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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015.10.14 Parks PacketAgenda Parks Commission Meeting of October 14, 2015 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 1. Approve Minutes from September 9, 2015 Meeting 7:05 pm 2. Fable Hill Park Improvements 7:30 pm 3. Fable Hill Park Naming 8:00 pm 4. Park Dedication Proposal from DigniCare 8:30 pm 5. Upcoming Meeting Dates 8:30 pm 5. Adjournment Background Parks Commission Meeting of October 14, 2015 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm '-"'' -- Approve Minutes from September 9, 2015 Meeting Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Parks Commission meeting of September 9, 2015. Please see the attached minutes. 7:05 pm Fable Hill Park Improvements A proposal from Brigid Kamus, representing the Fable Hill HOA, will be made. The HOA is proposing to contribute $20,000 towards the construction of a playground at the new Fable Hill Park. Staff recommends that the Commission continue the discussion with their upcoming Capital Improvement Planning. It is estimated that an additional $35,000-45,00 will be needed to purchase playground equipment and soft surfacing, and complete instillation. If the Parks Commission chose to include the project in their Parks CIP for 2016, it would be recommended for approval and funding to the City Council. The neighborhood could be involved in picking out the play equipment in the early part of 2016 and construction could be done in the summer of 2016. Please see the attached memo. 7:30 pm Fable Hill Park Namin( A proposal from Len Pratt, developer of Fable Hill, will be made for naming the new park McCollar Park. McCollar was the original property owner. "McCollar" is not in keeping with the Park Naming Policy, in particular the following: Parks may be named for the deceased after 50 years have elapsed from the time of death. The deceased may include local or national heroes and national, state, or local officials. In light of recent improvements and anticipated future use, it is an ideal time to name the park. The Parks Commission should discuss how it would like to go about naming the park. In the past, the Commission has named parks by different ways: 1) Approved developer recommendations (Arbre Park, Val Jean Park, Heritage Ponds, etc) 2) Sought recommendations from the neighborhood (Oak Shore Park) 3) Held a naming contest with the public (Frog Hollow, Rice Lake Centre) Staff would like direction on what process the Commission would like to follow to name the new park in Fable Hill. An article that was in the White Bear Press and the Park Naming Policy are attached. 8:00 pm Park Dedication Proposal from DigniCare At their meeting of October 10, 2015, the Planning Commission approved a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Dignicare Senior Living and Memory Care of Hugo. Staff recommends approval of their proposal to pay park dedication fees in the amount of $76,800 for the 32 unit building. Please see the attached memo. 8:30 pm Upcoming Meeting Dates The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Parks Commission is November 11. This is Veterans Day and City Hall will be closed. Staff recommends that the Parks Commission re- schedule their meeting to November 18 or December 2. The agenda would include goal setting and the Capital Improvement Plan. Staff also recommends cancellation of the December 9 meeting. The annual Holiday Party was scheduled by the City Council for Thursday, December 10. The Parks Commission is invited to attend the social event. 8:45 pm Adjournment Minutes Parks Commission, City of Hugo September 9, 2015 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall Call to Order Present: Cinde Morris, John Pontrelli, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Stru b, Ranell Tennyson, Tom Windisch Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner Debi Close, Secretary Tom Windisch called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Lions Park Update added to Agenda. I. Approval of Minutes from August Meeting Windisch made a motion, Pontrelli seconded to approve the minutes of the August 12, 2015 Parks Commission meeting. All Aye. Motion Carried. II. Irish Avenue Park Update Parks Planner Shayla Denaway updated on the City Council discussion held August 17, 2015. Concerns were brought up at the neighborhood meeting held with the Parks Commission on August 12, 2015. Residents were unsure of the radio controlled (RC) track/cars noise levels and the possible disruption with other current park uses. City Council and City Staff met with the Department of Natural Resources and Washington County Sheriff Department to discuss current activity and any concerns. City Council members agreed with the Parks Commission members to monitor activity for at the Irish Avenue Park for one year to then rediscuss uses of this property. All Parks Commission members agreed to continually keep residents informed of the interim use with reminder of the land purchase intent being for a large scale park with many amenities. III. Lions Park Update Parks Planner Shayla Denaway updated the Commission on the City Council's discussion at their mid -year budget review workshop. The City Council generally agreed that the cost of the planned park improvements was more than expected and asked the Parks Commission to strategies. The Parks Commission shared ideas and also discussed how to possibly use the recently dedicated land in the interim. IV. Recreation Program Annual Report Parks Planner Shayla Denaway provided and update on recreation programs. Tour De Hugo: Saturday, September 12th Movie Night in the Park: Friday, September 18 V. Adjournment Schmid made a motion, Pontrelli seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 pm. All Aye. Agenda Number: CITY OF HUGO PARKS COMMISSION REPORT TO: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission FROM: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner SUBJECT: Fable Hill Park DATE: October 2, 2015 for the Parks Commission meeting of October 14, 2015 1. INTRODUCTION: The City of Hugo has been asked by the Fable Hill HOA to partner in purchasing a playground for the new park in Fable Hill. Currently, a park shelter and landscaping is being added to the property as a part of Fable Hill Fourth Addition phase 1. 2. BACKGROUND: The future park has been discussed by the Fable Hill neighborhood, Len Pratt, and the Parks Commission over the last several years. Since 2012, Fable Hill park development has been included on the Park Capital Improvement Plan as a project for years 2017 or 2018. Land Acquisition & Grading At the meeting of March 9, 2011, the Parks Commission reviewed a park dedication proposal for Fable Hill Third Addition. With the 5 new lots, park dedication was received in the amount of $12,000. Following up on the previous additions in Fable Hill, Outlot A was required to be dedicated to the City and improved at the time of grading on the new lots. The future park property was graded and seeded with prairie grasses in the summer of 2013. Neighborhood Request for Improvements At their meeting of July 10, 2013, the Parks Commission heard a proposal from the Fable Hill HOA for improvements to be made to the park. The HOA representatives presented a request for a shelter and playground to be built at the park. The Parks Commission had additional discussion at future meetings and included Fable Hill Park Improvements in the amount of $70,000 in their Capital Improvement Plan as a funded project in 2017. -1- Fable Hills Future Park October 14, 2015 Picnic Shelter and Landscaping At the meeting of May 13, 2015, the Parks Commission reviewed a park dedication proposal for Fable Hill Fourth Addition. With the first phase of 26 lots, Len Pratt proposed installing irrigation, finishing the landscaping with trees, plants, and grass, and putting in a park shelter. With future phases of the fourth addition (after Final Plats are submitted and approved) park dedication fees will be paid. The proposals were approved with the Fable Hill Fourth Addition PUD Amendment and Preliminary Plat by the City Council at their meeting of June 1, 2015. The landscaping and irrigation is currently in progress and shelter construction is anticipated yet this fall. 3. CURRENT PARTNERSHIP: For the parks in the Fable Hill neighborhood, there is a partnership between the HOA and the City of Hugo. As with other Hugo parks and HOA partnerships, the City of Hugo owns, insures, and maintains parks in accordance with City standards. HOAs may choose to do additional maintenance at their own expense. 4. PROPOSAL: Brigid Kamus, representing the Fable Hill HOA, is proposing that the HOA contribute $20,000 for the installation of a playground at the park. Playground equipment and installation is likely to cost $50,000-$70,000. 5. NEXT STEPS It may be advantageous to leverage the HOA contribution to construct the playground ahead of the schedule anticipated in the Parks Capital Improvement Plant. The park improvements that are currently being made (landscaping, irrigation, shelter construction) make it possible to look at the next step of installing a playground. The Parks Commission could choose to update their Parks Capital Improvement Plan to include playground construction in 2016. Pending City Council approval and inclusion in their 2016 budget, the playground could be planned and designed in early 2016 with possible construction in the summer of 2016. 6. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Parks Commission discuss construction of a playground at the new Fable Hill Park while drafting their 2016-2020 Capital Improvement Plan. -2- Fable Hills Future Park October 14, 2015 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Letter from Fable Hill HOA (dated October 8, 2015) 2. Fable Hill Park Plan (dated September 16, 2015) 3. Fable Hill Park Plan (dated March, 23, 2015) 4. Current Parks Capital Improvement Plan -3- Fable Hills Future Park October 14, 2015 October 8, 2015 To whom it may concern, FABLE HILL HOME OWNERS' ASSOCIATION At this time, the Fable Hill Home Owners Association is requesting to make a proposal to the City of Hugo for a play structure at the newly created "unnamed" city park within Fable Hill. Currently, we have a unanimous approval from the HOA Board to make this proposal effective as of October 6, 2015. Bridget Kamas, Vice President of Fable Hill HOA, has been approved to represent the Fable Hill HOA board regarding this proposal to the City of Hugo and its representatives. We have received legal and tax counsel to ensure that this is can be done within our Bi - Laws and CC&R's. We are looking forward to working with the City of Hugo. Thank you in advance for your time. Regards, Michael Menne President, Fable Hill HOA Fable Hill Home Owners' Association Meeting Summary Board of Directors LIVE SEP 16 2615 9%4115- L►p) FABLE HILL FOURTH ADDITION wea-Av PARK PLAN ESTIMATE 26' Hexagonal Shelter $38,604.25 (includes engineered drawings, installation, freight and tax) Four (4) Picnic Tables $ 3,700.00 Trees: Rlackhill Spruce, Autumn Blaze Maple, / Spring Snow Flowering Crab and j 't Mulch for base of trees $12,630.00 1! Irrigation $13,804.00 Seeding 8,910.0 TOTAL PARK ESTIMATE $77,648.25 Park Dedication($2,400/lot x 26 lots)____ _. _ 62400.00 DIFFERENCE $15,248.50 Aalk Ort ! [v_✓ II R -0 IV4;r her ICAQ ea m* --1v WkW446 %X kT 9W BJP CITY OF HUGO PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Approved November 12, 2014 by the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission PROJECTS UNFUNDED PROJECTS* YEAR COST Lions Park shelter design & construction documents 2015 $100,000 Lions Park grading & utilities 2016 $500,000 Lions Park parking lots & trails 2016 $500,000 Lions Park shelter construction 2016 $1,000,000 Lions Park memorial/monument 2017 $200,000 Lions Park landscaping, turf & fencing 2017 $215,000 Lions Park play equipment 2017 $250,000 Irish Avenue Park Concept planning 2018 $40,000 Dog Park property purchase 2018 $250,000 Fable Hill Park Improvements 2018 $70,000 * Unfunded projects will be possible only if funding becomes available through grants, private donations, park dedication. 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"Mac showed if I'm related, but we got off ing Bald Eagle Lake and he me . the original deed of to a good start." asked me if I was related transfer from President Pratt didn't know Mc - to a Nancy Pratt? I said, (min) Pierce to Nancy Collar had cancer when Would it matter if I was? Pratt when Minnesota was he bought the property for 5 Aesop's Fab.les future development. McCol- empty nesters age 55 and lar died in 2008 at the age of , older who are ready for a 72. change. "We got to talking about The $500,000, one -level how his farm was on a hill patio homes planned for and how the topography the next chapter come was unusual in Hugo. The with three -car garages and farm was really special to grounds maintained by an him," Pratt said. "This is association. They are simi- a story about the hill, so I lar to Pratt's sold -out Creek - called it Fable Hill." side Villas in Victor Gar - A couple years ago, Pratt dens that averaged $477,600. even commissioned a dra- "I've been doing this matist to write a play whose empty nester stuff a long performance he hosted at time," said Pratt, who has Aspire Parkin Fable Hill. It been in business with his was based on — what else? brother since 1973. "I under- Aesop's Fables. stand that band of buyers. The current story has not They re downsizing and yet ended. Phase four of the getting things conveniently development gets under- oriented, minimizing steps way this month, only with and making it easier to live. a different demographic in Gravity gets us all." mind. This time, Pratt's signa- Fable Hill/see page 9A ture homes will be'built for WWW.PRESSPUBS.COM Fable Hill Continued from page 1A - Photo by Debra Neutkens A silo still stands in Fable Hill's Aspire Park to remind people that the land was once a farm. Len Pratt said it gives the spot "historic context, which I find people need to know:' The new villas are one -level homes designed for empty nesters. In a city commission bus in." Their compatibility lies tour last fall, Hugo City Pratt's great-grandfather in the fact both are "self Administrator Bryan Bear was a Swedish immigrant actualized," Pratt pointed called the one -level villas who built homes in north- out. "Ellen was never mar - the "hottest housing prod- east Minneapolis. "You can ried and needed someone uct in the city." still see his houses," he said. like me. If you try to fol- - Submitted photo a sense of job security first. When the biological clock ticks, once family forma- tion starts, they choose to live outside the urban core. They want a yard and they VY HAIL D, it 1 COLLISI( Just a St. Francis of profit, all voh located LOOKIN( to foster he they wait fc St. I all food, sl We need exercise, If you areir call 612-38 or visit our www.stfrano 1 H THE NATION'S L Discounts for firefighti veterans, law enforcem selling, renting, or refin, The new villas are one -level homes designed for empty nesters. In a city commission bus tour last fall, Hugo City Administrator Bryan Bear called the one -level villas the "hottest housing prod- uct in the city." Seven villas are already reserved of the 26 platted. Some will have backyards that abut Clearwater Creek Park Preserve, a 100 -acre gem that Pratt said is hard to find in a city. The Vadnais Heights - based builder specializes in premium homes with price points at a half -million dol- lars and up. "We're not into expediency or less expen- sive," Pratt said, "we're into detail. Every community needs a range of choices. When you deal north of $500,000, properties must have unique characteristics in a context that has appeal, space and good backdrops. There is still a market, as proven here for people above that price point." Hugo is a natural pro- gression for spillover hous- ing from a fully developed White Bear Lake and Town- ship, Pratt noted. "When I met with Mac (McCollar), I could see that connection," he recalled. "You have to have a stom- ach for looking down the road. You have to have a knack for it. I think there are genetic things that go into your fabric emotion- ally that makes some people to be more circular. You get up, look around and take it • ' Gill �& in." Pratt's great-grandfather was a Swedish immigrant who built homes in north- east Minneapolis. "You can still see his houses," he said. "So its in our family his- tory back a generation or two. My grandmother told me growing up, 'You didn't know your great-grandfa- ther, but you can see his work. Homebuilding; she said, 'is an honorable pro- fession.' There is something rewarding about a tangible result. Both Pratt and brother Lowell worked their way through the University of Minnesota as carpenters. Len was an English litera- ture major, which might explain his penchant for storytelling. "One thing led to another in the early '70s and we went into business," he said. The home builder/devel- oper admits he's a worka- holic, which happily teams well with wife Ellen Maas, a Washington County judge and part-time musician. They met under the mu- ral of Venus the Goddess of Love at Pazzaluna in down- town St. Paul. "I kid you not," Pratt said. "She was sitting at the next table with friends and we got to talk- ing about hors d'oeuvres. She invited me to one of her concerts (Maas plays bas- soon in several orchestras). We've been together ever since." .• 6-V ,.. Join us for our GRMD ®Pik r11.0-IJULY 24-2 5-26 6 Their compatibility lies in the fact both are "self- actualized," selfactualized," Pratt pointed out. "Ellen was never mar- ried and needed someone like me. If you try to fol- low her around as a typical husband, it will not work." They've been married 15 years and reside in Birch- wood. Pratt also has three children from a previous marriage; son Ben is a chef and owner of Ingredients restaurant in White Bear Lake. If he has spare time, Pratt said he enjoys garden- ing and would love to own a "wee farm. But I`ll never come off the lake (White Bear) with Ellen. She is there to stay." As the conversation shift- ed to White Bear Lake's cur- rent woes, Pratt said people need to take small steps to bring the lake level back. "One of them is augmenta-, tion. I am pro -augmenta- tion. We have to study it." Meanwhile the president of Pratt Homes continues to do what he does best, and that is build. He weathered the recession storm and says the "underwriting fun- damentals of lending have been repaired." The market will more fully recover when millen- nials decide to buy homes, Pratt said. "They rent now. A survey from the National Association of Homebuild- ers (of which he is a board member) shows they want Bring your I ,HAPPY HOUR 0: Rrinn wn­ - Submitted photo a sense of job security first. When the biological clock ticks, once family forma- tion starts, they choose to live outside the urban core. They want a yard and they want a good school." Less than 10 percent of the property Pratt acquired for Fable Hill remains un- sold — about seven lots of the original 75. All are large lots that are twice the size of what city code requires. "I sensed, and I still do," he noted, "that people come to Hugo for the space." Is he optimistic for the future? "I am for the next three years. We have been underbuilding for demand. But the sale of existing homes by empty nesters needs to be more fluid." When the villas are com- plete, Pratt will move on to a fifth and final phase in Fable Hill with 20 more villas and 14 single-family homes. When that project is finished, Pratt can finally write 'The End' to that story. PARK NAMING POLICY CITY OF HUGO 1. Parks may be named for the deceased after 50 years have elapsed from the time of death. The deceased may include local or national heroes and national, state, or local officials. 2. Parks may be named for streets, neighborhoods, historical events and characters, trees, flowers, places, mythological and descriptive names. These names should be indigenous to the City of Hugo. 3. New parks should not be named for civic organizations in order to avoid community conflicts. Existing park names are grandfathered in. 4. Park or facility names should not be changed without good cause. They should be named carefully and with permanent intent. No park or park facility can be renamed without the consent of the Parks Commission. 5. The criteria should be reviewed from time to time, and if necessary, periodically revised to offer the Parks Commission a practical, up-to-date and helpful tool through which practical decisions may be reached and by which difficult situations may be amicably reconciled. The Parks Commission will name all City -owned parks in Hugo. 6. Parks or facilities may be named in recognition of a grant of funds which significantly improves a park by a non-profit, as determined by the Parks Commission. (Policy addition approved by the City Council October 19, 2009) Agenda Number: CITY OF HUGO PARKS COMMISSION REPORT TO: City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission FROM: Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner SUBJECT: DigniCare LLC. Park Dedication proposal for senior housing to be called "DigniCare Senior Living & Memory Care of Hugo" DATE: October 5, 2015 for the Parks Commission meeting of October 14, 2015 1. DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting approval of a Site Plan and Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a senior living and memory care facility. The property is currently vacant and totals 3.34 acres. It is generally located south of 130th Street North and east of Forest Boulevard/TH 61. The PUD General Plan will rezone the parcel from Single Family Detached Residential (R-3) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The senior living facility is proposed to be 32 units. The senior living facility will include 18 assistant living suites and 14 memory care suites. The property to the north, across 130th Street, is zoned R-3 and is currently agricultural fields. The property to the east is zoned R-3 and is occupied by a residential single family development called Beaver Ponds. The property to the south is zoned PUD and is occupied by the Northern Pines Townhome Association. The property to the west, across TH 61, is zoned General Industrial (I-3) and is the southern end of the Bald Eagle Industrial Park 2. CONSISTENCY WITH THE PARKS PLAN: Trails and Sidewalks Currently, there is a sidewalk on the west side of Fenway Avenue North, in Northern Pines. As the properties to the east of Northern Pines develops, it is likely that there will be sidewalk or trail connections made with the extension of 127th Street. There are no -1- DigniCare Senior Living October 14, 2015 trails or sidewalks proposed to connect this property with adjacent properties and they are not needed. Within the property, sidewalks will be constructed for access. The Trail and Sidewalk Plan does not anticipate connections through this property. Parks The property is in Neighborhood Park Service Area 5 (NP -5). It is adequately served by the existing Beaver Ponds Park. NP -5 also includes two private recreation amenities: Bald Eagle Sportsman Association and Oneka Ridge Golf Course. 3. PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS: The developer has proposed paying the full park dedication fees. With the current park dedication fee of $2,400 per unit, the developer would be required to dedicate $76,800 for the proposed 32 units. The developer will be required to pay the park dedication fees prior to the issuance of building permits. 4. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Parks Commission recommend approval of the proposal to pay park dedication fees in the amount of $76,800 with the 32 units of DigniCare Senior Living & Memory Care of Hugo. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Front Elevation (dated September 18, 2015) 3. Site Plan and Landscape Plan (dated July 15, 2015) 4. 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Sec. 90-324. - Park dedication. (a) General dedication standards. In order to develop a system of parks within the community to serve the public's health and recreational needs, a percentage of the net buildable acreage based on the density of all land subdivided for residential purposes shall be dedicated to the city as public parkland. The city finds that the more dense a development is, the more demand for park land it creates since lots can be smaller affording less private recreational space and more occupants per acre. The following formula will be used to determine the dedication requirement where a land dedication is required: Density Percentage of Land to be Dedicated (of the buildable land) 0-3.99 units per acre 10 percent 4.00-5.99 units per acre 11 percent 6.00-7.99 units per acre 13 percent 8.00-9.99 units per acre 15 percent 10.00 < units per acre 17 percent The land so dedicated shall be subject to approval by the city council in accordance with the city's Comprehensive Plan for parks. At the city council's discretion, a parkland dedication fee may be accepted or required instead of or connection with land dedication. The parkland dedication fee shall be set annually by the city council and adopted as part of the city's fee schedule. The parkland dedication fee shall be charged for each dwelling unit originated by the subdivision or development of any property in the city, not including any dwelling unit that may be in existence at the time of the adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived, or which is subject to an approved development agreement with the city that includes a parkland dedication provision. (b) Appeal process. The parkland dedication fee may be appealed to the city council before the city council makes a decision on the final plat and shall be calculated as follows: The percentage of land to be dedicated will be multiplied by the fair market value of the net buildable acreage. The fair market value shall be determined by the city council, following their review of a current appraisal submitted to the city at the developer's expense. The appraisal shall be made by appraisers who are approved members of the SREA or MAI, or equivalent real estate appraisal societies. If the city receives written notice of a dispute over the parkland dedication fee before approval of the final plat, the developer shall pay the fee into an escrow account pending a decision of an appeal of the fee. If an appeal is not filed within 60 days following approval of the final plat, or if the person aggrieved by the fee does not prevail on the appeal, then the funds paid into escrow must be transferred to the city. (Prior Code, § 1215-040.1; Ord. No. 2010-449, § 1, 11-15-2010) 1 of 1 10/5/2012 2:23 PM