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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012.02.08 Parks PacketCopies to. I. 7:00pm II. 7:05pm III. 7:25pm IV. 7:45pm V. 8:00pm ifilliff-wTir. VII. 8:30pm Agenda Parks Commission, City of Hugo February 8, 2012 7:00 pm Council Chambers, City Hall Commission Members, City Staff Approve Minutes From January 11, 2012 Meeting Update on City Identity Workshop (tabled) Irish Avenue Park Sub -Committee Community Forest Grant Application CIP and Grant Plan Update on Recreation Programs Adjournment Next Meeting - March 14, 2012 -1- Parks Commission February 8, 2012 Backaround Memo Approve Minutes From January 11, 2012 Meeting Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the January 11, 2012 Parks Commission meeting. II. Update on the City Identity Workshop The Planning Commission and Economic Development Authority held a joint workshop on December 15, 2011 to discuss the City's Identity. City Council members and Parks Commissioners were invited to participate. Commissioner Tom Windisch represented the Parks Commission. Participants reviewed the city of Hugo's Comprehensive Plan and looked at the goals of the Commissions and the Council. Discussions included what other cities are known for, what Hugo has to be proud of and what is working against Hugo in forming an identity. This item was tabled at the January 11, 2012 meeting. Ill. Irish Avenue Park Sub -Committee The Hugo City Council formed the Irish Avenue Sub -Committee on June 20, 2011 to work with Gary Wilson and Dave Percival in master planning Irish Avenue Park and to look at the proposed Cross Country Course partnership. At their meeting of November 29, 2011 the Sub -Committee directed staff to: • Work with the High Schools, Activity Directors and other stakeholders at the four School Districts and gather input • Gather direction for long-term goals • Find additional interim uses of Irish Avenue Park. Staff has met with the stakeholders and is looking for direction on how to proceed in planning Irish Avenue Park. IV. Community Forest Grant Application At the meeting of September 14, 2011, the Parks Commission heard a presentation from Michael Marier about an Eagle Scout project in Heritage Ponds Park to plant trees. There have also been discussions about replacing trees in Arbre Park. The DNR has made grant funding available for diversification of trees through the Community Forest Bonding Grant. Application for $5,000 in grant funding is on the City Council consent agenda for February 6, 2012. Staff recommends the Parks Commission approve an application to the DNR -2- Parks Commission February 8, 2012 Community Forest Bonding Grant for $5,000 to be used for replanting of trees in Arbre Park. Marier plans to assist with planting trees in Arbre Park by soliciting private donations as well as recruiting volunteers for planting and clean up. (Memo attached with more information) V. CIP and Grant Plan At the meeting of December 14, 2011, the Parks Commission discussed a Capitol Improvement Plan. Staff will present a project plan that includes grant funding to supplement the CIP. VI. Update on Recreation Programs An update will be given on recreation programs. Snow Jam, January 21 at Oneka Elementary "Kung Fu Panda 2" Movie Night, February 3 at Oneka Elementary Sledding Party, February 11 at Oak Shore Park Movie Night, March 23 at Oneka Elementary -3- Parks Commission February 8, 2012 Minutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo January 11, 2012 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Present: Kris Birch, Roger Clarke, Mat Rauschendorfer, Dave Strub, Jim Taylor, Tom Windisch Absent: Rachel Berger, Tom Windisch New Commissioners Present: Joan Benner, Chris Boland Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Debi Close, Parks Secretary Jim Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. I. Approval of Minutes from December Meeting Clarke made a motion, Strub seconded to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2011 Parks Commission meeting. All aye. Motion carried. II. Introduction of New Commissioners — Oath of Office Newly appointed Commissioners, Joan Benner and Chris Boland introduced themselves. Each were sworn in with the Oath of Office. III. Update on City Identity Workshop Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson informed of the City Identity Workshop that was held on December 15, 2011. This item was tabled until the next meeting to allow Commissioner Windisch to report. IV. Update on Recreation Program Parks Planner, Shayla Syverson updated on movie night at Oneka Elementary school being another successful event (approximately 300 turned out). Next movie night will be held on February 2, 2012. Snow Jam is coming up on January 21s`, 2012 held at the Oneka Elementary School Gym with a DJ, bouncy castle, giant slide, other inflatables, prizes, snacks and fun for all. The annual Oak Shore Park Sledding Party is scheduled for February 11, 2012 with high hopes of snowfall before the event. V. Presentation of the 2011 Annual Report Birch made a motion, Clarke second to approve the 2011 Parks Commission Annual Report. All Aye. Motion Carried. VI. Other Clarke discussed the Hanifl Concession Stand. Yellow ribbon Network and Blue Star Mothers have shown interest in volunteering at the concession stand as a fundraiser. This topic will be addressed at a meeting scheduled to discuss summer 2012 operations of the concession stand with the Lions Club. Taylor updated that he has heard good comments from residents regarding the trail plowing this winter. VII. Adiournment Strub made a motion, Birch seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 pm. All Aye. AGENDA CITY IDENTITY WORKSHOP THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011 @ 7pm 7:00 PM 1. Call to Order and Roll Call HQndouj! Pc,,l% ( �, PIcL,I'\ %cm 7:05 PM 2. Introduction and Background �U3© ump PltLo 7:10 PM 3. Staff Presentation 7:30 PM 4. Discussion and Next Steps 8:00 PM 5. Adjournment Chapter 3: Policy Plan 3.1. VISION The City of Hugo will be a unique, sustainable community that respects the environment and serves its residents. The community will strive to be a desirable place for residents of all ages. The citizens have repeatedly expressed their preference for the retaining the "rural,, lifestyle of Hugo. The goal is rooted in preservation, to the greatest extent possible, the essence of a rural way of life while encouraging a variety of land uses to meet the needs of the community. The objective is to blend the local variety of lifestyles into a peaceful and prosperous coexistence by creating mutual compatibility of local land uses within the community. Natural resources will be protected and natural corridors will flourish in the community. All residents will be able to enjoy the natural environment with carefully planned trails and connections. Facilities for horses, bicyclists and pedestrians will prosper in the community to encourage healthy living for all residents. Neighborhoods will be unique and carefully planned with innovative techniques to ensure a high quality of life for all residents. There will be a diversity of housing to support and promote the livability of the community. Neighborhoods will provide walkable, pedestrian -friendly accessibility. Development will be focused along the CSAH 4, Highway 61 and CSAH 8 growth corridors where the dense residential areas and businesses will be located. Development will be encouraged in Downtown Hugo, which is the heart of the community. 3.2. GOALS AND STATEGIES These goals and implementation strategies will be tools to help guide the City decision- making process. COMMUNITY CHARACTER 1. Provide for a variety of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and agricultural land use opportunities within the community. Strategies: • Encourage lifecycle housing opportunities. • Continue agricultural land uses in eastern Hugo where such uses are economically viable. • Promote opportunities for commercial services to expand the tax base and provide employment opportunities. • Enforce development standards to maintain a high-quality standard of living. Chapter 3 Policy Plan 3-1 ta6 • Encourage a variety of social opportunities for residents. 2. Maintain the unique rural quality and small town feel of the community through thoughtful planning. Strategies: • Encourage development that preserves open spaces and creates connections to natural areas. • Develop Downtown Hugo as a livable, pedestrian -friendly town center within the City of Hugo. • Maintain and enhance the quality of development through the design and performance standards. • Encourage a sense of community by maintaining and creating distinct neighborhoods. • Identify areas within the community that could benefit from special plans or more study. • Identify areas that have conflicting land uses and develop solutions to mitigate current and future problems. • Develop and create safe road patterns and traffic calming measures to establish safety for all modes of transportation. • Maximize public service efficiencies through effective planning and management practices at the local level. • Encourage and utilize citizen participation in the local decision-making processes. • Maintain open spaces, natural resources and viewsheds that contribute to the character of the community. LAND USE AND GROWTH 3. Maintain a diversity of land uses that allows for urban development while preserving rural and agricultural lands. Strategies: • Promote urban development in areas where public infrastructure is available to support such development. • Prepare and adopt a land use plan that designates compatible land uses to minimize conflicts as development occurs. • Provide transitions between rural and urban areas through zoning and other performance standards. • Promote continued commercial -agricultural use of the land and prevent the decline of agriculture in the City's economy. • Maintain options for agricultural landowners to develop their property. • Protect the ability for existing rural non-farm lifestyles to co -exist in an agricultural setting. • Create a land use plan that supports the preservation of natural resources and permanent open space. Chapter 3 3-2 Policy Plan _ Hu"°o g 4. Support the development of a land use plan that responds to regional growth strategies while maintaining the character and vision of the community. Strategies: • Determine areas within the community that could support and enhance regional growth strategies and goals. • Create a land use plan that considers adjacent land uses in neighboring communities. • Enhance and update the zoning ordinance to support the goals and visions of the community. • Identify and utilize county, state or federal programs to encourage retention of the natural resources in the City. • Preserve and respect existing character and development within the City, while accommodating and serving new development in an environmentally - friendly and economically -sustainable way. • Encourage growth in areas within proximity to key infrastructure including transportation corridors, water, waste water and community facilities. 5. Encourage environmentally -friendly development in all areas to promote a sustainable land use pattern. Strategies: • Identify areas that would be suitable for conservation development. • Support open space planning and use it to develop tools and techniques to support conservation development and other low impact development alternatives. • Work with land owners, developers and stakeholders to identify land that could contribute to green corridors and stormwater management areas. • Encourage development of land uses according to function, minimizing land use conflicts and/or damage to the environment. NEIGHBORHOOD PATTERN AND HOUSING GOALS 6. Provide a variety of housing types at a range of values to support a sustainable community. Strategies: • Provide safe and adequate housing for all people, regardless of age, income or ethnic background. • Create ordinances that support the City's desire to have well designed and maintained housing at all levels. • Provide live -work housing options within the community to allow for a diversity of residents within the community. • Encourage developments to include a variety of housing types. • Explore zoning methods that allow neighborhoods with mixed housing types and or other appropriate uses within residential areas. Chapter 3 Policy Plan 3-3 tH ugo • Create and maintain a level of affordability options through the community's housing stock. 7. Implement policies that will allow the opportunity for the development of 877 new affordable housing units between 2011 and 2020. An affordable housing unit is a unit priced at or below 30% of the gross income of a household earning 60% of the Twin Cities median family income (or $46,200 in 2005). B. Promote the development and preservation of a supply of quality housing that is affordable at all income levels and at all stages of the life cycle. Strategies: • Provide opportunities for the development of high quality housing that is diverse in terms of ownership, price, type, and style. This diversity shall include large lot residential parcels, as well as life cycle and affordable housing. • Encourage residential developers to include housing affordable to low- and moderate -income residents and local employees as part of their developments in order to provide a range of mixed -income housing throughout the community. Subsidized housing shall not be concentrated in any one neighborhood. • Provide financial or technical assistance, as may be appropriate, to developers of affordable housing for low- and moderate -income residents. • Encourage the development of housing for residents with special needs, including accessible housing for persons with disabilities. • Support efforts to assure equal access to housing opportunities within the City. • Support projects and programs that meet Hugo's needs for low- and moderate -income life cycle housing opportunities. • Provide an adequate supply of land guided for Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential, and Mixed Use. • Allow higher density elderly housing in areas guided for lower density residential land uses. 9. Promote development patterns and densities that link housing with services and facilities, employment areas and all forms of transportation, particularly future public transit and non -motorized forms of transportation. Strategies: • Support residential development that makes efficient use of available land with adequate public infrastructure. • Provide opportunities for housing affordable to low- and moderate -income residents in areas that are conveniently located and accessible to places of employment, commercial areas, public uses, and future transportation facilities. • Locate higher density residential uses near the Highway 61 corridor where future mass transit is possible. Chapter 3 3-4 Policy Plan taio' 10. Ensure that all housing and neighborhoods within the City are well maintained. Strategies: • Support local programs that provide financial assistance for maintenance and rehabilitation of older and lower cost housing. • Encourage programs and activities that support the physical enhancement and maintenance of neighborhoods. • Encourage and expand projects that enhance the infrastructure within older neighborhoods, such as the street reconstruction program 11. Support strong, vibrant neighborhoods throughout the City. Strategies: • Encourage methods of subdivision design to protect and enhance environmental features and amenities. • Create and strengthen the appearance of City gateways and key transportation corridors through streetscaping, design standards, zoning, trails, lighting, sidewalks, signage, and other tools. • Develop and enforce design, performance, development and site planning standards, incentives and resources to ensure quality development. • Create a high-quality neighborhood environment in every development throughout the community. 12. Promote pedestrian -friendly neighborhoods. Strategies: • Encourage the integration of multi -modal access including parking, sidewalks, bike paths, and park and rides within new developments. • Enhance and maintain design standards that support a livable, pedestrian - friendly community. • Ensure that residential neighborhoods have adequate access to parks and trails and that parks and green space are integrated into developments. • Create connections between neighborhoods, parks and business to promote a walkable community. • Encourage development in Downtown Hugo to provide living, shopping and work opportunities to residents. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 13. Promote balanced commercial and industrial development that will better serve the full range of needs of local residents. Strategies: • Explore the use of TIF (tax increment financing) districts as needed tc support the City's redevelopment goals. • Create commercial and industrial districts where a variety of commercial operations may expand. Chapter 3 Policy PlantH 3-5 llg0 • Provide areas where businesses with outside storage are encouraged to locate. • Promote commercial development along Highway 61 and CSAH 8. • Encourage commercial development that supports the small town quality of Hugo. • Create ordinances to limit building size. • Strengthen commercial and industrial design standard ordinances to ensure that new development reflects the character of the community. 14. Provide quality development that will insure an expanded tax base and employment opportunities for residents. Strategies: • Provide opportunities for local residents to be employed at home or within the community. • Promote local business and industry in order to increase the local tax base and increase local employment. NATURAL RESOURCES 15. Protect and enhance the natural environment through sound land stewardship practices. Strategies: • Maintain ordinances to protect shoreland, floodplain and wetland areas. Encourage buffers around wetland and shoreland areas. Explore tools to encourage preservation of trees and other significant natural resources. • Continuing to support Washington County's groundwater plan. 16. Preserve significant open spaces and natural systems. Strategies: • Identify key viewsheds and natural resource corridors and consider methods to encourage their preservation. • Evaluate the use of a cluster housing ordinance or similar tools to permanently preserve open space in rural Hugo. • Strengthen ordinances to protect natural resources. • Provide education about natural resource preservation to increase understanding about the process of identifying significant natural resources. • Preserve key natural areas and make them accessible. • Support programs to educate and encourage community awareness and involvement focused on preservation of open spaces, natural resources and viewsheds throughout the City. Chapter 3 3-6 Policy Plan tdeo' GOVERNANCE 17. Provide for efficient and effective administrative services which will meet the needs of the City of Hugo. Strateoies: • Provide adequate staff to administer the City's statutory requirements. • Maintain the use of professional consultants to provide specialized services, until such services are deemed ineffective or are no longer cost-effective. • Encourage innovative and creative approaches to planning, engineering, and City governance. • Support the development and testing of alternative solutions to typical engineering and planning problems. • Implement the Comprehensive Plan though the subdivision ordinance, zoning ordinance, building code and other City documents. • Promote a sound financial planning program for capital improvements and relating those improvements to need, location and proper timing. • Maintain open communication for problem solving between staff, decision - makers and the public to find the best solution to planning and engineering issues within the community. • Encourage staff to monitor land planning approaches in other communities and government bodies for innovative solutions facing the City. • Prevent unnecessary cost, duplication and inefficiency in providing needed facilities and services. • Provide cost effective services to minimize impacts to taxpayers. 18. Work with adjacent jurisdictions and regulating agencies to promote a collaborative approach to planning. Strateoies: • Include and invite participants from surrounding jurisdictions in planning activities that also have implications for their future. • Continue to explore and actively pursue opportunities to share services with surrounding jurisdictions to improve efficiency, reduce costs and avoid unnecessary duplication. 19. Provide opportunities for community and resident involvement in all aspects of the planning process. Strategies: • Inform residents and community members of important community events through publication in the local newspaper, or other forms of media. • Encourage participation at all community meetings, including Planning Commission, Parks Commission, Economic Development Authority, and City Council. • Hold community events that focus on the City's decision-making, particularly as it relates to land use and development. Chapter 3 3 Policy Plan ti* 20. Protect the health and safety and welfare of the residents of Hugo through efficient and effective public safety systems. Strategies: • Continue to monitor the contract for police protection to ensure it meets the needs of the residents with the City's fiscal capacity. • Continue to monitor the effectiveness of the volunteer fire department to ensure it meets the needs of the residents within the City's fiscal capacity. • Explore City ownership of police equipment and employment of police personnel only if the contractual police protection is deemed ineffective or is not cost-effective. • Maintain the program for vehicle replacement and reconditioning for fire department operations. • Encourage continuing education for volunteer fire department personnel. INFRASTRUCTURE 21. Provide a transportation system that is designed and maintained to encourage development in accordance with Hugo Land Use Guide Plan. Strategies: • Promote a transportation system which minimizes impacts on the natural environment and which enhances local aesthetics. • Provide for safe, convenient and efficient movement of people and goods throughout the City. • Provide another east -west route through the City. • Encourage development of the interchange at 1-35E and CSAH 4. 22. Plan and provide public facilities in an orderly and economic manner. Strategies: • Maintain the existing infrastructure to maximize cost efficiencies in development of public projects. • Encourage multi -use functions in public buildings to provide for economy in government and make the most efficient use of these facilities. • Promote good design for public buildings that will allow for future expansions or accessory uses. • Work with the State, County and/or neighboring communities to coordinate public infrastructure improvements and services. • Protect the local environment and water supply through installation, maintenance and monitoring of on-site sewer systems. • Provide sanitary sewer service within the Urban Service Area as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. • Provide a City water distribution system to meet City needs in compliance with State standards. • Discourage leapfrog development. Chapter 3 3-8 Policy Plan CH46 23. Provide for a system of parks and open spaces which will satisfy both the active and passive recreational needs of all citizens. Strategies: • Preserve significant open spaces and natural areas. • Identify and develop parkland to maximize local natural features and existing infrastructure. • Promote preservation of natural features and public access when development occurs along the shorelines of streams, lakes and public wetlands. • Recognize regional and county park, trail and open space plans. • Provide a trail system that links local and regional park facilities within the community. • Enhance public parks and open space in accordance with the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). • Maintain hunting and fishing opportunities within the City. • Maintain opportunities for ATV and snowmobile use in the City. Chapter 3 Policy Plan 3 9 tajo' This page intentionally left blank. Chapter 3 3-10 Policy Plan C Hlugo Agenda Number. CITY OF HUGO PARKS COMMISSION REPORT TO: City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission FROM: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner SUBJECT: DNR Community Forest Grant Application DATE: February 3, 2012 for the meeting of February 8, 2011 1. BACKGROUND: Staff is recommending approval of an application for $5,000 in funding through the DNR Community Forest Grant Program to replace trees in Arbre Park. This application will be on the City Council consent agenda for February 6, 2012. Staff will provide an update on their direction at the Parks Commission meeting of February 8, 2012. This grant application is due on February 17, 2012. 2. ARBRE PARK TREE PROJECT: Several mature trees in Arbre Park needed to be replaced. The City of Hugo has removed the dead trees and plans to work with an Eagle Scout candidate to re -plant the trees in the summer of 2012. Eagle Scout Assistance: At the meeting of September 14, 2011, the Parks Commission heard a presentation by Michael Marier proposing to plant tress in Heritage Ponds Park last fall. Due to time restraints, Marier was unable to help with the planting of trees in Heritage Ponds Park and staff is working with him to plant trees in Arbre Park. Marier is proposing to request donations from residents adjacent to the park, the American Legion and the Home Owners Association. Marier is also proposing to recruit scout volunteers to help staff in planting trees and clean up. Marier will be making a presentation to the Parks Commission requesting approval of his plan. DNR Community Forest Grant: The DNR Community Forest Grant provides funding for "diversifying community trees". A local match is not required. However, private donations that may be received through -1- DNR Forest Grant Application February, 2012 the Eagle Scout project would be used to purchase more mature trees. It is stated in the application that a local match up to $1,000 will be made. 3. STAFF RECOMENDATION: Staff recommends an application be made for $5,000 in funding through the DNR Community Forest Grant program for the replacement of trees in Arbre Park. ATTACHMENTS: 1. DNR Community Forest Grant Application -2- DNR Forest Grant Application February, 2012 Minnesota DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 2010 to 2014 Community Forest Bonding Grant Application Coversheet Please refer to the Guidelines when completing the application. This form is also available on the DNR website: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/forestmgmt/commforestbondgrant/index.htmi Applicant Information Organization: City of Hugo Application Date: February 13, 2012 Project coordinator: Shayla Syverson Title Parks Planner Address: 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue Phone: office 651-762-6342 cell City, State, Zip Hugo, MN 55038 Fax: 651-426-2859 Email: ssyverson@ci.hugo.mn.us Additional Project Coordinators/Technical Advisors: (List names, organization/agency and phone) Mikael Loeffler, City of Hugo 651-762-6331 mloeffler@ci.hugo.mn.us Eligibility (check one): ❑✓ City []Township ❑County ❑Park & Recreation Board in city of First Class Has your organization received a DNR Community Forest Bonding grant? ❑✓ No❑Yes, when? For cities or townships only. Is your community a Tree City USA? [Z]No ❑Yes Project Title: Arbre Park Diverse Tree Planting Summary Statement—Please give a 2-3 sentence summary of your overall project. Trees will be planted in Arbre Park, a well utilized 2 acre park in a residential neighborhood in the City of Hugo. Assisted by an Eagle Scout candidate who has volunteered, 8-10 trees will be planted which will enhance the diversity of trees in the Hugo community. Project location (county, city, site): Arbre Park, Washington County, Hugo, Minnesota Start date: April 1, 2012 Expected completion date: April 30, 2012 Budget Summary Type of Fund $ Amount Non -state cash contributions not required) Non -state in-kind contributions not required) 1.000.00 Ash Tree Removal grant requested Tree Planting rant requested 5,000.00 TOTAL PROJECT COSTS: 6,000.00 Authorization I certify this information is valid and factual as described in this application and that all costs are eligible under the DNR Community Forest Bonding Grant Guidelines. Name: Shayla Syverson Title: Parks Planner Signature: jt^"'Y" — Date signed: February 13, 2012 - 1 - Project Questions Please answer the following questions on separate pages. Limit to 2 pages. You may reproduce these questions on your computer. Refer to the Guidelines to better understand how projects will be evaluated. 1. Organization applying (e.g. City of ) and Project Title. 2. Project Purpose—In what ways will your project meet the needs of the community forest resources? Explain how the project will benefit and enhance the community and why you feel your project should receive funding. 3. Project Location Description—Describe the site location(s) of the project in detail along with special characteristics such as soil composition. 4. Document Public Ownership-. Certification and/or Declaration of Bond -financed Property documents will need to be included when the Grant Agreement is signed and returned to DNR, but are NOT required with the project application. We do recommend including a map of the project area. See the Project Timeline section of the Guidelines for details. 5. Project Goals—What are the project's goals and objectives for each grant category applying for? 1. Planting for diversity, replacing trees lost to storm(s). 2. Removal and replacement of EAB -infested ash trees. 6. Methods—What will be developed, produced, performed and implemented—who will be responsible for these activities and when will they occur? Include any educational outreach efforts, owork with volunteers, and especially the technical plans and practices. 7. Personnel—Describe the names, titles, qualifications and project role for all staff and technical partners involved. Describe the roles of volunteers involved and training to be provided. 8. Maintenance and Management Plan A. Upon completion, what are your plans for long-term maintenance of trees planted, and monitoring and management of insect and disease pests? Include how, when and by whom activities will be accomplished. For any tree planting project, you must provide a summary of at least a 3 -year maintenance plan.* B. What is the community doing to build capacity towards long-term management of this project or a community forestry program independent of state funding? Describe any existing management plans.* *Note: Please see Required Local Program Components in the Guidelines for documents that are due upon completion of the grant project. Those documents should be included with the Final Report and Invoice form. Tree Planting List Only fill out this table if you are doing tree planting as part of your project. If you need additional space, an additional sheet may be included (1 page limitj. Please refer to: Approved Native Planting Stock List. Tree Stock Source(s): CITY Species Common & Scientific Name Size & Type (B&B, bare root or container -grown) 0 << Total number of trees (Use 1 additional sheet if needed) -2- Application for Community Forest Bonding Grant City of Hugo February 2012 1. City of Hugo, Arbre Park Diverse Tree Planting 2. Project Purpose: Trees in Arbre Park in the City of Hugo will be replaced. As the residential neighborhood surrounding Arbre Park developed, there was an environmental impact that caused several of the mature trees in the park to die. The trees will be replaced with more diverse and hearty trees. As the population continues to grow, the City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission works to provide adequate opportunities for outdoor recreation to its residents. Arbre Park is located in the busy family-oriented neighborhood of Victor Gardens where the parks are greatly valued and utilized. When the large, shade - providing mature trees were removed from Arbre Park, the residents of the neighborhood requested that they be replaced promptly with trees that would thrive at the park. The City of Hugo would like to take the opportunity to make tree replacements at Arbre Park that will enhance the overall diversity of the trees in the community. 3. Project Location Description Arbre Park is a two acre park located in a residential neighborhood in the City of Hugo. The public park property also includes features such as a basketball half -court, playground structure and ball field backstop. The property consists of mainly clay type soils with adequate amounts of topsoil on the surface layer. 4. Document Public Ownership An aerial photograph and location maps are attached. 5. Project Goals The City of Hugo Public Works Department will be planting the trees in Arbre Park with the assistance of local Boy Scouts. A youth working towards his Eagle Scout has offered to recruit volunteers to assist in planting of the trees and in clean up of the site. The Hugo Public Works Department will plant the trees following guidelines set in the document "American Standard for Nursery Stock" provided by the American Nursery and Landscape Association. This planting shall be conducted at the beginning of April 2012. They will continue to maintain and inspect the trees on a weekly basis, or more often as needed. Irrigation is available and will be adjusted to ensure proper watering. 6. Methods The City of Hugo Public Works Department will be planting the trees in Arbre Park with the assistance of local Boy Scouts. A youth working towards his Eagle Scout has offered to recruit volunteers to assist in planting of the trees and in clean up of the site. The Hugo Public Works Department will plant the trees according to their individual specifications at the beginning of April. They will continue to maintain the trees. 7. Personnel Project Supervisor: Michael Loeffler, Public Works Lead Worker Mr. Loeffler is a tree inspector certified by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Assistants: Public Works Department staff as needed The City of Hugo has several Public Works Department staff that are qualified to assist with this type of project. Volunteers: 5-8 youth Boy Scouts, leadership provided by Michael Marier, Eagle Scout Candidate. Mr. Marier has provided the City with a project proposal which includes research and provides recommendations regarding types of trees, planting procedures and maintenance as well as guidelines for safety. Grant Assistant: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Ms. Syverson, Parks Planner, has been working with the Eagle Scout to ensure consistency with the City's overall Master Parks Plan. 8. Maintenance and Management Plan A. Following planting of the trees, they will be watered regularly through timed irrigation. They will be closely monitored on a weekly basis. In the fall, the trees will be added to the tree maintenance plan for Hugo which includes annual trimming and winter preparation including wrapping as needed. The trees are annually inspected by Public Works staff and overseen by the Public Works Lead Worker. B. As the City replaces trees or plants new trees, trees are selected dependent on the site they are to be located in with consideration of how they will enhance the diversity of Hugo trees overall. N W+E SSSS St 14 W Cedar St J 123 q' Site Map Arbre Park - City of Hugo, MN 14.i Main St 148 rH St N �. �rQnc�man Rd N _ t'xtu� fh All m a Phelps Rd 2 4�7 0\Vd C ea 84 z Va1 V Jean Arbre Park,-- €®te _� —�Arbtr Park ECedat Sc 1dOrh 4rN l gkWt% Y F ab1e� i ry p n -1 el wa"t, \ L 1 i 2010 NAVTEO AND 2012 Microsoft Corporation Project Budget Breakdown Please refer to the Guidelines for eligible and ineligible expenses. Highlighted areas are ineligible expenses. Please attach a Budget Narrative with details of Contractual Services, Equipment and "Other" costs. (limit 1 page). ITEMecif t s (p y type and source) In-kind Match Cash Match Bonding Grant Total grantee personnel) Funds 0 Public Ash Tree Removal Budget See "Know EAB -Infested Areas Map" for eligible public lands. Personnel:(No grant funds can be used)inML 1000 grantee personnel) Grantee -owned, lease or rental equipment 0 Contractual Services: Briefly describe 0 equipment use Budget Narrative. (see Eligible Costs) Contractual Services: Briefly describe in Budget Narrative. (see Eligible Costs) Grantee -owned, lease or rental equipment Education costs. Match only. (workshops, iio use. Match only. (no grant funds for publications, etc) equipment use) Other. Briefly describe in Budget Education costs. Match only. Narrative.(see Eligible Costs in Guidelines): 0 Public Tree Planting Sub Totals 1,000.00 0.00 Other. Briefly describe in Budget TOTALS for both project types 1,000.00 0.00 Narrative.(see Eligible Costs in Guidelines): Must equal amounts in .1 BudgetSummary 0 Public Ash Tree Removal Sub Totals 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Public Tree Planting Budget storms or infested ash re lacement and lantin for diversit Personnel: :(No grant funds can be used for grantee personnel) 0 Plant Stock (trees only): 1000 5000 6000 Grantee -owned, lease or rental equipment use. Match only. (no grant funds for 0 equipment use Contractual Services: Briefly describe in Budget Narrative. (see Eligible Costs) 0 Education costs. Match only. (workshops, publications, etc) 0 Other. Briefly describe in Budget Narrative.(see Eligible Costs in Guidelines): 0 Public Tree Planting Sub Totals 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 TOTALS for both project types 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 6,000.00 Must equal amounts in .1 BudgetSummary Application Check -off: Mail the original and 3 copies of the following: Completed and signed application form Attached pages: Answers to project questions (2 page limit), budget narrative (1 page limit), extra tree planting list (1 page limit), and optional map (1 page limit) Applications must be received by 4:30 pm, Friday, February 17, 2012. Mail to: 2012-14 Community Forest Bonding Grants Minnesota DNR, Division of Forestry, Box 44 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4044 Fourth Annual Sledding Party! Saturday, February I 2-4pm Oak Shore Park (12790 Exhall Avenue North) Come and join in the largest sledding party in Hugo! Take turns zooming down the sledding hill and then warm up by the bon- fire with hot chocolate and cookies! This is a free event. There are parking lots at the north and south ends of the park, off of Exhall Avenue. ti6 For more information: Hugo City Hall F-141M.M.1 M11 www.d.hugo.mmus This event is open to all residents of Hugo and all members of WBL Area laala ey, School District. This event is not sponsored by the WBL Area School District and this flyer was not printed at the Districts expense. Friday, Feb. 3 Doors Open at 6:30pm Movie Starts at 7:00pm At Oneka Elementary School 4888 Heritage Parkway, Hugo Free! For more information, ca11 the City of Hugo at 651-762-6342. For information about other programs offered by the City of Hugo, please check out the City of Hugo on facebook or look under "Parks and Recreation" at www.ci.hugo.mn.us. Union presents: The City of Hugo and P Credit Union are proud to present "Kung Fu Panda 2" (PG). Bring your friends, family and blankets to enjoy a movie in the gymnasium! Popcorn is provided by the Hugo Fireflies. Free will donations are accepted. Snacks provided thanks to the Udstuen family. ON - This event is open to all residents of Hugo and all members o£ W8L Area School District. This