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PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, March 6, 2023 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 12 -05 -2022.PDF
Presentations
Citizens For Sustainability Updates
Dan Kunitz presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
Village Gardeners Updates
Lona Doolan presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
Commission Reports
Other Business
2023 Work Plan Schedule
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
PARKSWP2023.PDF
No Mow May Discussion
Parks CIP Prioritization
Zach Lundberg, Public Works Superintendent, presenting.
COVER MEMO.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.
Next Meeting
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, March 6, 2023 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 12 -05 -2022.PDFPresentationsCitizens For Sustainability UpdatesDan Kunitz presenting.PRESENTATION.PDFVillage Gardeners UpdatesLona Doolan presenting.PRESENTATION.PDFCommission Reports
Other Business
2023 Work Plan Schedule
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
PARKSWP2023.PDF
No Mow May Discussion
Parks CIP Prioritization
Zach Lundberg, Public Works Superintendent, presenting.
COVER MEMO.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.
Next Meeting
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 December 5, 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, Doolan, and Godmare.
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14 Absent:Commissioner Guest.
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16 Also Present: Student Liaison Fiona Barquero-Raivo, Mr. Dan Kunitz, Public
17 Works Director Jeremy Gumke, Finance Director Shelly Rueckert,
18 and City Manager Charlie Yunker.
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21 III.APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 5, 2022 PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL
22 COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA.
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24 Motion by Commissioner Bordeau, seconded by Commissioner Doolan, to approve the
25 December 5, 2022 Parks and Environmental Commission agenda.
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27 Motion carried unanimously.
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29 IV.APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 REGULAR PARKS AND
30 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
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32 Motion by Commissioner Bordeau, seconded by Commissioner Godmare, to approve
33 September 12, 2022 Regular Parks and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes as
34 presented.
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36 Motion carried unanimously.
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38 V.PRESENTATIONS.
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A.40 Citizens for Sustainability Updates
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42 Mr. Dan Kunitz updated the Parks & Environmental Commission with the Citizens for
43 Sustainability activities. The following are the requests for Climate Action in the 2023 Goals:
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1.45 Pass a Climate Emergency resolution
2.46 Create Energy and Climate Action Plans
3.47 Expand the solar installation on Central Park pavilion rooftop.
4.48 Install a public charging station in a public space.
5.49 Initiate outreach to promote energy and water reduction.
Parks and Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2022
Page 2
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2 Mr. Kunitz reviewed the Cities with Climate Emergency Resolutions and also the Cities with
3 Energy and Climate Action Plans. Mr. Kunitz has a draft resolution he can submit to the City
4 for review.
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6 Inquiries have been made with the Apartment Recycling Contact for Hennepin County. There
7 are two grants available to multi-family property owners that will open in February 2023.
8 Hennepin County would provide a bin at properties awarded the grants. Municipal drop-off
9 sites would be another possibility for organics recycling.
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11 Commissioner Doolan asked about a study done by an intern as to recommendations for
12 charging stations within the City. Mr. Yunker stated he is not aware of that. Staff has
13 researched grants available.
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15 Chair Niemi asked who pays for installation of charging stations and Mr. Kunitz stated they
16 are privately owned.
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18 Commissioner Doolan asked about priority #5. Commissioner Doolan stated she will be going
19 into the schools to provide information on a water conservation poster contest and if anyone
20 would like to join her they are welcome to do so.
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22 Mr. Kunitz stated Citizens for Sustainability is hosting a book discussion on January 31, 2023
23 at 7:00 p.m. The location is TBD. The book to be discussed is Catherine Hehoes “Saving Us
24 a Climate Scientist Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World”.
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26 VI.COMMISSION REPORT.
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28 Commissioner Doolan stated she did an assessment of emissions from the regional indicator
29 and copies were provided to the Commissioners.
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31 Chair Niemi stated he and some of the Commissioners attended the work session last Tuesday
32 with the City Council and the Planning Commission. It was very informative.
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34 VII.STAFF REPORTS – NONE.
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36 VIII.OTHER BUSINESS
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A.38 Parks Budget and CIP
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40 Finance Director Shelly Rueckert reviewed the Financial Overview. The inputs for the plan
41 were Annual Goal Setting Work Session. The venue for City Council, Parks and
42 Environmental Commission Representative and City Staff to discuss possible improvements
43 in park operations, maintenance needs, amenities, etc. Other inputs included the PEC
44 workplan and a joint meeting between the City Council and the Commission.
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Parks and Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2022
Page 3
1 Ms. Rueckert reviewed the Budget Calendar. She noted Commission items are included in
2 various budgets as:
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4 General Fund – Primary location of Park and Environmental operating costs.
5 Parks personnel costs - $242,000
6 Supporting ISD recreation programming - $52,000
7 Energy costs - $32,000
8 Supplies and other operating costs - $56,000
9 Sustainability programming - $10,000
10 Clean-up day, other recycling events, fix-it clinics, rain barrels - $8,000
11 Salo Park CAM charges - $17,000
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13 Total General Fund costs $417,000
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15 Parks and Environmental Commission items are also included in various budgets as:
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17 Capital Improvement Fund – Replacement of parks maintenance equipment.
18 Fleet Costs – 2023 $0 / Five years - $56,000
19 Heavy Equipment/Mowers costs – 2023 $120,000 / Five years $106,000
20 Other Equipment – 2023 $7,000 / $62,000
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22 Building Improvement Fund
23 Park Shelters 2023 $9,000 / $112,000
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25 Stormwater Fund – Stormwater operating and capital costs
26 Stormwater/Flood mitigation 2023 $220,000 / Five years $170,000
27 Water Quality – 2023 $68,000 / $365,000
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29 Total Capital Funds costs – 2023 $304,000 / Five years $871,000
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31 Sources for the Park Improvement Fund include: parkland dedication fees, donations &
32 grants, park improvement levy, transfers, and interfund loans.
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34 Park Improvement Funds are used for athletic facilities & playground structures, park shelters,
35 splash pads, and trail construction.
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37 Improvements for 2023 include Silver Point Park playground equipment and Skateboard Park
38 surface restoration.
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40 The WSB Park Evaluations were reviewed with priorities. The Overall Park and
41 Environmental Spending was reviewed.
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43 Ms. Rueckert reviewed the 2023/2024 Parks CIP Process to prioritize components within
44 WSB’s park evaluation report.
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46 Park Commission recommends dates/date ranges for improvements.
Parks and Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2022
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1 Staff will use Commissions guidance as to dates for CIP timing.
2 Staff will gather costs estimates.
3 Staff will draft 2024 preliminary CIP for PEC review and edits.
4 Long-term funding plan will be discussed.
5 PEC will provide any additional inputs to the 2024 Parks Improvement Budget.
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7 Commissioner Doolan asked where would expenses for environmental activities come from? Ms.
8 Rueckert stated it could be included in other inputs in June. A climate action plan would come from
9 the General Fund as it is more administrative in nature.
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11 Chair Niemi asked where the monies from rental fees for park shelters go and Ms. Rueckert stated
12 since Community Services handles they get the funds.
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B.14 2023 Draft Work Plan
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16 City Manager Yunker reviewed the written draft work plan for the Commission. This will be
17 discussed at goal setting.
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19 Commissioner Doolan asked if the citywide parks cleanup can be broader “Continue community
20 collaboration to enhance St. Anthony greenspace including a Spring City-wide parks clean-up,
21 increasing pollinator plantings around the City, City Hall and Silver Point’, Partner with the Garden
22 Club.
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24 Commissioner Godmare asked if the Commission is asked to prioritize the items and City Manager
25 Yunker stated generally the Commission is able to touch on the entire list.
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27 Commissioner Bordeau suggested the last one on the list be reworded to read “Climate Emergency
28 Resolution and Climate Action Plan”.
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30 Commissioner Doolan asked if the verbs can be changed to be more action-oriented. “Develop clear
31 direction for “No Mow May” campaign. Include website information and signage. Commissioner
32 Bordeau suggested there be an if/then statement if the Commission decides to endorse.
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34 Chair Niemi stated we do not want to put aside the WSB survey results. “Evaluate and identify
35 priority recommendations of park evaluation”.
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37 Commissioner Godmare suggested timing be included for discussion at quarterly Park and
38 Environmental Commission meetings.
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40 Commissioner Doolan asked what the purpose of the park walk-through is and Chair Niemi stated to
41 familiarize the Commission with the parks and see what improvements are recommended in each
42 park. The WSB survey will be referred to.
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44 City Manager Yunker stated in the past the Commission did not show a concern for pickleball courts
45 and the suggestion was to remove it from the list.
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Parks and Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2022
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1 Commissioner Doolan suggested “explore ideas brought to the Commission such as dog parks to
2 show commitment to hearing residents.” Commissioner Doolan suggested pickle ball be revisited at
3 some point. Chair Niemi stated the tennis courts at the well has no parking or amenities.
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5 Commissioner Doolan asks who hosts the Sustainability Fair. The Citizens for Sustainability had
6 hosted it one year. She noted goal #2 could be achieved by hosting the Sustainability Fair.
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8 Commissioner Bordeau suggested “Education and outreach in conjunction with community
9 organizations to promote use of the organics drop off, and residents who have taken energy action”.
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11 Commissioner Doolan stated it would be interesting to have residents who have installed solar
12 systems come to a workshop to speak with other residents as to what they did. This could be
13 communicated by the City Staff and collaborated with Citizens for Sustainability.
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15 Commissioner Bordeau suggested “waste management, water conservation and energy conservation”.
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17 Commissioner Doolan suggested a survey be done to see where citizens are riding their bikes. It was
18 suggested years ago that a bike and walking plan be developed. City Manager Yunker stated there is a
19 Kiwanis bike map so a transportation bike map may be needed.
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21 Commissioner Bordeau stated she would like to see something included for environmental justice.
22 Commissioner Doolan asked if that would be included in the Climate Action Plan.
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24 Commissioner Doolan asked if a verb is needed in the last bullet point “Climate Action Plan”. City
25 Manager Yunker stated if the Commission feels it is important to have a Climate Action Plan in 2023
26 and the City Council agrees it could be done in 2023. “Create” should be used. Commissioner
27 Doolan has heard of smaller cities collaborating together and hiring a consultant rather than each city
28 hiring their own.
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30 Commissioner Bordeau asked if a Green Corp Member could be used again and Mr. Yunker stated
31 the City has tried to obtain one. There is nothing specifically the Commission could do to help get a
32 Green Corp Member. There were many more Cities applying to get one and not enough Green Corp
33 Member. St. Anthony has had 3 in the past years.
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35 Mr. Yunker asked about the Tree Canopy program and Chair Niemi stated it is out of the
36 Commission’s hands. Mr. Yunker stated the suggestion was for a tree sale. Commissioner Godmare
37 suggesting including a tree sale in the Sustainability Fair. Commissioner Doolan suggested support
38 the expansion of the tree canopy program.
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40 Commissioner Bordeau asked about Emerald Ash Borer and is that something the Commission
41 should be involved with. Chair Niemi stated the removal and treatment of the affected trees is very
42 expensive. Mr. Jeremy Gumke stated there are no residential options for grants. Chair Niemi asked
43 how many trees are affected in the City and Mr. Gumke stated 45 trees were removed and 50 trees are
44 being treated. There is no way to financially support the residents on treatment or removal of trees.
45 Trees offered by Hennepin County could be promoted through the Commission.
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Parks and Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2022
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1 Mr. Yunker suggested all three groups be included in the tree initiatives.
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3 Commissioner Doolan stated she reached out to the vendor to get an additional CDA for increasing
4 the number of solar panels at Central Park. Commissioner Bordeau asked how much power can be
5 gained from the plan. Commissioner Doolan stated in October 782 kwh were consumed and the
6 panels produced 66 kwh (2 panels). This will be added to the work plan. “Explore the addition and
7 cost benefit of solar panels”.
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9 Commissioner Bordeau suggested adding installation of car charging stations. Commissioner Doolan
10 stated the private company provides the capital equipment and maintenance and the City provides the
11 space. Mr. Yunker stated that is already in process. This will be added to the work plan.
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13 Commissioner Doolan asked if there were plans for surveying the community about park use. Mr.
14 Yunker stated the dedicated funding source is just being developed. Chair Niemi stated the parks get
15 used a lot especially during the summer.
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17 Commissioner Doolan asked if measurements can be started on the comprehensive plan goal. Could
18 metrics be created for the long-term goal.
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20 Mr. Yunker stated the goals session will be held January 25-26-27, 2023 in the mornings. One
21 representative from the Commission is invited to attend.
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23 Commissioner Doolan referred to the WSB survey for parks. She reviewed the June materials and the
24 picnic shelter was missing from Silver Point and Central Park and Trillium Park is missing totally.
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26 VIII.COMMUNITY FORUM.
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28 No one appeared to address the Commission.
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30 IX. ADJOURNMENT.
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32 Chair Niemi adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
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36 Respectfully submitted,
37 Debbie Wolfe
38 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
3/2/2023
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Citizens for
Sustainability
Parks &
Environmental
Commission Update
March 6, 2023
Citizens working to create a resilient and sustainable community
1. Plastic Waste Challenge
2. Earth Week Activities
3. April Book Discussion
4. No Mow May
5. Upcoming Events
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Agenda
3/2/2023
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February – Hennepin County Challenge
Outcomes
Dashboard
Team Competition
Small and Mighty
Ecology Club 9 842
Citizens for
Sustainability 4 106
Middle School
Green Team 3 83
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Earth Week Activities
April 15‐22, Neighborhood Clean Up
•We ask families to pickup litter in their neighborhood and
post your work on social media
April 18‐21, Earth Week Challenge in Schools
April 22, 2023 –Park Clean Up Day (10:00 – noon)
•We invite families to join us in city parks
•CFS, Kiwanis, and St. Anthony Garden Club will oversee
cleanup in Trillium, Silver Point and Salo parks
•We invite park commissioners to join us in planning and
overseeing cleanup efforts in Central and Emerald parks
3/2/2023
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Join Us – Our Next Book Review
The Climate Action Handbook
A soon to be released guide that
offers the average person ideas,
options, and a roadmap for climate
action.
Find more details at:
https://citizensforsustainability.org/book-club/
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Join Us – 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:
Create our own No Mow May signs
to encourage residents to join in
3/2/2023
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Upcoming Events
Gardening For the Birds Class
Plant Exchange
Fund a Scholarship for
St. Anthony Graduates
3/2/2023
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Village Gardeners
Transition St. Anthony Boulevard Planters
2023 Project:
Change boulevard plantings to perennials
Gardeners will design, plant, and mulch
Request to City:
1. Advise on height restrictions
2. Pay for mat, mulch, and plants
Ongoing Maintenance:
Public Works:
•Year 1: water new plantings weekly /
as needed (Jun thru Sept)
•Pay for periodic mulch replenish
Village Gardeners:
•Monthly weeding in planters
•Periodic thistle pull in grasses
•Periodic fertilize and mulch replenish
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3/2/2023
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Plant Ideas for Boulevard Planters
Black‐eyed Susan – yellow flowers, 2‐3’ tall long blooming late summer and fall
Centaurea Montana –blue flowers, 1‐2’ tall, long blooming in June and rebloom in fall
Dark Horse Weigela –dense, rounded shrub, 2‐3' tall and wide, spring bloom
Firecracker Sedum –red succulent, 6‐9” tall, late summer bloom
Hakone Grass – mounding clumps, 1‐2’ tall, colorful foliage
Spring colorEdges
Fall color
Early Summer Color
Late Summer color
Center
Accents
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Refresh Other Community Center Plantings
2023 Projects:
1. Refresh Veteran memorial
Public Works:
•Remove shrubs / plants
•Prepare soil and weed mat
•Haul mulch
Village Gardeners:
•Design new planting
•Plant and place mulch
2. Replace Spirea planting
Public Works:
•Remove shrubs / plants
•Prepare soil (maybe weed mat)
•Haul mulch
Village Gardeners:
•Design new planting
•Plant and place mulch
3. Refresh Marquee planting
Public Works:
•Haul mulch
Village Gardeners:
•Weed and place mat
•Plant and place mulch
Ongoing Maintenance:
Public Works:
•Year 1: water new plantings
weekly / as needed
•Pay for periodic mulch
replenish
Village Gardeners:
•Monthly check / weeding
•Periodic fertilizer and mulch
replenish
Request to City:
1. Advise on height restrictions
2. Cost of mat, mulch, new plants
3. Schedule Public Works
watering (Jun thru Sept)
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3/2/2023
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Ideas for Veterans Memorial Planting
Red, White & Blue Theme
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Replace Spirea Planting
Grasses with accent colors
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3/2/2023
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Refresh Marquee Planting
Add color to tie to other gardens
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Refresh Trillium Park
Long‐term Plans
(schedule tbd)
City / Gardener Collaborations
1. Refresh SAV sign planting
2. Find alternative to potted
annuals
3. Long‐term solution for
fountain mulch
4. Remove and replace shrub
planting and invasive
undergrowth along
driveway entrance
5. Transition plants to native
shrubs and flower clusters
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3/2/2023
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Consider Joining Our Garden Club
Contact:
villagegardeners55418@gmail.com
Upcoming Events:
March 24 ‐Social Hour
April 22 ‐Trillium Park Cleanup
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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: March 6, 2023 Parks & Environmental Commission Meeting
Request: 2023 Work Plan Schedule
BACKGROUND
At its annual Goal Setting session, the City Council reviewed the draft 2023 Work Plan submitted by the Parks &
Environmental Commission. There were no changes discussed at that session, and the City Council subsequently
approved the work plan formally at their February 14, 2023 regular meeting.
When discussing the draft work plan, the commission asked to schedule the activities included in the work plan
over the upcoming year. As a result, staff is proposing the below schedule for the 2023 work plan items:
March 6, 2023
Regular Meeting
June 5, 2023
Regular Meeting
September 11, 2023
Regular Meeting
December 4, 2023
Regular Meeting
• Consider endorsement of
“No Mow May” campaign
• Prioritize results of parks
evaluation
• Review annual walk-though
of all City parks
• Pedestrian & bike friendly
routes for recreation and
transportation
TBD TBD
Worksessions/agenda items to be scheduled as Climate Action Planning process unfolds
• Create Energy and Climate Action Plans
• Explore expansion of solar installation on Central Park Pavilion rooftop
• Joint meeting with the City Council and Planning Commission
Ongoing throughout 2023
• Continue education & outreach in conjunction with community organizations to promote sustainability
• Continue collaborations to enhance City green space, including with parks cleanup and pollinator plantings
• Support City’s efforts to establish partnership to bring electric vehicle charging stations to public areas
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR COMMISSION FEEDBACK
Below are the specific items for discussion and feedback for staff:
• Does the Commission have any requested changes to the schedule?
ATTACHMENTS:
• 2023 Work Plan
City Council Approved __________
St. Anthony Village Parks and Environmental Commission
2023 Work Plan - Draft
The Parks and Environmental Commission is a five member advisory commission, appointed by the City Council and is
charged with the following duties (City Code Chapter 32, Section 32.25):
(A) To prepare, revise, and maintain a comprehensive, long-term plan for the redevelopment of parks within the
city. This plan shall be viewed as a working document that serves as a framework and reference to future
redevelopment;
(B) To make recommendations to and advise the City Council and staff regarding park and environmental issues
and ideas;
(C) To establish priorities and recommend a phasing plan and schedule for implementing innovative park and
environmental initiatives improvements, renovations, and plans;
(D) To work with other communities to explore cooperative arrangements to develop connecting routes in the
form of bikeways, walking paths, and corridors of green space wherever possible;
(E) To investigate funding sources, including requests for increases in the city budget, designated for parks,
green spaces and environmental initiatives;
(F) To seek new areas for additional parks, natural areas, walking paths, bikeways, and green space corridors;
(G) To generate community involvement in the development of parks, environmental initiatives and their
elements;
(H) To review and recommend revisions to the operation and maintenance of city parks and environmental
initiatives; and
(I) To periodically review, re-evaluate, and update the comprehensive park and environmental initiatives plan to
reflect current and future park needs of the city.
In 2023, the Parks and Environmental Commission will focus on the following items:
Continue education & outreach in conjunction with community organizations to promote sustainability, such as:
o Arbor Day and Tree City activities for residents and city contractors about tree diversity, climate
resiliency, expanding the City’s tree canopy, and proper planting techniques
o Water conservation initiatives working with Rice Creek and MWMO watersheds, and partner with
schools for water conservation poster contest
o Use of the organics drop off site
o Sustainability Fair at the Community Center
Complete annual walk-though of all City parks
Continue collaborations to enhance City green space, including with parks cleanup and pollinator plantings
Consider endorsement of “No Mow May” campaign
Prioritize results of parks evaluation
Create Energy and Climate Action Plans
Explore pedestrian & bike friendly routes for recreation and transportation
Explore expansion of solar installation on Central Park Pavilion rooftop
Support City’s efforts to establish partnership to bring electric vehicle charging stations to public areas
Joint meeting with the City Council and Planning Commission
MEMORANDUM
To:City of Saint Anthony Village Parks & Environmental Commission
From:Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Director and Charlie Yunker, City Manager
Date:March 6, 2023 Parks & Environmental Commission Meeting
Request:St. Anthony Village Parks Capital Replacements Schedule
BACKGROUND
City staff engaged WSB to conduct a parks evaluation to assist in refining the City’s Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP) that includes scheduling replacements for all City assets. The Parks & Environmental Commission revieed
the report and offered comments. The Commission did not have any recommendations for changes to amenities
within the parks, or had any additional priorities other than those identified by the WSB assessment.
The primary take-away was that the playground equipment at Silver Point Park is the highest priority for
replacement, and should be done as soon as possible. They City has a bid for that work, and is working with our
vendor to add a swing set to the scope, and get the replacement completed. Subsequently, staff has identified
additional maintenance/replacement items that are listed below.
Public Works performed additional improvements outside the assessment in 2022, and for the Commissions
information, those were:
Installed drain tile at Central Park
Replaced carpeting in Central Park Pavilion
Planted trees along the north/south trail at Central Park
Purchased mobile hockey boards at Silver Point Park
Regraded the area for the hockey rink at Silver Point Park
Repaved the trail on the west side of Salo Park north pond
Installed timed locks on the doors at Emerald, Central, and Silver Point Parks
PARKS PRIORITIZATION
As the City begins the 2024 budget process, staff is seeking input from the Parks & Environmental Commission
on prioritizing the asset replacements to refine the CIP plan and help the Council plan for funding those
replacements in the long-term.
For 2023, the replacement of the playground at Silver Point Park and repairs to the skate park in Central Park is
budgeted. The Commission is asked to consider the recommendations below and consider the priority order and
ideal scheduling for the items listed below. Staff will use that to determine scheduling while balancing city-wide
CIP needs, and long-term funding with the City Council.
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
(completed in 2022)
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.
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
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Silver Point Park
•Mill & overlay and curb replacement in the parking lot.
Central Park
•The wood hockey boards at need replacing. We will be making significant repairs to the south side of the
rink in the spring/summer as time allows. Ideally, we would replace with a mobile dasher boards system
like we have at Emerald and Silver Point Park that can be set up and taken down annually.
•Concrete sidewalk panel repairs.
•Improve storm sewer drainage from the south end of the park to the bioswale.
Emerald Park
•Concrete sidewalk panel repairs.
•Install retaining wall and accessible seating at ball field.
Salo Park
•Concrete sidewalk replacement around the south pond.
Skate Park
•Repairs to the skate ramps. (budgeted for 2023)
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR COMMISSION FEEDBACK
Below are the specific items for discussion and feedback for staff:
How does the Commission recommended scheduling the playground and other infrastructure additions
and replacements?
Does the Commission have any particularly high priorities for staff and the City Council to consider?
NEXT STEPS
Staff will utilize the Commission feedback to refine the 2024 CIP that will go to the City Council for
approval later in 2023. Staff will bring the draft 2024 CIP to the September, 2023 PEC meeting for the
Commission to review.