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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.04.10 Parks PacketAgenda Parks Commission, City of Hugo April 10, 2013 7:00 pm Council Chambers, City Hall I. 7:00pm Approve Minutes From March 13, 2013 Meeting II. 7:03pm Hardwood Creek Trail Master Plan Presentation III. 7:35pm Recreation Program Update IV. 8:15pm Adjournment Next Meeting - May 8, 2013 -1- Parks Commission March 13, 2013 Background Memo I, Approve Minutes From March 13, 2013 Meeting Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the March 13, 2013 Parks Commission meeting. II. Hardwood Creek Trail Master Plan Presentation Washington County Parks Manager Peter Mott will present a draft of the Hardwood Creek Trail Master Plan. Excerpts from the draft of the plan are included in this packet. Washington County is looking for feedback on the draft plan. At their meeting of April 1, 2013, the Hugo City Council reviewed the draft of the Hardwood Creek Trail Master Plan and also provided feedback. III. Program Updates The Hugo City Report went out to all Hugo residents on Monday, April 1, 2013. Several upcoming recreation programs were advertised. A calendar of all the upcoming programs is included in your packet. -2- Parks Commission March 13, 2013 Minutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo March 13, 2013 Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Present: Joan Benner, Rachel Berger, Mat Rauschendorfer, Dave Strub, Jim Taylor Absent: Kris Birch, Chris Boland, Tom Windisch Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Debi Close, Parks Secretary Also Present: Nicole Schmid, Roger Clarke Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. I. Approval of Minutes from February Meeting Berger made a motion, Rauschendorfer seconded to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2012 Parks Commission meeting. All Aye. Motion Carried. II. Hardwood Creek Trail Master Plan Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner provided an update on the Hardwood Creek Trail Master Planning Process. VII. Dog Park Discussion: Location Options Former Parks Commissioner Roger Clarke shared his experience in helping plan, build and manage Otter Lake Dog Park in Ramsey County. Commission members outlined criteria for a future dog park in Hugo. This included parameters for size, wetlands, preferable landscape, adjacent property conflict potential, and future land uses/plans. Taylor directed City Staff to provide additional research on 5 properties: Irish Avenue Park, City owned property North of Lions Park Rice Lake Park Clearwater Creek Preserve Park City owned property off Highway 61. IV. Adjournment Strub made a motion, Berger seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:06 pm. Agenda Number: CITY OF HUGO PARKS COMMISSION REPORT TO: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission FROM: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner SUBJECT: Hardwood Creek Trail Master Plan Draft Review DATE: April 5, 2013 for the Parks Meeting of April 10, 2013 1. INTRODUCTION: Washington County has been master planning the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail Corridor. The Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission has been asked to comment on a draft of the plan. Washington County Parks Manager Peter Mott will present the Hardwood Creek Trail Master Plan Draft at the Parks Meeting of April 10, 2013. The master plan includes the existing trail and proposed trail extensions following the railroad corridor along Highway 61 from the southern border of Hugo and Washington County to the northern border of Forest Lake and Washington County for a total of 12 miles. Because portions of the rail corridor are active and will continue to be in the foreseeable future, local trails in Hugo are important in providing regional trail connections. 2. GENERAL UPDATE ON THE TRAIL: In addition to the master planning, there are a few other projects related to the Hardwood Creek Trail. Re -surfacing of Existing Trail: Washington County will be resurfacing the existing County trail from 1456 street to the northern County border. The trail is 9.5 miles long and sees heavy use. Cracks and pot holes are appearing. Washington County has planned in the CIP to use a variety of techniques to repair the trail: crack filling, overlays, and general rebuilding. -1- Hardwood Creek Trail Master Plan Draft April 10, 2013 140"h Street to 145th Street Extension: Washington County is also working on an extension of the trail from 145th to 140th. There are several steps that the County is working on in order to make this possible and they have hired a consultant. They continue to work out an agreement with BNSF to get the rail abandoned and purchase the property. Federal funding is being used for the purchase of the property; therefore the construction plans for the trail must be approved by several state agencies. Approvals are being sought by Minnesota Department of Transportation and the State Historical Preservation Office. A master plan for the trail corridor is also a requirement to receive future funding from the Metropolitan Council. 3. PLANNING PROCESS: Washington County hired Schoenbauer Consulting to put the master plan together. A Technical Advisory Committee was assembled that included representatives from Washington County, the adjacent counties, the watershed districts, MN Department of Transportation, MN Department of Natural Resources, The City of Forest Lake and the City of Hugo. Public Open Houses were held January 24 at the Forest Lake Service Center and March 6 at Hugo City Hall. Public input received included: • Manage snowmobiles and pedestrians interactions • Promote local business • Highlight connection of Bixby Park [in Forest Lake] to the regional trail ■ Identify existing and proposed trailheads • Improve signage and wayfinding information • Enhance consistency in roadway crossings • Add some trail amenitieis • Improve connections to schools and local destinations ■ Finish southern end • Improve aesthetics The draft Hardwood Creek Regional Trail Master Plan will be presented to the Washington County Board for their approval in late April/ early May. 4. VISION STATEMENT: The vision for the master plan "is to provide a regional trail of high public value offering a quality recreational experience and a critical link between numerous local and regional parks, trails and destinations." The trail shall also be: ■ Visually appealing and located in a pleasant corridor separate from traffic • Contiguous and convenient with limited interruptions and impediments to travel ■ Safe and accessible for family use, and those with limited skills • Of an acceptable grade suitable for all pedestrians and bicyclists -2- Hardwood Creek Trail Master Plan Draft April 10, 2013 5. MASTER PLAN: The master plan walks through the trail corridor in segments and details the description/ overall character, development issues, constraints and enhancement opportunities, right- of-way and private property factors. North Hugo (see Trail Segment #7): The plan highlights the rural aesthetic character of the trail, similar to portions in Forest lake and a 10 foot trail width. A future city trail connection near 180 street, at -grade road crossings and maintenance of the existing pedestrian bridge over Hardwood Creek is also detailed. Roundabout (see Trail Segment #8): Moving south, the plan mentions that the existing adjacent commercial land uses primarily screened with vegetation and fencing. MNDOT and Washington County are putting a roundabout in at County Road 4 and Highway 61 in the summer of 2013. Roundabout improvements will include at at -grade crossing that directs trail users slightly away from the roundabout to cross County Road 4. This design meets contemporary standards and features enhanced signage. The roundabout design also provides connections/ crossings east to the future Glacial Hills Regional that is anticipated to follow County Road 4. Downtown Hugo (see Trail Segment #10): The existing trailhead north of 145th street, with additional parking at Hugo City Hall is shown. In downtown Hugo there are several at grade road crossings, some with enhanced signage such as walk signals. There are also several important local trail connections as well as the connection to the Glacial Hills Regional Trail. The Glacial Hills Regional Trail moves along the north side of Frenchman Road/ County Road 8 and out to Anoka County. Southern Extensions (see Trail Segment #11, 12, 13): The trail extension between 145th and 140th is planned to be constructed in the near future. South of 140'b Street, the rail is currently active and is likely to continue to be active in the foreseeable future. The preferred long term alignment of the trail corridor is to follow the railroad corridor. Currently there is less than 50 feet of right of way available so with the active rail, that alignment is not feasible. Regional trail requirements include a minimum of 25 feet of separation between both the rail and the road. The short term plan is to utilize city trails. -3- Hardwood Creek Trail Master Plan Draft April 10, 2013 6. CONSISTENCY WITH HUGO PARKS PLAN: The City of Hugo Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan shows existing and planned city trails. The future use of the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail is dependent on a couple important local plans: • Existing sidewalk along the south side of 140th between Hardwood Creek Trail and Fenway Boulevard ■ Planned trail along the above mentioned sidewalk • Existing trail along Fenway Boulevard ■ Planned Trails also include a connection to the Hardwood Creek Trail (roughly south of Wilson Tool, through city -owned open space, near Falcon Court North) Along falcon court, the regional trail continues south between the active rail and Falcon Avenue. In this area, there is enough right-of-way to meet set -back requirements. The trail is anticipated to be continued by Ramsey County to Bald Eagle -Otter Lakes Regional Park. 7. OTHER MASTER PLAN HIGHLIGHTS: A natural landscape design approach will be used throughout most of the trail. An exception to this is in developed downtown areas where a more ornamental streetscape design may be used such as what is seen in Hugo along County Road 8. The plan states that with development of adjacent properties "direct trails" may make connections to the trail but individual businesses or residents will be discouraged to connect to the trail to avoid fragmenting the trail. Approval will need to be granted by Washington County. Trailside amenities such as benches and trees will be added and positioned to take advantages of points of interest and great views. The plan states that no significant future improvements are anticipated at the existing trailhead in Hugo. The trailhead may be relocated to Hugo City Hall at the City of Hugo's request. Washington County anticipates an average of $50,000-75,000 annual investment on maintenance and replacement of the trail in the next 25 years. 8. CONCLUSION: The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission should review the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail Master Plan Draft and provide feedback to Washington County. -4- Hardwood Creek Trail Master Plan Draft April 10, 2013 ATTACHMENTS: 1. The Citizen Article February 7, 2013 2. Roundabout Design 3. Hugo Trail Segments (HCRT Plan pg 40-53) 4. Southern Trail Extension Options (HCRT Plan pg 54-56) 5. Trailheads, Trail Connections, Design Standards, Etc (HCRT Plan pg 57-62) 6. Trail and Sidewalk Plan (from City of Hugo Parks Plan) 7. Regional Trail System (from Washington County Parks Plan) -5- Hardwood Creek Trail Master Plan Draft April 10, 2013 .o sreNOM OSTAGE ao T NO, 640 ER. MN 55082 RWSS R r 71.Al b o1a' m ,u, a a w � 338 A Y y u y C d Q% a y p4 O w LLo 0 o� ° p a p c C ro 0 v a. o v C u H C O � ocv��.d�'v�o .VII uuay Oren TO�.G � p O r4 u bD y .y v OD v °M m a S O z •-'C o$oeoa s � y C • x � w� � u v aha •v.:..SE3o x v e �s o yc °0 -5 IIrS � y E wo a c.m�°•v oocb O Y C e 7 u 0 eoc �75�y"' M aor °U xS a � o a. o v •v a aco 33 ��11= 3b � W $21 Sm$E 94 o Gk^L9p $ 1N& 6t�S a Y y Sryry {p y ♦. 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'ra]'4kC� � G ❑ Ll)j Y '� 4�ii 'h a c'Oo C. 54Ey u 't Eu w6 N o C 79 EPA 5 0 n� of mkte `G a by 2 a•O ,- H N O Y �� �iH O m HARDWOOD CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN TRAIL SP.CMIiN 1 97 DLIAll, Dk SCRIP'liON AND ALIGNMENT INWRA1ATION (I 0L 2) SEGMENT DESCRIPTION / OVERALL CHARACTER The regional trail continues south through Forest Lake until entering Hugo at 180th Street, still following the abandoned rail corridor. As the aerial illustrates, this continues to be a rural area with the same character and aesthetic appeal as segment 6. The at -grade crossing of Forest Road is the only one in this segment, and is not heavily traveled. An older but structurally -sound trail bridge is provided over Hardwood Creek. The regional trail remains 10 feet wide. DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, CONSTRAINTS AND ENHANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES There are no significant development issues related to the trail itself along this segment. The City of Hugo's trail system plan includes a local trail connection to the regional trail near 180th Street that is appropriate and desirable. RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PRIVATE PROPERTY FACTORS Since the trail already exists, there are no right-of-way issues of significance along this segment. There are also no apparent private property encroachment issues either. Was�gt� .—.� (Left) The existing bridge over Hardwood Creek is functional and structurally sound (Above) The rural setting along this segment is appealing and a nice contrast to the more developed areas in Forest Lake and Hugo. 140 0 *lLocal trail co! Rln!!79, appro),unme location) Trail bridge over creek —jr itw, � "X, lyatik Line.- Segment 6 ldotch Lille - Segment 7 Hardivood Creek Regional Trail -ell itw, � "X, lyatik Line.- Segment 6 ldotch Lille - Segment 7 HARDWOOD CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN TRAIL Sl9fdtLV I NS DL WI. D15(�RIPIt0N .tNU ALIGNMENT IN[-OROI_CIION (1 of 2) SEGMENT DESCRIPTION / OVERALL CHARACTER Heading south through Hugo, the regional trail continues along the abandoned rail corridor. The trail continues through a rural area with a pleasant aesthetic, especially on the northern end. On the southern end, some commercial land uses are found along the trail, with the majority of these being screened with fencing and vegetation. The at -grade crossing of County Road 4 will be improved as part the development of a roundabout associated with Highway 61 improvements, as previously referenced on page 4. An at -grade crossing is also encountered at 165th Street. DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, CONSTRAINTS AND ENHANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES There are no significant development issues related to the trail itself along this segment. The City of Hugo's trail system plan includes a local trail connection to the regional trail near County Road 4, which is also where the Glacial Hills Regional Trail makes its connection coming from the west. Both the regional and local trail connections are appropriate and desirable. RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PRIVATE PROPERTY FACTORS Since the trail already exists, there are no right-of-way issues of significance along this segment. There are also no apparent private property encroachment issues either. Looking north at the at -grade crossing at County Road 4. Was, Looking north at the Street, which is more County Road 4. (Above) The intersection of llighway 6/ and County Road 4 is slated for an upgrade, which will include aroundaboutand enhanced trail crossing features/markings. 42 1'a:ui, SBOiIN11iN1 98 D iAn, MSCRI iTiou kNn Ai.ir.,wle.n r In'roHni.rnON �. kik • /Match Line -Sege i Match Line - Sege Intersection will be improved to rnclutfe roundabout (under MnDO7 plan) t 1701h,51 N Counti Rd 4 '" Glacial Hills Regi Trail corridor (pit �' YET °fes as part ofWashin£ 'r,.. Count), s regional ,x I system) - Local trail connection (future, - UPI, ?climate location) I ' - Harlbvood Creek Regional Trail - At -grade crossing oa= 2) trail J 7F>`-'.q��QNp�F�£.L •s'S�1`P.®� ':i:vau:�i: a.:r:e-.�egn[ersto Match Line - Segment tit t � HARDWOOD CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN TRAIL SEGNIFN 1 #9 DilimL DESCRII'T ION AND ALIGNNIENJINPORAIAI lon (I or 2) SEGMENT DESCRIPTION / OVERALL CHARACTER The regional trail continues south through Hugo along the abandoned rail corridor. Just north of 159th Street, the trail transitions from an open rural to rurallsuburban residential character. At 159th Street, an at -grade crossing is encountered There is also an at -grade crossing of a low use driveway around 156th Street. DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, CONSTRAINTS AND ENHANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES There are no significant development issues related to the trail itself along this segment. The City of Hugo's trail system plan includes a local trail connection at 159th Street, which is appropriate and desirable. RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PRIVATE PROPERTY FACTORS Since the trail already exists, there are no right-of-way issues of significance along this segment. There are also no apparent private property encroachment issues either. that serves a large development. an access drive to a rural property. (Above) The trail enters the developing part of Hugo at around 159th Street. From here south, increasing levels ofatjacent land development exists. 14 HARDWOOD CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN Tit UL SLC\IIs N'1 910 Mrmt. DESCRIPTION AND ALIGN-Nt Ii.NI' INI'ORAl kI ION (l OP 2) ,SEGMENT DESCRIPTION / OVERALL CHARACTER The regional trail enters the core of the developed area along Highway 61 around 150th Street as it continues south through Hugo along the abandoned rail corridor. A number of at -grade crossing are encountered, with the ones at 147th and County Road 8 providing enhanced crosswalk features and markings. There is an existing regional trailhead at 145th Street, where the existing trail ends. Hugo City Hall just north of this area also provides trailhead-type facilities and overflow parking with direct access to the regional trail. DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, CONSTRAINTS AND ENHANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Starting at 147th Street, the proposed extension ofthe regional trail begins following the same abandoned rail corridor. This segment is expected to be purchased by WCRRA, and available for trail development thereafter. The City of Hugo's trail system plan includes a local trail connection at 147th Street, which is appropriate and desirable. An already developed segment of the Glacial Hills Regional Trail corridor connects to this regional trail at County Road 8, where it heads west to link up with the Anoka County regional trail system. RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PRIVATE PROPERTY FA[TORS With the acquisition of the abandoned rail corridor between 145th and 140th Streets, there are no right-of-way issues of significance along this segment. There are also no apparent private property encroachment issues either. Hall to the regional trail. W iCltntr (Above) The existing regional trail ends at 1451h Street. From here down to 140th Street the proposed trail will continue to follow the same rail corridor alignment. 46 itut Svc.,N m#7n Pr.-r.m.Drs(.RipnoiN.-1Ni)ALIGNNF:N IIN1-6R91ATION(2or � ,I,,. 5 ' - Match Line - Segment 9 ' 'Match Line - Segment 10 F atm: -C'RSVliraff W , 146th St N 145th St � r ',f DeVE Oy ands br { Proposed Hardt+ cod Creek Reciona! Trail 1,0cul trail em approximafe 1 Ccunm RQ ,pi �k�•;s> Glacial Nils Regiowd Trail corridor (existing segment, link, to Anoka R 000eed at-erade ct HARDWOOD CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER FLAN 1'It kIL, SF.GNII,N i #11 DLTrw, DF,SCRIPI'ION AND :'11.IGNPIE:NT INFORnLcrION (1 Or 2) SEGMENT DESCRIPTION / OVERALL CHARACTER The oronosed regional trail continues along the abandoned rail corridor down to 140th Street, which is expected to be purchased by WCRRA. South of 140th Street, therLooposed long-term trail alignment follows the same but currently active railroad corridor. Given the limited space between the railroad tracks and edge of Highway 61, either acquiring the railroad right-of-way or shifting the highway to the east to open up more space between the two will be required for the trail to be developed following this alignment. (This is covered in more detail on pages 54155.) Since both of these are long-term options with numerous uncertainties, the master plan includes a local interim route between 140th Street and Falcon Court using existing and planned local nails. This local route heads west along the south side of 140th Street until it connects with an existing city nail along Fenway Avenue. Once to Fenway Avenue, the local nail heads south to 130th Street (as illustrated on trail segment #12). The trail along Fenway Avenue is 10 feet wide and provides a pleasant, convenient and safe route. DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, CONSTRAINTS AND ENHANCEMENT OPPOKIIINITIEs The limited rights-of-way associated with the railroad and Highway 61 corridors is the main issue associated with developing the regional trail south of 140th Street. With only 50 feet plus/minus available, inadequate space is currently available between the active rail and roadway edge to accommodate the trail. This means that one of the two previously defined options must be taken for this alignment to be feasible. The trail along Fenway Avenue does not pose any major constraints for use as an interim route for the regional trail. The sidewalk on the south side of 140th Street will, however, have to be upgraded to a 10 -foot trail to fully meet regional standards, even if this route is used on an interim basis. RIGHT -0P -WAY AND PRIVATE PROPERTY FACTORS With the acquisition of the abandoned rail corridor, there are no right-of-way issues of significance between 145th and 140th Street. Heading south from here, development of the proposed trail will require either acquiring the railroad corridor (by the WCRRA) or shifting the highway to the east as upgrades are made in the future. P r will follow the abandoned railroad corridor. Washington 5 County Looking north along active rail line south of 1401h Street. Given the limited space, developing the trail along this alignment will require acquiring the rail corridor or moving the highway to the east. (Above) The proposed regional trail alignment continues south following the railroad corridor. The interim route is also shown along 140th Street to its connection with the existing trail along Fenwa} Avenue. IN a It a I I, Nl l DET.M. Dtsc wri io,,,' Nle AvICN.Nn>n I Nrowim- loN, (2 oi, 2) Hugo Fire Department Existing local nail (interim route until proposed route becomes available) X ; i Proposed at -grade j crossing ii' enhanced crosswalkleatures' F--� ar re oo e egrona , Trail (followmgrailroad _ �h '♦` dJ 1 ` 41h r _ Match Line - Segment II t Match line -Segment 12 1 r PiO� d r � ; ri _ %'i Proposed hong-term) H dw dC kR 1 F--� ar re oo e egrona , Trail (followmgrailroad _ �h '♦` dJ 1 ` 41h r _ Match Line - Segment II t Match line -Segment 12 HARDWOOD CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER FLAN TRUL Sr: mrN'I #12 I)l.r_w. Ms(Ril`TION \NDALICNPIL-sl INI.ORNI\TION(1 OF 2) SEGMENT DESCRIPTION / OVERALL CHARACTER The proposed long-term trail alignment continues along the same active railroad corridor defined in the last segment down to Falcon Court, where it connects to the proposed local interim trail route. At this point, the proposed regional trail alignment shifts slightly to the west between the active railroad tracks and edge of Falcon Avenue. (This shift will allow the souther section of the proposed regional trail to be developed in the nearer -term to take advantage of the local trails on an interim basis until the remaining regional trail segments can be completed.) The interim local route continues south along Fenway Avenue down to its current termination point at 130th Street. From there, the interim planned local trail continues southeast through an open space area until it makes its way back to the railroad corridor, at which point it connects to the proposed regional trail as it heads south following the railroad/Falcon Avenue corridor. DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, CONSTRAINTS AND ENHANCEMENT OPPOFMJN11IES The segment of local trail running through the open space is undeveloped. The County and City will coordinate trail development to ensure that completion of the interim local trail segments is consistent with completion of the regional trail segment between Falcon Court and 120th Street. Although of adequate width to build the trail, the limited space between the street edge and the active railroad tracks along the Falcon Avenue trail segment will result in some impacts to ditch -type wetlands and areas of natural vegetation. These impacts will require some limited mitigation and revegetation as part of trail development. There will also be a host of issues related to the placement of the trail adjacent to an active rail line that will have to be addressed, most namely maintaining a minimum separation between the two. (Refer to Proposed Regional Trail Alignment Following Active Railroad Corridor on page 54 for additional information on this segment of trail.) RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PRIVATE PROPERTY FACTORS/ ALTERNATIVE ALIGNMENTS The segment of trail that follows the railroad/Falcon Avenue corridor will require a right-of-way agreement with the railroad authority it.. areas where the trail encroaches within its right-of-way. Looking north c the existing city regionalrrail. Fenway Avenue, where will serve as an interim I Washmgtm trail would be located on the east (right) side of the road. (Above) The long-term regional !rail alignment will follow the existing railroad corridor. i0 +FRAIL SEGINirn r #12 Dc r.uL DES( RIPTIOiN Mi, At ICHNIrN'1' INroaNi:crio,N (2 ur 2) -blotch Line - Segment 11 Match Line - Segment 12 f 2 Local trail connection (future, approximate location) i ,a.-wrs psi Proposed (long-term) �� � - _•_' Hardwood Creek a V:",,' "Regional Trail (following 'railroad corridor) Match Line - Segment 13 it HARDWOOD CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN T'RAIL .SuaNn:NT 913 DETAIL DESCRIPTION ANt) ALIGNNiFNT 1NFORAI VFION (1 or 2) SEGMENT DESCRIPTION / OVERALL CHARACTER The last segment of the proposed regional trail continues south following the railroad/Falcon Avenue corridor until it terminates in Bald Eagle/Otter Lake Regional Park. Once into the park, the trail will connect with the developed area further to the south. In the longer-term, the trail will connect to a Ramsey County regional trail that continues south following the Highway 61 corridor. (Note: Ramsey County has not completed a formal master plan for this regional trail, so the corridor alignment is conceptual). There is only one at -grade crossings encountered at 120th Street. DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, CONSTRAINTS AND ENHANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES As with the last segment, limited space between the street and active railroad tracks along the segment of trail following the railroad/Falcon Avenue corridor will likely have some impacts on ditch -type wetlands and areas of natural vegetation, each of which requiring varying levels of mitigation as part of development of the trail. (Refer again to Proposed Regional Trail Alignment Following Active Railroad Corridor on page 54 for additional information on this segment of trail.) RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PRIVATE PROPERTY FACTORS/AUrERNATIVE ALIGNMENTS The segment of trail following the railroad/Falcon Avenue corridor will require a right-of-way agreement with BNSF railroad in areas where the trail encroaches within its right-of-way. Once into Bald Eagle/Otter Lake Regional Park, trail development will be the responsibility of Ramsey County. trail would be located on the east (rignt) state or crosses, into the regional the road. Washington .County (Above) The trail will be located adjacent to Falcon Avenue, with adequate separation between it and the active railroad hacks being maintained. TRAIL SEGNIENT #13 Dsi-mu. DGSCRIfTION .IND ALICNNIEN-r INFORMAXION (2 or 2) 90 HARDWOOD CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN PROPOSED REGIONAL TRAIL ALIGNMENT FOLLOWING ACTIVE RAILROAD CORRIDOR (140TH DOWN TO 120TH STREETS) As shown on trail segments 11, 12 and 13, the proposed regional trail alignment follows an active railroad corridor from 140th Street south to 120th Street, which is expected to remain in use for an undetermined length of time (10 or even 20 years). There are also no planned changes to the alignment of Highway 61 that might otherwise provide enough right-of-way space for the trail to built between the active tracks and the roadway. In spite of these limitations, following the railroad corridor along this segment remains the preferred long-term alignment to maintain the continuity and consistency of the regional trail for its entire length. To address the near-term limitations and uncertainties, the master plan provides both an interim and long-term alignment for the regional trail from 140th Street down to 120th Street. In addition to the descriptions on trail segments 11, 12 and 13, the following provides more detail on both of these alignments. well on an interim basis. Lo(:AL 1NTF.RiM TRAII. RouiE ON'Eall irNi — 140TH STer;t:T TO FALCON COURT As the noted trail segment maps illustrate, the local interim trail route uses existing and proposed local trails to get from 140th Street down to Falcon Court. Once to Falcon Court, the local trail ties back into the proposed regional trail segment that runs south from Falcon Court down to 120th Street. Completing the remaining undeveloped local trails is obviously important to making the interim regional trail route a viable near-term solution. Specifically, this includes: 1) upgrading the sidewalk along 140th Street to a 10 -foot wide paved trail; and 2) developing the local trail between Fenway Avenue and Falcon Court; as the following aerial image illustrates. Completing a local trail link from the end of the existing trail along Fenway Avenue back to the proposed regional trail corridor is an important part of the interim trail route plan. (Note that the alignment is conceptual, and the City of Hugo may consider a number of options to complete this trail connection.) Washington County will closely coordinate with the City of Hugo the timing of completing the remaining local trail segments to ensure that the interim route is in place prior to developing the southern part of the regional trail. wngtm COLHlty 54 I'ROPOSLD RLGIONAL TRAI1. ALiCWLN I OVERvnw - FAi (ON ArrnrL SECNIFNi (FA I(ON (buWt DOWN ro 120111 S'rRE,tA') As previously described, the local interim trail connects back to the proposed regional trail near Falcon Court, where it heads south along Falcon Avenue down to 120th Street — a distance of approximately 4,100 feet. As the following cross-section illustrates, placement of the trail between the edge of the road and the active railroad tracks is achievable and allows for this segment to be developed at anytime, which is important to making the local interim trail route a feasible option. CROSS-SECTION CHARACTER SKETCH — FALCON AVENUE SEGMENT Naturali=ed area;swale separating trail from road edge Asphalt trail meeting regional standards Falcon Avenue All i of Naturalised areas with intermittent wetlands swales (consistent with existing conditions) Active rail As shown, adequate space is available between the edge of the road and the railroad tracks to accommodate the trail while still maintaining the minimum desired setback from the active railroad tracks. Note, however, that the right-of-way space is still limited and some impacts to existing vegetation and ditch -type wetlands are unavoidable. (The cost estimate takes this into consideration.) Although unavoidable, minimizing disruption to wetlands and higher quality natural vegetation found within the right-of-way corridor remains a priority, consistent with the provisions in Section 4 — Natural Resources Stewardship Plan. PROPOSED Rr.C10NAL TRAIL ALIGNPILN I 0\'ER\'11tr - Ar rn'E Rail LINE SlxateNI (140111 SIREE1 DOMN ro FAIX ON COURT) As previously defined, this segment of the proposed regional trail alignment follows what will likely remain an active rail line for an undetermined length of time. In spite of this uncertainty, this remains the preferred long-term alignment option, and the goal under this master plan is to set the stage for this to occur if or when the active rail line is abandoned and made available for acquisition by WCRP.A. Under this context, the following cross-section illustrates the placement of the trail on the rail -bed, which is consistent with all of the other segments north of 140th Street. S5 HARDWOOD CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN CROSS-SECTION CHARACTER SKETCH - 140TH STREET DOWN TO FALCON COURT SEGMENT Naturalized areas with intermittent wetlandslswales (consistent with existing conditions) Asphalt trail meeting t�egtpn21 standards (fc penter ii}e of railroad 45'-0 As shown, the trail will eventually follow the centerline of what is currently the active tracks, and maintains about a 50 -foot separation with the road. Although it traverses through a more commercial/ industrial land use zone, the trail still offers a safe and convenient route for various types of users. Note that an alternative trail alignment was considered for this trail segment that would have placed it between the active railroad tracks and the road edge. Unfortunately, the 50 -foot average width of this right-of-way is inadequate to meet minimal separation standards between the trail and the active railroad tracks (25 feet) as well as the road edge (another 25+ feet). Changing the alignment of Highway 61 to create more space is another option, but there are no current plans to do so in the foreseeable future. Locating the trail following the alignment of the active rail line is the most viable long-term option. The limited space (50 foot wide) between the railroad tracks and edge of road is inadequate for trail placement while still maintaining minimum setbacks. ii Washin ton County Proposed (long-term) Hardwood Creek 'Regional Trail (following railroad corridor) 6 TRAILHEAD LOCATIONS/ DESCRIPTIONS As previously defined on the segment maps, there are a total of five local and regional -level trailheads that will directly serve the regional trail, as the following tables summarizes. TRAILHEAD NAME LOC.ATION OVERVIEW TRAILHEAD-RELATED AMENITIES Lakeside Park Forest Lake — end of West Local city park that also serves Parking Trailhead Broadway Avenue, within as a trailhead. Easy access to Restrooms (locally -provided) local park public parking. Picnic shelters • Access to businesses Northland Mall Forest Lake—Northland Northland Mall includes Parking Trailhead* Mall site, south of County trailhead facilities associated Restrooms (locally provided) Road 83 with development of a new Other amenities common to a Municipal Center municipal center. Washington County Forest Lake — near Included as part of a larger Parking Transit Center and Washington County Washington County transit and Restrooms Trailhead Headwaters Service service center Vending (regionally provided) Center • Access to mass transit • Other amenities common to service center 145th Street Hugo— at 145th Street, Existing regional trailhead Parking (15 spaces) Trailhead plus nearby City Hall near City Hall, the latter of Restrooms and additional (regionally provided) located to the north which provides overflow parking available at City plus Hugo City Hall parking with direct access to Hall site (locally provided) the regional trail. Bald Eagle/Otter Ramsey County — south of Relates to connecting this trail • Parking Lakes Regional Park 120th Street to the existing developed area • Restrooms Trailhead within regional park • Other park -related features *.Vote that the Northland Mall trailhead will replace the current one located at the Forest Lake City Hall. Hardwood CreekT The existing trailhead at 145th Street wh remain unless otherwise agreed between Washington County and City of Hugo to formally relocate it. Of the five listed, the Washington County Transit Center and Trailhead and the 145th Street Trailhead are regionally -provided facilities. All of the others are locally -provided and subject to local decisions on amenities and hours of operation. Irrespective of ownership, all of these trailheads are important trail features and illustrate the commitment of local communities to collaborate with Washington Count;, on providing these services. This includes collaborating on developing a wayfinding program and branding of the regional trail. The Washington County Transit Center and Trailhead facility is already developed and there are no additional upgrades envisioned, with perhaps the exception of improved trail signage along the trail and improving its visibility. The 145th Street Trailhead is an older facility that will continue to provide parking and trail -related information. With the nearby Hugo City Hall (and city park) providing additional parking and other amenities, no significant upgrades to this trailhead are envisioned. In fact, the master plan leaves open the possibility for Washington County and City of Hugo to designate the City Hall site as the official regional trailhead and eliminate this one as part of larger -scale land use planning for this area. (Note that any further consideration of this approach would likely be initiated by the City of Hugo. In the mean time, the current trailhead will remain.) ;7 HARDWOOD CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN GUIDELINES FOR LOCAL The local trail interconnections with the regional trail as defined in TRAIL CONNECTIONS this and other sections are adopted as part of this master plan. Any changes that occur due to periodic updating of local trails plans will be automatically incorporated into this plan after formal approval by Washington County. Du !A'i- TRAn, CONNECTIONS FROM r AREAS TO 'rltlt REGION AL.TWUL To be consistent with regional standards, whenever feasible trails Reference: MN DNR S coming out of private developments will connect to the local trail Trail Planning, Design, and Development Guidelines for system before connecting to the regional trail. In select cases, additional information trail direct trail connections from public/private developments may be hierarchies. warranted where new developments occur between defined local trail connections. Examples of this already occurring along the corridor include: • Northland Mall proposed development (Forest Lake) — includes a direct connection from the regional trail to the planned Municipal Center and local trailhead • Millbrook development (Forest Lake) — development in Forest Lake where a direct trail connection to the regional trail was warranted to give access to this neighborhood; it is well -spaced relative to other local trail interconnections Making a direct trail connection from retail/commercial land uses may also be warranted when part of an overall development proposal. However, direct connections from individual or small cluster businesses/residential areas will be discouraged to avoid fragmenting the trail and increasing the potential for user conflicts. When requested.by the local cities, Washington County will review proposed trail connections associated with new developments on a case-by-case basis as part of a standard development review process. General review will include determining the feasibility of having development -based trails interconnect with the local trail system first. If not feasible, interconnections between development -based trails and the regional trail will generally be limited to one or two locations to remain consistent with regional standards. TRAIL DESIGN STANDARDS, The trail will be designed in accordance with MN DNB's Trail FEATURES, AND AMENITIES Planning, Design, and Development Guidelines and Mn/DOT's Bikeways Facilhh, Design Manual, as well as complementary Washington County and federal standards. The following provides an overview of the key design standards that will be applied to this trail. BASIC TRAIL. DESIGN — NFR' TRAM. SEGNIENTS As per the accepted trail guidelines, the trail will be 10 feet wide and asphalt surfaced, as the following image illustrates. Washington County 58 Consistent with the existing trail, all of the proposed segments of the regional trail will he less than a 5 percent gradient and will be fully accessible, Section 3 - Regional Trail Master Plan TYPICAL TRAIL CROSS-SECTION 3 -foot shoulder 3 -foot shoulder I_ I -i. 10 -foot wide trail i I i 3 inches of bitumihous Postlive wearing course drainage 6 inches ofcompacted aggregate base Positive 2% slope _ I drainage 12 inches ofscaried and Undisturbed subgrade recompacted subgrade * * Old rail bed -related issue - the extent to which subgrade will need to be scarfed and recompacted will be determined at time ofconstruction and based on detailed evaluation ofsubsotl conditions. ('RAIL GRADIENT'S AND AIL (ESSIIIILI 1 The entire trail grade will be at less than 5 percent and meet or exceed all accessibility requirements. AT-GRADe CROSSING TYPES 01) DESIGN GVIDELINF.S Improvements to at -grade crossings will continue along the trail, most often occurring as roadway upgrades are made to intersecting local, county, and state roads. The types of treatments will vary depending on the type of road that is being crossed, as the photos illustrate. r moo With low volume local roads, at -grade crossing treatments will be minimal, such as this yield sign, to promote user compliance. may include enhanced features and markings, including stop signs, push-button activated signals, and accessible curb -tiers. All future improvements to at -grade crossing treatments will be consistent with Washington County Public Works and Mn/DOT standards as trail improvements or upgrades to intersecting local, county, and state roads are made. (Since these treatments are inherently site-specific, no specific guidelines for individual crossings are provided in the master plan.) HARDWOOD CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN UhcnAnEs To EXISI'ING TRAII SoaFA(US Overall, the existing trail surface is in good physical condition, although it does exhibit some cracking and surface blemishes common to a 15 -year old trail. Washington County will continue its standard maintenance practices (as defined in Section 5) to extend the life of the trail as long as possible. At some point, however, additional trail repair work beyond routine maintenance may be warranted to further extend the life of the trail surface. The master plan cost estimate in Section 5 includes a budget for this type of work. TRAILSIDE AMENITIES AND I TRAILSIDE AMENITIES ,SIGNAGE Other than the trailheads, site amenities along the trail will be limited to select bench locations that take advantage of points of interest. As the following graphic illustrates, bench locations will be simply designed, with the focus being on positioning it for optimal viewing. TYPICAL BENCH LOCATION DESIGN - FLAN VIEW Positionedfor optimal viewing Rench on concrete pad; benches will be located to avoid conflict with path oftravel for snowmobiles Note that within Mn/D07' right-of-way, trail signage will be compliant with the latest version of the MNMUTCDI IWashington ,—County 4egetative enhancements around bench to frame views; trees will also be used to make bench locations more visible to snowmobilers Note that trash receptacles will be provided at trailheads, but not at individual bench locations. SIGNAGE AND WAwINDING The signage program will provide wayfinding information, safety alerts, define appropriate uses, and reinforce the relationship between various users groups. Signing and marking of the trail and bikeway will be uniform and consistent to command the attention of the trail user. For uniformity, signage and wayfinding information along the trail and at trailheads will be consistent with Washington County's signage program for parks and trails. It will also take into consideration guidelines defined in the Minnesota Trail Planning, Design, and Development Guidelines (MN DNR 2007), as appropriate. In general, trail signage will fall into the following categories: • Regulatory, traffic control, and warning signs • Trailhead and orientation signs • Directional and routes guide signs • Trail identification and warning signs for motorists 00 Section 3 — Regional Trail Master Plan Signage along the regional trail to identify and promote local business districts or destinations will be limited to general wayfinding and directional signs. To avoid sign clutter and inconsistent information as businesses change, signs identifying specific businesses will not be allowed. LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS ALONG TRAIL CORRIDOR Compli-.v11 auvStuntIsc.trr. N;un.tnt r.va.vts In select locations, enhancing the character of the trail corridor by incorporating it into local streetscape improvement projects will be encouraged. Enhancements that would complement the trail include ornamental lighting, enhanced landscaping, and extra benches in locations where the trail runs through areas being improved. These opportunities are most likely to occur in the downtown areas of Hugo and Forest Lake, as well as near major intersections along the Highway 61 corridor. The streetscape enhancements along County Road 8 in Hugo exempla how local roadway improvement projects can be used to enhance the trail experience. Overall, a natural landscape design approach will continue to be the main theme used along most sections of trails. The primary exception to this is in developed downtown areas, where a more ornamental streetscape design theme may be used. In Forest Lake, landscaping along the trail will also be consistent with the themes defined in the TI 161 planning study. Any provisions in the lease agreement with the WCRRA as related to landscape enhancements within the corridor will also be adhered to as landscape improvements are made over time. landscape character will prevail. landscape approach may be used consistent with the character oj'the immediate area. 61 HARDWOOD CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN PROVISIONS FOR SNOWMOBILES AND HORSES LAND ACQUISITION ISSUES WCOLgtm Given realistic budget constraints, any landscaping enhancements along the existing trail will focus on the following: • Key points of entrance — to help identify/define the location and establish a pleasant aesthetic character as a user enters the trail • Screening of adjacent properties — especially where land uses are considered unappealing and inconsistent with the trail character • Accenting amenities — such as adding a few trees around a bench location to provide shade and frame views On the southern end of the trail, a naturalistic landscape theme will be used when new trails are developed. This will include using natural grasses in all areas disturbed during construction, along with select placement of durable trees and shrubs to add character and provide visual buffers along the trail. The exact location and design for all of these landscape improvements will be determined at the point of implementation based on the available budget. (A budget figure is included in the cost estimate in Section 5 for this purpose.) WCRRA, Washington County, City of Forest Lake, and City of Hugo all have the same policy that allows snowmobiles and horses to use the regional trail corridor. Except for bridges, snowmobiles and horses are not allowed to use the paved trail surface. Given the popularity of these uses, it is expected that these policies will remain in place for the foreseeable future. Any changes that may occur would be at the policy level and would not directly affect the trail development provisions defined under this master plan. Nonetheless, each of these trail partners appreciate the public's concern related to the interaction of snowmobiles and pedestrians during the winter, especially with respect to shared use of bridges. These issues will continue to be monitored and addressed as needed to ensure that the trail remains a safe recreational environment throughout the year. Further actions may include more education, improved signage, and stricter enforcement if use conflicts become a greater issue. For the proposed trail segment associated with the active rail line (I 40th Street Down to Falcon Court), the WCRRA acquisition program will continue to be used by Washington County in acquiring this railroad corridor right-of-way as it becomes available. For the proposed trail segment along Falcon Avenue Segment (Falcon Court Down to 120th Street), acquisition of an easement from BNSF railroad will likely be required and is included in the cost estimate on page 67. 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Popcorn will be available to purchase. Parent/Guardian permission is required for children ages 13 and under. Great American Camp Out Saturday, June 22 Harrill Fields Athletic Park Join thousands of people across the nation in the Great American Campout! Stay up late playing games and making s'mores over the campfire. Sleep under the stars on the soccer fields at Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. By participating in this campout, there is an opportunity to raise funds for the National Wildlife Foundation if you choose to. You can also just simply join in the fun! More information is available at http://www.nwf org/Great-Am erican- Backyard-Campout.aspx. Tent setup will start at 7:OOpm on Saturday night and activities will follow. This is the one night of the year that camping overnight is allowed in a Hugo park! Enjoy! Nature Camp Monday, Aug. 5— Thursday, Aug. 8 9:OOam-11:30am Hanifl Fields Athletic Park Have fun exploring Rice Lake Park! Learn outdoor skills such as fire building, knot tying, and tree identification with fun games, experi- ments, and songs! You will even learn 5 ways to make a s'more! Pre -registration is required. The,cost is $30. Kids To Park Day Saturday, May 18 This great nation-wide day of r outdoor play is organized by National Park Trust. This year's Kids To Park Day will be held on Saturday May 18, the week before the official start of Summer. National Park Trust is encouraging children across the country to explore their neighborhood parks and discover the history, nature and adventure right around the comer or just across town. Information is available at http:// kidstoparks.org/. Please checkout activity ideas, scavenger hunts, information about each ofHugo's parks and more on the City's website. Park Play Days Tuesdays at Diamond Point Park Thursdays at Beaver Ponds Park 9:OOam-11:OOam June 18— August 1 Kids ages 6 and up are invited to come to Hugo parks to play games together such as kickball, frogger, freeze tag, giant rock - papers scissors, and much more! Kids will be given lots of fun options for active play and allowed to choose which activity the group will do next. Bring your fiends and neighbors to play in the park together! This program is free! Adults are invited to join in the fun also! Contact information must be provided on site from parents/ guardians if they are not at the park with their participating kid. Park shelters may be used on a "first come, first served" basis except with a $5 permit. To reserve a park shelter or commu- nity room, contact City Hall at 651- 762-6300. Contact the Lions Club to reserve the shelter or building in Lions Park. �P_U, bvug I epnrtvAev�,t rzeport The City saw an increase in building activity in 2012 with 90 new single family homes built. Waters Edge 2nd Addition and Diamond Point East are developments that experienced the most activity. The City's vacant lots are quickly dwindling and the City anticipates seeing new residential plats as a result of the limited number of available lots. Spring is a popular time for homeowners to begin tackling a variety of home improve- ment projects from simple repairs to entire makeovers. Many of these undertakings require a permit. Make sure to check before starting work to see if your project requires one. Please call Building Department Secretary Debi Close at 651-762-6300 for more information on building permits. Common Building Permits., Plumbing: for bathroom and kitchen renovations where plumbing infrastructure is changed, moved, replaced, etc. Electrical: for any project where electrical infrastructure is changed, including finish- ing a basement, bathroom and kitchen renovations, rewiring, moving walls, etc. Mechanical: for any project where mechanical infrastructure is changed, such as installing gas line, new HVAC unit or duct work, gas fire place, residential exhaust hood, etc. Building: for any remodeling project in- cluding but not limited to tearing down walls, moving walls, roofing, siding, replacing windows, decks or other structural build -outs. t_ecreat'ovu Progovws Cowt�v iced The City of Hugo is proud to announce that Skyhawks Sports Academy is offering programs in Hugo at Harrill Fields Athletic Park. Monday, Aug. 12— Thursday, Aug. 15 9:00am-12:00pm Hanifl Fields Athletic Park $79 To register or for more information, please go to www.skyhawks.com. Registration is also available in person at City Hall. Skyhawk's Mini -hawk Sport Camp This multi -sport program gives children a positive first step into athletics. Baseball, basketball and soccer are taught in a safe, structured environment with lots of encour- agement and a big focus on fun. The Mini - Hawk games and activities were designed to allow campers to explore balance, movement, hand/eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace. Skyhawks staff are trained to handle the specific needs of young athletes. All par- ticipants receive a t -shirt, soccer ball and a merit award. The participant -to -coach ratio is approximately 8:1. For ages 4-7. SkyhawWs Multi -Sport Camp. The mull -sport camp is designed to intro- duce athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. For this program soccer, basketball and baseball are com- bined into one fun -filled week. Athletes will learn the rules and essentials skills of each sport along with vital life lessons such as respect and teamwork. All partici- pants receive a t -shirt, soccer ball and a merit award. The participant -to -coach ratio is approximately 12:1. For ages 7-12. here ai, the name "Hugo" %Ote fra%NR* There are several theories on how "Hugo" got its name. Cast your vote today on facebook! Look for City of Hugo, MN. ©Find us on Facebook Dogs may be off leash in the passive parks in Hugo. These include Clearwater Creek Preserve Park, Rice Lake Park and Irish Avenue Park. More information about Hugo's parks can be found on the City's website. oil April 20, Hugo MN FREE Face Painter '�"• Family Fun Stage • Zillions of Prizes • FREE Bouncy Castle • Make a Jump Rope! • Carnival Games and more fun for everyone! • Washington County Sheriff's K9 Show • Meet your favorite mascots! • Food & Refreshments SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2013 � Oneka Elementary in Hugo • 11:OOam - 2:00pm ., ;' Made Possible by The Hugo Business Association and Hugo Economic Development Authority O O rD O O LA Z GD fD 00 r1 C CL N O NO N _ o O rh W 0 cn (D r -r < a O `Q 0 a < rD N9 e � • a A • S��Y _ y Coming to a park near you VA • ► ?•WT I Tuesdays9. Thursdays 9am to 11 am =LAY pi Vr L Vuhs AS`A Join your friends and neighbors for fun at a park near you! Dates: (Tuesdays & Thursdays) June 18— August 1 June 18 & 19, June 25 & 27, No program the week of July 4, July 9 & 11, July 16 & 18, July 23 & 25, July 30 & August 1. Details: Kids ages 6 and up are invited to come to Hugo parks to play games together such as kickball, frogger, freeze tag, giant rock -paper - scissors, and much more! Kids will be given lots of fun options for active play and allowed to choose which activity the group will do next. Kids that join in the activities will be supervised. Bring _ your fiends and neighbors to play in the park together! Cost: This program is FREE! g Registration: No pre -registration is required! At the start of each Park Play Day, each child participant must have a parent or guardian provide contact information. Adults are invited to join in the fun also! Parents and guardians are encouraged to be available, if not present at the park. MMER SPORTS r:AMP City of Hugo is proud to present Skyhawks... _ Summer Sports Camps! ; Hugo Teaching Life Skills Through Sports Since 1979 t Multi -Sport (Soccer, Baseball & Flag Football) Ages: 7-12 Dates: 8/12 - 8/15 Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Location: Hanifl Fields Athletic Park Address: 6900 137th Street North Course #: SSA48127 Fee: $79 Day(s): M -Th In this multi -sport camp we combine two to three sports into one fun -filled week. Athletes will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport along with vital life lessons such as respect and teamwork. Mini -Hawk® (Soccer, T -ball & Flag Football) Ages: 4-7 Dates: 8/12 - 8/15 Time: 9:00am - 12:OOpm Location: Hanifl Fields Athletic Park Address: 6900 137th Street North Course #: SSA47930 Fee: $79 Day(s): M -Th This baseball, basketball, and soccer program gives young children a fun and positive first step into athletics. Through games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace. This program is not sponsored or endorsed by WBL Area School District #624 and this Flyer is not printed at District expense. t Ball INCLUDED with registration and participation in Skyhawks Soccer, Flag Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Mini -Hawk and Multi -Sport camps. Learn more about Skyhawks Sports Camps today. a► www.skyhawks.com ONLINE www.skyhawks.com Participant Last Name Participant First Name Parent Last Name _ Email Mailing Address city Home Phone Emergency Contact _ Course # Registration Form 4 WAYS TO REGISTER MAIL City of Hugo - Parks and Recreation 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North Hugo, MN 55038 Make Checks Payable to City of Hugo Hugo City Hall 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North Hugo, MN For more information please call City of Hugo: 651-762-6300 or Skyhawks: (866) 849-9936 Birth Date Parent First Name _State Cell Phone ( )_ Phone FAX (888) 466-2318. Service fee berchif for faxed Age_ Gender: M IF PLEASE LIST THE PROGRAM(S) YOUR CHILD WILL ATTEND. Photocopy for additional children. Sport Date Location Fee Parents, please read and sign the Medical Consent and Release of Liability below to complete registration. I, the undersigned parent/guardian of the participant, understand this activity involves an element of risk and a danger of accidents and injury and knowing those risks I hereby assume those risks. I authorize the program providers as Agents for the undersigned to consent to medical, surgical and/or dental examination, in addition to any and all other treatments deemed necessary by medical personnel. I understand by signing this agreement, I knowingly release and discharge Skyhawks and City of Hugo from any and all liability resulting from any injury associated with the participant's participation in this activity. I agree that pictures taken during program hours may be used for promotional purposes and that I give my permission to Skyhawks and City of Hugo to use any images of the participant without compensation. Skyhawks will not provide health and/or accident insurance for program participants. By signing below, I attest that I have read and fully understand and agree to the assumption of risk, waiver and release of all claims, and the photo policies set forth herein. Print Name "This is our 2nd year and we would definitely do this program again and recommend it to friends!! It was once again a great experience!!!" Amy F.