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PARKS & ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
June 7, 2021 at 7 PM
Following guidance from state health officials, some commissioners may choose to participate in
upcoming meetings electronically pursuant to MN Stat. §13D.021.
Due to health concerns and limited seating, we encourage the use of our virtual option to attend
this meeting.
Join Meeting via Zoom
Call To Order
Roll Call
Introduction Of Members
Approval Of Agenda
Approval Of Minutes
March 8, 2021 Parks & Environmental Commission Minutes
PK 03.08.2021.PDF
Presentations
Central Park Drain Tile Project And Stadium Field And Turf Project Update
Troy Urdahl, St. Anthony/New Brighton School District presenting
Silverwood Park Updates
Alyssa Baguss, Silverwood Park Supervisor presenting
SILVERWOOD PARK UPDATE SUMMER 2021.PDF
Bike/Walking Path And Kenzie Terrace Park
Cary Zahrbock presenting
KENZIE TERRACE PARK -CARY ZAHRBOCK.PDF
Friends Of The Parks Update
Lona Doolan and Anita Davis presenting
FRIENDS OF THE PARKS - JUNE 2021.PDF
Citizens For Sustainability Updates
Lona Doolan presenting
CFS UPDATE TO PEC - JUNE 2021 FINAL.PDF
Staff Recommendation On Request For Walking Path From Trillium Park To
Silver Point Park
Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Director presenting
STAFF RECOMMENDATION ON REQUEST FOR WALKING PATH FROM
TRILLIUM TO SILVER POINT PARK .PDF
Commission Reports
Other Business
Upcoming Meetings
June 7, 2021
August 30, 2021 -Worksession
September 13, 2021
December 6, 2021
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.
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.
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGEPARKS & ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING AGENDAJune 7, 2021 at 7 PMFollowing guidance from state health officials, some commissioners may choose to participate in upcoming meetings electronically pursuant to MN Stat. §13D.021.Due to health concerns and limited seating, we encourage the use of our virtual option to attend this meeting. Join Meeting via ZoomCall To OrderRoll CallIntroduction Of MembersApproval Of AgendaApproval Of MinutesMarch 8, 2021 Parks & Environmental Commission MinutesPK 03.08.2021.PDFPresentationsCentral Park Drain Tile Project And Stadium Field And Turf Project UpdateTroy Urdahl, St. Anthony/New Brighton School District presenting
Silverwood Park Updates
Alyssa Baguss, Silverwood Park Supervisor presenting
SILVERWOOD PARK UPDATE SUMMER 2021.PDF
Bike/Walking Path And Kenzie Terrace Park
Cary Zahrbock presenting
KENZIE TERRACE PARK -CARY ZAHRBOCK.PDF
Friends Of The Parks Update
Lona Doolan and Anita Davis presenting
FRIENDS OF THE PARKS - JUNE 2021.PDF
Citizens For Sustainability Updates
Lona Doolan presenting
CFS UPDATE TO PEC - JUNE 2021 FINAL.PDF
Staff Recommendation On Request For Walking Path From Trillium Park To
Silver Point Park
Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Director presenting
STAFF RECOMMENDATION ON REQUEST FOR WALKING PATH FROM
TRILLIUM TO SILVER POINT PARK .PDF
Commission Reports
Other Business
Upcoming Meetings
June 7, 2021
August 30, 2021 -Worksession
September 13, 2021
December 6, 2021
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.
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.
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGEPARKS & ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING AGENDAJune 7, 2021 at 7 PMFollowing guidance from state health officials, some commissioners may choose to participate in upcoming meetings electronically pursuant to MN Stat. §13D.021.Due to health concerns and limited seating, we encourage the use of our virtual option to attend this meeting. Join Meeting via ZoomCall To OrderRoll CallIntroduction Of MembersApproval Of AgendaApproval Of MinutesMarch 8, 2021 Parks & Environmental Commission MinutesPK 03.08.2021.PDFPresentationsCentral Park Drain Tile Project And Stadium Field And Turf Project UpdateTroy Urdahl, St. Anthony/New Brighton School District presenting Silverwood Park UpdatesAlyssa Baguss, Silverwood Park Supervisor presenting SILVERWOOD PARK UPDATE SUMMER 2021.PDFBike/Walking Path And Kenzie Terrace ParkCary Zahrbock presenting KENZIE TERRACE PARK -CARY ZAHRBOCK.PDFFriends Of The Parks UpdateLona Doolan and Anita Davis presenting FRIENDS OF THE PARKS - JUNE 2021.PDFCitizens For Sustainability UpdatesLona Doolan presenting CFS UPDATE TO PEC - JUNE 2021 FINAL.PDFStaff Recommendation On Request For Walking Path From Trillium Park To Silver Point ParkJeremy Gumke, Public Works Director presenting STAFF RECOMMENDATION ON REQUEST FOR WALKING PATH FROM TRILLIUM TO SILVER POINT PARK .PDFCommission ReportsOther BusinessUpcoming MeetingsJune 7, 2021August 30, 2021 -WorksessionSeptember 13, 2021December 6, 2021 Community ForumIndividuals 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. AdjournmentIf 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.
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING
3 MARCH 8, 2021
4 7:00 p.m.
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I.6 CALL TO ORDER.
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8 Chairperson Bellinger called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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II.10 ROLL CALL.
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12 Commissioners Present:Chair Therese Bellinger, Commissioners Michael Guest, James Niemi,
13 Patrick Penner, and Renee Reed.
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15 Absent:None.
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17 Also Present: School District Representative Troy Urdahl, Silverwood Park
18 Supervisor Alyssa Baguss, Citizens for Sustainability and Friends of
19 the Parks Lona Doolan, Assistant to the City Manager Charlie
20 Yunker, Public Works Superintendent Jeremy Gumke, School
21 District Representative Cassandra Palmer, and Kiwanis
22 Representative Dale Gunderson
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III.24 INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS.
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26 IV.APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 8, 2021 PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL
27 COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA.
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29 Motion by Commissioner Reed, seconded by Commissioner Guest, to approve the March 8,
30 2021, Parks and Environmental Commission agenda.
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32 Motion carried unanimously.
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34 V.APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 77, 2020 REGULAR PARKS AND
35 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
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37 Motion by Commissioner Reed, seconded by Commissioner Guest, to approve December 7,
38 2020 Regular Parks and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes as presented.
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40 Motion carried unanimously.
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42 VI.PRESENTATIONS.
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A.44 Silverwood Updates
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46 Silverwood Park Supervisor Alyssa Baguss provided a power point presentation. She
47 reviewed the mission of Three Rivers Park District is to promote environmental stewardship
48 through recreation and education in a natural resources-based park system. It encompasses
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1 over 27,000 acres of parks and trails and serves millions of visitors annually. An aerial view
2 of the park was provided. The park is located at County Road E and Silver Lake Blvd.
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4 The winter programs at Silverwood Park consisted of Mid-Winter Melt, February 2, 2021
5 Ground Hogs Day Celebration; and Drawing with Mittens, February 21, 2021. In the Gallery,
6 Reconstructing the Rise of Asymmetrical Skylines by Matthew Terry will be on display
7 through April 30, 2021; as well as Circularity by Priya Thoresen.
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9 Registration opens on March 24th at 8am for the 2021 Sumer Camps Silverwood Park from
10 June to August 2021. Reservations for 2022 opened on January 4th for weddings which will
11 continue with the COVID-19 restrictions in place. New small gatherings package includes 4
12 different spaces availability, up to 50 people, outdoors only, 4-hour rental period with reduced
13 pricing. This is available April – October. The Visitors Center is open with limited indoor
14 seating available.
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16 The forest bathing trail has received its final, artist-designed signage and certified designation
17 (becoming the first in the state). The Natural History Trail provides the opportunity to explore
18 the 8 new self-guided stops to learn about the landscape.
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20 Ms. Palmer asked if there would be large spaces available and Ms. Baguss stated there are the
21 amphitheater and the great hall with restrictions of 50 people or less.
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23 Commissioner Guest asked how patronage has been in the park and Ms. Baguss stated the
24 numbers have been good.
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26 Mr. Dale Gunderson, Kiwanis Club, noted the Kiwanis bike trail was extended to Silverwood
27 Park three years ago and asked if there is any evidence of people coming to park on their bike.
28 Ms. Baguss stated she see a number of bikers.
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B.30 Central Park Drain Tile Project and Stadium Field and Turf Project Update
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32 St. Anthony New Brighton Schools Director of Athletics Troy Urdahl reviewed a power point
33 titled Central Park Projects Update. The stadium field project has gone well. Peterson
34 Companies are the general contractors. Work was paused to allow the ground to freeze in
35 early winter which allowed for more of the soil prep work. The finish work will resume after
36 the road restrictions are lifted. The completion date is planned for August 2021. The practice
37 field should become available in the Spring of 2022. When work again begins in April – May
38 many things will happen fast and then there will be a waiting period. The drain tile project is
39 complete.
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41 Commissioner Guest asked more about the drain tile project and Mr. Urdahl noted it was
42 installed on Fields 2 and 3.
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C.44 Presentation from Minneapolis Bike Advisory Committee
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1 Minneapolis Bike Advisory Committee Representative Dan Miller stated he is a friend of a
2 resident of St. Anthony (Mike Grimes). He represents Ward 1. Each Ward has a
3 representative, as well as representatives from other branches of the City. They meet three
4 times a month with one general meeting, a subcommittee meeting, and an engineering
5 meeting. There are several citizen committees including pedestrian advisory committee, senior
6 committee, disabilities committee, and others. Mr. Miller stated he lives near 22nd and
7 Stinson. Mr. Miller reviewed the projects that are underway or complete. There was a
8 sidewalk reconstruction and multi-use trail from 18th to Monroe. This summer Johnson Street
9 will be reconstructed between 18th and Johnson. There will be a multi-use trail from 18th to
10 Lowry. In 2023, Lowry Avenue is going to be reconstructed between Washington Street and
11 Johnson. In 2026, Johnson Street to the River will be done. These trails are for all ages and
12 abilities. The trails are plowed in the winter. 29th Avenue will be reconstructed in the future
13 from Central to Stinson along with 37th Avenue from Central to Stinson. Mr. Miller provided
14 an update to the Grand Rounds. The trails have been completed in sections when monies were
15 available. Commissioner Guest asked how they could help with the missing links of the
16 Grand Round. Mr. Miller stated the Minneapolis Park Board has put together a master plan
17 which included the missing link. He believes the Minneapolis Park Board and St. Anthony
18 City Staff have had some conversations. Mr. Miller referred Commissioner Guest to Carrie
19 Christensen of the Minneapolis Park Board.
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21 Ms. Lona Doolan mentioned in 2013-2014 there was an active bike/walk group in the City.
22 She suggested St. Anthony get involved with the bike plan. Mr. Miller thought it was a good
23 idea. All bike plans funnel into the Minneapolis bike plan and safe routes to school plan.
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D.25 Kiwanis Update
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27 Mr. Dale Gunderson, Kiwanis Representative, has lived in St. Anthony since 1962. He stated
28 in 1972 the Kiwanis Club put together a St. Anthony bike route. It was aimed for the children
29 and follows streets within St. Anthony. Commissioner Reed had provided a map of the route
30 for the Commissioners. Mr. Gunderson stated it is a circle within St. Anthony. The Kiwanis
31 have since realized that no one is really using the route. One of the problems is there is no real
32 destination. It has been extended to Silverwood Park. There are no plans with what to do with
33 the route. He wanted to let the Commission know about the bike route. Ms. Anita Davis
34 stated she does use the route for the last 10-12 years.
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36 Commissioner Guest thinks the route is wonderful and it needs to be remarked on a map along
37 with more signage or markings on the pavement.
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39 Chair Bellinger asked how the route is communicated and Mr. Gunderson stated there are
40 maps available. He does not know how these maps should be distributed. Mr. Miller stated he
41 has taken the trail. He suggested more signage stating distance to the next point on the trail.
42 Chair Bellinger suggested the information and map be included in the City Newsletter.
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44 Mr. Gunderson stated other destinations could be Central Park and the other parks in the City.
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1 Ms. Doolan stated there was a suggestion to put in some type of bike pump station. Mr.
2 Gunderson stated he will bring up the suggestions at the Kiwanis meeting. The Kiwanis
3 would like to collaborate with another group either the Parks & Environmental Commission
4 or Citizens for Sustainability.
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6 Commissioner Reed asked how the Kiwanis should get information to the Parks Commission
7 and Chair Bellinger suggested sending the items to her and she will distribute.
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E.9 Citizens for Sustainability Updates
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11 Ms. Lona Doolan, 3511 Harding Street, appeared before the Commission to provide the
12 Citizens for Sustainability update. Ms. Doolan will review CFS 2021 Priorities, organizing
13 sustainability requests and review bike/walk opportunities. The 2021 Key Priorities in St.
14 Anthony were reviewed providing Priority, Status and Support Needed. The priorities were
15 within Government, within the Community and within the Schools. Ms. Doolan reviewed the
16 support needed from the Commission and/or St. Anthony residents. Ms. Doolan continued
17 showing how the sustainability requests have been organized by Comprehensive Plan goal
18 area. She reviewed the requests in detail.
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20 The review of bike/walk opportunities were reviewed. There is an opportunity to build on
21 37th Avenue work for building on old and new ideas to improve pedestrian safety. The CFS
22 also suggests piloting a bicycle boulevard on a City street. The improvements noted in the
23 2040 Comprehensive Plan were reviewed along with the 2014/2015 community survey results
24 Successes/Assets and Challenges. Target areas for biking and walking were identified.
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26 Chair Bellinger asked where volunteers are needed and Ms. Doolan stated this year, they will
27 not have people come to the parks to clean-up. They would be asked to do it on their own
28 rather than congregating. Commissioner Reed stated this is not the time to encourage large
29 gatherings. There could be more creative ideas to encourage residents to help individually.
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F.31 Friends of the Park Update
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33 Ms. Lona Doolan, 3511 Harding Street, appeared before the Commission to provide the
34 Friends of the Park update. A power point presentation was given to the Commission on
35 Silver Point and Trillium Requests. Ms. Doolan reviewed a brief history, demonstration
36 gardens approved in 2019, work plans for 2021, request for expanding habitat in Silver Point,
37 request for Silver Point Gate and Pathway, request for Trillium Park Pathway and 2021 Water
38 Steward Capstone Project.
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40 The history summary included:
41 2014-Minnesota focus on Bees and Monarchs
42 2015 CPS raises Pollinator Pathway Idea
43 2016 St. Anthony Pollinator Pathway Grant
44 2018 Pollinator Protection Resolution
45 2018 Reconciliation Ecology
46 2018 Coffee with the Council
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1 2018 Friends turn out for Earth Day Cleanup in Trillium Park
2 2019 Friends of the Parks demonstration garden in Silver Point Park
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4 The demonstration gardens were approved in 2019 including a 20’ x 60’ flowering lawn, a 20’
5 x 40’ garden and rain garden plantings. The work that was completed includes Sept 2019 –
6 Native Plug Garden Nov 2019 – Seeded Bee Lawn and June 2020 – Seeded Garden.
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8 The work plans for 2021 are cleanup & refresh with reseeding garden with annuals, overseed
9 clover in bee lawn and post informational signs; complete phase 1 rain garden plantings; and
10 design Silver Point phase 2 expanding the bee lawn, transition turf to prairie planting, and add
11 flowering trees and shrubs. Photographs of the work to be done were provided for
12 Commission review along with detailed descriptions of work.
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14 Chair Bellinger thanked Ms. Doolan for her presentations and the great ideas.
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16 Ms. Doolan introduced Anita Davis who will be doing a 2021 Water Steward Capstone
17 Project. Ms. Davis has lived in St. Anthony for 39 years. She is taking the water steward
18 training program. She will be installing a rain garden in Trillium Park. This will be
19 coordinated with walking trail plan. She plans to use shrubs which are much easier to
20 maintain. She is half-way through her training and will firm up her Capstone Project by May
21 2021. The project should be completed by Fall of 2021. Commissioner Guest asked if a
22 motion is needed for approval of the project. Chair Bellinger suggested Anita Davis give her
23 design presentation to the Commission. MWMO provides funding for the rain garden. The
24 City would not need to provide any funding for the rain garden project. Commissioner Reed
25 asked if permission is needed to put the rain garden into the park. Ms. Davis stated permission
26 is needed. City Manager Yunker noted Staff provided approval for the project and Ms. Davis
27 can move forward with her proposal and make her presentation to the Commission in June
28 2021.
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G.30 2020 Water Conservation Poster Contest Winners
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32 Chair Therese Bellinger reviewed in December 2020 the Parks and Environmental
33 Commission hosted their annual Water Conservation Poster Contest. Those participating were
34 the 3rd graders of St. Charles and 4th graders of Wilshire Elementary Schools. The criteria was
35 to illustrate how one can “Save Water at Home.” Any drawing utensil could be utilized.
36 Students were limited to using an 8-inch x 11-inch sheet of paper. The judging was based on
37 originality, creativity, and use of color. Gift certificate4s were awarded to each winner and
38 could be used at any 3 Rivers Parks.
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40 The ideas presented by all were imaginative and thoughtful. It made it very difficult for the
41 Commissioners to decide on who should win. The poster that really stood out was 3rd grader,
42 Bella Klements of St. Charles. Her demonstration of both great color, placement, and clear
43 water saving examples received a unanimous vote. The remaining 2nd through 4th placements
44 also illustrated unique and artistic ideas. 2nd Place – Eli Jordahl Redlin, 4th Grade-Wilshire;
45 3rd Place – Elizabeth Mandyck, 4th Grade-Wilshire; Runner Up and “Best Original” – Addie
46 Blenkush, 4th Grade-Wilshire.
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2 VII.COMMISSION REPORTS.
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4 Ms. Palmer stated there has been tremendous work done by the district as the schools are
5 reopened and students getting back to school. Any questions can be referred to the School
6 District website.
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8 Mr. Jeremy Gumke stated the skating rinks were open for 56 days and closed on February 28,
9 2021 due to warm weather conditions. The City Manager, Troy Urdahl, and he met with the
10 contractor who is doing the reconstruction project on the tennis courts at the City Hall. The
11 project should take one week. The courts need 30 days to cure before they are stripped.
12 Temporary stripping will be used so the courts can be used during the cure time. Final
13 completion is expected in June 2021. Commissioner Reed asked about pickle ball courts. Mr.
14 Gumke stated there has been discussion and options are being considered.
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16 Chair Bellinger stated she reviewed the history of discussions about a dog park in 2014. A
17 Minneapolis Park Board representative presented what is considered an ideal dog park. Chair
18 Bellinger summarized the needs for an ideal dog park. The challenge is the need for one acre
19 designated for the dog park.
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21 VIII.OTHER BUSINESS.
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23 2021 Meeting Dates
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25 The list of 2021 Parks and Environmental Commission Meetings which occur quarterly on the
26 first Monday of the month unless noted, will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council
27 Chambers.
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29 June 7, 2021; August 30, 2021 – Worksession; September 13, 2021; December 6, 2021; and,
30 Clean-up Day will be May 1, 2021.
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32 Commissioner Reed asked if there is a joint meeting with the City Council or Planning
33 Commission. Mr. Gumke believes Nicole is adding those to the Parks & Environmental
34 Commission Meeting Schedule.
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36 IX.COMMUNITY FORUM – NONE.
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38 X. ADJOURNMENT.
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40 Motion by Commissioner Reed, seconded by Commissioner Penner, to adjourn the March 8,
41 2021 meeting of the Parks and Environmental Commission at 9:10 p.m.
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43 Motion carried unanimously
44 Respectfully submitted,
45 Debbie Wolfe
46 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
Silverwood Park
Saint Anthony, Mn
Alyssa Baguss, Silverwood Park Supervisor
2500 County Road E West, St. Anthony, MN 55421
763-694-2084
Alyssa.Baguss@threeriversparks.org
The mission of Three
Rivers Park District is
to promote
environmental
stewardship through
recreation and
education in a natural
resources-based park
system. It
encompasses over
27,000 acres of parks
and trails and serves
millions of visitors
annually.
Silverwood Summer Concert Series
Wednesdays 6:30 –8:00 pm
June 23rd –August 4th
NEW IN THE
GALLERY in 2021
Gallery Exhibition
Liminal Wetness
TEN x TEN and Karen Lutsky UMN
June 10 –July 31, 2021
CIRCULARITY
by Priya Thoresen
March 11th –April 30th, 2021
2021 Summer Camps
Silverwood Park
June –August
Silverwood Park
60+ events are booked for 2021
with 40 already booked for 2022
Gathering restrictions and the
mask mandate were lifted as of
May 28th. Weddings are back in
full swing!
*NEW* Small
Gatherings
Package
•4 different spaces available
•Up to 50 people
•Outdoors only
•4 hour rental period
•Reduced pricing
•Available April-October
SILVERWOOD PARK
CAFE
Full café menu available every day, 9 AM –8 PM
Enjoy local and organic coffee drinks, kombucha on tap, and
baked goods
50% student discount, weekdays from 2 –4 PM
Trivia on the patio, 7 PM every third Thursday, June -September
SUMMER BOAT
RENTALS
Our forest bathing trail has
received its final, artist-designed
signage and certified designation
(becoming the first in the state!)
Natural History Trail
Explore the 8 new self-
guided stops to learn
about the landscape!
Silverwood Park
Saint Anthony, Mn
Alyssa Baguss, Silverwood Park Supervisor
2500 County Road E West, St. Anthony, MN 55421
763-694-2084
Alyssa.Baguss@threeriversparks.org
Bike/Walking Path
and Kenzie
Terrace Park
Neighborhood Proposal to SAV Parks
and Environmental Commission
6.7.21
Neighbors -Tom Deegan, Susan Guthrie, Jesse Pikturna, Cary & Gary
Zahrbock, Dave Colling, John Kufus, Mike & Beth Wandell, Paul
McHugh, Barbara Gottfried, Dave Hess
Suggestions for Bike/Walking Path and Kenzie
Terrace Park
•Population of South St Anthony (SOSA)
•Single family homes
•High density Senior Living
•Bike/Walking in SOSA
•Park locations in St Anthony
•2030 Comprehensive Plan for park in Triangle Lot
•Location of the Triangle Lot
•Resident recommendations
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South St Anthony (SOSA)
•“SOSA” description –West –Stinson; North –St Anthony Blvd; South & East –
Kenzie Terrace
•Current Population
•90+ Children under 16 (not including residents of Urban Grove)
•Senior Living
•The Kenzington -150 units –55 + -condominiums
•Walker Residence –24 units –62 and older –independent federally subsidized senior living
community
•Autumn Woods –? units –all ages including 55+ area –rental –Owned by Lang Nelson
•The Legacy -73 Units –Senior assisted living and enhanced care –Owned by Lang Nelson
•Growing Population
•Urban Grove expansion –all ages
•Development 65 –83 independent living units, 28 assisted living units
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Bike/Walking paths in SOSA
•Sidewalks
•Kenzie Terrace
•St. Anthony Boulevard
•Stinson
•Bike Paths
•None
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Parks in St Anthony Village
•Streetmap_a.pdf (savmn.com)
5 6.7.21
Parks in SOSA
•None
•Closest Parks
•Trillium Park –surrounded by
busy streets and highway –no
amenities
•Silver Point Park –best
reached by car –County Rd C
sidewalk
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Neighbors learned of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan
7 6.7.21
Location of Triangle Lot
8 6.7.21
Pictures of Triangle Lot
9 6.7.21
Conditional Use Permit Request
•Blvld Autoworks applied for Conditional Use Permit
•Requested CUP for Car Wash
•Planning commission approved with some conditions
•Neighbors expressed concerns to City Council
•Noise
•Car Wash machinery
•Vacuums
•Idling cars
•Reduction in property values
•Impact of air pollution
•City Council requested impact studies
•Impact studies showed noise would exceed MN Noise Pollution standards
•City Council denied CUP
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Neighborhood recommendations
•Develop bike/walking path along alley south of 27th Ave NE between Stinson
and Kenzie Terrace
•Provide safe access for bicycles between Stinson and access to Grand Rounds
•Provide safe walking access for Development 65 and Urban Grove residents
•Provide walking access for SOSA residents
•Implement 2030 Comprehensive Plan for Park at 2701 Kenzie Terrace
•Provide “destination” connected to Grand Rounds
•Provide green space to use as a community gathering space
•Provide safe walking paths for seniors and other community members
•Provide playground space for SOSA children and child visitors of seniors
•Engage residents for additional specific suggestions
•Suggest thinking about fencing to provide sound barrier and support safety due to proximity
to busy Kenzie Terrace
11 6.7.21
In Conclusion, these recommendations:
•Support St. Anthony’s Mission to be a progressive and welcoming village that
is walkable, sustainable and safe
•Support Park and Environmental Commission’s priorities of walking and bike
paths
•Support goal of connections to Grand Rounds
•Support quality of life for residents
•Thank you for your time and consideration
12 6.7.21
FRIENDS OF THE PARKS
Silver Point & Trillium Park Updates
June 7, 2021
1.Spring Work in Silver Point Park
2.Raingarden at Trillium Park–Site Assessment
3.Request for Trillium Park Change
Friends of the Parks Agenda
Work this Spring in Silver Point Park
Bee Lawn
•Removed dandelions and larger weeds
•Mowed and removed excessive duff
•Seeded White Dutch Clover in bare patches
Seeded Pollinator Garden
•Removed dandelions and larger weeds
•Seeded annual flowers
Native Pollinator Garden
•Removed weeds
•Cut larger holes for growing plants
Native Garden
Seeded Garden
Anita Davis
Raingarden at Trillium Park -Site Assessment
Location of Raingarden
•Trillium Park
•25’ southeast of culvert
•Size will be constrained
by existing trees and
slope of the east side hill
Drainage Area
Size of the Drain Field:
•Drainage area is ~.1 acres
•Given 43,560 sq. ft./acre,
the raingarden will be sized
to accommodate 4,356 sq.
ft. of drainage
Infiltration Rate
Percolation Test:
•Test carried out twice, May 5th and 6th
•12” deep and 8” wide hole
Day 1:
•Hole was filled with water to begin saturation
test and allowed to drain to 6”
•Hole was filled again to start formal test
•After 1 hour, no water present
Day 2
•Hole was filled with water again
•Infiltration rate of 1” in 2 minutes
•After 1 hour, no water present
Percolation Test Result:
•At least 24 inches of infiltration per day
½” infiltration after 1 minute
Soil Composition
Observations:
•Compact
•Clay content
Samples Collected:
•UMN soil testing (4 categories)
•Organic matter: 5.9 on scale 0-19
•Phosphorus: good
•Potassium: good
•PH: .2 above alkaline levels
Based on percolation and soil testing results, no amendments
are needed
Size of Raingarden
Depth:
•8”
•2” compost
•2” double shredded hardwood mulch
Maximum Size:
4,356 sq ft (drainage area)
24 inches (daily infiltration)= up to 181 sq ft
Planned Size:
•16’ x 10’ “bean-shaped”
•~135 sq ft
Installation Plans
1.10” of soil will be removed
2.2” of compost will be added to soil (.833 cubic yards)
3.Area will be raked to achieve proper slope
4.Shrubs will be planted
5.2” of mulch will be added (.833 cubic yards)
Note: Plants will require water this first season
Site Design
Plant Selection
Common
Name
Scientific
Name
Plant Type Plant Size Habitat Origin Bloom
Season
Bloom
Color
Soil Moisture Plant
Spacing
Quantity
Dwarf Bush
Honeysuckle
Diervilla
lonicera
perennial
shrub
3-4' tall, 3-
4' wide
full sun, part
shade, shade
native June-
August
yellow,
pink
medium dry,
dry
2-3'8
Common
Ninebark
Physocarpus
opulifolius
perennial
shrub
2-10' tall,
3-8' wide
full sun, part
shade
native May-
August
white,
pink
medium dry 4-6'1
Black
Chokeberry
Aronia
melanocarpa
perennial
shrub
4-8' tall,
3-6' wide
full sun, part
shade
native May-July white wet, medium
dry, dry
3-6'6
Red-osier
Dogwood
Cornus
sericea
perennial
shrub
3-12' tall,
8-12' wide
full sun, part
shade
native May-
June/July
white wet, medium
dry
4-5'2
Anise
Hyssop
Agastache
foeniculum
perennial
wildflower
2-4' tall,
1-3' wide
full sun, part
shade
native June-
October
purple medium dry,
dry
2'2
Golden
Alexanders
Zizia aurea perennial
wildflower
1-3' tall,
1' wide
full sun, part
shade
native April-July yellow wet, medium
dry, dry
1'4
Questions?
Request for Trillium Park Change
Low ground, stays
saturated after rains
Culvert
Remove 3 or 4 Euonymus bushes to drain all of problem area into raingarden
Future Raingarden
Raingarden at Trillium Park-Site Assessment 6/1/2021
1. Raingarden Location
The raingarden will be located at Trillium Park, 25 feet away from the culvert. Currently there is only turf
grass growing in the proposed area. A couple of trees create some shade in the area during the day.
2. Drainage Area and Raingarden size
Per email dated April 30th, 2021 from Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Superintendent at St. Anthony Village,
the drainage area adjacent to the culvert at Trillium Park, is approximately 0.10 acres.
There are 43,560 square feet in an acre. Therefore, 0.10 acre will be 4,356 square feet of drainage will be
used to calculate the size of our raingarden.
The percolation test indicated that our soil could infiltrate 24 or more inches in a day (1/2 inch per minute
of infiltration, see percolation test result). In that case our raingarden size can be 181.5 square feet or
less. We based our raingarden size (16 ft wide and 10 ft long) on the location of the hill and existing
shrubbery at Trillium Park.
Calculation: 4,356 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠24 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑠𝑠=181.5 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠
An area calculation was made for our ‘bean-shaped” 16 x 10 ft raingarden. In conclusion our
raingarden area will be approximately 135 square feet.
3. Soil Assessment
3.1 Percolation Test:
The percolation test was carried out twice, on May 5th and May 6th, 2021. On the first day a hole was dug
12 inches deep and 8 inches wide. After that it was fully filled up with water for a proper saturation.
Initial saturation
About an hour later, water was infiltrated to 6 inches and the hole was filled up again to begin the formal
measurement. For the first measurement, an hour later there was no water present in the hole.
On the next day, the hole was filled up with water again. Since water was infiltrating fast, time was stopped
to get a detailed measurement. The water was infiltrating ½ inch per minute (which was measured twice).
After an hour, all water was fully infiltrated again.
Percolation Test result: 2 min/inch
3.2 UMN Soil Testing:
From initial observation, the soil is very compact and heavy clay content.
Soil samples were collected from 5 sites within the planned garden area and the mixture was sent to the
University of Minnesota Soil Testing Laboratory.
1 inch infiltration after 2 minutes
UMN Soil Test Results:
Organic Matter: 5.9%, which measures “high” (on high scale of 4.6 to 19)
PH: 7.2, which measures .2 above optimum (slightly acidic)
Phosphorus: 46, which measures “very high” (on scale of 5-25)
Potassium: 99, which measures “medium” (on scale of 25-225)
All test results are within normal ranges and no soil amendment is needed.
4. Depth of Raingarden
Based on our good infiltration results we are planning a depth of 8 inches for our raingarden. Per ‘Blue
Thumb Guide to Raingardens’, a raingarden should never be deeper than 12 inches. 2 inches are going to
be reserved for doubled shredded hardwood mulch and 2 inches for compost.
Calculation for amount of compost and mulch: 𝐴𝐴× 0.00617 =𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑠𝑠𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑖𝑖𝑚𝑚𝑖𝑖 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑖𝑖𝑐𝑐 𝑦𝑦𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑦𝑦𝑠𝑠
“A = area in square feet of garden. Calculation can be used for either compost or mulch and is for
depths of 2 inches.”
Mulch: ~ 0.833 cubic yards
Compost: ~ 0.833 cubic yards
5. Plant Selection for Trillium Raingarden
We selected pollinator native shrubs that will provide food for pollinators from April to October. We added
two perennials, Golden Alexanders and Anise Hyssop, to provide nectar for the months of April and
October. Our goal also was to make this raingarden as maintenance free as possible. Low maintenance is
the criteria for the St Anthony Village Gardeners to provide maintenance of this garden.
Site Design for Raingarden at Trillium Park
Plant List
Source Directory for Plant List
- Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/shrub/bush-honeysuckle
- Common Ninebark https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/shrub/ninebark
- Black Chokeberry https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/shrub/black-chokeberry
- Red-osier Dogwood https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/shrub/red-osier-dogwood
- Anise Hyssop https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/blue-giant-hyssop
- Golden Alexanders https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/golden-alexanders
Common
Name
Scientific
Name
Plant Type Plant Size Habitat Origin Bloom
Season
Bloom
Color
Soil Moisture Plant
Spacing
Quantity
Dwarf Bush
Honeysuckle
Diervilla
lonicera
perennial
shrub
3-4' tall,
3-4' wide
full sun, part
shade, shade
native June-
August
yellow,
pink
medium dry,
dry
2-3' 8
Common
Ninebark
Physocarpus
opulifolius
perennial
shrub
2-10' tall,
3-8' wide
full sun, part
shade
native May-
August
white,
pink
medium dry 4-6' 1
Black
Chokeberry
Aronia
melanocarpa
perennial
shrub
4-8' tall,
3-6' wide
full sun, part
shade
native May-July white wet, medium
dry, dry
3-6' 6
Red-osier
Dogwood
Cornus
sericea
perennial
shrub
3-12' tall,
8-12' wide
full sun, part
shade
native May-
June/July
white wet, medium
dry
4-5' 2
Anise
Hyssop
Agastache
foeniculum
perennial
wildflower
2-4' tall,
1-3' wide
full sun, part
shade
native June-
October
purple medium dry,
dry
2' 2
Golden
Alexanders
Zizia aurea
perennial
wildflower
1-3' tall,
1' wide
full sun, part
shade
native April-July yellow wet, medium
dry, dry
1' 4
Citizens for
Sustainability
Parks &
Environmental
Commission Update
June 7, 2021
Citizens working to create a resilient and sustainable community
1.Solar Demonstration Proposal
2.2021 Grant Application
2
Agenda
3
Solar Demonstration Proposal
Youth Environmental Stewardship Grant
Project Stakeholders
Signing Authority: Renee Corneille
Executive Sponsor: Justin Sawyer
Financial Administrator: Phan Tu
Green Team Advisors: Beth Rehfuss, John
Geske
Environmental Educator: Kristine Schwintek
Project Manager: Lona Doolan
St. Anthony Liaison: Charlie Yunker
Project Stakeholders
Signing Authority: Renee Corneille
Executive Sponsor: Justin Sawyer
Financial Administrator: Phan Tu
Green Team Advisors: Beth Rehfuss, John
Geske
Environmental Educator: Kristine Schwintek
Project Manager: Lona Doolan
St. Anthony Liaison: Charlie Yunker
Project Plan / Forecast
Project Budget:$ 18,500
Expenses incurred:$ 14,500
Remaining Budget:$ 4,000
Planned Completion:August 2021
Project Plan / Forecast
Project Budget:$ 18,500
Expenses incurred:$ 14,500
Remaining Budget:$ 4,000
Planned Completion:August 2021
Upcoming Milestones Status
Climate Science Training for MS Teacher In Progress
Solar Installation in Central Park In Progress
Final Report / Grant Closure In Progress
Expected Outcomes
1.New environmental science curriculum
2.Solar display in Central Park (partnership
with St. Anthony Parks Commission)
3.Environmental projects led by students:
•SAHS Green Team
•SAMS Green Team
•Any Science class
•Any student or student group interested
in leading environmental projects
Expected Outcomes
1.New environmental science curriculum
2.Solar display in Central Park (partnership
with St. Anthony Parks Commission)
3.Environmental projects led by students:
•SAHS Green Team
•SAMS Green Team
•Any Science class
•Any student or student group interested
in leading environmental projects
Executive Summary
ISD 282 has been awarded a Hennepin County Green Partners Environmental Education grant for
school years 2019-2021. The focus of the grant is 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. Project selection will be determined by Project Stakeholders
working in partnership with Olivia Cashman, Green Partners liaison.
Executive Summary
ISD 282 has been awarded a Hennepin County Green Partners Environmental Education grant for
school years 2019-2021. The focus of the grant is 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. Project selection will be determined by Project Stakeholders
working in partnership with Olivia Cashman, Green Partners liaison.
2019 2020 2021
Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Science Curriculum
Program Milestones
Kickoff meeting
Student Projects
Solar Installation
in Central Park
HS Green Team Begins
HS Teacher Orientation
Program Amended to Include SAMS/LEAP
MS/HS Science Curriculum Review
MS Teacher Orientation
SAMS/SAHS Climate Strike at Capital SAMS/SAHS Virtual Climate Strike at Capital
Zero Waste Holiday Campaign
Eco Club Package
Waste Tour at Cub
Save the Bees Fundraising Concert
Eco Club Raptor Center Tour
WP Earth Day City-wide Poster Contest
Earth Week Challenge at all schools
LEAP / Ecology Club Energy Challenge Bingo
Solar Rooftop Tour
8th Grade Climate ScienceLEAP Climate Science
MS Green Team Begins No Plastic Challenge
Earth Week Challenge
Teacher Training
Climate Experiment Probes
Eco Book Review Begins
Final Report
5
Central Park Solar Demonstration
•City / School Collaboration
•Considered 3 Sites
•Decided on Pavilion Rooftop
•Working with Ben Maki,
Live Wire Electrical Services
•Central Park Pavilion rooftop
•Two 350-Watt (9.7 kW DC) solar modules with microinverters
•Monitoring and ancillary equipment
•Wi -Fi connection (already on site)
•Web-based application interface
•$4,000
6
Demonstration Proposal –2021 Installation
7
2 Panel Demonstration Installation
Longi 350 Watt solar modules
Enphase IQ7+ microinverters
Enphase Combiner 3 (monitoring)
Links to SPEC SHEETS
8
Web-based Application Interface
•Available through internet
•Administrator allows sign-in
•Can be displayed on classroom and City Hall monitors
A playback feature shows performance throughout the day
Web-based Application Interface
A power graph shows both energy production and consumption
10
Demonstration Installation –Process
•St. Anthony City Council approval June 22
•Xcel Application process 8 weeks
•St. Anthony permit process TBD
•Payment by grant close date August 31
•Tentative Installation September
11
Demonstration Installation -Ongoing
Solar Modules –12 year limited
product warranty. 25 year
performance warranty.
•Solar equipment will be owned by city
•Warranty includes:
Longi 350 Watt Solar module warranty
Enphase Microinverter warranty
25 year microinverter warranty
5 year Envoy 3 combiner box
(communications) warranty
Live Wire Workmanship warranty –5 years –covers any potential replacement
of components.
12
Full Installation Proposal (Future Consideration)
•49 Panels and Inverters
•$38,700
13
Full Installation –Pay Back Projection
•Based on 2021 incentive programs, payback of the original
investment would be in 6 years *
•49 panels would produce more energy than the pavilion uses, and
credit may be applied toward energy use in nearby city facilities
* Based on XCEL’s 2021 Solar
Reward incentive of $0.06/kwh,
(likely to change in 2022)
14
Questions?
Within
Government
Within
Schools
St. Anthony Collaborations
Within the
Community
Education / Outreach
Projects
Other Local and State Efforts
Rain Garden Workshop
Wrap up Wilshire Park Recycling Grant
Central Park Solar Installation
Wrap up Green Partner Youth Stewardship Grant
Support Friends of the Parks plantings
Support Anita Davis raingarden at Trillium Park
Support Nativity North Hill Habitat Planting
Qtly Book Reviews
Continue to Advocate for:
•Pilot 1 Bike Boulevard
•Crossing County Rd C
•Grand Round Evaluation
•Trillium Park walking path
•EV Charging at Central Park
Advocate Ramsey Co. 3-lane on 37th St
Central Park solar installation
Tree Canopy planting at Faith (June 26)
Buckthorn Removal (Kiwanis collaboration)
Wetland Health Evaluation
15
(Pending Grant Approval)
•Waste Reduction Outreach
•What Solar Option is Right for You?
•On the Road to Zero Emissions
•Rooftop Solar Workshop
VillageFest outreach
EV Car Show
Rooftop Solar Workshop
Sustainability Fair (City collaboration)
Support Nativity Tree Grant Application
Support Elmwood Tree Grant Application
CFS Roadmap –2H 2021
16
1.Waste Reduction Outreach
•Four outreach events to promote residential plastic waste reduction
•Zero Waste Challenge
2.What Solar Option is Right for You?
•Partner with Clean Energy Resource Teams to offer workshop about
the different options to invest in solar energy
•CFS members will share their experiences with different solar share
programs and installing rooftop panels
3.Rooftop Solar Workshop
•Partner with Live Wire installer to offer workshop about the
installation process and financial benefit of generating electricity
4.On The Road to Zero Emissions
•Commissioners present long-term goal to reduce CO2 emissions
•Partner with Clean Energy Resource Teams to compare solar
options available to homeowners
•EV Car show and MRES Tiny Solar House demonstration
Green Partners
Environmental
Action Project
Grant Application
Our children’s future
compels us to act quickly
on our goals to build a
resilient community.
Questions?
MEMORANDUM
To: St. Anthony Village Parks & Environmental Commission
From: Jeremy Gumke, Director of Public Works, and Charlie Yunker, City Manager
Date: June 7, 2021 Parks & Environmental Commission Meeting
Request: Staff Recommendation on Request for Walking Path from Trillium to Silver Point Park
BACKGROUND
At its February 22, 2021 Work Session, the Parks Commission asked staff to make a recommendation on a
request from Citizens’ for Sustainability on a walking path from Trillium to Silver Point Park.
The rough placement of the requested trail, in yellow, is presented below:
There is a spot at the southeast corner of the fence apparently configured for a future gate if desired.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff has reviewed this request and does not recommend installing a walking path from Trillium to Silver Point
Park. This recommendation is due to the following considerations:
• Entry to Trillium Park at 2832 Hwy 88 would require an easement on private property and Hennepin
County Right-Of-Way
• Existing topographic conditions in the park make a pedestrian entry point difficult
• There would be no barrier between pedestrians and the high-speed traffic on Hwy 88
• A new entry gate may make the frontage road a desirable parking area for park users, introducing
parking issues for residents
• There is existing sidewalk connection between Trillium and Silver Point Parks via Silver Lake Road
NEXT STEPS
• If the Commission consensus is to follow staff’s recommendation, no further action is needed
• If the Commission consensus is there is a need for the walking path, a recommendation from the
Commission to the City Council in the form of a motion is needed