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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-20-18 PTRCAPPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 11 -21 -2017 PTRC Minutes 11 -21 -2017 PTRC MINUTES.PDF UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS PTRC 2018 Meeting Schedule PTRC MEETING DATES MEMO.PDF PTRC 2018 MEETING SCHEDULE.PDF PTRC 2018 Member List PTRC ROSTER MEMO PDF.PDF 2018 PTRC ROSTER.PDF 2040 Parks And Recreation Comp Plan 2040 COMP PLAN MEMO.PDF CP2040 - CH9 PARKS AND RECREATION CLEAN 11202017.PDF PTRC 2018 Work Plan PTRC JOINT MEETING PREPERATION MEMO.PDF COUNCIL PTRC JOINT MEETING2018 DRAFT.PDF REPORTS NEXT MEETING ADJOURN A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Chair: Rich Straumann Committee Members: Nancy O'Malley Harold Petersen John Van Valkenburg Josh Bloyer Keri Bloyer Terry Finlay Paul Beggin Council Liaison: David Grant            Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee February 20, 2018 6:30 p.m. City Hall Address: 1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone: 651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City Vision Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. Agenda CALL TO ORDER 1. 2. 2.A. Documents: 3. 4. 4.A. Documents: 4.B. Documents: 4.C. Documents: 4.D. Documents: 5. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDAAPPROVAL OF MINUTES11-21 -2017 PTRC Minutes11-21 -2017 PTRC MINUTES.PDFUNFINISHED BUSINESSNEW BUSINESSPTRC 2018 Meeting SchedulePTRC MEETING DATES MEMO.PDFPTRC 2018 MEETING SCHEDULE.PDF PTRC 2018 Member List PTRC ROSTER MEMO PDF.PDF 2018 PTRC ROSTER.PDF 2040 Parks And Recreation Comp Plan 2040 COMP PLAN MEMO.PDF CP2040 - CH9 PARKS AND RECREATION CLEAN 11202017.PDF PTRC 2018 Work Plan PTRC JOINT MEETING PREPERATION MEMO.PDF COUNCIL PTRC JOINT MEETING2018 DRAFT.PDF REPORTS NEXT MEETING ADJOURN A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Chair:Rich StraumannCommittee Members:Nancy O'MalleyHarold PetersenJohn Van ValkenburgJosh BloyerKeri BloyerTerry FinlayPaul BegginCouncil Liaison:David Grant           Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee February 20, 20186:30 p.m. City Hall Address:1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone:651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City VisionArden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. AgendaCALL TO ORDER1.2.2.A.Documents:3.4.4.A.Documents: 4.B. Documents: 4.C. Documents: 4.D. Documents: 5. 6. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2017 ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair Rich Straumann called the November 21, 2017, meeting of the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee to order at 6:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Rich Straumann, Committee Members Paul Beggin, Terry Finlay, Nancy O’Malley, and John Van Valkenburg OTHERS PRESENT: Council Liaison Mayor David Grant, Staff Liaison Sara Knoll and Volunteer Bob Mullin. ABSENT: Committee Members Josh Bloyer, Keri Bloyer, and Harold Petersen 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: The agenda was approved by the Committee unanimously (5-0). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. September 19, 2017 MOTION: Minutes from the September 19, 2017 meeting were unanimously approved (5-0). 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Floral Park Update Bob Mullin provided PTRC Members with an update on the gardens at Floral Park. A map of the gardens was provided. He noted the land under cultivation has almost doubled in the last few months. There are now 75 different species of plants growing in the beds. He credited Ann Dooley for initiating the action to have the gardens designated as a Monarch Way Station. Staff Liaison Sara Knoll mentioned that there are now two signs at the park showing the Monarch Way Station designation. Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes November 21, 2017 Page 2 Mr. Mullin explained the plants that are currently in the gardens and the vision for the new garden areas. B. Johanna Marsh Playground Equipment Update Staff Liaison Knoll updated the PTRC Members on the status of the Johanna Marsh playground equipment that was approved by the City Council. The equipment was ordered through Minnesota/Wisconsin Playgrounds and the City received a grant for $31,786 to be used toward the equipment. The equipment is scheduled to be installed in the spring of 2018. C. Playground Equipment Replacement Discussion was held around the twenty year replacement plan for playground structures. Cummings Park and Freeway Park equipment is scheduled to be replaced in 2018. There is a need to make those two parks ADA compliant along with considering equipment replacement. Staff was requested to verify replacement dates on Cummings Park and Arden Manor. D. 2018 PTRC Work Plan Staff Liaison Knoll suggested that the Committee should start thinking about projects for 2018 and what they would like to see accomplished. Council Liaison Mayor David Grant stated he would like to see the trail built from the County Road E bridge to Bethel College and possibly to E2, as well as a trail from County Road E2 from the 35W bridge to New Brighton Road. He updated the Committee with the latest information in regard to those trails. Staff Liaison Knoll noted a trail section on New Brighton Road connecting Perry Park and Hazelnut Park is on the Committee Work Plan. 5. REPORTS Council Liaison Mayor David Grant discussed TCAAP groundwater optimization study and the potential for Amazon to come to Arden Hills. Staff Liaison Knoll updated the Committee on the Halloween Boo Bash, and various programming within the Parks and Rec department. Breakfast with Santa will be held December 16 and is one of the most popular events of the year. Committee Member Paul Beggin said there will be a meeting regarding a possible event center on the property around the remaining building on TCAAP. He would like to see public tours take place of the area and the trail system. Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes November 21, 2017 Page 3 6. NEXT MEETING The next PTRC Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 6:30 p.m. at Staff Liaison Knoll’s home. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m. with a unanimous vote (5-0). MEMORANDUM DATE: February 20, 2018 TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Sara Knoll, Parks and Recreation Coordinator SUBJECT: PTRC 2018 Meeting Dates Background Attached you will find the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee meeting dates for 2018. Please note that in June, we will be having our annual Parks and Trails Tour and in July, we will be having the all Committee Barbeque. Action Requested Please mark these dates on your calendar. Important dates not included on PTRC Meeting Calendar include: Annual Egg Hunt - Saturday, March 31 - Cummings Park 10:00 a.m. Penny Carnival - Friday, July 27- Perry Park 1:00 p.m. Bark & Rec Day - Saturday, July 28 - Perry Park 1:00 p.m.     PTRC 2018 Schedule   Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change. Date Time Location Tuesday, January 16 6:30 p.m. Arden Hills Council Chambers Tuesday, February 20 6:30 p.m. Arden Hills Council Chambers Tuesday, March 20 6:30 p.m. Arden Hills Council Chambers Tuesday, April 17 6:30 p.m. Arden Hills Council Chambers Tuesday, May 15 6:30 p.m. Arden Hills Council Chambers Tuesday, June 19 5:00 p.m. Parks & Trails Tour Tuesday, July (TBD) 6:00 p.m. All Committee Barbecue – Cummings Park Tuesday, August 21 6:30 p.m. Arden Hills Council Chambers Tuesday, September 18 6:30 p.m. Arden Hills Council Chambers Tuesday, October 16 6:30 p.m. Arden Hills Council Chambers Tuesday, November 20 6:30 p.m. Arden Hills Council Chambers Tuesday, December 18 6:30 p.m. Arden Hills Council Chambers   MEMORANDUM DATE: February 20, 2018 TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Sara Knoll, Parks and Recreation Coordinator SUBJECT: PTRC Member List Background Attached you will find the list of the 2018 Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee members. Action Requested Please let me know if you have any changes to the roster. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS & RECREATION COMMITTEE – 2018 Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the Month MEMBERS Rich Straumann, Chair 4380 Arden View Court Arden Hills, MN 55112 651.491.2660 (c) straurl@gmail.com Term Expires 12/31/2018 Paul Beggin 1818 Gramsie Road Arden Hills, MN 551512 651.633.2134 (h) paul.beggin@gmail.com Term Expires 12/31/2018 Josh Bloyer 1906 Grant Road Arden Hills, MN 55112 651.357.8849 (c) joshbloyer@gmail.com Term Expires: 12/31/2018 Keri Bloyer 1906 Grant Road Arden Hills, MN 55112 651.340.9773 (h) keribloyer@gmail.com Term Expires: 12/31/2018 Terry Finlay 1347 Eide Circle Arden Hills, MN 55112 terrancefinlay@gmail.com 651.633.9037 Term Expires: 12/31/2018 Nancy O’Malley 1851 Gramsie Road Arden Hills, MN 55112 651.636.0653 (h) 651.792.6128 (c) tjomalley55@comcast.net Term Expires: 12/31/2017 Harold Petersen 1575 McClung Drive Arden Hills, MN 55112 651.631.2074 (h) 651.485.1246 (c) petersel@aol.com Term Expires: 12/31/2018 John Van Valkenburg 1475 Royal Lane Arden Hills, MN 55112 651.633.6927 (h) 651.249.6406 (c) jvanvalkenburg@gertenvanv.com Term Expires: 12/31/2017 COUNCIL LIAISON Mayor David Grant 1679 Chatham Avenue Arden Hills, MN 55112 651.538.0747 dgrant@cityofardenhills.org STAFF LIAISON & ALTERNATE Sara Grant, Parks and Recreation Coordinator Sue Polka, Public Works Director 1245 West Highway 96 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 A rden Hills, MN 55112 651.792.7845 (w) 651.792.7846 (w) 651.755.0906 (c) 651.755.0219 (c) sknoll@cityofardenhills.org spolka@cityofardenhills.org MEMORANDUM DATE: February 20, 2018 TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Sara Knoll, Parks and Recreation Coordinator SUBJECT: 2040 Parks & Recreation Comp Plan Background Attached you will find the latest edition of the Parks and Recreation 2040 Comp plan. Action Requested Please review the 2040 comp plan and bring any questions or changes to the next meeting. City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 19, 2017 9-1 9. PARKS AND RECREATION Goal: Create a comprehensive, maintained, and interconnected system of parks, pathways, and open spaces as well as a balanced program of recreational activities for residents of all ages, incomes, and abilities. To achieve this parks and recreation goal, the following policies are proposed: o Develop, maintain, and encourage the use of a system of neighborhood parks and pathways that are safe and engaging, which includes:  Developing, maintaining, and encouraging the use of north-south and east-west arterial pathways that connect neighborhood paths within the City and to regional paths.  Connecting neighborhoods, parks, and other destination points through a City-wide pathway system.  Strengthening the park and path system by making improvements as feasible through the annual budgeting and CIP process. o Provide recreation programs and activities that address the interests of all segments of the community, including children, adolescents, adults, families, and seniors. o Encourage non-motorized transportation and commuting in and outside of Arden Hills to reduce reliance on motor vehicles and increase physical activity. o Work to connect the pathway system to transit facilities. o Protect and maintain access to lakes, marshes, and wooded areas for active and passive recreation. o Plan for parks, paths, and recreation on the TCAAP property that addresses the interests of Arden Hills’ residents. o Explore financing and funding options to improve and expand the City’s parks and recreation system. o Promote the removal of invasive species throughout the park and recreational system. o Construct way-finding signage for parks and paths. o Explore options for collaboration with other governmental, educational, and private entities to provide an array of high-quality recreational programs. o Work and coordinate with Ramsey County, the Metropolitan Council, the school districts and other applicable organizations to enhance the park, pathway, and recreation system. 9.1 PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE PLANNING PROCESS The City recognizes that demographic, recreation, and environmental trends will impact park, recreation, trail, and open space user needs. To prepare for future needs, the City of Arden Hills’ Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee (PTRC) provides Dr a f t 11 / 2 0 / 2 0 1 7 City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 19, 2017 9-2 recommendations for continuing development, expansion, and improvement of parks, trails, recreation and natural resources. Through collaboration with other City committees, the PTRC has aided in the development of a long-term vision for the City’s parks and recreation system. The following information in this chapter was developed in consultation with the PTRC. As part of previous planning efforts, the City identified long-term trends to help determine future park, trail, and recreation needs. Recreation interests and participation are influenced by a number of factors, including, age, access to facilities, income, available leisure time, interest in the environment, new recreation technology, and social trends. In general, people are looking for quality recreation that is close to home, but they are willing to travel to obtain higher quality or more specialized activities or environments. 9.2 REGIONAL PARK AND RECREATION SYSTEM Although the Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan focuses on local needs, the community recognizes that Arden Hills is connected to and participates in a larger, regional network of parks, pathways, and open spaces. As of 2014, the Metropolitan Council’s regional park system includes 62 regional parks and park preserves that cover more than 52,000 acres. The regional system also boasts 40 regional trails that span 340 miles. Arden Hills is linked to three regional trails and is home to one regional park (Figure 9.1). The Highway 96 Regional Trail crosses the City from east to west adjacent to Highway 96. Recent improvements to this trail now provide a continuous connection along the southern side of the roadway to the City of New Brighton. Regional trail planned improvements include a north south segment of trail located near the intersection of Snelling Avenue North and Highway 96. This planned trail will be critical, providing users with direct access to the Rice Creek North Regional Trail. In addition, Ramsey County is in the planning process and anticipates amending the Rice Creek Regional Corridor of Fall 2017. The Lexington Parkway Regional Trail spans the entire length of the Shoreview and Arden Hills border on the eastern side of the City. While the trail is complete on the Shoreview side of Lexington Avenue, the city pathway along the western side of Lexington Avenue contains several incomplete sections within the city limits. As redevelopment occurs and other opportunities arise, the City does seek to complete the trail to both the north and south on the Arden Hills side of Lexington Avenue. In addition, the Metropolitan Council has identified Lexington Avenue as a regional trail search corridor. The future alignment will be determined by Ramsey County through completion of a regional master plan for the Lexington Avenue corridor anticipated to be completed Dr a f t 11 / 2 0 / 2 0 1 7 City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 19, 2017 9-3 in 2018. This extent of this corridor is expected to extend from County Road J to Larpenteur Avenue. In 2006, Ramsey County acquired 113 acres of land within the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) property for the Rice Creek North Regional Tail Corridor. The new trail corridor is located in the northwestern corner of the TCAAP site adjacent to Rice Creek and Interstate 35W. This land was transferred to the County by the National Park Service as part of the Federal Lands to Parks Program. An amendment to the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor Master Plan in 2003, identified an additional 49 acres to the east of the existing area to be acquired as a wildlife corridor. Following the County’s purchase of 427 acres of the TCAAP site for redevelopment, a subsequent amendment was made to the Master Plan identifying 60 additional acres for the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor. This area generally extends from Highway 96 to County Road I and would facilitate a trailhead entry, additional trails, and a 150 foot wide trail corridor along the eastern side of the TCAAP development through the 500’ access from County I to the wildlife corridor. Designated a regional park in 2006, the 217 acre Tony Schmidt Regional Park extends from the northern shore of Lake Johanna to the west side of Mounds View High School on Lake Valentine Road. Recent improvements include the completion of a trail underpass connecting the north and south sides of the park, which were previously bisected by the railroad. While much of the park is open space, the park offers a variety of amenities and is connected to local paths. There are a number of regional parks within a short distance of Arden Hills. Long Lake Regional Park is located in New Brighton, and the Snail Lake Regional Park is in Shoreview. The Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Preserve is in Shoreview, Circle Pines, and Lino Lakes. 9.3 ARDEN HILLS PARK AND RECREATION SYSTEM Arden Hills has 14 City parks ranging in size from one acre to 28 acres and other open areas that cover more than 145 acres (Figure 9.2 and Table 9.1). There is also approximately 17 miles of paths, which are primarily located on or adjacent to County roads. The surface of these paths varies between asphalt, concrete, gravel, wood chip mulch, and grass. The parks in Arden Hills provide a variety of amenities ranging from tennis courts and playgrounds to baseball diamonds and picnic shelters (Table 9.1). The City parks are well-distributed throughout Arden Hills south of Highways 96 and 10 and most residents are within one mile of a City park; however, controlled access roads interfere with convenient access to some parks that would otherwise be close by. Dr a f t 11 / 2 0 / 2 0 1 7 City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 19, 2017 9-4 South of Highways 96 and 10, there are four lakes entirely within Arden Hills and one lake shared by Arden Hills and Roseville. Lake Johanna and Lake Josephine have public access and beaches, though the public access and beach for Lake Josephine is in Roseville. Lake Valentine is a relatively shallow lake adjacent to Bethel University with some limited public use and access. Karth Lake, which is located southwest of the Highway 96 and Lexington Avenue intersection, is adjacent to a public park but is primarily used for non-motorized recreation by the surrounding property owners. Round Lake is unusable for recreation purposes due to contamination from the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant. The entire shoreline of Round Lake is owned by the federal government, and there is no public access. The City has approved the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) to guide development on 427 acres purchased by Ramsey County of the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant site. Three City parks are planned to serve the new population on TCAAP and to complement the City’s existing park and recreation amenities. Additional private parks and open space including size and amenities have been identified through the TCAAP planning process. As planning and development progresses, these private parks and open space may be relocated, but will still meet acreage and amenities identified in the TCAAP master plan. Trails will also be constructed throughout the development to serve the site and to provide access to adjacent park and open space areas. 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FIGURE 9.1 County PathwayCity Pathway Proposed City Pathways Arden Hills City Boundary LEGEND REGIONAL TRAIL CITY PATHWAYS PARK TYPE Planned Existing OTHERSchool Private Pathway Existing Regional Park Proposed City Park City Public Open Space Future Wildlife Corridor (Approximate) Potential Park Land Acquistion Existing City Park Regional Trail Search Corridor Dr a f t 11 / 2 0 / 2 0 1 7 City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 19, 2017 9-6 Table 9.1 - Current and Proposed Park Amenities (2040) Existing Parks Acres Softball / Baseball Field Soccer Tennis Sand Volleyball Court Basketball Court Area Gaga Pit Water Fountain Play Equipment Amphitheater Pavillion Picnic Building / Shelter Warming House Permanent Restrooms Hockey Rink Skating Rink Dog Park Trail(s) 1 Arden Manor Park 4601 Prior Avenue 2.5 X X X 2 Arden Oaks Park 1413 Arden Oaks Drive 1.5 X X 3 Charles Perry Park 3700 New Brighton Road 20 X X X X X X X X X X 4 Crepeau Nature Preserve* 1224 Harriet Avenue 12.5 X 5 Cummings Park 1220 Wyncrest Court 17.5 X X X X X X X X X X 6 Floral Park 1423 West Floral Drive 20 X X X X X X X 7 Freeway Park 1370 West County Road E 1 X X X X X 8 Hazelnut Park 3301 New Brighton Road 12 X X X X X X X X X X X 9 Ingerson Park 3255 North Lexington Avenue 5 X X X 10 Johanna Marsh Park 3168 Ridgewood Drive 8.5 11 Lindey's North Snelling & County Road E 1.5 12 Royal Hills Park 4375 Snelling Avenue 4.5 X X X X X 13 Sampson Park 1900 Lake Lane 1 X X X 14 Valentine Park 1650 West County Road F 3 X X X X Key: *Nature Conservancy Park Proposed Parks Acres Softball / Baseball Field Soccer Tennis Sand Volleyball Court Basketball Court Area Gaga Pit Water Fountain Play Equipment Amphitheater Pavillion Picnic Building / Shelter Warming House Permanent Restrooms Hockey Rink Skating Rink Dog Park Trail(s) 1 Creek Park (CNP-1)4.73 X X X X X X 2 Town Center Park TNP-1 Space B (Phase I)3.1 X X X X X X X 3 Hill Park (HNP-2)2.72 X X X X X Note: Johanna Marsh Park will be redeveloped and amenities will be determined through community engagement and the master planning process. Dr a f t 11 / 2 0 / 2 0 1 7 City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 19, 2017 9-7 9.4 PARKS AND RECREATION MAINTENANCE, UPGRADES, AND EXPANSIONS The proposed park and pathway upgrades are based on input gathered through consultation of the PTRC (Figure 9.1). 9.4.1 Park Renovation and Upgrades In an effort to meet changing demographics, public safety, and the desires of the community, the City of Arden Hills will continue to use a multi-year capital improvement plan (CIP) to plan for park upgrades and renovations. The improvement recommendations are intended to improve public safety, aesthetics, function, and efficiency of individual parks as well as to promote overall public health and activity. The City also seeks to meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. In order to minimize park disruption, reduce costs through efficiency of construction, and improve park function, park renovation is recommended to be done all at once in each park, whenever possible. Individual park renovation recommendations are summarized below by park: o Arden Manor Park – Provide connections within the park and from the park to the potential future paths along Highway 96 when reconstruction of this highway occurs. Add benches near park features. o Arden Oaks Park – Recent improvements include the addition of benches, trash containers and trees. Consider providing pedestrian pathway connections to amenities. o Charles Perry Park – Consider moving the entrance drive to line up with Thom Drive. This will eliminate the conflict that exists with the ice rink where skaters have to cross the entrance drive, and will create space for a pleasure rink. Explore the possibility of paving the existing skating rink for inline skating and half-court basketball. Look into the future acquisition of the single-family home nearest the park to accommodate future uses (Figure 9.1). Recent improvements include a new playground as well as a dog park through repurposing of a previously underutilized existing ballfield. o Crepeau Nature Preserve – Add additional unpaved paths within the park. Dr a f t 11 / 2 0 / 2 0 1 7 City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 19, 2017 9-8 o Cummings Park –Add benches along the paths and park amenities. Recent improvements included relocating bleachers and repurposing entrance sign. o Floral Park –Additional unpaved looped paths could be constructed in the park to provide more walking and nature watching opportunities. Add benches along the paths and park amenities. Provide pedestrian pathway connections/accessibility to amenities. o Freeway Park - Consider paving the hockey rink for year-round use. Explore additional pedestrian routes to provide enhanced circulation to amenities in the park. o Hazelnut Park –Install benches near recreational features. Add lights from parking lot to skating rink. Improve the picnic shelter or add a pavilion to meet the usage demands of the park. Recent improvements include the addition of a gaga pit and dog park through reuse of the existing ice rink. Planned improvements to replace the play area is anticipated for fall of 2018. The City is also considering acquiring a portion of the parking lot from the adjacent trinity Lutheran Church for potential redevelopment in this location. o Ingerson Park – Add a connecting path to Lexington Avenue, Fernwood Court, and Lake Lane. Consideration should be given to providing additional pedestrian walkways to existing amenities. o Johanna Marsh – The existing tennis courts will be removed and the park will be reprogrammed to meet the needs of the immediate neighborhood and community. o Lindey’s Park – The addition of a trail planned for 2018 construction on the south side of County Road E will provide increased connectivity to the park for potential users. Consider providing access into the park from this planned trail, additional pedestrian connections into the park, and seating opportunities. o Round Lake Open Space – Explore the possibility of adding a path connecting Old Highway 10 to the path west of Round Lake by easement or land acquisition. Determine what type of amenities/fields meet the needs of the community and develop the park. Dr a f t 11 / 2 0 / 2 0 1 7 City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 19, 2017 9-9 o Royal Hills – Add a fence along the outfield and sideline of the ball field to minimize balls going into the woods. The addition of pathways should also be considered to meet ADA accessibility to amenities and connect to the proposed trail connection along Snelling Avenue North. o Sampson Park – Add landscaping within the park to provide interest and improve aesthetics. Consideration should also be given to providing pedestrian accessibility to amenities and the addition of a shelter for additional seating opportunities. o Valentine Park – Park was recently redeveloped in 2013 which includes a new shelter, parking lot, play equipment, half basketball court and pedestrian pathways. o TCAAP Proposed Parks – Three city parks have been identified for incorporation within the TCAAP site. The parks range in scale from approximately three to five acres in size and include amenities as shown in Table 9.1 based on the master plan process. The following parks shall be considered for receiving priority for improvements. These parks, due to the size and program, are critical parks that serve a broader range of activities for the community. o Charles Perry Park o Hazelnut Park o Cummings Park 9.4.2 Recreation The City currently has an extensive youth recreation program. While the programs have been primarily focused on youth and adolescent activities, an increased need for teen, adult, and senior activities was identified through feedback gathered from the PTRC as well as the community meetings held for the 2030 Comprehensive Plan update. To help inform the recreation program development process, the City may consider creating advisory groups for seniors, teens, children, and other interested groups. 9.4.3 Pathway Expansion and Upgrades A number of neighborhoods in Arden Hills have pathways; however, in order to provide a connected and complete pathway system in Arden Hills, additional arterial and neighborhood paths are needed (Figure 9.1). While paths are Dr a f t 11 / 2 0 / 2 0 1 7 City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 19, 2017 9-10 popular for recreational purposes, there is also a growing demand for utilitarian pathways that connect residential areas to destinations such as commercial areas, offices, parks, and other popular places. Providing multiple destinations on a pathway system can increase use, promote physical activity, and reduce motorized travel. The tables on the following page provides a list of proposed trail segments for expansions and upgrades (segments presented on this list are not listed based on priority): Dr a f t 11 / 2 0 / 2 0 1 7 City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 19, 2017 9-11 Table 9.2 - Trail Improvement List (outside of TCAAP Site) (2040) Feet Miles A Cleveland Ave. (County Road "D" to Stowe Ave.)2,623 0.50 A.1 Cleveland Ave. (Thom Ct. to existing path off Cty E2)1,672 0.32 B County Road D (Cleveland to New Brighton Road)2,380 0.45 C New Brighton Road (County Rd. D to Stowe Ave.)2,957 1.54 C.1 New Brighton Road (Stowe Ave. to County Road E2)5,333 1.01 D R.C. Open Space (from City path to MVHS)2,940 0.56 D.1 R.C. Open Space (from County Rd. E2 to MVHS)3,095 0.58 E County Road E (Indian Pl. to Lk. Joh. Blvd. to Tony Schmidt U. Trail to end of park - north side)1,675 0.32 E.1 Lake Johanna Blvd. (From Segment G to Old 10 - Snelling)2,845 0.54 F Snelling Ave. (Highway 51 to County Road E)5,672 1.07 F.1 Old Highway 10-Snelling (from Cty. Road E2 to Hwy. 96)7,880 1.50 G Lake Valentine Road (Mounds View H.S. to Old 10-Snelling)1,600 0.30 H Parkshore Dr. (from Old Hwy 10-Snelling to beginning of Rd. Lake Trail)2,051 0.39 H.1 Gateway Blvd. (from proposed segment K to Round Lk. Road)1,985 0.38 H.2 Round Lake Trail (Complete the loop that has a gap behind Nott Co.)2,433 0.46 I County Road 96 (Complete trail west from Hamilne Avenue near Snelling Avenue North)3,100 0.59 J North Snelling Ave. (From County Road 96 to Briarknoll)2,652 0.50 K County Road F (From Existing Sidewalk from Lexington to Hamline)403 0.08 L Lexington Ave. (From County Road D to County Road E)4,398 0.83 L.1 Lexington Ave. (From County Road E to Grey Fox Road)973 0.19 L.2 Lexington Ave. (From Red Fox Road to Gramsie Road)1,088 0.21 L.3 Lexington Ave. (From Tanglewood to County Road I - West Side)7,839 1.49 M Crepeau Preserve (From Cannon to Crepeau Nature Preserve)680 0.13 Total Proposed Future Trails 68,274 13.94 Segment Proposed Trail Location Outside of TCAAP Site Length Table 9.3 - Trail Improvement List (within TCAAP Site) (2040) Feet Miles T.1 Spine Road Trail (From HWY 96 to County Road H)8,656 1.64 T.2 Spine Road Trail (From HWY 96 to County Road I)12,843 2.43 T.3 Town Center Trail (Along Water Infrastructure)5,142 0.97 T.4 Rice Creek North Trail Corridor Addition (From HWY 96 to Rice Creek North Regional Trail)9,263 1.76 T.5 Rice Creek North Trail Corridor Addition (Crossing at Interstate 35W)637 0.40 Total Proposed Future Trails 36,541 7.20 Segment Proposed Trail Location within TCAAP Site Length Dr a f t 11 / 2 0 / 2 0 1 7 City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 19, 2017 9-12 Recent and planned improvements, based upon proposed segments identified in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, have been planned for extending trail segments that are crucial for developing needed north-south and east-west path connections. Through these efforts trail improvements are anticipated for 2018 construction to include providing a continuous connection from County Road E to County Road E2 through the addition of a trail along Snelling Avenue North (Old S.T.H. 10). In coordination with the capital improvements plan (CIP), the City may benefit from setting specific trail priorities to take advantage of grants, road reconstruction projects, and other opportunities as they arise. In conjunction with Ramsey County and MnDOT, grade separated crossings of major roads and railroads is one of the more important actions the City can take to improve the path network, increase safety, enhance access to parks, encourage increased physical activity, and help tie the community together (Figure 9.2). The following connections and improvements for pedestrian and bicyclists (non-motorized users), some of which are noted in the above list, are recommended through discussion with the PTRC and community meetings: o Snelling Avenue North (Old S.T.H. 10)– A proposed trail (Figure 9.1) from the Hwy. 96 regional trail is recommended to provide a north-south connection the intersection of Snelling Avenue North and County Road E2 (segment F.1). Due to major highways, this route provides a critical connection to several city parks, schools, and the Tony Schmidt Regional Park. This would also provide a connection of the Round Lake proposed trail connection if an easement was acquired south of Round Lake. o Lake Valentine Road – The connection of a city path (segment G) on the southern side of Lake Valentine Road is recommended to provide a safe route for adjacent neighborhoods to the Mounds View High School and a connection to newly redeveloped Valentine Park. o County Road E (Lake Johanna Blvd) – The addition of providing a trail connection (segment E & E.1) along the north side of County Road E between Indian Place and Snelling Avenue North (Old S.T.H. 10) is recommended to create accessibility to the Tony Schmidt Regional Park and improve east-west trail connections. o Highway 96 – A grade separated trail connection (segment I) may be needed at a location between Highway 10 and Hamline Avenue North. The grade-separated connection would provide access to Ramsey County and Arden Hills facilities and the TCAAP area. In addition, a trail crossing Dr a f t 11 / 2 0 / 2 0 1 7 City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 19, 2017 9-13 at the intersection of Snelling Avenue North would provide an essential trail crossing to the planned regional trail and the neighborhoods adjacent to south of Highway 96. o Snelling Avenue North (Old S.T.H. 10) – A proposed trail segment (segment F) from the intersection of County Road E and Snelling Avenue North to Glenhill Road is recommended to provide accessibility and potential future connections with city parks and amenities beyond the city limits including the adjacent University of Northwestern Campus. Construction is anticipated for 2019. o Trail Signage – added small trail identification maps that include distance, name, and standard city identification where needed. Implementing the pathway expansion and improvement plan will require cooperation with Ramsey County, MnDOT, the school districts, and other private and public entities. The City recognizes that the entire network cannot be completed at once; however, the above list represents the long-term goal of a comprehensive pathway network to facilitate recreational and utilitarian uses. 9.4.4 Park and Open Space Acquisitions While there is very little vacant land available in the City outside of the TCAAP property, four locations were identified for potential incorporation into the City’s park and recreational system (Figure 9.1). Two land parcels remain to be acquired within the boundary of Tony Schmidt Regional Park. Additional public lands adjacent to the park are proposed to be used for trails and trail connections under cooperative agreements. o Charles Perry Park – The City should consider acquiring the residential property adjacent to Charles Perry in order to minimize the potential conflict caused by reflected light, noise and trespassing while providing an opportunity to expand the recreational offerings in the park and to provide better park access. o Round Lake Park - This land could provide adequate space for soccer fields, community gardens, ball fields, or other recreational uses. The amount of property to acquire would be determined by what programming needs exist at that time. This seeks to obtain the necessary area by park dedication and acquisition as possible. o Round Lake Trail Easements - The remaining easements are needed to complete the trail around the west and south sides of Round Lake. Dr a f t 11 / 2 0 / 2 0 1 7 City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 19, 2017 9-14 o Tony Schmidt Regional Park – While Tony Schmidt Regional Park is a Ramsey County park, the City encourages the County to expand its facility in accordance with their facility and land needs. The Tony Schmidt Regional Park Master Plan lists potential land acquisitions, which are shown on Figure 9.1. 9.4.5 TCAAP Redevelopment Area Ramsey County purchased 427 acres of the TCAAP property in April 2013. The City has approved the TCAAP Redevelopment Code to regulate zoning and land uses. Approximately 24.3 acres are planned to be used for City parks and public open space. Ramsey County is acquiring an additional 30 acres from the federal government for a north-south trail and 78 acres for a future wildlife corridor and trailhead. Three City parks will be located within or adjacent to residential neighborhoods. Amenities will be planned for each park based on the population served and to complement existing amenities in the developed portion of the City. The timing of park development will be aligned to the development of adjacent neighborhoods. In order to provide flexibility the exact boundary and location of each park include on the TCAAP property may move within its given district. However, each park will be required to include the identified amenities within the City’s TCAAP Master Parks and Open Space Plan. Green space will be provided along a pedestrian corridor linking the primary retail area west of the Spine Road to a City park on the eastern edge of the site. Trails will be provided along the Spine Road and along a collector road adjacent to the natural resources corridor. In cases where private development is immediately adjacent to park and open space areas, the TCAAP Redevelopment Code requires frequent pedestrian connections to open space. Connections to the north-south trail corridor and trails in the wildlife corridor will be provided from adjacent neighborhoods. Ramsey County has prepared and the City has approved the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Wildlife Corridor Habitat Restoration plan. Improvements, remediation, restoration and other development of the wildlife corridor property, prior to and following transfer to Ramsey County, will be guided by this plan. Trail connections for public use may be incorporated into the wildlife corridor. However, they must be designed and aligned so as not to impede the movement of wildlife. Dr a f t 11 / 2 0 / 2 0 1 7 City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 19, 2017 9-15 9.5 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES 9.5.1 Priority Setting One tool to advance this chapter is to create a flexible priority list for improvements and expansions. With the priorities laid out, the City would be able better able to assess fund balances and make informed spending decisions and coordinate improvements with other projects such as road improvements. The priority list will need to be regularly evaluated to measure progress and to adjust the list to accommodate funding availability, changing circumstances, and changing priorities. A fully functioning and complete park and pathway system adds to the attractiveness of the City and to the values of property owners. While a long-term priority list will help the City in the decision-making process and help plan for future expenses, the list must be flexible. As new local and regional projects, needs, and opportunities arise, it may be necessary to adjust the list to take advantage of opportunities that may not yet be known. 9.5.2 Partnerships Developing partnerships with other public and private organizations is an important tool for implementing this and other chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. With scarce resources and increasing demands, searching for partnerships to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and expand services is necessary. Working with adjacent cities, the Metropolitan Council, Ramsey County, businesses, school districts, higher education institutions, and other stakeholders may lead to better and more efficient implementation of this Chapter. MNDOT & Ramsey County Transportation – Coordinating with MnDOT and Ramsey County Public Works will help ensure that pathway additions and crossings are in their transportation master plans, included in reconstruction projects, and are a priority for funding and implementation in their capital improvement plans (CIP). Ramsey County Parks and Recreation – With regional facilities in Arden Hills and connecting to City pathways, it is important to coordinate with the County. The County is working to implement the Tony Schmidt Master Plan, the Rice Creek trail system, and other regional park and trail projects that connect to or impact Arden Hills. Dr a f t 11 / 2 0 / 2 0 1 7 City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 19, 2017 9-16 Mounds View and Roseville School Districts – The City has an opportunity to work with the school districts and the two facilities in Arden Hills to increase pedestrian and bike access to the schools, promote safe routes to school, and increase physical activity. Bethel University and Northwestern College – Both of these campuses have trails that can be accessed by the public. The City should consider working with these institutions to ensure continued access to these trails and to make connections with City trails. Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) Redevelopment Partner and the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) – The proposed redevelopment on the TCAAP property offers an opportunity to greatly expand the City’s park and pathway network. The City seeks to continue working with the developers, AHATS, and private entities to ensure a park and pathway system is constructed that meets the needs of current and future residents. Although the AHATS property is not freely open to the public, it could play a role in future park and recreation opportunities. 9.5.3 Financing While the City supports the park and recreation system, it is recognized that other needs in the City compete for funds and funding will continue to be a challenge. In order to implement the parks and recreation plan, yearly priorities could be identified in the City’s capital improvement plan (CIP), which can be adjusted annually as funding, opportunities, and needs change. Flexibility in implementation will be necessary. Since much of the City is developed, park and recreation expansion improvements cannot rely on park dedication fees alone. Therefore, the City may need to explore other financing options. Pursuing funding opportunities may help advance implementation of this plan at a faster rate than would otherwise be able to occur. 9.5.4 Additional Strategies The strategies in the previous sections should not be considered all-inclusive. New opportunities and strategies should be identified to further advance the City’s parks and recreation goal and policies. Dr a f t 11 / 2 0 / 2 0 1 7 Page 1 of 2 DATE: February 20, 2018 TO: Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Sara Knoll, Parks and Recreation Coordinator SUBJECT: PTRC Goals and Work Plan Requested Action Discuss goals and work plan priorities for the Parks Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) for 2018. 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 2018. Discussion Attached are the purpose, mission, expectations and goals for the PTRC. Listed below are ten ongoing and as needed goals that help guide the committee’s work plan every year. These are reviewed annually by the committee. Attached you have last year’s power point presentation to the Arden Hills City Council. 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, recommend, and monitor plans for parks, trails and recreation within Arden Hills 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. MEMORANDUM Page 2 of 2 8. Recommend future enhancements for the 5 year Capital Improvement Program each year. 9. Sponsor and organize Community events such as special events, garden clean-up day and other volunteer projects. 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 2018 work plan and they are listed below: 1. Parks Goals 2. Trail Goals 3. Recreation Goals 4. Community Partnership Goals Requested Action Discuss goals and work plan priorities for the Parks Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) for 2018. Please review the information in the power point that was presented to the Arden Hills City Council in 2017 and come to the meeting ready to discuss new ideas/goals to accomplish in 2018. PT R C / C I T Y C O U N C I L J O I N T WO R K S E S S I O N Da t e : M o n d a y , M a y 1 5 – 6 : 0 0 p . m . C o u n c i l C h a m b e r s PTRC Ri c h S t r a u m a n n – C h a i r Pa u l B e g g i n Jo s h B l o y e r Ke r i B l o y e r Te r r y F i n l a y Na n c y O ’ M a l l e y Ha r o l d P e t e r s e n J o h n V a n V a l k e n b u r g Ma y o r D a v i d G r a n t – C o u n c i l L i a i s o n Sa r a K n o l l – S t a f f L i a i s o n Ba r k & R e c D a y Bo b M u l l i n a t F l o r a l P a r k Un i v e r s i t y o f No r t h w e s t e r n Be e H i v e a t Ci t y H a l l Ho n e y f r o m th e h i v e PT R C / C I T Y C O U N C I L J O I N T W O R K S E S S I O N  PT R C P u r p o s e / M i s s i o n :  Pa r k s , t r a i l s , r e c r e a t i o n a n d n a t u r a l r e s o u r c e s i n A r d e n H i l l s in c r e a s e t h e d e s i r a b i l i t y o f t h e c i ty a s a p l a c e t o l i v e o r w o r k , en h a n c e t h e h e a l t h a n d w e l l - b e i n g o f c i t i z e n s a n d g u e s t s , an d i m p r o v e t h e v a l u e o f c i t i z e n s ’ p r o p e r t y . T h e P a r k s , Tr a i l s , a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i t t e e ( P T R C ) r e p r e s e n t s t h e in t e r e s t s o f A r d e n H i l l s c i t i z e n s i n l e a d i n g t h e c o n t i n u i n g de v e l o p m e n t , e x p a n s i o n , a n d i m p r o v e m e n t o f t h o s e re s o u r c e s . T h e P T R C r e c o m m e n d s t o t h e C i t y C o u n c i l ac t i o n s t h a t s u p p o r t t h o s e i n t e r e s t s ; m o n i t o r s t h e u s e o f an d t h e i m p r o v e m e n t s i n p a r k s , t r a i l s , a n d r e c r e a t i o n ; a n d co l l a b o r a t e s w i t h o t h e r C i t y c o m m i t t e e s a n d c o m m i s s i o n s i n im p r o v i n g p a r k s a n d t r a i l s . 2 PT R C / C I T Y C O U N C I L J O I N T W O R K S E S S I O N  Pa r k s , T r a i l s , R e c r e a t i o n & C o m m u n i t y P a r t n e r s h i p  GO A L S  ON G O I N G o r A S N E E D E D : R e c o m m e n d a c t i o n s t h a t a d v a n c e t h e v i s i o n f o r p a r k s , t r a i l s , a n d re c r e a t i o n . 1. As s i s t i n i d e n t i f y i n g o n g o i n g p a r k s a n d t r ai l s m a i n t e n a n c e / i m p r o v e m e n t p r i o r i t i e s . 2. Re c o m m e n d a n d r e v i e w g r a n t o p p o r t u n i t i e s , sp o n s o r s h i p s , a n d p a r t n e r s h i p s f o r p a r k s an d t r a i l s . 3. As s i s t , r e c o m m e n d , a n d m o n i t o r p l a n s f o r p a r k s , t r a i l s a n d r e c r e a t i o n w i t h i n A r d e n Hi l l s a t t h e a p p r o p r i a t e t i m e . 4. Co n t i n u e t o w o r k w i t h R a m s e y C o u n t y o n m u tu a l l y b e n e f i c i a l t r a i l / p a r k p r o j e c t s a n d ac t i v i t i e s . 5. Mo n i t o r p o t e n t i a l r o a d i m p r o v e m e n t s t o e n c o u r a g e i n c l u s i o n o f p e d e s t r i a n f r i e n d l y in f r a s t r u c t u r e w h e n e v e r p o s s i b l e . 6. Lo o k t o e n h a n c e / a d d r e c r e a t i o n a l o p p o r t u n i t i e s i n o u r p a r k s . 7. Re c o m m e n d f u t u r e r e p l a c e m e n t s f o r t h e 5 y e a r C a p i t a l I m p r o v e m e n t P r o g r a m ( C I P ) ea c h y e a r . 8. Sp o n s o r a n d o r g a n i z e C o m m u n i t y e v e n t s s u c h a s s p e c i a l e v e n t s , g a r d e n c l e a n u p d a y an d o t h e r v o l u n t e e r p r o j e c t s . 9. Pr e p a r e s e m i - r e g u l a r a r t i c l e s t h a t t h e C o m m i tt e e w o u l d l i k e t o s e e h i g h l i g h t e d i n t h e Ci t y n e w s l e t t e r . 3 PT R C / C I T Y C O U N C I L J O I N T W O R K S E S S I O N 20 1 6 C o m p l e t e d P r o j e c t s  Pa r k s / T r a i l s S a f e t y a n d M a i n t e n a n c e T o u r ( P a r k s )  Fl o r a l P a r k G a r d e n E n h a n c e m e n t s – C o n t i n u e ( P a r k s )  Pi c k l e b a l l C o u r t – H a z e l n u t P a r k ( P a r k s )  Ne w B a s k e t b a l l S y s t e m U p g r a d e s (H a z e l n u t P a r k ) ( P a r k s )  Ne w B e n c h e s A d d e d – 2 a t C u m m i n g s P a r k & 1 a t C r e p e a u N a t u r e P r e s e r v e ( P a r k s )  Co u n t y R o a d H T r a i l o v e r b r i d g e & C o u n t y R o a d E 2 B r i d g e ( T r a i l s )  Pi n e T r e e D r i v e S i d e w a l k ( T r a i l s )  Ba r k & R e c D a y E v e n t a t P e r r y P a r k (D o g P a r k a d d e d t o P e r r y P a r k ) ( R e c r e a t i o n / C o m m u n i t y E v e n t )  Co h o M e n k M e m o r i a l A w a r d – G r a n t M o h l e n h o f f f i r s t r e c i p i e n t ( R e c r e a t i o n ) 4 Ro y a l H i l l s P l a y g r o u n d P e r r y P a r k D o g P a r k Co h o M e n k A w a r d Do n M e s s e r l y ’ s G r a n d s o n 5 PT R C / C I T Y C O U N C I L J O I N T W O R K S E S S I O N Pa r k s G o a l s 2 0 1 7  Fl o r a l G a r d e n C l e a n U p  Ha z e l n u t G a r d e n C l e a n U p  Jo h a n n a M a r s h E n h a n c e m e n t s  Pe r r y P a r k & H a z e l n u t P a r k P l a y g r o u n d S t r u c t u r e R e p l a c e m e n t  Pe r r y P a r k D o g O b s t a c l e C o u r s e  Be e H i v e s 5 Fl o r a l P a r k G a r d e n Bo b M u l l i n w o r k i n g o n G a r d e n s Do g P a r k O b s t a c l e s - Pe r r y P a r k D o g P a r k Pe r r y P a r k P l a y g r o u n d Replacement PT R C / C I T Y C O U N C I L J O I N T W O R K S E S S I O N 20 1 7 P r o p o s e d W o r k P l a n – T r a i l s  Tr a i l C o n n e c t i o n g a p s t h r o u g h o u t A r d e n H i l l s  Ar d e n H i l l s F l a t s t o H a m l i n e A v e n u e o n C o u n t y R o a d F  Cl e v e l a n d A v e n u e t o N e w B r i g h t o n R o a d o n C o u n t y R o a d E 2  Ne w B r i g h t o n R o a d – R a i l R o a d T r a i l U n d e r p a s s (N e a r P e r r y P a r k o n E a s t s i d e – sh a r e c o s t s w i t h C i t y o f N e w B r i g h t o n ) 6  Be t h e l U n i v e r s i t y E n t r a n c e t o C o u n t y R o a d E 2 a n d L a k e V a l e n t i n e R o a d (c o n t i n u e u p t o M o u n d s V i e w H i g h S c h o o l )  Ol d S n e l l i n g T r a i l – C o u n t y R o a d E t o B e t h e l U n i v e r s i t y E n t r a n c e  Im p r o v e m e n t s t o C r e p e a u N a t u r e P r e s e r v e Be t h e l U n i v e r s i t y E a s t c a m p u s c o u l d ha v e a n a t u r a l s t u d y a r e a a n d b e n c h e s 7 PT R C / C I T Y C O U N C I L J O I N T W O R K S E S S I O N PT R C / C I T Y C O U N C I L J O I N T W O R K S E S S I O N Ri c e C r e e k C o m m o n s – P a r k s a n d T r a i l s 8 PT R C / C I T Y C O U N C I L J O I N T W O R K S E S S I O N Re c r e a t i o n G o a l s 2 0 1 7  Fi t n e s s i n t h e P a r k – Cu m m i n g s P a r k  Pi c k l e b a l l C o u r t – Ha z e l n u t P a r k  Vo l l e y b a l l / B a d m i n t o n – Cu m m i n g s P a r k  Ga g a B a l l P i t – H a z e l n u t P a r k  Pu s h L i g h t s f o r s u m m e r u s e (B a s k e t b a l l C o u r t & T e n n i s C o u r t s )  Su m m e r u s e f o r h o c k e y r i n k s  Mo r e A c t i v e A d u l t R e c r e a t i o n C l a s s e s  Pi c k l e B a l l D e m o n s t r a t i o n 9 Fi t n e s s i n t h e P a r k Vo l l e y b a l l C o u r t a t C u m m i n g s P a r k Su m m e r s k a t i n g Ho c k e y R i n k s Ga g a B a l l a t H a z e l n u t P a r k PT R C / C I T Y C O U N C I L J O I N T W O R K S E S S I O N Co m m u n i t y P a r t n e r s h i p s G o a l s 2 0 1 7 Ar d e n H i l l s F o u n d a t i o n D o n a t i o n s – R e c e i v e d  $5 0 0 d o n a t i o n f r o m t h e A H F o u n d a t i o n f o r S c h o l a r s h i p s  $1 0 0 0 d o n a t i o n f r o m R o b e r t s M a n a ge m e n t G r o u p – B a r k & R e c D a y  $2 5 0 0 d o n a t i o n f r o m B o s t o n S c i e n t i f i c Do n a t i o n L e t t e r s ( S e n t o u t e v e r y t h r e e m o n t h s t o d i f f e r e n t b u s i n e s s e s )  Ba l a n c e f o r L i f e F i t n e s s C e n t e r  Be t h e l U n i v e r s i t y  Bi g 1 0 T a v e r n  Bo s t o n S c i e n t i f i c  Br a u s e n ’ s A u t o m o t i v e  Fr a t t a l o n e ’ s H a r d w a r e  Ge o r g e ’ s S h o e R e p a i r  Jo h a n n a S h o r e s  La n d O ’ L a k e s  Li n d e y ’ s S t e a k h o u s e  Po p C u l t u r e F r o z e n Y o g u r t  St a p l e s  Th e T a v e r n G r i l l  Un i v e r s i t y o f N o r t h w e s t e r n Do n a t i o n s f o r S p e c i a l E v e n t s  Ar d e n H i l l s / S h o r e v i e w A n i m a l H o s p i t a l  Ra m s e y C o u n t y S h e r i f f K 9 U n i t 10 PT R C / C I T Y C O U N C I L J O I N T W O R K S E S S I O N Co m m u n i t y P a r t n e r s h i p G o a l s 2 0 1 7  Mi n n e s o t a A m a t e u r S p o r t s C o m m i s s i o n ( M A S C )  Pa r t n e r s h i p s B e t h e l U n i v e r s i t y W e l c o m e W e e k – S t u d e n t V o l u n t e e r s  Un i v e r s i t y o f N o r t h w e s t e r n – S t u d e n t V o l u n t e e r s  Me e t & G r e e t I c e C r e a m S o c i a l w i t h S u r r o u n d i n g C o m m u n i t i e s Ci t i e s o f N e w B r i g h t o n , M o u n d s V i e w , R o s e v i l l e , a n d S h o r e v i e w  Ar d e n H i l l s C i t y N e w s l e t t e r 11 PT R C / C I T Y C O U N C I L J O I N T W O R K S E S S I O N  Ra m s e y C o u n t y P a r t n e r s h i p s  Ac t i v e L i v i n g R a m s e y C o m m u n i t i e s  Ra m s e y C o u n t y P e d e s t r i a n a n d B i c y c l e P l a n R e s o l u t i o n  MA S C ( B u i l d i n g 1 8 9 ) T r a i l h e a d w i t h A H A T S  To n y S c h m i d t R e g i o n a l P a r k  Hi g h w a y 9 6 R e g i o n a l T r a i l  Ri c e C r e e k N o r t h R e g i o n a l T r a i l  El m e r L A n d e r s e n R e g i o n a l T r a i l 12 PT R C / C I T Y C O U N C I L J O I N T W O R K S E S S I O N  An y Q u e s t i o n s o r C o m m e n t s  Th a n k y o u ! 13