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Home My WebLink About01-12-10 PTRC Chair: John Peck 1245 W. Highway 96 Committee Members: � EN HtUSI Arden Hills, MN 55112 651.792.7800 Cindy Garretson -- Jody Hilgers Parks, Trails, and W�•ci.arden-hills.mn.us Don Messerly Nancy O'Malley Recreation Committee Harold Petersen Steve Scott January 12, 2010 Rich Straumann 6:30 p.m. Council Liaison: Arden Hills City Hall Fran Holmes City Vision A strong community that values our unique environment, our fiscal soundness, and our tradition as a desirable city in which to live, work, and play. Agenda Regular Committee Meeting Convenes 6:30 PM **All members should bring their P & R Facility Inventory Manual for reference Call to Order 1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 2. MINUTES A. December 15, 2010 Regular Meeting 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Elmer L. Andersen Memorial Trail Signage Partnership Discussion 1. Elmer L.Andersen Foundation 2. H.B. Fuller 3. 1,000 Bench Program -ALRC 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Project Reports 1. County Road EBridge—Municipal Agreement Program and options to proceed 2. ARRA— Elmer L.Andersen Memorial --- 3. CP Rail—Park Legacy Grant B. Work Plan for 2010— 1. Review and finalize goals and expectations 2. Prioritize goals and expectations into work plan 5. REPORTS A. City Council Report B. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Report 6. NEXT MEETING B. February 23, 2010 (Please note we are meeting the 4th Tuesday of the month in February) A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. A ,zenda Item 2A : Minutes for Approval: December 15, 2009 EN HILLS Approved: CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY,DECEMBER 15, 2009 6:30 PM ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair Peck called the December 15, 2009, meeting of the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee to order at 6:3 0 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Committee Chair John Peck, Committee Members Lanny Baumann, Don Messerly, Nancy O'Malley (arrived at 6:43 p.m.), Harold Peterson, Steve Scott and Rich Straumann. OTHERS PRESENT: Park and Recreation Manager Michelle Olson, Council Liaison Holmes (arrived at 6:43 p.m.), and resident Charles Kachel. MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: Committee Members Cindy Garretson, and Jody Hilgers. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Committee Member Petersen motioned to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Committee Member Straumann The motion carried unanimously. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —NOVEMBER 17, 2009 Mr. Messerly made an omission on Page 6 during the CIP discussion, and that a comment should be added reading: Mr. Messerly stated that some of the information in the capital improvement plan for Valentine Park is incorrect. A short discussion was held regarding this item. MOTION: Committee Member Straumann motioned to approve the November 17, 2009 minutes as amended, seconded by Committee Member Peterson. The motion carried unanimously. 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUISINESS A. Project Updates Ms. Olson reviewed the ongoing status of several projects with the Committee. She noted the Safe Routes to School/ARRA project was awaiting approval from MnDOT at this time. Bidding was to begin after that time with construction to start late in April, lasting roughly eight weeks. g y eg PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 15, 2009 Page 2 of 5 4A. Project Updates Ms. Olson stated County Road E grant funding was under review and that the City should hear on the applications sometime in January. She noted the CP Rail Bridge funding was under review as well and the City would be hearing sometime in January also. Ms. Olson explained that if the City did not receive funding from the grants on either project the Council would need to consider using State Aid funds, which would alter path widths. She indicated the City was applying for a variance at this time to meet the State Aid requirements. Ms. Olson stated the City was applying for an Electrical Energy Efficiency grant to assist the City in providing energy efficient lighting for the ice rinks. The grant would be written in the next month and would provide savings to the City if approved. Ms. Olson indicated the Committee would need to review and weigh in on several projects early in 2010 after hearing back from the grant opportunities. The Council would then proceed on the prof ects. B. Bocce Golf Course Location Discussion Ms. Olson indicated Lanny Baumann and Rich Straumann had agreed to research the possibility of finding a new location for the bocce golf course. Mr. Baumann felt that Ingerson Park would be the best location as it has parking and would benefit from the new amenity. He noted there was room for six or nine holes and suggested a rail be placed near the hill to stop balls from rolling away. Mr. Baumann indicated he could make a better determination in the spring when the leaves and snow were removed. He explained that Floral Park was another option, but that the Committee could decide either way if this was a benefit to the park systems going forward. Ms. Olson asked for the yearly expense on the bocce golf course. Mr. Baumann estimated the expense to be $100 for new flags and updating the stones. Ms. Olson questioned if the proposed rail in Ingerson Park would interfere with mowing or prohibit sledding at the park. Mr. Baumann stated the rail was proposed for a different location and would not prohibit sledding. He indicated the mowers would have to mow along it and the grass in this area was not too thick. Chair Peck stated that Ingerson Park was under-utilized at this time and could benefit from an added amenity. Mr. Baumann displayed several bocce ball sets and explained the pricing differences. He then reviewed how the golf course holes were set and used within the course. _ PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 15, 2009 Page 3 of 5 4B. Bocce Golf Course Location Discussion Chair Peck questioned if the top of the hill at Tony Schmidt Park was a possibility. Mr. Baumann stated he did not consider this location, but could review the site on top of the hill as there was ample parking at this park. Council Liaison Holmes stated the golf course would become County property if it were added p Y to Tony Schmidt Park. Chair Peck called for a recommendation from the Committee. Ms. O'Malley suggested the Committee recommend the bocce golf course be moved to Ing erson Park and publicize the change to announce the added amenity to the residents. Chair Peck agreed. Mr. Baumann explained that bocce golf courses could be made on the City lakes during the winter time if it were to catch on and would allow for an additional winter activity. Ms. Olson questioned how much would be needed to build out a new bocce golf course. Mr. Baumann stated this would run$120 per hole or roughly$1,000. MOTION: Committee Member Straumann motioned to recommend the Council pursue a nine hole bocce golf course at Ingerson Park at a cost not to exceed $1,000, seconded by Committee Member O'Malley. The motion carried unanimously. C. Elmer L. Andersen Memorial Si na a— 11/30 Council Meetine Update Ms. Olson explained Derek attended the November 30th Council meeting where he presented the Elmer L. Andersen sign design. The Council was very impressed with the design of the two monumental signs and suggested the smaller signs be minimized to 2 or 3. Ms. Olson stated the City would be speaking with HB Fuller and the Elmer L. Andersen Foundation to see if they - would be willing to contribute funds to provide benches along the trail. Ms. Olson indicated she spoke with Ramsey County about the sign design and would be dropping off the model for them to review. The County will be reviewing �the design and is considering putting single pier signs at the Lake Johanna and County Road E2 entryways. Ms. Olson explained the Council did approve going forward with plans and specs on the si a P p gne.g The goal would be to have the signs installed in 2010. She noted Derek would continue with the sign specifics before the final design came back for the Committee to review. PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 15, 2009 Page 4of5 D. Work Plan for 2010—Goals and Expectations Ms. Olson included in the packets the 2009 goals and work plan. She explained the Committee has accomplished nearly all of the goals established within the work plan. Ms. Olson then reviewed potential goals for 2010 and asked that the Committee consider further goals and expectations for 2010. Mr. Peterson suggested the bocce golf course relocation be added to the goals for 2010. Ms. Olson felt this would fit under the first goal and would be written into the Park and Recreation work plan. Council Liaison Holmes stated the Council's main focus at this time was Valentine Park. She recommended the Committee focus on this issue for 2010. Ms. Olson asked if there were any items she could add to the list. A member suggested an item be added to encourage the City to continue to work with Ramsey County on things mutually beneficial projects and activities. Ms. Olson and the Committee agreed with this suggestion. Ms. O'Malley suggested an additional goal be written to encourage the City to enhance and add improved recreational opportunities within City parks. The Committee agreed with this suggestion. Council Liaison Holmes stated the Council has made a $5,000 a year commitment to benches. She indicated the Committee would need a bench implementation policy to address this funding. Ms. Olson stated this could be reviewed annually to address where new benches could be located throughout the City. Mr. Straumann stated Greg Mack was pursuing the possibility of cross country skiing in the AHATS property next winter, along the Rice Creek Corridor. Ms. Olson thanked the Committee for their comments and stated she would submit these goals to the Council. She then handed out a meeting schedule for 2010. Mr. Messerly reported that Lake Valentine continues to drain and was currently down 16-18 inches from its previous level. He predicted the parking lot would not flood next spring. PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 15, 2009 Page 5 of 5 5. REPORTS A. Report from the City Council Council Liaison Holmes gave an update on the Council actions from the past few months. She indicated there were several openings on the Committee and encouraged the members to seek potential newcomers. Council Liaison Holmes explained the Council passed the budget at their last meeting with taxes expected to raise roughly $20 per year. She reported the Council was looking at a new development of affordable housing near County Road F across from Guidant. Council Liaison Holmes reviewed the latest TCAAP information with the Committee noting the northern part of the site would become park land. She indicated the Council and RamseyCounty Y was working on a 150 foot wide trail corridor that would connect County Road 96 on the east side of the National Guard property up to the wildlife corridor. Council Liaison Holmes noted the City Administrator Moorse would be leaving Y the City in January and that the Council would begin searching for a new City Administrator. Sue Iverson would serve as the Interim City Administrator in the meantime. B. Parks and Recreation/Public Works Update Ms. Olson indicated all ice rinks were now open, except Valentine Park. She stated Valentine Park was partially delayed due to complications with the warming house building, but should be open shortly. Ms. Olson explained she would continue to be busy working on grant applications and looked forward to hearing on the pending projects in January. She noted she would be taking a vacation in January for two weeks. Ms. Olson thanked the Committee for all of their hard work during 2009 and all of the accomplishments that have taken place. She indicated she is really looking forward to all that will happen in 2010. Council Liaison Holmes agreed and thanked the Committee for all of their efforts on behalf of the City. 6. NEXT MEETING—Tuesday,January 12, 2010 The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Please note that this meeting will be held on the second Tuesday of the month in January. 7. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Committee Member Baumann motioned to adjourn and Committee Member Peterson seconded. The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m. Agen da Item 3A : 1,000 Benches Program Information The 1,000 Benches Program Active Living Ramsey County (ALRC) is a partnership dedicated to creating and promoting environments that make it safe and convenient for people to integrate physical activity into their daily lives. One of the initiatives of ALRC is to provide 1,000 benches throughout Ramsey County in networks of up to 20 benches that encourage people to walk in their neighborhood and promote environmentally sustainable communities. The 1,000 Benches Program is being implemented using a 50-50 cost share approach with local governments. The County will match 50% of the cost of benches and installation, up to a maximum of$600 per installed bench site. A bench site includes a concrete slab, bench and three engraved pavers set into the slab. Site restoration is the responsibility of the applicant. Each individual project is limited to no more than 20 benches, but local governments may apply for more than one network of benches. Two pilot projects have been implemented to demonstrate the program. Refer to the 1,000 Benches Pilot Projects summary in this packet. A requirement of the program is that only the benches and pavers identified by ALRC may be installed. Each bench is to be installed on a concrete pad with three (3) engraved pavers set into the concrete near the bench. The pavers will be engraved with inspirational quotes and sponsor identities, including logos. PACKET MATERIALS CONTACT ❑ Ramsey County's Mission Mary Elizabeth Berglund ❑ Application Form Saint Paul — Ramsey County Public Health (651) 266-1125 ❑ Planning Guide MaryElizabeth.Berglund@co.Ramsey.mn.us ❑ Paver Guide ❑ Bench Site Images n Pilot Projects o Legal Documents 7ILRC Active Living Ramsey County 1,000 Benches 1*n Ramse Count Y Y MISSION Active Living Ramsey County!will facilitate the placement of 1,000 benches made of recycled materials in a series of corridors connecting destinations throughout the County. VISION The 1,000 benches effort will create a physical environment to promote physical activity by facilitating "pathways to health," that serve especially the elderly, people with physical disabilities and people with small children. OBJECTIVES 1. By July 1, 2007, Ramsey County will implement two pilot programs, using a total of approximately 20 benches at a cost up to $25,000. 2. By the end of 2010: a. Place 1,000 benches on corridors that connect destinations; b. Facilitate the creation of 50— 100 different corridors, with 10— 20 benches in each; c. Place benches throughout all geographic areas of Ramsey County. MILESTONES 1. Procure benches that use recycled products, stimulate the recycling of plastic materials and provide a venue to promote recycling programs in Ramsey County. _ 2. Design the bench program based on evaluation of pilot program(s), with a Request for Application WA) to the County Board for full implementation in the summer of 2007. The program will be implemented using a 50-50 cost-share approach with local partners. 3. Effectively communicate active living and environmental/nature messages using a communications strategy, targeted to various audiences, following completion of the pilot program. 7ALRC Active Living Ramsey County • 000 Benches aver Guide Each bench site funded b the ALRC 1,000 Benchesproject will have three (3),Y 1-foots squarepaver bricks. On one side of the bench, there will be apaverq _ brick with an inspirational quote. The other side will have two bricks acknowled •n onsors: one for Ramse C (displaying� g sp Youn tY the ALRC GreenGuardian, or Saint Paul— Ramsey County Public Health logo) and the other for the grantee and/or community The same s onsor to� tYop g does not have to be used for all bench sites. PAVER QUOTES r Quotes should be selected from this guide. At least half of your bench sites should have a quote from the Nature Mv and Environment list on page 2. 1' g A ALTERNATIVE QUOTES If you wish to have a quote that is not ` included in this packet, it must be-pre- approved by Ramsey County. Quotes ,. should be attributable to someone ��: inspirational, and stand the test of time. L l Each can fit up to 7 lies n f � paver o text � �� -� �� r the lines ace above the(including authors name with 20 characters per - t z line (including spaces). TIPS FOR SELECTING QUOTES ➢ The quotes are being in stone so choose timeless uotes that will be � g � q relevant 25 or more years from now. ➢ Consider the location of a quote. Some will be especially particular q p Y appropriate for a bench located b a school, community center, ark, Y J }� senior housing, etc. ➢ Shorter quotes are more visually appealing and easier to read. � Y a pp g • Active Living Ramsey County Agenda Item 4A : Agenda Item for I/I I/10 Council Meeting — County Road E/TH 51 Bridge — Municipal Agreement Program Update HILL MEMORANDUM DATE: January 11, 2010 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Sue Iverson, Acting City Administrator FROM: Kristine Giga, Civil Engineer Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager SUBJECT: County Road E/TH 51 Bridge- Municipal Agreement Program Update Background At the August 31, 2009 Regular City Council Meeting, staff received direction from the City Council to prepare an application for funding through Mn/DOT's 2009 Municipal Agreement Program for modifications to the existing County Road E bridge over Snelling Avenue (TH51). The Municipal Agreement Program Application was submitted on September 28, 2009. Staff received comments on this application on December 15, 2009. The comments received identified that Mn/DOT is considering this bridge for an improvement project in FY 2015. Because the bridge is considered functionally obsolete, which means the geometric layout does not meet current standards, this bridge would be reconstructed. City staff and Kimley-Horn representatives met with Mn/DOT on December 29, 2009 to discuss the comments and options on moving forward with improvements to this bridge. This bridge had not been programmed or identified for replacement in the next five to ten years. However, the City's continued efforts in seeking assistance to improve the existing conditions of the bridge have highlighted the existing bridge deficiencies, causing the Mn/DOT bridge maintenance office to move up improvements to this bridge to FY 2015. The comments received from Mn/DOT bridge maintenance staff indicated that the scope of our project would need to be modified due to the condition of the existing concrete. These modifications anticipate the need for additional deck repairs once the bridge overlay is removed. In 1993, when Mn/DOT placed the current overlay, they encountered some deck deterioration. At that time, they decided not to make repairs to the structural bridge deck and simply cover the deck with an overlay. The scope of our current project anticipated doing the same, removing the overlay and replacing it with modifications to the sidewalks. Mn/DOT recommends the City add the repair of the structural deck to our project. This would include adding quantities for partial and full deck thickness repair in the event that we encounter deteriorated areas once the current overlay is removed. \\Metro-inet.us�ardenhills\PR&PW\Parks\Memos\Council Memos\011110 Municipal Agreement Update.doc 2 In 1993, approximately 15 percent of the structural deck area was deteriorated. That area of deterioration has likely increased since 1993, however it is very difficult to diagnose the amount of deck repairs that are necessary until the current overlay is removed. Adding these deck repairs to the proposed improvements, would increase the overall cost of the project around $100,000. Since the potential redeck of the bridge could trigger other necessary repairs, the City could be liable for additional repair costs that are not included in the municipal agreement funding. Mn/DOT representatives present at the December 29, 2009 meeting stated that the City's proposed improvements to the existing bridge would delay any upcoming bridge improvement projects to an undetermined date in the future. Discussion Staff has identified the following options for the City Council's consideration about future improvements to the County Road E bridge over T.H. 51. Staff is requesting action on Option 1 only. OPTION 1: Continue to pursue the Municipal Agreement by adjusting the scope of the project in response to the comments provided by Mn/DOT. PROS CONS The project could take place in 2010(State FY When the improvements take place,if other 2011). deficiencies are identified,the City will be liable for the additional costs. The money awarded through this agreement does not include approach sidewalks or an attached sidewalk from Snelling Avenue. The sidewalk will be a substandard design(5 feet) and will not meet multi-use trail design standards. This is a temporary fix that will delay future replacement of the bridge. OPTION 2: Pursue the stand alone bridge option if the STP Federal Application is successful. (Met Council will be meeting February 17, 2010 to determine which projects will receive funding.) PROS CONS Could be constructed in 2012(Federal FY 2013) The City must wait until 2012. Meets all shared use pathway standards. Local costs-federal grants have a 20% local match funding requirement Will not affect future plans for bridge The City will be responsible for the maintenance replacement. and upkeep of a stand-alone bridge. Includes connecting path to Snelling Avenue. Wetro-inet.us\ardenhills\PR&PW arks\Memos\Council Memos\011110 Municipal Agreement Update.doc 3 OPTION 3: MnDOT rebuilds bridge in FY 2015. PROS CONS New bridge with a multi use pathway and The City must wait until FY 2015. upgraded entrance/exit ramps Pathway on bridge will meet current pathway The City will likely incur some costs for design standards. approach work and trail construction costs on either side of the bridge. OPTION 4: City/County work cooperatively to advance construct the bridge as early as 2012 or 2013. PROS CONS New bridge with a multi use pathway and City/County must front the money for the upgraded entrance/exit ramps project. Pathway on bridge will meet current pathway The City/County must wait for Mn/DOT design standards. reimbursement. If the City is successful in its STP application, a modification to the application could be requested to apply the funds to an attached bridge versus a standalone bridge. Construction will become more definite with local(City/County) support and contributions to the project. Mn/DOT representative Marc Goess will be present at the City Council meeting to answer questions. Council Action Requested Motion to withdraw the City's application from the Municipal Agreement Program and direct staff to continue to work with Mn/DOT to pursue a bridge improvement project that includes pedestrian accomodations. \\Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\PR&PW\Parks\Memos\Council Memos\011110 Municipal Agreement Update.doc Agen da Item 4B. Committee Goals and Expectations for 20 10 - Commission and Committee: Committee Name: Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee (PTRQ Year: 2010 A. General Purpose for Committees and Task Forces: While the City Council and City Staff have the sole responsibility for all activities within the City of Arden Hills, from time to time they find it desirable, advantageous, and necessary to bring together residents of Arden Hills in order to broaden and enrich the discussion around possible decisions. As an example,the City Council's ability to debate and consider far-ranging alternatives is stifled by the risk that the mere discussion of alternatives will engender them with undeserved merit. In addition, Arden Hills will always seek to hire the most qualified and capable employees,but in doing so we will frequently hire staff that is not intimately connected to the Arden Hills neighborhoods. Therefore, it is critical that the City create a mechanism where the City Staff can get unfettered and unbiased reaction to their novel thoughts and ideas. The Commission, Committee, and Task Forces are established to broaden and enrich the content that will ultimately be enacted or authorized by the elected City Council. B. Mission/Purpose: Parks, trails,recreation, and natural resources in Arden Hills increase the desirability of the city as a place to live or work, enhance the health and well-being of citizens and guests, and improve the value of citizens' 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. C. Goals: 1. Recommend actions that advance the vision for parks,trails, and recreation. 2. Assist in identifying ongoing parks and trails maintenance priorities. 3. Research,review, and recommend grant opportunities, sponsorships, and partnerships for parks and trails. 4. Assist, advise, and monitor plans for parks,trails and recreation within TCAAP at the appropriate time. 5. Continue to work with Ramsey County on mutually beneficial projects and activities. 6. Look to enhance/add recreational opportunities in our parks. 7. Work with the designer to finalize the signage for Elmer L.Andersen Memorial Trail for an estimated installation of spring/summer, 2010. 8. Review the impact of establishing a fee structure for field use in the City and make a recommendation to the Council on whether the City should pursue the charging of fees. 9. Review the CP Rail Bridge and County Road E projects and the various funding opportunities and work with the Council in prioritizing a timeline and scope for completion. 10. Review the Valentine Lake elevations and the effects to Valentine Park throughout the spring and work with the neighborhood and engineer to identify potential improvements to the park. 11. Assist in identifying a list of potential scout/volunteer projects throughout the City. 12. Assist in preparing a list of topics and potential articles that the Committee would like to see highlighted in the City newsletter. D. Committee Expeetations: While the work required of PTRC members will vary both across members and across time,the following expectations are generally held of all committee members: l. The interests of Arden Hills and its citizens are foremost 2. Participation of PTRC members is key to their contribution— a. Members should be present and involved in meetings of the committee. b. Members should be actively engaged in discussing issues, sharing perspectives, and raising questions that are essential to good decision-making. C. Effective participation derives from continually learning about Arden Hills parks, trails, and recreation and the physical and political environments in which they exist. This learning includes those formal opportunities afforded by the PTRC, as well as informal opportunities that occur in the course of one's activities. d. As a general guideline,members should expect to spend approximately 6 to 8 hours per month in their work on the committee. 3. The PTRC is a group of peers—no one member has more standing or power than others. 4. Respect for the opinions of each other, and for those with whom the PTRC interacts, is a hallmark of the committee's work. Members seek clarity in presenting their views, and represent a sense of stewardship in all that they do. 5. PTRC members engage in continual self-assessment of their performance on the committee. As needs arise,they seek education and skills necessary to their performance. As a collective,the committee develops changes in its composition, structure and function as needed. 6. The PTRC provides opportunities for the education of its members,both as part of committee meetings, and through access to educational events in other settings. Members actively engage in this education as part of their responsibility to the committee. 7. Some of the work of the PTRC is in areas of subjective judgment,where there is not enough hard information to make the decisions that are necessary. 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I I I The regular meeting of the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Straumann at 6:00 p.m., at Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department, 2015 North Van Dyke Street, Maplewood, Minnesota. Members Present: Deb Falkowski, Gale Pederson, Candace Petersen, Bryan Shirley, Brian Tempas Members Absent: Phil Jenni, David Pettiford, Richard Straumann Staff Present: Greg Mack, Ken Wehrle, Jody Yungers APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Shirley moved, seconded by Ms. Petersen, that the agenda of the Parks and Recreation Commission be approved as mailed. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chair Pederson asked for a motion to approve the minutes of October 6, 2009. Ms. Falkowski moved, seconded by Mr. Tempas, that the minutes of October 6, 2009 be approved. Motion carried. PROPOSED FISH CREEK HIKING TRAIL The Fish Creek Open Space property is located in the cities of Maplewood and St. Paul. Ramsey County owns the land adjacent to the creek itself. The City of Maplewood has proposed creating a 4-foot wide interpretive/nature trail in the open space site. The trail would be more natural because of the steep terrain and would be an unpaved path covered with wood chips. A nearby church is interested in being involved in the project and will issue a permit to allow parking in their parking lot for access to the trail. Mr. Wehrle distributed copies of maps illustrating the Fish Creek Open Space boundaries and a plan for the proposed trail. The cost estimate for construction of the 3,500-foot trail is $1 01000. PROPOSED GRASS LAKE OAK SAVANNA/ PRAIRIE PROJECT The Grass Lake oak savanna/prairie project is part of the Natural Resources Master Plan. Mr. Wehrle distributed a map and summary for the proposed project. The cost to restore the oak.savanna and prairie located on the property is estimated to be i $218,000. The County is seeking to secure a $193,000 Conservation Partners Grant to partially fund this restoration work. PROPOSED EXPANSION OF THE RICE CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL ON FORMER TWIN CITIES ARMY AMMUNITIONS PLANT (TCAAP) PROPERTY Mr. Mack reported that on October 20, 2009, the County Board met with the Arden Hills City Council to discuss the disposition of the surplus property of the former Twin Cities Army Ammunitions Plant. The City Council is divided on what to do with the property. Some council members favor turning the majority of the property (500 ± acres) into a regional park and other members favor some of the land being dedicated to a regional park or trail and the balance developed as mixed use. The County Board directed Mr. Mack to work with Arden Hills City Council to determine what properties are the most critical to the regional parks and trails. The Wildlife Corridor portion of the property is expected to come to Ramsey County. Mr. Mack favors a 500-foot wide corridor from the Wildlife Corridor north to County Road I to accommodate a trailhead access road and staging area for trail events. Ramsey County would also be interested in maintaining a winter cross-country ski trail network on the AHATS property. In addition, the city has proposed a regional trail connection from the Wildlife Corridor to the Highway 96 Regional Trail. The city is discussing the pros and cons of securing the corridor before the property is sold to a developer or securing it from a developer. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Mack reported: • The State, House and Senate capital investment committees are touring for proposed capital improvement project sites, including the Winter Recreation Area at Battle Creek Regional Park and the Silver Lake Trail (submitted by the City of North St. Paul). • Jody Yungers will be meeting with a group of off-leash dog area users on November 17, 2009 to discuss establishing a user group to address rules, regulations and future improvements. • Ramsey County Parks and Recreation is finalizing the projects for Destination for Discovery at Tamarack Nature Center and contracts will be awarded shortly. • The construction at Keller Regional Park is progressing (new picnic shelters and restrooms). REPORT FROM CHAIR AND OTHER COMMISSION MEMBERS Ms. Petersen reported that there will be a 25 1h anniversary celebration of the Friends of the St. Paul and Ramsey County Parks and Trails on Sunday, May 23, 2009 at Harriet. Island. PUBLIC MEETING ON OTTER LAKE BOAT LAUNCH AND OFF-LEASH DOG AREA IMPROVEMENTS The Commission hosted a public meeting to review plans. Attached is a copy of the meeting report. 2 ADJOURNMENT Upon appropriate motion, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Vicki Dahlquist 3 EN HILLS PTRC 2010 Schedule Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change. Tuesday *January 12 6:30 P.M. City Council Chambers Tuesday *February 23 6:30 P.M. City Council Chambers Tuesday March 16 6:30 P.M. City Council Chambers Tuesday April 20 6:30 P.M. City Council Chambers Tuesday May 18 6:30 P.M. Perry Park Pavilion Tuesday June 15 6:30 P.M. Cummings Park Pavilion Tuesday July 20 6:30 P.M. TBD—Possible Committee BBQ POSSIBLY NO Tuesday August 17 MEETING TBD Tuesday September 21 6:30 P.M. TBD - Possible Park Site Tuesday October 19 6:30 P.M. City Council Chambers Tuesday November 16 6:30 P.M. City Council Chambers Tuesday December 21 6:30 P.M. City Council Chambers * - Regular Meeting Date moved due to Staff Absence and Holiday- City Council Meeting Conflict