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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packets - 2025/04/24PARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION 6:30 P.M. I APRIL 24T" 2025, 1 MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL MEETING AGENDA M0vND5 VIEW 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Arel, Bankston*, Bosneag II*, Lundberg, Palm, Mills, Wake Wiesner Staff: Peterson I Szurek I Thomas I Margo *To be absent 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 27th, 2025 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS A. Free library in a park — Presentation — Troop 57936 6. PUBLIC INPUT Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight's agenda. Before speaking, please give your full name and address. Please limit your comments to three minutes. 7. STAFF REPORTS A. Parks and Recreation — Thomas- Margo B. Public Works — Szurek 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. National Fitness Campaign — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mn- Peterson B. Capital CIP Commission Priorities Conversation — Peterson C. Zip line was taken down 4-15-2025- Szurek D. Tree Sale update- 33 trees sold as of 4-21-2025- Take delivery of 100 trees week of April 20th- Szurek E. Arbor Day April 25th- Public Works Tree Planting at Silver View Park 12PM- Szurek 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Annual Park Tour: Time, Date and Locations Conversation 10. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 11. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS 12. Next Regular Commission Meeting: May 22nd, 2025 13. ADJOURNMENT PARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION 6:30 P.M. I MARCH 27, 2025, 1 MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL _ MEETING MINUTES MOUNDS VIEW 1. CALL TO ORDER at 6:30 PM 2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Arel, Bankston, Bosneag II, Lundberg, Palm, Mills, Wake Vyiesner Staff: Peterson I Szurek I Thomas *to be absent 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion to approve by Palm, with the switch of Items 5 and 6. 2nd approval with changes by Mills. Motion Passes 6-0 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 27, 2025: Motion to approve by Bosneag II, 2nd by Lundberg. Motion Passed 6-0 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS A. National Fitness Campaign — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mn — Presentation — Don. Staff met with representatives from this campaign. Looking at electronic device data, the program saw that the busiest parks are City Hall and Silverview Park. City Hall is more visible in the area behind the building where the old playground used to be. There are several opportunities around the state and grants are available for $50-60K. Total cost is roughly $236K for the fitness equipment area and the flat fitness space on the back side. If we just want the fitness court - about $174K. NFC would come in and train local instructors to run fitness programs. WSB says that we could look at other grant funding to help out as well, but suggests not to have it at City Hall due to the amount of things already here. We could move some things, but should not add to it. Longevity of equipment is suspected to be about the same as a playground, about 20 years. Questions for Staff: Is there maintenance needed for the winter months? Any other maintenance would come at a cost to the city. There would be no fee to use it, so it is all paid by the city. With the MVCC fitness and two fitness facilities within the city, how can we incorporate the fitness businesses into this opportunity? Thomas says people can be trained and MVCC can run fitness classes at the space. What's the cost to the company for the app and upgrades? What's the tech support? How do we keep the vandalism, noise, usage down during off hours? Can we get information from Columbia Heights about their experience and possibly data usage from the app? 6. PUBLIC INPUT Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight's agenda. Before speaking, please give your full name and address. Please limit your comments to three minutes. Resident at 5219 Skiba Drive has questions about rentals at Hodges Park: hours, capacity, purpose of rental disclosure, noise/outdoor music, parking, exclusive usage, and bathroom satellite location. Questions were answered by City Staff. Resident was encouraged to call the police if she feels there are things happening outside of the rental parameters. It is app based on the equipment. 7. STAFF REPORTS A. Parks and Recreation - Andy: See attached report. B. Public Works — Pete: See attached report. Woodcrest Playground has been removed. We have some grant money to help pay for cleanup at Silverview and Arden. Staff is talking with Ramsey County regarding condition of fencing since now it's all visible. Can we do a better job of communicating to area residents regarding what's going to happen at area parks to help minimize questions? 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Fence quote for lacrosse field — Pete verbal update. Waiting until we get more information about the field and where the fence should go before we commit to installation. B. Community Garden update. Pete verbal update. Put in new posts and fencing. Trees have been trimmed to allow more sunlight. Woodchips are ready to go. Still need to put in irrigation heads, but can hook up to existing irrigation. Community Garden Club is talking about getting a rain barrel since there will be no water pump/spigot for on -demand water. C. Story trail is offered in Spanish on some stories. Pete verbal update. Possible pop-up park events in July could connect with the story trails. D. Zip Line at Hodges Park — Pete verbal update. Cost to move it would be about $12K and does not include site prep. $31 K total to move the zipline and add some swings at $6K. Are there noise buffers that we could purchase to add to the existing zipline? Can we remove the zipline slide for a while to see if the complaint is from the noise of the zipline, or from something else before we commit to spending $31 K? Direct Staff to investigate noise buffers, Take the component down for about 3 weeks, notify area residents about the removal, and see what feedback we get before the next meeting. Is it just moving the zipline noise or moving the kids that use it? Where could it fit at City Hall Park or Silverview? 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Coach of the year- Andy: In honor of Patrick "Homer' Holmes who died in the 35W Bridge collapse. Motion by Palm to nominate Coach #4 as this year's recipient of the Coach of the Year 2025. 2nd by Bosnian II. Motion Passed 6-0. B. 2026 Budget — Capital Park Improvement Plan — Don: Commissioners are asked to come back in April with our priorities. Do not need to consider blue and green highlighted items. 10. COMMISSIONER REPORTS: The city will dedicate the first responders section of the Tribute Park at the MVPD/SBMFD softball game on September 13th and the veterans' section will be dedicated in November for Veterans' Day. The rehab on the mermaid has been completed and the city is working on when and where we can install her at the Mermaid property. KnightKrawler Robotics will be at the U of M, at Mariucci Arena on April 4 and 5. The event is free. 11. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS: Girl Scout Troop would like to come visit in April to discuss installing a Little Free Library location at Groveland Park. Need to choose the parks for our annual park tour in May. Have MVCC Staff come to talk about the programs. 12. Next Regular Commission Meeting: April 24th, 2025 13. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn at 8:30 PM by Palm. 2nd by Lundberg. Item No. 6A 1% MQUNDS VIEW PARKS & RECREATION 11 0=11111 1/ KOM zw-Av1/ To: Parks & Recreation & Forestry Commissioners From: Andy Thomas — Parks & Recreation Superintendent Date: April 24tn, 2025 RE: Parks & Recreation Staff Report The following is a synopsis of recent activities and events of the Parks & Recreation Department. Building & Operations • Staffing — Front Desk, Seasonal, Group Fitness Instructor • Fields are now open for use. MVI and IBL have started using fields. Programs • Summer Programs — Maddie • Youth Leagues o Registration deadline was April 19th — Some spots still available. o Leagues start earlier this year to allow more make up dates. Start May 19tn • Seniors o Day Trips — Small Group • Bell Museum — May 22"d Como Zoo — May 27th Minnesota History Museum - June 27th o Trips — Large Groups • Twins Game — June 12th • Minneapolis Queen Cruise — July 1st Rentals • AP testing starts May 5t". Very limited availability for gym use. Park/Field Rentals YTD 2025 2024 Facility Bookings Bookings City Hall Baseball Field 68 69 City Hall Park Shelter 19 64 City Hall Volleyball Courts 27 54 Splash Pad Pavilion (1) 45 38 Splash Pad Pavilion (2) 44 25 Splash Pad Pavilion (3) 4 28 Splash Pad Pavilion (4) 3 13 Greenfield Baseball Field Groveland Baseball Field 118 92 136 122 Groveland Park Building 29 139 Hillview Baseball Field 72 71 1IPage Parks & Recreation Staff Report HiRview Park Building 78 302 Hodges Park Building (Random) 168 276 Lambert Baseball Field 113 124 Lambert Park Building 105 213 Field 1(U 6) 53 59 Field 2 (U 8) 61 90 Field 3 (U 10) 79 179 Silver View Park Shelter 61 117 Silver View Softball Field 1 90 97 Silver View Softball Field 2 82 104 Silver View U12 Lacrosse Field 77 59 Community Events • Puzzle Palooza — 8 Teams of 4 o Winning team completed puzzle in 43 minutes. • Ice Cream Social — July 12th • Penny Carnival — August 15th Reports YTD LY YTD Park Rental $ 16,339.00 $ 11,782.00 Recreation Programs $ 66,880.00 $ 49,858.00 Event Center $ 53,622.00 $ 55,281.00 Gym & Meeting Rental $ 10,869.00 $ 10,800.00 Open Gym $ 23,867.00 $ 23,199.00 Misc $ 5,769.00 $ 967.00 Transaction Fee $ 3,529.00 $ - Total $ 180,875.00 $ 151,887.00 2 1 P a g e Item No. 613 MEMORANDUM To: Parks & Recreation & Forestry Commissioners From: Pete Szurek — Public Works Superintendent Date: April 24', 2025 RE: Public Works Staff Report The following is a synopsis of recent activities and events of the Public Works Department. (2 fulltime Park Workers, no Arborist and 0 seasonal workers) worked on the following items since April 1st, 2025. Parks Maintenance • Public Works office: remodeling, painting, moving furniture, setting up furniture, cleaning, hole filling, door painting ect. • Spring trash and litter pickup, Mondays and Fridays and as time allows at all park locations • Ballfield grooming and leveling • Field marking for painting • Installation of all nets • All portable bathrooms have been delivered • Fertilizing at most parks Forestry Staff worked on the following items this last month: • Resident phone consults and site visits, many private resident diseased tree removals left from the 2024 marking) • Contractor meets and calls • Arborist interviews Burning of brush pile at Silverview Park • Tree sale- around 70 trees remain for purchase • Taking several calls and emails on Silverview Pond Project 11Page Public Works Staff Report The following is the List of Parks and projects / maintenance activities ongoing or planned this year. Current updates are in black text, and updates from the previous two -month period are in grey. Ardan Park • Planting seed, scheduled for 4-23-2025 (Winberg Companies) • Ramsey County said they will be repairing the fencing for the compost and adding privacy slating to the west side of the fencing, they did not provide a time frame. • Grading, planting, stump treatment, stump trimming after the frost in the ground is out (Winberg Companies) City Hall Campus • Trail gate installation off Edgewood Dr. on trial near splash pad (Summer 2025) • Volleyball net installation Groveland Park: • Trash and litter pick up • Tennis net installation Greenfield Park: • Trash and litter pick up • Tennis net installation • Batting cage net installation Hillview Park: • Trash and litter pickup Trash and litter pickup Oakwood Park • Trash and litter pickup Hodges Park O Trash and litter pickup 2 1 P a g e Public Works Staff Report Silver View Park Controlled wood pile burn • Trash and litter pickup • (Alderlink Construction Masters) starting invasive removals, stump treatments around Silverview pond. They started in the wetland area nearest H2 flats apartments and are working their way West around the pond. • (Aderlink Construction) 75% of invasives have been removed from all around the pond, 50% of invasives have been stump treated. Starting on constructing two rain gardens on the south side of the pond, large tree removals occurring on the west side of the pond. What to look for in the next month: -Stump trimming -Additional stump spraying - Woodchip spreading - Reconstruction of two raingardens near H2 - Pile disposals -Seeding site preparations -Seeding all sites with variations of native flowering prairie and upper woodland seed mixes What will remain around the pond: -Some downed trees in the water -Some dead trees around the pond and in wooded areas -Woodchips no thicker than 3" deep -Stumps Larger trees and diseased oak trees will remain up until freeze up in December of 2025, after adequate frost has been established the larger trees will be scheduled for removal. Woodcrest Park ■ Trash and litter checks • Playground removal 3-24-2025 Community Center, Public Works Shop and City Hall Greenspaces ■ Trash and litter pickup Below Tree Sale Trees Below Ardan Park Tin 3 1 P a g e Public Works Staff Report 4 1 P a g e