HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-12-1995 PTRC Meeting Minutes AGENDA
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1995
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
ARMY RESERVE CENTER
1. Call to order and roll call
2. Approve November 28, 1995 minutes
3. Council Report
4. Park Fund Balance Update
5 Review 5 Year Capital Plan (which includes gardens)
6. Trail Meeting Agenda
7. Adjourn (and begin trail meeting with residents)
• * Please let Cindy know at the meeting if you are planning to stay on the Committee in 1996.
** 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. meeting with residents along proposed trail development.
** Please Call Cindy or Megan if you are unable to attend.
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
' MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 7, 1995
TO: Parks and Recreation Committee
FROM: Cindy S. Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: December Committee Meeting and Trail Meeting with Residents
Committee Agenda Information
1. Park Fund Balance Update
I have included a Report, which outlines the balance as of year end 1995($460,717.94), estimated
1996 Revenues($46,512.52), 1996 Budgeted Expenditures($43,000), and estimated 1996 year
end balance($449,229). The proposed play structure at Perry Park is not included as an
expenditure or estimated revenue for 1996 since the money has not been raised yet.
2. Review 5 Year Capital Plan
Corrections were made to the plan to incorporate the Committee's comments and suggestions.
The flower garden yearly upgrades are reflected within the plan. Please review the plan before
December 12. We can review it further in January when a recommended spending pattern is
discussed.
3. Trail Meeting Agenda
I plan to discuss only the areas that are proposed to be developed in 1996. 1 will briefly explain
the other segments, but not in detail. There are too many unknowns regarding the other sections,
including what year they may be developed. I will go over the west segment since this piece is
estimated to cost only $8,400. We may bid that as an alternate and consider developing it in
1996 if prices are competitive. The residents abutting this area have been invited to the meeting.
The engineer, Greg Stonehouse, and I will be discussing possible alternatives for
trail/boardwalk options in the southern corner of McClung's new development. It may be
possible to mitigate the wetlands we disturb in other areas of our trail easement. Greg and I will
only be able to give the residents the alternatives we are exploring on December 12. Rice Creek
Watershed District will have to approve the plans after they have been drafted. We have been in
contact with them. Kate Drewry, District Administrator for the Rice Creek Watershed, has been
informed of our proposed trail development of the area. She suggested that mitigating land may
allow us to built an 8 foot bituminous trail through this area. I will keep you posted as she
reviews the plans with Mr. Stonehouse. I would prefer not to get into too much detail at the
meeting since we do not have definite answers at this point.
Park Fund Balance(#2271
As of December 12, 1995 $522,420 -
Estimated Interest Allocation 4th quarter 1995 $9,000
$522,420 + $9,000 = $531,420
Veit Payment#3for Perry Park Improvements=$70,702.06
$531,420 - $70,702.06= $460,717.94
Remaining amount retained(bills) from the Perry Park Project is approx. S15,000
This does not include the play structure
Estimated fund balance in 1995 after 4th payment is $460,717 - $15,000= 445 717
1996 Estimated Revenues
Park Dedication Fees
Town homes of Lake Valentine (Dan Ogren) $8,012.52
Control Data/Danamark
Belfany Housing Development
Amble Housing Development
-Control Data is splitting off some of their property. Some park dedication fees may be generated
from this development. It may be in the City's best interest to obtain property for a parking lot at
Cummings rather than cash in lieu. I will keep the Committee updated as the project continues.
-The Amble and Belfany developments will be small. I would expect to recommend cash in lieu
of land. I do not have an estimate at this time.
Confirmed Perry Park Contributions
Light Brigade $24,000($2,000) each month
St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church $10,000
Little Lakes Little League $ 2,500
Burlington Northern Foundation $ 2,000
$38,500
Estimated 1996 Revenue should be $38,500 + $8012.52 =$46,512.52 at a minimum
Park Fund Balance after Perry Park improvements in 1996 $445,717
1996 Estimated Revenue + 46 512
$492,229
1996 Expenditures
1996 Park Fund Budgeted Improvements $40,000(trails) $3,000 (gardens)=$43,000
Estimated year end 1996 Budget without interest allocation is 44$ 9,229
Park Fund Balance(#2271
as of December 12, 1995 $522,420
Estimated Interest Allocation 4th quarter 1995 $9,000
$522,420 + $9,000 = $531,420
Veit Payment#3= $70,702.06
$531,420 - $70,702.06= $460,717.94
Remaining amount retained(bills) from the Perry Park Project is approx. $15,000
This does not include the play structure
Estimated fund balance in 1995 after 4th payment is $460,717 - $15,000= 445 717
1996 Estimated Revenues
Park Dedication Fees
Town homes of Lake Valentine (Dan Ogren) $8,012.52
Control Data/Danamark
Belfany Housing Development
Amble Housing Development
-Control Data is splitting off some of their property. Some park dedication fees may be generated
from this development. It may be in the City's best interest to obtain property for a parking lot at
Cummings rather than cash in lieu. I will keep the Committee updated as the project continues.
-The Amble and Belfany developments will be small. I would expect to recommend cash in lieu
of land. I do not have an estimate at this time.
Confirmed Perry Park Contributions
Light Brigade $24,000($2,000) each month
St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church $10,000
Little Lakes Little League $ 2,500
Burlington Northern Foundation $ 2,000
$38,500
Estimated 1996 Revenue should be $38,500 + $8012.52 = $46,512.52 at a minimum
Park Fund Balance after Perry Park improvements in 1996 $445,771
1996 Estimated Revenue + 46 512
$399,205
1996 Park Fund Budgeted Improvements $40,000(trails ) $3,000 (gardens)=$43,000
Estimated year end 1996 Budget without interest allocation is 35$ 6,205
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
Qom 1450 WEST HIGHWAY 96
P ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112-5794
December 7, 1995
Burt Nygren
Mounds View School District Superintendent
District 621 Service Center
2959 Hamline Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55113
Dear Mr. Nygren:
I am writing this letter in response to the article in the Focus on November 23, 1995,
regarding Policy#1330 - Public Use of School Facilities.
It is my understanding from Cindy Walsh, Arden Hills Parks& Recreation Director, that
there has been a lack of communication between Mounds View Basketball Association
(M.V.B.A.) and the Arden Hills and Shoreview Parks & Recreation Departments.
The M.V.B.A. used to be part of the Arden Hills permit system. It was this organization's
decision to choose not to permit through the cities. This decision was made as a result of
action by the City not to pay the approximate $1200 in building supervisor fees associated
with M.V.B.A. use of the schools. This fee is paid by all other K-12 youth programs.
The City had offered to continue to permit for M.V.B.A., if they would pay for these fees.
The Arden Hills Parks & Recreation Department offers a wide variety and number of
youth programs to K-12. It is my understanding that in most cases the use of school
facilities are programs for these kids, not adults. The following is a list of some programs
for K-12 offered by the Arden Hills Parks & Recreation Department at District#621
buildings, after the regularly scheduled school day;
Gymnastics Stretch-n- Grow
Babysitting Clinic Woodworking
Karate Track
Acting\Creative Dance Soccer
Basketball Drawing
Ceramics Flag Football
Floor Hockey Magic Class
Keyboard Volleyball
Sports Hour Pee Wee Sports
PHONE: (612) 633-5676 FAX (612) 633-7839
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 7, 1995
TO: Nick Temali, Director of Community Education
FROM: Cindy S. Walsh, Parks & Recreation Director
SUBJECT: School District#621 Use of City Facilities and Maintenance Staff.
City of Arden Hills Facilities that are used by District#621
The Mounds View School District has been using Charles Perry Park as their home field for the
Mounds View High School Girls Fastpitch Softball for at least 10 years. They use this facility
for both games and practices Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (occasionally on
Saturdays for tournaments) during the months of April and May. They also store equipment in
the warming house.
The City of Arden Hills currently does not charge the school district for the use of this facility.
To my knowledge, District#621 has never made improvements to this facility or donated money
• towards any improvements.
City of Arden Hills Monetary Contributions to School District
In 1993, The City of Arden Hills contributed $25,000 towards the addition of renovation of the
Mounds View High School Tennis Courts.
City of Arden Hills Maintenance Contributions to School District
The Arden Hills park maintenance staff floods and maintains the ice rink at Mounds View High
School. We have done this for 18 years without charging a fee. The rink is used by the high
school physical education classes for broomball. It is maintained daily throughout the rink
season, which is mainly the end of December through February.
The City maintenance staff also assists with the purchase, installation and repairs of players
benches etc. that are used by City programs.
The City maintenance staff line and chalk a football field, in the area of the high school softball
fields, for Gary Engen's Football Camp each summer.
CSW\jt
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S.chool ,..board to divvy up
gymp time ub c use s
SHELBY NIcoLAus-DUNsKI "There are not enough school
Bob Teigen says it's hard to keep kids playing basket- facilities. That's what it all breaks
ball in the Mounds View Basketball Association from 9 down to."
1610 p.m.on school nights.
75-7bat's the association's practice time slot—after the —John Mojsiej*
g training and dance classes that precede it for gym I
�time.
"We're losing a lot of kids,"Tiegen said of the basket- closer relationship with city parks and recreation depart- j
ball program for District 621 youngsters. ments in the Irondale High School area
3 "Dog training is important,But why do we have it in Mojsiej added that the Mounds View association also
*Turtle Lake(elementary school)in the main gym?Tur- declined to participate on his committee.
*e Lake has the best gym in the district,"he said. But some board members feel that groups like the bas-
Tiegen's plea to give the youth basketball program a ketball association should receive better time slots in
higher priority for a shrinking amount of school gym school gyms since they provide a service the district can
zee became a part of discussion by the school board no longer afford.
l week- "The bottom line is children are being penalized .
r;-w.The board is updating its policy for the public use of because there was some miscommunication," Board
school facilities. And the board's debate seemed to be Member Lynda Thorland.
-cantered on how to prioritize non-school groups which The revamped policy gives first priority to all state-
provide programs for District 621 students. mandated activities. The remaining groups are priori-
:,"Ibere are not enough school facilities.That's what it tized in the following order: directly related school
all breaks down to,"said John Mojsiej,a member of the orgnizations; municipal and county government func-
Community Education Advisory Council task force lions;other District 621 community groups; and, lastly,
Which studied the policy. all other authorized groups.
The Mounds View Basketball Association is not a dis- "It gets a little tricky when park and recreation takes
trio organization. However, it provides a co-cunicular over and doesn't offer much K-12 stuff," Superinten-
activity for 900 District 621 students in grades three dent Burt Nygren said. Nygren suggested the board
through eight. The program was cut by the school dis- "have some strings attached" that would require the
trio during the budget crunch of the 1980s. park and recreation program to benefit children in order
Still, it is placed lower on the priority list than the to get gym time.
Irondale Basketball Association,which seems to share a
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f, ��•��y �l CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
Pow 1450 WEST HIGHWAY 96 -
P ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112-5794
November 29, 1995
Dear:
I would like to invite you to discuss the City's 1996 proposed bituminous trail
development in your area. The Parks and Recreation Committee and I will be available
on Tuesday, December 12, 1995 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. to meet with you about the project
and hear any suggestions and concerns you may have. The meeting will be held at the
Arden Hills U.S. Army Reserve Center, which is located at the corner of Lexington
Avenue and Highway 96. There will be signs posted as you enter the building to direct
you to the meeting room.
There are three trail easement maps enclosed. The first map highlights the trail easements
• in your area and the width of each section. The second map shows the entire trail
segment. The third map highlights the priority segments . Eventually the City intends to
develop this entire trail into a eight(8) feet wide bituminous trail.
The cost of the trail will be paid for out of the City's Park Fund. The Park Fund gets
money from park dedication fees which have been paid by developers. The park fund is
not financed by City tax dollars.
Please feel free to invite any of your neighbors who may be interested in attending. I look
forward to discussing the development of this trail with you on December 12.
Sincerely,
Cindy S. Walsh
Parks & Recreation Director
PHONE: (6121 633-5676 FAX (6121 633-7839
MINUTES
' CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 28, 1995 +
7:00 P.M.
ARMY RESERVE CENTER
CALL TO ORDER
Megan Ricke called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present were: Lynette Kreidler, Louis Speggen, Mary Robinson, Don Messerly,
Dorothy McClung, Anita Larson, Megan Ricke, Tracy Petersen, Program Supervisor and
Cindy Walsh, Parks & Recreation Director.
Members absent were: Council Liaison, Susan Keim
APPROVE MINUTES
. Corrections were made to the October 24, 1995 Minutes under Agenda Item"Trail
Discussion," on page 1 to read"staff would recommend developing the area of
McClung's new development before the homes are built." Page 3 correction under Perry
update included the addition of the words "a second lift of asphalt". Corrected minutes
from October 24, 1995 were approved by Dorothy McClung and seconded by Lynette
Kreidler.
AGENDA ITEMS
5 Year Capital Plan
The 5 year Capital Plan was discussed and reviewed. Cindy suggested that she would
like to put playground structures on an annual schedule for maintenance,replacement and
review. The 5 year plan also includes an expenditure of$20,000 per year on trails. The
Committee indicated that they would like an update on the fund balance at the December
meeting to see how these expenditures will impact the balance of the fund. The
Committee also indicated that they might want to discuss the idea of using the fund
interest only vs using some of the balance philosophy at a future meeting. The
replacement of the stand-alone slide at Valentine Park was discussed. Cindy stated that
we are waiting for parts for it and if we are not able to get them, the slide will have to be
removed. No action was taken in the plan. Cindy will provide requested information by
the next meeting.
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Master Plan for Gateway Gardens
We discussed recommending to improve Lexington& E2 (southside) in 1997.
Members discussed postponing the County Road E2 & Old Highway 10 garden until -
1997 when the townhome construction would be completed. Lynette Kriedler suggested
that we may want to look at the banners on County Road E. Maybe we can get a 4 season
banner and get the businesses involved in the venture as well. The 5 Year Capital Plan
would include a flower garden update each year.
1996 Goals
1. To continue soliciting more funds for Perry Park improvements and playstructure
and to replenish the park fund.
2. To continue to stay actively involved with TCAAP park planning.
3. To continue with trail expansion; including possible Met Council approval to
assist with grant process and other funding/grant sources.
4. Be more pro-active on Handicap\Disabilities issues as they relate to the parks &
activities.
5. To continue to aggressively work with Ramsey County towards getting the
necessary improvements completed to Tony Schmidt Park.
6. To revise 5 Year Plan as necessary, including the Gateway Garden Plan.
Review of Trail Segment Priorities
Letters were sent to the neighborhoods abutting the trail easement for the December
meeting regarding trail improvements. This letter let the residents know the prioritization
of segments along the proposed trail. Letters will also go out to the North and South
Association groups.
COUNCIL REPORT
Council Liaison, Susan Keim was absent
TCAAP UPDATE
Anita Larson attended Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and
expressed concern about Tom Landwehr's presentation at the meeting. She felt that it
was inappropriate for him to be there and present. Anita felt the meeting was "staged" for
purposes of County recommendations at that meeting.
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1995 PARK & RECREATION COMMITTEE
(Meets 4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.)
1. Megan Rieke- Chair COUNCIL LIAISON:
1510 Arden Vista Court Susan Keim
Arden Hills, MN 55112 2056 Stowe Avenue
636-2217 (h) Arden Hills, MN 55112
223-8000 (w) 639-8857 (h)
962-0051w
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2. Maureen Bodene*
1825 Lake Lane 5. Dorothy McClung
Arden Hills, MN 55112 4370 Snelling Avenue N.
639-9282 (h) Arden Hills, MN 55112
633-3719 (h)
296-1549 (w)
3. Lynette Kreidler
1518 Arden Vista Court
Arden Hills, MN 55112 6. Mary Robinson
633-7084 (h) 1200 Edgewater Ave.
Arden Hills, MN 55112
484-1436 (h)
4. Anita Larson 935-6868 (w)
1173 Karth Lake Dr.
Arden Hills, MN 55112 7. Louis Speggen*
628-4980 (h) 1910 W. Co. Rd. E2
290-3553 (w) Arden Hills, MN 55112
636-0827 (h)
484-2234 (w)
Tentative 1995 Meeting Schedule
January 24 May 23 September 26
February 28 June 27 October 24
March 28 July 25 November 28
April 25 August 22 December 19**
*Denotes new committee member appointment.
**Changed to avoid conflict with Christmas holiday.
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