HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Recreation Commission Meeting Packet 3-15-2007Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission Meeting Agenda
March 15, 2007
6:30 P.M.
1. Doll Call
2. Approval of minutes from the February 22, 2007 meeting.
3. Public Input - Citizens are encouraged to speak to the Park and Recreation and Forestry Commissioners
on issues of concern.
4. YMCA Update
5. Unfinished Business:
a.) Oakwood Park Proposal
Phase I
Quotes for Phase I items which include grading, irrigation, and restoration (using mechanical
seeding) will be presented to the City Council on March 26, 2007 for consideration of awarding
a contract. To ensure that this project is completed in a timely fashion and to address the
coordination issues that would be encountered with multiple contractors, the contracts have been
consolidated so as to have one general contractor responsible for the grading, irrigation, and
restoration aspects of Phase I. The contract for the fencing portion of this phase will be
presented at a later meeting as a separate contract.
Phase II
Phase II is the creation of a playground area adjacent to the proposed soccer fields. The
Commission has made a motion recommending "Recess Time II" in earth tone colors. This will
be presented to the City Council on March 26, 2007. No swings to be included.
Phase III
Disc Golf — The Commission has a motion recommend the design of an 18-1-16le course by
Mike Snelson from Fairway Flyerz.
b.) Park Improvement Plan — On February 22, 2007 the Commissioners updated the Park Improvement
Plan. There are three categorized that items in the Park Improvement Plan are placed:
A. Maintenance (do during the present calendar year)
B. Budget (budgeted item for next year)
C. Long Term (large expenditure item to be added to Capital Improvement Program)
The capital items (Long Term — Category "C" Items) in the Park Improvement Plan get added to the
City's overall Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The draft CIP is scheduled to be reviewed by City
Council on April 2, 2007. If there are Category "C" Items in the Park Improvement Plan that the
Commissioners would like to revised (add, delete, revise, or change the year programmed) this should
be discussed at this meeting. Category A and B items can be addressed as part of the annual park tour /
review.
c.) Park Watch Program — Commissioners Aukee and Kunz will draft an article for the next Mound View
Matters. Articles are due, Thursday, March 15th at 4:30pm.
d.) Meeting with City Council — Annually the Commission ineets with the City Council. This has been set
for April 2, 2007. A list of topics were developed at the February 22, 2007 meeting. Any revisions?
*Oakwood Park plan
*Improving ball fields
*Attendance on YMCA Advisory Committee with regard to time
*How does the Commission fit in with operation of the MVCC?
*Does the City Council think we should attend more city council meetings? In mass?
*Representative on BBC Committee?
e.) Parks Promotional Video - The City will be creating a promotional video that will be shown on cable
TV and at the Town Hall Meeting. Parts of this video have been created. Shots of the Community
Center and the ribbon cutting ceremonies at Groveland and Random parks. Is it possible to review the
video and discuss it with Dave Olsen?
f.) Hillview Playground Equipment -The 2007 budget has $38,000 allocated for the replacement of the
playground equipment at Hillview Park. The Commissioners were encouraged to visit the park to
determine replacement needs before the March meeting. This could be done on Saturday, March 10 as
part of the park building dedication ceremonies.
6. New Business:
a.) Tree Preservation & Landscaping Ordinance - Comnnurity Development is looking for
recommendations on the draft ordinance and possibly motion of support.
7. Commissioner/Staff Reports:
a) County Road 10 Trailway Project: Segments 9&10 Project Update — Bids for this project were received
on February 8, 2007. There were a total of twelve bids received. On February 26, 2007, the City
Council awarded the contract to Jay Bros Incorporated in the amount of $455,270.71 for this project.
The City Council also approved Bid Alternate No. 1 for the removal of the boardwalk bump out area.
This will reduce the project cost by $4,350. Work on the boardwalk portion of this project will
commence in the next couple weeks. Substantial completion for this project is set for Julyl, 2007 with
final completion set for October 1, 2007.
b) County Road 10 Trailway Project: Segments 1 -5 DNR Grant Application — On February 28, 2007, the
City submitted grant applications for two Department of Natural Resources grants: Local Trail
Connection Program and Federal Recreational Trail Program. The maximum amount for each of the
two grants is $100,000 with a 50% "cash match". Grant awards will be announced in June 2007. If
successful, this would be added to the federal grant the city was previously awarded in the amount of
$525,000.
c) The YMCA Advisory Committee Meeting Update —The committee met on March 5, 2007. Darren and
Steve both attended this meeting and can provide an update.
d) Any Other Reports?
8. Request for future agenda items/other business
Possible Items for April 26`x' Agenda
Park and Recreation and Forestry Commission Meeting Minutes 20
February 22, 2007
6:35 P.M.
1. Call to Order 6:35 PM:
Roll Call: Arel, Long, Kunz, Kroeger, Palm, Aukee, Peterson
Staff Present: Lee, Dazenski, Weldon
2. Swear in new member (Darren Peterson)
On February the City Council approved the re -appointment of John Kroeger and appointment of Darren
Peterson to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Council also appointed Jerry Kunz as Chairperson
to the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission.
3. Approval of minutes from the January 25, 2007 meeting. Motion by Kroeger, 2n ' Long, to approve
minutes. Motion Passed 7-0
4. Public Input - Citizens are encouraged to speak to the Park and Recreation and Forestry Commissioners
on issues of concern. No citizens present.
5. YMCA Update: Weldon reported ice rinks are now closed for season as of Feb. 18`x'.
Annual garage sale this Saturday, February 24"'.
New Event Center Coordinator—Cat Lemke
Many requests for Random Park Building. It is ready to rent!
Question on rental fee structure: should we charge more for Random as it is higher usage? Keep same as
adopted 9/06. Will review in one year.
Question about Lions Lakeside Park with regards to Spring Lake Park residents. Haven't heard about SLP
fee structure. SLP city staff maintains the building. Charged according to MV fee structure last year.
Weldon will forward SLP fee structure to Commissioners as soon as received. We will discuss at March
meeting.
Field rental fee structure for summer: putting schedules together with ILB and SAB.
Mounds View Matters is out. If residents are not receiving it, can get one at MVCC.
Playland is using quite a bit.
6. Unfinished Business:
a.) Oakwood Park Proposal
Phase I
Quotes for Phase I items such as grading, irrigation, and fencing were received. As per the
minutes of the last meeting, sodding of the field areas was $25,000 to $32,000 — approximately
half of the cost of the total grading bids. Does the Commission wish to investigate / discuss
seeding as an option? A rough estimate for hydro seeding would be $9,600, and for Brillion
seeding (mechanically placing the seed) would only be $3,000. The time it would take for the
field to be ready for use would be longer with the seeding options. Contract documents are
being drafted.
Seed can have a better hold than sod. Dazenski prefers Brillion -style seeding to hydro seeding.
Wouldn't affect summer soccer program as much as fall program.
Concern about installing fencing before seeding to deter vandalism on open field. Staff can put
up temporary barriers or install fencing if necessary.
Motion by Long, 2" d by Aukee to persue mechanical seeding (estimate $3,000) and present
figures to City Council so soccer fields can be acceptable for use by the fall 2007.
Motion Passed 7-0
Phase II
Phase II is the creation of a playground area adjacent to the proposed soccer fields. The
Commission has indicated a desire to investigate playground packages that are targeted for
younger children. The focus is to keep the cost under $1.5,000 for the equipment. Note: the cost
of the boarder and fiberfill material could be as much as $8,000 for a large area.
Considerations included:
"Rendevous" at $14, 600
"Mix It Up" could meet this need at $14,453.
"Recess Time -II" without the canopy was also considered at $10,300.
Motion by Palm, 2"d by Long to order Recess Time II in earth tone colors with beige slides,
dark green poles, and dark brown platforms. Motion Passed 7-0
Motion by Palm, 2nd by Long to include Recess Time II with swing sets with 2 bucket and
2 belt swings, and NOT a tot lot or spring rider. Motion Passed 7-0.
Phase III
Disc Golf — Cost estimated have been developed for a 9 -Hole and 18 -Hole course
The design for a 9 hole course is $900.00 and for a 18 hole course is $1.500.00. This would assure that our course
would be built to acceptable standards thru the National Disc Golf Association. Disc Golf at Oakwood /
Greenfield: The prices are between $360.00 and $380.00 for the goals depending on the style. This would be 9 or
18 depending on the course. Concrete and rebar would cost approximately $150.00 per hole. The tee pads could be
developed by stafffor approximately $100.00 each. They would be bituminous and should hold up very well. The
clearing and brush removal could be done in house and would enlist the help of the Frisbee association to assist.
When the Silver View course was installed they were available and helpful, Tree removal will be kept to a
minimum_ We are basically looking at scrub bushes and stunted saplings. The corridors or freeways are not very
wide and efforts would be made to keep any larger trees in play. Signage could be installed at a later date, and we
could do without the blacktop tee boxes for awhile. We could use gravel and aglime (we will have some. from the
ball field). The area where the old playground stood would need to be trimmed back and maybe some of the
cottonwoods removed due to their condition. We do have some saplings growing just east of that area. Staff
discussed these with our forester and he felt it would be better to get some bare root plantings instead of trying to
transplant our existing saplings.
Motion by Arel, 2"d by Aukee to design an 18 -hole disc golf course that is a challenging
course to promote long-term use according to Mike Snelson from Fairway Flyerz.
Motion Passed 7-0
b.) Park Dedication Fund Review — The estimated fluid balance of the Park Dedicated Fund as of
December 31, 2006 was $994,808.13 plus an estimated interest amount of $15,000.
c.) Park Improvement Plan - The Park Improvement Program was last updated in June of 2006. A review
and update of the Park Improvement Program occurred and completed items were eliminated.
9 -Hole
18 -Hole
Design
$900
$1,500
Goals
$3,420
$6,840
Footings
$1,350
$2,700
Tee pads
$900
$1,800
Clearing
Staff / Golf Volunteers
Sub total
$6,570
$12,840
10% contingency
$ 657
$1,284
TOTAL
$7,227
$14,120
The design for a 9 hole course is $900.00 and for a 18 hole course is $1.500.00. This would assure that our course
would be built to acceptable standards thru the National Disc Golf Association. Disc Golf at Oakwood /
Greenfield: The prices are between $360.00 and $380.00 for the goals depending on the style. This would be 9 or
18 depending on the course. Concrete and rebar would cost approximately $150.00 per hole. The tee pads could be
developed by stafffor approximately $100.00 each. They would be bituminous and should hold up very well. The
clearing and brush removal could be done in house and would enlist the help of the Frisbee association to assist.
When the Silver View course was installed they were available and helpful, Tree removal will be kept to a
minimum_ We are basically looking at scrub bushes and stunted saplings. The corridors or freeways are not very
wide and efforts would be made to keep any larger trees in play. Signage could be installed at a later date, and we
could do without the blacktop tee boxes for awhile. We could use gravel and aglime (we will have some. from the
ball field). The area where the old playground stood would need to be trimmed back and maybe some of the
cottonwoods removed due to their condition. We do have some saplings growing just east of that area. Staff
discussed these with our forester and he felt it would be better to get some bare root plantings instead of trying to
transplant our existing saplings.
Motion by Arel, 2"d by Aukee to design an 18 -hole disc golf course that is a challenging
course to promote long-term use according to Mike Snelson from Fairway Flyerz.
Motion Passed 7-0
b.) Park Dedication Fund Review — The estimated fluid balance of the Park Dedicated Fund as of
December 31, 2006 was $994,808.13 plus an estimated interest amount of $15,000.
c.) Park Improvement Plan - The Park Improvement Program was last updated in June of 2006. A review
and update of the Park Improvement Program occurred and completed items were eliminated.
d.) Park Watch Program —Discussion of installing signs to place along trails and at parks encouraging park
users to call city Parks Department for maintenance or 911 for emergencies. Possibly, "Should you
observe the destruction of park property please call 91 L" Direct staff to research fees to address
signage. Aukee and Kunz will develop a "Park Page" for the next issue of Mounds View Matters.
e.) YMCA Advisory Committee Appointments — With expiration of Shari Kunza's term on the
Commission, there is a vacancy on the YMCA Advisory Committee on which she served. The YMCA
Advisory Committee meets on the first Monday of the month at 2:30 PM. Are there any Parks and
Recreation Commission members who wish to volunteer for serving on this committee? Why was the
time changed from 4:30 to 2:30? Cominissioner Darren Peterson can attend some meetings flexible
with his work schedule. The next meeting is March 6, 2007.
£) Meeting with City Council — Annually the Commission meets with the City Council. This has been set
for April 2, 2007. Does the Commission want to develop a list of agenda items and topics to discuss
with the City Council?
*Oakwood Park plan
*hnproving ball fields
*Attendance on YMCA Advisory Committee with regard to time
*How does the Commission fit in with operation of the MVCC?
*Does the City Council think we should attend more city council meetings? In mass?
*Representative on BBC Committee?
g.) Parks Promotional Video - The City will be creating a promotional video that will be shown on cable
TV and at the Town Hall Meeting. This video will have a segment (5 to 10 minutes in length) showing
parks facilities. The Commission wanted the video include showcasing Greenfield playground, Random
and Groveland Buildings, YMCA indoor playland, fitness room, Tobacco -Free video, new and existing
park shelters, Facility Guide. Need to develop by March 21 ". Possibly include ribbon cutting
ceremonies at Groveland and Random parks?? Email photos to Greg Lee.
7. New Business:
a.) Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Random and Groveland Parks — Saturday March 10, 1:00pm
Random at 1:00, Groveland at 2:00
Staff will send out invitations to include Scouts, Lions Club, City Council, Eagle Scout and
neighborhood via press release in area newspapers.
b.) Hillview Playground Equipment - The PIP has $32,000 allocated for the replacement of the playground
equipment at Hillview park. Commission is encouraged to visit the park to determine replacement
needs before March meeting.
8. Commissioner/Staff Reports:
a) Random Park Building Status Report
The Random building is in use and the feedback that staff is getting has been very good. The
YMCA will start booking reservations in it now.
b) Groveland Park Building Status Report
Groveland should be done next week. The inspections are hopefully scheduled on the plumbing and
then the fire system can be checked. The building is done and has been since last week. When the
inspections are complete staff will install our cores so that our keys will operate.
c) Skating Rink Update
February 18th was the last day for rinks.
d) County Road 10 Trailway Project: Segments 9&10 Project Update —Bids for this project were received
on February 8, 2007. There were a total of twelve bids received. The bids are stili being reviewed. The
low apparent bid submitted was for $453,000 which compare to the engineer's estimate of $533,000.
The bids will be submitted to the City Council on February 26, 2007 for consideration of award. If
awarded, it is anticipated that work would start in late March / early April.
e) County Road 10 Trailway Project: Segments 1 -5 DNR Grant Application — The City will be submitting
grant applications for Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Trailway Grant Program along will a
resolution of support, and letters of support from various agencies (including the Commission) by
February 28th.
f) Any other reports?
*Kroeger looked at website and noticed that the website park amenities need updating as well as
current map. Kroeger will contact Jim Ericson regarding this update
*No meeting yet with Bethlehem Baptist Church regarding their semi-annual contribution
9. Request for future agenda items/other business
Possible Items for March 15`x' Agenda (NOTE: Next meeting date was moved due to spring break)
• Park Improvement Plan — Finalize?
• Hillview Park Playground
• Park Watch signs
10. Motion to adjourn at 9:04 PM by Long 2nd by Peterson. Motion Passed 7-0
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CHAPTER 1127
TREE PRESERVATION & LANDSCAPING
SECTION:
1127.01:
Purpose
1127.02:
Definitions
1127.03:
General Tree Protection Requirements
1127.04:
Tree Removal on Lots without Construction or Grading Permits
1127.05:
Landscaping
1127.06
Appeal Process
1127.07
Violation and Penalties
1127.01: PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to identify trees and woodlots
which are to be preserved in general and saved when development is occurring or at
any point thereafter. It is the City's goal to ensure that development is compatible with
the natural environment and is accommodated without destroying desirable
environmental features and natural amenities. It is not the City's intent, however, to
preserve significant trees or woodlots where substandard subdivision design, poor
drainage, excess slope in streets and driveways or inefficient utility construction will
result.
1127,02: DEFINITIONS: When used in this Chapter, the following words and
phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the
context clearly indicates a different meaning:
SIGNIFICANT TREE: a significant tree is defined as any live healthy tree measuring
eight (8) inches in diameter or greater, measured at 4.5 feet above the ground.
SPECIMEN TREE: any species over 16 inches in diameter.
HIGH VALUE TREES: Any tree from the list below, at least eight (8) inches in diameter.
■ Birches (River & Paper)
■ Cherry
■ All Firs
■ Flowering Crabapples
■ Hackberry
■ Ironwood
■ Japanese Tree Lilac
■ All Lindens
■ All Maples
■ All Oaks
■ Ohio Buckeye
■ Pines (except Jack)
■ All Spruce
WOODLOT: An area of trees of significant or specimen size on at least twenty-five (25)
percent of the total lot area.
ROOT ZONE: That area of effective tree rooting (out to the extent of the branches plus
5 five feet).
TREE CROWN: The upper part of a tree, including the branches and leaves.
Subd. 1. Developers, landowners, and builders shall attempt to preserve the maximum
amount of significant trees on lots as possible by using creative design
techniques for the location of structures and other improvements within property
boundaries.
Subd. 2. Tree Inventory & Preservation Plan Required. A tree inventory, prepared by
an arborist, landscape architect or forester, shall be submitted for any project in
which trees will be impacted as a result of said project. Tree inventories shall
identify existing healthy significant trees, specimen trees, woodlots and clumps of
non-significant trees within the limits of the proposed development area. The
inventory should clearly indicate which trees would be lost as a result of the
development and which trees would be saved. The tree inventory shall be
submitted at the same time as any other required application submittals.
Subd. 3. Preservation standards
a. Structures and other amenities shall be located in such a manner that the
optimum number of trees shall be preserved.
b, Prior to the granting of a permit, the person requesting the permit shall
demonstrate that there are no feasible or prudent alternatives to the removal
of significant or specimen trees on the site.
c. Forestation, reforestation or landscaping shall utilize a variety of tree species
and shall not utilize any species presently under disease epidemic. Species
planted shall be hardy under local conditions and compatible with the local
landscape as approved by the City Forester.
d. Development including grading and contouring shall take place in such a
manner that the root zone, as defined in Section 1127.02, of existing trees
shall not be affected and shall provide existing trees with a minimum watering
equal to one-half the tree's crown area.
Subd. 4. Replacement Standards.
a. If significant trees are to be removed, the permit holder shall agree to restore
the density of trees to that which existed before development but in no case
shall the permit holder be required to increase the density above ten (10)
trees per acre or five (5) trees on lots of less than an acre.
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b. If specimen trees must be removed, the owner or permit holder shall plant five
(5) trees for each specimen tree removed, up to a maximum of ten (10) trees
per acre or five (5) trees on lots of less than an acre.
c. Replacement tree species are to be approved by the City'. A twenty-five
percent reduction in the number of required replacement trees may be
applied to encourage the planting of High Value Trees as defined in Section
1127.02.
d. Replacement trees shall be planted no later than twelve months beyond the
date of tree removal. The owner or permit holder shall guarantee the survival
of the replacement trees for two full growing seasons beyond the year of
planting.
e. Exceptions. Replacement requirements shall not apply to trees lost as a
result of utility trimming or maintenance, work conducted by or on behalf of a
governmental agency in pursuance of its lawful activities or functions,
disease, storms or other acts of natural occurrence.
Subd. 5. Trees within development areas designated for preservation shall be protected
from construction damage by placing a snow fence or flags in a perimeter five
feet beyond the tree's dripline, within which area no equipment, materials, debris
or fill shall be placed.
Subd. 6. Additional Removals. If, through the course of a development activity, it
becomes necessary to remove additional trees beyond what was previously
approved in the grading plan. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to
submit such request to the City in writing, explaining the reasons necessitating
the additional removals, and obtain written approval of the Community
Development Director or designee before proceeding.
1127.04 TREE REMOVAL ON LOTS WITHOUT CONSTRUCTIOR OR GRADli,%G
PETMITS:
Subd. 1. No more than two significant trees shall be permitted to be removed per year
on lots upon which no development or grading activity is occurring, unless an
approved Forest Management Plan has been obtained. Trees removed because
they are an obstruction to traffic or power lines, or trees removed because they
pose a hazard to structures or sewer systems, or have been identified by the City
Forester as diseased or hazardous, shall be excluded from these requirements.
Subd. 2. Forest Management Plan: An approved Forest Management Plan will be
required if more than two (2) significant trees per year are removed. At a
minimum, the plan must include the following information:
a. A scaled map designating all forested areas and existing and proposed uses
of such areas.
Refer to Section 1127.05 for minimum planting specifications.
b. Location of all existing structures, roads, utilities, and driveways on the site.
c. A written narrative describing specific activities and reasons for developing
the plan, and how these actions and activities will affect the forest. Specific
examples include, but are not limited to: better forest management (thinning
or removal of dead or diseased trees), improved wildlife habitat, recreational
use, outdoor education, and trails.
d. Tree Replacement may also be required as part of the Forest Management
Plan. Tree replacement, as Outlined in Section 1127.03 Subd. 4, shall be
required if trees are removed without obtaining an approved approval for a
Forest Management Plan. (See also Section 1127.08 regarding violations
and penalties.)
e. Forest Management Plans must be prepared by a forester, arborist, or
landscape architect, and approved by the City Forester. Plans may be
reviewed by the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission.
1127.05 LANDSCAPING:
Subd. 1. Applications for development in the R-3, R-4, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, 1-1 and PUD
districts shall be accompanied by a detailed landscape plan. The landscape plan
should be developed in accordance with the site plan submitted for approval.
Subd. 2. Detailed landscape plans shall include the following information:
a. General: name and address of developer/owner, name and address of
architect/designer, date of plan preparation, date and description of all
revisions, name of project or development, scale of plan, north point
indication.
b. Site analysis: Boundary lines of property line with dimensions based upon
certified survey, name and alignment of proposed and existing adjacent on-
site streets, location of all proposed utility easements and right-of-way,
location of existing and proposed buildings, topographic contours at two (2)
foot contour intervals, location of parking areas, water bodies, proposed
sidewalks, and percent of site not covered by structures and impervious
surfaces.
c. Landscape data: A planting schedule table shall include symbols, quantities,
common names, botanical names, size of plant materials, root specifications,
and special planting instructions.
d. Typical sections and details of fences, planting boxes, retaining walls, tot -lots,
picnic areas, berms and other landscape improvements.
e. Typical sections of landscape islands and planter beds with identification of
materials used.
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f. Details of planting beds and foundation plantings.
g. Delineation of both sodded and seeded areas indicated in square footage.
h. Where landscape or inorganic materials are used to provide required
screening from adjacent and neighboring properties, a cross section shall be
provided at a legible scale illustrating the prospective of the site from the
neighboring property and property line elevation.
Subd. 3. Number of plant materials required: In order to achieve an appropriate and
complete quality landscaping of a site, the following minimum number of plant
materials shall be provided as indicated below:
a. One (1) overstory deciduous shade tree for every two thousand (2,000)
square feet of the total building footprint.
b. One (1) coniferous tree for every two (2,000) square feet of building or one (1)
coniferous tree for every two hundred (200) feet of site perimeter, whichever
is greater.
c. One (1) understory shrub for every three hundred (300) square feet of
building or one (1) shrub for every thirty (30) feet of site perimeter, whichever
is greater.
d. One (1) ornamental tree for every two thousand (2,000) square feet of
building or one (1) ornamental tree for every two hundred (200) feet of site
perimeter, whichever is greater.
e. The number of plant materials required in Subdivision 3 a -d may be reduced
by fifteen percent in each category in the 1-1 districts.
In the event a site plan layout does not have adequate space to
accommodate plant quantities as required herein, such quantities per species
can be reduced, provided that total required height or caliper is maintained.
The Community Development Director or City Forester must approve all
changes.
Subd. 4. Minimum size of plantings:
a. Overstory deciduous — 2 1/2 inch caliper.
b. Coniferous — 6 feet in height as measured from grade.
c. Shrubs — 24 inch plant (potted).
d. Ornamental trees — 2 inch caliper.
Subd. 5. Method of installation: All deciduous and coniferous trees shall be ball and
burlap and staked and guyed per National Nurserymen's Standards. All shrubs
shall be potted.
Subd. 6. Use of Landscaping for Screening:
a. Where natural materials, Such as trees or hedges are approved in lieu of the
required screening by means of walls or fences, density and species of
planting shall be such to achieve screening year round.
Subd. 7. Maintenance. Property owners shall be responsible for the upkeep of all
required plantings and landscape materials. Upon written notice from the City, a
property owner shall be required to trim broken or damaged tree boughs, remove fallen
trees or storm damaged trees and remove diseased trees as identified by the City
Forester.2Tree stumps shall be removed or ground down below grade.
1127.06 PLAN REVIEW PROCESS
All tree inventories, preservation plans, forest management plans and landscape plans
shall be reviewed by the City Forester. The Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Commission may also review such plans at the request of the Community Development
Director or the City Forester. When such plans are required as part of a development
application (e.g. development review, conditional use permit, minor or major
subdivision) the Planning Commission and City Council shall have approval authority.
For such plans submitted without a development application, the Community
Development Director shall retain administrative approval authority.
1127.07 APPEAL PROCESS
Landowners, developers and builders may appeal administrative decisions to the City
Council. An appeal shall be filed in writing no more than fourteen (14) days following
the date of the administrative decision by the City. The appeal shall be scheduled for
consideration by City Council at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting
which is at least seven (7) days from the date of the appeal.
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Except as provided herein, no significant or specimen tree shall be removed from any
property in the City of Mounds View. Any violation of any provision of this Chapter shall
constitute a misdemeanor offense. Property owners having been cited for illegal tree
removal may be fined up to $350 for each significant or specimen tree illegally removed.
In addition to the punishment specified in this section, the City may enforce this Code by
any other appropriate form of action which could include withholding a Certificate of
Occupancy, forfeiture of all or part of a bond, escrow or financial guarantee and
stoppage of the project if violations are extreme.
2 Refer to Chapter 605, Tree Disease Control.
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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
YMCA ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
Monday March 5, 2007
2:30 p.m.
Mounds View Community Center, Room C
1. YMCA Management Contract (K. Ulrich)
2. 2007 Marketing Plan (C. Lemke)
3. Council Decision to Add Two Members At -large
4. Follow-up Report on Reduced Admission for FRL Recipients (K. Ulrich)
5. Program/Building Updates
A. Programs Update (Weldon)
B. Banquet Center Update (Lemke)
C. Random and Groveland Park Buildings Ribbon Cutting
March 10th
D. Town Meeting April 14th
6. Other Use and/or Maintenance Issues
A. Wireless Access Report (M. Beer)
B. Furniture Replacement Estimates (Weldon/Lemke)
C. Windows/Security Cameras for Children's Play Room (S.
Dazenski)
7. Next Meeting
A. Discuss Moving Time to 4:30 (PR&F Commission
Request)
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Random Park Building
The first ceremony will be for the dedication of the Random Park Building located at 5214 Long Lake
Drive. This ceremony will be held at 1:00 p,m, on Saturday, March 10tH
With the sale of the Mounds View Golf Course, the City seized the opportunity to utilize the former Golf
Course Clubhouse by relocating it to Random Park and replacing the pre-existing building. This project
also included the redesign of the park land adjacent to the building and development of a new parking lot.
The Random Park Building makes an excellent meeting and gathering space and is commonly used by
families and civic groups.
Groveland Park Building
The second ceremony will be for the dedication of the Groveland Park Building located at 2815 Arden
Avenue. This ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 10tH
The Groveland Park Building was recently replaced. This building serves as a skating rink warming house
during the winter months and is available to the public during the remainder of the year. The new building
boasts a kitchenette / food preparation area, making this building ideal for family gatherings and social
events.
Both the Random and Groveland Park buildings, along with other City Park buildings, are available to the
general public. If you would like to rent a park building, or would like more information, please contact the
YMCA at 763-717-4040.
For more information on the dedication ceremonies, please contact Mounds View City Hall at 763-717-
4000.
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