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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-19-19 PTRCAPPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 -15 -2019 PTRC Minutes 01 -15 -2019 PTRC MINUTES.PDF UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 2019 PTRC Meeting Dates PTRC MEETING DATES MEMO (4A).PDF PTRC MEETING DATES (4A ATTACHMENT).PDF Hazelnut Park Improvements HAZELNUT PARK IMPROVMENTS MEMO (4B).PDF Cummings Park Improvements CUMMINGS PARK IMPROVMENTS MEMO (4C).PDF ARDEN HILLS CUMMINGS PARK OPTION 1 PROPOSAL - NORTHLAND RECREATION (4C ATTACHEMENT).PDF ARDEN HILLS CUMMINGS PARK OPTION 2 PROPOSAL - NORTHLAND RECREATION.PDF CUMMINGS PARK - FLAGSHIP PROPOSAL.PDF CUMMINGS PARK - SAINT CROIX RECREATION - OPTION 5587.PDF CUMMINGS PARK - SAINT CROIX RECREATION - OPTION 5746.PDF 2018 Completed Projects PTRC 2018 COMPLETED PROJECTS MEMO (4D).PDF 2019 PTRC Goals PTRC 2019 GOALS MEMO (4E).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 Terry Finlay Paul Beggin Council Liaison: David Grant Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee March 19, 2019 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: 4.E. Documents: 5. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDAAPPROVAL OF MINUTES1-15 -2019 PTRC Minutes01-15 -2019 PTRC MINUTES.PDFUNFINISHED BUSINESSNEW BUSINESS2019 PTRC Meeting DatesPTRC MEETING DATES MEMO (4A).PDFPTRC MEETING DATES (4A ATTACHMENT).PDF Hazelnut Park Improvements HAZELNUT PARK IMPROVMENTS MEMO (4B).PDF Cummings Park Improvements CUMMINGS PARK IMPROVMENTS MEMO (4C).PDF ARDEN HILLS CUMMINGS PARK OPTION 1 PROPOSAL - NORTHLAND RECREATION (4C ATTACHEMENT).PDF ARDEN HILLS CUMMINGS PARK OPTION 2 PROPOSAL - NORTHLAND RECREATION.PDF CUMMINGS PARK - FLAGSHIP PROPOSAL.PDF CUMMINGS PARK - SAINT CROIX RECREATION - OPTION 5587.PDF CUMMINGS PARK - SAINT CROIX RECREATION - OPTION 5746.PDF 2018 Completed Projects PTRC 2018 COMPLETED PROJECTS MEMO (4D).PDF 2019 PTRC Goals PTRC 2019 GOALS MEMO (4E).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 ValkenburgTerry FinlayPaul BegginCouncil Liaison:David Grant Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee March 19, 20196:30 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: 4.E. Documents: 5. 6. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019, 6:30 PM ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair Rich Straumann called the January 15, 2019 meeting of the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee to order at 6:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Rich Straumann, Committee Members Paul Beggin, Nancy O’Malley, Harold Peterson, Terry Finlay and John Van Valkenburg, City Council Liaison David Grant OTHERS PRESENT: Public Works Director/City Engineer Sue Polka ABSENT: Staff Liaison Sara Knoll 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: The agenda was unanimously approved by the Committee. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. October 16, 2018 PTRC Minutes MOTION: The minutes were unanimously approved by the Committee. 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Hazelnut Park Update Public Works Director/City Engineer Sue Polka said Bolton and Menk are working on a new site design so the warming house building can be raised up to be more visible. They are also looking at parking lot improvements. She noted that a young man contacted her regarding doing a master water steward project and he may do a rain garden or other demonstration site in conjunction with the park improvements. B. Cummings Park Playground Update Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka passed a diagram of the plans WSB put together for the playground project. The City is hoping to have a company come take the old equipment to be Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes January 15, 2019 Page 2 refurbished and donated at no charge to the City. There will be request for proposals for the site work and new playground equipment. C. TCAAP Open House/Survey Feedback and JDA Update Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka noted the survey results pointed toward a community centered type space for the civic site. Committee Member Harold Peterson ? said the architect, HGA, took ideas from the task force and the PTRC to develop their drawings. It came down to wellness, community activity and parks and recreation use. He felt the feedback from the public wasn’t much different from what the committee had talked about. Committee Member Terry Finlay mentioned that that the civic site is separate from the trail system and they could move forward with ideas for the trails independently. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka said she has been working with Ramsey County Parks on the potential trails in the area. D. Garden Club – Next Steps City Council Liaison David Grant noted that Councilmember Fran Holmes requested looking into the possibility of forming a Garden Club. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka said she thinks they should put some type of organization in place so there is a name to give if residents call wanting to know if there is a club. E. Recap of 2018 Plans and Proposed 2019 Plans City Council Liaison Grant mentioned the trail on the north side of McCracken there is a trail that goes around the wetland back to the school that used to go to the road but now with a retaining wall there people are walking on the neighbors’ yards and there will probably be signs placed to direct people. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka said the trail on County Road E is finished as well as the sidewalk on County Road F. Boston Scientific is moving additional employees to Arden Hills and will be adding on to one of the buildings, making changes to Innovation Way and they have offered to pay for a volleyball court in Cummings Park. Committee Member John Van Valkenburg suggested asking Boston Scientific for $2500 to replace the second basketball hoop at Cummings Park. Discussion ensued regarding future potential trails and the Moundsview High School expansion. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka said Xcel Energy is giving the City funds to replant the garden at Lindey’s Park. Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes January 15, 2019 Page 3 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Election of Committee Chair Committee Member Finlay nominated Rich Straumann. Committee Member Van Valkenburg seconded. MOTION: Rich Straumann was unanimously elected Committee Chair. 5. REPORTS A verbal update was given on new businesses and potential new developments in Arden Hills. 6. NEXT MEETING The next PTRC Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 19, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. MEMORANDUM DATE: March 19, 2019 TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Sara Knoll, Parks and Recreation Coordinator SUBJECT: PTRC Meeting Dates Background Attached you will find the list of the 2019 Parks, Trails, and Recreation meeting dates. Action Requested Please let me know if you are unable to make a meeting. The City of Arden Hills and I appreciate your participation on the PTRC Committee. City of Arden Hills Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Dates Tuesday, March 19 6:30 PM Council Chambers Tuesday, April 16 6:30 PM Council Chambers Tuesday, May 21 6:30 PM Council Chambers Tuesday, June 18 5:00 PM Council Chambers (Arden Hills Parks & Trails Tour) Tuesday, July 16 6:00 PM Cummings Park (Committee Appreciation Barbeque) Tuesday, August 20 6:30 PM Council Chambers Tuesday, September 17 6:30 PM Council Chambers Tuesday, October 15 6:30 PM Council Chambers Tuesday, November 19 6:30 PM Council Chambers Tuesday, December 17 6:30 PM Council Chambers MEMORANDUM DATE: March 19, 2019 TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Sara Knoll, Parks and Recreation Coordinator SUBJECT: Hazelnut Park Improvements Background The Parks and Recreation Department has been working with the Public Works Director/Engineer on the Hazelnut Park Improvement project. Bolton & Menk drafted some concept plans for the park. In the concept plans you will see an improved parking lot, trail to the warming house (easily accessible for everyone), brush cutting along New Brighton Road (will allow a better view of the dog park in the summer and ice rink in the winter), warming house and storage building and an improved shelter. Hazelnut Park receives a lot of use during the year. The proposed improvements will allow many more people to enjoy the park and the amenities. Action Requested Please take a look at the proposed concept plans and bring any ideas, questions or concerns to the meeting. MEMORANDUM DATE: March 19, 2019 TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Sara Knoll, Parks and Recreation Coordinator SUBJECT: Cummings Park Improvements Background The Parks and Recreation Department has been working with the Public Works Director/Engineer on the Cummings Park Improvements. WSB has provided the City of Arden Hills with new and exciting playground designs from different vendors. WSB has recommended Northland Recreation Little Tikes – Option 2. This option provides a variety of play features for the 2-5 age group along with the 5-12 age group. Cummings Park is one of the most used parks in Arden Hills. Replacing the new playground equipment and adding new amenities will allow more people to enjoy our beautiful park. Action Requested Please review the playground options at Cummings Park. The Public Works Director/City Engineer would like to bring this forward at the next council meeting. City of Arden Hills Cummings Park Playground Equipment Proposal # 100-115587-1 February 15, 2019 Presented by St. Croix Recreation Company, Inc. City of Arden Hills Cummings Park Playground Equipment Proposal # 100-115746-1 February 15, 2019 Presented by St. Croix Recreation Company, Inc. MEMORANDUM DATE: March 19, 2019 TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Sara Knoll, Parks and Recreation Coordinator SUBJECT: 2018 Completed Projects Background A discussion will take place at the meeting regarding the 2018 completed projects. MEMORANDUM DATE: March 19, 2019 TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Sara Knoll, Parks and Recreation Coordinator SUBJECT: 2019 PTRC Goals Action Requested Please come to the next PTRC Committee meeting with goals in mind for 2019. We will have a discussion and prioritize the things that can be accomplished this year.