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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012.10.10 Parks PacketCopies to: I. 7:00pm II. 7:03pm III. 7:30pm IV. 9:00pm Agenda Parks Commission, City of Hugo October 10, 2012 7:00 pm Council Chambers, City Hall Commission Members, City Staff Approve Minutes From September 26, 2012 Meeting WBL Athletic Facility Study Continued Discussion on LaValle Park Dedication and the Lions Park Master Plan Adjournment Next Meeting - November 14, 2012 -1- Parks Commission October 10, 2012 Background Memo Approve Minutes From September 26, 2012 Meeting Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the September 26, 2012 Parks Commission meeting. WBL Athletic Facility Study The City of Hugo has been asked by White Bear Lake Area School District to participate and financially support an Athletic Facility Needs Analysis. A similar study was conducted in 1998 which the City of Hugo has used in planning of recreation facilities in the past 10 years. The proposed study could be used in planning future park projects. A recommendation could be made to participate in and support the White Bear Lake School District and the Athletic Facility Needs Analysis in an amount not to exceed $5,000. V. At the meeting of September 26, 2012 the Parks Commission held a public workshop to review the preliminary Master Plan of Lions Park. Also, a concept plan for the development of the property immediately west of Lions Park was presented. The developer was looking for informal feedback and is proposing to dedicate land instead of paying a fee to satisfy park dedication requirements. The developer is proposing to dedicate more than 2.45 acres, which is estimated to be required, and include storm water ponds on the land. It is beneficial that discussion on the Lions Park Plan and the proposed park Dedication happen together. The Parks Commission should offer feedback to the developer on each of the following items specifically: ■ Dedication of land/expansion of the park to the west ■ Inclusion of a storm water pond • Connections of trails and sidewalks ■ Access and transportation (Finale Avenue or Fitzgerald Avenue) Depending on the Parks Commission's interest in working with the developer on a future park dedication, a recommendation could be made to the City Council which supports the Lions Park Master Plan but states intention to work with the developer and willingness to make changes to the master plan accordingly. -2- Parks Commission October 10, 2012 Minutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo September 26, 2012 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Present: Joan Benner, Rachel Berger, Chris Boland, Mat Rauschendorfer, Tom Windisch, Kris Birch Absent: Roger Clarke, Dave Strub, Jim Taylor Staff Present: Bryan Bear, City Administrator Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Debi Close, Parks Secretary Elizabeth Hanson, Planning Intern Jim Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. I. Approval of Minutes from August Meeting Windisch made a motion, Rauschendorfer seconded to approve the minutes of the August 8, 2012 Parks Commission meeting. All Aye. Motion Carried. II. Agenda Review Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner summarized the meeting agenda and that agenda items included the Preliminary Master Plan proposed for the Lions Park followed by a proposed park dedication for a potential development on property west of the park. III. Presentation of the Lions Park Preliminary Master Plan Amanda Prosser, Landscape Architect from WSB & Associates presented the Lions Park Preliminary Master Plan. Plan Highlights included closing of Fitzgerald Avenue to thu traffic to provide City Hall & park parking, continuous pedestrian walk way throughout the public areas and connections to the Hardwood Creek Trail, designated vehicle entrances for event access, age separated play features, visible basketball court and skate park plus significant open space for flexibility future uses. Members of the Hugo Lions Club as well as residents that live near the park provided feedback on the proposed plan. Changes suggested included adding a backstop, providing a covered stage area near the pavilion, and looking at the grading near the shelter to ensure that a winter skating area could be created. IV. LaValle Properties Park Dedication Elizabeth Hanson, Planning Intern and Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner gave a presentation on the potential development for the LaValle property that is adjacent to the Lions Park on the West side. The development has submitted a sketch plan for informal feed back that includes 3 multi- family residential buildings with 244 units on 14.44 buildable acres. The first phase would be an Assisted Living facility, followed by a Commonbond apartment building, and then third phase would be an Congregate Care facility. A concept plan was provided by Brunton Architects. The developer is looking to satisfy park dedication requirements with the dedication of land instead of paying a fee. It is estimated that 2.45 acres would need to be dedicated. The developer is proposing to expand Lions Park with acreage that is over 2.45 acres and includes storm water ponds. The Developer also proposed the removal of Finale Avenue, which is to the west of the park. Developer Bill Lentsch and Architect Corey Brunton requested and received feedback from Parks Commissioners regarding the acceptability of the proposed dedication. Windisch made a motion, Benner seconded to continue discussion at the following meeting All Aye. Motion Carried. V. Adjournment Windisch made a motion, Benner seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 pm. All Aye. Agenda Number: B CITY OF HUGO PARKS COMMISSION REPORT TO: Parks Commission FROM: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner SUBJECT: WBL Athletic Facility Study DATE: October 4, 2012 for the meeting of October 10, 2012 1. BACKGROUND White Bear Lake Area School District is looking to do a study of the athletic facilities in the district. The City of Hugo has been asked to participate in the study and support it in an amount not to exceed $5,000. The City of Hugo participated in the 1998 Athletic Facility Needs Analysis done by the School District. It concluded that additional gym space, dedicated soccer fields, and medium and large baseball fields were needed in the district. It also stated that an indoor ice arena, aquatic facility and multi -sport tournament facility were needed. For the most part, the needs outlined in the 1998 study have been met. For its contribution, the City of Hugo has provided several soccer fields with the construction of Beaver Ponds Park and Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. Also, the City enhanced the gymnasium at Oneka Elementary. As parks were constructed, the City of Hugo was able to utilize the information in the study to meet the recreational needs of the growing population and provide for the needs of the School District. STUDY PLAN: The cities served by the School District, including Hugo, and the Athletic Associations that use School District facilities have been asked to participate in the study. The study will assist all of the stakeholders in coordinating future planning or construction of athletic facilities to meet regional needs. A request for proposals will be submitted. The School District estimated that the study may cost $20,000- $30,000. They are proposing a cost breakdown as follows: WBL Area School District (18%) $5,500 City of White Bear Lake $5,500 -1- WBL Athletic Facility Study October 10, 2012 City of Vadnais Heights (13%) $4,000 White Bear Township $4,000 City of Hugo $4,000 Athletic Associations* (23%) $7,000 $30,000 *There are at least 10 Athletic Associations that are affiliated with the School District. Not all of them will be able to financially contribute or are interested in participating in the study. The purpose of the study is to: 1. Evaluate the athletic facilities within the White Bear Lake Area School District. 2. Assist the School District and municipalities in regional planning of athletic facilities. 3. To help prioritize projects and expenditures among public agencies. 4. Improve access to and quality of the athletic facilities in the WBL Area School District. The study is likely to start in January, 2013 and conclude in the late spring. 3. CONCLUSION: The City of Hugo has benefited from similar studies by the School District in the past. The Athletic Facility Needs Analysis may be helpful in future park planning such as for Irish Avenue Park. A recommendation could be made to participate in and support the White Bear Lake School District and the Athletic Facility Needs Analysis in an amount not to exceed $5,000. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Athletic Facility Needs Analysis, October 1998 2. Athletic Facility Projects Since 1998 Study 3. 1998 Athletic Facility Study- History -2- WBL Athletic Facility Study October 10, 2012 Id Prepared for: Prepared by: Athletic Facility Needs Analysis October. 1998 White Bear Lake School District Cities of White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Hugo, North Oaks, Gem Lake, Lino Lakes, White Bear Township, and Birchwood Village IM 61 AN A11 ASSOUAifS Park and Recreation Planning Land Use Planning Landscape Architecture City Planning 2659 Dupont Ave. Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55408 Ph. (612) 377-2500 FAX 377-1010 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction................................................................................. 3 II. Executive Summary ........................................................................ 4 III. Demographic Forecasts.................................................................... 6 Table 1. Population Estimates and Forecasts ................................. 6 IV. Needs Analysis.............................................................................. 7 Athletic Association and Recreation Activities Use and Forecasts .................. 7 Table 2. Facility Use Summary and Forecast .................. I .............. 8 Facility Use Major Issues.................................................................. 10 Level of Service Comparison and Standards ............................................ 11 Table 3. Study Area Comparison to Local and National Standards....... 11 Athletic Participation and Sport Specific Needs ....................................... 12 V. Study Area Recommendations............................................................ 13 VI. Study Participants.......................................................................... 15 APPENDIX Table 4. Athletic Facility Inventory Athletic Facility Map ASSOCIATES Introduction Athletic facilities (ball fields, gymnasiums, etc.) for public recreation are a fundamental service provided in a cooperative manner by local government and school districts. City and School District staff within the White Bear School District would like to determine the adequacy of the facilities in the District and what actions are needed if inadequacies exist. This study examines school needs (including intramural and community education) and community recreation needs as well as city and school facilities. This study is designed to answer the following question: Are athletic facitifies located within the White Bear Lake School District adequate to meet current and future community and school needs? The study components are: 1. An inventory of existing public athletic facilities (city and school fields, gyms, pools etc.) within White Bear Lake School District boundaries (Cities of Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Hugo, North Oaks, Gem Lake, Lino Lakes, White Bear Township, and Birchwood Village). See study area map - Appendix. 2. An evaluation of the existing and future use of these facilities. 3. An analysis of the adequacy of athletic facilities to meet future needs. 4. Recommendations regarding facility management, expansion and additions to meet the forecast demand. QSSOCIATE5 Executive Summary - Major Findings and Recommendations Two Areas- The White Bear School District has two distinct areas; the developed southern area and the rapidly developing northern area. These two areas require two coordinated approaches: • Meeting existing deficiencies to serve the existing population (primarily in the southern area). • Planning and building facilities to meet the growth needs of the northern area. Population growth will be a factor within the northern and western portions of the District. The population of the portions of Hugo, Lino Lakes and North Oaks located within the District are expected to nearly triple by the year 2010. Therefore, city and School District actions should be focused not only on meeting existing facility deficiencies, but also on meeting the needs of the expanding residential areas to the north and west. Major Needs - While many athletic facilities needs within the District area are adequate to meet existing and firture demand, the following additions and improvements are needed to correct existing and projected shortfalls: • Additional Gym Space is Needed The most serious shortfall is a lack of sufficient gym space for adulrand youth sports. A minimum of one indoor community recreation facility is needed with at least 2 full size gym courts. • Additional Dedicated Soccer Fields are Needed Youth soccer is the fastest growing participation sport in the country and in the study area. More dedicated soccer fields are needed to allow full participation, to minimize conflicts arising from shared use fields and to prevent over -use of existing fields. Emphasis should be placed on finding appropriate locations for dedicated soccer fields as well as improving the condition of existing fields through the addition of irrigation. If dedicating existing fields for soccer is not possible because it would cause a field shortage for another sport, new soccer fields should be constructed and remain dedicated to the sport of soccer. •. Additional Baseball Fields are Needed. The study area has a shortage of medium and large size baseball fields (60' and 75' baselines, 200'-250+' outfield dimensions). These fields would serve the needs of youth and young adult baseball players. At least five additional fields are needed for both size fields. An appropriate compromise might be to establish new baseball fields that have the ability to be reorganized to both the 60' and 75' baselines. ASSOCIATES • Additional Indoor Hockey/lee Skating Space is Needed. Participation in hockey and other indoor ice sports and programs is continually increasing, especially participation in girls hockey. White Bear Lake School District is in need of at least one additional ice arena. With the continual growth of the district and the regional popularity of the sport of hockey, the district will be lacking adequate facilities without the addition of an arena. • An Aquatic Facility is Needed White Bear School District is the only district of its size in the area to not provide an aquatic facility for public programs. Currently, participation in swimming and diving programs is severely limited by the lack of available facilities. At least one facility is needed with the minimum requirements of at least one full-size competitive pool, a diving area and a "water park" style pool. A Sport Tournament Facility is Needed The study area has no park or school capable of hosting a local, regional or state sports tournament. A sports complex park is needed with a capacity of eight to twelve fields for soccer, softball, baseball and football. With the limited space availability south of 120ih, a likely location for a sports complex is north of 120" St. INGHAHAM A�SGCIATES Demographic Trends/Forecasts The population within the District is projected to increase from an estimate of 52,050 in 1996 to 55,818 in 2000. The majority of the population growth is expected in Hugo, Lino Lakes, and North Oaks. The population age projections within the district are displayed in the following forecast based on Metro Area trends. The number of youth ages 0-14 (prime youth sports participants) will decline (4%) between 2000-2010. The number of youth ages 15-24 will increase (28%) between 2000-2010. The number of adults ages 25-34 (prime adult sports participants) will increase slightly (+i%) between 2000-2010. The number of adults ages 3549 will decrease (-5%) between 2000 and 2010. The number of adults ages 50-64 (active older adults) is forecast to increase (48%) between 2000 and 2010. The number of adults ages 65-74 (active seniors) will increase (32%) between 2000 and 2010 and will continue to increase for the next 25 years. The number of adults ages 75+ (active seniors) will increase (8%) between 2000 and 2010. 'Metropolitan Council Population Estimates and Forecasts 1996 2000 2010 t.,.,.a. # Birchwood Village 1,027 970 940 Stable Gem Lake 452 430 460 Stable Hugo(624)* 1659 2634 5709 Growth Lino Lakes(624)* 503 798 1267 Growth North Oaks(624)* 450 694 1069 Growth Vadnais Hgts. (624)* 11,645 13,492 15,001 Slight growth White Bear Lake 25,611 24,300 23,200 Stable White Bear Twp. 10,703 12,500 13,700 Slight growth Total 52,050 55,818 61,346 Steady growth Population within school district 624 estimated for study based on Met Council and City staff projections. The White Bear Lake School District is a unique community due to the stable population of White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, and White Bear township, and the projected population surge in the north and west portion of the district, mainly Hugo, Lino Lakes, and North Oaks. As the area's population increases, the need for more recreational facilities will also increase, creating additional shortages. Within the growth areas, all age groups will require additional facilities and programs. In general, district -wide, the biggest population growth segments will be active older adults, seniors and young adults. The expanding senior population will increase demand for facilities such as indoor and outdoor walking areas and daytime gym space. The athletic facility needs should focus on meeting the current shortfall in facilities for youth and adults, and the projected shortages in respect to the growing areas. ff[t?I�OIIr, . 6 Needs Analysis Athletic Association and Recreation Activities Use and Forecasts In August, 1998 the athletic associations and staff serving the cities of Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Hugo, North Oaks, Gem Lake, Lino Lakes, White Bear Township. and Birchwood Village were asked to provide data about their current facilities and use of those facilities. The information included facility usage, participation and forecast growth, future facility needs, and general comments regarding facility adequacy and facility recommendations. That information is summarized in Table 4 -Appendix and in the following text. The Athletic Associations rely largely on school district facilities for gym space and use a mix of school and city fields for outdoor sports. All the associations that use school gym space expressed a strong need for additional gym space as school sponsored use and competition among the associations was limiting their gym time and preventing young people from participating in certain sports. The association information and comments also strongly stressed the need for additional irrigated soccer fields, lighted ball fields, tournament facilities and an aquatic facility. V adnais Heights Park and Recreation Department and the White Bear Lake School District offer public recreation programs for all age groups. City and district recreation staff expressed a concern over lack of facilities and said public demand exceeds their ability to provide programs due to a lack of athletic facilities. Specifically, the city recreation department and the school district felt a need for additional gymnasium space for basketball, volleyball, and indoor soccer. They also expressed a need for additional outdoor soccer fields, lighted softball fields, and expanded ice skating areas. The local high school Athletic Director expressed the need for additional gym space. Currently, basketball practice is split into flights at different times of the evening, making practice difficult for students, parents and coaches. Those also suffering from lack of gym space are adaptive recreational programs and indoor sports. The adaptive programs often have to relocate their programs due to lack of gym space. Locker facilities at the high school level are below par, and especially inefficient for women. The most notable shortage is a swimming pool forcing the high school team to practice before and after school. Participation in all programs at the high school level is steady to rising, and athletic facilities in the district are falling behind the demand. INGRAHAM ASSOCIATES -_ Facility Use Summary and Forecast Sport/ Organization Age Group Existing Participation Growth Trend Baseball White Bear Babe Ruth Baseball, Inc. 11-15 470 Rapid growth in applicants, limited by facilities Comments: Fields are adequate, but the need exists or more baseball telds or practice time. Suggestions: Need 90' base path fields School District 624 Community Ed. 9-12 734 Steady slow decline Comments: District lackin large playfields that will accommodate the older players and adults. Suggestions: Create new facilities with large fields, several at a site. Existing fields could also use improvements. Softball City of Vadnais Heights progxam Adult 30 Stable Suggestions: Light allfields to make ro ram competitive with bar leagues School District 624 Community Ed. 9-19 1697 I Steady slow decline Comments: District lacking large playflelds that will accommodate the older players and adults. Suggestions: Create new facilities with large fields; several at a site. Existing fields could also use improvements. School District 524 Community Ed. Adult i960S/670F Stead White Bear Fas itch 9-18 160 1 Growth Comments: Condition and number offields inadequate. Lack o encin , maint. Suggestions: Need our more elds, would be willing to volunteer labor. Late Summer Youth Ball City of Vadnais Heights program 7-13 35 Slowgrowth T -Ball City of Vadnais Heights program 4-7 292 Increasing, especially 4 - 5 age group School District 624 Community Ed. 6-8 700 Stable Basketball White Bear Basketball Association 5t°-9 grade 200 Growth, limited by I available gym space Comments: The number and condition of existing gym space is inadequate for the existing basketball programs, and is limiting the growth o these programs. Suggestions: More gym space added with at least three full courts in one location. Upgrade the conditions of existing indoor gym courts. School District 624 Community Ed. 2-12" grade 1300 Comments: Need or indoor gym space is great, Availability o s ace limits participation. Suggestions: Need large indoor gym space for basketball as well as other high demand indoor recreation and sports. Vadnais Heights program I� -4" grade 80 Growth Comments: Need or more space and more storage, Suggestions: Need two more gyms or this ro am(Vadnais Elem.) as well as a large storage area. Q SID OC 1ATE' Swimming and Diving White Bear Lake Swimming & Diving Booster Club. High school 35 N/A Comments: Only available through high school. Program and participation are limited due to lack of a communityfacility. Currently only swimming facility available is private and during limited hours. Suggestions: Community needs a swimming and divinig, facili . Volleyball White Bear Lake Volleyball Assoc. 17 & under 82 Steady growth Comments: Forced to eliminate age group due to lack of available gym space. Future plans to bring organised volleyball to elementary age children, dependent on gym availability. Suggestions: Need community center with several regulation courts. Existing gym space availability and condition for [B inadequate. School District 624 Community Ed. 4-6a grade 26 Slight Growth School District 624 CommuniTy Ed. Adult 300 Steady Comments: Participation limited by lack available 9vms ace. Floor Hockeylindoor sports Vadnais Heights program I varied 60 Steady due to limited space Comments: Space is not ade nate for all programs. Tennis City of Vadnais Heights program 3-13 Adult 102 12 Slight Growth Suggestions: Add lights to existing courts or extended playing times School District 624 Community Ed. 10-18 140 Stable Flag Football City of Vadnais Heights program 7-10 56 Growth Football White Bear Youth Football Assoc. 4-7h grade 400 Growth Comments: Number a gelds is adequate. Condition of game field needs improvement. Locking a regulation size gamefield that is irrigated and in good condition. Suggestion: Improve and expand existing ame field. Soccer City of Vadnais Heights program 4-7 260 Steady growth White Bear Soccer Club 5-18 1 2117 Steady growth Suggestions: Need for more fields, irrigation on all fields, Community field house and indoor gym space for winter practice. School District 624 Community Ed. 2-8" grade 1120 Stable Comments: Soccer in dire need of large, dedicated fields. Majority offield now shared with other ballfields, overlapping issues. Suggestions: Need several large, dedicated soccerfields to accommodate al! soccer programs. Skating/Hockey City of Vadnais Heights program Varies/5-10 75 Steady White Bear Lake S eedskatin Assoc. 5-13 1 47 1 Varies AssouArEG Comments: Lacking a warming house near outdoor rink. Competitions held in Roseville -unable to facilitate large crowds locally. Suggestions: Concentrate improvements toward indoorfacilities and short track instruction. White Bear Hockey Association 1 6-18 1 1270 1 Steady Growth Comments: Need large ice arena for older kids programs, ice time is scarce now forcing practice time late in the evening Suggestions: Need for one large ice arena to free up smaller ice sheets for smaller kids. School District 624 Community Ed. I Adult 1 300 Steady Comments: Growth limited to lack of ice time/s ace availability. Ringene Metro Rin ette Association 5-11 30 Steady Growth Dance Vadnais Heights program 3-10 64 Steady Growth Comments: Participation limited due to lack ofgym space. Playground Program City of Vadnais Heights program 3-10 60 Steady growth, especially with tot age Wrestling White Bear Wrestling Club K-12 160 Steady growth Gymnastics Flips Gymnastics 2-18 850 Steady growth Comments: Facility adequate for current participation. Need to expand for projected 2000 participation. Note: High school programs not included in above table. Comments and suggestions can be found in the following summary. Major Issues ✓ Need for gym space. Additional indoor gym space is necessary for both volleyball and basketball programs. Currently, the lack of gym courts in good condition is limiting participation in these programs. A large indoor space could also accommodate off-season soccer practice and free up gyms for basketball and soccer. ✓ Need for large, irrigated, dedicated soccer fields. Majority of soccer fields currently are not irrigated and do not maintain good playing condition. Overlap of soccer fields with other sports facilities hinders the soccer programs. Year round demand for soccer pushes need for good indoor facilities. ✓ Need for regulation size football field within school district that is irrigated, lighted, and in good playing condition. Currently, one game field is used and is inadequate both in size and condition. ✓ Lighting suggested for both tennis courts and softball fields to allow for extended hours of use, and to attract more participation in programs. ✓ Need for large, regulation baseball/softball fields for practice and game time, preferably with several fields at a site. Need for 75' and 90' base fields. Lighting at play field sites would increase tournament play and practicelgame time. ✓ Need for improvement & expansion of indoor ice facilities. ✓ Lack of community swimming pool facility limits participation. Need competitive pool facility to meet community needs. ✓ Need for more accessibility to play fields and bathrooms, drinking fountains, concessions. Pv As: ,.Tss 1 Comparison to National and Local Recreation Standards The 1987 National Recreation and Park Association Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines provide guidelines for minimum numbers of athletic facilities to serve a given population or geographic area. These national guidelines are useful in comparison with White Bear Lake School District facilities. Also, local recreation standards are used to supplement the national standards and are used where no national standards exist. The local metro area standards are based on a 1996 study of seven Twin City area suburbs. The numbers listed below are the minimum recommended number of fields or facilities for the District's projected 2000 population of 55,818 people. The service area standards are divided into the total square mile residential area of the District and the square mile area of developed land within the study area. Both numbers are provided to show an accurate account of existing shortages. The existing shortages are based solely on the areas of the district that are developed currently. Thus, the areas without development and without residents are not taken into account to show existing shortfalls. The forecast additional needs column shows projected shortages on the premise that all land area within the district will develop. The following standards are rough guidelines and do not reflect specific local needs, but they are instructive to obtain a snapshot view of facility supply. As such, the WBL School District study area totals have been compared to the national and local standards. This comparison is presented below. total* Number in parentheses represents the number of uw total .ate..,...., ------- —._ .__ sports. [e.g. There are 42 softball fields in the district, but only 17 of the 42 fields are NOT shared with other sports.] **Number in rntheses indicates the number of dedicated fields needed �� 11 Study Area NRPA Metro NRPA Minimum Per Ezisting Forecast Supply Minimum Average Service Area Shortages Additional Recommended Per Developed Needs Total Developed Total Study Area Per Population Population Area Tota] Area (N dedicated)* Area Area 23s .mi. 38s .mi. Baseball (under 250') 22(l) 22-24 27 46 76 5 6(10)** 24 Baseball (250'+) 12 (10) 11-15 12-13 23 38 6-8 15-16 Softball 42 17) 11-15 27 23 38 0 0 Fast Pitch Softball 12 (2) No standard N/S N/S N/S N!A 1 N/A Football Fields 12 3) 2-3 5-6 NIS N/S 0 0 Full -Size Gym 5 5-6 5-6 No No 2-3 N/A Courts (+4200 s.f.) standard standard Indoor Hockey 2 Not applicable N/S No No 1 1 standard standard Soccer (< 300') 16 (7) -12-14 14 No No (4-5)** N/A standard standard Soccer (300'+) 11 (4) 5-6 7-8 7-8 13 (34)** 6-8 Swimming Pools 0 2-3 No No No 2-3 3-4 standard standard standard Tennis Courts 55 27 35 45-46 76 0 20-22 ._, n_a:«e.. a6ee o dnA:r�tad and tint shared by other total* Number in parentheses represents the number of uw total .ate..,...., ------- —._ .__ sports. [e.g. There are 42 softball fields in the district, but only 17 of the 42 fields are NOT shared with other sports.] **Number in rntheses indicates the number of dedicated fields needed �� 11 Athletic Participation and Specific Sport Needs Increased participation in basketball and volleyball. The popularity of basketball, and to a lesser extent volleyball, is at an all time high, nationally and locally. The number of youth and adult basketball players. continues to rise. Increased demand for indoor practice time. Many sports participants are playing, training and practicing year-round for a sport that is seasonal. The demand for indoor practice space by school and non -school groups limits gym availability. Increased demand for lighted sports fields. Because of the extended season and increased participation, the demand for lighted fields is becoming stronger. More and more practice times and games are being scheduled later in the evening. Lack of adequate lighting severely limits scheduling. Increased demand for tournament space. Many sports are participating in more tournament play in addition to regular season schedules. The demand is high for large sports complexes with several play fields of one type in one area. Lack of a competitive swimming and diving facility. The study area lacks an aquatic facility to accommodate competitive swimming. Swimming participation is stable and is limited by available pool time. Due to the high cost of a new or remodeled aquatics facility a study is recommended to determine the feasibility of a regional or multi -community facility. Increased participation in gymnastics projected for 2000. More and more children are participating in gymnastics and are starting at younger ages, especially at times congruent with Olympic coverage. Due to this projected increased demand, gym space and time for gymnastics will be limited and may not meet the forecasted demand. Unmet adult basketball and volleyball demand. Due to the lack of adult size facilities, the number of adults than are able to participate in indoor league sports within the study area is limited. This lack of participation is due to the lack of adequate facilities. Increases in soccer participation. Soccer participation continues to increase and the lack of dedicated fields is causing over -use and damage to popular facilities. Soccer participation is limited by the field condition and shared use of the fields (i.e. use of softball outfield for a youth soccer practice area). Increases in hockey participation. The sport of hockey continues to grow in popularity, especially with girls. Limited ice time on large ice sheets forces practices well into the evening on school nights. Increased school use of school facilities. After-school use of School District gymnasiums continues to increase and limits youth and adult participation in indoor sports. There are only five full size gym facilities within the School District. These courts are in constant use for athletic and non -athletic uses (concerts, meetings events etc.). ply QSZOC.ATE5 Study Area Recommendations Based on analysis of athletic facility use, current supply of facilities. athletic association participation forecasts, local and national facility guidelines and demographic and sports trends. the following are major recommendations of the study. Athletic facilities within the District area are generally adequate to meet existing and future demand, with the following notable exceptions: Additional Gym Space is Needed There is a lack of indoor gym space for youth and adult community use. The demand for gym space greatly exceeds current supply. School use dominates the existing school gyms and school demand is increasing as more participate in year-round sports and multi -sport participation increases. Demand for gym space will continue to grow, increasing the gap between supply and demand. The greatest deficiencies occur at the community and youth sports level. Adequate gym space is not available for organized adult recreation use (primarily volleyball and basketball leagues) or for youth sports (basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer practice and games). Based on the high demand for gym space by recreational, sports, adaptive, and winter use participants, there should be at least one additional community recreation facility (minimum two full-size gym courts) constructed in the study area. This facility could be built in conjunction with school facilities, if the gyms are guaranteed to be available for community use during non -school hours. Additional Dedicated Soccer Fields are Needed There is a shortage of dedicated soccer fields. Soccer is the fastest growing sport in America. The current supply of full size fields barely meets the existing need and over -use and lack of irrigation is causing turf maintenance problems. Youth fields are also in short supply for the same reasons. Based on local youth association use, comparisons to other Twin City area suburbs, and growth in participation, a minimum of three large and six small soccer fields should be dedicated. If dedication of existing fields is not possible because it would displace another sport and cause additional shortages, new soccer fields need to be constructed and remain dedicated to the sport of soccer. The addition of irrigation to existing soccer fields should also be examined. Additional Medium and Large Size Baseball Fields are Needed. Based on national standards and comparisons to other local communities, the study area has a shortage of medium and large size baseball and softball fields (60' and 75' base lines, 200'- 250' outfield dimensions). Interest in baseball is increasing. Five to six additional fields are needed, preferably fields that can be adjusted to suit both sizes of play. The addition of lights to existing (if possible) or new baseball fields is becoming a necessity with the increased participation and extended season of the sport. ASSOCIATES An Additional Indoor Ice Arena is Needed. Based on comparisons to other local communities and the high demand and interest in the sport of hockey and related programs, the study area has a shortage of at least one ice arena. Participation in all indoor ice sports and programs in the region is increasing; especially the recent surge in women's hockey. Lack of existing ice space and time is limiting existing programs and prohibiting new programs. A minimum of one ice arena is needed with appropriate seating for tournament play. An Aquatic Facility is Needed Based on national standards and comparisons to other local communities, the study area is lacking an aquatic facility for public and school programs. Existing programs are extremely limited due to lack of space and time for practice. New public programs are not possible without an aquatic facility. At least one aquatic facility is needed within the district currently with the minimum requirements of two full-size swimming pools and a diving area. A Sport Toumament Facility is Needed There is no facility capable of hosting sports tournaments (primarily soccer, softball, baseball). Tournaments play an important part in our sports culture and require a number of fields at one location. Currently, no park in the study area has this capability. A minimum of five lighted and irrigated fields is needed for a local tournament and it is desirable to have eight to twelve fields for regional, state and national tournaments. Tournament or "Sports Complex" parks need a minimum of 40 acres of and it is desirable to have 60 - 80 acres. The only opportunities to acquire and build a facility of that size are north of 120` St. within the communities that are not fully developed. Feasibility assessment and plans for a major recreation facility (perhaps incorporating the community gyms) should be initiated in this northern portion of the district. INGRAHAM ASSOCIATES Study Participants Birchwood Village Kathy Weber City of Hugo Bob Museus City of Vadnais Heights Jodi Sauro City of White Bear Lake Mark Burch District 624 Community Education David A, Guenther and Steve Porter Gem Lake City Staff Lino Lakes Rick Degardener North Oaks Homeowners Assn. Michelle Kline White Bear Township Tom Reidesel Flips Gymnastics Lori Kindler Metro Ringette Association Andrew Ervin Metropolitan Council Michael Munson White Bear Babe Ruth Baseball Glen Reimer White Bear Basketball Association Jeff Mitchell White Bear Fastpitch Michael Koch White Bear Hockey Association (W.B.A.H.A.) Tom Godbout White Bear Lake Speedskating Association Roger & Sue Bauer White Bear Lake Swimming & Diving Greg Moos White Bear Lake Volleyball Association Barry Rittenhause White Bear Soccer Club Tom Couiilard White Bear Wrestling Club Fred Schostag White Bear Youth Football Association Lyle D. Hoff INCRANAM ASSOCIATE` APPENDIX IXORANAM ASSOCIATES. Athletic Facility Projects Since 1998 Athletic Facilities Study 1999 — Otter Lake Elementary ball field renovation. Funded mainly through the Fastpitch Softball Association. Added two additional fields with all four fields now irrigated. 1999 — Vadnais Elementary School ball fields were renovated in partnership with the City of Vadnais Heights. Two small fields were improved with irrigation and grading. 1999 — White Bear Township added an irrigated soccer field at Columbia Park. 1999 — Complete renovation of South Campus practice field area. Grading and irrigation. No new fields were added. 2001 — White Bear Township Polar Lakes Park completed. Four irrigated baseball fields (two lighted) and two lighted, irrigated soccer fields. 2001— City of White Bear Lake renovated Podvin Park. Took out one softball field and replaced it with two lighted, irrigated football/soccer fields. 2001 — City of Hugo created Beaver Ponds Park. One mid size irrigated soccer field. 2001— Louricas fields renovated. Two softball fields were removed and the area was graded. Due to high water table this area is not suited to irrigation. 2002 — Central Middle School fields renovated. Area was graded and irrigated with no fields added. 2003 - Sunrise Park Middle School fields graded and irrigation added. Playing area in northeast comer was added. 2004 — City of Vadnais Heights renovated Berwood Park to include an irrigated ball field and full size soccer field. 2007 - Full size gym added at Oneka Elementary School in partnership with the City of Hugo. A baseball field and two — three soccer areas were also added. All with irrigation. 2007 — City of Hugo created Diamond Point Park. One small irrigated ball field. 2008 — School District ball fields at Bellaire, Lakeaires, Parkview (Matoska), ALC, Lincoln, Birch, Willow and two at South Campus were renovated with new backstops, aglime, benches and fencing. 2008 — City of Vadnais Hts. Added a picnic shelter to Kohler Meadows Park. 2009 — White Bear Township adds irrigation to the "lower level' soccer fields at Polar Lakes Park. 2010 — City of Hugo created Hanifl Park. Five full size irrigated soccer fields shared with four school districts. 2010 - YMCA remodel — City of WBL, WB Township WBL Area Schools are partners. 2010 — City of Vadnais Hts. Partners with private non profit to create the Vadnais Sports Center. Two ice sheets and indoor multi sport dome. Also built a new warming house with an outdoor rink with portable boards at Community Park. 2010 — City of WBL renovated the Stellmacher Park ballfield. 2011 — City of Vadnais Hts. regraded and expanded the socceribaseball areas at Westfield Park. 2012 — City of Vadnais Hts. added lights to the tennis courts at Kohler Meadows. 3. 1998 Athletic Facility Study - History How We Started In June of 1997, residents of the White Bear Lake Area School District formed a new Athletic Association. The White Bear Area Athletic Association (WBAAA) represented most of the major athletic associations within the community. While the group established six goals for the year, meeting after meeting gravitated toward a discussion on the lack of facilities for our young athletes. In the fall of 1998, the WBAAA, along with several local municipalities and the School District, sponsored an athletic facilities study to determine the adequacy of the facilities in the school district. The Study Results The study indicated need in several areas to include: soccer fields, baseball fields, indoor ice sheet and aquatic facilities. The results were presented to a group of elected officials, community members and school district and municipal staff. Over the course of the next 14 years this study influenced several significant facility improvements in our school district. A group of staff from the various municipalities and the School District began to meet and look at these challenges in a more regional way. The Projects The City of Hugo committed to creating the Hanifl soccer complex and worked with the School District to enhance the gymnasium at the new Oneka elementary school. White Bear Township added soccer fields and full size baseball fields at Polar Lakes Park. The City of White Bear Lake upgraded Podvin Park to create an irrigated soccer/football complex. The City of Vadnais Heights built Kohler Meadows Park with baseball, softball and soccer fields. The School District upgraded all of their ball fields including irrigation for the fields at the secondary schools. These were all major outdoor facility improvements for this community. Next came work on major indoor facilities. The School District had been unsuccessful in seven attempts to build a pool(s) in the district, the local YMCA was in need of updating and several municipalities had heard from residents that we need a community center. In the fall of 2009, the School District, the YMCA, the City of White Bear Lake and White Bear Township executed agreements that have allowed a major renovation and expansion of the existing YMCA facility. The upgraded facility serves as the "home pool' for the White Bear Lake Area High School boys and girls swim teams and provides space to do other community water-based safety programs. The most recent project, completed in November 2010, is an indoor hockey/skating facility with two rinks and a large dome built through the efforts of a private non profit group and the City of Vadnais Heights. What is Going on Now? While these have been significant accomplishments, there is still work to do. Over the past four years staff from the Cities of White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Hugo, WB Township, and the White Bear Lake Area School District have been meeting on a quarterly basis to discuss a number of things. Somehow, just like the original White Bear Area Athletic Association, many of our meetings have included discussion on athletic facilities. Numerous updates on facilities have been given to this group along with the School Board. These updates have listed new facilities, but, have not compared facilities to current and projected use. This group feels that it is time to do another athletic facilities study. Agenda Number: 1 1 f_ CITY OF HUGO PARKS COMMISSION REPORT TO: City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission FROM: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner SUBJECT: LaValle Properties Concept Plan DATE: Septemberl9, 2012 for the Parks Commission meeting of September 26, 2012 1. BACKGROUND: A concept plan has been submitted to the City of Hugo for feedback on the development of 5 vacant parcels of land adjacent to Lions Park. The properties, generally located west of Lions Park and north of Frenchman Road, are currently owned by Marvin LaValle. The applicant Bill Lentsch, is proposing to develop 3 multi -family residential buildings. The first phase would include an Assisted Living facility, followed by a CommonBond apartment building, and then a Congregate Care facility. At their meeting of September 13, 2012, the Planning Commission reviewed the concept plans and provided feedback. The applicant is seeking feedback from the Parks Commission on park dedication and this concept plan prior to moving forward with the formal application process for development approval. 2. CONCEPT PLAN: The applicant intends to apply for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to accommodate the density that is proposed. The majority of LaValle's properties are guided as Mixed Use (MIX) and a small portion as Medium Density Residential (MD) according to the 2030 Land Use Plan. The density proposed for this development is anticipated to comply with the standards stated in the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use requirements. General Layout The concept plan shows an overall campus layout containing residential development of three 3 -story buildings along the southern portion of the property with the expansion of -1- Prairie Village June 9, 2010 Lions Park taking up the northern portion. The buildings are laid out to follow the contours and perimeter of the property. The buildings on the west of the property are situated to obtain a vista of the adjacent wetlands. There are several above ground parking lots and underground parking lots shown within the development. The plan also shows areas of future building expansions and parking if the development were to grow. Road Construction & Access The concept plan shows the proposed development will be accessed off of Upper 146th Street and 146th Street with private driveways. Staff has been working with the developer to ensure that 147" Street expands west to Oneka Parkway, as described in the City's transportation plan. 147x' borders the north side of Lions Park. The Developer's concept plan shows the elimination of Finale Avenue between 147th Street and 146"' Street. This does not pose traffic issues because the road is underutilized, and it will not be necessary to service the proposed development. The proposed Lions Park Concept Plan by WSB & Associates shows Finale Avenue to remain. Finale Avenue is currently in rough condition and will need to be extensively repaired to adequately serve the proposed development and the park. These repairs will be needed whether or not Finale Avenue is eliminated between 147th Street and Upper 146th Street. It is likely that a connection will be made to the south to Frenchman Road. Housing Types The housing shown in the concept plan is proposed to be a three story Assisted Living Facility with 100 units, a three story CommonBond apartment building with 54 affordable housing units, and a three story Congregate Care center with 90 units. There will be 244 units in total when the development is fully complete. The plan also shows the location of other phases, should additional building capacity be needed. Drainage Options The concept plan shows two proposed drainage options- a pond on the northern portion of the property and rain gardens along the western edge of the property. The pond on the northern portion of the property would provide the main source of storm water management. The pond will control the discharge into the wetlands. Staff will work with the applicant to determine whether or not the size of this pond is appropriate for the development and meets the requirements. The rain gardens will also be evaluated in terms of size and function. 3. CONSISTENCY WITH THE DOWNTOWN PLAN: The Downtown Plan focuses on the redevelopment of the area around City Hall, including the properties included in the concept plan. The Downtown Plan shows an expansion of Lions Park with the incorporation of a Community Center in the northern portion of LaValle's property, and an extension of a traditional residential area in the -2- Prairie Village June 9, 2010 southern portion. Finale Avenue is planned to extend to the south to connect with Frenchman Road, which will allow direct access into the site. Upper 146th Street and 146th Street are planned to extend to the west to continue the flow of the residential grid system. 4. CONSISTENCY WITH THE PARKS PLAN: Park Development Lions Park is guided to continue to serve as a significant central gathering area for the community and host to large events. The development of community park facilities conveniently located near residential populations was a major component of the park and recreation vision expressed by the residents of Hugo at the time the Parks Plan was put together. Additional indoor and outdoor multi -use recreation facilities are needed in the community. Facilities may include a fitness center, indoor ice arena, and areas for passive activities like picnicking and walking. The Parks Plan supports park development which preserves and utilizes Hugo's natural resources and open space areas including lakes, wetlands, and woodlands. An expansion of Lions Park would allow for more event space and construction of additional park features. Trails Currently, Lions Park is connected to the Hardwood Creek Trail and via neighborhood roads to the County -owned trail along Frenchman Road. City sidewalks are planned in the neighborhood adjacent to Lions Park. A City trail is anticipated along 147`x' Street when it expands to provide a connection to Oneka Parkway and beyond. The applicant has shown a network of trails and paths throughout their development linking to Lions Park. The developer will be required to make public improvements such as sidewalks and roadways. Lions Park Master Plans At this time, the Parks Commission has been working with residents and other stakeholders to master plan Lions Park with the help of WSB & Associates. Public input has directed that the plan be focused on an organic shape and have a large building as well as a large open space for events. Neighborhood recreation amenities will be included to provide for the surrounding residential areas. Several options for parking and circulation around the park have been discussed. Pedestrian connections within the park and to nearby trails has been important. Other features discussed to be included at Lions Park are concert -style seating, a water features and space for temporary event structures. 5. PROPOSED PARK DEDICATION: Developers are required to pay park dedication to ensure that the parks system provides for the recreation needs of the additional residents the development brings. The developer may dedicate land or pay a fee. Typically, a combination of fees and land -3- Prairie Village June 9, 2010 dedication is used to meet the requirements. The Parks Commission evaluates each proposed park dedication in conjunction with the formal application process for residential development approval to ensure that is in keeping with the Parks Plan and provides a recommendation to the City Council. The developer is proposing to build 244 units on 14.44 buildable acres. The current fee (which is annually set by the City Council), is $2,400 per unit. The developer could be required to pay $585,600 in park dedication fees in lieu of land. The Park Dedication Policy includes a sliding scale for land dedication. Therefore, a high density development (over 10 units per acre) such as being proposed, 17% of the buildable land shall be dedicated. Therefore, the developer would be required to dedicate 2.45 acres in lieu of paying the fee. The developer is looking to dedicate land in lieu of paying park dedication fees. The concept plan shows an expansion of Lions Park across Finale Avenue and over the northern portion of their property. There is a stormwater pond proposed to take up a majority of the dedicated park land, which is not typically an acceptable option for the substitution of park dedication fees. The developer would like to show how the pond may be used for a recreational purpose. 6. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends direction be given to the developer on the proposed park dedication for the LaValle properties located west of Lions Park. In the future, when the developer formally applies for development approval, a proposed park dedication will be reviewed by the Parks Commission for a formal recommendation. At this time, feedback should be given to the developer including: 1) Expansion of Lions Park to the west 2) Access/ Transportation (Finale Avenue or Fitzgerald Avenue) 3) Connections of trails and sidewalks 4) Proposed pond 7. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Park Dedication Policy & Fee Schedule 2) Downtown Plan 3) Lions Park Preliminary Master Plan 4) Location Map 5) Proposed Site Plan* *Please note that the Architect received the 3 concept plan alternatives presented at the Stakeholder meeting of August 8, 2012 but has not heard the public's input or seen recent changes to the plan. -4- Prairie Village June 9, 2010 Municode http: //1 i brary.inuni code. com/print. aspx?h=&cl i entrDk 14356&HTMReque... is Sec. 90-324. - Park dedication. (a) General dedication standards. In order to develop a system of parks within the community to serve the public's health and recreational needs, a percentage of the net buildable acreage based on the density of all land subdivided for residential purposes shall be dedicated to the city as public parkland. The city finds that the more dense a development is, the more demand for park land it creates since lots can be smaller affording less private recreational space and more occupants per acre. The following formula will be used to determine the dedication requirement where a land dedication is required: Density Percentage of Land to be Dedicated (of the buildable land) —3.99 units per acre 10 percent 4.00-5.99 units per acre 11 percent 6.00-7.99 units per acre 13 percent 8.00-9.99 units per acre 15 percent 10.00 < units per acre 17 percent The land so dedicated shall be subject to approval by the city council in accordance with the city's Comprehensive Plan for parks. At the city council's discretion, a parkland dedication fee may be accepted or required instead of or connection with land dedication. The parkland dedication fee shall be set annually by the city council and adopted as part of the city's fee schedule. The parkland dedication fee shall be charged for each dwelling unit originated by the subdivision or development of any property in the city, not including any dwelling unit that may be in existence at the time of the adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived, or which is subject to an approved development agreement with the city that includes a parkland dedication provision. (b) Appeal process. The parkland dedication fee may be appealed to the city council before the city council makes a decision on the final plat and shall be calculated as follows: The percentage of land to be dedicated will be multiplied by the fair market value of the net buildable acreage. The fair market value shall be determined by the city council, following their review of a current appraisal submitted to the city at the developer's expense. The appraisal shall be made by appraisers who are approved members of the SREA or MAI, or equivalent real estate appraisal societies. If the city receives written notice of a dispute over the parkland dedication fee before approval of the final plat, the developer shall pay the fee into an escrow account pending a decision of an appeal of the fee. If an appeal is not filed within 60 days following approval of the final plat, or if the person aggrieved by the fee does not prevail on the appeal, then the funds paid into escrow must be transferred to the city. (Prior Code, § 1215-040.1; Ord. No. 2010-449, § 1, 11-15-2010) 1 of] 10/5/2012 2:23 PM 0 a Ali Z--- -, a 7" RO City of Hugo March 15, 2010 Fl ❑ r L Ali Z--- -, a 7" RO City of Hugo March 15, 2010 I /(e r _ - bl';: 6A. lY_l• 1$:• .i i ,.off 1� � Its(-- pxs' ''' :"- ♦�'r'^ I -'U— rut_' �nnBliilefikullilig :Pti i � .aL � _ t r ►r � r; _ PLAN HIGHLIGHTS: • Combined City Hall / Park Entrance and main parking area • Continuous pedestrian -way between City Hall and Park • Additional off street parking • (4) Designated Vehicular Event Access Points • One main parking building • Centralized plaza space • Age separated play features • Highly visible Basketball court and Skate park • Significant amount of open space for flexibility of use • Bay Parking = 45 spaces • City Hall Parking = 25 spaces GRAPHIC SCALE RAUER & ASSOCIATES, LTD. a;,sl ;'ss,.. -01 xrma A,,nue s LLb ,mN too MinneaPnL�. Mi„ i5llfi x wvasb�nz ni HLIGO P1,111.11 04 390 SI,temb= Lalb MM2 Prelim�oanMaaei Plan Rrmc.. SECTION A -A' 147TH ct ® Parking Bay ® ® =I® ® Parking Bay 7�000�i Connect to Regional Trail System Picnic Table - typ. Bench Seating - Open Lawn Space O m • 'Carnival' space p• r • Family picnic area -�5 0 a Temporary Event W Fencing - typ. N General Skating \ LL Water Plaza & ConcertCentralized water feature Seating \ , J _ • Seating areas • (-150' x 250'J , ql. j�- > /�' Planting areas .. a City Hall Parking — 25 spaces Closes Fitzgerald to thru-traffic `: ' • Allows for continuous pedestrian - way connection too parkpark Multi -Purpose Park Building • Lions storage 2 Kitchen • Restrooms .•L. ', '''.� • Picnic shelterLL : •F' - - _ • • Raised stage � -- ® 1 NOME CITY • HALL Vehicular Event / Access Points - typ. - • Concrete apron parking Bay s / a Parking Bay & curb cut UPPER 146TH Active Neighborhood Recreation Ornamental Sculpture / Sign • Picnic shelter Fencing - typ. • Raised platform • Multi-age play equipment • Planting area Connect to Regional • Skate park • Basketball court Trail System • Age separation between facilities • Bike racks, Drinking fountain, Trash receptacles 3, Site Map LaValle Properties H# I�V 1 inch = 300 feet 1 inch = 300 feet c� (66 Units) Hatched Region Represents Area Dedicated to City Parks Aproximately 3.4-3.5 Acres AA lands ngragate Care Units ) Units) Rain Garde 7 3 A a . Future Units Future Parking Future Phase iI 2 -r-At.4- i ' ;r� 146th Stre 147th Street r rI , I � Parking Vendors Picnic Shelters ve Neighborhood Recreation r r r r. us Stop * Parking Upper 146th Street Common Bond (54 Units) Qa �� a� " Garden Large Lawn Space LYONS PARK & RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CITY OF HUGO & PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT GROUP _ _,— Connection to City Trail System