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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks Packet 02.19.20Agenda Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of February 19, 2020 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 1. Approve Minutes from January 15, 2020 Meeting 7:02 pm 2. Sunset Lake Future Park Update 7:30 pm 3. Clearwater Creek Preserve/ JD 3 Update 8:00 pm 4. Lions Park Work Plan 8: 30 pm 5. Adjournment Page 1 of 3 Parks Commission Agenda February 19, 2020 Background Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of February 19, 2020 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Approve Minutes from January 15, 2020 Meeting Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Parks Commission meeting of January 15, 2020. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED MINUTES. Sunset Lake Future Park Update At the meeting of October 18, 2018, the Parks Commission approved a park dedication proposal for The Preserve on Sunset Lake. The proposal included dedication of .93 acres of land on Sunset Lake adjacent to the .7 acre city -owned parcel. The Parks Plan states that "providing access to and protect Hugo's water resources including wetlands, lakes, and streams is encouraged to build a connected, multi -function parks system". At the time of the development approvals, there was neighborhood interest in those parcels being developed into a park. Both the Parks Commission and the City Council included planning the future park in their 2019 goals. At the meeting of April 17, 2019 the Parks Commission approved a timeline and planning proposal from WSB and Associates. At the meeting of August 21, 2019, Candace Amberg and Jordan Gedrose from WSB presented two concepts for a park at Sunset Lake. The neighborhood meeting was held on September 18, 2019 to gather input on the concepts. Mixed input was received. Staff was directed to tone down the concept plans. At the meeting of October 16, 2019, the Commission had discussion to summarize what they heard from residents. Generally, residents are requesting that the plan be scaled back by removing parking spots possibly eliminating the shelter and being more of a small park feeling. Neighbors were concerned with future maintenance issues, vandalism, loitering and the location of the entrance to this park. The Commission directed staff to do additional research on the traffic and fishing near Sunset Lake. Staff has gathered information to share with the Commission. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED TRAFFIC INFORMATION FROM WSB AND THE LAKE FINDER REPORT. THE PARK CONCEPT PLANS AND MINUTES FROM THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 ARE ALSO ATTACHED. Clearwater Creek Preserve Update At the meeting of September 19, 2018, a master plan was approved for Clearwater Creek Preserve. It included four potential phases and cost estimates. Future improvements include an entrance off of 140th Street, several looped trails with boardwalks, 2 bridges over the creek, and east and west trail connections to residential areas. Staff was informed by Rice Creek Watershed District of their plans to clean Judicial Ditch #3 throughout the City of Hugo. It is a lengthy ditch that is adjacent to several trails in Hugo and runs through Clearwater Creek Preserve and Frog Hollow Park. Staff has been meeting with RCWD staff to discuss the impacts to city -owned Page 2 of 3 Parks Commission Agenda February 19, 2020 property. In regards to Clearwater Creek Preserve, discussion included locating the maintenance path desired by RCWD in a way that it enhances use of the park. Staff will present an update on the discussions. A SKETCH OF THE MAINTENANCE PATH WITH THE APPROVED MASTER PLAN IS ATTACHED AS WELL AS A LETTER REQUESTING PARTNERSHIP. Lions Park Work Plan On May 13, the Hugo City Council and Parks Commission held a workshop to discuss funding of community parks. A background was given on City parks and the approved community park master plans. The City's financial consultant provided information on how cities can fund park improvements and survey opportunities. The City Council and Parks Commission discussed parks usage, phasing and prioritizing of park improvements, and funding options. At the meeting of June 19, the Parks Commission identified their priorities for community park development. This was later presented to the City Council at their budget workshop on September 5. The first priority was re -development of Lions Park to include a large picnic shelter, parking lot, roadway improvements, and stormwater improvements, memorial garden, playground, splash pad, sports courts, fire pit and amphitheater. The City Council included "prepare for and begin construction of new Lions Park" on their goals for 2020. Staff has prepared a work plan in keeping with discussions to accomplish this goal. A WORK PLAN FOR LIONS PARK IS ATTACHED. THE PARKS PLAN CAN BE FOUND AT: https://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/2040compplan Upcoming Recreation Programs Movie Nights Kidz'N Biz Family Open Gym Memory Cafes Preschool Story Hours Summer Music Performer January 10, February 21, March 20 April 18 Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays Ongoing (4th Wednesday of every month) Ongoing (2n1 Monday of every month) July 31 Page 3 of 3 Parks Commission Agenda February 19, 2020 Minutes Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of January 15, 2020 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Present: Roger Clarke, Shawn Haag, Cathy Moore —Arcand, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson Staff Present: Rachel Juba, Community Development Director Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner Debi Close, Secretary Strub called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. 1. Approval of Minutes from the December 18, 2019 Meeting Rauschendorfer made a motion, Haag seconded to approve the minutes of the December 16, 2019 Parks Commission meeting. All ayes. Motion carried. 2. Oneka Commons Sketch Plan Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner, reviewed the sketch plan for Oneka Commons from Peter Stalland. The sketch plan is for a master planned community including an apartment building, single family homes and commercial development. It includes 8 parcels that are currently are owned by Marvin LaValle. The property is guided as low density residential, commercial. The developer has not indicated the total number of proposed units and buildable acreage. City Staff estimated developable land to be 40.5 acres and the total units to be 432, for the purposes of providing an estimate for park dedication. With these assumptions, the required park dedication 6.9 acres of park land or $1,036,800 in fees. Only buildable land is given credit for park dedication. The Neighborhood Park Service Area includes 6 neighborhood parks and 1 community park. Cove Park is within walking distance of less than % mile and has a playground and shelter. Lions Park is also within % mile but requires crossing Frenchman Road. The future northern entrance to Clearwater Creek Preserve is within walking distance and would be connected with future trails. The sketch plan includes a 4.2 acre park but it is shown primarily as storm water ponding that wouldn't qualify as dedicated land. Additional information would be needed including how the greenway Page 1 of 3 Parks Commission Minutes January 15, 2020 requirements and downtown design guidelines are met, an environmental study, and additional detail on the location of sidewalks and trails would be located. The trails plan requires trails and sidewalks to be constructed with new developments. The future trails would need to connect to the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail and the existing trails in the adjacent neighborhoods. The Parks Commission discussed that while Lions Park will serve the area well, that an additional park would be needed near the apartment. Mark Welch with G Cubed Engineering stated that there are floodable areas that could be used for a park and that they would try to create what the Parks Commission is envisioning for a park in the area. He also stated that they will likely be applying for a Planned Unit Development and completing an Environmental Assessment Worksheet. Schmid warned of the high water table. Welch discussed future studies with the design progresses. Strub stated that there is going to be a demand for open space (at a minimum) due to the density. Arcand agreed that trail connectivity in the neighborhood is also very important and that a park is a necessity. The Commission discussed that the location of the east -west trail along the creek is great, as well as the location of the park. However, they were concerned with the wetlands as only buildable acres are allowed. Strub discussed the greenway corridor and requested that some open space remain along Onkea Parkway - utilizing ponding or open space such as what exists to the north and south. Rauschendorfer stated that Clearwater Cove should be tied in as well as the off road trails and natural areas in Victor Gardens. Generally, the Commission stated their willingness to accept land for park dedication. Strub added that more than a tot lot is needed and that these areas could be used as a buffer between the commercial and residential areas and provide viewscapes. Clarke asked about leveraging the MCES easement for open space and park areas. Rachel Juba, Community Development Director, informed that the proposed sketch plan currently doesn't meet the Comprehensive plan or zoning requirements and that changes are likely. Therefore, there is time to find a good location for a park. No formal motion was made. 3. 2020 Capital Improvement Planning Shayla Denaway, Parks Planer presented a draft of the 2020 — 2024 Capital Improvement Plan that was put together with staff and Finance director, Ron Otkin. The Commission discussed the CIP which plans future projects and prioritizes expenditures from the Special Park Fund. Discussion included: the future park in Adelaide Landing, Sunset Lake Park planning, constructing Lions Park & Irish Avenue Park, Clearwater Creek Preserve/ Rice Creek Watershed ditch cleaning, trail improvements, Goodview Avenue Trail Study, finding/applying for grants, neighborhood park improvements and maintenance, bond spending timeline requirements. Strub requested allocation increase for Irish Avenue Park to $250,000. All Commission members agreed. Page 2 of 3 Parks Commission Minutes January 15, 2020 Strub made a motion, Tennyson seconded to approve the Capital Improvement Plan as drafted during the meeting. All ayes. Motion carried 4. Adelaide Landing Future Park Playground Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner gave an update on current construction of Adelaide Landing Park. Construction started fall of 2019 on the parking lot. Park construction will resume in the spring of 2020. Original partnership on construction cost sharing is no longer occurring but instead park dedication fees will be collected from the Excelsior Group. Commissioners provided input that they would like see in the playground proposals including athletic/ net features like at Diamond Point Park, a zip line, a structure for a good mix of ages, but not separate structure for little kids, and no exercise equipment. Strub made a motion, Tennyson seconded for staff to send out request for proposals from playground vendors to be presented at a neighborhood meeting on March 18, 2020. The budgeting was set at $100,000. for play equipment and soft surfacing. All ayes. Motion carried. 5. Upcoming Recreation Programs Denaway gave an update on upcoming programs. Movie Nights —January 10, February 21, March 20 Sledding Party —January 25 Storyteller — February 15 Kidz `N Biz —April 18 Family Open Gym —Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays Memory Cafes — Ongoing (41h Wednesday of every month) Preschool Story Hours — Ongoing (2nd Monday of every month) 6. Adjournment Tennyson made a motion, Moore-Arcand seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:18 pm. All ayes. Motion carried. Page 3 of 3 Parks Commission Minutes January 15, 2020 Sunset Lake Summary of data found February 2020 at: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=82015300 ID:82015300 County: Washington Near: White Bear Lake Border Water: No Sentinel Lake: No (Intensive, long-term lake ecosystem monitoring program) Size and Depth Area: 133.14 acres Littoral Area: 124 acres (area less than 15 feet deep) Shore Length: 2.51 miles Maximum Depth: 17 feet Fish Species black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow perch, white sucker, golden shiner Status of the Fishery Surveys August 23, 1979 BLB & Crappies were found in num. per set sign. ab both the statewide and local med. BRB and BG were caught in sign. Iwr numbers than both medians. A test netting in 1974 indicated that both Bluegill and BLB were present in high numbers. In 1976 bth LMB fry (20,000) and fgls (357) were stckd since both netting and electrofishing had failed to reveal the presence of any predator species. August 6, 1984 GOLDEN SHINER, BLACK BULLHEAD, BROWN BULLHEAD, LARGEMOUTH BASS, PUMPKINSEED, BLUEGILL, BLACK CRAPPIE AND HYBRID SUNFISH WERE FOUND AT ABOVE LOCAL MEDIAN LEVELS. NORTHERN PIKE AND GREEN SUN- FISH WERE SAMPLED AT LOW LEVELS. THE FISH POPULA- TION IS DOMINATED BY NUMEROUS SMALL BULLHEADS. BLUEGILLS AND CRAPPIES ARE MOSTLY VERY SMALL INDI- VIDUALS. THE WINTERKILL OF 1978-79 SEVERELY REDUC- ED THE NUMBERS OF MOST SPECIES EXCEPT BULLHEADS AND BLACK CRAPPIES. August 7, 1995 Panfish were the most abundant fish present. Bluegill were high in number with a tenth of acceptable size to anglers. Black crappie were common with many near 9 inches in length. Pumpkinseed, hybrid, and green sunfish were present with few fish over 6 inches.Black bullhead were sampled in low numbers with many over 10 inches. Three brown bullhead were sampled.Largemouth bass were captured in good numbers with sizes up to 20 inches. No electrofishing was done to assess the population. Northern pike were present in average numbers with over a third 25 inches long or better. Five walleye were sampled, from the 1993 stocking. August 9, 1999 Sunset Lake offers shore and boat angling for a variety of species. Shore angling is available from the city property on the north end and off of Co. Rd. 10 on the south end. Boat access is available in the city property, but the access is in poor condition with no legal parking. Bluegill is the most abundant species. Bluegills up to 8.5 inches were sampled, but most are less than 6 inches, with an average of 4.5 inches. Black crappie are moderately abundant. There were two size groups of black crappie - 3 to 4.5 inches and 5.5 to 8 inches, with some up to 9 inches. Northern pike are abundant, with lengths ranging from 14 to 27 inches and a 19.5 inch average. Largemouth bass also appear to be abundant, but were not adequately sampled with the gears used during this survey. Walleye were sampled in low to moderate numbers as the result of a private stocking in 1993. Lengths ranged from 17 to 21 inches. Moderate numbers of pumkinseed and hybrid sunfish were sampled - both species had average lengths of about 5.5 inches. Yellow perch were sampled in low numbers with an average length of 7.5 inches. Neascus (black spot) was prevalent in bluegill, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, and yellow perch. Recorded Water Levels 2010-2-10 t4 2020-2-10 967.0 > 965.0 965.0 964.0 _ Sunset 62015300 p Z4 � Z4 h' Z4 Zp�y Z4�6 Zp �p �0 �Q•L� Water Quality Recreational suitability measures The Trophic State Index (TSI). is a number that summarizes a Jake's overall nutrient richness. Nutrient richness ranges from clear lakes, low in nutrients (oligotrophic), to green lakes, with very high nutrient levels (hypereutrophlc). The chart below shows the overall TSI rating forthis lake (top bar), followed by TSI ratings for the individual parameters that contribute to nutrient richness. The TSI calculations are based on data collected between June and September 2008 to 2017. Clear Moderately Clear Green Very Green [Oligotrophir]. .(Mesotrophir). .(Eutrophlr}. .(Hypereutrophir}. Trophic State Index (TSI); 20 30 40 so 60 70 eo Transparency; 20 30 40 50 60 70 30 Chlorophyll -a: The Chlorophyll -a value for this parameter falls o, side the grachable rage. See the table below instead. Total Phosphorus: 20 30 4n 50 60 70 80 Overall Trophic State Index for This Lake: 45 16-Year average Expected TSI range for Parameter Parameter TSI Number of samples of all summer samples lakes in same ecoregion Transparency (meters) 3 44 43 - 54 60 Chloraphyll-a (parts perhillion) — — 46-61 N/A Total Phosphorus (parts per billion) 19 47 49 - 61 42 '** Insuffaent data available Water transparency is an excellent indicator of water quality, and the majority of these data are ccI[[ected by volunteers. Join the MPCNS Citizen Lake Monitoring Program and help collect this important information for your lake. Clarity values from 2015 are compared against the values for other lakes throughout the state, as well as county, ecoregion, and watershed (HUC4 and HUC8). Higher percentile values indicate that a lake has greater clarity than other lakes in the region, e.g. a lake in the 95th percentile in its county has better clarity than 95% of the lakes in the county. Note that some lakes may appear as being in the 100th percentile due to rounding. Statewide 88 County Washington 89 Ecoregion North Central Hardwood Forests 96 HUC4 Watershed Mississippi Headwaters (0701) 87 HUC8 Watershed Mississippi River -Twin Cities 93 (07010206) Land Cover Land cover is calculated for an area within 1000' of the basin (this is considered shoreland) that includes the selected lake feature. Note that the Minnesota LakeBrowser splits some lakes into components. Values are determined using the National Land Cover Database (2016) (NLCD). Additionally, open water within 1000' of the basin is excluded as shorelines change over time. Note that unclassified land cover is common for lakes near the Canadian border as the NLCD does not extend into Canada. In the image below the lake appears as solid blue and dark lines indicate the shoreland buffer. Land Cover (NLCD 2016) Open water Developed. Open Space Developed, Low Intensity Developed, Medium Intensity Developed, High Intensity Barren Land Forest Shrub/Scrub Herbaceous Planted/Cultivated Wetlands Developed Barren Land Forest ShrubtSaub Herbaceous Planted+Culivated Wellands _ Uflda551fICd Developed 12.6 Developed, Open Space 8.6 Developed, Low Intensity 3.7 Developed, Medium Intensity 0.3 Developed, High Intensity 0 Barren 0 Barren Land (Rock/Sand/Clay) 0 Forest 30.2 Deciduous Forest 12.1 Evergreen Forest 3 Mixed Forest 15 Shrubland 0 Shrub/Scrub 0 Herbaceous 1.5 Grassland/Herbaceous 1.5 Planted/Cultivated 45.5 Pasture/Hay 45.5 Cultivated Crops 0 Wetlands 10.2 Woody Wetlands 0.2 Emergent Herbaceous Wetlands 10.1 Unclassified 0 Unclassified 0 300 750 12511 St 640 A.r t 3 (9) rn � 29 (23) tA (10) 3 (22) 29 —� Assumed Existing Peak Hour Movements' At Homestead Dr wsb LEGEND N XX(XX) AM(PM) Estimated Peak Hour Movements XXX Existing ADT Volume (2018 MnDOT) XXX Assumed Existing Daily Traffic Volume (30 houses at 10 trips per day per house) Future Park Location y by �F tiCb�O 4t z' � Sunset Lake Hugo, MN Figure 1. Existina Traffic Volumes LEGEND N XX(XX) AM(PM) Estimated Peak Hour Movements 1 L or 1 (3) XXX Forecast 2021 ADT Volume t F y (1.3% annual growth plus park trips) o� co N� Future Park (9 stalls) Sunset Lake Park — Concept 1 AM Peak Hour Trips: 2 JI, . PM Peak Hour Trips: 7 Assumed Peak Hour _ W, Daily Trips: 30 f � _ to Movements at Park Access / ' 795 125th S 680 4 -P '''`� 3(11) o ~ 29 (23)00 a% 'A (12) 4 (22) 29 • Ty +' ,� »ram E. Assumed Peak Hour x_, s Movements at Homestead Dr .shr Sunset Lake Hugo, MN Ws b Fiaure 2. Forecast 2021 Traffic Volumes with Park- Conceat 1 � Op F tr. • '.: ` i -nee 795 a 125'" St 680 A 3 (9) ~ 30 (25) tA (10) 3 (26) 30 —� Assumed Peak Hour Movements at Homestead Dr wsb 0 (2) ~ 32 (32) o tA (2)1 (29) 37 —' Assumed Peak Hour Movements at Main Park Access Future Park (10 stalls) AM Peak Hour Trips: 2 PM Peak Hour Trips: 7 Daily Trips: 30 LEGEND N XX(XX) AM(PM) Estimated Peak Hour Movements FxXX Forecast 2021 ADT Volume (1.3% annual growth plus park trips) Sunset Lake Park — Concept 2 Iry d 1 . ^ 11L 11 F r a Sunset Lake Hugo, MN Fiaure 3. Forecast 2021 Traffic Volumes with Park- Conceat 2 APPROX. LOCATI OF EXISTING WATER O TF FUTURE TRAIL \` \ SrN CONCEPT 1: • Drop off zone for people unloading unmotorized watercraft • Vehicular access point off of Homstead Dr • Internal park trails could connect to future 125th St N trail l FISHING PLATFORM CANOE / KAYAK STORAGE RACK ,,J Sunset Lake Park - Concept 1 Hugo, Minnesota September 9, 2019 1 WSB Project number: 013980-000 EXI&INQ VMETATIV BUFFER 4 N, (jJfj�l I' \ OCTAGON FISHING PLATFORM PORTABLE RESTROOM DROP OFF AREA WINTER ACCESS CANOE STORAGE RACK DOCK STORMWATER TREATMENT TURF PARKING SUNSET LAKE (9 STALLS) FUTURE SHELTER n FUTURE FISHING PLATFORM (TYP.) FUTURE TRAIL FUTURE FISHING PLATFORM 0' 15' 30' 60' V V Scale in Feet sb APPROX. L CAI OF EXISTINGWERO F STORMWATER - TREATMENT p ,ggg \FUTURE IL S � rN PORTABLE RESTRb(x CONCEPT 2: • Drop off and unloading area • Vehicular access point off of Homestead Dr and 125th St • A looped internal trail could connect to a future trail along 125th St N 4{d"N �ro Oki - FISHING BOULDER, CANOE /KAYAK STORAGE RACK OUTCROPPING,., gut Sunset Lake Park - Concept 2 Hugo, Minnesota September 9, 2019 1 WSB Project number: 013980-000 C31 >, 2-- EXISTING VEGETATIVE BUFFER 3 PARKING (10 STALLS) SUNSET LAKE FUTURE SHELTER TURF PHASED PICNIC AREA FISHING PIER WINTER ACCESS DROP OFF AREA CANOE STORAGE RACK NATIVE GRASS p MOWED TRAIL ,X. FISHING BOULDER OUTCROPPING (TYP.) TURN LANE \\�`` FUTURE TRAIL y � � (D 0' 15' 30' 60' V V Scale in Feet sb Minutes Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of September 18, 2019 Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm Present: Roger Clarke, Shawn Haag, Cathy Moore — Arcand, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson Absent: Mat Rauschendorfer Staff Present: Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant Chair Strub called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. 1. Approval of Minutes from the August 21, 2019 Meeting Tennyson made a motion, Clarke seconded to approve the minutes of the August 21, 2019 Parks Commission meeting. Ayes - Roger Clarke, Shawn Haag, Cathy Moore —Arcand, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub, Ranell Tennyson Abstained — None. Motion carried. 2. Sunset Lake Neighborhood Meeting Denaway introduced the Sunset Lake Park project and provided a brief background on the City owned property along Sunset Lake. The City has a total of 1.63 acres along Sunset Lake that has been set aside as park dedication from two developments: The Preserve on Sunset Lake and Royal Haven Estates. The City recently did a 2040 Comprehensive Plan update, which had a large focus on park and trails. During the process, the City heard from residents that they would like more access to the City's natural resources as well as a broader connection to all parks and trails throughout Hugo. The potential Sunset Lake Park would provide public recreational access to Sunset Lake. The site would not be a launch site for motorized boats. The Parks Commission reviewed two concept plans for the Sunset Lake Park on August 21, 2019 and provided comments to staff. Staff made changes to the concept plans based on the feedback from the Commissioners. Denaway introduced Candance Amberg, the Landscape Architect from WSB working on the project. Amberg provided an overview of the two concept plans to the residents present at the meeting. Concept One shows a loop parking lot with access off of Homestead Avenue North, drop off zone for people unloading unmotorized water craft, and internal park trails. Concept Two shows a drop off and unloading area, vehicular access off of Homestead Drive and 125th Street, and internal trails. Amberg stated that there has not been a traffic study done and the plans are still conceptual. Concept Two also shows a fishing pier and boulder outcroppings along the shoreline. Chair Strub stated that the Parks Commission would like to take comments from the residents on the potential park's design and emphasized that the funding and economics of the park is something that will be discussed at a later date. Strub invited residents to come forward. Many residents addressed the Parks Commission and provided thoughts and feedback on the general design of the park. Popular topics that came up were the maintenance of the park, the potential park users, the ecology of Sunset Lake, and the number of parking spaces shown on the concept plans. Residents were generally worried about increased traffic in their neighborhood and on the lake. Comments included: • There are too many parking spaces shown in the park and the number of spaces should be reduced to two to five. • Where would residents be able to put their lake weeds? • There was a concern that property values would decrease with the park. • One resident asked the City to pay association fees and to be responsible for restocking the lake. • There was concern with how many trucks would drive on the lake during winter. • Residents were concerned with the hours of the park and it was mentioned that the park should not be open past daylight hours. • How would the City manage loitering in the park? • A few residents stated that they did not want access from Homestead Avenue North. • One resident stated that access from 125th Street North is dangerous. • Some residents want a toilet on site, some did not. • Some residents were okay with a picnic table, but not a shelter. Others did not want either on site. • One resident stated that the plans looked really nice, but is worried the park would be too manicured. • Some residents would prefer that there be no lights or electricity on site. • Could there be access to other lakes like Oneka Lake or Egg Lake? The Commissioners and staff answered the residents and their concerns and provided additional details on how parks are developed in the City of Hugo. Commissioner Clarke made a statement that one of the Parks Commission's role is to respond the needs of the community as a whole. Of the 30+ residents in attendance at the meeting, 13 residents came forward to voice their opinions. The Parks Commission understood that many residents were not in support of the concept plans presented. The Parks Commission directed staff to tone down the concept plans. 3. Adjournment Schmid made a motion, Clarke seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 pm. All Ayes. Motion carried. r it CITY C)F EST. 1906 31It -- a- FUTURE ROAD & TRAIL CONNECTION (140TH ST.) dhME EXISTING TRAIL ACCESS EXISTING / '• PARKING & 1 ACCESS 1 i T i1 l4 PLAN 0' 100' 200' 400' Scale in Feet c1earwater eel? Preferred Concept P rin LEGEND Pedestrian Trail (aggregate or paved) Boardwalk Overlook Winter Trail • • • • • •� Waterway Bridge Existing City Trail Proposed Trail Access Point X -, wAmj�r. PARKING LOT/ TRAILHEAD FUTURE STORMWATER POND POTENTIAL FUTURE EXPANSION AREA + 16 ft ItIQ ` " SUMMARY NOTES: a = _!' • Park entrance off of future 140th Street Extension -Parking lot -Park & trail map (trailhead) -Open space ;tc-n -' -Small picnic shelter •Main park entrance off Fable Hill Circle North • remains YN - ' - -Parking (existing) -Park and trail map (trailhead) �; • Trail connection to Fenwav Blvd trail •'i. =F ill • Several loop trails /boardwalk system east and west sides of creek with trail maps • Several seating / overlooks along trails • Pedestrian bridge on north and south end of the park to cross the creek • West trail to connect to future residential development and trail north of 140th Street • Park trails connect to future trail along 140th Street • Existing policies regarding dogs, horses, & hunting remain unless conflicts arise x-� err{ BRIDGE WINTER TRAIL SIMPLE BOARDWALK r . .k 1L OVERLOOK STRUCTURAL BOARDWALK 1 MIA ra WSB PV 011947-000 1 September 19, 2018 r �•��j .i u it CITY C)F EST. 1906 _L.I.z' .. 751 V 1 jo 4t PLAN 0' 100' 200' 400' Scale in Feet q:*iear%uater Creel Phasing Considerations LEGEND Pedestrian Trail (aggregate or paved) Boardwalk Overlook Winter Trail • • • • • •� Waterway Bridge Existing City Trail Proposed Trail Access Point > y� 04 AREA A: • 8' WIDE PRIMARY AGGREGATE TRAIL PRIMARY ROUTE • 8' WIDE BOARDWALK PRIMARY ROUTE) • 3' WIDE AGGREGATE TRAIL (SECONDARY ROUTE • 3' WIDE BOARDWALKS (SECONDARY ROUTE) • SEATING OVERLOOKS • TRAIL CULVERTS • GRADING & EROSION CONTROL • RESTORATION • KIOSK & PEDESTRIAN SIGNS ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE COSTS WITH 10% CONTINGENCY) $500,000* * ESTIMATES ARE AT A PRELIMINARY LEVEL AND DO NOT ACCOUNT FOR UNKOWN SITE CONDITIONS, DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FEES, PERMITS, AND DO NOT INCLUDE IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY FOR CORRECTING EXISTING DRAINAGE ISSUES. DEPTH OF POOR SOILS AREA B: • PARKING LOT • 8' WIDE PRIMARY BITUMINOUS TRAIL CONNECT TO 140TH TRAIL • 8' WIDE BOARDWALK PRIMARY ROUTE • LAWN AREA • PICNIC SHELTER /RESTROOM BUILDING • PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER CREEK • GRADING & EROSION CONTROL • RESTORATION • KIOSK & PEDESTRIAN SIGNS ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE COSTS WITH 10% CONTINGENCY) $153005000* * ESTIMATES ARE AT A PRELIMINARY LEVEL AND DO NOT ACCOUNT FOR UNKOWN SITE CONDITIONS, DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FEES, AND PERMITS. DEPTH OF POOR SOILS WILL INCREASE BOARDWALK AREA C: • 3' WIDE SECONDARY TRAIL • 3' WIDE BOARDWALK & CREEK CROSSINGS • GRADING & EROSION CONTROL • RESTORATION • PEDESTRIAN SIGNS ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE COSTS WITH 10% CONTINGENCY) $187,000* * ESTIMATES ARE AT A PRELIMINARY LEVEL AND DO NOT ACCOUNT FOR UNKOWN SITE CONDITIONS, DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FEES, AND PERMITS. DEPTH OF POOR SOILS WILL INCREASE BOARDWALK COSTS. AREA D: • 8' WIDE PRIMARY AGGREGATE TRAIL PRIMARY ROUTE) • 8' WIDE BOARDWALK PRIMARY ROUTE • PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER CREEK • GRADING & EROSION CONTROL • RESTORATION • PEDESTRIAN SIGNS ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE COSTS WITH 10% CONTINGENCY) $193509000* * ESTIMATES ARE AT A PRELIMINARY LEVEL AND DO NOT ACCOUNT FOR UNKOWN SITE CONDITIONS, DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FEES, AND PERMITS. DEPTH OF POOR SOILS WILL INCREASE BOARDWALK COSTS. ra WSB PV 011947-000 1 September 19, 2018 CITY OF EST. 1908 November 21, 2019 Nick Tomczik Rice Creek Watershed 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE #611 Blaine, MN 5549-4539 Dear Mr. Tomczik: 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN55038 • (651) 762-6300 • www.ci.hugo.mn.us Thank you for keeping us informed about your planned maintenance project for Judicial Ditch 3 (JD 3). To follow up on our meeting of November 5, 2019, we would like to continue to discuss the following items. We are supportive of RCWD utilizing part of the trails in Clearwater Creek Preserve to maintain portions of the ditch within the city park. We think there is a way to minimize costs for the district by reducing the number of crossings that would be required by using the exisiting trail alignment for future maintenance access. Please advise us if anything further is required to formalize this arrangement. The City of Hugo respectfully requests RCWD consider being responsible for costs associated with lowering some culverts located in the City of Hugo as Part of the JD-3 maintenance project. The culverts in question were previously permitted by RCWD to be constructed at the elevations that exist today. The culverts that the City of Hugo is referring to are as follows: JD-3 Trunk Main Culvert located at Station 118+31 JD-3 Branch 3 Culvert/storm sewer located on 1571h Street at station 79+58 Other proposed culvert replacements that have been conveyed as the City of Hugo's responsibility will be paid for by the City of Hugo. Similarly, with the Elmcrest Avenue Improvement project, the City of Hugo will lower the culvert as requested by the RCWD. Lastly, we ask for re -consideration of the tree clearing anticipated between 34+00 and 67+00 due to the alternate maintenance routes available. We look forward to continuing to work with you as you look to repair this important ditch in Hugo's public drainage system. I can be reached at 651-762-6300. Sincerely, ''4- Bryan Bear City Administrator CC: Mark Erichson, City Engineer Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Rachel Juba, Community Development Director Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner Lions Park Work Plan DRAFT (Present at February 19 Parks Commission meeting and March 2 City Council Meeting) Status 44 Design Approved Guidelines Conceptual Plan Approved March- September 2012 and June 2014- February 2015 Feasibility Study Drafted . Review and update Feasibility Study 3 weeks March 10 Design Development o Staff review phasing o Outline options w development • Review and update preliminary cost estimates Not started • Review programming of spaces • Engage Stakeholders as needed o Review overall plan o Building design vision o Construction timeline March April & May 8 weeks • Refine pavements, building materials, site April & May amenities, and location of utilities 8 weeks • Preliminary playground/ landscaping design May • Develop a more precise cost estimate • Authorize prep of construction docs Final Design Not started • Prepare final construction documents August -October o Define building methods and materials 3 months o Define written specifications o Engage Stakeholders as needed o Grading, Utilities, Site Plan o Park Shelter Design o Playground Design o Landscaping Plan Bids Bonding November & December 2 months January 2021 March 10 March 18 March 10 June 2 June 17 June 2 June 17 (All?) June 25 November 15, 2011 March 2, 2015 April 6 July 6 or 20 July 6 or 20 Update August 19 August 27/ September 10 Update August 3 or 17 Update September 16 No September 24 (TDH) Update September 8 or 21 Finalize October 21 October 8 or 22 Finalize November 2 r� CITY OF EST. 1906 U� (TIWI WWW.CI.HUGO.MN.US/REC MOVIE NIGHTS Fridays: January 10, February 21, March 20 Oneka Elementary School Gym (4888 Heritage Parkway) Bring your family and friends for a free PG family movie in the gym! Doors open at 6:30 pm and the movie starts at 7:00 pm. Popcorn and snacks are provided by the Hugo Fire Department. Parents/guardians must provide supervision. Please bring blankets and pillows to sit on. Stay tuned for the release of the movie titles on the City of Hugo, MN's facebook page. STORYMAN FROM ENGLAND HA HA! TEE TEE! CHUCKLE CHUCKLE! Saturday, February 1510:30 am Oneka Room at City Hall (14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N.) Washington County Library presents professional storyteller Brian Poultan in a hilarious interactive storytelling program. Laughter is great medincine and allows us all to take ourselves a little less seriously. This event is free and open to all ages. This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. SLEDDING PARTY Saturday, January 25 10:00 am-12:00 pm Oak Shore Park (12790 Exhall Ave.) Back by popular demand! Join your Hugo friends for good old-fashioned fun at Hugo's best sledding hill. Warm up with a bonfire and hot chocolate. Updates will be posted on facebook as this event is dependent on snow conditions and weather. FAMILY OPEN GYM Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-7:30 pm $3/child & $7 fa ly ■ Sundays 1:00-5:00 pm $5/child & $10/family Oneka Elementary School Gym (4888 Heritage Parkway) The Oneka gym offers fun for your whole family! A parent/guardian must supervise children at all times. Photo identification is required. Ages 6 months and up. Enjoy a multitude of activities and an assortment of gym equipment available for individual or family play. For skip days and more information go to: www.whitebear.kl2.mn.us/CommunityServices/ STORY HOURS 2nd Monday of every month at 10:30 am Oneka Room at City Hall (14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N.) Join Washington County Library Staff as they bring the Library to Hugo. Check out books just like you do at the Hardwood Creek Library starting at 11:00 am. They will also lead a story hour starting at 10:30 am. Every month there are new books, songs, and activities with a theme. Free. Registration is not required. A A Saturday, February 15th 10:30 a.m. Hugo City Hall Program support provided by: CLEAN WATER (LAND & i F!`_AC'V U READ Ha Ha! Tee Tee! Chuckle Chuckle! Washington County Library presents, Professional storyteller Brain Poultan offer a hilarious interactive storytelling program at Hugo City Hall. Laughter is great medicine and allows us all to take ourselves a little less seriously. This event is free and open to all ages. Hugo City Hall: 14669 Fitzgerald Ave N, Hugo, MN 55038 This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Connect with us on social media: @WashCoLib 11000 • C=l FRIDAY, FEB 21 FREE` MOVIE NIGHT ZA I I X115AL � WHERE FREE OPPINS RETURNS GYM AT ONEKA ELEMENTARY 4888 HERITAGE PARKWAY NORTH DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM MOVIE STARTS AT 7:00 PM POPCORN PROVIDED BY THE HUGO FIRE DEPARTMENT. PLEASE BRING A BLANKET TO SIT ON. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. (PG MOVIE) THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS OF HUGO AND ALL MEMBERS OF WBL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT. THIS EVENT IS NOT SPONSORED BY THE WBL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THIS FLYER WAS NOT PRINTED AT THE DISTRICT'S EXPENSE.