HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-24-2001 PTRC Agenda Packet 4P AGENDA
PARKS, TRAILS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, JULY 249 2001
** 7:00 P.M. **
ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL
4364 WEST ROUND LAKE ROAD
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Approve June 26, 2001 Minutes
3. Parks and Recreation Updates
4. Review of Park Comp Plan Community Meetings
5. Park Comp Plan Time Line Review
6. Council Update
7. Buck Thorn Update
8. Trail Team Schedules
9. Next Meeting Agenda
10. Other Items for Discussion
11. Adjourn
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S & RECREATION PARKS,TRAIL ON COMMITTEE TUESDAY,JUNE 26,2001, 7.•00 P.M.
ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL
4634 W. ROUND LAKE ROAD
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Johnson called the June 26, 2001 meeting of the Parks, Trails and
Recreation Committee to order at 7:04 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Members present were Jim Johnson,Don Tix, Jim Crassweller,Rich Straumann,Don
Messerly,Patrick Krenn, Tom Moore,Louis Speggen,Roberta Thompson, Jennie
Michels, Council Liaison Gregg Larson, and Carla Wirth,Recording Secretary.
MEMBERS ABSENT
Member absent was Steve Zilmer.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Agenda was approved by consensus.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Committee Member Crassweller moved motand
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Straumann seconded the motion to approve
presented. The motion carried unanimously.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Newly appointed Committee Members Jennie Michels and Roberta Thompson
introduced themselves and stated their interest in serving on the Parks, Trails &
embers and Council Liaison Larson each
Recreation Committee. The Committee m
introduced themselves and welcomed Committee Members Michels and Thompson.
PARK AND RECREATION UPDATES
Mr. Moore reported on the mowing, cutting, and trimming g they
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scheduled at that Park. The backstop at Arden Oaks Playgroun
ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS & RECREATION COMMITTEE 6
Committee Member Crassweller offered to guide a tour of Quadrant 3 trails. He
suggested two goals of the tour: 1) determine where things are; and, 2) determine linkage
options. He stated he believes there are a lot of trail connection options and suggested a
map be provided of the area prior to the tour.
Committee Member Crassweller noted there are also many "informal"trails that have
been created and are used by many people even though the informal trails are not
maintained or graded. He suggested those informal trails be incorporated into the City's
trail system if the City owns that land.
Committee Member Speggen stated he sometimes finds it difficult to determine the land
that is owned by the City or County, and that which is privately owned. He reviewed
several such trail locations and commented that it would be helpful to know of the
ownership.
Committee Member Crassweller stated that even with County-owned property,the City
may be able to obtain a trail easement.
Discussion occurred regarding the Tony Schmidt Park development and County plans for
the property.
Mr. Moore stated he will gather more information and create an evaluation form for
. consideration at the next meeting.
COUNCIL UPDATE
Council Liaison Larson concurred with earlier comments made about the success of the
50th Anniversary Celebration. He noted the number of volunteers who contributed to
that success and the Council's appreciation for that effort.
Council Liaison Larson provided an update on Round Lake Trail and the process to
obtain easements.
Council Liaison Larson reported on the well attended public informational meeting
regarding putting buoys on Lake Johanna and the public's indication that they do not
want buoys. However, the Council is concerned about the liability issue and directed the
City Attorney to review the language to make it permissive rather than mandatory, or to
repeal the ordinance section that requires buoys.
Council Liaison Larson advised that the Council approved the final plat for Chesapeake
Companies, located at the I-694 and 1-35W interchange.
Council Liaison Larson reported that the Council adopted an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance to change the setback requirement for lakeshore property from 75 feet to 50
40 feet since the 75-foot setback was not consistent with the DNR required setback.
ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS & RECREATION COMMITTEE 7
Council Liaison Larson stated the Council is in the process of revising an erosion and
sediment control ordinance as required by the Metropolitan Council as part of the
Comprehensive Plan process. The Council is also working on a right-of-way ordinance
to address use, require a City permit, and demonstrate the property has been restored.
Council Liaison Larson stated the Council approved the new City Hall monument sign
that incorporates Kasota Stone and the new City logo. The City also purchased
additional limestone at a substantial discount for use in the other monument signs to
provide a consistent appearance.
Council Liaison Larson stated work is underway on a sound wall between Highways 96
and 10, east of I-35, by the mobile home park.
Council Liaison Larson reported that the budget process is underway for 2002 and the
City received another excellent audit report. He advised that the Council is awaiting
results of the special legislative session, results of impact to TIF, and available local
government aids.
Council Liaison Larson stated the Council is working on the Pavement Management Plan
which was halted when it was decided to not pave the Ingerson neighborhood. The
Council will be determining how to proceed with street improvement projects.
Council Liaison Larson stated the Council approved changes to the PUD on West Round
Lake Road since some occupants are putting in outside facilities which they need, such as
dumpster areas, that are different than anticipated by the City when it originally approved
the PUD. The City has asked the operators to come back with a plan which was adopted
on Monday and will result in more screening between the parking lots and buildings.
Chair Johnson asked when the first meeting will be held in the new City Hall. Council
Liaison Larson estimated late August.
NEXT MEETING AGENDA
Trail Teams
Buck Thorn Progress
Recap of Comprehensive Park Plan Neighborhood Meetings
OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Council Liaison Larson commented on the importance of the consultant offering a
presentation of the plans being considered, not just posting presentation boards around
the room and requesting input. Mr. Moore stated his impression that there will be a lot of
"give-and-take" and information provided to residents.
Committee Member Crassweller agreed with the need for a presentation and emphasis
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that the City is attempting to plan for the next 10 to 20 years.
Mr. Moore stated he will raise these issues with the consultant.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Committee Member Krenn moved and Committee Member Crassweller
seconded the motion to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. The motion carried
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Carla Wirth
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
4.
Summer 2001
Park To Do List40
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Arden Oaks
1. Trim around trees
2. Weed around trees
3. Mulch around trees
4. Swing set grooves
5. Paint swing chains
6. Add fiber to safety box (west of frog)
7. Basketball court needs resurfacing
8. Paint basketball court poles
9. Clean out drain area from play structure
10. Water new grass seed area
11. Move picnic tables from basketball court to swing lot area
Lind YLIS
1. Trim all trees
Cre eau
1. Straighten out/support second section of the sportsman bridge
2. Paint swing bench poles
3. Trim tree limb,by trail, over street area
4. Pull out old trail mark post, south entrance
Freeway
1. Fill in with black dirt tire tracks, lower level
2. Picnic table needs painting
3. Swing set grooves
4. Trim under swing bench
5. Paint red/blue lines in hockey rink
6. Trim tree suckers, lower level, west of basketball court
7. Paint door to warming house
8. Fix/repair and paint steps to warming house
9. Repair soffit of warming house
10. Put up parking lot chain and paint chain silver
11. Check out threshold,bottom of warming house
Sampson
1. Paint swing set chains
2. Paint "No Alcoholic Beverages" sign
3. Swing set grooves
4. Trim all tree suckers
5. Paint swing bench poles
6. Pull weeds inside play structure safety box
7. Reseed grass area around play structure safety box
8. Trim hedge, west of trail
9. Weed/trim play structure
Cummings
1. Paint warming house
2. Repair fascias on warming house
3. Trim weeds,tennis court, trees
4. Repaint tennis return wall
5. Mulch trees, soccer field and trail
6. Swing set grooves
7. Another load of wood fiber for safety box
8. Paint the legs of park shelter
9. Weed/trim curb of Wyncrest cul-de-sac
10. Blow out leaves off tennis court
11. Trim trees/brush away from park sign (east side of road,just before the parking lot)
Perry
1. Remove tape from warming door
2. Swing set grooves
3. Paint picnic tables
4. wed the parking lot island, play structure
5. Mulch trees/trim tree, north of play structure
6. Weed/trim yellow flowers along curbs
7. Straighten out north parking sign
8. Cap off the fire hydrant by hockey rinks
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Hazelnut
1. Tyke slide is too high off the ground, more fiber
2. Blow out leaves in tennis court
3. Mulch pine trees, east side of tennis court
4. Swing set grooves, slide groove too
5. Mulch trees in entire park
6. Trim around trash can at tennis court/swing set
7. Picnic table by swing set needs painting
8. Baseball back stop, home plate, attach fence
9. Paint swing bench along 1 s`base line
10. Trim tree suckers, 36 line
11. Fill in holes in dirt path down to warming house
12. Post"No Sledding" signs on hill going into hock rink,by the basketball court/picnic
shelter paths
13. Paint posts to parking shelter
14. Paint basketball poles and back of back boards
15. Remove the tennis return board
16. Replace basketball nets
17. Trim lower branches to trees around the trail in right field/center field of baseball field
18. Signage on Prior Avenue "No Vehicles Allowed on Park Trail"
Valentine Park
1. Weed wood chips around trees, parking lot
2. Trim trees
3. paint baseball benches green
4. Weed,pull, inside play structure box
5. Shift pea gravel around inside the box (plastic cover showing)
6. Pull weeds inside swing box, rake in grooves
7. Move neighborhood watch sign (other side of stream)next to park sign
S. Wood chip two trees by swing set box
9. Trim cut/drainage ditch (old 10 side between warming house 10)
10. Cut down dead tree behind
11. Paint/stain warming house (roof repair on peak?)
12. Fix roof vents on warming house (old 10 side)
13. Paint chains on swing set
14. Light out inside warming house
15. Fumigate inside warming house
16. Remove or clean the rubber mats inside warming house
17. Backstop repair behind home plate reattach to bottom pole
18. Trim under player benches and bleachers
Roval Hills
1. Paint posts to picnic shelter
2. Trim all weeds from curbs, trees, poles, play structure, tennis court
3. Mulch all trees
4. Remove weeds from the inside of play structure
5. Trim tree suckers, west of play structure
6. "Weed-B-Gone" the retaining wall
7. Remove the tennis return board
8. Paint the picnic tables
9. Ball field needs more ag lime
10. check out pipe, ground level, 3rd base, safety fence
11. Attach backstop to bottom pipe, behind homeplate
12. Mulch tree behind backstop
13. Cement/blacktop team bench area
14. Check out end caps on backstop, third pipe up
In eg rson_
1. Trim tree suckers
2. Resurface basketball court
3. Level out fiber in safety box
4. Clean off black marks on slide
5. Paint picnic table
6. Paint burn mark underside of roof/picnic shelter
7. Paint swing bench poles
8. Pick up trash
9. Remove trash can
10. Trim tree branches by basketball hoop
11. Park sign (?)
12. Move the "Welcome to Arden Park" sign up closer to driveway for better visibility
Floral
1. "Weed-B-Gone"grass in basketball court area
2. Remove tennis return board
3. "Weed-B-Gone"inside tennis court area
4. Mulch trees
5. Trim all curbs, signs, trees
6. Trim tree branches on tennis court and basketball court
7. "Weed-B-Gone"wooden steps in front of park
8. Trim all tree suckers
9. Water grass seed area
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10. Paint post of picnic shelter
11. Fill in tire tracks along trail leading to ballfield
12. "Weed-B-Gone"team bench area
13. Blacktop/cement team bench areas
14. Trim trees
15. Repair/reattach backstop behind homeplate