claimant and $600,000 per occurrence. The insurance required by this section shall be in form and content satisfactory to the City and shall be issued by a company authorized under the laws of Minnesota to assume the risk covered by the insurance policy. The Association will deposit annually with the City a policy evidencing that the appropriate insurance coverage has been procured, or a certificate from the insurance company stating that J.7785 57 i MJ125-13 2 MAR 16 '95 11:45 HOLMES & GRAVEN P.5 • such insurance is in full force and effect and may not be cancelled Without this<: days prior written notification to the City. Section 13. Liens. Association will: (a) duly and punctually pay for all lab .4x performed and materials furnished in connection with the construction and repair, renovation or replacement of the improvements or any portion thereof; (b) keep t Property and every improvement thereon free and clear from. all liens for laboh performed and materials furnished; provided, however, that Association shall not be required to pay any claim for labor performed or materials furnished so long as Association shall contest, in good faith, the existence, amount or the validity thereof by appropriate proceedings, which shall operate during the pendency to prevent breach of this section; (c) defend or satisfy, at its own cost and expense, each and every lien asserted or filed against the Property or any improvement thereon. Association shall indemnify and save the City harmless from all and every claim, demand, action or cause of action (including fees of attorneys) associated with or arising out of the said items (a) through (c) of this section. Section 14. Compliance With Laws. Association shall not use or occupy the Property and improvements or knowingly permit the Property and improvements to be used or occupied contrary to any statute, rule, order, ordinance, requirement or regulation applicable thereto or in any manner which would violate any certificate of occupancy affecting the same, or which would cause structural injury to the improvements or cause the value or usefulness of the improvements and Property or any part thereof to substantirlly diminish (reasonable wear and tear excepted) or • which would constitute a public or private nuisance or waste. Association shall promptly upon discovery of any such use take all necessary steps to compel the discontinuance of such use. Association, at its sole expense, shall promptly and in a good workmanlike manner complete all work related to the improvements and shall promptly comply with all laws, ordinances and requirements or federal, state, county and municipal authorities, and with any lawful order or direction of any public officer relating to the use and occupation of the Property and improvements during the term of this lease. Section 15. Permits. Association shall maintain in force and effect all permits, licenses and similar authorizations to use the Property and improvements for the aforesaid purposes required by any governmental authority having jurisdiction over the use thereof. Association's failure to maintain such permits, licenses and similar authorizations shall not relieve Association from the performance of its obligations and covenants hereunder (except obligations and covenants as may be prohibited by law), nor from the obligations to pay rent or other obligations, as set forth herein. At City's request, if Association in the exercise of its reasonable discretion determines that City's request in this section is reasonably consistent with the provisions of this lease, Association shall, within thirty (30) days after receipt of written request from City and at no expense to the City, join with the City in executing, acknowledging and delivering any and all petitions, consents, subordinations, plats, or easement deeds that may be required for the installation of any utilities, public improvements, roads, water lines, sewer lines, storm drainage facilities, subdivision, rezoning, variance, special use, platting or other similAr development of the Property. Section 16. Maintenance, Repairs and Alterations. Subject to the provisions of Article 6, and except as herein provided, Association shall during the term of this lease, at their sole cost and expense, keep and maintain the Property and improvements and appurtenances and every part thereof in good order, condition saress74 Farms-is 3 MAR 16 '95 11:46 HOLMES & GRAVEN P.6 and repair. Association shall make all repairs to the exterior of the improvements,• shall make all structural repairs, shall keep the interior of the improvements in compliance with City health and safety codes and shall keep and maintain all landscaped areas in a neat, orderly, and trim condition at its expense. If Association does not keep and maintain the Property and improvements as herein provided, the City may, but need not, after sixty (60) days' notice to Association, make such repairs and replacements, and Association shall pay the City the cost thereof forthwith upon being billed for the same. All damage or injury to the Property or improvements caused by Association moving property in or out of the improvements or by installation, removal of furniture, fixtures, equipment or other property by Association, its agents, contractors, servants or employees, or resulting from any other cause of any other kind or nature whatsoever due to carelessness, omission, neglect, improper conduct or other causes of Association, its servants, employees, agents, visitors or licensees, shall be repaired, restored or replaced promptly by Association, at his sole cost and expense, to the satisfaction of the City. All repairs, restorations and replacements shall be in quality andclass equal to the original work. If Association fails to make such repairs, restorations or replacements, the same may be made by the City and the same shall be at the expense of Association and collectible as additional rent or otherwise, and shall be paid by Association to the City within sixty (60) days after rendition of a bill or statement therefor. Section 17. Assignment, Subletting and Mortgaging. The Association shall not assign or sublet its interest in this lease without obtaining the prior written consent of the City, which has the sole discretion of whether to approve such assignment or subletting. The Association must obtain the City's prior written• consent before mortgaging its interest in this lease or in the building to be constructed on the property. Any mortgage entered into by the Association shall contain a provision guarantying that the City will receive prompt written notice of the Association's default on the mortgage. Section 18. Remedies on Default. If the Association defaults on any of its obligations under this lease, the City may: a. Terminate the lease, retake possession of the property and exclude the Association from possession of the property, the building on the property, and any other improvements on the property; or b. Take whatever action at law or equity may appear necessary or appropriate to enforce the provisions of this lease. Section 19. Exercise of Remedy. No remedy conferred upon or reserved to the City is intended to be exclusive of any other available remedy or remedies, but each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given under this lease_ No delay or omission by the City to exercise • any remedy shall be construed as a waiver of the right to exercise such remedy. Section 20. Expiration of the Lease Term. Upon expiration of the lease term the City may renew the lease for a term mutually satisfactory to the City or may take possession of the building and the property for its own use. Section 21. Dissolution of the Association. In the event that the Association . should dissolve, disband, or cease operating as an ongoing entity, the City may take • JJT85574 [4/125-13 4 MAR 16 '95 11:47 HOLMES & GRAVEN P.7 • possession of the building, terminate this lease, and use the building for whatever purpose it desires. Section 22. Recording of Lease. This lease shall be recorded with Ramsey County and it is intended that the agreements and covenants set forth in this lease shall run with the land and be binding upon the successors, heirs, or assigns of the City or the Association. Section 23. Entire Agreement. This lease, the Exhibits and other documents specifically referred to and incorporated herein by reference, contain the entire agreement between the parties, and there are no other terms, obligations, covenants, representations, statements or conditions, oral or otherwise, of any kind whatsoever. Any agreement hereafter made shall be ineffective to change, modify, discharge or effect an abandonment of this lease in whole or in part unless such agreement is in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement of the change, modification, discharge or abandonment is sought. Section 24. Severability. If any of the terms, conditions or provisions of this lease or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the City and the Association agree hereby to the entry of an order of a court of competent jurisdiction which shall reform the relevant section or subsection so as to effect the objectives sought to be accomplished therein in the context of this lease including without limitation the purposes expressed in the Recitals. Whether or not the offending language is so • reformed, the remainder thereof and the application of such terms, provisions and conditions to persons or circumstances other than those as to whom it shall be held invalid or unenforceable shall not be affected thereby, and this lease and all the terms, provisions and conditions hereof shall, in all other respects, continue to be effective and to be complied with to the full extent permitted by law. Section 25. Notices. Any notice required or permitted to be given shall be deemed to be given upon receipt or refusal to accept delivery by United States registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, properly addressed to the address provided below. The City shall give Association (and any mortgagees who have provided written notice to the City of their interests and addresses to which notices should be sent) a copy of any notice served, delivered or mailed to the City which, in any manner, affects the Association's interests in the Property. Unless and until changed by notice as herein provided, notices shall be addressed as follows: To the Association: is To the City: • Section 26. Survival. Notwithstanding any law or court decision to the Contrary, the terms and conditions of the Agreement do not merge into, but, rather, survive the execution and delivery of this lease. JJT83574 W112.5-13 5 MAR 16 '95 11 47 HOLMES & GRAVEN P.8 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW , i By Its Mayor By Clerk-Administrator MOUNDS VIEW ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation By Its President III i • i i sara557a U125-13 8 • MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS FROM: MARY SAARION DATE: MARCH 15, 1995 SUBJECT: SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAMS We learned some things during last year' s summer playground programs. Only 35 Butterflies (children 4-5 years old) participated last year. This is significantly down from previous years. It is thought that our summer preschool program which ran for the first time throughout the summer took a number of Butterfliers. There seems to be less demand for the 4-5 year old playground program. It was also learned that there is a need for some children especially in the 1-3 grades to be in a program which has less differential in age ranges. Finally it was confirmed that there remains a large number of children who enjoy the traditional summer playground program. • To serve all these interests, I have tired to formulate a summer playground program that incorporates a decrease in the Butterflies program, an additional program option of less age differential and the continuation of the traditional program. The recommended 1995 Summer Playground Program offers a refined Butterflies program and continues to offer the Preschool programs including Willy Tilly' s, Fox and Geesers, and Kid Kaboodles. It includes a program for children 6-8 years old who will have an option for a smaller age grouping. The other choice is the traditional summer playground program grouping 1-6 graders together. I think that these programs offer enough choices for many families to meet the needs of their children. The distribution of participants (according to last year' s enrollment) in these programs will hopefully provide for more even enrollments rather than the bulge of participants that we experienced at the traditional program held at Hillview last summer. The fees are relative to the number of times and hours that each program meets. Generally the cost comes to approximately 30 cents per hour without including the cost of the t-shirt, arts and crafts materials and other supplies. This program continues to be the "best buy in town" . 410 Your thoughts on this recommendation for the 1995 Summer Playground Program will be appreciated. III 1995 SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM Summer playground programs will be held at Groveland, Hillview, Lambert and Woodcrest Parks. Activities will include arts and crafts, special events, games, movies, trips, singing, theme days and other activities. Activities are organized and lead by playground leaders. Children have the opportunity to participate in the scheduled activities of their choice and therefore have the flexibility of participating in all or some of the activities scheduled each day as their interests desire. Participants will sign in and out each day as a security check. A medical information/emergency form will be requested for each child. The last week of Summer Playgrounds will be a Safety Camp which all summer playground participants 1-6 grades or 6 - 12 years old will have the opportunity to attend. The Safety Camp will be held at Lakeside Park with bus transportation provided from each summer playground park site. Two programs are being offered for your prefered selection. Children 6-8 years old age (going into grades 1-3) have the opportunity to choose either the two day a week, or the four day a week program. The two day offers a less diverse age range • whereas the traditional program groups children 6-12 years old. PLAY CAMP (6-8 YEAR OLDS OR 1-3RD GRADERS) WHO: Youths going into 1 - 3 grades or children 6-8 years old. WHEN: Mondays and Wednesdays - Children may also opt for Friday trips. DATES : June 19 - July 19 and Safety Camp July 24 - 27 . (6 weeks) TIMES : 9: 30 - 11: 30 a.m. WHERE: Lambert Park, Hillview Park, Groveland Park and Woodcrest Park FEE: $20. 00 / person (includes a playground t-shirt) OR . • PLAY CENTERS (6-12 YEAR OLDS OR 1-6 GRADERS) WHO: Youths going into 4 - 6 grades or children 9-12 years old. WHEN: Mondays through Thursdays with Friday trips optional DATES : June 20 - July 20 and Safety Camp July 24 - 27 (6 weeks) TIMES : 1: 00 - 3 : 30 p.m. WHERE: Lambert Park, Hillview Park, Groveland Park and Woodcrest Park. FEE: $25 . 00 / person (includes a playground t-shirt) • 0 • 1995 BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE Summer Playground Program for Children 4 & 5 years old "Butterflies are Free" offers a recreation and social learning experience for children 4 - 5 years old. Activities include group games, arts and crafts, music, dance, puppetry, storytelling, and special events such as parties and excursions. "Butterflies" are held at Groveland, Lambert, Hillview and Woodcrest neighborhood parks. A maximum number of 30 participants is accepted per site to maintain a ratio of 1 instructor per 10 participants. WHO: Children 4 and 5 years old (as of June 19, 1995) WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays DATES: June 20 - July 20, 1995 (5 weeks) TIME: 9 : 30 - 11: 30 a.m. WHERE: Woodcrest, Hillview, Groveland and Lambert Parks • FEE: $15 . 00/person (includes t-shirt) • GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT TEAM KURT IS ON THE MOVE The big news is that Kurt Johnson has accepted a new job as Golf Course Superintendent. Kurt will relocate to northern Minnesota, near Grand Rapids. His new destination is an 18 hole municipal course which abuts a lake located on the outskirts of Grand Rapids resort areas. Williams, Gill and Associates are the architects of this new course. As you may recall, The Bridges was designed by the same architects. The course is currently in the construction phase. Kurt will be responsible for the "grow in" and maturation stages just as he was with The Bridges. This new job is an advancement in Kurt' s career as a Golf Course Superintendent. Kurt especially forward to working an 18 hole course. Although we are sad to see Kurt leave us, we are happy that he has this new and exciting opportunity. Kurt says that his family is excited about living in a more rural setting. Kurt' s boys are enthusiastic hockey participants and look forward to the opportunities for playing hockey in the Grand Rapids area. Kurt will be leaving the last part of April. His intention is to spend a week or more with the new golf course superintendent so that he can pass on the information for the operation of the irrigation system, pumping system and phases of the turf management program. Brus continues to take on much of the ordering of vending and sales materials. He has been working on arrangements for league registrations and lesson programs. Applications has been solicited for seasonal work at the golf course. Russ Ruzynski has begun work with golf course maintenance. His assistance is greatly appreciated. GOLF COURSE TASK FORCE MEETS THURSDAY, MARCH 16 The Task Force is scheduled to meet this Thursday to plan activities for The Bridges Grand Opening. Before the meeting the Task Force members will have the opportunity to hit golf balls off the mats at the practice range. The practice range is still soggy and needs additional drying weather before the range can open for the general public. However, operations are ready for range opening as soon as the weather can produce Spring drying winds that will dry up the soils on the range so that the ball picker can operate without damaging the turf. It is difficult to be patient especially when waiting on the weather. ' Z277 OF Phone: (612) 784-3055 FEW Fax: (612) 784-3462 "Quite Simply the Best' THE BRIDGES CLUBHOUSE MEMO #2 From: Kurt and Brus To: Golf Course Management Team Sub: Weekly Clubhouse Progress Highlights • March 6 • 1 . Prepared first progress highlights report. 2. Met with management team. 3. Met with Mary and Kurt, re: City Council meeting. • 4. MGA referred us to Wagers Business Systems, re: computer Point-of-Sales. 5. Shoveled snow. 6. "Preferred Player" discount card in Twin Cities Golf Directory. 7. Discussed July 8th tournament. 8. Attended City Council meeting. March 7 1 . Shoveled snow. 2. Prepared tee time sheets for all leagues. 3. Computer system discussions, (a) PC4U, Bob Nolte, (b) Wagers, Bob Peterson 4. Met with Mary and Kurt, re: course management positions. 5. Prepared info for rules sign on first tee. 6. Received copier from Lanier Systems. March 8 1 . Prepared forms for and met with Kitty. 2. Range lighting, 3 @$12,500/ea, total $37,500. 3. Road trip with Kurt to MN Golf Car, arranged 12 leased cars @ $125/ea per month. Delivery June 21 to October. O4. Nike salesman, clothing review. ru■ wrtH ��sov�NKl 2401 Highway 10 • Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 %it Equal Opportunity Employer 00` eC Page Two • Highlights (cont.) March 9 1 . Clubhouse safe ordered, saved $136 from original bid. 2. Contacted Columbia Golf Car, inquired about ball picker cage for car. 3. Visited Wagers Business Systems. 4. Purchased U.S. West Voice Messaging with 1 mailbox plus rollover to Line 3. Installation March 16. March 10 1 . Prepared league information bulletin for inquires. 2. Received delivery of range balls, baskets, picker and washer. 3. Received delivery of Astro Turf mats. 4. Repaired front door lock. 5. Returned copier to Lanier Systems. 6. Picked up 286 computer and assorted parts from Tim and installed in clubhouse. • • • TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FROM: MARY SAARION DATE: MARCH 6, 1995 SUBJECT: BIKELANES I spoke with Police Chief Ramacher and shared the Commissions thoughts about starting bikelanes with the short section of Edgewood Dr. between County Road H and County Road H2 . He does not think that that is a good road to begin with for these reasons: * Edgewood School often needs to use both sides of Edgewood Dr. for parking during school events. * Edgewood Dr. is not a heavy "bike-use" road. * He thinks that residents will not be in favor of No Parking on one side of Edgewood Dr. • Police Chief Ramacher believes that Hillview Road would be a better choice. The areas along Hillview Road from Red Oak Dr. to Long Lake Road and continuing from Long Lake Road to Oakwood Park are more widely traveled by bicyclists and leads to parks and two off-street trailway corridors including Long Lake Road and Quincy Street. Hillview Road is wide and has the parking stripes already lined on both sides. Hillview Road is in pretty good condition. Perhaps the Commission wishes to reconsider the choice for a trial bikelane. I have included the parking ordinance in the packet. Once a recommendation can be agreed upon, the Commission will need to approach the City Council with the approval to pursue changing the parking ordinance. Budgetary factors must be weighed also. The estimated $80 . 00 cost per bikelanes sign will need to be considered. • BLAINE - ---..-.---,-.---,--,-.-- -------- __ ------------- m . r S • I i 1 ''''.:< '‘--7 4 ., - a !W 13 ,, : , I o ., •, !,, Y 1 I i: I aI L t12220 _.E .K NO .E 1 NIj-T � � � ' L.! 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EW i .1 \ STREET MAP • 802.01 802.01 CHAPTER 802 PARKING REGULATIONS SECTION: 802.01: Definitions 802.02: Public Parking 802.03: No-Parking Zones 802.04: Oversize Vehicle Parking 802.05: Impeding Traffic 802.06: Parking During Snow Accumulation 802.07: Off-Street Parking 802.08: Restricted Hours 802.09: Parking Vehicles for Sale 802.10: Vehicle Towing Provisions 802.11: Violation of Provisions • 802.01: DEFINITIONS: As used in this Chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section: Subd. 1. BOULEVARD: That portion of any right of way of a public roadway, other than the paved surface of such roadway, which is not designated for use as an off-street parking facility. Subd. 2. DESIGNATED OFF-STREET PARKING: Any private garage or properly surfaced off-street parking facility as provided under Chapter 1121 of this Code. Subd. 3. DRIVER: Every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle. Subd. 4. MOTOR VEHICLE: Any vehicle propelled by motor and engine and commonly used upon the streets and highways. Subd. 5. OWNER: A person who owns a legal title to a vehicle. Subd. 6. PARK, STAND or STANDING: The halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in the receiving or discharging of passengers. • City of Mounds View 802.01 802.05 • Subd. 7. PERSON: Every natural person, firm, co-partnership, association or corporation. Subd. 8. PUBLIC PARKING AREA: All areas dedicated for public use and maintained by a political subdivision. Subd. 9. RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT: Any trailer, boat, snowmobile or other equipment mounted on a trailer and designed and primarily used for recreational purposes. Subd. 10. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE: Any motor vehicle designed and primarily used for recreational purposes. - Subd. 11. STOP: Complete cessation from movement. Subd. 12. TRAILER: Any nonmotorized vehicle designed for carrying property on its own structure and for being drawn by a motor vehicle. Subd. 13. TRUCK: A motor vehicle which exceeds a one ton chassis design. (1988 Code §81.01) 802.02: PUBLIC PARKING: Unless permitted by an authorized parking sign, no person shall park, remain in or leave standing any motor • vehicle in or upon any public park, bathing beach or public land, road or highway adjoining public waters. (1988 Code §81.02) 802.03: NO-PARKING ZONES: No person shall stop, stand or park a motor vehicle, except as otherwise provided or unless directed to do so by a police officer, on any street or highway where the Municipal Council has established by resolution a "no-parking zone", and such zone is marked by a sign or a yellow curb. (1988 Code §81.02) 802.04: OVERSIZE VEHICLE PARKING': No person shall allow any recreational equipment, recreational vehicle or truck to remain parked on a public street or highway within Mounds View for a period of more than two (2) hours per day. (1988 Code §81.02) 802.05: IMPEDING TRAFFIC: No person shall allow a motor vehicle to remain parked on public property when said motor vehicle impedes, impairs or prohibits the free flow of traffic or prohibits maintenance or 1. See also subdivisions 802.07(4) and (5) of this Chapter and subdivision 1110.07(2) of this Code. • City of Mounds View • • 802.05 802.08 construction equipment from properly conducting their functions. (1988 Code §81.02) 802.06: PARKING DURING SNOW ACCUMULATION: No person shall park or permit to be parked any vehicle within any block on any public street when, within the preceding forty eight (48) hours, falling or blowing snow or a combination thereof has accumulated to a depth of three inches (3") or more at street level anywhere within that block. Provided, however, that parking shall be permitted within any block of any public street where not otherwise prohibited whenever the entire length of the roadway of such block has been cleared of snow from curb to curb or, in the case of streets without curbs, between the outer edges of the shoulders of such streets. Any vehicle parked in violation of this Section may be removed as provided by Section 802.10 of this Chapter. (1988 Code §81.02) 802.07: OFF-STREET PARKING: Subd. 1. Compliance with Zoning Provisions: The location, design and number of off-street parking facilities shall be as specified in Chapter 1121 of this Code. • Subd. 2. Parking in Yards: No person shall allow any motor vehicle or trailer to be parked in any yard adjacent to a public street, except in a designated off-street parking space. Subd. 3. Parking in Boulevards: No person shall allow any motor vehicle or trailer to be parked upon the boulevard of a public roadway. Subd. 4. Recreational Vehicles and Equipment': No person shall allow any recreational vehicle or equipment to be parked off-street closer than fifteen feet (15') to the paved surfaces of a public roadway. Subd. 5. Trucks': No person shall allow any truck to be parked in any residential district. (1988 Code §81.02) 802.08: RESTRICTED HOURS: Subd. 1. Generally, 2:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.: No person shall stop, stand or park a motor vehicle or trailer on any street or highway in the City between the hours of two o'clock (2:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00) A.M., except as otherwise authorized by this Chapter or unless directed or authorized I. See also Section 802.04 of this Chapter and subdivisions 1110.06(14) and 11 10.07(3)of this Code. • 2. See also Section 802.04 of this Chapter. City of Mounds View 802.08 802.10 •. by a police officer or traffic-control device. The City Council may authorize exceptions from this Section. Any street or highway so excepted must be posted with a sign indicating that parking between two o'clock (2:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00) A.M. is allowed. (Ord. 511, 6-22-92) Subd. 2. Specific Areas, 9:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M.: No person shall stop, stand or park a motor vehicle on the following sections of City streets between the hours of nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. and two o'clock (2:00) A.M., except as otherwise authorized by this Code or unless directed to do so by a police officer or traffic-control device: Edgewood Drive, between Woodale Drive and County Road H-2 except adjacent to 2400 County Road H-2; Greenfield Avenue, between Woodale Drive and County Road H-2 except adjacent to 2400 County Road H-2; O'Connell Drive, between Jeffrey Drive and Greenfield Avenue; Clearview Avenue, between Irondale Road and Edgewood Drive. (Ord. 526, 5-10-93) 802.09: PARKING VEHICLES FOR SALE: • Subd. 1. Purpose: In order to preserve civic beauty, to insure public health, safety and welfare by preventing congestion and traffic hazards, to prevent unauthorized use and trespass on vacant land and to prevent damage and erosion problems associated with off-road vehicle traffic on unimproved surfaces, the following prohibitions are required. Subd. 2. Vehicle Parking for Sale Prohibited: No person shall park, store, display or permit the parking, storage or display of a motor vehicle, as defined in subdivision 802.01(4) of this Chapter for the purpose of sale, consignment, lease, trade or exchange upon: a. Any public property including public right of way and easements; or b. Any private property unless the vehicle is parked on an improved hard surface designed and improved for vehicle travel and only if the vehicle is registered to the property owner or occupant of said property and, when applicable, if said owner or occupant has a license issued pursuant to Chapter 510 of this Municipal Code. (1988 Code §81.03) 802.10: VEHICLE TOWING PROVISIONS: Police officers are hereby authorized to remove, or cause to be removed, a vehicle from a street or highway to the nearest garage or other place of safety or to a garage • City of Mounds View • 802.10 802.11 designated or maintained by the Police Department or otherwise maintained by this City under the circumstances hereinafter enumerated: Subd. 1. Obstruction of Traffic: When any vehicle is left unattended upon any bridge, viaduct or causeway or in any tube, tunnel or underpass where such vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic. Subd. 2. Disabled Car: When a vehicle upon a highway is so disabled as to constitute an obstruction to traffic and the person in charge of the vehicle is, by reason of physical injury, incapacitated to such an extent as to be unable to provide for its custody or removal. Subd. 3. Unattended, Illegally Parked Vehicles: When any vehicle is left unattended upon a street and is so parked illegally as to constitute a hazard or obstruction to the normal movement of traffic or snow plowing. Subd. 4. Violation of Provisions: When any vehicle is parked upon a public street in violation of the provisions of this Chapter. (1988 Code §81.02) 802.11: VIOLATION OF PROVISIONS: • Subd. 1. Evidence: The operation or use of a motor vehicle in violation of this Chapter shall be prima facie evidence that said motor vehicle was, at the time of such violation, controlled, operated and used by the owner thereof. (1988 Code §81.01) Subd. 2. Misdemeanor: Any person who shall do or commit any act that is forbidden by the provisions of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (1988 Code §81.04) • City of Mounds View 11, 'tTHIS IS IT" PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY (Week of March 13-17) PARKS: RESHINGLING LAKESIDE PARK PICNIC SHELTER - Spring Lake Park and Mounds View park crews are working jointly this week reshingling the large picnic shelter at Lakeside Park. The old shingles have been removed and new shingles are being installed. VANDALISM AT SILVER VIEW PARK - Car tracks have ripped up the turf on the ballfields at Silver View Park. In addition, a vehicle ran into a permanent trash receptacle requiring replacement. This is a very vulnerable time for parks because the weather is not yet conducive for scheduled activities. This means that fewer people are present in the parks during the month of March. In addition, the ground is very soggy with snow melt and water retention due to ground frost, making tire tracks very damaging to athletic fields and other managed grasslands. ENGINEERING/DESIGN PROPOSALS FOR PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE - Six • proposals were received for engineer/design services for the pedestrian bridge. All six proposals were close in costs and services and therefore all six firms have been invited to present their proposals to an interview panel. Panel members include Samantha Orduno, Jim Hess, Paul Harrington, Mike Ulrich, Julie Trude and Mary Saarion. The interviews will be held March 22 and March 27 . All six proposals have been forwarded to MNDOT who has agreed to review the proposals and provide additional recommendation. All six firms have been identified as excellent in bridge engineering/design. The panel will be trying to find the right "fit" for this project and our community. Staff has prepared the packet of information for the interview panel and has arranged the schedule of interviews. Each firm has been contacted by telephone and has been sent a follow-up letter confirming the purpose of the interview and providing the schedule and relative information. RECREATION: SICK AND VACATIONING - Mary battled strep throat this week and Sharie returns from vacation in Washington D.C. The weather is beautiful and we can always relate the weather with the number of telephone calls that we receive. This week it was a lot! ! People have Spring fever and are anxious to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather. SUMMER YOUTH ATHLETIC REGISTRATION - The opening registration for summer youth athletic activities begins this Saturday, March 18 . A parent 's meeting will be held prior to registration. This 41/ meeting explains the philosophy of youth sports and explains the programs that are offered. Several Parks and Recreation Commission members will be assisting staff during the registration process. FORESTRY: TREE REMOVAL BID RESULTS - Forester Wriskey has received six bids for tree removal services. Staff has received the bid information. A request for Council approval of the low bid will be on the March 27 meeting agenda. TRIMWORK CONTINUES - Rick has lamented that tree trimming could be a continuous, year-round activity. During the winter months Rick and his crew have tried to cover as much territory as possible. However, in a community blessed with so many trees, there is never enough time for trimming. SPRING TREE SALE - Orders for trees have been received. The Spring Tree Sale is an excellent way to offer quality trees to residents at a reasonable price. Many residents take advantage of this program, continuing Mounds View' s reputation of having beautiful trees. • CABLE TV: "THE VIEW FROM THE MOUND" - The March production was filmed this week. The show will be edited and aired beginning next week. The program introduces Brus Von Ende, the new golf instructor and Clubhouse Manager. In addition, a guest nutritionist provided information on good eating habits. Tim Cruikshank told about the visit from the Russian contingent. GOLF ACTIVITIES: FOOD SALE REQUIREMENTS - Brus and Kurt have been looking into requirements for vending food sales and over the counter food sales at the golf course. Ramsey County Health Department inspectors will meet this week with staff at the golf course offering suggestions and requirements for sale of foods. LEAGUES AND LESSONS - Calls regarding leagues and lessons continue to be received at the Clubhouse. Brus will continue to arranged times and dates to serve the groups and individuals who wish to play "The Bridges" . SEASONAL WORKERS - Ads have been published for seasonal employees at the Clubhouse. Brus will be interviewing, hiring and training staff during the next 3-4 weeks. ZIP CODE - The Bridges is experiencing poor mail service. There has been confusion with the address and difficulty with the postal service to The Bridges. The address for the Clubhouse is 8290 Coral Sea Street, located in Mounds View, MN. However, because this area is in the service area of the Blaine Post Office the address must say Blaine versus Mounds View and the zip code is a Blaine zip code, 55449 . The New Brighton Post Office has indicated that we can continue to say "Mounds View, MN" but must put the Blaine 55449 zip code. The Blaine Post Office says that we must indicate Blaine, Mn with the 55449 zip code or else the mail will be returned. That is exactly what has been happening. lil i • 04/20/95 11:57 FAX SE3 ST. 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I . 6_..3_a__... _ _ . 0- los+ pc.,A) ' - 3_ 73c�._-__ . e- _ -_*2,` C� ._4. S. . . _ 14.p/ - 5Q67 --- - --- --- _ G�I�L__P �.1 f.._ .C_..'..._ ..--___..--- .LA). t 1 1.- . f30.-/)-1 pi-f6fr_ if 04/20/95 11:59 FAI SEH ST. PAUL Q1004/004 .,oe Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc. SHEET NO of Consulting Engineers,Architects and Planners St Paul, Minnesota-Chippewa Falls,Wisconsin CA'-a""TED B'' DATE iik_ St Cloud, Minnesota- Madison,Wisconsin CHECKED ST DATE Minneapolis, Minnesota SCALE I . .. gridr4r _ 4 g•fzi.q__Liv_tk.7.7zR, ___ _ \ __ _ . ____ _ _ _. _ . ._ . _ . ‘ ____ _ .__ . _ _ _ _ - - - k is that Woodcrest Park would offer additional recreational opportunities for the neighborhood. If the grant were awarded, the City would only be responsible for half funding for the project. The project would spur improvements to the storm water management system of which the Woodcrest Park area is a major factor in the storm water management system. If the grant were awarded, Park Improvement monies and Storm Water Management monies could be used for the matching funds. Both storm water management system and park system would benefit from the grant. The grant is due May 1, 1995. Awards will be announced in August, 1995. Whether the grant is awarded or not, the park building needs to be improved in the same fashion that Hillview and Groveland buildings were improved - replacement of rotted boards, ventilation, vapor barrier, replacement of the furnace, etc. The paving of the parking lot for multi-purpose use has been listed on the Park Improvement plan for 1995 installation. The storm water ditch is in the system that is connected to the Silver Lake Road ditch and therefore is interconnected with any improvements along Silver Lake Road. If the grant would be awarded, half the cost could be saved for both storm water system and park improvement. A Recommendation: It is staff's request that the City Council approve the Outdoor Recreation Grant application for Woodcrest Park development and adopt the resolution required for the grant application. III At the Parks and Recreation Commission's request, staff is preparing an Outdoor Recreation Grant for improvements to Woodcrest Park. Although we know that Woodcrest is a difficult park to deal with because of the high water table, we are attempting to provide improvements to this park. As you recall, this was a suggestion of residents in the south western section of the City. They suggested that we develop Woodcrest Park rather than seek out a new park location. GEOTECHNICAL TESTING Geotechnical testing has been completed at Woodcrest Park. The report is enclosed. Woodcrest Park has about a 1-1/2 foot water table in areas. It has peat soils at least 22 ' deep. It has characteristics of a wetland, and sits on the perimeter of the wetland boundary. In addition, Woodcrest Park is in the middle of a storm water system having open storm water ditches on two sides. Options for park development must take into consideration the restrictions that Rice Creek Watershed may have in addition to the challenges of a high water table and poor subsoils. Any kind of soil corrections would be astronomically costly and may not even take care of the problems. GRANT PROPOSAL The grant application is for the improvement to • the park building, the paving of the parking lot for parking as well as hard court play ie. basketball, rollerblade activities, 4-square, hopscotch, shuffleboard. Parking lot paving is an item listed on the 5-Year Park Improvement Plan for 1995 implementation. The grant proposal will also include a youth ballfield (understanding that the field will never be perfect, but will offer a place for neighborhood play) . Youth ballfields continue to be in high demand and it is hoped that the addition of this field would offer another field for practices and perhaps games, depending upon the quality of the field. In addition, the grant would include culverting the storm water ditch along Woodcrest Drive, while diverting the storm water to a ponding area that forms an "L" along the east side and corner of the park property. This is an project which enhances the overall Storm Water Management system in this area. Diverting and culverting the ditch would remove an eyesore and safety concern from the neighborhood, would improve the storm water management system, would coordinate with the trailway project along Silver Lake Road and would assist in diverting water runoff from the ballfield to the ponding area. FUNDING: Park Improvement Funds could provide the match for the parking lot, park building and ballfield. Storm Water Management funds could be used for the match for culverting the open storm water ditch along Woodcrest Drive. If these funds were used, it is probable that general fund monies would not be necessary. III BENEFIT: The benefit of the improvements suggested in this grant