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Home My WebLink About2010.07.14 Parks PacketAgenda Parks Commission, City of Hugo July 14, 2010 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Copies to: Commission Members, City Staff I. Approve Minutes From June 9, 2010 Meeting II. Lions Park Neighborhood Meeting III. Discussion on Park Dedication Policy IV. Discussion on WBL Matching Grant Funding V. Discussion on a Park Rules Ordinance (Derek Larsen) VI. Update on Hansen Property VII. Update on Hanifl Fields Athletic Park VIII. Update from the Park and Recreation Programming Sub -Committee IX. Update from the Health Sub -Committee Next Meeting — August 11, 2010 Background Memo Aaarove Minutes From June 9, 2010 Meetin Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the June 9, 2010 Parks Commission Meeting as presented. Lions Park Neiahborhood Meetin At the June 9, 2010 meeting, the Parks Commission heard a recommendation from the skate park design group on skate park equipment to be installed with the Lions Park development. Also at that meeting, the Parks Commission heard a presentation from Pete Pederson of the Hugo Lions Club requesting an expansion of the concept plan and offering a donation in an amount not to exceed $10,000. The Parks Commission approved the revisions to the plan and the acceptance of the donation. At their June 21, 2010 meeting, the Hugo City Council reviewed the expanded concept plan and budget with the donation from the Hugo Lions Club. Brady Peterson was present to discuss the skate park equipment. The City Council approved with resolution a donation from the Lions Club not to exceed $10,000. Staff notified residents near Lions Park of the proposed plan for development of Lions Park and a neighborhood meeting. Staff recommends that the Parks Commission hold a neighborhood meeting for the residents near Lions Park and make a recommendation to the Hugo City Council for their July 19, 2010 meeting. III. Discussion on Park Dedication Policy Staff will present possible changes to the Park Dedication Policy. IV. Discussion on WBL Matchinq Grant Funding At the March 10, 2010 meeting, the Parks Commission discussed an application for funding through the White Bear Lake Community Services and Recreation matching grant program. Funding for nets and goals at the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park in the amount of $3,525 was applied for to be matched by funds by the Parks Commission. A motion carried to support the application and have further dialogue on funding. White Bear Lake School District approved the matching grant application for the amount of $2,000 and requested invoices totaling at least $4,000 for soccer goals and nets. Staff contacted White Bear Soccer Club to supply invoices. Dave Scheer, President of the White Bear Soccer Club has provided an invoice for $661.00 of the purchase of goals and nets at the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. Scheer recommended that the City of Hugo purchase -2- Parks Commission July 14, 2010 additional goals (see attached email) with the remaining funding. Three 6'x12' U-8 Youth Soccer Goals would cost $3,300. The City of Hugo would be reimbursed for half of the cost and would be required to contribute $1,650. Staff recommends discussion on spending $1,650 to purchase goals and nets to be used at the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. Also, staff recommends requesting reimbursement from White Bear Lake Community Services and Recreation in the amount of $2,000. V. Discussion on a Park Rules Ordinance (Derek Larsen) At the September 9, 2009 meeting, the Parks Commission continued discussion on a park rules ordinance. Staff presented a recommendation for rules signs to be posted in active neighborhood parks. Signs have been ordered to be placed in the parks as described. Derek Larsen will continue discussion on a park rules ordinance. VI. Update on Hansen Pronert Roger Clarke and staff walked the Hansen property with Jyneen Thatcher of the Washington Conservation District to do an inventory of wetlands, plants, trees and assess the property for future development. Thatcher provided a memorandum about the property. She identified no major barriers to development and made recommendations for weed control and planning of the development. Trails were mowed around the perimeter of the property with a trail connection at the middle of the loop. The trails total a little over 2 miles with the perimeter loop being approximately 1.75 miles long. Staff will show images and a map of the trails. Clarke, Thatcher and staff met with Steve Hanke to follow up on building an additional single- track mountain biking trail along the north and west sides of the property. Additional follow-up with representatives with the Minnesota Off Road Cyclists is planned as their schedule allows. VII. Update on Hanifl Fields Athletic Park Scott Anderson, Public Works Director, will give an update on construction of the shelter at the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. The White Bear Soccer Club is hosting the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association East District Girls Championships at the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park from July 15 to 18. Staff applied for grant funding for items at the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park through their annual Recycling Grant application to Washington County. Funding was approved for an outdoor message center in the amount of $1,250. The outdoor message center could be used to post field layouts and directions, special notices and information on recycling. Additionally, funding was received to purchase signage about the environmentally friendly features at the shelter (similar to those for the rain gardens at City Hall). Staff recommends approval of the purchase of the outdoor message center and signage to be included in the construction of the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park shelter. -3- Parks Commission July 14, 2010 VIII. Update from the Park and Recreation Programming Sub -Committee An update from the Parks and Recreation Programming Sub -Committee will be given including a discussion on the Lions Den teen program and new program and event options. The Sub - Committee will evaluate their goals at the July 14, 2010 meeting. Additionally, staff will present a request from Chuck Ericson, Director of Mahtomedi Community Education for financial support of recreation/community involvement programming for the area in the amount of $6,065. The Mahtomedi School District conducted a study of the costs associated with providing athletic facilities and is requesting financial support from each of the cities in the district. IX. Update from the Health Sub -Committee Staff will give an update on the Health Sub -Committee including discussions on a community health initiative, biking event and options for funding from the Statewide Health Improvement Program. -4- Parks Commission July 14, 2010 Minutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo June 9, 2010 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Jim Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Present: Rachel Berger, Kris Birch, Roger Clarke, Derek Larsen, Mat Rauschendorfer, Dave Strub, Jim Taylor, Noel Schmidt, Tom Windisch Staff Present: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Debi Close, Parks Secretary I. Approval of Minutes of May 12, 2010 Berger made a motion, Larsen seconded to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2010 Parks Commission meeting. All Ayes. Motion Carried. II. Discussion on MN Off -Road Cyclists Steve Hanke, Hugo resident presented information about MORC (MN Off -Road Cyclists) and discussed trail options to consider for the Hansen property. Existing trail systems are in Inver Grove Heights (multi -use) and Elk River (bike only). No other off road trail system exists close to our community. Commission discussed options of multi -use trails, horse trails and biking only trails. All Parks Commission members agreed that a Sub -Committee needs to be formed to discuss these options further and research the trail systems of other cities for this type of use. Keeping in mind that this property will be utilized with ball fields and any use at this time will be an interim pending additional development. Clarke and Windisch volunteered to be on the Sub - Committee. Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner informed that Jyneen Thatcher of the Washington Conservation District has offered to walk the Hansen property to do a site inventory on the wetlands and plants for use in future concept development plans. Clarke asked to be included on the walk-through and inventory meeting. Presentation from Skate Park Design Grou Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner informed that a skate board design group was assigned to work with the American Ramp Company. A webinar was held on May 20, 2010 and a concept plan for the equipment was put together with the American Ramp Company. Hugo youth were present to discuss the plan. On May 17, 2010 the City Council directed the Parks Commission to continue to get specifics on additional skate parks and work with the Lions Club on the concept for the Lions Park. In a recent meeting with the Lions Club, the Lions expressed concern that placing skate park equipment inside the existing tennis court space would not leave enough space for Good Neighbor Days. Pete Pederson, from the Lions Club discussed building the skate park on the west end of the existing tennis courts. The Lions Club is willing to donate up to $10,000 to help with costs involved with the fence extension, building a new base for the concrete slab and the additional asphalt overlay/stripping to have this change implemented. Berger made a motion, Larsen seconded to approve the revised budget and concept plan with the changes requested by the Lions Club and recommend approval of the grant by the City Council. All Ayes, Motion Carried. Parks Commission agreed that if approved by City Council, a public Meeting would be held at the July Parks Commission meeting. IV. Discussion on Prairie Village Park Dedication Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner presented an application from Pratt Development for preliminary plat approval of 79 single family homes and 5 out lots north of Oneka Elementary School. This development will be known as Prairie Village. The applicant is proposing park dedication of .67 acres of buildable land adjacent to the Onkea Elementary School and cash -in - lieu of land in the amount of $154,524. The fees are to be paid with the final plat of each of the four phases. Strub made a motion, Birch seconded to approve the proposed park dedication offer. All Ayes, Motion Carried. V. Adjournment Berger made a motion, Clark seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:03 pm. lifHCity of ugO14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN lune 22, 2010 Dear Resident, VIA 55038 (65 1) 762-6300 www.ci.hugo.mn.us As a follow-up to the neighborhood meeting held on March 10, 2010, the Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission would like to meet with residents living near Lions Park and other interested parties regarding improvements at Lions Park. Improvements are planned to include overlaying the existing tennis courts with asphalt to created 2 tennis courts. four square areas and 2 basketball half -courts. Also, a skate park is planned to be built to the immediate west of the existing courts. A neighborhood meeting to discuss the improvements of Lions Park is on the agenda of the Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission at their July 14, 2010 meeting at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held at Hugo City Hall at 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue. Please feel free to contact me with any questions at 651-762-6342. Sincerely, Shayla Syverson Parks Planner Enclosed: Lions Park Development Plan, .[Line 2010 C: Honorable Mayor and City Council Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission Michael Ericson, City Administrator Scott Anderson, Public Works Director 0 "t Ll E 40 N = N = w- HCity of u o g www'CiAla"o.nm.us March 3, 2010 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN 55033 (65 1) 762-6300 Dave Guenther White Bear Lake School District Community Services & Recreation Department 4855 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Dear Mr. Guenther, On behalf of the City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission, please consider the enclosed application for the Matching Grant Program. As the Parks Commission continues to work with the local youth athletic associations to develop fields at the new Hanifl Fields Athletic Park, soccer goals and nets are needed. A priority list was developed which gives the School Districts priority, followed by the athletic organizations affiliated with them. The City of Hugo has worked closely with local youth athletic associations, especially the White Bear Soccer Club. The White Bear Soccer Club has contributed seven goals and the Mahtomedi Soccer Club is planning to donate additional goals. Description of proposed project: The proposal is for the remaining soccer goals and nets needed to fully utilize the new soccer fields at the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. Needed items include five pairs of nets for adult -sized soccer goals, two pairs of nets for U 1 and U12 teams, and four pairs of goals and nets for U9 and U10 teams. The estimated total project cost is $7,050. The City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission is requesting assistance in the amount of $3,525 to be matched by finds from the City of Hugo. Justification for project: The City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission would like to purchase the above equipment at a low cost to tax -payers in the City of Hugo and to keep fees affordable for groups that will be renting the fields at the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. Thank you for your consideration of our application for the Matching Grant Program. Please contact me with any questions at 651-762-63 12. City Administrator Enclosures: Application, Hanifl Fields Athletic Park Site Plan C Honorable Mayor and City Council Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission Scott Anderson, Public Works Director APPLICATION/EVALUATION MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY SERVICES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 4885 BLOOM AVENUE WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 651-407-7509 Date application: March 3, 2010 Applicant: City of Hugo - Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Contact person: Michael A. Ericson Address: 14669 Fitzgerald Ave N, Hugo, MN Zip: 55038 Telephone number: (,6-51) 762_6300_. Project title: Soccer goals and nets at Hanifl Fields Athletic Park Estimated project start date: April 1. 2010 Actual a Description of proposed project: (include location map and site plan where applicable) See Attached Letter Justification for project: See Attached Letter Estimated number of people benefited: 2,000+ Actual: Estimated age categories benefited: 5-19 _. Total estimated project cost: $7,050 Assistance requested: $3,525 Applicant's contribution: $3,525 Other sources of assistance: (name, type, and amount) Actual: Actual: Actual: Actual: White Bear Lake Soccer Club: 5 Adult goals & 2 youth goals - Est. $10,500 Mahtomedi Soccer Club: 4 youth goals and nets - Est. $7,000 _ Actual: I hereby certify that funds in the amount of $ 3,525 (at least 50% of total estimated costs) are available for the above stated project: OVER Signature Title: Citv Administrator Date: March 3 2010 PROJECT COST ESTIMATES Project Item Units Estimate Cost Actual Adult 8'x 24' nets 10 Nets 5800 Youth Tx 21' nets 4. Nets $250 Youth 6'x 12' nets & goals 8 Nets & 8 Goals $6.000 Total x7,050 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Year: Project Title: Application number: Date received: Amount requested: s Amount funded: Previous support: Return application to: White Bear Lake School District Community Services & Recreation Department 4855 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 All � � t+ � �{� � , .. L�y iw .� tY l y •^�� 4 . '1 �-'�"*#;� S 1 �� ✓ yrs.,; i, y ,. K 4 li �t�* `ti' �• "Ji'�..� � ��` "Ys '''q t`S`., :1•sr� •+ w > C r < a �� SAM ' i �.� � '" 4 � b. �t � • f • 1i; '�iliti -- t.: `'av �.. _'�-- •'Y �' �s vlo,f�'d k, I di` ° ,� Y`•. s T c1r'. T�. w• � — � .'•v. S' s t .7°,�•r 4 * d W *••. ,•.moi .i . _ . +r ok 7 al 16 N• T i =}t — Y+ MWHITE B EAR LAKE �.J LL= AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR David A. Guenther 4855 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110-2731 (651)407-7509 May 12, 2010 Independent School District No. 624 Community Education Programs (651) 407-7501 Early Childhood Programs (651) 653-3100 Extended Day Program (651) 407-7510 Recreation Programs (651) 407-7501 Senior Program (651) 653-3121 City of Hugo — Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Michael A. Ericson 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N. Hugo, MN 55038 Dear Michael, Thank you for your interest in the White Bear Lake School District Community Services and Recreation Department Matching Grant Program. The budget for the program next year is $15,000.00 and we had grant applications that totaled approximately $30,000.00. Therefore, we were not able to fully fund all the requests. However, we did partially fund many of the projects. At the May 10th School Board meeting, the Board unanimously approved the Community Services Advisory Council recommendation which included a grant for up to $2,000.00 for soccer goals and nets for the new Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. When the project is completed please send me copies of invoices totaling at least $4,000.00 for soccer goals and nets for the new Hanifl Fields Athletic Park, and I will see that the City of White Bear Lake is reimbursed in the amount of $2,000.00. This reimbursement will be available after July 1, 2010. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at (651) 407-7509. Sincerely, Dave Guenther, Director Community Services and Recreation Department 6'x12' U-8 Youth Soccer Goals. http://w ww.al lgoal s.net/catalog/item/3080052/2610595.htm Home Our Cataloa> Soccer Nets 6'x12' U-8 Youth Soccer Goals. Steel Soccer Goals Price: $1,100.00 Aluminum Soccer Goals Availability: in stock TransportableProd. 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Make your own web page at CityM cam I of 1 7/8/2010 1:33 PM CITY OF HUGO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Memorandum TO: Parks Commission FROM: Shayla Syverson, Economic Development/ Parks Intern DATE: July 8th, 2009 SUBJECT: Park Rules Existing City Codes: Agenda # gma Alcoholic Beverages "No person shall consume liquor or 3.2 percent malt liquor on a public highway, public park, or other public space, or on the premises of an off -sale license holder, without the written consent of the city council." -Sec. 6-3 b Hours "It shall be unlawful for any person or organization, other than a police officer serving the city, either directly or indirectly, to use, occupy or pass through or on any public park in the city between the hours of 11 pm and 6am." -Sec. 54-20 Dogs "All dogs that are within an active city park or on a public sidewalk or trail shall be under the physical control, by leash, of the owner, a member of the owner's immediate family, or a person designated by the owner. For the purposes of this section, an active park shall include any park designated by the parks commission as active and as listed in the city's parks plan." -Sec. 10-34 (a) "No person shall allow a dog to run at large at any time within an active city park." —Sec. 10-34 (b) *Running at large in all areas is prohibited by Sec. 10-31 (a) Dogs as Nuisances a) Unlawful acts or conditions. The following are public nuisances and unlawful: (1) Any dog that damages property (that is not property of the owner), including plantings, lawns or structures, or that deposits fecal matter off of the owner's property that the owner fails to remove promptly to his own property or to an approved disposal location. (2) Any dog that, without provocation, chases, molests or approaches pedestrians or bicyclists in a threatening manner upon the streets, sidewalks, right-of-way, or any public property, or habitually chases automobiles on the public streets or highways. An do that is kept under unsanitary and/or inhumane conditions such that Y 9 p rY a maintenance or keeping of the animal creates odors to the annoyance of the pLOC in the vicinity. (4) Any dog that kills or attacks another domestic animal or livestock without provocation while off the owner's property. —Sec. 10-33 (continues) Existing Application for Use or Rental of Buildings and Agreement "No smoking shall be allowed in the Public Buildings. No gambling of any kind shall be allowed except lawful "bingo" games sponsored by licensed local non- profit organizations. Alcohol may be allowed after payment of a $500 deposit, subject to special rules and regulations". Optional Rules (Top 10) 1) Vehicles are allowed only on designated roads and parking areas. 2) No alcoholic beverages are allowed on park property, except with the permission of the City Council. 3) Dumping or littering on park property is not allowed. OR All garbage and trash shall be placed in the containers provided. 4) All pets must be on a leash at all times and must be cleaned up after. 5) Hunting, firearms or weapons are not allowed on park property. 6) Horseback riding is permitted on designated trials only. 7) Snowmobiles must be operated in accordance with state statute and on trails designated for such use only. 8) Overnight -camping is not allowed. 9) Removal or damage of trees or plants is prohibited. 10) Disturbing the habitat of animals is prohibited. 11) Park hours are 6 am to 11 pm. OR People are not allowed in the Park between 11 pm and 6am. 12) Smoking is prohibited within 30 feet of youth fields and activities, inside shelters and on or within 30 feet of parking lots and access roads. OR Smoking is prohibited on park property. 13) Picnic areas are to be used on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Picnic areas may not be used or held for the purpose of excluding others. 14) Fires are only allowed in designated areas. 15) No person, association or corporation shall engage in or solicit business within a park without the consent of the City Council. 16) Skating, biking and skate -boarding are only allowed on paved areas and may not be of a nuisance. 17) Gambling, or participating in a bet or game of chance is not allowed on park property. 18) No signs or advertisements may be posted on park property. 19) Every person on park property must be appropriately clothed. 20) Fireworks, firecrackers or other explosives may not be brought onto park property or discharged. Agenda # CITY OF HUGO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Memorandum TO: Parks Commission FROM: Shayla Syverson, Economic Development/ Parks Intern DATE: September 9, 2009 SUBJECT: Rules Signs in Neighborhood Parks BACKGROUND At the June 10, 2009 meeting, the Parks Commission directed staff look into a park rules ordinance and posting rules in City parks. The discussion on park rules was tabled at the July 8, 2009 Parks Commission meeting. The City Council authorized the Parks Commission to create a Park Rules Ordinance at their August 3, 2009 meeting. At the August 12, 2009 meeting, the Parks Commission discussed a list of sample park rules. In the discussion, rules to be written into a new park rules ordinance were detailed. Additionally, the content of rules signs to be placed in the parks was listed. ANALYSIS The Parks Commission expressed interest in posting the rules in neighborhood parks as soon as possible. Some of the rules previously discussed by the Parks Commission are covered by existing Hugo City Code, State laws or by other enforceable means. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that signs be posted in active neighborhood parks (Arbre, Beaver Ponds, Diamond Point, Frog Hollow, Lions, Oneka Lake, Val Jean, Victor Square, Oak Shore, and Heritage Ponds). The sign could read as follows: 1) No motorized vehicles allowed. 2) Alcohol allowed by permit only. 3) No littering. 4) Dogs must be on a leash at all times. 5) Use of picnic facilities is first-come, first-served. Staff also recommends that the Parks Commission continue to discuss adding additional regulations on public conduct to existing City Code. ;; , . Z .` . rI�w �"^�.�-•-�'* sY lam' �� • ` t 'I,a • '� tiro ,• �.c� f ,�.��„� r ��,',�`,:+',,.�w'D'�'",A"t�Y f i`s'� �" �._: ~�� ;, �`� ... 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MN 55082 6 5 1- 2 7 5 1 1 3 6 1 P H O N E 1 651-275 1254 1 FAX 1 WWW.MNWC:D.ORG It was a real pleasure meeting with you and Roger Clarke, to walk the former Hanson pit site and discuss natural resource concerns related to the potential development of this parkland. This memo is intended as a summary of our discussion, and documentation for future reference. As I understand, design is still in the concept stage, but preliminary discussions have included ball fields on a portion of the site, and trails for hikers, horses, and mountain bikes around the perimeter of the park and as connectors across the park. Efforts are being made to preserve and utilize the existing topography. My review of the site confirmed the MLCCS mapping on file for this parcel. No significant areas of undisturbed native plant communities were observed. The majority of the site is covered with non-native grasses with scattered trees, predominantly pasture grasses such as smooth brome and Kentucky bluegrass, with weedy (orbs such as daisy fleabane, common mullein and red clovers. Within the grassland were patches of true weeds — large areas of nodding thistle, Canada thistle, and spotted knapweed. Those weeds should be controlled by mowing, herbicide treatment, or a combination of methods. One area, north of the largest wetland, had some native remnant prairie plants — Monarda, yarrow, and round -headed bllshelover. These are resilient species that have tolerated past disturbances such as grazing or mowing, but appear to be limited to locations that had not been actively mined. On the south and west sides, evergreens have spread into the parcel from the adjacent properties. While these provide some habitat value, it is mostly as cover sites or as host to insects, which in turn feed birds. At the old house site, the dominant tree is silver maple, with an understory of common buckthorn. Many of the trees are split or with apparent dead branches. if this area is considered for future activity, the trees should be evaluated for their health in regards to human safety around them. On the old spoil berms around the perimeter of the mining operations, the dominant tree species is boxelder. These are pioneer species, which quickly colonize disturbed ground. While they provide good wildlife habitat, 1 would not object to removing some of them. Willows, cottonwood and green ash are also present on the berms and low areas. These are all pioneer species that likely came in on the wind when the site was newly disturbed. They appear to have found suitable microhabitats. We looked at two significant wetlands. The first appears to be a natural wetland, likely a Type 4 deep marsh, currently in a drawdown condition related to the prolonged dry cycle. Vegetation was dominated by reed canarygrass and narrow -leaf cattails, with scattered clumps of more desirable vegetation such as river bulrush and water plantain. This wetland straddles the south property line of the eastern 40 -acre piece. The existing clump of cottonwood trees likely represent the maxinnun upland boundary, but the wetland may extend farther north in a drier form of wetland (type 2, wet meadow). Keeping the trail on the higher ground, overlooking the wetland, is a good idea, but if you consider placing a trail across the Supervisors: Louise Smallidge ^ Gary Baumann o Tom Meyer ^ Rosemary Wallace ^ Sarah Hietpas. wetland, the wetland will need to be evaluated for jurisdictional status, with appropriate wetland permitting. The second wetland we looked at is in the northwest corner. This basin may have been created as part of the mining activities, however it does appear to support waterfowl. It was holding water, and I would tentatively classify it as a Type 5/open water basin. The slope along the edges is quite steep. Trail development on the sideslope should specifically address prevention of erosion into the basin. There appears to be additional basins, along the south end of the south 40. We did not walk to them, but from the site history and air photos, I suspect they are natural basins. If impacts are planned near them, they should be reviewed for wetland status. The wetlands we looked at could benefit from some vegetation restoration or enhancement, but appear relatively stable at this time. Overall, I believe this site has no significant impediments to the development you foresee. There are no high-quality natural areas needing protection. The wetlands will need further review for both their quality and jurisdiction under the regulatory programs; those basins created solely by the mining activities may be found to be exempt from regulatory authority. Your concept plans appear to be reasonable considering site conditions. The only concerns I have are control of the invasive species — thistles, knapweed, and buckthorn — and erosion control along the proposed trail corridors. Feel free to call if you have questions about these comments, or if you would like our involvement as the project evolves. Page I of 1 Shayla Syverson From: Dan Schoepke [Dan.Schoepke@co.washington.mn. us] TEM Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 1:59 PM To: Shayla Syverson Cc: Ron Otkin; Judy Hunter; Nicole Stewart Subject: incentive grant projects Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Red Hi Shayla, Our team discussed Hugo's the incentive projects and decided that an incentive project grant of $2,150 will be awarded for the two items that best fit the purpose of the incentive grant program. This includes 50% of the cost of the outdoor message center ($1,250) and 100% of the cost of the Individual Education signs ($900.00). 1 will be able to add this to the 2010 recycling grant contract (administered by Ron Otkin) and the city will get the money within 60 days of executing the contract. There will be a short report you will have to do at the end of the year to verify that the items were installed and are being used for environmental education messages. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Dan Schoepke Sr. Environmental Specialist Washington County Dept. of Public Health & Environment 14949 62nd St N, P.O. Box 6 Stillwater MN 55082-0006 651-430-6714 (phone) 651-430-6730(fax) dan.schoepke wco.NvashiniZton.mn.us 7/8/2010 Part 5. Incentive Project Funding ��Q p�010 Project Title: Community Education on Green Building Methods at the Hanifl Shelter Target Area: Greening Our Community: encouraging sustainable building in Hugo AND Green Building Description of Proposed Project: The City of Hugo is home to the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park which is home to 6 soccer fields and will be the location of several annual athletic tournaments. On an average summer night, the park is used by approximately 300 park -goers. In the next year, with tournaments and events planned to be held, it is estimated that over 6,000 guests will visit the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. A Sub -Committee planned the design of the shelter which is being constructed at the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. The LEED rating system was used as a guide to incorporate "green" systems and building strategies into construction of the shelter. Among the features and strategies included are: recycling of site demolition waste materials, lowering demands on water through the use of rain barrels, planting of natural grasses, use of a hi -efficiency heating system, and use of recycled -content building materials. The shelter includes a gathering room which was built to provide an opportunity for environmental classes. This incentive project will give park visitors the opportunity to learn about the green elements included at the site. A message center, which is made from recycled plastic, will be installed outside of the shelter to provide educational opportunities to all park visitors. Signs will be incorporated in the landscaping which point out the rain gardens, rain barrels, and native plantings and explains their role in our environment. Also, a bulletin board and presentation cabinet (includes dry -erase board/presentation screen) will be installed inside of the building for use in classroom settings. Estimated Cost of Incentive Project: $ 12,050 Outdoor Bulletin Board in the Gathering Room Presentation Cabinet in the Gathering Room Outdoor Message Center Individual Education signs (3) Lavatory System made from recycled materials (2) TOTAL $ 850 $ 2,000 $ 2,500 $ 900 5,800 $ 12,050 Outdoor Message Center The outdoor message center will be prominently located at the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park to provide a variety of information to park visitors. The example of an outdoor message center is attached. It is built with Everlasting Lumber, which is made of recycled plastic. Materials encouraging recycling will be displayed in the message center. A map which shows the locations of recycling containers which urges recycling will be placed inside the bulletin board along with additional information for park visitors which encourages them to help keep the park clean. Materials posted will include the latest promotional materials from county and state resources. 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Please read our Freight Policy or conlacl cvslomei servwe for assslance litip://iiiywlilteboai-ds.com/double-sided-message-center.litmi 6/9/2010 Individual Education Signs Signs will be posted, such as below, in various locations at the park which point out the rain gardens, rain barrels, and native plantings and explains the role of these features in our environment. on Or=fflUk-" zrrr (jardens and in irtra.tion Isfand: ftaa �altern tire! methoreforstonagiratermamagemenf! .•.•-aa�R+rilr waW% lM1iF3CIM� IY�O JiOIYRNdM� �b1LM]I1RkTfY[ H�. 1�.. _..0 4•. �,. R+n 1►xicb EX 7 '4501 Figure d: Current Park Sign about Rain Gardens 0 Mahtomedi Public Schools COMMUNITY EDUCATION Linking — Learning — Leading March 2, 2010 City of Hugo Mayor Fran Miron 15250 Homestead Ave. N. Hugo, MN 55038 Dear Mayor Miron: Community E 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue Mahtomedi, MN 55115-1907 651-407-2037 Fax: 651-407-2038 www rnahtomediAl2.mmus This is a letter of request asking for continued support for Recreation/Community Involvement programming for the area community. Our Community Education staff and our School District, along with many youth and adults community groups from within the school district, is grateful for your support for Recreation and Community Involvement programming. Your contribution, along with support from Athletic Association members and others, allows our Community Education program to continue providing important community programs. We simply could not provide this programming without your support. Thank You! The amount requested for this 2010 calendar year is the same as was requested in 2009. This amount is $6,065. This request is based on the recent District 832/Area Cities Recreation/Athletics study which identified the percentage of youth and adult participants from each city. Please make a check payable to Mahtomedi Area Community Education and send it to my attention at 1520 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, 55115. Thank You. If you would like me, Pam Klinkhammer, or a member of our Mahtomedi Area Community Education Advisory Council, to provide an overview of the use (aid benefits) of your city's financial contribution we would be happy to attend one of your city council meetings. Should you have any questions regarding this request please give me a call at 651-407- 2030 or contact me at chuck. ericksen(lc mahtomedi.kI2.mn.us . Sincerely, Chuck Ericksen Director, Mahtomedi Community Education 651-407-2030 MIcC— S 1-1ay i �- Serving the Communities of Dellwood, Grant, Hugo, Lake Elmo, Mahtomedi, Oakdale, Pine Springs, White Bear Lake, and Willernie Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Page 7A WHITE BEAR PRESS Mahtomedi discusses new youth athletics fee plan Officials would charge hourly field, court rate by Mark Nicklawske Regional Editor MAHTOMEDI — Officials who coordinate youth athletics, senior activities and a variety of community events have developed a plan to reduce the impact of expected budget cuts next year. Mahtomedi School District Community Education officials discussed a new youth athletics billing system with the Mahtomedi City Council during a workshop meeting June 15. The Community Education Department coordinates sched- uling, registration and ongoing field and facility maintenance for more than 2,600 youth par- ticipating in a dozen different athletic programs. "This is the time when every- body is looking at their budgets and you've got to justify every- thing," said Community Education Director Chuck Erickson. "We're all partners and We're trying to make things work." Community Education has approximately $292,000 in annu- al expenses and generates approximately $212,000 in rev- enue through city contribu- tions, user registration fees and program fees. The school dis- trict contributes $80,000 in fund- ing to balance the books. Based on a resident -user for- mula, Mahtomedi has con- tributed $50,000 to the commu- nity education fund. Dellwood provides $7,300 and Pine Springs $1,800. Hugo, Willernie, Grant and Lake Elmo, which the district also serves, have refused to supplement commu- nity education programs. Erickson said state cuts to school districts, will likely lead to a reduction in community education funding. He said offi- cials are exploring alternative revenue sources. "Our budget is shrinking," he said. "So what's balanced and fair? We're trying to find a for- mula that allows us all to work together and sustain our- selves." Youth Program Coordinator Pam Klinkhammer said a new funding plan wiii- waive a $15 per athlete registration fee for all youth sports except hockey. Community Education will then bill each athletic associa- tion an hourly fee for individual team use of fields and courts. Associations will continue to charge their own registration fees for each athlete. The associ- ation fees go to pay for equip- ment, uniforms, travel and game officiating. The Community Education registration fees generate $39,700 in revenue. But a $5 per hour field and court rental fee charged to each athletic associ- ation is expected tor generate $57,400, an increase of more than $17,000. The extra $17,000 will go to reduce the school district con- tribution to Community Education. Klinkhammer said the new system will encourage more efficient use of fields and open more fields to the public. She said past scheduling has closed fields and courts to the public for blocked off periods of time over the weekends and evenings. "This first year will be a chal- lenge," she said. "But we'll learn what they're using and they'll learn what they need." County slashes 2010 budget State cuts spur mid -year adjustment demands on the county Mahtornedi $59,000 court and jail system. by Mark Nicklawske "We've been doing more Without proper funding, Regional Editor with less for the last 10 the county will see more issues in the Hugo years and now we're youth courts. STILLWATER — Youth going to be doing less Deputy County intervention, senior with less." Administrator Molly assistance and alterna- Weik said state cuts O'Rourke said the cuts tives to jail are just some forced the layoffs and now will increase wait lines of the programs and serv- the county will have to and response times for ices that will see reduc- look toward more tech- county services. She said tions under a county nology uses and virtual county employees will budget adjustment forced services to make up for also see decreases in by recent state legislative lost employees. She said internal services like action. lines will be longer at mail frequency, computer The Washington service centers and help assistance and employee County Board authorized counters. newsletter information.The $2.7 million in cuts to its It's not going to be county is also 2010 budget during its pleasant for the next two exploring merging its regular June 15 meeting. years, and probably the facilities and central The budget sbortfall was next four years until the service division and con - caused by $1.7 million in economy turns around," solidating the juvenile unanticipated state tax said District 4 PLACE program into one credit cuts, $800,000 in Commissioner Myra location reduced interest earnings Peterson. "The level of County Administrator and nnnthPr .Rg.nn non in service is izoinR to be real - Mahtomedi Community Education contributions by municipality - 2009 city Request Rec=eived Mahtornedi $59,000 $51.679* Grant $17,184 $0 Dellwood $7.076 $7,076 Hugo $6,065 $0 W#ternie $,3,033 $0 Pine Springs $2.022 $1,800 Lake Einno $2.022 $0 Hourly fees will also be charged for tournaments and training camps. Erickson said Community Education has been working with the various athletic associ- ations to develop the hour rate plan. "We're going to have to ask them to pick up these costs one way or the other," he said. Mahtomedi officials were receptive to the plan. About 59 percent of the young people involved in Community Education athletic programs are from the city. "I think your new plan is a start," said Mayor Judson Marshall. "It may take three to five years to get it running but at least you have a new road to *Redeved a $7,324 re)mbursement go down." Councilman Tim Mitchell suggested Grant, Willernie, Lake Ehno and Hugo also pay into Community Education. He said a user fee should be charged to participants from communities that do not con- tribute to the program. "It doesn't seem fair that these communities do not con- tribute," he said. Erickson and Marshall said the payment issue is tied up in politics between the school dis- trict and the communities. Mark Nicklawske can be readied at news@presspubs.com or 651-407-1231. CASTING CALL — Photo by Pattl Carlson Savanah L'Allier of Hugo and her grandmother, Ginette L'Allier of Lino Lakes,