HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.03.13 Parks Packet7:00pm
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III. 7:30pm
IV. 8:15pm
Agenda
Parks Commission, City of Hugo
March 13, 2013
7:00 pm
Council Chambers, City Hall
Approve Minutes From February 13, 2013 Meeting
Hardwood Creek Trail Master Plan
Dog Park Discussion: Location Options
Adjournment
Next Meeting - April 10, 2013
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Parks Commission
March 13, 2013
Background Memo
Approve Minutes From February 13,2013 Meeting
Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the February 13, 2013 Parks
Commission meeting.
II. Hardwood Creek Trail Master Plan
Washington County Public Works Assistant 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. Changes have been recommended to provide
consistency with the City of Hugo plans (excerpts also included in the packet).
III. Dog Park Discussion: Location Options
One of the 2013 goals of the Parks Commission and the City Council is to look
into building a dog park. At the February 13, 2013 meeting, the Parks
Commission discussed the next steps for dog park. Public Works Director Scott
Anderson and Parks Planner Shayla Syverson will present location options for
discussion and evaluation by the Commission.
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Parks Commission
March 13, 2013
Minutes
Parks Commission, City of Hugo
February 13, 2013
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, City Hall
Call to Order
Present: Rachel Berger, Kris Birch, Mat Rauschendorfer, Dave Strub, Jim Taylor
Absent: Tom Windisch, Joan Benner, Chris Boland
Staff Present: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner
Scott Anderson, Public Works Director
Debi Close, Secretary
Jim Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m
I. Approval of Minutes from January Meeting
Berger made a motion, Taylor seconded to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2013 Parks
Commission meeting.
Strub and Rauschendorfer abstained from Motion.
Aye Berger, Birch, Taylor. Motion Carried.
Recreation Program Planning for 2013
Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner reviewed the 2012 programs and information on cost and
participation levels for each event. Parks Commission members discussed dropping the 3rd
Lair Skate class in 2013 with a high cost and low turnout.
New program options for 2013 were brainstormed.
Doa Park
Taylor informed that the City Council requested a Dog Park be included in the goal setting
discussion for 2013. Taylor reminded commission members that former commission member
Roger Clarke was a volunteer and helped in the planning process for the Otter Lake dog park in
White Bear Township.
Taylor made a motion, Birch seconded to get Roger Clarke involved in the upcoming discussion
for a dog park.
All Aye. Motion Carried
Taylor directed staff to get together a list of potential locations for discussion to be presented at
our next meeting.
IV. Adjournment
Birch made a motion, Strub seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 pm.
All Aye.
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Section 1 Planning Context and
General Background
PROJECT SCOPE /
OVERVIEW / PLANNING
CONTEXT
Once fully completed, the Hardwood
Creek Trail will link together numerous
local and regional -level destinations,
and be an integral part of a larger
multi -county regional trail system for
longer-dislance users.
The project focused on preparing a comprehensive master plan for the
Hardwood Creek Regional Trail in northern Washington County. The
12 mile corridor is primarily located along an abandoned railroad line
stretching from the Ramsey County line on the south to the Chisago
County Line on the north. The following figure highlights the location
of the trail within the context of Washington County.
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As the map illustrates, the Hardwood
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north -south connector through the city.
It also fills a gap in the Glacial Hills
Regional Trail corridor, as identified on
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As also shown, the proposed near-term
route for the southern end of the
Hardwood Creek Regional Trail is
consistent with the local trail system
plan. (Refer to page 49 for additional
information on this alignment.)
(Map: Trail and Sidewalk Plan, Map
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An existing regional trail trailhead is
already provided in Hugo just south of
146th Street. Additional parking is also
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CITY OF HUCO PARKS AND TRAILS
The City of Hugo has an adopted trail and sidewalk plan, which was
last updated in 2010. As the map illustrates, the Hardwood Creek
Regional Trail is a central feature of the local system, serving as the
predominant north -south connector through the city. It is also the main
conduit linking the local trail system with the larger regional park and
trail systems in Washington, Ramsey, Anoka, and Chisago Counties.
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HARDWOOD CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN
TRAIL SEGMENT #7 DETAIL DESCRIPTION AND ALIGNMENT INFORMATION (1 OF 2)
SEGMENT DESCRIPTION / OVERALL CHARACTER
The Hardwood Creek Regional Trail 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 the last segment. The at -grade crossing of Forest Road is the only one this segment, and is not heavily
traveled. Here too, the City and County will coordinate roadway markings and signage treatments at this road crossing
consistent with MN DNR and Mn/DOT standards — which may change if this road is upgraded (or when 180th Street is
extended east and crosses the trail and Highway 61). An older but structurally -sound trail bridge is provided over the 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. As shown on the aerial image, 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.
BIGHT -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.
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HARDWOOD CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN
TRAIL SEGMENT #8 DETAIL DESCRIPTION AND !ALIGNMENT INFORMATION (1 OF 2)
SEGMENT DESCRIPTION / OVERALL CHARACTER
Heading south through Hugo, the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail trail continues along the abandoned rail corridor. As
the aerial illustrates, 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 from the
trail 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. In each of these cases, the City and County will coordinate roadway markings and signage
treatments consistent with MN DNR and Mn/DOT standards — which may change as these roads are upgraded over time.
DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, CONSTRAINTS AND ENHANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
There are no significant development issues related to the trail itself along this segment. As shown on the aerial image, 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.
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SEGMENT DESCRIPTION / OVERALL CHARACTER
The Hardwood Creek Regional Trail continues south through Hugo along the abandoned rail corridor. Just north of 159th
Street, the trail transitions from an open rural to rural/suburban 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. In each of these cases, the City
and County will coordinate roadway markings and signage treatments consistent with MN DNR and Mn/DOT standards —
which may change as these roads are upgraded over time.
DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, CONSTRAINTS AND ENHANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
There are no significant development issues related to the trail itself along this segment. As shown on the aerial image, 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.
Street, which is the main entrance off of Hwy. 61 an access drive to a rural property.
that serves a large development.
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SEGMENT DESCRIPTION / OVERALL CHARACTER
The Hardwood Creek 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. As shown on the aerial, a number of at -grade crossing are
encountered, with the ones at 147th and County Road 8 with enhanced crosswalk features and markings. In each of these
cases, the City and County will coordinate roadway markings and signage treatments consistent with MN DNR and Mn/
DOT standards — which may change as these roads are upgraded over time. 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 of the regional trail begins
following the same abandoned rail
corridor. This segment is expected to
be purchased by WCRRA in 2013, and
available for trail development thereafter.
As shown on the aerial image, 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 FACTORS
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.
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regional trail just north of 1451h Street.
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regional trail ends at
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down to 140th Street
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TRAIL SEGMENT 910 DETAIL DESCRIPTION AND ALIGNMENT INFORMATION (2 OF 2)
Glacial Hills Regional
Trail corridor (existing
segment, links to Anoka
County Regional Trail
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HARDWOOD CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN
TRAIL SEGMENT 411 DETAIL DESCRIPTION AND ALIGNMENT INFORMATION (I OF 2)
SEGMENT DESCRIPTION / OVERALL CHARACTER
The proposed Hardwood Creek Regional Trail continues to follow the abandoned rail corridor down to 140th Street, which is
also expected to be purchased by WCRRA in 2013. After making the street crossing, the trail heads west along the south side
of 140th Street until it connects with an existing city trail along Fenway Avenue. The south side of the street was selected due
to a wider boulevard and fewer crossings of private driveways. Once to Fenway Avenue, the regional trail follows an existing
city trail that is in good physical condition. Relative to active rail corridor south of 140th Street, the trail alignment along
Fenway Avenue is more pleasant, convenient, and safe. The trail is also 10 feet wide and consistent with regional standards.
As shown on the aerial, there are only three at -grade crossings encountered, with the one at 140th Street/Highway 61 likely
to have enhanced crosswalk features and markings. In each of these cases, the City and County will coordinate roadway
markings and signage treatments consistent with MN DNR and Mn/DOT standards — which may change as these roads are
upgraded over time.
DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, CONSTRAINTS AND ENHANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
There are no major development constraints along this segment of trail. The main development issue is that locating the
trail on the south side of 140th Street would require removal of an existing 5 or 6 foot wide concrete sidewalk. Otherwise,
development of this segment is relatively straightforward.
BIGHT -OF -WAY AND PRIVATE PROPERTY FACTORS/ALTERNATIVE ALIGNMENTS
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 along 140th Street either as
long as the trail stays within the street right-of-way by essentially following the existing sidewalk alignment.
As shown on the aerial, an optional longer-term alignment for the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail is shown, which would
only occur if or when the active railroad tracks are abandoned. This is covered in more detail on page 55.
Looking north at 140th Street, where the trail
will fallow the abandoned railroad corridor.
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Avenue. The trail will be located on the south
(right)side of the street where the sidewalk is
currently located
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trail will be on the south
side of the street to
avoid crossing private
driveways, and where
there is more space for
the trail to placed within
the existing right-of-way.
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TRAIL SEGMENT #12 DETAIL DESCRIPTION AND ALIGNMENT INFORMATION (1 OF 2)
SEGMENT DESCRIPTION / OVERALL CHARACTER
The proposed Hardwood Creek Regional Trail continues south along Fenway Avenue following the existing city trail
alignment down to its current termination point at 130th Street. The trail remains 10 feet wide and consistent with regional
standards. There are only two at -grade crossings encountered, with at 132nd Street and one at 130th Street. In each of these
cases, the City and County will coordinate roadway markings and signage treatments consistent with MN DNR and Mn/DOT
standards. As shown on the aerial, the proposed trail continues southeast through an open space area until it makes its way
back to the railroad corridor, at which point it heads south again following the railroad/Falcon Avenue corridor.
DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, CONSTRAINTS AND ENHANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The segment of trail that runs through the open space will require the use of boardwalk in select locations. To the extent
possible, this will be minimized to control costs. (Refer to Trail Design Standards, Features, and Amenities on page 60
for a graphic illustration of a boardwalk.) 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 require varying levels of mitigation as part of development of the trail. 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 Active Railroad
Corridor Alignment Design
Factors and Cross -Sections
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
BNSF railroad in areas where
the trail encroaches within its
right-of-way.
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the trail will traverse
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as it makes its way from
Fenway Avenue back to
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.SEGMENT DESCRIPTION / OVERALL CHARACTER
The last segment of the proposed Hardwood Creek 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. Ultimately, the trail will connect to Ramsey County's regional trail system that will
continue south along the Highway 61 corridor. There is only one at -grade crossings encountered at 120th Street. As with
other crossings, the City and County will coordinate roadway markings and signage treatments consistent with MN DNR and
Mn/DOT standards.
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 Active Railroad
Corridor Alignment Design Factors
and Cross -Sections on page 54 for
additional information on this segment
of trail.)
RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PRIVATE
PROPERTY FACTORS/ALTERNATIVE
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 (right) side of crosses into the regional park
the road.
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the trail will be located
adjacent to Falcon
Avenue, with adequate
separation between it
and the active railroad
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Agenda Number: III
CITY OF HUGO
PARKS COMMISSION REPORT
TO: City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission
FROM: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner
SUBJECT: Dog Park: Location Options
DATE: March 8, 2013 for the Parks Commission meeting of March 13, 2012
1. BACKGROUND:
The Parks Commission and City Council included in their 2013 to evaluate a dog park.
At their meeting of February 13, 2013, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Commission outlined future discussions. Next steps include evaluation of location
options, master plan development, neighborhood meetings, and community -involved
construction of the park.
2. LOCATION OPTIONS:
Options for consideration of the location of the dog park are varied. Some are properties
that are currently city -owned and some options would require the purchase of additional
land. The property characteristics are also vaned, leaving a wide range of options for
consideration. Additional options could also be evaluated. Here are the options for
evaluation at the meeting of March 13, 2013.
North Water Tower Site
The City of Hugo owns approximately 3 acres in the Creekview Preserve Neighborhood
that is the current and future location of the north water tower.
Goodview Avenue Site
The City of Hugo owns 2.35 acres of property on the west side of Goodview Avenue,
south of County Road 8. It is not currently used.
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Irish Avenue Park
The City of Hugo purchased 125 acres of a restored gravel pit located off of Irish Avenue
north of County Road 8. The property is currently used for passive recreation such as
cross country skiing and geocaching. It is planned to be an active park and include things
such as ball fields.
Clearwater Creek Preserve Park
Approximately 100 acres has been acquired by the City through park dedication the
property is west of the Bald Eagle Industrial Park and accessed through the Fable Hill
neighborhood. The park is currently accessed off of a cul-de-sac with a couple parking
spots. A '/� mile wood chip trail currently allows for passive recreation opportunities. A
creek currently prevents convenient access to over half of the property.
Compost Site
A 2 acre city -owned property off of 170a' Street is currently used as a compost site. Its
future use is not known.
North Downtown Site
The City of Hugo owns over 40 acres north of downtown Hugo, City Hall and St. John
the Baptist Cemetery.
Oneka Lake Properties
On the south-west side of Oneka Lake, the City of Hugo owns 10 acres that are being
used for Oneka Ponds Park and 24 acres that are leased to the Bernins who use it the
property for a Christmas tree farm.
Rice Lake Park
Immediately south of the location of Hugo's public works building and the Hanifl Fields
Athletic Park is the Rice Lake Park. This park is 50 acres and is bordered on the north by
the Paul Hugo Farms Wildlife Area. It is not currently used.
3. EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Each of the properties shall be evaluated based on the following criteria.
1. Size
2. Access
3. Wetlands
4. Scenery
5. Connectivity to trails/sidewalks
6. Proximity to future users
7. Conflict potential
8. Existing amenities
9. Future land use
10. Other
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4. NEXT STEPS:
At the meeting of March 13, 2013, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission
will discuss potential locations for a dog park.
5. ATTACHMENTS:
1) Evaluation Worksheet
2) Maps of each of the location options
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