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PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, June 6, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Join Meeting via Zoom
There is also a dial -in option available. Members of the public who wish to attend the
meeting may do so in person.
Call To Order
Roll Call
Approval Of Agenda
Approval Of Minutes
Approval Of PK Meeting Minutes
PK 03 -07 -2022.PDF
Presentations
Silverwood Park Updates
Alyssa Baguss, Silverwood Park Supervisor, presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
Citizens For Sustainability Commission Updates
Lona Doolan presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
Commission Reports
Other Business
Parks Assessment
Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Director, and Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
ASSESSMENT COVER MEMO.PDF
PARK EVALUATIONS ST ANTHONY VILLAGE -FINAL.PDF
Pollinator Design Workshop And Follow Up
Renee Reed, Parks and & Environmental Commission Vice -Chair, presenting.
POLLINATOR DESIGN WORKSHOP AND FOLLOW UP.PDF
NEighborhood Sale Days
NEIGHBORS SALE DAYS FORM.PDF
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 AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING AGENDAMonday, June 6, 2022 at 7:00 PMJoin Meeting via ZoomThere is also a dial -in option available. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person. Call To OrderRoll CallApproval Of AgendaApproval Of MinutesApproval Of PK Meeting MinutesPK 03 -07 -2022.PDFPresentationsSilverwood Park UpdatesAlyssa Baguss, Silverwood Park Supervisor, presenting.PRESENTATION.PDFCitizens For Sustainability Commission UpdatesLona Doolan presenting.PRESENTATION.PDF
Commission Reports
Other Business
Parks Assessment
Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Director, and Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
ASSESSMENT COVER MEMO.PDF
PARK EVALUATIONS ST ANTHONY VILLAGE -FINAL.PDF
Pollinator Design Workshop And Follow Up
Renee Reed, Parks and & Environmental Commission Vice -Chair, presenting.
POLLINATOR DESIGN WORKSHOP AND FOLLOW UP.PDF
NEighborhood Sale Days
NEIGHBORS SALE DAYS FORM.PDF
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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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING
3 March 7, 2022
4 7:00 p.m.
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I.6 CALL TO ORDER.
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8 Chairperson Niemi 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 Niemi, Commissioners Bordeau, Guest, Godmare, and Reed.
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14 Absent:
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16 Also Present: Citizens for Sustainability Representative Lona Doolan (via zoom),
17 Public Works Director Jeremy Gumke, and City Manager Charlie
18 Yunker.
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20 III.APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 7, 2022 PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL
21 COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA.
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23 Motion by Commissioner Guest, seconded by Commissioner Reed, to approve the March 7,
24 2022 Parks and Environmental Commission agenda.
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26 Motion carried unanimously.
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28 IV.APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 20, 2021 REGULAR PARKS AND
29 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
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31 Motion by Commissioner Guest, seconded by Commissioner Reed, to approve December 20,
32 2021 Regular Parks and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes as presented.
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34 Motion carried unanimously.
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36 V.PRESENTATIONS.
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A.38 Citizens for Sustainability Commission Updates
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40 Ms. Lona Doolan provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Commission. The agenda
41 included Pavilion Solar Installation Update, Plastic Waste Challenge (February), Pollinator
42 Garden Workshop (March), Earth Week Activities (April), and Electric Transportation Event
43 (May).
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45 Ms. Doolan stated the 2 panels were installed and connected to the grid February 3 for the
46 Pavilion Solar Installation. Online monitoring is available. This was a collaboration with the
47 school district and Hennepin County. A workshop will be offered to the teachers to review
48 how the panels are working. Information will be sent to Jeremy to be distributed to the
49 Commission.
Parks and Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
March 7, 2022
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2 The results of the February – Hennepin County Challenge Team Competition were:
3 St. Anthony Middle School Green Team – 26 members – 891 points
4 St. Anthony Villagers – 6 members – 800 points
5 St. Anthony Village High School Green Team – 3 members – 86 points
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7 The Pollinator Garden Workshop will be held on March 23, 2022 from 7:00 – 8:30pm and
8 registration can be done through Community Services. This event is in collaboration with
9 CFS/PEC/Community Services.
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11 Earth Week Activities will include April 16-24, 2022 – Neighborhood Clean Up; April 18-22,
12 2022 Earth Week Challenge in Schools; and April 23, 2022 Park Clean Up Day.
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14 The Electric Transportation Community Event will be held May 14, 2022 10:00am – 1:00pm
15 at the St. Anthony Community Center. The event is in collaboration with CFS/Community
16 Services. More information can be found on https://bit.ly/May142022.
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18 Commissioner Reed asked Ms. Doolan about what is required for overseeing a park clean-up.
19 Ms. Doolan stated a packet is put together explaining the scavenger hunt, gloves are passed
20 out and trash is picked up and brought back to central location. It is engaging the community
21 and passing out the materials and being there to support the residents. The time is 9:30 –
22 11:30 a.m. Commissioner Reed asked Ms. Doolan to explain who the Green Teams are. Ms.
23 Doolan stated there is a high school green team that meets. Both the high school and middle
24 school offer opportunities to do green team during the school day. During the Electric
25 Transportation Community Event it would just to be present as community outreach.
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27 Commissioner Guest and Commissioner Reed offered to assist with the Park Clean-ups.
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29 VI.COMMISSION REPORTS.
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A.31 Pollinator Garden Design Workshop.
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33 Commissioner Reed stated she had been contacted about working with the planning of
34 working with other suburbs. She has not been able to follow-up with that.
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36 The Pollinator Garden Design Workshop is being held Wednesday March 23 7-8:30 p.m. and
37 is a free workshop. Registration can be done on the community services website.
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39 VII.OTHER BUSINESS.
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A.41 Tree Inventory.
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43 Public Works Director Jeremy Gumke provided a summary of the St. Anthony Village Tree
44 Inventory. He noted in June of 2022, the City submitted an application to the Hennepin
45 County Healthy Tree Canopy Grant program to assist with the funding of a tree inventory
46 survey pertaining to trees located within the city right-of-way in Hennepin County. The City
Parks and Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
March 7, 2022
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1 has been a member of Tree City USA since 2016 and values the fostering of a healthy urban
2 tree canopy. A grant in the amount of $5,000 was awarded to complete the survey, which will
3 allow the City to apply for future grants from Hennepin County related to tree care. The City
4 partnered with Tree Trust, a local non-profit program, to complete the tree inventory. The
5 survey was completed in the winter of 2021.
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7 The number of trees is 832 with tree cover of 8 acres. The most common species are Freeman
8 maple, Norway maple, and White spruce. Pollution removal is 354 pounds a year and oxygen
9 production is 16 tons a year. The structural value of the trees is $941,000. Commissioner
10 Guest asked what 8 aerial acres percent of the City is? Mr. Gumke stated he will research and
11 report back.
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13 Mr. Gumke noted the increased tree diversity can minimize the overall impact or destruction
14 by a species-specific insect or disease. 13% of the tree population surveyed are on the MN
15 DNR state invasive species list (Norway maple, Russian olive, Black locust, etc.). The Air
16 Quality Improvement Strategies, Oxygen Production, and Air Pollution Removal were
17 reviewed. Commissioner Bordeau asked if trees would be cut down and Mr. Gumke stated
18 only when necessary.
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20 Next steps include the completion of the Tree Inventory which qualifies the City to apply for
21 future County grants. Data collected will be integrated into the City’s GIS system for
22 monitoring and updating the tree canopy. Continue to seek direction and priorities from the
23 Parks and Environmental Commission.
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25 Mr. Gumke summarized “Understanding an urban forest’s structure, function, and value can
26 promote management decisions that will improve human health and environmental quality.
27 The Tree Inventory provides valuable data that will be used to monitor current trees within the
28 right-of-way, future species selections, and future tree planting locations.
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B.30 2022 Pyramid Mission Statement.
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32 City Manager Yunker reviewed the 2022 Pyramid for the Strategic Plan. Mr. Yunker
33 highlighted this year single-hauler organized collection of recycling, waste and organics will
34 be explored.
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36 Commissioner Reed asked if there can be a bulletin board put on the wall by the organics
37 recycling area about how much has been collected? Mr. Yunker will look at that.
38 Commissioner Bordeau stated that information is available. It could also be reported in the
39 City Newsletter.
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41 Commissioner Guest asked if there is a way to incentivize residents to do more recycling as
42 far as rates when creating the RFP for hauling. Commissioner Bordeau stated there are some
43 minimal incentives such as reducing waste cart size when doing organics recycling.
44 Commissioner Bordeau stated she would like to learn more about curbside organics recycling
45 and having one County’s program for the entire City. Commissioner Godmare asked if
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March 7, 2022
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1 Ramsey County owns the fence around the organics collection site and asked if a second door
2 could be installed on the second bin.
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C.4 2022 Parks & Environmental Work Plan.
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6 City Manager Yunker reviewed the City Council approved St. Anthony Village Parks and
7 Environmental Commission 2022 Work Plan. In 2022, the Commission will focus on the
8 following items:
9 Continue with citywide Parks cleanup in Spring 2022.
10 Education and outreach in conjunction with community organizations to promote use
11 of the organics drop off site.
12 Explore pedestrian & bike friendly routes.
13 Joint meeting with Planning Commission.
14 Explore water conservation initiatives working with Rice Creek and MWMO
15 watersheds, and partner with schools for water conservation poster contest.
16 Promote Arbor Day and Tree City activities in, including outreach and education to
17 residents and city contractors about tree diversity, climate resiliency, and proper
18 planting techniques.
19 Promote Sustainability Fair at the Community Center.
20 Review results of Tree Inventory.
21 Explore dedicated Pickleball courts be added to the parks amenities.
22 Review results of parks evaluation.
23 Complete annual walk-through of all City parks.
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25 The consensus of the Commission was agreement with the Plan.
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27 Commissioner Guest stated many other cities have plans to increase the tree canopy. He
28 asked if it is possible for St. Anthony to expand the tree canopy within the City, noting
29 Minneapolis and St. Paul offer reduced priced trees with delivery to residents each Spring.
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31 Commissioner Reed asked if increasing the tree canopy should be added to the Commission
32 Work Plan.
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34 Commissioner Bordeau stated she does not believe so given the report Mr. Gumke just
35 provided indicating St. Anthony isn’t showing a huge need to expand the tree canopy.
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37 Chair Niemi suggested that could possibly be on for next year.
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39 Commissioner Godmare asked where the money comes from for planting trees. City Manager
40 Yunker the report shows how diversification should be done given the tree survey. Grants are
41 available to assist with diversification. The funds would be put into the budget. Staff can
42 research having a tree sale.
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45 VIII.COMMUNITY FORUM.
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Parks and Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
March 7, 2022
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1 No one appeared to address the Commission.
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3 IX. ADJOURNMENT.
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5 Motion by Commissioner Reed, seconded by Commissioner Guest, to adjourn the March 7,
6 2022 meeting of the Parks and Environmental Commission at 7:50 p.m.
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8 Motion carried unanimously
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11 Respectfully submitted,
12 Debbie Wolfe
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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.
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Summer Concerts are Back!
Every Wednesday, 6:30-8PM
June 15 through August 24
www.SilverwoodOnStage.org
Encountering the Subtle Threshold by Erin Paradis
on view daily from 5 am – 10 pm
Outdoor Sculpture
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More Blooms by Lisa Marie Barber
on view June 9 – July 31, 2022
Gallery Exhibitions
Gallery Exhibitions
Giving Voice by Naomi Hart
on view June 9 – July 31, 2022
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New art and nature
programs are added to the
calendar each month –
for youth, families & adults.
www.threeriversparks.org/programs
June is peak wedding season and
halfway through 2022!
74 Events remain on the schedule
23 Events have been held
97 total events in 2022 – working toward our goal
of 112
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FLOAT-IN MOVIE THEATER
Saturday, July 16th
Free, Family-Friendly Feature Film
Next Rental Open House:
June 6th
5pm-7pm
Interested in hosting an event in 2023?
Reserve your date now!
For up-to-date calendars and
rental information, contact
silverwoodevents@threeriversparks.org
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SILVERWOOD PARK
CAFE
New food menu available June 1st, 9 AM – 8 PM
Enjoy local and organic coffee drinks, kombucha on tap, and
baked goods
50% student discount, weekdays from 2 – 4 PM
Perch Mug Club, discounts on all small
beverages with purchase of mug
SILVERWOOD PARK
VISITOR CENTER
Summer hours:
9 AM – 8 PM
Boat Rentals:
Noon – 6 PM, Weekends and Holidays
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Shoreline Stabilization
Project In-Progress
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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
5/31/2022
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Citizens for
Sustainability
Parks &
Environmental
Commission Update
June 6, 2022
Citizens working to create a resilient and sustainable community
1. March: Pollinator Workshop
2. April: Earth Day Cleanup
3. May: EV Event & No Mow May
4. June: Scholarships
5. Opportunities to Increase Composting
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Agenda
5/31/2022
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March: Pollinator Garden Design Workshop
•A collaborative effort
•28 attended
•Slides & Handouts on Citizensforsustainblity.org
Thank you!
Bonnie Brever
Christine Kunitz
Renee Reed
Richard Sonterre
Lynette Thompson
Wildflowers Shrubs & Trees Grasses
Anise Hyssop Arrowwood Bluestem
Aster Blueberry Little bluestem
Coneflower Currant Prairie Dropseed
Beardtongue Leadplant
Bee Balm Maple
Blazing Star Pussy Willow
Goldenrod Raspberry/Blackberry
Golden Alexander Serviceberry
Joe Pye Weed Wild Lilac
Milkweed Wild Plum
Prairie Clover Wild Rose
Sunflower
Exceptional forage for a wide variety of pollinators“Power Plants”
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5/31/2022
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A 3‐Season Foundation Using Power Plants
SPRING
Name Light Water
Golden Alexander
Penstemon
Sunflower
SUMMER
Name Light Water
Milkweed
Hyssop
Beebalm
FALL
Name Light Water
Aster
Goldenrod
Liatris
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April: Earth Day Cleanup
Thank you, to all who collaborated!
•St. Anthony Parks & Environmental Commission
•St. Anthony Gardeners
•Silver Lake Village Condo Association
•St. Anthony Kiwanis
•Northeast Kiwanis
•St. Anthony villagers
5/31/2022
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May: Safe Riding & Green Driving Event
Thank you, to all who collaborated!
•St. Anthony Community Services
•St. Anthony Police Department
•St. Anthony Kiwanis
•St. Anthony Boy Scouts
•Hennepin Healthcare
•Clean Energy Resource Teams
•Drive Electric
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EV Test Drive / Ask an EV Owner
Thank you!
Maplewood Tesla
White Bear Mitsubishi
EV Owners:
Brian Anderson
Suzie Delux
Grace & Robert Gee
Mike Edlund
Todd Holter
Brandon Studt
Tia Turner
Paul White
5/31/2022
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E-Bike Test Ride / Ask an EV Owner
Thank you!
NOW Bikes
EV Owners:
Anita Davis
Mark Grimes
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Thank you! Mia Norrish
Mia produced our advertising content for both events
5/31/2022
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May: “No Mow May”
• Delaying mowing helps pollinators survive the crucial
period when they are coming out of hibernation.
• A growing number of communities are officially adopting
“No Mow May”, suspending lawn ordinances in May to
allow for untidy lawns.
• New Brighton actively promoted “No Mow May” with yard
signs and website information.
Opportunity:
Integrate “No Mow May” in 2023
PEC workplan to support a growing
interest
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June: Environmental Scholarship Awarded
In recognition of the growing number of
environmentally-conscious students in St. Anthony
schools, Citizens for Sustainability has awarded two
$500 Environmental Stewardship Scholarships.
Good Luck Seniors!
Thank you for your awesome work!
5/31/2022
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Opportunities to Increase Composting
A growing problem:
• Organic waste in landfills generates methane, a
greenhouse gas that is 5 times as potent as CO2.
Available funding:
• Hennepin County offers grants to non-profits and
businesses to implement composting.
Opportunities:
Offer compost buckets at VillageFest.
Offer compostable kits for National Night Out.
Outreach to multi-family residential facilities could
have a significant impact on St. Anthony’s emission
reduction targets.
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MEMORANDUM
To:City of Saint Anthony Village Parks & Environmental Commission
From:Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Director and Charlie Yunker, City Manager
Date:June 6, 2022 Parks & Environmental Commission Meeting
Request:St. Anthony Village Parks Assessment
BACKGROUND
City staff annually updates and refines the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that encompasses the equipment,
buildings and park amenities throughout the city. This plan helps ensure that these items are replaced when
appropriate, and that adequate funding is available when those replacements are needed.
It has been a number of years since the parks amenities were reviewed system-wide, and staff engaged the City
engineering firm, WSB, to conduct and assessment of the park amenities condition and Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance to further refine the CIP and provide a basis of discussion for any changes in
amenities to recommend to the City Council.
The report covers Silver Point Park, Water Tower Park, Central Park, Emerald Park and the tennis court on Silver
Lane, aka “Well House Park” for the purposes of the report. Trillium Park and Salo Park were not included as
Trillium Park functions primarily as an “entrance node” and Salo Park’s condition was evaluated in 2021 as part
of the new maintenance agreement, and the known deferred maintenance is underway as part of that
agreement. Staff reviewed the report with WSB staff and have summarized the recommendations below.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
From staff discussion with WSB staff, the overall status of the parks is that they are maintained effectively, but
are aging and ADA standards have changed since the amenities were installed. WSB listed recommendations for
replacements in short term and long term categories, and brief observational comments.
Staff will be completing most of the short term items in the coming months, such as re-striping for accessible
parking, purchasing accessible picnic tables and any deferred maintenance.
Long term items such as playground equipment and trails will need to be planned for completion and funding
becomes available. Replacements will be scheduled based on their age and current condition as first priority and
will start with the playground equipment at Silver Point Park, as that playground is in the greatest need of
replacement as soon as possible.
This also presents an opportunity for discussion on what equipment features and amenities are desired for
when those replacements can be scheduled for completion.
REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
PARK SHORT TERM LONG TERM
Silver Point Park Replace pea gravel at play structure
with accessible surface.
Accessible picnic tables, benches,
ballfields.
Accessible parking.
Additional Wayfinding on Silver Lake
Road & 29th Ave
Replace Play Structure
Repave Trails
Water Tower Park Accessible parking at Tennis Court
with crosswalk to playground area
Provide accessible picnic tables and
benches.
Replace Play Structure
Provide an accessible sidewalk/trail
connection to the Central Park and
City Hall without having to travel out
to sidewalks along 33rd Ave and Silver
Lake Road.
Central Park Provide accessible picnic tables and
benches.
Accessible parking
Relocate/additional accessible parking
near City Hall/Community Center.
Add Pickleball Courts
Replace Play Structure
Trail Replacement
Accessible sidewalk/trail connection to
the Water Tower Park.
Emerald Park Provide accessible route to picnic
shelter and grill.
Provide improved accessible parking
Provide accessible seating and access
to ballfield
Replace Play Structure
Replace asphalt trails in poor condition
Tennis Court
“Well House Park”
Clean, fill cracks, and resurface court Provide additional parking options
Provide accessible route to court.
Provide accessible parking.
Rebuild court
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR COMMISSION FEEDBACK
Below are the specific items for discussion and feedback for staff:
Does the Commission have any additional thoughts or observations for staff to integrate into the CIP?
Does the Commission have any thoughts on changes to the current amenities in any of the parks to
recommend to the City Council?
Other considerations for staff?
NEXT STEPS
Staff will utilize the WSB report and Commission feedback to refine the 2023 CIP and will bring details of
that to the September, 2022 PEC meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
WSB Parks Amenities Assessment
RATING / POINT SCALE DESCRIPTION
0 = Does not meet basic standards; Poor Quality; Outdated
1 = Meets basic standards; Fair Quality; Older
2 = Meets or exceeds basic standards; Good Quality; Mid-way Age
3 = Exceeds basic standards; High Quality; Newer
St. Anthony Village – Park Evaluation
Silver Point Park
Park Evaluation # 1
Park Name: Silver Point Park
Park Size: 5.2 acres
Location: 3010 29th Avenue NE
Proposed Classification: Neighborhood Park
Overall Park Design: Small Park with good character and a variety of amenities including
warming house, basketball court, softball fields, ice rink with lights, play
area and trail.
The parking lot is connected to 29th Ave NE by a drive with walk. The walk
connects to the walk 29th Ave NE. There is no sign at the intersection in
the lot. There are paved trails to the ballfield in the south as well as play
area and trail loop.
Overall Park Maintenance: Turf areas are in fair to good condition except at ice rink area. Landscape
includes pollinator lawn and wildflower areas and are minimally
maintained. The paved trails, basketball court, concrete walk at
playground area is in need of maintenance/replacement.
Natural Resources/Landscape: There are mature trees lining the outside of the park, around the play area
and along the portions of the trail loop. A wetland area is located east of
the east ballfield.
Overall Park Ranking: 58%
AMENITY RANKINGS
Park Amenity
Name
Overall
Condition
Overall
Design &
Character
Accessibility Age
Considerations
Actual
Points
Total
Possible
Points
Comments
Basketball
Court
2 2 2 2 8 12 Pavement is in fair condition with
some cracking. One painted key
and three point line.
Playground
Equipment
2 2 0 2 6 12 Miracle equipment in fair
condition. Trail leads to
playground. Pea rock surface
(Not ADA or allowed by current
codes). Concrete walk around
play area in fair to poor condition.
Hockey Rink &
General
Skating Area
2 2 n/a 2 6 9
Proper orientation. Temporary
dasher board system (not on site
at the time of evaluation). Like
softball fields, hockey rink is
small, but good size for younger
users. Lighted
RATING / POINT SCALE DESCRIPTION
0 = Does not meet basic standards; Poor Quality; Outdated
1 = Meets basic standards; Fair Quality; Older
2 = Meets or exceeds basic standards; Good Quality; Mid-way Age
3 = Exceeds basic standards; High Quality; Newer
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Park Amenity
Name
Overall
Condition
Overall
Design &
Character
Accessibility Age
Considerations
Actual
Points
Total
Possible
Points
Comments
Softball Field
(East)
2 2 0 2 6 12 Backstop in fair condition. Has
bleachers and players benches.
Lack of ADA access to bleachers
and players benches. Is irrigated.
Field well suited for practice field
and younger youth play.
Softball Field
(West)
2 2 0 2 6 12 Backstop in fair condition. Has
bleachers and players benches.
Lack of ADA access to bleachers
and players benches. A portion
of the outfield overlaps general
skating area. Is irrigated. Field
well suited for practice field and
younger youth play.
Trail 2 2 2 2 8 12 Trails mainly fair but some areas
in poor condition. Steep at
access point from parking lot.
Trails are lighted. Benches along
the trail provide good viewing
points for most of the park.
Parking Lot 2 2 1 2 7 12 Fair condition, 1 ADA stall not
labeled as VAN and striping on
the wrong side for VAN
ACCESSIBILITY. Ramp does not
align with striping. 24 Stalls
Amenities 2 2 1 2 7 12 Bike rack, older picnic tables,
trash cans, and 1 is ADA. Variety
of styles and ages for amenities.
Totals 54 93
General Comments:
The park’s primary purpose is flood control during large storm events and has been known to flood the
building (designed to be flooded) during large storm events. The east softball field has been known for a
wet outfield.
Smaller sized park with a variety of amenities. Parking lot provides enough parking for small events but will
be overloaded if all fields are used for programmed activities. Ballfields and hockey rink are good sizes of
younger youth play.
The Park sits below the elevation of New Brighton Blvd (County Rd 88) which limits traffic noise for most of
the park.
Park Needs & Recommendations
1. Short Term
o Replace pea gravel at play structure with accessible surface.
o Accessible picnic tables, benches, ballfields.
o Accessible parking.
o Additional Wayfinding on Silver Lake Road & 29th Ave
2. Long Term
o Replace Play Structure
o Repave Trails
RATING / POINT SCALE DESCRIPTION
0 = Does not meet basic standards; Poor Quality; Outdated
1 = Meets basic standards; Fair Quality; Older
2 = Meets or exceeds basic standards; Good Quality; Mid-way Age
3 = Exceeds basic standards; High Quality; Newer
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St. Anthony Village – Park Evaluation
Water Tower Park
Park Evaluation # 2
Park Name: Water Tower Park
Park Size: 5.0 acres
Location: 3105 33rd Avenue
Classification: Community Park
Overall Park Design: Park is adjacent to St. Anthony High School & Middle School, City Hall,
Police Station, Water Tower and Water Treatment Facility. It has a large
playground, tennis courts and 1/2 court basketball (not striped). There are
walks and trails from the parking lot leading to the tennis courts on the
west and the play structure to the east. It was busy at time of site visit.
Overall Park Maintenance: Overall, the park is well maintained, though some features are in need of
repair or replacement. Walks showed some cracking. Grass in some
areas is sparse from pedestrian traffic and shade. Some portions of the
ornamental metal fence along 33rd Ave are in need of touch up painting.
Natural Resources/Landscape: There are mature pines, spruce and maples throughout the park. There is
a pond along Silver Lake Road with water fountain.
Overall Park Ranking: 58%
AMENITY RANKINGS
Park Amenity
Name
Overall
Condition
Overall
Design &
Character
Accessibility Age
Considerations
Actual
Points
Total
Possible
Points
Comments
Playground
Equipment
2 2 2 2 8 12 Variety of ages and
conditions. Natural shade
around the play area.
Basketball
(1/2 court)
2 1 1 2 5 12 Court is part of the bus
loop for the HS/MS.
Pavement is good
condition, but no
basketball striping.
Trail/Walks 2 2 1 2 7 12 Concrete walks are
generally in good
condition with few cracks.
Some of the walks are
steeper than ADA, but
access to playground and
tennis courts appear to
meet ADA requirements.
Tennis Courts 3 3 1 3 10 12 Good condition, recently
resurfaced. Lighted.
RATING / POINT SCALE DESCRIPTION
0 = Does not meet basic standards; Poor Quality; Outdated
1 = Meets basic standards; Fair Quality; Older
2 = Meets or exceeds basic standards; Good Quality; Mid-way Age
3 = Exceeds basic standards; High Quality; Newer
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Park Amenity
Name
Overall
Condition
Overall
Design &
Character
Accessibility Age
Considerations
Actual
Points
Total
Possible
Points
Comments
Parking Lot 2 2 0 2 6 12 Parking lot is part of the
larger campus parking.
No accessible parking
near tennis courts or
playground.
Amenities 2 2 0 2 6 12 Tables, trash, benches,
drinking fountain, portable
restrooms (1 ADA)
varying styles and
conditions. Portions of
fence along 33rd Ave are
in need of repainting.
Totals 42 72
General Comments:
Good visibility from Silver Lake Road and 33rd Ave NE. The Park conjoins with City Hall, Central Park and
High School / Middle School sites with some shared amenities. The parking lot lays between the play area
and tennis courts and connects to the larger City Hall/Police Station parking lot. There is a lack of
accessible parking directly adjacent to playground and tennis courts. There is also a lack of an accessible
route to picnic tables.
The walks around the play area connect south to 33rd Ave NE and east/west to the parking lot and bus
loop. To access City Hall via walk/path from the play area, the route is to the street and around the tennis
courts and pond. The other route is through the parking lots. There is also a lack of an accessible route
from this park north to Central Park.
A crosswalk is needed to connect between the play area and tennis courts. A better accessible trail
connection along the parking lot would also create larger trail loops.
It should be noted that the adjacent sites contain:
• Baseball Fields (2)
• Softball Fields (2)
• Football/Soccer Fields
• Hockey/Skating Rink
• Skate Park
Park Needs & Recommendations
1. Short Term
o Accessible parking at Tennis Court with crosswalk to playground area
o Provide accessible picnic tables and benches.
2. Long Term
o Replace Play Structure
o Provide an accessible sidewalk/trail connection to the Central Park and City Hall without
having to travel out to sidewalks along 33rd Ave and Silver Lake Road.
RATING / POINT SCALE DESCRIPTION
0 = Does not meet basic standards; Poor Quality; Outdated
1 = Meets basic standards; Fair Quality; Older
2 = Meets or exceeds basic standards; Good Quality; Mid-way Age
3 = Exceeds basic standards; High Quality; Newer
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St. Anthony Village – Park Evaluation
Central Park
Park Evaluation # 6
Park Name: Central Park
Park Size: 14 acres
Location: 3503 Silver Lake Road
Classification: Community Park
Overall Park Design: Large, popular park with multiple trail loops, ballfields, skatepark,
playground, splash pad and park building. A large parking lot along Silver
Lake Road is the main access point to the park. The Park does have
multiple connections to the adjacent neighborhoods.
Additional adjacent properties include recreational fields, additional
parking, and trails.
Overall Park Maintenance: Turf and fields a well maintained. Trails are in varying conditions with
some in good condition and some sections needing to be replaced.
Natural Resources/Landscape: Mature trees around parking lot. Lower stormwater area at north end of
site.
Overall Park Ranking: 68%
AMENITY RANKINGS
Park Amenity
Name
Overall
Condition
Overall
Design &
Character
Accessibility Age
Considerations
Actual
Points
Total
Possible
Points
Comments
Parking Lot 2 2 1 2 7 12 150 stalls, older and in fair
condition. None compliant
ADA stalls and no trail
connection
Softball Field # (A) 3 3 2 3 11 12 Good orientation. Covered
bleachers, covered
dugouts, batting cage,
lighted, Fence and
backstop in good
condition. 200’ Field, No
designated accessible
area at bleachers.
Softball Field # (B) 2 2 2 2 8 12 Good orientation. Uneven
ground, covered benches,
bleachers
Playground
Equipment
2 2 2 2 8 12 Equipment in fair condition.
Concrete walk around play
area in fair condition.
Ice Rink 2 2 n/a 2 6 9 Not optimal orientation,
permanent boards, lighted,
trail north of rink in good
condition.
RATING / POINT SCALE DESCRIPTION
0 = Does not meet basic standards; Poor Quality; Outdated
1 = Meets basic standards; Fair Quality; Older
2 = Meets or exceeds basic standards; Good Quality; Mid-way Age
3 = Exceeds basic standards; High Quality; Newer
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Park Amenity
Name
Overall
Condition
Overall
Design &
Character
Accessibility Age
Considerations
Actual
Points
Total
Possible
Points
Comments
Skate Park 2 2 1 2 7 12 Equipment looks to be in
generally good condition.
Bituminous pavement
looks to be in good
condition (resurfaced
Summer 2020). Fence is in
poor condition.
Splash Pad 2 1 2 2 7 12 Concrete pad in fair
condition. Older system
Trail 2 3 2 3 10 12 Trails range from mainly
good condition to some
smaller sections that are in
poor condition. Trail
provides good connection
to fields and site amenities,
adjacent neighborhoods,
and parking.
Amenities 2 2 1 2 7 12 Range of styles and
conditions of benches,
trash receptacles, bike
rack. Benches along trail,
around playground and
splash pad in fair
condition.
Totals 71 105
General Comments:
The park is very popular with the neighborhood for its walking trails. The trails have good connections to
the adjacent neighborhoods to the north and northeast as well as the parking lots, City Hall, High School /
Middle School. The parking lot does not meet current ADA. Turf areas are well maintained throughout the
park.
It should be noted that the adjacent sites contain:
• Baseball Fields (2)
• High School Stadium with Field and Track
• Football/Soccer Fields
Park Needs & Recommendations
1. Short Term
o Provide accessible picnic tables and benches.
o Accessible parking
2. Long Term
o Relocate/additional accessible parking near City Hall/Community Center.
o Add Pickleball Courts
o Replace Play Structure
o Trail Replacement
o Accessible sidewalk/trail connection to the Water Tower Park.
RATING / POINT SCALE DESCRIPTION
0 = Does not meet basic standards; Poor Quality; Outdated
1 = Meets basic standards; Fair Quality; Older
2 = Meets or exceeds basic standards; Good Quality; Mid-way Age
3 = Exceeds basic standards; High Quality; Newer
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St. Anthony Village – Park Evaluation
Emerald Park
Park Evaluation # 7
Park Name: Emerald Park
Park Size: 3.07 acres
Location: 3925 Macalaster Dr NE
Classification: Neighborhood Park
Overall Park Design: Park has great character, a variety of amenities and trail loop. Minimal
parking areas along streets on each side of the park. Park is split into two
general area. The north section is a ballfield and ice rinks, and the south
is park building, shelters, picnic areas, and play areas.
Overall Park Maintenance: Landscape and turf field is well maintained. Play equipment and splash
pad in good condition. Trail in fair condition.
Natural Resources/Landscape: Mature trees cover the south portion of the park and line the streets.
Overall Park Ranking: 60%
AMENITY RANKINGS
Park Amenity
Name
Overall
Condition
Overall
Design &
Character
Accessibility Age
Considerations
Actual
Points
Total
Possible
Points
Comments
Picnic Shelter 2 2 0 1 5 12 No connection to walks or
trails meeting ADA
requirements. Shelter has
grills.
Splash Pad 2 2 2 2 8 12 Newer construction,
concrete in good
condition.
Playground
Equipment
3 3 2 2 8 12 Safety zones are not
adequate in some
locations, lacking proper
container border in some
locations. Newer main
equipment but older
swings.
Basketball Court
(1/2 Court)
2 2 2 1 7 12 Asphalt surface in fair
condition. Painted key
and three-point line.
Play Field 2 2 2 2 8 12 Needs some minor
regrading. A portion of the
outfield overlaps general
skating area. Is irrigated
RATING / POINT SCALE DESCRIPTION
0 = Does not meet basic standards; Poor Quality; Outdated
1 = Meets basic standards; Fair Quality; Older
2 = Meets or exceeds basic standards; Good Quality; Mid-way Age
3 = Exceeds basic standards; High Quality; Newer
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Park Amenity
Name
Overall
Condition
Overall
Design &
Character
Accessibility Age
Considerations
Actual
Points
Total
Possible
Points
Comments
Softball Field 2 2 0 2 6 12 Backstop in good
condition. Has players
benches. A portion of the
outfield overlaps general
skating area. Is irrigated.
No ADA
accommodations.
Ice Rink n/a n/a Lighted Rink, temporary
dasher board system not
installed at time of site
visit.
Parking 2 2 1 2 7 12 One designated ADA stall
but no access aisle.
Lacks connection to park
amenities, fair condition,
18 spaces
Trails 2 2 2 7 12 A bituminous trail that
circles the entire park. A
½” lip is located at the
west accessible ramp.
Trail has pedestrian
lighting.
Amenities 2 2 2 2 8 12 Portable restroom, picnic
tables, bike rack, trash,
benches in varying
conditions and styles.
Some benches and fence
have paint peeling. Water
fountain
Totals 64 108
General Comments:
This is a very popular park for summer use because of the Splash Pad. Residents of neighboring towns
are also known to use the splash pad and playground. Ballfields and hockey rink are good sizes of
younger youth play.
The Park has nice amenities and walking trail, but it lacks a trail or sidewalk connection to the rest of the
neighborhood. The only access to the park is walking on the street or driving to the park.
Park Needs & Recommendations
1. Short Term
o Provide accessible route to picnic shelter and grill.
2. Long Term Needs and Planning
o Provide improved accessible parking
o Provide accessible seating and access to ballfield
o Replace Play Structure
o Replace asphalt trails in poor condition
RATING / POINT SCALE DESCRIPTION
0 = Does not meet basic standards; Poor Quality; Outdated
1 = Meets basic standards; Fair Quality; Older
2 = Meets or exceeds basic standards; Good Quality; Mid-way Age
3 = Exceeds basic standards; High Quality; Newer
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St. Anthony Village – Park Evaluation
Tennis Court
Park Evaluation # 4
Park Name: Tennis Court / Well House Park
Park Size: 0.95 acres
Location: 2920 Silver Ln NE
Classification: Neighborhood Park
Overall Park Design: Tennis court placed on a well house site. Many mature trees around the
court give the area an appealing character. Adjacent to major roadways to
the east and north.
Overall Park Maintenance: Park appears to be well maintained.
Natural Resources/Landscape: Large trees around the site, specifically west of the court.
Overall Park Ranking: 25%
AMENITY RANKINGS
Park Amenity
Name
Overall
Condition
Overall
Design &
Character
Accessibility Age
Considerations
Actual
Points
Total
Possible
Points
Comments
Tennis / Pickleball
Court
1 1 0 0 2 12 Court surface has many
large cracks that have
been filled. Fence in poor
condition. No ADA access
Parking Lot 1 1 0 2 4 12 No designated ADA
stalls. Fair condition.
Totals 6 24
General Comments:
A walk along Silver Lanes provides easy access to the park by nearby residents but no walks within park.
On-site parking is limited to a few spots around the well house. No on street parking is available nearby.
The park does provide opportunity to be a neighborhood park if the tennis/pickleball court could be
relocated to another park.
Park Needs & Recommendations
1. Short Term
o Clean, fill cracks, and resurface court
2. Long Term Needs and Planning
o Provide additional parking options
o Provide accessible route to court.
o Provide accessible parking.
o Rebuild court
From: Renee Reed
Sent: Mon 4/11/2022 10:33 AM
Thank you to all for your participation and help in making the Pollinator
Garden Design Workshop a success. And also for your patience as we worked
to upload the PPT deck for your use. The PPT deck and handouts are available
on the Citizens for Sustainability
website. https://citizensforsustainability.org/pollinator-gardens/
Lona Doolan has asked that I share her email address if anybody wants to talk
more about pollinator gardens. Her email is mill0682@umn.edu
Two community groups are also available for those who might want to
connect and work with other gardeners. All are welcome to join.
St. Anthony Village Gardeners
- It's a group that maintains the garden at Trillium Park and
flowers in front of city hall and on the boulevard at the corner of
Silver Lake Road / St. Anthony Parkway.
- We meet monthly throughout the summer to weed at Trillium
and then enjoy a DQ treat afterwards
- Pre-covid we held periodic meetings about different gardening
topics, an annual flower sale fundraiser at Chenoweths, an
annual lunch at Axels, and occasionally organized garden tours
to nearby locations.
Contact: anita.davis19@gmail.com
Friends of the Parks
We maintain the demonstration pollinator gardens and bee lawn
in Trillium Park
We hope to do more work creating pollinator habitat in our
parks
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-the-
Parks-St-Anthony-Village-MN-115119483205964/
Spring is coming!
Renee R Reed
St. Anthony Village Parks and Environmental Commission (PEC)
From: Renee Reed
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2022 9:13 PM
To: kimich3@gmail.com <kimich3@gmail.com>
Subject: Pollinator Garden Design Workshop Questionnaire
I am Renee Reed, a commissioner on the Saint Anthony Village (SAV) Park
and Environmental Commission (PEC). The PEC, along with Citizens for
Sustainability, SAV Community Services and SAV Code Official are
sponsoring the Pollinator Garden Design Workshop. You are receiving
this email because you signed up for this coming
Wednesday, March 23rd's workshop from 7pm - 8:30pm.
As we prepare for the workshop, we would like to get more
information on what you, as a participant, want from this
workshop. Answering the following two brief questions will
help us ensure that we have the necessary information
available for you.
Level of gardening experience?
(For example: Beginner? Expert? Somewhere in between?)
Do you have a specific project in mind?
(For example: Want to start a pollinator garden? Have a garden but it's a
mess and you need ideas on how to clean it up? Want to extend or enhance
a current garden?)
Thank you for your feedback and we are looking forward to your
participation.
Renee Reed
SAV PEC
The Eleventh Annual Friday, June 17
and Saturday, June 18
8 am to 5 pm
(hours may vary at individual locations)
Rain Date Sunday, June 19, 2022
Name: _______________________________
Phone: _______________________________
Email: _______________________________
Address of Sale: _______________________________
Items Description: _______________________________
_______________________________
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REGISTRATION FORM
NEighbors Sale Days: June 17-18, 2022
Registration must be received by June 3
Open (check one or both) q Fri. 8-5 q Sat. 8-5 If open different hours, please say that in your description
Enclosed: q $10
Office Use Only #Register your sale by Friday, June 3. Sale list will appear
in the June 15 edition of Northeaster.
Mail or drop off with $10 check
payable to Northeaster to:
Northeaster
2844 Johnson St. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Sellers and buyers should take
reasonable personal precautions to avoid
spread of COVID-19 (masks, gloves,
distancing). If state guidelines outlaw
sales, we will cancel and refund.
As always take precautions for heat and
weather. Stay hydrated and safe!
Sale Days open to Northeast neighborhoods,
Columbia Heights, Hilltop, and St. Anthony Village