HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15-2023 PTRCAPPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 13, 2023 Meeting Minutes
DRAFT 06 -13 -23 -PTRC MINUTES.PDF
REPORTS
Council Liaison Update
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PTRC Member Updates
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
Trail And Parks Projects Update
MEMO.PDF
NEW BUSINESS
Unofficial Trails
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
Outdoor Classroom
MEMO.PDF
Native Plants
MEMO.PDF
PTRC Announcement For South Shore Fitness Park And Trail
MEMO.PDF
Floral Park Court Color
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
Park Improvement Plan
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
ADJOURN
A quorum of the City Council may be present at this
meeting.
Chair:
Marie Hinton
(2024)
Committee
Members:
Jill Anderson
(2024)
Dan Dietz (2024)
Mark Kelliher
(2025)
Timothy Nelson
(2024)
Kristine Poelzer
(2025)
Kerri Seemann
(2025)
Kate Olson
(2025)
Emelia Rogers
(2026)
Lacy Loosbrock
(2026)
Nancy Jacobson
(2026)
Council Liaison:
Emily Rousseau
Parks, Trails, and
Recreation Committee
August 15, 2023
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.
The public may access this meeting remotely by joining via Zoom.
To join the Zoom meeting, click this link (or copy and paste it into a new
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Agenda
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APPROVAL OF AGENDAAPPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 13, 2023 Meeting Minutes
DRAFT 06 -13 -23 -PTRC MINUTES.PDF
REPORTS
Council Liaison Update
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PTRC Member Updates
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
Trail And Parks Projects Update
MEMO.PDF
NEW BUSINESS
Unofficial Trails
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
Outdoor Classroom
MEMO.PDF
Native Plants
MEMO.PDF
PTRC Announcement For South Shore Fitness Park And Trail
MEMO.PDF
Floral Park Court Color
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
Park Improvement Plan
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
ADJOURN
A quorum of the City Council may be present at this
meeting.
Chair:Marie Hinton (2024)Committee Members:Jill Anderson (2024)Dan Dietz (2024)Mark Kelliher (2025)Timothy Nelson (2024)Kristine Poelzer (2025) Kerri Seemann (2025) Kate Olson (2025)Emelia Rogers (2026)Lacy Loosbrock (2026)Nancy Jacobson (2026)Council Liaison:Emily Rousseau Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee August 15, 2023 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.The public may access this meeting remotely by joining via Zoom.To join the Zoom meeting, click this link (or copy and paste it into a new browser): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82630289471AgendaCALL TO ORDER1.2.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDAAPPROVAL OF MINUTESJune 13, 2023 Meeting MinutesDRAFT 06 -13 -23 -PTRC MINUTES.PDFREPORTSCouncil Liaison UpdateUNFINISHED BUSINESSPTRC Member UpdatesMEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFTrail And Parks Projects UpdateMEMO.PDFNEW BUSINESSUnofficial TrailsMEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFOutdoor ClassroomMEMO.PDFNative PlantsMEMO.PDFPTRC Announcement For South Shore Fitness Park And TrailMEMO.PDF
Floral Park Court Color
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ATTACHMENT A.PDF
Park Improvement Plan
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ATTACHMENT A.PDF
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
ADJOURN
A quorum of the City Council may be present at this
meeting.
Chair:Marie Hinton (2024)Committee Members:Jill Anderson (2024)Dan Dietz (2024)Mark Kelliher (2025)Timothy Nelson (2024)Kristine Poelzer (2025) Kerri Seemann (2025) Kate Olson (2025)Emelia Rogers (2026)Lacy Loosbrock (2026)Nancy Jacobson (2026)Council Liaison:Emily Rousseau Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee August 15, 2023 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.The public may access this meeting remotely by joining via Zoom.To join the Zoom meeting, click this link (or copy and paste it into a new browser): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82630289471AgendaCALL TO ORDER1.2.2.A.Documents:3.3.A.4.4.A.Documents:4.B.Documents:5.5.A.Documents:5.B.Documents:5.C.Documents:5.D.Documents:
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023, 6:30 PM
CHARLES PERRY PARK PAVILION
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Committee Chair Marie Hinton called the June 13, 2023 meeting of the Parks, Trails, and
Recreation Committee to order at 6:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Marie Hinton, Committee Members Dan Dietz, Kristine Poelzer,
Lacy Loosbrock, Jill Anderson, Nancy Jacobson, Kate Olson, Emelia Rogers and Mark Kelliher
OTHERS PRESENT: Council Liaison Emily Rousseau, Recreation Supervisor Matthew Johnson
and Senior Communications Coordinator Luke Cardona
ABSENT: Committee Members Tim Nelson and Kerri Seemann
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Committee Member Kelliher and seconded by Committee Member
Jacobson to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. May 16, 2023 PTRC Minutes
Committee Member Dietz commented that the motion at the bottom of page 5 was shown to be
made and opposed by Committee Member Kelliher.
Committee Member Poelzer noted that she will be covering Triangle and Sampson Parks, not
Perry Park as listed on the Parks and Trail Assignments.
Chair Hinton said she would also be checking Crepeau Park.
Committee Member Poelzer asked to clarify the third sentence in her first comment under the
Volunteers section to say the call is relayed to Matt, and Matt relays the information to her.
A motion was made by Committee Member Poelzer and seconded by Committee Member
Anderson to approve the minutes as amended. Motion passed unanimously.
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. PTRC Parks and Trail Tour
Recreation Supervisor Johnson reviewed that parks they would be touring.
Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes June 13, 2023 Page 2
B. Luke Cardona Senior Communications Coordinator - Introduction to Committee
Senior Communications Coordinator Cardona introduced himself to the committee, and gave
his background. He has been figuring out what committees and commissions like to talk about and
how they like to say it. He noted that he is a member of the Parks and Rec Commission in Fridley.
He will be working with staff and Councilmember Rousseau to prioritize PTRC information. He
asked what the committee would like to get from his position and what they’d like him to be aware
of. The City is on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Committee Member Rogers said she was surprised to find that the City newsletter was really read
by a lot of residents. She felt that was exciting.
Senior Communications Coordinator Cardona said local newspapers aren’t what they used to
be so the City newsletter won’t be going anywhere.
Chair Hinton said she’d like to see more engagement on social media from residents sharing
ideas. She’d like to have more features on Parks and Rec in the newsletter. She would love to see a
volunteer connections section where people could see what types of opportunities are available.
Senior Communications Coordinator Cardona noted the trails map would be in the next
newsletter with current and proposed trails. One to three parks and rec related items are usually in
the newsletter each month.
Committee Member Poelzer said she’d like to see a short survey to see how many people are
reading and taking time to respond, and some numbers such as how many volunteers they have,
keeping in mind that people on committees and commissions are also volunteers.
Senior Communications Coordinator Cardona replied those types of things are driven by the
committees, commissions and Council; he wouldn’t be the one to create the survey, just the
messaging after direction from Council and his supervisor.
Senior Communications Coordinator Cardona felt there weren’t a lot of Facebook users on the
City page, but it was one of the best free communications channels a city can have. He is hoping to
create a campaign to get more people to use the Facebook page.
Chair Hinton asked about Instagram.
Senior Communications Coordinator Cardona said he couldn’t say if they were going to use
Instagram or not, but that was a channel they should probably be using and recreation would be
good to post there.
Committee Member Poelzer said she signed up through the City website to get email blasts and
gets the majority of her information from those as they are timely.
Senior Communications Coordinator Cardona said the City uses newsflashes frequently to get
information out to residents. He will most likely do a campaign to get more residents to register to
receive alerts.
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Committee Member Rogers thought plugging into other channels that are already active would be
helpful, such as Nextdoor.
Chair Hinton said she has found at her job that they get different users on each of the different
channels.
Senior Communications Coordinator Cardona told the committee members they can reach out
to him, the Recreation Supervisor or the Council Liaison.
C. Interim Buckthorn Management Solution
This item was discussed part way through the parks and trails tour.
Committee Member Kelliher stated there is a group of people working the Chatham trails area
and have made considerable headway taking out mature buckthorn, but there are still a lot of really
young buckthorn and the best way to mitigate that is to hire a herd of goats. Hazelnut Park and
Floral Park are on the list for the upcoming grant cycle with Great River Greening, and they will
have a better idea of how much money is granted this fall, with they money dispersed in June,
2024. A similar grant would be applied for the next park; he would suggest the Chatham trails area
but there will be a two-year lag between the mature buckthorn being cut and when the grant money
will become available. He is proposing to ask the City for $4,500 to cover the cost of bringing in a
goat herd for one grazing and to reseed grass and sedge.
A motion was made by Committee Member Kelliher and seconded by Committee Member
Poelzer to request $4,500 from the City to bring in a goat herd to graze ($3,500) and to reseed
($1,000) the Chatham trail area during the two-year lag period before grant money is
potentially available.
Committee Member Poelzer added that one of the goat herders explained that if you know the
goats are coming it’s good to put down the seed first so the goats trample the seed into the soil.
Committee Member Kelliher said the process would be to graze down the smaller buckthorn, as
recommended by Great River Greening. The difference is there isn’t a plan in place for trees and
other natural vegetation to remediate the area. The recommendation is to add the grass and sedge
seed as a placeholder until grant money is hopefully available to do a complete remediation of the
vegetation.
Committee Member Jacobson asked about waiting a year.
Committee Member Kelliher said they are in a good spot right now, but buckthorn will win the
battle if they don’t hit it with something else this season so the work they’ve done so far doesn’t
backstep.
Committee Member Jacobson thought a grant might be more easily awarded because of the work
that has already been done.
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Committee Member Olson wondered if they had considered using the Arden Hills Foundation as
a source of funds. She thought they could have a campaign asking people to donate specifically to
Chatham Hills buckthorn removal.
Committee Member Kelliher agreed they could do that if the City won’t fund the entire $4,500.
He thought that might work for next year.
Committee Member Poelzer mentioned that Committee Member Kelliher and two other
volunteers have hundreds of hours invested in the Chatham trails area. She thought the trail would
feel safer for kids to go to and from school if it were more wide open.
Council Liaison Rousseau said she wasn’t sure how the Council would feel but it didn’t seem like
they were asking for a significant amount of money so she wasn’t seeing any red flags. She noted
that they could speak with the Communications Coordinator to advertise donating to the
Foundation.
Committee Member Kelliher stated having 25-30 goats grazing for a couple of weeks is a really
good community awareness opportunity, for kids and residents to see what is being accomplished
while having fun watching.
A vote was taken, the motion passed unanimously.
4. REPORTS
A. Council Liaison Update
Council Liaison Rousseau stated the City Council approved a permit for a rib fest at the Red Bull
facility on September 16. There will be ribs, a beer garden and some mild recruiting for the trades
and the army. She noted there is a bench grant program from Ramsey County with applications due
June 26. She said the deadline for RSVPs to the July 18th appreciation picnic is June 30 and she
hoped everyone would be able to attend. Also, the Economic Development Committee hopefully
have their first meeting in August. They are anticipating interviews for the committee to begin July
10.
Council Liaison Rousseau asked what the next steps were for the dog agility equipment at Perry
Dog Park.
Recreation Supervisor Johnson replied that since the money was approved they can order the
equipment. They will coordinate with Boston Scientific for the installation.
Council Liaison Rousseau also asked about some safety issues that Committee Member Jacobson
reported and that need to be looked at in Johanna Marsh Park.
Recreation Supervisor Johnson said Public Works is checking into it.
Council Liaison Rousseau stated the Arden Manor and Floral Parks improvements were tabled by
the Council as the bids came back 31% higher than anticipated, so they will be discussing it again
at the next work session. The grant for Arden Manor needs to be used this year. They were
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originally hoping for the work to be done in September but it may now be a couple of months later
if they ask for new bids. Her preference would be to get separate bids for each park to be sure they
can use the grant money this year. The engineers felt they underestimated significantly for inflation
and the volatility of the market.
7. NEXT MEETING
B. Tuesday, August 21, 2023
Due to the Commissions and Committees Appreciation Picnic in July, the next PTRC meeting is
scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, 2023.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Unfinished Business 4-A
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 15, 2023
TO: Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee
FROM: Marie Hinton
SUBJECT: PTRC Member Updates
Background
PTRC members to provide verbal updates of projects and work group activities.
Park and Trail Assignments
Provide updates about condition of parks and trails.
Volunteers
Lacy and Kristine to provide update on volunteer coordinator transition. Lacy to report on
support needs. New MVHS NHS Leader/contact for AH volunteers.
Discuss procedure for residents who have ideas for PTRC
Marie will lead discussion about best ways for residents to get their ideas and input to the
PTRC.
Buckthorn Plan
Mark to provide update for Buckthorn control plan including Council work session.
Twins Community Fund’s Twins Fields for Kids program
Kristine will lead discussion about the possibility of Arden Hills taking part in this program to
possibly improve AH field’s scoreboards.
Additional Reports if needed.
Attachment
Attachment A – Twins Community Fund’s Twins Fields for Kids program
Attachment
Attachment A – Twins Community Fund’s Twins Fields for Kids program
https://www.mlb.com/twins/community/fund/grants/fields-for-kids
Program Summary
The Twins Community Fund's Twins Fields for Kids program provides financial support to improve
baseball and/or softball facilities for youth in the Upper Midwest and Southwest Florida. The program
makes matching grants to nonprofit organizations and local government units that operate baseball
and/or softball programs.
The Twins Community Fund and its grant programs are supported in part by Target, US Bank, Treasure
Island Resort and Casino, and Nike.
Since its inception in 1999, the program has granted more than $5.5 million to improve nearly 900
Upper Midwest and Southwest Florida ball fields.
Administration
The Twins Fields for Kids program will be administered by the Minnesota Twins Community Fund staff
who review all requests, pay matching grants, work closely with grantee organizations to ensure
completion of the projects and maintain program records.
Matching Grant Size/Purpose
$1,000 to $15,000
Matching grants up to $15,000 are available for the renovation or construction of baseball and/or
softball fields used primarily by youth. Eligible renovation projects include the upgrading of essential
field components, such as new sod, infield, fencing and dugouts. Non-essential items, such as lights,
bleachers, grandstands, restrooms, batting cages and scoreboards, do not qualify for support. Routine
maintenance of fields does not qualify. Communities that have not received a Twins Fields for Kids grant
receive higher priority.
Eligibility
The program is open to any independent Upper Midwest or Southwest Florida 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization, school or local government unit that operates youth baseball and/or softball programs.
Any organization operating baseball or softball programs for youth that has secured funds equal to or
exceeding the amount of the requested matching grant funds (can include in-kind contributions of
materials or labor) may apply for a grant.
Organizations must also be governed by active boards and have sufficient revenue to operate their
leagues.
Application Process/Schedule
Applicants must complete the online application and submit other required documents. Final grant
determinations will be made by the Twins Community Fund Board of Directors.
Grant Applications have closed for 2023. Please check back in January 2024.
To ask any questions about the Fields for Kids grant program, please contact Wesley Jones
at WesleyJones@twins.com. test
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – 4B
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 15, 2023
TO: Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee
FROM: Lucas Miller, Assistant Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Trail and Parks Projects Update
Previously Discussed Items:
Lexington Ave is estimated to be substantially completed in August 2023.
The CIP for Parks is available online. The budget has been approved and provided to
PTRC.
The 2023 Tree Plan Project is complete along Highway 96 (29) and Hazelnut Park near
the stump removals (2).
Pavement Rating for trails is planned for 2024. This is the first technical step looking
ahead to planning existing trail project restorations.
Hazelnut Parking lot negotiations continue between the City and Trinity Lutheran
Church. Details in the negotiations are still a work in progress, although the goal would
be to attain a small portion of the parking lot as City park property.
New/Updated Items:
Annual trail maintenance has been performed by Public Works along Lexington north
of 96, in Cummings and Floral Parks.
Floral and Arden Manor parks are starting construction (Peterson Companies) the
week of August 14th. Due to pricing coming in higher than the estimate, the hard
court at Arden Manor has been removed from this project but grants will be pursued
in the future to try to replace the court. For the current project, Arden Manor funding
are grants combined with city funding. Floral is city funding.
Safe Routes to School from MVHS to E2 down Lake Valentine Road/Old Highway
10 is currently under construction and will be completed this year. There were $450k
in grants awarded for this project. This project is combined with the roundabout
project at County Rd E and Old Snelling Ave by Bituminous Roadways.
City is working with a consultant to pursue grants and bonding for the trail from Lake
Valentine Road to Highway 96 along Old Highway 10. Feasibility study has been
completed for this project this last fall. Estimated project cost is $2.6 Mil. Estimated
construction would be in 2025/2026 dependent on funding awarded. Open House
likely sometime in September 2023. When the dates are set, PTRC will be notified.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – 4B
Lake Johanna Blvd conceptual trail study was completed by Ramsey County and they
are pursuing funding currently. They are shooting for a final design in 2028,
dependent on funding awarded. Estimated construction cost is $9.5M. Council has
adopted resolution 2023-023 which is the local match commitment for Lake Johanna
Blvd Trail Project (estimated $2M). County is going for grants and bonding this year
potentially up to $5.5M. Ramsey County is coming to the Work Session on August
21st to discuss this project corridor with Council.
Attachments
N/A
NEW BUSINESS – 5A
MEMORANDUM
DATE: Aug. 15, 2023
TO: Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee
FROM: Kerri Seemann
SUBJECT: Unofficial Trails
Background
In early May, I sent out an email with this question: “In the wooded portion of Hazelnut that is
north of the baseball field, there are well-worn trails where people have walked for years. I'd like
to use logs from some of the fallen trees in that area to clearly define those trails to make them
more welcoming. Add trails signs like Dan has at Floral Park. Who do I need to talk to/what
procedure do I need to follow to get permission to do this?”
This was the response I received from David Swearingen: “This would be considered an
“Unofficial Trail”, per the City’s Trail Maintenance Policy:
‘Unofficial – The Public Works Department discourages the forging of new trails within the
parks and trails system. These trails are generally created by foot or bicycle traffic through
areas of a park not designated for that type of use. The forging of these types of trails can have
environmental impacts, causing soil compaction, contributing to erosion and sedimentary runoff
and other negative impacts on natural resources. The Public Works Department does not
recognize these types of trails as official and DOES NOT maintain them.’
The trails you are referring to at Floral Park are not maintained by City Public Works. I would
suggest making this an item of discussion with the PTRC, Dan might have some background as
to how those trails were started and how volunteers maintain them.”
Attachment
Attachment A - Unofficial Trails
There are a number of trails that people have made
through the woods at Hazelnut Park. They are more
commonly used in the winter when they’re easy to see
and people are less concerned about ticks and poison
ivy, but some people use them year-round. This is
particularly true of adolescents who decide to go off to
build forts when they’re bored.
I’d like to make some of the well-worn paths into “Unofficial
Trails,” bordered by logs and/or rope and maintained by
volunteers. I’d like to have the trails clearly defined for a number
of reasons:
● to allow visitors to get up close to nature in a way that’s
hard to do on the paved trails, particularly for viewing spring
ephemerals,
● to encourage
visitors to stay on the
trails, particularly if there
was some signage,
● and because it will
be difficult to find the
current, compacted
paths once the young
buckthorn is removed
while that area is being
restored in coming
years
NEW BUSINESS – 5B
MEMORANDUM
DATE: Aug. 15, 2023
TO: Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee
FROM: Kerri Seemann
SUBJECT: Outdoor Classroom
Background
I mentioned in April that there is a clearing in the current restoration area of Hazelnut Park that I
think would make a good space for an outdoor classroom. There are two things that I think
would make it functional:
● something along the lines of a “Little Free Library,” but with a collection of educational
books and magazines for park visitors (mostly youth), including some field guides;
● seating, such as a few wooden benches
Questions:
● Are there groups or individuals who would be interested in constructing these items? If
so, how do we find them?
● I have a pile of science books that my daughter has outgrown, as well as some magazine
subscriptions. If there was a little library, who would need to approve the content? The
council? A PTRC subcommittee? The Recreation Supervisor?
● Can the chain that is hanging at the north end of Prior Ave be removed to allow easier
pedestrian access, particularly for strollers?
NEW BUSINESS – 5C
MEMORANDUM
DATE: Aug. 15, 2023
TO: Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee
FROM: Kerri Seemann
SUBJECT: Native Plants
Background
While discussing plants with a volunteer, the idea of replacing the invasive cattails at the NE corner
of Valentine Hills came up, potentially as a project for 2024.
I’d like to know:
● if anyone is currently opposed to that idea,
● if anyone would be interested in working with me to create a formal proposal, and
● if anyone would be available next year to work on planting and weeding, if the proposal is
ultimately passed
NEW BUSINESS – 5D
MEMORANDUM
DATE: Aug. 15, 2023
TO: Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee
FROM: Matthew Johnson
SUBJECT: PTRC Announcement for South Shore Fitness Park and Trail
Background
The city of Arden Hills has officially taken custody of the South Shore Fitness Park and Trail
property.
Through this how would the PTRC advise we announce to the public?
What media outlets and engagement would PTRC recommend?
Note: This property does NOT include the private emergency access road up to it. The public
space is the small parking area (where the sign is placed), and the park area itself. All issues in
the delay of taking custody of the property have been resolved.
NEW BUSINESS – 5E
MEMORANDUM
DATE: Aug. 15, 2023
TO: Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee
FROM: Matthew Johnson
SUBJECT: Floral Park Court Color
Background
Floral Park improvement will begin August 14th. Vote will be taken from Attachment A color
options.
ATTACHMENT A
MAP/COLOR OPTIONS
NEW BUSINESS – 5F
MEMORANDUM
DATE: Aug. 15, 2023
TO: Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee
FROM: Matthew Johnson
SUBJECT: Park Improvements Plan
Background
See attached reviewed CIP at the July Work Session.
ATTACHMENT A
Park Improvement Pages from CIP
Capital Improvement PlanCity of Arden Hills, Minnesota2024 2033thru Description2024Hazelnut Tennis Court - $160,000Arden Manor Court - $160,0002025Freeway Basketball Court - $80,000Arden Oaks Basketball Court - $80,0002027Ingerson Basketball Court - $50,000Sampson Basketball Court - $50,0002029Cummings and Royal Hills Park Hardcourt Acrylic - $20,0002033Valentine Park Basketball Court - $30,000Project #24-Park-001Priority3 Important JustificationProposed improvements are intended to maintain existing court surfaces. In general, a court surface life is approximately 25 years before cracks and pavement deformation require full reconstruction. Routine crack filling to prolong court surfaces is being performed.Useful Life20-25Project NameHard Court RehabilitationCategoryPark Capital ImprovementsTypeImprovementTotal Cost$630,000ContactPublic Works DirectorDepartmentParks DepartmentTCAAPNoTotal2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Expenditures2029 2030 2031 2032 2033630,000320,000 160,000 100,000Construction/Maintenance20,000 30,000320,000 160,000 100,000630,000Total20,000 30,000Total2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Funding Sources2029 2030 2031 2032 2033520,000210,000 160,000 100,000Capital Improvement Funds (PIR)20,000 30,000110,000110,000Grants320,000 160,000 100,000630,000Total20,000 30,000Produced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software
Capital Improvement PlanCity of Arden Hills, Minnesota2024 2033thru DescriptionReplace park shelters ($50,000 each):2025 - Cummings and Hazelnut2029 - RoyalProject #25-Park-001Priority4 Less Important JustificationShelters are deteriorating and reaching the end of service life. Budget Impact/OtherUseful LifeProject NamePark Shelter ReplacementsCategoryPark Capital ImprovementsTypeImprovementTotal Cost$150,000ContactPublic Works DirectorDepartmentParks DepartmentTCAAPNoTotal2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Expenditures2029 2030 2031 2032 2033150,000100,000Construction/Maintenance50,000100,000150,000Total50,000Total2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Funding Sources2029 2030 2031 2032 2033150,000100,000Capital Improvement Funds (PIR)50,000100,000150,000Total50,000Produced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software
Capital Improvement PlanCity of Arden Hills, Minnesota2024 2033thru DescriptionPlay Structures are replaced on a 20 year replacement schedule.2025Arden Oaks Park last replaced in 1999 - $150,000Freeway Park last replaced in 1998 - $150,0002027Ingerson Park last replaced in 2000 - $170,000Sampson Park last replaced 2001- $150,0002029Royal Hills Park last replaced 2002 - $150,0002033Valentine Park last replaced 2013 - $150,000Project #25-Park-002Priority3 Important JustificationIn order to maintain playground structures that meet current safety guidelines, require a minimum amount of maintenance, and have replacement parts available, the City is attempting to maintain a replacement schedule for playground facilities based on available funds. Budget Impact/OtherUseful LifeProject NamePlayground Structure ReplacementCategoryPark Capital EquipmentTypeImprovementTotal Cost$920,000ContactPark & Recreation MgrDepartmentParks DepartmentTCAAPNoTotal2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Expenditures 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033920,000300,000 320,000Construction/Maintenance150,000 150,000300,000 320,000920,000Total150,000 150,000Total2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Funding Sources2029 2030 2031 2032 2033920,000300,000 320,000Capital Improvement Funds (PIR)150,000 150,000300,000 320,000920,000Total150,000 150,000Produced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software
Capital Improvement PlanCity of Arden Hills, Minnesota2024 2033thru DescriptionRepair or replace roof shingles at this park.2025 - Cummings ParkProject #25-Park-003Priority3 Important JustificationRoofing materials are aging and deteriorating towards the end of the expected service life. Budget Impact/OtherUseful LifeProject NameCummings Park Roof MaintenanceCategoryPark Capital ImprovementsTypeImprovementTotal Cost$40,000ContactPublic Works DirectorDepartmentParks DepartmentTCAAPNoTotal2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Expenditures2029 2030 2031 2032 203340,00040,000Construction/Maintenance40,00040,000TotalTotal2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Funding Sources2029 2030 2031 2032 203340,00040,000Capital Improvement Funds (PIR)40,00040,000TotalProduced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software
Capital Improvement PlanCity of Arden Hills, Minnesota2024 2033thru DescriptionPavement rehabilitation project involving full-depth reclamation.Project #25-Park-004Priority4 Less Important JustificationPavement within the northern portion of lot is deteriorating and exceeding its service life. Parking lot resides on property owned by church and is available for public use under the terms of a Joint Use agreement. Budget Impact/OtherUseful LifeProject NameHazelnut Park Parking Lot ImprovementsCategoryPark Capital ImprovementsTypeImprovementTotal Cost$300,000ContactPublic Works DirectorDepartmentParks DepartmentTCAAPNoTotal2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Expenditures 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033300,000300,000Construction/Maintenance300,000300,000TotalTotal2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Funding Sources2029 2030 2031 2032 2033300,000300,000Capital Improvement Funds (PIR)300,000300,000TotalProduced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software
Capital Improvement PlanCity of Arden Hills, Minnesota2024 2033thru DescriptionConstruction of a new 6,500-feet in length, grade separated, 10-ft wide bituminous trail along the West side of Old Highway 10 from Lake Valentine Rd to Lakeshore Pl.Project #25-Park-005Priorityn/a JustificationThe new trail will improve safety and adequately accommodate pedestrians & bicyclists along the Old Highway 10 Corridor between Lake Valentine Rd and Lakeshore Pl in Arden Hills. The proposed trail improvements will complete the North-South connection from MN-51 to Hwy-96. Budget Impact/OtherThe 6,500-feet of new trail will be the responsibility of the City to maintain. Maintenance includes, snow/ice control (seasonally), crack sealing and fog sealing (approx. every 5 years).Useful Life20Project NameOld Hwy 10 Trail - 96 to Valentine ParkCategoryPark Capital ImprovementsTypeImprovementTotal Cost$3,050,000ContactPublic Works DirectorDepartmentParks DepartmentTCAAPNoTotal2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Expenditures 2029 2030 2031 2032 20332,800,0002,800,000Construction/Maintenance2,800,0002,800,000TotalTotal2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Funding Sources2029 2030 2031 2032 2033850,000850,000State Aid550,000550,000Ramsey County1,400,0001,400,000Grants2,800,0002,800,000TotalProduced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software
Capital Improvement PlanCity of Arden Hills, Minnesota2024 2033thru DescriptionProposed new trail construction. Involves 1,700-feet of 8-feet wide bituminous trail along the west side of MN-51 from the Roseville border to Snelling Avenue North.Potential wetland impacts and retaining wall needs near Johanna Marsh.Project #26-Park-005Priorityn/a JustificationThis trail segment is identified as a proposed pathway on the City's master trail system map. It is also identified in the Metropolitan Council Regional Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN) and is eligible for funding. MnDOT is scheduled to resurface MN-51 in 2026 within the proximity of this proposed trail segment. Budget Impact/OtherUseful Life20Project NameMN-51 Trail ConnectionCategoryPark Capital ImprovementsTypeImprovementTotal Cost$800,000ContactPublic Works DirectorDepartmentParks DepartmentTCAAPNoTotal2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Expenditures2029 2030 2031 2032 2033800,000800,000Construction/Maintenance800,000800,000TotalTotal2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Funding Sources2029 2030 2031 2032 2033500,000500,000Capital Improvement Funds (PIR)300,000300,000Grants800,000800,000TotalProduced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software
Capital Improvement PlanCity of Arden Hills, Minnesota2024 2033thru DescriptionPavement rehabilitation project involving full-depth reclamation, spot curb repairs, ADA improvements and subgrade soil corrections - $250,000.Ball field grading - $30,000.Warming House roof - $15,000.Project #27-Park-005Priority4 Less Important JustificationParking lot pavement is deteriorating and reaching the end of service life. Public Works has placed large area patches to extend usability. Cost of maintenance is increasing each year. Budget Impact/OtherUseful LifeProject NamePerry Park ImprovementsCategoryPark Capital ImprovementsTypeImprovementTotal Cost$295,000ContactPublic Works DirectorDepartmentParks DepartmentTCAAPNoTotal2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Expenditures2029 2030 2031 2032 2033295,000295,000Construction/Maintenance295,000295,000TotalTotal2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Funding Sources2029 2030 2031 2032 2033295,000295,000Capital Improvement Funds (PIR)295,000295,000TotalProduced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software
Capital Improvement PlanCity of Arden Hills, Minnesota2024 2033thru DescriptionConstruction of a new 8,100-feet in length, grade separated, 10-ft wide bituminous trail along Lake Johanna Blvd in the North/West orientation from County Rd D to Old Snelling Ave.Project #28-Park-001Priority3 Important JustificationThe new trail will improve safety and adequately accommodate pedestrians & bicyclists along the Lake Johanna Boulevard Corridor between Old Snelling Ave and County Road D in Arden Hills. The proposed Lake Johanna Boulevard trail improvements will provide critical connections between Arden Hills neighborhoods, neighboring Cities, Tony Schmidt Regional Park, Bethel College and Mounds View High School. Budget Impact/OtherThe 8,100-feet of new trail will be the responsibility of the City to maintain. Maintenance includes, snow/ice control (seasonally), crack sealing and fog sealing (approx. every 5 years).Useful Life20Project NameLake Johanna Blvd TrailCategoryPark Capital ImprovementsTypeImprovementTotal Cost$2,000,000ContactPublic Works DirectorDepartmentParks DepartmentTCAAPNoTotal2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Expenditures2029 2030 2031 2032 2033510,000250,000 260,000Planning/Design1,490,0001,490,000Construction/Maintenance250,000 1,750,0002,000,000TotalTotal2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Funding Sources2029 2030 2031 2032 2033510,000250,000 260,000Capital Improvement Funds (PIR)1,490,0001,490,000State Aid250,000 1,750,0002,000,000TotalProduced Using the Plan-It Capital Planning Software