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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-18-14 Joint WS With PTRC-- www.cityofardenhills.org Dave McClung Ed Werner Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, wellmaintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our longstanding tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. CALL TO ORDER AGENDA ITEMS 1.A.CTV North Suburbs Update Documents:MEMO.PDF,ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF 1.B.Parks And Open Space Zoning Matthew Bachler, Associate Planner Documents:MEMO.PDF,ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF, ATTACHMENT C.PDF, ATTACHMENT D.PDF Public Works Equipment Discussion Terry Maurer, Public Works Director Documents:MEMO.PDF Parks, Trails And Recreation Committee Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee and Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Documents:MEMO.PDF,ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF, ATTACHMENT C.PDF 1.E.Emerald Ash Borer Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager Documents:MEMO.PDF,ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF 1.F.Council Comments And Staff Updates AGENDA ITEM 1A MEMORANDUM DATE: February 18, 2014 TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Patrick Klaers, City Administrator SUBJECT: CTV North Suburbs Update Background/Discussion Coralie Wilson, Executive Director, Northwest Suburban Communications Committee (NSCC)/ Northwest Suburban Access Corporation (NSAC), will be at the work session to provide the City Council with her annual update on the status of activities and projects at CTV. Over the past year (plus), the major item of business at CTV has been the negotiations with Comcast for a new cable franchise agreement. Attached for your information is the 2013 Year in Review from CTV. Also attached for your information is the summary of 2012 and 2013 franchise fees paid and 2013 and 2014 city contributions (to NSCC). Our City representative on the CTV Board, Craig Wilson, has been invited to this work session. ATTACHMENT A AGENDA ITEM 1B MEMORANDUM DATE: February 18, 2014 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Matthew Bachler, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Parks and Open Space District and Conservation District Proposed Rezoning Requested Action Review the proposed list of properties to be rezoned as Parks and Open Space District or Conservation District and provide staff with further direction. Background On November 25, 2013, the City Council approved Ordinance 2013-010 and Ordinance 2013- 011, which established a new Parks and Open Space District and Conservation District in the City Zoning Code. Since then, staff has begun the process of evaluating parcels within the City that should be rezoned as Parks and Open Space District or Conservation District based on the stated purpose of these two zoning classifications. The primary purpose of the Parks and Open Space District is to establish land use regulations that support the parks and open spaces managed by Arden Hills and Ramsey County. In addition, protecting land for recreational and open space uses helps to address public health, promote environmental stewardship, and protect natural resources. Currently, most City and County parks are zoned residential. The Conservation District was designed to be applied to the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS). While the property is now under federal ownership and being leased to the Minnesota National Guard for training purposes, the City recognized that portions of AHATS could be sold to private parties in the future and developed based on the underlying zoning classification. A majority of the site is now zoned R-1 single-family residential. The main purpose of the _________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session for February 18, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-001 - Zoning Code Amendment - Parks and Open Space District Rezoning 12 Page of Conservation District is to ensure that any future development on AHATS maintains a sustainable level of public expenditures for utilities and services. Discussion Staff has developed a list of 38 parcels in the City that may be appropriate for rezoning as Parks and Open Space (Attachment A). Of these parcels, 28 are owned by the City of Arden Hills. Twenty (20) are currently used as active parkland and five (5) . An additional three (3) parcels owned by the City provide open space areas, but are not formally parlocated at 1750 Parkshore Drive on the southern end of Round Lake, 3772 Brighton Way east of New Brighton Avenue and adjacent to and where the City recently installed a gateway sign. The remaining ten (10) parcels are owned by the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department and are all included in the County park system. The spreadsheet included in Attachment A lists the address, ownership, acreage, and current use for the 38 parcels. A total of eight (8) separate parcels comprise the Arden Hills Army Training Site. Staff has identified these parcels as being appropriate for rezoning as Conservation District (Attachment C). In 1999, the City amended the Zoning Code to include a new Civic Center District located along the north side of Highway 96, between Snelling and Lexington Avenue. When the zoning map was amended, the Civic Center classification was extended beyond the property boundaries for Arden Hills City Hall and the Ramsey County Public Works Department to partially include a portion of one of the AHATS parcels. Staff is requesting direction from the Council on whether this parcel should be rezoned entirely as Conservation, or whether the portion currently zoned Civic Center should remain unchanged. Next Steps Based on the conversation with the City Council, staff will finalize the list of proposed parcels to be rezoned Parks and Open Space District or Conservation District. This case is currently scheduled to be reviewed by the Planning Commission at their meeting on March 5, 2014. The City Council would likely taken action on this item on March 31, 2014. Attachments A.Parcel List - Proposed Parks and Open Space Rezoning B.Maps Proposed Parks and Open Space Rezoning C.Parcel List Proposed Conservation District Rezoning D.Maps Proposed Conservation District Rezoning _________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session for February 18, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-001 - Zoning Code Amendment - Parks and Open Space District Rezoning 22 Page of AttachmentA Parcel List - Proposed Parks and Open Space Rezoning Property AddressProperty OwnerAcresNotes 1791 Chatham AveCity Of Arden Hills9.45Chatham Trails 1678 Oak AveCity Of Arden Hills1.07Part of Tony Schmidt Park 3301 New Brighton RdCity Of Arden Hills13.65Hazelnut Park 4601 Prior Ave NCity Of Arden Hills3.61Arden Manor Park 1750 Parkshore DrCity Of Arden Hills3.99Open space on south end of Round Lake 3255 Lexington Ave NCity Of Arden Hills4.7Ingerson Park 4317 Colleen CtCity Of Arden Hills0.41Trail 3700 New Brighton RdCity Of Arden Hills20.13Charles Perry Park 1900 Lake LnCity Of Arden Hills0.54Sampson Park 1893 Lake LnCity Of Arden Hills0.38Sampson Park 3772 Brighton Way NCity Of Arden Hills1.94Open space adjacent to Tony Schmidt Park 3738 Brighton Way SCity Of Arden Hills0.03Chatham Trail 3743 Mccracken LnCity Of Arden Hills0.03Chatham Trail 1650 Lake Valentine RdCity Of Arden Hills2.36Valentine Park 1370 County Road E WCity Of Arden Hills1.21Freeway Park 1581 Chatham AveCity Of Arden Hills18.5Chatham Trails 4375 Snelling Ave NCity Of Arden Hills4.59Royal Hills Park 1582 Chatham AveCity Of Arden Hills9.42Chatham Trails 1646 Chatham AveCity Of Arden Hills4.3Chatham Trails 1413 Arden Oaks DrCity Of Arden Hills1.38Arden Oaks Park 1219 Cummings Park DrCity Of Arden Hills17.7Cummings Park 1423 Floral Dr WCity Of Arden Hills19.08Floral Park 4210 Hamline Ave NCity Of Arden Hills1.65Trail adjacent to Boston Scientific campus 1145 Benton WayCity Of Arden Hills11.89Crepeau Nature Preserve Johanna Marsh 3168 Ridgewood RdCity Of Arden Hills8.57 3397 Lake Johanna BlvdCity Of Arden Hills0.11Trail 0 UnassignedCity Of Arden Hills6.91Part of Tony Schmidt Park 1761 Lake Johanna BlvdRamsey County91.24Tony Schmidt Regional Park 1837 County Road E2 WRamsey County0.01Tony Schmidt Regional Park 0 UnassignedRamsey County5.41Tony Schmidt Regional Park 0 UnassignedRamsey County0.25Tony Schmidt Regional Park 1850 County Road E2 WRamsey County19.35Tony Schmidt Regional Park 3660 New Brighton RdRamsey County14.27Tony Schmidt Regional Park 5101 Lexington Ave NRamsey County7.18Marsden Archery Range - AHATS Tony Schmidt Regional Park 1837 County Road E2 WRamsey County86.02 Tony Schmidt Regional Park 1621 Lake Johanna BlvdRamsey County0.49 0 County Road I WRamsey County113.94Rice Creek North Regional Trail AttachmentB Arden Hills Official Zoning Map M-B - Mixed Business M-R - Mixed Residential R-1 - Single Family Residential R-2 - Single & Two Family Residential District R-3 - Townhouse & Low Density Multiple Dwelling District R-4 - Multiple Dwelling District B-1 - Limited Business District B-2 - General Business District B-3 - Service Business District B-4 - Retail Center District N-B - Neigborhood Business C-C - Civic Center District G-B - Gateway Business I-1 - Limited Industrial District I-2 - General Industrial District I-FLEX District Railroad Right-of-Way Water ¹ Adopted: September 28, 2009 Last Updated: June 25, 2013 Proposed Parks and Open Space Rezoning Proposed Zoning POS - Parks and Open Space District Existing Zoning M-B - Mixed Business M-R - Mixed Residential R-1 - Single Family Residential R-2 - Single & Two Family Residential District R-3 - Townhouse & Low Density Multiple Dwelling District R-4 - Multiple Dwelling District B-1 - Limited Business District B-2 - General Business District B-3 - Service Business District B-4 - Retail Center District N-B - Neigborhood Business C-C - Civic Center District G-B - Gateway Business I-1 - Limited Industrial District I-2 - General Industrial District I-FLEX District Railroad Right-of-Way ¹ Water AttachmentC Parcel List - Proposed Conservation District Rezoning Property AddressProperty OwnerAcresNotes 5337 Lexington Ave NUnited States Of America118.97northeast quadrant of AHATS 0 UnassignedUnited States Of America39northeast quadrant of AHATS 1460 County Road I WUnited States Of America470.82northeast quadrant of AHATS 1185 Hwy 96 WUnited States Of America578.46southeast quadrant of AHATS 0 County Road I WUnited States Of America242.23northwest quadrant of AHATS 0 UnassignedUnited States Of AmericaUnknownsouthwest quadrant of AHATS 1661 Hwy 96 WUnited States Of America124.4southwest quadrant of AHATS 0 UnassignedUnited States Of AmericaUnknownnorthwest quadrant of AHATS AttachmentD Arden Hills Army Training Site - Existing Zoning County Road I Arden Hills Army Training Site Zoning Districts M-B - Mixed Business M-R - Mixed Residential Highway 96 R-1 - Single Family Residential R-2 - Single & Two Family Residential District R-3 - Townhouse & Low Density Multiple Dwelling District R-4 - Multiple Dwelling District N-B - Neigborhood Business C-C - Civic Center District G-B - Gateway Business I-1 - Limited Industrial District ¹ I-2 - General Industrial District WATER Proposed Conservation District Rezoning County Road I Proposed Zoning CD - Conservation District Existing Zoning CC - Civic Center District M-B - Mixed Business Highway 96 M-R - Mixed Residential R-1 - Single Family Residential R-2 - Single & Two Family Residential District R-3 - Townhouse & Low Density Multiple Dwelling District R-4 - Multiple Dwelling District N-B - Neigborhood Business G-B - Gateway Business I-1 - Limited Industrial District ¹ I-2 - General Industrial District WATER CONSENT ITEM 1C MEMORANDUM DATE: February 18, 2014 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Terry Maurer, Public Works Director SUBJECT: 2014 CIP Equipment Purchases Background/Discussion There are three of the equipment purchases in the approved 2014 CIP we would like to talk to the Council briefly about. They are Replace 1997 Dump Truck w/Plow/Wing/Sander, Replace 1996 Roller and Replace 2002 Groundmaster with Snow Blower. The issues we would like to discuss are as follows: 1.Replace 1997 Dump Truck w/Plow/Wing/Sander The 2014 CIP has $160,000 anticipating the purchase of a new vehicle. However, the monies budgeted are significantly short of the approximately $200,000 needed for a new vehicle. Ramsey County has a 2011 International single axel plow truck that has 13,000 miles on it that they are planning to trade in this spring. The value of the truck has been determined to be $128,250 (Joe Mooney has verified this value with an International dealer). To this amount there would be a cost of $5,000-6,000 to have the vehicle painted white as we did with the last truck we purchased from Ramsey County. The $160,000 budgeted includes an estimated $20,000 auction value for our 1997 truck which we would send to auction later in the summer/early fall in an effort to maximize its value. 2.Replace 1996 Roller There is $10,000 in the 2014 CIP for the replacement of the 1996 Roller. As we discussed at the January Work Session, the Public Works crew has started to do more paving of streets as a maintenance technique. With these paving activities it would be good to have a large roller (the current roller was used primarily for 12 Page of patching). We would suggest deferring the purchase of a larger roller and instead we will have the Public Works crew rent one when they are doing paving activities. Through this we will determine a few things: what size roller works the best for them; can we continue to just rent a larger roller when we need it; if we determine it would be good to have a larger roller in our fleet, are there used ones that would be available. 3.Replace 2002 Groundmaster with Snow Blower The 2014 CIP has an item in it to replace the 2002 Groundmaster with Snow Blower. The item is budgeted at $39,000 including an estimated $3,500 auction value for the old piece of equipment. This piece of equipment has primarily been used in the winter months on the ice rinks and trails. We would like to propose a change to this CIP item. We would suggest the purchase of a Tool Cat with Snow Blower. The reason for this is twofold. First, we have been using our current Tool Cat on rinks this season and it is just as functional (some of our guys think it is better) as the Groundmaster. With our current Tool Cat we have a number of tools that attach such as a brush hog, plow, V-plow, bucket and sweeper. Having a second piece of equipment that these tools can be used on would give us more versatility. Finally, the 2002 Groundmaster has limited value, maybe not even the estimated $3,500. If we kept that piece of equipment we would put a mower deck on it and use it to mow along trails to save wear and tear on the new Z-Mowers. The cost of a new Tool Cat with a snow blower is $49,000; this is $10,000 more than budgeted in the CIP. To help bridge that gap we would propose sending the John Deere Tractor to auction since, with another Tool Cat, its functionality would be redundant. The value of the John Deere is estimated at $6,000-8,000. This would still leave a small gap that could hopefully be made up with the savings on the Plow Truck. 22 Page of AGENDA ITEM 1D MEMORANDUM DATE: February 18, 2014 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager SUBJECT: PTRC Goals and Work Plan Requested Action Discuss goals and work plan priorities for the Parks Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) for 2014. Background Each year, the various City committees and commissions discuss and recommend goals and project priorities for the upcoming year. These are then brought to the Council for evaluation and further discussion in order to finalize a work plan for each committee. The Parks Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) is prepared to discuss their goals and priorities for 2014 at The Council will make the final determination as to what the goals and priorities are for the upcoming year. The joint meeting will be an opportunity for the PTRC to present their goals, priorities, discuss current parks and trail issues and receive Council feedback. Discussion Attached are the purpose, mission, expectations and goals for the PTRC (Attachment A). Listed below are ten ongoi every year. These are reviewed annually by the committee. 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. 12 Page of 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(s), garden clean up day(s) and other volunteer project day(s). 10.Prepare semi regular articles that the Committee would like to see highlighted in the City newsletter. The PTRC has put together a proposed list of priorities for their 2013 work plan and they are listed below: 1.Park Improvement Analysis 2.Prairie Restoration Proposal 3.Community Survey Analysis - The 2013 Summer Community Survey results are included for Council review (Attachment B) 4.Trail Development Analysis Proposed trail segment map and priority listing included for Council review (Attachment C) The committee will be presenting each of these priorities, along with other parks and trail topics, in more detail with a power point slide show at the meeting. Requested Action Discuss goals and work plan priorities for the Parks Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) for 2014. Attachments Attachment A: PTRC Goals and Expectations Attachment B: Community Survey Results Attachment C: Proposed Trail Segment Map and Priority Listing 22 Page of ATTACHMENT A Commission and Committee: Committee Name: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) 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 ar-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 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(s), garden clean up day(s) and other volunteer project day(s). 10. Prepare semi-regular that the Committee would like to see highlighted in the City newsletter. 1 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 d. As a general guideline, members should expect to spend approximately 3 to 4 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, 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 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. 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D to Stowe Ave.) C.15,332.801.01 New Brighton Road (Stowe Ave. to County Road E2) E1251.570.24 Lake Valentine Road (from segment E.1 path to bridge) G2787.150.53 County Road E (Indian Pl. to Lk. Joh. Blvd. to Tony Schmidt U. Trail to end of park - north side) G.11,742.400.33 Lake Johanna Blvd. (From Segment G to Old 10 - Snelling) H2,184.840.41 County Road E (Old 10-Snelling to Connelly Ave.) I4,382.400.83 Snelling Ave. (Highway 51 to County Road E) I.11,056.000.20 Old Highway 10-Snelling (Cty Road E through CP Rail) I.22,270.000.43 Old Highway 10-Snelling (from CP Rail to County Rd. E2) I.38,870.001.68 Old Highway 10-Snelling (from Cty. Road E2 to Hwy. 96) J2,258.400.43 Lake Valentine Road (Mounds View H.S. to Old 10-Snelling) L3,941.460.75 County Road 96 (Hamline Ave. To North Heights (North side) O3,383.000.64 Lexington Ave. (From County Road F to Grey Fox Road) MEDIUM PRIORITY D.1670.910.13 County Road E2 (Cleveland Ave. to New Brighton Rd.) E.12,871.000.54 R.C. Open Space (from segment E path to MVHS) Q1,372.800.26 Highway 51 (From Old Hwy. 10/Snelling to just past Glenhill Rd) LOW PRIORITY A2,623.310.5 Cleveland Ave. (County Road "D" to Stowe Ave.) A.21,671.900.32 Cleveland Ave. (Thom Ct. to existing path off Cty E2) B2,644.360.5 County Road D (Cleveland to New Brighton Road) K2,395.210.45 Parkshore Dr. (from Old Hwy 10-Snelling to beginning of Rd. Lake Trail) K12,164.800.41 Gateway Blvd. (from proposed segment K to Round Lk. Road) K22,421.310.46 Round Lake Trail (Complete the loop that has a gap behind Deluxe Corp.) K32,633.740.5 Round Lake Road W. (from Gateway Blvd. to existing trail off of 96) M2,826.820.54 North Snelling Ave. (From County Road 96 to Briarknoll) O.15,211.700.99 Lexington Ave. (From County Road E to Shoreline Lane) O.27,889.601.50 Lexington Ave. (From Tanglewood to County Road I - West Side) P838.190.16 Crepeau Preserve (From Cannon to Crepeau Nature Preserve) P.11,266.210.24 Pine Tree Drive(From Cty Road E to existing grass trail into Crepeau) R1,237.000.23 County Road E - (From Lexington to existing Concrete Sidewalk) Total Future Trails81,904.1115.53 Part or whole segment has tentatively been designated to be built in near future with road projects or development. Trails are listed in alphabetical order within each priority category and it does not reflect priority within the category. Updated in December, 2013 1E AGENDA ITEM MEMORANDUM DATE: February 18, 2014 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager SUBJECT: Emerald Ash Borer Tree Evaluation Results Action Requested Staffislookingfordirectiononwhethertoproceedwithtreatmentofashtreesinthemaintained areas of the City parks. Background EmeraldAshBorer(EAB),aninvasivebeetlethatkillsashtrees,wasdiscoveredinSt.Paulin thespringof2009,Shoreviewinthesummerof2011andRosevilleandArdenHills (NorthwesternCollege)in2013.TheCityapprovedtheEABManagementPlanin2012.Staff presentedanEABstatusupdateattheNovember12,2013CityCouncilworksession.Atthat time,onlyoneconfirmedcaseofEABhadbeendiscoveredinArdenHillsatNorthwestern College.However,sincethattime,atreewithEABwasidentifiedinSampsonParkinArden HillsbytheDepartmentofAgriculture.ThattreewasremovedinDecember.TheDepartment ofAgricultureiscurrentlyconductingwinterEABinspectionsinthesurroundingareaofthis findandalsore-inspectingareasthatweredonelastwinter.Resultsofthoseinspectionsshould be known by the end of March. TheapprovedEABManagementPlandoesnotincludetreatmentofpublictrees.TheCity RightofWay(ROW)ordinancestatesthatmaintenanceoftreeswithintheROWisthe responsibilityofthehomeowner.TheCitycompletedanashtreeinventoryin2012ofallash treesintherightsofwayofCitystreetswiththesoftwareSimpleTrees.Atotalof2,397trees wereplottedand374arelistedasashtrees.TheCouncilrevisitedtheapprovedEAB ManagementPlan(2012)attheNovemberworksession.StaffpresentedtheCouncilwiththe questionofiftheCityshouldconsidertreatmentofsignificantparktrees(maintainedareas). TheinsecticideTreeAgeismostcommonlyusedandhasshowntohavea99percentsurvival rateonhealthytrees.PrecisionLandscapingwasretainedfortreeservicesin2014andtheCity wasabletonegotiateinsecticidetreatmentforpublictreesatamunicipalrateof$6.00perDBH 13 Page of (DiameteratBreastHeight)for12-24DBHtreesand$8.00perDBHfortreesover24.In addition,staffnegotiatedaprivaterateof$7.00perDBHfor12-24DBHtreesand$9.00per DBHfortreesover24forArdenHillsresidents.Treatmentisgoodfortwoseasonsafter whichtreeswouldhavetoberetreated.Theashtreesintheparkhadnotbeenratedatthattime todeterminewhatpercentagewouldbegoodcandidatesfortreatment.Councildirectedstaffto conductatreeevaluationwithinthemaintainedareasoftheparksanddeterminehowmanytrees wouldbegoodcandidatesfortreatmentandbringthefindingsbackforCouncildiscussion. Aftercompletingthatinventory,54ashtreeswereevaluatedand38werefoundtobehealthy andgoodcandidatesfortreatment.Aerialsofeachoftheparkswithashtreesareincludedfor Council review (Attachment A). Below is a chart with the evaluationfindings: PARK TREE INVENTORY TREATMENT / REMOVAL COSTS: Park# of ash # of ash trees Total DBHEstimatedTotal DBH for Estimated treesrated as goodfor treatment Treatmenteventual removalRemoval Costs candidatesconsiderationCosts ($6/dbh)of Trees not for treatment(every 2 yrs)(Treesnotrecommended recommendedfor treatment for treatment)($16.39) 000$00$0 Arden Manor 2110$60.0010$ 163.90 Arden Oaks Cummings 2224$144.000$0 4222$132.004$ 65.56 Floral 200$016$ 262.24 Freeway Hazelnut 3344$264.0000 1010158$948.0000 Ingerson 300028$ 458.92 Johanna Marsh Lindeys 4440$240.0000 159111$666.0046$ 753.94 Perry 9793$558.0014$ 229.46 Royal Hills Sampson 000$000 000$000 Valentine TOTALS5438502$3,012.00118$1,934.02 GRANDRemoval & TOTALTreatment (Initial) $4,946.02 23 Page of Incomparison,belowisachartwiththeremovalcostsforalloftheashtrees(Includingstump grinding),notincludingreplacementcosts.Youwillnoticethatthecostlistedabovetoremove thesixteentreesnotrecommendedfortreatmentislowcomparedtotheamounttoremoveall trees due to their relatively small DBH. TREE REMOVAL COSTS ALL ASH TREES IN MAINTAINED AREAS OF PARKS ParkTotalTotalDBHEstimated ashfor removalRemovalCost- trees$16.39per DBH Arden Manor00$0 Arden Oaks220$ 327.80 Cummings224$ 393.36 Floral426$ 426.14 Freeway216$ 262.24 Hazelnut344$ 721.16 Ingerson10158$2,589.62 Johanna Marsh328$ 458.92 Lindeys440$ 655.60 Perry15157$2,573.23 Royal Hills9107$1,753.73 Sampson000 Valentine000 54620$10,161.80 TOTALS Includedistheparkbyparkevaluationresults(AttachmentB)providedbyPrecisionTreeand Landscaping.Councilmaywanttolookateachparkanddetermineiftheywouldlikealltrees thataregoodcandidates,treated.IfCouncilwouldliketoproceedwithtreatment,itwouldbe scheduled sometime in late May or early June, depending on weather. Attachments Attachment A:Aerials of Ash Tree Inventory City Parks Attachment B:2014 EAB Arden Hills Park Tree Evaluation Results 33 Page of Attachment A 12 14 2 k j 12 k j 12 9 2 8 k j 6 4 10 6 11 k j 2 3 2 3 k j 10 3 k j 9 1 3 2 10 10 5 14 4 9 k j 4 8 µ Legend Ash Trees TREE TYPE <all other values> Arden Oaks Park kj ash 015306090120 DISCLAIMER: This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This map is a compilation of records, Prepared by: Feet information and data located in various city, county, state and federal offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only. The City does not warrant that the Geographic Information System (GIS) Data used to prepare this map are error free, and the City does not represent that the GIS Data can be used for navigational, tracking or any other purpose City of Arden hills Engineering Department requiring exacting measurement of distance or direction or precision in the depiction of geographic features. If errors or discrepancies are found please contact 651-792-7044. The preceding disclaimer is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §466.03, Subd. 21 (2000), mapdoc:Arden Oaks ash trees.mxd Data Sources and Contacts: and the user of this map acknowledges that the City shall not be liable for any damages, and expressly waives all claims, and agrees to November 22, 2013 defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from any and all claims brought by User, its employees or agents, or third parties which * Ramsey County GIS Base Map (10/31/11) arise out of the user's access or use of data provided. map:Arden Oaks ash trees.pdf * City of Arden Hills 13 22 k j 15 8 21 8 12 2 5 13 k j 12 k j 12 k j 10 9 8 126 10 20 8 16 k j µ Legend Ash Trees TREE TYPE <all other values> Cummings Park kj ash 050100200300400 DISCLAIMER: This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. 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The preceding disclaimer is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §466.03, Subd. 21 (2000), mapdoc: cummings ash trees.mxd Data Sources and Contacts: and the user of this map acknowledges that the City shall not be liable for any damages, and expressly waives all claims, and agrees to November 22, 2013 defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from any and all claims brought by User, its employees or agents, or third parties which * Ramsey County GIS Base Map (10/31/11) arise out of the user's access or use of data provided. map: cummings ash trees.pdf * City of Arden Hills 7 6 8 14 12 16 12 7 20 25 11 14 14 208 10 2412 8 15 4 10 7 9 8 k j 1013 15 17 10 k j 10 k j 14 14 12 30 1314 2 k j 16 k j 12 k j 2 18 k j 20 k j 16 5 11 22 k j 20 12 12 12 4 16 6 9 10 81518 12 12 10 2210 9 14 10 7 12 1686 915 105 11 17 10 5 8 12 14 k j 12 13 8 8 14 18 13 13 11 6 26 24 25 2 9 9 6 4 13 5 105 16 7 µ Legend Ash Trees TREE TYPE <all other values> Floral Park kj ash 04590180270360 DISCLAIMER: This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. 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The preceding disclaimer is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §466.03, Subd. 21 (2000), mapdoc: floral ash trees.mxd Data Sources and Contacts: and the user of this map acknowledges that the City shall not be liable for any damages, and expressly waives all claims, and agrees to November 22, 2013 defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from any and all claims brought by User, its employees or agents, or third parties which * Ramsey County GIS Base Map (10/31/11) arise out of the user's access or use of data provided. map: floral ash trees.pdf * City of Arden Hills 8 k j 8 k j 14 15 20 15 µ Legend Ash Trees TREE TYPE <all other values> Freeway Park kj ash 015306090120 DISCLAIMER: This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This map is a compilation of records, Prepared by: Feet information and data located in various city, county, state and federal offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only. The City does not warrant that the Geographic Information System (GIS) Data used to prepare this map are error free, and the City does not represent that the GIS Data can be used for navigational, tracking or any other purpose City of Arden hills Engineering Department requiring exacting measurement of distance or direction or precision in the depiction of geographic features. If errors or discrepancies are found please contact 651-792-7044. The preceding disclaimer is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §466.03, Subd. 21 (2000), mapdoc:Freeway ash trees.mxd Data Sources and Contacts: and the user of this map acknowledges that the City shall not be liable for any damages, and expressly waives all claims, and agrees to November 22, 2013 defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from any and all claims brought by User, its employees or agents, or third parties which * Ramsey County GIS Base Map (10/31/11) arise out of the user's access or use of data provided. map:Freeway ash trees.pdf * City of Arden Hills 12 21 30 13 21 13 19 k j 10 14 k j k j 7 25 16 17 15 8 35 8 16 21 20 12 10 3530 10 3525 k j k j 10 12 µ Legend Ash Trees TREE TYPE <all other values> Hazelnut Park kj ash 04080160240320 DISCLAIMER: This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This map is a compilation of records, Prepared by: Feet information and data located in various city, county, state and federal offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only. The City does not warrant that the Geographic Information System (GIS) Data used to prepare this map are error free, and the City does not represent that the GIS Data can be used for navigational, tracking or any other purpose City of Arden hills Engineering Department requiring exacting measurement of distance or direction or precision in the depiction of geographic features. If errors or discrepancies are found please contact 651-792-7044. The preceding disclaimer is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §466.03, Subd. 21 (2000), mapdoc: hazelnut ash trees.mxd Data Sources and Contacts: and the user of this map acknowledges that the City shall not be liable for any damages, and expressly waives all claims, and agrees to November 22, 2013 defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from any and all claims brought by User, its employees or agents, or third parties which * Ramsey County GIS Base Map (10/31/11) arise out of the user's access or use of data provided. map: hazelnut ash trees.pdf * City of Arden Hills 12 10 18 14 19 14 14 k j k kj j 14 k j 1013 17 kk jj k j 20 k j 18 k j 16 k j µ Legend Ash Trees TREE TYPE <all other values> Ingerson Park kj ash 02550100150200 DISCLAIMER: This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This map is a compilation of records, Prepared by: Feet information and data located in various city, county, state and federal offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only. The City does not warrant that the Geographic Information System (GIS) Data used to prepare this map are error free, and the City does not represent that the GIS Data can be used for navigational, tracking or any other purpose City of Arden hills Engineering Department requiring exacting measurement of distance or direction or precision in the depiction of geographic features. If errors or discrepancies are found please contact 651-792-7044. The preceding disclaimer is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §466.03, Subd. 21 (2000), mapdoc:ingerson ash trees.mxd Data Sources and Contacts: and the user of this map acknowledges that the City shall not be liable for any damages, and expressly waives all claims, and agrees to November 22, 2013 defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from any and all claims brought by User, its employees or agents, or third parties which * Ramsey County GIS Base Map (10/31/11) arise out of the user's access or use of data provided. map: ingerson ash trees.pdf * City of Arden Hills 22 30 814 810 kk jj 10 k j 23 24 k j k j 20 19 kk jj k j 15 30 17 k j k j µ Legend Ash Trees TREE TYPE <all other values> Johanna Marsh kj ash 03060120180240 DISCLAIMER: This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This map is a compilation of records, Prepared by: Feet information and data located in various city, county, state and federal offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only. The City does not warrant that the Geographic Information System (GIS) Data used to prepare this map are error free, and the City does not represent that the GIS Data can be used for navigational, tracking or any other purpose City of Arden hills Engineering Department requiring exacting measurement of distance or direction or precision in the depiction of geographic features. If errors or discrepancies are found please contact 651-792-7044. The preceding disclaimer is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §466.03, Subd. 21 (2000), mapdoc: johanna marsh ash trees.mxd Data Sources and Contacts: and the user of this map acknowledges that the City shall not be liable for any damages, and expressly waives all claims, and agrees to November 22, 2013 defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from any and all claims brought by User, its employees or agents, or third parties which * Ramsey County GIS Base Map (10/31/11) arise out of the user's access or use of data provided. map: johanna Marsh ash trees.pdf * City of Arden Hills 26 12 8 k j k j 12 k j 18 5 6 8 k j µ Legend Ash Trees TREE TYPE <all other values> Lindey's Park kj ash 015306090120 DISCLAIMER: This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This map is a compilation of records, Prepared by: Feet information and data located in various city, county, state and federal offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only. The City does not warrant that the Geographic Information System (GIS) Data used to prepare this map are error free, and the City does not represent that the GIS Data can be used for navigational, tracking or any other purpose City of Arden hills Engineering Department requiring exacting measurement of distance or direction or precision in the depiction of geographic features. If errors or discrepancies are found please contact 651-792-7044. The preceding disclaimer is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §466.03, Subd. 21 (2000), mapdoc:lindeys ash trees.mxd Data Sources and Contacts: and the user of this map acknowledges that the City shall not be liable for any damages, and expressly waives all claims, and agrees to November 22, 2013 defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from any and all claims brought by User, its employees or agents, or third parties which * Ramsey County GIS Base Map (10/31/11) arise out of the user's access or use of data provided. map:lindeys ash trees.pdf * City of Arden Hills 8 14 9 3 9 8 10 14 9 11 10 10 10 µ Legend Ash Trees TREE TYPE <all other values> Perry Park kj ash 0204080120160 DISCLAIMER: This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This map is a compilation of records, Prepared by: Feet information and data located in various city, county, state and federal offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only. The City does not warrant that the Geographic Information System (GIS) Data used to prepare this map are error free, and the City does not represent that the GIS Data can be used for navigational, tracking or any other purpose City of Arden hills Engineering Department requiring exacting measurement of distance or direction or precision in the depiction of geographic features. If errors or discrepancies are found please contact 651-792-7044. The preceding disclaimer is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §466.03, Subd. 21 (2000), mapdoc:Perry ash trees.mxd Data Sources and Contacts: and the user of this map acknowledges that the City shall not be liable for any damages, and expressly waives all claims, and agrees to November 22, 2013 defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from any and all claims brought by User, its employees or agents, or third parties which * Ramsey County GIS Base Map (10/31/11) arise out of the user's access or use of data provided. map:Perry ash trees.pdf * City of Arden Hills 8 9 12 14 k j 16 6 k j 14 5 k j 12 5 k j 6 5 6 11 k 6 j 8 4 12 k j 14 17 k j 10 6 8 6 kk jj 12 6 8 6 6 6 5 5 7 5 6 6 6 9 9 µ Legend Ash Trees TREE TYPE <all other values> Royal Hills Park kj ash 02550100150200 DISCLAIMER: This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This map is a compilation of records, Prepared by: Feet information and data located in various city, county, state and federal offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only. The City does not warrant that the Geographic Information System (GIS) Data used to prepare this map are error free, and the City does not represent that the GIS Data can be used for navigational, tracking or any other purpose City of Arden hills Engineering Department requiring exacting measurement of distance or direction or precision in the depiction of geographic features. If errors or discrepancies are found please contact 651-792-7044. The preceding disclaimer is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §466.03, Subd. 21 (2000), mapdoc: Royal Hills ash trees.mxd Data Sources and Contacts: and the user of this map acknowledges that the City shall not be liable for any damages, and expressly waives all claims, and agrees to November 22, 2013 defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from any and all claims brought by User, its employees or agents, or third parties which * Ramsey County GIS Base Map (10/31/11) arise out of the user's access or use of data provided. map: Royal Hills ash trees.pdf * City of Arden Hills 2014 (EAB) Arden Hills Park system evaluation Arden Oaks Park 1-10” dia Ash tree identified. This tree is healthy and a good candidate for treatment 1 ash tree that is less than 10” dia would not be good candidate for treatment Cummings Park 2-12” dia Ash trees identified. Both are healthy and good candidates for treatment Floral Park 1-12” dia Ash tree identified. This tree is healthy and a good candidate for treatment 1-10” dia Ash tree identified. This tree is healthy and a good candidate for treatment 2 ash trees that are less than 10” dia would not be good candidates for treatment Freeway Park None of the ash trees would be good candidates for treatment. This is mainly due to the size and the amount of other canopy coverage from othertypes of trees. Hazelnut Park 1–15” dia Ash tree. This tree is healthy and a good candidate for treatment 1–10” dia Ash tree. This tree is healthy and a good candidate for treatment 1–19” dia Ash tree. This tree is healthy and a good candidate for treatment Ingerson Park 1–10” dia Ash tree. This tree is healthy and a good candidate for treatment 4–14” dia Ash trees. All 4 are healthy and are good candidates for treatment 2–20” dia Ash trees. All 2 are healthy and are good candidates for treatment 2–18” dia Ash trees. All 2 are healthy and are good candidates for treatment 1–16” dia Ash tree. This tree is healthy and a good candidate for treatment Johanna Marsh 3 smaller ash trees near the west side of the tennis courts would not be good candidates for treatment. These trees do not have good structural canopies. There are other trees in the area that will proved good canopy coverage. Lindey’s Park 2–8” dia Ash trees. Due to the low canopy coverage, I would recommend treatment on these smaller ash trees. 2–12” dia Ash trees. All 2 are healthy and are good candidates for treatment Perry Park 2–14” dia Ash trees. All 2 are healthy and are good candidates for treatment 4–10” dia Ash trees. All 4 are healthy and are good candidates for treatment 2–11” dia Ash trees. All 2 are healthy and are good candidates for treatment 1–21” dia Ash tree. This tree is healthy and a good candidate for treatment Approx 6 other ash 10” and less would not be good candidates for treatment. There is good canopy coverage at this park were the majority of ash trees are located. You may opt out on treating some of the 10” and 11” trees. Royal Hills Park 4-12” dia Ash trees. All 4 are healthy and are good candidates for treatment 2-14” dia Ash trees. All 2 are healthy and are good candidates for treatment 1–17” dia Ash Tree. This tree is healthy and a good candidate for treatment 2 ash trees that are less than 10” dia would not be good candidates for treatment All parks: Are good candidates fortreatmentwith a total of 502 diameter inches Overall: Royal Hills Park, Perry Park and Ingerson Park have the largest amounts of ash trees. These parks would see the greatest impact from EAB if nothing is done. Lindey’s Park only has a few mature trees on site and ash trees being the majority. The remaining parks have smaller populations of ash trees and wouldn’t be impacted as much if the trees were removed and replaced with another species. Any questions please contact Michael Ratz, Certified Arborist