HomeMy WebLinkAboutPK PACKET 09242024CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, September 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM
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 06 -03 -2024.PDF
Presentations
Silverwood Park Updates
David Donovan, Silverwood Program Coordinator, presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
Citizens For Sustainability Updates
Dan Kunitz presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
Commission Reports
Other Business
CIP Presentation
Deborah Maloney, Finance Director, presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
PARKS CIP SUMMARY.PDF
PARKS CIP DETAIL.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. Those unable to attend the meeting in person
may submit comments via the City's PUBLIC COMMENTS FORM .
Adjournment
Next Meeting
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 promote a high quality of life to those we serve through
outstanding city services.
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGEPARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING AGENDAMonday, September 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM 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 06 -03 -2024.PDFPresentationsSilverwood Park UpdatesDavid Donovan, Silverwood Program Coordinator, presenting.PRESENTATION.PDFCitizens For Sustainability UpdatesDan Kunitz presenting.PRESENTATION.PDFCommission ReportsOther BusinessCIP Presentation
Deborah Maloney, Finance Director, presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
PARKS CIP SUMMARY.PDF
PARKS CIP DETAIL.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. Those unable to attend the meeting in person
may submit comments via the City's PUBLIC COMMENTS FORM .
Adjournment
Next Meeting
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 promote a high quality of life to those we serve through
outstanding city services.
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING
3 JUNE 3, 2024
4 7:00 p.m.
5
I.6 CALL TO ORDER.
7
8 Chairperson Fee called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
9
II.10 ROLL CALL.
11
12 Commissioners Present:Chair Lily Fee, Commissioners Michael Guest, Cody Holliday and
13 Jessica Swiontek.
14
15 Absent:Commissioner Daniel Bakke.
16
17 Also Present: City Manager Charlie Yunker, Public Works Director Jeremy Gumke,
18 Silverwood Park Supervisor Alyssa Baguss, Citizens for
19 Sustainability Representative Dan Kunitz, Sustainability Coordinator
20 Minette Saulog, WSB Project Manager Katie Koscielak, and City
21 Code Official Richard Sonterre.
22
23
24 III.APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 3, 2024 PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL
25 COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA.
26
27 Motion by Commissioner Holliday, seconded by Commissioner Guest, to approve the June 3,
28 2024 Parks and Environmental Commission agenda.
29
30 Motion carried unanimously.
31
32 IV.APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 4, 2024 REGULAR PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL
33 COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
34
35 Commissioner Holliday noted his last name has 2 “l’s”.
36
37 Motion by Commissioner Holliday, seconded by Commissioner Swiontek, to approve the
38 March 4, 2024 Regular Parks and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes as amended.
39
40 Motion carried unanimously.
41
42 V.PRESENTATIONS.
43
A.44 Silverwood Park Updates.
45
46 Silverwood Park Supervisor Alyssa Baguss presented a powerpoint update of activities at
47 Silverwood Park. There will be a Watershed Exhibition by Liz Sexton June 6 – July 31, 2024
48 with an opening reception held Thursday, June 6 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Also Echo Trail
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1 Exhibition by Laura Ahola-Young will be held June 6 – July 31, 2024 with an opening
2 reception held Thursday, June 6 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
3 Upcoming Events at Silverwood include:
4
5 Free Family Fun is held every month on the second Sunday. From 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Puppet
6 Art Adventures and from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Walk with a Naturalist. All ages and drop-ins are
7 welcome.
8
9 Skate-the-Park – A rollerskating event at Silverwood will be held Sunday July 28, 2024 from
10 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Bring your own skates/blades or borrow a free pair from Twin Cities Skaters.
11 Roll around the mile-long paved trail. Skate to the music with Northstar Roller Derby skaters
12 in the amphitheater.
13
14 E-Cology: Night Bug Extravaganza – Friday, June 28, 2024 from 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. Free
15 Event. Art and nature activities for families from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Music from The Orange
16 Goodness from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. 21+ activities continue from 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
17
18 2024 Float-in Movie – Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 9:00 – 11:00 p.m. Free event for all
19 ages. Disney’s James and the Giant Peach will be shown.
20
21 Silverwood on Stage – Free outdoor performances Wednesdays
22 June 12 – Michael Monroe
23 June 26 – Goatroper
24 July 3 – Poolboy
25 July 10 – Beemer & Luke Enyeart
26 July 17 – LAAMAR
27 July 24 – 58 Belvedere
28 July 31 – SPACEGLOW
29 August 7 – Jillian Rae
30 August 14 – We are the Willows
31 August 21 – Kavyesh Kaviraj
32
33 Mixed Precipitation presents – The Pickup Truck Opera Vol 4 – FAUST Returning to
34 Silverwood Wednesday, August 28, 2024. For more info or tickets, visit
35 www.mixedprecipitation.org.
36
37 The Silverwood Park Café is open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Enjoy local and organic coffee
38 drinks, kombucha on tap and baked goods. A 50% student discount is offered weekdays from
39 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
40
41 The Island Picnic Shelter is open for reservations for your spring graduation celebration or
42 family reunions. The first Monday of the month is the Rental Open House from 5:00 – 7:00
43 p.m. For up-to-date calendars and rental information, contact
44 silverwoodevents@threeriversparks.org.
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1 Ms. Bagus provided an update to the Commission on the last Board Meeting. The
2 programming at Silverwood is staying and the park will not be closed. Everything will be kept
3 as currently is with continued programming. Some programming will be done offsite.
4
5 Ms. Bagus provided brochures for the Commission.
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7 Commissioner Guest stated this is the year of the cicada. Ms. Bagus stated there are some in
8 the park.
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10 Chair Fee stated she attended the Board Meeting as well and was very happy all the comments
11 regarding Silverwood.
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B.13 Citizens for Sustainability Update.
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15 Citizens for Sustainability Representative Dan Kunitz presented an update of their activities.
16 A photograph was shown from the Earth Week Parks Cleanup.
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18 The Citizens for Sustainability Stewardship Scholarships were awarded to Cambell Botts &
19 Naomi Teshome. The SAVHS Local Scholarship Program enables business, organizations
20 and groups like CFS to directly offset part of graduating seniors college education. These two
21 students were recognized for their dedication to environmental stewardship and passion to
22 make a difference with $600 scholarships. There were 11 family and individual donors.
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24 Mr. Kunitz asked if the Commission is interested in having a Sustainability Fair.
25 Commissioner Holliday stated he staffed the CFS booth at VillageFest last year and suggested
26 the Commission and CFS share a booth. He noted the parks were very clean after the clean-
27 up.
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29 CFS looks forward to collaborating with the new Sustainability Coordinator – Minette Saulog.
30 There will be a CFS booth at VillageFest on August 3, 2024.
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32 Chair Fee stated she noticed a lot of glitter in the park. Chair Fee stated she would be in favor
33 of a 2024 Sustainability Fair.
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35 VI.COMMISSION REPORTS.
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A.37 Introduction of Minette Saulog, Sustainability Coordinator.
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39 City Manager Charlie Yunker introduced Minette Saulog to the Commission. She is the new
40 Sustainability Coordinator. Minette introduced herself and noted she was the GreenCorp
41 Member at St. Anthony five years ago. She is excited to work at St. Anthony.
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B.43 Permeable Paver Policy.
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1 WSB Project Manager Katie Koscielak reviewed the Parks and Environmental Commission
2 received a request from a resident at their March 4, 2024 meeting to review the City
3 Engineer’s policy on pervious pavers.
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5 Currently the City does not consider pervious pavers as impervious surface and thus cannot be
6 utilized to increase what would otherwise be impervious surface. The City Engineer provided
7 a memo that describes the rationale for the current policy, and a recommendation for adjusting
8 the policy with specific conditions. She explained filtration vs. infiltration. The goal is to
9 reduce the amount of rainwater that gets into the sewer system and improve the quality of the
10 water going into the system.
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12 If the Commission wishes, Staff can present the recommendation to Council as part of a future
13 batch of City Code Amendments.
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15 The City Engineer’s memo was provided for Commission consideration.
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17 Commissioner Holliday asked how much control does St. Anthony have given the other
18 jurisdictions – watershed, county, state. Ms. Koscielak stated the rules per lot of the
19 impervious amount is set by the City.
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21 Chair Fee asked if there other models that could be reviewed. Ms. Koscielak stated she will
22 check with Justin Messner.
23
24 Mr. Paul White, 3201 32nd Avenue, has a project where he wanted to put permeable pavers to
25 support parking for a trailer. He was told by the City Engineer that permeable pavers are not
26 allowed in St. Anthony. He stated there are a couple of issues that he sees with the
27 permeability policy that St. Anthony has. It doesn’t incent large properties to pave.
28 Residential properties are permitted to pave 10 sf. The category of providing a percentage
29 across the board doesn’t seem to meet the goal. The memo doesn’t address the clay soil type
30 which is relative impermeable. Grass lawns are actually impermeable but they are counted as
31 permeable. He described permeable pavers and noted they are actually more permeable than
32 grass.
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34 Ms. Koscielak stated when water goes through the grass it is providing some quality
35 management before it goes to the street drain. The permeable pavers would not provide the
36 same effect.
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38 Commissioner Holliday asked if the clay soil could be removed and Ms. Koscielak stated they
39 have found clay at 12-15 feet deep. Commissioner Holliday asked if the minimum parking
40 requirements could be reduced would that allow for more permeable pavers. Richard Sonterre
41 representing the Code Committee stated they looked at the parking code last year. The entire
42 code has been rewritten and referred to as parking pads. Commissioner Holliday stated he
43 trusts the experts but still wants to allow flexibility where it is an option.
44 Chair Fee stated she agrees with Commissioner Holliday. Mr. Yunker stated Staff is looking
45 for Commissioner’s comments. Commissioner Holliday asked if this could be addressed with
46 a variance. Mr. White stated he was instructed by Staff that a variance would not be a good
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1 idea. Commissioner Holliday stated the only reason he would want to go forward would be if
2 it addressed Mr. White’s concerns. Mr. White stated we just need to talk to each other and the
3 Code is being pushed out as a barrier.
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5 Commissioner Swiontek asked if there are Codes in other Cities that would help address this?
6 Ms. Koscielak will follow up with Justin Messner.
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8 Commissioner Guest suggested this be researched further and brought back to the
9 Commission.
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C.11 Commissioner Comments.
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13 Commissioner Swiontek thanked Staff for planning the park tour. She visited the birthplace of
14 Arbor Day in Nebraska and highly suggest the trip. She reviewed Mile in My Shoes an
15 organization she works with.
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17 Commissioner Holliday stated it is great to see Central Park being utilized. The soccer field
18 south of the pavilion is being used multiple times during the week. The path going through
19 Central Park continues to be flooded after heavy rains. He spoke about the accessible
20 playground.
21
22 Commissioner Guest stated during clean-up he was approached by a resident about getting a
23 dog park in St. Anthony.
24
25 Chair Fee stated she attended two sessions as part of the Grand Rounds Missing Link
26 regarding trail design.
27
28 VII.OTHER BUSINESS.
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A.30 Hennepin County Ecological Improvement Project.
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32 City Code Official Richard Sonterre reviewed on November 6, 2023, staff attended an
33 informational meeting provided by Hennepin County Land Conservationist/County
34 Agricultural Inspector Matt Stasica. One topic at the meeting was the availability of funds
35 from a grant the County had acquired for land conservation and habitat restoration. Although
36 the program primarily seeks out large scale acreage opportunities, the County expressed
37 interest in options for smaller projects within already developed city settings. City staff
38 invited County staff to tour the City and evaluate locations for potential habitat restoration and
39 community education. After review, locations in Central Park and Silver Point Park were
40 determined to be of the greatest value to meet the needs and wants of both parties.
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42 Hennepin County works with residents and partner organizations to protect and restore habitat
43 through conservation easements and habitat restoration projects. Hennepin County, in
44 partnership with the Minnesota Land Trust, has received more than $4.5 million from the
45 Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund to acquire conservation easements on the best
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1 remaining natural areas in Hennepin County. Funding is also available for habitat restoration
2 projects on protected properties.
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4 The primary features of agreement include:
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6 Partnership Pledge – Outlines Hennepin County’s commitment to the project and establishes
7 some baseline expectations regarding collaboration with the City as we work together to meet
8 the conservation goals outlined in the Habitat Management Plan (HMP) and/or the Ecological
9 Improvement Plan (EIP).
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11 Ecological Improvement Plan (EIP) – Identifies Locations, Goals and aspects of the five year
12 plan.
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14 Right of Entry Agreement – Provides Hennepin County and its employees, agents or
15 contractors to enter upon the Premises for the purposes set forth in the EIP.
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17 Mr. Sonterre asked the Commission if they had any comments and/or recommendations on
18 the EIP. Staff will integrate the Commission’s feedback into the staff report to the City
19 Council. This is an excellent opportunity to use grant monies.
20
21 The Commission received the Partnership Pledge, Ecological Improvement Plan and Right of
22 Entry Agreement as part of the meeting packet.
23
24 Mr. Matt Stasica, Environment Public Works, described work he has done with the Rice
25 Creek Watershed. Central Park is within the Rice Creek Watershed District. US Fish and
26 Wildlife private lands biologists are interested in this project in purchasing native seed. There
27 are many organizations interested in partnering for this project.
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29 Chair Fee stated this is a win-win for St. Anthony. She asked if ongoing maintenance is
30 covered. Prairie maintenance involves controlling weeds. Every three years a burn is done.
31
32 Commissioner Swiontek noted the reference to Silver Lake Park needs to be corrected to
33 Silverwood.
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35 The consensus of the Commission was to move forward with the process.
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B.37 Watering Restrictions Enforcement Approach and Non-Compliance Fees.
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39 City Code Official Richard Sonterre reviewed as part of the 2024 Pyramid adopted by the City
40 Council, a particular action item from the Climate Plan was highlighted for Council
41 discussion, which is “Water Restrictions – enforcement and on-compliance fees. Staff is
42 asking for input from the Commission to convey to the Council on compliance approach and
43 the idea of implementing non-compliance fees.
44
45 Currently the City utilizes two primary sets of language to seek compliance on this issue. The
46 current City Code reads:
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2 No person may draw or use the city water system for the purpose of watering lawns or
3 gardens during any period of emergency as declared under §52.08, except during the days and
4 hours permitted. Notice of the emergency and any permitted watering will be given by
5 publication and posting. At no time may a hose larger than 1 inch in diameter be used from
6 any service pipe without special permission of the City Council, and upon payment of a fee
7 set forth in Chapter 33 for the water to be used from the special connection.
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9 Additionally, Council Resolution 17-032 further clarifies the specific dates, days and times in
10 which season irrigation restrictions are to be adhered to, indicating:
11 Watering restrictions shall apply each year between April 15th and November 1st.
12 Residents with an odd house number shall water lawns when necessary, only on odd-
13 numbered calendar days and those with even numbered addresses shall water lawns
14 only on even-numbered days.
15 Lawns shall not be watered between the hours of 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
16 An exception may be granted for recently established lawns. Those lawns may be
17 watered daily for one year following installation, but only during the hours listed
18 above.
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20 The City’s code compliance approach is based on an education-first method to inform those in
21 violation of City Code what parameters are in place and help residents gain compliance
22 voluntarily, which is almost always adequate to address an issue. The City does not have an
23 administrative fine component in the City Code, thus relies on voluntary compliance. Certain
24 continual code violations can result in misdemeanors being prosecuted by the City’s
25 prosecuting attorney, but only in the most extreme situations that would warrant that action.
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27 Since May 1, 2022 the City has made contact with twenty-two residents found to be in
28 violation of Resolution 17-032. None of the twenty-two were repeat offenders and the
29 majority of those found in violation were watering on the correct odd/even day, but were
30 watering between 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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32 In no case has contact with residents in violation of the resolution been met with resistance.
33 Staff believes that these individuals were, as they claimed, unaware of that restriction.
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35 The Commission was requested to provide comments to Council regarding the current
36 compliance approach and whether to consider an administrative fine component.
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38 The irrigation practices comparison of surrounding communities was provided for
39 Commission consideration.
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41 Chair Fee stated if we are trying to achieve water reduction maybe more important is how the
42 water is used. A bigger opportunity is how water is used. Mr. Sonterre noted the City of
43 Fridley doesn’t have a policy however they monitor water usage and implement an emergency
44 scenario. She noted Resolution 17-032 didn’t contain anything about gardening. She also
45 noted April 1st is the start of the restriction period. Education of residents is important as to
46 the restrictions.
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2 Commissioner Guest asked what kind of education is being done and Mr. Sonterre stated it is
3 communicated through email blast and on the website.
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5 Commissioner Holliday stated he would not be in favor of a fine. It could be communicated
6 along with the water bills. City Staff shouldn’t have to administer this in addition to all they
7 do.
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9 Commissioner Swiontek suggested putting the policy in the newsletter with a reward for those
10 reading it.
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12 Mr. Sonterre stated they have talked about doing some contest based notice of the Code in the
13 newsletter. If people cannot do the waterline testing themselves, contact City Hall. Mr.
14 Yunker stated there has been approximately 300 people that have used.
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16 The consensus of the Commission was to use education first and not a fine based policy.
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C.18 Pickleball Location Discussion
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20 Chair Fee reviewed as part of the park tour two locations were looked at. The wellhouse park
21 has a court currently that is beyond patching. Commissioner Holliday suggested moving the
22 pickleball location to the Central Park ice rink. Chair Fee had created a pro/con list for both of
23 those locations which she reviewed in detail for the Commission.
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25 Commissioner Holliday stated she is fully in support of the dual use for the ice rink at Central
26 Park. That use of that space needs to be maximized.
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28 Commissioner Swiontek noted she would be in favor of using the ice rink by City Hall which
29 would open the space at the wellhouse for a dog park.
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31 Commissioner Guest stated there are two proposed locations so how do we proceed.
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33 It is helpful for Council to hear what location the Commission thinks would be best.
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35 Chair Fee asked if the Wellhouse court would be removed.
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37 The consensus of the Commission was to further research the Central Park ice rink location
38 for pickleball.
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40 VIII.COMMUNITY FORUM – NONE.
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42 No one appeared to address the Commission.
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44 IX. ADJOURNMENT.
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1 Motion by Commissioner Guest, seconded by Commissioner Swiontek, to adjourn the June 3,
2 2024 meeting of the Parks and Environmental Commission at 9:00 p.m.
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4 Motion carried unanimously.
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7 Respectfully submitted,
8 Debbie Wolfe
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Silverwood Park
David Donovan, Silverwood Program Coordinator
Summer Concerts
Hinterland
Pattie Chalmers
September 12 – November 30, 2024
Opening Reception: Thursday,
September 12th from 6 – 8 pm
9/19/2024
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Understory
Stephanie Hunder
August 8th through September 30th, 2024
Opening Reception:
Thursday, September 12th from 6 – 8 pm
Summer Concerts
Ready, Set, GIF
October 10th – November 30, 2024
Opening Reception: October
10th from 6 – 8 pm
A group show of 21 artists and
animators exploring motion through
hand-drawn GIFS
9/19/2024
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Field Trip!
Saturday, September 14th
Noon – 4 PM
A 15th Anniversary Celebration
-Amphitheater: Live music by local artists Barlow (12PM) and Faith Boblett (2:30PM)
-Art Market: Shop artwork from local makers with Minneapolis Craft Market.
-Veranda: Art Activities
-Lake: Go for a paddle with Anoka County Parks and their 30-foot Voyageur canoe!
-Giant 5: Get your picture taken in front of our 'BIG 1-5' photobooth!
-Food is available for purchase from the Eggroll Queen food truck
-Great Lawn games
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Mini-Pumpkin
Decorating
Party
Wednesday,
October 23rd
6-8 PM
$5 all ages
Fall School and Community
Program Collaboration
‐Wilshire Park afterschool Art and
Ecology Club for grades 3‐5
‐Monthly, nature‐based ECFE programs
at Silverwood Park
Naturally Dramatic, Spring 2018
9/19/2024
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Winter Hours SILVERWOOD PARK CAFÉ 9 am – 5 pm
Enjoy local and organic coffee drinks, kombucha on tap, and baked goods
50% student discount, weekdays from 2 – 4 PM
Northern Soda, New Brighton Vegan Witt, Columbia HeightsCookie Cart, North Minneapolis
Self-Serve
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Available Every Day through
September.
Reserve a boat now
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For up-to-date calendars and
rental information, contact
silverwoodevents@threeriversparks.org
Silverwood Rental Facilities
Rental Open House: Oct. 7th, 5‐7pm
2026 Dates will become available on
January 2nd, 2025
Silverwood Park
David Donovan, Silverwood Program Coordinator
9/19/2024
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Citizens for
Sustainability
Parks &
Environmental
Commission Update
September 9, 2024
Citizens working to create a resilient and sustainable community
October 7: Book Discussion
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•Unstoppable Us, Vol. 1 by Yuval
Noah Harari
•October 7, 6:30‐8:00pm
•St. Anthony Village Library
Even though we’ll never outrun a
hungry lion or outswim an angry
shark, humans are pretty
impressive—and we’re the most
dominant species on the planet. So
how exactly did we become
“unstoppable”?
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PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN & FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Parks & Environmental
Commission Meeting
September 23, 2024
PLANNING & BUDGETING FOR PARKS & ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Annual Goal Setting Work Session
Venue for City Council (CC), Parks and Environmental Commission
(PEC) Representative and city staff (CS) to discuss improvements
in parks, amenities changes, etc.
PEC workplan reviewed at Goal Setting
Topical joint meetings between CC and PEC
WSB Parks Assessment & Oertel Facilities Assessment
Staff observations and resident comments
INPUTS
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BUDGET CALENDAR
Developing the Annual
Budget and Levy begins
early in the year.
Typically by June‐July City
Staff has provided possible
levy scenario’s for Council
direction.
Staff provides proposed
budget by late August.
Preliminary levy is passed
mid‐September.
PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND
SOURCES
Parkland dedication fees
Donations & grants
Park Improvement levy
Transfers
Interfund loans
USES
Athletic facilities &
playground structures
Park shelters
Splash pads
Trail construction
Amenities
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PEC ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN VARIOUS BUDGETS
General Fund –Primary location of Park and Environmental operating costs
Parks personnel costs ‐$329,300
Supporting ISD recreation programming ‐$52,200
Energy costs ‐$42,800
Supplies and other operating costs ‐$59,100
Sustainability programing ‐$14,000
Clean‐up day, other recycling events, fix‐it clinics, rain barrels ‐$5,000
Total General Fund costs ‐$502,400
PEC ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN VARIOUS BUDGETS
Capital Improvement Fund –Replacement of parks maintenance equipment
Fleet costs ‐2025 $0 / Five years $140,125
Heavy Equipment/Mowers costs ‐2025 $26,000 / Five years $191,600
Other Equipment ‐2025 $4,100 / Five years $70,000
Building Improvement Fund
Park Shelters/parking lots/trails ‐2025 $43,950 /Five years $162,500
Stormwater Fund – Stormwater operating and capital costs
Stormwater / Flood mitigation 2025 $5,200 / Five years $192,700
Water Quality ‐2025 $50,280 / $452,200
Total Capital Funds costs – 2025 $129,530 / Five years $1,209,125
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PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND
2025
Central & Emerald Park Signage, various benches, etc
Emerald Park accessible path to picnic shelter
Future
Proposed Annual Park
Improvement Levy
increase $15,000 for 2025
Trail refurbishments /
replacements
(Central Park trail included in
2025 Street Reconstruction
feasibility)
Playground replacements
as scheduled with PEC
input in 2024
Park
Amenities AmphitheaterBallfields ‐ multi‐useBallfields ‐ soccerBasketball CourtsBatting CagesOff‐Street ParkingPicnic AreaPlay EquipmentShelterSkateboard ParkSkating Rink ‐ generalSkating Rink ‐ hockeyTennis CourtsWalking PathsSplash PadsCentral Park—2003 XX1/2XXXXXXXX XX
Emerald Park —2009 XX1/2 XXXX XX XX
Salo Park—2006 X X
Silver Point Park—1998 X 1/2 XXXX XX X
Trillium Park—1980 X
Water Tower Park—2004 XXX XX
OVERALL PARK AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPENDING
2025
Levy
2025 Parks &
Environmental
Expenditures
Parks Five
years
(approximate)
General Fund $6,396,944 $502,400 $2,512,000
Capital/Building/Stormwater
Improvements $599,180 $129,530 $1,209,125
Park Improvement Fund $30,000 $35,900 $156,900
Total $667,830
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PROJECTS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Pickleball Courts –Estimated $300,000 ‐$600,000
PEC identified Central Park as overall preferred location
Location could be shared with ice rink w/sound mitigation
or south side of the Pavilion and not share with ice rink
May reduce field space available for sports booster activities
Could consider integrating full basketball court
PROJECTS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Safety Netting –Estimated $110,000
Occasional resident requests for additional
netting due to foul balls
City would pay for C3, ISD282 would pay
for C1
C1
C2 C3
C4
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PROJECTS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
LED Lighting –Estimated $535,000
Central Park $370,000
Tennis Courts $165,000
Estimated 50% energy savings
Reduced glare and better ball
visibility
QUESTIONS?
Fiscal Year 2025
PARK IMPROVEMENT 2025 - 2041
2024
Est. Actual
2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029-2034 2035-2041
SOURCES
Park Dedication Fees 1,500$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Park improvement levy 15,000 15,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 45,000 250,000 350,000
IFL / Transfers/Debt proceeds/Investment income - 262,189 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 $1,200,000 $620,000
Donations 900 - 900 900 900 900 5,795 5,853
TOTAL 17,400$ 277,189$ 35,900$ 40,900$ 45,900$ 50,900$ 1,455,795$ 975,853$
USES
Central Park -PD Fee - 0 - - - - - -
Central Park -PI Levy 7,500 2,551 9,207 - 5,000 18,250 215,000 399,600
Emerald Park -PD Fee - 967 - - - - - -
Emerald Park -PI Levy 5,000 6,290 16,610 10,000 - - 584,000 277,164
Salo Park -PD Fee - - - - - - - -
Salo Park - PI Levy - - - - - - - -
Silver Point Park -PD Fee 55,297 108,154 - - - - - -
Silver Point Park -PI Levy 5,000 251,247 5,000 - - - 4,250 -
Trillium Park -PD Fee - - - - - - - -
Trillium Park -PI Levy - 1,610 - - - 12,500 3,750 -
Water Tower Park -PD Fee - 966 - - - - - -
Water Tower Park -PI Levy 5,000 - 5,000 - - - 856,750 253,750
WSB Park Evaluation study - - - - - - - -
Interfund loan payments 4,782 4,782 14,902 17,152 19,339 19,964 118,984 40,014
TOTAL 82,579 376,567 50,718 27,152 24,339 50,714 1,782,734 970,528
NET CHANGE -PD Fee (53,797)$ (110,087)$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
NET CHANGE -PI Levy (11,382) 10,709 (14,818) 13,748 21,561 186 (326,939) 5,325
BEG. CASH BAL. -PD Fee 110,087 110,087 (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0)
BEG. CASH BAL. -PI Levy 296,540 296,540 307,249 292,431 306,179 327,740 327,740 801
END CASH BAL. -PD Fee 56,290$ (0)$ (0)$ (0)$ (0)$ (0)$ (0)$ (0)$
END CASH BAL. -PI Levy 285,158$ 307,249$ 292,431$ 306,179$ 327,740$ 327,926$ 801$ 6,126$
Combined Cash 341,447$ 307,248$ $292,430 $306,179 $327,740 $327,926 $801 $6,125.69
PARKS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1.03 1.0609 1.092727 1.1255088 1.1592741 1.1940523 1.2298739 1.2667701 1.3047732 1.3439164 1.3842339 1.4257609 1.4685337 1.5125897 1.5579674
PARK CIRA DESCRIPTION RESOURCE COUNT 2024
Est Actual
2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040
Central Park 2003 Park Amenities
LEVY Signage 3 -$ - 1,707 -$ -$ 8,250$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PD Play Equipment - - - - - 10,000 - - - - - - - 149,600 - - - -
PD Skateboard Park (Replacement: fence - 2027, surface - 2033)/tot lot - 2,551 - - 5,000 - - - - - 66,000 - - - - - - -
PD Skating Rink - hockey (future replacements)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Bituminous Trails - - - - - - - 215,000 - - - - - - - - - -
PD Splash Pad/Shade Structures & Seating - - - - - - 25,000 - - - - - - - - - 250,000 -
short termProvide accessible picnic tables and benches WSB 7,500 - 7,500 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
long term Basketball Court - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
long term Relocate/additional accessible parking near Pavilion WSB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL 7,500$ 2,551$ 9,207$ -$ 5,000$ 18,250$ 25,000$ 215,000$ -$ -$ 66,000$ -$ -$ 149,600$ -$ -$ 250,000$ -$
Emerald Park 2009 Park Amenities
LEVY Signage 1 - - 1,610 - - - - - - - - - 2,164 - - - - -
LEVY Ballfields - multi-use - 1,290 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Ballfields - soccer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Basketball Half-Court - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Off-Street Parking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Picnic Area - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
PD Play Equipment - 967 - 10,000 - - - - - 260,000 - - - - - - - -
Shelter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Skating Rink - general - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
PD Skating Rink - hockey (future replacements)- - - - - - - - - - 69,000 - - - - - - -
LEVY Bituminous Trails - - - - - - - 215,000 - - - - - - - - - -
short termProvide accessible picnic tables and benches WSB 5,000 5,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
PD Splash Pad/Shade Structures & Seating - - - - - - 40,000 - - - - - - - 275,000 - - -
Irrigation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
short termProvide accessible route to picnic shelter and grill WSB - - 15,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
long term Provide improved accessible parking WSB - - - - - - - TBD - - - - - - - - - -
long term Provide accessible seating and access to ballfield WSB - - - - - - - TBD - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL 5,000$ 7,257$ 16,610$ 10,000$ -$ -$ 40,000$ 215,000$ -$ 260,000$ 69,000$ -$ 2,164$ -$ 275,000$ -$ -$ -$
Salo 2006 Park Amenities (Maintenance)
LEVY Signage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Amphitheater - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PARKS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1.03 1.0609 1.092727 1.1255088 1.1592741 1.1940523 1.2298739 1.2667701 1.3047732 1.3439164 1.3842339 1.4257609 1.4685337 1.5125897 1.5579674
PARK CIRA DESCRIPTION RESOURCE COUNT 2024
Est Actual
2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040
Silver Point Park 1998 Park Amenities (Maintenance)
LEVY Signage - 1,610 - - - - - - - - 4,250 - - - - - - -
LEVY Ballfields - multi-use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Basketball Full-Court - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Off-Street Parking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Picnic Area - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
PD Play Equipment (assumes full accessibility option)WSB 55,297 136,091 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Shelter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Skating Rink - general - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Bituminous Trails WSB - 216,700 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Drinking Fountains - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
short termProvide accessible picnic tables and benches WSB 5,000 5,000 5,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
short termAdditional Wayfinding on Silver Lake Road & 29th Ave WSB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL 60,297$ 359,401$ 5,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 4,250$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Trillium Park 1980 Park Amenities (Maintenance)
LEVY Signage - 1,610 - - - - 3,750 - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Fountain - - - - - 12,500 - - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Sidewalk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TBD - -
TOTAL -$ 1,610$ -$ -$ -$ 12,500$ 3,750$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Water Tower Park 2004 Park Amenities (Maintenance)
LEVY Signage - - - - - - 3,750 - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Off-Street Parking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Picnic Area - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
PD Play Equipment (assumes full accessibility option)WSB - 966 - - - - - - - - 638,000 - - - - - - -
LEVY Tennis Courts / Repairs Resurface 2021 resurfaced - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 253,750 -
LEVY Bituminous Trails - - - - - - - 215,000 - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Iron Railing and Archway painting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
short termProvide accessible picnic tables and benches.WSB 5,000 - 5,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL 5,000$ 966$ 5,000$ -$ -$ -$ 3,750$ 215,000$ -$ -$ 638,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 253,750$ -$
TOTAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS 77,797$ 371,785$ 35,817$ 10,000$ 5,000$ 30,750$ 72,500$ 645,000$ -$ 260,000$ 777,250$ -$ 2,164$ 149,600$ 275,000$ -$ 503,750$ -$