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Home My WebLink AboutPK PACKET 03122018 CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE PARKS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MARCH 12, 2018 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 PM I. Call to Order. II. Roll Call. III. Introduction of Members. IV. Approval of March 12, 2018, Parks Commission Meeting Agenda. (action requested.) V. Approval of the December 4, 2017, Parks Commission Meeting Minutes. (action requested.) VI. Presentation: A. Presentation by Lona Doolan, Citizens for Sustainability. B. Recommendation to City Council regarding the parkland dedication for the Southern Gateway project located at 2501 Lowry Avenue (motion requested) by Breanne Rothstein, City Planner. 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. If you would like to request special accommodations or alternative formats, please contact the City Clerk at 612-782-3313 or email city@savmn.com. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by using 711 Relay. Our Mission is to be a progressive and welcoming Village that is walkable, sustainable and safe. MEMORANDUM To: St. Anthony Village Parks Commission From: Breanne Rothstein, AICP, City Planner Date: Park Commission meeting on March 5, 2018 WSB Project No. 02170‐300 Request: Park Land Dedication for The Village, LLC GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: The Village, LLC Owners: The Village, LLC Location: 2501 Lowry Avenue Existing Land Use: Vacant Zoning: R‐1 Single‐Family Residential Surrounding Land North: Low Density Residential / Zoned R‐1 ‐ Single Family Residential Use / Zoning: East: High Density Residential/Planned Unit Development Kenzington Terrace (ownership condos for seniors) are located immediately to the east (5 stories, plus at grade garage (70 feet in height). South: High Density Residential and Commercial/Planned Unit Development The Legacy (4 stories of rental, assisted living for seniors (48 feet), Walker Senior Housing (3 stories of affordable rental, assisted living for seniors (36 feet), and Autumn Woods (3 stories general occupancy rental units (40 feet). West: Single‐Family Residential and Commercial in Minneapolis BACKGROUND The applicant for the proposal, The Village, LLC, with lead developer Continental Property Group, purchased the Lowry Grove Manufactured Home Community on June 13, 2016. In the ensuing year, the mobile home park, and the former and new property owners engaged in a series of State statutory requirements for mobile home park closures. The Lowry Grove mobile home park formally closed on June 30, 2017. On October 24, 2016, the Planning Commission reviewed an initial Planned Unit Development (PUD) sketch plan submission for the site from The Village, LLC. An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the site was completed in November of 2016. On July 18, 2017, The Village, LLC submitted a series of land use applications for their proposed redevelopment of the former Lowry Grove site that also included Bremer Bank. On October 10, 2017, the City Council denied the request and adopted a resolution outlining their stated reasons. On December 22, 2017, The Village, LLC submitted new applications and requests for a preliminary PUD plan/rezoning, a preliminary plat, and a comprehensive plan amendment for the site. Their submission was deemed incomplete at that time, due to changes in status of the purchase agreement over the Bremer property. On February 8, 2018, The Village, LLC submitted revised plan for preliminary plat and preliminary PUD development plan for the site that excluded the Bremer Bank site. The application was deemed complete by the city and is the subject of this review. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST The Village, LLC has submitted the following request with their land use application for the redevelopment plan for 2501 Lowry Avenue:  Park land dedication review ZONING GUIDANCE Section 151. 12 of City code requires that the owners of a parcel of land of 1 acre or more in size and being subdivided shall dedicate to the city a reasonable portion of the land for use as public parks, playgrounds, trails or open space, or, in the alternative, the city may require a cash contribution. It is deemed reasonable for the City Council to require as a condition of subdivision, approval dedication of 10% of the total square foot area of the land being subdivided, or the cash contribution. City code outlines land which is not credited. At the city’s option, the following types of land shall not be credited for the requirements of zoning ordinance:  Land dedicated or obtained as easements for storm water retention, drainage, roadway, or utility purposes;  Land which is unusable or of limited use; and  Land that is protected wetlands/flood plain. PARK DEDICATION REVIEW The applicant’s proposal lists park land dedication as follows: Parcel Area Village Property Site 669,585 S.F. (15.372 AC) 10% Dedication Requirement 66,958 S.F. (1.537 AC) Total Land Dedication Proposed (by Developer) 85,396 S.F. (1.96 AC) The proposal that the developer submitted was for the city to accept for parkland dedication in the form of a public recreation easement, a total of 85,396 square feet of the land along the west and northern boundary of the site. This land contains the trail and a series of activity nodes along the trail. The trail connects to Kenzie and to Stinson Parkway, as shown in the below exhibit. PARKLAND DEDICATION REQUIREMENT 1) 15.4 acres * 10% of land = 1.54 acres; OR 2) $6,000,000 for 15.4 acres = $389,610 per acre or $600,000 (cash value of 1.54 acres); OR 3) A combination thereof STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff has completed a review of the parkland dedication proposal and has the following recommendations and conditions for the Parkland dedication:  Accept an 8 foot wide trail easement and the trail costs as eligible credit toward the parkland dedication cash‐in‐lieu amount. The trail is well connected to Kenzie Terrace and Stinson Parkway, increasing the value of the overall park system, and accommodating an amenity that is easily enjoyable as public parkland. Therefore, staff recommends crediting the construction of the trail to the cash‐in‐lieu park dedication payment.  Require a partial cash‐in‐lieu parkland dedication, rather than a full parkland dedication. The city of St. Anthony has a developed park system of local and community wide parks. Accepting a cash‐in‐lieu amount for a portion of the parkland dedication allows the community to enhance and add capital improvements, as outlined in their CIP to more fully accommodate additional users generated by this development within the existing park system. The proposal to accept the private land does not meet the objectives listed in code to provide public park and recreation opportunities. 1) Trail Easement Credit Approx. 12,800 square feet of trail easement (8 feet by 1,600 lineal feet of trail), or $114,485 in value (final square footage to be determined upon plat approval). 2) Trail Cost Credit Credit the total cash in lieu amount by the cost of trail construction, to be determined upon plat approval. It is recommended that the remaining amount, after the above two credits, be charged as park dedication. SUGGESTED MOTION The following actions are options for the Park Commission to consider: 1) Motion to recommend approval of the parkland dedication requirements, as outlined in the staff report, taking a partial cash payment in lieu of land, with a credit for the value of the trail construction and a credit for an 8 foot easement along the trail on the western, northern, and eastern edge of the development; 2) Motion to recommend approval of the parkland dedication requirements, as proposed by the developer; 3) Motion to recommend approval of the parkland dedication requirements, as outlined by the Park Commission, with the following requirements: (to be specified at the meeting) ATTACHMENTS: 1) Parkland Dedication Exhibit 2) Parkland Dedication Narrative/Email from Applicant 3) Landscaping Boards MULTI-RESIDENTIAL 1 FFE=923.00 GARAGE=912.00 ASSISTED SENIOR LIVING FFE=923.00 GARAGE=913.00 INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING FFE=927.00 GARAGE=917.00 MULTI-RESIDENTIAL 1 FFE=923.00 GARAGE=912.00 4132510761311912154237611891214101348 9 3 13 410 18 1 2 31 2 1 254168917413 2 6 5 4 7 2 635 118 1412 15 1 432 5 LOBBY AND COMMON AREA FFE=923.00 GARAGE=912.00 6 123811659137101214STORMWATER POND NWL=912.00 HWL=917.35151422081016111121891334195 7 7 2161774153321426685971 94 37 10 813 24 65722 4 7 6 181615 1 25 511 8 12 3143 17 1926596127673415 1 136 23 5 124 10147 118 9 1 161523 42 5 76 8 9 10 1211 13 1514 211 3 2 4 10 5 8 9 6 11 62145378691324113165489127101411131512435671324567892135489711101213123 STORMWATER POND NWL=911.00 HWL=915.92 KEN ZI E T E R R A C E ( C O U N T Y R D 153)STINSON PARKWAYPLAZA 6' WIDE TRAIL 6' WIDE TRAIL EXISTING TREE TO REMAIN (TYP.) 5' WIDE SIDEWALK 5' WIDE SIDEWALK 5' WIDE SIDEWALK PLAZA 8' WIDE TRAIL PAR FITNESS NODE (TYP OF 8) NATURAL BUFFER AREA NATURAL BUFFER AREA ASH 18" ASH 12" OAK 36" OAK 36" OAK 3 6" OAK 36"OAK 2 4" OAK 48" PINE 1 2" PINE 18" PINE 1 2" MAPL E 24" OAK 36" OAK 6 0" OAK 3 0" MAPL E 18" OAK 3 6" MULTI-RESIDENTIAL 1 FFE=923.00 GARAGE=912.00 ASSISTED SENIOR LIVING FFE=923.00 GARAGE=913.00 INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING FFE=927.00 GARAGE=917.00 MULTI-RESIDENTIAL 1 FFE=923.00 GARAGE=912.00 4132510761311912154237611891214101348 9 3 13 410 1 8 1 2 31 2 1254168917413 2 6 5 4 7 2 635 118 1412 15 1 432 5 LOBBY AND COMMON AREA FFE=923.00 GARAGE=912.00 6 123811659137101214STORMWATER POND NWL=912.00 HWL=917.35151422081016111121891334195 7 72161774153321426685971 94 3 7 10 813 24 6 5 7224 7 6 18 16 15 1 25 511 8 12 3143 171926596127673415 1 136 23 5 12 4 10 147 11 8 9 1 16 1523 42 5 76 8 9 10 1211 13 1514 211 3 2 4 10 5 8 9 6 11 62145378691324113165489127101411131512435671 32 4 5 6 7 8 9 213548971110121312 3 STORMWATER POND NWL=911.00 HWL=915.92 KEN ZI E T E R R A C E ( C O U N T Y R D 153)STINSON PARKWAYFIG. 6 PARK LAND DEDICATION Drawn By: Issue Date: Project #:5005-0003 RAGTHE VILLAGE LLC DEVELOPMENTTHE VILLAGE, LLC1907 WAYZATA BLVD, SUITE 250M:\5005\0003\DESIGN\CAD\FIGURES\FIG. 6 PARK LAND DEDICATION.dwgDescription:Date:WAYZATA, MN 55391Issue #:ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE, MINNESOTA12/06/2017 1Issue #Prepared For:XX/XX/XXXXDESCRIPTIONISSUE #Sheet #: Sheet Title:2/22/2018 11:31:41 AMDate: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. License #: PARK LAND DEDICATION PARCEL REQUIRED NATURAL BUFFER, TRAIL, OR WALK AREA LOT 1, BLOCK 1 LOT 2, BLOCK 1 OUTLOT A LOT 1, BLOCK 2 TOTAL PROVIDED 47,564± S.F. (1.092 AC)C 24,922± S.F. (0.572 AC)E 8,548± S.F. (0.196 AC) 4,362± S.F. (0.100 AC) 85,396± S.F. (1.960 AC) TABLE NOTES: A. AREA ABOVE 100-YR HWL B. INCLUDES 9,435± S.F. OF TRAIL C. INCLUDES 9,200± S.F. OF TRAIL D. INCLUDES 9,250± S.F. OF TRAIL E. INCLUDES 8,155± S.F. OF TRAIL PROVIDED PARCEL VILLAGE PROPERTY SITE 10% DEDICATION AREA 669,585± S.F. (15.372 AC) 66,958± S.F. (1.537 AC) INSET A - AREA ABOVE 100-YR HWL AREA OF EASEMENT DEDICATED TO PARK LAND AREA OF EASEMENT DEDICATED TO PARK LAND ABOVE 100-YR HWL TOTAL AREA ABOVE 100-YRA 8,548± S.F. (0.196 AC) 4,362± S.F. (0.100 AC) 109,946± S.F. (2.254 AC) 52,088± S.F. (1.196 AC)B 44,948± S.F. (1.032 AC)D From:Traci Tomas To:Breanne Rothstein Cc:Brad Hoyt Subject:RE: staff report and updated traffic study Date:Thursday, February 22, 2018 3:17:20 PM Attachments:image001.png FIG. 6 PARK LAND DEDICATION_2018-2-22.pdf Breanne, The Ordinance (Section 151.12) language reads; “The owners of a parcel of land of 1 acre or more in size and being subdivided shall dedicate to the city a reasonable portion of the land for use as public parks, playgrounds, trails or open space, or in the alternative, the city may require a cash contribution as provided in division (B) below. As a general rule, it is deemed reasonable for the City Council to require as a condition of subdivision, approval dedication of 10% of the total square foot area of the land being subdivided, or the cash contribution provided for in division (B).” The intention is to dedicate an easement around the north building along the trail corridor in addition to the area that is above the 100 year stormwater level, as shown on the attached Park Land Dedication figure. The area provided exceeds the required 10% amount and therefore, Park Dedication requirements would be satisfied. What further information will the Park Commission need for the 3/5/18 meeting to make a determination that no Park Dedication Fee cash contribution is required? Traci Tomas, CCIM, CPM® President Continental Property Group 1907 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 250 Wayzata, MN 55391 952-746-4137 ttomas@continentalpropertygroup.com From: Breanne Rothstein [mailto:BRothstein@wsbeng.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 4:16 PM To: Traci Tomas Subject: RE: staff report and updated traffic study What are you requesting credit for? If nothing, that simplifies it. Park Commission will be meeting March 5th to review the plat and make a recommendation to Council on the park dedication (at 7 p.m.) Breanne Rothstein Group Manager P (763) 231-4863 | M (612) 360-1312 WSB & Associates, Inc. | 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300 | Minneapolis, MN 55416 This email, and any files transmitted with it, is confidential and is intended solely for the use of the addressee. If you are not the addressee, please delete this email from your system. Any use of this email by unintended recipients is strictly prohibited. WSB does not accept liability for any errors or omissions which arise as a result of electronic transmission. If verification is required, please request a hard copy. From: Traci Tomas [mailto:ttomas@continentalpropertygroup.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 12:43 PM To: Breanne Rothstein <BRothstein@wsbeng.com> Subject: RE: staff report and updated traffic study Breanne, The staff report states; “More details will be needed to determine appropriate park dedication obligation and credit.” Please provide a list of additionally requested information. Thanks. Traci Tomas, CCIM, CPM® President Continental Property Group 1907 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 250 Wayzata, MN 55391 952-746-4137 ttomas@continentalpropertygroup.com From: Breanne Rothstein [mailto:BRothstein@wsbeng.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 12:16 PM To: Traci Tomas Subject: staff report and updated traffic study Let me know if you have questions. Breanne Breanne Rothstein Group Manager P (763) 231-4863 | M (612) 360-1312 WSB & Associates, Inc. | 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300 | Minneapolis, MN 55416 St Anthony Village |Tree PreservaƟon Plan & Pedestrian CirculaƟon11225533418” Ash18” Maple36” Oak30” Oak36” Oak60” Oak(2)-12” Pine12” Ash12” Pine48” Oak24” Oak36” Oak(3)-36” Oak24” MapleExisting Tree Size & SpeciesActivity Node11Sidewalks & Walking TrailsSection Cut Location521129 St Anthony Village |Conceptual SecƟonsProperty LineRetaining WallTree Replacement PlanƟngs-Over-story, Specimen, OrnamentalBlvd Trees Blvd TreesBlvd TreesPaƟo/Pavilion Stormwater Pondwith FountainsSenior Housing8’ Walking TrailKenzington CondominiumsExisƟngTreesStreet LighƟng15’Drive Lane8.5’Parking Lane5’SidewalkDrainage Swale44Typical Road SecƟon55Senior Assisted Living to Kenzington Condominiums33Property Line to Stormwater Pond1”=20’1”=20’1”=20’69’ ROW70’44’ 10”55’89’ 6”PL23.5’15’Drive Lane10’Median8.5’Parking Lane5’Sidewalk23.5’ Approved by City Council January 23, 2018 St. Anthony Village Parks Commission 2018 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 2018, 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 2018, the Parks Commission prioritized them in the following order (recognizing that not all will be completed in 2018):  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 working with Rice Creek and MWMO watersheds, and partner with schools for water conservation poster contest.  Explore Future upgrades to the current skate park to include total rehabilitation.  Promote Arbor Day and Tree City in 2018 activities. 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. February 26, 2018 Joint Meeting with Planning Commission 5:30 pm March 5, 2018 Joint Meeting with City Council 5:30 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 December 13, 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) scott.bentz@savmn.com Erin Jordahl Redlin~Vice Chair 12/31/19 3012 Armour Terrace St. Anthony, MN 55418 651‐249‐4928 (e‐mail) erinjordalredlin@savmn.com Therese Bellinger 12/31/18 2836 Roosevelt Street NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 612‐889‐4147 (e‐mail) therese.bellinger@savmn.com Sarah Ksiazek 12/31/19 3008 Crestview Drive St. Anthony, MN 55418 612‐741‐0564 (e‐mail) sarah.ksiazek@savmn.com Marnie Overman 12/31/19 3523 Edward Street St. Anthony, MN 55418 651‐226‐5797 (e‐mail) marnie.overman@savmn.com Staff Liaison: Jay Hartman Public Works Director Jay.hartman@savmn.com 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 Council Liaison: Thomas Randle Tom.randle@savmn.com THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 2018 Mission To be a progressive and welcoming Village that is walkable, sustainable and safe. ………………………………………………………… VISIO N Saint Anthony is a vibrant community that values our unique environment, a tradition of fiscal soundness and 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 Monitor Impacts of Advance Oxidation Process (AOP) facility Continue phosphorus reduction initiative Continue Silver Lake & Mirror Lake clean- up Continue a rain barrel & rain garden workshop Maintain highest Green Step status Initiate Water Usage Challenge Continue less paper office concept Explore alternate energy ideas Explore organics Explore urban farming Expand City fiber network Complete 2018 street, utility and sidewalk project Complete accessible pedestrian signal (APS) Complete Mirror Lake flood mitigation Continue LED lighting Review adequacy, function & size of public facilities Maximize reuse of splash pad water Explore Inflow & Infiltration reduction policy Complete draft of Comprehensive Plan Implement Collaborative Reform Work Plan Support Family Services Collaborative / Villagers for Equity & Community Provide more on- line city services from website Participate in Night to Unite Explore innovative citizen engagement & gathering opportunities Provide road construction education event Create code enforcement education materials Explore Cultural- Historical Center Foster engagement with rental communities Continue in the Government Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE) cohort Implement Race & Equity Plan Promote housing rehabilitation and reinvestment programs Conduct Council Tour of City Ensure City code reflects sustainability initiatives Monitor short-term rental activity Discuss options for land use density Inventory of Anthony Lane Business Park Explore development of former bowling alley site Expand & Integrate communication options to residents Create Communication Plan Continue Fix-it Clinics & TechDump Expand options for efficient payment collection Promote customer portal to monitor water usage Enhance sustainability tour online/mobile map Enhance department presentations Implement Coffee with the Council 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 Continue traffic studies on major roadways & intersections Continue Citizen’s Academy Track grant outcomes & new opportunities Assessment of cooperative ventures with other entities Plan 2019 levy & street improvement program Support professional development Review staffing, compensation, and organizational structure Expand sharing major equipment items with other governmental entities Continue exploring equipment ownership vs. leasing Underline indicates link to referenced plan on the city’s website 1-30-2018 Quality Infrastructure Robust Technology Quality Housing & Commercial/ Industrial Properties 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)