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Home My WebLink AboutPK PACKET 12052016 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 5, 2016, Parks Commission Meeting Agenda. (action requested.) V. Approval of the June 6, 2016, Parks Commission Meeting Minutes. (action requested.) VI. Presentation: A. Presentation on Grant opportunities for Central Park Field Improvements, by Troy Urdahl, St. Anthony/New Brighton School District. B. Updates on Upcoming Events and Programs at Silverwood Park, by Alyssa Baguss, Three Rivers/Silverwood Park Program Coordinator. C. Overview and Wrap Up of St. Anthony Projects and Stormwater and Sustainability Summary, by Kristin Seaman, GreenCorp Member. 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*** CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE PARKS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 5, 2016 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 PM Approved by the City Council on January 26, 2016 St. Anthony Village Parks Commission 2016 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 2016, 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 2016, the Parks Commission prioritized them in the following order (recognizing that not all will be completed in 2016): • Become a Tree City USA • Explore pedestrian & bike friendly routes including sidewalks • Explore sustainability initiatives THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK M E M O R A N D U M DATE: December 5, 2016 TO: Parks Commission Members FROM: Jay Hartman, Director of Public Works RE: 2017 Parks Commission Meeting Schedule The following is a list of the 2017 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 6, 2017 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm June 5, 2017 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm September 5, 2017 (Tuesday) Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm December 4, 2017 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 January 1, 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 SANB School Board Community Services Director 2405 Silver Lane, NE wwebster@stanthony.k12.mn.us St. Anthony, MN 55421 612-706-1166 cpalmer@stanthony.k12.mn.us City Council Liaison: Bonnie Brever, Bonnie.brever@ci.saint-anthony.mn.us THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK Stormwater and Sustainability Summary Kristin Seaman GreenCorps Member and Sustainability Coordinator August 2015-November 2016 Overview Rain Barrel Workshop and Cost-Share Pollinator Pathway Project Tree City, USA GreenStep Cities Step 4 Rain Barrel Workshop 3rd Event Hosted by Saint Anthony (2012 and 2013) MWMO Mini Grant for $3,000 30 Rain Barrels were purchased by residents ($50 each) All attended workshop on Installation, Use and Maintenance Key Takeaways: ●This event can be held again in the future. There were many people interested before and after the event (some called me after seeing their neighbors get barrels delivered)- many participants and others asked how to get additional barrels, or how their family members could get one ●Lots of positive comments about them being recycled, oak wine barrels-which makes our program unique Pollinator Pathway Project 33 Gardens Designed, Supplied and Installed this summer Grant from Hennepin County Some were rain gardens, all included a healthy, full-bloom cycle for native pollinators (April-October) http://www.ci.saint-anthony.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={BD04DF80-8036- 4A9A-AED8-251FC01F73F1} Example Gardens Yard Signs Key Takeaways: ●Not difficult getting residents involved ●Partnered with Citizens for Sustainability, Saint Anthony Garden Club, High School Volunteers (band) ●More potential for education and organizing Tree City, USA Tree Care Ordinance Arbor Day Proclamation and Celebration Tree Board- Saint Anthony Parks Commission Tree Care Budget- $2 per capita Application signed, submitted and accepted Key Takeaways: ●Street Trees were a priority in Comprehensive Plan meetings ●Tree City can be added to GreenStep Cities with BP 16 ●Free tree care education to Tree Board ●Upcoming years, apply for a Growth Award GreenStep Cities Step 4 and Sustainable City Award Step 4 is all about measuring current conditions: Trails, parkland, water, travel, lighting, climate, etc. Annual measurements until Step 5 is released-which will be about setting goals for the previous measurements Sustainable City Award from the League of Minnesota Cities for work on the puzzle piece Key Takeaways: ●Shows current status and reveals areas for future improvement Thank you, Saint Anthony Village!!! City staff is very responsive to issues/concerns/progress Between Parks Commission and Citizens for Sustainability- there’s avenues for discussion and idea generation Keep up the great work! 2016 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 Continue phosphorus reduction initiative Continue Silver Lake & Mirror Lake clean-up Continue a rain barrel & rain garden workshop Become a “Green Step 4 City” Explore green roof on water storage tank Monitor wood fires impact Continue less paper office concept Explore alternate energy ideas Monitor organics Explore urban farming Explore source water protection Explore pharmaceuticals drop off sites Complete joint fiber partnership Complete 2016 street, utility and sidewalk project Construct accessible pedestrian signal (APS) funding Continue Mirror Lake area flooding options Continue LED lighting Explore “Storm Proofing” Options (electrical outages) Review adequacy, function & size of public facilities Explore roundabouts Continue community farmer’s market Explore Cultural- Historical Center Provide more on- line city services from website Continue Night to Unite Explore innovative citizen engagement ideas Provide road construction education event Present sustainable house remodel project Promote housing rehabilitation and reinvestment programs Conduct Council Tour of City Ensure City code reflects sustainability initiatives Pursue southern “Gateway” redevelopment study Evaluate Code Enforcement program Discuss options for land use density /impact on walkability Assessment of Anthony Lane Business Park Explore development of former bowling alley site Assess new “SAV” signs on secondary City accesses Create Communication Plan Continue Fix-it Clinics & TechDump Create 2016 project update & information sheet Explore efficient collections of payments Create customer portal for water usage Create sustainability tour map Explore alternate cable access options Explore creation of data base of residents Plan & implement new technology for all city applications Continue summer survival school Continue crime prevention strategies & community outreach Explore pedestrian & bike- friendly routes including sidewalks Conduct Emergency Operations Center exercise Develop traffic control signage policy Conduct traffic studies on major roadways & intersections Track grant outcomes & opportunities Continue cooperative ventures with other entities Plan 2017 levy & street improvement program Maintain professional development Review compensation, staffing and organizational structure Expand long term revenue planning Expand sharing of major equipment items with other governmental entities Continue exploring equipment ownership vs. leasing 2-3-2016 Quality Infrastructure Robust Technology Quality Housing & Commercial/ Industrial Businesses Inclusive “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) DRAFT 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): • Joint Meeting with Planning Commission • Explore pedestrian & bike friendly routes including sidewalks • Explore and Assess pocket parks for added amenities (ie. Benches) • Explore sustainability initiatives • Explore water conservation initiatives and partner with school to create public education posters, working with Rice Creek and MWMO watersheds