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PARKS COMMISSION AGENDA
October 8, 1998
7:00 PM
Conference Room
I. CALL TO ORDER BY CHAIR JINDRA.
II. ROLL CALL.
III. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 PARKS COMMISSION MINUTES.
IV. DESIGNATE PARKS COMMISSIONER TO OCTOBER 13 CITY COUNCIL AND
OCTOBER 20, 1998 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS.
V. REVIEW SILVER POINT PARK WITH WSB, INC.
A. Bid results for excavation of Silver Point Park.
B. Discuss excavation material from Silver Point Park.
C. Discuss October 13, 1998 City Council Public Hearing.
VI. DISCUSS WATER TOWER PARK AND OVERALL CENTRAL PARK PLAN.
VII. NEXT PARKS COMMISSION MEETING (November 9, 1998) AND DISCUSS
AGENDA ITEMS FOR THAT MEETING.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS.
IX. ADJOURNMENT.
I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
3 SEPTEMBER 14, 1998
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order by Chair Jindra.
6 Commissioners Present: Chair Carol Jindra, Vice Chair Doug Koehntop, Commissioners
7 Joanne Kosciolek, Paul Louiselle, and Don Siggelkow.
8 Also Present: Public Works Director Jay Hartman; Representative from
9 Community Services (George Wagner); Representative from
10 School Board (Kathie Wolff); Sports Boosters (Jan Jensen); Todd
11 Hubmer, WSB & Associates, Inc.; and Bob Kost, BRW.
12 Commissioners Absent: Tim Morris and Andrea Lambrecht.
13 II. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 10, 1998 PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
14
15 Motion by Koehntop, second by Siggelkow to approve the minutes of the August 10, 1998
16 meeting.
- Motion carried unanimously.
18 III. DESIGNATION OF PARKS COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO PLANNING
19 COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
20 Koehntop agreed to attend the September 15, 1998 Planning Commission meeting. Chair Jindra
21 agreed to attend the September 22, 1998 City Council meeting.
22 IV. PRESENTATION OF ALTERNATIVE PLANS FOR SILVER POINT PARK.
23 Todd Hubmer, WSB, introduced Bob Kost, BRW Park Design, who chaired the Parks Task
24 Force and was instrumental in the progress of the design plans for Central and Silver Point Parks.
25
26 Kost stated BRW is collaborating with Hubmer and WSB on 2 proposed configurations of
27 recreational facilities at Silver Point Park, which he presented to the Parks Commission. He
28 added there are alteration options for both proposed configurations. He stated the primary
29 difference between the 2 configurations is the location of the half basketball court, warming
30 house/shelter, and play area.
31
32 Kost stated the softball fields would be approximately 210x200 feet and the soccer field would
33 be 150x200 feet which is suitable for youth sports through middle school. The other youth field
'14 is 150X150 feet. He added in this same area, a hockey arena would be erected in winter creating
l _ ., a multi-purpose configuration.
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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes
September 14, 1998
Page 2
1 Kost stated decisions regarding which facilities will remain or be replaced need to be made by
2 the Parks Commission. He added the swing set, which was installed last year, will be salvaged
3 and reinstalled, but the play structure may need to be enhanced to meet the necessary
4 requirements for the neighborhood. He added if the existing play structure is retained, it could be
5 enhanced with new pieces of equipment.
7 Louiselle stated previous plans had indicated a storm water holding area near the hockey rink.
8 Kost confirmed this had been the case, but the drainage scheme had changed. Hubmer added the
9 City's feasibility study for the street reconstruction project and home buyout program had forced
10 them to look at different options for water drainage.
11
12 Jindra asked whether there will be access to the park from Highway 88. Kost confirmed that
13 walking access from Highway 88 was available in both configurations.
14
15 Louiselle asked what age groups could be accommodated by the proposed ball fields. Jindra
16 questioned whether an adult field had been part of the previous plans. Kost stated an adult field
17 would not be physically possible in Silver Point Park due to limited space.
19 Jindra stated she had spoken with the school sports director at St. Charles Borromeo, who
20 indicated concern at the lack of a soccer field.
21
22 Marilyn Leach, 2712 - 34th Avenue, questioned the location of the proposed holding pond, and
23 the amount of material to be excavated from the park. Hubmer stated the excavation depth will
24 be 6 feet on the west end of the park and 13 feet on the east end.
25
26 Leach asked whether the existing fence will remain around the park, and expressed concern over
27 the current problem of loose dogs within the park. She added that residents allow their pets to
28 roam freely within the park because of its enclosing fences. Hubmer confirmed that the existing
29 fence would remain in place. Kost stated the proposed lower elevation of the park will create a
30 physical barrier.
31
32 Leach asked whether the hockey rink boards will be replaced. Hartman stated the rink boards are
33 not salvageable and will be replaced. Leach asked where the hockey rink lights will be situated,
34 adding the current lights are often left on for the entire weekend. Hartman stated a timer for those
35 lights will be taken into consideration.
36
37 Jindra stated the public hearing to be held October 13, 1998 is the appropriate forum for
38 discussion of such issues. She added that the purpose of the Parks Commission meeting was to
'9 establish which orientation for the park would be suitable.
Parks Commission Meeting Minutes
September 14, 1998
Page 3
1 Leach expressed concern over the possible abandonment of the Silver Point Park project. Jindra
2 assured her the Parks Commission will complete the task at hand.
3
4 John Jedinak, 2833 Silver Lake Road, expressed his concern over the location of the westerly
5 ball field, which has been the cause of much frustration for him over the years. He stated the
6 ballfield is very close to the fence and will continue to cause problems to the residents along
7 Silver Lake Road. Kost stated the proposed ballfield will be 9 feet below its current level.
8 Jedinak also agreed the hockey rink lights are a nuisance when left on all weekend.
9
10 Siggelkow questioned the distance from home plate to the outfield, given the proposed grading,
11 and whether any fencing would be installed around the outfield. Kost confirmed the distance of
12 300 feet from home plate to the parking lot, and fencing would eliminate the possibility of a
13 multi-purpose area.
14
15 Louiselle asked whether the play area could be situated between the two ballfields. Kost
16 confirmed that the play area could be moved to that location.
17
3 Kost stated the current park shelter could not be reinstalled after excavation and would need to be
19 replaced. He added prefabricated shelters were not cost effective. He stated a park shelter will
20 also be required for Central Park, and an option might be to design a similar shelter for each park
21 which would be more cost effective and aesthetically pleasing.
22
23 Kosciolek asked whether restrooms would be included in the Silver Point Park shelter. Kost
24 stated sewering would need to be discussed. Jindra stated restrooms must be available in all City
25 parks. She added the Commission is concerned with function, aesthetics and timeliness. Kost
26 stated a unisex bathroom would be an economical alternative.
27
28 Jindra questioned the timing of the project. Hubmer reviewed the proposed schedule for storm
29 water improvements at Silver Point Park and Central Park:
30
31 September 8, 1998 - St. Anthony City Council authorized Advertisement for Bids for
32 Improvements at Silver Point and Central Park.
33
34 September 14, 1998 - Alternatives for park improvements presented to Parks Commission. A
35 preliminary recommendation is sought with regard to a preferred layout of park amenities.
36
37 September 21, 1998 - Final plans and specifications will be prepared and distributed to
38 Contractors for bids.
,9
t0 October 7, 1998 - Bids will be received and opened for the storm water improvements at Central
41 and Silver Point Parks.
Parks Commission Meeting Minutes
September 14, 1998
Page 4
2 October 8, 1998 - Bid tabulations will be presented to Parks Commission and recommendation
3 will be requested for stock piling material in Central Park.
5 October 13, 1998 - Public Hearing on Silver Point Park and Central Park improvements to be
6 held at regular City Council meeting.
8 October 6 or 20, 1998 - School Board to take action on improvements in Central Park for storm
9 water storage area and stock pile location.
10
11 October 26, 1998 - Preconstruction meeting with Contractor will be held and construction begin.
12
13 Hubmer stated that one option may be the stock piling of material in Central Park which would
14 mean a savings of $200,000 to the City. Jensen asked whether the material could be sold rather
15 than closing down Central Park. He added that abandoned areas in the City might be potential
16 storage areas. He stated all alternatives should be pursued before stock piling in Central Park.
17
Hubmer stated Central Park is the best location for the material because the park will benefit
19 from the stock pile. He added the material would have to be moved twice if stored at an
20 alternative location.
21
22 Jensen expressed concern over the fact that all City parks would effectively be shut down if the
23 stock pile is located in Central Park. Hubmer stated the $150,000-200,000 in excavation savings
24 which the stock pile would create could be used for improvements to Central Park.
25
26 Kost suggested the presentation of stock piling as a separate bid option and delaying decision
27 until bids are presented. He added the issue is whether putting the park out of commission is
28 worth the cost savings. Jensen stated the Commission must be prepared for the questions which
29 will be raised by residents.
30
31 Siggelkow requested clarification with regard to the work to be put out for bids. Hubmer stated
32 the landscaping and ballfrelds will be subcontracted. He added the shelter building and lighting
33 will be a separate contract. Siggelkow asked whether the playground installation would be bid
34 out. Hubmer asked whether the Commission wished to salvage the play area, change the area or
35 add new equipment.
36
37 Wolff stated the play area should coordinate aesthetically with the rest of the park. Kost stated
38 the cost of salvaging the play area might be prohibitive. Andra requested an allowance be
19 included for new playground equipment.
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September 14, 1998
Page 5
1 Jindra asked whether the warming house is salvageable. Hubmer stated the warming house
2 structure is not movable and therefore not salvageable.
4 Motion by Louiselle, second by Siggelkow to approve Plan B for improvements to Silver Point
5 Park with the addition of play area, shelter and half court basketball area between the ball fields.
6 Motion carried unanimously.
7 Siggelkow asked whether community awareness of the park improvements could be raised in
8 some way. Jindra stated a press release was being prepared and a statement would appear in next
9 week's bulletin regarding the public hearing on October 13. Siggelkow asked whether the
10 proposed plans could be published as well. Kost agreed to provide a sketch to be included in the
11 press release.
12
13 V. DISCUSSION OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR CENTRAL PARK.
14
15 Hubmer presented the proposed improvements for Central Park, including an excavating basin
on the north end. He added this basin will drop the elevation 5 feet for creation of a storm water
17 storage area. He stated it will be a dry area except in the case of rain when the basin will fill and
18 drain. Jindra asked how deep the basin would be. Hubmer stated the area could be 5 feet deep for
19 2-3 hours until it drains.
20
21 Hubmer stated the area will be attached to the existing storm sewer system. Wolff asked whether
22 other communities typically fence these areas for safety reasons. Hubmer stated most
23 communities do not fence storm water areas.
24
25 Kost stated the Parks Task Force had discussed utilizing that area as a possible nature reserve.
26 He added it is necessary for the water to drain relatively slowly so a weak patch does not
27 develop.
28
29 Jindra mentioned a storm water area behind the City Hall which is odorous when filled and not
30 aesthetically pleasing when dry. Hartman stated the constructing engineer had been contacted as
31 the area is not draining at the appropriate rate. Kost stated the area could be addressed when
32 Central Park is under construction.
33
34 Hubmer stated the use of the stock piled material for construction improvements would show the
35 State that the cost savings justifies expenditures of DNR funds in Silver Point Park. Wolff
36 questioned the actual height of the stock piled material. Hubmer confirmed the stock pile would
^7 be approximately 20 feet high. Wolff stated this is considerably larger than the original estimate
18 of 12 feet.
39
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September 14, 1998
Page 6
1 Wolff stated the possible inoperability of both parks had been discussed at a joint meeting last
2 week between the School Board and City Council. She added the possibility of using alternative
3 fields and alternative sports schedules was discussed, and the substantial cost savings made
4 possible by stock piling might make the inconvenience worthwhile. Hubmer stated the stock pile
5 would only put one field out of commission for next season, and Central Park will be unusable
6 during improvements in any case.
8 Kost reviewed the proposed plan for Central Park as presented to the City Council at Jindra's
9 request. He added the total cost for Central Park improvements will be $750,000-800,000. He
10 stated play areas will be enhanced due to residents' request for more multi-age recreational
11 spaces.
12 VI. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT PARKS COMMISSION MEETING.
13 Jindra called for suggestions for agenda items, to include: Discussion of Plans for Silver Point
14 Park, Discussion of stock piling in Central Park. No other agenda items were suggested by the
15 Commission.
16 VII. ADJOURNMENT.
17 Motion by Koehntop, second by Siggelkow to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 P.M.
18
19
20 Respectfully submitted,
21 Mary Mullen
22 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
Motion carried unanimously.
SEP -22-1998 09 08 WSB & ASSOCIATES INC. 6125411700 P.03/05
&Assodates, Inc.
350 Westwood Lake Office
8441 Wayzata Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55426
612-541-4800
FAX 541-1700
To. Michael Mornson, City of St. Anthony
Jay Hartman, City ofSt. Anthony
From: Todd Hubmer, P.F. -r.A1
BA N induadr, P.E.
Bret A. Wcisa, P.E.
Peter R Wiienbrin& PM
Donald W. Stem, P.E.
Ronald B. Bray, P.E.
Memorandum
Date: August 3.7, 1998
Re: Revised Schedule for Implementation of Flood Improvements
City of St. Anthony
WSB Project No. .7065.2.7
Attached, please find a figure showing a proposed construction schedule for the completion
of flood mitigation measures in the southern portion of the City of St. Anthony. The
schedule for construction of these improvements and associated street and utility
improvements is based on the following:
1. The results of the 1999 Street Reconstruction Feasibility Study.
2. Preliminary findings of the Sanitary Sewer Feasibility Study.
3. The need for the City to expend grant monies of $2,000,000 from the DNR by the
end of 2000.
4. The need for the City to expend the FEMA grant monies of $700,000 within one
year.
5. The City can expend only $700,000 for street reconstruction annually.
A proposed implementation plan and schedule, along with the estimated costs and the
funding sources, are outlined on the following pages:
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Project
Proposed Construction Schedule
Cost Funding Source
I. Complete Home Buyout
$ 540,OOC
$ 540,000
FEMA
• Purchase four remaining homes
11. Construct Silver Point/Central Park Improvements in
Fall 1998/Spring 1999
A. Silver Point Park Improvements
$1,100,000
$1,000,000
MDNR
B. Central Park Improvements
100,00
200,000
Stormwater Utility Fund
$ 1,200,00C
$1,200,000
IIL 1999 Street Reconstruction
A. Wilson from 29' to 271 Avenues
$ 708,OOC
$ 698,000
Street Improvement Fund
B. Pahl Avenue to Wilson Coolidge
$ 146,00
C. 3 Alleys
$ 159,00
$ 360,000
MDNR
D. Stormwater Improvements
202.00.(,1$
60.000
FEMA
$1,215,00
$1,215,000
IV. 2000 Street Reconstruction Program
• 29' Avenue from Wilson to Pahl
$1,700,OOC
TBD
MSA
$ 600,000
MDNR
$ 700,000
Street improvement Fund
400,000
City Bond
$1,700,000
V. Construct Harding Street Project Fall of 1999
• Construct Overflow Basin in Hardin Arca
$ 640,00
$ 640,000
MDNR
Vl. 2001 Street Reconstruction Program
A. Wilson Street from 29" Avenue to 31R Avenue
$1,000,000
$ 700.000
Street Improvement Fund
B. 31" Street from Wilson to Harding
$ 4000001
700,000
City Bond
$1,400,00
$1,400,000
VIL 2002 Street Reconstruction
• Silver Lake Road from 291" to %2 Block north of 30"
Avenue
$ 700,00
$ 700,000
Street Improvement Fund
TBD
Hennepin County
VIII, 2003 Street Reconstruction Program
• Wilson Street from 31"Avenue to 324a Avenue
$ 700,000
$ 700,000 1
Street Improvement Fund
TBD = To be determined
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The funding mechanisms outlined on the previous table can be summarized as follows:
Funding Mechanism Amount
City of St. Anthony Street Improvement Fund $3,500,000
City of St. Anthony Stormwater Utility Fund $200,000
City of St. Anthony Bonds $1,100,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources $2,600,000
Federal Emergency Management Agency $700,000
Municipal State Aid Funds To be determined
Hennepin County Funds To be determined
Total $8,100,000
Previous conversations with the Department of Natural Resources have indicated that
additional funding for flood improvements may be available if the City canjustify the need
and document the City's ability to provide matching funds. Therefore, using the above
timeline and estimated costs, the City may be eligible for an additional $1.7 million above
the currently allocated $2 million. This could bring the MDNR contribution up to a possible
$3.7 million.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at 541-4800.
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