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Home My WebLink About02-15-05 PTRC ,-A EN HILLS AGENDA PARKS, TRAILS, & RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2005 **7:00 P.M. MEETING** ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96 1. Welcome new member: • Mr. Roger Williams 2. Call to Order and Roll Call 3. Approve Minutes: January 25, 2005 Minutes 4. Guest Speaker: Mr. Greg Mack, Ramsey County Parks Director 5. Council Update— Gregg Larson 6. Parks and Trails Update—Tom Moore a. Perry Park Pavilion • b. County Road E Trail 7. Recreation Update—Michelle Olson S. Updated 2005-2009 Priorities 9. Next Meeting Agenda 10. Adjourn Attachments: January 25, 2005 Meeting Minutes Updated 2005-2009 Priority List Disc Golf Email Tobacco-Free Youth Recreation News Newsletter Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission Updated 2005 PTRC Roster • A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. 2005 - 2009 PRIORITIES 1. Elmer Anderson trail naming policy. 2. Walkway under railroad connecting Tony Schmidt Park to Perry Park and trails. 3. Trail along Old Snelling from County Road E to Highway 51,Highway 51 to Highway 96. • PMP reconstruction from Old Snelling to Highway 51 is scheduled for 2007 4. Trail through Northwestern College. 5. Trail from Northwestern College to Old Snelling 6. Trails within the Highway 10-96 re-construction. 7. Trail/Sidewalk along west side of Lexington from County Road E to 694. 8. Trail along North Snelling from Briarknoll to Highway 96. 9. Bridge and trail on County Road E 10. Replacement warming House at Freeway 11. Replacement warming House at Hazelnut 12. Replacement warming House at Valentine 13. Off Leash Dog Park 14. Trail along Lake Valentine Road (Valentine Park to Mounds View High School) Updated: 1/25/05 Page 1 of 1 Moore, Tom • From: Billie & Pam Ashton [theashtons@usfamily.net] Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 9:13 AM To: tom.moore@ci.arden-hills.mn.us Subject: Questions Re: Disc Golf at Ingerson Park Tom, I recently came across an Arden Hills Parks and Open Space Plan while searching the internet on Google. It was dated back to May of 2002. Within the document it also talked about trying to establish a Disc Golf Course at Ingerson Park. If you click on "view as html" the document comes up. [PDF] Parkss_, Trails_and...._O.pen.._Space_Plan File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML ... 12% 75 % I Minnesota Twin Cities Metro Area Own/Rent 88% ... Royal Hills ... Add a new paved parking lot off of County Road E. Add parking stalls off of Arden Place. ... www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us/.../Parks_ Trails_and_Open_Space_Plan/Park_Comp_Plan_PDF.pdf - Similar. pages My name is Bill Ashton and I am a local Disc Golf Course Consultant. I was curious to know if • a course ever got established at Ingerson Park? Do you still have a plan to someday install a course? I have been active playing and promoting the sport for the past 28 years. I have helped to establish several courses in the Minnesota area. The state of Minnesota now has about 90 Disc Golf Courses. It currently ranks 4th overall within the United States. Over the past 15 years, the growth of the sport in Minnesota has nearly tripled. If you are looking for further assistance with establishing a course, I can help assist and coordinate a Disc Golf Course for the city of Arden Hills. It is a great recreation and fun for the entire family. I look forward to hearing your response. Sincerely, Bill Ashton Minnesota Disc Golf Consultant 13114 Parkwood Drive Burnsville, MN 55337 952-432-4628 • --- USFamily.Net- $8.25/mo! -- Highspeed - $19.99/mo! --- 1/31/2005 EWS Ic rfT'i N l iA Newsletter of Tobacco-Free Youth Recreation Association for Nonsmokers-Minnesota 2395 University Ave. West, Suite 310, St. Paul MN 55114 (651) 646-3005, tfyr@ansrmn.org, www.ansrmn.org Vol/ 5, No: 1 Ta*UUE*y 2005 Study Reveals-Minnesotans Support Tobacco-Free Park Policies Park directors also support policies Minnesota residents support tobacco-free park and rec- Park directors and park board members also offered reation policies. This is a finding of the recently-com- insight on enforcement and compliance of tobacco-free pleted Tobacco-Free Park:and-Recreation Study(TFPRS) park policies. While most directors in communities with carried out by the University of Minnesota. A summer no tobacco-free policy had concerns about enforcing 2004 survey of Minnesota residents — from both the policies, only one-quarter of directors in communities metro area and greater Mi e�i ota — revealed that 70% with policies actually reported having compliance issues. of Minnesota adults support tobacco-free park and rec- reation areas. In addition, two-thirds of golfers and The Tobacco-Free Park and Recreation Study was car- nearly three-quarters(73%)of families with children sup- ried out as a, partnership among the University of Min- port these policies. The study even revealed that 28% nesota, the Minnesota Recreation and Park Associa- of smokers support these policies. tion, and the Tobacco-Free Youth Recreation program, with funding provided by the Minnesota Partnership for Action Against Tobacco. Surveys were mailed to ran- Observations of park directors domly selected Minnesota residents age 22 and older after implementing in July 2004; phone interviews with park directors and .cco park board members were conducted from May to tob -free park policies: October 2004. • 88% reported no change in park usage. For more detailed information on the study, please con- 71% reported less smoking in parks. tact Liz Klein, study coordinator, at (612) 626-1799 or <klein—I@epi.umn.edu>. For assistance in adopting a • 58% reported cleaner park areas. tobacco-free park policy, contact Brittany McFadden, Tobacco-Free Youth Recreation director, at (651) 646- 3005 or <bhm@ansrmn.org>. The TFPRS also investigated the experiences of park directors and park board members in adopting tobacco- free park and recreation policies. Interviews were con- ducted with 452 of these individuals, representing the 200 largest Minnesota cities, all Minnesota counties with county parks, and all Minnesota cities with existing to- Tobacco-Free moting ting Healthy Lifestyles Youth Recreation: Prom bacco-free park policies. In communities where tobacco- Tobacco-Free Youth Recreation(TFYR)isastatewideprogramofthe free park and recreation policies have already been Association for Nonsmokers—Minnesota,with funding from the Min- adopted, an overwhelming majority (88%) of park di- nesota Department of Health. TFYR assists recreational groups and rectors and board members reported the policies were health professionals in promoting and modeling tobacco-free lifestyles of very difficult to pass. Study findings also revealed to youth. TFYR offers assistance in the development of tobacco eral positive observations after the policies were imple- prevention strategies and the adoption of tobacco free policies,as well as numerous tobacco prevention materials. Contact us to find out nted: 88% reported no change in park usage, 71% how we can partner with your organization to promote the tobacco- reported less smoking in parks,and 58%reported cleaner free messagel park areas. This newsletter is written and produced by Brittany McFadden, TFYR Director. TFYR NEWS! PAGE 2 More Than Just Parks: All Types of• Recreational Now Tobacco Free Throughout Minnesota, the nation, and the world, more and more outdoor places and indoor recreation venues are going smoke free. Here are some highlights: Beaches Golf Courses Cities on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the U.S. are This fall,the Minnesota cities of Edina and Golden Valley both implementing smoke-free beach policies. In California,famous enacted tobacco-free policies that include their city-owned stretches of beach in Santa Monica,Venice, and Malibu are golf courses. Their policies are among the best in the nation, now smoke free. Nearly 34 miles of Los Angeles area beaches joining others such as San Juan Oaks Golf Club in California no longer allow smoking. Over a dozen New Jersey cities do in restricting tobacco use on the golf course itself. Way to not allow smoking on boardwalks or beaches, either. The go,Edina and Golden Valley! _ y smoke-free beach trend has spread to Australia as well. Sydney's Bondi and Manley beaches, as well as patrolled Zoos beaches in all of Queensland,are smoke free. Zoos from around the U.S. are going smoke free to protect the health of both humans and animals. In Minnesota,Duluth's Ski Resorts Lake Superior Zoo and Little Falls'Pine Grove Park Zoo have In September 2004, Maine's Black Mountain ski resort be- smoke-free policies for the zoo grounds. Examples from other came the first ski area in the nation to completely prohibit the states include the Sacramento Zoo, Bronx Zoo,Detroit Zoo, use of tobacco on its property. Black Mountain's manage- and Erie Zoo. Many other small zoos around the country ment cited health and creating a positive environment for have smoke-free policies for zoo property as well. ren and adults to recreate as reasons for enacting the W. Hyland Ski&Snowboard Area(Bloomington,MN)and Buck Hill Ski Area(Burnsville,MN)have taken first steps to- wards being tobacco free by enacting policies that cover cer- Minnesota Coastal Cleanup Yields High tain times and areas of their facilities. Amounts of Cigarette Litter Each year,the International Coastal Cleanup engages people Bowling Alleys to remove trash from the world's beaches and waterways As of March 31, 2005, all Hennepin County, MN, bowling al- and to identify the sources of the litter. During the 2003 leys will be smoke free! In addition,some bowling alleys around Cleanup, Minnesota volunteers collected 5,960 cigarettes Minnesota have voluntarily gone smoke free,including Sky- and cigarette filters. In Minnesota,cigarettes were the#1 line Lanes in Hermantown and Recreation Lanes in Rochester. source of litter on Minnesota beaches and waterways,ac- Many others are beginning to offer smoke-free family bowling counting for 50.3%of the total items collected,exceeding during weekend hours. the international average. Globally,smoking-related debris accounted for 34%of the total collected items. Public School Grounds Discarded cigarettes cause concern for several reasons: The Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act(MCIAA) states that all . Their harmful compounds pollute the land and water. public school buildings and all owned,rented,and leased facili- . Toddlers,pets,fish,and birds may ingest cigarette butts. ties and vehicles must be tobacco free. In addition,nearly all . Cigarette litter diminishes the beauty of public outdoor Minnesota school districts have expanded on the MCIAA to areas such as parks and beaches. include all school grounds and outdoor athletic facilities. While . Clean-up of cigarette butts requires additional private schools are not included in the school portion of the maintenance expenses. MCIAA,some private schools have gone completely tobacco as well. The Burnsville Sobriety High,an alternative school Tobacco-free policies for parks and beaches help eliminate udents with chemical health issues,enacted a tobacco- cigarette litter. On Bradley Beach in New Jersey,the Spring free campus policy for the 2004-2005 school year. Edina 2004 annual beach clean-up yielded no cigarette butts and Maplewood Sobriety Highs became tobacco free on Janu- because the city had adopted restrictions against smoking ary 1, 2005. in 2003. TFYR NEWS! PAGE 3 i a • `" METRO AREA (21) CL Anoka Mahtomedi Andover Maple Grove Bloomington New Brighton i Brooklyn Center Plymouth ! i Champlin Ramsey Coon Rapids Richfield U. M,._Qt".Area Eagan Robbiusdale M Eden Prairie Roseville Edina Saint Paul ! Golden valley Savage Shoreview i M GREATER MINNESOTA{4Q) Hoyt Lakes 24 Pelican Rapids 12 COUNTIES Aitkin I Crookston 13 International Palls 25 Prinsburg 38 1.Rook County Aurora 2 Duluth 14 Kent 26 Rochester 41 Austin 3 Eagle Lake 16 Laverne 27 St.Claud 43 Baxter 4 Elk River 60 Marshall 30 Sartell 45 Biwabik 5 Eveleth 18 Monticello 31 Spicer 48 Brainerd 7 Fartbault 19 Morris 32 Virginia 49 Breckenridge 8 Fayal Township 20 Mountain Iron 33 Willmar 50 Buhl 9 Fergus Falls 10 Norwood Young Wolverton 59 Cloquet 6 Grand Rapids 22 America 35 Zimmerman 51 Cohasset 11 Ribbing 23 Owatonna 36 WANT TO HELP PUT Communities with Strongest « YOUR COMMUNITY ON THE MAP? Tobacco-Free Park Policies • in Minnesota •Contact TFYR to get started! Andover Marshall Anoka Monticello • f • • Austin Morris We've got everything you need: Champlin New Brighton « ' training « Coon Rapids Pelican Rapids « • materials « Eden Prairie Plymouth • quick answers to your questions « Edina Ramsey Golden Valley Robbinsdale ...all for free! International Falls Rock County • Luverne Shoreview *lus, we'll connect you with others in Maple Grove your community who are also working on this project! « ryr� : M,9 TFYR ]NEWS! PAGE 4 Policy Publicity Spotlight: TFYR Materials Available Anoka County, MN groom „ For the past year,Anoka County Tobacco-Free Communities has 12 x 18 Metal been promoting tobacco-free parks and recreation. So far,four Tobacco-Free Park Property Signs cities in Anoka County have adopted tobacco-free policies for Here's how to get signs for free: their park and recreational areas:Andover,Anoka,Coon Rapids, and Ramsey. 1. Contact TFYR for our model to- su'>Rff�o To helpthese bacco-free policy, sample policies,and p tips policy development. ;� communities P Po cy P Thank you Folt wlakin our Tobacco Use is promote their --� k obc"iGCa�C2ef 2. Work with your community leaders10-TU11=11new policies, 81' 5 fon This Anoka County to develop a policy that prohibits to- n wkb. ;i Park Property Tobacco-Free bacco use at all of your city's park prop- Tobacco-Free Park Sign Communities erty.To ensure your policy qualifies for _.- __. . has---created the signs,consult with TFYR staff. materials such as bookmarks 3. Send a copy of the final, approved policy to TFYR, and let describing the w us know how many signs you'd like! Due to limited quanti- policy. The ties,a maximum of 100 signs is allowed per community. bookmarks are Anoka County Tobacco-Free Communities' • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • being distrib- "Thank You"ad uted to community residents through mailings and community "This is a Tobacco-Free Facility" events. Articles and ads describing the new policies have also - temporary lawn signs appeared in local newspapers. In addition,Anoka County Com- Does your community already have a tobacco-free park munity Health worked with staff in each city to develop a policy but needs extra signs for specific events with high implementation plan specific to that city. Pieces of the plans t ? These 18" x 24" blue and orange plastic lawn included signage,website and newsletter postings,etc. signs are for you! • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • . . . . . . . . . . . Anoka County's efforts will continue as members of Anoka County Tobacco-Free Sports Posters: Tobacco-Free Communities work with community residents and organizations to further promote the tobacco-free policies and 1. "Improve Your Game...Sports & Tobacco Don't Mix" train youth to be leaders in these efforts. Also,athletic associa- (Multi-sport poster) tions that adopt tobacco-free policies of their own are eligible to 2. "Their Only Addiction is the Game" receive gear items to promote the tobacco-free message. For (WUSA women's soccer poster) more information, contact Rachel Hilyar, Tobacco Prevention Coordinator, at (763) 422-7282 or Contact TFYR at tfyr@ansrmn.org to receive <rachel.hilyar@co.anoka.mn.w>. FREE quantities of these materials! ------------------------------------------- NON-PROFIT ORG. <0U.S. POSTAGE PAID � ,� Minneapolis, MN Permit No. 2985 WWW.amirrnn.€Tq Association for Nonsmokers--Minnesota 2395 University Avenue West, Suite 310 St. Paul, Minnesota 55114 - 1512 ��_E--- Arden Hills Recreation Fi i Thomas Moore 1245 West Highway 96, CC�a Y 2�05 Arden Hills,MN 55112 CITY Of NOTE CHANGE IN MEETING TIME RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA February 8, 2005, 6:00 p.m. RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2015 NORTH VAN DYKE STREET MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109 MAIN FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 11, 2005 •4) RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (2006-2011) 5) LAKE JOSEPHINE COUNTY PARK SITE PLAN 6) LAKE JOSEPHINE COUNTY PARK BUILDING PLAN 7) DISCUSSION OF DRAFT 2005 COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM 8) DIRECTOR'S REPORT 9) REPORTS FROM CHAIR AND OTHER COMMISSION MEMBERS 10) ADJOURNMENT * * * COMMISSION MEMBERS PLEASE CALL CHERYL JOHNSONAT 651-748-2500, X307 IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO A TTEND RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES January 11, 2005 RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2015 NORTH VAN DYKE STREET MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109 Main Floor Conference Room The regular meeting of the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:05 p.m., at the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department, 2015 North Van Dyke Street, Maplewood, Minnesota. Members Present: Mohammed Ali, Deb Falkowski, Michele Hanson, Terry Huntrods, Gale Pederson and Richard Straumann Members Absent: Phil Jenni, Jonathon Kusa and JoAnne Van Guilder Staff Present: Greg Mack, Kevin Finley, Larry Holmberg, John Moriarty, Jody Yungers and Cheryl Johnson • APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice-Chair Hanson asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Huntrods moved, seconded by Ms. Pederson, that the agenda be approved. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice-Chair Hanson asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2004 meeting. Mr. Straumann moved, seconded by Ms. Pederson, that the minutes of the December 14, 2004 meeting be approved as mailed. Motion carried. REVIEW OF 2004 COOPERATIVE DEER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM RESULTS The 2004 Deer Hunt Summary was distributed. Mr. Moriarty gave an overview of the 2004 deer management activities. Eight county sites and two Maplewood sites were included in the 2004 program. Five municipalities (Maplewood, St. Paul, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township) partnered with Ramsey County and 240 Minnesota Bowhunters Resource Base (MBRB) archers participated in the hunts. Of the 163 deer harvested, 30 were antlered. REVIEW OF 2004 GOLF COURSE PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT SURVEYS Mr. Finley distributed and gave an overview of the survey results for Goodrich, Keller, Manitou Ridge and The Ponds at Battle Creek golf courses. He indicated that the survey cards are reviewed as they come in and any complaints/problems are addressed as they are received. Ms. Falkowski suggested that the reports be posted at the golf courses. ELECTION OF OFFICERS — Chair and Vice-Chair 'Vice-Chair Hanson called for nominations for Chair. Mr. Straumann nominated Ms. Hanson for Chair, seconded by Ms. Pederson. Hearing no additional nominations, Vice-Chair Hanson asked for a motion to close nominations for Chair. Mr. Huntrods moved, seconded by Mr. Straumann, that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Ms. Hanson as Chair. Motion carried. Chair Hanson called for nominations for Vice-Chair. Ms. Falkowski nominated Mr. Straumann for Chair, seconded by Ms. Hanson. Hearing no additional nominations, Chair Hanson asked for a motion to close nominations for Vice-Chair. Mr. Huntrods moved, seconded by Ms. Falkowski, that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Mr. Straumann as Vice-Chair. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BYLAWS FOR 2005 Mr. Straumann moved, seconded by Mr. Huntrods, that the bylaws for 2005 be approved. Motion carried. Mr. Mack asked if the Commission would prefer meeting at a later time —5:30 or 6:00 p.m. He indicated that he may have a conflict some months with the 5:00 p.m. start time because the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission (MPOSC) meets on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Several Commission members present indicated that a later start time would make it easier for them to get to the meeting on time. Ms. Johnson will contact Mr. Jenni, Mr. Kusa and Ms. Van Guilder to determine their preference and the meeting time will be changed accordingly. EVALUATION OF 2004 COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS Mr. Mack distributed copies of the 2004 Commission Work Program. The Commission reviewed the 2004 objectives and discussed accomplishments. DISCUSSION OF 2005 COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM Mr. Mack distributed the department's 2005 Work Program. He indicated that the Commission's advice • may be appropriate for the following items in the department's work program: • ADMINISTRATION — Items 1, 2, 3 and 4 • PLANNING/DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION — Items 1-5, 7 and 9 • OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AND PROGRAM SERVICES— Item 3 He suggested that the Commission consider these items in preparing their 2005 Work Program. These elements of the department's work program will be merged into a draft Commission work program. The Commission discussed meeting with the municipal commissions regarding trail connections and other areas of mutual interest. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Mack reported that the County Board approved the 2005 operating budget. He provided a legislative update and said he will forward legislative information to the Commission as it becomes available. REPORTS FROM CHAIR AND OTHER COMMISSION MEMBERS Mr. Straumann reported that the last meeting of the Band Shell Task Force is scheduled for January 24. Mr. Huntrods mentioned that the grand opening for the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Visitor Center is scheduled for February 12 and 13. The new rainforest exhibit, Tropical Encounters, will open in November 2005. ADJOURNMENT Upon appropriate motion, the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. •Cheryl Johnson EN HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS 2005 PARKS, TRAILS & RECREATION COMMITTEE Bill Henry—Chair David McClung COUNCIL LIAISONS: 3521 Ridgewood Court 4370 Snelling Avenue Gregg Larson Arden Hills, MN 55112 Arden Hills, MN 55112 3377 North Snelling Avenue 651.639.8014 (H) 651.633.3719 (H) Arden Hills, MN 55112 612.720.2135 (W) davemcClung@comcast.net 651.639.9466 (H) 651.697.1049 (Fax) 651.639.9474 (H-Fax) wjhenry@comcast.net Joani Werner 612.626.9030 (W) 1758 Crystal Avenue 612.624.2819 (W-Fax) Arden Hills, MN 55112 Lars@ccbr.umn.edu Lanny Baumann 651.636.2547 (H) *Need fax cover 1111 Benton Way Joani.Werner@ssa.gov Arden Hills, MN 55112 STAFF LIAISONS: 651.484.3686(H) Rich Straumann Tom Moore lannybaumann@aol.com 4380 Arden View Court 651.683.9926 (H) Arden Hills, MN 55112 651.634.5120 (W) • Jim Crassweller 651.636.1796 (H) tom.moore@ci.arden- 1661 Lake View Court 612.626.6216 (W) hills.mn.us Arden Hills, MN 55112 612.624.1949 (Fax) 651.633.3656 (H) strau003@tc.umn.edu Michelle Olson 612.340.7961 (W) 651.634.5120 (W) jrcrassweller@riderlaw.com Roger Williams mi .olson@ci.arden- 3450 Siems Court hills.mn.s.mn.us Derrek Hames Arden Hills, MN 55112 1839 Venus Avenue 651.633.2168(H) Bonnie Sullivan Arden Hills, MN 55112-3674 rwill3450@comcast.net TimeSaver Secretarial 651.628.0951(H) 8556 140th Street West hames@visi.com Steve Zilmer Apple Valley, MN 55124 3363 North Dunlap Street 952.953.0605 Arden Hills, MN 55112 bones95@aol.com 651.639.1956 (H) zilmer@juno.com 02/07/05 9