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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 1998
** 7:00 P.M. **
ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL
4364 W. ROUND LAKE ROAD
* Note New Location i
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Approve May 19, 1998 Minutes
3. Council Report
4. 1999 Budget Recommendations
5. Comprehensive Plan
a. Trail Changes/Additions
b. Approval of Draft Text of the Parks and Trails
Comprehensive Plan
6. Program Report
7. Director's Report
a. Tony Schmidt Park Update
b. Upgrading Athletic Facilities within the #621
School District Update
C. Round Lake Trail
d. Park Dedication Update
8. Adjourn
*** Please Call Cindy or Lynette if you are unable to attend this meeting ***
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. MINUTES
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1998
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kreidler called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
ROLL.I. CALL
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Present were Lynette Kreidler, Megan Ricke, Rich Straummann, Dorothy McClung, Mary
Robinson, Jim Johnson, Cindy Walsh-Parks and Recreation Director, Tracy Peterson-Program
Supervisor and Susan Keim-Council Liaison.
Absent were Don Messerly, Lou Speggen and Anita Larson.
APPR0VF. I`II1 TFS
Minutes from April 2S_ I99S, were corrected and approved by Megan Ricke and seconded by
Rich Straummann. The minutes we:e passed unanimously.
C'OUNC II REPORT
Arden Hills City offices were moved. Otherwise, there has been little new activity to report.
PARK FUND BUD .FT
Cindy Walsh handed out the Park Fund Capital Improvement Plan with estimates for each item
listed in the "A" and "B"Priority Groups. The County Road F Trail is estimated at Sl 14,667
and with the D\rR Cyn :. :could be 564,667. The County Road E bridge is going to be discussed
by Cindy Walsh with Sate officia s in an attempt to get a cane walkway included. The U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service have Cindy Walsh permission to constrict part of Round Lake Trail.
Additional easement ma, '�e need to complete the trail north to Highway 96. The Increrson
Park soccer field estu=c does not , elude the cost of adding parking spaces. Right now, this
project is on hold "':ile -;L 5 e NtiIi—ar iPe school district does on district needs. N-lary Robinson
added that if a soccer field is not dz•veloped at that park, some alternative plan should be
considered. The Arden 1t-Ianor Parr: estimate does not include drainage correction costs. The
City is exploring the cost of correct;,,,-- measures. It may attempt to use the estimate and plans to
get the owner to make ;he necessary changes, or if not excessive, the City may undertake the
corrective measures when redoing the hard court area. The Hazelnut Shelter needs immediate
attention. The "B"Projects were also discussed.
Park & Recreation Commission Meeting May 19, 1998
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It was moved by Megan Ricke and seconded by Dorothy McClung that the Commission
recommend to Council that the Hazelnut Shelter Building, Paving Cummings Park Hockey Rink
and Arden Manor Park Improvements be done in 1999. This passed unanimously. Also, we
recommend that Round Lake Trail and County Road F Trails be funded in 1999 if the DNR grant
(for County Road F) and other funding becomes available for Round Lake Trail. Freeway
Park/Lindey Redevelopment and Ingerson Park Soccer Field should be funded in 2000. If some
additional money is needed from the fund in 1999 for Arden Park, it is recommended more be
spent. This does not spend down the entire fund. Money is reserved, if needed, for contn`bution
to School District Fund and Nam_ Brighton Road Trail or other trail segments when most
economical in connection « t�i oad projects.
DAY IN True' PARK ASSIGNNIF.NTS
Things are progressing for June 6. Volunteers should be there at 9:00 a.m. at Hazelnut Park.
PR0C;RAIy1 REPORT
Summer Program registratica av;-- begun. Track is winding down; there were over 230
participants. Spring Progra— =-e-wrapping up. Plans are to encourage ''/z price Friday Programs
at Arden Manor. Playgrouc s � June 22, 1998.
TRAIL & PARK CO-NIPRFNFNSINT PLALNI
It was moved by Dorothy McClung and seconded by Lynette Kreidler to recommend to Council
that the map dated 5/19/98 be adopted as part of the City's Comprehensive Plan with text to
follow. This was approved unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
1. `is. Walsh asked Cc =s_on members to think: about use of Sheehy property fo:
potential use in the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Joint A-t,l-ticFacili--- ?"aa ;��
Mounds View High could have girls softball,boys baseball (both potentiaU
lighted), and two soccf:football fields for practice. The track.bleacherslfoofoall -LE: d
,,would stay the same. Mounds View High School has quite a lot of property surou-drug
the existing facility. Ch�pewa could also add more balUsoccer fields. A number of
different options are bLig considered for Highview diddle School. The School District
proposed several alternatives to the'Nlayors, City Managers and Park & Recreation
Directors. Funding for school sites has not been determined.
3. We discussed revisiting what should be done with replacing the play stricture at
Sampson Park in the year 2002, in light of Tony Schmidt redevelopment.
e at the re ular time,
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. after deciding we will meet to Jun g
June 23, 1998.
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 22, 1998
TO: Parks and Recreation Com ission
FROM: Cindy S. Walsh l
SUBJECT: July Monthly Report
udget Recomm ndatiM
The Commission prioritized Park Fund projects and spending at the May meeting.
Recommendations for the 1999 Park Fund Budget should be confirmed at this meeting.
Camp rehensiy Plan
There are two additional trail segments that the Planning Commission requested that the City add
to the Comprehensive Plan. The first one is on the west side of Lexington Avenue from Red Fox
Road to south to County Road E. The second is along Lake Johanna Road from County Road E
south to County Road D. I will bring the revised trail and park map to the meeting to further
explain the additions.
. I have included a copy of the draft text of the Parks and Trail Chapter of the Comprehensive
Plan. Please review the chapter prior to the meeting so that we are able to discuss any changes or
suggestions.
Rqwxts
a. Tony Schmidt Park i Tpdate --Ramsey County is on the August Planning Commission Agenda
for the final approval of Phase I. They have not yet put the project out for bid. It is my
understanding that they hope to begin this fall. I do not believe that we will see a lot of activity
until next Spring. At this time, the County has not received approval for Phase II.
b. 14Wu ing the A hl tir Facilities within h 62 1 School District�st -- I have enclosed a copy of
the recommendations and priorities. We have met with the City Mayors, Managers, and School
Superintendent to present this plan. The School is deciding how to potentially fund these
improvements. One options is to include the projects in a school bond referendum.
c. Bound Lake Trail -- Welsh Companies, the developer for the new Gateway Business District
buildings, has begun construction of the trail abutting their property. The construction of the trail
was part of their park dedication requirement.
d. Park edi ation -- John McClung is splitting his final piece of property for development of
two additional houses. As a part of this process, he is required to pay park dedication. I am
recommending an amount of$4,500. This is 6% of his land value.
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CITY OFARDENHILLS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CHAPTER 5: PARKS AND TRAILS
I. Overview
II. Goals and Policies
III. Existing Facilities and Service Areas
IV. Park and Trail Improvements
A. Parks
B. Trails
V. Implementation
APPENDICES
A. Park Classification and Design Standards
B. Trail Classification and Design Standards
TABLES
5.1 City Parks and Facilities
5.2 Planned Trail Connections
N.Za pS
5.1 Parks and Trails Plan
5_? Park Service Areas
McCombs Frank Roos Associates
June, 1998
. I. OVERVIEW
Arden Hills has 15 parks within its borders totaling approximately 350 acres.
The City is well served by its neighborhood park system, with parks and open
space within 1/4 - 1/2 mile of most residences. Residents are also served by
Tony Schmidt Lake Johanna County Park, which is owned and operated by
Ramsey County.
Connections between parks and community destinations are incomplete in
several areas of the community. The City is traversed by several major
highways and freeways which present effective barriers and/or safety issues for
pedestrians and bicyclists.
Trail use has soared for all ages, with walking,jogging, biking and in-line
skating all gaining popularity as forms of exercise and recreation. Linkages
within and through the City are important to citizens, as highlighted by the 1996
Quality of Life Survey. Connecting trails among areas of the community will
provide the ability to walk, bike and skate both recreationally and to destinations
within the City and surrounding areas.
Future facilities for the TCAAAP area involve: a joint athletic facility for Arden
Hills and the surrounding communities, a community park, a nature preserve,
and four (4) neighborhood parks. The TCAAP area will be connected by a series
of trails to the existing developed area south of Highway 996 as it develops.
II. GOALS AND POLICIES
Arden Hills has endeavored to provide a strong system of park and trail facilities.
The following goals build on past efforts and work toward strengthening
recreation facilities and systems. The goals relate to parks and trails both in the
"South of Highway 996" and the "TCAAP" areas.
Overall Goal: Expand Recreation Facilities
Policies:
l. Continue to expand the trail system to connect neighborhoods of the
community to parks, trails and other area destinations according to defined
priorities.
2. Continue to provide a balance of active and passive recreational areas, while
emphasizing the natural beauty of the area.
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3. Connect neighborhoods to the City's trail system by constructing pedestrian
crossings that eliminate or avoid conflicts with major transportation barriers.
4. Strengthen the existing neighborhood park system by making improvements
as determined through the annual budgeting and CIP process.
5. Develop the TCAAP area Nvith an integrated neighborhood park and trail
system.
6. Work with the surrounding communities to plan the Joint Athletic Facility.
7. Develop a community park in the Civic Center area of TCAAP.
8. Expand recreation activities to meet a broader variety of ages and interests.
9. Strive to involve users in the parks and recreation planning process.
10. Pursue outside funding sources for park and trail improvements.
11. Require new neighborhood parks to be a minimum of 5 acres in size to
ensure viable space for active recreation.
III. EXISTING FACILITIES AND SERVICE AREAS
FACILITIES
Arden Hills has over 145 acres of City-owned parks and open space within its
borders, along with approximately 208 acres of land in the Tony Schmidt Lake
Johanna County Park (See Map 5.1). The City system includes:
■ 7 small parks ranging from 1 acre to 5 acres in size
■ 4 neighborhood parks ranging from 12-20 acres in size
■ 2 natural conservancy areas totaling 55.5 acres
Each park and its facilities is noted in Table 5.1. Trails extend through portions
of the City's neighborhoods, both off-road and on-road as shown on Map 5.1.
SERVICE AREAS
Residents are typically able and willing to walk 1/4 to 1/2 mile to reach a
neighborhood park. Map 5.2 shows 1/4 and 1/2 mile service areas for
neighborhood parks in the City. This ser.,:ce area is disrupted in several areas by
major physical barriers including major roads, rail lines and lakes. These
obstacles present effective barriers for pedestrians, resulting in disconnected
neighborhoods and lack of access to city park and trail facilities for some
neighborhoods.
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To better connect neighborhoods with existing parks, several pedestrian
connections are planned. Completing connections will help to increase the
opportunities for recreation and transportation.
Two (2) residential areas in the community are outside of the 1/2 mile service
area for neighborhood parks. These are (a) the area on the southeast side of
Round Lake and (b) the area on the southeast side of Lake Johanna. These two
areas will be effectively connected when the trail system is completed, allowing
access to existing facilities.
IV. PARK AND T"I� IMPROVEMENTS
PARKS
South of Highway #96
The developed portion of the City is well served by neighborhood parks, as
shown in Map 5.1 and Table 5.1. No new neighborhood parks are planned for
the already develope?a:-ea of Arden Hills. Improvements to neighborhood parks
are determined o an armual basis, through the annual budgeting process.
TCAAP Area
The TCAAP area«ill include a series of integrated parks and trails. This system
v6ll serve new residents and «ill physically and socially connect the existing,
developed portion of the City with the TCAAP area as it develops.
The park system has been identified in the TCAAP area on Map 5.1. The system
includes:
• Four (4) neighborhood parks to be relatively evenly spread through the
residential are -,. eichborhood parks will be 5-20 acres in size and are
intended for active play.
• A Joint Athliric Facility - to be de eloped by the cities of Arden Hills,
Mo'ands View,zw Biighton, Shore-,iew, and School District i�62 1.
• A Community Park, to be developed in the Civic Center area near
Lexington and uig-h-way -96. This park is intended as a community
gathering pla7e fir festivals, concerts and events, as well as standard park
activities.
• The Park Preserve, consisting of approximately 1,100 acres will become a
public regional amenity of outstanding value. The `'hill" (kame), Lake
Marsden, woodlands and wetland will all be public open space. Trails will
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traverse the preserve, connecting the Civic Center area with the Joint Athletic
Facility and Rice Creek corridor to the west; and connecting to the City of
Shoreview on the north at County Road I.
TRAILS
South of Highway 496
Because Arden Hills is crossed by several major roadways, travel by foot or bike
between certain areas of the community is nearly impossible. Several trail
connections are planned in order to link areas of the City with each other, as well
as linking to surrounding communities. Many regional destinations, including
Tony Schmidt Lake Johanna County Park, Long Lake Regional Park, Como
Park, and Shoreview Community Center could be easily accessed through a
connected trail system.
In addition to recreation opportunities, trail connections can provide an
alternative transportation system. Several major employers are located in Arden
Hills and with a connected system, commuters will have the opportunity to use
the trail system to reach work.
Map 5.1 shows existing and future parks and trails. Some of the planned trail
links include a new pedestrian crossing to complete the connection. These
connections will allow safer pedestrian and bike travel throughout the city and
connecting to the surrounding communities. Most of the planned trails are along
roads. Connections around Round Lake, Valentine Lake, and Lake Johanna are
also planned.
Two (2) rail bridges over 1-35W are planned to become pedestrian linkages:
a. A spur from New Brighton into the Gateway Business Area is
minimally used, and can provide a pedestrian-'bicycle connection from
the Round Lake area to Long Lake Regional Park and downtown New
Brighton.
b. A spur from Mounds View into the TCAAP area is no longer used, and
will be a connection into the TCAAP area. This rail line is north of
Highway r96 and crosses 1-35W south of the Highway -10
intersection.
The existing bridges provide a cost-efficient opportunity to adapt existing bridge
facilities for current trail needs.
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Three (3) new pedestrian crossings are planned to connect parts of the City
together:
a. The bridge over Highway #51 on County Road E does not allow any
pedestrian movements and is dangerous for bicycles. An addition of a
pedestrian facility will enable residents to access Tony Schmidt Lake
Johanna County Park more easily.
b. A connection between Royal Hills Park and the Round Lake area is
planned over Highway #51, north of Interstate 4694.
c. At the intersection of Highways#10 and #96, a safe pedestrian crossing
is needed, and will be incorporated into construction plans.
TCAAP Area
Trails will connect residential neighborhoods, parks, the Civic Center area and
the Park Preserve area in the TCAAP area. Ramsey County intends to install a
trail along both sides of Rice Creek in the County Park. A rail spur from
Mounds View into the TCAAP area north of Highway 496 and crosses I-35W
south of the Highway 910 intersection is planned for a pedestrian connection.
VI. IMPLEMENTATION
CAPITAL I NIP ROVE NIENTS PLANNING AND BUDGETING
Each year the City prepares a five-year Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) and a
budget. The CIP is a long range plan, allowing a broad look and an opportunity
to consider financial implications, whereas the budget determines actions for the
next year.
For park facilities and equipment replacement, the CIP sets forth needs for the
next 5 years. Equipment replacement is prioritized according to wea:. age,
condition and other factors. Priorities within the CIP and budgeting process are
often shuffled, due to changing or unforeseen circumstances.
PRIORITIES
Table 5.2 sets forth_priorities for trails A, B and C, with A being the Llizhest
prior -it This list of priorities will be utilized in the Capital Impro•_�erts Plan
and bu. et rg processes. With these priorities laid out, the City vvia mAe
spendinc- determinations on an annual basis, and plan appropriate Lea;?
improvements to be coordinated with road upgrade projects. The Ci`;-will worl,:
closely with Ramsey County to plan for constriction of trails with County road
projects.
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Table 5.2. Planned Trail Connections
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1 New Brighton Road
a. Co. Rd. E2 to Co. Rd. E A 9
b. Co. Rd. E to Stowe A 2
c. Stowe to Co. Rd. D A .5
2 Pedestrian crossing - Highway #51 and County Road E, on q
existing bridge.
3 Co. Rd. F from Lexington to Hamline?.venue; north on q 7
Hamline to existing trail.
4 Parkshore Drive west of Snelling Ave-nue to Blueberry Lane;
around the west side os RoLmd Lake.
a. Gateway Business Park to Highway#96 q 8
b. Park Shore Drive to Gateway Business Park A .4
5 Old Highway #10, from the southern City border north to
Highway #96.
a. Hwy #96 to Park Shore Drive B 8
b. Park Shore Drive to Co. Rd. E B 1.4
c. Co. Rd. E to Co. Rc D B 1 1
6 Lake Johanna Boulevard wrest to Tor-, Schmidt Park g 4
7 Lake Valentine Road - Snelling west to Mounds View High g 5
School.
8 North Snelling Avenue, f —m Royal fizp-s Park to Highway#96 g 5
9 Lake Johanna Boulevard, south from ?ark to Co. Rd. D C 8
Co
10 the south side of Lake Johanna, around Northwestern C
College. 1.1
11 Ingerson Road Trail
a. Lexington to Hamline b. Ha C 5
mline south to border C .4
12 Bethel College - around the east side of Valentine Lake C
13 Pedestrian bridge - Highway #10 Royal Hills Park to Round C 1 1
Lake area •2
14 Rail spur in Gateavay BuC;,ess Park C 5
15 Three (3) underpasses - v den with `treet reconstruction C
16 TCAAP rail fine from Mounds View C
Trail easements in a_ea identired ^gay be acquired when land is developed. In
developed areas, traii easements or land can be acquired as redevelopment
occurs or as opporti+.^ities arise, abandoned railroad right-of-way or in utility
rights-of-rya}'.
No new neighborhood parks are planned outside of the TCAAP area. Within the
40 TCAAP area, parks and trails will be constructed as development occurs.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
The City Parks and Recreation Commission is an appointed citizen body that
makes recommendations to the City Council on Parks and Recreation issues.
Each year the Staff works closely with the Commission to reevaluate priorities
and bring forth recommendations for future park and trail improvements as a part
of the CIP and budgeting process.
RECREATION
Arden Hills offers a variety of recreation programs in the community. Quarterly
brochures are sent to all residents that detail these opportunities, including many
summer recreation programs for children and leagues and lessons for adults.
Several youth associations organize soccer, baseball, basketball, football hockey,
soccer, softball, s-,rzmming, volleyball and «,_ling. These associations work
with the City to schedule City parks as agrez�d won for various activities.
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ATHLETIC FACILITY ANALYSIS
RECOMMENDATIONS AND PRIORITIES
Based on the inventories and opportunities illustrated on the attached schedules and the
Athletic Facility Needs Analysis (Ingraham & Voss-10/97), the following recommendations and
associated priorities are below:
Priority - 1 to 3 Years
Gymnasiums
• Construct a facility (single station) at Mounds
View Community Center Under Construction
• Construct a facility (single station) at Island Lake
Elementary School (or most opportune location) $1,750,000.
• Construct a facility (double station) at Highview
Middle School (or most opportune location) $2,290,000.
• Construct a facility (double station) at Edgewood
Middle School (or most opportune location) $2,080,000.
Soccer Fields
• Revise location of fields at Highview Middle School
to gain 1 Large and 2 Youth Soccer Fields
$30,000.
• Construct 1 Youth Soccer Field at Ingerson Park
(Arden Hills)
$40,000.
Construct 1 Large Soccer Field at Southpoint Park
(North Oaks) - designated for construction 1999
Cost Unknown
• Lease 4 Large Soccer Fields from National Sports
Center (Blaine) $8,000/Year
Baseball / Softball Fields
• Construct Girl's Varsity Fast-Pitch Softball and
relocate Boy's Varsity Baseball at Mounds View
High School. Reconstruct/ relocate soccer fields
and practice football fields.
1. 'Base' Construction, including new topsoil,
irrigation, drainage, paths, turf $1,200,000.
2. Backstops, fencing, scoreboards, benches
for Fast-Pitch Softball and Baseball $72
3. Dugouts, bleachers, storage/ concession building $122 000.
Athletic Facility Analysis
Wold Arch/AJA Assoc.
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Priority - 1 to 3 Years (continued)
• Construct 1 13+ Years Baseball Field at Highview
Middle School (work to be completed with soccer
fields noted above) $10,000.
• Add grassed infield at Bucher Park ( ) to
allow for 13+ Years play $15,000.
• Add grassed infield at McCullough Park (S i:tthview)
to allow for 13+ Years play $15,000.
• Construct 1 Adult Large BB/SB and 1 Little League
Field at Southpoint Park (North Oaks) Under Construction
• Construct 2 Fast-Pitch and 2 Little League Fields
at the University Property (Shoreview) Cost Unknown (--$200,000.)
• Construct 1 Youth Small BB/SB Field at Bel Air
Elementary School $25,000.
Priority - 4 to 6 Years
Baseball / Softball Fields
• Construct/ relocate existing fields at Chippewa
Middle School to respond to the re-alignment
of the County Road. Upgrade 1 Adult Large
BB/SB Field $270,000.
Priority - 7 to 10 Years
• Acquire property for a Sport Tournament Facility
to host regional, state and national events. The
facility should include 8 to 12 fields, including soccer,
baseball and softball. The property should be located
on a parcel of approximately 40 to 60 acres. Cost Unknown