HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/28/1999 Agenda & Packet • MOUNDS VIEW
Parks and Recreation Commission
July 28, 1999, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall
Agenda
1. Call to order .Frank
2. Approval of minutes Frank
(Exhibit A)
3. Oath of office—New Commissioners Mayor Dan/Terri
4. Silverview trail update Terri
5. Park dedication priority update Terri
(Exhibit B)
• 6. MVCC/Recreation update Terri
*(Exhibit C)
7. New ideas9 ..Terri
8. Other business
9. Next meeting: August 25, 6:30 p.m.
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MOUNDS VIEW Exhibit A
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Parks and Recreation Commission
June 23, 1999 6:30 p.m.
Minutes
Commissioners present: Sherry Gunn, Frank Silvis, Gary Stevenson, Stan McDonald,
Dave Long, and Rob Marty (Council Liason).
Commissioners absent: Mary Benz
Pam Starr has resigned the remainder of her position on the Commission.
Staff present: Terri Blattenbauer(YMCA) and Steve Dazenski (Park maintenance).
Meeting called to order at 6:33 p.m. at City Hall.
A motion was made to approve the minutes from May 26 by Sherry, with a second to the
motion by Stan.
Terri updated the Commission on the status of paving Silverview Park trail. Terri and
Sherry attended the Council work session on Monday, June 21 to inform the council and
1110 to deliver the Commission's recommendation to proceed with bids on this project. The
council was in favor and staff will acquire information for the July 26 Council Meeting.
Gary mentioned the importance of discussing with the Scotland Green apartments the
potential changes that may incur due to the construction to Silverview trail. Issues such
as the movement of playground pieces, and access to the trail through their parking lot,
should be discussed and in writing.
Discussion on the other two trail pavings; Woodcrest to H2 and along Silver Lake Road,
continued. Steve and Gary drove to the sites to confirm the locations. Steve will
continue to work on the feasibility and boundary issues. Stan commented that there is
enthusiasm from his neighborhood on the action that is being taken.
The Commission was informed that keeping the playground equipment at Woodcrest
Park was not official. The City Council had discussed the potential of moving it to
higher ground in the Northeast corner,however, would still take a recommendation from
the Commission.
Sherry made a motion to forward to the City Council,the movement of the
Woodcrest playground equipment to Random Park. Stan seconded.
After further discussion, Steve informed the group of some safety standard concerns, as
• well as placement and fit at Random.
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After the concerns were mentioned, Sherry made a motion to table the movement of
Woodcrest playground equipment to Random, and for staff to acquire the schedule
of proposed changes to Woodcrest, i.e. equipment, ponds, aggregate path, building
removal, etc. Gary seconded.
The Park Dedication plan priority items were discussed. The following is an update
resulting from the June meeting:
Item Ranking Status
Changing space/showers 1 Construction:
Plumbing: $29,500
Inspection: OK
The Commission believes that this is a critical enhancement to the Community Center,
and believes it should be a shared expense with a City funding source as well.
Sand VB court lighting 2 $7,390
Gary made a motion to approve the volleyball court lighting at City Hall and to
proceed with bids. Sherry seconded.
• Pathway along Silver Lake Rd. 3 Steve will explore
Feasibility and
Provide plan.
Drinking fountain updating 4 $5,000
Hill,Gre,Gro,CH
Gary made a motion to approve the repair of four drinking fountains (Hillview,
Greenfield, Groveland, and City Hall parks),with an urgency to the City Hall
fountain. This repair would update, and ease maintenance. Dave seconded.
Pathway, Woodcrest to H2 5 Steve looking into
Boundary issues.
Backstop net additions/changes 6 Photos with drawings
sent to Beacon
Ballfields for cost est.
Retro-fitting park bleachers NEW Updating needed for
Codes. Approx.
$2,000 ea.
Dave made a motion to remove the bleachers at Lambert,Groveland, and Hillview
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Parks. Retro-fit City Hall and Greenfield immediately, and inform City Hall that
regulations exist, and currently we are not compliant with Minnesota state law.
Sherry seconded.
Disc golf replacements had been discussed at previous meetings. After receiving further
information, they seem to be missing chains, which can be replaced. Staff will explore
cost of replacements. The concepts of relocating 3 of them, and also locking down
stands, similar to Roseville, was also briefly discussed.
A refrigerator has been donated, by a resident of Mounds View. This will be placed in
Multi-C, which is also the Senior Lounge.
Other items that remain on the list are: Border Patrol, Virtual Golf, Market research, and
bridge over Hwy. 10. It was decided that these items would remain on the list with
possible discussion for future.
Staff updated the Commission on the MVCC and summer recreation. Program
participants for Summer Playgrounds is approximately 175. Other programs are
underway, as well. A summer program summary will be available at the July meeting.
1999 budget projections for the Community Center was shared with the Commission. It
was a report devised for the City Council. If revenue continues and expenses are
controlled,there could possibly be a$22,000 surplus for the Community Center at year
end.
There was brief discussion on the Silverview pond Management plan, which was a study
done in 1994. A copy will be sent to Cliff Ash, a resident on Lake Court Drive,
concerned with the lillie population on the pond. More clear answers as to the definite
rulings will be sought.
In other business, Rob and Stan will be absent next meeting. Rob will ask Mayor Dan to
sit in for him.
Meeting adjourned: 8:30 p.m.
Next meeting: Wednesday, July 28, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall
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Exhibit B
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Parks and Recreation Commission
July, 1999
Park Dedication Update:
Item Ranking Next step
Changing space/showers 1 Council work session
$111,300 August 2
VB court lighting @ City Hall 2 Council work session
$7,390 August 2
Pathway along Silver Lake Rd. 3 Steve D. acquiring
Cost and plan
Drinking fountain updating 4 Council work session
Hill,Gre,Gro,CH August 2
$8,000
• Pathway, Woodcrest to H2 5 Not feasible—due to
Soil correction&
Mitigation.
Backstop net additions/changes 6 Additional piece
Along 3rd base line
$310. Acquiring new
net cost.
Retro-fitting park bleachers New Bleachers removed
CH& Gr. Approved
$4,000
TOTAL: $71,040
(Includes VB lighting, drinking fountains, and V2 the cost of the MVCC locker rooms)
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MOUNDS VIEW
• Parks and Recreation Commission
Terri Blattenbauer- Staff Frank Silvis—Chair
MVCC 2237 Oakwood Drive
5394 Edgewood Drive Mounds View, MN 55112
Mounds View, MN 55112 (612)784-4587 h
(612)717-4042 w (612)782-2759
Gary Stevenson Mary Benz
2847 Arden Avenue 8335 Sunnyside Road
Mounds View, MN 55112 Mounds View, MN 55112
(612)784-7336 h (612)784-1004 h
(612)671-3751 w
Stan McDonald Sherry Gunn
2552 Moundsview Drive 8120 Red Oak Court
• Mounds View, MN 55112 Mounds View, MN 55112
(612)786-6314 h (612)786-5588 h
Dave Long Rich Sonterre
7749 Knollwood Drive 5060 Red Oak Drive
Mounds View, MN 55112 Mounds View, MN 55112
(612)784-1349 h (612)717-0416 h
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- Theresa Lexcen Dawn Little
5229 Jeffery Drive NE 7658 Greenfield Avenue
Mounds View, MN 55112 Mounds View, MN 55112
(612)786-5079 h (612)785-1810 h
Rob Marty—Council Liason
2626 Louisa Avenue
Mounds View, MN 55112
(612)780-8876 h
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Projected
1999
Savings
General Fund Recreation
Recreation 1999 budget 98,795
Actual thru 6/21/99:
Actual outlays 50,691 •
Less severance pay (31,866)
Adjusted actual 18,825
Estimated 6/21 - 12/31 37,000
Projected outlays - 55,825
Projected savings 42,970
General Fund Parks, Forestry &Athletic Fields 28,000
Total General Fund 70,970
Recreation Programming
At this time in 1998, the Fund had a positive net income
of$11,000, but by year end, had a loss of$11,000.
For 1999, the Fund had positive net income of$15,000.
• Due to monitoring of the programs offered, it is projected
maintain a positive income for the year.
Community Center
Thru Estimated
6/21 1999
Revenues
Children's Home 16,283 35,000
School District 25,500 51,000
Gym rental 9,481 17,000
Banquet room rental 11,771 30,000
Catering commission 1,207 5,000
Vending 1,558 3,500
General Fund Transfer - 50,000
General Fund savings - 70,000
Miscellaneous 259 500
66,059 262.000
Outlays 89,199 220,000
Estimated profit(loss) (23,140) 42,000
Equipment Replacement Fund
• Reserve funding (20,000) (20,000)
Net (43,140) 22,000
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Parks and Recreation Commission
June, 1999
Park Dedication Plan
Item Ranking Status
Changing space/showers 1 Construction:
Plumbing:
Inspection
Sand VB court lighting 2 $7,390
Pathway along SLR 3 (Steve—update)
Drinking fountains H,Gr,Gro,CH 4 (Steve—update)
Pathway, woodcrest to Cty.I 5 (Steve—update)
Backstop net at Greenfield 6 Photos for Beacon
Outdoor BB courts In progress
Silverview trail paving In progress
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Continued Discussion:
Border patrol
Curb stop and water fountain at CH
Picnic table replacement at Ardan Park
Disc golf replacements (6 @ $350 ea.)
Refrigerator at MVCC
Virtual golf
Market research
Path paving at Greenfield
Bridge over Hwy 10
New:
Retro-fit bleachers
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October 5, 1993
Good Day:
This letter is to confirm the City's intention of continuing the
practice of mowing one swath on either side of the Silver View
Park path on a weekly basis, weather and soil conditions
permitting. Other areas of the grasslands between the path and
the pond will be mowed on a less regular basis depending upon the
weather and soil conditions. After reviewing the pond study and
walking the path with members of the Parks and Recreation
Commission, I have been reminded that grasses should be left be
grow to serve as a habitat for wildlife. The Commissioners were
very dismayed to see the area mowed all the way to the pond in
front of the Manor homes along the path, in the area of the
bench. The Parks and Recreation Commissioners recalled the
• direction for grasses to remain longer in these areas to provide
a fertilizer runoff filtering process as well as provide a
habitat for wildlife.
It was the direction of the Parks and Recreation Commission that
I write this letter to remind the homeowners of this intention
for the guidelines for upkeep of the nature areas of Silver View
Park pond and trail.
It was also the request of the Commissioners that I remind the
homeowners that the nature of the pond and trail area is to
remain nature-like atmosphere to provide an out-doors woodsy and
prairie-like appearance. Well groomed, yard and lawn-like
manicured grounds are not the intent nor the expectation of this
nature area.
Unfortunately many residents of Silver Lake Woods Home
Association continue to corner our Parks Maintenance staff
requesting maintenance which is contrary to the direction given
them. Please understand that the crew is following my
instructions regarding maintenance procedures as directed by the
Parks and Recreation Commission, who has followed the
recommendations of the Environmental Studies report and the
Silver View Park plan as completed by task force members. The
maintenance standards have been established for the natural
• appearance of the pond and trail area of Silver View Park.
As you know it is difficult to please everyone. Everyone has
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individual standards, objectives and desires . . . even when it
comes to use and maintenance of a park path. It has been
difficult to coordinate the requests of all the interests of
Mounds View. We are doing our best to meet the needs of the
community as a whole, making a standard of maintenance that is
both feasible and consistent with the natural theme of the pond
and trail portion of the park.
Sincerely,
Mary Saarion, Director
Parks, Recreation & Forestry
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Parks Maintenance Crew
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MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
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We have investigated the practicality of contracting for
commercial aquatic weed harvesting service for these
portions of Silver View Pond. Commercial harvesters we
contacted generally indicated that the acreage to be treated
within Silver Lake Pond was too small for normal mechanized
harvesting to be undertaken . Per hour costs for harvesting
service are normally $90 to $100/hour on harvesting projects
requiring a week or more . Since harvesting of Silver View
Pond with normal , mechanized means would take less than one
day, it would not be economically feasible to bring in weed
harvesting machinery for so short a period.
Also , weed harvesting machines require excellent access
facilities (preferably a concrete ramp) to
gain entrto
waters to be harvested. Since Silver View Pond doesynot the
have such facilities, it appears that lack of access
precludes the use of such heavy machinery.
An alternative to normal weed harvesting techniques which
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harvested. This method could be carried out e abyaCitye
maintenance personnel or by a private contractor. It is
important that any personnel handling aquatic plants wear
rubber gloves due to the high likelihood of contracting
swimmer's itch .
Harvesting should be undertaken up to twice the first
season ; once in June and again if and when the macrophytes
have shown substantial regrowth . Since the sand
pond
substrate is not highly conducive to macrophyte re-
establishment, future harvests probably can be undertaken
with decreasing frequency. Harvested macrophytes can be
composted and used as a soil additive in agricultural ,
garden and horticultural applications . This method has been
successfully been utilized in Massachusetts as an
alternative to landfill disposal of harvested macrophytes .
B . Wildlife Habitat Measures
• Reduced Mowing
There are a number of upland areas adjacent to the pond
which could provide improved upland nesting habitats for
waterfowl if mowing were substantially reduced. Potential
areas for mowing reduction are shown in Figure 9 . Such
areas should be mowed once every 4 to 5 years to hold back
encroachment by woody vegetation . In addition to improving
nesting habitat , reduced mowing would also reduce the pond' s
attractiveness for Canada Geese , thus helping to forestall
problems commonly Fssociated with large goose numbers .
Also, any artificial feeding that might be occurring on
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private lands around the pond should be discouraged so as
not to delay geese during migration.
2 . Upland Nest Cover Plantings
.47Upland nesting cover would be further enhanced if some areas
of dense, native grass cover were established in close
proximity to the pond. One potentially suitable .area would
be the the large hills at the south end of Silver View Park
( see Figure 9) . Dense nesting cover would also act to
minimize erosion on these steep slopes . Seeding of such
material is not proposed in the immediate area of the park' s
amphitheater, since it would be incompatible with heavy
human use . Also, if such seeding were done around the in
place landscape plantings, mulching around the bases of
trees will be necessary to prevent grasses from competing
with the trees for moisture . Again, any areas seeded in
this manner should be mowed every 4 to 5 years to minimize
woody competition. Prescribed burning is normally the
preferred method for periodically rejuvenating such stands ;
however, this method may not be compatible in the area of
the pond.
• 3 . Additional Nest Structures
There is presently one wood duck nesting structure on Silver
View Pond near the junction of the three arms . At least two
additional structures could be reasonably added, preferably
one near the south end of the south arm and another at the
east end of the east arm. If possible the existing
structure should be relocated to the west end of the west
arm . In this manner, the nesting structures will be placed
to be as far apart as possible , providing the hen wood ducks
with ample space to nest and raise broods without
interacting with each other . Wood duck nest structures
should be placed in sheltered areas to blend in with
existing trees . Other types of nesting structures , such as
purple martin and/or bluebird houses , might also be
considered to maximize the interpretive value of the pond
area.
4 . Monitor Canada Goose Use and Prevent Nesting
Canada goose use in the pond area is already high and is
likely to increase in the future . In order to reduce the
likelihood of future goose problems , goose use should be
monitored to determine if deterrence or control measures
should be undertaken. Of particular importance is the need
• to prevent goose nesting on the pond, since any goslings
produced will return to the same location to nest
themselves , thus aggravating any problems that may arise .
Should geese begin nesting , the Minnesota DNR Area Wildlife
Manager should be consulted on deterrence methods .
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