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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-16-12 PTRC Chair: Cindy Garretson(exp.2014) 1245 W. Highway 96 Committee Members: -AVEN HILLS Arden Hills, MN 55112 Phil Kramlinger(exp.2012) 651.792.7800 Jane Larson(exp.2013) www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us Don Messerly(exp.2012) Parks, Trails, a n d Chuck Michaelson(exp.2014) Nancy O'Malley(exp.2014) Recreation Committee John Peck(exp.2013) Harold Petersen(exp.2013) October 16 2012 Steve Scott (exp.2014) 7 Rich Straumann(exp.2013) 6:30 p.m. Council Liaison: City Hall Brenda Holden City Vision Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well-maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long-standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. y Agenda Call to Order 1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 2. MINUTES A. September 25, 2012 Regular Meeting 3. REPORTS A. City Council Report B. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Report 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Trail Signage Update B. Buckthorn Removal Day C. Other Unfinished Business 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Committee Member Terms and Committee Chair for 2013 B. 2013 Committee Calendar C. Review 2012 Goal Progress- Preliminary 2013 Goal Discussion D. Freeway Park Improvement Discussion E. Other New Business 6. NEXT MEETING A. Saturday, October 27th Buckthorn Removal Day from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00'p.m. —Hazelnut Park B. Tuesday, November 20th A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Agenda Item 2A : Minutes for Approval: September 25, 2012 EN HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARKS,TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25,2012 ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair Garretson called the September 25, 2012, meeting of the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee to order at 6:30 pm. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Garretson, Committee Members Don Messerly, Phil Kramlinger, Harold Petersen, Steve Scott,Nancy O'Malley, Rich Straumann, John Peck. OTHERS PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Manager Michelle Olson and Council Liaison Brenda Holden(arrived at 6:46 p.m.). ABSENT: Committee Members Jane Larson and Chuck Michaelson. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Committee Member Messerly motioned to approve the agenda seconded by Committee Member O'Malley. The motion carried unanimously (8-0). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—June 19,2012 MOTION: Committee Member Messerly motioned to approve the June 19, 2012, minutes, seconded by Committee Member Petersen. The motion carried unanimously (8-0). 3. REPORTS A. City Council Report Council Liaison Holden stated that at last night's Council meeting, Council voted on the design standards for multi-family homes. Ms.Holden reported that Carpet One has moved from their prior location in Roseville to Arden Plaza and that State Farm Agent Jaci Meyer who was officed off of Hwy 96 has also moved into Arden Plaza. She reported that Walgreens will take occupancy some time this fall. Ms. Holden stated that Council had discussion on where to put the Gateway sign since there are many electrical boxes located at the corner the sign was intended to be placed. This has now been sent back to staff to see if the sign could be placed on the other side of the street. Ms. Holden informed that the Department of Revenue has moved to the 3rd floor of 8 Pine Tree Drive and will be employing 122 people. Ms. Holden noted that the B2 Committee will soon be meeting to look at potential improvements. Parks,Trails&Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes September 25,2012 Page 2 Ms. Holden mentioned that the buildings between the bank and the dentist office on County Road E are empty. She indicated the landlord has had several rental offers but is not in any hurry as he is waiting for the ideal tenant. Ms. Holden mentioned they had a beautiful day for the Celebrating Arden Hills event. Ms. Holden indicated that Rob Davidson attended last night's Council meeting and was hoping that Council would be in favor of 300 sq. ft. size apartments for the Holiday Inn site. Council was not in favor and indicated they preferred a minimum of 600 sq. ft. size apartments. B. Public Works/Parks & Recreation Report Ms. Olson noted that they just finished with the Celebrating Arden Hills Fall Festival and that the event was well attended and the weather was beautiful. Ms. Olson also thanked Mr. Peck, Ms. Garretson and Mr. Michaelson for volunteering to work at the celebration. Committee Member Messerly asked about the cost of the fireworks. Ms. Olson indicated they were $7,500. Committee Member Messerly indicated he thought that was a very good price for the fireworks. Ms. Olson reported that this past Saturday they finished planting the rain gardens at Valentine Park. She indicated 9-10 volunteers along with 6 staff members planted over 900 perennials, for a total of approximately 1,400 plants, and that they have set up a temporary irrigation system. She informed the committee that staff plan on planting trees next spring. Ms. Olson also thanked any volunteers that helped with the plantings. Ms. Olson mentioned that the fall recreation classes have just started. Ms. Olson reported that this past week she attended a Minnesota Parks and Recreation Conference in Brainerd. She indicated that the sessions were very informative. Ms. Olson recapped that this past year Council approved a trail maintenance plan that included expenses for maintaining the trails. She indicated 3-3 1/2 miles of crack sealing, using Slurry Seal, has been completed in the Cummings Park area and the Elmer L. Andersen Memorial trail. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Parks Tour Evaluation Reports Ms. Olson recapped that they had the park tour on June 19, and that she felt the tour went very well. She indicated the PTRC visited all 14 parks and collected results which she has included along with last year's ratings as a comparison. Ms. Olson indicated the PTRC could use the comments and ratings as a tool for future improvements/projects. Committee Chair Garretson stated she was interested in discussing some individual concerns she had. She noted that this is the 2nd year in a row where there are thistles in the playground area at Arden Manor and she feels that picking the thistles does not work. Parks,Trails&Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes September 25,2012 Page 3 Ms. Olson indicated they are sprayed and then picked but indicated she would discuss better scheduling of spraying with Public Works Director Maurer. Ms. Garretson also noted that the benches at Crepeau Nature Preserve are still amongst overgrown vegetation. She also indicated that there were six separate comments about the cracks on the trail at Cummings Park. Ms. Olson informed that the cracks were taken care of the beginning of September as part of the 3-mile crack sealing project. Council Liaison Holden questioned what was meant by the Cummings Park comment "plaque notched into seat—very tacky." Ms. Olson indicated Public Works etched the benches so that the plaques would fit in and be flush with the other wood. Ms. Olson indicated if it was preferred to just have the plaques screwed on they could do that instead. Committee Chair Garretson noted that the south entrance at Cummings is dirty/muddy. She indicated there were several comments regarding this but she is not sure what they can do about it. Ms. Olson indicated that she would work with the Public Works crew to find a solution.Ms. Holden suggested pavers or wood. Ms. Garretson also stated there were many comments about the picnic shelter roof at Floral Park having vegetation growing on it and also comments about the trails. Ms. Olson explained that those trails were the trails they were originally going to work on, but when the contractor went out to seal them he found some coating on them which would not allow the Slurry Seal to stick. The contractor indicated the coating would first need to be removed and the Public Works staff is looking at doing that next year. Ms. Garretson questioned if they should get rid of all or at least two of the perennial gardens at Floral Park. Ms. Olson indicated the garden that is by the steps is difficult to maintain and seems to get more weeds. Ms. Garretson suggested using Preen on the gardens and feels using that would eliminate a lot of the weeds. Ms. Olson commented it is difficult to maintain all 30 gardens. Ms. Garretson questioned if they wanted to have so many gardens. She indicated she will volunteer to clean the ones at Floral Park next year. Ms. Garretson also indicated there were comments about the upper area at Freeway Park needing some aesthetic enhancement and the fence needing to be replaced. Committee Member O'Malley suggested they add this as an agenda item for another meeting. Council Liaison Holden commented that there could possibly be some money available for improvements with the redo of the County Road E bridge. Committee Member Messerly asked where they planned on putting trees at Freeway. Ms. Garretson indicated it would be more towards the road. Ms. Olson stated she would work with the staff tree inspectors to see if this is a good location for planting of trees. Council Liaison Holden asked if the basketball net at Ingerson was going to be replaced and the swinging bench repaired. Ms. Olson informed that the swinging bench was repaired via an Eagle Scout project and that she will check to see about the net. Parks,Trails&Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes September 25,2012 Page 4 Ms. Holden also asked if Johanna Marsh was under a maintenance plan because she noticed some roots on the tennis court. Ms. Olson indicated they cannot get rid of the root intrusion with a resurface. In order to eliminate that issue,tree roots and surrounding trees would need to be cut and the court would need to be reconstructed. B. Off-Leash Dog Area Location Discussion Ms. Olson explained the $7,500 figure in her memo was just a placeholder for the CIP and the amount was for a smaller park that did not need a lot of work or grading. If the Committee decided on a location that would need grading,then$7,500 would not be enough. She indicated that after Council reviews the CIP again,this item may even be eliminated. Ms. Olson questioned how the Committee would like to proceed with this. She also handed out an article she received from the City Administrator regarding local off-leash dog parks in the area that have issues with loud noise, etc. Mr. Messerly asked since the dog park is in the CIP currently is this something the Committee is required to move forward on. Ms. Olson indicated it is not required if the PTRC is not in agreement to having it and have other priorities. Committee Member O'Malley mentioned that she is not sure there is an appropriate location in our park system. MOTION: Committee Member Messerly motioned to table this item until March 2013 seconded by Committee Member Peck. Discussion ensued. Committee Member O'Malley questioned what the amount would be if they had to go to Parkshore. Ms. Olson indicated it would be significant because the area would need grading, a parking lot, fencing, etc... Council Liaison Holden indicated that taxes are going up because of the law change so Council will be looking at items to cut as well. Committee Member Peck asked Committee Member Straumann whether the County had indicated any places as being feasible. Mr. Straumann indicated the western part of Tony Schmidt was looked at but there was no way to get the dogs down to the water. MOTION (Called to vote): The motion carried 7-1 (Committee Member Peck). C. Newsletter Article Schedule Ms. Olson recapped that the PTRC has been submitting regular articles for the Newsletter and that she feels everyone has been doing a wonderful job with the articles. She noted that Committee Member O'Malley will be doing the next article which will be due Friday, October 5. Ms. Olson handed out a sign-up sheet for the months of December through May. Council Liaison Holden mentioned that the old newsletters are out on the website in case anyone wanted to look back to see what articles had already been submitted. Parks,Trails,&Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes September 25,2012 Page 5 D. Trail Signage Update Ms. Olson indicated the trail signage final designs were delayed in order to receive the 694 configuration from Mn/Dot, as she wanted to make sure it was correct on the map. She has also inspected the areas that were selected for sign placement to make sure the signs can be placed at those areas. Ms. Olson mentioned the maps will be finalized within the next week. We are hoping to have installation completed some time in October. E. Other Unfinished Business None 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Buckthorn Removal/Clean Up Day Ms. Olson recapped that last year they took a year off from buckthorn removal and did garden clean up instead. She has, however, had a lot of interest from the Karth Lake, Cummings and Hazelnut neighborhoods on doing the buckhorn removal once again and feels they can get a number of volunteers. Ms. Olson indicated the date that had been set aside was the 27th of October. She is looking for direction from the committee on whether they would like to do the buckthorn removal, and if so, at which park and on what date. Committee Member Messerly indicated that buckthorn either needed to be removed by the root or if cutting, each stump needed to be treated in order to avoid spreading. Ms. Olson indicated they do try to treat which they did not do back when they did Crepeau. Discussion ensued regarding the buckthorn removal and it was the consensus of the committee to hold the Buckthorn removal on October 27 at Hazelnut Park, since it had the most neighborhood support. Ms. Olson indicated that as in the past they will meet at 9:00 on October 27th and she will send a reminder note to the members as well as a letter to the neighbors around the park. She also asked that since the City has a limited amount of tools that the members bring as many tools as possible (saws,root pullers). Council Liaison Holden requested that the Boy Scouts also receive notification about the buckthorn removal project. B. Other New Business None ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Committee Member Scott moved to adjourn, seconded by Committee Member Kramlinger. The motion carried unanimously (8-0). NEXT MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. Azenda Item 4A : Trail Signage Update ,- REN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: October 16, 2012 Agenda Item: 4.A. TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager SUBJECT: Trail Signage Update Background The City Council approved contracting with Vacker signs for the production of 20 trail signs and approved the proposed locations. Since that time, staff has been working with the Assistant Engineer and Vacker signs on finalizing the map designs. The trail maps have been completed and are now in production. 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TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager SUBJECT: Park Clean Up Day Background At the September 25, 2012 PTRC meeting, the Committee decided to do a buckthorn removal project at Hazelnut Park for our annual fall clean up day. The committee settled on a date of October 27, 2012. Three to four Public Works staff plan on working with the committee/neighbors to complete this task. Staff included the memo that will be mailed to Hazelnut Park area residents, seeking volunteers. In addition, staff is working on contacting the Trinity Lutheran Boy Scout troop. Requested Action Staff is looking for a count on number of committee members planning on attending the buckthorn removal day on October 27, 2012 from 9:00 until 1:00 p.m. at Hazelnut Park. 10162012 Park Clean Up Day.doe -,-A EN HILLS MEMORANDUM TO: Hazelnut Park Area Residents FROM: Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager SUBJECT: Buckthorn Removal Project at Hazelnut Park DATE: October 17, 2012 The Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee (PTRC) is sponsoring a Buckthorn Removal Project at Hazelnut Park on: Saturday, October 27, 2012 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Meet at the Hazelnut PARK picnic shelter at 8:50 a.m.! If there are any interested volunteers in helping with this effort, we are inviting you to join us in this effort! The City will provide some tools (saws, chainsaws, etc...). However, if any volunteers have tools, please bring them to use. THORNS ARE SHARP! Wear jeans, heavy long sleeve shirt, gloves, and glasses or safety glasses. Also, wear old clothing as you may end up cutting jackets/shirts with thorns. If you have any questions or need information about buckthorn, please feel free to contact Michelle Olson at 651.792.7848. r Azenda Item 5A. Committee Member Terms and Committee Chair for 2013 -AR EN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: October 16, 2012 Agenda Item: 5.A. TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager -WCO SUBJECT: Committee Member Terms and Committee Chair for 2013 Backstround The following members have terms expiring in 2012: Don Messerly Phil Kramlinger The City Deputy Clerk sent a card asking if each of them would like to be reappointed to a new term. Staff is asking for all committee members with terms expiring to inform the Deputy Clerk if they are interested in being reappointed, to do that by the December PTRC meeting. The mayor will be appointing all committee members at the first meeting in January. We currently have only 3 year terms available. However, if either person is looking for a shorter term, they may discuss that with staff. If all members return, the PTRC will have 10 members. The bylaws allow up to 12 members for this committee, leaving 2 openings. If anyone knows of a resident interested in applying,please refer them to myself or our website for more information. In addition, Cindy Garretson is serving as Chairman for 2012. Staff is looking for a recommendation from the'committee on a 2013 chairman. This recommendation does not need to be given until the December PTRC meeting. All Chairmen are appointed at the same time (first meeting in January) as the committee members. Action Requested Staff provided this information in order for the PTRC to be prepared to make a recommendation in December on reappointments and committee chairman. 10162012 Committee terms and chairman-2013.doe A,aenda Item 5B: 2013 Committee Calendar EN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: October 16, 2012 Agenda Item: 5.11. TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager �?0 SUBJECT: 2013 Committee Calendar Background Attached is the proposed schedule for PTRC meetings and events in 2013. Please note that there are a few meetings that will need to be held on off regular nights, indicated with a star. These are due to holiday conflicts with Council meetings and the Committee annual joint meeting. Action Requested Staff is asking the PTRC to review the PTRC meeting and event dates and suggest any changes or edits. The Committee can choose to approve the calendar as presented or with changes. 10162012 2013 Committee Calendar.doc ,,-fiRL`ENN�HILLS PTRC 2013 Schedule Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change. Tuesday *January 8 6:30 P.M. City Council Chambers Tuesday *February 26 6:30 P.M. City Council Chambers Monday **March 18 5:00 P.M. City Council Chambers Tony Schmidt Park or City park Saturday April 13 9:00 A.M. Earth Day Clean Up Event Tuesday April 16 6:30 P.M. City Council Chambers Tuesday May 21 6:30 P.M. Cummings Park Pavilion Tuesday June 18 ***5:00 P.M. Park Tour July 90'or 16th Tuesday (TBD) 6:00 P.M. TBD—Possible Committee BBQ Tuesday August 20 5:45 P.M. Possible Trail Walk Tuesday September 17 6:30 P.M. TBD - Possible Park Site Tuesday October 15 6:30 P.M. City Council Chambers Saturday October 26 9:00 A.M. TBD -Park Clean Up—Project Day Tuesday November 19 6:30 P.M. City Council Chambers Tuesday December 17 6:30 P.M. City Council Chambers *-Regular Meeting Date moved due to Holiday-City Council Meeting Conflict or Staff Absence ** - JOINT PTRC/COUNCIL MEETING *** -Earlier time to accommodate park tour and trail walk A,aenda Item 5C.* Review 2012 Goal Progress — Preliminary 2013 Goal Discussion ,-A QEEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: October 16, 2012 Agenda Item: 5.C. TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager-fY70 SUBJECT: Review 2012 Goal Progress—Preliminary 2013 Goal Discussion Background Each year, the PTRC sets goals for the upcoming year. Attached are the approved goals from 2012. Goal setting helps the committee establish a work plan for each year. Staff provided the 2012 Goals to allow the committee to review if there are unfinished goals to be completed. The City Council and PTRC typically hold a joint meeting in March. This will give the PTRC the opportunity to discuss the goals and potential projects with the Council members. Action Requested Staff recommends members begin discussing potential goals and expectations for discussion at the November meeting, in preparation for approval of 2013 goals at the December meeting. 10162012 2012 Goal Review-Prelim 2013 Goal Discussion.doc Commission and Committee: Committee Name: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) Year: 2012 A. General Purpose for Committees and Task Forces: While the City Council and City Staff have the sole responsibility for all activities within the City of Arden Hills,from time to time they find it desirable, advantageous, and necessary to bring together residents of Arden Hills in order to broaden and enrich the discussion around possible decisions. As an example,the City Council's ability to debate and consider far-ranging alternatives is stifled by the risk that the mere discussion of alternatives will engender them with undeserved merit. In addition,Arden Hills will always seek to hire the most qualified and capable employees,but in doing so we will frequently hire staff that is not intimately connected to the Arden Hills neighborhoods. Therefore, it is critical that the City create a mechanism where the City Staff can get unfettered and unbiased reaction to their novel thoughts and ideas. The Commission, Committee, and Task Forces are established to broaden and enrich the content that will ultimately be enacted or authorized by the elected City Council. B. Mission/Purpose: Parks,trails,recreation and natural resources in Arden Hills increase the desirability of the city as a place to live or work, enhance the health and well-being of citizens and guests, and improve the value of citizens' property. The Parks,Trails,and Recreation Committee(PTRC)represents the interests of Arden Hills citizens in leading the continuing development, expansion, and improvement of those resources. The PTRC recommends to the City Council actions that support those interests;monitors the use of and the improvements in parks,trails,and recreation; and collaborates with other City committees and commissions in improving parks and trails. C. Goals: ONGOING and AS NEEDED: 1. Recommend actions that advance the vision for parks,trails, and recreation. 2. Assist in identifying ongoing parks and trails maintenance/improvement priorities. 3. Recommend and review grant opportunities, sponsorships, and partnerships for parks and trails. 4. Assist, advise, and monitor plans for parks,trails and recreation within TCAAP at the appropriate time. 5. Continue to work with Ramsey County on mutually beneficial trail/park projects and activities. 6. Monitor potential road improvements to encourage inclusion of pedestrian friendly infrastructure whenever possible. 7. Look to enhance/add recreational opportunities in our parks. 8. Recommend future enhancements for the 5 year Capital Improvement Program each year. 9. Sponsor and organize Community events such as clean up day and buckthorn removal day(s). 10. Prepare monthly articles that the Committee would like to see highlighted in the City newsletter. 1 2012 GOALS: 1. Research,review, comment and recommend approval on the following specific projects: a. Bench Implementation—Bench Location b. Trail Maintenance Plan c. Hazelnut Irrigation—Recommend bringing ball field and soccer field up to level one maintenance standards through the addition of irrigation. d. Valentine Park Reconstruction 2. Review the need for trail signage along trail corridors in the City and recommend a trail signage plan to the Council. 3. Research,review and recommend specific park amenity improvements for the following year through the continued allotment of funds within the Capital Improvement Plan. Amenities such as: bike racks,trash barrels, etc... 4. Review the need for and identify possible sites and configurations for an off leash dog area and if feasible,make recommendation to Council for implementation. 5. Promote a trail corridor on Old Snelling/Old Highway 10 from Highway 51 to County Road 96, including working with staff on potential partnerships and funding possibilities. The current focus is on County Road E to Lake Valentine Road. This trail corridor is the committee's highest priority due to safety concerns for pedestrians and vehicles. D. Committee Expectations: While the work required of PTRC members will vary both across members and across time,the following expectations are generally held of all committee members: 1. The interests of Arden Hills and its citizens are foremost 2. Participation of PTRC members is key to their contribution— a. Members should be present and involved in meetings of the committee. b. Members should be actively engaged in discussing issues, sharing perspectives, and raising questions that are essential to good decision-making. C. Effective participation derives from continually learning about Arden Hills parks,trails, and recreation and the physical and political environments in which they exist. This learning includes those formal opportunities afforded by the PTRC, as well as informal opportunities that occur in the course of one's activities. d. As a general guideline,members should expect to spend approximately 6 to 8 hours per month in their work on the committee. 3. The PTRC is a group of peers—no one member has more standing or power than others. 4. Respect for the opinions of each other, and for those with whom the PTRC interacts, is a hallmark of the committee's work. Members seek clarity in presenting their views, and represent a sense of stewardship in all that they do. 5. PTRC members engage in continual self-assessment of their performance on the committee. As needs arise,they seek education and skills necessary to their performance. As a collective,the committee develops changes in its composition, structure and function as needed. 6. The PTRC provides opportunities for the education of its members,both as part of committee meetings, and through access to educational events in other settings. Members actively engage in this education as part of their responsibility to the committee. 7. Some of the work of the PTRC is in areas of subjective judgment,where there is not enough hard information to make the decisions that are necessary. Members who are 2 most successful in these decisions are those who are aware of the values they hold, willing to engage in the discussion of those values,and respectful of those values held by others that may differ from their own. 8. The PTRC is composed of individuals with diverse perspectives and experience. The committee benefits from the contrasts that this diversity engenders, and seeks to improve the decisions it makes and the actions it takes by understanding the conflicts and resolving the disputes that arise in the discussion of issues and plans. s 3 Azenda Item SD: Freeway Park Improvement Discussion �i1�EN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: October 16, 2012 Agenda Item: 5.D. TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager-00 SUBJECT: Freeway Park Improvement Discussion Background At the September 25, 2012 PTRC meeting, a motion was passed to table the off leash dog park discussions until March of 2013. Also, the committee asked that Freeway Park Improvements be moved up in priority and placed on an upcoming agenda. Staff has provided photos and an aerial of the current conditions on the top portion of the park (Attachment A). The aesthetic concerns about this park seem to come primarily from the hockey rink/warming house/parking lot areas. Staff placed a Freeway Park Improvement Project (Attachment B) into the proposed Capital Improvement Plan that is being reviewed by Council at their Monday, October 15 work session. Since the committee has not defined specific recommendations for park improvements at Freeway Park, staff did not provide specifics. However, if this project remains in the CIP, the committee will need to work on providing specific details in order to move forward to Council. Once specific details are determined, staff can put together a specific cost estimate for the committee to review. Requested Action Staff provided this information for the PTRC to begin preliminary discussions on possible improvements to Freeway Park in order to prepare a recommendation in 2013 for Council to consider. 10162012 Freeway Park Improvement Discussion.doc Attachment A . Aerials and Photos of Current Conditions at Freeway Park — top portion ■ � ■ & ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ & ■ � ■ ! . . . . ... . || h K � ! ) � � dark . . } � � { - • « '— } l . y i ! YSY • ti V . e, •a1.5 � Fk'v� �${4'!" "i•I�Y^ fin. � - (�j Y9?^ ��' a- Op WTI jw iV -.+, _ A r� ti'.0� SJL�S 5+A1. y�- �r Mix •s .. � ,w s �" � .�` Y��, 1 fi��k yi�-r'"h%fi�r�;�, 1 {*+�'�'4L�1;1 an#S�Y"�,•�a� ., # � };, L I a e I r ,w fl • t y Y p • , `I 7 y #• r I 6 � AIL r: - } r t�Y' ,q S• ion— f [R IL 41 40 . Iiy�(/y/t. �■ r RI w . 6 ` �� .>„� -•� y. �Sj�� fir.- ��, 4 s ' f. mac- - '""7�"� �Gf4 a r e r } • ' °�`.` r,,•gip T� " P 't ,,.:Ac " • ' ;' �" ! t 'may' �!N•rm�,pn I ' . _ .. _ s � m 4 44 ' :, n'� « ' is ! � � � G.f�.��� ly Imp .. � � iv, 'spx'•poi, Attachment B: Capital Improvement Plan — Freeway Park Improvement Project Capital Improvement Plan 2013 thru 2017 City of Arden Hills, Minnesota Project# 13-park-014 Project name Freeway Park Landscaping Type Improvement Department Parks Department Useful Life Contact Category Park Capital Improvements Priority n/a Description Total Project Cost: $7,500 The PTRC has identified Freeway Park as needing some landscaping to help the park look aesthetically pleasing. The top part of the park does not look nice from the road. The PTRC would like to beautify the park. NOTE: This is on the agenda for the PTRC to take a look at over the next few months. Due to timing with the CIP,staff is putting in$7,500 as a place holder. However,staff does not have detailed improvements and therefore,cannot list a specific or accurate cost. More details will come after the PTRC discusses specifics. Justification The upper portion of Freeway Park is only used during the winter months for ice skating/hockey skating. The park is not aesthetically pleasing and the PTRC recommends that landscaping and enhancements be added to help beautify the park. Expenditures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total Construction/Maintenance 7,500 7,500 TOW 7,500 7,500 Funding Sources 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total Capital Improvement Funds(PI 7,500 7,500 Total 7,500 7,500 Budget Impact/Other Staff will need to water and maintain the landscaping for the first couple of years until it is established. Produced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software Thursday,September 27,2012