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I. Call to Order.
II. Roll Call.
III. Introduction of Members.
IV. Approval of September 9, 2019, Parks and Environmental Commission Meeting Agenda. (action requested.)
V. Approval of the June 10, 2019, Parks and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes. (action requested.)
VI. Presentations.
A. Three Rivers Park District Programming, Updates and Activities. Alyssa Baguss, Silverwood Park
Supervisor presenting.
B. Wilshire Park & Emerald Park Fence Project and other Improvements. Al Bates, St. Anthony Sports
Boosters presenting.
C. Hennepin County Tree Stewards Program. Shane DeGroy, Hennepin County Environment and
Energy, Forestry Technician, Land and Water Unit presenting.
D. A Year in Review, by Minette Saulog, City of St. Anthony GreenCorp Member for 2018-2019.
E. Friends of the Parks Update. Ashley McCormick presenting.
F. ISD 282 Green Partner Grant. Lona Doolan presenting.
G. Citizens for Sustainability Updates. Lona Doolan presenting.
VII. Commission Reports.
VIII. Other Business.
IX. Community Forum.
Individuals may address the Parks Commission about any City business 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.
**Worksession to follow after meeting **
CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 PM
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 1
PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING 2
JUNE 10, 2019 3
7:00 p.m. 4
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I. CALL TO ORDER. 6
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Chairperson Jordahl Redlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 8
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II. ROLL CALL. 10
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Commissioners Present: Chair Erin Jordahl Redlin, Commissioners Therese Bellinger, Marnie 12
Overman, and Jessica Rengstorf 13
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Absent: Commissioner Sarah Ksiazek 15
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Also Present: School Board Representative Cassandra Palmer; Public Works 17
Director Jay Hartman; Troy Urdahl School District; Jesse Davis City 18
of Columbia Heights; Jen Kullgren Forester Hennepin County; 19
GreenCorp Member Minette Saulog, and Student Liaison Aye Keita. 20
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III. INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS. 22
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IV. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 10, 2019, PARKS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA. 24
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Motion by Commissioner Overman, seconded by Commissioner Rengstorf, to approve the 26
June 10, 2019, Parks Commission agenda. 27
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Motion carried unanimously. 29
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V. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 4, 2019 REGULAR PARKS COMMISSION 31
MEETING MINUTES. 32
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Motion by Commissioner Overman, seconded by Commissioner Bellinger, to approve the 34
March 4, 2019, Regular Parks Commission Meeting Minutes as presented. 35
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Motion carried unanimously. 37
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VI. PRESENTATIONS. 39
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A. School District Athletics Update. 41
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Mr. Troy Urdahl provided an update on the School District Athletics and Central Park. This 43
fall they will begin the process of increasing safety netting. The netting will replace the chain 44
link fencing on Field #4. Mr. Urdahl stated the School District along with the City is using re-45
use water to irrigate Central Park. Potable water will be needed at the stadium field 46
concession stand. He provided an update on field usage. The current demand and usage are 47
increasing and there may be a difference in the quality of the fields. The demand exceeds the 48
availability under the current model. 49
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Ms. Cassandra Palmer asked if there is a timeline to look at the field usage. Mr. Urdahl stated 2
this is an ongoing question that needs to be reviewed and reassessed. The option of limiting 3
use, although not desirable, but may need to be looked at in the future. 4
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B. Three Rivers Park District Update. 6
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Mr. Tom Moffat was not present at the meeting. 8
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C. Curbside Organics Program. 10
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Mr. Jesse Davis reviewed the Curbside Organics Program in Columbia Heights. Columbia 12
Heights is a contracted City and they pick up garbage, recycling and organics curbside. The 13
City pays $75 per ton for garbage. Last year there was nearly $40,000 in savings by doing 14
recycling and organics. There has been organized collection for yard waste for over 40 years. 15
There was a drop off organics program some years ago for 3 years. There were 300 16
households participating. He provided a list of compost items. Organics was added to the 17
hauling contract. The organics were mixed with the yard waste and increased participation to 18
over 1000 households. A free kitchen kit was supplied when a cart was ordered. Compost is 19
available for residents. 20
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Commissioner Overman asked how often the organics are picked up and Mr. Davis stated 22
every week during the summer and less during the winter. Schedules are sent out to residents 23
that have the carts. 24
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Chair Jordahl Redlin asked why St. Louis Park was against the co-mingling and Mr. Davis 26
stated the MPCA has regulations for the composters. The MPCA is reviewing their 27
regulations. Mr. Davis stated Waste Management is the City’s hauler. There needs to be more 28
composters in business. Chair Jordahl Redlin asked if Columbia Heights has looked into a 29
special bag for organics. Mr. Davis stated the hauler has not brought it up. 30
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D. Tree Plantings along Highway 88. 32
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Forester Jen Kullgren from Hennepin County reviewed the plans for tree plantings along 34
highway 88. She talked about the benefit of trees. She provided the background of Hennepin 35
County Forestry. There are three project sites for tree planting and indicated the sites on a map 36
for the Commission. They are removing ash trees and replanting them in Trillium Park. She 37
reviewed the tree species selection. She reviewed the sustainable landscape guidelines along 38
with the species list. Ms. Kullgren reviewed the Healthy Tree Canopy Grant program. Cities 39
can get up to $5,000 for a tree inventory or up to $50,000 if a tree inventory is in place. Tree 40
plantings are also done on school properties. More information is available on the website. 41
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Chair Jordahl Redlin asked what the next step was for the Tree Planting Program. Mr. 43
Hartman stated they will meet in the future with the County. 44
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E. Minnesota GreenCorp Update. 1
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St. Anthony GreenCorp Member Minette Saulog provided a Minnesota GreenCorp Update. 3
She attended a workshop for SolSmart Communities. St. Anthony received a plaque and are 4
under review for a Silver SolSmart Community. Ms. Saulog reviewed the guest presentations 5
she made, April 25 Workshops, Mayor’s Water Challenge Results, Community Solar Garden 6
Update, Spring Clean Up Day, Organics Recycling Event, RETAP Visit, and St. Anthony at 7
the State Fair on Friday, August 23. Ms. Saulog reviewed her summer plans for projects. Her 8
service ends with the City on August 27. 9
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Chair Jordahl Redlin asked when the partnership with the UofM will begin and Ms. Saulog 11
stated it could be as early as the fall or spring. Chair Jordahl Redlin asked about the solar 12
garden. 13
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F. Pollinator Protection Recommendations. 15
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Chair Jordahl Redlin, representing the Pollinator Friendly Alliance, provided the Commission 17
with Pollinator Protection Recommendations. A resolution has been drafted by City Manager 18
Casey and Chair Jordahl Redlin and this will be discussed with the City Council in a 19
workshop. She asked the Commission for comments to be sent to her via email. The work 20
session will most likely be in July with the City Council. Mr. Hartman stated it will most 21
likely be July 16, 2019. 22
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G. Citizens for Sustainability Updates. 24
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Ms. Lona Doolan provided an update on the Citizens for Sustainability including 2019 26
Successes, Spring Cleanup, CFS Roadmap, Pollinator Protectors and Friends of the Parks. 27
They are continuing to do outreach events on organics recycling. Two master recyclers on the 28
Committee were trained. The 2019 Priorities were presented. Ms. Doolan stated MN is a 29
Leader in Pollinator Protections. She reviewed Proposed MN State Legislation and who the 30
local leaders are in Pollinator Protections. A new organization – Friends of the Parks has been 31
created and the objectives were provided. The desire is to create pollinator areas within the 32
City parks. The first planting is being proposed at Silver Point Park. Ms. Doolan provided a 33
handout to the Commission with further information on the Silver Point Park project. She is 34
requesting funding and signage from the Commission. 35
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Chair Jordahl Redlin asked Mr. Hartman if this should be discussed during the work session. 37
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VII. COMMISSION REPORTS. 39
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Ms. Palmer stated it was another successful school year. Graduation this past Friday was 41
great. A budget has been set for the next school year. 42
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Mr. Hartman stated April 26 was Arbor Tree and Princeton Elm were planted by the Fire 44
Department. On May 4, the City-wide park clean-up was held with many volunteers. The 45
hockey rink at Silver Point Park will be removed and replaced with a portable system. A new 46
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roof was installed at the Central Park pavilion and recarpeted. In 2019 the entire pavilion will 1
be stained. 2
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Chair Jordahl Redlin stated she and Commissioner Bellinger attended City Council Meetings 4
in March and April regarding the Ordinance change process. In April she spoke to the Council 5
about Arbor Day plans. On April 13, she attended an Environmental Conference. She made 6
some contacts with other Cities. On May 13, a work session was held and on May 20 she 7
attended the annual city tour. Flooding in Central Park was discussed. 8
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VIII. OTHER BUSINESS. 10
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A. Recognition of Aye Keita for participation in Students in Leadership for the 2018-12
2019 school year. 13
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Mr. Hartman recognized Aye Keita for serving on the Parks Commission for the last year. The 15
Commission appreciates her participation and presented her with a certificate and coffee mug. 16
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Ms. Keita thanked the Commission for allowing her this opportunity and she plans to attend 18
college in the fall. 19
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IX. COMMUNITY FORUM. 21
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A. Central Park Dog Park Request. 23
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Ms. Barbara Johnson requested to use the Central Park hockey rink as a dog park. She was 25
bite by a dog in Central Park a few years. Currently there are a lot of off leash dogs in Central 26
Park. She has had instances of dogs attacking her as they are not on leashes in Central Park. 27
She noted there is a Village People group on Facebook. She created a poll and the majority of 28
responders were in favor of making the hockey rink at Central Park an off-leash dog park. She 29
showed photographs of various dog parks in other cities. She noted part of the Comprehensive 30
Plan shows a dog park. 31
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Commissioner Rengstorf asked what the negative comments were regarding the dog park and 33
Ms. Johnson stated concerns about dog poop, too small, and wanted to use it as a soccer field. 34
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Commissioner Bellinger stated she is in full favor of a dog park in St. Anthony. 36
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Ms. Palmer thinks that portion of the park is school property and Mr. Hartman stated it is City 38
property. Ms. Palmer is not against the idea but had not thought about it before. She does not 39
know if that will solve unleashed dogs in Central Park. 40
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Ms. Johnson asked if she should call the police. 42
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Chair Jordahl Redlin stated in 2014 a dog park was discussed. The City of Minneapolis was 44
going away from dog parks. She asked how close the dog parks were to homes and Ms. 45
Johnson stated not very close. The surface was discussed of a dog park and suggested were 46
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wood chips, small pieces of granite. There are many questions that would need to be 1
addressed. 2
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Ms. Rose Moore is part of the Green Team of St. Anthony High School. She provided a 4
report of what the Green Team did during the year. They were connected with the 5
organization “Minnesota Can’t Wait”. She reviewed the plans for next year. 6
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Chair Jordahl Redlin asked if there is a contact for next year for the Green Team and Ms. 8
Moore stated hopefully there will be. 9
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X. ADJOURNMENT. 11
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Chair Jordahl Redlin adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. 13
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Motion carried unanimously. 15
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Respectfully submitted, 17
Debbie Wolfe 18
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 19
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Fence Project & Field Improvements – Wilshire Park & Emerald Park
August 2019
Background:
Recent errant batted (and thrown) balls on the Mixed-Use (Baseball & Softball) Fields at Wilshire Park
and Emerald Park have led to a revived push to make some field improvements for the enhancement of
Player & Spectator Safety, infield integrity & field access (at Wilshire Park), and neighbor-relations
(Emerald Park).
Comments in the below narrative are the consensus of Field Visits by Boosters Softball (SABSA)
President Al Bates, Boosters Softball President Joe Wax, and Boosters Baseball/Softball Fields
Coordinator Steve Munson, on August 5, 2019.
Inherent in some of the comments regarding ‘Spectator Safety’ are elements of our discussions
regarding the makeup of the ‘Spectators’ – which includes siblings younger than the (generally) 10U
Players, including toddlers & infants, and non-attentive parents and grandparents.
Readers may note that not all items listed below have been in all previous communications to all
interested parties, but the field visit afforded an opportunity to bring (almost) all items of interest
together in one document. An exception is a potential future enhancement to run electricity to the
field(s), to provide for electric pitching machine use during practices -- that has been left for a future
discussion.
The below desired field improvements are presented in sections, segregated here for presentation into:
(A) Initial items (as initiated by SABSA),
(B) Additional items – Potentially Synergistic (which surfaced in recent discussions, and are
likely to prove synergistic to pursue at the same time as the initial items),
(C) Additional items - Potentially Different Solutions (resulting from discussions and the field
visits, but are perhaps less likely to be addressed by the same materials and/or vendor),
(D) Additional items – Unrelated Solutions (resulting from the field visits, and appearing most
likely to be able to be addressed independently of the other items).
This sectional segregation has been provided to enable prioritization (if necessary), segmentation into
solutions which could be implemented independently of each other (if necessary or desirable), and
potentially avoid “scope creep” which could delay implementation of any segment which could be
pursued independently of the other segments.
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(A) Initial Items:
Wilshire Park Elementary School Field (School District Field):
• Field Access Opening Deflection Fencing (or Gates) – additions to the existing “dugouts-to-field”
access points on the field. (see A1 on Diagram WP).
Initially discussed as fixed pieces of fencing, after the Field Visits, we concluded that we
would like to pursue Gates for these openings. These “dugouts-to-field” openings at
Wilshire Park are approximately the size of Gate Openings.
Gates should be at the height of the existing adjacent fencing (in front of the dugouts), and
ideally, be able to swing 360 degrees, and able to be ‘secured’ to the existing fencing in
front of the dugout, should that prove desirable). If a 360-degree swing is not possible, or
cost-prohibitive, a 180- degree swing, away from the field, towards the dugout bench, and
up against the existing fencing in front of the dugout would suffice. The ability of the Gates
to swing back to stop against the existing fence would allow School Personnel to affix the
Gates to the Fence during school, should that prove necessary or desirable.
Such Gates would provide enhanced Player safety (when in the dugouts, or preparing to
enter the field from what could be described as an ‘in the hole’ position), and would provide
enhanced Spectator safety for Spectators back on the grass behind the Field Openings, as
the Gates would provide a Stop/Deflection Shield from errant batted and/or thrown balls.
• Out of Bounds (OOB) Fencing Extension – adding 20 ft. of length to the existing OOB fencing on
the 3rd base side of the field. (see A2 on Diagram WP)
This extension of the existing fence – either at the height of the current fence in front of the
3rd Base Dugout (for heightened Spectator protection) – or – at the (lower) height of the
extended fence along the 1st Base side of the field (for visual ‘balance’) would be acceptable.
We do not express a strong preference for either solution, but do strongly wish to pursue
the fence extension (at either height).
Such a Fence Extension would provide enhanced Spectator safety from overthrown balls
across the infield towards 3rd base (common from Shortstop at 10U) and from batted balls
pulled foul (by right-handed batters), and would complete the logical ‘field barrier’ between
Players and normally-positioned Spectators. With current ‘field barrier’ fence not being
present from this location, it has been common to see Parents, Grandparents, and Siblings
(some even in strollers), along the 3rd base side of the field (in out-of-bounds area this fence
extension would protect) -- even to the point of encroaching upon the playing area,
necessitating game stoppage and movement of spectators by the Umpire. Extending the
fence another 20 ft. would enhance Spectator Safety and improving the field barrier would
also improve the games by keeping more balls in play.
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Emerald Park (City Park Field):
• Field Access Opening Deflection Fencing – additions to the existing “dugouts-to-field” access
points on the field. (see A1 on diagram EP).
After the Field Visits, we confirmed that we would like to continue to pursue Fixed Pieces of
Fencing for these openings, which are wider than at Wilshire Park (ie: wider than normal Gate
openings).
Fencing should be at the height of the existing adjacent fencing (in front of the dugouts), be
approximately 4 ft. in length, affixed to the fencing in front of the dugout(s), and should be
angled at 45 degrees to the existing fencing, opening back, away from the backstop (simulating
a “dugouts-to-field” gate that has been left partially open).
Such Fencing would provide enhanced Player safety (when in the dugouts, or preparing to enter
the field from what could be described as an ‘in the hole’ position), and would provide
enhanced Spectator safety for Spectators back on the grass behind the Field Openings, as the
Gates would provide a Stop/Deflection Shield from the (common) errant batted and/or thrown
balls.
(B) Additional Items - Potentially Synergistic:
Wilshire Park Elementary School Field (School District Field):
• Addition of two additional Gates for “dugouts-to-field” access points on the field.
The field access for Players is effectively limited to the single openings by the ‘home plate end’
of each dugout area. This makes for a bit of a bottleneck, and slows games a bit by lengthening
the time between inning halves, while players ‘bottleneck’ trying to get off, or on the field. In
our Field Visits, we noted that there are “major” vertical fence poles situated at the ‘outfield
end’ of each dugout area.
Cutting openings in the fence for Gate installation at this point – and replacing the fencing with
Gates, that would swing from each “major” vertical pole (and be the same height as the fence
that is currently there) would provide quicker access for players to get on, and off, the field,
improving the game timing. While perhaps not cost-benefit worthy as an independent project,
including this as a part of the (A) items solutions may prove to be synergistic enough to merit
doing at the same time. (see B1 on diagram WP).
Emerald Park (City Park Field):
• (no additional items which are obviously potentially synergistic, but please see section C).
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(C) Additional Items - Potentially Different Solutions:
Wilshire Park Elementary School Field (School District Field):
• There is a section of the Wilshire Park infield where the surface ‘gravel’ has begun to ‘wash
away’, off the infield, and downhill. This section of ‘infield surface’ that is washing away is
located along (under) the 3rd Base OOB line fencing, past the end of the concrete dugout slab
towards the outfield.
We would like to pursue a solution of a concrete (Jay Hartman preference) ‘curb’ buried in this
area, running the length of the new fencing (appx. 20 ft long) that would hold the infield surface
in place – in a manner almost identical to the asphalt ‘curb’ placed along the edge of the
sidewalk on the 1st base side of Field C1 in Central Park a few years ago.
Emerald Park (City Park Field):
• There is fencing along the north boundary of Emerald Park. This fencing, defining the boundary
of the Park, also should serve to stop as many errant thrown/foul batted balls as possible – from
leaving the Park, and going into neighbors’ yards, requiring retrieval.
The fencing lends itself into three ‘general areas’ for description, and related issues:
1. There are eight 10-foot sections of lower-height fencing at the east end of the fence
row. Of these sections, two have a concrete ‘curb/wall-top’, and are located in an area
behind the 1st base dugout, where fouled batted balls and overthrows easily can slip
between the concrete ‘curbing’ (underneath) and the bottom of the fence. Of the balls
that escape the east end of the park to the north by going under the fence, the majority
escape through the opening between the fence and the concrete in these two sections.
We would like to pursue a solution to fill this gap, either with a fence enhancement or a
‘top-of-the-concrete’ enhancement. This is a higher priority than point 2, below.
2. Of the eight 10-foot sections of lower-height fencing at the east end of the fence row
(described in no. 1, above), there are six sections that do not currently have any kind of
concrete ‘curbing’ underneath them.
We would like to pursue a solution to fill this gap, especially if it is expedient to do so at
the same time a solution is pursued for area 1 (described above), and/or area 3
(described below).
An alternate consideration would be to replace all the short sections of fence at the east
end of the fence row, with taller fence to match the west end of the fence row, and to
provide a bottom-of-the-fence gap solution while doing so. This potential solution would
also provide a solution for the very common occurrence of foul batted and less common
overthrown balls that escape the Park to the north into neighbors’ yards by going over
the existing short fencing at the east end of the fence row.
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3. There are fifteen long sections of tall fence at the west end of the fence row. There is a
gap under the fence, running almost the entire fifteen-section distance. There is no
concrete ‘curbing’ underneath this fence.
This fencing is in Out-Of-Bounds territory for the field, past the foul territory off to the
side of Right Field. This area is commonly used for throwing practice, and the fence
should provide a good backstop for young players to work on their throwing (and
catching) skills. However, the gap underneath the fence makes this ‘backstop’ largely
useless for this purpose, as a very large percentage of errant throws (of which there are
a lot with young Players) go under the fence into the neighbors’ yards.
We would like to pursue a solution to fill this gap, whether it be concrete (Jay Hartman
preference if a fill is used) – or fence enhancement.
(D) Additional Items – Unrelated Solutions:
Wilshire Park Elementary School Field (School District Field):
• There are currently three ‘permanent’ Pitching Rubbers installed on the Wilshire Park Field.
Softball uses the one closest to Home Plate - @ 35 ft., and has no interest in the other two.
Baseball would like to have one Pitching Rubber farther out (away from home plate), and will
settle on the distance desired, “combining” the needs of In-House and Traveling Baseball, and
communicate that distance to us in future correspondence, soon, to enable replacement of the
two farther out Pitching Rubbers with one at a new distance yet To Be Determined.
Before the start of the 2020 season(s), we would like to reduce the number of ‘permanently
installed’ Pitching Rubbers on the Wilshire Park Field to two: a “Softball” one @ 35 ft. – and a
“Baseball” one, at the desired distance (TBD).
However, in the absence of a determination by Boosters Baseball regarding the “combined”
distance desired for the second Pitching Rubber at WP, we are in agreement that the middle
Pitching Rubber should be removed, regardless of whether the farthest one from Home Plate is
relocated.
Emerald Park (City Park Field):
• There are only two ‘permanent’ Pitching Rubbers installed on the Emerald Park Field. Softball
uses the one closest to Home Plate - @ 35 ft., and has no interest in the other one. Baseball
may pursue moving the (further out) Pitching Rubber to a new distance; Softball has no
objection to the movement of the (further away from Home Plate) ‘permanent’ Pitching Rubber.
AEB. 8/15/19.
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Hennepin County Tree Stewards
Shane M. DeGroy
The Class
Hennepin County, in partnership with the University
of Minnesota and local communities, hosts Tree
Stewards Classes.
The Tree Stewards Class covers the basics of tree
biology, tree planting, watering, pruning, and tree
health through a combination of classroom
instruction and hands-on, outdoor field experience.
Classes are open to the public, and no experience is
needed. The U of M provides the necessary tools
and safety equipment, and the County provides a
light breakfast, lunch, and materials.
The Goal
The goal of the class is to educate local
residents about caring for and planting
trees. Doing so will create an engaged
community and knowledgeable residents
for the county and St. Anthony to utilize
in forestry related volunteer
opportunities.
Why St. Anthony?
Because St. Anthony residents have
shown interest and turned out for Fix-It
Clinics and Master Gardener events, I
believe that the culture of St. Anthony is
well suited for hosting a Tree Stewards
class.
What is Needed?
For these classes, we ask that the
partnering community provide three
things:
•A venue to host the class
•Outreach for the class
•Volunteer opportunities to keep the
new tree stewards engaged in the
future
Questions
Shane M. DeGroy
Forestry Technician
Hennepin County Environment & Energy
701 S Fourth Avenue, Suite 700
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1842
Shane.DeGroy@Hennepin.us
Office: (612) 543-3697
Cellular: (612) 235-0764
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A Year in Review:
MN GreenCorps 2018-2019
Minette Saulog
Service Member at City of St. Anthony Village
Parks & Environmental Commission Meeting
September 9, 2019
My Final Update
•Summer Highlights (June –August)
•State Fair Recap
•Service Year Overview
•What’s Next?
SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS
June –August 2019
Presenting at MPCA All-Leadership Meeting –
June 20th
Approximately 100
supervisors, division managers
and upper management
(including the Commissioner)
of the MPCA!
League of MN Cities Conference –
June 26th-28th
VillageFest Vendor Fair –August 3rd
Clean Energy Communities Grant Activities
Photo shoot on June 18th Updating the current sustainability tour map
Clean Energy Communities Grant Activities
STATE FAIR RECAP
Friday, August 23, 2019
The Eco Experience
Building
Our Exhibit Space
Debut of New Online Sustainability Tour Map
•Combines the previous tour map
with newest version of
sustainability puzzle
•Ability to click on a puzzle piece
and jump to that map section
(touchscreen at the fair!)
•More user-friendly, interactive
and now features newly-updated
information and photos
Thank You, Volunteers!!
Special Guests!
L to R: MPCA Commissioner Laura Bishop, Minette, Lieutenant Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Mayor Faust,
Councilmember Randle, MN Dept. of Commerce Commissioner Steve Kelley, Clif & Bettye Ware
CTV Video Shoot
Features interviews, background
information about this exhibit and how St.
Anthony became involved, and other
footage from our Featured Day!
If you missed it, don’t worry…
•The full exhibit featuring our city’s poster display was available for viewing at
the Eco Experience until Labor Day (Sept. 2)
•City will receive materials from Commerce once the fair take-down
concludes
•New online sustainability tour map will be live on city website
•Creating new page on the city website about this project!
•Will include CTV video, electronic versions of posters and trading cards, puzzle
handout, and other information
SERVICE YEAR OVERVIEW
October 2018 –August 2019
Facility Energy Assessments and Retrofits
•RETAP assessments completed on City
Hall and Public Works
•Recreational/sports lighting (fields, rinks,
etc) upgrades to LED lightbulbs
•Silver Point Park, Emerald Park and Central
Park
Community Solar Garden Update
Month (2019)Electricity
generated/
“Production”
(kWh)
Amount paid to
solar developer
(Rate
= $0.1179 / kWh)
Bill credit from
Xcel Energy
(Rate =
$0.12515 / kWh)
St. Anthony’s
Savings
January 19,181.21 kWh $2,261.46 $2,400.52 $139.06
February 7,805.61 kWh $920.28 $976.87 $56.59
March 43,459.79 kWh $5,123.91 $5,439.00 $315.09
April 38,927.21 kWh $4,589.52 $4,828.92 $239.40
May 53,232.76 kWh $6,276.14 $6,603.53 $327.39
June 59,741.55 kWh $7,043.53 $7,410.94 $367.41
July 63,189.03 kWh $7,449.99 TBD TBD
For City Hall, we saved $1,444.94 (likely more, after July’s Xcel
bill is released)since January!
Energy Efficiency Programs and Outreach
•Home Energy
Squad program
•Utility Bill Clinics
with Citizens
Utility Board of
Minnesota
Community Engagement and Involvement
•Citizens for Sustainability
•Sustainability Fair
•Salo Park concert–August 15th
•Collaborations for presentations
with Kiwanis Club, Girl Scouts
•Regular updates to City Council
and Parks Commission
Organics Recycling
•Provided support to staff at City Hall
and Public Works department to
determine St. Anthony responsibilities
for the site moving forward
•Successful promotion to residents
•Presentation with Ramsey County and
Compost Giveaway event on May 8th
•Distributed nearly 400 green organics
caddies since October!
Supporting Existing City Initiatives
•Rain Barrel Workshop
•Annual Spring Clean-Up Day
•Tech Dump and Fix-It Clinic
•GARE Inclusion Committee
•Students in Government partnership with
SAV High School
•Wyland Mayor’s Challenge for Water
Conservation
Notable Accomplishments
Helping the city achieve
national SolSmart
Community designation
and recognition
Contributing to annual reporting efforts to
requalify for GreenStep Cities Step 5
Notable Accomplishments
•Acting project manager for two grant programs
•Clean Energy Community grant (State Fair) –MN
Department of Commerce
•Ramsey County SCORE incentive funding
•Media experiences
•Radio interview with KFAI for Sustainability Fair
•Newspaper interview with the Northeaster to
promote Mayor’s Water Challenge
•CTV Quarterly Update video on Sustainability in St.
Anthony
Lessons Learned
•Supportive staff and positive mindset
about sustainability goes a long way
•Go with the flow –pursue high-potential
opportunities that the community finds
exciting
•Better understanding of local government
decision-making process
WHAT’S NEXT?
Where do we go from here?
What’s Next –for St. Anthony?
•University of Minnesota Resilient
Communities Partnership –Electric Vehicle
infrastructure exploration
•Keep up the momentum with organics
recycling!
•Continue to explore opportunities for greater
energy efficiency in private homes, multi-
family, new constructions
•Follow through with energy upgrade schedule
in facilities and consider implementing
suggestions from RETAP audits
What’s Next –for me?
•Ramsey County –2 year fellowship
as an Environmental Health
Specialist
•Graduate school
•Don’t be surprised if you still see me
around in St. Anthony!
St. Anthony,
Thank you for a great
year!
Stay in touch:
minettesaulog@gmail.com
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FRIENDS OF THE PARKS
Parks & Environmental Commission
Update
Ashley McCormick
September 9, 2019
Silver Point Park: Demonstration Garden Site
20’x60’ Flowering Lawn 20’x40’ Garden
Rain Garden Plantings 1
“Before”(Aerial Photos by MWMO Drone)
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Current Phase: Smothering Grass and Weeds
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Project Status:
Project Phase: Solarization with black plastic to kill grass and
weeds
Activities Completed:
•VillageFest outreach to recruit volunteers
•Before images captured
•Site preparation underway
•Pollinator plants ordered
Volunteers:
•5 members on planning committee
•9 community members signed up to help with planting
Upcoming Activities:
•Remove plastic on garden site, cover with landscape mat
•Plant plugs the week of September 14 (weather permitting)
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B Columbine 2'red red red
C Prairie pussytoes 12"white white white
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Common Name Height Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
False Indigo 12'purple purple purple
Buttonbush 12-16'white white
Blue vervain 5'blue blue blue
Joe Pye Weed 4-6'pink pink pink
Swamp Milkweed 2-5'pink pink
Fireweed 4'pink pink
Ironweed 3-6'purple purple purple
Boneset 4'white white white
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Obedient plant 3-6'pink pink pink
Meadow Blazing star 3'purple purple
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9/4/2019
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Youth Environmental Stewardship Grant
Project Stakeholders
Signing Authority: Renee Corneille
Executive Sponsor: Justin Sawyer
Financial Administrator: Phan Tu
Green Team Advisor / Environmental
Educator: Beth Rehfuss
Project Manager: Lona Doolan
St. Anthony Parks Liaison: Jay Hartman
Project Plan / Forecast
Project Budget:$ 18,500
Expenses incurred:$ 0
Remaining Budget:$ 18,500
Planned Completion:August 2020
August / September Milestones Status
Provide Insurance Certificate Complete
Signing Authority Document (8/20 board meeting)Complete
Sign Hennepin County Contract In Progress
Communicate opportunity to student body In Progress
Bring Central Park proposal to Sept 9 Parks Commission In Progress
Attend Sept 11 Orientation (Beth and Lona)
Expected Outcomes
1.New high school environmental science
curriculum
2.Solar display in Central Park (partnership
with St. Anthony Parks Commission)
3.Environmental projects led by students:
•Green Team
•Any Science class
•Any student or student group interested in
leading environmental projects
Executive Summary
ISD 282 has been awarded an $18,500 Hennepin County Green Partners Environmental
Education grant for the 2019 / 2020 school year.
The focus of the grant will be to increase environmental awareness and provide opportunities for
students to engage in projects that directly impact the environment in which they live and promote
student leadership. Specific Goals include:
•Expand environmental education offered to include climate change curriculum for high
school students.
•Increase the amount of inquiry-based instruction provided.
•Draw from community members with interest and expertise in environmental education and
stewardship.
•Provide opportunities for students to lead environmental stewardship projects.
Project selection will be determined by Project Stakeholders working in partnership with Patience
Caso, Hennepin County program owner. Applications describing objectives, outreach,
implementation, and maintenance plans will be evaluated against selection criteria that includes:
•Projects must be executed within the grant timeline.
•Projects pertaining to school or city property have appropriate approvals.
•Projects focus on at least one of two Green Partner topics: Protecting Land / Water / Habitat,
and Using Resources Wisely.
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Citizens for
Sustainability
Parks &
Environmental
Commission Update
September 9, 2019
Citizens working to create a resilient and sustainable community
Agenda
1.Community Outreach
•VillageFest
•Salo Park
2.What we Heard . . .
3.A look at 2020
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VillageFest Outreach
5 Events
86 Buckets
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Salo Park Sponsor
5 Events
86 Buckets
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People Are Interested In. . .
5 Events
86 Buckets
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City-led:
1.Improvements in Biking and Walking
2.More Responsible Waste Management
Collaborations:
1.Changing our Green Spaces
2.Safer Habitat for Pollinators
3.Increasing Energy Efficiency in Homes
4.Program to Promote Water Conservation
5.EV Charging Stations
Input Collected at VillageFest and Salo Park
5 Events
86 Buckets
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Biking/Walking:
Bike Lanes / City-wide Bikeways
Connect to Metro Bikeways / Connect Grand Rounds on St. Anthony Parkway
Install more bike racks in shopping areas
Kid-Safe path to Silverwood Park
Waste Management:
More convenient organic disposal / Curbside Organics / Sell Plate-to-Table compost
Ban plastic bags, straws, etc.
Create trash cost incentives for recycling and organics
Landscape / Pollinators:
Help the Bees / Create Bee Sanctuary / Promote clover yards / Stop use of Roundup
More trees / More tree diversity / More fruit and nut trees
More native plantings / More native shrubs and grasses
Add a community garden
Other Areas:
Electric Vehicle charging stations
Energy efficiency program for homes and buildings
Energy-friendly attention to the new building on Walmart site
Program to promote water conservation
Education about plant-based diets
Within
Government
Within the
Schools
2019 1H 2020 2H 2020
Parks & Environmental Collaborations
CFS 2020 Priorities
Within the
Community
Outreach
Projects
Change Policies / Practices / Infrastructure
Organics Campaigns
Earth Day Cleanup
Certified Master Recyclers
Garden redesign Event
Support Friends of the Parks
Expand Pollinator Plantings
Education
Projects
Explore Organics in Schools
Secure Wilshire Park Recycling Grant
Secure Youth Stewardship Grant
Green Team Collaborations
Expand Pollinator Plantings
Sustainability Fair
Change Tree Offerings in Street Projects
Improve Biking and Walking Infrastructure
Sustainable Re-Development of Walmart
Rain Garden Workshop
Recycle / Organics at WinterFest
Recycle/ Organics at VillageFest
Recycle / Organics at Nat’l Night Out
Earth Week at Wilshire
Organics Campaign at High School
Ecology Club at Wilshire
Environment in Commission duties
Adopt Pollinator Protections
Paris to Pittsburgh
Abundant Harvest
Wilshire Recycling Program
Solar Demonstration in Central Park
Middle/High School Pollinator Garden
Other Youth Environmental Projects
Promote Change in Trillium Park
Create Demonstration Garden
Expand Pollinator Plantings in Parks
Complete
In Progress
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Organics at Nativity
Plug-in Charging Station
Safe Biking and Walking in Our Community
Promote Electric Charging Station at Central Park
Organics Campaign at Wilshire
Ecology Club at Wilshire
Support Climate Curriculum Development
Sept 7: Sustainability Fair
(Falcon Heights Collaboration)
Sustainability Fair
Our children’s future
compels us to act quickly
on our goals to build a
resilient community.
City Council Approved January 22, 2019
St. Anthony Village Parks Commission
2019 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 2019, the Parks Commission will focus on the following items:
Education and outreach in conjunction with community organizations to promote use of the organics drop off
site.
Possible ordinance changes to protect pollinator habitat.
Recommend and implement revisions to Commission name, purpose, membership, and duties to incorporate
sustainability.
Explore pedestrian & bike friendly routes.
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.
Promote Arbor Day and Tree City in 2019 activities, including outreach and education to residents and city
contractors about tree diversity, climate resiliency, and proper planting techniques.
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: March 4, 2019
TO: Parks Commission Members
FROM: Jay Hartman, Director of Public Works
RE: 2019 Parks Commission Meeting Schedule
The following is a list of the 2019 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.
TBD 2019 Joint Meeting with Planning Commission 5:30 pm
March 4, 2019 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm
March 19, 2019 Joint Meeting with City Council &
Planning Commission 5:30 pm
June 10, 2019 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm
September 9, 2019 Normal Meeting at 7:00 pm
December 2, 2019 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***
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September 4, 2019
PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name Term End Date
Erin Jordahl Redlin- Chair 12/31/19
3012 Armour Terrace
St. Anthony, MN 55418
651-249-4928 (e-mail) erin.jordahlredlin@savmn.com
Therese Bellinger- Vice Chair 12/31/21
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
Jessica Rengstorf 12/31/21
3204 Skycroft Drive
St. Anthony, MN 55418
612-227-8495 (e-mail) Jessica.rengstorf@savmn.com
Staff Liaison: Jay Hartman
Public Works Director
Jay.hartman@savmn.com
612-782-3314
Dr. Cassandra Palmer Sarah Jo Carre’
SANB School Board Student Liaison
2405 Silver Lane, NE sarahjocarre’@gmail.com
St. Anthony, MN 55421
cpalmer@stanthony.k12.mn.us
Council Liaison: Thomas Randle
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(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 AND ENVIRONMENTAL 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 and Environmental 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. The Parks and
Environmental Commission advises the City Council regarding policies, practices, and proposals that
relate to the sustainable use and management of environmental resources, including air, water, energy,
land, ecological resources, and waste. (1993 Code, § 306.01) (Am. Ord. 2019-02, Amended 04-23-19)
§ 32.21 MEMBERSHIP.
The Parks and Environmental Commission will consist of 7 members, 5 voting and 2 nonvoting, all of
whom will be residents of the City of St. Anthony. Five of the 7 will be appointed by affirmative vote of
a majority of the members of the St. Anthony City Council. There will be 2 nonvoting liaison members.
The School Board of District #282 will appoint a member and City Council will appoint a School District
#282 student liaison. (1993 Code, § 306.02) (Am. Ord. 2019-02, Amended 04-23-19)
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§ 32.22 TERMS OF OFFICE.
(A) Members appointed by the City Council will serve 3-year terms. The first Parks and Environmental
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 and Environmental 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 and Environmental 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 and Environmental Commission in a
calendar year, unless waived by the City Council after a written request from the Parks and
Environmental Commission member.
(B) The city will publish an open invitation to all residents interested in serving on the Parks and
Environmental Commission to inform the City Manager in writing of their interest and desire to be
interviewed for a seat on the Parks and Environmental Commission.
(1993 Code, §306.04)
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§ 32.24 COMPENSATION.
The Parks and Environmental 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 and Environmental 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 and environmental
issues and ideas;
(C) To establish priorities and recommend a phasing plan and schedule for implementing innovative park
and environmental initiatives 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, green spaces and environmental initiatives;
(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, environmental initiatives and their
elements;
(H) To review and recommend revisions to the operation and maintenance of city parks and
environmental initiatives; and
(I) To periodically review, re-evaluate, and update the comprehensive park and environmental initiatives
plan to reflect current and future park needs of the city. (1993 Code, § 306.06) (Am. Ord. 2019-02,
Amended 04-23-19)
§ 32.26 PARK AND ENVIRONMENTAL 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.
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(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 and Environmental Commission shall be as
follows:
(1) Chair:
(a) Preside at all meetings of the Parks and Environmental Commission;
(b) Call, amend, or cancel meetings of the Parks and Environmental 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 and Environmental 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 and Environmental Commission shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business.
(G) Reconsideration of any decision of the Parks and Environmental 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 and Environmental Commission.
(H) Robert’s Rules of Order are hereby adopted for the government of the Parks and Environmental
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 and Environmental Commission,
and by City Council and School Board approval, provided 5 days§ notice has been given to each member
of the Parks and Environmental 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.
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(J) Any member of the Parks and Environmental Commission who shall feel that he or she has a conflict
of interest on any matter that is before the Parks and Environmental 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 and Environmental Commissioner who has advanced knowledge that he or she will not
be able to attend a scheduled meeting of the Parks and Environmental 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 and Environmental
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 and Environmental Commission by a
quorum of the Parks and Environmental 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 and Environmental 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 AND
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION.
If a matter is referred to the Parks and Environmental Commission and if no recommendation is
transmitted by the Parks and Environmental Commission to the City Council after referral to the Parks
and Environmental 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)