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07/27/95 Agenda & Packet
411 MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA Thursday, July 27 , 1995 City Hall , Conf. Rm C 6 : 30 p.m. e3. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL e- APPROVAL OF MINUTES Y4 . JIM THEURER, PRESENTING RAMSEY COUNTY VISIONS PROGRAM /( PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT DISCUSSION REGARDING "DANGEROUS" PIECES v6 . - PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE — WHAT NEXT? OTHER BUSINESS? 8 . ADJOURNMENT 7 Lyl CESS/O-�-� / rs s MT OF ONIDsS • Phone: (612) 784-3055 Q FLEW Fax: (612) 784-3462 'Quite Simply the Best" July 24 , 1995 Dear Parks and Recreation Commissioners: The regular Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held Thursday, July 27 at 6: 30 p.m. at City Hall, Conference Room C. The agenda is light. I know that the Mounds View Community Theatre volunteers may not be able to attend the meeting because of Thursday evenings performance. Also, I realize that this week is the finale of youth athletics. However, it is important that at least a few of us meet to discuss a few issues that the City Council may wish your recommendation - including removal of playground equipment and the Pedestrian Bridge. 111 If you are unable to attend the meeting please call and let me know. My office number is 784-0618 . By the way, if you haven't reserved your tickets to see "Anything Goes" , please call the office to do so. The show is great! Hats off to Mrs. Harcourt! ! Sincerely, Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation & Forestry i "PoviniKj 2401 Highway 10 • Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 tit •°°''` C1e'pace, Equal Opportunity Employer MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday, June 22 , 1995 6 : 30 p.m. , City Hall CALL TO ORDER: Chair Burmeister called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL: Commissioners present: Starr, Burmeister, Dentz , Silvis. Councilmember Quick and Director Saarion were also present. MINUTES : The minutes of March 23 and April 27 were approved unanimously. LTFP: Director Saarion reviewed the updated 1996 proposed LTFP with the Commission. Discussion regarding priorities ensued. It was determined that safety concerns should be a priority for park improvements. Woodcrest Park improvements are a • priority, but it is realized that if grant monies are not awarded, Woodcrest Park improvement priority would be repair of the building. The Pedestrian Bridge is also a priority of the Commission. Other replacement needs including playground equipment, picnic tables and trash receptacles are a priority. The motion to approve these priority park long term needs was made by Wayne Burmeister and seconded by Scott Dentz . Motion passed unanimously. GOALS : Director Saarion reviewed the Commission ' s 1995 goals. The Commission acknowledged commitment to these goals, however, understood that these goals may not be accomplished this year. The Pedestrian Bridge was of special interest of the Commissioners. They were very distressed to hear that the project was not forwarding, that funding was not dedicated to this project. They asked what could be done to forward the project_ Councilmember Quick suggested that they get the word out to other residents and come to a City Council meeting and express their concerns. Also, letter writing campaigns were suggested. Commissioners discussed was of getting the word IIMout to other people of the community. Commissioners will continue to advocate for the Pedestrian Bridge. PARK MAINTENANCE: Staff updated the Commission on park maintenance activities. Commissioner Starr noted that a dead animal was behind Groveland Park near the storm water drain. Staff will look into this matter. MVCT: Commissioner Silvis reported that the MVCT was busy with production work including set construction, rehearsals, costuming, program ad sales, etc. Many volunteers contribute to the work of the production. Fund raising was done at the Festival . FESTIVAL: Staff reported that the Festival Committee had everything ready to go. The parade had six bands, committees had many activities booked. Perfect weather has been ordered. OTHER BUSINESS: Commissioner Burmeister requested advertisement for additional Commissioners to fill the void left by Edd Trettel . ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Silvismade a motion, seconded by Commissioner Starr to adjourn the meeting. Motion • passed unanimously. iiRk. Office of the County Manager Terry Schutten,County Manager 250 Court House 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Tel:612-266-8000 RAMSEY COUNTY St. Paul,MN 55102 Fax:612-266-8039 July 11, 1995 Dear Mary, Thank you for scheduling time for us to discuss the Visions for Ramsey County. Enclosed are the Vision Questionnaires you requested. Also enclosed are some brouchures and an information sheet about the Strategic Plan. I will be your presenter and can be reached at 266-8018. The presentation is scheduled for July 27, at 6:30, and will be held at Mounds View City Hall. Thank you! Jim Theurer S • Minnesota's First Home Rule County printed on recycled paper with a minimum of 10%post-,•unsumer concent Ramsey County Strategic Plan Information Sheet Q. What is the strategic plan? A. The Ramsey County Strategic Plan is about citizenship - the process of people working together with government to solve public problems. The goal of the process is to help strengthen government of, by, and for the people. The only way we can do that is to reestablish the role of citizens in creating and maintaining our community. Strategic planning is a process that establishes a new compact - a direction and future that everyone agrees to - and then clearly lays out who is responsible for what actions to make that future come true. Chapter 6 of the Ramsey County Home Rule Charter requires the County to facilitate this planning process. It specifically lists 15 different service and policy areas that must be addressed. For the past year, over 450 citizens and government employees have discussed these issues. They have developed some ideas about what the future could be if we all worked together to create it. These vision statements are now being distributed to people throughout the County for input before work begins on implementing. Q. What is a vision statement anyway? •A. A vision statement briefly describes a preferred or ideal future within a specific time frame. Visions are verbal pictures of a what we would like Ramsey County to become. They are intended to set a direction, tell what needs to change, establish guiding principles, and inspire people to work together. We know that if people can agree about the future, they are more likely to cooperate on the things that need to be done to get there. These visions are not just about county government. They are about the entire county and involve all of the jurisdictions and interest groups of the whole community. They are at least_; -7 years in the future. Action plans and budget priorities will then be developed (Phase 2) to move from the present situation to the future described in the visions. We are now distributing the visions to make sure they really reflect the future everyone wants and can agree to work on together. Q. What will happen with the surveys I fill out? A. All the surveys will be compiled and analyzed. We're looking for areas where almost everyone can agree or where there is serious disagreement. We'll issue a report to the public that summarizes all of the survey responses. In that way, you'll know what others thought about the same areas you reviewed. •Q. What will happen with the vision statements after all of the surveys and comments are collected? A. The visions will be revised based on the input we receive and then committees will be formed to develop action plans to implement them. This is what we're calling Phase 2 and it should begin in late Summer. O. Has this been done before? A. Not to our knowledge. Of course a lot of organizations, cities and businesses do strategic planning. But, it is most often done with small planning groups that get input from larger stakeholder groups, but pretty much write and work on the plan by themselves. Then, the plan is often turned over to experts or staff to implement. We're doing three things very differently. One, our planning group was over 450 people - not just a small group. Second, the visions are being sent to as many people as possible to keep getting input and keep the discussion going. And third, the implementation is every one's job - not just the experts. Committees have citizens, private business, and government all working together to figure out how we'll all work together to accomplish our goals. Q. Is anyone excluded from commenting on the visions? A. Absolutely not! One of the key values in the strategic planning process is to reduce the "we/they" relationship between people and their government. We think all citizens need to be more involved in the future of their communities. So, even if you are a government employee or work for someone who has government contracts, you are • still a citizen and your opinion is as important as anyone else's. At the same time, you don't need to have a college degree or work for government to be an expert on the kind of community we need. You know best what is important to you and your family and what kind of place Ramsey County should be for all of the people who work and live here. We'd like anyone 14 or older to have the chance to comment - regardless of their life situation, income, education, or anything else. In fact, the more people involved and the more ideas we get, the more likely we'll be able to reach an agreement that everyone can support. O. What if I only work here but live in another County? A. Anyone who either works or lives in Ramsey County is welcome to participate. O. What if I'm interested in reviewing visions other than the ones I got in the mail? A. We welcome your comments on any vision that interests you. Just fill out the enclosed post card and send it in. The additional vision surveys will be sent to you. Q. How can I join the Strategic Planning Process for Phase 2? A. Just check the box on the enclosed post card and return it to us. You will be notified when Phase 2 begins. • Developed by Ramsey County Manager's Office- Policy Analysis Unit Barbara E. Raye, Director March 1995 • A Vision for Ramsey County 0 This drawing was done by a group of citizens during a strategic planning orientation session in August,1994. • Parks and Open Space • Instructions Included in this packet of information is a Vision Statement and a list of Critical Issues citizens thought most important to solve in order to achieve this vision. Please read them thoroughly and then answer the 13 questions that follow. Six of the questions are about the vision, and seven ask general questions about you. Please feel free to write comments regarding strong areas of agreement, disagreement, and/or confusion directly on the vision statements. Please return the completed questionnaire in the envelope • provided before June 30, 1995. If you have any questions, call our message line at 266-3399. Leave your name and phone number and one of us will return your call as soon as possible. Once we have received all the responses, we will summarize the information and send you a copy of the report so you will know what other people had to say. We value your participation. Thank you. For more information, contact: Ramsey County Strategic Plan do Ramsey County Manager's Office 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, #250 St. Paul, MN 55102 • • PARKS & OPEN SPACE Borrowing a phrase from our founding fathers, the Ramsey County Parks and Open Spaces Committee holds these truths to be self-evident: that Ramsey County's natural resources are the domain of all of its citizens, regardless of race, creed, color or culture, that these natural resources are not something to be depleted but rather to be preserved, that recreational opportunities and accessibility to natural resources are important elements for establishing and maintaining a healthy balance in one's life, that achieving an optimum balance between recreational use, economic development and the preservation of Ramsey County's natural resources is the responsibility of each and every citizen, and that when such optimum balance is achieved, not only can business, industry and nature live in harmony, but all will thrive and prosper, benefiting every citizen. Our vision for the year 2010 includes a network of parks, open spaces and connecting trails bounded by the Mississippi River to the south and the lakes and prairies to the north. Navigation from open space to open space shall be enabled by "greenways", containing trails for pedestrian, bicycle or other non-motorized traffic, as well as wildlife corridors. These greenways will be so developed as to isolate the traveler from sounds and other evidence of business and industry, this by strategic plantings and landscaping. Travel information will be provided by maps, mile markers and new age . information systems. Significant tracts of unprotected open space will be evaluated for incorporation into the public park and open space system. Existing public parks and open spaces will be protected by a community-wide commitment to the principle of no net loss. Parks and open spaces will be recognized as the principal places where people within our communities gather with one another, commune with nature and pursue a wide range of recreational activities, ranging from solitary pursuits such as bird watching, to softball and other organized league activities. These areas will be viewed as a "neutral" community space where all citizens can gather and interact in a safe and supportive environment, kind of like a 21st century "front porch". Areas within parks, open spaces and trails will be accessible without entry fees. Program services will provide opportunities for personal growth and development, as well as offer positive, constructive alternatives to crime and violence for the youth in our community. Arts and craft fairs, local festivals and other "opportunities for commerce" will exist so long as such activities are consistent with the values expressed herein and don't negatively impact on the park resources. Whenever possible, newly erected structures within our parks and open spaces shall be constructed of natural (preferably indigenous) materials and in such a way as to blend in with their natural and historical surroundings. Where appropriate, parks may incorporate art in overall design or exhibition. Ramsey County will become nationally know for its ability to realize economic rewards • from celebrating nature rather than exploiting it and the Mississippi River will once • again become the principal area of focus within Ramsey County. The network of greenway corridors that connect the riverfront to the parks and open space of outlying communities will bring renewed vitality to the County's core city. Parks and open space will be the catalyst for development and redevelopment within the community. A reverence for nature will be an abiding theme in the development and maintenance of our parks and open spaces. Native plants will be encouraged and managed so as to make it difficult for exotic species to become established, resulting in an abundance of native wildlife. The use of pesticides will be minimized and strictly controlled. Stewardship classes will be a regular part of the elementary, secondary and community education curricula. Littering, graffiti and other forms of desecration will be non- existent. In order to accomplish our vision, there will be a collaborative partnership between all levels of government, non-profit groups, businesses and the citizens of Ramsey County. People from throughout our multi-cultural community will be sought out to participate in this collaborative partnership. This partnership will have the responsibility for carrying out the vision. CRITICAL ISSUES 1. How will a stable source of funding be achieved? • 2. How do we cultivate stewardship and encourage participation from our citizens? 3. How will the land be acquired to fulfill this vision? 4. How do we attain and maintain biodiversity in an urban environment? 5. How can Ramsey County and the organizations and municipalities within Ramsey County engage the business community in a partnership to realize this vision? Questionnaire Part I. Vision and Critical Issues The following questions refer to the vision. • A. Overall,do you agree with this vision? (circle the C. Overall,does this vision have a strong role for number you most agree with) citizens? (circle the number you most agree with) 1. Yes, I strongly agree with the vision. 1. Yes, the vision has a very strong role for citizens. 2. Yes, I agree with the vision. 2. No,there is not a strong role for citizens. 3. No. I disagree with the vision. 3. I have not formed an opinion because: (circle one) 4. No. I strongly disagree with the vision. 1)There is not enough information. 5. I have not formed an opinion because: (circle one) 2) I like some parts but not others. 1) This vision does not affect me. 3) I do not understand the role of citizens in the 2) I do not have enough information. vision. 3) I like some parts but not others. 4) Other: (please specify) 4) I do not understand the vision. 5) Other: (please specify) • B. What is your opinion about how close Ramsey D. What,if anything,do you think should be added County is to achieving this vision? (circle the to the vision? number you most agree with) 1. Ramsey County has already fully achieved the vision. 2. Ramsey County has achieved much of the vision but additional changes are needed. 3. Ramsey County has achieved some parts of the E. What,if anything,do you think should be deleted from the vision? vision but many changes are needed. 4. Ramsey County is very far away from achieving the vision. 5. I have not formed an opinion because: (circle one) 1) This vision does not affect me. 2) I do not have enough information. F. What suggestions do you have for solving the 3) Other: (please specify) "Critical Issues?" • continued on next page Questionnaire (Page 2) tart II. Background Information The following questions refer to you. All information will be kept confidential. (Circle or write in the correct response.) G. Do you live in Ramsey County? 1. No 2.Yes I. Do you own or rent your home? If yes,how long have you lived in Ramsey County? 1. Own 2. Rent years In which city or town do you live? J. Do you have children under 17 years of age in 1) Arden Hills your household? 2) Falcon Heights 1. No 2. Yes 3) Gem Lake 4) Lauderdale 5) Little Canada K. Are you: 6) Maplewood 1. Male 2. Female 7) Mounds View 8) North Oaks 9) North St.Paul L. What was your household income in 1994? 10) Roseville 1. Less than$25,500 11) New Brighton/St.Anthony 2. $25,501 to$51,000 12) St.Paul—zip code 3. $51,001 to$76,500 ill 13) Shoreview 4. $76,501 or more. 14) Spring Lake Park 15) Vadnais Heights 16) White Bear Lake M. What is your primary cultural or ethnic 17) White Bear Township heritage? H. Do you work in Ramsey County? 1. No 2.Yes If yes,in which city or town do you work? 1) Arden Hills 2) Falcon Heights 3) Gem Lake 4) Lauderdale 5) Little Canada 6) Maplewood 7) Mounds View 8) North Oaks Thank you 9) North St.Paul for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire. 10) Roseville 11) New Brighton/St.Anthony Your participation in creating a vision 12) St.Paul—zip code for Ramsey County 13) Shoreview is greatly needed • 14) Spring Lake Park and 15) Vadnais Heights appreciated. 16) White Bear Lake 17) White Bear Township +!+,i::�. :!s *.::#�':Tw-��t✓ +� auiva�y"'� r} i.. may-. 0.y��,a,,, .. i a , } r.', `!BOSS COIVTROL`QUARTERLYw .w,. � * v "h _ ▪ .=L i SUIVIltiIER` 995,---.,--:...7--,- - ;;;,a .1.; P -•ar� _ i f♦• .s�� ,. +y�j,�je• �Y l.v w � x;i,.75 _�7. -",7-7'.'---10 4: -=..4iTri ,- 4' . • -.7nr f"�.ty - 4-:!?,"�Y .. .s.rtr .f '� i71i�-0r'Y '. .C.�' / .7_. .v . .RR1 - • slr:� nSImer product-safety: commission paer .° . • { � -'U S_ConsumerFroductSafe Commission:„. tiz :.:.•.....„,„:„.;i„... ..„_.............,_.„.„,......: ..- : ' }„, .} 4.ri�t'._ - - ice= -t ti R4- ,,.z- '['< - - .4, -1-'*' „:. ;,- � �.. +• .L,i+^Y'c >�•�-*i.L+ t,.t. : x.r} ` r•-•.:-_w �3- kkti,.�j. ;err rc fJ+ * ,c,,..�.b. fid` (,s'' h r•'i L. ""'_' i l - `•Y-.✓1_, w .v%4,-t ' : •.p w t - LMCiTreceivedthefollowingnews rpAlf..,-►•.;.- itt+5,„.: 'fw•r...':: ._ • :k ;i”±L y!' *' " "• r� `alert from the U.S.Consumer Product •�r "' � ' '�'� `''"• - ., -SafetyCommission(CPSC): ` Manufacfurers offerinb incentive pians CPSC andseven playground equip ment manufacturers together have ..i..-----.BCI Burke(Fond du Lac,WI) 800-356-2070 -Y launched art effort to get potentially s . : �� .it dangerous,heavy metal and molded BlueValfeylndustnes(Mexico,PA) 'i717-436 8266 "-4'� ;plastic animal"swings removed from �•" r > Y r, GameTime(FortPayne,AL) -•' ' 800 377-2561 • ' playgrounds.The swings,whichwere ;, •c1.E?_1a,�,r t - = :_: ;:installed from 1951 to 1991,were in • • T ' volved in death of two children. The MiracieRecreahonEgwpmertt �{. �_t tichildren were struck on, head as (Monett,MO)#�-". ...-"A P• • a- 800-523-4202 • 7'r7,•05.4.1-,1,-;..^4, r-70'F-j r& . ,'i '-r+m ' , t+.- f r l may+' w.r they walked neartheswings_r•, `;; ..i &` k x- wz . Eras-. , • • 7-1 -O' ri:, y�F.4‘.::.,1;-,•,..t .,,, CPSC also has re orfs of 42 coil PCA(St.Couls,MO) ••�: -'` "" ' 800-727-8180" drert who suffered head injuries after �= PlayworldS sstems(NewBerlin,PA) 800-233-8404 -. r:}s being struck by these swings.. The , 7.0 rc4 . ::'-.;:Zi-.....- injuries included skull fractures, con- _• `cussion and brain damage, serious oualltylndustnes(Hlllsdale,MI) '800-766-9458 .' 4w • lacerations and contusions,and one '• ' child who lost the sight in one eye_,-. . '. r' • -, :-,.About 10,000ofthe 30to80-pound - , • swings were installed at parks,schools, i°- ""JCO'�� • .j. i Y '. and daycare centers nationwide:The - .- swings which are made of cast alumi- fit i • _ - num or molded plastic,are painted to - . ~t look. like horses, zebras, pelicans, ducks,turtles,seals,rockets,and other _ . - figures_ They were manufactured by - - •' - BCI Burke,Blue Valley Industries,Game - '- •' ;; . Time, Miracle Recreation Equipment00, -� + ; Company,PCA, Playworid Systems, - - , • Quality Industries, and a number of � companies that are no longer in buss- ness. BCI Burke's lightweight"Hobby • ; Horse"swings are not included in this - removal effort. _ z The manufacturers listed on the right . are offering incentive plans to replace ' . . the swings. (4lic . • About 10,000 of the potentially dangerous swings have been installed since 195J. Photo by Dave Drugg , • T 1 t • • _ _ - i i ••i t 34 MINNESOTA CITIES/JUNEJJULY 1995 . REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 7 CRAM 95-1401WS STAFF REPORT Report Number: O EN Report Date: 7 06 95 AGENDA SESSION DATE JULY 10, 1995 DISPOSITION Item Description: Continued Discussion Regarding Pedestrian Bridge (per Councilmember Trude) Administrator's Review/Recommendation: - No comments to supplement this report - Comments attached. Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.) SUMMARY; This item has been placed on the Agenda at the request of Councilmember Trude. Attached please find letters received from residents in response to a letter drafted by the Parks and Recreation Commission (also attached) . li AiIlik....„, r 111/441.44,4,-- • amantha 0 •uno, Cit Administrator 41 RFLCOMMENDATION; ' JUL-i0-1995 17:12 FROM ST. MARY'S MNPLS. CENTER TO 7843462 P.01 • FAX to City of Mounds View - 7164-3462 FROM - Linka Holey, Director of Institutional Research, Saint Mary's University - 874-9877 Ext. 112 July 9, 1995 TO: Members of the MoundsyyV4ew City Council FR: Linka s , Resident an st member of the Trailways Advisory Group and the Focus 2000 - Housing and Neighborhood Task Force RE: Funding for Pedestrian Brizige across Highway 10 The concern over the division of our community by Highway 10 has been expressed since I moved into Mounds View in 1976. Both the social and safety implications have been widely discussed in many public forums. The construction of a pedestrian bridge is a vital response to this long-standing • problem. I was delighted to hear that the{city had received a federal transportation grant with an unbelieveable match of 20!80 percent. As a former grant writer, I am well aware of theup front and background work required to obtain such a deal. My respect for the city staff corlinues to rise as I hear of this type of action on community-generated concerns. I was totally shocked to hear tht the Council may not fund the 20% to secure the grant. I cannot comprehend why any Council member would vote against a highly public supported project with such a positive return on investment. This project has support of all ages within the population. Is this support not understood by the Council? Are there particular costs that make this project not as cost beneficial as one would expect? Even a 50/50 match would be good. I feel strongly that the Council should support this project. You can use this project to publicize your commitment to addressing big probems like the division of a city by a major highway. Your attention to cost by successfully competing for the 20/80 grant is also an example of your fiscally conservative management approach. You saw the positive energy of a city brought together for the Festival in the Park today. The parade, the activities, and the fireworks were grand! The investment ink the symbolic and functional pedestrian bridge • will bring you the same, if not more, public support as the annual festival has brought you today. • 1Lt,-n u 3o I • To The Mounds View City Council, I have just heard that the City Council is thinking about not funding the pedestrian bridge across Highway 10 and I must say that I, as a resident of Mounds View, am deeply disappointed. When I heard about the grant the city obtained to have this bridge built I was really excited. Finally, a safe way of crossing Highway 10 with my kids. We could ride our bikes to the library instead of always taking our car. We could get to Silver View Park safely without taking the car. We could walk from one shopping spot to the other. But if you are serious about not putting up Mounds View's share of the money for this bridge, then I guess things will stay just as they are. Take a good look at Mounds View. Look at how many children are out riding bikes through the streets. And if you take a really good look you will notice that the number of children in Mounds View is growing. That's why Pinewood had to add a whole 1st grade class last year. You all talk about making Mounds View a better and safer place to live. We have ordinances for noise, for unsightly yards, means to help make homes look more presentable, events to make this more of a community, etc. Well, doesn't the pedestrian bridge help to make Mounds View a safer place to live. • I also think that the bridge would benefit the whole community, not just the children. Why remain a community divided by Highway 10. Use the bridge as a link to bringing us altogether as one community. It's not just kids who would use the bridge to cross the highway. Use it as a drawing point to the two shopping malls, better access to the food places on both sides of the highway. Use it as a selling point when trying to attract people and businesses to our community. Don't turn this opportunity away. I understand that we need to pay for our roads to be repaired, and that money must be spent on the maintenance of Mounds View, but this bridge could be a very good way of showing the people of Mounds View that you really are thinking of them. Don't let this grant slip away. Have the bridge built. Don't wait until somebody, kid or adult, gets killed trying to cross Highway 10. There is just too much traffic on Highway 10 to make any of the intersections with lights a safe place to cross at. Try it sometime. It's hard enough for an adult to cross before the light changes, for kids it's even harder. Build the bridge. Bring the community together. Really do something to make it safer. Make it a more attractive place. Show the people that travel Highway 10 Mounds View cares. Do something that would benefit everyone, especially the kids. Sherry Gunn • /1 _ 7,1 r l • July 3,1995 2559 Mounds View DR. 111 Dear Mounds View 6ity Council,. It has been brought to my attention that a grant has been awarded for the construction of a bridge crossing high— way 10.WOW: It would facilitate the crossing for a lot of us Senior citizens.The drug store ,fabric store ,church,.getting our hair cut would be easier too. The lights are not long enough for us to feel very safe about doing business in othr own area.Please consider us in the review of this cpnvenience.Thank you,. ).,... _ 1 r i -' �CPi C - .(. 7,44/V/ 174/ 14--f--,----a_L-1--i 4, / ';f71--4.-rvTd n,• 1)///Cir Gv l 0162'14/1e:/y47 6 j /W,& , 6,/,_, ...6 Sc,}4.6,--K___, Ytte,,,,ef:OA ,03,,,z.A.,/--, a2,,,,, , ) ,j,/,,,je ja04-- ) ..1FAxt ,1- 11, i_j,),__ __v_y., , 6)2/b1/ .,/ /4„:"...6_, , ,,,,,__,, _-?_____ ‘e- A hPh -,,A---, ' (jive' ,... ' �dti�v" os, v viu 7„,-44, GZX,cn (\• 1 vim"' /` I 'w1Q'- ' 14L JUL-10-1995 16:30 PASTER ENTERPRISES 612 646 1389 P.02/02 D€VELOPMtNTAND MANAGEMENT OF SHOPPING CENTERS Lily 102227 University Ave •St.Paul,MN55114-1677-612-646-7901 - Pax 612-6416-1389 1995 CENTRAL PLAZA 45th&Central Ave.N.E. The Honorable Mayor Jerry Linke Minncapolis.Minnesota City of Mounds View 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, Minnesota 55112 CRYSTAL SHOPPING CENTER RE: Mounds View Pedestrian Bridge Across Bass Lake Road&West Broadway g Crystal,Minnesota Highway 10 to Library Dear Mayor Linke: DODDWAY SHOPPING CENTER Moundsview Square Associates believe the pedestrian bridge Smith&Dodd Road Wcst St.Paul.Minnesota would be a plus for the City of Mounds View for the following reasons. The bridge would be an enhancement to the business LEXINGTON PLAZA SHOPPES community as public safety would be greatly improved. Lexington&Larpenteur Roseville,Minnesota • This bridge would encourage pedestrian, bicycle and rollerblade traffic to local businesses while protecting our community's children. MENDOTA PLAZA State Hwy. 110&Dodd Road The pedestrian bridge would eliminate the barrier of separating Mendota Heights. Minnesota the community from one side of Highway 10 from the other. Pedestrian traffic could easily move from Moundsview Square 1OUNDSYIEWSQuARE Shopping Center to the Library and other businesses on the Hwy. 10&Long Lake Road south side of Highway 10. This would promote local shopping Mounds View,Minnesota within the community. As always, please contact the writer if you have any NORTHWAY SHOPFTN'G CENTER questions. State Hwy.23&Woodland Circle Pines.Minnesota Very truly yours, PASTER ENTERPRISES SIBLEY PLAZA Cr West 7th Street&avian St.Paul,Minnesota John H. Streeter • Director of Engineering SOUTHVTEW SHOPPING CE4N7'ER JHS/lah Southview Blvd.& 13th Ave.S South St.Paul,Minnesota Member of # International Council `'s' of Sho ina Centers 07/10/95 14:20 MN MUSEUM OF AMER I CAN FRT -0 612 784 2452 NO.837 • July 10, 1995 Mounds View City Council 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 Dear Members of the Mounds View City Council: I am a concerned resident of Mounds View and I would very much to see a pedestrian bridge built across Highway 10. I urge you to consider this when you review the budget today, and be sure to include the City's portion of construction costs in your financial plans. Please do not pass up this opportunity to make Mounds View safer and friendlier for its residents. I am a caretaker at Wildwood Manor, a HUD senior housing complex located at the corner of Highway 10 and Long Lake Road. Many of the residents of my building are over 80 and severely limited in what they can do physically. At this point, there • is no way that any resident could even dream of crossing Highway 10 on foot. The danger of Highway 10's traffic presents a problem even for a short, simple trip to Snyder's to fill a prescription. This leaves a Wildwood resident with one choice: ask favor of a friend or family member and have her/ him make the trip across the highway. This is an acceptable option, however many seniors spend their days having to ask others for favors - a ride to church, a ride to the grocery store. It would be nice if the residents were able to rim errands on their own because it gives them a sense of accomplishment and self respect. In addition to facilitating occasional trips to Snyder's, I think Wildwood residents would benefit from a pedestrian bridge because it would provide an additional access to sidewalks and neighborhoods across the highway. These areas serve as a pleasant place to walk for the Tuesday Morning Walking Club, an important activity for Seniors who might otherwise sit in their apartments alone. Thank you for your consideration for this project, I look forward to seeing the ground breaking for the new pedestrian bridge soon! Sincerely, Alisa Hacker 2559 Moundsview Drive »102 Mounds View, MN 55112 • July 5 , 1995 To : Mounds View City Council Subject : Highway 10 Pedestrian Bridge I am writing this is regards to the issue surfaced at the June Parkand Rec Commission regarding the proposed Pedestrian Bridge over Highway 10 . I understand that the City Council is seriously considering not using the $480 , 000 grant the city has received because they do not feel they should contribute the $120, 00 whichwould be the cities portion. I feel that this would be a serious mistake and misuse of a well deserved grant which would benefit many citizen ' s , which of course many of them are too young to vote . A safe crossing over Highway 10 would help connect our community and enable not only youth, but citizens of all ages the safety to enjoy all parts of the City on either bike or foot . • I understand that the Cities portion of $ 120 , 000 would come from the TIF money which the city currently has several hundred thousand in reserve for just such an opportunity . I see no reason that this should not be used for this purpose and the idea of turning down $480 , 000 in grant monies shows to me that some members of the City Council do not understand the true idea of getting a good return on an investment . To get a $600 , 000 bridge for $120 , 000 is better than any interest rate anybody will ever see . I also understand that the council was quoted on maintenance of $30 , 000 per year per my conver- sation with Gary Quick . I have talked to Mary Saarion and she has done some research and found this to certainly be drastically overstated . I hope you will use your best judgement and decide to accept the grant monies and build this bridge for the future of Moundsview . Sincerely , 614a1 Pam and Bryan Starr 7778 Woodlawn Drive • Mounds View 780-2409 -.E, e le, -,--.•••el•'• 11•••FIRyKURT ,1114NUFACTUR I NG 912 572 9878 TO 9-7849713 P.02/03 -.. ....•„,... ..• - 4441,...e..:t..-..C.L.,,p.,:‘- a r . . ' +- '''-.:: 7••':..-:ta:f**(4‘3P*.;.7* ,V*-'"•-‘.:-1;" ' .. - .-•,..-'-.:.,,,4,jfs• , ,..',;,._:•51-iirl:t1/4.,:f) - • • - . - •-. Ne* ••.. ''' X-4.y-• . ;- • .: '..5 7.7,S.-,f. 1 '• -,Cy'il.,..1-17:.. , , - . , ..- ' - • '", ' 11.1 4-i . n ' . -,' ' •- • . .:: •:.- 4 1.r,l-i.•:•A• ' , '...i .•.`I I- ?i,V;If7 ' ,.:.' . ..• % .. "..,.:-.,' • • ' "" ''' ... . , -:...' -_ . 3 beerc„,),. . .., . • View City Council, - .;..1 ft *. !e4.,..%•••- f. i., .-,. -r •••• ''.. .t. .....-••'. •..1 .• 1-'•.;..' . ''' -. ' .' •-•V.,t4'%;:4 . .,5' :Of i ClUnda View needs the pedestrian bridge acmes Highway 10 at z_:,t- :' , ' - .:F. 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Highway 10 cm bikes, walking or :,.....: • , •-• . ..4.•• . . .-• •- •-,,,,,, ee• •.0 - --- „, ---• , - -,•,..-;...•,.: ,......,ee.r.reee.t ..,eiter-,--.,.ireieze,.. - -, -, ,.- -..' • . -- ;,':.s.+4417g0:11,ri9C).010.. ',4".:Seifil Xr4r...rty'V . ' '-. .--' ?,".... '4,. •'I' 4. Z fAL .. .'. •ous even_t,hougb. we always cross at the lights. '',••:; , . ,•.• ....•-, ••:,".',...e,••...-ely-,e77...e-,.. ,.z,,- 4 •'u.zt 1/:,''' '.• ' $. '...;----•• ,:• '.-..'•:::::.......ir f'''t•ri,H1...WA,'1,,f,,,1%444::.1.,,,,,..111Trt '4.tettia, side of Highway 10. Even at the cross lights the left ''''';'::: •-•- ''. .' -:::.:; .....14";A:•"e.it,re.....':4"7.-•.......... *- .:.. - .ufOrpedeethans, rve been cut off by cars turning when ;:••.-•..-: r:,- .....: - ,...o1,4... - t -. ...-- r,..1' "' •:::'......'1...... ....—... ---.,I.V..,)4.4 th." . .ortfour bikes. ::It's just not safe crossing Highway 10. The ••••••,V--'''-' .,;4•-;--1" '-•• ••`'I'l•" ''' ..t1:: 1.. .444:k.f?.lir •Care are traveling at too high a speed, I've seen cars pushing the speed to make a -- '•-• - •_. :,-.1•en-, , ---- ...".1_•,*;:-1:414.5,11=4,eid,,,,„;:taze yellow light and often end up going on a red. 1,•-•A. ;;,,"•21;E:z5i4.,1•:,..t .$...ti'•• • _,-..-i.1,131-ii... :',...-st.f.,4.4tv,' ' daughter and I came upon an accident of a boy on.a bike that was hit by a car ;-•''?:.11.34.:',‘:,,7,11-..f.c,-0,4•..!-; -:!.'•':114,,,...liitt,e3'ettep:i;,further tu)rtla on 10. You wonder if we had safer crossings if that accident could '. .:•:..f.4.,,I.,:tic,a,-..rircir.r.g4..2ip.... . 4 • ',,,,,'-'-:,1.4'•,,,,-*Igil:LI2ave been avoided. ! ,4y - - , -•2'.-.4. .-•'e -":':••!:la,la.L,:"..:-..li, 44 `.211you goes to Irondale and my daughter goes to Edgewood, I just cringe when. .,-_,_•eueret'',,-- ... .1:4-1,-.:*-=,•- ,. . '•-•'-'' _44'it,"p.Jeki.' •• ,, ‘? they-aek if they can walk home because they have to cross Highway 10. They have '''".•MIt'i.:(*-"r.'%.,,,4'4-'-e- ' " • J::-t . - i''':..-..,..tocan.me at work as soon as they get home so I know they crossed Highway 10 okay.i•They can only walk if there is a group of children walking so they are more :1.11,1.._.- .•er.,1 $..,-,•%',, . , ..4e;(• visible to traffic, oneftwo children are not as visible as a group_ i .•••4'..,...-.: •,Pri. .• it t'AetitiVe ?"-', lel .t-,74--* " .1 ' • ' 7. -..44...7411:1!,p-kr . .. , ,-; .. .. . rtP' '"Nlewilr not let my daughter cross Wi ghway 10 to go to the Library by herself. I ..:kis i.,, • • ;...,triefee•-:-.,...4,,,,,tAt-• .. tisii.ily drive her there or hike with her in the evenings, and the library is not ,;,,,-e,A--e-_,,e,•Uvi...e. always open in the evenings so we end up going to the Anoka Library instead. If had a crossing bridge my daughter could go to the Mounds View Library -4;,&;•-,eLs;.7,-qit-eit..!-,1,-•;,,• .‹.•,.....„-,4••••evee,,•;;,-....,...1............,.. 4-1.. `44AJ-.-'6 'eke day .•„--,,--.:-,..t?...,-••,- - -..-,-• • '4, -..'"-- ' ' ' ,--..e.,..T .—. . • Several months ago we hcl[ri decided to move, we were looking in the Mounds View e.- -:.•.•,-, •,.. . .,-•.- .,,,e,',.,..i ., .- . - area on the west side of Highway 10. We found several houses we considered but . -....,..'-vc,-.7•••:., •:••••'•••''• - both of my children did not want to move there because they would have to cross '' •••'•::-..fett- -,--, --,..*-41.-f:;;:.:'-c' t --•'---• Highway 10 to visit most of their friends who live around our neighborhood now • •-!•••••eq•:-..-"••:; ',......f.-• „, '.:::•,.•,A;L•_•-',and also go to their favorite eating places. We decided we did not want our ...;..,•,...c.,,,,,.... -..--.2,•-.. . • -4-41:-.,:witar.c.,,;-;1•-•‘, .., ..,...,a-lx,..,-,.....4-••••74.-- L•••• - ;4;:•.?.:1,7ve.i,"4''.: ,&-',v_r•*.- '' , 47..14.. '11.:-.7:::.-i,r::'-;1"-• ' •1...f. ill _-.„.....,ii....4,,.... .. ._...s_.,.../ ,. ,...,Z.•)V...-••••..7•;;.. ,,,17..: .........,, ; ....: ........ 1:...;.,, .: . :., :',:i...-..7,:-:•Lio:k,..;,.-... 17: g•-`,AN-,•-iaLsr"....,, . . %, - --‘ ....". . . . .........-2 .. 1, i• .-••• 7. le.114!:.......;•' . ,.' • , -. ''' ..-4L2't'•-•.:‘1-1 ..:, .; '. July 6, 1995 To: Mounds View City Council Members From: Beth and Lee Trotta Re: Funding of the Pedestrian Bridge Across Hwy 10 We are definately in favor of connecting the north and south side of Mounds View with a bridge across Hwy 10. Not mentioned in the information is the possibility of a tunnel under the highway. If the cross-over bridge is not esthetically pleasing to enough people, a peditrian tunnel is another solution. This is would also make it possible for wildlife to follow a corridor from one side to the • other. We have experienced several pleasant biking and walking trails that have a tunnel under a highway. Thank you. • • Atme � . r��C C� /c� � 9 ca fe/2,c % ego w/--��Go 7��-tet) C ( � - 2/2 /` /C) ,Lv,G > Coe , - 0, A-- 7`4e.- -‹-n) 6 - '2� �, - �ttf- i . , .luxe r June 23 , 1995 Dear Mounds View Residents: I wish to inform you of an issue that may be of interest to you. The City applied for a federal transportation grant that would encourage bicycling and pedestrian modes of transportation. Since Highway 10 has been such a problem for safe passage to access parks, schools, library, churches, Lakeside Park beach, stores and other places, it was thought that a pedestrian bridge across Highway 10 would be a great project for a grant application. The grant was prepared and submitted. The grant was awarded! ! ! The cost of a pedestrian bridge is approximately $600, 000 . The grant is a 20% / 80% match which means that the City must only provide the 20% match or $120, 000. There are engineering costs and construction inspection costs also which add up to about $65, 000 over a 2 year period. The city' s share of funding was suggested to be Tax Increment revenues which the city has for economic development and enhancement of the city. The benefit is that the City receives a new pedestrian bridge at a fraction of the cost. Using TIF or special projects funds for funding the 20% City share of this pedestrian bridge would not alter your property tax bill . • The benefit of the pedestrian bridge is that daycare providers would have access across Highway 10 to the library. Children would be able to ride their bikes to parks for athletic games and practices. The pedestrian bridge connects to Long Lake Road sidewalk and also -connects to County Road I sidewalks . It is a perfect location for easy and safe access across Highway 10 . Youth will be able to access Edgewood School for activities and swimming pool, Irondale High School, Sunnyside School, churches and other places . Children can also access Silver View Park, and Lakeside Beach. On the other side of Highway 10 , children can access City Hall , Pinewood School, churches, Bridgemans , and Hardees. The distances between places cf interest are not far, it is just difficult and unsafe to access because of Highway 10 . A pedestrian bridge would provide safe and easy access . As you have noticed, traffic signals do not allow more than a few seconds for cross traffic and never step traffic in all directions. There is no safe way to cross Highway 10 on foot or by bike. This bridge would provide the missing link between the north and south halves of major trail systems. Many pedestrian bridge architects were interviewed regarding this project. All expressed the need to make the entries to the pedestrian bridge very easy and efficient with ramping for bikes and wheelchairs . In addition, the entries would provide a park • like atmosphere with sitting benches, drinking fountains, flowers, bushes and a nice atmosphere. The annual maintenance costs of this metal and poured concrete material bridge would be minimal. New innovations for decorative fencing, color coordination, and landscaping have proven to be an attraction ' to users, making pedestrian bridges a well used facility. The issue is that the City Council is thinking about not funding the 20% match. This would mean that the grant would be awarded to a different city. If you think the pedestrian bridge would be a benefit to the youth of the community it is imperative that you show up at a City Council budget session, Monday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m. In addition it would is imperative that you send or fax a letter to the City Council voicing your support of the pedestrian bridge. Please address your letter to: Mounds View City Council, 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 . Fax 4: 784-3462 . This is a one time chance for funding the pedestrian bridge. If the grant award is not accepted it will go to another city. It is unlikely that another funding grant for pedestrian bridges would be available. If you want a pedestrian bridge across Highway 10 you need to let your City Council members know, otherwise it will not be considered in the budget and the deadline will pass, along with the $480, 000 of federal grant funding for this project. If you have any questions, please call City Council member Julie Trude at 780-1854 who lobbied several State and Federal • Congressman for the award of this project. Sincerely, • Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commissioners • Wayne Burmeister, Chairperson Gary Stevenson Frank Silvis Pam Starr David Long Scott Dentz 410 1995 PARK PATROL VOLUNTEERS 1. Jim Perault 2740 Sherwood Road Mounds View, MN 55112 786-5865 2 . Allan Johnson 2082 Cornell Dr. Mounds View, MN 55112 3 . Robert Daniel 2650 Scotland Court Apt. 302 Mounds View, MN 55112 780-2295 4 . William Bostrom 2199 Oakwood Dr. Mounds View, MN 55112 783-9840 5. Greg Fausone 2618 Lake Court Dr. Mounds View, MN 55112 411 780-8648 • illill Park Patrol Report Form !Park Patrol Name: teal_ 4 >���M Date: -7,_l(,� 5,-, Time: Oy 0,0 PitA 114outicis View R• ECREATION 'Park: P/NEkvcoi) �� 10/4 Siez,a/VO • FORESTRY • Y Maintenance Needs: 7/ 1/ /v F & c9N FLO R IN' Po R 4- Pow o u-!Ko teS� Y illOrdinance Infraction: Person Committing Infraction: AJ Name: Phone No. Address: City: Problem Resolution (describe procedure and outcome) • Signature of Park Patrol: g,"2�6 Date: 7^M-F.5' Park Patrol Report Form • (Park Patrol Name: S / -L �c �� (Date: ,__ //_ c�� ITime: , c (3 �'j Mounds Vie kV I Gl • P A R K S • Park. 6 gce� C� RECREATION • FORESTRY . Maintenance Needs: lL014'V S c /V p u i— Ordinance Infraction: III Person Committing Infraction: Name: Phone No. Address: City: Problem Resolution (describe procedure and outcome) • Signature of Park Patrol: AqDate: D -//- ?S- • Park Patrol Report Form • IPark Patrol Name: W/Z. & saran Date: I Time: / 30 Mounds View • P A R K S •RECREATION IPark: G �E�/mil m ` • FORESTRY • Maintenance Needs: O U T //O Le) l/S71-LIGN 4 . }NO P &813 iNG ON , 4p7 Eitn ieko G� /%©4( Ordinance Infraction: • Person Committing Infraction: Name: Phone No. Address: City: Problem Resolution (describe procedure and outcome) • Signature of Park Patrol: // r _ ate: �- Park Patrol Report Form • (Th Park Patrol Name: / LL/4. `:i'_ _ Ee Date: 7^�1-9S Time: 7 3 Mounds View • P A C ATIS • OtJ Park: /L L (1/EIV AERE • FORESTRY . Maintenance Needs: io Ordinance Infraction: AT/1iI 5-7-Ad 712:'l/ __ Po RI y Person Committing Infraction: m Name: �'//9 D 7T/1"/ A7 Phone No. Address: -)?) .�)CThE c/) Di City: n t' 5L'/711/ Problem Resolution (describe procedure and outcome), 750/1//716 C T1-( CAA; 7'�) r1 FZ,A1 &t.537- &-14/1/ ) iilz_Z .E74 -Tr Ti Perm T Ty /tIA0 4cr, Wirer Signature of Park Patrol: (r''d2tt-t �: Date: 7-3/ -S Park Patrol Report Form grillPark Patrol Name: &/_/_ (Date: 53;%-//„ 0 Time: , ' Mounds View •RECREATFON P A R K S • (Park: OAK lAinf9.0 • FORESTRY • Maintenance Needs: ( ', t - / ! toN a/ • Ordinance Infraction: Person Committing Infraction: Name: Phone No. Address: City: Problem Resolution (describe procedure and outcome) • Signature of Park Patrol: 4.- /f S?" -/Z S ate: �� • Park Patrol Report Form • (Park Patrol Name: Hl G L 7/ 7r 1 Date: 7 /� j Time: t� Mounds ti ieW (/ • P C AR E R AT K N Park: /4. ,E5/Q� AEtfl • F O R E S T R Y Maintenance Needs: // 1'✓G A/"1 Ordinance Infraction: � � �/���( • Person Committing Infraction: a A 6 “ LT f6M4L5- pt> / ( //G Name: / v 0 / 4 C _ Phone No. Address: City: Problem Resolution (describe procedure and outcome) } ) VI SAP S ��� i No SWl,' /, 1 W (i I-( o KT ( w 'b — 0 i J4F�I 7P \ • J`o -e iMh C /noe,z TWJ c d k/ ,‹ ,1,eo-7811 C/06 -5-/.6zE- /a/C6.6ZEm) Signature of Park Patrol: Date: • "THIS IS IT" PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY WEEK OF AUGUST 14 - 18, 1995 PARKS * Thursday, August 10 was Adam' s last day in parks. Adam has been working with the Parks crew, under Steve Dazenski ' s excellent supervision for over a year through the JPTA program. Adam is a Mounds View resident and student in the school district. He will concentrate on graduating and then pursue mechanics work. * This week the Parks crew has been working on many washouts as a result of the heavy rains received over the weekend. Washout locations included Greenfield park pathway and the entrance to the parking lot off Woodcrest Drive at Woodcrest Park. * Next week will be the last week for two other Parks workers including Joe Quick who will be returning to college in Iowa, and Bill Urbanski who will be reporting to teachers . preparation days - starting another year of teaching in the White Bear School system. Both workers have been excellent contributions to park maintenance activities. We wish them a good year and hopes that they will return to Parks work again next summer. RECREATION * Sharie chaperoned a successful extended trip to LaCrosse, MN. All enjoyed the adventure and everything went according to plan. * This week began Adult Fall Softball leagues Monday through Thursday evenings. In addition, there is a growing demand for ballfield use through Fall baseball programs and Fall fastpitch programs, of which the City is facilitating two leagues with ballfields. The ballfields continue to have high demand use now extending to the end of October. * Fall recreation programs are being finalized. Information for the City Newsletter is due this week. It is expected that the Newsletter will be distributed to homes the first week of September. Programs generally begin mid to end of September. * Through the Community Oriented Policing Committee, a • Community Halloween Bonfire is being organized and planned as a family activity on October 31. More information to be provided later. FORESTRY • * The Forestry crew has continued to work at each park trimming trees and landscaping. In addition, much time was spent at Silver View Park trimming the parking lot island and surrounding trees. * Chipping trees in preparation for Autumn and Winter months will begin after necessary trimwork is completed. GOLF COURSE * Staff has met with several firms that program and sell cash register systems for golf courses. Of particular interest is cash registers that are fast and easy to learn and operate and yet provides information necessary for the auditors. I have called many golf courses for references on their systems. Kitty, Brus and I have met with several companies in search of the best system. The current system is too undependable - having two crashes due to electrical failures, program software glitches and slow transaction time. It is also too complicated a process. It is not paid for, still under trial operations. We plan to return the system and look into other options. * A time clock has also been ordered and will be installed early next week for both Clubhouse staff and Golf Course • Maintenance staff. The time clock system should simplify the computation of time sheets for the golf course staff. * The protective netting has been installed along the second hole. It hopefully will take care of the problems with • stray balls into the trucking company parking lot. * Bridgco has done some work on the boardwalk. Unfortunately Bridgco workers had a terrible attack from hornets as they came into contact with a hornets nest. They will only return after the hornets nest has been removed. CABLE TV * Cindy has been working on enhancements to the Community Bulletin Board which lists information on the Cable TV channel in-between programs. She really does a nice job. * Cindy completed the August "A View From the Mound" including an interview with Richard Meyers as the special interest guest, introduction to new employee, Dawn, and legislative update with Representative Dick Pellow. • RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA AUGUST`8, 1995, 6:00 P.M. ISLAND LAKE COUNTY PARK 3611 NORTH VICTORIA STREET SHOREVIEW, MINNESOTA SHELTER #3 (NORTHEND OF PARK) 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 11, 1995 4) UPDATE ON ANNUAL REPORT PREPARATION 5) WILLOW LAKE NATURE PRESERVE MASTER PLAN 6) 1996 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT (SEE ATTACHED) 7) REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN FOR GOODRICH GOLF COURSE 8) ADOPT-A-PARK PROGR M (CORPORATE AND CIVIC GROUP ACTIVITY) 9) REVIEW OF RECOMMENDATION TO ESTABLISH BICYCLE LANES ON LARPENTEUR AVENUE BETWEEN DALE STREET AND EUSTIS STREET/T.H. 280 (SEE ATTACHED) 10) DIRECTOR'S REPORT 11) REPORTS FROM CHAIRMAN AND OTHER COMiVIISSION MEMBERS 12) OTHER BUSINESS 13) ADJOURNMENT AT 8:00 P.M. * * * COMMISSION MEMBERS * * * • PLEASE CALL CHERYL MYRAN AT 777-1707, X 3307 IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 11, 1995,600 P:Nl; BATTLE CRE i K REGIONAL.PARK UPPER AFTON ROAD AND MCKNIGHT ROAD MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA DOME SHELTER 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 Dome Shelter at Battle Creek Regional Park, Maplewood, Minnesota. Members Present: Marge Anderson, Lydia Crawford, Linda Ford, Janey Gohl, Mark Nolan and Al Singer Members Absent: Gary Botzek Guest: Toni Baker,Assistant to Commissioner Warren Schaber Staff Present: Greg Mack, Larry Holmberg and Cheryl Myran APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairman Nolan requested that the agenda be amended to include discussion about the future disposition of the county's work farm property and the Commission's annual report to the Ramsey County Board and asked for a motion to approve the amended agenda. Ms. Ford moved, seconded by Mr. Singer, that the agenda be approved as amended. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Nolan asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Ms. Crawford moved, seconded by Ms. Ford, that the minutes of the June 13, 1995, meeting be approved as mailed. Motion carried. BOUNDARY CONTROL POLICIES FOR RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE Mack distributed copies and gave an overview of his memo to the Parks and Recreation Commission (attached to official minutes) entitled, "Boundary Control Policies for Ramsey County 1 Parks and Open Space," and supporting documentation which included a memo to Mr. Mack and a spreadsheet on encroachment from Mr. David Sipila, Ramsey County's Right-of-Way Specialist; a copy of the park ordinance; and a June 22, 1995, news release entitled, "County park boundaries to be• marked." Mr. Mack reported that the Ramsey County parks and open space system has over 125 miles of boundary. Of this distance, approximately half abuts property other than roadway or lakeshore. He noted that the effect of allowing adjoining property owners to encroach on parkland would be significant if it were to occur on a system-wide basis. For example, a five-foot average encroachment will impact over 37 acres if extended across the system as a whole. He reported that the department's goal in boundary control is: To establish a mutual respect for the property boundary along the lands under its control and to preserve these properties for the benefit of all residents of the county. In keeping with this goal, the department has uniformly applied the following boundary control policy: Lands under management and control of the Parks and Recreation Department have been acquired to protect natural resources and provide outdoor recreational opportunities for the citizens of Ramsey County. The department will respect the rights of adjoining property owners by not encroaching on private properties. Encroachments by adjoining property owners onto parks and open space lands represent a private assumption of rights inconsistent with the intended public purpose for which these lands were acquired. Accordingly, encroachments by adjoining property owners onto county parks and open space land will not be permitted or allowed. Ms. Anderson stated that she feels the county should be sympathetic to property owners who have • become unauthorized caretakers of adjoining county property. Mr. Singer stated that the county should be diplomatic but handle all encroachments in the same manner. Mr. Holmberg indicated that for every property owner that encroaches, there are two or three property owners who are concerned about the encroachment by others. Chairman Nolan suggested that letters of contact be sent to the adjoining property owners who are encroaching indicating the magnitude of the problem and the county-wide significance. Ms. Baker said the District 1 Community Council will be discussing this issue at a meeting scheduled for July 17 at the Conway Recreation Center. Ms. Ford moved, seconded by Ms. Crawford, that the Commission is in concurrence with the above boundary control policy and recommends that the county pursue enforcement without exception. Motion carried. MOWING PRACTICES WITHIN RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE Mr. Mack distributed copies and gave an overview of his memo to the Parks and Recreation Commission (attached to the official minutes) entitled, "Mowing Practices," and attachments which included a letter and petition to Commissioner Warren Schaber, and a letter to Mr. Mack from Mr. Rick Duffy, Outdoor Education Supervisor, Tamarack Nature Center. Mr. Mack said his memo relates to mowing, in general, in parks and adjacent properties. He reported that the following mowing practice is being applied throughout the county's parks and open space system: • 2 Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for management of over 5,800 acres of park and open space land. Turf areas within the system are • maintained to support their intended use and function. Accordingly, turf areas are mowed under the following circumstances. The frequency of mowing varies depending on the intensity of use (e.g. golf greens may be mowed daily,picnic areas weekly and road shoulders bi-weekly). 1) Designated active use areas will be mowed on a regular schedule. At smaller county parks, mowing patterns may encompass the entire park, where in large county and regional parks, specific active recreational use areas are designated by master plan. Selective portions of active recreation areas within regional parks may be left unmowed to enhance the natural qualities. 2) Mowing of turf areas adjacent to certain trails and along roadways may be appropriate for safety reasons in order to maintain adequate sight distances. 3) Periodic mowing may be necessary as a natural resource management technique to eliminate undesirable intrusion by woody plants and noxious weeds or to promote a healthier stand of grasses. Mr. Singer moved, seconded by Ms. Ford, that the Commission recommend that the Parks and Recreation Department continue the mowing practice defined above and communicate this practice to adjacent property owners that may be affected by its implementation. Further, the Commission recommended that specific criteria be established to guide mowing decisions within active use areas of the parks. Motion carried. ADOPT-A-PARK PROGRAM (CORPORATE AND CIVIC GROUP ACTIVITY) This item will be included on the agenda for the August 8 meeting. DEER POPULATION CONTROL WITHIN RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE Chairman Nolan reported that Mr. Mack and Ms. Ford discussed this issue. The county has agreed to cooperate with the Department of Natural Resources and White Bear Township in conducting a deer count in order to assess the magnitude of the deer population problem. Upon completion of the counts (winter 1995-96), a plan can be formulated to achieve desired goals. FUTURE DISPOSITION OF RAMSEY COUNTY WORK FARM, BOYS' TOTEM TOWN AND LAKE OWASSO RESIDENCE PROPERTIES Chairman Nolan said that he understands that different uses are being explored for portions of the county's work farm (adult correctional facility) property. Ms. Baker said the work farm is located between Upper and Lower Afton roads, east of Battle Creek Regional Park, on approximately 160 acres. The county owns an additional 100 acres south of Lower Afton Road. A law enforcement •training facility is located at Linwood and Century avenues; however, the size of this facility is inadequate. A proposal exists for a joint law enforcement training facility with the city of St. Paul, Washington County and Ramsey County. 3 Mr. Mack said that staff of the work farm are considering a proposal to establish a tree nursery to replace the current livestock operation. Trees would be provided exclusively for Ramsey County and the municipalities within the county. It is believed that a tree farm would provide transferable skills• for the inmates. The Parks and Recreation Department would have potential use for 5,000 trees per year. Mr. Mack said originally the work farm was owned by the city of St. Paul. When the county became involved, there was an agreement that stated if the work farm ceased to operate, the property would become parks and open space. This agreement was rescinded when the county and the city reached agreement on the City Hall/Court House renovation. The master plan for Battle Creek Regional Park, as adopted in 1981, identifies the work farm property as a potential future addition and suggests that the site would be suitable for a golf course. Chairman Nolan stated that since this property was previously identified as future parks and open space, primary consideration should be given to converting it to parks and open space if the work farm ceases to exist at that site or portions of the property are declared surplus. Ms. Baker indicated that the Boys'Totem Town property was also included in the former agreement between the city and county and had carried a reversionary clause to parks and open space if the use changed. Mr. Mack said that the Lake Owasso Residence is nearly adjacent to Lake Owasso County Park and if the present use ceases, serious consideration should be given to incorporating it into the parks and open space system. Ms. Baker said the County Board adopted a resolution supporting the closure of the Lake Owasso Residence, pending State approval and satisfactory placement of clients. Mr. Singer moved, seconded by Ms.Anderson, that Chairman Nolan send a letter to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners requesting that the Parks and Recreation Commission be given the opportunity to fully participate in discussions regarding the future disposition of the Ramsey County Work Farm (Adult Detention Center), Boys' Totem Town and Lake Owasso Residence properties. Motion carried. ANNUAL REPORT It was decided that the format from past annual reports be used. The report will be presented to the County Board on September 19. Mr. Singer agreed to provide a list of significant actions from the past year's meeting minutes. Overviews will be provided as follows: Legislative issues: Ms. Gohl and Mr. Botzek Capital funding: Ms. Gohl and Mr. Botzek Trails/bikeways: Ms. Crawford Review of County park system plan (final draft will accompany report): Chairman Nolan Conclusion: Ms. Ford DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Mack reported that Island Lake Golf Course is scheduled to open in August. Clubhouse construction is underway but will not be completed until early fall. The driving range is open. The Snail Lake beach building plans were approved by the Shoreview City Council on July 5, 1995. • 4 The White Bear Lake City Council is considering the plans for the White Bear beach building tonight. REPORTS FROM CHAIRMAN AND OTHER COMMISSION MEMBERS None OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Gohl suggested the August meeting be held at one of the parks. Ms. Myran will check availability of shelters. ADJOURNMENT Upon appropriate motion, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Cheryl Myran • UPCOMING PUBLIC WORKS/PARKS & RECREATION/ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETINGS, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, COURTHOUSE September 5, 1995 • 5 - Office Schutten of the County Manager Terry ,County Manager 250 Court House 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Tel:612 266 8000 RAMSEY COUNTY St.Paul,MN 55102 Fax:612 266 8039 July 11, 1995 Dear Mary, Thank you for scheduling time for us to discuss the Visions for Ramsey County. Enclosed are the Vision Questionnaires you requested. Also enclosed are some brouchures and an information sheet about the Strategic Plan. I will be your presenter and can be reached at 266-8018. The presentation is scheduled for July 27, at 6:30, and will be held at Mounds View City Hall. Thank you! Jim Theurer • Minnesota's First Home Rule County printed on recycled paper with a minimum of 10%post-consumer content C Fs.9 • Ramsey County Strategic Plan Information Sheet Q. What is the strategic plan? A. The Ramsey County Strategic Plan is about citizenship - the process of people working together with government to solve public problems. The goal of the process is to help strengthen government of, by, and for the people. The only way we can do that is to reestablish the role of citizens in creating and maintaining our community. Strategic planning is a process that establishes a new compact - a direction and future that everyone agrees to - and then clearly lays out who is responsible for what actions to make that future come true. Chapter 6 of the Ramsey County Home Rule Charter requires the County to facilitate this planning process. It specifically lists 15 different service and policy areas that must be addressed. For the past year, over 450 citizens and government employees have discussed these issues. They have developed some ideas about what the future could be if we all worked together to create it. These vision statements are now being distributed to people throughout the County for input before work begins on implementing. Q. What is a vision statement anyway? A. A vision statement briefly describes a preferred or ideal future within a specific time frame. Visions are verbal pictures of a what we would like Ramsey County to become. They are intended to set a direction, tell what needs to change, establish guiding principles, and inspire people to work together. We know that if people can agree about the future, they are more likely to cooperate on the things that need to be done to get there. These visions are not just about county government. They are about the entire county and involve all of the jurisdictions and interest groups of the whole community. They are at least 5 -7 years in the future. Action plans and budget priorities will then be developed (Phase 2) to move from the present situation to the future described in the visions. We are now distributing the visions to make sure they really reflect the future everyone wants and can agree to work on together. Q. What will happen with the surveys I fill out? A. All the surveys will be compiled and analyzed. We're looking for areas where almost everyone can agree or where there is serious disagreement. We'll issue a report to the public that summarizes all of the survey responses. In that way, you'll know what others thought about the same areas you reviewed. Q. What will happen with the vision statements after all of the surveys and comments are • collected? A. The visions will be revised based on the input we receive and then committees will be formed to develop action plans to implement them. This is what we're calling Phase 2 • and it should begin in late Summer. O. Has this been done before? A. Not to our knowledge. Of course a lot of organizations, cities and businesses do strategic planning. But, it is most often done with small planning groups that get input from larger stakeholder groups, but pretty much write and work on the plan by themselves. Then, the plan is often turned over to experts or staff to implement. We're doing three things very differently. One, our planning group was over 450 people - not just a small group. Second, the visions are being sent to as many people as possible to keep getting input and keep the discussion going. And third, the implementation is every one's job - not just the experts. Committees have citizens, private business, and government all working together to figure out how we'll all work together to accomplish our goals. Q. Is anyone excluded from commenting on the visions? A. Absolutely not! One of the key values in the strategic planning process is to reduce the "we/they" relationship between people and their government. We think all citizens need to be more involved in the future of their communities. So, even if you are a government employee or work for someone who has government contracts, you are still a citizen and your opinion is as important as anyone else's. At the same time, you • don't need to have a college degree or work for government to be an expert on the kind of community we need. You know best what is important to you and your family and what kind of place Ramsey County should be for all of the people who work and live here. We'd like anyone 14 or older to have the chance to comment - regardless of their life situation, income, education, or anything else. In fact, the more people involved and the more ideas we get, the more likely we'll be able to reach an agreement that everyone can support. Q. What if I only work here but live in another County? A. Anyone who either works or lives in Ramsey County is welcome to participate. Q. What if I'm interested in reviewing visions other than the ones I got in the mail? A. We welcome your comments on any vision that interests you. Just fill out the enclosed post card and send it in. The additional vision surveys will be sent to you. Q. How can I join the Strategic Planning Process for Phase 2? A. Just check the box on the enclosed post card and return it to us. You will be notified when Phase 2 begins. • Developed by Ramsey County Manager's Office- Policy Analysis Unit Barbara E. Raye, Director March 1995 Ramsey County Strategic Plan Information Sheet O. What is the strategic plan? A. The Ramsey County Strategic Plan is about citizenship - the process of people working together with government to solve public problems. The goal of the process is to help strengthen government of, by, and for the people. The only way we can do that is to reestablish the role of citizens in creating and maintaining our community. Strategic planning is a process that establishes a new compact - a direction and future that everyone agrees to - and then clearly lays out who is responsible for what actions to make that future come true. Chapter 6 of the Ramsey County Home Rule Charter requires the County to facilitate this planning process. It specifically lists 15 different service and policy areas that must be addressed. For the past year, over 450 citizens and government employees have discussed these issues. They have developed some ideas about what the future could be if we all worked together to create it. These vision statements are now being distributed to people throughout the County for input before work begins on implementing. Q. What is a vision statement anyway? SA. A vision statement briefly describes a preferred or ideal future within a specific time frame. Visions are verbal pictures of a what we would like Ramsey County to become. They are intended to set a direction, tell what needs to change, establish guiding principles, and inspire people to work together. We know that if people can agree about the future, they are more likely to cooperate on the things that need to be done to get there. These visions are not just about county government. They are about the entire county and involve all of the jurisdictions and interest groups of the whole community. They are at least 5 -7 years in the future. Action plans and budget priorities will then be developed (Phase 2) to move from the present situation to the future described in the visions. We are now distributing the visions to make sure they really reflect the future everyone wants and can agree to work on together. O. What will happen with the surveys I fill out? A. All the surveys will be compiled and analyzed. We're looking for areas where almost everyone can agree or where there is serious disagreement. We'll issue a report to the public that summarizes all of the survey responses. In that way, you'll know what others thought about the same areas you reviewed. •Q. What will happen with the vision statements after all of the surveys and comments are collected? it A. The visions will be revised based on the input we receive and then committees will be • formed to develop action plans to implement them. This is what we're calling Phase 2 and it should begin in late Summer. Q. Has this been done before? A. Not to our knowledge. Of course a lot of organizations, cities and businesses do strategic planning. But, it is most often done with small planning groups that get input from larger stakeholder groups, but pretty much write and work on the plan by themselves. Then, the plan is often turned over to experts or staff to implement. We're doing three things very differently. One, our planning group was over 450 people - not just a small group. Second, the visions are being sent to as many people as possible to keep getting input and keep the discussion going. And third, the implementation is every one's job - not just the experts. Committees have citizens, private business, and government all working together to figure out how we'll all work together to accomplish our goals. O. Is anyone excluded from commenting on the visions? A. Absolutely not! One of the key values in the strategic planning process is to reduce the "we/they" relationship between people and their government. We think all citizens need to be more involved in the future of their communities. So, even if you are a government employee or work for someone who has government contracts, you are still a citizen and your opinion is as important as anyone else's. At the same time, you don't need to have a college degree or work for government to be an expert on the kind of community we need. You know best what is important to you and your family and what kind of place Ramsey County should be for all of the people who work and live here. We'd like anyone 14 or older to have the chance to comment - regardless of their life situation, income, education, or anything else. In fact, the more people involved and the more ideas we get, the more likely we'll be able to reach an agreement that everyone can support. O. What if I only work here but live in another County? A. Anyone who either works or lives in Ramsey County is welcome to participate. Q. What if I'm interested in reviewing visions other than the ones I got in the mail? A. We welcome your comments on any vision that interests you. Just fill out the enclosed post card and send it in. The additional vision surveys will be sent to you. Q. How can I join the Strategic Planning Process for Phase 2? A. Just check the box on the enclosed post card and return it to us. You will be notified when Phase 2 begins. • Developed by Ramsey County Manager's Office- Policy Analysis Unit Barbara E. Raye, Director March 1995