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Home My WebLink AboutCC WORKSESSION PACKET 08302021- Joint with Park and EnvironmentalIf 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. The meeting can be viewed live via cable channel 16 in the North Suburbs or the web broadcast at https://www.ctvnorthsuburbs.org/live-tv/channel-15. Due to health concerns and limited seating, we encourage people to view the meeting by using this link: http://www.savmn.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=1245 A dial-in option is available. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person. Following guidance from state health officials, some City Council Members may choose to participate in upcoming meetings electronically pursuant to MN Stat. §13D.021. Work Session Agenda Parks and Environmental Commission Monday, August 30, 2021 5:30 p.m. 1. Goal Setting. Randy Stille, Mayor presenting 2. Aesthetics vs Pollinators. Charlie Yunker, City Manager presenting 3. Goals for Biking/Walking Routes. Charlie Yunker, City Manager presenting 4. Adjournment 2021 Mission To be a progressive and welcoming Village that is walkable, sustainable and safe. ………………………………………………………… VISIO N Saint Anthony is an innovative and vibrant community that values our unique environment, providing a full range of quality services, and is a thriving city in which all people can live, work, learn and play. ………………………………………………………………… Environmental Stewardship STR A TEGI C INIT I A T IVE S Safe, Sound & Progressive Community G O A L S Build & Cultivate Environmental Responsibility Maintain & Enhance Infrastructure Foster & Encourage Civic Engagement Create & Maintain Healthy Neighborhoods Communicate Transparently & Effectively Ensure a Safe & Secure Community Increase & Maintain Fiscal Strength A C T I O N S T E P S Continue phosphorus reduction initiative Continue Silver Lake clean-up (delist) Continue a rain barrel & rain garden workshop Maintain highest GreenStep Cities status Promote Water Conservation Continue solar garden participation & explore expansion Explore additional alternate energy ideas/vehicles Explore organics w/next Organized Collection Contract Continue Fix-it Clinics & TechDump Maintain Tree City certification Comply with MPCA MS4 Phase 2 Manage 5G expansion Complete 2021 street utility project Continue accessible pedestrian signals (APS) Explore traffic safety traffic calming, i.e. “road diets” Continue LED lighting upgrades city-wide Review adequacy, function & size of public facilities Explore sanitary sewer Inflow & Infiltration reduction policy Monitor Mpls Park Board Grand Rounds planning Explore reuse of sump pump water Water Tower and Ground Storage Facility Maintenance Explore grant for electric vehicle charging stations Support Police Department Strategic Initiatives Continue support of Family Services Collaborative initiatives Expand online city services on website Participate in Night to Unite Expand innovative community engagement & gathering opportunities Review Community Academy model for enhancement & attracting diverse attendees Continue youth engagement activities Build upon existing engagement with community orgs. Encourage community to engage with City commissions Implement Race & Equity Plan Continue to conduct Council Tour of City Ensure city code reflects sustainability initiatives Conduct local Business Retention & Expansion program Explore redevelopment of City-owned property Enhance Mental Health Awareness & Resources for staff Explore use of administrative citations for code enforcement Evaluate services/ policies/procedures through equitable lens Improve welcoming of new residents to St. Anthony Village Monitor land use changes for changing market conditions Build & Implement comprehensive communication plan to tell our story Enhance sustainability tour interactive map Continue Coffee with the Council Enhance use of imagery & videos in city communications Explore options for Mass Emergency Communications Foster engagement and relationships with rental communities “neighborhoods” Implement enhancements to city newsletter Consider changing official newspaper & notification avenues Explore use of community surveys to help inform decisions Continue operational audits of police officer body cameras Continue public safety community outreach opportunities Explore pedestrian & bike-friendly routes Continue traffic studies on major roadways & intersections Patient follow-up after critical incidents Participate in public safety joint mental health initiatives Foster connection to mental health services for residents with existing resources Upgrade Police Department Records Management System Explore Fire Department Medical Skillset Expansion Track grant outcomes & locate new opportunities Maintain cooperative ventures with other entities & explore expansion Plan 2022 levy & street improvement program Support professional development Review staffing, compensation, benefits and organizational structure Expand sharing major equipment items with other governmental entities Compile existing tools into long-term financial plan (Budget, Peak to Plateau, CIP, etc) Review and Update the General Fund fund balance policy Underline indicates link to referenced plan on the city’s website Box indicates new addition to the Pyramid for 2021 Quality Infrastructure Robust Technology Quality Housing & Commercial / Industrial Properties Welcoming Village DRAFT THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK MEMORANDUM To: St. Anthony Village City Council and Parks & Environmental Commission From: Mark Sitarz, Fire Chief & Richard Sonterre, Code Enforcement Official Date: August 30, 2021 City Council and Parks & Environmental Commission Work Session Request: Discussion regarding aesthetics for St. Anthony yards (turf grass vs. pollinator or natural plants) BACKGROUND The City’s code enforcement official has recently received complaints regarding pollinator gardens (natural grasses and pollinator plants) concerning aesthetics of gardens, creeping weeds, violation of existing code language regarding weeds, and long grass and non-turf grasses. Staff has also noticed an increasing level of acceptance for non-traditional yard aesthetics to support environmental sustainability, and support pollinators in particular. To fit the City’s efforts to support pollinators, our maintenance practices on City property the last couple of years has been to minimize the use of herbicides to control weeds on public property. We are currently studying the use and application of herbicides including organic and natural products to reduce (but not necessarily eliminate) weeds but maintain a pollinator friendly environment. The city has also planted pollinator friendly plants in gardens on public land. Staff would like some guidance on City policy regarding maintaining a balance and a healthy environment for residents that would like to maintain a typical turf grass yard and residents that would like to maintain a yard with gardens and/or natural plants. CURRENT CODE § 94.32 WEED CONTROL. Any weeds or grasses, whether noxious as defined by law or not, growing outside the traveled portion of any city street or alley, or growing on private property, to a greater height than 6 inches or which have gone or are about to go to seed must be cut or removed by the owner of the abutting property if within the city right-of- way, and by the owner of the property upon which they are growing if they are outside the right-of-way. DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR COUNCIL AND PARKS & ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION FEEDBACK Below are the specific items for discussion and feedback for the City Council and Parks & Environmental Commission: • What is the preferred aesthetics for St. Anthony yards? • What is the appropriate balance of applying the City code and flexibility for supporting pollinators? • Is there a difference in applying policy for front and rear yards? • Other considerations? ATTACHMENTS: 1) Photos of yards with turf grass, pollinator gardens, and vegetable gardens. St. Anthony 2040 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 6: Transportation 93 EXISTING AND PLANNED NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION NETWORK This section addresses network needs for walking and bicycling within St. Anthony Village. This section also addresses the needs of people using wheelchairs and assistive mobility devices such as mobility scooters, as they are considered pedestrians. Enhancing the non-motorized elements of the St. Anthony Village transportation system is a key goal in terms of improving transportation sustainability in the City and in the region. This approach gives residents an alternative to driving, supports transportation options for people who do not have consistent access to a personal vehicle, and encourages healthy activities and lifestyles. This section includes information on the existing non-motorized transportation network within St. Anthony Village, connections to land use planning, the planned local non-motorized transportation network, and the planned regional non- motorized transportation network. This section also includes recommendations for intersection improvements and design best practices. Existing Non-Motorized Transportation Network The non-motorized transportation network in St. Anthony Village is comprised primarily of sidewalks and one regional trail. As shown in FIGURE 6-12, there is existing sidewalk along one or both sides of the following roadways: • St. Anthony Boulevard • Kenzie Terrace • Stinson Boulevard • CSAH 44/Silver Lake Road • Old Highway 8 • Highcrest Road • 29th Avenue • 33rd Avenue • 37th Avenue • 39th Avenue • Silver Lane • Chandler Drive • Foss Road Additionally, there is one regional multi-use trail located within the City of St. Anthony Village and two others that are located adjacent to the City. The Northeast Diagonal Regional Trail is an existing regional trail that is managed and maintained by the Three Rivers Park District. The trail runs along the south side of New Brighton Boulevard from Broadway Street NE to the boundary with the City of Roseville, where it connects to the County Road B-2 Trail in Roseville. The trail St. Anthony 2040 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 6: Transportation 94 includes a ramp connection to the existing sidewalk along the east side of St. Anthony Boulevard. The Ridgway Parkway Regional Trail is also adjacent to the southern border of the City, where it connects to St. Anthony Boulevard at its junction with Ridgway Parkway. The St. Anthony Parkway Regional Trail is a regional multi-use trail that is located along the north side of St. Anthony Parkway and runs west from Stinson Parkway through Minneapolis, where it connects with other trails that are operated by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board as part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway System. Stinson Parkway south of St. Anthony Boulevard is also identified as a part of the regional parks and trails system; however, it does not currently include any bicycle-specific facilities. Connections to Land Use Planning St. Anthony Village has development patterns consistent with its designation as an Urban community. Existing residential development is higher in density compared with suburban areas but reflects the transition toward development patterns influenced by the rise of the automobile, with some commercial land uses separated from largely single-family residential land uses. This means that people walking and bicycling must cover greater distances to reach commercial areas from their homes. However, the development patterns in the City are well-suited to bicycling and walking, due to a largely regular street grid, relatively short blocks, and convenient connections to regional trails, parks, and schools. There are also commercial destinations throughout St. Anthony Village that lie within walking or biking distance of many City residents, including Silver Lake Village Shopping Center in the northwest portion of the City and St. Anthony Shopping Center in the southwest portion of the City. The City’s land use planning and coordination with developers can help improve opportunities for walking and bicycling for transportation. The City can encourage mixed-use development that situates residents within a short walk of commercial destinations. The City can also work with developers to construct sidewalks and trails within developments. Additionally, the City can require pedestrian and bicycle connections in areas where the roadway network does not connect, such as cul- de-sac connector trails that provide shortcuts for people walking and bicycling. St. Anthony 2040 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 6: Transportation 95 FIGURE 6-12: EXISTING AND PROPOSED LOCAL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN NETWORK St. Anthony 2040 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 6: Transportation 96 Planned Local Non-Motorized Transportation Network Because the City’s existing non-motorized transportation network is well- established, the planned network focuses on filling gaps that exist and improving safety conditions and the comfort or convenience of non-motorized facilities through intersection design, streetscape improvements, and other design considerations. When the network is complete, it will provide safe, convenient linkages between residential areas and commercial, institutional, and recreational areas within the City. The network will improve options for people to walk and bicycle for transportation within the City and facilitate regional connections (described in greater detail in the following section). The existing and proposed local bicycle and pedestrian network is shown in FIGURE 6-12. The identified non- motorized gaps in this network include the following locations: • St. Anthony Boulevard between Ridgway Parkway and Stinson Boulevard (bicycle) • New Brighton Boulevard/Old Highway 8 between St. Anthony Boulevard and 33rd Avenue NE (bicycle/pedestrian) • 29th Avenue between Stinson Boulevard and St. Anthony Village-Roseville border (bicycle and pedestrian west of New Brighton Boulevard) • Stinson Boulevard between St. Anthony Boulevard and 37th Avenue (bicycle/pedestrian) • Maplewood Drive/Chelmsford Road between Skycroft Drive and 37th Avenue (pedestrian) • Private road/driveway south of Silver Lane within Silver Lake Village Shopping Center (pedestrian) • Silver Lake Road between Silver Lane and Silverwood Park (bicycle) Planned Regional Non-Motorized Transportation Network The Metropolitan Council 2040 TPP encourages the use of bicycles as a mode of transportation and establishes a Regional Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN) to establish an integrated network of on-street bikeways and off-road trails that complement each other to improve conditions for bicycle transportation at the regional level. The RBTN identifies Tier 1 and Tier 2 alignments where existing regional or other trails exist or where a specific alignment has been identified. The RBTN also identifies Tier 1 and Tier 2 corridors where specific alignments have not yet been defined. Within St. Anthony Village, the RBTN identifies three Tier 1 RBTN alignments and three Tier 1 RBTN corridors. SEE FIGURE 6-13. The alignments include the existing Northeast Diagonal Trail, Stinson Parkway between Kenzie Terrace and St. Anthony Boulevard, and St. Anthony Boulevard between Stinson Parkway and the Northeast Diagonal Trail. The Northeast Diagonal Regional Trail and Stinson Parkway alignments are also designated as regional trails. The RBTN corridors all St. Anthony 2040 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 6: Transportation 97 extend from the southwest corner of the City and include one corridor running north-south on the western edge of the City (centered on Stinson Boulevard north of St. Anthony Boulevard), and one running in a southwest/northeast direction (centered on Silver Lake Road, 29th Avenue, and Old Highway 8). There is also a corridor running to the east from St. Anthony Village centered on the existing Northeast Diagonal Trail; however, because that trail already exists, an alignment does not need to be identified for the segment within the St. Anthony Village. The RBTN alignment identified along St. Anthony Boulevard, along with the remaining portion of St. Anthony Boulevard south of the Northeast Diagonal Regional trail, is also identified in the Hennepin County 2040 Bicycle Transportation Plan as part of the planned off-street bikeway system. The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board has also identified this corridor for a regional trail as part of the Grand Rounds Missing Link project, a project to develop connections to the existing Grand Rounds trail system. The City of St. Anthony Village has passed a resolution opposing an off-street bike facility along St. Anthony Boulevard between Stinson Boulevard and New Brighton Boulevard. The Hennepin County plan also identifies Stinson Boulevard as part of the planned on- street bikeway system. Hennepin County has a planned reconstruction project on 29th Avenue which will add sidewalk to CSAH 94 (29th Avenue) between CSAH 88 and the county line. This project also includes participation from the City and Ramsey County. The Ramsey County-Wide Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan identifies a Connected Ramsey Communities Network, with a series of corridors that represent long- distance bikeways crossing the county. Within St. Anthony Village, there are three of these corridors: County Road D (37th Avenue), Stinson (Stinson Boulevard), and Silver Lake Road. County Road E (45th Avenue) is shown as a planned Local Corridor, while Silver Lane is identified as a Local Corridor with an identified need. The City proposes the following alignments for the RBTN corridors identified within the City: • Along Stinson Boulevard between St. Anthony Boulevard and 37th Avenue (coordination with City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County needed). • Along New Brighton Boulevard (CSAH 88) and Old Highway 8. The existing and proposed regional network is shown in FIGURE 6-13. St. Anthony 2040 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 6: Transportation 98 Intersection Improvements for Bicycling and Walking A number of intersections have been identified for improvements based on safety issues related to skew or operations for motor vehicles; however, improvements at many of these same intersections would also benefit pedestrians and bicyclists by slowing vehicles, shortening crossing distances, providing pedestrian refuges, and/or adding improved pavement markings or signals. Intersections include: • Kenzie Terrace/Silver Lake Road and St. Anthony Boulevard • CSAH 88 and St. Anthony Boulevard • 29th Avenue and CSAH 88 • 33rd Avenue and Highway 8/Highcrest Road • 29th Avenue and Silver Lake Road • 37th Avenue and Silver Lake Road St. Anthony 2040 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 6: Transportation 99 FIGURE 6-13: REGIONAL BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK St. Anthony 2040 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 6: Transportation 100 Non-Motorized Transportation Design Considerations Design dimensions for sidewalks are recommended to be five-feet or wider, with a minimum of a four-foot-wide boulevard between the sidewalk and the curb. Increased separation improves pedestrian comfort and provides space for street signs and snow storage. The Hennepin County Bicycle Plan includes the following hierarchy for types of bicycle facilities. In order of their ability to provide a comfortable bicycling environment from largest improvement to smallest, facilities include: off-street facilities, protected bikeways, buffered bicycle lanes, conventional bicycle lanes, bicycle boulevards, and wide paved shoulders. FIGURE 6-14 shows examples of these facility types. Multi-use trails are recommended to be a minimum of eight-feet wide. Regional trails are recommended to be a minimum of ten-feet wide due to higher use and the design requirements to comply with federal funding. Trails must have a two- foot wide clear zone on either side to reduce hazards for bicyclists and provide a recovery zone if a bicyclist leaves the edge of the trail. The clear zone can be paved or turf surface. No signs, furnishings, trees, or other obstructions can be in the clear zone. Paved shoulders should be a minimum of four-feet wide if intended for bicycle and pedestrian use. Four-foot wide shoulders are adequate on streets with traffic volumes below 1,000 vehicles per day. Six- to eight-foot shoulders are recommended when traffic volumes exceed 1,000 vehicles per day. A wider shoulder improves pedestrian and bicyclist safety and comfort when vehicle traffic speeds and volumes are higher. As non-motorized facilities are planned and designed, the City should consult additional planning and design resources, including: • Hennepin County Bicycle Transportation Plan • Hennepin County Pedestrian Plan • Ramsey County-Wide Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan • MnDOT Bikeway Facility Design Manual • Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices • Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities – American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials • Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities – American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials • Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) – US Access Board • NACTO Guide for design St. Anthony 2040 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 6: Transportation 101 Accessibility is a very important consideration for non-motorized design. All new pedestrian and bicycle facilities must meet the ADA accessibility guidelines established in PROWAG. The guidelines in PROWAG address the design needs of people with physical and/or visual impairments. Accessibility will become increasingly important over the next 20 years due to demographic changes. Baby boomers are aging and the population over age 65 is increasing. People over 65 are more likely to have physical and/or visual impairments that affect their ability to get around. St. Anthony 2040 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 6: Transportation 102 FIGURE 6-14: EXAMPLE BICYCLE FACILITIES 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 2 6.7.21 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 3 6.7.21 Bike/Walking paths in SOSA •Sidewalks •Kenzie Terrace •St. Anthony Boulevard •Stinson •Bike Paths •None 4 6.7.21 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 6 6.7.21 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 10 6.7.21 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 1 Charlie Yunker From:Paul McHugh <paulmchughmn@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, August 24, 2021 10:06 PM To:Charlie Yunker Subject:Petition to the Village of St. Anthony for a community gathering space/park at 2701 Kenzie Terrace and a connected walking/biking path Attachments:Petition to the Village of St. Anthony for a community gathering space-public park on the lot at 2701 Kenzie Terrace, and a connected walking-biking path.pdf Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Charlie, Here is our letter and petition, the latter including two additional petition pages from the Kenzington which were overlooked earlier . Please include in the packet for the August 30 city council/ parks commission work session. Thanks much, Paul McHugh Dear SAV Mayor, City Council, and Parks Commission members, This letter is to convey to you our petition (attached below) supporting creation of a community gathering place / public park at 2701 Kenzie Terrace, and a connected walking/biking path. It was circulated by ”Safe and Green in south St Anthony" (our group of neighbors) and signed by 79 SAV residents. Why a park and path at this location? And why now? 1. Need and equity: The southern part of St. Anthony Village (south of St. Anthony Blvd.) has a large and growing population of seniors and families. Yet south St. Anthony has no park. Fortunately, there is a triangular lot at 2701 Kenzie with a willing seller. A triangle surrounded by homes may be awkward to develop commercially, but would be ideal for a small, walkable neighborhood park. And, in fact, this lot was designated to become a park in the city's 2030 Comprehensive Plan. 2. Accessibility: By bringing accessible green space to south St. Anthony, the park would improve the health and well-being of our less-mobile residents. The roads surrounding us are heavily travelled, making it difficult for both younger children and mobility-challenged elders to reach other SAV parks safely. 3. Safety: Many St. Anthony residents use the safer Minneapolis sidewalks and bike paths for exercise and enjoyment. Our proposal would provide south St. Anthony residents with safe outdoor recreation in their own neighborhood. 2 4. Timing: With major improvements planned for Kenzie Terrace in 2025, we believe it is time to seize the moment and set this land aside as green space before it, too, is developed. The recent stunning loss of dozens of trees to a development on Kenzie makes this need all the more obvious. Our proposal is on the agenda of the city council’s August 30 joint work session with the Parks Commission. We ask you to consider it in light of SAV's stated mission "to be a progressive and welcoming village that is walkable, sustainable and safe." We also respectfully request that the Council add the proposal to the agenda of its next regular public meeting. Please know that our group stands ready to do all we can to support efforts by the city to create a place of beauty and enjoyment for south St. Anthony! Sincerely, Paul McHugh Gary and Cary Zahrbock Susan Guthrie Tom Deegan Dave Colling Jesse Pikturna Dave Hess John Kufus Barbara Gottfried Michael and Beth Wandell "Safe and Green in south St Anthony" (residents of south St. Anthony) 1 Charlie Yunker From:czahrbock@gmail.com Sent:Tuesday, August 17, 2021 4:46 PM To:Randy Stille; Jan Jenson; Tom Randle; Bernard Walker; Wendy Webster; Therese Bellinger; James Niemi; Michael Guest; Patrick Penner; Renee Reed Cc:Charlie Yunker; 'Paul McHugh'; 'Susan Guthrie'; 'Tom Deegan'; gzahrbock@gmail.com; 'John Kufus'; 'Dave Colling'; 'Jesse Pikturna'; 'Beth Comstock Wandell' Subject:Agenda Item on your August 30th Joint Working Session Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Dear St. Anthony Village Mayor, City Council members, and Parks/Environmental Commission members, Representing a group of engaged St. Anthony village residents, I was pleased to present a power point deck with our thoughts in support of a walking/bike path and new park/community gathering space during the June 7, 2021 Parks and Environmental Commission meeting. In response, our recommendations and the deck will be on the agenda for your joint work session on August 30, 2021. Thank you in advance for your consideration of the demonstrated need for green space access for south St. Anthony Seniors, Urban Grove residents and single-family residents in South St. Anthony Village. We are proud to be part of a community dedicated to being a progressive and welcoming Village that is walkable, sustainable and safe. With the significant number of Senior (over the age of 55 years) residents in south St. Anthony, (Walker Residence, Legacy, Autumn Woods, The Kenzington) and increase of Senior residents through Development 65, the needs for a walkable, safe community gathering green space also increased. With the growth of Urban Grove and the new Interstate Development building at Lowry and Stinson, additional families are also in need of safe green space. In discussions with St. Anthony, Minneapolis, and Hennepin County employees and leaders, we’ve learned of significant work projected for Kenzie Terrace/Lowry avenue between now and 2025. Examples are the upgrade to Kenzie Terrace (eliminating turn lane, beautify the boulevard) and the Hennepin County initiative to improve traffic flow and safety on Lowry/Kenzie Terrace. This is the perfect time to incorporate community gathering and improved bike path/walking paths into the planning and to link into the Grand Rounds paths. During the June 7 Parks and Environmental Commission meeting, Tom Archambault, owner of the lot at 2601 Kenzie Terrace indicated he is willing to sell the property. As community members, we are available and interested in working with you on these issues. In addition, through conversations with Hennepin County Commissioner Irene Fernando and State Senator Kari Dziedzic, they are interested in supporting this initiative. We hope that you will ensure community dialogue will occur that includes south St. Anthony residents of all ages. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration and please feel free to contact me or any of our group members if you have any questions. Yours sincerely, 2 Cary Zahrbock 2704 27th Ave NE Petition in support of a walkinglbiking path and a community gathering space/park on the triangular lot at2701 Kenzie Terrace To the Mayor and City Council of St. Anthony Village: We, the undersigned, hereby urge the Village of Saint Anthony to create a walking/biking path along the south side of the 27th Ave NE alley between Stinson and Kenzie Terrace and a community gathering place/park on the triangular lot at 2701 Kenzie Terrace. Why a walking/biking path in this location? 1. Consistent with the St. Anthony mission to be "walkable", this provides a safe walking link for residents between Stinson and Kenzie Terrace. 2. With the increase in residents in the Urban Grove and Development 65, both families with young children and Seniors have an increased need for safe walking paths. 3. Creates a connection to Hennepin County Grand Rounds and Ramsey County bike paths. Why a park at this location? 1. A large and growing number of seniors (age 55+; live nearby, as do families with young children. Both groups have limited mobility, and both need outdoor recreationalspace for health and enjoyment. The general community in the nearby area needs the benefits of an outdoor space for recreation and gathering. Despite annual taxes of $1.0 ltt paid by these residents, there is no public park in the south St. Anthony (SOSA) neighborhood bounded by Stinson, Kenzie Terace, and St Anthony Boulevard. There is an opportunity to create a park in the undeveloped triangular lot at 2701 Kenzie Terrace, a central location for recreationally-underserved south St Anthony. The owner of the lot has stated that he would be willing to sell for an appropriate price. This park would help fulfill SAV's stated mission "to be a progressive and welcoming Village that is walkable, sustainable and safe." We urge you to give it your full and thoughtful consideration. Thank you! 2. 3. 4. .fDM. 4 w\a-it. 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With the increase in residents in the Urban Grove and Development 65, both families with young children and Seniors have an increased need for safe walking paths. 3- Creates a connection tei Hennepin County Grand'Rounds and Rarnsey County bike paths. Why a park at this location? 1. A large arrd growing number sf seniors (age 55+) live nearby, as do fanrilies with ycung children. Both groups have limited mobility, and both need outdoor recreational space for health and enjoyment. 2. The general community in tfie nearby area needs the benefits of an suidoor space for recreation and gathering. 3. Despite annual taxes of $1.6 M paid by these residents, there is no public park in the south SL Anthony {SOSAi *eighborhood bounded by Stinsoc, Kenzie Terrace, a*d St Anthony Boulevard. 4. There is an opportunity to create a park in the undeveloped triangular lot at 2701 Kenzie Terrace, a centrat iocatiori fe:- recreatio*alty-underserved souffr StAnthony- The olrvnerof the lot has stated that he would be willing to sell for an appropriate price. 5. This park would help fulfill SAV's stated mission "to be a progressive and welcoming Vittage that is waikabie, susEinable and safu-" We urge you to give it your full and thoughtful consideration. Thank you! Page 1 Petition in support of a walking/biking path and a community gathering space/park on the triangular lot at2701 Kenzie Terrace To the Mayor and City Councilof St. Anthony Mllage: We, the undersigned, hereby urge the Village of Saint Anthony to create a walking/biking path along the south side of the 27th Ave NE alley between Stinson and Kenzie Terrace and a community gathering place/park on the triangular lat al27A1 Kenzie Terrace. Why a walking/biking path in this location? 1. Consistent with the St. Anthony mission to be 'lvalkable", this provides a safe walking link for residents between Stinson and Kenzie Terrace. 2. With the increase in residents in the Urban Grove and Development 65, both families with young children and Seniors have an increased need for safe walking paths. 3. Creates a connection to Hennepin County Grand Rounds and Ramsey County bike paths. Why a park at this location? 1. A large and growing number of seniors (age 55+) live nearby, as do families with young children. Both groups have limited mobility, and both need outdoor recreationalspace for health and enjoyment. 2. The general community in the nearby area needs the benefits of an outdoor space for recreation and gathering. 3. Despite annual taxes of $1.6 M paid by these residents, there is no public park in the south St. Anthony (SOSA) neighborhood bounded by Stinson, Kenzie Terrace, and St Anthony Boulevard. 4. 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