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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999.05.12 Parks Minutes • Project Memorandum 300 Park Place East OM. 5775 Wayzata Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55416-1228 ,�« 612-595-5775 FAX 595-5773 1-800-753-5775 DATE: May 13, 1999 RECEIVED Vi4 1 8 1999 FROM: Laurie McRostie SUBJECT: Parks Commission Meeting OSM PROJECT NO.: 99001.02 DATE OF MEETING: May 12, 1999 LOCATION: Firstar Hugo Bank Building Meeting Room ATTENDEES: Kathy Marier(Chair) Robyn LaCasse Nancy Chelmo Pete Pedersen David Strub (Absent) Bronwen Kleissler (Planning Comm. Rep.) Chuck Haas (City Council Rep.) Laurie McRostie, OSM Enclosed are the minutes from the May 12,1999, Parks Commission Meeting for your review. 1. Chuck Haas provided an update on the Townhomes of Bald Eagle Lake. This is a PUD application before the City Council. The density of development is high, 196 townhomes, and the proposed open space is primarily wetland. The parks commission recommends that additional open space be included in this project in return for the PUD consideration. The open space could be commonly owned and would not be part of the City's park system. 2. Bronwen Kleissler provided a Planning Commission update. At the last planning meeting she had brought forth the wish of the Parks Commission to be part of the development application review process. Parks wants to be involved so that, at a minimum, they can make recommendations on whether trails are included in a development and if park land or cash should be taken by the City. No action was taken but the Planning Commission was willing to continue to discuss this issue. Kleissler will continue this item with the commission. 3. Beaver Ponds - 5th addition is before the Council. These additions do not include the Hauble property. Beaver Ponds has already dedicdated land for a park; the park expansion, that will occur when the Hauble land develops will not occur for some time. Hauble is not going to sell for 5 to 10 years. 4. The development called Whispering Pines, on 61, was discussed. There was some question as to wether this land would be developed and if not should it be acquired for park land. The status of the property is unclear; in addition the criteria for prioritizing the selection of park sites has not been completed. This issue will be revisited in the future. • 5. Language for a park sign was discussed. City ordinance defines park hours to be between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. No documentation was found at this time that regulates the public consumption of alcohol. It was decided that the park signs would have the park name, hours and a welcome message on each sign. No other rules would be posted at this time. Kathy Marier will check into having the signs made as well as organizing a dedication ceremony for the new park at City Hall. 6.. The remainder of the meeting was spent in strategic planning with Ron McRoberts. Documentation of this planning effort is attached to these minutes. NEXT MEETING: The date for the next meeting will be a Tuesday, June 1, at 6:30. The preceding represents the landscape architect's understanding of the principal matters discussed. These notes will stand as a record of the above dated meeting unless written corrections are received within ten days of issue. c: Parks Commission Bob Museus Ron McRoberts Attachments: Strategic Planning Documentation Special Park Fund Financial Report (L CITY OF HUGO SPECIAL PARK FUND ACCOUNT 1999 ACTUAL BALANCE DESCRIPTION BUDGET THRU 04/30 4/30/99 Investments $ 506,453.68 Accrued Interest Receivable $ 1,254.83 Fund Balance $ 507,708.51 REVENUES Developer Fees: Creekview Preserve (Balance) $ - $ 14,850.00 Karen Nelson $ - $ 1,350.00 Greg Kramer $ - $ 1,350.00 Julie Lutz $ - $ 2,700.00 Pine View Meadows $ - $ 81,000.00 Oneka Lake View East $ - $ 72,900.00 $ - $ 174,150.00 Interest Earnings ** $ - $ - Donations $ - $ 75.00 $ - $ 174,225.00 EXPENDITURES ** Interest is pending Objectives The objectives that have been developed are strategic in nature. These objectives plan for the "big picture"and will guide the City of Hugo in reaching their vision. Neighborhood Parks Land Acquisition - Primary Objective The following objectives must be accomplished to realize Hugo's vision. 1. Master Park Plan - Completed 2. Property owners in Hugo may want to donate vacant land for parks. Document the options that are available to those who own property in Hugo; show them the positive reasons for and advantages to giving land to the City. 3. Identify and prioritize parcels for possible park use within each designated neighborhood park area (NP_). 4. Communicate to the citizens of Hugo the desire to obtain park land. 5. Identify parcel desirability factors/standards/criteria for selecting land on which to develop parks. Examples of factors that will classify land as to desirability include accessibility, development costs, safety, location of MUSA, future changes in roads, existence of natural resources etc. 6. Develop a plan for contacting targeted land owners . 7. Research and document legal issues regarding acquiring land for parks. 8. Predict funds that would be available at annual intervals. 9. Identify and document what constitutes a neighborhood park, community park and civic plaza. Match Land acquisition with funding available. Guidance -All neighborhood park land acquired or otherwise committed by 31 Dec. 2004. - Park development completed within_years of acquisition and within each NP area % developed. (Subject to available funding) - All community park land acquired or otherwise committed by 31 Dec. 2001. Trails 1. A major trail system has been laid out ( by the County and City) 2 .Assure that development near major trails provides access and linkage points. 3. Coordinate trail development with Washington County and adjacent communities. Guidance for trail development: - City completes its component of trails simultaneously with private development. - City generally does not acquire land for trails other than where city already has Right-of-way. The exception is in post-development areas without trail linkages. Civic Plaza 1. Communicate concept of civic plaza to the community. Solicit community input in the process. 2. Develop a list of what constitutes a civic plaza; the facilities, functions, location etc. This could be a task completed jointly by the Parks and Planning Commission. 3. Funding options: -Joint development with private enterprise. - Joint development with other government bodies 4. Have a joint meeting with the Planning Commission and the City Council by 31 Dec. 1999. v Parks Commission City of Hugo Strategic Planning 1999 The Parks Commission has been developing a Strategic Plan with help from Mr. Ron McRoberts. A mission statement,a vision and values have been developed. They are provided below. Facts and Assumptions and Objectives will be developed in the month of March. Mission A mission statement is a simple statement that embodies the meaning of the work undertaken by the Hugo Parks Commission. To provide facilities to accommodate recreational and social activities for the entire community. Vision A vision embodies the dream and the image that is hoped for in the future for the Hugo parks system and the community. A system of natural areas and neighborhood and community parks linked by a network of local and regional multi-use trails. A conveniently located complex of multi-purpose facilities that provides community focus and accommodates major community events. Values The values that the residents of the City of Hugo and the Parks Commission believe to be important are supported by the mission and the vision. The values must also be compatible with the mission and vision; they will guide the Parks Commission in the future. Parks Commission, Please note suggestions for language in bold italics. This is just my attempt to make them read better. We will approve this or other changes at the next meeting. 1. Community input to park plan implementation Community Input to the park plan implementation process is important. 2. Preserve open space and natural areas. Preserve the region's open space and natural areas. 3. No use of eminent domain. Eminent domain will not be used to develop the Hugo parks system. 4. Accommodate diverse populations and enhance their quality of life. The needs of diverse populations are accommodated in the development of specific facilities and their quality of life is enhanced. 5. Sensitivity to property value issues The park planning process will be sensitive to property value issues. 6. Open communication with the community Open communication with the community is important. 7. Responsible stewardship of community resources Responsible stewardship of community resources guides the development of the Hugo Parks System. 8. Accommodate desires for diverse recreational opportunities Accommodate desires for diverse recreational opportunities. Many different types of recreational opportunities are diesired. 9. Neighborhood recreational & social focal points Neighborhood recreational&social focal points are important to the community. Additions from March 31, 1999 Planning Development of Objectives The development of objectives, and then a time line for implementation of objectives, begins with a statement of facts and assumptions. Facts and assumptions need to reflect community values;they help chart a course from where we are now to the realization of the vision. Facts and assumptions need to be supportive of values; the vision and objectives support the values. Facts $348,000 in current budget Population =6000 in 2000 Neighborhood parks are associated with high density housing Large tracts of land exist in Hugo Athletic facilities are already in demand Hugo is already behind; insufficient in athletic facilities 10-field soccer deficiency Rice Lake Park will reverts to City use Trail on CR 61 will be completed by County Trail deficiency in Hugo 5 - 7 acres required minimum for neighborhood parks (1st Priority) Purchase large tracts of land even if land can't be developed now (2nd Priority)neighborhood parks must respond to opportunities (3rd Priority)Trails (4th Priority)Central Complex - 1 mile radius of 8 and 61 - multi phase construction Assumptions $5,000,000 available for parks @ population 15,000 Population= 15,000 by 2020 Large tracts of land may be purchased Greater proportion of$'s available sooner than later Demand for facilities will increase Broad distribution of housing types will exist Broad distribution of ages will exist Greater demand for multi-use trails Brown's Creek will by flooded homes and the will become park land Park land on Lake Plaisted will is < 10 acres Big Marine Regional Park will be finished in 5 to 10 years Hugo will tie trails to Big Marine Demand for facilities will increase (5th Priority)5 -6 Community Parks Rice Creek School City Hall Clearwater Creek Preserve Plaisted Lake Clustered Housing Efficient Land - Use Leave open spaces Development pressure will increase Parks Commission,The following list of facts and assumptions has been grouped. Please review and comment on the appropriatness of the groupings. • Facts Assumptions -$348,000 in current budget -$5 M available @ population 15,000 - Population =6000 in 2000 - Greater proportion of$'s available sooner than later - Population = 15,000 by 2020 - Large tracts of land exist in Hugo - Large tracts of land may be - (1st Priority) Purchase large tracts purchased of land even if land can't be developed - Leave open spaces now - Neighborhood parks are associated - Broad distribution of housing types will with high density housing exist - 5 -7 acres required minimum for - Clustered Housing neighborhood parks - Efficient Land - Use - (2nd Priority)neighborhood parks - Broad distribution of ages will exist must respond to opportunities •Trail deficiency in Hugo -Greater demand for multi-use trails - Trail on CR 61 will be completed by -- -Hugo will tie trails to Big Marine County -(3rd Priority)Trails - Athletic facilities are already in - Demand for facilities will increase demand - Development pressure will increase - Hugo is already behind; insufficient in - Demand for facilities will increase athletic facilities - Brown's Creek will by flooded homes - 10-field soccer deficiency and the will become park land - Rice Lake Park will reverts to City use - Park land on Lake Plaisted will is < 10 - (4th Priority)Central Complex acres - 1 mile radius of 8 and 61 - Big Marine Regional Park will be - multi phase construction finished in 5 to 10 years - (5th Priority)5 -6 Community Parks Rice Creek School City Hall Clearwater Creek Preserve Plaisted Lake