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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-18-14 PTRCJohn Van -- Cindy Garretson Don Messerly www.cityofardenhills.org Chuck Michaelson Nancy O'Malley Harold Petersen Steve Scott Jennifer Stephens Rich Straumann Matt Trites Dave McClung Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well- infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long-standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.A.January 14, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes Documents:JANUARY 14, 2014.PDF UNFINISHED BUSINESS 3.A.Emerald Ash Borer Update Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager Documents:MEMO.PDF,ATTACHMENT A.PDF NEW BUSINESS 4.A.Joint Meeting Debrief 2014 Work Plan Discussion Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager Documents:MEMO.PDF,ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF 4.B.TCAAP Park Discussion Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager Documents:MEMO.PDF,ATTACHMENT A.PDF 5.A.City Council Report Dave McClung, Council Liaison 5.B.Public Works/Parks And Recreation Report Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager Documents:2014 EARTH DAY AT TONY SCHMIDT.PDF 6.A.Tuesday, April 15, 2014 6:30 P.m. A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair called the January 14, 2014, meeting of the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee to order at 6:35 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Nancy Committee Members Phil Kramlinger, Don Messerly, Chuck Michaelson, Harold Petersen, Rich Straumann and John Van Valkenburg. OTHERS PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Manager Michelle Olson, Public Works Director Maurer, former Council Liaison Fran Holmes, City Administrator Patrick Klaers, Council Liaison Dave McClung and Charles Katchel,. ABSENT: Committee Members Cindy Garretson (excused), Steve Scott (excused), and Matt Trites. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commi - Other Unfinished Business. MOTION: Committee Member Michaelson motioned to approve the agenda as amended seconded by Committee Member Kramlinger. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 19, 2013 MOTION: Committee Member Petersen motioned to approve the November 19, 2013, minutes as presented, seconded by Committee Member Michaelson. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Franchise Fees Parks and Recreation Manager Olson recapped that at the November PTRC meeting, City Administrator Klaers presented the committee with the topic of franchise fees. He had indicated that a portion of those fees is being proposed to be used for parks and trail improvements. At that time the committee discussed brainstorming ideas on potential improvements that the franchise fees could be used for. Staff did provide the committee with a list of potential park and trail projects and Ms. Olson reviewed the list with the committee. Ms. Olson asked for input from the committee. Committee Member Van Valkenburg indicated he felt something should be added about dog parks and a trail connecting Briarknoll over US10 to Old Hwy 10. Ms. Olson also indicated that at the Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes January 14, 2014 Page 2 last meeting it was discussed that the committee make a motion encouraging the franchise fees and having a letter drawn up, which the Chair would sign, to show the support of the fees. Committee Member Michaelson asked if there was any other type of funding available as an alternative to franchise fees. City Administrator Klaers indicated one source of funding would be taxes and another would be by a bond referendum. He stated that one reason the Council has asked to evaluate the pros and cons of franchise fees is because it is a new Ms. Holmes indicated that 45 percent of the City is tax exempt and do not pay property taxes. Staff is trying to get information on what the revenue would be from the 45 percent that currently do not pay taxes, if franchise fees are implemented, as Xcel charges the fees per meter. Ms. Holmes informed that City Administrator Klaers has also put together a list of all the cities that have a franchise fee and that there are quite a few. City Administrator Klaers indicated the one thing they can determine is the amount of money they would get from the residential properties since it is a flat fee in the amount of $57 a year. Public Works Director Maurer indicated that Council has set two Public Hearings in thth February, one on the 10 and the other on the 24, and feels it is important for the committee to attend and show their support and for the committee to encourage friends or neighbors of like mind to support it also. City Administrator Klaers advised that there will be opposition and that it is important for the Council to hear a wider perspective then just the negatives so they can consider all points of view before making a decision. Council Liaison McClung pointed out there were several forms of communication regarding the franchise fees and Public Hearings including the newsletter, the newspapers, the Arden Hills website, and an insert in the quarterly utility billings. Also an e-mail was sent to anyone that had given Community Development their e-mail for TCAAP updates. Ms. Olson indicated she will also send the PTRC an e-mail reminder about the Public Hearings on February 10 & February 24. MOTION: Committee Member Van Valkenburg moved that the PTRC support the franchise fees with a certain percentage of the fees dedicated to parks and motion carried (6-1). B. 2014 Work Plan Ms. Olson recapped that the PTRC will be submitting their work plan to Council at a joint work session on February 18th. She indicated she will use the community survey results as part of the PowerPoint presentation. An item that was discussed previously was creating a trail subcommittee. She along with Public Works Director Maurer met with Committee Members Kramlinger and Van Valkenburg to work on how the subcommittee wants to move forward. The present proposal and findings of the subcommittee can also be presented to Council as part of the work plan. Other work plan items that had been discussed previously was to research buckthorn eradication methods, a prairie restoration conversion for Lindeys park, to review the commnity Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes January 14, 2014 Page 3 survey results, and then to work on a park and trail improvement project list for potential franchise fees. Ms. Olson questioned whether the committee wanted to keep all these items on the work plan and asked for input. Chair and Committee Member Messerly indicated they felt the buckthorn eradication was beyond the scope of the PTRC. Discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the committee to remove the buckthorn eradication from the work plan. Council Liaison McClung suggested the committee focus on things they really want to have an impact on. Ms. Olson indicated she would put together a draft presentation and the committee could decide on which members should present the topics. It was decided the committee would meet on th February 11 at 6:30 p.m. to go over the presentation, before submitting the work plan to Council on February 18th. MOTION: Committee Member Van Valkenburg motioned to go forward with all topics included in the memo except the buckthorn eradication, seconded by Committee Member Petersen. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). C. Committee Chair Nomination Ms. Olson informed that Committee Members Van Valkenburg and Kramlinger have agreed to accept nomination of Chair and Co-Chair of the PTRC. MOTION : Committee Member Petersen moved to have Committee Members Van Valkenburg and Kramlinger as Chair and Co-Chair of the PTRC, seconded by Committee Member Straumann. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). D. Other Unfinished Business Committee Member Messerly indicated he visited six residents on Snelling Avenue Park and all were favorable except one. Mr. Messerly asked if the committee was interested in proceeding with the project. He indicated the cost for the project would be $3,000 for site preparation and planting and an additional $2,185 over a 3-year period. Mr. Katchel indicated his concern with going forward with the restoration is that it would pre-empt any other use of the field and feels the park does get used even if it is not as defined as other parks. Ms. Olson recapped that the City does have limitations on what it can do with the park because the City does not have title to the property. The property was give to the City as part of a park dedication which allows the City to use it for open space. She checked with the attorney and he did indicate prairie grass would be acceptable but something more active like a dog park may not meet that criteria. Discussion ensued regarding whether or not to leave the item on the work plan. The consensus of the committee was to leave this goal on the work plan as it is inexpensive and is low maintenance. Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes January 14, 2014 Page 4 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Crosswalk Discussion Committee Member Petersen recapped that residents at Fox Ridge expressed concern about the access to Royal Hills Park. He received an email explaining the concerns which he ultimately forwarded on to Ms. Olson. He indicated the residents walk down the east side and cross at the corner by his home and there is no curb cut to get into the park with strollers and wheelchairs. The only other option is to use the crosswalk at Royal Hills Drive and put the strollers on the grass. He indicated the residents would like a crosswalk at the corner by his house so they can cross there. Discussion ensued regarding the issue and Public Works Director Maurer indicated that studies indicate that striped crosswalks at uncontrolled intersections are actually less safe than if nothing were there. Reports indicate that the number of people that make full stops at a stop sign is less than 12% and this is the same as with a crosswalk. He indicated there is no way to make people cross at a crosswalk as they are going to cross wherever they feel safe. Mr. Maurer indicated he feels at this time the road is striped where residents feel most safe crossing and adding another crosswalk would be of no benefit. He suggested the committee do something similar to what was done with Valentine Hills, and engage the neighborhood to find out what the residents want. It was felt the playstructure could be put on a list of enhancements for the park and at that point in time the location of the playstructure could be looked at in conjunction with the pathway. B. Other New Business None. 5. REPORTS A.City Council Report Council Liaison McClung also recapped that there will be two Public Hearings regarding franchise fees, one on February 10th and the other on February 24th. Mr. McClung indicated that there will be a TCAAP Open House on Wednesday, January nd 22, at 5:30 p.m. in the Marsden Room. At the Open House consultants will be presenting the first draft of the Master Plan which also includes potential trails and green space. Council Liaison McClung indicated he highly recommends that all attend and would be interested in the committees feedback and guidance regarding the green space that is being provided and the types of parks that are included in the Master Plan. application for the Federal Tap Funding which would provide money for trails. He indicated Council is fully aware that this is an important segment and they give their full support. Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes January 14, 2014 Page 5 Mr. McClung mentioned that the Planning Commission approved the Goodwill and that this will go forward to Council. Mr. McClung indicated that Creative Catering has not completed an application for the as of yet. He stated they are in the preliminary stages as they have some issues regarding parking. Council Liasion McClung also mentioned that the new gateway sign was placed at County Road E2 and Cleveland at the Triangle Property. Mr. McClung asked if anyone was interested in writing for the Communications Committee. He stated they would love to have additional people to help them write as they are short people. B. Public Works/Parks & Recreation Report Parks and Recreation Manager Olson informed that she has received an application from a resident who is interested in joining the PTRC and will be setting up an interview with the Chair, Co-Chair and Council Liaison. She will send out an e-mail to establish a date for the interview and hopefully if all goes well the committee will have a new appointment. Ms. Olson indicated she is trying to get two grants done - the TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) and then a Planning Grant for Safe Routes to School. She is working with the City of New Brighton and three schools (Moundsview, Valentine Hills, ) on a plan for the Safe Routes to School Grant, which needs to be in place in order to apply. Ms. Olson indicated things are going well as far as trail plowing and rinks are concerned. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Committee Member Petersen moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m., seconded by Committee Member Van Valkenburg. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). NEXT MEETING The next meeting (a joint work session with Council) is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. AGENDA ITEM MEMORANDUM DATE:March 18, 2014 TO:Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM:Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager SUBJECT:Emerald Ash Borer Update Requested Action Staff provided the City Council with an Emerald Ash Borer Update (EAB) at their February 18, 2014 work session. After reviewing the information, Council consensus was toproceed with chemical treatment on healthy ash trees within the maintained areas of our parks. Council asked staff to review the update with the Parks Trails and Recreation Committee. Background Attached is the EAB update (Attachment A) provided by staff at the Council work session on Tuesday, February 18. Trees in the maintained areas of the parks were evaluated by our current tree contractor; Precision Landscaping to determine which ones would be good candidates for treatment. Included in the EAB update are aerials of the parks and locations of the ash trees. After looking at treatment, removal and replacement options, it was the consensus of the Council to move forward on treatment of healthy ash trees in the maintained areas of our parks. Treatment is scheduled for late May or early June, depending on the weather.The City negotiated a private treatment price through Precision Landscaping. Arden Hills’residents can receive a price of $7.00 per DBH (diameter at breast height) for 24” or less and $9.00 for 24” or more. Residents can visit the City website for more information at www.cityofardenhills.orgor contact Precision directly at 651-484-2726. Attachment A 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 Staff is looking for direction on whether to proceed with treatment of ash trees in the maintained areas of the City parks. Background Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive beetle that kills ash trees, was discovered in St. Paul in the spring of 2009, Shoreview in the summer of 2011 and Roseville and Arden Hills (Northwestern College) in 2013. The City approved the EAB Management Plan in 2012. Staff presented an EABstatusupdate at the November 12, 2013 City Council work session. At that time, only one confirmed case of EAB had been discovered in Arden Hills at Northwestern College. However, since that time, a tree with EAB was identified in Sampson Park in Arden Hills by the Department of Agriculture. That tree was removed inDecember. The Department of Agriculture is currently conducting winter EAB inspections in the surrounding area of this find and also re-inspecting areas that were done last winter.Results of those inspections should be known by the end of March. The approved EAB Management Plan does not include treatment of public trees. The City Right of Way (ROW) ordinance states that maintenance of trees within the ROW is the responsibility of the homeowner. The City completed an ash tree inventory in 2012 of all ash trees in the rightsof way of City streets with the software Simple Trees. A total of 2,397 trees were plotted and 374 are listed as ash trees. The Council revisited the approved EAB Management Plan (2012) at the November work session. Staff presented the Council with the question of if the City should consider treatment of significant park trees (maintained areas). The insecticide TreeAge is most commonly used and has shown to have a 99 percent survival rate on healthy trees. Precision Landscaping was retainedfor tree services in 2014 and the City was able to negotiate insecticide treatment for public trees at a municipal rate of $6.00 per DBH” 13 Page of (Diameter at Breast Height)for 12-24” DBH trees and $8.00 per DBH” for trees over 24”. In addition, staff negotiated a private rate of $7.00 per DBH” for 12”-24” DBH trees and $9.00 per DBH” for trees over 24”for Arden Hills residents.Treatment is good for two seasons after whichtrees would have to be retreated. The ash trees in the park hadnot been rated at that time todetermine what percentage would be good candidates for treatment. Council directed staff to conduct a tree evaluationwithinthe maintained areas of the parks and determine how many trees would be good candidates fortreatmentand bring the findings back for Council discussion. After completing that inventory, 54ash trees were evaluatedand 38 were found to be healthy and good candidates for treatment. Aerials of each of the parks with ash trees areincluded for Council review (Attachment A). Below is a chart with the evaluation findings: PARK TREE INVENTORY TREATMENT / REMOVAL COSTS: Park# of ash # of ash trees Total DBH EstimatedTotal DBH for Estimated treesrated as good for treatment Treatmenteventual Removal Costs candidates considerationCosts ($6/dbh)removalof Trees not for treatment(every 2 yrs)(Trees not recommended recommended for treatment for treatment)($16.39) 000$00$0 Arden Manor 2110”$60.0010”$ 163.90 Arden Oaks 2224”$144.000$0 Cummings 4222”$132.004”$ 65.56 Floral 200$016”$ 262.24 Freeway 3344”$264.0000 Hazelnut 1010158”$948.0000 Ingerson 300028”$ 458.92 Johanna Marsh 4440”$240.0000 Lindey’s 159111”$666.0046”$ 753.94 Perry 9793”$558.0014”$ 229.46 Royal Hills 000$000 Sampson 000$000 Valentine TOTALS5438502”$3,012.00118”$1,934.02 GRAND Removal & TOTALTreatment (Initial) $4,946.02 23 Page of In comparison, below is a chart with the removal costs for allof the ash trees (Including stump grinding), not including replacement costs.You will notice that the cost listed above to remove the sixteen trees not recommended for treatment is low compared to the amount to remove all trees due to their relatively small DBH. TREE REMOVAL COSTS –ALL ASH TREES IN MAINTAINED AREAS OF PARKS ParkTotal Total DBH Estimated ash for removalRemoval Cost- trees$16.39 per DBH Arden Manor00$0 Arden Oaks220”$ 327.80 Cummings 224”$ 393.36 Floral 426”$ 426.14 Freeway216”$ 262.24 Hazelnut344”$ 721.16 Ingerson10158”$2,589.62 Johanna Marsh328”$ 458.92 Lindey’s440”$ 655.60 Perry15157”$2,573.23 Royal Hills9107”$1,753.73 Sampson000 Valentine 000 TOTALS54620”$10,161.80 Included is the park by park evaluation results(Attachment B) provided by Precision Tree and Landscaping. Council may want to look at each park and determine if they would like all trees that are good candidates, treated. If Council would like to proceed with treatment, it would be scheduledsometime 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. 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: 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. 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: 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 AGENDA ITEM MEMORANDUM DATE:March 18, 2014 TO:Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM:Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager SUBJECT:Joint Meeting Debrief, 2014Work Plan Discussion Requested Action The PTRC may want to take this time to discuss their thoughts on how the meeting went, create their work plan based on ideas shared at the meeting and any other related discussion that the committee is interested in. Background The February18, 2013 joint PTRC/City Council meeting went well. There was good discussion on all topics on the agenda. The City Council reviewedthe proposed 2014 committee goalsand work plan with a fewchanges (Attachment A): Under Ongoing and As Needed Goals: Add language to #4: Continue to work with Ramsey County AND SURROUNDING CITIES/ORGANIZATIONSon mutually beneficial trail/park projects and activities. For the 2014 proposed work plan, the Council consensus was to monitor the use of Lindey’s Park in 2014 before bringing a proposal for prairie restoration of the open space. There are concerns about that area being active and losing an open green space.Staff removed the Prairie Restoration Proposal from the work plan priorities. Lindey’s Park usage analysis fits under the park improvement analysis. For the 2014 proposed work plan, although it is mentioned in ongoing and as needed goals, the Council asked for TCAAP Park Development Review to be included. Staff added this priority. Staff has included a draft schedule for the work plan that the committee can revise and edit at Tuesday night’s meeting (Attachment B). Attachment A Commission and Committee: Committee Name: Parks Trailsand 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 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 alwaysseek 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, recreationand natural resourcesin 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 continuingdevelopment, expansion,and improvement of thoseresources. The PTRC recommends to the City Councilactions that support those interests; monitors the use of and the improvements in parks, trails, and recreation; and collaborates with other City committees and commissions inimprovingparks 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/improvementpriorities. 3.Recommend and reviewgrant opportunities, sponsorships, and partnerships for parks and trails. 4.Assist, advise, and monitor plans for parks, trailsand recreationwithinTCAAPat 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.Recommendfuture enhancementsfor the 5 year Capital Improvement Programeach 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 informal opportunities that occur in the course of one’s activities. d.As a general guideline, members should expect to spend approximately 3to 4hours 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 most successfulin 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. E.2014 Work Plan Priorities: 1.Park Improvement Analysis 2.Community Survey Analysis 3.Trail Development Analysis 4.TCAAP Park Development Review 2 DRAFT Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Workplan –2014 2014Work Plan Priorities 1. Park Improvement Analysis 2. Community Survey Analysis 3. Trail Development Analysis 4. TCAAP Park Development Review JANUARY 1.Review and finalize goals and work plan 2.Prepare presentation for Council/PTRC Joint Work Session FEBRUARY: CITY COUNCIL/PTRC JOINT WORK SESSION 1.Review goals and work plan with Council 2.Discuss priorities MARCH: 1.TCAAP Park Development Review 2.Finalize Work Plan and Priorities 3.Emerald Ash Borer Update APRIL: 1.TCAAP Park Development Input 2.Ice Rink Season Review 3.Pick meeting locations for off-site meetings 4.Park Improvement Discussionin preparation for 5 Year CIP MAY 1.5 Year CIP Discussion 2.Park Improvement Discussion 3.Trail Development Analysis Over JUNE 1.Park Tour 2.5 YearCIP Review/Recommendation JULY 1.All Committee Barbeque AUGUST NO MEETING SCHEDULED?or TRAIL WALK IN CITY? SEPTEMBER 1.Discuss details of Clean up Day 2.Trail Segment Review 3.TBD OCTOBER 1.Review Recreation Activities and Statistics 2.Review Comprehensive Plan Goals/Plans NOVEMBER 1.Goal setting discussion for 2015 DECEMBER 1.Establish and recommend goals and work plan for 2015 MEMORANDUM DATE:March 18, 2014 TO:Terry Maurer, Public Works Director Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM:Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager SUBJECT:TCAAP Park Analysis Staff Recommendation Staff reviewed themaster plan draft and concluded that the findings for the type and number of fields/amenities needed is fairly accurate. However, our review of current programming helped to identify the park land acreage needs for the recommendations. Included for the PTRC review is the master plan recommendations, staff analysis of current programming/field needs and recommendations for TCAAP amenities/fields and approximate land use. Summary: The Master Plan draftshows the number of facilities needed at TCAAP, based on the estimated population of 4,000: Number of Facilities Number of Arden Hills Number of facilities needed at Currently in Arden residents per facilityTCAAP (based on estimated Hills4,000 population) Ball Fields9(10)1,083(975)4 Soccer Fields4 (6)2,438 (1,624)2 (3) Basketball Courts109754(half/full combo) Tennis Courts51,9502 Play Equipment118865 After reviewing these numbers, the existing soccer fields should be 6, which would increase the soccer field needs on TCAAP to 3. In addition, the ball fields should be 10 but the need for 4 If we have a shortage of fields, it would be soccer fields and ball fields remains the same. appropriate sized adult softball fields. After reviewingthe current park and programming offerings, the recommended amenities/fields and approximate land use for TCAAP is listed below in a table: 16 Page of Recommended Amenities/Fieldsand Approximate Land Use Park AcresBall FieldSoccer Ball/Soccer TennisBBPlay Hockey/ Warming Splash Parking (L-lights)FieldFieldCourtCourtStructurePleasure House/Pad(Off (UL-No (combo)(1/2 or RinkPicnic Street lights)(UL-No Full (F))Shelter(OS) or lights)(Restrooms:Street (S)) Permanent (PE)or Portable (P)) Creek3.401(UL)1 (1/2)11(P)1 (S-17) Community3.9821(F)12(P)11 (OS-27) Hill5.401 (UL)1 (UL)1 (1/2)11 (P)1 (OS-38) West9.202 (L)111 (PE)1(OS-72) 21.982 (L)1 (UL)2 (UL)2341514 I have included draft layouts for review and discussion that show the amount of park land (21.98 proposed) that would be needed for the various park amenities (Attachment A). Below is a summary: Creek Neighborhood Park(3.4 acres): 1 Soccer/Baseball Combination (Unlighted) 1Basketball Court (Half) 1 Play Structure 1 Picnic Shelter (Portable Bathrooms) Street Parking (17 spaces) Analysis: Staff recommends a soccer/baseball combination field with a play structure on site. Having a park with a ball field/soccer field without a play structure has issues. Families that bring their child to a game usually have other children and if the play structure is located elsewhere, it may be impossible to have another parent or guardian take them to a different location. I also recommend a small picnic shelter (12’ x 12’ or 16’x 16’) to provide a seating area and a small basketball court due to their popularity. This park will be programmed for occasional games and/or practices and therefore, providing parking is recommended. We recommend street parking with 15-20 spaces. Community (Town Neighborhood) Park(3.98 acres): 2 Tennis Courts 1 Basketball Court (Full) 1 Play Structure 2 Picnic Shelters 1 Splash Pad Off Street Parking (27 spaces) Analysis: I think the activities proposed would be a good fit for a central community park. I think two tennis courts with one basketball court would be sufficient. While this is a central area, these types of activities will need sufficient parking and therefore, the layout we propose is for anoff street parking lotwith 27 spaces. It is important to note that splash pads require a high level of 26 Page of maintenance (Daily/weekly water testing, water turn off and shut off, winter prep, etc…) and this should be considered. Hill Neighborhood Park(5.4 acres): 1 U10/U12 Soccer Field (Unlighted) 1 Soccer/Baseball Combo (Unlighted) 1 Picnic Shelter 1 Half Court Basketball Off Street Parking (38 spaces) Analysis: Based on the popularity of soccer, I recommend that this park include one ball field/soccer combination field and one U10/U12 Soccer Field. In addition, it would be beneficial for one playground to beon site for families to use during game/practices/activities. These fields would be programmed and therefore, adding a small parking lot (25-30 spots) seems important. One option shown isto include a half basketball court, as they are popular. West Athletic Complex 2 Adult Softball Fields 1 Hockey Rink/Pleasure Rink 1 Warming House/Picnic Pavilion with Indoor Bathrooms Off Street Parking (72spaces) Analysis: My recommendation would be to have an athletic complex located somewhere away from neighbors due to the lighting. I recommend having two adult sized ball fields, a warming house/picnic pavilion, a playground and appropriate parking. There may be a possibility that parking could be shared with a business near the park, similar to Cummings Park. Adding a nice facility like this could help draw more teams and also open up these fields for occasional youth use.The standard size for adult softball fields is 300 feet from home plate. The proper field size and lighting are major factors in teams playing in particular leagues. Background/Analysis BALL FIELDS AND SOCCER FIELDS We currently have: (5)Stand AloneBaseball/Softball Fields: (3)Adult Softball Fields and (1) Youth Baseball Field (Perry) Our adult softball leagues and some of our youth baseball/softball leagues are programmed on Perry #1, #2, #3 regularly Sunday-Thursday. The local association schedulesfield #4 exclusively for their programs Monday-Thursday. In addition, we average 4-6 weekend tournaments a year run by the local association. 36 Page of (1) Youth Baseball Field (Royal Hills) Our youth t-ball leagues, classes and association use are programmed regularly Monday- Thursday. (2) Stand Alone Soccer Fields: (1) Youth Soccer Field (U8 size -Under 8 (60 x 40 yards)(Hazelnut) Our youth soccer league and the local association program this field for regular use Monday- Thursday and Saturdays and Sundays in the summer and fall. (1) Youth Soccer Field (U10 size –Under 10 (80 x 50 yards)(Cummings) Our youth soccer league program and the local association program this field for regular use Monday-Thursday and Saturdays and Sundays in the spring/summer and fall. (3) Shared Soccer/Baseball Combination Fields: (1)Adult/Youth Softball Field(Spring/Summer) or U8 Soccer Field (Fall)-(Hazelnut) This field is programmedMonday-Thursdaybetween youth and adult leagues. The field is converted in the fall into a U8 (Under 8 years -Soccer Field)field that is programmed Monday- Thursday and Saturdays and Sundays. (2) Youth Baseball Fields (Spring/Summer) or U8 Soccer Field (Fall) –(Cummings and Floral) Our youth baseball/softball leagues and the local association program these fields for regular use Monday-Thursdayin the spring/summer.The field is converted in the fall into a U8 Soccer field that is programmed Monday-Thursday and Saturdays and Sundays. Please Note: The City also utilizes Valentine Hills as shared soccer/baseball (1 soccer/2 tball fields)combination fieldsas needed. However, these are district fields. Depending on enrollment, we mayprogram Tuesdays and Thursdays at these fields during the summer and convert the field into a U8 soccer field in the fall that is programmed 2-3 days per week. Analysis: YOUTH: Theexistingyouth fields serve current Arden Hillswell. The combination baseball/soccer fields work well for our program needs in most cases. However, with thelocal association use and our current program use, we on occasion need to use the district fields at If we Valentine Hills for one to two youth baseballfields and occasionally as a U8 soccer field. are lackingany type of field, it would be one U10-U12 Soccer Field and possibly one baseball field. This could be a combination field. ADULT: Hazelnut Park serves as both a youth field and adult softball field. The field is not suited wellfor adult softball standards. We could takemore adult teams if we could add one or Since we cannot convert Perry #4 or Hazelnut into the appropriately sized two adult fields. adult fields due to the property restraints, it may work to use Hazelnut exclusively for youth leagues and try and buildone to two more adult softball fields somewhere on TCAAP. Adult softball league numbers are more related tonumber ofbusinesses versus number of residents. If TCAAP has a significant business population, it would be my recommendation that we look at 46 Page of finding a site away from neighbors that could serve (2)AdultSoftball Fields, lighted. It is a fairly safe statement that the better the facilities you have, the more adult softball teams you will get. In addition, the fields couldbe used for both youth and adult. ICE RINKS Currently, the City operates 4 rinks. Cummings (Pleasure only), Freeway (Pleasure and Hockey), Hazelnut (Pleasure and Hockey) and Perry (Hockey Only). The sites that have both pleasure and hockey are the most popular and are heavily used. Analysis: Hockey/pleasure rink should Based on the current City programming and facility needs, one (1) be considered somewhere on TCAAP. It may work best to locate it somewhere that lighting will not bother a neighborhood area. It is currently shown in the corporate area. This may be a good location or else locate it somewhere that provides screening from residents. Providing a warming house and parking will be necessary. One thought would be to put two adult fields and one hockey rink with a park building and parking. That will meet several needs in one location. In addition, paving the rink may be a way to be able to utilize the hockey rink year round. Adding a pleasure rink at one of the neighborhood parks could be considered. However, they are not aesthetically pleasing to an area. If grass is utilized for the pleasure rink, the grass will not be green in the summer. TENNIS COURTS/BASKETBALL COURTS Currently, the City operates (5) sites with tennis ((4)–1 court, (1)–2 courts) and 10 basketball courts((6) Full Court, (4) Half Court). Analysis: The City has enough tennis/basketball courts for the current programming needs. Basketball Half basketball courtshould be considered at courts are popular in our neighborhood parks.(1) each of thetwo neighborhood parks. For tennis, we only utilize one of our locations (Cummings with two tennis courts) for tennis programs because it is important to have a minimum of two courts for lessons. The recommendation to have (2)tennis courts centrally located in TCAAP would allow for additional programming. Pickle ball seems to be a new popular game and the City could consider lining courts for both tennis and pickle ball. PLAYGROUNDS The City has 11 play structures. Analysis: Playgrounds are located within neighborhood parks where they are the main feature and we also It will be have several structures in parks where other programmed fields are located. important to have a balance of both pocket parks and athletic field parks within TCAAP. If there is a ball field and/or soccer field, it is importantto have the play structure on that same site for parents and families that are attending programmed games. 56 Page of OTHER AMENITYCONSIDERATIONS Picnic Shelters : The City has 13 parks and 8 of those parks have at least a small picnic shelter. Analysis: Picnic shelters are nice features when a play structure is on site. It provides a shaded seating area and a place to picnic. I would recommend providing a small picnic shelter at the parks on TCAAP. The size can range from 12’x 12’to 20’x 20’. Parking: The City has 13 parks and many of the parks we program for t-ball/baseball/soccer leagues, do not have a parking lotand on street parking has caused concerns. Analysis: If a park has field space that is going to have programmed practices/games, it is important to Parking shouldbe considered at all parks within TCAAP. provide sufficient parking. The type of programming can dictate if the parking is on street or a dedicated parking lot. This is important for the safety/function of the neighborhood and for the convenience of the park users. Bathroom Enclosures: The City of Arden Hills provides outdoor bathrooms in 7 of the 13 parks. Analysis: Parks that are programmed during the spring/summer should have an outdoor bathroom provided and the standard in our existing parks is to provide an enclosure for aesthetic reasons. The structure type should match up to the If there is a pocket park in the middle of the neighborhood with just a play structure, providing an outdoor bathroom is usually not a priority because the users reside in the vicinity. DEVELOPMENT FACTORS TO CONSIDER The followingdevelopment factors need to be considered in order to create useable, manageable and maintainable facilities: Athletic fields/green space should be irrigated. All parks should be completely ADA compliant. All ball fields should be sand based and built with drain tile and proper grading/drainage for easy maintenance. Fences for ball fields need to have gates for easy access for equipment. Park signs should match the current Arden Hills park signs. Where appropriate, rain gardens can be considered Access to main roads should be considered. Driving through an entire neighborhood to play a soccer/baseballgame could be problematic. Attachments Attachment A: Proposed park layouts 66 Page of ATTACHMENT A : Whos Invited th 6 Annual Schools, Boy and Girl Scout Troops, Tony Schmidt Regional Park Neighbors, Church Groups, Park 2014EDC-U Patrons, Community ARTH AY LEANP service project groups and whoever else wants to help . Saturday, April 26, 2014 General Information In celebration of the 44 year of Earth Day, we will clean up Tony th SchmidtRegionalParkonSaturday,April26,2014from9:00am to 11:00 a.m. Each year, hundreds of volunteers join together to remove trash that can harm wildlife and pollute our waterways and take away from the beauty of our parks. These activities encourage active lifestyles and healthy living, while connecting volunteers to their community. Cooperatively Refreshments and clean-up supplies are provided, however, for Sponsored by the the best experience, we encourage volunteers to dress for the Ramsey County Parks weather, including closed toe shoes or boots, long pants and and Recreation gloves. Bags will be provided.This event happens rain, shine or Department and the snow. City of Arden Hills Parks Trails and To Register Recreation Committee Please call Michelle Olson at 651-792-7848 or email molson@cityofardenhills.org to volunteer. Where to Meet Meet at Beach Building at 8:45 a.m.