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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-27-1990 PTRC Meeting Minutes CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, MARCH 27, 1990 Call to Order . The regular meeting of the Arden Hills Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7 : 40 P.M. by Parks Director Buckley. (Chair Sand had an "unplanned" family car malfunction at 7 : 15 P.M. Tuesday evening and could not be at the meeting) . Roll Call Present: Pattie Green, Mark Magers, Alan Montgomery, Tom Mulcahy and Don Messerly. Absent Keith Enrooth, David Sand, and Dorothy McClung. Also Present Council Tom Mahowald, Program Supervisor Cindy Severtson and Parks Director John Buckley. Program Supervisor Introduction Buckley introduced Ms. Severtson to the Committee. She gave the members a brief history of her education and recreational experience. Mulcahy asked that the job description and job objectives for the Park Director and Program Supervisor be included with the March meeting minutes for committee review and input. • COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Mahowald reported: - Council is very interested in expanding the program activities for the community. The new program position is the first City staff increase in over a decade. - Charitable gambling ordinance was adopted - all charities will pay 100 of net income on a quarterly schedule. - City Hall Committee has had two meetings. The Committee will research the options of remodeling the existing City Hall, building a new facility, and ;�:uilding a combination City Hall/Community Center. The Ci-uy will be conducting a comprehensive City-wide survey to seek citizen input. 1990 PARK DEVELOPMENT - $234 , 500 was budgeted in 1990 for Park development. This includes $175, 000 for development of the Arsenal athletic fields. The 1990 Park Development should be reduced to $59 , 500 . Buckley recommended that the new warming shelter be delayed at Hazelnut Park. The existing shelter could be remodeled (new siding, roof and windows) like the Freeway Park Shelter. Remodeling cost would be under $4 , 500 . The balance could be directed toward the community-wide beautification project. March 27 , 1990 Minutes, Page Three MISC. BUSINESS - Buckley informed the Committee of the Valentine • Hills PTO enrichment class project for the elementary students. The class survey and enrichment class interest was reviewed by the Committee. Four enrichment classes have been included in the Spring Program Flyer. ADAPTIVE RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES - Mounds View School District 621, Arden Hills, Mounds View, New Brighton and Shoreview Parks and Rec. Department are co-sponsoring Adaptive Recreation Activities for individuals with special needs. The activities include: Friday Night Live Social Club (teens/young adults) Saturday Fun and Play Social Club (elementary age) Bowling (fall, winter, spring) Swimming (winter and spring) Special Olympics Track (spring) Family fees do not cover the cost of these programs. Cost of supervision and instruction is high to meet the student/ instructor ratio to have a successful safe program. The Mounds View Light Brigade donated $3 , 200 at their March 5, 1990 Board meeting to help finance the programs . MEETING ADJOURNED at 9 : 45 P.M. • RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2015 N.Van Dyke Street Telephone(612)777.1707 RAMser COUr ry Maplewood,Minnesota 55109-3796 Fax(612)777.6519 Gregory A.Mack,Director MEMORANDUM TO: Trails Advocacy Network Meibers FROM: Gregory A. Mack , Director-mot '�L� SUBJECT: Progress Report on Trail Plan for Ramsey County DATE: April 18 , 1991 Enclosed, for your information, are minutes from the March 19 , 1991 , Trails Advocacy Network meeting as compiled by Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission Member , Bill Frank . Also enclosed, for your information, is a copy of one of the maps used for discussion during the meeting. The map identifies some logical bicycle routes that have been • identified as park connector routes , as well as preferred transportation routes within the County. A larger scale map showing these arterial routes , as well as local connectors , has been prepared and was discussed during the meeting. For your information and file , we have compiled an updated directory of Trails Advocacy Network members . Enclosed is a copy of the updated directory. The Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission views its role as coordinating implementation of the arterial routes that connect the major park resources within Ramsey County. The Commission will be recommending a draft trail plan for review by affected jurisdictions . We look forward to your continued involvement and support for trail initiatives within Ramsey County. GAM/clm Enclosures • ... .a Notes from March 19, 1991, Trails Advocacy Network Meeting *ENDEES: Richard Arey St. Paul Pk&Rec Comm Bob Bierscheid Roseville Recr. Perry Bolin Friends Bd Jim Dustrude MNDOT Tom Dwight MN Pks&Trails Council Bernie Edmonds Ramsey Cty. Pk Comm Neil Franey Friends Bd Bill Frank Ramsey Cty. Pk Comm Larry Holmberg Ramsey Cty Pk&Rec. Dept. Mike Horan Ramsey Cty. Pk Comm Jill Jacoby Shoreview--Transp. Planner Milt Krona Friends Bd Marilyn Lundberg Friends Bd Peggy Lynch Friends Bd Greg Mack Ramsey Cty. Pk&Rec Dept. Tim Mayasich Ramsey Cty. Public Works Mike Miller Minn Coalition of Bicyclists Bob Nethercut Ramsey Cty Pk&Rec Comm Greg Pates MNDOT Bicycle Planning Bob Piram St. Paul Pk&Rec Div. Cindy Severtson Arden Hills Pks&Rec Marsha Soucheray Shoreview&Mn. Bicycle Adv. Bd Mark Stange Shoreview Arne Stefferud Metro Council 6 John Uban DSU, Inc. (Repr. of RISA) 1. Establishing Common Language/Standards for Trails Greg Pates did an excellent job defining trails/bikeways terms for the group. The definitions came from Minnesota statutes, and the AASHTO Guide For Development of New Bicycle Facilities-1981 (copies were distributed) . He was careful to emphasize that distinctions between the various trail types are anything but clearcut. There is a lot of overlap. He did very clearly show what the various trail types should look like in various settings. Some of the key comments/definitions are given below: ** Bicycle-- is defined as a 'vehicle' . It has all the rights and priveleges of vehicles. ** Off Road Bike Path--should be at least 5 ft. wide if one-way and at least 10 ft. wide if two way, with at least 2 feet of grading on each side and relatively free of intrusions by intersections or driveways. It works best as an "exclusive corridor" . Along roadways they are defined as a paved (or cement) area between the curb and the adjacent property lines and clearly separated from the roadway. They are intended for the exclusive or preferential use by bicyclists. ** Sidewalks-- Along roadways they are defined as a paved (or cement) area between the curb and the adjacent property lines and clearly separated from the roadway--- intended for the exclusive or preferential use by pedestrians. [The distinction between off-road bike paths and sidewalks is thus one of ended use, rather than design. ] -- way--typically a paved and * Bike Lanes Bikeways that are part of a road way ypi y striped zone adjacent to it. t Page 3 Multiuse Trails Bill Frank explained why many of the existing off-road trails are suitable for multiple use. In many cases the paths were designed to give a maximum "nature experience" by meandering through woods, up and down hills. The poor visibility and hilly terrain really limit usage to walkers and joggers. Biking and skating on these becomes quite hazardous. Many of our urban paths have become so popular that on single paths there are just too many walkers and groups of walkers for faster travelling users to avoid collisions with (even with good visibility) . On these facilities, bikers and skaters should be provided a separate (usually parallel) path. Trails in suburban or less densely populated areas can be designed for effective multiple use. Visibility is the key factor in allowing multiple use. Additionally, trail width, length and grade of hills, and radius of curves are important factors. In areas that are expected to grow rapidly, provisions should be made for adding a second path or widening the trail. 5. Costs for Bicycle Path/Lane Construction Although not presented at the meeting, estimates were provided by Paul Kirkwold, Deputy Director of Ramsey County Public Works Dept. : For an 8 foot wide bike path constructed as part of road reconstruction the cost is $5. 50 per lineal foot or $29 , 000 per mile. If constructed independently of road reconstruction the cost rises to $8 . 50 per foot or $45 , 000 per mile. For different widths, costs are in direct proportion. For 6 foot wide bike lanes constructed on both sides of an urban roadway a0part of road reconstruction the cost is $23 . 25 per foot or $123 , 000 per e. For a 6 foot paved shoulder on both sides as part of a recycle/ erlay project the cost is $11. 50 per lineal foot or $62 , 000 per mile. 6. Trails Plans Greg Mack showed a Ramsey County base map showing existing and planned trails. Logical trail corridors linking county and regional parks together were highlighted along with corridors primarily important for transportation. The map showing these corridors is attached. The most important of these corridors are: Burlington Northern ROW DNR Munger Trail (35E to Pine Springs) St. Paul Riverfront Long Lake to White Bear (Hiway 96) Lake Johanna--Long Lake--Rice Creek to Anoka Cty Trail Keller Lake to Long Lake Lexington Ave (Summit to County Rd J) St. Paul Circle Route (incl. Wheelock Pkway) County Rd. C (Transportation) County Rd J. (N. Cty. border) The "parks linking corridors" add up to about 92 miles with 27 of these already in place. Another 46 miles are "transportation" or "feeder" routes. This amounts to 138 miles, not including a large number of local park paths and bikeways. •Greg pointed out that a Ramsey County Regional Bikeway System was put together in 1976, and a "Plan for Trails" was proposed in the 1989 report of the Ramsey County & St. Paul Parks Task Force. Our new plan and these earlier plans have a lot in common. The new plan reflects new developments in roadways, trails, and parklands. LOGICAL CORRIDORS BALD E L OTTER ME REGION L PA 1 4 LONG LAK REGIONAL P AIL A GIO L PARK too ala y, Was I niona I aam t K ER-PHAL R ZONAL PA �! 1011111SEEN • ATTLE CREEK jawt EGION L PARK O 0 I 2 miles N' / REGIONAL PARKS M COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE Parks-Linking Corridors Primar. Transportation Corridors -� � RAMSEY COUNTY RAMSEY COUNTY TRAILS ADVOCACY NETWORK ' PR TR CITY: PARK&REC. DIR. : PUBLIC WORKS DIR. : CITIZEN COMM/COORD BD BD SEY Greg Mack 777-1707 Kenneth Weltzin Bill Frank 484-5068 Y Y OUNTY Larry Holmberg 298-4127 Bob Nethercut P&R Ch 777-1707 Paul Kirkwold-Asst. 481-7239 ARDEN John Buckley Dan Winkel David Sand Y N HILLS 633-5676 429-4443 1989 Jerrold 636-4384 FALCON Carol Kriegler Vince Wright Y HEIGHTS 644-5050 644-5050 Willard Anderson Willard Anderson Nora Gille 645-3153 LAUDERDALE (mayor) 631-0300 631-0300 (Vol. P&R Coord) LITTLE Jim Morelan Dave Harris Y CANADA 484-2547 day 484-2177 484-2177 eve. Robert Odegard Ken Haider y N MAPLEWOOD 770-4570 770-4550 Mary Saarion Ric Minetor Wayne Burmeister Y N MOUNDS 784-3055 784-3055 Chr. 786-4890 VIEW EW Maurice Anderson Les Proper y N IGHTON 633-8906 631-3736 NORTH Steve Roe Dave Kotilinek Y N ST. PAUL 770-4471 770-4463 Bob Bierscheid Steve Gatlin Bill Frank Y y ROSEVILLE 490-2281 490-2226 484-5068 Bob Piram Tom Eagum 298-4241 Richard Arey Y y ST. PAUL 298-4126 Leon Pearson (Engr) 290-0309 292-6277 Anne Kelley- P&R Ch Gerald Haffeman Charles Ahl Mark Stange Y Y SHOREVIEW 484-3353 348-2090 483-5373 Dan Collins 482-9467 VADNAIS Martin Walsh Joe Momson HEIGHTS 429-5343 429-5343 WHITE BEAR Bud Korfhage Ron Peltier Y LAKE 653-2722 429-8566 ITE BEAR Tom Walczeak Tom Walczeak OWNSHIP 429-5827 429-5546 Version 1. 2 , 3-17-1991 Page 3 DIRECTORY FOR RAMSEY COUNTY TRAILS ADVOCACY NETWORK E ADDICKS CHARLES AHL BICYCLE ADVIS. BD. SHOREVIEW PUBL.WORKS PRESIDENT DIR. PUBLIC WORKS RM 325M CITY HALL 4665 N. VICTORIA MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415 SHOREVIEW, MN 55126 TELE: (W) 673-2041 (H) TELE: (W) 484-3353 (H) 426-8133 MAURICE ANDERSON RICHARD AREY NEW BRIGHTON PK&REC ST. PAUL PKS&REC COMM. DIR. PKS. &REC. DEPT COMM. PKS&REC.COMM. 1975 SILVER LAKE RD 534 LAUREL AVE #6 NEW BRIGHTON, MN 55112 ST. PAUL, MN 55102 TELE: (W) 633-8906 (H) 462-5384 TELE: (W) 348-2090 (H) 290-0309 DENNIS ASMUSSEN DELOS BARBER D.N.R. -DIV. OF PARKS&RECR. MN DEPT. OF NAT. RES. DIRECTOR-TRAILS & WATERWAYS 2525 COHANSEY ST 500 LAFAYETTE RD ROSEVILLE, MN 55113 ST. PAUL, MN 55155 TELE: (W) (H) 483-8664 TELE: (W) 296-0440 (H) KIRBY BECK BOB BIERSCHEID STATE BICYCLE ADVISORY BOARD ROSEVILLE PKS&REC. PAST CHAIRMAN DIR. PKS. &REC. DEPT. 12215 ILEX ST NW 1114 WOODHILL DR N RAPIDS, MN 55433 ROSEVILLE, MN 55113 E: (W) (H) 755-8341 TELE: (W) 490-2281 (H) 488-3187 JOHN BUCKLEY WAYNE BURMEISTER ARDEN HILLS PKS. &REC MOUNDS VIEW PARK & REC COMM DIR. PKS&REC. DEPT CHAIR 1450 W. HWY. 96 7565 KNOLLWOOD DR ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112 MOUNDS VIEW, MN 55112 TELE: (W) 633-5676 (H) 674-8527 TELE: (W) (H) 786-4890 DAVE CARLSON DAN COLLINS MN COALITION OF BICYCLISTS MN.DEPT. OF NAT.RES. BOARD MEMBER TRAILS PLANNING UNIT 3523 HENNEPIN AVE S BX 50, 500 LAFAYETTE MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55408 ST. PAUL, MN 55155 TELE• (W) (H) TELE: (W) 296-6048 (H) 482-9467 TOM DANGER JIM DUSTRUDE MN DEPT. OF NAT.RES. MN. DEPT. OF TRANSP. TRAILS OPERATIONS BICYCLE COORDINATOR BX 50, 500 LAFAYETTE 807 TRANSP. BLDG. ST. PAUL, MN 55155 ST. PAUL, MN 55155 TELE: (W) 296-4782 (H) TELE: (W) 297-1838 (H) THOMAS DWIGHT THOMAS DWIGHT PKS&TRLS.COUNC. &FOUND'N. METRO PKS&OPEN SPACE COMM. .MN.PTCF BOARD COMM. -PKS. &OPEN. SPACE.COMM 1 0 HALLAM AVE. N 1200 HALLAM AVE N. MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 TELE: (W) 291-5162 (H) 426-0571 TELE: (W) 291-5162 (H) 426-0571 Page 5 ROL KRIEGLER PEGGY LYNCH CON HTS PKS&REC. FRIENDS OF STP&R. CTY. PARKS R. PKS&REC DEPT. EXEC. DIR-FRIENDS. . 2077 LARPENTEUR AVE W. 1621 BEECHWOOD AVE FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 55113 ST. PAUL, MN 55116 TELE: (W) 644-5050 (H) TELE: (W) 698-4543 (H) 698-4543 GREGORY MACK JACK MAURITZ RAMSEY CTY PARKS DEPT. METRO COUNCIL DIR. , PKS&REC.DEPT. PARKS COORDINATOR 2015 N. VAN DYKE ST. 230 E. 5TH ST MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109 ST. PAUL, MN 55101 TELE: (W) 777-1707 (H) 483-6582 TELE: (W) 291-6602 (H) 474-5618 MIKE MILLER RIC MINETOR MINN.COAL.OF BICYCLISTS MOUNDS VIEW PUBL.WKS CHAIRMAN DIR.-PUBLIC WKS DEPT DNR- 500 LAFAYETTE 2401 HIWY 10 ST. PAUL, MN 55146 MOUNDS VIEW, MN 55112 TELE: (W) 296-0237 (H) 645-6243 TELE: (W) 784-3055 (H) JOE MOMSON JIM MORELAN VADNAIS HTS PUBL.WKS LITTLE CANADA PKS/REC. DIR.-PUBLIC WKS DEPT DIR. PKS&REC. DEPT. (eves. ) 687 E CTY RD F 515 E. LITTLE CANADA VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN 55127 LITTLE CANADA, MN 55117 &E: (W) 429-5343 (H) TELE: (W) 484-2177 (H) 484-2547 CYNTHIA McARTHUR BOB NETHERCUT UNIV. OF MN-EXTENSION DIV. RAMSEY CTY. PARKS&RECR. COMM. BIKE SAFETY EDUCATION CHAIRMAN PARK&REC. COMM. 340 COFFEY HALL 4550 GALTIER ST. PAUL, MN 55108 SHOREVIEW, MN 55126 TELE: (W) 625-9719 (H) 699-8013 TELE: (W) (H) 481-7239 THOMOND R. O'BRIEN ROBERT ODEGARD FT. SNELLING ST.PARK ASSOC. MAPLEWOOD PKS&REC PRES. DIR. PKS&RFC. DEPT. 480 GRANDHILL 1830 E. CTY. RD. B ST. PAUL, MN 55102 MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109 TELE: (W) 224-0043 (H) 227-4351 TELE: (W) 770-4570 (H) 429-2403 GREG PATES LEON PEARSON MNDOT BICYC. PLNG.UNIT ST. PAUL PUBL.WORKS TRANSP. PLANNER ROAD LANDSCAPE ENGINEER 807 TRANSP. BLDG. CITY HALL ANNEX-8TH FLOOR ST. PAUL, MN 55155 ST. PAUL, MN 55102 TELE: (W) 296-1650 (H) 722-4689 TELE: (W) 292-6277 (H) RON PELTIER ROBERT PIRAM WHITE BEAR LK-PUB.WORKS ST. PAUL PKS. &REC. D .-PUBLIC WKS DEPT SUPT. PKS&REC. DIV. WHITAKER AVE 25 W 4TH ST CHA R300 TE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 ST. PAUL, MN 55102 TELE: (W) 429-8566 (H) TELE: (W) 298-4126 (H) 699-4283 ■ Trails to You An insert for the Friends of St. Paul and Ramsey County Parks 1621 Beechwood Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55116 698-4543 Volume 1, Number 1 February 1991 Task force Charged with formulating a long term plan for parks,trails and open space,the St.Paul recommendations and Ramsey County Parks Task Force met for two years,issuing their final report in late 1989. Among their key recommendations was the need to use trails to link neighbor- spur action, network hoods,parks,and other scenic features. Citing the Minneapolis lakes trail network as formed a model to emulate,the task force recommended improvements in planning,linkage, safety and coordination. To carry out the trail recommendation,the Trails Advocacy Network has been formed. Included in the Network are representatives of each of the 15 Ramsey County communities plus organizations active in promoting trails and bikeways. Representa- tives include representatives of the public works and parks departments,state agencies and various user advocacy groups. "We do not expect the Network to have regularly scheduled meetings. It is primarily a means to communicate technical information,user needs,trail plans/status,funding methods,etc. Communication and collaboration are our goals. Just knowing who the key contacts are in various agencies will be a big help," said Bill Frank,Ramsey County Parks Commission member and trail booster. "There is a huge public appetite for improved and expanded trail systems yet there is no organized county-wide trail plan in place and no central organization to function as a clearinghouse or coordinator. Trails programs have proceeded in most communities but in a haphazard fashion with little coordination among the county and the 14 other communities," said Frank. "We hope to change that." Trails inventory under- Updating the county wide inventory of trails/bikeways including trail construction plans is the first task of the new Trails Advocacy Network. Larry Holmberg,Planning and Wad/ Development Supervisor for Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department is compiling the information from each municipality. When the base map is updated,the Network will coordinate development of a county-wide comprehensive trails plan. In-line Skating, the new Call them Roller-Blades, Ultra-Wheels, or Switchit Skates, in-line skates have been kid on the block invading the urban trail scene. The sport has been growing by leaps and bounds to the point that on some trails,especially on the Minneapolis Lakes loops,they are almost as commonplace as bikers. Over one million in-line skaters plied the trails in the US in 1990 with sales more than doubling in the last four years.Men and women participate about equally in this growing sport but it is most popular among the 18 to 30 year old age group. When Dome Skating was made available this winter,the sport's popularity was obvious. Though four dollars a time,about 300-400 skaters use the Dome during the three evenings each week that it is open. RAMSEY COUNTY F7N PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Dyke Street Telephone 2015 N.Van Dy hone 612 p ( )777-1707 rtarnsErcourriY Maplewood,Minnesota 55109.3796 Fax(612)777-6519 Gregory A.Mack,Director P A R R S A N D R E C R E A T I O N C O M M I S S I' 0 N TO: Ramsey County Trails Advocacy Network FROM: Bill Frank Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission Member DATE : February 20 , 1991 SUBJECT: Meeting -- "Moving Toward a Ramsey County Comprehensive Trails Plan" • MEETING DATE: Tuesday, March 19 , 1991 TIME: 7 :00 p.m. PLACE: Phalen Golf Course Clubhouse ( Turn east off Highway 61 onto Wheelock Parkway. Park entrance is first left; clubhouse is near end of park road. ) This meeting is cosponsored by the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission, St. Paul Parks and Recreation Commission, and Friends of the St . Paul and Ramsey County Parks . Please call Ms . Cheryl Myran at Ramsey County ( 777-1707 ) by March 15 to confirm your attendance . We encourage participation from each community or group represented on the trail advocacy network . Participation by municipal parks and recreation and public works department staff would be extremely helpful . If you know of others who could contribute in this effort, feel free to invite them. WCF/clm Attachment i POSITION RESPONSIBILITY DESCRIPTION • DATE: FEBRUARY, 1990 FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION: PARKS AND RECREATION POSITION TITLE: PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR --------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: With the oversight and consent of the Council, develops and periodically updates the general strategy for the City's parks and recreation program. Translates strategies into specific programs, developing and maintaining facilities and equipment to carry out those programs so as to meet the needs of the citizens, within budgetary constraints. May exercise limited discretion in the oversight of employees, expenditure of resources and execution of City policies. Incumbent is expected to use this authority in a professional manner. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY AREAS AND TIME SPENT: Time Spent 18. 7`% 1 . Coordination of Park and Recreation Department activities and projects with other City departments • other governmental units and citizen groups. 27 .25% 2. Recommend parks and recreational areas and facilities acquisition, develops physical facilities and administers a maintenance and operations program for City parks and facilities. Coordinate a trailway development and maintenance program. 05% 3. Administer diseased tree control program. 05% 4. Prepare and administer budget for department. 15.25% 5. Coordinate personnel system for hiring full and part-time employees. 18. 75% 6. Supervise all maintenance construction projects or capital improvements in City parks. 05% 7. Purchase capital equipment and supplies for the department. 05% 8. Perform any other duties as directed or apparent. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a bachelors degree in Parks and Recreation or a closely related field. Course work should include administration, landscape architecture, turf care, journalism, public speaking, and personnel. • Should have a master' s degree in Parks and Recreation or a closely related field. Must have a minimum of five years increasingly responsible supervisory experience in parks and recreation administration. SUPERVISION/ACCOUNTABILITY: This position provides general supervision for all employees in the Park and Recreation department and the shade tree disease program. This position has general accountability to the Mayor and City- Council. STAFF AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Extensive contact with staff from other departments and the general public. • • TASK STATEMENT Major Responsibility Areas: 1. Coordination of Park and Recreation Department activities and projects with City Council, City departments, other governmental units, citizen groups and newspapers. a. Participate in area-wide programs such as regional open space, trail systems, -etc. b. Participate with other area recreation departments and community education programs to insure coordination and eliminate dupli- cation of effort. c. Respond to citizen concerns regarding such things as clean-up projects, programming, special use (July 4th) , etc. d. Communicate information via brochures, newspapers, public appearances, and other media. e. Supervise a recreation program through the Program Supervisor. f. Coordinate the recreational program, maintenance and development • projects so that facilities and programs interface. 2. Recommends parks and recreational areas and facilities acquisition, develops physical facilities and administers a maintenance and operation program for City parks and facilities. a. Negotiate and coordinate purchase of real estate for parks. b. Coordinate with Council and staff to administer public use dedication ordinance. C. Coordinate use of school buildings with the Community Education Depts. of School Districts 621 and 623. d. Coordinate with Council, Parks, and consultants, the site plans for all City park and recreational facilities. e. Administer and manage all development contracts for work at City parks. f. Supervise and approve the construction of all projects on City park property. g. Develop maintenance standards and a program to implement said standards. • • h. Supervise the maintenance and operation of the parks, recreational facilities, city hall and other outside City property through the maintenance employees. Inspect condition of ail areas regularly for conformance to standards and for health and safety. j . Coordinate with City staff in placement and construction of trailways. k. Develop a maint®nance program for trailways that exist or are part of the comprehensive plan. 1. Supervise the maintenance of the trailways and easements including blacktop, turf, landscape, material, fencing and accessory structures. 3. Administer a diseased tree control program. a. Maintain State Certification for tree inspector. b. Comply with all state law and Dept. of Agriculture rules and regulations. C. Coordinate purchase and installation of ail new trees planted on public property. d. Coordinate the public information system. e. Coordinate the bid process for retaining a City contractor for removal of trees on public and private property. f. Act as the City Forester. 4. Prepare and administer annual budget for Department. a: Analyze previous year' s budget and gather information on projected cost. b. Using projected costs and administrative guidelines for budget increases, prepare budget draft. C. Review budget with Council and Clerk Administrator. d. Make revisions as directed after budget adoption. e. Develop and supervise the administration of revenue producing programs. f. Authorize expenditures from budget and revenue funds according to general accounting practices and City guidelines. • 5. Coordinate a personnel system for the hiring of full & part-time employees. a. Coordinate personnel practices with the City system. b. Supervise and authorize all personnel functions and record keeping. C. Coordinate in-service training for personnel. 6. Supervise all maintinance construction projects or capital improve- ments in City parks. a. Develop and plan for capital improvements. b. Coordinate with consultants for plans and specs for capital improvements. C. Supervise the construction projects. d. Authorize the completion and final payment for capital projects. 7. Purchase capital equipment and supplies for the department. a. Determine proper equipment for application. • b. Survey market for price and availability. C. Let bids or secure price quotes. d. Purchase according to City guidelines. 8. Performance of any other duties as directed or apparent. a. Attend staff and City Council meetings as required. b. Prepare special reports for the Council and Clerk Administrator as required. c. Attend all Park Board meetings and act as liaison between Council and Park Board. d. Prepare the Park Board agenda and minutes. e. Prepare research projects for the Park Board when required. f. Write miscellaneous departmental policies and procedures. • • MEMORANDUM --------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- DATE: February 1, 1990 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: John T. Buckley, Parks Director SUBJECT: Proposed Program Supervisor Position -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The new Program Supervisor position is a major -step in demonstrating to Arden Hills' residents and neighboring communities that the Mayor and Council are firmly committed to improving the "quality of living" of Arden Hills' citizens through program growth and high standards of excellence. The present youth and adult programs are a sound basis for new program development. PROPOSED PROGRAM EXPANSION WITH PROGRAM SUPERVISOR During the 1989 season the NYSCA Coaches Training Program was used in training the T-ball and youth softball volunteer coaches. The NYSCA is . currently co-sponsoring a nationwide campaign with the national PTA' s/PTO' s in promoting "Yes to Better Sports for Kids" The goal is to have all. voutn volunteer coaches trained with NYSAC programs. TOP PRIORITY Promote "Yes to Better Sports for Kids" in Arden Hills by -contacting with Valentine Hills PTO and Island Lake PTO -Contacting Board of Directors of Lake Region Hockey Assn. , Little Lakes Little League, the North Suburban Soccer Association, Babe Ruth Baseball Association, Mounds View Football Assn. , and the Mounds View Mustangs Basketball Assn. Assist in training volunteer coaches for these youth athletic assns. TOP PRIORITY Jr. High/High School Program Focus. Promote: -Teen sports, softball, broomball, etc. -Special events, ski trips, vacation outings. -Jr. leader progrm (training youth leaders) . -United States Athletic Association Drug Education Program. TOP PRIORITY • Increase creative programming in the fine arts field for elementary, Jr. High and Sr. High children. • NETWORKING PROGRAMS A number of programs can be co-sponsored with local agencies and neighboring park and rec. departments, such as: Ramsey County Library (story telling, dramatics); .Ramsey County Naturalist (programs in Tony Schmidt Park); Roseville Parks Naturalist (program in Crepeau Park and Chatham nature area); Mounds View, Shoreview and Roseville Parks Dept, (team tennis, softball and volleyball) . Adaptive Recreation Program (co-sponsored with Mounds View, New Brighton and Shoreview) : Friday Nite Live (adaptive Rec. Teen club); Saturday Club (adaptive rec. for elementary youth) ; adaptive sports programs such as bowling, aquatics, track & field "special olymgics". Communication and Publication: -weekly news articles and photos in Bulletin and Focus. -Take advantage of public access cable channel for publicizing programs, films and program activities for public viewing. PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR NEW OBJECTIVES/EXPANDED RESPONSIBILITIES CITY-WIDE BEAUTIFICATION EMPHASIS • Continue and expand the yard ; eautification/landscaping neighborhood recognition program. Recruit volunteers/neighborhood garden clubs to: -plant and maintain flower beds in neighborhood parks. -plant and maintain flower beds at "gateways" to City. -plant flowers at additional City busy intersections. Become actively involved with North Suburban Chamber and Arden Hills merchant groups. Upgrade and beautify City business district, expand Arbor Day celebration by recruiting scouts and other youth clubs and families to plant trees and care for neighborhood parks. "Plant a tree campaign" - have free seedlings available for all families in the City to plant in yard. Plan City-wide/state-wide Earth Week (celebration and environmental awareness program) . Promote July 4th Olympic Torch Run. Promote Fall Festival celebration. Promote Recreation/Wellness Activities with Arden Hills companies/businesses (employee softball, volleyball basketball, walking) . ARSENAL ATHLETIC FIELD COMPLEX The Army has placed the athletic field complex on "hold" until environmental problems can be cleared up. This complex is of major importance for future City programs. Continued efforts should be made with Ramsey County Parks Dept. and the three neighboring communities to secure this property. s r ---1 /� o -�0 1 `I WHO ARE THE MEMBERS AND LEADERS OF USAA, AND HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED? USAA is an organization of -Jr. High, High School and College Athletes that have banned together to promote positive life choices with the common interest of athletics. A: Who are the Members?: There are two types of membership. The student athlete in Jr. High, High School or College and the support individuals i.e. Athletic Directors, Coaches, Parents, School .Administration, Sports Teams, Sports Suppliers, Educational Institutions, and any person, group, or company that have the common goal of promoting excellence in sports through positive life choices. B: Who are the National Leaders?: The Board of Directors and National Leaders include players and administration from Professional and Amateur • Athletic Organizations in many different sports; Medical and Mental Health Associations; Educational Associations; and leaders in Business. C: What are the necessary steps for my school(s) to start a chapter?: 1. Get 10 athletes and 1 administrator to fill out an application and Potential Sponsor Form, and return it to the National Office. 2. Once that is done, the National Office will work with the local administrator to coordinate a USAA day. This will be a full day of activities including speakers on the following topics: A) A Professional Athlete explaining how they got involved, what they have done, and how they handle professional sports. B) Tips on Training and physical conditioning. C) Drug and Chemical Abuse films and seminars D) Tips for choosing a college. E) Tips for choosing a pro career. F) USAA programs, the National Conference, and Leridership Potential program within the USAA. D: What if I want to become a State or District Leader?: Forms will become available to you as you become a member. LET US KEEP YOU INFORMED ABOUT USAA. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO • TODAY IS COMPLETE YOUR USAA INFORMATION FORM. TRIUMPH LIFE CENTER 3735 LAKELAND AVENUE NORTH United States Athletes Association BUTS 230 THLunph U!s C~ MINNEAPQ'IS.A:4n1 55422 555 Simpson SL SL Paul,MN 56104 ph:612-U2-9363 NAT. 1-WO-3424M .� N jc � • NATMkAI rpUTM SPORTS COACHES ASSOCIATION of t i � ,J hcrebV plebge to liue up to mV certifirniion non � �lnnclj b folloining the (�?�� (lobe of �Efhlco. • �1 ibill plare the emotional nub phVoirnl Well bring of mV pinVrre nhrnb of un� personal Deeirc to irin. • ,J twill remember to treat each plaVrr no an Inbivibual, remembering the (urge sprenb of emotional nnb phVolcnl beuelopment for fhc Same ngc group. • will bo mU Ucr� best to provibe a safe pinQ situation for mV pinUers. • promise to reviein nnb practice the ncressar first niD rind lrs p p I � p p Iieebcb to treat Injuries of nth pinVers. • mill bo m� best to orgnntze prnrtires that nre fun nnb challenging for nil m� pinvers. • trill lent, hu cxnmple, in bemonstrating fair pinV nnb eportemnnchip to nil my pinUrrs_ • �J mill insure thnt 2 nm hnoinlebgnble in the rules of enrh sport that 3 conch, nnb thnf 3 trill tearh these rules to my pinvers. • 3 imill use those conrhing techniques npproprlafe for enrh of the shills flint � tench. • 3 trill remember flint 3 nm n Vouth roach, nnb that the gnme is for chilbren nnb not nbults. DSC im NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS COACHES ASSOCIATION PAREjrVT,5 ' COD_ E Off" ETHICS 1_1I Hereby Tledge 7o Provide Positive Support, Care And Encouragement For My Child Participating In youth Sports By Following This Code Of Ethics. ♦ I wiff encourage good sportsmnnship by demonstrating positive support for aff players, coaches and officials at everygame, practice or other youth sports event. ♦ I will place the emotional and physical we-[[-being of my child ahead of any personal desire to win. ♦ I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment. ♦ I will provide support for coaches and officials zoor(iny with my child to provide a positive; enfoy- able experience for all ♦ I will demand a dr71g, alcohol and tobazce-_firee sports environment for .*nq child and agree to assist by refraining from their use at all mouth sports events. ♦ I will remember that thegame is for children and not for adults. ♦ I will do my very best to male youth sports fun for my child. ♦ I will askmy child to treat other players, coaches,fans and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability. ♦ I will promise to Help my child enjoy the you sports experience within my personal constraints 6y 1 assisting with coaching, being a respectfdl fan, providing transportation or whatever I am capable of doing. ♦ I will require that my chills coach be trained in the responsibilities of being a youth sports coach and that the coach agree to the youth sports Coaches' Code of Ethics. ♦ I will read the N SCA National Standards for youth Sports and do everything in my pou'nr to assist all youth sports organizations to implement and enforce them, Parent Signature Parent Signature Date — POSITION RESPONSIBILITY DESCRIPTION DATE: DECEMBER, 1989 FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION: PARKS & RECREATION POSITION TITLE: PROGRAM SUPERVISOR ------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: To develop and administer City-wide recreation programs. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY AREAS: Planning, implementing, supervision, and evaluation of City-wide recreation programs. Provision of assistance in the preparation of budget requests for the department. Provision of information on department activities, policies, and procedures to the general public. • Performance of any other duties as directed or apparent. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a bachelor's degree in recreation or a related field. Should have some supervisory experience in recreation programming. SUPERVISION/ACCOUNTABILITY: This position provides general supervision for all part-time recreation employees and has general accountability to the Director of Parks and Recreation. STAFF AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Frequent contact with staff from other departments. Extensive contact with the general public. • TASK STATEMENT Major Responsibility Areas: 1. Planning, implementing, supervision, and evaluation of City-wide recreation programs. a. Assess community recreation needs. b. Propose activities and programs to meet community needs. C. Arrange for faci-lities for programs. d. Recruit instructors. e. Interview, select, and train part-time staff. f. Prepare brochures, program information, registration information, general department information. g. Establish fee structure based on instructor costs, material cost, facility fees. h. Advertise and distribute brochures. i. Register participants and notify registrants of program changes or cancellations. j . Prepare information for instructors, class lists, emergency procedures, building use policies, etc. k. Recommend items to be purchased, after obtaining necessary price information. 1. Spot check each activity periodically to ensure program quality. M. Prepare payroll requests for staff. • n. Evaluate each staff person hired for programs on ability and compliance with contract. o. Evaluate activity for content and success. 2. Provision of assistance in the preparation of budget requests for the department. a. Prepare budget memo on recreation needs for the coming year. b. Recommend improvements on recreation facilities. C. Provide justification for budget requests. d. Present request and appropriate information to director. 3. Provision of information on department activities, policies, and pro- cedures to the general public. a. Provide miscellaneous information on specific program activities. b. Provide explanation of miscellaneous departmental policies and background information when required. C. Prepare newspaper articles, take photos, and perform related public relations work. 4. Performance of any other duties as directed or apparent. a. Recommend the purchase of various items used in the department. b. Attend Park Board and City Council meetings when required. C. Speak to community leaders and groups regarding various recreation programs. d. Assist other staff in the department with various duties. PROPOSED WHITE BEAR COaD9UNITY FOUNDATION December 1980 Due to present economic conditions, recreation: and community services have been • slowed by inflation. We have a money squeeze and we have budget cuts. There is an increased demand for leisure programs and facilities. We have a definite need for new sources of financial help. We are going to need increased commitment by private citizens and business towards recreation and community service projects and programs. We must urge responsible business interests and community leaders to actively support both vocally and monetarily the creation of recreation developments and the improvement of the quality and quanity of leisure opportunities, programs and projects. To meet community needs I propose the formation of the White Bear Community Foundation. The purposes of the White Bear Community Foundation are to stimulate public. support, understanding, and use of the recreation and community services program; to encourage, receive, and expend donations, endowments and bequests to the Waite Bear Community Foundation for the betterment, expansion and support of the recre- ation and community services programs of the White Bear Lake area in developing recreation and -community service programs and facilities for the community. An additional function of the Foundation is to sponsor special activities or events • of benefit to the recreation and community services program and the community. The Foundation does not make policy for the recreation and community services pro- gram nor will it attempt to influence policy. What is needed from this point? 1. Approval of IThite Bear Lake School Board for M. C. Korfhage to pursue the establishment of the White Bear Community Foundation. 2. Use of the Community Services Advisory Council, who has unani- mously adopted this idea, to help establish the base for the Foundation. A. Development of constitution and by-laws. B. Obtaining a State of Minnesota non profit corporation certi- ficate required for community foundations. C. Selection of competent and knowledgeable people for a board of directors or trustees. D. Publicize the Community Foundation. The real value of a community program is citizen participation. No one likes to pay tares, but many people do like to make charitable contributions, the benefits of which are visible to them. Providing opportunities for private giving to public • programs is a positive way to involve citizens in the activities of the community. M. C. Korfhage, Director Community Services & Recreation Department / • GOALS OF THE IPM TE BEAR COPEUNI TY FOUNDATION 1. Tb provide financial support to the White Bear Lake School District's Community Services and Recreation Department. (a) by soliciting gifts and grants for the community services and recreation system; (b) by receiving gifts and grants for the community services and recreation system; (c) by expending gifts and grants for the communitiy services and recreation system. 2. To stimulate public support, understanding, and use of the community services and recreation system. 3. To sponsor special activities, events, or services for the community services and recreation system. 4. To provide volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups interested in making distinct contributions to the community services and recreation • system. • included within the authorized purposes of the Corporation: • (01) To maintain a foundation to stimulate public support, understanding and use of the White Bear Community Services and recreation system; (02) To encourage, receive and expend donations, endowments and bequests for the betterment, expansion and support of the White Bear Community Services and recreation system; (03) To support and cooperate with the White Bear area school board, park boards, human services committees and advisory councils in developing community and recreation services and facilities for the community. 2.3) This nonprofit corporation shall have the power to do such things now or hereafter permitted or authorized by the laws of the State of Minnesota which are now or may hereafter be within the purposes of an organization exempt under .Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as now enforced, or as it may hereafter be amended or supplemented. ARTICLE 3. LOCATION 3.1) Location - The location of the registered office of this Corporation in this state is 2399 Cedar .Avenue, White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110. • ARTICLE 4. DURATION 4.1) Duration - The duration of this Corporation shall be perpetual. ARTICLE 5. DIRECTORS 5.1) Directors - The government of this Corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors. Commencing July 1, 1982, the Board of Directors shall consist of not less than nine (9) nor more than eighteen (18) as may be fixed by the Bylaws from time to time. The names and addresses of the current members of the Board of Directors are as follows: 2. r. for the payment of all liabilities, costs and expenses, dispose of all the assets • of the Corporation exclusively for the purposes of the Corporation in such manner, or to such one or more organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes as shall at the time qualify as exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as now enforced, or as it may hereafter be amended or supplemented, as the Board of Directors shall determine. Should any of the assets of the Corporation not be disposed of by the Board of Directors as hereinbefore provided, such assets shall be disposed of the the court of competent jurisdiction of the county in which the registered office of the Corporation is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations as the said court shall determine which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes. ARTICLE 12. LIMITATION OF ACTION 12.1) Limitation of Action - Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles of Incorporation or of any adopted Bylaw, the Corporation shall not take any action or carry on any activity not permitted to be taken or carried on by an organization exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as now enforced or as it may hereafter be amended or supplemented. The Corporation shall not take any action or carry on any activity not permitted to be taken or carried on by ,an organization, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of such code as now in force, or as it may hereafter be amended or. supplemented. • IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have subscribed our names hereto on this day of President Executive Secretary STATE OF MINNESOTA ss. COUNTY OF RAMSEY The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of by the President of the White Bear Community Foundation. STATE OF MINNESOTA ss. COUNTY OF RAMSEY The. foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of • , by , the Executive Secretary of the White Bear Community Foundation.. s N 4. n corporate.records and which is delivered or mailed not less than 5 nor more than 30 days before the meeting, excluding the day of the meeting. (05) Waiver of Notice - Any member may make written waiver of notice before, at, or after a meeting. Appearance at a meeting is deemed a waiver unless it is solely for the purpose of asserting the illegality of the meeting. _ (06) Quorum - Five percent (5%) of the total voting membership eligible to vote, or 30 members, whichever is less, present in person or by proxy at a meeting for members shall constitute a quorum. 1.4) Proxies - At all meetings of members, a member may vote by proxy executed in writing by the member or by his or her duly authorized attorney-in- fact. Such proxy shall be filed with the executive secretary of the Corporation before or at the meeting. No proxy shall be valid after eleven (11) months from the date of its execution, unless otherwise provided in the proxy. 1.5) Rights Not Transferable - A member may not voluntarily or involuntarily transfer his or her membership or any right arising therefrom. 1.6) Termination - Membership in the Corporation may be terminated in any of the following ways: (01) Dues - For a general member, upon expiration of the period for which dues were received by the Corporation; • (02) Resignation - A member may terminate his or her membership in the n Corporation by delivering his or her written resignation to the president or executive secretary of the Corporation. The resignation shall be effective upon such officer's receipt thereof. (03) Termination of Existence - Membership in the Corporation shall automatically terminate upon the day in which the Corporation's existence is legally terminated. ARTICLE 2. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2.1) General Powers - The property, affairs, and business of the Corporation shall be managed by the Board of Directors. 2.2) Qualificatins and Terms of Office - Directors are not required to be members of the Corporation. Commencing July 1, 1982, the Board of Directors will consist of 15 members, five of which shall be designated "A" directors whc shall have a term terminating on June 30, 1983, five of which shall be designated "B" directors who shall have a term terminating on June 30, 1984, and five of which shall be designated "C" directors who shall have a term terminating on June 30, 1985. After termination of the initial terms of the A, B and C directors, each succeeding director shall have a three-year term, and the power and authority • of all directors-shall be equal. Each successor or additional director shall hold office for a term of three years or until death, resignation, -inrApac-ity-- — nrovantina ndminirtratinn of nffire of Alrontnr --oval by A majority vote of the Board of Directors. No director of the Corporation shall serve for more 2. - y i i each annual meeting, the members shall elect persons to the director positions • which have terms which terminate during that calendar year. The Board of: - Directors will submit a slate of nominees to the membership, with any additional nominees which members of the Corporation have submitted to the executive secretary at least two weeks prior to the annual or special meeting. 2.6) Compensation — Directors shall not receive any salary for their services as. such, but by resolution of the Board a fixed, reasonable sum or expense of attendance, if any, or both, may be allowed for attendance at each meeting of the Board. The Board of Directors shall have the power, in its discretion, to contract for and pay to directors rendering unusual or exceptional service to the Corporation special compensation appropriate to the value of such services. 2.7) Executive Committee — The Board of Directors shall designate five or more of its members to constitute an executive committee and, to the extent determined by the Board, the executive committee shall have the authority as granted to the Board of Directors in the management of the business of the Corporation. A majority of the members of the executive committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The executive committee shall act only in the interval between meetings of the Board and at all times is subject to control and direction of the Board. 2.8) Resignation and Removal — Any director may resign at any time by delivering written resignation to the president or executive secretary of the Corporation. The resignation shall be effective as of the date of receipt by • such officer. The Board of Directors may, with or without cause, remove a director from office at a Board meeting, provided that the notice of the meeting at which removal is to be considered states such purpose. When a director has been removed, a new director may be elected at the same meeting. 2.9) Committees — The Board of Directors may appoint or authorize the appointment of such committees as it may from time to time deem necessary. Such committee shall have the powers, duties and responsibilities and shall be organized and function as specified in its appointment. ARTICLE 3. OFFICERS 3.1) Number and Duties — The officers of the Corporation shall be a president, one or more vice presidents, an executive secretary, a treasurer, and such other officers with such powers and duties not inconsistent with these Bylaws as may be appointed and determined by the Board of Directors. Any two offices ; except those of president and vice president and those of .president and executive secretary, may be held by the same person. 3.2) Election, Term of Office and Qualifications — The president shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors from among its number, and the other officers shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors from among such persons as the Board of Directors may see fit, at the first meeting of the Board of Directors and thereafter annually. Such officers may be removed with or without cause by the affirmative vote of a majority of the whole Board of Directors. 4. A i 3.9) Compensation - The compensation of all officers, agents or Srepresentatives of the Corporation, shall be fixed by the Board or Directors, shall be reasonable in amount for the services rendered, and the fact that any officer, agent or representative of the Corporation is a member of the Board of Directors shall not preclude him or her from receiving compensation appropriate to the value of his or her services or from voting on a resolution providing for the same. 3.10) Officers Shall Not Lend Corporate Credit- Except as authorized by the Board of Directors, no officer of this Corporation shall sign or endorse in the name or on behalf of this Corporation, or in his or her official capacity, any obligations for the accommodation of any other party or parties, nor shall any check, note, bond, stock certificate or other security or thing of value belonging to this Corporation be used by any officer or director as collateral for any obligation other than valid obligations of this Corporation. ARTICLE 4. FINANCIAL AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 4.1) Fiscal Year - The fiscal year of the Corporation shall end on December 31 of each year. 4.2) Audit of Books and Accounts - The books and accounts of the Corporation_ shall be audited at such times as may be ordered by the Board of Directors. • 4.3) Contracts - The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents, to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation for the consideration that the Board of Directors deems expedient. 4.4) Checks - All checks, drafts, or other orders for the payment of money, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the Corporation shall be signed by the treasurer or such other officer or officers, agent or agents of the Corporation and in such manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors. 4.5) Deposits - All funds of the Corporation not otherwise employed shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board of Directors may select. ARTICLE 5. CORPORATE SEAL 5.1) Corporate Seal - The corporate seal shall have inscribed thereon the name of the Corporation and the words "Corporate Seal" and, when so directed by the Board of Directors, a duplicate of the seal may be kept and used by the secretary or treasurer or by any assistant secretary or assistant treasurer. 6. 3 t a WHITE BEAR COMMUNITY FOUDA TION DUES SCHEDULE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP GROUP MEMBERSHIP Benefactor $13 000 Benefactor $5, 000 t Associate 500 Associate 11 000 Sponsor 100 Sponsor 500 Family 25 Member 100 Individual 10 These are annual dues. r 4ANP, A�&,t 1450 W. HIGHWAY 96, ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA 55112 633-5676 Dear Arden Hills Businesses: This Summer, Arden Hills will become the "Flower Capital" of the Metro area. The Arden Hills Parks & Recreation Department and the Arden Hills - Shoreview - North Oaks - Mounds View Chamber of Comm- erce are coordinating the beautification of County Rd. E ("Down- town Arden Hills) . We would like each business along County Rd. E to plant and maintain a flower "garden". If you have space, a flower bed is preferred. If space is limited, a planter would be great. The estimated costs are: Flower bed - 20' X 12' - Landscape timber & flowers - $150.00 Concrete Planters - Round or Square - flowers $10.00 Planters 12" X 22" $ 95.00 18" X 24" 115.00 12" X 35" 120.00 • 24" X 22" 135.00 Flower Garden Information Meeting All businesses interested in learning more about the "flower gardens" are invited to attend an informational meeting: Monday - April 30th 8:30 A.M. McGuire's - Coffee Shop Flower Garden Planting Party McGuire's Inn and the Chamber of Commerce will be throwing a free Pancake Breakfast for all flower garden volunteers on Saturday, May 19th (8:30 A.M. ) at McGuire' s. After eating and instructions, the planting of flowers (green side up) will start at 9: 15 A.M. and be completed by Noon. The Parks Dept, will arrange to have soil, flowers, and other materials dropped off at the garden sites on May 19th. Businesses will be responsible for financing and supplying workers to plant and maintain their flower gardens. .Other interested volunteers are asked to call the Parks & Rec. Dept. at 633-5676 for planting assignments. • Don't miss the fun! Help make Arden Hills a beautiful place to shop and live. ARD E N H ILLS / S HO REV T EW C L EANU P DAY • S A TURDAY , MAY 5 , 1990 8 : 0 0 AM T O 4 : 0 0 PM S HOREV T EW C T TY HALL/MA T NT ENAN C E CENTER PARK T N G L O T , V I C T O R I A S T _ , NORTH O F TH 96 GOODWILL INDUSTRIES WILL BE ON HAND AT NITTI DISPOSAL SERVICE WILL BE ON HAND THE ARENA DISPOSAL AREA TO COLLECT AT THE ARENA DISPOSAL AREA TO COLLECT RECYCLABLE AND USABLE DONATIONS. ITEMS NOT. ACCEPTED BY GOODWILL OR YOUR REGULAR GARBAGE HAULER FOR THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS ACCEPTED BY GOODWILL: CHARGE: clothing car load $ 3.00 housewares pickup load (level) 14.00 leather station wagon load 4.00 sporting goods mattress (any size) 4. 50 electric appliances (small) box spring (any size) 4.50 furniture stuffed chair 3.00 toys and games couch 4.50 bikes appliances (any size) 14.00 car tires 1 . 25. each recyclable materials: • aluminum cans (clean & bagged) - brush must be bundled in 3 foot lengths aluminum foil & plates - paint and hazardous waste will NOT be newspapers (in paper bags or boxes) accepted glass (clean & sorted into green, - large tree stumps will NOT be accepted brown, or clear, & bagged) - waste oil can be deposited at the ice arena year round at no charge (see map) OODW INDUSTRIES RESERVES THE - used antifreeze can be flushed down sink HT TO REFUSE ANY ITEM THAT IS NOT or toilet if house is connected to public RECYCLABLE OR IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. sanitary sewer system NITTI DISPOSAL SERVICE RESERVES THE - do NOT bring leaves and grass clippings RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY ITEM THAT CAN'T to the arena disposal area BE DISPOSED OF IN A LANDFILL. ITY HALL All C. y i roll II V. c,H--3. 4 n� m lnkw 3 . C }pnonn0 yl T C �� o o — 'x SHOREVIEW ,�c r MAINTENANCE ) k CENTER ! mile F 4 05.E Arden Hills/New Brighton Compost Site QO00 ca l AGENDA Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting City of Arden Hills Tuesday, April 24 , 1990, 7 : 30 p.m. City Hall ,ilk Call to Order and Roll Call. -'2'-. Approval of March 27 , 1990 Minutes. �Council Report.7- Review Trail Development. ° �5. Spring Program Report. Summer Program. DAY Gateway Gardens Report - (Volunteers) . Arbor Day/City Clean-Up Day. 6/ Misc. /New Business. �! Arsenal Athletic Fields Update. / re • BYO . Adjourn. i ARD EN H ILL S PARKS & R E C REAT=ON D E P T _ 1990 ARBOR DAY C E L E BRAT=ON Trees are nature's way of purifying the air we breathe. You can help your planet earth keep its environment clean by planting trees and seedlings in City parks and along City trails this Arbor Day. ARBOR DAY , SAT _ MAY 5 , 10 AM T O NOON Tree planting volunteers (scouts4-H, Camp Fire, PTO' s, etc. ) call John Buckley or Cindy Severtson at the Parks Dept. , 633-5676 for Arbor Day assignments. C=TY—W=D E F LOWER CARD EN S Flowers brighten up the living space in Arden Hills. The Parks Dept. will be coordinating a City-wide flower planting campaign this Spring between May 15 and Memorial Day. The flower power campaign will have two emphases. GATE WAY CARD E N S Flower beds will be prepared at the following gateway sites: City Hall, Hwy. 96/ Hamline, Hwy. 96/Lexington, Lexington/Co. Rd. E (McGuires) , Co. Rd. E/Old 10 (Lindey' s), Co. Rd. E-2/Old 10. Other sites will include Hamline/Co. Rd. F and Co. Rd. D/Fairview The Parks Dept. will be responsible for preparing the flower beds, buying the plants , and watering the beds throughout the Summer. Flower volunteers are needed to adopt a Gateway Garden and be responsible for planting the flowers and weeding the bed through the Summer. Flower volunteers please contact John Buckley or Cindy Severtson at City Hall, 633-567/6 . N E=CHB ORHO O D F LOWER P OWE R C AM PA=CN The Parks Dept. is extending the flower campaign into the neighborhoods also. We are asking that all property owners plant flowers by their mailbox this Spring between May 15 and Memorial Day. Join in the magical miracle of turning Arden Hills into the "flower capital" of the State. Neighborhoods with the most flowers will be given recognition on Cable TV this August. Flower volunteers are needed to organize and encourage neighborhood "'mail Gardens" . ` Volunteers please call John Buckley or Cindy Severtson at 633-5676. ARTICLE 6. • AMENDMENTS 6.1) Amendment by Directors - The Board of Directors, by two-thirds vote of the directors who are present and entitled to vote on the proposed amendment, may amend these Bylaws or the Articles of Incorporation at any meeting of the Board. Notice of the meeting and the proposed amendments shall be given to all members of the Board. If 25 members of the Corporation request in writing a membership vote on an amendment adopted by the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors will submit the amendment to the Corporation's membership for ratification at a special meeting or the next annual meeting of the members of the Corporation. A majority vote of the members present, in person or by proxy, at the meeting will be required to ratify the amendment. Until voted upon by the membership, the amendment adopted by the Board shall remain in full force and effect. 6.2) Amendment by Members - If 25 or more members of the Corporation present a proposed amendment in writing to the Board at least two weeks prior to the annual meeting, the Board -will submit the amendment to a vote of the members at the next annual meeting of the members of the Corporation. If two-thirds of the members present, in person or by proxy, at such meeting vote in favor of the adoption of such amendment, such amendment will be adopted by the Corporation. The- undersigned, Milbert C. Korfhage, Executive Secretary, and , the President of the White Bear Community Foundation, hereby cert±fy that the forego Bylaws were adopted as the complete Bylaws of the Corporation on the Executive Secretary ATTEST: President r. a D 3.3) Vacancies - In case any office of the Corporation becomes vacant by death, resignation, retirement, incapacity or any other cause, such vacancy shall • be filled by the affirmative vote or action of a majority of the directors then in office, and the officer so elected shall hold office and serve until the meeting of the Board of Directors at which the vacated office would have been elected and until the election and qualification of his or her successor. 3.4) The President - The president shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors. He or she shall have and exercise general management and supervision of the affairs of the Corporation and shall do and perform such other duties as may be assigned to him or her by the Board of. Directors. 3.5) Vice President - At the request of the president or in the event of his or her absence or disability, the vice president shall perform the duties and possess and exercise the powers of the president, and shall perform such other duties as the Board of Directors shall prescribe. 3.6) Executve Secretary - The executive secretary shall, concurrent with the president of the Corporation, manage and supervise the affairs of the Corporation and oversee the day-to-day business of the Corporation. The executive secretary shall also be the secretary of and shall attend all meetings of the members and of the Board of Directors. The executive secretary shall be the person who is the Director of Community Services and Recreation of the White Bear Lake School District. The executive secretary shall act as clerk of membership meetings and meetings of the Board of Directors and shall record all the proceedings of such meetings in the minute book of the Corporation. The executive secretary shall give proper notice of meetings of members and directors. The executive secretary Shall keep the seal of the Corporation and shall affix the same to any instrument requiriq it and shall attest the seal by his or her signature. The executive secretary shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time. 3.7) Treasurer - The treasurer shall keep accurate accounts of all moneys of the Corporation received or disbursed. The treasurer shall deposit all moneys, drafts, and checks, in the name of and to the credit of the Corporation in such banks and depositories as the Board of Directors shall designate from time to time. The treasurer shall have power to endorse for deposit all notes, checks and drafts received by the Corporation. The treasurer shall disburse the funds of the Corporation as authorized by the Board of Directors and shall render to the president and the Board of Directors, whenever required, an account of all of his or her transactions as treasurer and of the financial condition of the Corporation and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time. 3.8) Additional Officers, Agents and Representatives - The Board of Director= may appoint an assistant vice president, assistant secretary and an assistant treasurer or an assistant secretary-treasurer as it may deem necessary, who sha1 perform the duties and assume the responsibility of the prescribed office under the general direction of the vice president, executive secretary, treasurer or president, and as the Board of Directors may direct. The, Board of Directors may appoint such agents and representatives of the Corporat_on with powers and to perform such acts••or duties on behalf of the Corporation and the Board of Direct as the Board of Directors may see fit. 5. than three consecutive terms. 2.3) Number - At no time after July 1, 1982.shall the Board of Directors consist of less than nine or more than 18 directors. The number of directors shall be 15, five of which shall be A directors, five of which shall be B directors and five of which shall be C directors, unless such numbers change by the Board of Directors. 2.4) Vacancies - A majority of the remaining members of the Board, though less than a quorum, shall fill any vacancies occurring on the Board. The person so selected shall hold office until his successor has been elected. 2.5) Meetings - Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held and conducted in accordance with the following provisions: (01) Location - A meeting of the Board of Directors may be held at any place, within or without this state, designated by the Board. (02) Call - Each meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held at the call of the president or vice president and must be called by either of them on the written request of any member of the Board. (03) Notice - Notice of the time, place and purpose or purposes of a meeting of the Board of Directors, except as herein otherwise provided, shall be given by personally serving or mailing notice thereof at least five (5) days before the meeting to the usual business or residence address of to • directors. The Board may adopt a resolution which authorizes regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors to be held without notice and at such time and place as shall be determined in the resolution. (04) Waiver of Notice - A director may make written waiver of notice before, at, or after a meeting. Appearance at a meeting is deemed a waiver unless it is solely for the purpose of asserting the illegality of the meeting. (05) Board Action - Any action that could be taken at a meeting of the Board of Directors may be taken without a meeting when authorized-in wryting signed by all of the directors. (06) Quorum - A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quoz-um for the transaction .of business; provided, however, that if any vacancies exist by reason of death, resignation or otherwise, a majority of the remaining directors, but not less than three, shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business. An act of the majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present is an act of the Board. (07) Doting by Proxy - A director shall not appoint a proxy for himself or herself or vote by proxy. (08) Annual Meeting - Members shall hold an annual meeting for the election of directors whose terms terminate that calendar year, and for the transaction of any other business properly coming before the meeting. The dare and ti of the meeting shall be determined by the Board of Directors. When the ann.. =cting has not hPPn held; or di.rec-tors have not been elected'I`h�eat;--- - directors may be elected by a special meeting held for that puipoi--z• At BYLAWS OF WHITE BEAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION • ARTICLE 1. MEMBERS 1.1) Membership - The membership of the Corporation shall be separated into two classes: (i) general members; and (ii) honorary members. The honorary member: of the Corporation shall be any persons granted honorary membership by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. The sub-classes and dues required of general members shall be as set by the Board of Directors of the Corporation from time to time. The general members may be groups or individuals, and the Board of Directors may set different dues and different requirements for group members. 1.2) Voting Rights - All general and honorary members shall have equal voting rights. Cumulative voting for directors shall not be allowed. Each individual dues paying member and each honorary member shall have one vote, and each group membership shall entitle the group member to one vote. The Board of Directors • may from time to time adopt procedures for group members to vote. 1.3) Meetings of *Members - Meetings of the members of the Corporation shall be held and conducted in accordance with the following provisions: (01) Location - :Meetings of the members may be held at any place within or without this state as designated by the Board of Directors. (02) Annual Meeting - Members shall hold an annual meeting for the election of those directors whose terms conclude in that calendar year, and the transaction of any other business which may properly come before the meeting. _ The date and time of the meeting shall be determined by the Board of Directors. When the annual meeting has not been held, or directors whose terms conclude during that calendar year have not been elected thereat, directors may be elected at a special meeting held for that purpose. (03) Special Meeting- Special meetings may be called for any purpose at any time upon written request, by authorized individuals, to the president, vice president, or executive secretary. Authorized individuals who may request a special meeting are the president, two or more directors, or 5% of the total voting memberhip, or 30 members, whichever is less.. The officer who receives the written request shall give notice of the meeting to be held not later than 30 days after receiving the request. (04) Notice Notice of meetings and elections shall be given to all members• entitled to vote at the meeting or election. "Notice" means a written notification of a meeting stating time, place and, in the case-of=a--special- .� ---- -ddac� MeCi.i�, �ii)�'k,J3e, �:.i:.� :a j:lvt.�a..� .. - S:d ncccrd:.:,- ;s the 7nct available ARTICLE 6. • LIABILITY 6.1) Liability - The members of the Corporation shall not be subject to any personal liability for corporate obligations. ARTICLE 7. CAPITAL STOCK 7.1) Capital Stock - This Corporation shall have no capital stock. ARTICLE 8. PERSONAL COMPENSATION 8.1) Pecuniary Gain - This Corporation shall not afford pecuniary gain, incidentally or otherwise, to its members. No part of the net earnings of the Corporation shall inure to the benefit of any member, director, officer of the Corporation, or any private individual, except that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered to or for the Corporation effecting one or more of its corporate purposes. 8.2) Dissolution - No member, director, officer of the Corporation, or any private individual shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the corporate assets on dissolution of the Corporation or otherwise. • ARTICLE 9. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES 9.1) Political Activities - No substantial part of the activities of the Corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publication or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. ARTICLE 10. ANNUAL MEETINGS 10.1) Annual Meetings - The Corporation shall hold an annual meeting, the date, time, location and notice of which shall be determined in accordance with the Bylaws. ARTICLE 11. DISSOLUTION 11.1) Dissolution - Upon the dissolution of the Corporation, or the winding up of its affairs, the Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provision 3. CERTIFICATE OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION • OF WHITE BEAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION We, the undersigned, respectively the President and Executive Secretary of WHITE BEAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, a corporation under and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 317, Minnesota Statutes, known as the Minnesota Nonprofit Corporation Act, and laws amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto, do hereby certify that on the day of August, 1981, the following resolution was adopted by the members of the Corporation in accordance with the applicable provisions of Minnesota Statutes: RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 317.27, the Articles of Incorporation of White Bear Community Foundation and all amendments thereto, be, and the same are hereby, stated and superseded by the following stated Articles.of Incorporation: • ARTICLE 1. NAME 1.1) Name - The name of the nonprofit corporation shall be WHITE BEAR FOUNDATION. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSES AND POWERS 2.1) General - This nonprofit corporation is formed for the purposes of receiving and maintaining a fund or funds and holding real or personal property or both, and, subject to the restrictions and limitations hereinafter set forth, to use and apply the whole or any part of the principal thereof and income therefrom exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes, either directly or by distributions to organizations qualified as exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as now in force, or as it may hereafter be amended or supplemented. 2.2) Specific - Without in any way limiting or restricting the generality of the purposes aforementioned, nor on the other hand intending to enlarge or extend the same to include therein any activities other than such as are now or may hereafter be within the purposes of an organization exempt under Section • 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as now in force, or as it may hereafter be amended or supplemented, the following are illustrative--o-f,,k-attivities Why ? A Community Foundation ? • If Community Services and Recreation is to meet the public's increasing demands for more and better services and facilities, it must begin to search out new sources of funding. Existing tax sources for capital and operating funds are still generally inadequate, Federal, State, and County aid in the form of grants is on the way out. It would seem,therefore,that community services and recreation agencies must begin tc look for private sources to help provide the additional funds necessary for establishing and maintaining a broad-based and balanced financial program. In a number of communities, private generosity alone makes services possible. In hundreds of others, private funds have made it possible to carry on recreation activities and services which public officials are unable or unwilling to support fully with public funds. A foundation may be defined as a nongovernmental nonprofit organization having a principal fund of its own, managed by its own trustees or directors, and established to maintain or aid social, educational, charitable, or other activities serving the common welfare. It enjoys privileges with respect to taxation and continuity of existence not accorded to 11noncha.ritable" trust funds. A White Bear, Community Foundation would be a corporate form of foundation which is required in Minnesota. - The Foundation will be both "supportive-reactive". responding to proposals and requests presented to them, and "change-oriented". moving out, seeking, and determining community needs. • Examples of what a Foundation could raise funds for: A senior citizens van A lighted softball field Trailers or vans for mobile playground programs Furniture for a senior citizens lounge New boards for a hockey rink or paint for old boards. Gymnastics equipment. A nature trail. A recreation program for the handicapped. A health information fair. Special telephones for hearing impaired. Sponsor of youth athletic programs. Scholarships. Demonstration projects. Concerts in the parks. Flower shows. Endless The bottom line. The real value of a fund raising program is citizen participation. No one likes to pay taxes, but many people do like to make charitable contributions, the benefits of which are visible to them. Providing opportunities for private givi: to a public, non-profit foundation is a positive way to involve citizens in the activities of the community services and recreation programs, at a time when citizen: have little good to say about government. Donors become friends, and friends • become supporters and allies. A dry land cousin to snow and ice sports,it provides many of the sensations experienced by downhill and cross-country skiers and ice-skaters. The skates glide like skis and turn like ice skates. They offer a low impact aerobic alternative to running. The speeds achieved by the skilled blader may be one of the most appealing,and simultaneously, most hazardous aspects. It is not difficult to glide along for extended periods at 15 to 20 miles per hour. Compared with roller skates,in-line skates are faster,more maneu- verable,and grip the surface better. Compared with bicycles which travel at the same speeds, in-line skates are more difficult to stop and less adaptable to trail surface variations. The trail needs for this sport add to trail planning complexity. Despite the vast trail mileage in Ramsey County,the portion suitable for recreational in-line skating is quite limited. The in-line skater needs a relatively level, smooth and continuous surface which is safe from all automobile intrusion. The following factors seriously limit suitability for in-line skating: long hills, especially if leading to another hazard such as an intersection, driveway, curve,or surface change;blind corners or other poor visibility;automobile intrusion; sand or gravel,especially on a curve or hill;standing water or wet pavement;leaves or sticks on the path; rough asphalt surface such as potholes,depressions,bumps or cracks;or heavy pedestrian traffic. Most skaters can adjust to an isolated hazard. When several occur one after the other, accidents will occur. Hazards can be mitigated with proper planning. For example,if crossing a roadway is necessary, the trail portion should be flat or rise slightly when approaching the intersection to facilitate stopping. The best trail alignment is separated one-way paths. Bikes and in-line skaters can share an eight foot path though even then cooperation is required to avoid it becoming a contact sport. The dual-path system on the Minneapolis lakes works well even with heavy trail usage. There the inner loop is reserved for walkers and joggers. The outer path is well separated and reserved for bikers and skaters going clockwise only. High speed bicyclists use the adjacent parkway traveling the same direction as auto traffic. Little has been written about the safety and trail needs of this relatively new sport. The best document to date is General G idglin for In-line Skating Trails by Roller- blade,Inc. It is available from Rollerblade at(612)930-7000. When planning a facility, assistance is also available from Mr. John Uban of Dahlgren, Shardlow, and Uban Consulting Planners (D.S. & U)at(612) 339-3300. D.S. &U. are under contract to Rollerblade,Inc. Happy Trails to You is written by Bill Frank with editing and layout by Jeanne Weigum. It is available at no charge to Friends of the St. Paul and Ramsey County Parks and Trails. For more information about this publication or trail activities,contact Bill Frank at(612)484-5068. Page 6 LES PROPER STEVE ROE NEW BRIGHTON PUB.WKS • DIR.-PUBLIC WKS DEPT D ST. PAUL PKS&REC 803 5TH AVE NW IR. PARKS&REC. NEW BRIGHTON, MN 55112 2526 7TH AVE E N. ST. PAUL, MN 55109 TELE: (W) 631-3736 (H) TELE: (W) 770-4471 (H) MARY SAARION DAVID SAND MOUNDS VIEW PKS&REC. DEPT. DIR. PKS/REC/FOREST ARDEN HILLS PKS.COMM 2401 HIWY 10 CHAIR. PK&REC.COMM. MOUNDS VIEW, MN 55112 1989 JERROLD ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112 TELE: (W) 784-3055 (H) 786-4438 TELE: (W) (H) 636-4384 MARSHA SOUCHERAY MARK STANGE MN. STATE BICYC. BD. SHOREVIEW TRAILS T. F BOARD MEMBER CHAIR. TRAILS/BIKEWAYS T.F 5355 HODGSON RD. 655 EVERGREEN CIRC SHOREVIEW, MN 55126 SHOREVIEW, MN 55126 TELE: (W) 484-6059 (H) 484-6059 TELE: (W) (H) 483-5373 ARNE STEFFERUD TOM WALCZEAC METRO COUNC.PKS&OPEN SPACE WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP SR. PARK PLANNER- DIR. PKS&REC. & PUBL.WORKS 230 E. 5TH ST 1281 HAMMOND RD ST. PAUL, MN 55101 WHITE BEAR TWNS, MN 55110 TELE: (W) 291-6360 (H) 772-4367 TELE: (W) 429-5827 (H) • MARTIN WALSH KENNETH WELTZIN VADNAIS HTS.PKS&REC. RAMSEY CTY-PUBL. WORKS SUPT. PKS&REC.DEPT. DIR.-PUBLIC WKS DEPT 687 E.CTY. RD. F 350 ST. PETER ST#270 VADNAIS HTS. , MN 55127 ST.PAUL, MN 55101 TELE: (W) 429-5343 (H) 484-0024 TELE: (W) 298-4127 (H) DAN WINKEL VINCE WRIGHT ARDEN HILLS-PUB.WKS. FALCON HTS. PUBL.WKS DIR.-PUBLIC WKS DEPT DIR. -PUBLIC WKS DEPT 1450 W. HIWY 96 2077 LARPENTEUR AVE W. ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112 TELE: (W) 633-4443 (H) FALCON HTS, MN 55113 TELE: (W) 644-5050 (H) ion 12-For additions, deletions, corrections, orVers comments•pleaseccontact: Bill Frank, 438 Iona Lane, Roseville, MN 484-5068 (H) 733-7387 (W) TOM EGGUM Page 4 JUDITH ERICKSON ST. PAUL PUBLIC WORKS MN.PKS&TRL.COUNCIL&FOUNDATION DIRECTOR EXEC.DIR. MN.PTCF .600 CITY HALL ANNEX E-1311 1ST NATL BK B ST. PAUL, MN ST. PAUL MN 55101 TELE: (W) 298-4241 (H) TELE: (W) 291-0715 (H) BILL FRANK BILL FRANK RAMSEY CTY.PK&REC COMM. ROSEVILLE PK&REC COMM COMM. -PK&REC.COMMISS COMM. -PK&REC. COMM 438 IONA LANE 438 IONA LANE ROSEVILLE, MN 55113 ROSEVILLE, MN 55113 TELE: (W) 733-7387 (H) 484-5068 TELE: (W) 733-7387 (H) 484-5068 STEVE GATLIN NORA GILLE ROSEVILLE PUBL.WORKS LAUDERDALE VILLAGE DIR, PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. VOLUN. PKS&REC.COORD 2660 CIVIC CTR. DR 1820 LAKE ST. ROSEVILLE, MN 55113 LAUDERDALE, MN 55113 TELE: (W) 490-2226 (H) 429-0630 TELE: (W) (H) 645-3153 BUD KORFHAGE WHITE BEAR LK COMM. SERV. &REC GERALD HAFFEMAN SHOREVIEW PKS&REC DEPT.DIR. -PKS&REC. 2399 CEDAR AVE DIR. , PKS&REC DEPT. WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 4665 N. VICTORIA ST SHOREVIEW, MN 55126 TELE: (W) 429-5371 (H) 429-1619 TELE: (W) 484-3353 (H) 786-2829 KEN HAIDER DAVE HARRIS • MAPLEWOOD-PUBL. WORKS LITTLE CANADA-PUB.WORKS DIR.-PUBLIC WKS DEPT DIR. -PUBLIC WKS DEPT 1830 E CTY RD B 515 LITTLE CAN. RD MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109 LITTLE CANADA, MN 55117 TELE: (W) 770-4550 (H) TELE: (W) 484-2177 LARRY HOLMBERG JILL JACOBY RAMSEY CTY PKS&REC. CITY OF SHOREVIEW ACQUSITIONS & DEVELOP. SUPVR. TRANSPORTATION PLANNER 2015 N. VAN DYKE ST 4665 N. VICTORIA MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109 SHOREVIEW, MN 55126 TELE: (W) 777-1707 (H) 647-0978 TELE: (W) 484-3353 (H) JOE JANASZ ANNE KELLY ROLLERBLADE, INC. ST. PAUL PARK&REC. COMMISSION DIR.-R. I.S.A. CHAIRMAN 9700 W. 76TH ST 539 S. LEXINGTON PKW EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 ST. PAUL, MN 55116 TELE: (W) 930-7000 (H) TELE: (W) 296-5916 (H) 699-6443 PAUL KIRKWOLD DAVE KOTILINEK RAMSEY CTY-PUBLIC WORKS N. ST.PAUL-PUBL.WORKS ASST. DIR. DIR. -PUBLIC WKS DEPT 350 ST PETER ST #270 2526 7TH AVE E. ST. PAUL, MN 55101 NO. ST. PAUL, MN 55109 TELE: (W) (H) TELE: (W) 770-4463 (H) 426-0544 OTHER AGENCIES/ORGANIZATIONS MN DEPT.OF Dennis Asmussen,Dir Dan Collins NATURAL 296-4822 Tom Danger RESOURCES 296-6048 296-4782 Trails Planning Trails Operations MN DEPT.OF Greg Pates 296-1650 Jim Dustrude TRANSPORT. 297-1838 Bicycle Ping. Unit Bicycle Policy MN.PKS&TRL Judith Erickson COUNCIL & 291-0715 Tom Dwight 426-0571 FOUNDATION METRO Jack Mauritz Arne Stefferud COUNCIL 291-6602 Tom Dwight 426-0571 291-6360 Larry Kitto (Ch. ) FRIENDS OF Peggy Lynch ST.P&RAMS. 698-4543 CTY. PARKS MN.COALTN. Mike Miller BICYCLISTS 296-0237 (at DNR) 645-6243 (R) ROLLERBLAD Joe Janasz John Uban, DS&U IN-LINE 930-7000 Park P1g.Consultnt SKTG.ASSOC 339-3300 MN- STATE Duke Addicks Chairm. Jim Dustrude BICYCLE 673-2041 Marsha Soucheray BOARD 297-1838 484-6059 MN. DEPT. PUBLIC Mike McBride SAFETY 636-4990 U.ofMN-Ext Cynthia McArthur Bike Safety Educ. 625-9719 Jill Jacoby Delos Barber Shoreview Transp.Pl DNR& Roseville 484-3353 483-8664 (H) 3-17-1991 Page 4 DISCUSSION: The highlighted corridors represented a first 'go-around' at designating • a main trails network. A large number of other existing trails and bikelanes were shown on the base map, but not highlighted. Additionally, there were some desirable routes excluded because plans for them had not been approved. Future dialogs with the various communities will make some of these part of the "Comprehensive Plan" . Original plans for the BN ROW called for acquiring the property to Beam Ave; however, the Ramsey County Commission is recommending that it be extended to the county line near Bald Eagle. Paving of the DNR Munger Trail should be completed by the end of summer, 1991. The Lexington Ave. Corridor remains embroiled in controversy. Some of the proposals to help speed up the resolution include setting up a special committee to review the available alternatives, holding a bike tour event to examine the whole length of this corridor. Because Lexington Ave. is scheduled to be improved very soon, resolving the bikeway configuration is a very urgent issue. There is support for a wide range of configuration alternatives. It is critical that the biking community unite on one recommendation. As a means to increase visibility for the trails advocacy, there were several suggestions to set up a special bike touring route that would pass through a large number of scenic features; i. e. lakes, regional parks, rivers. That could be a published route and/or a special touring event. Bikeways around lakes, through woods, etc. are the most desirable routes for recreational bicyclists. Another suggestion (from Mike Miller) was to get local businesses and othe public establishments along "feeder routes" to provide bikers amenities such as bike racks, rest rooms, drinking fountains, etc. This would boost their business as well as make biking more pleasurable. The question was raised on how to get public works planners more involved in the broad planning of trails. Marsha Soucheray indicated that the Shoreview Trails and Bikeway Board solved that problem by placing the board under the auspices of the Public Works Department. PLANS: The proposed "Corridor Network" represents a first go-through toward a Comprehensive Trails Plan. In the immediate future, the St. Paul and Ramsey County Parks Commissions and the board of the Friends of the St. Paul and Ramsey County Parks will work together to provide more details and gain concurrence. Review by each of the suburban parks commissions in the county is needed to get their inputs and hopefully get them to "buy into" the project. The Ramsey Park & Recreation Commission will formallize the basic plan somewhat before submitting it for review. A full map showing how each community's trails fit in with neighboring communities and the overall plan will be prepared for distribution. The issue of urban bikeways configurations for high ADT, highly intersected roads such as Lexington Avenue needs quick resolution---off road paths vs. bike lanes. Page 2 ** Rural Design Bike Lane Standards-- Fairly clearly established safety standards [MNDOT Bikeway Design Manual--1983] for bikeways on rural roads-- • those having through lanes, shoulders, and drainage ditches. These vary according to the ADT (Avg. Daily motor Traffic) , the width of the thru lane, and the type and width of shoulders. Ratings of unsatisfactory, poor, fair, and good are given. ** Municipal Design Bikeway Standards-- Safety standards for bikeways on urban roads--those having curbs and gutters which abut the traffic lanes. These are based on parking configurations along with number and width of through lanes and ADT. [Ed. comment: The current rating system assumes that bikes will share the traffic lanes with cars. The maximum ADT allowed with FAIR safety rating is about 12000--for 4-lane divided road with no parking. ] Off road paths alongside urban roadways with frequent intersections/ driveways present special problems for bicyclists. Motorists often are not looking for bicyclists when they approach an intersection or make a turn. A safety rating system for these off-road bicycle paths (similar to that used for rating roadways as bikeways on the state bicycle maps) does not exist. 2 . Bicycle Policy Jim Dustrude outlined some of the key aspects to the new Minnesota Bike Comprehensive Plan, which is currently under review. He pointed out that the popularity and safety of biking is influenced by public policy more than any other factor. Minnesota adults bike at twice the national average and nearly half of that is for transportation. State wide 73% of the state road • are good or fair for biking. On urban arterials, only 24% have good or fair safety ratings. are: Some of the objects of the comprehensive bicycle plan 1. Increase bike miles travelled by 10%. 2 . Decrease fatality rate by 50% 3 . Achieve 100% bicycle registration by 1999 . A high priority is to make the bicycle part of the public community. Bike re P policy in every registration and legislation requiring making upgraded roads "bicycle friendly" are two other priorities. The State Bicycle Advisory Board is taking the responsibility for broad policies involving biking. They do not want to get involved as a "review board" in specific situations, such as "What is the best bikeway configuration for a given area?" Their expectation is that resources and general policy provided by them can be applied by the various jurisdictions to work out the best solution to a problem and hence the best trail configuration for a given situation. To reduce liability, a jurisdiction should carefully consider the guidelines in the AASHTO "Guide for Development of New Bicycle Facilities-1981" when designing a route. [Copies were provided by Greg Pates. ] 3 . Facilities for In-Line Skating John Uban of DSU talked about the rapid emergence of the sport of in-line skating ("RollerBlading") . Trails guidelines for in-line skating are barely a year old. This sport was born in the Twin Cities and now there are over one million users. A smooth continuous belt of off-road asphalt trail is the preferred configuration and these can be effectively shared with bicycle traffic. 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