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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-18-07 PTRC } EN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS, & RECREATION COMMITTEE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH **7:00 P.M. MEETING** ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96 AGENDA 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of June 19, 2007 Meeting Minutes 4. City Council Update—David McClung 5. Parks, Trails, and Recreation Update—Michelle Olson 6. Comprehensive Plan Discussion — City PIanner James Lehnhoff will be present at the meeting. a. General Comprehensive Plan Comments and Discussion b. Incorporating Active Living and Healthy Living Principles into the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update 7. Bocce Golf Course Update and Discussion—Lanny Baumann and Michelle Olson 8. Sheehy Tennis Court Discussion 9. Off Leash Park Use Discussion—Chair Henry 10. Active Living Ramsey County— 1,000 Benches Program 11. Referendum/Bonding Process 12. Next Meeting: Tuesday,October 23rd—Please note that staff is proposing to move our next meeting to the fourth Tuesday in October, in order to be available for our Comprehensive Plan Meeting scheduled on October 16`h. Would the Committee be okay with changing our meeting start time to 6:30 p.m.?? 13. Adjourn Attachments: 6119107 Minutes Comprehensive Plan Memo and Attachments from James Lehnhoff Bocce Golf Article from the Bulletin Sheehy Tennis Court Memo and Information Active Living Ramsey County— 1,000 Benches Program Information Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda—9111107 Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes—8114107 A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. EN HILLS Draft: CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARKS,TRAILS,AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY,JUNE 19,2007; 7:00 P.M. ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Henry called the June 19, 2007 meeting of the Parks,Trails and Recreation Committee to order at 7:04 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Committee Chair Bill Henry,Committee Members Jim Crassweller,Lanny Baumann,Roger Williams, Steve Zilmer,Rich Straumann,John Peck arrived at 7:40 p.m. OTHERS PRESENT:Michelle Olson,Park and Recreation Manager;James Lehnhoff,City Planner. MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: Joani Werner 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION: Committee Member Williams motioned, seconded by Committee Member Straumann to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—May 15,2007 MOTION: Committee Member Williams motioned, seconded by Committee Member Baumann to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously. 4. PARKS,TRAILS AND RECREATION UPDATE Ms.Olson provided the following update: • There will be a meeting with the National Guard on Monday,July 30,2007; 6:00-7:00 PM The National Guard will be presenting plans for their property with the contemplation of a possible community center. The community center project could possibly involve the City. • The Committee Policies and Guidelines previously tabled was discussed at last night's Council Worksession. It will go to future Council Meeting for approval. • The Parks and Recreation playground programs started last week. • The City flower gardens are being finished up this week. • All Public Works seasonal employees are on board. • The City is currently recruiting for an Office Support Specialist position and will be recruiting for the soon to be vacant Assistant City Administrator position. Committee Member Williams referred to a discussion from the previous meeting in which Council Liaison McClung stated the Council has directed staff to look at the portion of road from Lindey's Triangle across Highway 51 for MN State Aid. Ms. Olson stated that the City was looking at the area by County Road E and the CP Rail Bridge. Staff was currently verifying the estimates for the County Road E Bridge and the CPRail Bridge as well as the City's MSA fund balance. Ms. Olson would try to have additional information forwarded to committee members before the work session with Council 5. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE.,City Planner James Lehnhoff The Planning Commission and City Council had an official kickoff of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update last night. State Statues in the Metropolitan Council require all cities within the seven county metro area to update their plan every ten years. Although plans must be submitted by the end of 2008, PARKS,TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING June 19,2007 Page 2 they must actually be completed sometime in the spring of 2008 since adjacent communities, watershed district and the school district were required to be given six months to review the plans. Mr. Lehnhoff stated that the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan was to provide long-term guidance and help set priorities on a community wide basis for the City Council level on down. The Comp Plan overall usually included some iunn of a awO1 analysis that looked at strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The last plan would be looked at to determine what has worked, what has not,what was missing, what still remained to be done, what was old and no longer applicable, and what the accomplishments were. Throughout the process, policies to strengthen opportunities and reduce the threats and other weaknesses would be developed. Cities are allowed to customize their Comp Plan, but must include land use and housing, transportation, water resource management, parks and open space and natural resource protection. One of the important reasons for the comp plan is that it would provide the city with strategic influence with Ramsey County, Metropolitan Council, MnDOT, and the Federal Department of Transportation. The plan has public involvement and technical components. Several meetings have been scheduled to get public involvement. ■ August 8,2007; 6:30-8:30PM(Visioning of the City as a whole) ■ October,2007 ■ March,2008 In addition to these three meetings, there will be a number of small meetings now until March, 2008 that involves the City Council and Planning Commission. Also, there will be at least one and potentially up to three meetings involving the Blue Cross Blue Shield grant that the City has for active community living; one meeting will directly involve the PTRC. Chair Henry suggested having the trails presenter/speaker from Boulder come out. The presenter's perspective was really important in terms of what the City does with existing trails and new trails. Chair Henry also encouraged the inclusion of an accountability section that encourages the City Council to monitor the plan on a quarterly or semi-annual basis. Also, he thought the plan priorities should be included as part of the annual goals of staff. Mr. Lehnhoff will email a PDF document that includes goals,policies and projects identified in the 1998 version of the Comp Plan to Committee Members. Please review and compare them with the 2002 Open Space Plan and 2006 Strategies. Committee Members were asked to review the goals, policies and projects and to write down comments. Also included in the PDF attachment would be Attachment B - opportunities,strengths and weaknesses when looking at the City as a whole. Mr.Lehnhoff requested that the marked up drafts and Attachment B be returned to him by July 17`b. He and Chair Henry would then review the policies and comments. In regards to Attachment D, the City is required to have a natural resource protection section. The Metropolitan Council has provided a map of the area that they encourage us to protect. That area is identified as the area by Tony Schmidt Park that extends throughout the whole wet land complex up towards Mounds View High School, the remaining part of the National Guard Property and the Rice Creek Corridor. Mr.Lehnhoff stated that the City's Shoreline Ordinance was more lenient and therefore not in line with the DNB's Shoreline Ordinance. The Planning Commission will,by default,review this section if the PTRC does not. Mr.Lehnhoff will also add the applicable parts of this to the PDF document he will be emailing -- - to Committee Members. - PARKS,TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING June 19,2007 Page 3 The web address for the Comp Plan dedicated website is www.arden-hills.mn.us\compplan. This web address was also printed on the helpful links card that was give to committee members. Ms. Olson stated she was notified that the City was not awarded the DNR Grant for the trail from Lift Station Road to Perry Park. The grant is available yearly and the City can reapply. 6. WILD ANIMAL CONTROL DISCUSSION—GOOSE REMOVAL At an October 2006 City Council Meeting, the topic of wild animal control was discussed. At that time, City Hall received a number of complaints regarding geese,wild turkey, deer and moles. The City Council consensus was that staff should provide information regarding animal control issues to the public,but only address wild animal control issues that could impact public safety in Arden Hills. The Lake Johanna Improvement Society has asked that the City contribute to their goose removal program. The City has contributed $500.00 every year since 1996. hi March of 2007, the City sent a letter informing the Lake Johanna Improvement Society that it would no longer be able to contribute to the program. Ms. Jenny Michaels, of the LJIS attended the March 29`h Council Meeting and asked that the Council reconsider their position. The Council directed staff to bring the topic of wild animal control from a global perspective to the PTRC for discussion. Staff would bring back PTRC recommendation(s)to the Council. Chair Henry stated that it was not just an animal control issue, but also a water quality issue and lake quality issue. MOTION: Committee Member Crassweller motioned, seconded by Committee Member Zilmer to recommend that the City Council promptly contribute $500.00 to the Lake Johanna Improvement Society for goose removal. It was also mentioned that an important factor was whether the area is public or private property. Since Lake Johanna is a public resource, it is legitimate for the City to contribute to this cause. The Committee also volunteered to assist the City in drafting a wild animal control policy,if the Council is interested. 7. JOINT PTRC/CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Ms.Olson would draft a memo. 8. NEXT MEETING—JULY 17TH The next meeting was the joint PTRC/Planning Commission/Economic Development Commission picnic at Cummings Park The barbeque would start at 6:00 p.m. and an informal meeting at 6:45 p.m. Ms. Olson would email a food sign up list. Chair Henry stated that the City of St.Paul was going to use a few of their parks for off-leash use earlier in the morning and later in the evening. He would like to have a conversation at the September meeting about the feasibility of that in Arden Hills. 9. ADJOURN MOTION: Committee Member Crassweller moved and Committee Member Williams seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. \\Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\Admin\Committees\Parks Trails and Recreation Committee\Minutes\2007\06-19-2007 doc 'S EN'HIILS MEMORANDUM DATE: September 18, 2007 Item 6.A TO: Parks,Trails, and Recreation Committee FROM: James Lehnhoff, City Planner. SUBJECT: 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update Requested Action Review the results from the August 8, 2007, meeting results and provide comments on the goals from the 1998 Comprehensive Plan, 2002 Parks Trails and Open Space Plan (PTOS), and the 2006 update to the PTOS Plan. Background The Comprehensive Plan update process, which started in June, is continuing to move forward. The first community-wide meeting was held on August 8, 2007, at North Heights church. The meeting included an activity that was dubbed the "Arden Hills"game. The game was completed in groups, and it was meant to help us better understand what the public is thinking and to help us focus in on particular issues. The results from that meeting will help us expand on the goals and background information in the 1998 Comprehensive Plan, the 2002 Parks Trails and Open Space(PTOS)Plan, and the 2006 PTOS Plan update. Much of the information from the 2002 and 2006 updated PTOS Plans will be incorporated into the 2008 Comprehensive Plan update. However, it would still be a good exercise to review the vision, mission, and goals from those plans before they are included in the 2008 Comprehensive Plan update. For your reference, the goals from the 1998 Comprehensive Plan, the 2002 PTOS Plan, and the 2006 PTOS update plan are included with this memo. Please review those goals and be ready to discuss them at the PTRC meeting. The results from the August 8 community meeting are also included with memo. Do any of the current goals need to be updated, revised, expanded? What additional information may be needed to move forward? At the June PTRC meeting, there was a discussion on the 2 importance of implementation and accountability. We may want to discuss including that action as a specific goal with some strategies. 2006 PTOS Plan Update Vision: Parks and trail in Arden Hills enhance the health and well-being of citizens, improve the value of citizens' property, and increase the desirability of the City as a place to live or work. The City's parks and trails compose a coherent network that: ■ Provides land and water-based recreation, as well as convenient and safe access to parks,trails, and recreation facilities in the region; ■ Develops and maintains a system of neighborhood parks and trails. ■ Encourages non-motorized transportation and community. ■ Supports and encourages access to lakes, marshes, and wooded areas; ■ Provides connections between the portions of Arden Hills south of Highway 96 and new development to the north, as well as among other neighborhoods otherwise separate by roads; ■ Provides important resources to schools, colleges, employers, and other organizations in the region; and, ■ Strengthens community among citizens. 2002 Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan Mission Statement:The Arden Hills Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to serving the people of Arden Hills by providing a comprehensive, well-maintained system of parks, trails, and open spaces and a balanced program of affordable recreation activities. Goals: 1. Complete trail connections and expand trail use opportunities. 2. Revitalize underutilized parks. 3. Advocate for dedication of public lands in TCAAP, consistent with the Vento re- use Master Plan. 4. Ensure permanent access and parking for major parks with no access and parking easements. 5. Enhance natural areas and opportunities for passive uses. 6. Secure funding to ensure that the vision is achievable. 7. Enhance partnerships with businesses,institutions, and agencies. 8. Increase visibility and access to parks and trails. 9. Continue to evaluate and respond to changing demographic and recreation needs. 3 1998 Goals and Policies Parks and Trails: 1. Continue to expand the trail system to connect neighborhoods to parks, trails, and other area destinations according to defined priorities. 2. Continue to provide a balance of active and passive recreational areas, while emphasizing the natural beauty of the area. 3. Connect neighborhoods to the City's trail system by constructing pedestrian crossing that eliminate or avoid conflicts with major transportation barriers. 4. Strengthen the existing neighborhood park system by making improvements as feasible through the annual budgeting and CIP process. 5. Develop the TCAAP area with an integrated neighborhood park and trail system. 6. Work with the surrounding communities to plan a joint athletic facility. 7. Develop a community park in the civic center area of TCAAP. 8. Expand recreation activities to meet a broader variety of ages and interests. 9. Strive to involve users in the parks and recreation planning process. 10.Pursue outside funding sources for park and trail improvements. 11.Require new neighborhood parks to be a minimum of five acres in size to ensure viable space for active recreation. 12.Explore opportunity for additional soccer fields. Protected Resources: 1. Review the identified environmentally sensitive areas including lakes, wetlands, natural watercourse, steep slopes, and woodlands. Determine if existing regulatory measures adequately protect the identified natural resources. 2. ,Encourage new development to respect the natural features and minimize damage of the natural environment by implementing Best Management Practices and Nationwide Urban Runoff Program (NURP) pond standards. 3. Ensure that new development complies with shoreland standards, flood plain regulations, state wetland requirements, and RCWD requirements. 4. Continue to work with the appropriate agencies to assure that water quality and quantity issues are addressed. 5. Work cooperatively with private landowners to preserve and enhance open spaces. 6. Support public educational opportunities to foster a better understanding of the natural environment. 7. Take steps to protect the "preserve" area of TCAAP. 8. Create a lake quality and environmental task force to address water quality and other environmental resource management issues. August 8, 2007, Community Meeting Comprehensive Plan Update Compiled Results 1. Why do you live in Arden Hills? a. Community character i. Most of the streets are treed (2) ii. Quiet, small community (2) iii. Great neighborhoods (2) iv. Not overcrowded (2) v. Rural look &feel vi. Bedroom community vii. Tight knit suburban community with small town feel viii. Separation of residential and commercial use properties ix. Nice neighbors x. Oasis in an urban desert b. Environment i. Open/green areas (4) ii. Trees (3) iii. Lakes with wildlife/natural beauty (3) c. Parks and Trails (1) d. Access to parks & trails (5) i. Close to several county parks ii. Sidewalks on 96 iii. Biking e. Educational System i. Good public school system. (6) ii. Educated Citizens f. Location i. Proximity to both downtowns (13) ii. Proximity to work (3) iii. Easy access to highways (2) iv. Convenient (shopping, cities, sporting events, location to downtown) (2) v. Close enough to airport (but not noise) g. Safety/low crime (5) h. Housing i. Wanted to live on the lake (3) ii. Arden Manner is what we can afford, iii. It's where they put my house. iv. More bang for the buck housing i. Employment Opportunities (1) j. Other Amenities i. Wonderful place to raise a family 1 _ ii. Families were close by iii. Access to shopping and public library iv. Close to fitness facilities v. Low taxes 2. What are the best qualities of your neighborhood? a. Community Character i. Few streetlights (2) ii. Well maintained properties (2) iii. Good neighborhood for children, privacy— lots of cul-de-sacs. iv. Suburban community feel. v. Live on a cul-de-sac (creates great neighborhood). vi. Yards are nice just the right size, mature trees. vii. Quietness. b. Transportation & Traffic i. Low traffic levels in residential areas (4) ii. Access to major interstates (2) iii. Accessibility to St. Paul/Mpls. Etc. c. Housing i. Good mixture of affordable & higher value housing (3) ii. Single family housing iii. Owner occupied d. Easy access to shopping (1) e. Professional employment (1) f. Parks, Trails, & Recreation i. Trail system (7) ii. Can walk to park (2) iii. Close to City Park and trail system. iv. Places to walk. v. Various sports vi. Recreation facilities. vii. Summer programs for kids. g. Environmental Features/Qualities i. Many trees (4) ii. Landscaping & amount of green space(2) iii. Open space (5) iv. Lakes (2) v. Attractive topography (2) h. Safety, low crime (5) i. Quality of Life i. Friendly neighbors (8) ii. Sense of community in Neighborhood (3) iii. Community involvement. iv. Sense of stability. v. Clean community 2 vi. Privacy is respected. vii. Quiet. viii. Neighborhood library open to all. j. Amenities i. Proximity to churches. ii. National Night Out, Street Parties, Garage sales, Labor Day Picnic, Beach club-picnic. iii. Emergency help is close. k. Educational Opportunities(2) L Other i. Upper income residents. ii. Town home ass'n is run well iii. Well water irrigation for sprinkling lawns. iv. Off street parking. 3. What things could be done to make your neighborhood better? a. Transportation and Traffic i. Congestion (6) 1. General congestion and traffic flow (3) 2. Fix traffic congestion on Hamline Ave (3) ii. Upgrades and Maintenance (5) 1. Edgewater St. needs road construction: 2. Improve road maintenance— right turn on red light at 96 and Hamline. 3. Keep ditches mowed/trimmed to be able to see traffic. 4. Resurface old Snelling from New Snelling to E2. 5. Better care maintenance of hwy 96 iii. Need transit (3) iv. Better ped. Crossings. v. Access 1. Better access to Hamline Ave. from town home area. 2. Connect smaller streets around freeways & highways. vi. Other 1. Better lighting on streets (3) 2. More unified street profile for the City. (Curbs, width, etc.) 3. Sounds barriers along highways 10 & 96. 4. Put up traffic signal on Hwy10 by Big Ten. 5. U turns at Snelling & Glenhill. 6. Slow speed on Hamline Ave. Especially the Sheriff/Police. 7. Study traffic flow. b. Housing i. Control occupancy levels in rental properties, particularly student housing. ii. Senior housing options. 3 _. c. Commercial/shopping i. Vibrant central business district (main street). ii. Small neighborhood restaurants. d. Parks &Trails i. Bike trails (on and off-road) (5) ii. More trails and connections (5) iii. Walking paths & bike paths --> around lakes (2) iv. Need sidewalks (3) v. Trail maintenance vi. Safe trails vii. Crossing Hamline on the trail system. (Crossing lights?) Pedestrian crossing at intersections in general viii. Repair playgrounds & maintain ix. Valentine Park needs to be improved x. More trash receptacles along trails e. Environment i. Fewer geese ii. Control contaminated storm runoff esp. sand salt etc. from roads iii. Open space —want more iv. Tree plantings v. Beautify city hall and bldg & grounds vi. "Go green" plan f. Community gathering spaces i. Make the city hall space available for citizens/resident events other than council meetings & hearings (2) ii. Encourage neighborhood gatherings iii. Construct a neighborhood gathering place(e.g. coffee shops) iv. Consider working to use SV community center g. Other i. Enforce property maintenance code ii. Way finding signs. Gateway? Entry? iii. Assessment policy holds City back. (Improvements) iv. More recognition from community that we're here—we are nearly 10% of the Arden Hills Community. v. Concern about Northwestern College. vi. Northwestern College needs signs for direction. vii. Old city Hall property developed as park or residential. viii. Ask New Brighton to clean up business on N.B. Road, west side, by Railroad Bridge. ix. Tie together"old" "new TCAAP. x. Greater diversity. A. Version of its bulletin —newspaper. xii. YMCA 4 4. What could be done to make Arden Hills a healthier place to live? a. Trail Connectivity and Use i. Trail connections, do more to integrate trails into a system within neighborhoods and connection east/west to community (6) ii. More trails (walking & biking) (3) iii. Walkway over Snelling on Co Rd E. iv. Encourage more use of trails. v. Markers on trails- (Distances used to be painted until resurfaced) b. Alternative Transportation/transit (2) c. Environmental health i. H2o quality(4) ii. Less traffic (pollution & noise) (3) iii. Reduce goose population (2) iv. Don't dig up TCAAP land —too polluted. v. Bus depot across from MVHS causes air pollution. vi. Fewer chemicals on lawns. vii. Better trash receptacles in parks. d. Health facilities i. E.R. Healthcare (2) ii TCAAP— attract a health center. (Major medical?) e. Recreational opportunities i. Recreation programs adult and child(4) ii. Partner with neighborhood communities for parks and recreational opportunities. iii. Partnership with Shoreview @ community center. iv. More parks. v. Community Center. vi. Fitness center in Arden Hills. vii. Water ski lake in TCAAP. viii. Look outside city boundaries residents access SV/NB libraries and centers. ix. A commercial area that you can bike too. x. Nice restaurants more hospitality businesses i.e. coffee shops small restaurants ethnic. f. Safety i. Less traffic (3) ii. Enforce speed limits (3) iii. Fewer roads iv. Better traffic intersections. v. Friendlier intersections. vi. Safer trails — biking walking vii. Pedestrian crossing at (Cty Rd E & Snelling, Old Snelling to Hwy 10). g. Open Space 5 —" i. More green space— less density. 1. Reduces stress. 2. Key parks maintained so outdoor activities can be obtained and done —for all ages. ii. Don't develop open spaces. iii. More trees, IV. Maintain TCAAP open space. h. Restaurant and grocery selection. i. Green building (2) j. Other i. Encourage elections. ii. No high density housing in TCAAP. iii. No student housing. iv. No more non-profit organizations. v. Permanent restrooms in parks. 5. What park and/or trail improvements are needed in Arden Hills? a. Trail Maintenance (4) b. Trail Additions and Connectivity L Connect more of the trails— local and regional (6) ii. Access to nature trails in TCAAP (2) iii. Add Cross country ski trails (2) iv. Co Rd 96 & Hwy 10 connection into TCAAP from south side (2) v. Bike trail on Co Rd F. vi. Under 694 (east/west and north/south trail). vii. Bike pedestrian bridge over 694 on Hamline & trail along Snelling to Rosedale. viii. Edgewater St. area is not connected to trail. ix. See if informed trails could be made formal (Trails along Snelling) x. Better crossing — people/cars don't seem to stop for you when in crosswalk (i.e. Hamline Ave). A. Need more— like the natural &dirt chips trails. xii. Walking areas. xiii. Trails need to go in back yard area not in front yards. xiv. Increase bridge Co Rd E. xv. Finish Path from Cty Rd E to Lake Johanna. xvi. Complete from Old Snelling to Cty E. xvii. Better railings on trail steps. c. Park and Rec Additions i. Permanent rest rooms at parks (2) ii. Add few more benches (2) iii. Lighting needed in Arden Manor Park. iv. Full sized soccer field. v. More parks activities for baby boomers. vi. Add exercise stations. 6 vii. Fishing Pier on Valentine Lake. d. Park Maintenance i. Maintain/preserve and expand (2) ii. Redo Valentine Hills Park. iii. Arden Manor Park maintenance (2) e. Better/more trail and park signage (2) f. Safer trails g. Other i. Clean up graffiti. ii. Good that involved Boston Scientific in Cummings renovations (upkeep and update). iii. Encourage other business to get involved. iv. Water the boulevard on Hwy 96 - keeping it green, Shoreview sure looks greener. v. I have no favorite park-we need a large enough park for trails such as TCAAP. vi. Better access to Lakes. 6. Lexington Avenue and County Road E currently serve as the commercial center of Arden Hills. What could be done to this area to make it better serve Arden Hills residents? a. Small Area plan(3) b. Retail/Office i. Variety of retail and small businesses (4) ii. No Chains stores (6) c. Restaurant i. Sit down restaurant (4) ii. More restaurants iii. No (fast food or big box retail) iv. Panera, Barnes & Noble d. Transportation/traffic i. Mass transit (2) ii. Retime the light at Co. Rd. E & Lexington —Can't get around the corner sometimes. iii. Traffic on the corner of E and Lexington is horrific/terrible— I work on that corner— lots of accidents — horns blowing. iv. Better traffic patterns. v. Hard to get to with traffic. vi. Railroad tracks cause problems. vii. Divided Blvd. viii. No more curb cuts. ix. Less traffic. e. Pedestrian i. Need sidewalks to Co Rd E and Lexington to Cub area. ii. Widen Bridge at County Rd E/Hwy 51 with sidewalk (2) 7 -- iii. More friendly to pedestrians (3) iv. Walking paths on both sides, more accessible for the ageing. v. Walking across Snelling. vi. Bike Trail along Lexington. f. Environment i. Keep the green trees that are there. It's green! — No more parking spaces. ii. Increase tree percentage. iii. Higher curb appeal. iv. Parking areas have trees & greenery in them v. No main street. vi. Small town feeling— main street area. vii. Save some green space. viii. Higher environmental ethics. g. Other i. Lexington R.R. crossing—what about a post office there. ii. Covert Holiday Inn to senior housing. iii. Fall Community Event. iv. High power circuit boxes. v. Develop property on both north and south of Co Rd E & Lex. 7. What are you biggest concerns about the future of Arden Hills? a. TCAAP i. TCAAP—too high density— need low density and variety of housing (3) ii. TCAAP pollution (2) iii. Too much money spent on TCAAP (2) iv. Keep a large portion of TCAAP natural (2) v. What will happen to TCAAP? vi. Concern that the future of TCAAP will not utilize all the planning & vision expanded on it thus far. vii. TCAAP developed new real downtown of Arden Hills. viii. Link TCAAP with the rest of Arden Hills. ix. TCAAP development plan is too complicated to figure out & makes access to Arden Manor more difficult for emergency vehicles. x. Stores in TCAAP have "small town ambiance" A. On TCAAP have a community gathering space. b. Transportation/Traffic i. Traffic Problems/Congestion (8) ii. Hwy 10 & 96 concept plan isn't a good plan (2) iii. Overcrowding on side streets. iv. 96/10/35 Highway issues. v. 35 W/Hwy10/694 traffic, why do we have to be responsible. 8 vi. Need mass transit vii. Transportation - new users of energy. viii. Freeway noise. ix. Sound barrier along hwy 96 x. Bridges in AH. c. Arden Manor displacement concerns- no redevelopment (2) d. Environment (not TCAAP) i. Losing green space (3) ii. Storm water going into the lakes. iii. Noise. iv. Houses that fully fill up a lot & don't leave enough green space. e. Housing i. Affordable housing (3) ii. Including quality housing. iii. Houses (restrict size, variances and permits). iv. We want family homes. v. Limit renters. f. Business i. Chain commercial stores the big ones. ii. Retail curbs appeal iii. Get rid of Blue Fox & Big Ten. iv. No more fast food places. v. Appropriate development of Co Rd E & Lexington. vi. Too much large commercial development. vii. Businesses that bring in taxes. g. Not enough interconnecting trails. h. Taxes i. Property Taxes to high (3) ii. Sustainable tax base. iii. Lack of adequate tax base to support big plans for the future of A.H. i. Education i. Need to keep school system good. ii. Better utilization of colleges. iii. Keeping the library. - - --- - --- -j. -Aging i. Aging population. ii. Community that will serve mature citizens concerns-transportation etc. k. General Development/Redevelopment i. Building too big to fast, we aren't St. Paul. ii. Over development of land etc. iii. Increased Density. iv. Becoming stale/need to shop elsewhere. 9 v. Minimal building signage. 1. Other i. Gathering Place (2) ii. Keep crime rate low (2) iii. Post office. iv. Maintaining Public infrastructure. 8. What is not in Arden Hills today that you would like to see here in the next twenty years? a. Transportation/traffic i. Need mass transit access(6) ii. If we move away from individual car transportation — have services closer to residents. iii. Effort to encourage state to improve 694/35W (2) iv. Less traffic v. Better traffic control. vi. More street sweeping. b. Environment i. Alternative Power sources (3) ii. More green space (3) iii. Tree retention policy (3) iv. Clean water. v. Applying "Green" Criteria. vi. High environmental ethics. c. Parks &Trails i. More lake access —i.e. Valentine Lake. ii. Trail around lakes. iii. Total connected trail system. iv. Neighborhoods more connected. v. Connected trails/paths multi user. vi. Better walking trails— sidewalks especially along Lexington & Co. Rd. E. as the area changes. vii. Safety crossings. viii. Soccer/sports area. ix. More parks/shelters. d. Services i. Post Office (3) ii. Restaurants (2) iii. New Library (2) iv. Mixture of retail & restaurants for residents to use. v. Shops and services. vii. More fast food. vii. Municipal liquor store. viii. Community Social services for senior citizens in-meals on wheels. Senior housing near city hub. 10 e. Housing - i. Greater diversity of low density housing stock (owner occupied). ii. Modern manufactured home communities - possibly in TCAAP. iii. More affordable housing. iv. Architectural guidelines. v. Life cycle housing. vi. Preservation of traditional neighborhoods. f. City-wide wireless internet (4) g. Community Character i. Stand out as a quaint community as Falcon heights, Highland Park & Como area has done. ii. Maintain Arden Hills as a residential community. iii. Resist the urge to be like everyone else. h. Community Spaces i. Community center (5) ii. Amphitheatre/Band shell (2) iii. Community Gathering Space (Outdoor). iv. City outdoor pool v. Community art events. i. Economy i. Need a well-balanced business center variety. ii. Major Corporate presence—support for tax base. iii. Rezone IFLEX district. iv. Main Street. v. Downtown Arden Hills. vi. TCAAP— sustainable tax base. j. Schools i. Continuation of excellent schools. ii. Partners with school system. k. Other l No smoking in County parks. ii. Safe environment—low crime, iii. Integrate TCAAP— (not new Arden Hills vs. old Arden Hills) iv. Street Cleaning. v. Lack of Diversity. Improvement of infrastructure. -- ---- i 11 ENH�I�,S MEMORANDUM DATE: September 18,2007 Item 6.B TO: Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee FROM: James Lehnhoff,City Planner SUBJECT: 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update Active Community Living Requested Action Review the 1998 Comprehensive Plan, 2002 Parks Trails and Open Space Plan, and the 2006 update to the PTOS plan to provide input on how active living principles could be incorporated into the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, Background In 2006,the City received a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota to incorporative active community living principles into the City's 2008 Comprehensive Plan. While the grant does not require the adoption of any specific polices or programs, it does encourage incorporating methods that promote healthier opportunities and choices into the PIan. The general idea of the program is that the built environment(i.e.roads, trails, sidewalks) and environmental quality impact the health of residents. For example,providing more trail connections to services, employment centers, and parks may encourage the use of non-motorized transportation. The City held a community-wide meeting at North Heights Church on August 7, 2007. This meeting included an activity that solicited comments about healthy living,parks&trails, and other quality of life issues. A common theme throughout the responses is the request for more trails,more trail connections, green space,recreational opportunities, and a clean environment. 2 Comprehensive Plan Topics State Statutes and the Metropolitan Council regulations require the Comprehensive PIan to address certain topics(http://www.metrocouncil.org/planning/LPH/handbook.htm): ■ Land use; ■ Housing; ■ Transportation; ■ Water resources management(water supply, stormwater, sewer system); ■ Parks,open space, and natural resource protection; ■ Plan Implementation; ■ Economic Development/redevelopment(optional) ■ Intergovernmental coordination(optional) Instead of dedicating a new and specific chapter to active living principles,we are searching for places to integrate ideas,policies, and strategies throughout the Plan to promote a healthier lifestyle. Healthy living is not just focused on increasing physical activity. It also includes mental health, air quality,water quality, access to healthy food, safety,transit, and housing quality. The goal of the active living program is to remove barriers to active living, develop infrastructure that promote active living, and provide healthier choices. By incorporating healthy living policies into multiple parts of the Plan,we are hoping that more of the policies will be implemented in combination with other City programs and needs. The Design for Health program has prepared a matrix to help provide some guidance on where healthy living components can be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan. The matrix is not all inclusive or exclusive to other ideas. While the City cannot force people to live healthier, what else could the City to do to promote healthier living? Direction Please review the attached information from the August 8 community meeting and provide input on how the information could or should be developed further for inclusion into the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. After reviewing the information,what other questions remain? What needs to be developed further? What healthy living ideas are missing? The Design for Health website includes a significant amount of information on incorporating active living into _ _ — Comprehensive-Plans. Please-visit-that website-at httE://www.desipforhealth.net/. - - -- - - Sample Matrix Examining the Links between Comprehensive Planning and Health Using the Matrix in Your Own the concentration of diseases within particular Community populations or geographic areas. Using a matrix such as the one on the next Focusing on the minimum content required by page,one can make clear links between various the Metropolitan Council,the matrix on the next aspects of health and traditional planning page provides a starting point in communities elements,including information required by the for discussing opportunities to integrate health Metropolitan Council.Even for communities into their comprehensive plans.Communities outside of the Twin Cities region, the matrix can might also include other elements or content in be a useful tool to organize efforts to integrate this matrix to reflect local concerns or typical plan content(e.g., community health into a community's comprehensive plan. facilities, environmental The matrix includes plan content specified by the protection,urban design).To further tailor the Metropolitan Council and a number of relevant matrix to the local context,additional health issues health issues. or specific health concerns could be included(e.g., access to supermarkets for low-income residents, The health issues included in the matrix were high asthma rates in neighborhoods adjacent to identified based on a review of wide-ranging highways). Use of this tool as part of the public literature on the relationship between health and participation process can be effective in increasing the built environment, drawing from research awareness of the relationships between health in the areas of public health, environmental and the built environment.The public may be management,transportation planning,urban a significant source of information about key design,and healthy eating.Frumkin,Frank and health issues and the feedback gathered during Jackson(2004)use many of these same categories a participatory process may be useful in drafting of health,including air quality,physical activity, goals and identifying policy options. traffic safety,water quality,mental health, and social capital,relating them to urban sprawl.A For more information on health and planning recent American Planning Association"Planning please visit www.designforhealth.net Advisory Service Report" on integrating planning and public health,addresses some of these same References issues but also adds obesity and inactivity,crime, hazardous waste sites,and transported materials Frumkin,H.,L.Frank,and R.Jackson.2004. (Morris 2006).The matrix used here(see p.9) Urban sprawl and public health:Designing, includes the additional concerns of food access, planning,and building for healthy communities. pollutants and epidemiological issues,such as Washington,DC:Island Press. e Design for Health UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA www.designforhealth.net Sample Matrix Examining the Links between Comprehensive Planning and Health Sample Matrix for Examining the Links between Comprehensive Planning and Health Physical Social Mental Air Water Food Safety Env and Activity Capital Health Quality Quality Access (crime& Access Housing traffic) Quality Land-use plan Future land use x x x x x x x x x Housing plan x x x x x x x x Resource Protection x x x x x x Transportation Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ)allocation x x x x Highway&roads plan x x x x Bike& pedestrian plan x x x x x x x Special traffic situation x x x x x x Transit plan for facili- ties&services x x x x x x Aviation plan x x x x Water Resources Wastewater&sewer plan x x x Surface water management plan x X X Water supply plan x x Parks&Open Space Identity,plan,map &plan for regional x x x x x x x parks and open space Optional Elements Economic development x x x Intergovernmental coordination x x Urbanization& redevelopment areas x X x x x x x x l Design for HealthUNIVERSITY OF ANNB50TA www. esign or eat--.net_ - -- - - - - - DESIGN FOR HEALTH _- University of Minnesota I August 2007 Planning Information Sheet: Integrating Health into Comprehensive Planning Version 2.0` DESIGN FOR HEALTH is a collaboration between the University of Minnesota and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota that serves to bridge the gap between the emerging research base on community design and healthy living with the every-day realities of local government planning. 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The following people were involved in the development of - -the Information Sheet Series: Series Editor: Dr.Carissa Schively Contributors: Dr.Ann Forsyth, Dr. Kevin Krizek,Dr.Carissa Schively,Laura Baum,Amanda Johnson,Aly Pennucci Copy Editor: Bonnie Hayskar Layout Designers: Anna Christiansen,Tom Hilde,Kristen Raab,Jorge Salcedo,Katie Thering, Luke Van Sistine Website Managers: Whitney Parks,Joanne Richardson Suggested Citation:Design for Health.2007. Planning -- - -- Information-Sheet:Integrating Health into Comprehensive - - - Planning.Version 2.0.www.designforhealth.net Design for Health--_ _ __ -__ __- - ___ 2 --— -- -----UNIVERSITY OP-MiNNESUTA www.designtorhealth.net _ Planning Information Sheet: Integrating Health into Comprehensive Planning - Introduction officials speak of health in relation to physical activity,the natural environment,public safety, This first sheet in the series helps communities healthy eating,mental health,social capital, begin thinking about how to integrate health pollutants,and epidemiological issues related to into their planning and design decisions.We such topics as mortality,obesity,and respiratory showcase:background information on the diseases.The following common definitions relationship between health and the built of health illustrate that the connection to the environment;various approaches to integrate built environment is often isolated or indirectly health into comprehensive planning;examples connected to the built environment(Ison 2000): from the Twin Cities region and across the U.S. related to integrating health and planning;and • "Health is a state of complete physical, opportunities to integrate health into a traditional mental,and social well-being, and not merely comprehensive plan framework, focused on the the absence of disease or infirmity," as defined requirements of the Twin Cities Metropolitan by the Preamble to the Constitution of the Council World Health Organization(WHO 1948). •"Health is the reduction in mortality, g morbidity, and disability due to detectable disease or disorder,and an increase in the perceived level of health," as defined by the World Health Organization Regional Office Cp for Europe in"HEALTH21:The Health for All Policy Framework for the WHO European an {' Region" (WHO Regional 1999). � e -` -"Health is a resource for everyday life,not F e the object of living.It is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources p g as well as physical capabilities," as defined -y in WHO's"Health Promotion Glossary" (Nutbeam 1998). •"Health is the capacity of people to adapt to, e .. t respond to,or control life's challenges and n l re changes," as defined in"Health Impact Assessment as a Tool for Population Health Promotion and Public Policy" (Frankish et al. 1996). eye ¢u cQ o 4 t Public Health Overview There is growing interest in the link between the built environment and health.The traditional notions of planning encompass land use, transportation,community facilities,housing, and parks and open space,while public health Bicycle parking garages feature green roofs in Hammarby Siostad,Stockholm,Sweden Design for Health 3 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA www.designtorhealth.net Planning Information Sheet:Integrating Health into Comprehensive Planning While planning and public health share similar patterns contribute to increased reliance on the roots in the nineteenth and early twentieth automobile,for example,and thus increased centuries,for some time they have been moving emissions(Handy 2005),while other material along separate paths.While planners and public suggests that the congestion of central cities health professionals have viewed their roles or higher-density areas leads to dangerous air in the community differently,practitioners quality(FHWA 2006),particularly for active and academics are beginning to uncover the individuals,such as cyclists and pedestrians ties between the two fields as it is becoming (EPA 2007).The topic of air quality,however, increasingly clear that decisions about the built gets increasingly complicated because air is not environment may influence certain public health contained by political boundaries,and this makes, concerns and vice versa.The Iist below provides a it difficult to coordinate a joint-planning response brief introduction to how public health concerns (Randolph 2004). are linked to community planning issues.For more detail see the Design For Health's Key Question Research Summaries. Water Quality:Water quality refers to both drinking water and groundwater/surface water. Diseases are quickly spread through water because of its solvent nature,which makes it easy to pass along to all living things(Frumkin,Frank, and Jackson 2004).While this is less of an issue in the United States,because of the country's advanced water treatment systems,it is still a priority for communities as they must coordinate g and manage these very systems or work with other public/private groups to make sure that they are protecting surface and groundwater, Freeways are sources of air pollution. This image is of and planning for public facilities to protect water . Interstate 35, Minneapolis quality (Berke et al.2006;Randolph 2004). Mental Health:The World Bank and the Air Quality:Clean air is an important element World Health Organization estimate that by in creating healthier communities.Both indoor- the year 2020,mental-health disorders will and outdoor-air quality are important in human account for 15 percent of disease,and that health,with key pollutants including carbon depression will become one of the largest health monoxide,sulfur and nitrogen oxides,carbon problems in the world(Malley et al.2005,45-6,). dioxide,lead, and other air toxins and volatile Vegetated environments have positive effects organic compounds(Frumkin,Frank,and on physiological measures, such as heart rate, Jackson 2004,73).From a planning perspective, skin conductance,muscle tension,and blood automobile emissions area key area of concern. pressure(Mailer et al.2005).There has been an It is estimated that in 1999,there were over 122 increasing_interest in how nature(defined as million people living in areas where the ozone water,trees,bushes,grass,and other kinds of levels greatly exceeded national air-quality vegetation)within the built environment can standards(Randolph 2004,44).Pollutants,such influence changes in mental health.Exposure as ozone,can lead to a myriad of short-and to nature may lead to decreased levels of stress, long-term health problems,particularly related greater job satisfaction and faster recovery from to respiratory diseases such as asthma.There fatigue(Kaplan and Kaplan 1989;Ulrich 1984; has been extensive research on the connection Ulrich et al.1991;Maller et al.2005).For planners, between land-use patterns, transportation, parks and open-space planning is an important travel behavior,and air quality.Mounting consideration.Many comprehensive plans evidence suggests that sprawling land-use identify these resources,assess residents'needs Design-for Health-- ------ -----_ - - - - 4-— -- -_ --- —UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA - www.designforhealth.net Planning Information Sheet:Integrating Health into Comprehensive Planning for parks and open space, and identify areas imbalance,that is,more energy being consumed for protection as part of the land-use planning than expended through physical activity.Thus, process(Kelly and Becker 2000). part of the problem of obesity is a problem of food consumption.At the same time a significant Social Capital:Social capital may be group of people do not consume adequate characterized as one's social network or sense healthy food.Good nutrition has been promoted of attachment to one's community.It should over time through public health programs such be noted that the lack of social capital,like as the"5 A Day"campaign to promote fruit poor air quality,is not a health outcome but and vegetable consumption and the Special may be associated with or contribute to health Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, (Carpiano 2006).Research is mixed on whether Infants,and Children(WIC).However,access or not the built environment can influence social to nutritious food is emerging as an important capital,partly because it is difficult to define and planning issue involving topics from supermarket measure.Depending upon how social capital and restaurant locations to providing space for is measured,some research finds that mixed- community gardens(Laraia et al.2005;Chung use,walkable urban areas increase social capital and Myers 1999;Kaufman and Pothukuchi 2000; (Leyden 2003;Lund 2002),while others find that Morland,Wing, and Diez Riux 2002;Crewe,ed. less dense areas,like suburban communities, 2004). have higher levels of trust in their neighbors (Williamson 2004).Social capital is one of the least Physical Activity:The connection between understood issues in terms of its relationship to urban form and physical activity has been the public health,as well as to the built environment. area where most debate has occurred in recent years.While the genetic make-up of humans determines many of the health risks that each individual faces,physical activity remains an important element in combating diseases, including obesity and heart disease(Frurnkin, Frank,and Jackson 2004).Researchers are moving beyond an emphasis on either leisure physical activity(e.g.,walking for exercise)or utilitarian physical activity(e.g.,walking to work)to a more comprehensive view.In health terms it is particularly important to consider the intensity (moderate v.vigorous)of the activity,as well as ul the overall amount.Different subpopulations (age, gender, and ethnicity),however, have differing barriers towards achieving = recommended exercise goals.Together,these Public gallery s aces can be enabled through planning.This elements create a framework for planners and example is m New York City, NY. designers in order to help them build environments to create opportunities for physical Food Environment:Local,state,and federal activity from parks and open space to sidewalks groups have referred to the rising levels of and land use,including safety considerations. obesity as a public-health crisis,particularly Active transportation—walking and cycling— because it is connected to a range of other health requires a different set of infrastructure than issues.Traditionally,planners and public-health the roads and trails needed for motorized officials have tried to decrease levels of obesity transportation(Committee on Physical Activity through the lens of physical activity;however, 2005). there has been a recent movement towards looking at accessibility to healthy foods.The current obesity problem is a result of energy Design for Health 5 UNIVERSITY Ot+11 INNESOTA www.designforhealth.net Planning Information Sheet Integrating Health into Comprehensive Planning Environment and Housing:Environmental and Providing a variety of activities and a range of housing issues include a broad range of topics transportation options to increase choices for such as indoor and outdoor housing quality individual travelers is important for all residents, (building materials, crowding,location of but particularly for those groups that are transit housing,and presence of toxics),contaminated dependent. and/or potentially contaminated sites—to name just a few. Beyond air and water quality, The Role of Comprehensive exposure to other pollutants may have negative planning impacts on health.Exposure to pollutants can be unpredictable,but in some cases can be affected As a policy framework,the comprehensive plan by land-use decisions and building codes. can help to facilitate decisions about health Especially for children, for example,exposure to and the built environment,although it is only lead paint is a significant concern in many older one strategy for improving human health. urban neighborhoods(Evens and Gard 2005). While many plans refer to the importance of Contaminated soils and exposure to hazardous public health,public safety or physical activity, waste,associated with ongoing or previous these general concepts are often used to justify industrial activities,may also be a concern where purposes as opposed to providing a substantive residents are put in close contact with brownfield starting point for discussions about how a sites(Randolph 2004;Bullard 1990). community should look and function. Accessibility:Accessibility planning focuses When integrating health into comprehensive on the degree to which people can easily get planning,there is not a single pattern that to destinations that directly or indirectly are planners and designers must follow.Rather, linked to supporting human health.Planners there are different ways to incorporate these can help increase access by ensuring that policies themes into existing comprehensive plans and and implementation strategies encourage a other typical community-planning efforts.These variety of nearby destinations for residents(e.g., options provide flexibility to communities, employment,health care,grocery stores,etc.), allowing them to make decisions based on and that these destinations can be reached by a community resources and public priorities. variety of transportation modes(e.g.bicycling, walking,automobile,transit).Accessibility Approaches to Integrating Health concerns focus less on automobile users and pp g g more on bicyclists,pedestrians, and transit into Your Comprehensive Plan riders since these people tend to be underserved. Universal design is an aspect of accessibility There are four general approaches to integrating that is particularly focused on specialized health into a community's comprehensive plan. populations. 1. Comprehensive Plan Update A community's comprehensive plan update process is an important opportunity to rethink the organization and focus on the plan.-Through a comprehensive update,communities have the opportunity to fully integrate a concept, such as health,by applying it to each section of the comprehensive plan.Many communities conduct a visioning and/or goal-setting process as part of their plan update.This effort presents an opportunity to discuss the relationship between health and the built environment, and to organize the community around key goals Comprehensive planning can support non-motorized and opportunities to be pursued.In addition, transportation options. This bike path is in Amsterdam,The Netherlands the content contained in each of the plan Design for Health 6 UNIVERSITY OP MINNE1SOTA www.derignforhealth.net Planning Information Sheet:Integrating Health into Comprehensive Planning elements can be informed by the connection For example,in its transportation element,Eden between health and the built environment. Prairie,Minnesota,has a section on bicycle and Decisions that communities make about land use, pedestrian facilities,along with guidelines related transportation, environment,parks,open space, to roadways,transit and airports.One of the and community facilities can all have implications implementation strategies in the plan states that, for health.See www.designforhealth.net for a "The City will pursue the continued development variety of ways to incorporate health into key of pedestrian trails and bikeways that meet the comprehensive plan elements and ordinances. recreational needs of its citizens,and provide an alternative means of transportation." (City The City of Saint Paul,Minnesota, already lists of Eden Prairie 2000).Also in Minnesota,Saint "well-being" among its overarching planning Louis Park's comprehensive plan illustrates themes.The City's comprehensive plan states, another approach and opportunity.Section lU "Well-being for Saint Paul's citizens depends on public facilities has an entire chapter entitled on economic growth and life-supporting jobs, "Public Health and Safety" (the other chapters as well as cultural, educational and recreational include"Aviation Plan," "Water Supply Plan," opportunities,including community services that "Sewer Plan and Solid Water," and"Surface nurture family and individual life"(City of Saint Paul Water Resource Management").While it tends 1999). to focus more on fire,police,medical emergency, King County,Washington,has taken a and public works,the chapter could be expanded proactive approach to integrating health into its to address other aspects of health(City of Saint p pp g g comprehensive plan.By directing development Louis Park 1998). and higher densities to cities and urban centers, Many communities include elements related to the County is accomplishing its growth- public health or human services.These elements management goals,but also concentrating new may address a range of health issues,including population growth in areas with a mix of land mental health,air quality,water quality, and uses,existing services and facilities,and higher safety.Palm Beach County,Florida,for example, densities as a means of promoting health.King includes safety goals related to protection from County also connects environmental planning to environmental hazards,emergency management health,providing actions related to improving air and training of health workers(County of Palm quality.As a complement to its comprehensive Beach 2001).Spokane,Washington,added a plan,the County also completed a land-use, social-health element to its comprehensive plan. transportation, air quality, and health study to As noted in the plan, "Healthy communities assess how land-use patterns affect air quality embrace a complex set of factors that contribute (County of King 2004). to good health:housing choices, clean natural environments, efficient public transportation, 2.Corrective/Selective Amendments employment options,job training,quality This approach is a strategic way to update or add education,cultural and recreational opportunities, to existing comprehensive plan content,without room for diversity,accessible health services, revising the entire document.Approaches might and preventive services" (City of Spokane include adding short text amendments,such as Z001).Comprehensive plan elements like these defining health to include a broader range of examples.could certainly be added or expanded issues than are addressed in the current plan. to address a broader range of health issues. Drafting supplemental sections or full elements can be a useful way to address health in a manner Air quality is an important health issue that can that responds to local concerns.Options include be addressed in a community's comprehensive providing goals and policies for non-motorized plan.Some cities,primarily in the western states transportation, adding a section on mitigating and including Carson,California,include an impervious surfaces,or adding an air-quality element in their comprehensive plans specific element. to air quality.The element includes air-quality data,information on state and federal air-quality Design for Health 7 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA www.designlorhealth.net - Planning Information Sheet:Integrating Health into Comprehensive Planning standards and goals related to dust generation, 4.Separate Health-related Plans regional air quality,community awareness and Many communities create separate plans for emergency response,and polluting industries topics that go beyond the scope of required (City of Carson 2004). comprehensive plan content and elements(e.g., Downtown Plan,Historic Preservation Plan, 3.Revised Codes or Ordinances Habitat Protection Plan).These plans maybe This approach is focused more on the related to issues unique to the community,focus implementation side of comprehensive on sub-areas in the community or respond planning,such as revising a community's to issues of public concern.These thematic zoning ordinances,subdivision regulations, plans often influence the decisions made in planned-unit development requirements,design the overarching comprehensive plan, and in standards,and other implementation tools. some cases are adopted as an extension of the Here, tools such as pedestrian-overlay zones, comprehensive plan.Key examples include non-motorized-circulation standards,and park- downtown plans,historic preservation plans, dedication requirements may be used to translate habitat protection plans,and neighborhood plans. comprehensive plan policies into action.More details about plan implementation and examples In the local context,Eden Prairie,Minnesota,has of model ordinances are included in additional adopted a local water management plan.The information sheets. plan includes guidelines for development review, such as:(1)managing storm-water runoff,erosion Protecting health is one of the key justifications and sedimentation;(2)holding runoff rates to used for local government land-use, predevelopment conditions;and (3)protecting environmental and other regulations.Arden wetlands to ensure surface water quality(City of Hills,Minnesota,specifically provides such a Eden Prairie 2004).In addition,the"Saint Paul justification in the introduction to its zoning on the Mississippi Development Framework" ordinance,listing the"promotion of general is a separate document that influences planning public health,safety,comfort and general welfare through design strategies related to motorized- of their inhabitants"among the purposes for and non-motorized-transportation networks the ordinance(City of Arden Hills 2006).One and the public realm in the city of Saint Paul, regulation that Arden Hills provides,relative Minnesota(Saint Paul Riverfront 1997). to this statement of purpose,is a requirement that.a water-management plan be submitted for Many communities prepare plans specifically development of individual sites of 2.5 acres or related to bicycle and pedestrian facilities. greater in wetland and floodplain areas. One example is the city of Austin,Texas.Its Relying on a connection between walkable plan's overall goals are to:(1)institutionalize environments and health benefits,one technique bicycle transportation in all transportation and that might be used is a pedestrian-oriented recreation planning,design and construction overlay zone.Greensboro,NC,has established activities;.(2)improve bicycle safety;(3) design guidelines and an overlay zone for the increase the level of commuting and utilitarian East Market Street area,a major thoroughfare bicycling;(4)fund,create and maintain a that runs through the entire city.The design functional system of on-and off-street bicycle guidelines and zoning regulations address facilities;(5)establish and maintain safe fagade design,building orientation,parking-lot standards and guidelines for bicycle facilities, landscaping/lighting,site access and safety, and programs and projects;and (6)integrate and bicycle and pedestrian connections with the intent coordinate multiple modes of transportation of creating an environment that is more inviting through provision of bicycle/transit interfaces for pedestrians(City of Greensboro 2002). (City of Austin 1996). A community's selection of an approach will likely be informed by a number of factors including:(1)staff and financial resources available to complete the plan revisions, (2) - Design for Health 8 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOU www.designforheallh.net Planning Information Sheet:Integrating Health into Comprehensive Planning political and public support for integrating health plans.In addition to requiring sections related into the plan and(3)the date and organization to background information and implementation, of the existing plan.Further,a community might the Metropolitan Council requires that Iocal opt to combine several of these approaches, comprehensive plans include four key elements: perhaps providing minor amendments to an existing comprehensive plan and following up by • Land Use drafting relevant ordinance revisions. • Transportation • Parks and Open Space • Water Resources The Metropolitan Council cites three additional elements as optional: • Economic Development • Intergovernmental Coordination • Urbanization and Redevelopment Areas The Metropolitan Council provides general 8 guidance related to the content of these elements A in its"Local Planning Handbook" (2005).While a number of specific requirements are provided, Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis,Minnesota is an example of an communities have a great deal of flexibility in area planned for pedestrians and transit. how they address these requirements and the extent to which they provide additional content. This flexibility presents a significant opportunity Conforming to State Regulations to address a range of health issues,including physical activity,water quality, air quality,food In selecting an approach to integrating health access,safety,social capital,and mental health. in the comprehensive plan,communities Further, the comprehensive planning process also are influenced by existing guidelines presents an opportunity to engage the public related to comprehensive plan content.In in these health issues.Planners can gather some states,planning-enabling legislation information about public values and priorities prescribes particular elements or content that around the issues and help the public to make must be included in a community's plan.In the connection between health and the built other locations,planners are simply guided environment. by traditional approaches to comprehensive planning that rely on a relatively consistent set of elements.Even where a relatively traditional comprehensive planning framework is established,there remain multiple opportunities to address a range of health issues. One example of a traditional comprehensive planning framework is provided by Minnesota's Metropolitan Land Planning Act(Minnesota y Statutes§§473.459-.459)and the Metropolitan Council for plans completed by communities in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul (Twin Cities)seven- county metropolitan area.Specific guidance is Green spaces integrated with housing can have a number of provided related to the timing and content of benefits including improved mental health.This example is in Woodbury,Minnesota Design for Health 9 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, www.designforhealth.not Planning Information Sheet:Integrating Health into.Comprehensive Planning The Metropolitan Council's Requirements for Comprehensive Plans:A Brief List of Using the Matrix in Your Own Health Issues Community By considering the Metropolitan Council's Focusing on the minimum content required plan requirements,communities can identify by the Metropolitan Council,the matrix on numerous opportunities to integrate health the previous page provides a starting point into comprehensive planning.Using a matrix in communities for discussing opportunities such as the one on the next page,one can make to integrate health into their comprehensive clear links between various aspects of health plans.Communities might also include other and traditional planning elements,including elements or content in this matrix to reflect information required by the Metropolitan local concerns or typical plan content(e.g., Council.Even for communities outside of the community facilities,environmental protection, Twin Cities region,the matrix can be a useful urban design).To further tailor the matrix to the tool to organize efforts to integrate health local context,additional health issues or specific into a community's comprehensive plan.The health concerns related to the general categories matrix includes plan content specified by the provided above also could be included(e.g., Metropolitan Council and a number of relevant access to supermarkets for low-income residents, health issues. high asthma rates in neighborhoods adjacent to highways).Use of this tool as part of the The health issues included in the matrix were public participation process can be effective in introduced earlier and were identified based increasing awareness of the relationships between on a review of wide-ranging literature on health and the built environment.The public may the relationship between health and the built be a significant source of information about key environment,drawing from research in the areas health issues and the feedback gathered during of public health,environmental management, a participatory process may be useful in drafting transportation planning,urban design,and goals and identifying policy options. healthy eating.Frumkin,Frank and Jackson (2004)use many of these same categories of health,including air quality,physical activity, traffic safety, water quality,mental health, and social capital,relating them to urban sprawl.A recent American Planning Association"Planning Advisory Service Report"on integrating planning and public health,addresses some of these same issues but also adds obesity and inactivity,crime, hazardous waste sites, and transported materials (Morris 2006).The matrix used here(see p.9) includes the additional concerns of food access, pollutants and epidemiological issues, such as the concentration of diseases within particular populations or geographic areas. i Design for Health 10 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA www.dasignforhealth.net Planning Information Sheet:Integrating Health into Comprehensive Planning Sample Matrix for Examining the Links between Comprehensive Planning and Health Safety Physical Social Mental Air Water Food (crime& Env and Activity Capital Health Quality Quality Access traffic) Access Housing Land-use plan Future land use x x x x x x x x x Housing plan x x x x x x x x Resource Protection x x x x x x Transportation Traffic Analysis x Zone(TAZ)alloca- x x x tion Highway&roads x x x x plan Bike& x x x x x x x pedestrian plan Special traffic x x x x x x situation Transit plan for x x x x x x facilities&services Aviation plan x x x x Water Resources Wastewater& x x x sewer plan Surface water x x x management plan Water supply plan x x Parks&Open Space Identity,plan,map &plan for regional x x x x x x x parks and open space Optional Elements Economic x x x development Intergovernmental x x coordination Urbanization& redevelopment x x x x x x x x areas Design for Health 11 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, www.designtorhealth.net Planning Information Sheet:Integrating Health into Comprehensive Planning Notes City of Carson,California.2004.Carson general plan.http://ci.carson.ca.us/content/ The key approaches identified here were department/dev_service/generalplan.asp. informed by the American Planning Association's City of Carson,California.2004. 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OU", .. read -. .t,.e'v, - :: ..:...�,.�hg„-: ted:: at miee(g?hlhenews.com or at :.• : •7 .x •ts ,�s 633 77 s 1 27 �— EN H�L�,S MEMORANDUM DATE: Agenda Item: TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Michelle Wolfe; City Administrator FROM: Michelle Olson,Parks and Recreation Manager SUBJECT: Sheehy Tennis Court Background On April 9, 2007, at a Regular City Council Meeting, City Staff presented information on the Sheehy Tennis Courts that are located at 3168 Ridgewood Road. Staff has included the report from that meeting for your information (Attachment 1). As you may recall, the City Council approved a temporary lease agreement with Arden Hills #3 Association from April 9, 2007 through December 31, 2007 for exclusive use of the tennis court. A copy of the lease agreement is included (Attachment 2). At that time, City Staff requested additional time to further evaluate all potential uses of this site. After further review, City Staff has identified four possible options for the future use of this land: 1. Continue to lease use of the tennis court exclusively to the Arden Hills#3 Association. The current rental fee is set at$10.00 per year. a. Keep lease at$10.00 per year with no additional stipulations. b. Increase rental fee to a number agreed to by Council. C. Keep lease fee at $10.00 per year but include a maintenance agreement that would require the association to be financially responsible for a resurface to the court on the City's 6-8 year schedule. Staff did receive an estimate from one vendor for$6,470.00 to resurface the court (quotation is attached. Attachment 3). 2. Open up this area as a public park. The courts would still be available to the association but it would also be open to the general public. Currently, the courts have a padlock and are available only to association members. The City would need to assume liability on its insurance. Also, staff recommends that this court be placed on the City hard court maintenance schedule established in 2007. \\Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\PR&PW\Parks\Memos\Council Memos\Sheehy Tennis Court Future Options.doc Sheehy Tennis Court Future Options Page 2 . Tear out the tennis court and maintain the area as open green space. The 2002 Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan proposed to remove the tennis court, add benches near wetland, maintain as open space, and explore the possibility of adding unpaved trails (Attachment 4). The estimate cost for City Staff to remove the tennis courts is approximately $9,317.60. A breakdown of costs for this is included for your review (Attachment 5). 4. The City could order an appraisal of the area of the land that the tennis court is located and offer to sell that portion to Arden Hills#3 Association. Staff Recommendation Staff has no recommendation at this time. Staff is looking for direction from the City Council on how to proceed with the Sheehy Tennis Courts. Sheehy Tennis Court Future Options 2007 Attachment 1 : Agenda Item 7A from April 9, 2007 City Council Meeting E�1 HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: April 4, 2007 Agenda Item: 7A TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Michelle Wolfe; City Administrator FROM: Michelle Olson,Parks and Recreation ManagerQ SUBJECT: Sheehy Tennis Court Lease Agreement Background In March 2006, City staff received a phone call from a resident inquiring why the tennis court located at 3168 Ridgewood Road was locked and posted as operated by Arden Hills #3 Association. At that time, due to the questions regarding why the Association was using this court exclusively, the City placed a lock on the court and posted a sign that stated, for more information about this court, please contact the City of Arden Hills. Staff was then contacted by Todd Albertson, Board Member of the Arden Hills #3 Association. He stated that the association had a lease agreement to have exclusive use of the courts and asked for the courts to be unlocked. The City Attorney and the Arden Hills #3 Association both forwarded to staff a copy of a lease agreement that had been approved by the Arden Hills City Council on October 3, 1996. Under the terms of the agreement, the Association was to pay the City of Arden Hills $10.00 annually to rent the facility. The lease agreement was for a term of five years, renewable for an additional five years per language stating that unless either party gave written notice of cancellation at least twelve months prior to termination of the initial five year lease, it automatically renewed. The Association was responsible for the maintenance of the facility and all improvement costs would be their responsibility. In addition, the Association was required to maintain comprehensive general liability coverage in an amount not less than $600,000 for each occurrence and $600,000 for personal injury. A copy of the expired lease is included for your review. Further research discovered that the $10.00 annual fee had never been paid and the City did not have any record of the required insurance from the previous ten years. Mr. Todd Albertson does assure the City that the association did carry the required insurance and each year, submitted this to the City. Staff has been unable to locate this documentation. Association#3 did submit a check on April 10, 2006 for $100 for the past due amount in the lease agreement and provided updated proof of insurance. The City unlocked the court at that time until October, 2006, when \\Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\PR&PW\Parks\Memos\Council Memos\Sheehy Tennis Court Lease Agreement.doc City Council Sheehy Tennis Court Lease Agreement 2 the lease expired. At that time, staff informed the Association to write a letter requesting their intentions for the court. The Arden Hills Association #3 is interested in a renewal of the lease agreement. A copy of the lease extension request is included for your review. Staff has researched the history of this tennis court and does have reservations about entering into another long term lease agreement with the Association. Staff has concerns about the maintenance of the court and the idea of a City owned court being offered for use exclusively by a private group. The Association states that they do a spring and fall cleanup of the court and have a part time staff member clean the court once a week during the summer months. The court is not level and appears to have several areas that have sunk due to the unstable base that it was built on. There are trees overhanging the court, which causes leaves, branches, and debris to lie on the court. This in turn hurts the quality of the surface. Cracks have begun to run the length of the court. There are four light poles wired across the court that are not operational. Photos of the court have been included for your review. The following is the background of how the City acquired this tennis court and discussions that took place at that time regarding future use of this land. Also, staff memos and City Council minutes regarding this have been included for your review. In January 1994, the City received a notice from Mr. James C. Shacker and Mr. C.E. Sheehy of an interest to donate approximately 8.57 acres of property to the City of Arden Hills. The property was made up of primarily Type III and/or Type IV wetland. The area consisted of a swamp/pond, cat tails, and scrub trees. A tennis court was constructed in 1974/1975 in the SW corner of the property. All required permits (Rice Creek Watershed, Department of Natural Resources, City Building Permit) were obtained prior to the filling of the area and the construction of the tennis court. Although the Parks and Recreation Department and Public Works Department found very little park or recreational use for the Sheehy property, the City Council accepted the donation in November 1994. It was found that the development of the area was limited due to the wetland delineation. The courts were in disrepair and in need of maintenance. The Parks and Recreation Department found that the court may need to be removed because the soil conditions present were not providing a stable base. The City was worried about the liability risks involved with use of the tennis court. In 1995, the estimated in-kind labor cost to the City for demolishing the tennis court was estimated at $1,500-$2,000. For safety and liability reasons, the City placed a lock on the court until a decision on the future of the court was made. In September 1995, two members of the Arden Hills #3 Home Association requested private usage of the Sheehy tennis court. After discussion of the details, including the cost of the restoration and upkeep of the property, the possibility of selling, and the possibility of leasing, the City Council directed staff to prepare a lease agreement for the property. Staff Recommendation Staff requests time to further evaluate all potential uses of this site. Therefore, staff recommends approval of a temporary restated and amended lease agreement dated April 9, 2007 allowing City Council Sheehy Tennis Court Lease Agreement 3 Arden Hills Association#3 to have exclusive use of the Sheehy Tennis Court from April 9, 2007 until December 31, 2007. Staff will bring back a comprehensive report to a fixture meeting for further discussion. Requested Action A motion to approve a temporary restated and amended lease agreement dated April 9, 2007 allowing Arden Hills Association #3 to have exclusive use of the Sheehy Tennis Court from April 9, 2007 until December 31,2007. 1 i Sheehy Tennis Court 2007 Attachment 7A-1. Expired Lease Agreement dated October 3, 1996 SENT BY=PETERSON FRAM BERGMAN ; 9-11-96 ;10=06AM ;PETERSON FRAM BERGMA­ 612 633 7839;# 2/ 5 LBABB AGRBBM C" 1.0 Parties. This Agreement is dated the _ �� day of --(ncl�� , 1996, and is entered into by and between the City of Arden Hills, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("City") and the Arden Hills III Association, a Minnesota non-profit corporation herein ("Association") . 2.0 Recitals. A. The City is the fee owner of the following described property situated in Ramsey County, Minnesota to-wit: Lot 3, Block S, Arden Hills No. 3, except that part described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 3; thence West along the North line of said Lot 3 for 300 feet; thence South at right angles for 300 feet; thence East parallel to the North line of said Lot 3 for 270 feet, more or less, to the East line of said Lot 3; thence North along the East line of said Lot 3 to the point of beginning (herein the "Subject Property-) . B. The City does not have a short term use for the property. C. The Association wishes to lease a portion of the Subject Property for a tennis court and relatedfacilities. D. The City is willing to allow an interim use of the Subject Property pursuant to the terms of this Lease Agreement. 3.0 Terms and Conditions. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual undertakings herein expressed, the City and Association agree as follows: A. Pr2J2erty Subject to Lease. The City hereby leases to the Association that portion of the Subject Property described on Exhibit A attached hereto, subject to any and all existing easements. 1. Tennis Court A -ea. (Legal to be included. ) 2. Access Area. (Legal to be included. ) B. Rent. As consideration for this Lease, the Association shall pay the City rent in the amount of $10.00 per year. The first payment shall be due upon the execution of this Agreement and subsequent rental payments shall be due on the anniversary date of the Agreement. In addition, the Association shall pay the City any taxes or payments in 1 i lieu of taxes required as a result of this Lease including any such taxes payable the year following the termination of this Lease if such tax payments cannot be abated. C. Term. This Lease shall be for a term of five (5) years commencing on the loth day of September, 1996, and shall be automatically renew for an additional five (5) year term unless either party gives written notice of cancellation at least twelve (12) months prior to termination of the initial five (5) year term. D. Improvements. The Association shall pay for all costs relating to improvement of the tennis court or access areas. Plans and specifications for improvements shall be reviewed and approved by the City Administrator. All improvements constructed to the tennis court and access areas shall become the property of the City. E. Maintenance. All modifications to the tennis court area and the access areas and all improvements made for the Association' s benefit shall be at the Association's expense and such improvements shall be maintained in a good state of repair. F. Trespass. Repeated or continuous trespass upon the remaining portions of the City property by members of the Association or their guests shall be an event of default. G. Insurance. The Association must maintain a comprehensive general liability coverage which shall include, but not be limited to, bodily injury, property damage and personal injury. The comprehensive general liability coverage shall be in an amount not less than $600,000 for each occurrence and $600,000 for personal injuries. These limits may be satisfied by the comprehensive general liability coverage or in combination with an umbrella or excess liability policy, provided coverage afforded by the umbrella or excess policy is no less than the underlying comprehensive general liability coverage. The City shall be named as an additional insured on the insurance policy. The Association must keep in force during the term of this Lease a policy covering damages to its property. The amount of coverage shall be sufficient to replace the damaged property, loss of use and comply with any other appropriate City ordinances or regulations. H. Hazardous Materials. The Association will be solely responsible for and will defend, indemnify and hold the City, its agents and employees harmless from and against 2 any and all claims, costs, and liabilities including attorney' s fees and costs, arising out of or in connection with the cleanup or restoration of the tennis court area and access area resulting from the Association' s use of hazardous materials; provided that the Association shall have no responsibility or liability for any condition existing prior to this Lease or for the removal of any improvements specifically authorized by the City. For purposes of this Agreement, "hazardous materials shall be interpreted broadly and specifically includes, without limitation, asbestos, fuel, batteries, or any hazardous substance, waste or materials as defined in any federal, state or local environmental or safety law or regulations including but not limited CERCLA. The City represents that it has no knowledge of any hazardous materials on the property. I. Indemnification. The Association agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the City harmless from any and all costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, and claims of liability or loss which arise out of the Association's use and/or maintenance of the property except those which arise from the negligence, willful misconduct or other fault of the City. J. Compliance with Regulations. The Association and its members shall use the tennis court and the access areas in compliance with all of the City's regulations and in a manner that does not create a nuisance for adjoining property owners. K. Default. A violation of terms of this Lease by the Association or its members shall be an event of default. If a default occurs, the City shall provide the Association with a ten (10) day notice to cure such default. Failure to cure the default within the appropriate time shall result in an automatic termination of the Lease. L. Authority. Each party represents that they have been authorized to enter into this Lease Agreement. M. Governing Law. This Lease shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. N. Severability. If any term of this Lease is found to be void or invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining terms of this Lease, which shall continue in full force_ and effect. i 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above-named parties have hereunto set their hands. CITY OF HILLS By: D nnis P st Mayor By: Brian Fritsin r City Administrator ARDEN HILLS ASSOCIATI N By: Its: b/j/10450921.001 9/10/96 4 Sheehy Tennis Court 2007 Attachment 7A-20 Location Maps i G 7 ' s N �{ .c �p ape 2D t; -D � L3G�1i1 lTl 6 V OC 'yi VI N 2 Vl O O El' ZZX D o 7 W ti p� 1 � N U 32Y3 i .y.p Fy O W O o r , N V O y ogo 'd U d� o 4-t F0 O y q U O IOU C� a F!W C� v w$ Q - � -� -316 d - �•pOp N 2,0 O N'n V V H3 73 =o t657 R ma id.0 y s� A Uq W z v r de O us'ig � �S a7i v�is7[ vv)i o V O �tl W O O .N 1?33 � O✓Q O 0..E V N a6 G �G .0 VV N ..x k 4Y U O r a'lo ri ro 1!w - Evp�p 'O w 0 .fib _ U a o Q N N 1§16 // ++ N 6ZSt ers` A ° 1 N 1575- I Wf O- a t Sheehy Tennis Court 2007 Attachment 7A-30 Photos of Sheehy Tennis Court 1 v �m _I Raw k _ i 1 X kte ~sue' l l\ i� t 1� I 4 a x BOOM 4 eta' Tv I J r � 1 ., 1 z- i f vy 4 -* ; - v _ EE. r nvy t 4 ,2a AND : ,j- WNWA At 6 at-e h Y A `ne. Y Sheehy Tennis Court 2007 Attachment 7A-4: Historical Background Including: Regular City Council Minutes from June 10, 1974 Memo from City Administrator dated January 10, 1994 City Council Work Session Minutes from January 20, 1994 City Council Work Session Minutes from September 21, 1995 Memo from City Administrator dated September 9, 1996 Mt Rutes of Recu t ar Coun .1 1 Meeting June 10. 1974 Page three Building Permit for reconstruction of a garage, as requested by Andrew Hopkins . Pat Sexton, owner of tho property adjacent to and south of the Hopkins property, stated that ho feels the garage reconstruction will be a big improvement, and has no objection to the requested variance. After review of the plant presented, Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that the CountAl approve the variance and issuance of the Building Permit, .as requested . Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 74-16 C ri I S460 - Tennis Court But I d I ng Permit Wingert reviewed the Rice Creek Watershed District stipulation that It approves the 1120 cu. yds . of fill , as proposed, providing that four (4) sq . ft. of open space be dedicated for every I sq . ft. of filled area (cannot build on open space) . After discussion of the proposed tennis court location on the $-acre site, Wingert moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council approve issuance of the Bu3 IdIng Permit and fi 11 , as requested. Motion carried unanimously. Gase No _74-17, McD_onald 's Corporation Matter deferred to Council Meeting of June 24, 1974, at request of applicant. Case No. 71 -21 Arden Manor Lighting Change W ngert reported that the Planning Commission recommends Council approval of the requested change in lighting in Arden Manor, and . moved that the Council approve the substitution of Adjusta-post Manufacturing Company Sphere-lites 12.301 with 12 ft. steel posts, In- stead of the originally apprvoed Weyerhauser #15S lights. Motion was seconded by Olmen and carried unanimously. Case N., 73-42 tametti Addition - Preliminary Plat Wingert reported that the Planning Commission does not recommend approval of the amended Preliminary Plat of Lamett l Addition be- cause; A . -Travel lane of -oad has been narrowed to 28 feet (34' required by ordinance) . 2. Fire hydrant has not been indicated mtd-way between cut- de-sac and Snelling Avenue as requested . It was noted that a determination has not been made by Mr. Lametti as to whether proposed streets are to be dedicated or privately owned. Clerk Administr3tor was requested to ask Mr. Lametti .to determine this, and, If streets are to be dedicated, request that the Preliminary Plat be amended to Incorporate the 34 foot wide travelway required; hydrant to be indicated, whether or not streets are dedicated . Buss@rg Court Council expressed concern re the adequacy of the storm sewer spill - way, and requested that Engineer Lund Inspect the construction for rnrnn 1 1 Anrp wf+h Ri r-a r.rnak Wa+nrshnd Di stri ct'S requirements. CITY OF AIMM HILLNEMMOMM DATE: Jarmary 10, 1994 TD: Dorothy Peram, City Administrator FRLM: Brian Fritsinger, Dan Winkel, Cindy Severtscan � C SUBJECT: Sheehy property As you know, the City received a notice from Mr. James C. Shacker and Mr. C.E. Sheehy of an interest to donate approximately 8.57 acres of property to the City of Arden Hills. Staff has reviewed the letter and the options available in regards to accepting this donation. The PAY consists of primarily Type III and/or Type IV wetland as defined by the National Wetlands Inventory. The area consists of a swamp/pond, cat tails and scrub trees. A tennis court was constructed in 1974/1975 in the SW corner of the property. Permits from Rice Creek Watershed and Department of Natural Resources were obtained prior to filling the area to construct the tennis court. The area has no direct access or linkages with any existing park trails or system. Due to its wetland delineation, the area will most likely remain open space. The soil conditions present on the site make it highly unlikely that a walking trail could be built around the pond. Any filling of this area would most likely require wetland mitigation at a 2 to 1 ratio. At best, the area could be used as a passive open area for wildlife viewing. The Sheehy's have stated that the property is unbuildable. They also have stated that water occasionally flows over and under the tennis court. This creates a situation of high maintenance costs on the courts. If acquired, Parks would reco Tend removing the tennis courts which would be an expense to the City. The property is valued at $11,200 and pays annual taxes of $280.00. An estimate to demolish and remove materials was prepared by Dian Winkel. The tennis court fence would be considered unsalvageable and would need to be disposed of at a steel company. The cost to the City for this project would be between $1500-2000. (This includes in-kind labor and equipment expense.) There would be no benefit to either public works or Planning/Economic Development for the City to accept this property. Parks and Recreation could use the wetland area as passive open space. Should the City Council decide to accept this donation, it needs to be approved by Resolution and adopted by 2/3 of members. The resolution should express all terms in full. BF:to i MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA WORRSESSION January 20, 1994 4:30 P.M. - Public Works Garage CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Sather called to order the City Council worksession at 4:35 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Dale Hicks, Paul Malone and Dennis Probst. Also present were: City Accountant, Terry Post; Community Planning Coordinator, Brian Fr singer; Public Works Superintendent, Dan Winkel; Park & Recreation Director, Cynthia Severtson; City Administrator, Dorothy Person; Terry Maurer and Greg Stonehouse, City Engineers, and Recording Secretary, Renee Kaulfuss. ADOPT AGENDA MOTION: Probst moved, seconded byAplkowski, to adopt the January 20, 1994 worksession agenda as submitted. Motion carried unanimously (5-0) . DISC S0ION - 9HSSITY LAND DONATION OTFER TO CITY Brian Fritsinger informed the Council that Cindy Severtson, Dan Winkel and himself examined the property. Councilmember Probst also visited the site with staff. At this time staff believes the only possible use for this land would be as park space. Ms. Severtson referred to her memo enclosed with the packet and explained that the tennis court appears to be in need of repair. Previously, the Sheehys described the court area as fairly wet and broken up. This property is by definition a wetland area. Future use of the property is limited, but a floating walkway could possibly be constructed to connect the area to a park trail. Councilmember Hicks asked when the tennis court was constructed. Ms. Severtson stated it was constructed in 1974 or 1975. Councilmember Hicks questioned whether the neighbors should be contacted to research if the neighborhood would be willing to preserve the tennis court and perhaps assume the cost to preserve the court. Ms. Severtson stated this could be an option if chosen by the Council. i ME4UTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS,NIINNESOTA WORKSESSION SEPTEMBER 21,1995 4:30 P.M. - CITY HALF PUBLIC WORKS LUNCHROOM C L TO QRDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Probst called to order the City Council Worksession at 4:35 P.M. Present: Councilmembers Paul Malone; Dale Hicks;City Administrator,Brian Fritsinger,Community Development Director,Kevin Ringwald; Park&Recreation Director,Cynthia Walsh;Public Works Superintendent,Dwayne Stafford; City Attorney;Jerry Filla,Homeowners Association Members;Tom Fabel, Todd Albertson,and Fred Sutter; and Administrative Assistant,Shirley Evenson. Beverly Aplikowski arrived at 4:45 P.M.and Susan Keim was absent. Aftt Agenda Motion: Mayor Dennis Probst moved and seconded by Councilmember Malone to adopt the September 21,1995,Worksenion Agenda as submitted. Motion carried unanimously(3-0). Aug da Item 3a&b Co i indW Triangle Two members of the Homeowners Association requested private usage of the former MV`yN t by their neighborhood. After discussion of the details,including the possibility of selling the property,leasing,the cost of the restoration and up-keep of the property,Mayor Probst indicated that because the City has no immediate plans for the property,he would consider a formal request by the representatives for the use of this site. Malone and Hicks concurred. Their proposal will be discussed at a future Council Meeting after Parks and Recreation Director,Cindy Walsh,has had an opportunity for review. Ms. Walsh will also review with Attorney Filla all City parks to resolve ownership and will contact Mr.Kenna to discuss acquiring Fee Title to the Lindeys Triangle and Ridgewood Court park areas. Agenda Items 3c Pawn Shon Ugensing Kevin Ringwald, Community Development Director,presented matrices for identifying the issues associated with an application for pawn shop licensing from several different communities. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: September 9, 1996 TO: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator FROM: Cindy S.Walsh,Parks & Recreation Director SUBJECT: Finalization of Tennis Court Lease Agreement Background The Arden Hills#3 Homeowners Association contacted the City to inquire if the City would lease the tennis court area to the Association. The Association would be responsible for maintenance and use of the area. The City Council received a draft of the lease agreement at the August 19, 1996 Council work session. With the exception of a few minor changes,the lease appeared to be acceptable to the Council. Lease Agreement The association will pay the City of Arden Hills$10.00 annually to rent the facility. The lease agreement will be for a term of five years and will automatically renew for an additional five years unless either party gives written notice of cancellation at Ieast 12 months prior to termination of the initial five year lease. The Association will be responsible for the maintenance of the facility. The facility will be leased from the City in its present condition. All improvement costs will be the responsibility of the Association. A copy of the revised lease is enclosed for your review. The Association has had an opportunity to review the lease. Representatives from the Association will be in attendance at the City Council Meeting to answer any questions the Council may have. Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the Iease of the former s ttt to the Arden Hills#3 Homeowners Association. Council should direct staff to execute all appropriate documents. Enclosure: I Sheehy Tennis Court 2007 Attachment 7A-5: Letter from Arden Hills Association #3 requesting new lease agreement dated December 7, 2006 ARDEN HILLS NO . 3 ASSOCIATION December 7, 2006 Karen Barton Community Development Director City of Arden Hills 1245 West Highway 36 Arden Hills,MN 55112-5743 Karen, Per your recommendation, and on behalf of the Arden Hills No. 3 Association I am sending you this letter of intent to enter into a lease agreement for a tennis court and related facilities located on Lot 3, Block 8, of the Arden Hills No.3 subdivision that is currently owned by the City of Arden Hills. For the last 10 years we have had a lease agreement for the above listed property with the City of Arden Hills. That agreement expired October 3, 2006. We would like to enter into a similar agreement for the next 10 years. A copy of the previous agreement has been attached for your review Please share this letter with the appropriate city officials and advise me of the next steps required for renewing a lease agreement. Respectfully Submitted. Todd Albertson Board Member Arden Hills No. 3 Association 1543 GLEN HILL RD • ARDEN HILLS/MN • 55112 PHONE (HOME): 651-636-9398 • (WORK): 651-731-5739 Sheehy Tennis Court 2007 Attachment 7A-6., Temporary restated and amended lease agreement dated April 9, 2007 LEASE AGREEMENT 1.0 Parties. This agreement is dated the day of &r< 2007, and is entered into by and between the City of Arden Hills, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("City") and the Arden Hills III Association, a Minnesota non-profit corporation herein ("Association"). 2.0 Recitals. A. The City is the fee owner of the following described property situated in Ramsey County, Minnesota to-wit: Lot 3, Block 8, Arden Hills No. 3, except that part described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said. Lot 3; thence West along the North line of said Lot 3 for 300 feet; thence South at right angles for 300 feet; thence East parallel to the North line of said Lot 3 for 270 feet, more or less, to the Ease line of said Lot 3;thence North along the East line of said Lot 3 to the point of beginning (herein the "Property"). B. A portion of the Property is occupied by a--tennis court and fencing; and by an access to the tennis court area all is highlighted on Exhibit A attached and incorporated ("Premises"). C. The Association wishes to lease the Premises from the City. D. Pending its review of the City`s park plan and park programs, the City is willing to Lease the Prerrtises.to the Association. .,I . 3.0 Terms and Conditions. NOW. THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual undertakings herein expressed; the City and Association agree as follows: A. Premises. The City hereby leases to the Association and the Association Leases from the City the Premises as illustrated on Exhibit A. B. Rent. The Association shall pay the City 10.= dollars upon execution of this Lease by the parties. C. Term. This Lease shall commence on the date upon which is executed by the parties and shall continue until the day of , 2007. D. Improvements. The Association shall pay for all costs relating to the improvements to the tennis court or access areas. Plans and specifications for the improvements shall be reviewed and approved by the City Administrator. All improvements constructed to the tennis court and access areas shall become the property of the City. E. Maintenance. All modifications to the tennis court area and the access areas and all improvements made for the Association's benefit shall be at the Association's expense and such improvements shall be maintained in a good state of repair. F. Trespass. Repeated or continuous trespass upon the remaining portions of the City propeity,by members of the Association or their guests shall be an event of default. G. Insurance. The Association must maintain a comprehensive general liability coverage which shall include, but not limited to, bodily harm, property damage and personal injury. The comprehensive general liability coverage shall be in an amount not less than $600,000 for each occurrence and $600,000 for personal injuries. These limits may be satisfied by the comprehensive coverage liability policy, provided coverage umbrella or excess liability policy, provided coverage afforded by the umbrella or excess policy is no less than the underlying comprehensive general liability coverage. The City shall be named as an additional insured on the insurance policy. The Association must keep in force during the term of this Lease a policy covering damages to its property. The amount of coverage shall be sufficient to replace the damaged property, loss of use and comply with any other appropriate City ordinances or regulations. H. Hazardous Materials. The-Association will be solely responsible for and will defend, indemnify and hold the City, its agents and employees from and against any and all claims, costs, and liabilities including attorney,'s fees and costs, arising out of or in connection with the cleanup or restoration of the tennis court area and access area resulting from the Association's use of hazardous materials; provided that the Association shall have no responsibility or liability for any condition existing prior to this Lease or for the removal of any improvements specifically authorized by the City. For purposes of this agreement, "hazardous materials" shall be interpreted broadly and specifically includes, without limitation, asbestos, fuel, batteries, or any hazardous substance, waste or ,materials as defined in any federal, state or local environmental or safety law or regulations including but not-limited CERCLA. The City represents that it has no knowledge .old"any hazardous materials on the property. I. Indemnification. The Association agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the City harmless from any and all costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, and claims of liability or loss which arise out of the Association's use and/or maintenance of the property except those which arise from the negligence, willful misconduct or other fault of the City. As used in the previous sentence the term "Association's Use" means the Association, members of the Association, guests of members of the Association and invitees of members of the Association. J. Compliance with Regulations. The Association and its members shall use the tennis court and the access areas in compliance with all of the City's regulations and in a manner that does not create a nuisance for adjoining property owners. K. Default. A violation_ of terms of this Lease by the Association or its members shall be an event.'of default. If a default occurs, the City shall provide the Association of a ten (1'0) day notice to cure such default. Failure to cure:the default within the appropriatetime shall result in an automatic termination of the Lease. L. Authority. Each party represents that they have been authorized to enter into this Lease Agreement. M. Governing Law. This Lease shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. N. Severability. If any term of this Lease is found to be void or invalid, such the invalidity shall not affect the remaining terms if this Lease, which shall continue in full force and effect. ,i IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above-named parties have hereunto set their hands. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS By: Stan Harpstead Mayor ARDEN HILLS III ASSOCIATION By: Its: President d c Q> V N � A � ❑ � td U i CL C p?L{ tlo1 L e0 O O N O 42 Q V � wva U y • O E aW 2 O�c7 w ^l I I � � �� •aW�. 1�1 V 0 N p N V Vl k 0.N O � V haw 0 ahaf- 33Ny O y w t0 N� o o G C V p oj o w G � � V C a ° In ~ N U N U w O O C� a o U 0. O ^1 Ea- 'o 1.W O Vl � 00 N w �~ `1 O C7 w WF ' •� O Va'�a >d a ON N 4 Q 0 U d A4 in O Sheehy Tennis Court Future Options 2007 Attachment I Signed Lease Agreement from April 9, 2007-December 31, 2007 LEASE AGREEMENT 1.0 Parties. This agreement is dated the TI day of Apr I 2007, and is entered into by and between the City of Arden Hills, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("City") and the Arden Hills 111 Association, a Minnesota non-profit corporation herein ("Association"). 2.0 Recitals. A. The City is the fee owner of the following described property situated in Ramsey County, Minnesota to-wit: Lot 3, Block 8, Arden Hills No. 3, except that part described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 3; thence West along the North line of said Lot 3 for 300 feet; thence South at right angles for 300 feet; thence East parallel to the North line of said Lot 3 for 270 feet, more or less, to the Ease line of said Lot 3; thence North along the East line of said Lot 3 to the point of beginning (herein the"Property"). B. A portion of the Property is occupied-by a tennis court and fencing; and by an access to the tennis court area all is highlighted on Exhibit A attached and incorporated ("Premises"). C. The Association wishes to lease the Premises from the City- D. Pending its review of the City's park plan and park programs, the City is willing to Lease the Pre' ises.to the Association. 3.0 Terms and Conditions_ NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual undertakings herein expressed, the City and Association agree as follows: A. Premises. The City hereby leases to the Association and the Association Leases from the City the Premises as illustrated on Exhibit A. B. Rent. The Association shall pay the City /Q. 0 dollars upon execution of this Lease by the parties. C_ Term. This Lease shall commence on the date upon which is executed by the parties and shall continue until the 31si" day of T)e 1e 5 e,r .2007. City of Arden Hills CONTRACT NO. -ARLN MLS 07-06 D. Improvements. The Association shall pay for all costs relating to the improvements to the tennis court or access areas. Plans and specifications for the improvements shall be reviewed and approved by the City Administrator. All improvements constructed to the tennis court and access areas shall become the property of the City. E. Maintenance. All modifications to the tennis court area and the access areas and all improvements made for the Association's benefit shall be at the Association's expense and such improvements shall be maintained in a good state of repair. F. Trespass. Repeated or continuous trespass upon the remaining portions of the City property,by members of the Association or their guests shall be an event of default. G. Insurance. The Association must maintain a comprehensive general liability coverage which shall include, but not limited to, bodily harm, property damage and personal injury. The comprehensive general liability coverage shall be in an amount not less than $600,000 for each occurrence and $600,000 for personal injuries. These limits may be satisfied by the comprehensive coverage liability policy, provided coverage umbrella or excess liability policy, provided coverage afforded by the umbrella or excess policy is no less than the underlying comprehensive general liability coverage. The City shall be named as an additional insured on the insurance policy. The Association must keep in force during the term of this Lease a policy covering damages to its property. The amount of coverage shall be sufficient to replace the damaged property, loss of use and comply with any other appropriate City ordinances or regulations. H. Hazardous Materials, The Association will be solely responsible for and will defend, indemnify and hold the City, its agents and employees from and against any and all claims, costs, and liabilities including attorney,'s fees.'and costs, arising out of or in connection with the cleanup or restoration of the tennis court area and access area resulting from the Association's use of hazardous materials; provided that the Association shall have no responsibility or liability for any condition existing prior to this Lease or for the removal of any improvements specifically authorized by the City_ For purposes of this agreement, "hazardous materials" shall be interpreted broadly and specifically includes, without limitation, asbestos, fuel, batteries, or any hazardous substance, waste or ,materials as defined in any federal, state or local environmental or safety law or regulations including but not limited CERCLA. The City represents that it has no knowledge o'Vany hazardous materials on the property- I. Indemnification. The Association agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the City harmless from any and all costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, and claims of liability or loss which arise out of the Association's use and/or maintenance of the property except those which arise from the negligence, willful misconduct or other fault of the City. As used in the previous sentence the term "Association's Use'means the Association, members of the Association, guests of members of the Association and invitees of members of the Association- J. Compliance with Regulations. The Association and its members shall use the tennis court and the access areas in compliance with all of the City's regulations and in a manner that does not create a nuisance for adjoining property owners. K. Default. A violation_ of termq of:this Lease by the Association or its members shall be an event'ol'default. If a default occurs, the City shall provide the Association of a ten (10)`day notice to cure such default. Failure to--cure the default-within the appropriate time shall result in an automatic termination of the Lease. L. Authorily. Each party represents that they have been authorized to enter into this Lease Agreement. M. Governing Law. This Lease shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. N. Severability. If any term of this Lease is found to be void or invalid, such the invalidity shall not affect the remaining terms if this Lease, which shall continue in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above-named parties have hereunto set their hands. CITY OF ARDEN HILL Stan arp e d M or ARDEN HILLS 11I ASSOCIATION By. Its: President ►n'�e„``bear S� k,��.,5 vl. 0 z A C7 n oU foWi O W a w w � p M y n' Nam � oa�vw N y 0 ti w D. l 1 9. 0 Vi C� a .. ' 0 Vi C �v a ^* 9O o ° o ° = � mg P. -V g � �y�S � � � CL C) a Sheehy Tennis Court Future Options 2007 Attachment 3: Quotation to resurface the court uotatiorr From: Finley Bros., Inc. Ph. 952-933-8272 dhd Tennis West Fx. 952-933-6164 P.O.Box 677 Hopkins,MN 55343 To: Arden Hills Parks C/o Michelle Olson e.) tnichelIe.olson cr ci.arden-hill$.tnn.us o.) 651-634-5128 f.) 651-634-5137 Re: Resurfacing a(1) doubles tennis court. At Sheehy Park. (N. Hamline & E. Snelling) Description of work to be done: Area ( approx.). 60'x120' • Treat with outdoor bleach • Pressure wash entire hard court . • Scrape to remove delaminating paint. • Fence line foliage , roots, and branches by owner. • Clean, treat with a defoliant and till cracks. Nate: Do to the nature of structural cracks, their permanent repair Can io_t be Vtaranteed. • Patch and level "bird bath" areas. Note: A maximum of three (3) applications. • Provide a Nova Sports acrylic color surface system For existing asphalt construction. • Color: red/green with 2"white playing lines,per USIA rules. Total this Base B' (pesurfacing } ....... .,..._.........$ 6,470.00 Respect lly ours, ytno d S. Finley c.) 612-363-3004 Estimate accepted: Date: Z0/10 39vd ONI SONS A3INId b9T9EE6ZS6 99:ZZ L00Z/LZ/90 Sheehy Tennis Court Future Options 2007 Attachment 4: 2002 Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan — Sheehy Park Future Proposal > CD 0 m m m Co D S N UI 14 I � 1 o N < CD 2 CDCD 7 7 Cn "Q � O CD 0 N it C N r �o 55 Cummings Park—Add a new unpaved looped trail near the lake. Add a paved trail connection to Wyncrest Circle. Provide directional signs on City streets to guide users to the park and parking area on Fair Issac's property.Add parking/Trail Head near the City water tower south of the park. Replace the tennis courts with a parking lot with access off of Wyncrest Court.Add a bench on the new trail for lake viewing. Add a drinking fountain. Add a sign and map at the park entrances to provide park and trail identification. Floral Park—The trail entrance in the northwest corner of the park is narrow,overgrown and in poor shape and should be reconstructed. Individual amenities within the park should be connected to trails for ADA accessibility.Additional unpaved looped trails should be constructed in the park to provide more walking and nature watching opportunities. The tennis courts should be reconstructed with a full basketball court. A new parking lot should be constructed in the center area of the park to provide better access to the ballfields and other park amenities. Add a sign and map at the park entrances to provide park and trail identification. Freeway Park -Replace the warming house. Add a new paved parking lot off of County Road E. Add parking stalls off of Arden Place. Pave the hockey rink for year-round use. Add a paved trail and a half basketball court. Remove former street paving. Hazelnut Park—Connect existing recreational features to paved trails for ADA accessibility. Add a trail connection to New Brighton Road. Replace the warming house with anew structure. Manage the wood- lands to remove undesired species such as Buckthorn and Honeysuckle. Install shaded benches near recreational features. Add lights from parking lot to skating rink. Add a drinking fountain. Add a sign and map at the park entrances to provide park and trail identification. Ingerson Park—Add a connecting trail to Lexington,Femwood Court and Lake Lane,utilizing a sewer easement to Fernwood as a trail corridor and Lake Lane as a trail access point. Install a 9-hole disc golf course. Expand the parking lot. Connect all existing and future park features to paved trails for ADA accessibility.Add a sign and map at the park entrances to provide park and trail identification. Lindgy's Triangle-Provide benches and park identification sign at the corner of Snelling and County Road E. Leave as unprogrammed open space. Install a paved trail segment connecting the Snelling cul-de-sac to County Road E. Round Lake Park—Add a trail connecting Old Highway 10 to the trail west of Round Lake by easement or land acquisition. Add a parking lot at Parkshore Drive. Add community garden plots and soccer fields. Acquire more land for additional soccer fields as needed by the City. Add a sign and map at the park entrances to provide park and trail identification. Royal Hills—Add a paved trail through the park. Add a tennis court adjacent to the existing court. Relocate the play equipment out of the sliding hill route.Move garden area towards the park entrance. Sampson Park—Add landscaping within the park to provide interest and improve aesthetics. Detach the basketball court from the road pavement and replace with a trail segment. Add a sign and map at the park entrances to provide park and trail identification. Sheehy Park—Add an unpaved trail across the park connecting Old Snelling Avenue with Ridgewood 18 Road. Maintain a mowed trail along Old SnellingAvenue. Add benches and create an overlook near the pond.Remove the existing damaged tennis courts. Valentine Park—Add a looped trail around the inside of the park. Connect existing recreational features to paved trails forADA accessibility. Reconfigure parking lot to detach park features from the parking lot pavement. Add a new warming house/picnic shelter. Move the half basketball court. Add a toilet screen and storm ponds. Parks and Open Space Acquisitions To improve the function of existing parks and to provide better service to certain neighborhoods,parks and open space acquisitions are recommended. Dedication of parks,trails and open space on TCAAP is recommended in accordance with the Vento Re- use Master Plan and the City Comprehensive Plan. Charles Perry Park-The residential property adjacent to Charles Perry should be acquired to minimize the potential conflict caused by reflected light,noise and trespassing while providing an opportunity to expand the recreational offerings in the park and to provide better park access. Round Lake Park-The open land west of Round Lake Park should be acquired to provide adequate space for community soccer fields.The amount of property to acquire should be determined by the number and size of the fields needed.This land should be obtained by park dedication and acquisition as possible. Round Lake Trail Easements-The remaining easements should be acquired to complete the trail around the west and south sides of Round Lake and make the trail connection to the I—35W railroad bridge (potential future trail crossing). Cummings Park-Parking for Cummings Park currently occurs on Fair Issac's company parking lot. The City does not have a long-term agreement for continued use of that parking lot.A long-term use agreement should be obtained or the City should acquire other adjoining land to provide parking for Cummings Park. Indoor Facilities Although there was some interest in having indoor recreational facilities,community input detein fined that the facilities in surrounding communities and those provided by the Mounds View School District and Bethel and Northwestern Colleges were adequate. Within the community there was little support for spending tax dollars for a separate facility. Shoreview's Community Center and indoor swimming pool is located less that 3/4 mile to the east of Arden Hills and New Brighton's Family Service Center(gyms,exercise area and indoor children's play area)is located 1/3 mile to the west ofArden Hills. 19 Sheehy Tennis Court Future Options 2007 Attachment S: Tennis Court Removal Cost Estimate Sheehy Tennis Court Removal Cost Estimate Approx. Hours Approx.Cost Staff 4 full time 16 hours $ 2,240.00 1 Backhoe 8 hours $ 400.00 1 Chop Saw 4 hours $ 20.00 1 10 yard Dum ster $ 500.00 1 Skidsteer 8 hours $ 133.60 1 Trailer 8 hours $ 60.00 1 Dump Truck 8 hours $ 236.48 $ 3,590.08 Approx. Hours Approx. Cost Staff 4 full time) 16 hours $ 2,240.00 1 Backhoe 8 hours $ 400.00 1 Front Loader 8 hours $ 304.24 2 Dump Trucks 16 hours $ 472.96 $ 3,417.20 Approx. Hours Approx. Cost Staff 3 Full Time/1 Part Time 8 hours $ 936.00 Seed $ 100.00 Top Soil 8loads $ 626.00 2 Dump Trucks 6 hours $ 354.72 1)Skidsteer 8 hours $ 133.60 1 Trailer 8 hours $ 60.00 1 John Deere Tractor with Seeder 4 hours $ 100.00 $ -2,310.32 GRAND TOTAL 1 $ 9,317.60 l\r 1,000 Benches Program: Request for Applications )1LRC Active Living Ramsey County Active Living Ramsey County is a partnership dedicated to creating and promoting environments that make it safe and convenient for people to integrate physical activity into their daily lives. One of the initiatives of ALRC is to provide 1,000 benches throughout Ramsey County in networks of up to 20 benches that encourage people to walk in their neighborhood and promote environmentally sustainable communities. The 1,000 Benches Program is being implemented using a 50-50 cost share approach with local partners,with Ramsey County providing 50% of the cost of benches up to a cost of$600 per installed bench site. A bench site includes a concrete slab, bench and three engraved pavers set into the slab. This is a Request for Applications from communities within Ramsey County to participate in the 1,000 Benches Program. Local governments within Ramsey County are eligible to apply, and are encouraged to partner with local organizations. Each individual project is limited to no more than 20 benches, but local governments may apply for more than one network of benches. The bench program has specifications for installation of benches. Each bench is to be of the type identified by ALRC, installed on a concrete pad with engraved pavers set into the concrete. The pavers will be engraved with quotes as well as sponsor identities, including logos. Two pilot projects have been implemented to demonstrate the program. Attached are the following documents for applicants: 1. Mission, Vision, Objectives and Milestones of the 1,000 Benches Program 2. Criteria for Bench Corridor Projects 3. Project Application Form 4: Bench Site Recommendations 5. Project Contract Template 6. Bench Site Quotes 7. Bench installation specifications. For more information: Bench installation specifications: Ken Wehrle, Ramsey County Parks and Recreation 651.748.2500 Ken.Wehrle(a)co.Ramsey.mn.us Application process: Mary Elizabeth Berglund, Saint Paul— Ramsey County Public Health 651/266-1125 Marvelizabeth.Berglund(cDco.Ramsey.mn.us Active Living Ramsey County- 1,000 Benches Program Request For Applications August 2007 LRC1,000 Benches in Ramsey County Active Living Ramsey County MISSION: Active Living Ramsey County! will facilitate the placement of 1,000 benches made of recycled materials in a series of corridors connecting destinations throughout the County. VISION: The 1,000 benches effort will create a physical environment to promote physical activity by facilitating "pathways to health,"that serve especially the elderly, people with physical disabilities and people with small children. OBJECTIVES: 1. By July 1, 2007, Implement two pilot programs using a total of—20 benches at a cost up to $25,000 2. By the end of 2010: a. Place 1,000 benches on corridors that connect destinations; b. Facilitate the creation of 50 — 100 different corridors,with 10—20 benches in each; c. Place benches throughout all geographic areas of Ramsey County. Milestones 1. Procure benches that use recycled products, stimulate the recycling of plastic materials and provide a venue to promote recycling programs in Ramsey County 2. Design the bench program based on evaluation of pilot program(s), with an RFA to the County Board for full implementation in the summer of 2007. The program will be implemented using a 50-50 cost-share approach with local partners. 3. Effectively communicate active living and environmental/recycling messages using a communications strategy, targeted to various audiences, following completion of the pilot program. Active Living Ramsey County 1,000 Benches Project - Mission, Vision August 2007 �r LCriteria for Bench Corridor Projects FNC Active living Ramsey County 1. Routes should be considered corridors that are designed to connect destinations. 2. Destinations include community gathering places, public or private. 3. Benches should be placed in a visibly continuous corridor so that people can see the next bench. 4. Benches should have a distance apart ranging from 50 ft. — % mile apart. 5. Benches will be the design and materials specified by ALRCI 6. Applicants must include a map indicating each individual bench installation, indicating destinations and bench placement. 7. Benches shall be accessible and without barriers, and be placed in a manner to assure use.(See Bench Site Recommendations) 8. Each bench shall be installed in the design outlined by ALRC. This will include three plaques set into the concrete pad anchoring the bench. One plaque shall include a quote, the other two plaques shall be sponsor plaques, one designed by ALRC and Ramsey County Public Health, and the other recognizing the local financial sponsor. 9. Quotes to be used for the plaques must come from the list of quotes supplied by ALRC. At least half the quotes must be from the Environment/Recycling topics list. 10.Grantees will be responsible for: a. 50% of the cost of the benches, plaques, and concrete and identify the funding for the local match. Funding can be public, private, or a combination of sources. For example, a city may decide to fund the local share in its entirety or solicit donations for individuals or organizations to sponsor benches. b. Assembly and installation of benches c. Ongoing maintenance of benches d. All approvals, permits, access permissions and other necessary actions to allow construction of the bench area. Active Living Ramsey County! 1,000 Benches Program Criteria August 2007 ALRIC Active living Ramsey County ACTIVE LIVING RAMSEY COUNTY 1,000 BENCHES PROGRAM PROJECT APPLICATION See Instructions beginning on page 2. A. Local unit of government sponsor for the project: B. Community Partners: C. Primary contact person for the project: Name Title Street Address City and ZipCode Phone D. Project Location: E. Project documentation: 1. Project location map illustrating the proposed network. 2. Identify specific bench locations_ 3. Identification of all community destinations that will be linked with the network. 4. Quantify the estimated number of people who will be served by the proposed network. 5. Identify any special populations who will be served by the network. F. Present a project budget, and Identify the source(s) of local funding share. G. Proof of property ownership(supply documentation of public right of way license or permit for each bench site within the proposed network). H. Operations and maintenance plan I. Describe the timeline for project construction and completion. (Note: Bench networks under this program must be available for public use within two years of a grant award.) J. Include a resolution from the governing body of the jurisdiction making application authorizing the submittal of the application and accepting the terms as outlined in the request for grant applications. ALRC Active living Ramsey County Instructions When completing the application refer to the documents"Criteria for Bench Corridor Projects," Bench Site Recommendations," and A. List the name of the local government sponsor. It may be a City or Township, School District or Watershed District. B. List the Community Partners, attaching a brief description of their role, addressing the following: a_ Type of organization (e.g. non-profit; public corporation, privately held firm, fraternal organization, etc.) b. Contact name, address, telephone number and email address for the organization c. Web site, if available C. Provide the name of the person in the local government authorized to speak on behalf of the project. D. Generally define the geographic boundaries of the project, including nearby streets. E_ Attach the requested documentation. Please note that the primary role of Ramsey County is to fund the project, and to facilitate bench, paver and concrete pad procurement. The local government is responsible for addressing pathway planning, bench location, property issues, permitting, contractor coordination, installation and long-term maintenance of the benches. F. Identify the expenses related to the entire project. The total cost for each bench, including installation and message pavers is $ . These are based on contract prices as follows: a. Benches: $ each, including delivery. b. Pavers: $ each; three pavers per bench installation G. Concrete slab: $ if using the vendor under contract to Ramsey County An applicant is obliged to use the benches and pavers procured by the County, but may use a different entity to install the concrete pad and install pavers and benches. The concrete pad must be installed according to specifications provided by the County. G. Active Living Ramsey County will provide 50% of the cost up to $600.00 per installed bench site. Identify specific sources and amounts of other public and/or private funds. H. Supply documentation of public right of way license or permit for each bench site within the proposed network. I.The local government sponsor is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of benches. Identify who will provide these services and the long-term source of funding for maintenance. Submit the completed application and supporting documentation to: Mary Elizabeth Berglund Saint Paul—Ramsey County Department of Public Health 2285 White Bear Avenue Suite 350 aplewood, MN 55109 LRC Active: Living Ramsey County Active Living Ramsey County 1,000 Benches Project Bench Site Recommendations The 1,000 Benches Project is intended to support physical activity and movement, and to give people a chance to rest on the way to destinations in their community. These are suggestions that could be considered and may be determined by local conditions. 1) Planning a Path When planning a "path to health," consider where the people are, and where they might be going (destinations). You may want to connect` - neighborhoods - apartments - senior housing - coffee shops, restaurants - - a bus stop - schools - a community center - the library - a park - shopping like grocery or other stores - churches - a health care facility Use this list for ideas and add to it our goal is to connect people with destinations and support walking as a form of transportation. Especially consider the elderly, disabled, and people with young children. 2) Siting the benches Once you have a route, you'll also want to consider how to position the benches. Comfort and safety are the biggest factors in how much people will use the benches: - The space behind a sidewalk (and further from the street) is often in city right-of-way and so the city can site a bench there. - People feel safer and more relaxed the further away from traffic they are. Between the sidewalk and street can be too close for comfort. - Face the bench in the direction of what's interesting to look at, like other people, scenery, architecture, anything that moves or changes, including Active Living Ramsey County 1,000 Benches Project - Bench Site Recommendations August 2007 ALRC, Active Living Ramsey County traffic. A bench placed behind the sidewalk next to buildings facing the street gives seated people the ability to see pedestrians and buildings on both sides of the street. - Keep the bench away from things that are unpleasant to be near(like fast traffic). - If an ideal spot for a bench is not within city right-of-way, a property owner can agree to allow a bench to be sited there.Agreements must be in writing and accompany the application. - Keep travel zones for pedestrians or vehicles clear. Other considerations: - Someone sitting on a bench can feel nervous if people are walking directly behind them. It is better to avoid having a bench backing up to a sidewalk unless you can leave a bit of a buffer. - In an area with a crime problem, consider placing benches near lighting. You can also try to place benches within sight of an occupied building_ with ground floor windows and doors. - If a community group or the city is willing to landscape, consider deciduous shade trees, or planted flowers. - Buffers between benches and traffic increase comfort and safety. A row of parked cars, bushes, a grassy boulevard, flowers, raised planters, etc. can all form a buffer. Thanks to: Don Burrell, OKI Regional Council of Governments Bob Chauncey, National Center for Bicycling and Walking Brian Fellows,Arizona Department of Transportation Michael Holm, City of Denver Public Works John Z Wetmore, Perils for Pedestrians Active Living Ramsey County 1,000 Benches Project Bench Site Recommendations August 2007 -ALRC Active Living Ramsey County Active Living Ramsey County 1,000 Benches Quotes Each bench in the ALRC 1,000 Benches project will have three 1 foot square paver bricks. On one side, two bricks will acknowledge both the local sponsor (city and/or business or individual donor) and ALRC as a sponsor. On the other side of the bench, a paver brick will have an inspirational quote. Cities choose from this list of quotes. Please select half or more of your quotes from the first list of Nature/Environment quotes. Tips for choosing quotes: - They're being put in stone, so choose timeless quotes that will be relevant 25 or more years from now. - Consider the location of a particular quote. Some will be especially appropriate for a bench located by a school, community center, park, senior housing, etc. - Shorter quotes will be more visually appealing and easier to read. Guidelines include that quotes be attributable to someone, inspirational, and stand the test of time. Space constraints are 5 lines of 20 characters (including spaces), to fit on a paver. Nature/Environment Quotes In every walk with Look deep into One touch of nature nature one receives nature, and then you makes the whole far more than he will understand world kin. seeks. everything better. - John Muir - Albert Einstein - Shakespeare As long as the Earth We do not inherit Between every two can make a spring the earth from our pines is a doorway every year, I can. ancestors, we borrow to a new world. it from our children. - Alice Walker - Chief Seattle -John Muir No matter how full When we heal the In wilderness, I the river, it still earth, we heal sense the miracle of wants to grow. ourselves. life. -African Proverb - David Orr - Charles Lindbergh In all things of It's only ours to nature there is borrow, let's save something of the some for tomorrow. marvelous. -Aristotle -Alabama The goal of life is Nature does nothing living in agreement uselessly. with nature. -Aristotle - Zeno When you drink the water, remember the spring. - Chinese Proverb There are no passengers on spaceship earth. We are all crew. - Marshall McLuhan It isn't easy being green. -Kermit the Frog We mention nature and forget ourselves in it: we ourselves are nature. - Friedrich Nietzsche Nothing in nature is exhausted in its first use.. -Ralph Waldo Emerson HealthM/alking/General Quotes i dream of hiking Angels whisper to a All that spirits into my old age. man when he goes for desire, a walk. spirits attain. - Marlyn Doan - Raymond Inmon - Kahlil Gibran Make your feet your friend. Health is the thing Safeguard the health that makes you feel both of body -Jim Barrie that now is the best and soul. time of the year. - Franklin P. Adams - Cleobulus To solve a problem, walk around. If you want to be Every charitable act - Gregory McNamee happy; be. is a stepping-stone toward heaven. -Tolstoy An early morning - Henry Ward Beecher walk is a blessing for the whole day. Faith is taking the first step even when The mind's first -Thoreau you don't see the step to self- whole staircase. awareness must be - Martin Luther King through the body. The moment my legs - George Sheenan begin to move, my thoughts begin to Do what you can, flow. with what you have, The longer I live - Thoreau where you are. the more beautiful life becomes. -Theodore Roosevelt Thoughts come - Frank Lloyd Wright clearly while one walks. You must be the change you wish to The reward of an act - Thomas Mann see in the world. is having done it. - Mahtatma Gandhi - Emerson Your body is built for walking, The body is a sacred Reading is to the - Gary Yanker garment. mind what exercise is to the body_ - Martha Graham Sir Richard Steele 3 Life is not living, When 1 give, but living is health. I give myself. What wisdom can you find greater than - Martial -Walt Whitman kindness? - Rousseau Every man is the The foundation of builder of a temple every state is the called his body. education of its Everywhere is walking youth. distance if you have - Thoreau - Diogenes the time. - Steven Wright The most valuable of What I dream of is the arts is the art of an art of balance. living. Walking is the best - Henri Matisse possible exercise. - Cicero Habituate yourself to walk very far_ Education is the -Thomas Jefferson I have two doctors, movement from my left leg darkness to light. and my right. Motivation is what -Allan Bloom gets you started. - G. M. Trevelyan Habit is what keeps you going. Every good hike - Jim Ryun Education is not the brings you filling of a pail, eventually back but the lighting of home. Willing a fire. - Edward Abbey is not enough; - Yeats we must do. The best way out is always through. - Goethe - Robert Frost 4 am' - p Q Q 4 ', 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 14, 2007 4) 2008-2009 OPERATING BUDGET 5) RICE CREEK TRAIL ALIGNMENT AT INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD H AND 35W. 6) 1,000 BENCHES PROGRAM - REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS 7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT 8) REPORTS FROM CHAIR AND OTHER COMMISSION MEMBERS 9) AD30URNMENT E }�, N k- t�3 - �k � `�� IE fvlY�.✓' £ '' hX� ,f' .� £�`r } S ft- tj The regular meeting of the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Straumann at 6:00 p.m., at Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Members Present: Deb Falkowski, Phil Jenni, Gale Pederson, Candace Petersen, Richard Straumann Members Absent: Terry Huntrods Staff Present: Greg Mack, Marcie Oltman, Ken Wehrle, Jody Yungers Others Present: Suzi Hudson, Jim Roe, Gary Hittle APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Straumann asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Ms. Pederson moved, seconded by Ms. Falkowski that the agenda be approved. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Straumann asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2007 meeting. Chair Straumann pointed out a spelling error in the Elmer L. Andersen Memorial Trail item. Mr. Jenni indicated that the motion regarding the 2008 State Bonding Request should include his original motion that the Commission opposes inclusion of the Battle Creek Snowmaking System due to budget constraints and too few beneficiaries. The new motion should read "Mr. Jenni moved, seconded by Mr. Huntrods,that the Parks and Recreation Commission opposes inclusion of the Battle Creek Snowmaking System in the County's State Bonding Request due to budget constraints and too few beneficiaries and further, that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommends that it be given an opportunity to present input on state bonding requests prior to their submittal to the State." It was moved by Ms. Pederson, seconded by Mr. Jenni, that the minutes of the June 12,2007 meeting be approved as corrected. Motion carried. 2010-2013 REGIONAL PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Mr. Mack distributed copies of the 2008-2013 Metropolitan Regional Park CIP Agency Final Request Forms. He noted that previously the Commission had recommended approval of the 2008 Capital Improvement Program request totaling $1,606,000. Request for 2010-2011 includes the following projects: Priority#1: Replace dome shelter at $250,000 Battle Creek Regional Park Priority#2 Natural resource restoration at $50,000 Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park Priority#3 Continue redevelopment of Keller Regional Park $1,306,000 Request for 2012-2013 projects: priority#1 Natural resource restoration at $50,000 Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park Priority#2 Final phase redevelopment of $1,281,000 Keller Regional Park Priority#3: Pave north-south trail between the railroad underpass $125,000 And County Rd. E2 within Tony Schmidt Regional Park Priority#4: Pave existing gravel trail section within the Grass Lake $150,000 Segment of Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park Mr. Jenni moved, seconded by Ms. Petersen,that the Commission recommend approval of the 2010- 2013 Regional Park Capital Improvement Program for submittal to the Metropolitan Council. Motion carried. TAMARACK NATURE CENTER DESTINATION FOR DISCOVERY Copies of the final Master Plan document were distributed to Commission members. Gary Hittle, Landscape Architect on the HKGI planning team, provided an overview of the site plan and each of the identified destinations. Jim Roe, Interpretive Planner for the HKGI planning team, discussed the philosophical foundation of the Master Plan and how the various destinations help fulfill the mission "To enrich people's "ves by helping them discover the value of nature through art, play, exploration and inquiry." The ammission participated in a walking tour of various sites within the Tamarack Nature Center property to discuss future destinations. ADJOURNMENT Upon appropriate motion, the meeting adjourned. Greg Mack 2