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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015.01.15 Parks PacketAgenda Parks Commission Meeting of January 15, 2015 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm *Re -scheduled from Wednesday, January 14, 2015 7:00 pm 1. Approve Minutes from December 10, 2014 Meeting 7:05 pm 2. City -owned Property on Goodview Avenue 7:30 pm 3. Update on Lions Park 8:00 pm 4. Adjournment Background Parks Commission Meeting of January 15, 2015 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm 7:00 nm Anorove Minutes from Dpcemher 10, 2014 Meetin, Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Parks Commission meeting of December 10, 2014. Please see the attached minutes. 7 ns nm iter—()�ninp(� Prnnorhi nrl (3Onrivipw ^bPmio The City of Hugo owns 2.34 acres on Goodview Avenue. Staff wanted to provide the Parks Commission with an update on the property and allow for discussion on its future use. Please see the attached memo. 7:30 slpdr 1 -, -- n.., Three concept plans for Lions Park were presented to the Parks Commission at their meeting of December 10, 2014. Residents were invited to provide input on the plans. The plans were also presented to the Lions Club for their review on January 7, 2015. The plans will also be reviewed by the Economic Development Authority and Planning Commission in early February. Following presentation of the plans to the City Council, a preliminary master plan will be drafted. Depending on the types of changes recommended, the preliminary master plan may be available to present to the Parks Commission at their meeting of February 11. The concept plans are attached. The minutes from the December 10, 2014 meeting are attached. 8:00 pm Adjournment Attachments: The 2014 Annual Report, 2015 Goals, 2015 CIP, and Commissioner Contact List will be provided at the meeting to update your Parks Commission Handbook. Please include them in your Commissioner Handbooks for future reference. Minutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo December 10, 2014 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Present: Rachel Berger, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson, Tom Windisch Absent: Joan Benner Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Debi Close, Parks Secretary Tom Windisch called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. I. Aaproval of Minutes from November Meetin Berger made a motion, Tennyson seconded to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2014 Parks Commission meeting. Aye: Berger, Rauschendorfer, Schmid, Strub, Tennyson and Windisch. Abstained: Strub Motion Carried. II. Presentation of the Lions Park Concept Plans Candace Amberg, Senior Landscape Architect with WSB and Associates, presented three concept plans for Lions Park to the Parks Commission and public. Residents were invited to provide feedback on the plans. There were over 10 residents in the audience that participated. Discussion included layout options, features, landscaping, parking, shelter/pavilion, traffic flow and event hosting. A preliminary master plan will be drafted using the input. Victor Sauare Park Reauest Karen Ray, a resident representing Victor Gardens Master Home Owners Association requested restricting public skating on the landscape pond in Victor Square Park. The low leveled pond has fountain equipment, extensive landscaping and side banks made of rocks. Their concerns include: expensive repairs, landscaping damages, and injury/liabilities. Berger made a motion, Schmid seconded to support Victor Gardens Home Owner Association to prohibit skating at the Victor Garden park pond with signage or creating an ordinance. All aye. Motion Carried City Staff was directed to have this put on the City Council Agenda for Monday December 5, 2014 meeting. IV. 2015 Goals Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner provided a draft of the 2015 Goals discussed at the November 12, 2014 meeting for review. Tennyson made a motion, Rauschendorfer seconded to approve the 2015 Park, Recreation and Open Space Commission Goals. All Aye. Motion Carried. V. Winter Programs Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner gave an update on Snow Jam. Last year, the event had a loss of $1,817. The event has low participation and finding enough volunteers to run the event has been difficult. Park Commission members had an open discussion agreeing on not having the Snow Jam in 2015 and directing staff to evaluate other program options to replace or change the theme or season. Future programs include: Movie Nights: January 6, February 20 and March 27 Sledding Party: February 7 Kidz N Biz: April 25 VI. Other Park Commission members discussed upcoming meeting dates. The January meeting is changed to Thursday, January 15, 2015. VII. Adjournment Berger made a motion, Schmid seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 pm. All Aye. Motion Carried City -Owned Property TO: City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission FROM: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner DATE: January 7, 2015 for the Parks Commission Meeting of January 15, 2014 Introduction The City of Hugo owns 2.34 acres off of Goodview Avenue. The property is currently available for public use but is not promoted as a park and does not have improvements typical of a neighborhood park. The public uses the property for dirt biking and other activities. There have been complaints from nearby property owners about noise, litter, and use during the night. Washington County Sherriff's Office has received calls about the property. The ambulance has also been dispatched for medical emergencies. Staff is recommending discussion on the property and acceptable uses. Property History The 2.34 acres were acquired by the City of Hugo with the Hugo Meadows subdivision. Hugo Meadows included 48 single family dwellings on approximately 27 acres. On June 15, 1987 the City Council discussed the preliminary plat and the proposed park dedication. The developer proposed dedicating land instead of paying a $6,000 fee (based on the fee schedule at that time). The City Administrator cautioned the Council with regard to accepting marginal land for park development resulting in limited access and costly maintenance. He suggested that a park located where it could better serve all of the community might be more prudent from a cost -benefit standpoint. Some Councilmembers felt that an area should be reserved for the children because of the high concentration of housing in the area. The preliminary plat and proposed dedication of land was approved. The property was not expanded to with future development and dedications. Because of access and its limited size, neighborhood park amenities or other improvements were not made. In recent years, Public Works has maintained the property including grading, tree trimming, and shrub removal. Allowed Uses The Public Conduct in Parks ordinance is applicable to the property. Fires are prohibited. Motorized vehicles are prohibited. The property shall not be used between 11:00pm and 6:OOam. Parking is not available on site or on adjacent streets, which limits access. Restrictions There are restrictions on what the City can do with the property. Under Minnesota statues, land that has been donated to the public on a plat that is recorded must be held in trust for its intended purpose. The Attorney General has repeatedly found that land that was dedicated for park purposes may not use the land for other purposes or sell the land. Options Here are options for the property that the Parks Commission should discuss: 1) Do nothing. Allow residents to continue to use the property as is. Public Works to continue to maintain visibility and regulatory signage. 2) Discuss possible changes to the Public Conduct in Parks ordinance to restrict use of the property. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the Parks Commission direct Public Works to continue to maintain visibility of the property and appropriate regulatory signage. Attachments 1) Map of the property 2) Public Conduct in Parks Ordinance City -owned Property on Goodview i Y WE- .� .•lr...�....a dffi � 4 ._ � - fes•"-4'�. ' --_ _ � "�- � +ti>. c:.%w N It-HUGO January 12, 2015 Map Powered by DataLink from WSB &Associates 1 inch = 94 feet 1/12/2015 Hugo, MN Code of Ordinances ARTICLE II. - PUBLIC CONDUCT IN PARKS Sec. 54-19. - Findings and definitions. (a) Findings. The city council has determined that regulation of the use of public park property is necessary to protect the health and safety of persons and property within the city. (b) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Active park means any public park designated by the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission to be an active park, which may include a public recreational facility, athletic facility, playground, campground, or picnic area. Passive park means any public park designated by the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission to be a passive park, which is of limited improvements and intended for passive use. Public place of interest means a parcel of land in the city now or hereafter owned or controlled by the city, including public parks. Public park means any public land provided by the city for the purposes of public recreation, play, enjoyment or assembly including any structures located there in. Public parks shall include all active and passive parks. (Prior Code, § 180-010; Ord. No. 2010-448, § 1, 11-15-2010; Ord. No. 2013-466, 10-21-2013) Sec. 54-20. - Limitation of hours of use. It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person or organization to use or occupy any public place of interest in the city between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. or as further restricted by section 54-21. (Prior Code, § 180-020; Ord. No. 2013-466, 10-21-2013) Sec. 54-21. - Posting of hours. Hours are as posted. The failure to post, or the failure to replace defaced or damaged postings, shall not limit the applicability of this chapter. Where hours are not posted, all public places of interest shall be closed to public use between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. (Prior Code, § 180-030; Ord. No. 2013-466, 10-21-2013) Sec. 54-22. - Special permit. Events in a park that require application for a special event permit as outlined in section 90-37.2 of this Code: (1) Any event that serves alcohol. (2) Any event that expects over 200 people. (3) Any event that includes live or amplified music or sound. (4) Any event that extends beyond normal park hours. about:blank 1/2 1/12/2015 Hugo, MN Code of Ordinances (5) Any event that includes erecting temporary structures. (6) Any event that affects traffic or parking. (Prior Code, § 180-040; Ord. No. 2010-448, § 2, 11-15-2010; Ord. No. 2013-466, 10-21-2013) Sec. 54-23. - Reservation of park shelters. Park shelters shall be available to all people on a "first-come, first-served" basis except when a permit has been granted by the city. (Ord. No. 2010-448, § 3, 11-15-2010; Ord. No. 2013-466, 10-21-2013) Sec. 54-24. - Fires in public places of interest. All fires are prohibited except for recreational fires in: (1) City -designated fire rings. (2) Grills. (Ord. No. 2010-448, § 3, 11-15-2010; Ord. No. 2013-466, 10-21-2013) Sec. 54-25. - Motorized vehicles. No person shall operate a motorized vehicle except on designated park roads and in parking lots. (Ord. No. 2010-448, § 3, 11-15-2010; Ord. No. 2013-466, 10-21-2013) Sec. 54-26. - Leashing of dogs within an active city park. Refer to chapter 10, Animals, Art. II, Dogs, section 10-24, leashing of dogs within an active city park. (Ord. No. 2010-448, § 3, 11-15-2010; Ord. No. 2013-466, 10-21-2013) Sec. 54-27. - Penalty. Any person or organization that violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 2010-448, § 3, 11-15-2010; Ord. No. 2013-466, 10-21-2013) about:blank 2/2 Vehicular Circulation & Parking ❑ Main park access off of 147th and Fitzgerald ❑ Straight flow-through traffic along Fitzgerald ❑ Approximate total of 123-125 stalls Pedestrian Circulation ❑ Entry plaza spaces along corners to emphasize park ❑ Limited conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles Park Amenities ❑ Main park pavilion is centrally located and easily accessed by both parking lots ❑ More active recreational amenities along north side ❑ More passive areas along south side ❑ Amphitheater/stage not the most ideal orientation ❑ Variety of lawn spaces & sizes ❑ No tennis ❑ Backstop can be accommodated U `e 147TH ST N 147TH ST N - � ENTRY PLAZA 3 z iAl - j BASEBALL BACKSTOP OPEN FIELD SKATE PARK AMPHITHEATER OPEN LAWN = z 1i J PARKING (24) PARKING (24) ' PLAYGROUND PLAYGROUND k ENTRY PLAZA �i SPLASH PAD T ■ OPEN LAWN - OPEN SKATING 4 ~ ;• „ i ■ ri 41. __ PARKING (29) N MEMORIAL PARKING (46) UPPER 146TH ST. 50' 100, Scale: I"= 50' TRY PLAZA _py jy y `• y z 1i J PARKING (24) PARKING (24) ' PLAYGROUND PLAYGROUND k ENTRY PLAZA �i SPLASH PAD T ■ OPEN LAWN - OPEN SKATING 4 ~ ;• „ i ■ ri 41. __ PARKING (29) N MEMORIAL PARKING (46) UPPER 146TH ST. 50' 100, Scale: I"= 50' Vehicular Circulation & Parking ❑ Park access off of Finale, Fitzgerald & 146th ❑ Fitzgerald does not connect through ❑ Approximate total of 1 50-1 55 stalls Pedestrian Circulation ❑ Entry plaza spaces along corners to emphasize park ❑ Regional trail flows through park without crossing vehicular traffic ❑ Main pavilion building is further away from parking Park Amenities ❑ Main park pavilion is located along 147th as main park identity feature & plaza can have delivery space ❑ More active recreational amenities along north side ❑ More passive areas along south side ❑ Amphitheater/stage has good orientation ❑ One main open lawn space ❑ Tennis is accommodated 19 Ir _ r L '.X ORNAMENTAL FENCE 147TH ST N ORNAMENTAL FENCE -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- ENTRY _ -nC M U PAA I r: t- _ PLAZA SPLASH PAD sPLAYGROUND - .4 • f ,a y.Rx,. ,4 a is'rM�' c i SKATE PARK STAGE , . `'s f PLAYGROUND ,✓`. 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A JJ��// ■'MSB && Associales, Ine. engineering -planning - environmental - construction Lions Park Master Plan — Concept Review Meeting Date: December 16, 2014 Re: Concept Review Meeting Notes WSB Project No. 1904-640 Meeting Comments: 701 Xenia Avenue South Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 Tel: 763-541-4800 Fax: 763-541-1700 The following are comments taken from the Hugo Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission meeting held on December 10, 2014. Comments include those from the Commission members as well as members of the audience. Notes are interpretations of the note taker — please report any errors, omissions and/or discrepancies promptly for correction. General Comments: • Skate Park: should be located near lighted and highly visible areas such as by city hall or a busy street. • Assisted Living Housing: there was a comment that the residents would like the active areas by the housing so they could watch what was going on. The playground and splash pad in this area would also be easier to get to and watch when they had kids visiting. • Make sure the green space is large enough for Good Neighbor Days including semi -truck access and this should have proper access. • Questions about the possibility for traffic calming devices or other traffic control at the 147th and Finale intersection if it becomes a busy through street later. • Main pavilion should be built up rather than a terraced grass area for amphitheater. • Like secondary, smaller shelters by the playground for shade. • Incorporate room for court space, whether it is tennis, basketball or pickleball. • Ensure proper lighting is incorporated. Concept One: • Ranked 2nd in popularity • Like the main pavilion in close proximity to the parking areas with the recreational amenities located around it. • Some like the playground close to the corner by Subway. • Need more parking directly next to City Hall. • Traffic along Fitzgerald may speed through. • Baseball important, but not impressed with the lack of design elements in the NW corner of the site. St. Cloud • Minneapolis • St. Paul Equal Opportunity Employer wsbeng.com Page 2 Concept Two: • Least liked concept. • Don't like the massive parking lot on the west end — this would just be more parking for the assisted living residents to look at which would not be appreciated. • Skate park too far away from viewing. • Parking is too far away from the main pavilion. • Feel the playground and splash pad need to be close to each other. • Don't like Fitzgerald completely cut off. Concept Three: • Liked the alignment of parking, memorial and shelter in relation to City Hall but should verify with City employees that the parking lot modifications are acceptable. • Like the long linear green space that can be separated for different uses at the same time. • Move skate park just north of the parking lot by City Hall for better viewing. • Like that Fitzgerald goes through but the parking lot design makes them slow down to maneuver. • Like the curvilinear parking lot on the west side that is more appropriate for a park rather than one massive parking space. • Would like the general skating to meet up to the main pavilion. • Assisted housing may appreciate active site use for residences to view. • Off street parking along 146th street is appreciated for quick parking or drop-off/delivery (location adjacent to active park elements). Updated Proiect Schedule: Conceptual Design • Early January: Meet with stakeholders to discuss conceptual plans • January 14th: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission Meeting — City to provide project update to the Commission members. • February 2nd: City Council Meeting — City to provide the three concept plans and comments to the City Council for comment. Master Plan design • WSB to prepare one refined/preferred master plan design with estimate of probable costs • February 11th: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission Meeting — WSB to present Preliminary Master Plan for review and comment. • February 16th: City Council Meeting — WSB to present Preliminary Master Plan for review, comment and adoption.