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Home My WebLink AboutPK PACKET 12042017 Our Mission is to be a progressive and livable community, a walkable village, which is sustainable, safe and secure. I. Call to Order. II. Roll Call. III. Introduction of Members. IV. Approval of December 4, 2017, Parks Commission Meeting Agenda. (action requested.) V. Approval of the September 5, 2017, Parks Commission Meeting Minutes. (action requested.) VI. Presentation: A. Presentation by Brenda Hoppe, Midwest Skateboarding Association and Mark from 3rd Lair. B. Presentation by Lona Doolan & Dan Kunitz, Citizens for Sustainability (CFS). C. St. Anthony High School Field Project Update. VII. Commission Reports. VIII. Other Business. IX. Community Forum. Individuals may address the Planning Commission about any item not included on the regular agenda. Speakers are requested to come to the podium, sign their name and address on the form at the podium, state their name and address for the Clerk’s record, and limit their remarks to five minutes. Generally, the Park Commission will not take official action on items discussed at this time, but may typically refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct the matter to be scheduled on an upcoming agenda. X. Adjournment. ***Park Commission will move to a work session following regular meeting*** Discussion about 2018 Work Plan CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE PARKS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 4, 2017 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 PM CITIZENS FOR SUSTAINABILITY A group of citizens working to create a resilient and sustainable community Parks Commission Update December 2017 AGENDA 1.2017 CFS Accomplishments 2.CFS Progress in Focus Areas 3.Collaboration Opportunities 2 EARTH DAY 2017 9:00 cleanup at Trillium Park 9:15 cleanup at Salo Park 10:00 bus ride to March for Science (Nativity) VILLAGE FEST 2017 Parade Electric Car Show Vendor Fair POLLINATOR GARDENING Wilshire Park Garden Relocation Pollinator Forum Nativity Garden Expansion 2017 ACCOMPLISHMENTS January –SEF Sustainability Forum: Threats and Opportunities March –Pollinator Forum / Water Wisely (Nativity Collaboration) March –Volunteer Meet Up: Supporting your City to Become an Energy Leader April –Earth Day Activities May –Volunteer Meet Up -Transition Towns July –National Transition Towns conference August –VillageFest, parade and vendor fair September -Volunteer Meet Up: Including Resilience and Energy in Comp Plans September –Pollinator Gardening at Wilshire Park September/October–Wilshire Park Ecology club October –Water Conservation Poster Contest (Parks collaboration) November –Comp Plan Review and Feedback November –Overpopulation Weekend December –2018 Planning / Year-end Celebration Sustainability Education Forum (SEF) News-Views Digest (weekly distribution) 6 WATER POSTER CONTEST – A PARKS / ECOLOGY CLUB COLLABORATION Insert video here HISTORICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS 8 COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES 9 Planning / Advocacy 1.Continue collaboration with school district 2.Expand collaborations with counties and local governments 3.Host a joint review of Sustainability chapter of Comp Plan 4.Begin planning for Comp Plan execution 5.Continue GreenStep Cities Step 5 6.Make concerted effort to look for grant opportunities 7.Build on Tree City designation Action 1.Pilot organic collection site and/or curbside 2.Host Earth Day / Arbor Day events 3.Bring back Sustainability Fair THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK Approved by City Council on January 24, 2017 St. Anthony Village Parks Commission 2017 Work Plan The Parks Commission is a five member advisory commission, appointed by the City Council and is charged with the following duties (City Code Chapter 32, Section 32.25): (A) To prepare, revise, and maintain a comprehensive, long-term plan for the redevelopment of parks within the city. This plan shall be viewed as a working document that serves as a framework and reference to future redevelopment; (B) To make recommendations to and advise the City Council and staff regarding park issues and ideas; (C) To establish priorities and recommend a phasing plan and schedule for implementing innovative park improvements, renovations, and plans; (D) To work with other communities to explore cooperative arrangements to develop connecting routes in the form of bikeways, walking paths, and corridors of green space wherever possible; (E) To investigate funding sources, including requests for increases in the city budget, designated for parks and green spaces; (F) To seek new areas for additional parks, natural areas, walking paths, bikeways, and green space corridors; (G) To generate community involvement in the development of parks and their elements; (H) To review and recommend revisions to the operation and maintenance of city parks; and (I) To periodically review, re-evaluate, and update the comprehensive park plan to reflect current and future park needs of the city. (1993 Code, § 306.06) In 2017, the Parks Commission will focus on the following items: 1. Review and making recommendations on parks, trails and open green space. 2. Review and making recommendations on proposed City Code amendments, Comprehensive Plan amendments and other long range planning documents that deal with parks, trails and open space. 3. Among potential projects in 2017, the Parks Commission prioritized them in the following order (recognizing that not all will be completed in 2017): • Explore sustainability initiatives • Explore pedestrian & bike friendly routes including sidewalks • Explore and Assess pocket parks for added amenities (ie. Benches) • Joint Meeting with Planning Commission • Explore water conservation initiatives and partner with school to create public education posters, working with Rice Creek and MWMO watersheds THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK M E M O R A N D U M DATE: December 4, 2017 TO: Parks Commission Members FROM: Jay Hartman, Director of Public Works RE: 2018 Parks Commission Meeting Schedule The following is a list of the 2018 Parks Commission Meetings. Meetings occur quarterly on the 1st Monday of the month unless noted. The meetings will be at City Hall Council Chambers starting at 7:00 pm. March 5, 2018 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm June 11, 2018 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm September 10, 2018 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm December 3, 2018 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm If you have any questions, please call me. Thank you. Jay Hartman Director of Public Works 612-782-3314 ***Work Session to follow regular meeting*** THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK November 29, 2017 PARKS COMMISSION CONTACT INFORMATION Name Term End Date Scott Bentz~Chair 12/31/18 3629 Roosevelt Street NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 612‐655‐5347 (e‐mail) bent0023@morris.umn.edu Erin Jordahl Redlin~Vice Chair 12/31/19 3012 Armour Terrace St. Anthony, MN 55418 651‐249‐4928 (e‐mail) ejr0904@gmail.com Therese Bellinger 12/31/18 2836 Roosevelt Street NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 612‐889‐4147 (e‐mail) tbellinger@jilcoinc.com Sarah Ksiazek 12/31/19 3008 Crestview Drive St. Anthony, MN 55418 612‐741‐0564 (e‐mail) shksiazek@gmail.com Marnie Overman 12/31/19 3523 Edward Street St. Anthony, MN 55418 651‐226‐5797 (e‐mail) marnieov@gmail.com Staff Liaison: Jay Hartman Public Works Director Jay.hartman@ci.saint‐anthony.mn.us 612‐782‐3314 Dr. Cassandra Palmer Wendy Webster Tom Kuykendall SANB School Board Community Services Director Sports Booster Rep 2405 Silver Lane, NE wwebster@stanthony.k12.mn.us 2500 30th Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55421 612‐706‐1166 St. Anthony, MN 55418 cpalmer@stanthony.k12.mn.us tjkuykendall@msn.com THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 2017 Mission To be a progressive and livable community, a walkable Village which is sustainable, safe and secure. …………………………………………………………... VISIO N “Saint Anthony is a vibrant community that values our unique environment, our fiscal soundness and a tradition of being a desirable city in which to live, work, learn and play.” …………………………………………………………………….. Environmental Stewardship STR A TEGI C INIT I A T IVE S Safe, Sound & Progressive Community G O A L S Build & Cultivate Environmental Responsibility Maintain & Enhance Infrastructure Foster & Encourage Civic Engagement Create & Maintain Healthy Neighborhoods Communicate Transparently & Effectively Ensure a Safe & Secure Community Increase & Maintain Fiscal Strength A C T I O N S T E P S Complete Advance Oxidation Process (AOP) facility project Continue phosphorus reduction initiative Continue Silver Lake & Mirror Lake clean- up Continue a rain barrel & rain garden workshop Maintain highest Green Step status Review policy for water usage Continue less paper office concept Explore alternate energy ideas Explore organics Explore urban farming Expand City fiber network Complete 2017 street, utility and sidewalk project Complete accessible pedestrian signal (APS) Continue Mirror Lake area flooding options Continue LED lighting Review adequacy, function & size of public facilities Explore intersection control alternatives Explore reduction of splash pad water usage Explore Inflow & Infiltration reduction policy Participate in Collaborative Reform Initiative Support Initiatives of the Family Services Collaborative Provide more on- line city services from website Explore community gathering opportunity Participate in Night to Unite Explore innovative citizen engagement ideas Provide road construction education event Create code enforcement education materials Explore Cultural- Historical Center Participate in 2017 Government Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE) cohort Promote housing rehabilitation and reinvestment programs Conduct Council Tour of City Ensure City code reflects sustainability initiatives Review short-term rental policy Discuss options for land use density/ impact on walkability Inventory of Anthony Lane Business Park Explore development of former bowling alley site Expand communication options to residents Create Communication Plan Continue Fix-it Clinics & TechDump Continue project updates and information sheets Expand options for efficient payment collection Create customer portal to monitor water usage Update sustainability tour online map Explore communication contacts Explore department presentations Plan & implement new technology for all city applications Implement police officer body cams Continue summer survival school Continue crime prevention initiatives & community outreach Explore pedestrian & bike- friendly routes including sidewalks Conduct Emergency Management exercise Implement City staff Inclusion Committee Conduct traffic studies on major roadways & intersections Track grant outcomes & opportunities Assessment of cooperative ventures with other entities Plan 2018 levy & street improvement program Support professional development Review staffing, compensation, and organizational structure Expand long term revenue planning Expand sharing major equipment items with other governmental entities Continue exploring equipment ownership vs. leasing 1-24-2017 Quality Infrastructure Robust Technology Quality Housing & Commercial/ Industrial Businesses Welcoming Village THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 20 St. Anthony - Administration (O) The bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Planning Commission by a quorum of the Commission, provided that notice of the proposed amendment is given to each member in writing at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting. In addition, any amendment to the Planning Commission bylaws must be approved by the City Council. (1993 Code, § 305.07) § 32.08 CITY COUNCIL ACTION WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. If a matter is required to be referred to the Planning Commission and is referred to the Planning Commission and if no recommendation is transmitted by the Planning Commission to the City Council within 60 days after referral to the Planning Commission, the City Council may take action without the recommendation. If a matter not required to be referred to the Planning Commission is referred to the Planning Commission, the City Council may at any time take action without the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (1993 Code, § 305.08) PARKS COMMISSION § 32.20 PURPOSE. The City of St. Anthony does now operate and maintain public parks for the benefit and pleasure of its residents. A City Parks Commission is hereby established to advise the City Council regarding the promotion of the systematic, comprehensive, and effective development of park facilities necessary for the overall health, ability, and well-being of city residents of all ages. (1993 Code, § 306.01) § 32.21 MEMBERSHIP. The Parks Commission will consist of 8 members, 5 voting and 3 nonvoting, all of whom will be residents of the City of St. Anthony. Five of the 8 will be appointed by affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the St. Anthony City Council. There will be 3 nonvoting liaison members, each appointed by their respective organizations. The 3 liaisons will be appointed by the School Board of District #282; St. Anthony Community Services; and, the Sports Boosters of St. Anthony Village. (1993 Code, § 306.02) City Organizations 21 § 32.22 TERMS OF OFFICE. (A) Members appointed by the City Council will serve 3-year terms. The first Parks Commissioners will be appointed as follows: 2 members 1-year terms 3 members 2-year terms 2 members 3-year terms (B) Thereafter, members shall be appointed to 3-year terms when the original term of office expires, except where a vacancy occurs in the middle of a term. In which case, the appointment will be for the duration of the unexpired term. The 3 liaison members will serve at the pleasure of their respective organizations and can be replaced at any time. Members of the Parks Commission shall be residents of the City of St. Anthony throughout their term of office. (1993 Code, § 306.03) § 32.23 VACANCIES. (A) Any of the following will cause the office of a Parks Commission member to become vacated: (1) Death; (2) Disability or failure to serve; (3) Removal of legal resident from the city; (4) Resignation in writing; (5) Failure to uphold the oath of office; and/or (6) Failure to attend 4 or more scheduled meetings of the Parks Commission in a calendar year, unless waived by the City Council after a written request from the Parks Commission member. (B) The city will publish an open invitation to all residents interested in serving on the Parks Commission to inform the City Manager in writing of their interest and desire to be interviewed for a seat on the Parks Commission. (1993 Code, §306.04) 22 St. Anthony - Administration § 32.24 COMPENSATION. The Parks Commission members shall be compensated at $25 per meeting attended and the Chair will be compensated at $35 per meeting attended. The compensation will be effective January 1, 2015. (1993 Code, § 306.05) (Am. Ord. 2014-04, passed 11-10-2014) § 32.25 POWERS AND DUTIES. The powers and duties of the Parks Commission shall be as follows: (A) To prepare, revise, and maintain a comprehensive, long-term plan for the redevelopment of parks within the city. This plan shall be viewed as a working document that serves as a framework and reference to future redevelopment; (B) To make recommendations to and advise the City Council and staff regarding park issues and ideas; (C) To establish priorities and recommend a phasing plan and schedule for implementing innovative park improvements, renovations, and plans; (D) To work with other communities to explore cooperative arrangements to develop connecting routes in the form of bikeways, walking paths, and corridors of green space wherever possible; (E) To investigate funding sources, including requests for increases in the city budget, designated for parks and green spaces; (F) To seek new areas for additional parks, natural areas, walking paths, bikeways, and green space corridors; (G) To generate community involvement in the development of parks and their elements; (H) To review and recommend revisions to the operation and maintenance of city parks; and (I) To periodically review, re-evaluate, and update the comprehensive park plan to reflect current and future park needs of the city. (1993 Code, § 306.06) § 32.26 PARK COMMISSION BYLAWS. (A) A schedule of meeting dates shall be established and changed or altered at any regularly scheduled meeting between the Chair and Public Works Director. City Organizations 23 (B) Additional meetings may be held at any time upon the call of the Chair or by a majority of the voting members of the Parks Commission or upon request of the City Council following at least 24 hours’ notice to each member of the Commission and adhering to the requirements of the Open Meeting Law. (C) Prior to the first regular meeting of each year, the City Council shall appoint a Chair and Vice Chair. (Am. Ord. 2014-04, passed 11-10-2014) (D) The duties and powers of the members of the Parks Commission shall be as follows: (1) Chair: (a) Preside at all meetings of the Parks Commission; (b) Call, amend, or cancel meetings of the Parks Commission in accordance with the bylaws; and (c) Review agenda with staff prior to the scheduled meeting. (2) Vice Chair: during the absence, disability, or disqualification of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall exercise or perform all the duties and be subject to all the responsibilities of the Chair; and (3) Secretary: record the proceedings of all meetings. (E) Matters referred to the Parks Commission by the City Council or School Board shall be placed on the calendar for consideration and action at the first meeting of the Parks Commission after the referral. (F) Three members of the Parks Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (G) Reconsideration of any decision of the Parks Commission may be had when the interested party for the reconsideration makes a showing, satisfactory to the Chair and/or Public Works Director that without fault on the part of the party, essential facts were not brought to the attention of the Parks Commission. (H) Robert’s Rules of Order are hereby adopted for the government of the Parks Commission in all cases not otherwise provided for in these bylaws. The bylaws can be amended at any meeting by a vote of the majority of the entire membership of the Parks Commission, and by City Council and School Board approval, provided 5 days§ notice has been given to each member of the Parks Commission. (I) Deadline for filing for placement on the agenda for any related parks issue shall be exactly 1 week prior to the meeting the applicant desires to be heard. 24 St. Anthony - Administration (J) Any member of the Parks Commission who shall feel that he or she has a conflict of interest on any matter that is before the Parks Commission shall voluntarily excuse himself or herself, vacate his or her seat, and refrain from discussing and voting on item(s) in question. (K) Any Parks Commissioner who has advanced knowledge that he or she will not be able to attend a scheduled meeting of the Parks Commission, shall notify the Public Works Director at the earliest possible opportunity and, in any event, prior to 3:30 p.m. on the date of the meeting. The Public Works Director shall notify the Chair of the Parks Commission in the event that the projected absences will produce a lack of quorum. (L) The Vice Chair shall succeed the Chair if he or she vacates his or her office before his or her term is completed; the Vice Chair to serve the unexpired term of the vacated office. A new Vice Chair shall be elected at the next regular meeting. (M) The bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Parks Commission by a quorum of the Parks Commission, provided that notice of the proposed amendment be given to each member in writing at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting. In addition, any amendment to the Parks Commission bylaws must be approved by the City Council and School Board. (1993 Code, § 306.07) § 32.27 CITY COUNCIL ACTION WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS COMMISSION. If a matter is referred to the Parks Commission and if no recommendation is transmitted by the Parks Commission to the City Council after referral to the Parks Commission, the City Council make take action without the recommendation. (1993 Code, § 306.08) § 32.28 REQUESTS. All requests shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for review before the request is submitted to the City Council. (1993 Code, § 306.09) § 32.29 STAFF LIAISON. The Public Works Director or designee will be the staff liaison to the Parks Commission. (1993 Code, § 306.10)