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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-23-1991 PTRC Minutes PARRS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE • AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1991, 7 :30 P.M. CITY HALL Call to Order and Roll Call. Approval of February 26 Minutes. ,- 3 . Council Report. C/ Review Revised Park Dedication Ordinance. C-5-' Report on 1991 Park Development. Report on Gateway Gardens - County Road E Gardens. Ingerson Park West Access. r8/ Program Report. V,- Miscellaneous Business: Arbor Day, May 4 . mob'- Flower Planting Date, May 18 . '7; J 60 ft D' ^ �'a� • New Business: a. Meeting Place for May 28 Park Meeting (conflict with Council Room due to rescheduled City Council meeting from Holiday) . We could schedule a tour on this date. 4 , . Adj ourn. V�� NOTE: Mark Labine and I will be walking Cummings, Floral and Hazelnut Parks to view the proposed park trails on Monday, April 22 . Plan to meet at City Hall at 5: 30 PM. PLEASE CALL ME AT 633-5676 : * IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MONDAY' S WALK. * IF YOU CAN NOT ATTEND TUESDAY'S COMMITTEE MEETING. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, FEBRUARY 26, 1991 Call to Order The regular meeting of the Arden Hills Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7 : 35 P.M. by Chairman David Sand. Roll Call Present: Chairman David Sand, David Moberg, Mark Labine, Mark Magers, and Megan Ricke. Absent Keith Enrooth, Don Messerly, Carol Johnson, Mary Gillies, Pattie Green, and Alan Mongtomery. Also Present Mayor Tom Sather, Councilmember Nancy Hansen and Parks Director John Buckley. MINUTE APPROVAL Minutes of the January 22 meeting were approved as mailed. Ingerson Park Ingerson Park residents present included Improvements Harold Alexander, Marie Canfield, Mary Flor, Janet Folsom, Mary Lou Keran, Keith Wilson and Jocey Wilson. Chair Sand stated that discussion of the 1991 Ingerson proposed • improvements will take place and warmly welcomed the residents. Proposed improvements include: Picnic shelter - $41000 Single Tennis Court - $15, 000 Discuss west park access Sand stated that money for these improvements will come from the Park Fund. Revenue for this fund comes from park dedications and charitable gambling contributions. The Park Fund presently has a balance of $516, 430. 75. Sand asked Park Director Buckley to review the improvements with the residents. Buckley briefly reviewed some of the history and goals of the park system; - park philosophy and goals were to secure and develop a park in each of the neighborhoods in the City. - Parks would be developed to provide "active" play areas (ballfields, play equipment, tennis and basketball courts and skating) . Natural passive areas would also be preserved in each of the park areas. - Buckley displayed the Ingerson Park master plan and explained • where the shelter and tennis court would be constructed in the park. After the presentation, Buckley asked for citizen response. Page Three, Feb. 26, 1991 Park Minutes - Gateways to the City can be improved with flowers and . attractive signing. 1991 PARK Buckley state that most of the proposed park and DEVELOPMENT trail developments will have to be contracted out this summer. He stressed the importance of taking advantage of a slow construction forecast by early preparation of specifications for bid, advertising for bids early and awarding bids for early construction. Buckley reviewed the proposed trail development at Cummings, Floral, Hazelnut and Chatham Parks with the committee. Buckley recommended that the committee present the entire park and trail development to the Council for consideration. Priorities should be considered for the trail proposal. Chair Sand calculated the estimated cost of park perimeter trails (red) would cost approximately $51,488 . Park intra trails (blue) would cost approximately $22 , 176. Connector trails (maroon) would cost approximately $41, 652 . Labine moved, seconded by Ricke that Council request engineers to prepare specifications for all the trails marked in red and blue. Engineers advertise for bids for the trails with option to drop • or add construction when cost is determined. Motion carried. Labine moved, seconded by Ricke that Council request engineers to prepare specifications and bids for Cummings Park, color coating tennis/hard court $3 , 000 Floral Park If it tennis court 1, 000 " If overlay & color coat hard court 1, 800 Sampson Park overlay hard court 1, 500 Freeway Park overlay hard court 1, 500 Valentine Park overlay hard court 1, 500 Ingerson Park tennis court 15 , 000 $31, 300 $500 added with $2 , 000 for benchs for trash container for the trails. MISC. BUS. Buckley informed the committee that Arbor Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 4 to coincide with Spring Clean-up Day. Youth and adult groups will be contacted for participation. Gateway Flowers is scheduled for Saturday, May 18 . Planning a big celebration for planting the gateway flowers and County Road • E flowers. Seeking volunteers to plant and weed gateway beds. • ARDEN HILLS CLEANUP DAY SATURDAY MAY 4 1991 8,0*00 AM TO 49000 PM SHOREVIEW COMMUNITY CENTER AND MAINTENANCE CENTER PARKING LOTS VICTORIA STREET - NORTH OF TH 96 printed on recycled paper I CITY OF ARDEN HILLS Carrier Route Pre-sort 1450 WEST HIGHWAY 96 BULK RATE ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA 55112 U.S. Postage Paid St. Paul, MN Permit No. 1962 • POSTAL CUSTOMER *V&g A (�T 1450 W. HI 6 GHWAY 96, ARD Au EN HILLS, MINNESO j%TA 55112 633-5676 March 13, 1991 Trees have long been recognized for the beauty and value they lend to our homes, neighborhoods, parks and business areas . Trees also provide the important function of providing oxygen, cleaning the air we breathe and keeping the atmosphere in balance. The metropolitan area has lost many thousands of trees over the • years to Dutch Elm, Oak Wilt, and storms. You and your Scouts can help keep our City and neighborhoods beautiful and clean by planting trees on Arbor Day. Arden Hills Parks and Rec. Department will be sponsoring Arbor Day Tree Planting celebrations on: Saturday, May 4, 1991 10:00 AM to 12 NOON Arden Hills Parks and Nature Areas You and your Scouts are invited to celebrate Arbor Day by planting "trees for the future" on May 4th. Please contact me at 633-5676 for additional Arbor Day information. For a Cleaner and More Beautiful Future, John T. Buckley Parks Director JTB:mah - CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, FEBRUARY 26, 1991 Call to Order • The regular meeting of the Arden Hills Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7 : 35 P.M. by Chairman David Sand. Roll Call Present: Chairman David Sand, David Moberg, Mark Labine, Mark Magers, and Megan Ricke., Absent f Keith Enrooth, Don Messerly, Carol Johnson, M2ryGillies, Pattie Green, and Alan Mongtomery.(1 Also Present Mayor Tom Sather, Councilmember Nancy Hansen and Parks Director John Buckley. MINUTE APPROVAL Minutes of the January 22 meeting were approved as mailed. Ingerson Park Ingerson Park residents present included Improvements Harold Alexander, Marie Canfield,_ Mary Flor, Janet Folsom, Mary Lou Keran, Keith Wilson and Jocey Wilson. - — Chair Sand stated that discussion of the 1991 Ingerson proposed • improvements will take place and warmly welcomed the residents. Proposed improvements include: Picnic shelter - $4 , 000 Single Tennis Court - $15, 000 Discuss west park access Sand stated that money for these improvements will come from the Park Fund. Revenue for this fund comes from park dedications and charitable gambling contributions. The Park Fund presently has a balance of $516, 430 . 75 . Sand asked Park Director Buckley to review the improvements with the residents. Buckley briefly reviewed some of the history and goals of the park system; - park philosophy and goals were to secure and develop a park in each of the neighborhoods in the City. - Parks would be developed to provide "active" play areas (ballfields, play equipment, tennis and basketball courts and skating) . Natural passive areas would also be preserved in each of the park areas. - Buckley displayed the Ingerson Park master plan and explained . where the shelter and tennis court would be constructed in the park. After the presentation, Buckley asked for citizen response. Page Three, Feb. 26, 1991 Park Minutes - Gateways to the City can be improved with flowers and . attractive signing. 1991 PARK Buckley state that most of the proposed park and DEVELOPMENT trail developments will have to be contracted out this summer. He stressed the importance of taking advantage of a slow construction forecast by early preparation of specifications for bid, advertising for bids early and awarding bids for early construction. Buckley reviewed the proposed trail development at Cummings, Floral, Hazelnut and Chatham Parks with the committee. Buckley recommended that the committee present the entire park and trail development to the Council for consideration. Priorities should be considered for the trail proposal. Chair Sand calculated the estimated cost of park perimeter trails (red) would cost approximately $51, 488 . Park intra trails (blue) would cost approximately $22 , 176 . Connector trails (maroon) would cost approximately $41, 652 . Labine moved, seconded by Ricke that Council request engineers to prepare specifications for all the trails marked in red and blue. Engineers advertise for bids for the trails with option to drop • or add construction when cost is determined. Motion carried. Labine moved, seconded by Ricke that Council request engineers to prepare specifications and bids for Cummings Park, color coating tennis/hard court $3 , 000 Floral Park if " tennis court 1, 000 If - if overlay & color coat hard court 1, 800 Sampson Park overlay hard court 1, 500 Freeway Park overlay hard court 1, 500 Valentine Park overlay hard court 1, 500 Ingerson Park tennis court 15 , 000 $31, 300 $500 added with $2 , 000 for benchs for trash container for the trails. 01 MISC. BUS. Buckley informed the committee that Arbor Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 4 to coincide with Spring Clean-up Day. Youth and adult groups will be contacted for participation. Gateway Flowers is scheduled for Saturday, May 18 . Planning a big celebration for planting the gateway flowers and County Road E flowers. Seeking volunteers to plant and weed gateway beds. SUBDIVISIONS § 22.9 Sec. 22-9. Public sites and open spaces. (a) Drainage channels. Where a proposed drainage channel shown in the city plan is located in whole or in part within a proposed subdivision, the subdivider shall dedicate adequate space for such purpose within the subdivision when the city council finds that the channel is reasonably necessary to the public health and welfare. (b) Parks and playgrounds. (1) Residential subdivisions. The subdivider of any tract of land which is to be developed for residential uses shall dedicate to the public for public use as parks, playgrounds, public open space, or storm water holding areas or ponds, that percentage of the tract to be subdivided which corresponds with the applicable density of the subdivision in the following schedule: Gross density Percentage 0 to 2 dwelling units per acre . . . . . . . . . 10 Over 2 to 3 dwelling units per acre . . . . 11 Over 3 to 4 dwelling units per acre . . . . 12 If the density of the proposed residential subdivision exceeds four (4) dwelling units per acre, the city council shall require the dedication of such percentage of the proposed subdivision as it deems reasonable and in the public interest, which percentage shall in no event be less than twelve (12) nor more than fifteen (15). (2) Commercial, industrial, and other developments, or planned unit developments providing a mixture of residential, commercial, industrial, and other uses. This subparagraph is specifically made applicable to all developments of land in the city for commercial, industrial, and other uses, or planned unit develop- ments thereof providing for a mixture of residential, commercial, industrial, or other uses, regardless of whether such developments are subdivisions within the context of this chapter or any of the other 1293 • • § 22-9 ARDEN HILLS CO DE provisions of this chapter apply to such developments. The purpose and intent of this subparagraph is to assure the citizens of the city that additional open space, parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities will be a concomitant of every sort of new develop- ment in the city, not just residential development, so that the city's present vast amount of privately owned open spaces with potential for development do not become exclusively filled with residential, industrial, commercial, and other uses; to secure for the residents of the city the social and physical advantages resulting from the provision of orderly park, re- creational and open space facilities; to insure that in fact such facilities will be provided; and to preserve, enhance, and improve the quality of the physical environment of the city. In accordance with the purpose and intent of this subparagraph, the developer of any tract of land in the city which is to be developed for any of the uses enumerated in the first sentence of this subparagraph shall dedicate to the public for public use as parks, • playgrounds, public open space, or storm water holding areas or ponds, such portion of his develop- ment tract, not to exceed fifteen (15) per cent thereof, as the city council deems to be reasonable and in the public interest, taking into consideration the locale of the development tract and the accessibility and serviceability which the proposed area to be dedicated for such public uses will provide for existing and future residents of the city. (3) Delineation of area to be dedicated. The actual area to be dedicated for public use as parks, playgrounds, public open space, or storm water holding areas or ponds shall be delineated, in the case of a residential subdivision under subparagraph (1) above, on the subdivider's preliminary plat as required by section 22-5(c)(8) hereof, and, in case of a development within the purview of subparagraph (2) above, on the developer's site plan in addition to those items 1294 • • SUBDIVISIONS § 22-9 required therein in the zoning ordinance, and any provisions amendatory thereof. A copy of such preliminary plat or site plan shall be referred to the parks and recreation committee for its scrutiny and report to the city council of its findings, conclusions, and recommendation, this referral being in addition to the referral to the planning commission required in both this chapter and the zoning ordinance. If the city council, after receiving the reports of both the parks and recreation committee and the planning commission, shall determine that such area is unsuitable for such purposes, it may require the subdivider or developer to relocate or rearrange such area or to make such changes or revisions in the proposed dedication as it deems necessary, reason- able, and in the interests of the health, safety, general welfare, and convenience of the city. (4) Cash in lieu of dedication. In lieu of the dedication of land required by either subparagraph (1) or (2) of this section, for the purposes enumerated therein, the city council may require the subdivider or developer to pay • to the city, as an equivalent contribution, an amount in cash equal to the product of the percentage of land required to be dedicated, determined pursuant to the provisions of subparagraphs 1 and 2 of this section, multiplied by the undeveloped land value of the tract to be so subdivided or developed. (5) Undeveloped land value defined. "Undeveloped land value" as used herein, shall be the market value of the subject land at the time of the application, and to be determined by the city council in its reasonable discretion. As a basis for its decision, the council may request an appraisal at the expense of the subdivider or developer which shall be in addition to the appraisal required under section 22-5(d)(7) hereof. Such additional appraisal shall be obtained, if the council deems it advisable, from an appraiser selected by the council. Thereafter the council, with the aid of 1295 • • § 22-9 ARDEN HILLS CODE both appraisals, shall determine the "undeveloped land value" hereunder. (6) Restriction on use of cash contributions. All cash contributions received by the city pursuant to subparagraph (4) of this section shall be placed in a special fund and used only for the acquisition of land for parks, playgrounds, public open space, and storm water holding areas or ponds, development of existing park and playground sites, public open space, and storm water holding areas or ponds, and debt retirement in connection with land previously acquired for such public purposes. (7) Proposed park, playground, open space or storm water holding areas or ponds shown in comprehensive plan or parks plan. Where a proposed park, playground, public open space or storm water holding area or pond is located in whole or in part within a proposed subdivision or development, such area shall be designated as such upon the preliminary plat or site plan and may be required to be included in the • dedicated land of the subdivision or development required by subparagraphs (1) and (2) of this section. (Ord. No. 98, § 10, 3-27-67; Ord. No. 175, § 5, 10-29- 73) Sec. 22-10. Required improvements. (a) No final plat shall be approved by the city council unless the owner or subdivider: (1) Shall have placed and installed survey monuments at all block corners, angle points, points of curves in streets and at intermediate points as shown on the final plat required by the city engineer; such monuments shall be cast iron; as approved by the county surveyor, and shall be set at each corner or angle on the outside boundary. Pipes or steel rods shall be placed at the corners of each lot and at each intersection of street centerlines. All United States, state, county, or other official bench marks, monu- 1296 • r •--------------------------------------------------------------------- rJAR 01 '91 09: 14 PETERSON,FRANKE,RIAC. 606 PC, •WARREN E.PETE.RyO». PETERSON, FRANKE & RIACH tREAL PROPERTY LAW SPECIALIST RO\.>LD J.RIACH PROI<ESSIO-NAL ASSOCIATION .ALSO ADMITTED ly WLSCONSJN JERONJE P.FILLA W."ImVEST FEDERAL R;ILDINC -ALSO ADMITTED IN TENNE5SEE DANIEL WITT FRAM 'ALSO AMMITTED IN ILLINOIS• GL£NN A,RFRGNIAN 50 EAST FIFTH STREET FLORIDA.NVASHINGTON U.C. JOHN'MICHAEL MILLF11 ST. PAUL, N11NNESOTA 55101 — (;AR)'%V.UCKER': ROSEVILLE OFFICE CASS S.NVFIL• 2(H)RGSEDALF TOWERS TIMOTHY J.HASSETTT (612)291.89S5 17(H)WEST HIGHWAY?d MICHAEL T.ODERLE FAX No.(612)22$•1753 BRIAN R.ELKINGTON•• ROSEYlLLE.M 55113 56-"00 TA CLYDE C.AHLQCIST rb ° � February 27, 19 91 FAX Noo.,16121 6Jri•73Z3 OF COIINSFI, JEROME E.FRANKE. Gary Berger MELVIN J•SILVER City Administrator City of Arden Hills 1450 west Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 RE: Proposed Ordinance Public Use Dedications Our File No. : 10450/910001 Gary: • Enclosed is a proposed Ordinance which incorporates the changes to the City' s public use dedication provisions which we discussed in my office with Ms . Iago and Mr. Bergly. If you have any requested changes, please let me know and I will incorporate them into the Ordinance before this matter proceeds to the City Council and/or Planning Commission. Please note that the Ordinance also repeals Section 22-5( d) (7 ) which required the submission of an appraisal in connection with subdivision applications. That requirement is now contained in proposed Section 22-9(b) (4 ) . If you have any questions, please contact me_ Very truly yours, Jerome Filla JPF: cab Enclosure CC., Cathy lago, Zoning Administrator - City of Arden Hills John Bergly • MAR 01 191 09: 14 PETERSON,FRAN[<E,R I AC 1, STATE OF MINNESOTA • COUNTY OF RAMSEY CITY OF ARDEN HILLS ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE RELATINC TO. PUBLIC USE DEDICATIONS The Arden Hills City Council hereby ordains that Sections 22-9, 22-9(a) , 22-9(b ) , and 22--9(b) (1) through and including 22-9(b) ( 6 ) of the Arden Hills Municipal Code, are hereby amended to read as follows; . Section 22-9 . Public Use Dedications. ( a) Streets, Utilities and Storm Water. The developer of a parcel of land shall dedicate to the public all streets, sewers, electric, gas, and water facilities; storm water drainage and holding ponds; and similar utilities and improvements, as reasonably required by the City Council, in order to integrate the proposed development with the City' s current and anticipated utility systems . The area to be dedicated for public use shall be delineated on the • proposed plat or otherwise conveyed by easement to the City prior to the issuance of any development permits. (b) Recreation and Conservation. . Based upon a review of its Comprehensive Plan and utility systems, the City Council has determined that all development of property within the City will place a greater demand on the City' s need to acquire land for parks, playgrounds, trails, wetlands or open space if the City' s physical environment is to be preserved and enhanced. Therefore, in addition to the dedications required by Section 22-9( a) , the developer of a parcel of land shall dedicate to the public for use as parks, playgrounds, trails, wetlands or open space, a reasonable percentage of the tract to be developed_ In determining the percentage of dedication, the City Council shall take into consideration the amount of open space, park, recreational or commons areas and facilities which the developer has designed into the proposed development for use by occupants of the development . The City Counc_ l shall be guided by the following criteria in establishing a particular percentage dedication requirement : • i ( 1 ) Residential Projects, Gross Density in Maximum Percentage Dwelling Units per Acre Dedication Q to 2 6% Over 2 to 3 7% Over 3 to 4 8% In excess of 4 10% (2 ) Non-residential Projects or Combination Residential and Commercial Projects. The percentage of dedica- tion for non-residential projects or combination residential/commercial projects shall not exceed 1Q$. ( 3 ) Delineation of Area to be bedicated. The area to be dedicated for recreation and conservation uses shall be delineated on the proposed plat or otherwise conveyed by easement to the City prior to the issuance of any development permits. ( 4) Cash in Lieu of Dedication. in lieu of the dedi-- cation of land for recreational and conservation purposes, the City Council may require the developer to pay to the City, as an equivalent contribution, an amount in cash equal to the percentage of the land required to be dedicated, multiplied by the f air market value of the property at the time of final approval of the development application. The f air market value of the property shall be determined by reference to current appraisal data or sales information. When appraisal data is utilized, the developer shall reimburse the City for the cost of the appraisal prior to the issuance of any development permits. ( 5 ) Installment payment. The City Council , at its Option, may permit the developer ,to submit 2/3rds of the cash equivalency payment over a period of time pursuant to an Installment Payment Agreement approved by the City' s attorney. The Agreement shall require the payment of interest on the unpaid principal; shall require final payment within eighteen ( 18 ) months; and may require security for the unpaid principal portion thereof. The City may withhold development or building permits for any portion of the project if the developer does not comply with the terms of the Installment Payment Agreement . 2 MAR 01 '91 09: 16 PETERSON,FRANKE,RIAC 606 P05 M ( 6 ) Restriction of Use of Cash Contributions. All cash contributions received by the City pursuant to this Provision shall be placed in a special fund and used j only for the acquisition of land for parks, ' playgrounds, trails, wetlands or open space; for development of existing parks playgrounds, trails, wetlands or open space areas; or for debt retirement in connection with -land previ purposes. ously acquired for such The Arden Hills City Council hereby ordains that Sections 22-5(d) ( 7 ) and 22-9(b ) ( 7) of the Arden Hills Municipal Code are hereby repealed. Effective bate. This ordinance shall be effective the day followin its publication. g Adoption Date, Passed by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills the of 1991 . Thomas Sather, Mayor ATTEST: i Gary R. Berger, Administrator Publication Date. Published on the of 1.991 . z.\,7F4�AxoFtb9�..oal C February 27. 1991 3 1 PROP'D PUBLIC Attorney Filla reviewed his letter dated 2-27-91, USE DEDICATION relative to the proposed Ordinance which incorporates (PARK) ORDINANCE the changes to the City's public use dedication provisions. He explained that review of the current --�� Ordinance was initiated due to recent negotiations for park dedication and during 3� the review process it was noted that new State legislation had not been incorporated into the Ordinance. The Attorney explained the proposed revisions separate two issues which were previously considered together as part of the negotiating process; the streets/utilities/storm water portion of the dedication is deleted prior to determining the percentage of dedication. He noted the method for establishing the "fair market value" of the land is amended to provide more flexibility during the negotiating process and the cost for appraisal of the land is reimbursed by the developer, rather than the City. Minutes of the Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting, 3-6-91 Page 6 ORD. (Cont'd) Filla also discussed the reduction of the time-frame for installment payments of the dedication fees. • Commission questioned if the proposal is consistent with other communities. Filla advised the proposed its are consistent with other communities and may be somewhat more liberal, in certain areas, than other communities. Commission questioned the procedure for calculating fees in conjunction with minor subdivisions/lot splits. Filla stated the City has taken the average per lot dedication from recent residential developments and imposed those fees when required in conjunction with a minor subdivision. The Attorney stated the intent is to make the process more standardized and eliminate the lengthy negotiation process. Commission discussed the percentages listed on page 2, under Item (5) , and suggested the word "Maximum" be deleted from the language; each situation would be reviewed and merit given for other site amenities offered by the developer. Commission questioned if it would be reasonable to require all dedication fees be paid by the developer prior to issuance of a building permit. Filla and Bergly noted that other communities request all fees be paid in this manner and it would not be an unreasonable request. Piotrowski moved, seconded by Winiecki, to recommend to Council approval of the proposed Public Use Dedication Ordinance, with the following amendments: eliminate the word "Maximum", under Section 22.-9. (1) , page 2 and under item (5) delete the time frame for payment of the fees and incorporate language which specifies fees must be paid in full prior to issuance of a building permit. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) CITY OF ARDEN HILLS • MEMORANDUM ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- DATE: April 12 , 1991 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: John T. Buckley, Parks Director SUBJECT: Park Development ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ The Comprehensive Plan for the Arden Hills park system was written in 1973/74 with input from City Council, Parks and Recreation committee and Parks Director John Buckley. The main objective of the Plan was to coordinate the acquisition and development of parks in each neighborhood within the City. The standards used to develop the City park system were: - parks be located in each neighborhood within 1/3 mile of homes. develop a pedestrian trail system throughout the City that • would enable individual mobility without using busy streets. The general guidelines for the development of neighborhood parks is outlined as Exhibit A. The acquisition of the park and trail system has been completed with just two exceptions: acquisition of more park land in the Round Lake neighborhood. acquisition of the last section or tract connecting Royal Hills Drive to Colleen Avenue (John McClung property) . ARDEN HILLS PEDESTRIAN TRAILS Arden Hills ' residents have placed a high value on the City' s trail system. This value was demonstrated by the response from three City-wide surveys. 1973 - 73% of respondents ranked trails and natural areas as 1st or 2nd in their priorities. 1985 - 87% of respondents stated they have used the parks/trails 1990 - 73% of respondents stated they frequently/occasionally • use the parks and trails. -2- • The trail surface paved versus grass/wood chips has been a real concern of the Parks Committee. The natural surfaces are certainly more economical, however, paved trails attract a large variety of users. The new paved Hazelnut Trail is a good example. Hazelnut Trail is getting triple the use since being paved. The trails serve as the "sidewalks" for Arden Hills residents. Young people, families, and seniors use the trails for walking, jogging, biking, and pushing baby strollers. The last section of trails that should actively be negotiated is the public shoreline around Round Lake. The shoreline is presently under the jurisdiction of Federal Fish and Wildlife Department. Every effort should be made to secure the use of the shoreline for a public trail around the lake. TRAIL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING Minnesota Dept. of Trade and Economic Development will have approximately $1 million that will be distributed for outdoor development. 50% matching grant applications are due before September, 1991, for 1992 grant monies. Arden Hills should apply for grant money for trail development. ATHLETIC FIELDS • Arden Hills has experienced an urgent need for additional athletic fields for youth and adult programs. This need becomes more critical with School District 621 ' s sale of Reeder and Johanna Elementary and Johanna Jr. High Schools. The City lost the use of four tennis courts, two baseball fields, six softball fields two soccer fields, and one indoor swimming pool. The dramatic interest and growth in Youth Sports programs are demanding more athletic facilities. Over 1, 000 registered for Little Lakes Little League; over 400 for Babe Ruth League, two teams for American Legion baseball and over 1,200 registered for the North Suburban Soccer Association. Arden Hills children make up 1/4 to 1/3 of these registrations. The City' s T-ball, softball and soccer programs are steadily growing with registrations and we are in need of more facilities. OPTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL ATHLETIC FIELDS Arsenal surplus property has received the most attention for a site to build an athletic complex. The results of the environmental study (this spring or summer) could determine whether this site will be available for development. If this property is not available, other options to consider are development areas in • Hazelnut, Cummings, Floral Park and the Chatham Open area. -3- • The City could also negotiate a joint development contract with Bethel College to construct athletic fields on Bethel property on the west side of Old Hwy. 10 just north of the Soo Line tracks. Two other options include a short term solution to develop City property on Highway 96 just east of the Public Works Garage and City property in the Round Lake area, as well as to negotiate the purchase of the Barry O'Meara property west of Hazelnut Park. FUNDING FOR ATHLETIC FIELDS Monies for the acquisition of land and field development would come from the Park Fund Reserve. Arden Hills has provided softball fields for many local companies. If a site were secured, Arden Hills companies such as Control Data, Land-O-Lakes, MSI, CPI and others should be contacted to "sponsor" a field. PARR MAINTENANCE Spring, Summer, and Fall are hectic times for maintenance in the Parks Dept. Maintenance commitments are: - mowing and trimming parks - water and prune trees, particularly new plantings • _ mow and clean sidewalks and boulevards dragging, lining and general maintenance on 12 ball fields, one baseball field, three soccer fields and 9 tennis courts - water and general maintenance at 9 gateway gardens Five seasonal employees will be hired this summer to assist our three permanent parks crew members. An additional permanent employee will have to be considered if or when new responsibilities are added such as an athletic complex, intensifying the maintenance of trails and pathways. • 1991 PROPOSED PARR DEVELOPMENT • Amount Budgeted: $56, 300 for Park Development. Parks Project Priorities 1st 2nd 3rd Cummings Color Coat Tennis Ct & BB Ct $5, 000 Perimeter Trail 24 , 765* Cul-de-sac Path 3 , 587 Warming House Path 31792 Floral Color Coat Tennis Ct & BB Ct 3 , 700 Overlay BB Ct 21585 Perimeter Trail 23 , 268*** Royal Drive Path 4 , 540 Sampson Overlay BB Ct 1, 396 Freeway Overlay BB Ct 1, 448 Valentine Overlay BB Ct 675 Hazelnut Perimeter Trail 17 , 938** Arden Trail Path 3 , 075 Ingerson Tennis Ct 20, 500 • Picnic Shelter 4 , 000 Chatham Area Valentine School Path 3 , 792 Trail Development Benches 2 , 000 TOTAL $16,804 $69, 045 $40,211 STATEMENT REGARDING PRIORITY RANKING Priority I * Tennis courts and basketball courts need routine maintenance to look good, retain smooth playing surface and to lengthen the life of the courts. Basketball court surfaces at Freeway, Sampson and Valentine are very rough with cracked paving. Overlays will bring these courts up to safe playing conditions. The park crew will color coat these areas next season. Priority II ** Arden Hills residents have placed a very high value for the off- road pedestrian trails. Perimeter paved trails in Cummings, Floral and Hazelnut will attract a new group of park users, young and old • (walkers, joggers, bikers, strollers) . Priority III *** • Ingerson tennis court and picnic shelter will attract a new group of park users. Paved pathways will provide functional, attractive routes to the parks to softball field, and picnic shelter. JTB:mah • attachments • CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARK DEPARTMENT - 1991 TRAIL DEVELOPMENT ----------------------------------------------------------------- Trail Length/Trail Approx. Cost ----------------------------------------------------------------- CUMMINGS PARK Around perimeter of park 2416 ' $19 , 328 Cul-de-sac to picnic shelter 350 ' 2 , 800 tA"q Warming house to picnic shelter 370 ' 2 , 960 (3 "i TRAIL SYSTEM Lexington to top of hill 768 ' 6 , 144 `^Nr60', Lower ridge along Lexington 415 ' 3 , 320 �•Lroo�� Upper suicide hill 490 ' 3 , 920 .011�00113 Cummings Park to Fernwood tower 692 ' 5, 536 Water tower Rd. to Hamline 1834 ' 14 , 672 FLORAL PARK Trail around ball field 1110 ' 8 , 880 Trail around picnic/play area 1160 ' 9 , 280 Rc� Under power line to Norma path 504 ' 4 , 032 �t�a Royal Dr. to ball field 443 ' 3 , 544 �1,4 TRAIL SYSTEM Hamline to Floral ball field 995 ' 7 , 960 '+moor-, • HAZELNUT PARK Around perimeter/athletic area 1750 ' 141000 Arden Trail to top of drive to hockey rink 435 ' 3 , 480 i�U.,4 Arden Trail to hockey rink 300 ' 2 , 400 CHATHAM AREA Walking bridge to Valentine Hills School 370' 2 , 960 w.aroo� GRAND TOTAL $115 , 216 JTB:mah 11/13/90 • Joseph T. Paterson 3976 Dellview Ave. Arden Hills, MIS 55112 (612) 633-1496 home (612)636-6468 office Apri 1 81 1991 Mr. John E�uck 1 ey F,'-'+aarks Direc•'ztc.+r V i 1 1 as ka e of Ard era r t Hills 141,,'50 W. Highway 96 Arclert Hills, MN '551 11.`r Deaaar, Mr. 8uck;ia,ry, I was sertt as copy of the F`ebruaary ►6, 1991 meet irtll of the P+aarks and Recreation Commission where 'they Ingerasc-,+r'I Pz4rk improvernentas were disc.,Lmsed. One of the agenda iterns was as west access to the park. I owr't the lot which pc;,+es from t h a c'4 t"c l--de sac on Ferr'Iwc:+c:+d Court to the southwe 4st corner of the park. I had ai "for" sale" asiKIr1 con 'the • 1 cot for several years which I took dc.+wn last summer wher't I thOc.cclht the lot, was sold. S3ince that sale did riot go thr-ough, I am still interested in sal l in4 the l+r'+'t. Before I list the Iot with as renal tor, I am iYtc; airing if the village aar'Id/or the adjacent Property owr'Iers are interest in acquiring the lot. +"rt er'•stat'r'Id the aad 'aacertt property owners would refer the lot I c c� p ,.] p � y riot be developed. If the lot were split (arid a part sold to each Ad,jaae, WYtt CIWY'Ia ry) asUch that it wcould riot be buildable, and the city acquired title or an easement for the west access it would appear eL+veryoYte' s o b ject i veay would be scat i as'f'i ed. The adjacent prc,perty owners could c,or,,t :iriue tco eri jr..•+y the open space, the v i l l atrje wc:u l d have the des i'r�ed west aacc„es,a-s t o I Ytr�eraac:+n park nand I would sell the lot. "ro allow you tc;,+ determine what interest there is in this idea, I will r'Ic.'+t list the lot with cat realltor until June 19 1991. G+1eraase; cc.'+nt acrt me with arty questions. S i ricer 1 y, Jc.+a' 4Frh°o T. Petersce+r't J c;�c;;+py 't o e David Sand, Chairman 1969 JerrolcJ Ave. Arden Hills, MN .351 1 ; MEMORANDUM --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DATE: April 8, 1991 TO: Park Director John Buckley Program Supervisor Cindy Severtsen FROM: Mayor and Council RE: 1991 Park & Trail Improvements and Long-Range Park & Program Plan --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- gI In order to facilitate discussion at the April 15 Worksession and eliminate any 3I \ confusion on your behalf as to what type of information Council is requesting for (Jd review at the meeting, the following will provide direction: ` ✓-Outline the proposed Park/Trail improvements which could be accomplished ccomp by utilizing the 1991 budgeted amount of $56,000.00. Prepare a list of alternatives for improvements beyond the budgeted amount and include rationale for expending additional monies from other funds. • ► Make specific recommendation regarding the improvements and expenditure of budgeted and/or additional monies. Council is also requesting you provide a long-range master plan for parks, which includes proposed upgrade and additional equipment for parks and trail system, maintenance program, and future plan for obtaining additional park land. Along with this proposed park plan, we request Ms. Severtsen provide information for future expansion of programming. The long-range plan for both parks and programming should be extended at least three to five years. If you wish to discuss this matter, please contact Mayor Sather for further explanation of the directives listed. • Recreation Programs Established From Spring 1990 Until Present Time (Income from Reg. Fees) # of Participants Program Registration Income Afterschool Programs 141 Sports Hour $1542 .00 75 Magic $1226.00 45 Babysitting $1155.00 32 Creative Dramatics/ $800 .00 Storytelling 34 Beg. Acting/Improv. $850 .00 Special Events 16 Halloween Cookie Class $112 .00 7 Juggling/Clowning/Mime $63 .00 7 Valentine Ceramics $52 .50 13 Easter Ceramics $97.50 41 Skate/Swim $358 . 75 Continuing Programs 24 Beginning Ball Skills $384 .00 17 Summer Ceramics $238 .00 15 Candlemaking $105.00 10 Fishing $120 .00 150 Kgtn ./1st Gr. Day Camp $277. 62 50 Adult/Senior Trips $600 .00 35 Advanced Hunter Educ. $525.00 6 Birdwatching Club Volunteer Run 54 Tap, Jazz & Ballet $1518 .00 18 Hop-N-Tots $414 .00 50 Creative Dance $1420 .00 187 Gymnastics $3294 .00 300 Rollerskating $225.00 *This list does not include Spring programs for 1991 . Registration is not complete for these programs; therefore, total number of partic- ipants and fees can not be determined. **The registration income is the total amount taken in from registration fees. It is not possible at this time to figure total profit since we are billed at the end of the school year for building use. These fees tend to vary throughout the year. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS • MEMORANDUM DATE: April 12 , 1991 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: John T. Buckley, Parks Director SUBJECT: Park Development The Comprehensive Plan for the Arden Hills park system was written in 1973/74 with input from City Council, Parks and Recreation committee and Parks Director John Buckley. The main objective of the Plan was to coordinate the acquisition and development of parks in each neighborhood within the City. The standards used to develop the City park system were: parks be located in each neighborhood within 1/3 mile of homes. develop a pedestrian trail system throughout the City that • would enable individual mobility without using busy streets. The general guidelines for the development of neighborhood parks is outlined as Exhibit A. The acquisition of the park and trail system has been completed with just two exceptions: - acquisition of more park land in the Round Lake neighborhood. acquisition of the last section or tract connecting Royal Hills Drive to Colleen Avenue (John McClung property) . ARDEN HILLS PEDESTRIAN TRAILS Arden Hills ' residents have placed a high value on the City' s trail system. This value was demonstrated by the response from three City-wide surveys. 1973 - 73% of respondents ranked trails and natural areas as 1st or 2nd in their priorities. 1985 - 87% of respondents stated they have used the parks/trails 1990 - 73% of respondents stated they frequently/occasionally use the parks and trails. -2- The trail surface paved versus grass/wood chips has been a real concern of the Parks Committee. The natural surfaces are certainly more economical, however, paved trails attract a large variety of users. The new paved Hazelnut Trail is a good example. Hazelnut Trail is getting triple the use since being paved. The trails serve as the "sidewalks" for Arden Hills residents. Young people, families, and seniors use the trails for walking, jogging, biking, and pushing baby strollers. The last section of trails that should actively be negotiated is the public shoreline around Round Lake. The shoreline is presently under the jurisdiction of Federal Fish and Wildlife Department. Every effort should be made to secure the use of the shoreline for a public trail around the lake. TRAIL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING Minnesota Dept. of Trade and Economic Development will have approximately $1 million that will be distributed for outdoor development. 50% matching grant applications are due before September, 1991, for 1992 grant monies. Arden Hills should apply for grant money for trail development. ATHLETIC FIELDS Arden Hills has experienced an urgent need for additional athletic fields for youth and adult programs. This need becomes more critical with School District 621 's sale of Reeder and Johanna Elementary and Johanna Jr. High Schools. The City lost the use of four tennis courts, two baseball fields, six softball fields two soccer fields, and one indoor swimming pool. The dramatic interest and growth in Youth Sports programs are demanding more athletic facilities. Over 1, 000 registered for Little Lakes Little League; over 400 for Babe Ruth League, two teams for American Legion baseball and over 1, 200 registered for the North Suburban Soccer Association. Arden Hills children make up 1/4 to 1/3 of these registrations. The City' s T-ball, softball and soccer programs are steadily growing with registrations and we are in need of more facilities. OPTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL ATHLETIC FIELDS Arsenal surplus property has received the most attention for a site to build an athletic complex. The results of the environmental study (this spring or summer) could determine whether this site will be available for development. If this property is not available, other options to consider are development areas in Hazelnut, Cummings, Floral Park and the Chatham Open area. -3- The City could also negotiate a joint development contract with Bethel College to construct athletic fields on Bethel property on the west side of Old Hwy. 10 just north of the Soo Line tracks. Two other options include a short term solution to develop City property on Highway 96 just east of the Public Works Garage and City property in the Round Lake area, as well as to negotiate the purchase of the Barry O'Meara property west of Hazelnut Park. FUNDING FOR ATHLETIC FIELDS Monies for the acquisition of land and field development would come from the Park Fund Reserve. Arden Hills has provided softball fields for many local companies. If a site were secured, Arden Hills companies such as Control Data, Land-O-Lakes, MSI, CPI and others should be contacted to "sponsor" a field. PARR MAINTENANCE Spring, Summer, and Fall are hectic times for maintenance in the Parks Dept. Maintenance commitments are: mowing and trimming parks water and prune trees, particularly new plantings mow and clean sidewalks and boulevards dragging, lining and general maintenance on 12 ball fields, one baseball field, three soccer fields and 9 tennis courts - water and general maintenance at 9 gateway gardens Five seasonal employees will be hired this summer to assist our three permanent parks crew members. An additional permanent employee will have to be considered if or when new responsibilities are added such as an athletic complex, intensifying the maintenance of trails and pathways. 1991 PROPOSED PARR DEVELOPMENT oil ixf-It AmountVBud eted: $56, 300 for Park Development. Parks Project 'orities 1st 2nd Cummings Color Coat Tennis Ct & BB Ct $5, 000 Perimeter Trail 24, 765* Cul-de-sac Path 3 , 587 Warming House Path 3 , 792 Floral Color Coat Tennis Ct & BB Ct 3 , 700 Overlay BB Ct 2 , 585 Perimeter Trail 23, 268***' Royal Drive Path -- -_ 41540 Sampson Overlay BB Ct 1, 396 Freeway Overlay BB Ct 1,448 Valentine Overlay BB Ct 675 Hazelnut Perimeter Trail 17, 938** Arden Trail Path -3--075 V 77U, Ingerson Tennis Ct -- - 20, 500 Picnic Shelter 4, 000 Chatham Area Valentine School Path 0-W 3 , 792 Trail Development Benches TOTAL 16,804 $69, 046 $40,211 STATEMENT REGARDING PRIORITY RANKING L '6 0 4 (- k Priority I Tennis courts and basketball courts need routine maintenance to look good, retain smooth playing surface and to lengthen the life of the courts. Basketball court surfaces at Freeway, Sampson and Valentine are very rough with cracked paving. Overlays will bring these courts up to safe playing conditions. The park crew will color coat these areas next season. Priority II ** Arden Hills residents have placed a very high value for the off- road pedestrian trails. Perimeter paved trails in Cummings, Floral and Hazelnut will attract a new group of park users, young and old (walkers, joggers, bikers, strollers) . Priority III *** Ingerson tennis court and picnic shelter will attract a new group of park users. Paved pathways will provide functional, attractive routes to the parks to softball field, and picnic shelter. JTB:mah • attachments • S PR T NG • F LOWER C E L E BRAT I O N ARD EN H ILL S F LOWER P LAN T T N O PARTY S ATURDAY , MAY 18 , 1991 , 7 : 3 0 t o NOON COME AND C E L E BRA T E S PR T N C 7 : 3 O - NOON PAN CAKE BR EAK FA S T AT HOWARID JOHNS ON ' S 9 : 0 0 - 1 0 : 0 0 P LANT T N C T N S TRU C T T O N/ FLOWER D T S P LAY 1 0 : 0 0 - NOON F LOWER P LANT T N O T T ME ALL CRE E N T HUMB S (Y OUN C AND OLD ) WELCOME 1 E L E BRAT I O N AI-SO T N C L UD E S : - BAND MU S T C • - C L OWN S - FREE BALLOONS - S T D EWALK S P E C T AL S CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARK DEPARTMENT - 1991 TRAIL DEVELOPMENT ------------------------------------------------------ • Trail Length/Trail Approx. Cost ------------------------------------------------------- --------- CUMMINGS PARK Around perimeter of park 2416 ' $19 , 328 14d Cul-de-sac to picnic shelter 350 ' 2 , 800 zk"q Warming house to picnic shelter 370 ' 2 , 960 pbick4 TRAIL SYSTEM Lexington to top of hill 768 ' 6, 144 Wvroo'� Lower ridgo along Lexington 415 ' 3 , 320 %rzed60 Upper suicide hill 490 ' 3 , 920 f,%broo�� Cummings Park to .Fernwood tower 692 ' 5, 536 w�.�.Wonf' Water tower Rd. to Hamline 1834 ' 14, 672 FLORAL PARK Trail around ball field 1110 ' 8, 880 get, Trail around picnic/play area 1160 ' 9 , 280 Rd� Under power line to Norma path 504 ' 4 032 3�wa Royal Dr. to ball field 443 3 , 544 �t"4 TRAIL SYSTEM Hamline to Floral ball field 995 ' 7 , 960 waroo.,� • HAZELNUT PARK Around perimeter/athletic area 1750 ' 14 , 000 Arden Trail to top of drive to hockey rink 435 ' 3 , 480 LIB. Arden Trail to hockey rink 300 ' 2 , 400 CHATHAM AREA Walking bridge to Valentine Hills School 370' 2 , 960 ,rvaraorJ GRAND TOTAL $115, 216 JTB:mah 11/13/90 w Yl�•\b. � D a' •c' STH-96-_ ---- x ova y\ - � - �1�'✓ -� A - ------------ 1 SC. -- 1 CORQ W. C 3 'l' 1 Arden Manor Park r1 3- 2. Arden Oaks Park 3. Chatham Trails Open Area : ii, Io - 0. . - ,.{:T�` .4. Crepeau Nature Preserve tJOHANjyA'1 �'�,'°�- _ �. (� 5. Cummings Park NEW ORIGlITON ;•,.•�• . •.....i _ .. r 6. Floral Park 7. Freeway Park z loFFµµF ' •_t GAL^ 8. Hazelnut Park - "` 9. Ingerson Park 7: i 10. Perry Park •: �- �, I'• __ µE 11. Sampson Park 12. Valentine Park • —'i �� — 'W __ CFI E 13. Village Hall 14. No. Snelling Park PEDESTRIAN TRAILS HIKING ... AND CROSS COUNTRY SKIING ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA 15. Round Lake Park PARKS i 2-4-80 ARDEN FILLS PARKS AND RECREATION CORAITTEE GUIDELINES FOR PARK DEVELOPMENT The Arden Hills Parks and Recreation Committee is developing its park facility plans in accordance with several guiding principles. We recognize, however, that each neighborhood and each piece of park land are unique; specifically, park plans must be based on these unique features and constraints In addition to general principles. Nevertheless, we have used the following as general guidelines for our park development plans: 1 . Children and youth in Each neighborhood should have access to a variety of recreational experiences. This means that where suitable space is available, neighborhood parks should provide year-round recreational facilities, as well as both passive and active recrea- tional opportunities. In iight of this, we are developing a park system in which each neighborhood park contains, as appropriate, the following facilities: • 1 . A tot lot for young children. 2. Climbing equipment for soTnewhat older children. 3. A hard surface area for various types of games (with a bas- ketball hoop at one end). 4. Appropriate landscaping- including shaded seating areas for parents or others who are watching small children. 5. Any internal pathways needed to access various facilities. 6. Parking areas, consistent with the activity levels planned for the park. 7. Provide best possible off-street access to all parks. These facilities are to receive top priority and be established once a neighborhood begins to develop. Older children and families in each neighborhood should have access to: 8. A general skating area. 9. An area in which to play softball (overlapping with a general • multipurpose field where room allows). 10. A picnic area with degree of development depending on neigh- borhood needs and space available. These facilities should have a high priority and be installed as soon as possible. At least one park in each neighborhood will contain these facilities. Two neighborhoods, the North Josephine Area and the Village Hall Area, contain two relatively widely separated parks, each of which wlII contain these type of facilities. Oni-. one In each area, however, wlII have a warming house associated with the general skating area. 2. Baseball and scftball fields are to be of four types, as follows: a. Regulati-on Baseball Fields - With five baseball fields available in the community (Mounds View High School , Johanna Middle School (2) Northwestern and Bethel Colleges) we are not recommending new base- bal_I facilities within the next ten years. b. Adult Softball Fields - Six fields suitable for adult softball are now in existence (Mounds View High School (2), and Perry Park (4) . At present, Arden Hilts' based teams are using approximately 41 game/practice time slots per four-day week. With two time slots available per day, this indicates a capacity use of over five fields at present. We are recommending a field of this size at Cummings Park to accommodate the anticipated increase in Industrial teams, contingent upon determination of Council policy toward provision of facilities. for industrial teams. Location for this site was chosen to make use of existing parking at Control Data (negotiation has not been undertaken for its use as yet). Although. serving future Mutual Services teams might be desirable, nearby Hunter's Park is not suitable for a requiation-sized field, and could accommodate an informal neighborhood field only. c. School Softball Fields - Four fields suitable for youth league softball oars now Exist in Arden Hills or immediately outside its boundaries, (ViddIe School (2), Valentine Hilts School (2) . The condition of these fields limit_ their use primarily to youth games and practices. d. Neighborhood Park Fields - Currently neighborhood park fields exist at Arden Manor Park, Floral Park, Valentine Park, Freeway Triangle and Ingerson Park. Ir order to fulfill the stated goal of an area suitable for et least informal games in each neighborhood, we recommend areas of this type be graded at Hunters, Cu.wiings, Hazelnut End North Snelling Park within the next few years. 3. Football-Soccer (Multipurpose Fields) Currently, multipurpose fields suitable for football , soccer or other games exist at Floral and Perry Parks. Three other fields (Mounds View High School (2) and Johanna Middle School ) within the city are available at times. We tyre recorn-rend i ng Chet the softba i I f i e 1 ds at Cumm i ng and Hazelnut Perks be situeted and graded in such a way that they could be used for football or soccer. Other than that, no new fields are recommended within the next ten years. 4. Hoc keys Currently, Perry Park and Freeway Park have hockey facilities. The Johanna Middle School facility can be used only on weekends for prac- tice. The Mounds Vier, High School facility is not in suitable condition for use. The Freeway Park hockey facility wlII not be used for League games but rather for neighborhood activities and practices. We recom- mend a rink suitable for league games be added at Hazelnut Park where parking could be available at Trinity Church (subject to negotiation) . We anticipate & maximum of three hockey areas will be needed as Arden Hills becomes fully developed. When the third rink becomes necessary, we have several option : 1 . Improve the lighting at Johanna Middle School . 2. - Upgrade the fighting and boards at Mounds View and add a shelter. 3. Add lights and shelter and make a temporary rink on the soft- balI field at Cum inns Park. 4. Improve lighting and increase shelter facilities at Perry Park and add an additional rink. The specific choice will depend upon Council action. However, in light of past decisions, we are including the Cummings Park option in our recommended ten year plan. 5. Tennis Courts There are currently nineteen tennis courts within Arden Hills (exclud- ing the tennis club) , located at Mounds View High School (4) , Pemton (4) , Johanna k!iddle School (4) , Bethel Col legs (6) , and Arden Manor ( I ). It should be noted that the four tennis courts at the Villages of Arden Hills are not available for public use, and the six courts at Bethnal College are scheduled through the Y.M.C.A. for a fee, leaving nine actual public courts. It is difficult to determine whether the current level of Interest in tennis will be maintained. If so, more courts may have to be added in the future. Possible sites are Freeway Park (2) and Cummings Park (2). RecoarK.ndation of additional courts will not be made until increased demand/need becomes apparent. Space will be reserved for future courts. 6. Volleyball Equipment We recommend that volleyball equipment be installed at the neighborhood parks. A variety of court surfaces are available: I . The existing or proposed hard surface areas may be used. 2. Sand courts may be used. We recommend installation of one sand court to determine Its acceptance in this region of the country. 3. Grass courts may be used. The following table summarizes these recommendations for those facilities for which a set of standards was established in the 1976 Comprehensive Plan. 7. Trail System The overall trail system will be Incorporated Into the design of the park system. Whenever possible, a portion of the trap will be marked with distance measurements. i • MEMORANDUM DATE: April 8, 1991 TO: Park Director John Buckley Program Supervisor Cindy Severtsen FROM: Mayor and Council RE: 1991 Park & Trail Improvements and Long-Range Park & Program Plan 4) In order to facilitate discussion at the April 15 Worksession and eliminate any 3I �r confusion on your behalf as to what type of information Council is requesting for review at the meeting, the following will provide direction: `�►'� ✓outline the proposed Park/Trail improvements which could be accomplished by utilizing the 1991 budgeted amount of $56,000.00. ✓-Prepare a list of alternatives for improvements beyond the budgeted amount and include rationale for expending additional monies from other funds. • 141ake specific recammendac3 tion regarding the improvements and expenditure of budgeted and/or additional monies. Council is also requesting you provide a long-range master plan for parks, which includes proposed upgrade and additional equipment for parks and trail system, maintenance program, and future plan for obtaining additional park land. Along with this proposed park plan, we request Ms. Severtsen provide information for future expansion of programming. The long-range plan for both parks and programing should be extended at least three to five years. If you wish to discuss this matter, please contact Mayor Sather for further explanation of the directives listed. • • Recreation Programs Established From Spring 1990 Until Present Time (Income from Reg. Fees) of Participants Proms Registration Income Afterschool Programs ams 141 Sports Hour $1542 .00 75 Magic $122 6.00 45 Babysitting $1155. 00 32 Creative Dramatics/ $800 .00 _ Storytelling 34 Beg. Acting/Improv. $850 .00 Special Events 16 Halloween Cookie Class $112 . 00 7 Juggling/Clowning/Mime $63 .00 7 Valentine Ceramics $52 .50 13 Easter Ceramics $97.50 41 Skate/Swim $358 . 75 Continuing Programs 24 Beginning Ball Skills $384 .00 • 17 Summer Ceramics $238 .00 15 Candlemaking $105.00 10 Fishing $120 .00 150 Kgtn ./1st Gr. Day Camp $277 . 62 50 Adult/Senior Trips $600 . 00 35 Advanced Hunter Educ. $525 . 00 6 Birdwatching Club Volunteer Run 54 Tap, Jazz & Ballet $1518 .00 18 Hop-N-Tots $414 .00 50 Creative Dance $1420 .00 187 Gymnastics $3294 .00 300 Rollerskating $225.00 *This list does not include Spring programs for 1991 . Registration is not complete for these programs; therefore, total number of partic- ipants and fees can not be determined. **The registration income is the total amount taken in from registration fees. It is not possible at this time to figure total profit since we are billed at the end of the school year for building use. These fees tend to vary throughout the year. • CITY OF ARDEN HILLS • MEMORANDUM ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- DATE: April 12 , 1991 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: John T. Buckley, Parks Director SUBJECT: Park Development ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ The Comprehensive Plan for the Arden Hills park system was written in 1973/74 with input from City Council, Parks and Recreation committee and Parks Director John Buckley. The main objective of the Plan was to coordinate the acquisition and development of parks in each neighborhood within the City. The standards used to develop the City park system were: parks be located in each neighborhood within 1/3 mile of homes. • - develop a pedestrian trail system throughout the City that would enable individual mobility without using busy streets. The general guidelines for the development of neighborhood parks is outlined as Exhibit A. The acquisition of the park and trail system has been completed with just two exceptions: acquisition of more park land in the Round Lake neighborhood. acquisition of the last section or tract connecting Royal Hills Drive to Colleen Avenue (John McClung property) . ARDEN HILLS PEDESTRIAN TRAILS Arden Hills ' residents have placed a high value on the City' s trail system. This value was demonstrated by the response from three City-wide surveys. 1973 - 73% of respondents ranked trails and natural areas as 1st or 2nd in their priorities. 1985 - 87% of respondents stated they have used the parks/trails 1990 - 73% of respondents stated they frequently/occasionally use the parks and trails. -2- The trail surface paved versus grass/wood chips has been a real concern of the Parks Committee. The natural surfaces are certainly more economical, however, paved trails attract a large variety of users. The new paved Hazelnut Trail is a good example. Hazelnut Trail is getting triple the use since being paved. The trails serve as the "sidewalks" for Arden Hills residents. Young people, families, and seniors use the trails for walking, jogging, biking, and pushing baby strollers. The last section of trails that should actively be negotiated is the public shoreline around Round Lake. The shoreline is presently under the jurisdiction of Federal Fish and Wildlife Department. Every effort should be made to secure the use of the shoreline for a public trail around the lake. TRAIL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING Minnesota Dept. of Trade and Economic Development will have approximately $1 million that will be distributed for outdoor development. 50% matching grant applications are due before September, 1991, for 1992 grant monies. Arden Hills should apply for grant money for trail development. ATHLETIC FIELDS Arden Hills has experienced an urgent need for additional athletic fields for youth and adult programs. This need becomes more critical with School District 621 's sale of Reeder and Johanna Elementary and Johanna Jr. High Schools. The City lost the use of four tennis courts, two baseball fields, six softball fields two soccer fields, and one indoor swimming pool. The dramatic interest and growth in Youth Sports programs are demanding more athletic facilities. Over 1, 000 registered for Little Lakes Little League; over 400 for Babe Ruth League, two teams for American Legion baseball and over 1, 200 registered for the North Suburban Soccer Association. Arden Hills children make up 1/4 to 1/3 of these registrations. The City ' s T-ball, softball and soccer programs are steadily growing with registrations and we are in need of more facilities. OPTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL ATHLETIC FIELDS Arsenal surplus property has received the most attention for a site to build an athletic complex. The results of the environmental study (this spring or summer) could determine whether this site will be available for development. If this property is not available, other options to consider are development areas in Hazelnut, Cummings, Floral Park and the Chatham Open area. • -3- • The City could also negotiate a joint development contract with Bethel College to construct athletic fields on Bethel property on the west side of Old Hwy. 10 just north of the Soo Line tracks. Two other options include a short term solution to develop City property on Highway 96 just east of the Public Works Garage and City property in the Round Lake area, as well as to negotiate the purchase of the Barry O'Meara property west of Hazelnut Park. FUNDING FOR ATHLETIC FIELDS Monies for the acquisition of land and field development would come from the Park Fund Reserve. Arden Hills has provided softball fields for many local companies. If a site were secured, Arden Hills companies such as Control Data, Land-O-Lakes, MSI, CPI and others should be contacted to "sponsor" a field. PARK MAINTENANCE Spring, Summer, and Fall are hectic times for maintenance in the Parks Dept. Maintenance commitments are: - mowing and trimming parks • _ water and prune trees, particularly new plantings mow and clean sidewalks and boulevards - dragging, lining and general maintenance on 12 ball fields, one baseball field, three soccer fields and 9 tennis courts - water and general maintenance at 9 gateway gardens Five seasonal employees will be hired this summer to assist our three permanent parks crew members. An additional permanent employee will have to be considered if or when new responsibilities are added such as an athletic complex, intensifying the maintenance of trails and pathways. • 1991 PROPOSED PARR DEVELOPMENT • AmountrBudgeted: $56, 300 for Park Development. ( 4 ':� 1 tti4 Z-- Parks Project 'orities 1st 2nd 3 d Cummings Color Coat Tennis Ct & BB Ct $5, 000 Perimeter Trail 24 , 765* Cul-de-sac Path 3 , 587 Warming House Path 3 , 792 Floral Color Coat Tennis Ct & BB Ct 3 , 700 Overlay BB Ct 2 , 585 Perimeter Trail 23 , 268*** Royal Drive Path - 4 , 540 Sampson Overlay BB Ct 1, 396 Freeway Overlay BB Ct 1, 448 Valentine Overlay BB Ct 675 Hazelnut Perimeter Trail 17, 938** Arden Trail Path 3, 075 5`5_, ?r Ingerson Tennis Ct -_- -- 20, 500 '_. Picnic Shelter 4 , 000 Chatham Area Valentine School Path 05,I?� fnwGv , 3 , 792 Trail Development Benches TOTAL $16,804 $69, 045 $40,211 STATEMENT REGARDING PRIORITY RANKING L b 0 Priority I Tennis courts and basketball courts need routine maintenance to look good, retain smooth playing surface and to lengthen the life of the courts. Basketball court surfaces at Freeway, Sampson and Valentine are very rough with cracked paving. Overlays will bring these courts up to safe playing conditions. The park crew will color coat these areas next season. Priority II ** Arden Hills residents have placed a very high value for the off- road pedestrian trails. Perimeter paved trails in Cummings, Floral and Hazelnut will attract a new group of park users, young and old (walkers, joggers, bikers, strollers) . Or_( • Priority III *** Ingerson tennis court and picnic shelter will attract a new group of park users. Paved pathways will provide functional, attractive routes to the parks to softball field, and picnic shelter. JTB:mah • attachments • CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARK DEPARTMENT - 1991 TRAIL DEVELOPMENT ----------------------------------------------------------------- • Trail ----------------Length-----l----Approx. Cost-- ------------------- Ff�-- CUMMINGS PARK Around perimeter of park 2416 ' $19 , 328 IkQ3 Cul-de-sac to picnic shelter 350 ' 2 , 800 VAA.a Warming house tc picnic shelter 370 ' 2 , 960 N"i TRAIL SYSTEM Lexington to top of hill 768 ' 6, 144 `mr-w-� Lower ridge along Lexington 415 ' 3 , 320 .&%bcoo1a Upper suicide hill 490 ' 3 , 920 vAXr 001' Cummings Park to Fernwood tower 692 ' 5 , 536 v►�vco*J,> Water tower Rd. to Hamline 1834 ' 14 , 672 FLORAL PARK Trail around ball field 1110 " 8 , 880 y -i, Trail around picnic/play area 1160 ' 9 , 280 Under power line to Norma path 504 ' 4 , 032 Royal Dr. to ball field 443 ' 3 , 544 �1,4 TRAIL SYSTEM Hamline to Floral ball field 995 ' 7 , 960 waroo � • HAZELNUT PARK Around perimeter/athletic area 1750 ' 14 , 000 Arden Trail to top of drive to hockey rink 435 ' 3 , 480 L14.4, Arden Trail to hockey rink 300 ' 2 , 400 CHATHAM AREA Walking bridge to Valentine Hills School 370 ' 2 , 960 dv�aroo� GRAND TOTAL $115 , 216 JTB:mah 11/13/90 • x - T i '• Fc S.T.H. 96 nt FF`. ..- vl• I o: mil 'r". '�^ ^�'i Y ° 4 � 7� ahHA :I W. CO• - W. C ,:RO:::::, 7 e .100 Arden Manor Park 3 I 2. Arden Oaks Park ary, \ = �•,. I la 3. Chatham Trails Open Area _ .4. Crepeau Nature TK .— .... ` —�� T•_.1_ - — ' _ Y_L� _ I J Preserve �__W. 0. RD." � a JOHANNA ' _ 5 .., .�I " 5. Cummings Park 4 Q �� WW OWWW Z '`' `r 6. Floral Park it 0 I .Y 2�, -- - - ,�-•- I 7. Freeway Park 8. Hazelnut Park S ©. 9. Ingerson Park 10. Perry Park 11. Sampson Park 12. Valentine Park . ------- 13. Village Hall 14. No. Snelling Park PEDESTRIAN! TRAILS-HIKING AND CROSS COUNTRY SKIING ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA 15. Round Lake Park PARKS I M I A 1 S 1 S I T I H I P I P I S I H I G 1 S 1 C I P I I A I C 1 0 1 0 1 E I A I L I I I H 1 0 1 E I L I R I A I I P I R I F I C I N I R I A I C I E I C I H I I I O I T f I I E I T I C I N I D I Y I N I L I K I E I D I S I H I I L I S 1 B 1 E I I I I I I I T I E I R I I I S I W I 1 0 1 1 A I R I S I C I E I C I E I Y I A I H I I A I I C I I L I I 1 0 1 0 I I R I I L I G I C I Y I • I A f I L I I I U I U I A I / I R I I 10 I S t I T I I / I I I R I I' I R I W I I I S I H I U I I I I I B I I I T I P I E I A I N I K I I I H I I 1 0 I 1 A I I I I M I A I R I K I A I L 1 T I I I N 1 I S I I I A I E I I M I I T I L I R I I I I I E I I I R I H I I I I I I I I Y I I I 1 1 B 1 1 1 E I T I I N I I N I I I I ARDEN HILLS PARKS I I I A I I I A I I I G I I G I I S I I I I I L I I I I I I I I I I K I I I i I L I I I I I I H I I R I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 0 1 1 I 1 1 I I I I I 1 I I I I I 1 U I I N I I H I I I I 1 I I I I I I S I I K I I G I I I I I I I 1 I I I E I I I I I I -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I Arden Manor Park 1 I I I I I I I I P I 1 I I I I 4601 Prior Ave. 1 1 12.5 1 X I X I I I X I X I X 1 I IPONDI X I I I -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I Arden Oaks Park I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I 1413 Arden Oaks Dr. 1 2 11. 5 1 X I I I X I X I I I I I I I I -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I Chatham Trails/Open Area I I I I I i I i I I I I I I t 1700 W. Cty. Rd. E-2 1 3 143.01 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 X I X I -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I Crepeau Nature Preserve I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I 1224 Harriet Ave. 1 4 112.51 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 X I X I -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I Cummings Park I I I I I I I I IP&W I I I I I I 1220 Wyncrest Court 1 5 117.51 X I X 1 2 1 X I X I X IX PTI X I X I X I X I X I -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I Floral Park I I I I I I I I I P I I I I I I 1423 W. Floral Drive 1 6 120.01 X I X 11 I X I X I X IX PTI I X I X I X i X I -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I Freevay Park I I I I I I I I I W 1, 1 1 1 1 1 1370 v. Cty. Rd. E 1 7 11.0 1 1 1 1 X I X I IX PTI X I X I X I I I -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I • Hazelnut Park I I I I I I I I IP&W I I I I 1 1 3301 Nev Brighton Rd. ----1- 8 112.01 X I X 11 I X I X I X IX PTI X I X I X I X I X --------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Inggerson Park I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 3255 N. Lexington Ave. 1 9 15.0 1 1 1 1 X I X I X I I I I X I X I I -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I Perry Park I I I 1 I I I I I W I I I I I I 3700 Nev Brighton Rd. 1 10 120.01 4 1 2 1 1 1 X I X IX R I X I X I X I X I X i -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I Sampson Park I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I 1900 Lake Lane 1 11 11.0 1 1 1 1 X I X I X I I I I I I I -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------i Valentine Park I I I 1 I I I I I W I I I I I i 1650 W. Cty. Rd. F 1 12 13.0 1 X I I I X I X I X IX PTI I X I I I I -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I Village Hall I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I 1 1 1450 N. Highvay 96 1 13 12.0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I Ho. Snelling Park I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I Snelling Ave. /McClung Dr. 1 14 14.5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------i Round Lake Park I I I I I i 1 I I I I I I I i Parkshore Dr. 1 15 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I P - PICNIC SHELTER W - WARMING HOUSE PT - PORTABLE TOILET R - RESTROOM • f �%4r,;h�t f4 i i 2-4-80 ARDEN F ILLS PARKS AND RECP,EAT I ON COW I TTEE GUIDELINES FOR PARK DEVELOPMENT The Arden Hills Parks and Recreation Committee Is developing its park facility plans In accordance with several guiding principles. We recognize, however, that each neighborhood and each piece of park land are unique; specifically, park plans must be based on these unique features and const raints in addition to general principles. Nevertheless, we have used the following as general guidelines for our park development plans: I . Children and youth in each neighborhood should have access to a variety of recreational experiences. This means that where suitable space is available, neighborhood parks should provide year-round recreational facilities, as well as both passive and active recrea- tional opportunities. In light of this, we are developing a park system in which each neighborhood park contains, as appropriate, the following facilities: • 1 . A tot lot for young children. 2. Climbing equipment for somewhat older children. 3. A hard surface area for various types of games (with a bas- ketball hoop at one end). 4. Approp�-late landscaping- including shaded seating areas for parents or others who are watching small children. 5. Any internal pathways needed to access various facilities. 6. Parking areas, consistent with the activity levels planned for the park. 7. Provide best possible off-street access to all parks. These facilities are to receive flop priority and be established once a neighborhood begins to develop. Older children and families in each neighborhood should have access to: 8. A general skating area. 9. An area in which to play softball (overlapping with a general multipurpose field where room allows). • 10. A picnic area with degree of development depending on neigh- borhood needs and space available. • These facilities should have a high priority and be installed as soon as possible. At least one park in each neighborhood will contain these facilities. Two neighborhoods, the North Josephine Area and the Village Hall Area, contain two relatively widely separated parks, each of which will contain these type of facilities. On I-, one Ir; each area, however, will have a warming house associated with the general skating area. 2. Baseball and scftbalI fields are to be of four types, as follows: a. Regulati-on Baseball Fields - With five baseball fields available in the cournunity (Mounds View High School , Johanna Middle School (2) Northwestern and Bethel Colleges) we are not recorm ending new base- bal_I facilities within the next ten years. b. Adult Softball Fields - Six fields suitable for adult softball are now in existence (Mounds Vier: High School (2) , and Perry Park (4) . At present, Arden Hills' based teams are using approximately 41 game/practice time slots per four-day reek. With two time slots available per day, this indicates a capacity use of over five fields at present. We are recommending a field of this size at Cummings Park to accommodate the anticipated increase in industrial teams, contingent upon determination of Council policy toward provision of facIIitieE. for Industrial teams. Location for this site was chosen to make use of existing parking at Control Data (negotiation has • not been undertaken for its use as yet). Although. serving future Mutual Services teams might be desirable, nearby Hunter's Park is not suitable for a regulation-sized field, and could accommodate an informal neighborhood field only. c. School Softball Fields - Four fields suitable `or youth league softba 1 I cranes now ex i st i n Arden Hi I t s or imried i ate I y outs i de I is boundaries, (i,IddIe School (2), Valentine H I I i s School (2) . The condition of these fI e Ids Iimit_ their use primarIIy to youth Barnes and practices. d. Neighborhood Park Fields - Currently neighborhood park fields exist at Arden Manor Park, Floral Park, Valentine Park, Freeway Triangle and Ingerson Park. I order to fulfils the stated goal of an area suitable for at least Informal games in each neighborhood, we recom&nsnd areas of this type be graded at Hun-ers, Cummings, Hazelnut and North Snelling Park within the next few years. 3. Football-Soccer (Multipurposs Fields) Currently, multipurpose fields suitable for football , soccer or other games exist at Floral and Perry Parks. Three other fields (Mounds View High School (2) and Johanna Midcle School ) within the city are available at times. We are recorn-rending Chet the softba1i fields at Cummings and Hazelnut Perks be situated and graded in such a way that they could be used for football or soccer. Other than that, no new fields are • recommended within 1-he next ten years. 4. Hockey • Currently, Perry Park and Freeway Park have hockey facilities. The Johanna Middle School facility can be used only on weekends for prac- tice. The Mounds View High School facility Is not in suitable condition for use. The Freeway Park hockey facility will not be used for League games but rather for neighborhood activities and practices. We recom- mend a rink suitable for league games be added at Hazelnut Park where parking could be avallable at Trinity Church (subject to negotiation) . We anticipate s maximum of three hockey areas will be needed as Arden Hills becomes fully developed. When the third rink becomes necessary, we have several option : I . improve the lighting at Johanna Middle School . 2. - Upgrade the lighting and boards at Mounds View and add a she I ter. 3. Add IIghts and shelter and make a temporary rink on the soft- ball field at Cumminas Park. 4. Improve lighting and increase shelter facilities at Perry Park and add an additional rink. The specific choice will depend upon Council action. However, in light of past decisions, we are including the Cummings Park option in our recorw�anded ten year plan. • 5. Tennis Courts There are currently nineteen tennis courts within Arden Hills (exclud- ing the tennis club) , located at Mounds View High School (4) , Pemtorn (4) , Johanna Middle School (4), Bethel College (6) , and Arden Manor ( 1 ). It should be noted that the four tennis courts at the Villages of Arden Hills are not available fdr public use, and the six courts at Bethel College are scheduled through the Y.M.C.A, for a fee, leaving nine actual public courts. It is difficult to determine whether the current level of interest In tennis will be maintained. If so, more courts may have to be added in the future. Possible sites are Freeway Park (2) and Cummings Park (2). Recommendation of additional courts wlll not be mace until increased demand/need becomes apparent. Space will be reserved for future courts. 6. Volleyball Equipment We recommend that vol leybail equipment be installed at the neighborhood parks. A variety of court surfaces are available: I . The existing or proposed hard surface areas may be used. 2. Sand courts may be used. We recommend installation of one sand court to determine Its acceptance in this region of the country. • 3. Crass courts may be used. The following table summarizes these recommendations for those facilities • for which a set of standards was established In the 1976 Comprehensive Plan. 7. Trail System The overall trail system will be incorporated Into the design of the park system. Whenever possible, a portion of the trail will be marked with distance measurements. • 1 i - Page 4 , February 26, 1991 Park Minutes Megan Ricke's father, M. C. Korthose, is director of White Bear • School Community Services and Recreation Dept. White Bear schools organized and incorporated a community foundation for fund raising purposes. This information is enclosed for committee review. Chair Sand informed the members of the Ramsey County Trails Advocacy Network meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 19 , 1991, at 7 : 00 PM, at the Phalen Golf Course Club house. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 9 : 55 PM. attachments • Page 2 February 26, 1991 Park Minutes H. Alexander was satisfied with the present and proposed • development of the park. He and his grandchildren use the park. K. Wilson lived on the park for years and has enjoyed the openness of the park. He has observed over the years park useage by children and adults. "It has the best sliding hill around. " M. Flor observed the park being used a lot by children sliding and playing on play structures. The basketball court is used by young adults. Adults spend their lunch time in the park. She did not like the satelite outside her kitchen window in the parking lot. (Satelite was placed in park during summer playgrounds time) . J. Folsom walks frequently in the park. It is ok for people to "cut through" their property to get to the park. She would like a tennis court in the park. The residents did not object to the picnic shelter or tennis court. Buckley stated that there is no immediate solution to a western park access. A strong response from the neighborhood would help indicate the necessity for securing an additional entrance. OATH David Moberg completed his Oath of Office. • COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Hansen reported: - Council will be doing some road improvements and seal coating this Spring. - A street assessment policy is being prepared to help finance these improvements. - Council and Dept. heads participated in a goal setting session. The outcome was to improve personnel policy system, work on equality in wages and study and resolve the water loss problem. - The Co. Rd. D/Cleveland intersection is scheduled for upgrading this summer. Mayor Sather reported: - Council is concerned about the image and knowledge citizens have regarding the City. Council and staff will be exploring more effective ways of telling the "Arden Hills Story" . Council is considering changes and improvements in the • popular Town Crier. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES WILL BE ON HAND AT NITTI DISPOSAL SERVICE WILL BE ON HAND AT THE THE COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT TO MAINTENANCE CENTER PARKING LOT TO COLLECT COLLECT RECYCLABLE AND USABLE ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED BY GOODWILL OR YOUR DONATIONS. REGULAR GARBAGE HAULER FOR THE FOLLOW- ING CHARGE: 0 DONATIONS ACCEPTED BY GOODWILL CAR LOAD $ 3.00 CLOTHING PICKUP LOAD(LEVEL) 14.00 HOUSEWARES STATION WAGON LOAD 4.00 LEATHER MATTRESS (ANY SIZE) 4.50 SPORTING GOODS BOX SPRING (ANY SIZE) 4.50 ELECTRIC APPLIANCES (SMALL) STUFFED CHAIR 3.00 FURNITURE COUCH 4.50 TOYS AND GAMES APPLIANCES (ANY SIZE) 4.00 BIKES CAR TIRES 1 .00 TRUCK TIRES 5.00 THIS YEAR'S SPRING CLEANUP WILL ALSO FEATURE A DROP-OFF FOR RECYCLING OF MAGAZINES LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE GOODWILL TRAILERS. PITCH IN AND PAR- PAINT AND HAZARDOUS WASTE WILL NOT PAR- TICIPATE. RECYCLE THOSE MAGAZINES! BE ACCEPTED • LARGE TREE STUMPS WILL NOT BE r ACCEPTED • WASTE OIL CAN BE DEPOSITED AT THE MAINTENANCE CENTER YEAR ROUND ENTER AT NO CHARGE (SEE MAP) SHOREYIEW r—ENTER C. . USED ANTIFREEZE CAN BE FLUSHED DOWN MAINTENANCE (1 HA :ENTER coma. TOILET OR SINK IF HOUSE IS CONNECTEV P C TE W TO PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. OOOO • DO NOT BRING LEAVES AND GRASS CLIP— PINGS TO THE DISPOSAL AREA ICE ARENA GOODWILL INDUSTRIES RESERVES THE RIGHT S.H. B6 TO REFUSE ANY ITEM THAT IS NOT RECYCLABLE OR IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AND NITTI DISPOSAL SERVICE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY ITEM THAT CANNOT BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Co�nl R°°d E2 ce LEAVES AND GRASS CLIPPINGS CAN BE DEPOSITED ., o caR�''' � AT THE COMPOST SITE AT NO CHARGE THROUGH —°o son NOVEMBER ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, _ FRI DAYS, SATU RDAYS AND SUN DAYS. CONTACT M ¢� Lake THE COMPOST HOTLINE AT 633-1204 FOR HOURS 3d '°h°""° a= o OF OPERATION. oor x 5C J NT' 1 mile Arden Hills/New Brighton Compost Site Page 4, February 26, 1991 Park Minutes Megan Ricke's father, M. C. Korthose, is director of White Bear • School Community Services and Recreation Dept. White Bear schools organized and incorporated a community foundation for fund raising purposes. This information is enclosed for committee review. Chair Sand informed the members of the Ramsey County Trails Advocacy Network meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 19 , 1991, at 7 : 00 PM, at the Phalen Golf Course Club house. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 9 : 55 PM. attachments • • Page 2 February 26, 1991 Park Minutes H. Alexander was satisfied with the present and proposed development of the park. He and his grandchildren use the park. K. Wilson lived on the park for years and has enjoyed the openness of the park. He has observed over the years park useage by children and adults. "It has the best sliding hill around. " M. Flor observed the park being used a lot by children sliding and playing on play structures. The basketball court is used by young adults. Adults spend their lunch time in the park. She did not like the satelite outside her kitchen window in the parking lot. (Satelite was placed in park during summer playgrounds time) . J. Folsom walks frequently in the park. It is ok for people to "cut through" their property to get to the park. She would like a tennis court in the park. The residents did not object to the picnic shelter or tennis court. Buckley stated that there is no immediate solution to a western park access. A strong response from the neighborhood would help indicate the necessity for securing an additional entrance. OATH David Moberg completed his Oath of Office. • COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Hansen reported: - Council will be doing some road improvements and seal coating this Spring. - A street assessment policy is being prepared to help finance these improvements. - Council and Dept. heads participated in a goal setting session. The outcome was to improve personnel policy system, work on equality in wages and study and resolve the water loss problem. - The Co. Rd. D/Cleveland intersection is scheduled for upgrading this summer. 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