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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-18-2001 PTRC Meeting Minutes Al�N HILLS MINUTES PARKS,TRAILS & RECREATION COMMITTEE TUESDAY,DECEMBER 18, 2001, 7:15 P.M. ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96 CALL TO ORDER Chair Messerly called the December 18, 2001 meeting of the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee to order at 7:15 p.m. after the closing of the Parks and Recreation Open House. MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Messerly, Jim Crassweller, Roberta Thompson, Patrick Krenn, Steve Zilmer, Rich Straumann, Don Tix. OTHERS PRESENT: Tom Moore, Parks and Recreation Director; Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Program Supervisor; Steve Wensman, Ingram and Associates; and Bonita Sullivan, • Recording Secretary. MEMBERS ABSENT: APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved by consensus. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Messerly asked for any corrections or additions. He referenced the third paragraph stating that under'Others Present' it should be Greg Ingraham not Steve Wensman. He asked that Buck Thorn be changed from one word to two words. He stated that the motion just before the Recreation Update should show Crassweller. Ms. Olson stated that under the Recreation Update should read Pumpkin Hunt. She stated that again, under the Parks and Recreation Update, in the first paragraph it should state that it caused a loss of participants particularly in dance. MOTION: Committee Member Crassweller moved and Committee Member Straumann seconded the motion to approve the November 27, 2001 minutes as corrected. The motion carried unanimously. • Arden Hills Park and Recreation Committee Meeting December 18,2001 2 • PARK AND RECREATION UPDATES Mr. Moore provided a Park and Recreation update to the Committee. He stated that they have received three applications from individuals interested in joining the Committee next year. He stated that he would submit the applications to the City Council at the Jan 14th meeting. He stated that the ice rinks are not up and explained that they need three consecutive days of hard frost plus ten cold days in order to have a skatable rink. He stated that the ground is not frozen yet noting that a park truck, while doing park maintenance, sunk in the mud due to the extremely wet fields. Recreation Update- Michelle Olson Ms. Olson provided a recreation update to the Committee. She stated that the clinic, scheduled for over the holidays, is not going to work. She explained that it would be too difficult to do the clinic indoors and that it has been canceled. She stated that the ice skating lessons could be delayed a week due to the fact that the rinks are not ready. She stated that they are hoping to have them up by the first week in January. She stated that all rinks are staffed, attendants are in place and ready. She stated that they are still working on covering all the shifts. She referenced the budget decisions made the previous evening and stated that she had decided, in order to save money, she would produce the Recreation Guide in house in addition to relying on a combination of flyers and press releases. She stated that the in house version would be a scaled down version but just as effective and that it would save the City considerable money. She stated that support staff is available and that it would help the lines of communication. She stated that they are very capable of producing a guide similar to what is presently available. She stated that Mr. Moore would be taking over for her while she is on vacation for two weeks in Hawaii. Chair Messerly noted that the outdoor ice-skating didn't sound too promising. Ms. Olson explained that if the weather continues like this beyond the second week of January it might not be useful to open the rinks. She further explained that it takes more than a couple of cold days to keep the rinks in good skating condition. She stated that after February the weather can be very unpredictable,which is the reason why they usually start to close shop in that time frame. Chair Messerly clarified that the Rink Attendants are aware that they are behind schedule with the rinks and that it is possible they might extend the open hours. PARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISCUSSION Mr. Ingraham provided a review of the changes in the draft document and asked for feedback from the Committee. Committee Member Crassweller suggested reviewing what was heard tonight during the open house and then discuss the changes. • Mr. Ingraham reviewed the cover options and explained that any digital photograph could be Arden Hills Park and Recreation Committee Meeting December 18,2001 3 . used. He explained that he has ten digital photographs of various parks in the area and asked the Committee for their preferences. He offered to scan any additional photographs the Committee might be interested in including. Committee Member Tix suggested that they use a picture of a park in Arden Hills. Committee Member Crassweller agreed and asked Ms. Olson to pull the photographs together and provide them to Greg Ingraham Council Liaison Larson suggested using pictures from the Recreation Guide. Ms. Olson agreed and referenced the photographs that they have of Valentine Park. Mr. Ingraham stated that he has received positive feedback regarding the information that has been made available on the web and recommended that they continue to use the web as a tool for communication. He reviewed the maps with the Committee and suggested that they keep the text on the plan to point out the parking options. Committee Member Straumann asked if they really want to include the graphic in the guide. Ms. Olson stated that the Fair Isaacs proposal includes a building and suggested that it be referenced. Council Liaison Larson stated that they would have to come before the City Council for approval. Mr. Ingraham suggested including it to show the placement stating that they have a • park that is land locked and they need to clarify the access. Mr. Ingraham clarified that they would reinforce and that the Committee would continue to work with Fair Isaacs as they move forward. He stated that they had received several comments regarding Lindy's corner. He stated that they have received several good comments and that the Residents would like them to replace the backstop. He further stated that the Residents did not think the trail was necessary and asked for benches in the area. He stated that this issue should be addressed and asked the Committee for feedback. Mr. Moore explained that they removed the backstop because it was old and not being used. Committee Member Crassweller agreed that the backstop has had a useful life and stated that many people still play ball, as it is such a wonderful,wide-open space for them to play. He acknowledged that they do not have a pitching mound or base and suggested placing benches and the backstop as it is a simple, easy and inexpensive solution by allowing it to be a natural, open space for everyone to use. Committee Member Tix asked if Mr. Moore had received any calls when they took the backstop down. Mr. Moore confirmed he had not received any calls. Committee Member Thompson expressed concerns noting that there is a potential safety issue to consider due to the busy intersection near the park and suggested that they wait to make a • decision regarding the backstop. She expressed her agreement with Mr. Moore and stated that she does not consider this to be a priority. I Arden Hills Park and Recreation Committee Meeting December 18,2001 4 Committee Member Crassweller suggested removing the trail and using the dollars to install benches. Mr. Ingraham stated that there is a Committee consensus in not replacing the backstop and to remove the trail. Chair Messerly stated that he has observed the area and noted that the backstop is used a lot. Committee Member Thompson noted that if it were a baseball field they would need to install bases. Chair Messerly stated that they did not need to install bases that this park would be used for pick up games. Committee Member Crassweller stated that if they are going to leave this as an open space for people to use for games that they should still replace the backstop for safety purposes. He agreed with Chair Messerly adding that he sees a lot of kids playing pickup games. Committee Member Zilmer noted that it would not be worth it unless the backstop they install is large enough to prevent the balls from rolling into the street. Chair Messerly asked the Committee for their feedback. The Committee agreed,by consensus, to remove the entire trail and the backstop. Mr. Ingraham stated that there has been a lot of feedback regarding the underpass and suggested lobbying with the Ramsey County Commissioners. He referenced the loop trail around Lake Johanna stating that due to the large amount of private property everyone thought the trail would be a great idea. Council Liaison Larson stated that this Committee proposed the loop trail improvements and that the segments are broken down in such a way that it is difficult to see the circle route around Lake Johanna. He stated that people do walk this area frequently. Mr. Ingraham suggested clarifying and then reinforcing the route of the trail. Ms. Olson referenced page 19 stating that the shack identified should be Freeway. Mr. Ingraham stated that he would like to add more about the context of the Regional Parks and talk more about them noting that the Metropolitan Council would be interested in this. He suggested adding a couple of paragraphs and expanding on the natural resources. He stated that he feels very good about the document and that if they are comfortable with the changes discussed they can make it final. Mr. Moore stated that this is a very important document and suggested that Staff and the City Administrator review the final draft to be sure they are on track. Mr. Ingraham stated that he is • willing to do whatever the Committee prefers. Arden Hills Park and Recreation Committee Meeting December 18,2001 5 • Committee Member Crassweller stated that, with all due respect, he would like to see the motion passed. He stated that he does not want any substitute changes made by City Staff once the work on the document is completed and they have made the motion. He stated, very clearly, that he does not want any changes made to this document by City Staff. He stated that he wants to be assertive about the fact that they have done a lot of work and that within the motion it does not deter the City Administrator from reviewing the document. Committee Member Tix asked for clarification as to why the City Administrator wanted to see the document. Mr. Moore clarified that they just want to review the document for errors and to be sure it is pristine. MOTION: Committee Member Crassweller moved and Committee Member Zilmer seconded to allow Mr. Ingraham to make the changes and amendments discussed, to formulate and finalize the document for presentation to the Council. The motion carried unanimously. COUNCIL UPDATE Council Liaison Larson provided a City Council update to the Committee. He stated that they adopted the levy for 2002, the General Fund and Capital Investment Budget. He stated that they held a Truth in Taxation Hearing and that they had two attendees. He stated that they adopted a new Municipal Code of Ordinances and explained that it is a complete overhaul of all their ordinances. He further explained that they simplified the process and removed items that required constant housekeeping such as fees and penalties. He stated that this is something the Council reviews every yea and that notices would be placed in the newspapers that would include a summary of the changes. He stated that they executed papers for the Church, approved a PUD for the first of the small business developments and he reviewed the reading of the Lake Ordinance classifications and explained their process to the Committee. He stated that the Council had a very interesting presentation and that they had an opportunity to tour the indoor malls for discount stores. He stated that they met with a new consortium, originally introduced to them by Senator Rod Gram, which is interested in the T-cap. He explained that the consortium consists of Greybein Construction, Centex Homes and several local engineering and legal firms. He stated that the common connection is that they were all involved in the Upper Levy Development Project and they are interested in doing something similar in the T-cap area of Arden Hills. He stated that they presented their proposal to the City Council last night, December 17, 2001 and reviewed the content of the presentation with the Committee. He stated that the biggest decision for the Council would be to provide these developers with exclusive rights and that in return they would help finance the capital improvements that would go into this area. Council Liaison Larson complimented the Committee stating this meeting is significant in that it is the completion of a large amount of work that has been done over the year. He acknowledged • the amount time and work spent by the Committee and stated that they have done a very good job. He stated that he is sure the Council would see this work very favorably. Arden Hills Park and Recreation Committee Meeting December 18,2001 6 Council Liaison Larson referenced the recommendations for improvements to shelters located in parks such as Hazel Park and clarified that he is not sure of the timing for the improvements. He stated that they would not be able to accomplish the improvements in time for skating season this year but would be done in time for next year. He stated that it appears the Council is in favor but noted the costs. He stated that presently there is $470,000.00 in the Parks General Fund. He stated that the two projects discussed would require approximately$75-80,000.00 of this fund. He suggested that the Committee put together a recommendation for the Council that includes a prioritization and the associated costs. He stated that he spoke with Larry Holmberg regarding their prioritization process and that he had asked Mr. Holmberg for suggestions. He reviewed the process St. Paul takes to prioritize projects and he suggested using a portion of the money available through the Capital Improvement Fund to help out Ramsey County. He stated that this would provide the appearance of cooperation on their part. Council Liaison Larson said that they discussed the larger problem of funding the recreation programs and that they also discussed the change of distribution funding from charitable gambling. He explained that this would be an agenda item on the January 14th Council Agenda and reviewed the funding change recommendation with the Committee. He stated that the Council wants to keep the current recreation programs, as they are good programs. Mr. Moore stated that from a CIP standpoint the only thing scheduled for replacement is a one- ton vehicle and a combination lawnmower\snow removal and that no vehicles would be replaced. He acknowledged that there is money available in the Park Fund and cautioned the Committee to be very careful on how they decide to spend this money. He suggested discussing this in the January or February session. He stated that they should decide if they want to spend 10%of this fund on the replacement of warming houses. Council Liaison Larson stated that if the City feels that the underpass is a key to our trails in Arden Hills and if the City would provide funding, they should be told about it early on. Committee Member Crassweller stated that Tom Wold suggested the same thing and that there does not appear to be any interest in matching funds from City of Arden Hills. Council Liaison Larson suggested prioritizing their recommendations. He stated that the Council is favorable on spending money for the houses but they need to know how much. MOTION: Committee Member Straumann moved, Committee Member Crassweller seconded to approve that the Committee determine the funding needs to complete the playground equipment in the Royal Hills Park and to provide to the Council for inclusion in the CIP funding. Motion carried by consensus unanimously. Mr. Moore suggested that they provide some proposals at the February meeting. Council Liaison Larson clarified that they cannot get it into the CIP but that they are flexible with the funding. He explained the five-year planning process to the Committee and noted that they did not do anything this year as they were waiting for this to be completed. • Arden Hills Park and Recreation Committee Meeting December 18,2001 7 iCommittee Member Crassweller stated he would like it included and referenced Ms. Olson said that the suggestion for Royal Hills should be done. She recommended reviewing the CIP and stated that Perry Park also should be addressed soon. She stated that she is not familiar with Royal Hills. Council Liaison Larson stated that they did a great job working with the consultant in determining a long list of needs. He suggested that they work to prioritize the list and tell the City what they think is most important. He acknowledged that there is much to consider and suggested reviewing the list and prioritizing. Committee Member Crassweller clarified that Mr. Moore would come back in February with the warming house numbers and Royal Hills. He stated that he would like to see an analysis that provides a view for long term planning and identify the items that would have a cost impact that is short term, absolute needs. He stated that this information would be helpful for the Council. Chair Messerly referenced a report that they used in the past that included all parks and a list of all priorities by park. He reviewed the process and content of the report with the Committee. Council Liaison Larson stated that the Committee has done a great job of identifying their priorities and encouraged them to take a look ahead and review each item based on their priority. • He suggested that they go through this process and present the information to the Council every year. Committee Member Krenn stated that it would be helpful for them, in their prioritization process, to know the areas that the Council intends to work on each year. Council Liaison Larson referenced partnerships that have been developed in other Cities and suggested that the Committee work to create a similar process. Committee Member Zilmer asked if they should be working as a Committee on these partnerships or would they bring in someone who specializes in this. Mr. Moore stated that he wasn't sure and would look into the process. NEXT MEETING AGENDA Mr. Moore stated that the next Committee meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. He clarified that the following items would be included on the agenda for discussion: New Member Welcoming 2002 Project Budget Prioritization Committee Member Straumann suggested a general discussion to determine the framework for • funding. ♦ Arden Hills Park and Recreation Committee Meeting December 18,2001 8 Mr. Moore stated that new members might be on board by the next meeting. He announced that Chair Messerly is stepping down as Committee Chair and that Committee Member Straumann would be the new Chair for 2002. He stated that the swearing in would take place at the next meeting. Committee Member Crassweller suggested long range planning before the short term. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Mr. Moore stated that they have chosen Saturday, June 22, 2002 as the date to celebrate the City's 51St year. He stated that celebration would be held at Tony Schmidt Park and that he would be asking for volunteers. He stated that Council has provided some funding adding that additional fund raising would be required. He suggested that they pencil in to unofficially volunteer for that day with a booth and activity, the same as last year. Ms. Olson stated that she would be on the Committee. Chair Messerly asked if there would be a parade or fireworks. Ms. Olson said they would like to include both. Chair Messerly complimented the Committee on all the work they have done on the document and thanked Council Liaison Larson for his input. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Chair Messerly declared the meeting adjourned. Seconded by consensus. at 8:42 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Bonita Sullivan TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. ,,-A EN HILLS Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan December 18, 2001 Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee r Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan December 18, 2001 Arden Hills, Minnesota Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Don Messerly, Chair Jim Crassweller Patrick Krenn Gregg Larson, Council Liason Louis Speggen Rich Straumann Roberta Thompson Don Tix Steve Zilmer Jim Johnson, past Chair Jennie Michels, past member City Council Dennis Probst, Mayor Beverly Aplikowski David Grant Gregg Larson Lois Rem Parks and Recreation Staff Tom Moore, Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Olson, Recreation Program Supervisor Park Planning Consultants Ingraham& Associates Inc. Project Staff: Greg Ingraham, Stephen Wensman, and Ian Butler-Severson Contact Information For further information about this plan contact: Arden Hills Parks and Recreation (651) 634-5120 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 • 1 Table of Contents - Plan Summary 3 Mission & Vision 4 Introduction 5 City Location Map (Figure A) 7 Park& Facility Inventory (Table A) 8 Existing Parks & Trails Map (Figure B) 9 Issues & Ideas Map (Figure C) 10 Comprehensive Parks, Trails & Open Space Map (Figure D) 11 Planning Process Summary 12 - 13 Demographic and Recreational Trends 13 - 15 Public Input Summary 15 - 16 Goals & Key Issues 17 Park& Recreational Facility Recommendations 17 - 23 Financing and Partnerships 24 - 25 Implementation Recommendations 2002-2006 25 - 27 APPENDICES 28 A. Arden Hills Park, Trail& Open Space Survey Results 28 - 32 B. Community Meeting Summaries 33 - 36 C. Trail Segment Analysis 38 - 39 D. Individual Park Maps & Renovation Recomendations 40 - 57 2 Plan Summary - The Arden Hills Park Trail and Open Space Plan is a guide to the future use, improvement and expan- sion of the Arden Hills ourdoor recreation system. Parks, trails and open space are essential compo- nents of community quality of life and are highly valued by city residents. This plan is intended to act as a guide to decision-making regarding recreation facilities and is based on public input gathered through a public opinion survey and a series of community meetings. Key elements and recommendations are: Trail Improvement and Connections Arden Hills is divided by many major roads, highways and railroads. These transportation corridors provide excellent regional access and mobility, but they separate neighborhoods and separate people from parks. Trail connections across, over or under the major highways and railroads are needed to tie the city together, create a comprehensive system of parks and trails, improve safety and enhance the feeling of community. Residents want trail improvements to existing trails, new trail segments and internal loop trails within parks. A variety of trail functions and surfaces are needed to meet varying recreation needs (walking, bikes, strollers, in-line skates, cross country skis, nature walks, running, etc.) and residents' desires. The trails master plan illustrates the city's vision for a comprehensive trail network. Building this network requires assistance from other agencies (such as MNDOT and Ramsey County) and the commitment from the city to improve and create trails. Park Renovation Overall, residents are satisfied with Arden Hills parks. However, improvements are desired which will increase the function and usability of existing parks. These improvements range from adding a bench and shade trees near a children's play area to reconfiguration of a park access road, parking lot and shelter building to increase safety and assure long term use of the park land. A systematic long- term approach to these park improvements is proposed. Open Space and Park Acquisition In general, the existing developed portion of Arden Hills is well served by parks. There are key acquisitions and enhancements needed to improve function and safety(such as parking and driveway changes at Perry Park) and to assure long-term use (such as access and parking for Cummings Park). Use of major portions of the TCAAP, Twin Cities Army Arsenal Property, for recreation and open space is important as TCAAP transitions from the former ammunition plant use to a mixed-use development area. Dedication of parks, open space and trails in accordance with the TCAAP Vento Re-Use Master Plan will help assure an adequate supply of recreation and open space for new resi- dents and employees and enhanced recreation opportunities for existing Arden Hills residents. 3 Funding The Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan establishes a need for park and trail improvements and acqui- sition over the next 20 years. A long-term commitment of funding and personnel is needed to achieve the vision of this plan and the community. Partnerships with other government agencies, schools, and the private sector will help fund and build larger improvements. The following funding sources are recommended, along with continued community and political support for park and recreation. • Annual City capital improvement funds. • Federal and State grants. • Cooperative funding of State and County trails. • Partnerships with community groups and institutions. • Private sector support. • Park and trail dedication from new development. • Additional set asides of open space land at TCAAP. Major Goals and Opportunities • Complete trail connections and expand trail use opportunities. • Revitalize underutilized parks. • Advocate for dedication of public lands in TCAAP, consistent with the Vento Re-use Master Plan. • Ensure permanent access and parking for major parks with no access and parking easements. • Enhance natural areas and opportunities for passive uses. • Secure funding to ensure that the vision is achievable. • Enhance partnerships with businesses, institutions and agencies. • Increase visibility and access to parks and trails. • Continue to evaluate and respond to changing demographic and recreational needs. Mission and Vision - Parks, Trails and Recreation Department Mission Statement The Arden Hills Park and Recreation Department is dedicated to serving the people of Arden Hills by providing a comprehensive, well maintained system of parks, trails and open spaces and a balanced program of affordable recreation activities. Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan Vision This plan envisions a comprehensive park, trail and open space system designed to meet current and future community needs. Resources will be directed toward improving trail connections, renovating parks and acquiring open space land in a manner consistent with resident's commitment and pride in their parks, trails and open spaces. Many regional projects will be accomplished through partnerships with other units of government, business, service, education and non-profit groups and the people of Arden Hills. 4 Introduction - The intent of this park, trail and open space plan is to act as a guide to park, trail and open space decision-making and improvements. The Plan is design ed to address recreation needs between 2001 and 2020. The city recognizes that demographic, recreation and environmental trends will change over the next twenty years and those changes will affect park, trail and open space user needs. How- ever, the Plan will help set the framework for funding, operations and improvements and will increase efficiency by establishing a long-term vision and priorities. The plan includes a park and trail system map and recommendations for renovation of existing parks, acquisition of park land and easements, trail improvements, and a funding strategy. Arden Hills Existing Conditions Regional Setting Arden Hills is located in the northern portion of Ramsey County and is well served by regional parks. Tony Schmidt Regional Park is located in Arden Hills along the north shore of Lake Johanna. Long w. y i Lindey's Triangle 5 Lake Regional Park is located just west of Arden Hills in New Brighton. Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park is a linear park located north of Arden Hills. Snail Lake Park is located to the east in • Shoreview. These parks are operated by Ramsey County Parks. Northwestern College and Bethel College are located in Arden Hills. Both schools contain significant privately owned open space and lakeshore within their campus. Bethel College also has a significant amount of active outdoor recreation facilities such as soccer and ballfields. Arden Hills has numerous lakes. Lake Johanna and Lake Josephine have public access and beaches. The recreation potential of Round Lake is limited by the need to restrict public access due to pollu- tion from former industrial activity. Natural Resources The area of Arden Hills located south of Trunk Highway 96 is largely developed. However, many Arden Hills neighborhoods retain tree cover ponds and wetlands giving the city a natural and well landscaped character. There are significant areas of open space, woodlands, lakes, and wetlands in the City. Ramsey County - Tony Schmidt Park, Charles Perry Park, Chatham Trails, Ramsey County Open Space lands, Crepeau Park, Northwestern College, Bethel College and Moundsview High School all contain natural areas of varying character and species. The area north of Highway 96 and east of Highway 10 is the Twin City Army Arsenal Property (TCAAP). TCAAP is a former ammunition plant area and it contains a significant amount of natural resources including a lake, wetlands, woodlands, meadows, rolling terrain, and excellent vistas, • including the highest point in Ramsey County. The Vento Re-Use Plan for TCAAP calls for preserva- tion of significant amount of the former arsenal site. Invasive species such as Buckthorn (a woody non-native shrub) are a problem in many park and open space areas in Minnesota. Several parks in Arden Hills contain buckthorn. The City has instituted a Buckthorn removal program with the cooperation of numerous residents and service groups. The City plans to continue to control Buckthorn on an on-going basis as needed and as resources are available. Existing Parks and Trails Arden Hills has 16 parks and a network of trails, located primarily on or adjacent to County Roads. The parks are well distributed throughout the city to serve the area south of Trunk Highway 96. Major highways and roads act as barriers between residents and parks. While many residents may live within a mile of a community park, controlled access roads may prevent easy access to that nearby park. See Table A on the following page for the Exisitng Park and Facilty Inventory. 6 4� LU CD z ui Y0 Yy _ ;3 mill 1111111 k : milli 111M11 U) ON mill cn lip m � 5� 9 1 1 � ■ 1�7n .......1. ' a ME - .` oil go ERWIN '� Ir�111 r 1�11� ■ � ■ 1 `v �� `r IIi111iT�i1 © -11K111 Iq1 n • Ellis q I�L'NI iiii�iiiiunlin'���� ,_ '■L'+��I � —I��� N NIIIIII.Ir1lin 111 MINIMUM. ■t■ltllnHr:•••= � .. 1111 � it 7� �..N1111�11N11/� �IIt11■■.■!W 111.'�■1 •� SII�d � Q � U � � ~1r I Ir�rat�11nwnRittldl �, ■ ��L=��,, ��rjl - qj �:��:■ �. •��IIIIIILfp„� .� 1 it■D�i?' - �'r\`YI �_. ■■■IIIN11! , :1111111 1 u1�s ■�uu I ~'����� � 1 111111■�� 1+._;; _ �arr: ■■ iir'tr i �+ 1 SOME 1 fl G 1 A H A M . • � 1' dSSDCIATES / Planning Process Summary - The City of Ard en Hills wanted the Park, Trail and Open Space Plan to accurately reflect community desires and needs. A public opinion survey was conducted and a series of public open house meet- ings, Park, Trail and Recreation Committee meetings and workshop sessions were held to gather input and to prepare the Plan. Public Opinion Survey In February 2001 a detailed public opinion survey was sent to each Arden Hills household. Approxi- mately 15% of the households completed the survey. The survey results are summarized in Appendix A. Open House Meetings Four public open house meetings were held in August 2001 to gather information about city-wide and neighborhood park, trail and open space needs. The meetings were held in four different locations throughout the city. A community open house was held on December 18, 2001 to review the draft plan and recommendations. A summary of the meeting results is included in Appendix B. Committee Meetings and Work Sessions The Arden Hills Parks Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) is an advisory committee appointed by the City Council to advise city staff and the Council on park, trail, recreation and open space issues. The PTRC oversaw preparation of the plan, provided detailed guidance and input into the process, and worked with the consulting planners, city staff and the community to prepare the plan recommendations. Review of Existing Plans and Coordination with Other Jurisdictions A number of existing plans were reviewed to help prepare this plan. The Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan, the TCAAP (Twin City Army Ammunition Plant) Vento Re-use Master Plan, Ramsey County Parks and Trails plans, year 2000 Census data, adjacent communities parks and trail plans, and the Arden Hills Gateways plan were all helpful resources. Site Analysis and PTRC and Staff Input City staff and the planning consultants visited each park and many trail corridors to map and docu- ment existing conditions and to plan for future improvements. PTRC members analyzed each trail segment and prepared detailed recommendations. City park management, programming, maintenance, • legal and finance staff all participated in the plan preparation or review. It is hoped that the depth of participation in the planning process will pay dividends by creating 12 ownership in the plan and political support for the resource allocations needed to implement the plan recommendations. ARDEN HILLS PARKS, RECREATION S TRAILS COMMUNITYSURVEY 1.Y /%�[ Please take a moment to fill out this survey and drop it 1n the mail by March 23,2001-No additional postage Is ascessary.Your Input is very important and will help guide park and recreation deolslons.Thank you for Your time. 1. Now often do members of your household vial?the Arden 4. In whisk activities have you or me —a of Your household Nllle paAs a trallet partlelpatod during the peel throe Yeast; Aldan lNlla pales a 61sM'hare)PW.d1u*0Ih--Prh' ,r/ ❑ Alleat— ❑ ,ar a,r mM+m I.lc 4mae avers, rl w:.er CI en:itken's r; ka.Yal+14'nocw¢r C7 Wk�ld J a9a'Itea wwoa epak leek llfaaw skip Yuan dtina IPleafe sc;ob p mis lrt+'q 01" nlmN.OaeCB1. b a.un,3., O-0.31 n, 6v,31 wIl bnkwl,meal 2. If you or members of your household don't use Arden Hills 1.1 p;sKking t77 Joggingoli"" U Od [J parka er trolls,what are the reasons?P:"07. pn hal apply. mml.'fidlw aalb pamn.lnffea) 7 InN1e:fF�e rI Nei mulro of 1"] ones a+l!ba.s I; Flnrgl;x�hs f7 Syy,y,yp iJ BilW'n LJ Inlmea0,; J Ind.Wal 1pmfl(I.e. ransmY.v:.^•, pahsa Oailx >:Rn.�'Io fine fetFe`n,.wx .0,10M,vyoyfn) Demographic and Recreational Trends - Demographics The City of Arden Hills is a mature and largely developed community. It's residents, on average are: A. Older than the average Minnesota and Twin Cities area residents. B. There are fewer children and more senior citizens. C. There is a higher proportion of"baby boomers". D. There is more owner-occupied and less rental housing. E. There is a high proportion of two wage earner households. F. The City is more affluent than most. Arden Hills Minnesota Twin City Metro Area(Average) Median age (yrs.) 36.2 35.4 34.3 years Under 18 yrs old 20.0% 26.2% 26.4% 65 yrs and over 13.9% 12.1% 35% 45-59 yrs old 21.7% 18.1% 17.3% Housing Own/Rent 88% / 12% 75% /25% 71.4% / 28.6% Implications: Over the next 10-20 years a significant proportion of Arden Hills residents will retire. Some will move out of the community, some may move to a smaller home and some will stay in their current home. This probably means some degree of change in neighborhood and community demo- graphics. The higher median home values in Arden Hills may result in a higher proportion of estab- lished families and fewer first time homebuyers. Some new residents are likely to be younger and have more children than existing residents. The City should continue to monitor changes and to work with the school district to track demographic and student population changes. If the change is signifi- cant the city can restructure recreation programs and may need to re-evaluate facility supply. Discre- tionary time is likely to remain at a premium. Many senior citizens are active park and trail users. 13 Recreation Trends Recreation interests and participation are influenced by many factors. Age, access to facilities, in- come, amount of leisure time, interest in the environment, new recreation technology, and social trends all influence recreation participation. In general, people are looking for quality recreation close to home, but are willing to travel to obtain higher quality or more specialized activities. Current trends The following recreation trends have been observed in the Twin Cities over the last ten years: • Trail use has boomed (walking, running, biking and in-line skating). • Non-contact recreation activities are growing. • Interest in arts and natural areas is growing. • Participation in many team sports has plateaued or in some cases declined. • More youth are specializing in one sport and training year-round. • Soccer participation has increased. • Golf has increased in popularity. • Women's sports have increased. • Off-leash dog parks are popular. r v M` • Freeway Park 14 Implications and Future Trends • The following are likely trends based on Arden Hills demographics and the public opinion survey: A. Trail use will remain strong and interest in trail expansion will continue. ("Trails expansion and connections) B. Individual activities will continue to be more popular than team or group activities. (multi-use trails, and open space) C. Interest in natural resources and open space will remain strong. (TCAAP area and other resource areas) D. Recreation facility development and operation partnerships between government agencies, schools, organizations and corporations will be more frequent. (Local partnerships) E. Demand for youth activities and facilities may increase. (Retain park space and flexibility to meet future needs) Public Input Summary - Arden Hills Parks, Recreation and Open Space Public Opinion Survey Summary Introduction In February 2001 the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota conducted a public opinion survey of residents. The survey was designed to determine residents' attitudes about park, recreation and open space issues and to help guide preparation of a park, trail and open space plan for the city. The written survey was sent to 3,897 households and businesses in the city. A total of 593 completed surveys were returned for a response rate of 15%. This is a higher than normal response rate for a mail-back survey and indicates a significant level of interest in city parks, trails and open spaces. This response gives the survey results a relatively high degree of accuracy. The margin of error of the survey is plus or minus 4%. A copy of the survey results is attached in Appendix A. The following is a summary of the findings and implications for the park and trail plan. Survey Findings: 1. Arden Hills residents are passionate about parks, trails and open space. 2. They are frequent users of the parks and trails. 3. They are satisfied with the existing parks, trails, maintenance and programs. The overall satisfaction level is 70% to 80%. 4. They want more TRAILS! 5. They also want existing parks to be renovated, passive parks areas to be improved and more land acquired for passive parks and natural areas. 6. There is some interest in an indoor recreation facility. 7. There is some support for fee increases and tax increases for park purposes. 8. There is very little difference in attitudes among different geographic areas of the city. 15 Recommendations based on the survey results 1. The Arden Hills trail plan identifies needed trail connections, pedestrian/bike bridges and new trail opportunities. 2. Loop trails are proposed in many existing parks. 3. Park renovation and revitalization recommendations for existing parks are summarized starting on page 21 and shown on maps in Appendix C. 4. Significant open space and trails are planned for the TCAAP area. 5. Partnerships to acquire land/easements and construct recreation improvements are a key to long-term success. 6. Existing natural areas such as Crepeau Nature Center should be enhanced. 7. Given the proximity to existing recreation centers and the population base, the costs of an indoor recreation facility are likely to outweigh the benefits. 8. A variety of funding sources are needed for desired park, recreation and open space improvements. should be based upon these recommendations and funding supply. The individual park renovation recommendations are summarized below. , , _ v n 2 h Crepeau Park Trails 16 Goals, and Key Issues - Park, Trail and Open Space Plan Goals: • Complete trail connections and expand trail use opportunities. • Revitalize underutilized parks. • Advocate for dedication of public lands in TCAAP, consistent with the Vento Re-use Master Plan. • Ensure permanent access and parking for major parks with no access and parking easements. • Enhance natural areas and opportunities for passive uses. • Secure funding to ensure that the vision is achievable. • Enhance partnerships with businesses, institutions and agencies. • Increase visibility and access to parks and trails. • Continue to evaluate and respond to changing demographic and recreation needs. Park and Recreation Facility Recommendations— Park and Trail System Plan �w, Figure D shows the recommended Park, Trail and Open Space system for Arden Hills. The 4 map shows recommended park additions and0 acquisitions, --new trails and trail connections. e- Appendix D contains maps of each park with park renovation recommendations. The Park, Trail and Open Space Plan is based on the extensive public input and PTRC recommendations. Listed below are explanations of the recommendations by category. Grade Separated Trail Connections Constructing grade separated trail crossings of major roads and railroads is one of the most important actions the City (in conjunction with County Rd. E bridge at TH 51 Ramsey County and MNDOT) can take to improve the trail network, enhance access to parks and tie the community together. Federal T-21 grants are available for many of these trail improvements. The following are priority trail crossings: County Road E over Highway 51/14amline Ave. The existing bridge is very narrow and unsafe for pedestrians or bicyclists. This location is a key connection between the east and west portions of the city. The City should work with Ramsey County and MNDOT to either expand the bridge width to create adequate pedestrianibike crossings 0 or build a freestanding bike/walk bridge next to the vehicle bridge. 17 Highway 96 A trail underpass should be installed at a selected location between Highway 10 and Lexington Avenue, when Highway 96 is rebuilt. This grade-separated connection will provide access to City Hall and the TCAAP area. A trail crossing of Highway 10 should also be incorporated into the Highway 96/10 intersection, when it is rebuilt. Highway 10 There are two potential grade separated crossing locations along Highway 10. One,just south of Royal Hills Park and another within TCAAP, north of Highway 96. A minimum of one grade sepa- rated crossing should be built. I-35W There are two potential locations for pedestrian/bike bridges over I-35W. At least one crossing should be constructed. A significant option is to convert the existing railroad bridge located just north of I-694 to a pedestrian/bike trail crossing. This trail would connect the Round Lake area to the City of New Brighton trails and long Lake Regional Park. A second trail bridge option is pro- posed to be located north of Highway 96 to connect the TCAAP area with Long Lake Regional Park and New Brighton. Mph. St. Paul& Sault St. Marie Railroad Ramsey County proposes to construct a north-south trail crossing under the railroad tracks between the south section of Ramsey County-Tony Schmidt Park and Charles Perry Park/north section of Ramsey County- Tony Schmidt Park. This north-south trail link is very important as the railroad acts 0 as a significant barrier between neighborhoods and park use. Railroad bridges on New Brighton Road and Old Snelling are too narrow for a widened shoulder and act as crossing barriers. This bridge should be widened to accommodate a widened shoulder or trail. Trail Connections Additional trails are needed to provide a comprehensive network of walkibike ways and to connect the community together. These trails will function for recreation and as a non-motorized transporta- tion alternative. A. Snelling/Old Highway 10 corridor from the Arden Hills/Roseville border to Highway 96. B. County Road E between Snelling and Hamline Avenues. C. County Road E between Lake Johanna Blvd. and New Brighton Road. D. Lake Johanna Blvd between Ramsey County- Tony Schmidt Park and the Roseville border to Northwestern College. ,t E. Crepeau Park on Tiller Lane to Hamline Avenue to the Roseville border. F. Ingerson Road between Hamlin Avenue and Lexington Avenue Typical off street trail 18 G. Pine Terrace between County Road E to Creapeau Park at Harriet Avenue. • H. Cleveland Avenue south of the Sampson/Hazelnut trail corridor to the Roseville border. I. Along Valentine Road from Old Highway 10 to Mounds View High School. J. South of Round Lake between I-35W and Old Highway 10. K. From Floral Park on Hamlin to County Road F to Lexington Avenues. L. Along Highway 96 from 1-35W to Lexington Avenue. M. Within Ramsey County- Tony Schmidt Park. N. Within Bethel and Northwestern Colleges. O. Within TCAAP and along Rice Creek. Regional Trails Three regional trail connections warrant special mention. These are key links to existing reparks and trails and these connections should be implemented as soon as possible.gional Ramsey County - Tony Schmidt Park Trail Underpass The trail under the Mpls. St. Paul Sault St. Marie railroad line is a crucial north-south connection within Ramsey County - Tony Schmidt Park. The underpass will link Ramsey County- Tony Schmidt Park with Charles Perry Park an the Ramsey County Open Space north of Valentine Hills Road. Rice Creek Park Trail Corridor Rice Creek flows through the northwest corner of Arden Hills. Ramsey County has acquired many sections of the creek to the north and west of Arden Hills and has converted them into a linear park. The Ramsey County Parks master plan and the TCAAP Vento Re-use Master Plan call for incorpora- tion of the section of Rice Creek in Arden Hills into the Regional Park. This will allow access to regional bike, walk and ski trails and canoeing on the creek. Trail over I-35W The existing railroad bridge over I-35W west of Round Lake should be converted into a pedestrian/bicycle bridge. The bridge is not used by the rail- road and represents a rare opportunity for non-motorized crossing of I-35W. The trail bridge will link Arden Hills with New Brighton trails and Long Lake Regional Park. Arden Oaks Park 19 Trail Surfacing • The choice of trail surface (i.e. bituminous, wood chips, mowed turf, gravel, etc.) affects use of the trail, cost of trail construction,trail character, aesthetics and trail maintenance. Arden Hills residents want a variety of trail surfaces. Based on responses to the public opinion survey, paved trails are the most popular trail surface, although there is considerable interest in non-paved surfaces(401 paved responses to 351 non-paved responses). The City should balance paved and unpaved trail surfacing. Trails along roads and trails making cross community or inter-city connections should be paved as should major loop or access paths within larger parks. Trails within natural areas and secondary trailsshould have a more natural surface (ag-lime, gravel, wood chip or mowed turf). The Arden Hills Park and Trail Plan(Figure D) and the individual park renovation maps show the recommended trail locations and surface type. Trail Maintenance and Replacement Due to increased use, interest and expansion of trails, there is a need for a comprehensive trail main- tenance and replacement plan. This plan would include annual maintenance (crack sealing, plowing etc.)and scheduled pavement replacement. Winter walking is popular and there is more demand for snow plowing of trails during the winter. Equipment is needed to allow plowing of trails for winter use. Park and Trail Signs and Identification Trail identification is needed as none of the trails in the City have names. Individual trails within the City should be given names and mile markers to help users find their way and assist with directions. This may also help the City with maintenance and response to emergency situations. New park signage is also needed. Exist- ing non-existent. A common sign design should be developed and consistent park and trail identification signs should be placed in the parks and along trail corri- dors. A park and trail system map was devel- oped as part of the planning process. This map should be reproduced on weather and vandal resistant materials and displayed in : the City parks and at major trail entrances. An overall park and trail map will help residents find parks and trails and connect neighborhoods. Many residents are unaware of the existing park and trails in Arden Hills. This map could also be copied as a handout guide for interested Freeway Park citizens. 20 Park Renovation • The City of Arden Hills should continue to upgrade and renovate existing parks based upon a 5-10 year capital improvement plan and in an effort to meet changing demographics, public safety and the desires of the community. Maps indicating individual park improvement recommendations have been prepared based upon input received from the community through four public meetings, from service organizations and from the PTRC. The individual park maps are attached as Appendix D.The recom- mendations are intended to improve public safety, aesthetics, function and efficiency of individual parks. Future park improvements should be based upon these recommendations and funding supply. Individual park renovation recommendations are summarized below. Comprehensive Approach to Renovation The PTRC recommends that where possible, park renovation be done all at once in each park to minimize park disruption, reduce costs through efficiency of construction and improve park function. In the past park renovation has occurred in a piecemeal fashion and has resulted in less than satisfac- tory results. Park Renovation Recommendations (listed by park) Arden Manor Park- Provide a new entrance drive, parking lot and trail connection when Highway 96 is upgraded. Add a looped trail around the pond and to the future TCAAP trails. Define edges of the park with new trees and landscaping. Add new shaded benches near park features. Add a sign and map at the park entrances to provide park and trail identification. Arden Oaks Park - Add a paved trail from north to south across the park to connect the park features to meet ADA accessibility requirements. Add benches and trash containers near the park features. Add trees and landscaping to provide shade, spatial definition and to improve aesthetics. Add a sign and map at the park entrances to provide park and trail identification. Charles Perry Park—Add a bridge over the lower wetland. Move entrance drive to line up with Thom Drive. Add new warming house in close proximity to the skating rink. This will eliminate the conflict with skaters having to cross the entrance drive. Add a drinking fountain with jug filler. Pave existing skating rink for inline skating and half court basketball. Add a new open skating area. Turn existing warming house into a storage shed. Add a paved trail connecting the parking lot to the play structure and a trail from the future picnic shelter to the unpaved trails below hill. Add a kiosk map, identification sign. Add benches and a picnic area/plaza. Realign unpaved trail onto park property. Work with Bethel College to provide access across and to the new sports complex. Add a sign and map at the Park entrances to provide park and trail identification. Acquire single family home nearest the park to accommodate future uses. Chatham Trails—Realign trails where they cross private property. Add a sign and map at the Park entrances to provide park and trail identification. Crepeau Park- Add a new unpaved trail from Pine Terrace to Benton Way on the north side of the wetland. Add a new unpaved trail loop near southwest edge of Park. Add a children's play structure and picnic tables near entrance on Benton Way. Utilize the Dellwood right-of-way for an improved entrance. Add a sign and map at the Park entrances to provide park and trail identification. 21 Cummings Park—Add a new unpaved looped trail near the lake. Add a paved trail connection to Wyncrest Circle. Provide directional signs on City streets to guide users to the Park and parking area on Fair Issac's property. Add parking/Trail Head near the City Water Tower south of the Park. Re- place the tennis courts with a parking lot with access off of Wyncrest Court. Add a bench on the new trail for lake viewing. Add a drinking fountain. Add a sign and map at the Park entrances to provide park and trail identification. Floral Park—The trail entrance in the northwest corner of the Park is narrow, overgrown and in poor shape and should be reconstructed. Individual amenities within the park should be connected to trails for ADA accessibility. Additional unpaved looped trails should be constructed in the park to provide more walking and nature watching opportunities. The tennis courts should be reconstructed with a full court basketball. A new parking lot should be constructed in the center area of the park to provide access to the ballfields and provide easier access. Add a sign and map at the Park entrances to provide park and trail identification. Freeway Park - Replace the warming house. Add a new paved parking lot off of County Road E. Add parking stalls off Arden Place. Pave the hockey rink for year-round use. Add a paved trail and a half basketball court. Remove former street paving. Hazelnut Park—Connect existing recreational features to paved trails for ADA accessibility. Add a trail connection to New Brighton Road. Replace the warming house with a new structure. Manage the woodlands to remove undesired species such as Buckthorn and Honeysuckle. Install shaded benches near recreational features. Add lights from parking lot to skating rink. Add a drinking fountain. Add a sign and map at the Park entrances to provide park and trail identification. Ingerson Park—Add a connecting trail to Lexington, Fernwood Court and Lake Lane, utilizing a sewer easement to Fernwood as a trail corridor and Lake Lane as a trail access point. Install a 9-hole disc golf course. Expand the parking lot. Connect all existing and future park features to paved trails for ADA accessibility. Add a sign and map at the Park entrances to provide park and trail identifica- tion. Lindey's Triangle- Provide benches and park identification sign at the corner of Snelling and County Road E. Leave both Triangle and Kenna Park as unprogrammed open space. Install a paved trail segment connecting the Snelling cul-de-sac to County Road E. Round Lake Park—Add a trail connecting Old Highway 10 to the trail west of Round Lake by easement or land acquisition. Add a parking lot at Parkshore Drive. Add community garden plots and soccer fields. Acquire more land for additional soccer fields as needed by the City. Add a sign and map at the Park entrances to provide park and trail identification. Royal Hills—Add a paved trail through the park. Add a tennis court to the existing court to create a pair of courts. Relocate the play equipment out of the sliding hill route. Sampson Park—Add landscaping within the park to provide interest and improve aesthetics. Detach the basketball court from the road pavement and replace with a trail segment. Add a sign and map at the park entrances to provide park and trail identification. 22 Sheehy Park—Add an unpaved trail across the park connecting Old Snelling Avenue with Ridgewood • Road. Maintain a mowed trail along Old Snelling Avenue. Add a benches and create an overlook near the pond. Remove existing tennis courts. Valentine Park—Add a looped trail around the inside of the Park. Connect existing recreational features to paved trails for ADA accessibility. Reconfigure parking lot to detach park features from the parking lot pavement. Add a new warming house/picnic shelter. Move the '/z court basketball. Add a toilet screen and storm ponds. Park and Open Space Acquisitions To improve the function of existing parks and to provide better service to certain neighborhoods, park and open space acquisitions have been recommended for two parks and parking easements or acquisition is recommended for two other parks. Dedication of park, trail and open space on TCAAP is recommended in accordance with the Vento Re-use Master Plan and the City Comprehensive Plan. Charles Perry Park- The residential property adjacent to Charles Perry should be acquired to minimize the potential conflict caused by reflected light, noise and trespassing while providing an opportunity to expand the recreational offerings in the park and to provide better park access. Round Lake Park - The open land west of Round Lake Park should be acquired to provide adequate space for community soccer fields. The amount of property to acquire should be determined by the number and size of the fields needed. This land should be obtained by park dedication and acquisition as possible. Round Lake Trail Easements—The remaining easements should be acquired to complete the trail around the west and south sides of Round Lake and make the trail connection to the I —35W railroad bridge (potential future trail crossing). Cummings Park - Parking for Cummings Park currently occurs on Fair Issac's company parking lot. The city does not have a long-term agreement for continued use of that parking. A long-term use agreement should be obtained or the city should acquire other adjoining land to provide parking for Cummings Park. Indoor Facilities Although there was some interest in having indoor recreational facilities, community input determined that the facilities in surrounding communities and those provided by the Mounds View School District and Bethel and Northwestern Colleges were adequate and within the community there was little support for spending tax dollars for a separate facility. Shoreview's community center and indoor swimming pool is located less that 3/4 mile to the east of Arden Hills and New Brighton's Community • Center(gyms, exercise area and indoor children's play area) is located 1/31d mile to the west of Arden Hills. 23 Financing and Partnerships — Funding for the recommended improvement must come form a variety of sources, but the City of Arden Hills must take an aggressive and pro-active approach to park and trail improvement. In addition to city funds the following potential sources of funding are needed to achieve the vision established by the community and reflect in this plan: Potential funding sources are: • City General Funds • Park and Trail Dedication Funds • Federal T-21 trail and pedestrian bridge funds • Minnesota DNR Outdoor Recreation Grants • Contributions from recreation and environmental groups • Contributions from civic and service groups • Cooperative projects and funding with local businesses • Minnesota DNR Metro Greenway Grants • Cooperative funding with Ramsey County and Ramsey County Parks • Watershed Districts Partnerships Within the City of Arden Hills, there are great opportunities for public private partnerships for shared use of parkland and private or corporate properties or partnerships with Bethel and Northwestern Colleges. In particular, it may be possible to improve upon the relationship between MSI Insurance and Crepeau Park to share parking and signage and to expand the facilities for both. Similarly, partnerships with Bethel and Northwestern College should be made or improved to provide community use of trails and athletic facilities. Other partnerships include working with the Rice Creek Watershed District, Ramsey County and the U.S. Army to complete missing sections of the Rice Creek Park and Trails and to hasten the release of TCAAP land. Furthermore, the City, MNDOT and Ramsey County should coordinate efforts to improve trails along County and State roads and within County Parks to better respond to the community's desires. Park Dedication Requirements and Policy Arden Hills collects park dedications (either cash or land) from new subdivisions. The intent of the dedication requirement is to make sure that new development provides adequate park and recreation resources to meet the demand created by the new growth. Park dedication funds are intended for park and trail land acquisition and development of new facilities. They should not be used for park facility replacement or maintenance. 24 Arden Hills should accept cash park dedication in leiu of land for development south of TH96, except when there is the possibility and need to add land adjacent to existing parks. Park dedication north of iTH96 (TCAAP) should be in accordance with the Vento Re-use Master Plan. Because of the developed status of the city, park dedication funds are not anticipated to be a significant source of additional funding for park and trail improvements. The city may have to rely more on general funds and other revenues for needed replacement and improvements. Implementation Recommendations 2002-2006 The following are the recommended implementation actions recomended to the PTRC. These projects should be reviewed and adjusted annually. Funding should be secured and actions plans developed to assure implementation of these projects. Trails • Purchase a maintenance vehicle capable of both summer and winter trail maintenance. $95,000. • Railroad Bridge Crossing over I-35W. Work with MNDOT and the Railroad to utilize existing railroad bridge for a trail crossing over the interstate. (ISTEA Grant, funding from Arden Hills, New Brighton and Ramsey County) $ to be determined. • Continue to lobby for a railroad underpass between Tony Schmidt and Perry Park (work with County and railroad) Use local leverage in negotiations between County and railroad. $0 -staff and committee time. • Charles Perry Park—Add a N-S trail connection with the County(pending County acquisition of underpass) from the railroad to Mounds View High School. Add a trail connection from parking lot to pump house. Replace bridge across wetland opposite Pump House Road. $35,000. • Lobby for a pedestrian/bike bridge/lanes over TH51 at County Road E. Work with County and State. Get this on their priority list. $0 - staff and committee time. • Get the trail along County E built from Old Snelling to east of Hamline Ave. (County project). $ to be determined. City share if any of trail construction. • Make trails connections from Tony Schmidt to the diagonal trail(trail should be named) through Sampson and Hazelnut Parks. $20,000. • Connect Crepeau Park to County Road E trail along Pine Tree Drive. $30,000. • Work with MNDOT to get trail crossings of TH96, including a grade separated crossing, to connect City Hall and TCAAP with the area south of TH96. $ to be determined. City share if t any. • Work to complete a trail around the south end of Lake Johanna to Lydia Avenue. $ to be deter mined. 25 • Round Lake Trail— Get remaining easements and complete the trail along west Round Lake. $25,000. Park Renovation Note: Where possible, the PTRC recommends complete renovation of a park, rather than a piece- meal approach. • Add new park and trail signage at all parks and trails, have park and trail system maps in stalled at key outdoor locations, and available at City Hall. $22,000. • Install ADA access upgrades (seek MnDNR grants) Connect park features with a paved trails at Arden Oaks, Floral, Hazelnut, Ingerson, and Valentine Parks. $125,000. • Charles Perry Park—Renovate the park including relocation of the access drive, a new warm ing house, shelter, trails, bridge, paved rink and tot lot, etc. $350,000. • Freeway Park— Add a parking lot and replace warming house. $75,000. • Hazelnut Park—Replace warming house. $40,000. • Ingerson Park—Add a disc golf course (partner with disc golf assn. for design and partial funding). $7,500. • Valentine Park renovation—$140,000. • Cummings Park—Add a directional signs to the park. Provide long-term parking. Signs $750. Parking $75,000. • Add trees for shade at key locations and additional benches and picnic tables. $10,000/year for three years. • Crepeau Park—Work to create an integrated trail network, marked trails, defined entrance 1 point(s) and an area trail and interpretive map/signs. $5,000. New park and open space acquisition Obtain long-term parking and access agreement for Cummings Parks (Fair Isaac). $ if any to be determined. TCAAP— Work with developers and the property owners to acquire trail corridors, neighborhoods and community parks and open spaces as per the park and trail master plan. As development occurs and opportunities arise. $0 - staff and committee time. 26 Partnerships • MnDOT & Ramsey Co Transportation- Establish/enhance working relationships with MnDOT and Ramsey County Transportation and make sure the trail crossings and trail additions are in their transportation master plans, CIP's and are a priority for funding and implementation. On-going effort. Cooperate on joint funding applications (Federal T-21, etc.) Make sure trail crossings get incorporated into the TH96 reconstruction. $0 - staff and committee time+ any matching city funds for grants on a project-by-project basis. TCAAP—Work with the land owner/manager to build trails, expand public access and build a joint athletic complex(with other partners). $0 - staff and committee time. Ramsey County Parks—Work with them to get implementation of Tony Schmidt Master Plan and Rice Creek Park trails. $0 - staff and committee time. Mounds View School District— Work with District to improve trails on school property. $10,000. Bethel and Northwestern Colleges—Work to expand and enhance public trail access. $0 - staff and committee time. Other • Put together a 5 year CIP, based on these initial priorities and review and adjust it annually. $0— staff and committee time. • Continue and expand woodland management/buckthorn removal, etc. (Chatham, Crepeau, Hazel nut, Perry, etc.) $7,500/year. r ^I r �'sM lda•x If Yl i1d � WEa • .��� 16 ? Ramsey County-Tony Schmidt Park- Lake Johanna 27 APPENDICES - A. Arden Hills Park,Trail and Open Space Survey Results B. Public Meeting Summaries C. Trail Segment Analysis D. Individual Park Maps and Renovation Recommendations A. Arden Hills Park, Trail and Open Space Survey Results Introduction In February 2001 the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota conducted a public opinion survey of residents. The survey was designed to determine resident's attitudes about park, recreation and open space issues and to help guide preparation of a park, trail and open space plan for the city. The written survey was sent to 3,897 households and businesses in the city. A total of 593 completed surveys were returned for a response rate of 15%. This is a higher than normal response rate for a mail-back survey and indicates a high level of interest in city parks, trails and open spaces. This high response gives the survey results a relatively high degree of accuracy. The margin of error of the survey is plus or minus 4%. A copy of the survey is attached. The following is a summary of the findings, implica- tions for the park and trail plan and the results for each question. 1) Visitation 0 Of the 593 returned surveys, 45% of the participants used Arden Hills' parks and trails on a weekly basis, 21% on a monthly basis and 26% on a yearly basis. These percents remained mostly constant when broken into the four demographic areas, north, central, southeast and southwest. The fre- quency of park use among survey respondents is likely to be higher than the average resident's use of parks and trails. This is due to the possibility that park users were more likely to complete and return the survey than non-park users. 2) Barriers to participation. Only 8% of those surveyed said they had never used the park and trail system. Of this 8%, the two most frequent explanations as to why the respondent had never used a park or trail were: 1) The respondent was unaware of parks and trails or 2) The respondent was new to the community, which might also explain why they are unaware of the existing park and trail system. Overall, few barriers exist to participation. Barriers to participation (# of responses): Not aware of parks 16 Prefer other parks 7 Not interested 7 Parks hard to find 5 Inadequate transportation 1 • 3) Park& Trail Use Ramsey County- Tony Schmidt Park is the most frequently visited park in Arden Hills. The survey results indicate that residents from all areas of Arden Hills use Ramsey County - Tony Schmidt Park 28 equally. Residents from all areas of the city also frequently use Cummings, Floral, Valentine Hazelnut and Perry. As expected, the frequency of use for each park seems to be based on their specific amen-ties, size and location. A smaller park such as Sampson, is frequented more often by residents who live close to the park. Trail usage ranked high among those surveyed. However, many of those surveyed commented on the need to expand or improve the current park and trail network. Several respondents said that at times, trail users are forced to walk along busy or unsafe roadways to navi- gate the trail system. Park Use (# of responses in order of most to least frequented) 1 City trails 235 2 Tony Schmidt 214 3 Cummings 174 4 Valentine 121 4 Floral 121 5 Hazelnut 117 5 Perry 117 6 Crepeau 71 7 Royal Hills 61 8 Ingerson 40 9 Freeway 35 10 Arden Oaks 29 11 Lindeys 23 • 11 Sampson 23 12 Arden Manor 11 4) Recreation Participation (in order of most frequented activities) Walking and biking are by far the most the most popular recreation activities. Use of children's playgrounds, nature areas, and picnicking and bird watching are popular activities. Popular active recreation includes swimming, running/jogging skating and hockey and team and informal sports. Arden Hills residents seem to prefer trail and passive park use. 1 Walk/hike 482 2 Bike 313 3 Children's playgrounds 253 4 Nature areas 199 5 Picnic 188 6 Swim 167 7 Jog/run 165 8 Ice skate/hockey 152 9 Bird watch 143 10 Organized sports 141 11 Informal sports 140 12 Tennis 123 13 Golf 122 14 Cross country ski 117 15 Inline skate 103 29 16 Outdoor court sports 91 17 Indoor court sports 64 18 Alternative sports 45 5) Desired Outdoor Recreation Elements (in order of respondents requests) The most frequently requested recreation facilities are trails and passive parks. 1 Bike/walk trails 196 2 Natural areas 112 3 Ski trails 106 4 Golf course 82 5 Interpretive/historic areas 78 6 Swimming 64 7 Soccer fields 46 8 Picnic areas 36 8 Children's play areas 36 9 Baseball/softball fields 21 6) Satisfaction/Future Priorities (sorted by priority for the future) Survey respondents are very satisfied with trails, parks, recreation programs, communications, and park maintenance. They are less satisfied with the availability of indoor recreation facilities and special events. Recommended priorities for the future are trails, park maintenance, and passive parks. • Current Rating Future Priority Satisfied Unsatisfied High Low Trails 379 (73%) 143 (27%) 419 (89%) 54 (11%) Park maintenance 414 (90%) 46 (10%) 297 (80%) 75 (20%) Passive parks 355 (77%) 102 (23%) 313 (78%) 89 (22%) Indoor recreation 209 (58%) 152 (42%) 224 (59%) 153 (41%) Communications 341 (92%) 29 (8%) 183 (56%) 145 (44%) Active parks 327 (82%) 70 (18%) 191 (53%) 172 (47%) Rec. programs 6-12 260 (90%) 28 (10%) 123 (41%) 179 (59%) Special events 209 (63%) 121 (27%) 120 (36%) 209 (64%) Rec. programs U6 264 (89%) 34 (11%) 98 (33%) 203 (67%) Rec. programs 19-64 223 (78%) 62 (22%) 101 (33%) 205 (67%) Rec. programs 13-18 225 (85%) 39 (15%) 91 (31%) 200 (69%) Rec. programs 65+ 227 (83%) 46 (17%) 82 (28%) 213 (72%) Average (80%) (20%) (49%) (51%) 7) Indoor Recreation Facility Needs Respondents are interested in a fitness center, indoor track, and swimming pool. Fitness center 264 0 Run/walk track 223 Swimming 194 Golf practice 117 30 Gyms 109 • Aerobics 108 Tennis 85 Climbing wall 83 Racquetball 79 Play equipment 77 Soccer 43 Auditorium 36 Skateboard 21 8) Support for Improvements (from highest to lowest amount of support -Great and Marginal support totaled) There is community support for bike and walk trail additions, renovation of existing parks, improvements to passive parks and for acquisition of passive parks and open space lands. There is little support for acquisition of land for new athletic parks or for alternative forms of recreation. Great Marginal None Bike/walk trail additions 298 (58%) 134 (26%) 78 (15%) Renovate existing parks 134 (28%) 266 (55%) 87 (18%) Improve exist. passive parks 183 (37%) 213 (43%) 100 (20%) Acquire land for passive parks 154 (32%) 170 (35%) 162 (33%) Improve exist. athletic complexes 76 (16%) 208 (45%) 180 (39%) Acquire land for athletic parks 73 (15%) 158 (33%) 241 (51%) More alternative recreation 56 (12%) 131 (28%) 288 (61%) 9) Household Age Distribution (# of persons) 0-5 122 6-11 167 12-19 252 20-29 101 30-39 158 40-49 332 50-64 390 65+ 160 10) Types of Trail Surface Preferred Paved trails are the most popular trail surface, although there is considerable interest in non-paved surfaces (401 paved responses vs 351 non-paved responses). The City should balance paved and unpaved trail surfacing. Trails along roads and trails making cross community or inter-city connections should be paved as should major lop or access paths within larger parks. Trails within natural areas and secondary trails should have a more natural surface (ag-lime, gravel, wood chip or mowed turf). Paved 401 Woodchip 159 31 Mowed grass 115 • Crushed Rock 77 11) Neighborhood Location of Respondents Southwest 32% North 31% Southeast 16% Central 21% 12) a. Concentrate on existing facilities Survey respondents feel that the city should concentrate its efforts on improvement of existing recreation facilities vs. adding new parks. Strongly Agree Agree Not sure Disagree Strongly Disagree 159 236 96 51 1 (71% Strongly Agree and Agree) (9% Disagree and Strongly Disagree) b. Satisfied with rec. service and facilities for tax$ Most residents are satisfied with the recreation value they receive for their tax dollar. Strongly Agree Agree Not sure Disagree Strongly Disagree 87 305 94 62 12 (70% Strongly Agree and Agree) (14% Disagree and Strongly Disagree) • bl. Satisfied with service if fee increase Fee increases would slightly diminish people's opinion of recreation value for their tax dollars. Strongly Agree Agree Not sure Disagree Strongly Disagree 56 204 205 59 21 (48% Strongly Agree and Agree) (15% Disagree and Strongly Disagree) U. Satisfied with service if tax increase A property tax increase would further diminish people's opinion of recreation value for their tax dollar. However, more people would still be satisfied than unsatisfied if a tax increase occurred for park and reaction purposes. There may be sufficient support for a future bond referendum for select trail and recreation improvements. Strongly Agree Agree Not sure Disagree Strongly Disagree 57 143 185 102 58 (37% Strongly Agree and Agree) (29% Disagree and Strongly Disagree) • 32 • B. Community Meeting, Summaries — Community Meeting Summaries - July 9-12, 2001 (#) indicates meeting number. Introduction - Four community meetings were held during the week of July 9-12, 2001 at various locations around the city. Approximately 80 attended the meetings. Meeting participants provided input regarding the overall city park, trail and open space system and individual parks and trails. The community input is summarized below. This input combined with the April, 2001 public opinion survey and interviews with stakeholders and affiliates will assist the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee with preparation of the Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan. General Comments— Need Collaboration with Ramsey County Colleges and school Districts. (1,2,3,4) Picnic Facilities (3) - Add shelter, shade structures (3) Save/conserve open space (4) Indoor Recreation needed for swimming and indoor track, art classes and history center(4) Nature Center(1,2,3,4) Keeping up the existing park system will be adequate (4) • Hwy 96 barrier to movement (When will trails be ready?) (4) Finish Tony Schmidt system(trail connections to park along Lk. Johanna Blvd., etc) (2) Plow trails in winter(4) When will TCAAP be ready(4) Trail/Signage connections (4) Trail/road crossing possibility at Hamlin and Snelling RR bridge (3) Bridge over highway 10 (2) Cooperation with the colleges (1,2,3,4) Park and Rec info pamphlets etc. out to community(3) Feeling of neighborhoods being landlocked? Focus on non-motorized trail connections(1) Make bridges usable for pedestrians and bikes and skaters/rollerbladers. (1,2&3) Loop bike route around Lake Josephine(1) Create gathering places for kids within neighborhood parks. (2) Lindeys should stay a park. (2) County removed softball backstop in Tony Schmidt. (2) Storm water pond maintenance is needed- i.e. pond by Tiller Lane and south end of Creapau Park. Siltation and debris.Need maintenance plan involving City, homeowners, County and Rice Creek Watershed. Runoff comes form Lexington Avenue. (1) Crepeau as a neighborhood park w/play structure (2) Lack of water supply at parks is not a priority issues for users.(1&2) Large roads are barriers which require people to drive to reach nearby parks. (1&2) ® People aren't aware of the City parks and trails. (1) Better park identification signs are needed& signs showing trail connections etc (1,2,3) 33 Add"children playing"or"park- slow"traffic safety sign near the parks. (1) Need safe access from neighborhoods to parks (3) Ingraham&Assoc. to help facilitate county involvement in Arden hills park improvements (2) Explore trail options w/West Lake Johanna(2) -alleviate problems w/ "danger trails" (i.e. auto traffic conflicts etc) -displacement of trail users to Old Snelling and New Brighton Blvd Loop trail needed to move trail users off streets(2&3) Skating trail/canal?(3) Site specific park amenities vs. generalized park amenities(3) Priority for a comprehensive trail system(w/Ramsey Co. participation) Larger skating surfaces(3) Trail connections to North side of A.H. (and Vice versa) (2) Round Lake polluted, no access (2) Limit Truck traffic on Johanna Lake Rd (vehicle weight limit) (2) Trail option south of Presbyterian homes(2) Fifty/fifty split for paved/non-paved trails (2) -safety areas or specific use (ie biking) could be paved(2) -smaller/less traffic trails should be unpaved?(2) Emphasis on ease of use(2) Emphasis on connectivity(2) Off-leash dog park ?(2) No railroad gravel on trails for biking use! (2) Low Desire for A.H. indoor recreation facility "Tear drops"to signify"park entrances" and usages (2) -used as traffic calming strategy along pedestrian thoroughfares. Help from Shoreview with trail connection to Shoreview(ie funding) (2) Partnerships with neighbor communities utilizing resources(3) Site Specific Comments— Sampson Park- New playground structure is too small(2) -designed for tots?(2) Royal Hills Park- Trail connection to N Heights Church(4) Dog Waste container(4) B Ball Field—T ball only(4) Parking no sufficient/check on why no parking signs exist (4) Valentine Park- Raise grade, effective drainage vs. incremental improvements (3) Park is integral to the community(3) Need path/entrance to park form neighborhood (3) Flooding of parking lot vs. infield/grade issues(3) Picnic tables with shade (3) Swings (3) 34 w Reconsider layout of park (parking orientation parallel to Valentine road , grading etc...) (3) Hazelnut Park- Need better maintenance of park land (2) -dead tree removal -trimming of trees/ grasses Auto traffic on Pedestrian trails is major problem(2) Hazelnut trails do not accommodate biking /roller blading etc. (2) Wider Trails (2) Need benches/seating (2) Invasive species problems/ "Chinese elms" (2) Delineate sides of trail for"walkers"/ "bikers" (2) Fix dilapidated fencing (2) Hockey"dropoff problem(2) -add lights from church parking to hockey rink -pave hockey rinks (3) Sledding skating conflict (2) Round Lake Park- Relocate A.H. community gardens to Round Lake (3) Leave as open space?(3) Trail link to the west (3) -to RR bridge and long lake Charles Perry Park- Re-evaluate use of space during all seasons Off road dirt bike trails (3) Portable skate parks Bridge easement issues/improve trails and access to park (2&3) Seating needed at new playground (2) Ages of play structures?(2) Water Fountain? (2) Shelter Shade structure?(2) Formal trail needed on south side?(2) Erosion problems (2) Road divides hockey rink and warming house (2&3) "No golfing" signage on west and south sides of park (2) I/2 court basketball w/backstop (2) Paved surface /courts inside hockey rinks for summer use (2&3) Park programming for Perry?(2) Location of play structure/ safety issues /relocate closer to warming house (3) Add recreational skating rink?(3) Add bridge and trails across the swamp? (3) • Crepeau Park- Add a childrens play area for the Hunters Park Neighborhood. (1) Add playground equip. by Benton way(1) 35 The wood chip trails are nice. (1) Need Buckthorn(invasive species) removal and woodland management. (1&2) Boyscout project (1) -Bridge or stone crossing for wildlife (1) - add bird houses (1) -Re-plant prairie area(1) MSI restricts bike and inline trail use Water off Lexington-weeds (2) Water quality-erosion Management/maintenance of storm ponds Add picnic tables and trash cans. (1) A trail map is needed. (1) Species Diversity(2) Ingerson Park- Can a"back way" (easement) trail to Ingerson Park be found?(1) Keep the sliding hill. (1) Frisbee golf might be a good use if it does not interfere with sliding. (1) Lindey's Triangle Park- Keep Lindey's as a park. Replace the backstop. (1) Keep it for flexible open play space. (1&2) Kites (2) Soccer (2) Parking issues (2) Lacrosse (2) Softball (2) Add an exercise station. (1&2) Parking can be a problem on the street. (1) Need park sign. (2) Need traffic sign for park (2) Sitting benches on Hill overlooking Lindey's Triangle (in between crab trees) (4) Freeway Park- Parking is dangerous in the winter. Need a barrier between the rinks and the parking area. (1) Need security lighting in the lower area. (1) Need protective fencing around the hockey rink. (1) Add a tennis court and backboard. (1) The path to the ice rink is steep and icy. (1) Pave the rink for summer use. (1) Have a full court basketball in the lower area. (1) Need guard rails between the TH51 southbound entrance ramp and the park. (1) Add park safety sign on Co. Rd. E. (1) Balance open skating and parking (1) Barriers/guard rail for ramp (1) 36 Chatham Park- Trail surface unpaved but not dirt (3) Maintain mixed trail surfaces paved/unpaved (3) Trail to Venus Ave. (3) -priority for surface upgrade -currently used by many groups Ongoing community involvement/volunteering (3) Lacrosse/Soccer field use (3) Cummings Park- No water in the park(4) Limited Parking/ need more(4) Signage (4) Floral Park- Long walk to ball field (4) Parking (4) Water?(4) North/ West Trail Connection(4) Water problem/hwy rain(4) Drainage issue on Trails (4) More Tennis Courts (Royal Hills) (4) 37 MID %% II ile _ s o1oz. company ►'��1°.1,,,�.1 vrl. ..���-ry_.,_ attention (0 +Jlr�,Nr'�.� 1119 tax no: GaS l G► 4-.: 3.�'1 from. 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Sales tax,city coordination,pormita and deliveries are one 763-545-4123 Fax 763-545-4266 additional if applicable. vww.imaginality.cam Approved by: Z0 39bd �NI J�lI�bNIJdWI 99Zb-SbS-Zt9 ii Zi 966E/EL/Z0 Timeline for Arden Hills Park Signage Task Deadline Date. Completed l . Si 7�.1 off on design ro oaJ aiaua' ::2�;:i`20.02 2. Site evaluation of arks/trails:.. Februar ;. ;2002 3. Preliminary identity & designs P.ebf4gr :.;8;2002. _ 4. Meet with Tom to discuss. Februar:� .1.1`?2002 5. Finalize identityFOb 4r tr:`.:L&:;.2002 6. Design park si n� e arch'�a. ,2002 7. Design trail signa a Marc `,'I .2.x 02 K. Meet with Tom to discuss 1Vlarch.8.,:2002 9. Finalize park s.igna Te Wrch'A5 .2Q02 . 1.0. Finalize trail si na e 1Vlar0415 :V02 1I . Sign off on designs 1Vlarcl .20'`2002 I l.. Fabrication budget l [ari~h. .5`;-2002. .12. Sign off on fabrication prca ,(is al . ' Ivi arc 42, ..2002. 13. Bei7in fabrication ; 14. Complete fabrication June 1:-::20.02'. J.5. Install rune 15',:2002 Notes: The above specified dates are the dates...i.n.vvhzck eac klmk • much be completed to ensure.the projecCis:completed on time. Ee 39ad ONI AiI-lVNIDVWI 99Zb-SbS-7IT9 TT:ZT 9661/ET/Z9 Four phases to Create a'.SigltegeA's,#em ' Phase 1. Planning A. Analysis of project requirements for graphic cpmmunication 1 Survey existing:or planned site co.hditio6�s; project facilities and existing signs if any. 2. Review architects plans.of existinq,.and/o�fUt:ore facilities. 3 Obtain necessary info rm at!on:cone:�rning bpeci ing and functional requirements for the facility or complex. 4 Determine requirements..for all`.Gdde,<and;l andicap orrregulatory signing. 5. Gather information and.review land.lord,sigr pli n;. City requirements/restrictions as_wefJIistorical::Preservation or other approval authorities. 6. Assess special client needs and,`requestl to arding project. B. Planning and schematic design 1, Develop concepts for a.Systert of.gfaphic"ele.rhents which will communicate information effectively, 2. Provide Preliminary.Graphics Schedule;it iecimplete list of graphic elements which includes recommended size, colors;wprding.,and.location for signs. 3. Using architects plans; show appro cimate.Vocattonsfor all items. 4. Provide schematic designs showing ap.pri5xi:m'ate,size and shape of signs. • 5 Review sign types,,copy and loCations;vii client for..approval. Phase 2. Design A. Final design 1. Using design techniques,as required ,develpp;designs for all signing and graphic items which were approved in Phase.1. 2. Design and/or select letter forms; alphabats;:etc,., for all items. 3. Select color and material:.for all items, B. Coordination 1 Review all design of signs.and graphids With-client, 2. Coordinate final copy,with client 3. Obtain cost estimates for sign fabr%cation; if;req:Gired... b0 ZZ �Z 39Vd 9NI hlI-ldNI9VWI 99�b-5GS-�i9 96hZ1Ei/�0 �t Four phases to Create;a..Sllgnago.Syatetn:pd a 2. Phase 3. Doc umentation.:and Bidding ' A. Working drawings and specifications 1 Provide complete working drawings.for,all„Signing and graphic items. 2 Provide final specifications.for.all.c.o.lors:<.and materials. 3. Provide final location plans.and Graphics;Schi pule' of all items B. Competitive Bids 1. Select competent.bidders'for, the work:invoived.. 2. Issue documents for b.idding,and, revie�ti;di-awings with bidders. 3 Assist the owners, .if necessary, :in,bid:,(ie.gotiation.s. Phase 4. Implementation A. Supervision of fabricators work 1. Administer the awarding of contracts to..successful bidder as required. 2, Check and approve ,colors, shop,drawings arid-material samples provided by fabricator. 3 Inspect work in fabricatot's shop.,(V11hen,;appropriate) 4. Supervise installation of fabricators:work,.at aha project site. F B. Evaluation and future Implementation. 1. Provide drawings of.the'cdmp'leted aign.system. 2 Develop Sign Criteria or sign ord.ering,:Marludls''as required for the project under a separate design agreement.. 3. Review and evalua.te sign..system.after`it.has.been operating for a period of time. 4 Make changes or additions,to.the signs stp.m;as required under a separate design agreement. Additional Services: Fabrication and Installation Charges for above services;:are prepared oq..indiViiU61,needs basis S0 39tid �NI I�lI�tiNI9tiWI 99Zb-SbS-ZL9 LL �ZL 9b6L/EL/Ze r s How We Work Together Thank you for the consideration you've giuen;us`'Ve,',re;,anxious to start working together to produce the results you desire ate know thatworf4mgwiith an organization like ours for the first time often prompts a few questions:,Sometimes more than a few concerns, too. How successful:will,we be in iriterpre;iing yoi;lr deeds? How can we do it most effectively? How can.we.do it..;most e'.fficl;erit)y?';:';..,; Laying The Foundation Just as every architect knows.that a:buildings design-is no betterthan its foundation, we know that no communications creativity,is:better than.tthe quality of the information it's constructed around. This.is why we go to„g:re.at.lg.ngths.to get everything we need to know to do the best possible job. The first:thing we do after being assigned a project is schedule information-gathering meetings between ourvcreative team and your key staff. We are interested not only.in scheduling, budget ehd fob specifications, but also in your preferences, target audience and obje.ctive$ I,n additidh,, we will want to know all the user features and benefits.of;the sub' t;wI ... GofnGnunicating. Although this process is somewhat.time.-consuming:(we.dorl`t.aike retirnga any more than you do), it is also crucially important. It will fielp you sharpen your project'focus and objectives, and it will help us assure that what we produce is npt.only clreatiy,ely excellent, but strategically targeted Developing The Right Ideas Despite popular misconceptions; good creativia.work{does.n't often come in a flash of inspiration: usually it comes from lots of trial and,,e,rror;J: his'is why we also need to take the time to consider several approaches'.(conce:pts):, work them through, try them out. Then revise them. In addition, there .are.usually:some,:practical and functional ends we need to tie up before submitting:our:i dews..sub Icb.ntractoravailability, scheduling requirements, etc. All this, plu$;the.need tq'scf eduie;-Wr:.workflow in a businesslike fashion, means that we normally askfo' Up,to•two.�weeks,;depending on the job's complexity, before we.submit our rough,appCoaches,:(:corieepts) for your review. Of course, if you have a rush proj.ect,.o.r':deadline;,;p,rag aure we adjust .our workflow and timing accordingly. It is.our:experiende.that.it.'is,.°best if`we first present our rough concepts to your project manager andv' . t one;:or two-others. This assures that we all stay focused on the problem andare not distrac34d.by:too many personal opinions. Our rough concepts consist of pencil sketches.or computer roughs. They are adequate to convey what we believe is the best approach to.take;;teking into consideration your budget, schedule, objectives and..preference.s::,On;:the;d.thI r hand, they are not so well- developed as to have wasted time: and. effort if.we need'.a course correction. After presenting, we'll sit back and,.ask for your.com"hts The more objective and specific,you can be, thb:.b.etterwe will be able to respond. Comments are the input for revising the rough concepts;into a,finished one. Revisions normally takes us about a:week and we will schedule'a:>second presentation shortly thereafter. From the input at this:second.presentatibn mai3ting further minor refinements will be made as necessary. We,will,also:finalize'the,prptluction timetable, and the scheduling of additional services.such as.engineer ng,. abrication and /or installation. 90 39dd LZ ZT 9NI AiI­dNI9VWI 99Zb-Sb5-ZI9 966t/Ei/Z0 Assuring Your Satisfaction We recommend the finished layout ba route Ito t;he;appropriate decision makers for fact and detail checking only,'reserving stylistic and,�ubje:Oive decisions to your project manager To avoid costly confusion, it is also irmportant that all communication with us come from the project manager During thecowtse~of the project we will keep the project manager informed of our progress: ActiVitles, that wilj;affect the schedule or budget will be identified in writing. Our goalie<to keep your praject,moviog ahead quickly, smoothly and cost-effectively; to make sure that We l(protlu4)e; en better results than you hired us for LO 39Vd 9NI h1I-lVNI9VWI 99Zh-SGS-ZT9 it :ZT 966T/ET/ZO s ,-A EN HILLS AGENDA PARKS, TRAILS, & RECREATION COMMITTEE TUESDAY, JANUARY 229 2002 ** 7:00 P.M. ** ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96 1. Welcome New Members a. Cindy Garretson b. Lorin Hatch C. Bill Henry • 2. Call to Order and Roll Call 3. Approve December 18, 2001 Minutes 4. Parks and Recreation Updates 5. Council Update 6. Review Final Draft Park Comp Plan a. Review Budget Priorities 7. Next Meeting Agenda 8. Other Items for Discussion 9. Adjourn **If you are unable to attend this meeting please call Tom: (651) 634-5133 or Don: (651) 633-7022** CITY OF ARDEN HILLS 2002 PARKS,TRAILS &RECREATION COMMITTEE (Meets 4`h Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.) • Arden Hills City Hall 1. Rich Straumann—Chair 8. Louis Speggen 4380 Arden View Court 1910 West County Road E2 Arden Hills,MN 55112 Arden Hills,MN 55112 (651) 636-1796 (H) (651) 636-0827 (H) (612) 626-6216 (W) (651) 765-7703 (W) (612) 624-1949 (Fax) Email strau003@tc.umn.edu 9. Don Tix 1770 Lake Valentine Road 2. Jim Crassweller Arden Hills,MN 55112 1661 Lake View Court (651) 633-9351 (H) Arden Hills,MN 55112 (651) 633-3656(H) 10. Roberta Thompson (612) 340-7961 (W) 3413 Snelling Avenue North Email.-jcrassweller@riderlaw.com Arden Hills,MN 55112-3674 (651) 633-3856 3. Cindy Garretson Email:RobertaThompson@mediaone.net 3966 Glenview Ave. Arden Hills,MN 55112 11. Steve Zilmer (651) 633-4402 (H) 3363 North Dunlap Street Email clilacgarretson@hotmail.com Arden Hills,MN 55112 (651) 639-1956(H) 4. Lorin Hatch Email:zilmer@iuno.com • 3401 Lake Johanna Blvd. Arden Hills,MN 55112 COUNCIL LIAISON: (612) 750-7101 (H) Gregg Larson (612) 624-0734 (W) 3377 North Snelling Avenue (612) 625-5212 (Fax) Arden Hills,MN 55112 Email hatch013 a,umn.edu (651) 639-9466(H) (651) 639-9474 (H-Fax) 5. Bill Henry (612) 626-9030 (W) 3521 Ridgewood Ct. (612) 624-2819 (W-Fax) Arden Hills,MN 55112 Email: lars@ccbr.umn.edu (651) 639-8014 (H) (612) 720-2135 (W) STAFF LIAISONS: (651) 697-1049 (Fax) Tom Moore Email henry@foresightstrategy.com (651) 683-9926(H) (651) 634-5120 (W) 6. Pat Krenn Email: cityhall@ci.arden-hills.mn.us 1230 Wyncrest Court Arden Hills,MN 55112 Michelle Olson (651) 631-3136 (H) (651) 634-5120 (W) (763) 514-4175 (W) Email: cityhall@ci.arden-hills.mn.us Email krenn@mn.uswest.net Bonnie Sullivan 7. Don Messerly Timesavers Secretarial 3915 Fairview Avenue North 16165 South Flagstaff Ct. . Arden Hills,MN 55112 Rosemount,MN 55068 (651) 633-7022 (H) Email: bones95@aol.com Email: dmessimmii@aol.com O1/11/02 8 • CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: December 28, 2001 TO: Thomas J. Moore, Parks & Recreation Director FROM: Michelle Olson, Program Supervisor PO SUBJECT: Recreation Quarterly Report Below are the participant numbers for the Winter Season as of December 28, 2001. We do have a few months to go for this season: 1. Holiday Craft Class— Session I: 10 2. Holiday Craft Class— Session II: 5 3. Holiday Craft Class— Session III: 6 4. Breakfast with Santa: 30 5. Letter from Santa: 29 6. Gingerbread Houses—Session I: 11 7. Gingerbread Houses— Session II: 10 8. Ice Skating Clinic- Session I: 0 9. Ice Skating Clinic— Session II: 0 10. Ice Skating Clinic—Session III: 0 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS = 101 participants Other Notes: • We were forced to cancel our ice skating clinic which we traditionally run over the Christmas break. Due to warm conditions, we were unable to have ice rinks ready. • Outdoor skating rinks were scheduled to open on December 17th. Due to the unusually warm weather, we are now tentatively scheduled to open all rinks on January 2nd. 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