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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-22 PTRCAPPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES Draft 09 -20 -22 Minutes DRAFT 09 -20 -22 -PTRC MINUTES.PDF UNFINISHED BUSINESS Trail Projects Update TRAIL PROJECTS UPDATE.PDF PTRC Item Update PTRC ITEM UPDATE.PDF Parkshore Loop Trail Name Memo PARKSHORE LOOP TRAIL NAME MEMO.PDF 2023 PTRC Work Plan Trail Recommendations 2023 PTRC WORK PLAN TRAIL RECOMMENDATIONS.PDF ITEM 3D ATTACHMENT A - PRTC 2022 WORK PLAN.PDF NEW BUSINESS Park Stewardship PARK STEWARDSHIP.PDF ITEM 4A ATTACHMENT A - GREENSTEP CITIES 18.8.PDF ITEM 4A ATTACHMENT B - (MPLS) PARK STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.PDF Park Restroom Locks PARK RESTROOM LOCKS.PDF ITEM 4B ATTACHMENT A - PARK RESTROOM TIMED OPEN CLOSE DOORS.PDF Review Status Of Past PTRC Goals REVIEW STATUS OF PAST PTRC GOALS.PDF ATTACHMENT A - PTRC 2022 WORK PLAN.PDF REPORTS NEXT MEETING Tuesday, November 15, 2022 ADJOURN A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Chair: Marie Hinton (2024) Committee Members: Paul Beggin (2022) Suzanne McGaugh (2022) Kristine Poelzer (2022) Micah Kiernan (2022) Mark Kelliher (2022) Kerri Seemann (2022) Jill Anderson (2024) Timothy Nelson (2024) Dan Dietz (2024) Vacant Vacant Council Liaison: Steve Scott Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee October 18, 2022 6:30 p.m. City Hall Address: 1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone: 651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City Vision Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. Agenda CALL TO ORDER 1. 2. 2.A. Documents: 3. 3.A. Documents: 3.B. Documents: 3.C. Documents: 3.D. Documents: 4. 4.A. Documents: 4.B. Documents: 4.C. Documents: 5. 6. 6.A. APPROVAL OF AGENDAAPPROVAL OF MINUTESDraft 09 -20 -22 Minutes DRAFT 09 -20 -22 -PTRC MINUTES.PDF UNFINISHED BUSINESS Trail Projects Update TRAIL PROJECTS UPDATE.PDF PTRC Item Update PTRC ITEM UPDATE.PDF Parkshore Loop Trail Name Memo PARKSHORE LOOP TRAIL NAME MEMO.PDF 2023 PTRC Work Plan Trail Recommendations 2023 PTRC WORK PLAN TRAIL RECOMMENDATIONS.PDF ITEM 3D ATTACHMENT A - PRTC 2022 WORK PLAN.PDF NEW BUSINESS Park Stewardship PARK STEWARDSHIP.PDF ITEM 4A ATTACHMENT A - GREENSTEP CITIES 18.8.PDF ITEM 4A ATTACHMENT B - (MPLS) PARK STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.PDF Park Restroom Locks PARK RESTROOM LOCKS.PDF ITEM 4B ATTACHMENT A - PARK RESTROOM TIMED OPEN CLOSE DOORS.PDF Review Status Of Past PTRC Goals REVIEW STATUS OF PAST PTRC GOALS.PDF ATTACHMENT A - PTRC 2022 WORK PLAN.PDF REPORTS NEXT MEETING Tuesday, November 15, 2022 ADJOURN A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Chair:Marie Hinton (2024)Committee Members:Paul Beggin (2022)Suzanne McGaugh (2022)Kristine Poelzer (2022)Micah Kiernan (2022)Mark Kelliher (2022)Kerri Seemann (2022)Jill Anderson (2024)Timothy Nelson (2024)Dan Dietz (2024)VacantVacantCouncil Liaison:Steve Scott Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee October 18, 2022 6:30 p.m. City Hall Address:1245 W Highway 96Arden Hills MN 55112Phone:651 -792 -7800Website:www.cityofardenhills.orgCity VisionArden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play.AgendaCALL TO ORDER1.2.2.A.Documents: 3. 3.A. Documents: 3.B. Documents: 3.C. Documents: 3.D. Documents: 4. 4.A. Documents: 4.B. Documents: 4.C. Documents: 5. 6. 6.A. APPROVAL OF AGENDAAPPROVAL OF MINUTESDraft 09 -20 -22 MinutesDRAFT 09 -20 -22 -PTRC MINUTES.PDFUNFINISHED BUSINESSTrail Projects UpdateTRAIL PROJECTS UPDATE.PDFPTRC Item UpdatePTRC ITEM UPDATE.PDFParkshore Loop Trail Name MemoPARKSHORE LOOP TRAIL NAME MEMO.PDF2023 PTRC Work Plan Trail Recommendations2023 PTRC WORK PLAN TRAIL RECOMMENDATIONS.PDFITEM 3D ATTACHMENT A - PRTC 2022 WORK PLAN.PDFNEW BUSINESSPark StewardshipPARK STEWARDSHIP.PDFITEM 4A ATTACHMENT A - GREENSTEP CITIES 18.8.PDFITEM 4A ATTACHMENT B - (MPLS) PARK STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.PDFPark Restroom LocksPARK RESTROOM LOCKS.PDFITEM 4B ATTACHMENT A - PARK RESTROOM TIMED OPEN CLOSE DOORS.PDFReview Status Of Past PTRC Goals REVIEW STATUS OF PAST PTRC GOALS.PDF ATTACHMENT A - PTRC 2022 WORK PLAN.PDF REPORTS NEXT MEETING Tuesday, November 15, 2022 ADJOURN A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Chair:Marie Hinton (2024)Committee Members:Paul Beggin (2022)Suzanne McGaugh (2022)Kristine Poelzer (2022)Micah Kiernan (2022)Mark Kelliher (2022)Kerri Seemann (2022)Jill Anderson (2024)Timothy Nelson (2024)Dan Dietz (2024)VacantVacantCouncil Liaison:Steve Scott Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee October 18, 2022 6:30 p.m. City Hall Address:1245 W Highway 96Arden Hills MN 55112Phone:651 -792 -7800Website:www.cityofardenhills.orgCity VisionArden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play.AgendaCALL TO ORDER1.2.2.A.Documents:3.3.A.Documents:3.B.Documents:3.C.Documents:3.D.Documents:4.4.A.Documents:4.B.Documents:4.C.Documents: 5. 6. 6.A. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022, 6:30 PM ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair Marie Hinton called the September 20, 2022 meeting of the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee to order at 6:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Marie Hinton, Committee Members Paul Beggin, Jill Anderson, Dan Dietz, Mark Kelliher, and Council Liaison Steve Scott OTHERS PRESENT: Assistant Public Works Director Lucas Miller and Staff Liaison Joe Vaughan ABSENT: Committee Members Suzanne McGaugh, Micah Kiernan, Kristine Poelzer, Kerri Seemann, and Tim Nelson 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Committee Member Beggin and seconded by Committee Member Kelliher to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. August 16, 2022 PTRC Minutes A motion was made by Committee Member Dietz and seconded by Committee Member Beggin to approve the August 16, 2022 PTRC Minutes. Motion passed unanimously. 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Trail Projects Update Assistant Public Works Director Miller reported that Lexington Avenue construction is moving slowly, most of the pedestrian routes won’t be done until next year. The Safe Routes to School from Mounds View High School to County Road E2 received a $450,000 grant and the rest of the cost will be split with the County, construction will be next year. The feasibility study for the route from Lake Valentine Road to Hwy 96 is ongoing. Trails received annual maintenance including some fog sealing. The Parkshore trail loop had ADA ramps installed last week, exercise equipment is there but waiting for installation. The Lake Johanna Boulevard trail study is complete DRAFT Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Page 2 and available on the Ramsey County website, tentatively scheduled for construction in 2027. Pickle ball striping will be installed at Hazelnut and Freeway parks this week. Committee Member Kelliher asked why the trail fogging was done right after school started. Assistant Public Works Director Miller said it was tied to some large area street patching projects, and due to weather and scheduling conflicts it unfortunately coincided with the first week of school. Further discussion ensued regarding funding for the future Lake Johanna Boulevard Trail. B. PTRC Item Update Council Liaison Scott said he had not yet taken any of the items to the Council for discussion. Chair Hinton asked if the Council liaison could bring the survey, volunteer recognition/vests and trail name contest ideas to the other councilmembers. Further discussion involved ways to recognize volunteers. C. Tree Locations at Perry Park Dog Park Assistant Public Works Director Miller said the earliest trees will be planted will be the end of October. Committee Member Kelliher felt the trees weren’t necessary when there is a shelter planned. Chair Hinton said the trees make it look nicer. Assistant Public Works Director Miller noted the trees were $700 plus additional costs, for about $1,000 each. Council Liaison Scott stated the money in the Tree Fund has to be used for trees. Assistant Public Works Director Miller said if there are other spots that they feel would like to see trees to let staff know, but these are being planted based on previous feedback from PTRC. Staff Liaison Vaughan said the number one comment that he has heard at Bark and Rec Day is that there is no shade for dogs or humans. Committee Member Dietz felt it the trees were good for aesthetics, that instead of feeling like an old baseball field they would help make it feel like a park. Chair Hinton thought the layout staff showed was good. Committee Member Anderson agreed. Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Page 3 D. Parkshore Loop Trail Name Assistant Public Works Director Miller said at the last meeting they talked briefly about having a contest for naming the trail, although the equipment isn’t in place yet. Chair Hinton thought they could put information about a contest in the newsletter and social media, or enlist the help of elementary schools to see if they can come up with a name. Council Liaison Scott said the PTRC could make a recommendation to Council and they could decide if they are interested in the contest or name. Discussion ensued about how a contest at the elementary and/or high schools might work. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. State of the City Recap Council Liaison Scott said the State of the City event was held at Boston Scientific. Only about a dozen people from the community attended. Part of his presentation focused on the trails; how many miles of trails were put in over the last ten years, obstacles to construction such as ADA compliance, soil conditions, driveway impacts, retaining walls and stormwater management. He noted the recording was available for viewing on NineNorth. B. 2023 PTRC Work Plan Trail Recommendations Chair Hinton stated that each year they develop a work plan. One of the things they usually put into the plan is a recommendation for trail sections. She has had feedback from outside the group that signage along some trails is out of date. Assistant Public Works Director Miller said Council feedback on last year’s plan was positive. Committee Member Beggin thought they should keep up with what Ramsey County is planning to put in to Rice Creek Commons. Discussion continued regarding the trails on last year’s plan, what was happening with those projects, and updates for the list. C. Floral Park Well Update Assistant Public Works Director Miller said they went out for quotes for wells at Floral Park and at the community garden area. Quotes came in for wells between 160 and 200 feet deep from multiple contractors, with pricing for a hand pump at Floral Park around $22,000, and about $26,000 at the community gardens, with another $5,000 each for a solar option. While the solar option adds a convenience it also adds to the expense, and a handpump would require roughly 40 pumps before you would get water. Those quotes have not been brought to Council to discuss. Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Page 4 5. REPORTS Council Liaison Scott stated that Council is considering amending the Tree Fund ordinance to include landscaping. Money currently in the Tree Fund has to be used for trees, but future money can be used for trees or landscaping. The money comes from developers when they do projects in the City. Assistant Public Works Director Miller said developers have to replace a certain number of caliper inches or they are required to put money into the Tree Fund. Staff Liaison Vaughan explained that he submitted his resignation and would be starting as a Recreation Program Specialist at the City of Woodbury at the end of the month. 6. NEXT MEETING The next PTRC Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 2022. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Agenda Item 3-A MEMORANDUM DATE:October 18, 2022 TO:Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee FROM:Lucas Miller, Assistant Public Works Director SUBJECT: Trail Projects Update Background A verbal update will be provided at the meeting. Agenda Item 3-B MEMORANDUM DATE:October 18, 2022 TO:Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee FROM:Marie Hinton, PTRC Chair SUBJECT: PTRC Item Update Background The PTRC has voted for several items to be taken to the City Council. See the items below: Hazelnut Park Proposals Park Survey Volunteer Recognition o Reflective vests Pollinator Subcommittee Parkshore Trail Name Contest This item is on the agenda to receive an update from the City Council Liaison on these items. Agenda Item 3-C MEMORANDUM DATE:October 18, 2022 TO:Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee FROM:Lucas Miller, Assistant Public Works Director SUBJECT: Parkshore Loop Trail Name Background At the August PTRC meeting, there was discussion about the Parkshore Loop Trail name. The PTRC suggested holding a contest for community members to submit names for the trail and have the City Council select the name from the contest submissions. This item is on the agenda for the purpose of discussion and to update PTRC members on the discussion that took place at the recent Work Session. Agenda Item 3-D MEMORANDUM DATE:October 18, 2022 TO:Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee FROM:Marie Hinton, PTRC Chair SUBJECT: 2023 PTRC Work Plan Trail Recommendations Background Each year, the PTRC develops a work plan for the year. This item is on the agenda so that the PTRC can discuss the trail recommendations for the next year. Action Requested Please review the 2022 PTRC Work Plan’s trail sections and come to the meeting with recommendations for 2023 that you may have thought about since last month’s PTRC Meeting. Attachment Attachment A – 2022 PTRC Work Plan 1 4/10/2022 Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee (PTRC) 2022-23 Work Plan PTRC Purpose and Mission Parks, trails, recreation and natural resources in Arden Hills increase the desirability of the city as a place to live, work, play, enhance the health and well-being of citizens and guests, and improve the value of residents’ property. The Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee (PTRC) represents the interests of Arden Hills citizens in leading the continuing development, expansion, and improvement of those resources. The PTRC recommends to the City Council actions that support those interests; monitors the use of and the improvements in parks, trails, and recreation; and collaborates with other City committees and commissions in improving parks and trails. Main Duties •Review and evaluate city parks, trails, and recreational services •Advise staff and City Council of ways to maintain and improve these amenities Meetings •Third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Ongoing and as Needed 1.Recommend actions that advance the vision for parks, trails, and recreation. 2.Assist in identifying ongoing parks and trails maintenance/improvement priorities. 3.Recommend and review grant opportunities, sponsorships, and partnerships for parks and trails. 4.Assist, recommend, and monitor plans for parks, trails and recreation within Arden Hills at the appropriate time. 5.Be apprised by staff and Council when plans are budgeted for park, trails, and recreation. 6.Continue to work with Ramsey County on mutually beneficial trail/park projects and activities. 7.Monitor potential road improvements to encourage inclusion of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure whenever possible. 8.Look to enhance/add recreational opportunities in our parks. 9.Recommend future enhancements for the 5-year Capital Improvement Program each year. 10.Sponsor and organize Community events such as special events, garden clean-up day and other volunteer projects. 11.Prepare and submit semi-regular content for the City Newsletter, City Facebook page and City website. 2022 - 2023 Goals •Work with City Council to identify areas where the PTRC could provide recommendations, research or service to benefit the residents of Arden Hills. PTRC members have various areas of expertise including: volunteer coordination, recreation, grant writing, knowledge of plant species communications and event coordination. ATTACHMENT A 2 4/10/2022 • Ensure that Arden Hills residents and visitors of all ages and physical abilities have recreation opportunities. • Encourage Arden Hills residents to enjoy the beautiful parks and trails that Arden Hills has to offer. • Continue to become more of a working committee. • Actively seek opinions from residents on what they would like and report findings to the PTRC. • PTRC members volunteer to serve as point-person/champion for each park and each trail and recreation events. All members regularly visit the variety of parks and trails. The champion will visit her/his park(s) and trails(s) on a regular basis to look for safety needs, maintenance needs, etc. • Follow a calendar throughout the year to ensure that there is a good mix of topics covered at monthly PTRC meetings that become the foundation for next year’s work plan. • Conduct structured meetings so that City Council, staff, and residents of Arden Hills easily learn what was accomplished at meetings by reading minutes. PARKS 1. Park Goals a. Park improvements and amenities, including benches b. Park clean up c. Park maintenance d. Park safety 2. Park Recommendation List a. Perry Park dog park improvements: shade, obstacle course, subdivided for small and large dog areas, concrete at entrances. b. Identify areas where trees could be planted (in addition to Ash Tree buddy program if applicable). c. Invasive Buckthorn, Burdock week removal. d. Earth Day Cleanup e. Floral garden Cleanup f. Swinging bench at Cummings to watch sunrise or sunset. g. Update park map and information on website with new photos, amenities list and complete street addresses that are needed for navigation apps. TRAILS 3. Trail Goals a. Trail maintenance b. Trail improvements c. Trail amenities d. Trail safety 4. Trail Recommendations a. Update trails maps on website b. Connection gaps throughout Arden Hills c. From County Road E2 North to Lake Valentine Road (C R “F”) and then West to MVHS (Youth+) 3 4/10/2022 d. From County Road “D” Northeast on lake Johanna Blvd, past Tony Schmidt Regional Park – Ramsey County/METC (as trail building partner – 2 segments), See G, G1 & G2 on map) to intersection with Snelling Avenue N (Families) e. From Hwy 51 North to Snelling Avenue N intersection with County Road E/Lake Johanna Blvd f. From County Road E North along Snelling Avenue N/Old Highway 10, under I-694 to Hwy 96 which now has a regional trail on the South side g. Bethel University Land Sale: Trail move/redo with senior housing project h. Trail along South Shore of Round lake i. From County Road E/Lake Johanna Blvd along west side of Hwy 51 to Glenhill Ave j. Crepeau nature Preserve Trails upgrade to improve drainage and to replace old surfaces. Add Hamline Ave trail extension. RECREATION 5. Recreation Goals a. Enhance recreation opportunities for residents and visitors of all ages and physical abilities. 6. Recreation Recommendation a. Winter activities in the parks i. Sledding hills at parks where possible, especially Hazelnut and Cummings. b. Add fitness equipment geared toward adults, especially at Cummings Park i. Six exercise stations will be put in at the senior living facility. The trail will be constructed in 2022 and hopefully the equipment will be in by fall. This may be a good reference for future projects. c. More active adult and senior recreation classes and events. i. Yoga/Fitness in the park at Cummings d. Multi-generation activities (include some evenings and weekends). i. Pickleball court at Hazelnut Park or Floral Park ii. Multi-generation yoga iii. Multi-generation dance - Possible location at Perry or Cummings if it is possible to move picnic tables off of the Pavillion. iv. Volleyball/badminton equipment (be aware of irrigation system) v. Geocaching at the parks COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP 7. Community partnership goals a. Outreach b. Engagement c. Events 8. Community partnership recommendation list a. Community engagement i. Committee members “adopt” an area, park, trail, project ii. Animal ambassadors from Raptor Center (planned) or Minnesota Zoo iii. Concerts in the parks: partner with schools and National Guard iv. Tree placement outreach b. Fill open spots on the committee i. Recruit (in person, social media, newsletters, local bulletin boards, places of worship) ii. Student committee ambassadors 4 4/10/2022 iii. Work with communications committee to highlight parks, trails, and recreation on social media, YouTube, the newsletter and the City website c. Arden Hills Foundation i. Update donation letter business list to include new businesses ii. Bench placement: track money for benches and create a plan to better track status and placement. d. Volunteer recruitment plan proposal i. Reach out to Bethel University to explore possible partnerships for park cleanups, etc. ii. Identify volunteer opportunities PTRC Calendar March 2022 • Work Plan • Calendar April 2022 • “Adopt” an area, park, trail, project, event, volunteer requests • Discuss Clean-ups • Work Plan: work session with City Council May 2022 • Engagement plan • Recruit new members plan June 2022 • Park tour July 2022 • Tree recommendations • Park and trail maintenance, safety, improvement recommendations • Bench recommendations August 2022 • No meeting September 2022 • 2023 Work Plan: Update trail recommendations October 2022 • 2023 Work Plan: Update park recommendations • Review membership terms November 2022 • 2023 Work Plan: Update recreation recommendations December 2022 • No meeting 5 4/10/2022 January 2023 • 2023 Work Plan: Update engagement recommendations February 2023 • 2023 Work Plan: Update calendar March 2023 • 2023 Work Plan April 2023 • Work Plan: work session with City Council Agenda Item 4-A MEMORANDUM DATE:October 18, 2022 TO:Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee FROM:Kerri Seemann SUBJECT: Park Stewardship Background A verbal update will be provided at the meeting discussing formalizing park stewardship procedures. Attachment Attachment A - GreenStep Cities 18.8 Attachment B - (MPLS) Park Stewardship Program Best Practice Action 18.8 GreenStep Cities Best Practices: Environmental Management Parks & Trails No.18 Increase active lifestyles and property values by enhancing the city’s green infrastructure Best Practice Action 8 Develop a program to involve community members in hands-on land restoration, invasive species management, and stewardship projects. Implementation Tools ●See St. Paul-based Great River Greening for assistance in working with volunteers, and Sentencing to Service for a court alternative that puts carefully selected, nonviolent offenders to work on community improvement projects. ●'Friends of the Parks' civic groups help deliver, among other benefits, cost savings to a city from the use of volunteers. ●Community volunteers often help a city in managing terrestrial and aquatic invasive species; guidance and funding for invasives' management is available from MN DNR and a number of other organizations. ●Promote or coordinate a citizen science program. Use the SciStarter project finder to find an activity that will help your community. ●Clean up and utilize unused public land for seasonal needs such as event space, parks, art installations, and community gardens - see BPA 27.3 . Star Level Examples 1 star Create an annual event (can be in cooperation with other organizations) or ongoing 'adopt a park' effort for volunteer trash cleanup of open space, buckthorn removal, etc. for parks or selected public open space areas; educate community members about invasive species. Report gardens plots in city parks under BP 27.3 2 star In addition to cleanup and removal of exotics (1 Star), engage community members in annual restoration of natural areas (replanting shoreland buffers, restoring prairie, etc.). 3 star Create and fund an annual city-wide event for cleanup and restoration, engaging residents in most neighborhoods and creating a public promotion around the event; coordinate the use of unused public land for seasonal community use (pop-up parks, gardens, art, etc.). Best yard trees for our changing climate Metro area: American elm Basswood Black oak Black walnut Bur oak Cottonwood Hackberry Shagbark hickory Silver maple White oak Invasive terrestrial plants (MN DNR) Flowering plants Birdsfoot trefoil Brown, diffuse, and meadow knapweeds* Bull thistle Butter and eggs Canada thistle Common tansy Common teasel* Cow vetch and hairy vetch Creeping Charlie Crown vetch or axseed Cut-leaved teasel* Dalmatian toadflax* Erect hedgeparsley Garlic mustard Giant hogweed* Grecian foxglove* Hoary alyssum Leafy spurge Musk or nodding thistle Narrowleaf bittercress* Orange hawkweed Oxeye daisy Poison hemlock Queen Anne's lace Spotted knapweed White and yellow sweet clover Wild parsnip Yellow starthistle* Grasses Amur silver grass Reed canary grass Smooth brome grass Trees and shrubs Amur cork tree Amur maple Autumn olive Black locust Buckthorn Japanese barberry Multiflora rose Non-native bush honeysuckles Non-native knotweeds Norway maple Russian olive Siberian elm Siberian peashrub Tree of heaven* Winged burning bush Vines Black swallow-wort* Japanese hops* Oriental bittersweet* CPTED: Keeping Community Parks Safe - Kristin Caborn Parks are the heart of our communities and our quality of life—where neighbors, friends, and family can interact freely. Every time I’m involved with public outreach relating to parks and recreation, community residents tell me about the importance of safety. Perhaps their concern is partially a sign of our times, but assuming that the most meaningful connection residents have with their government is generally through parks and recreation, it is of the utmost importance that residents feel safe using their local parks. Parks Increase Home Property Values Property values are higher based on a home’s proximity to a park. The National Association of Realtors reports that 57% of voters would choose a home closer to parks and open space over one that was not. In addition, the survey found that 50% of voters are willing to pay 10% more for a house located near a park or open space. The National Association of Homebuilders found that 65% of home buyers felt parks would seriously influence their decision to move to a community. In fact, it is very common for realtors to market properties based on their proximity to parks, and if that tendency continues, it is extremely important that our neighborhood parks are clean and safe. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, or CPTED (pronounced SEP-TED), is a unique way to synthesize good planning and design standards with crime prevention programs in communities. A park’s design can have a direct impact on the public’s perception of safety and their ultimate willingness to use the park. Utilizing a comprehensive approach, a CPTED practitioner can evaluate parks and make recommendations on their compliance with accepted CPTED strategies, such as natural surveillance, natural access control, and territorial reinforcement. ●Natural Surveillance—Designing areas where people and their activities can be regularly observed, and law enforcement and the “normal user” can easily have eyes on the park space. ●Natural Access Control—Controlling access to a site by clearly defining park entranceways and exits. For example, a “celebrated entry” as a primary means of ingress and egress helps staff and users know where people should come and go. ●Territorial Reinforcement—Creating areas that promote a sense of ownership—branding public spaces so the user knows they are in their local park (e.g., implementing a common amenity package throughout a system, such as signage, benches, and trash receptacles). Among the numerous benefits to parks, CPTED can help increase patronage, reduce maintenance costs, and give the community greater satisfaction and safety—ultimately creating better places to live, work, and play. (MPLS) Park Stewardship Program The Park Stewardship Program allows volunteer groups or individuals to restore, maintain and beautify gardens and natural areas within Minneapolis Parks. ●Volunteers tend the site as needed, with most (if not all) of the work occurring in non-snow months ●Each Park Stewardship Agreement is unique according to the site and interest of the volunteer(s) ●Agreements serve as a communication tool between stewardship volunteers and the MPRB ●Agreements must be reviewed and renewed annually Park Stewardship Agreements may include but are not limited to the following examples: ●The tending of a garden bed – planting, weeding, watering, mulching ●Invasive species removal – examples include garlic mustard or buckthorn ●Trash pickup Each Park Stewardship Agreement must identify a lead volunteer who: ●Serves as the contact for the group and as the liaison with the MPRB ●Completes the initial agreement and any annual renewals ●Keeps a record of volunteer work and hours served for end-of-season submittal to the MPRB Volunteer Coordinator ●Helps establish annual work plan tasks and goals for the agreement Park Steward Leaders can expect to receive: ●A MPRB staff contact person to help with any questions, concerns, and to assist with the development of tasks and work plan goals ●Assistance with the procurement of loaned tools and supplies needed to achieve agreement goals ●The recognition and prestige that comes with being a Minneapolis Park Volunteer! In order to adequately support the work plan goals and activities of our Park Stewardship Program volunteers all Park Stewardship requests received after June 30th will be reviewed for the following calendar year. Email to learn more about Park Stewardship Programming. Natural Areas Several community groups actively engage to control Invasive species such as buckthorn and garlic mustard in our parks. Garlic Mustard ●Please contact Environmental Volunteers prior to removing garlic mustard. Include the location where you plan to pull. ●All pulled vegetative debris must be bagged (paper or plastic) and labeled “garlic mustard”. Please leave bagged debris near existing Park Board trash bins or along a trail that is easily accessible by truck. ●Removal timeframe. Pull before seed capsules form on second year plants which occurs between May and June. Helpful Garlic Mustard Links ●MPRB Natural Areas Management ●MPRB Invasive Species ●MN Department of Agriculture: Garlic Mustard ●Garlic Mustard Lifecycle from UMN Extension Buckthorn MPRB approval is required prior to commencing buckthorn removal activities.Contact Environmental Volunteers for additional information.You must include the location where you wish to volunteer. Upon approval of your project please adhere to the following guidelines. ●Any root mass removals must have prior approval by the MPRB Natural Resources Department. ○Root mass removal requires approval due to erosion concerns regarding the destabilization of shorelines, hillsides, and slopes, and to alleviate the potential introduction of additional invasive species. Soil disturbance facilitates the spread of invasive species. Invasive species are opportunistic, always looking for places to establish and gain the upper hand in our natural landscapes. ●Due to safety concerns no cutting or removal of any specimen over 2 inches in diameter without prior approval. ●Please do not use buckthorn baggies, plastic bags, tarps, or cans to kill stumps without prior MPRB approval. Methods such as these need constant monitoring to prevent them from becoming a potential source of litter. ●Volunteers are not allowed to use chemicals or power equipment. Hand tools only. ●Any deviation from the above guidelines must be approved by the MPRB prior to implementation. Helpful Buckthorn Links ●MPRB Natural Areas Management ●MPRB Invasive Species ●MN Department of Agriculture: Buckthorn ●MN DNR Buckthorn Identification Email to learn more about MPRB Invasive Species volunteer opportunities. Agenda Item 4-B MEMORANDUM DATE:October 18, 2022 TO:Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee FROM:Kristine Poelzer SUBJECT: Park Restroom Locks Background A verbal update will be provided at the meeting discussing potential updates to restroom locks. Attachment Attachment A - park restroom timed open close doors Date: 10/08/22 To: Marie Hinton, Chair, Arden Hills (AH) Parks, Trails, Recreation Committee (PRTC) From: Kristine Poelzer, AH PTRC member Agenda item: Improvement Residents Park Use - Request for PTRC discussion at October 18, 2022 meeting. Intended motion: Complete cost feasibility to install door automatic timer open/lock at Perry and Cummings Parks restroom facilities and add to 2024 budget if not capable to install sooner. Background: In July I visited a Lakeville, MN, park and noticed signs stating restroom doors automatically open and close at certain times. Currently AH Perry and Cummings parks’ indoor restrooms aren't open unless the facilities/ball field are rented and when the city holds an event. We don't have staff nor police to manually open and close them every day. The locked restrooms are useless the majority of the time when they could be used every day by residents using the parks and trails. The porta-potties at these two parks could then be used at other AH parks where there currently are none. Lakeville City Hall response to my inquiry: “We have installed automatic door locks to our restroom facilities for some of the same reasons you mention. The system is fairly simple in design, but has worked well for us for a number of years. The contractor that supplied and installed the door locks was Twin City Hardware (TCH) out of Oakdale, MN. Generally speaking, we installed electronic door strikes that are controlled by a timer. The wires needed to be run from the controller to each door which wasn’t too invasive for our park buildings. We continue to have keys that will unlock the door from the outside (in case of a power outage or other reason the doors are not open when staff need to enter the room ). In addition, we continue to have an operable handle on the inside of the door, to ensure someone could exit the room if the door strikes locked while they were inside. If you have any further questions, please contact me. Thank you.” Mark Kruse, Parks Superintendent, City of Lakeville Phone - 952-985-2715 Mobile- 952-985-2719 7570 179th Street, Lakeville, MN 55044 Agenda Item 4-C MEMORANDUM DATE:October 18, 2022 TO:Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee FROM:Steve Scott/Lucas Miller SUBJECT: Review status of past PTRC Goals Background PTRC presented their goals to the Mayor and Council earlier in the 2022 calendar year. Action Requested Mayor and Council would like a status update on goals that were presented to Council by the PTRC. Please review the goals and note which are ongoing, accomplished, etc. Also note if there were any major PTRC related accomplishments that may not have been a part of those goals that we highlight those, as well. Attachment Attachment A - PTRC 2022 Work Plan 1 4/10/2022 Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee (PTRC) 2022-23 Work Plan PTRC Purpose and Mission Parks, trails, recreation and natural resources in Arden Hills increase the desirability of the city as a place to live, work, play, enhance the health and well-being of citizens and guests, and improve the value of residents’ property. The Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee (PTRC) represents the interests of Arden Hills citizens in leading the continuing development, expansion, and improvement of those resources. The PTRC recommends to the City Council actions that support those interests; monitors the use of and the improvements in parks, trails, and recreation; and collaborates with other City committees and commissions in improving parks and trails. Main Duties •Review and evaluate city parks, trails, and recreational services •Advise staff and City Council of ways to maintain and improve these amenities Meetings •Third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Ongoing and as Needed 1.Recommend actions that advance the vision for parks, trails, and recreation. 2.Assist in identifying ongoing parks and trails maintenance/improvement priorities. 3.Recommend and review grant opportunities, sponsorships, and partnerships for parks and trails. 4.Assist, recommend, and monitor plans for parks, trails and recreation within Arden Hills at the appropriate time. 5.Be apprised by staff and Council when plans are budgeted for park, trails, and recreation. 6.Continue to work with Ramsey County on mutually beneficial trail/park projects and activities. 7.Monitor potential road improvements to encourage inclusion of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure whenever possible. 8.Look to enhance/add recreational opportunities in our parks. 9.Recommend future enhancements for the 5-year Capital Improvement Program each year. 10.Sponsor and organize Community events such as special events, garden clean-up day and other volunteer projects. 11.Prepare and submit semi-regular content for the City Newsletter, City Facebook page and City website. 2022 - 2023 Goals •Work with City Council to identify areas where the PTRC could provide recommendations, research or service to benefit the residents of Arden Hills. PTRC members have various areas of expertise including: volunteer coordination, recreation, grant writing, knowledge of plant species communications and event coordination. 2 4/10/2022 • Ensure that Arden Hills residents and visitors of all ages and physical abilities have recreation opportunities. • Encourage Arden Hills residents to enjoy the beautiful parks and trails that Arden Hills has to offer. • Continue to become more of a working committee. • Actively seek opinions from residents on what they would like and report findings to the PTRC. • PTRC members volunteer to serve as point-person/champion for each park and each trail and recreation events. All members regularly visit the variety of parks and trails. The champion will visit her/his park(s) and trails(s) on a regular basis to look for safety needs, maintenance needs, etc. • Follow a calendar throughout the year to ensure that there is a good mix of topics covered at monthly PTRC meetings that become the foundation for next year’s work plan. • Conduct structured meetings so that City Council, staff, and residents of Arden Hills easily learn what was accomplished at meetings by reading minutes. PARKS 1. Park Goals a. Park improvements and amenities, including benches b. Park clean up c. Park maintenance d. Park safety 2. Park Recommendation List a. Perry Park dog park improvements: shade, obstacle course, subdivided for small and large dog areas, concrete at entrances. b. Identify areas where trees could be planted (in addition to Ash Tree buddy program if applicable). c. Invasive Buckthorn, Burdock week removal. d. Earth Day Cleanup e. Floral garden Cleanup f. Swinging bench at Cummings to watch sunrise or sunset. g. Update park map and information on website with new photos, amenities list and complete street addresses that are needed for navigation apps. TRAILS 3. Trail Goals a. Trail maintenance b. Trail improvements c. Trail amenities d. Trail safety 4. Trail Recommendations a. Update trails maps on website b. Connection gaps throughout Arden Hills c. From County Road E2 North to Lake Valentine Road (C R “F”) and then West to MVHS (Youth+) 3 4/10/2022 d. From County Road “D” Northeast on lake Johanna Blvd, past Tony Schmidt Regional Park – Ramsey County/METC (as trail building partner – 2 segments), See G, G1 & G2 on map) to intersection with Snelling Avenue N (Families) e. From Hwy 51 North to Snelling Avenue N intersection with County Road E/Lake Johanna Blvd f. From County Road E North along Snelling Avenue N/Old Highway 10, under I-694 to Hwy 96 which now has a regional trail on the South side g. Bethel University Land Sale: Trail move/redo with senior housing project h. Trail along South Shore of Round lake i. From County Road E/Lake Johanna Blvd along west side of Hwy 51 to Glenhill Ave j. Crepeau nature Preserve Trails upgrade to improve drainage and to replace old surfaces. Add Hamline Ave trail extension. RECREATION 5. Recreation Goals a. Enhance recreation opportunities for residents and visitors of all ages and physical abilities. 6. Recreation Recommendation a. Winter activities in the parks i. Sledding hills at parks where possible, especially Hazelnut and Cummings. b. Add fitness equipment geared toward adults, especially at Cummings Park i. Six exercise stations will be put in at the senior living facility. The trail will be constructed in 2022 and hopefully the equipment will be in by fall. This may be a good reference for future projects. c. More active adult and senior recreation classes and events. i. Yoga/Fitness in the park at Cummings d. Multi-generation activities (include some evenings and weekends). i. Pickleball court at Hazelnut Park or Floral Park ii. Multi-generation yoga iii. Multi-generation dance - Possible location at Perry or Cummings if it is possible to move picnic tables off of the Pavillion. iv. Volleyball/badminton equipment (be aware of irrigation system) v. Geocaching at the parks COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP 7. Community partnership goals a. Outreach b. Engagement c. Events 8. Community partnership recommendation list a. Community engagement i. Committee members “adopt” an area, park, trail, project ii. Animal ambassadors from Raptor Center (planned) or Minnesota Zoo iii. Concerts in the parks: partner with schools and National Guard iv. Tree placement outreach b. Fill open spots on the committee i. Recruit (in person, social media, newsletters, local bulletin boards, places of worship) ii. Student committee ambassadors 4 4/10/2022 iii. Work with communications committee to highlight parks, trails, and recreation on social media, YouTube, the newsletter and the City website c. Arden Hills Foundation i. Update donation letter business list to include new businesses ii. Bench placement: track money for benches and create a plan to better track status and placement. d. Volunteer recruitment plan proposal i. Reach out to Bethel University to explore possible partnerships for park cleanups, etc. ii. Identify volunteer opportunities PTRC Calendar March 2022 • Work Plan • Calendar April 2022 • “Adopt” an area, park, trail, project, event, volunteer requests • Discuss Clean-ups • Work Plan: work session with City Council May 2022 • Engagement plan • Recruit new members plan June 2022 • Park tour July 2022 • Tree recommendations • Park and trail maintenance, safety, improvement recommendations • Bench recommendations August 2022 • No meeting September 2022 • 2023 Work Plan: Update trail recommendations October 2022 • 2023 Work Plan: Update park recommendations • Review membership terms November 2022 • 2023 Work Plan: Update recreation recommendations December 2022 • No meeting 5 4/10/2022 January 2023 • 2023 Work Plan: Update engagement recommendations February 2023 • 2023 Work Plan: Update calendar March 2023 • 2023 Work Plan April 2023 • Work Plan: work session with City Council