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Home My WebLink About2006-12-06 P&R Packet CITY OF CENTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION AGENDA Wednesday, December 6, 2006 - 6:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call II. SET AGENDA III. APPEARANCES 1. Mr. Dallas Larson, City Administrator - Change in Procedure for Appointments, Financials and the Comprehensive Plan Review IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. November 1, 2006 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes VI. COMMITTEE BUSINESS 1. Letter of Interest / Change in Procedure for Appointment 2. Financials 3. Comprehensive Plan Review 4. Review of Hanzal Plat 5. Peltier Preserve Property 6. Replacing Skate Park Equipment 7. Partnering with S1. Genevieve's Parish Center Activities Committee on Sponsoring a Horticulture Event in March 2007 (Capra) 8. Skate Nights for 2007 - Open Skating Coupons for Schwan Super Rink (Paar) VII. UPDATES 1. YMCA Summer Program(s) (Amundsen) 2. Tracie McBride Memorial Park & Acorn Creek Park Renovations 3. Shelter at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park 4. 1601 LaMotte Drive - Centerville Lake Property 5. Pheasant Marsh 3rd Trail & Center Street Trail Stub VIII. ADJOURNMENT MEMO TO: Parks & Recreation Committee FROM: Kim Stephan SUBJECT: Updates DATE: December 30, 2006 Chane:e in Procedure for Appointment to Committee Mr. Dallas Larson, City Administrator, will update the committee on this procedural change. Comprehensive Plan Review Included in your packet are pages of the Comprehensive Plan that apply to Parks & Recreation. The Comprehensive Plan is updated every 10 years, with the last update being done in 1997. The Planning & Zoning Commission has asked the Parks & Recreation Committee to review the plan and provide input for the 2007 update. The City Administrator, Mr. Larson, has asked you consider any and all ideas you would like included in the 'master plan' for parks and trails within Centerville. Some of the projects may not happen right away or may not happen for 10 years or we may not have funding for these projects at this time, but don't let that be prohibitive. Please think of all the trails/sidewalks and parks in Centerville, how they are connected (or not connected) and what you would eventually like to see happen. I am also including in your packet the grant application submitted in February of 2005 by the Parks & Recreation Committee for The Clearwater Trail for your review as there is useful trail information provided by SRF Consulting. Also included is a Project Map for the trail connections Mr. Meyer, Finance Director, had applied for with the Transportation Enhancement Grant. This grant was not approved in 2006, but will be reapplied for in 2007. Review of Hanzal Plat Included in your packet is a copy of a preliminary plat for the Hanzal Addition which is going to Planning & Zoning on December 5, 2006. Also included is an aerial of the area. The City will receive Park Dedication Fees for this addition at $3,000 per lot and will be able to include a trail or a sidewalk through this property. While looking at trail possibilities, consider a connection to the Peltier Preserve property. Available Peltier Preserve Property & the Park at the End of Peltier Lake Drive At the last Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting the committee requested more information on the available property in Peltier Preserve. Vice-Chairperson Seeley supplied pictures of the property via email which are printed and included in your packet. Mr. Dallas Larson, City Administrator, and I lof5 toured the Peltier Preserve property also and took pictures which will be shown via the big screen at the committee meeting. Mr. Larson has contacted the representative for the owner to determine the asking price of the property and whether the owner would be willing to sell just the lot closest to the lake. This piece is partially wetlands and a pond, but would make a very picturesque park with the possibility of a trail connecting from Mill Road through the Hanzal Addition and a trail extending along the rear of the existing properties on Peltier Circle along the channel to the small piece of park property at the end of Peltier Lake Drive. Mr. Larson also took pictures of this piece of property for your reVIew. Mr. Larson contacted the representative for the owner on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 and was told that they are having an appraisal done. He also said they aren't very interested in splitting up the property. He said they will try to get appraisal information by the December 6, 2006 Parks & Recreation Meeting. In researching the small piece of park property on the channel, at the end of Peltier Lake Drive, it does not appear this property was ever deeded to the City or recorded with the County. Anoka County shows the property belonging to Integra Homes. Mr. Larson is looking into this issue. The committee had questions at the previous Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting regarding how the City came to the decision to take this piece of property, why we did not take a lot for park property when Peltier Preserve was being developed and whether the residents in the area wanted a park at the time. From what I could find from going over the Parks & Recreation Meeting Minutes and City Council Meeting Minutes from July & August 2003, there was a lot of disagreement between committee members, council members and residents neighboring this development regarding whether there should be a park in this area or not. City Council ultimately decided to take park dedication fees at $3,000 a lot on 19 lots, opposed to park land. A concession was made, however, and the City agreed to accept a small piece of park property on the channel of Peltier Lake, from the developer, at no cost. From August 6, 2003 Parks & Recreation's Meeting Minutes Peltier Preserve Park Property Vice-Chairperson LeBlanc expressed his concern for the City Council action taken on July 23, 2003 reversing a previous council decision in voting 3 to 2 to not accept the small piece of park property in Peltier Preserve. In December of 2002, as part of the Buckbee development public hearings, the City Council agreed to accept this section of land adjacent to a canal on Peltier Lake. At the time there was much public input and debate about this development. One of the concerns of the committee was why wasn't the Parks & Recreation Committee involved in the reversal of this decision. The neighborhood in this part of Centerville voiced strong support for a park in this area and some of the committee members felt the residents were being let down after being assured there would be open space in this development. The current council did not consult with the Parks & Recreation Committee in reversing this decision, but felt the city did not want the liability associated with owning property on the channel of Peltier Lake. The committee is frustrated regarding the city council changing decisions that were previously made and appearing to not take the committee's recommendations into consideration. Council Member Lee will take this information back to the next council meeting. 20f5 Replacine: Skate Park Equipment Mr. Tedd Peterson, Public Works Staff, will attend the meeting to update the committee on the equipment removed due to damage. Skate Ni2hts for 2007 - Ollen Skatine: Coupons for Schwan Super Rink (Paar) The committee needs to consider whether there are going to be Skate Nights scheduled for 2007 and what the event(s) would consist of and what dates. In the past, the Committee has had Skate Nights in conjunction with Frozen Fete des Lacs and the Car Races on Ice. We have held it at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, with and without ice to skate on. It has also been held at the Anoka County Regional Park. The event in the past has consisted of skating, a bonfire, hot chocolate & popcorn and a horse drawn hayride. The cost of the horse drawn hayride has been approximately $525. If we want to schedule a similar event, we will need to contact Bunker Stables soon to reserve a date. Council Member Paar will not be able to attend the December 6, 2006 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting, but supplied the committee with an update on the Open Skating Coupons for the Schwan Super Rink. He had contacted Ms. Lisa Hockert, President CYHA, with the committee's questions regarding the use of the coupons and the rink in general. Following are her responses: Q: Do all Centerville residents get a discount at open skate days? And if so what is the discount? A: The passes you received can be used for any scheduled open skating at the Super Rink. So, with the pass, the skate session is free. Without the pass, a Centerville resident would pay full price. Q: We received 48 coupons for free skating at open skating. Is this what we are supposed to use for Centerville's Parks & Recreation's skate functions? Will we get these every year? Does the City of Centerville get a discount if we rent the whole sheet of ice for just our residents for a Parks & Recreation event, and what would that cost be? And I know those times are limited to what is available. A: Glad you received the passes! The passes are written into the agreement between the NSC and the City of Centerville. Centerville can distribute the passes in any way they choose. The agreement also states that the City of Centerville can schedule a FREE Skate Night for Centerville residents only. Residents would need to show ID to be admitted free on that one scheduled night. You will need to work with Pete Carlson pcarlson@superrink.org at SR to select an available hour and the ice for that hour is free to the City. Q: If the City of Centerville's Parks & Recreation Committee sponsors a Skate Night for the residents do we get a discount for the rental party area, and what is that cost? A: Again, this answer would come from Pete Carlson at the Super Rink. Council Member Paar contacted Mr. Carlson, but is waiting for a reply. 30f5 Shelter at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Included in your packet is a map of the park previously used when a concession building was being consideedr. It is useful in this potential project too as it shows where the water and electricity come into the area and where the shelter could be located. Remember, a water fountain can be placed in the area, but there would not be sewer so it would have to be designed with a different water type runoff. It would be possible to put electrical into the shelter. 1601 LaMotte Drive The house and garage on this property were demolitioned the week of November 27, 2006. When the foundation was removed it was discovered there was a capped well underneath the foundation that appears to be an artesian well. Mr. Tedd Peterson questioned the 8t. Paul Water Utility who said there were only like nine (9) artesian wells registered along Centerville Lake and this one was not registered, but that is what it appears to be. Once the foundation was removed the cap on the well was broken and cool, clear water is shooting out of the pipe continually. Public Works will cap it for now, but wanted the committee to consider using this for perhaps some type of fountain. Below is a description of an artesian well: artesian well, deep drilled well through which water is forced upward under pressure. The water in an artesian well flows from an aquifer, which is a layer of very porous rock or sediment, usually sandstone, capable of holding and transmitting large quantities of water. The geologic conditions necessary for an artesian well are an inclined aquifer sandwiched between impervious rock layers above and below that trap water in it. Water enters the exposed edge of the aquifer at a high elevation and percolates downward through interconnected pore spaces. The water held in these spaces is under pressure because of the weight of water in the portion of the aquifer above it. If a well is drilled from the land surface through the overlying impervious layer into the aquifer, this pressure will cause the water to rise in the well. In areas where the slope of the aquifer is great enough, pressure will drive the water above ground level in a spectacular, permanent fountain. Artesian springs can occur in similar fashion where faults or cracks in the overlying impervious layer allow water to flow upward. Water from an artesian well or spring is usually cold and free of organic contaminants, making it desirable for drinking. Committee Member Amundsen sent out the following email to the committee regarding the property: I'm meeting Maria Perez, Engineer Technician, Rice Creek Watershed District on Monday, December 4th @ 3:30pm on the site of the not yet named (Lake Park) property. Anyone or everyone is welcome. It's an informal meeting to look at the property and discuss the lake shore erosion, possible rain garden locations and any other program options that we might have available to us through the RCWD. I will report back to the P&R group at Wednesday's meeting. I walked the property for my first time on Thursday. For those of you who haven't walked it yet the lake shore will need to be addressed. It's a two foot drop from the grass (where there is grass) to the water. The waves are just working at the soil everyday. Roots are the only thing holding the dirt back is some areas. There is also an 8" to 10" culvert sticking out of the ground about 25 feet from the shore. I don't know where it starts. I'll look more closely on Monday. There is Black Locust growing along the shoreline which is a non-native plant/treelbush that has very sharp thorns. 40f5 Committee Member Selander is unable to attend the meeting but forwarded the following information: I have done a little work with my father in law (Architect). One of his good friends is the head Parks & Recreation Member for the City of Roseville. He has been with the city for 25 years and has a lot of knowledge about park gazebos, appearance, materials and construction costs. I plan on meeting with him to get some insight on how to approach this project and get the biggest bang for the Centerville buck. I have plans to meet with him mid December, to discuss our ideas and prepare some options for the committee. I should have some good ideas/options for the Jan. meeting. Please pass this info on to everyone at the meeting on the 6th. Thanks. Pheasant Marsh 3rd Trail & Center Street Trail Stub The Pheasant Marsh Trail & Center Street trail stub have been installed. 50f5 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes November 1,2006 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 1,2006 - 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Parks & Recreation Committee of the City of Centerville held the regularly scheduled November 1, 2006 meeting at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. Present: Vice-Chairperson Suzanne Seeley Committee Member Kevin Amundsen Committee Member Linda Merkel Committee Member Kevin Selander Committee Member Carrie Jakober MOl)@~~[J@W@@] Absent: Chairperson Kathy Peil Council: Council Member Jeff Paar Staff: Kim Stephan I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call Vice-Chairperson Seeley called the November 1, 2006 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. II. SET AGENDA Vice-Chairperson Seeley requested a discussion of Chairperson Peil' s resignation and a nomination for a new Chairperson be added to the agenda. Motion was made by Committee Member Amundsen, seconded by Committee Member Merkel, to set the November 1, 2006 Parks & Recreation Committee Agenda with the above addition. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. III. APPEARANCES Mayor Capra made an appearance and briefly discussed the Anoka County Sesquicentennial with the committee. 10f7 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes November 1, 2006 IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES October 4. 2006 Parks and Recreation Committee Meetinl!: Minutes Vice Chairperson Seeley requested the word 'concerns' be changed to 'concern' in paragraph 5, page 3 of 5. Vice-Chairperson Seeley also requested clarification in the next paragraph, same page, that the committee was discussing indoor plumbing at 1601 LaMotte Drive, opposed to a satellite. Motion was made by Committee Member Amundsen, seconded by Committee Member Jakober to approve the October 4, 2006 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes with the above corrections. Ayes - 4, Nays - 0, Abstain - 1 (Amundsen). Motion carried. VI. COMMITTEE BUSINESS Resil!:nation of Chairperson Kathv Peil from the Parks & Recreation Committee Chairperson Peil resigned from the Parks & Recreation Committee effective November 1, 2006 with the following email: Hello Park Members, I am not able to attend tonight's meeting and unfortunately am going to officially resign from the committee at this time. I am not able to dedicate the time necessary to remain productive to this committee. I hope all goes well with the projects that are coming up this summer! P.S. I insist that there be no city funds spent on a plaque! Kathy Peil The committee will send a card of appreciation to Ms. Peil instead of ordering a plaque per Ms. Peil' s wishes. Vice-Chairperson Seeley agreed to be the interim Chairperson, but would prefer not to make it official until the committee recruits two (2) new members. This item will be added to next month's agenda for discussion. City of Centerville Code of Ethics Included in the packet was a copy of the City of Centerville Code of Ethics. This needs to be signed yearly (in January) by all committee members, but the new members need to review it and sign it to finish out the current year. Completed forms were given to Mr. John Meyer, Finance Director. Centennial Youth Hockev Association - Use of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Hockev Rink for the 2006-2007 Season Mr. Brian Hronski, Outdoor Ice Coordinator for the Centennial Youth Hockey Association (CYHA), sent a request to the committee regarding the use of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park ice rink for the 20f7 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes November 1,2006 2006-2007 hockey season. CYHA would like to use the rink for outdoor ice as they have in the past and are requesting extended dedicated hours. The committee discussed the association's request for additional ice time and opted to keep the days and hours the same as in the past seasons, allowing Centerville residents access to the ice with the exception of 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Motion was made by Vice-Chairperson Seeley, seconded by Committee Member Amundsen to recommend to City Council approving the Centennial Youth Hockey Association's use of the hockey rink for the 2006-2007 season with a dedicated half sheet of ice from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. and a dedicated full sheet of ice from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. All in Favor: Motion passed unanimously. The signed waiver from CYHA has been received by the City. Centennial Youth Hockev Association's Use of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park for Dry Land Practice CYHA requested the use of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park for Dry Land Practice from August 10, 2006 through September 2006. This was approved by the committee and by City Council, but CYHA was unable to use that time. CYHA again requested the use of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park for Dry Land Practice beginning in October and running through the start of outdoor ice. I sent the request directly to City Council with the guidelines set in the previous Parks & Recreation Committee's recommendation and City Council approved it at the October 11, 2006 City Council Meeting. CYHA is currently using the facilities at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park for Dry Land Practice. The City has a current schedule and a list of coaches using the facility. Open SkaMe: Coupons for Schwan Super Rink When the City of Centerville entered into the agreement to support the Schwan Super Rink's expansion, it was agreed the City would receive passes to coordinate some type of City event and offer free ice time to residents. City Administrator Larson recently received 48 Open Skating Coupons and would like to pass them on to the Committee to determine a use for them. The committee discussed possible ways to use these coupons, but really could not make a decision without further information. Council Member Paar questioned why 48 coupons were given to the City? He remembered free ice time for Centerville residents for a community event, but did not specifically remember how it was proposed be offered and neither did the committee members. The committee also questioned: 1) Whether Centerville residents get a discount at open skate days, and if so, what is the discount. 2) The City received 48 coupons for free skating at open skating. Is this what we are supposed to use for Centerville's Parks & Recreation's skate night functions? Will the City get these every year? 3) Does the City of Centerville get a discount if we rent the whole sheet of ice for just our residents for a Parks and Recreation event, and what would that cost be? 4) If the city of Centerville's Parks & Recreation Committee sponsors a skate day for the residents do we get a discount for the rental party area, and what is that cost? Council Member Paar said he would contact Lisa Hockert, President of CYHA, to get more information. This will be discussed at the next scheduled committee meeting. 30f7 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes November 1, 2006 Consideration of Dedication of Park at 1601 LaMotte Drive durine: the Anoka County Sesquicentennial Mayor Capra requested this item be passed onto the committee for discussion: I met with the Anoka County Sesquicentennial committee for the 150th of Anoka County. They wanted to know if we (the city) would like to have the formal dedication of the lake property park be part of the official Anoka County sesquicentennial celebration. I told them I would get back to them. After their suggestion I thought maybe we could have the park open as soon as it is completed, but hold a formal dedication during our Fete des Lacs celebration. I would like to have the Parks & Recreation Committee discuss this at their next meeting and provide input back to the counciL The committee liked the idea, depending on when and where the dedication would take place. It was not clear to the committee when the Anoka County Sesquicentennial begins or takes place. If the celebration is in May, the park won't be ready to open. The park should be ready to formally open by August, during Fete des Lacs. The committee needs clarification on the timing of the event. Motion was made by Committee Member Amundsen, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Seeley to recommend to City Council proceeding with the plans to dedicate the park at 1601 LaMotte Drive during the Anoka County Sesquicentennial, but having the formal opening of the park during Fete des Lacs. All in Favor: Motion passed unanimously. Replacine: Skate Park Equipment Public Works supplied pictures of the skate park equipment that was removed due to damage and suggested not ordering replacements from Sun Ramp as it was felt the quality was not as good as some of the pieces from other vendors. Replacement parts were checked into to repair the existing pieces that were removed, but Public Works Staff found this not to be a feasible option. The committee questioned whether it was due to vandalism or wear and tear. Ms. Stephan thought it was both. From the pictures it looked like the pieces were chipboard. With both Committee Member Peil and Committee Member Peterson resigning from the committee there is no longer any 'institutional knowledge' of the skate park and the equipment installed. The committee does not know how many pieces were removed, what the pieces are that were removed or what it needs for replacements. They questioned whether Mr. Peterson could be asked to stop by the next scheduled committee meeting and update the committee as to what was removed and what needs to be replaced. Ms. Stephan will invite Mr. Peterson to attend. Available Property in Peltier Preserve Per Mr. Dallas Larson, City Administrator: Would you let the P & R Committee know that a representative of the owner of Lots 4, 5 and 5a, of Peltier Preserve, has asked if the City is interested in buying these lots for a park? I told him that it would be unlikely that we could afford them, but that I would pass his idea on to P & R for their feedback. 40f7 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes November 1, 2006 The representative who met with Mr. Larson also dropped off pictures of a similar park in Lindstrom (for comparison) a memo regarding 'why it would make a great park' and information about possible funding through The Minnesota Chapter of the Nature Conservancy, for the committee's consideration. Two of the committee members live in the area and are familiar with the property. Committee Member Amundsen said he thought the lots were originally selling for $180,000 each, but there has been difficulty in selling them at that price. He questioned whether there were any pre-existing agreements with the developer stating a park could not be put in that development. Vice-Chairperson Seeley thought she remembered the developer specifically did not want to give the City property, but residents in the area were interested in a park at the time this was developed. The committee would be interested in knowing what type of price the owner was looking for, what kind of funding or financing could be available, and could the City buy one or two lots or does it comes as a package of all three? The committee would be interested in further discussion depending on the price. The committee would not see this as a high maintenance park, but perhaps as a canoe launch. VII. UPDATES YMCA Summer Pro2ram(s) Committee Member Amundsen spoke with Ms. LaChelle Williams, the representative from the YMCA who met with the committee last spring regarding the YMCA offering Park Play Days at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park in July & August of 2006. Both sessions were cancelled by the YMCA as there was not enough interest to warrant holding the program. Committee Member Amundsen questioned how the program could have been better promoted to get resident participation and asked whether the YMCA would be interested in trying the program again in 2007. Ms. Williams stated the new YMCA building is in the process of being built and next year there should be space and staff available for programs to be held at the YMCA building. While the idea of programs at the parks in Centerville is still an option, it has not been well attended in the last few years. The committee discussed why the programs are not working at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. This last season it was short notice, but the information was on the cable channel, the web site and the City sign. Flyers were available at City Hall and at local businesses. The only thing that was done differently in previous years was copies were also sent out in the Friday Flash from Centerville Elementary School. This was not done in 2006. Committee Member Jakober stated as a parent of young children in daycare it would not work for her to leave work and pull her children out of daycare to bring them to a 2 hour program in the middle of the day. Most daycare programs provide the same types of activities the YMCA program is offering. Children are involved in so many activities that parents have to be selective in the programs because of time constraints and limitations on families. The committee questioned whether this was something that should be pursued further? Committee Member Amundsen will talk to Ms. Williams again and determine what her position is on this and the committee will revisit this item in February or March 2007. Pheasant Marsh 3rd Addition & Center Street Trail Stub Per City Administrator Larson, the City Engineer is satisfied with the as-built grading plan for Pheasant Marsh 3rd Addition and the City can begin by issuing up to five permits for model homes. Additional requirements will need to be met before occupancy permits can be granted. 50f7 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes November 1,2006 Included in the packet is a copy of the Park Dedication Fees paid by Ground Development for Pheasant Marsh 3rd Addition in the amount of $84,000. The Pheasant Marsh 3rd Addition trail & the Center Street trail stub should be completed within the next week. The base is in place, but the contractor has been waiting for some of the sections to dry out before laying the asphalt. Included in the packet is the invoice from James R. Hill, Inc. for surveying costs associated with the Center Street trail stub in the amount of$850. The committee requested monthly financials be included in their packets. This request will be forwarded to the Finance Director. Acorn Creek Park & Tracie McBride Subcommittee Updates The committee questioned at the last committee meeting whether both parcels shown on the map of Acorn Creek Park belonged to the City as it wasn't clear where the boundaries were. Ms. Stephan checked the PIN numbers for both parcels with Anoka County and found both parcels are owned by the City. The committee wanted to know if there was enough room for both a parking lot and a football field, which it appears there is. Council Member Paar talked to City Administrator Larson to inquire about the possibility of grants for football fields. Mr. Larson said those type of grants were very difficult to get, but he would check with Mr. Meyer, Finance Director. Council Member Paar also stated that some of the Council Members were concerned with lights on the field at Acorn Creek Park and 'light pollution'. Council Member Lee is involved in youth football and will check with Lino Lakes representatives to see if they are interested in participating fmancially in a field in Centerville. Council Member Lee also said that the younger football players don't use goal posts, which could eliminate some of the costs. There were no subcommittee updates on Tracie McBride Memorial Park. Chairperson Peil was on this subcommittee and the committee does not know if she talked to Mr. Palzer about any of the demolition issues at the park. The committee briefly discussed leaving as much of the park 'green' as possible, with picnic tables closer to the shade of the existing trees, possibly a Frisbee Golf Course near the rear of the park. The subcommittee will continue to explore the ideas of a full size basketball court and/or gazebo at Tracie McBride Memorial Park. 1601 LaMotte Drive - Centerville Lake Propertv The committee discussed shelters and gazebos and whether it would be more cost effective to purchase a prefabricated gazebo or have one built. The consensus was prefabricated products in general are more expensive and less quality. Committee Member Selander has an architect in his family whom he will ask to take a look at both 1601 LaMotte Drive and Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park and possibly give suggestions. Committee Member Merkel questioned what would be done with the well access in the middle of the property. Ms. Stephan will direct this question to the Building Official, Mr. Paul Palzer. Vice- Chairperson Seeley said while passing the lake property she noticed the gate was not locked and wondered why not? Ms. Stephan will check with the City Administrator and report back to the committee. 60f7 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes November 1, 2006 Vice-Chairperson Seeley looked at maps for Centerville Lake and the depth in front of the park property is shallow at approximately 5' or less. If a fishing pier were installed it would have to be a really long pier and probably would not be feasible. The committee is not ready for a park name at this time; the feeling is a name will probably come up naturally as the park evolves. Committee Member Amundsen has been gathering information from the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) and various vendors who deal in environmentally friendly products. The idea is to make this park into a demonstration type area where lake front property owners can see various ways to set up their own lakeshore to create less run off from streets and prevent products like fertilizer from running into the lake. Both Centerville and Peltier Lakes are green partially from fertilizer run off. Committee Member Amundsen would like to see a curb knock out where lilac bushes are now and have a rain garden installed. He also stated RCWD has all kinds of grants for rain gardens. The lake shore itself needs to be cleared of the plants that have been growing unchecked for years and replaced with native plants. It was questioned if the plants that are currently there have been growing for years aren't they native plants? Committee Member Amundsen said no, the vegetation that is currently there are not native; they are noxious plants like buckthorn. Native plants in the water also helps to prevent erosion. City Administrator Larson reported at the October 25, 2006 City Council Meeting that there hadn't been any viable proposals to move the home, so the contractor will be given authorization to proceed with demolition. The City is closing on the remaining portion of the property on November 21, 2006. The storm sewer system at that driveway is not complete from the 2004 street improvements. Mr. Dallas Larson, City Administrator, reported the plan is to grade a temporary drainage swale/rain garden to get the water away from LaMotte Drive to the southerly edge of the property. Further drainage and treatment, if needed, would be incorporated into a final park development plan. IX. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Committee Member Amundsen, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Seeley, to adjourn the November 1, 2006 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting at 8:45 p.m. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. Transcribed by Kim Stephan 70f7 .~.\ l ( t,{ 0& 10 \N ~~ If hA,~ MYlCUUL- f~ vGlAt,t'oLv'v vvev-wr ~ ~ at CUltVvVil1i6 f~f~u c~ttG~s Si VlWeA (s "- Lri H~I(iS 717ft ~~ /faiL, ~51- 't2{p-1C/11 tervi[[e TstaE[ished 1857 1880 :Main Street . Centervi(Ce):M:N 55038 . (651) 429-3232 . Pa.::c(651) 429-8629 November 9,2006 Ms. Lori Harris 7176 Peterson trail Centerville, MN 55038 Dear Ms. Harris, Council Member Lakso gave me your letter of interest in the Parks & Recreation Committee and I would like to extend an invitation to you to attend the next committee meeting. The Parks & Recreation Committee meets the 1 st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers. The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, December 6, 2006. The committee has many exciting projects going on over the next months and would welcome your interest and participation. The typical process is to attend a meeting, meet the other members and determine if this is, indeed, something you are interested in. If you have internet access please send me your email address and I will email you the next agenda and meeting minutes prior to the meeting. If you do not have internet access I will send you the infonnation via US post. Thank you for your interest and we will look for ward to meeting you. ~tephan~, ....~~-~...., ~ ' "\ 't') ., L?".l_.v City of Centerville Parks & Recreation .Committee Staff Liaison 651-429-3232 kstephan@centervillemn.com TO: FROM: DATE: PARK & RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS JOHN MEYER, FINANCE DIRECTOR NOVEMBER 3D, 2006 SUBJECT: CURRENT FINANCIALS & PROJECTIONS Park & Recreation Committee funds are managed in the Park Fund & the Trail Fund. The January 1, 2006 balance in these funds was Through October 31, 2006 these funds have received park dedications from Hunters Crossing III, Pheasant Marsh III, Royal Oaks Industrial Park, interest, adjustments and donations totaling Through October 31, 2006 these funds have expended funds for signs, professional services, legal fees, the partial land acquisition of 1601 Lamotte Drive, playground equipment, supplies & mulch totaling Through October 31, 2006, a transfer of funds for parking lot improvements totaled The October 31, 2006 fund balance of the combined funds is Anticipated revenues through December 31,2006 include funds from the City of Centerville, DNR Outdoor Recreation Program Grant, interest, and park dedication funds totaling Anticipated expenditures include the completion of the purchase of 1601 Lamotte Drive, demolition of 1601 Lamotte Drive and improvements to Center Street Trail totaling Anticipated December 31, 2006 fund balance of the combined funds will be Projected revenue during 2007 includes funds form the City of Centerville totaling Projected expenditures during 2007 include playground equipment, renovations to the Tracy McBride Park and warming house improvements totaling Projected December 31, 2007 fund balance of the combined funds will be Projected revenue during 2008 includes funds form the City and Park Dedication Funds(1) totaling Projected expenditures during 2008 include a transportation enhancement trail grant match(2) of Projected December 31, 2008 fund balance of the combined funds will be (1) Park Dedication Funds anticipated in 2008 are a result of phase one downtown redevelopment. 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N" ~:; '" '" o 0 c: c: m m rom .c.c .r..r. ~ B Centerville Park and Recreation Funds and Budget October 31, 2006 Cash and Investments Park Dedication Fees The Shores $ 20,000 Pheasant Marsh I $ 39,600 Woods of Clearwater Creek $ 7,500 Pheasant Marsh II $ 54,000 Peltier Preserve $ 57,000 Hunters Crossing II $ 43,500 Hunters Crossing III $ 132,000 Pheasant Marsh III $ 84,000 Royal Oaks Industrial Park $ 5,003 Subtotal Park Dedication Fees $ 442,603 Donations Lions Shave the Mayor $ 500 Andre Ziegler $ 160 Lions Gambling Donation (for warming house) $ 25,229 Dead Broke Saddle Club (over purchase of bike racks 500->561) $ (61) Spring Lake Park Lions (Bleacher over purchase 1000->1070) $ (70) Bonestroo Donation $ 250 2004 Spring Lake Park Donation $ 500 2004 Dead Broke Saddle Club Donation $ 1,500 2005 Dead Broke Saddle Club Donation $ 2,500 2006 Dead Broke Saddle Club Donation $ 9,500 2006 I ndividual Donations for LLMP Equipment $ 150 Circus Revenue $ 865 Subtotal Donations $ 41,023 Interest and Adjustments 2005 Net Income less Interest on Investments & Donations $ 5,342 Interest on Investments $ 22,261 Subtotal Interest & Adjustments $ 27,603 Total Cash and Investments $ 511,229 Assets, Current Cash and Investment $ 511,229 Trail fund (from Centerville Lake Dev) $ 12,797 Total Current Assets $ 524,025 Liabilities, Current $ Total Current Liabilities $ 2006 Expenditures Supplies & Services $ 985 Capital Improvements (Mulch & Play Equipment) Mulch $ 13,600 Playground Equipment $ 36,920 Land Acquisition - 1601 Lamotte Drive $ 193,187 Total 2006 Expenditures $ 244,691 Fund Balance, Current $ 279,334 2006 Projected Income City of Centerville $ 25,000 DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant $ 150,000 Sedona Homes Park Dedication $ 2,400 Interest $ 2,000 Total 2006 Projected Income $ 179,400 2006 Projected Expenditures 1601 Lamotte Drive Acquisition $ 347,000 Center Street Trail $ 15,000 1601 Lamotte Drive Demolition $ 18,000 Total 2006 Projected Expenditures $ 380,000 2006 Projected Fund Balance $ 78,734 Centerville Park and Recreation Funds and Budget October 31, 2006 CASH FLOW STATEMENT 12/31/2006 12/31/2007 12/31/2008 Assets, Projected Receivable: City of Centerville (expected 2007-2008) $ $ 25,000 $ 25,000 Receivable: Downtown Redevelopment Phase One Park Dedication (expected 2008) $ $ $ 105,648 Total Projected Assets $ 25,000 $ 130,648 Liabilities, Projected Playground Equipment - Lamotte Park (2007 & 2008) $ $ 8,080 $ Renovation of McBride Park - 2007 $ $ 45,000 TE Trail Grant Match - 2008 (subject to grant award) $ $ 71,250 Warming House Improvements $ $ 20,000 Total Projected liabilities $ 73,080 $ 71,250 Total - All Assets $ 458,734 $ 103,734 $ 161,302 Total - All Liabilities $ 380,000 $ 73,080 $ 71,250 Total - All Fund Balance $ 78,734 $ 30,654 $ 90,052 III. GOALS AND POLICIES Goals and policies are official statements which provide the basis for growth management strategies. Goals identify the various objectives the City has identified in managing future growth and protecting natural resources. Policies represent the official position of the City with respect to implementation of growth management goals. The growth management plan and official controls are based upon the goals and policies adopted by the City. PmMARY GROWTH MANAGEMENT GOAL It is the overall goal of the City of Centerville to provide diversity in housing. promote economic development and employment opportunity, and to manage future growth in a manner consistent with the health, safety and welfare of the public; protection of natural resources; the ability to provide adequate public services; and the protection of the small town atmosphere in the City. l LAND USE GOALS aod POLICIES GENERAL LAND USE GOALS: It is the goal of the City of Centerville to: · Create a logical and orderly transition from agricultural to non-agricultural land uses. · Establish land use patterns which ensure compatibility and function of uses. · Establish land use patterns which reflect natural amenities and environmental constraints. · Establish phased growth areas which reflect City priorities for development staging and contiguous, planned extensions of public infrastructure. · Protect the small town atmosphere in the community. · Enhance the character of individual neighborhoods and the sense of overall community identity. . Expand retail shopping opportunities. 29 · Expand the commercial/industrial tax base and employment opportunities in the City. General Land Use Policies It is the policy of the City of CentervilJe to: · Identify a long range land use plan which incorporates community goals. · Establish roadway and trail corridors which link neighborhoods, parks, business centers and other community facilities together. · Identify land which is suitable for commercial development, accessible to existing and planned roadways and compatible with existing and planned land uses. · Limit development to areas identified with utility capability or staged according to growth sequencing plans. · Prohibit residential development with private utilities in areas included in the long range public utility service area. · Require aU subdivisions to adhere to long range plans for thoroughfares, trails, parks and utility corridors to ensure continuity of development patterns and implementation of community priorities. RES1DENTlAL GOALS: It is the goal of the City of Centerville to: · Provide a housing mixture that will allow for low, middle, and high income families. · Provide for the orderly development of safe and efficient housing opportunities in the City. · Maintain a level of growth compatible with the level of public services available. . Protect the small town identity of the City. 30 Residential Policies It is the policy of the City of Centerville to: · Encourage the revitalization of the existing housing stock in the City as a source of affordable housing. · Avoid adoption of regulations which create excessive obstacles to the development of affordable housing. · Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible and offensive uses. · Identify areas appropriate for multiple family and senior housing opportunities. · Allow residential lot divisions only when adequate utilities are immediately available and are consistent with public utility sequencing. · Prohibit leapfrog or non-contiguous residential development. · Promote residential housing concepts that will maintain the "small town" character of the City. · Prohibit residential densities for development without public utilities to exceed one home per 10 acres. · Establish areas suitable for step-up or higher income residential homes. COMlrlERClAL GOALS: It is the goal of the City ofCenterville to: · Provide for a variety of economic levels and development opportunities in the City. · Expand employment and tax base in the City. · Maintain a function for the Central Business District. · Improve retail shopping opportunities in the community. Commercial Policies It is the policy of the City of Centerville to: · Require that all commercial uses utilize public utility systems. 31 · Establish adequate lot sizes and minimum buildable areas for business uses to provide for convenient and safe access, adequate parking, site buffering and landscaping. · A void incompatibilities between commercial uses and residential uses. · Develop sign regulations compatible with the natural beauty and rural atmosphere of the City. . Evaluate TIF. CnBG and other programs to provide assistance for CBO rehabilitation and the establishment of a shopping center. · Develop retail uses in a clustered or shopping center concept rather than strip or scattered fashion. lNDUSTRlAL DEJlELOPMENT GOALS: It is the goal of the City ofCenterville to: . Expand the non-residential tax base. . Create additional living wage jobs. · Encourage clean and attractive industrial uses in the community. Industrial Development Policies It is the policy of the City of Centerville to: · Focus on investments and development potential in the existing industrial park before establishing new industrial development areas. · Evaluate land availability and utility feasibility for long range expansion of the existing industrial park. · Evaluate TIF feasibility to expand transportation access and trunk: utility networks to support existing and future industrial potentia1. · Establish uniform design standards to promote continuity between individual industrial uses and compatibility with non-industrial uses. · Establish standards fOf landscaping and screening to permit outside storage requirements of industries, while ensuring adequate aesthetic controls. 32 . Establish adequate standards for site access, parking, maneuvering, loading and structure setbacks. . Establish standards for structure upkeep and site maintenance to ensure long tenn aesthetic controls. . TRANSPORTATION GOALS AND POLICIES I It is the goal of the City of Centerville to: . Maintain a safe, efficient and convenient transportation system. . Protect the integrity of the transportation system. . Provide sufficient off street parking. It is the policy of the City ofCentervilIe to: . Develop land use development standards that promote safe and efficient access to the transportation system. . Protect the "small town" character of the City. · Develop land uses and access spacing guidelines compatible with the functional classification of the regional highway system. . Establish a local transportation network which preserves neighborhood identity but links neighborhoods together and to community parks and facilities. . Identify Jong term transportation corridors to provide access to and within the City as development occurs. . Identify potential trail corridors for long term linkage to neighborhoods and public parks. . Coordinate transportation planning and system improvements with Anoka County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. . Work with the Metro Transit to maximize transit opportunities for the community. 33 I PARK AND RECREATION GOALS AND POLICIES It is the goal of the City of Centerville to: · Provide convenient active and passive recreation opportunities to tbe residents of CentervilJe. · Establish a biking/hiking trail system connecting the City parks. · Provide adequate expansion of parks and recreation areas m proposed residential developments. · Provide safe and convenient bicycle and pedestrian access to community recreational facilities. · Expand parks and recreation opportunities on the shores of Centerville and Peltier Lakes. . Provide recreational facilities and programs to serve the varied recreational needs of all age groups in the City. It is the policy of the City of CenterviIle to: · Develop a trail access plan which provides interconnection of major park and recreation areas and community neighborhoods. . Design and maintain parks with proper lighting, shelter and landscaping to ensure public and property safety. . Develop land use regulations compatible with adjacent parks, recreation areas and natural features. . Require dedication of net developable park land or cash in lieu of land in conjunction with the subdivision of all properties. · Encourage and accept land gifts and forfeitures in areas with potential recreational development opportunities. · Coordinate regional trail development potential with Anoka County and adjacent communities. 34 I NATURAL RESOURCE GOALS AND POLICIES It is the goal of the City of Cemerville to: · Maintain and enhance CenterviIIe Lake, Peltier Lake, and Clearwater Creek for future generations to enjoy. · Protect environmental systems from unnecessary impacts of future growth and development activities. · Protect the surface waters and wetland areas of the City to promote recreation opportunities, aesthetic qualities, natural habitat areas and groundwater recharge. . Maintain the open space/rural atmosphere of the community. It is the policy of the City of CenterviUe to: . Prohibit new development in floodplains, steep slopes, wetlands, and other environmentally sensitive areas. . Adopt and enforce wetland alteration and mitigation requirements consistent with the Wetlands Conservation Act. . Establish erosion and sedimentation control standards consistent with MPCA's "best management practices." · Require that stormwater ponds meet the design standards of the National Urban Runoff Program (NURP). · Enforce shoreland management regulations along Centerville Lake, Peltier Lake, Clearwater Creek and County Ditch No. 47. · Establish landscaping requirements for all new developments. . Promote planned unit development and clustering concepts that will result in more efficient protection of natural resources and open spaces. · Establish surface water management plans consistent with the Rice Creek Watershed District Plan. 35 MMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES GOALS AND POLICIES It is the goal of the City ofCenterville to: · Promote safe neighborhoods and low crime in the community. · Retain the quality of life in the community. · Provide efficient and responsive services to residents and businesses. · Maintain the quality of education available to residents. It is the policy of the City of CenterviHe to: · Compare the level of administrative. maintenance and emergency response services to community wide needs and objectives. · Explore potential joint service initiatives through continued communication and cooperation with City. County and School officials. · Promote effective communication with residents. business owners. educators and volunteer organizations to maintain an understanding of community goals and objectives and participate in community affairs. · Annually evaluate the level of public services provided and the associated costs of services. · Design public utility systems for optimum development or saturation in the community and establish cost effective staging or sequencing of utility systems. · Establish priority for basic services to ensure the highest levels of safety and accessibility are provided in the community. · Expand efforts for effective communication and cooperation with surrounding cities on area growth issues and common concerns. · Require that development proposals are consistent with planned extensions of public utilities and incorporate necessary extensions of core facilities. · Prohibit development with private utHities at densities exceeding one home per ten acres. 36 · Require that the installation of aU public infrastructure is designed and constructed according to City standards and specifications. . Establish ordinance provisions which require connection of existing homes . and businesses with private utilities to public utility systems, within a reasonable time after public utilities have become available. · Enforce provisions of MPCA Chapter 7080 for the licensing, design. installation and maintenance of private on-site waste treatment systems. · Establish design and construction standards for sanitary sewer installation and maintenance to minimize potential sources of inflow/infiltration in the sewer collection system. · Continue monitoring potential sources of inflow/infiltration to reduce inefficiencies in the metropolitan wastewater treatment system. 37 IV. GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT The Land Use Plan Element identifies the specific land use categories and strategies for growth management in Centerville. The land use categories are the framework upon which the official controls, such as the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations, are based and provide implementation for growth management strategies. The plan elements contain the regulatory concepts for residential growth, commercial and industrial development and environmental protection. Growth management is dependent on a variety of land use strategies, including planned utility improvements, contiguous development patterns, housing alternatives, planned recreational facilities, continued viability of the existing commercial areas and older neighborhoods, commercial and industrial expansion and anticipated fiscal considerations. . . ; Growth AssumptionsfLand Availability Past and projected population and household growth for Centerville and the surrounding area are shown in Tables #1 and #2. An average of 43 new residential housing units were constructed in the City each year between 1986 and 1995. The Metropolitan Council's 1994 Blueprint forecasted the same rate of growth through the year 2020. The 1996 Blueprint forecasts were reduced to an average annual growth rate of 30 households. This plan illustrates a higher rate of growth, similar to the 1994 Blueprint forecasts. It is estimated there are currently 705 acres of vacant land in CentetVille. This includes residential, commercial and industrial land inside and outside of the MUSA. Approximately 211 acres of this total are encumbered by wetlands and floodplain. Future development in Centerville will be limited to less than 500 acres, before reaching saturation or optimum development. 38 The Growth Management Plan (Figure #11) identifies the land use designations for optimum development in the City. Nearly 80010 of the remaining gross vacant land will be dedicated to residential development, including future parks. The balance of vacant land includes 8% commercial land uses and 12% industrial uses. Net developable land includes 406 acres for residential dwellings, 33 acres for commercial development and 55 acres for industrial land uses. Staging of development should occur in logical, contiguous increments. Future development identified in the Growth Management Plan is dependent upon the extensions of public utilities. Five year staging plans will assist the City in evaluating cost effective utility expansions and should reflect the pace of development anticipated. Table #8 identifies the breakdown of vacant land acreage in the City by land use and a five year staging concept for J\1USA additions. This breakdown reveals that the City will rea.ch development saturation during the planning period. TABLE #8 VACANT LAND DISTRIBUTION. MUSA STAGING and PROJECTED GROWTH City of Centerville Staging Period Land Use Type/Acreage Wetland! UnitsINet Density (Residential) Floodplain Acreage Current MUSA Residential: 160 acres (38 acres) 380 units (3.121Acre) Commercial: 30 acres (I5 acres) (mcludes 16 senior units and 96 Industrial: 15 acres (5 acres) townhomcs) 1996 - 2000 Residential: 77 acres (2 acres) 230 wtits (3.07/Acre) Commercial: 10 acres (1 acre) (includes 60 multifamlly units) Industrial: 75 acres (30 acres) 200 1 - 2005 Residential: 112 acres (12 acres) 278 units (2.7S/Acre) Commercial: 16 acres (7 acres) (includes 70 multifamily units) 2006 - 2010 Residential: 90 acres (36 acres) 177 units (3.28fAcre) (Includes 60 multifamily and 14 senior units) 2011 - 2020 Residential: 120 acres (65 acres) 132 units (2.40/Acre) Total Residential: 559 acres (153 acres) 1197 total residential units (2.951Acl'e) Total Commercial: 56 acres (23 acres) Total Industrial: 90 acres (35 acres) 39 Growth Management Plan Figure 11 * I .L/ \ /---Lc ---+---'" I l o 9.125 0.25 Miles 0.5 ./ Proposed Land Use. C. entervil[e .,; , . . ~ '1""",J,,,1 I.". D low / Medium Density D High Density D Commercial D Industrial D Public / Semi-Public D COO / Mixed Use _ City Parl<s D Regional Pat1< Preserve ~ Wetlands ~ Floodplain Proposed Trails = Proposed CoIectors 1 Oluld'l 1 ScI100I o City Hall *includes all amendments through August 31 , 2006 ~ Resource , V Strategies Corporation Fire DepatImenl August 2006 Genevieve Church, located at Sorel Street and Goiffon Road. Approximate average usage is estimated by the Metropolitan Council at 15 passengers per day. The City will work with the Metropolitan Council to explore transit opportunities as the sub-region continues to grow. Aviation Centerville is not within any influence area of an airport within the regional airspace system. As stated in the Background Conditions. the closest airport is Anoka County- Janes Field in Blaine, approximately nine miles west of the City. Centerville is identified by the Metropolitan Council as a City potentially impacted by seaplane base activity. The City will cooperate with the Minnesota Department of Transportation regarding activities that may have potential impact on seaplane operations and will notify the agency of any proposed structures exceeding 200 feet. PARKS AND RECREA nON ELEMENT Local Parks The City adopted a Park and Pedestrian System Comprehensive Plan in 1989, which provides goals, a needs assessment, concept plans and operations and maintenance information related to the local park and trail system. That document and this Plan are intended to serve as a basis for decisions regarding future implementation of the City park system. There are currently six City parks, as discussed in the Background Conditions section of this Plan. As the City continues to grow, new park locations will need to be identified and existing parks developed. The Growth Management Plan (Figure #11) shows general locations for new parks and trails in the areas planned for future development, which may be considered in addition to those identified in the Park and Pedestrian System Comprehensive Plan. Prior to development occurring in these areas, the City will work with developers to identify the specific locations best suited to providing the public amenities and recreational facilities needed to serve these areas. Within the area 49 selVed by City utilities, ideally, all residential development should be within a half mile of either a neighborhood or community park. The City's subdivision regulations wiU require the dedication of park land or cash in lieu of land in conjunction with the subdivision of all lands. As indicated above, the City will identify specific sites for needed parks before these areas are developed. When plats are submitted for land containing proposed park sites, the City will require dedication of the sites as a condition of plat approval. If site requirements are greater than the dedication of a particular subdivision, the City may locate parks where multiple dedications may occur or use dedication funds to acquire additional land. Identified corridors in the City's plan for bicycle/pedestrian trails will also be dedicated as part of the City's park land dedication requirements. The dedication of land should be based upon net developable land. Wetlands and other unbuildable land may be included in a land dedication. but only in excess or in addition to the minimum developable land requirement. In other subdivisions, the developers will be required to make payments in lieu of land dedication. The City will not accept the dedication of park land in developments where parks are not needed. Funds received from payment in lieu of park land dedication win be placed in a separate fund designated for park land acquisition and improvements. The dedication formula required in the subdivision regulations will be detennined by the City's Capital ImprovernentsProgram, park development plans and strategy for needed park land and park improvements. Chain of Lakes Reeionat Park Reserve The impact of Centerville's future growth on the Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve will be very limited. The majority of the park reserve that is in the City is adjacent to either Peltier Lake or existing low-medium density residential areas. The City recognizes the value of the park reserve as a resource to the region and the City, and will 50 continue to take measures to insure protection of the park reselVe from adverse impacts from inappropriate development in the area of the park reserve. BicycleIPedestrian Trails The City has prepared a trails plan that identifies a system of bikeways, trails and sidewalks connecting City parks and major bicycle/pedestrian traffic generators. These include schools, the downtown area, and Chain of Lakes Regional Park. The bikeway/pedestrian system will include trails, on~street bike lanes (striped and signed), on~street bike routes (signed only), and sidewalks. Proposed trails in the City are identified on the Growth Management Plan (Figure #11). They include the following routes or corridors: · CSAH 14, from the north boundary of the City to the eastern boundary of the City; . CSAH 2], from the south boundary of the City to CSAH 14; and CSAH 14 to a proposed road approximately 1/2 mile north of CSAH 14~ . Peltier Lake Drive, fonn CSAH 14 connecting to Acorn Creek Park; · Clearwater Creek, from Peltier Lake to the western boundary of the City; . County Road 54 from the southern boundary of the City to CSAH 14; · A proposed collector street, from the southern boundary of the City to CSAH 14; and . A proposed collector street, from CSAH 21 connecting to and including East Cedar Street. Proposed corridors in areas being platted will be dedicated to the City as part of the Cityls park dedication requirements. Implementation of the trails system will be included in the Capital Improvements Program of the City. 51 PROJECT MAP Legend - Trail Park I I c:::J Transportation Enhancement Grant Trail Activities Existing Trails I 1_ - CSAH 14 Proposed Trail ,1: ~ · .: ....,.-;. ,ta ..;..~_ __:' . - .~B' ~.A:" ''I "" . ill .......".... I.'" .. I 1 . , , ........~ l f '-.--- I -. ~ ~ ~* ~" / ~_-.-.l, ~ Jil ...', .J .~/ i / '., ...:'" '.)(... , . , \~. '" {': . '0 ~ ! - --.'" ~, 1o'li' ".,.... ,I . .-- . \ J I / / " . . . ~.."<1I'IloCJ""" .. ~ .. '. " . ( ~ ;. .. \ J to '1 ........,.. . ~ I, . .. ., ' .. I: "" _.~ I I I ... ~ ; I' : ------------.. ,,-....,. . . ./ "",:". -...- .. ..-/ ___'11". ~,.,. ". ''I .~' ", 12 Local Trail Grant Letter February 25, 2005 The Clearwater Trail This existing Centerville trail, pictured above, would connect to the proposed Clearwater Trail. Dear Trail Grant Committee Members, The City of Centerville submitted a local trail grant application for the Clearwater Trail in February, 2004. The City is now in the midst of a large project with Anoka County to replace and redesign County Road 14 (Main Street) from the 35E intersection to the 35W intersection. More details on this project need to be worked out before the city can proceed with the Clearwater Trail. We anticipate the City of Centerville will resubmit our application for the Clearwater Trail in 2006 with these details worked out. Thank you for your consideration. Suzanne Seeley Centerville Park and Recreation Committee February 25, 2005 Wayne LeBlanc Centerville Park and Recreation Committee February 25,2005 2 Local Trail 2004 Grant Application February 25, 2004 The Clearwater Trail This existing Centerville trail, pictured above, would connect to the proposed Clearwater Trail. Table of Contents 1 Proj ect Description..........................................................................................................................3 2 Clearly Defined Goals for the Project.......... .......... .......... ...... ........... ........................... .............. ..... 7 3 Costs Associated with the Project................ ................ .......... .................... ........... ..................... .....9 4 Proj ect Timeline................................... ..................................................................................... ....11 5 Evidence of local/area support......... ........ .... ..................................... ......... ........ ....................... ....12 6 Availability/Access to Fifty Percent "Hard Match" .....................................................................14 7 Applicant Capability.......................... ............................................... ......................................... ...14 8 Site and Proj ect Quality.................................................. ............................................................ ..15 9 Accessibility................................................................. ................................................................ .19 10 Public Need For and Benefit of Project....................................... .............................................19 11 Community Commitment to Trail Use .....................................................................................22 12 Impact on Adjoining Landowners in the Vicinity of the Project..............................................24 13 Proj ect Readiness..................................................................................................................... .25 14 Year Round Trail Use.... ..... ..... ............. ................ .................. ............. ................ .....................25 15 Potential Environmental Impact ........................... ........... .................... ............................ .........25 16 Interpretive Opportunities. .... .... .... .......... ............... ................. ..................................... .... .........26 17 Application Checklist (Also Called Attachment A) .................................................................27 18 Attachment Checklist and Index ........... ............................ ......................................... ...............28 19 Required Certifications (Also Called Attachment B) ...............................................................29 20 Resolution Supporting Application (Also Called Attachment D) ............................................31 21 Letters of Support (Also Called Attachment E)........................................................................35 Cover Photo: This is a picture of an existing trail that would become part of the Clearwater trail. It is located one half mile west of Centerville Road on the route shown in Figure 2. The picture was taken September 15,2002. General Contact Information Applicant (Unit of Government required): City of Centerville Contact Person: Kim Moore-Sykes Title: City Administrator Mailing Address: 1880 Main St City: Centerville State: MN Zip Code: 55038 Daytime Phone: City of Centerville (651 ) 429-3232 E-Mail Address:ksykes@centervillemn.com Website (If available): www.centervillemn.com Trail Organization Project Partner (Ifapplicable):_not applicable Contact Person: Title: Mailing Address: City: Daytime Phone: ( E-Mail Address: State: Zip Code: ) Website (If available): County Project is located within: Anoka State Legislative District: 52 Legislative Representative: Representative Ray Vandeveer, Senator Michelle Bachmann Congressional District: 6 Congressional Representative: US Representative Mark Kennedy 1 General Project Information Project Title: Clearwater Trail Total Project Amount: $123,400 (for the desired route) Amount Requested: $61,700 Local Match: $61,700 What is the source of the local match?: Centerville Park and Recreation Capital Fund Have those funds been secured?: yes Will other non-local funds be used for this project?: If yes, give amount:$ What is the source of the non-local funds?: Have those funds been secured?: If this project has received federal funding through the enhancements program, please indicate which year your organization is programmed for construction: not applicable (please include a copy of the award letter as Attachment "C") Below, please indicate which uses will directly benefit from the proposed project: _ X_ Walking/Hiking _X_ Bicycling _ Horseback Riding _ Cross-Country Skiing _X _ In-Line Skating _ Snowmobiling _X_ Other (specify)_Cross country skiing given certain weather conditions and coordination with Anoka parks. 2 1 Project Description . Provide a description sufficient enough to understand the project. . Indicate whether this is primarily a maintenance request, an enhancement to an existing facility, new development, acquisition, etc. . Make sure to indicate how this project will result in a trail connection to a significant public facility that will be immediately available for use by the general public. ~\ !l' ):LAINE. , / .. Lt7j f-!~JL-tiil--..J~-'" ft:}, L.Piravi "\i..!;,. ,.Go;n.ne' HI~'etwe E'1. t'. ,,,XIS I ,l,ra i~ls (Centervjlle !,}!i:e lIIIll ~5; .-., A\.'E '1'lli-'-I.---J!L- .;is Columbus ~ ,.- ~ _ Twp If ij' ~i ,<;>~""'--'~'.....f --'\... . ".". r" 3 Our goal is to connect the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Parks Regional Trail system to Washington County's Hardwood Creek Trail in Hugo. In the past several years the City of Centerville and the City of Hugo have actively pursued a plan for this connection. The result is that the trails almost meet at 35E. Figure 1 shows Centerville has a trail emerging from the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park extending east. The Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park has extensive well used beautiful trails and has plans for more. These trails will connect with trails leading to Minneapolis. Hugo has just developed trails heading west from their city to 35E that will connect to the Hardwood Creek Trail running north out ofthe city of Hugo. The Hardwood Creek Trail plan is to go all the way to Duluth. During a meeting on September 25, 2000, Centerville, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Anoka County Parks, Washington County, and the 8t Paul Water Utility agreed to work toward the proposed connection and progress has been made. The objective of this proposal is to finish the connection and complete the trail. The proposal completes a section between two established trail systems. This connection will provide citizens in the immediate communities of Centerville, Lino Lakes and Hugo cross county access (Anoka to Washington) to existing regional outdoor amenities, such as the Anoka Chain of Lakes Park Preserve, its existing beautiful trails, swimming beach, and eventually the Wargo Nature Center in the Chain of Lakes Park. It will also connect to the beautiful trails along Clearwater Creek in Hugo and Lino Lakes. This proposal provides a corridor of access to a much larger community in the Northeast quadrant of the Twin Cities. As other regional trail connections are completed, the Clearwater Trail would provide outdoor enthusiasts throughout the metropolitan area the ability to walk, jog, bike or skate significant distances without having to leave the safety and natural beauty of the trail system. 4 . . ~ ~ n ! ~..." ~"'..... . . 4-' /~s ,,~$[i<" ~ T I ~' [\-: ;t '~\,!,,:~ ~ "~-"~"r~:/: :!C<l ~L -.~ ~,~ -- ';; -- ~'.._- . . :.::_!,~....~ /;,}( ,,-, (! 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I I I- "C "C . . .l I~ I I ~, ,0) c~~ ~ .j~1~ I 1 ; e &. .~' ~ :}i~la-l~h I I .~ 8: e .' . .~. . I' ~ : w <( a. \~ 1-', .:: -',. ,~ -I ......~ . I 1 ."~ ...... -::1 l.J : \>- . : : I - lW ~ III ~ .:....:~] I I 1+. -J'l. . ---~~~"JJ-I --F ':~: .:. . ~~ I .. :? . 1~~o$'7>.-+ [ =.:.::~.: Figure 2. Proposed Clearwater Trail Route 5 Figure 2 illustrates the proposed Clearwater Trail route and connection. The "desired route" includes a pedestrian bridge that would cross over the freeway and connect to an existing trail that leads along Otter Lake Road on the east side of the highway. This route is the easiest and most direct and runs through currently undeveloped land. The Victor Gardens residential development and other nearby developments are just east of the proposed pedestrian bridge. (See also Figures 10 and 11.) The "alternate route" (Fig 2) goes north and northeast to connect at County Road 14. This route would come into play if the 35E corridor survey, currently being compiled by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDDT), indicates that a pedestrian overpass would not be feasible. Mr. Rick Amebeck ofMnDDT was contacted January 22, 2004, about the possibility of a pedestrian bridge as shown in Fig 2. He stated the timing is perfect for decisions on this 35E corridor. They are studying this area and plan to have answers within the next 12 months. He agreed that there needs to be some kind of consideration for pedestrians in this area. Figure 3. County Road 14 and 35E bridge looking west, Currently, this is a dangerous crossing for pedestrians and bicyclists. This picture was taken on January 11,2004. Figure 3 shows the current bridge at 35E and County Road 14. The picture shows the two lane bridge with no possible room for pedestrians or bicyclists. A 90 acre church with 3,000 to 6,000 members is planned about one mile northwest of this intersection and, if it gets a Lino Lakes Conditional Use Permit, the intersection will see substantial increase in traffic in the near future. Recently, 4 way stop signs have been installed at both exit ramp locations because of congestion. County Road 14 is currently under study by MnDDT and may be expanded to four lanes with an accompanying four lane bridge. 6 FigUre 4. Proposed Clearwater Trail west of20 Avenue (See also Fig 2) Figure 4 shows the terrain, trees and natural path where the proposed trail would go on an existing sewer easement. The area is well suited for a trail. 2 Clearly Defined Goals for the Project . Present a delineation of which user groups would benefit from the project and why they would benefit. . How would the local community(s) and/or public facility benefit? Our goal is to allow the residents in the immediate communities of Centerville (population 3,202), Lino Lakes (population 17,380) and Hugo (population 7,195) easy access to a trail system that would give them variety in distance and natural, scenic beauty. Individuals, families and the communities at large would benefit from access to this community trail system. Studies have shown that 70% oflandowners felt that overall, an adjacent trail was a good "neighbor," with positive impacts including: 1) getting in touch with nature (64%), 2) recreational opportunity (53%), and 3) health benefits (24%). Furthermore, 70% of real estate agents use trails as a selling feature when selling homes near trails. And 80.5% of them feel trails make it easier to sell homes. In Minnesota, 87% of 7 homeowners believe trails either increased the value of their homes or had no detrimental impact. With trail users relatively affluent, mobile, and interested in spending quality time with families, trails provide a perfect" getaway" adventure. Having access to trails has changed how families recreate with people taking shorter but more frequent "vacations" closer to home and with a more family-oriented focus. Trails have also allowed these escapes to include a wider variety of family members. Thanks to our mostly paved trails, and the advent of bicycle trailers, "trail-a-bikes," and comfort bikes, it's not uncommon to see an entire extended family children, teens, parents, and grandparents sharing an outdoor recreational activity. While not an "economic" benefit, necessarily, this is still an important "value added" component trails bring to our state. (Taken from the Economic & Social Benefit of Trails by Gary Sjoquist, Quality Bicycle Products) The Clearwater Trail would help promote the health and well being of individuals, families and community groups throughout the northeast quadrant of the Twin Cities. The CDC study on lower medical costs associated with physical activity recommends that "community amenities need to be developed that foster walking and cycling as a regular part of daily activity". (Information compiled from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the physical activity pages on their web sites www.health.state.mn.us and WWW.CdC.20V) Biking groups, bird-watchers, sports support groups, health enthusiasts from throughout the metropolitan area would have additional, significant access to the natural beauty of the lakes, creeks and rural landscape of the northeast quadrant of the Twin Cities. User Groups that would benefit: Twin Cities Bicycle Group TCBC is the largest recreational bicycling club in the Minneapolis- Saint Paul area Minnesota Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance, MnBPA, 509 Sibley St. Paul, MN 55101,651-222- 2080 Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota, 275 E. 4th Street #642 St. Paul MN 55101 651-726- 2457 Minnesota Coalition of Bicyclists, MCB, P.O. Box 74452 St. Paul, Minnesota 55175 email: rtandems@winternet.com Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis P.O. Box 3801, Minneapolis, MN Tom Mahan, 2003 President 763-588-5440 8 Saint Paul Audubon Society P.O. Box 7275, St. Paul, MN 55107 Holly Peirson, 2003 President 651-464-6743 www.saintpaulaudubon.org Bikeways and Trailways group from Shoreview, 4600 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, MN 55126, James Mulholland Chairman Local groups: Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, YMCA, Community summer program participants Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Preserve park users. See also: Residents of Centerville, Lino Lakes, Hugo, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Columbus Township, Forest Lake and other metro and state residents. 3 Costs Associated with the Project . Provide a list with estimated costs to provide justification for the total project cost and grant request. . Include materials, landscaping, design! engineering services, contractor services, signage, etc. Clearwater Trail Desired Route Cost Estimates (Also see Fig 2) $ 68,000 $ 50,000 $ 3,000 $ 1,400 Class 5 and asphalt 10 feet wide (4,000 feet of trail at $17.00 per foot) Land acquisition estimate Trail signage (estimate is 30 signs at $100 each) Trail benches made of recycled materials (estimate 4 at $350) (Fig 5) $ 1.000 Landscaping $ 123,400 Total (This assumes MnDOT would cover the cost of the pedestrian bridge.) 9 Clearwater Trail Alternate Route Cost Estimates (Also see Fig 2) $ 136,000 $ 50,000 $ 3,000 $ 1,400 Class 5 and asphalt 10 feet wide (8,000 feet of trail at $17.00 per foot) Land acquisition Trail signage (estimate is 30 signs at $100 each) Trail benches made of recycled materials (estimate 4 at $350) (Fig 5) $ 1.000 Landscaping $ 191,400 Total Figure 5. Trail bench on the east end of the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Trail The bench in Figure 5 is west of Centerville Road on the existing Rice Creek Chain of Lakes trail that would connect with the Clearwater Trail. 10 4 Proj ect Timeline . Show a detailed timeline that highlights the chain of events that will lead to a fully developed facility. . Include events such as when acquisition will occur (if applicable), design will begin/start, engineering, construction, landscaping, etc. February 27,2004 Submit DNR Local Trail Grant application Mar - June 2004 Centerville Park and Recreation Committee continue planning process July 2004 Matching Grant Funds (DNR) availability determined Aug - Oct 2004 Design specifics finalized .> .. . Nov - Dee 2004 Request bids for May - Sept 2005 completion timeframe Jan - Feb 2005 Review bids, recommend to council, proceed with project plans Mar - Apr 2005 Notify selected vendor(s), confirm timeline start & finish dates May - Sept 2005 Build trail- grading, trail construction and landscaping Oct - Nov 2005 Complete Inspections, vendor payments, submit paid receipts to DNR December 31,2005 Project completed 11 5 Evidence of local/area support · Include copy of a resolution from the applicant's board that expresses support for application to this program and also for the project itself (See attachment "D"). · Also include letters of support for the project from other interested parties, user groups, local merchants, schools, etc. (See attachment "E") On February 11, 2004, the Centerville City Council passed resolutions 04-008 and 04-009 (see section 20, Resolution Supporting Application, for signed copies ofthe resolution): Resolution #04-008. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND RECOGNIZING THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE'S ENDEAVORS REGARDING THE SUBMITTED LOCAL TRAIL GRANT APPLICATION AND ITS SUBMISSION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR CONSIDERATION OF A MATCHING GRANT FOR THE CLEARWATER TRAIL PROJECT. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City ofCenterville recognizes the Parks and Recreation Committee of the City of Centerville as an organized Committee of the City and is advisory in capacity to the City Council; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Centerville recognizes, supports and encourages the Parks and Recreation Committee of the City of Centerville in their endeavors regarding the attached Local Trail Grant Application and its submission to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for consideration of a matching grant for the Clearwater Trail Project within the City of Centerville. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby authorizes the submission of the attached Local Trail Grant Application for consideration by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources of the granting of a matching grant for the Clearwater Trail Project within the City of Centerville. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Centerville will match (funds for funds), not to exceed $150,000, if it is selected for a Local Trail Grant provided by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Resolution #04-009. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE'S DESIRE TO COMPLETE THE CLEARWATER TRAIL PROJECT, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO CONNECT THE RICE CREEK CHAIN OF LAKES REGIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM TO THE HARDWOOD CREEK TRAIL IN HUGO. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Centerville has reviewed the presented Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Local Trail Grant Application completed by the Centerville Parks and Recreation Committee and participated in discussions regarding the Clearwater Trail Project and its importance; and, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby recognizes and supports the efforts of the Centerville Parks and Recreation Committee in its efforts to complete the Clearwater Trail Project. BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED that the City of Centerville will match (funds for funds) if it is selected for a Local Trail Grant provided by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and supports the efforts to complete this project by the Centerville Parks and Recreation Committee. 12 Figure 6. September 1998, Minnesota Design Team design for Centerville area trails In September 1998, the Minnesota Design Team worked with the City of Centerville. Figure 6 shows diagrams that sparked the development of a comprehensive trail plan for the Centerville area. A meeting of the Design Team with hundreds of residents clearly identified a desire for trails and highlighted the potential that exists in Centerville for a good system of trails. A wide variety of people have expressed support for the Clearwater Trail project. Residents of Centerville, households adjacent to the trail, biking enthusiasts, and representatives from Anoka County Parks Department, Lino Lakes, Hugo and surrounding communities have all expressed their support for the Clearwater Trail. Please see attachment E for copies of these letters. 13 6 Availability/Access to Fifty Percent "Hard Match" · Explain current status of matching funds that will be used for this project. Centerville Parks and Recreation has a total of $312,000 in the Park Capitol Fund of which, $25,000 is ear marked for the improvement ofthe Laurie LaMotte Park Warming House. The remainder of the Fund, $287,000, is available to draw from for approved trail projects. 7 Applicant Capability · Demonstrate your ability to complete the project and subsequently operate and maintain it. The Centerville Parks and Recreation Committee is working closely with the neighboring communities of Hugo and Lino Lakes, as well as Anoka and Washington Counties to design a well-planned trail to connect with preexisting county and community trails, promoting a continuous trail network system between Anoka County Chain of Lakes Trail and Washington County Hardwood Creek Trail. · Specifically provide evidence of successful and timely completion of other such projects. On January 1,2001, the City ofCenterville entered into a Joint Powers Agreement for a regional trail. This agreement coordinates the connection from the City ofCenterville's Laurie LaMotte Park Trail to the Anoka County Rice Creek Chain of Lakes trail system. · Provide a five year operations and maintenance cost estimate, and the projected source of these funds. The statement below is signed by the Centerville Public Works director and appears in section 21, Letters of Support. Centerville has five public parks and 10,500 feet of existing trail footage, which is being successfully maintained. For consistency, Centerville currently has a Joint Powers Agreement withAnoka County to maintain Centerville's connecting trail to the quality established by Anoka County Trails. With the addition of another 4,000 feet of trail footage, the cost for operations and maintenance of$500 will be allocated annually as part of the Centerville City Budget. This cost is estimated to be $2,500 over a five-year period. 14 8 Site and Project Ouali~ . Demonstrate ability of the project to link residential areas to intended public interest areas. The existing Anoka County Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Trail is connected to the Laurie LaMotte Park Trail. The Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Trail circles the west and south side ofCenterville Lake and connects to the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park. This park offers camping, swimming beaches, picnic areas and shelters, boat launches for water activities and trails for hiking and biking. There are other trails planned for the park, as well. (See Figure 7.) The trail in the Anoka County Chain of Lakes Park has two spurs. The western spur connects to Reshanau Lake and runs through Chomonix Golf Course to continue on to a network of Lino Lakes residential trails. The southern spur connects to Sherman Lake and the Pheasant Hills Preserve Residential Development. The Laurie LaMotte Trail has one spur that we hope to make the continuing connection to the Washington County Hardwood Creek Trail. This spur passes through two residential developments at this time, Hunters Crossing and Pheasant Marsh. 15 Fif}Jre J::2 :!,ark R~eNe MasterPlan .and Trail System Map Anoka County Chain of Lakes Park Trail Plan ~ ~1lI4l.__ -_lUII!lCf_ 1II~1_ Figure 7. Anoka County Park Trail Plan · What consideration has been given to the needs of the intended trail user group(s)? The proposed Clearwater Trail will be designed to create pathways that serve the entire community, including underserved communities. This project focuses on the concept of choice with the intermodalism and multimodalism systems, promoting a transportation alternative to the automobile and encouraging Community involvement. By completing this trail project a travel corridor will be created connecting neighborhoods and attracting a significant number of bicycling trips. 16 Figure 8. Anoka County trail vision includes Clearwater Trail 17 An kaCoun ~?- ;;; ....... ,- y ~ . - . -. . [iL/l./Nl', _ , o~ ... Interest Figure 9. Anoka Coimty plan supports and includes the Clearwater Trail connection (Zoom in from Figure 8) · Explain the aesthetic quality of the trail location. The proposed Clearwater Trail will connect to Laurie LaMotte Park and to the west, the Anoka County Chain of Lakes Trail, to the east (Fig 8 and 9), Hugo and the Hardwood Creek Trail, giving access to parks, lakes, golf course, communities and residential areas. The proposed Clearwater Trail will be a continuing connection through Centerville and join with the Washington County Hardwood Creek Trail. The existing trails offer a variety of family parks, lakes and activities. Because of the lakes in this area, users of these trails are often able to observe a large variety of waterfowl and small animals. · Are the intended or existing uses for the trail appropriate? The proposed Clearwater Trail is intended for a full range of potential user enjoyment and for non-motorized transportation. · Detail existing development (if any) on site or in corridor. The proposed Clearwater Trail will add 4,000 feet of trail footage to the existing trail network. This trail will start at an easement west of 20th Avenue and run east across undeveloped land with a pedestrian bridge crossing over 35E. This trail then connects to an existing trail in Hugo. 18 9 Accessibility . All Facilities that are developed, or portions thereof, using these funds must be accessible for persons with disabilities. What considerations have been given to accessibility for persons with disabilities? The proposed Clearwater Trail will be designed in accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to insure that the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) is in compliance with standards for physical accessibility. . How does this project facilitate and/or improve access to existing trails or trail related facilities. The proposed Clearwater Trail is a connecting Regional Trail. When completed, it will be a continuous connection between Lino Lakes trails, Anoka County trails, Centerville trails, and Hugo trails to the Washington County Hardwood Creek Trail. The Hardwood Creek Trail extends north with proposed connections to the Munger Trail and Duluth. . Provide information detailing how this project will be accessible and what documentation was used to reach this desired outcome. The Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and The Rehabilitation Act prohibit discrimination and requires access to individuals with disabilities as stated in the "Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access-Part I & II; Review of Existing Guidelines and Practices." The proposed Clearwater Trail is being designed with accessibility in terms of architecture and design, transportation, and communication to individuals with disabilities (ADA, 1990, Section 504). The proposed Clearwater Trail will be constructed with accessibility provisions as stated in the ADA Standards for Accessible Design and/or UFAS. 10 Public Need For and Benefit of Project · Why should this project be funded? The benefits of the proposed Clearwater Trail are countless. The proposed addition of the connecting Clearwater Trail will produce a network of trails available for Local and Metro Communities as well as the population at large. Trails encourage outdoor activities and exercise at no cost to the user but with great health value. In addition, interpretive signs would provide self guided education. The trail would also offer groups the ability to organize events and other educational activities. The possibilities are limitless. 19 · What safety concerns will be addressed with this project? Because the Clearwater Trail will be designed for a full range of potential users - youths, families, disabled and older citizens - all potential safety issues will be explored. The trail design will address multiple-use and adhere to existing guidelines and practices for design and maintenance of trails. · Is there urgency to move ahead with this project now, and what consequences are looming? Centerville Road has been a favorite biking route for the public for many years. It is listed in the Twin Cities Bicycle Club and Minnesota Bike Atlas as the "Centerville Cycle". The northern three miles ofCenterville Road have no shoulder. Because of the growth and expansion of Centerville and the surrounding communities traffic on Centerville Road has become heavy, making bicycle travel on this stretch of road potentially dangerous. The population explosion in this area makes a safe biking alternative a priority issue. · How many people live within one mile of the project? There are approximately 5,000 people living within one mile of the proposed Clearwater Trail. This immediate population resides in the communities of Centerville and the Lino Lakes- Pheasant Hills Preserve; Subdivisions: 1,2,3,4, and 5. Developments in Hugo will also benefit, in particular, the new Victor Gardens development (Figures 10 and 11). Figure 10. Victor Gardens development showing Clearwater Trail next to Clearwater Creek 20 Figure 11. Victor Gardens community gardens and outdoor pavilion . How many people would benefit from this project compared to the total cost? The population at large would benefit from this trail. Residents in Forest Lake would have access from the Hardwood Creek Trail, as well as residents in Hugo, Lino Lakes, Blaine, and potentially all other metro area residents as connections occur all over the metro area. The large trails that exist in the metro Area (e.g. The Gateway Trail, Minneapolis Park Paths and the St. Louis Park Trail) are currently being used extensively. With the northern population growth on the increase, additional safe trails are needed in this area and would serve as a connection to other metro area trails. The cost is small compared to the benefit of the many who will use these trails for family outings, recreation and for improving and maintaining a healthy life style. . How many people would be expected to use the trail over the course of one year? Local and metro residents as well as the population at large will use the Clearwater Trail. The number of users is difficult to determine, but by connecting this proposed trail with other metro area and local trails, it will be used recreationally and provide a safe alternative to riding on the shoulder of the road. The construction of this trail can also support the multi-modal concept that allows for alternate transportation for those residents who are able and choose to use their bicycles as a means for transportation to and from work. By 2005 or 2006, the trail will be complete and more development will have occurred. By then, the trail could see hundreds of users per day, especially on weekends. 21 11 Community Commitment to Trail Use · Identify steps that your community has taken to improve the conditions for bicyclists, pedestrians, and other uses accommodated by this proposed trail development. · Examples would include safety education, enforcement, signing, fund raising, comprehensive barrier identification/removal, trail vehicle parking opportunities, etc. Since 1998, the City of Centerville has had a vision to provide bicyclists and pedestrians with a set of trails, both recreational and safe, through the city to resources and adjoining trails, parks, lakes, and the Wargo Nature Center (See Fig 12). This vision provides different sized loops for variety, interest and to cover more of the city. In 1998, the Minnesota Design Team helped our community to develop this vision with an overall trail plan to connect resources in the city and the adjoining communities. On February 19,2004, a public meeting was sponsored by Anoka County discussing a planned upgrade to County Road 14 between the 35W and 35E interchanges. A trail as shown in Figure 12 along that route is being considered. The timeline of this project is on the order of2006. As development occurs in Centerville, the city has negotiated with developers requiring the construction of trails or an escrow for the city to do the same. This grant would be used in an area that is not currently plated for development. Development in these remaining areas appears to be in the distant future meaning normal construction of trails could be a long way off. This grant would allow the city to finish these trails sooner and make an important connection that literally reaches across the whole state. The safety of existing trails is important and signs and yellow striping has to be added. The city is committed to adding signs and striping to new trails as needed to promote safety. Parking would be available at LaMotte Park for those who might want to use the Clearwater trail. There is also a Park and Ride lot just north of the proposed trail on the east side of 35E. The route from the Park and Ride to the trail at the pedestrian bridge is currently a safe route on a dead end road. 22 0 e :::s ... C'CS - ,- 'm - C'CS 'e ... ... I-- I-- I-- "0 "0 >- OJ CI) CI) c > U) ~ 0 0 w ... c. U) c. ~ ';( c. 0 ... w <( 0.. III I I I I Figure 12. Overall trail plan that evolved from 1998 Minnesota Design Team visit 23 On September 25,2000, people representing the City of Centerville, the City of Hugo, the City ofLino Lakes, Anoka County, Anoka County Parks, the St. Paul Water Utility, and Washington County met to discuss a trail plan to connect the Chain of Lakes Park and it's trails with Centerville trails and with Hugo trails. Agreement was reached on a target location for a pedestrian bridge to connect everything. See attachment E (Letters of Support). 12 Impact on Adjoinine Landowners in the Vicinity of the Project · Demonstrate the compatibility of the proposed project with existing adjoining land uses. · Identify adverse impacts that might be realized as a result of completing the project. · How does the project design attempt to mitigate adverse impacts? · How might the project improve conditions for adjacent landowners? · Identify mitigation steps that will be taken to successfully overcome possible/probable objections to this project. About half of the proposed trail will be on an easement. This easement is on property that is essentially undeveloped. Putting the trail on this easement reduces the impact to existing homes and minimizes impact to developers. In addition, the easement has a side effect of producing an informal trail already (See Fig 4). The other half of the trail is on undeveloped land and negotiation for this land should be straightforward. When this land is developed, the developers would be expected to provide a trail in accordance with the overall plan. One person has a dog kennel on the easement. There may be some people just north of the easement who might not prefer a trail there. Experience with the Chain of Lakes trail and residents near it showed that, at first, many were opposed to the trail. However, with the trail in, most have come to embrace the trail and, in fact, become some of the primary users. Some mitigation measures would be to plant screens to block views and reduce sound. 24 13 Project Readiness . Delineate the current project status and detail major activities that must still be accomplished. . At a minimum, please reference land acquisition requirements, status of detail design, and relevant permits and approvals that havelhave not been obtained for the project. Approximately 12,00 runs through Centerville and an additional 1,200 feet of the trail runs through Lino Lakes and crosses freeway 35E. Rick DeGardener, Public Services Director of Lino Lakes, favors the trail. Undeveloped land east of 20th Avenue needs to be acquired both in Centerville and Lino Lakes. Centerville will coordinate with Lino Lakes to work out the details. The most desired route includes a pedestrian bridge across 35E for safety, convenience and attractiveness to the trail. Mr. Rick Amebeck ofMnDOT was contacted January 22, 2004 and asked about the possibility of a pedestrian bridge as shown in Fig 2. He stated the timing is perfect for decisions on this 35E corridor. They are studying this area and plan to have answers within 12 months. He agreed that there needs to be some kind of consideration for pedestrians in this area 14 Year Round Trail Use . Will this project provide year round trail use? . If it is planned to provide year round use, outline which users will benefit and how the facility will be maintained for those uses. The trail will be available for non-motorized use all year. It is anticipated that the trail will be available to users throughout the year. In the summer, pedestrians, hikers, bicyclists, roller bladders, and skateboarders can use the trail. The trail will be maintained by the city of Centerville and will be kept clear of downed trees and other debris. (See signed letter from the public works director for the city of Centerville in attachment E - Letters of Support.) In the winter, the trail will either be kept free of snow and used by pedestrians and hikers, or it will be maintained with snow to allow for cross country skiing. The use will depend on the direction set by Anoka County Parks and how they maintain their trails in the Chain of Lakes Park. There is an existing Joint Powers Agreement to cooperate in use and maintenance already in place for the segment of trail that connects to the Chain of Lakes park. 15 Potential Environmental Impact . Possible areas of consideration include but are not limited to: noise, odors, dust, surface erosion, fish and wildlife populations, damage to wetlands or other ecologically sensitive natural resources, and historical/archeological sites. . What opportunity would this project provide to enhance the natural or other resource values in the immediate area? . It is a condition of accepting the grant that all landscaping or plantings that are done in the project area must be native to Minnesota and preferably of the local ecotype. Address this issue and layout how this project will comply with this requirement. 25 The proposed trail will be signed as a non-motorized trail to avoid noise, prevent pollution and limit the speed of people and objects on the trail, to ensure safety of the users. Where appropriate, screens of vegetation will be planted to block the view and reduce sound. With this trail, areas will be cleaned up and become more attractive. Property values will likely nse. A new Dairy Queen was recently built on the west side of the freeway. This trail would provide a safe access for people living on the east side of the freeway and increase their business. No exotic or ecologically detrimental plantings will be used and where possible native Minnesota species will be used. 16 Interpretive Opportunities · Does this project include some interpretive component? · If not, is there any potential in the future? . What would be the themes? Interpretive signs at strategic points are possible. Centerville has a rich history and several locations could indicate some of that history. For example, Centerville had one of the first trading posts in the area and that location and others could be highlighted. The theme would describe the early days of trading and how Centerville got its name - it was the center of Anoka, Stillwater, and 81. Paul and provided a rest stop for travelers going to and from those locations. Another possible theme could center on plants in the area. The trail passing fields, creeks, and woods could offer a variety of environments to describe. 26 17 Application Checklist (Also Called Attachment A) Each proposal must specifically address each requirement and criterion to qualify and receive consideration Please check each requirement completed below and reference the page number where that section is located. X_Project Description Page # (3 ) Section 1 X_Detailed List of Costs Associated with the Project Page #( 9 ) Section 3 X_Project Timeline Page # (11 ) Section 4 X_Availability of Match Page # ( 12 and 14 ) Section 5 and 6 X_Accessibility Page # (19 ) Section 9 X_Public Need for Project Page # (19 ) Section 10 X_Community Commitment to Trail Use Page # (22 ) Section 11 X_Impacts to Adjoining Landowners Page # (24 ) Section 12 X _Project Readiness Page # (25 ) Section 13 X _Potential Environmental Impacts Page # (25 ) Section 15 27 18 Attachment Checklist and Index X_Attachment A - Application Checklist. See section 17, page 27. X_ Attachment B - Required Certifications. See section 19, page 29. Attachment C - Enhancement A ward Letter (This project is not currently receiving federal funding by the enhancements program.) X_Attachment D - Resolution Supporting Application. See section 5, page 12, and section 20, page 31, Attachment D. X_Attachment E - Letters of Support. See section 21, page 35. X_ Attachment F - Project Location Map (8 ~ x 11). See section 1, page 3. X_Attachment G - Site Level Map (8 ~ x 11). See section 1, page 5. X_ Attachment H - Signed Certifications. See section 19, page 29. 28 19 Reauired Certifications For Grant Applicants: "I hereby certify that all ofthe information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I recognize that in the event of the proposed project being funded, this document will be used as an addendum to the agreement between the sponsoring unit of government and the state to guide project scope and reimbursement. I also acknowledge that all work must be completed by December 31, 2005, and no reimbursement will be sought for in- house labor services and/or to meet existing payroll." ~:~i:Sr ~ Date: tiLl" /tf '-I , For Trail and Park Administrators: "I substantially agree that the proposed trail related project will be mutually beneficial to the local community, as well as to the goals and purposes for which this recreation unit was established. I will cooperate in its provision if the project proposal should be funded." Name: .-rei.) () 4- ~ ~s a".J Title: a/l/~/'l-S~ IJtd l ~t2 Unit ofGovernm~: C-t\'1 of ~EN\~\l\ u....l:: Signat~~- Date: v:?-9-0-r For All Administrators of Public Lands CrossedlUtilized in the Proposed Linkage: ''1 preliminarily agree with plans to develop the proposed trail related project on land administered by my agency, an' I will cooperate in seeking more formal authorization in the event the ~pesllh aut orized for reimbursement." ~. Name: ".'. . ~ ~ ~\.:u-J Title: $~\~ ~t-~ $i.j~ Signature: Date: cz. ~~ D-Lf 29 20 Resolution Supportin2 Application (Also Called Attachment D) See also section 5. Resolutions #04-008 and #04-009 support this application. 31 ,;r.fJ'~"'" , .. ,.. - '- ,.'- .", -,,' -." ,If'll! .........t; :.': :.:"" . _u,-' , : ,-;:, ';-_'_..;{:o. co':' ;:,;.?;l)/lJ~'J::..>~!"I< . '~.fiii'7 'i:.f$WJ.it.~l1iU;iI.'f:U; .._..._',.,,', _n',' n_.. ...... ".__ . . ,1880 ~MaiJl Strcet.~;c.~llt~fffeJ ?l.rJ{. 55038 (6"Sl) 429.Jff;Ji,.,'Jiiff.(651) 429-86"29 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA CITY OF CENTERVILLE RESOLUTION #04 - 008 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND RECOGNIZING THE PARKS AND .RECREA TION COMMfITEE'S ENDEAVORS REGARDING THE SUBMITTED LOCAL TRAIL GRANT APPLICATION AND ITS SUMBISSION TO THE ML'lNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR CONSIDERATION OF A MATCHING GRANT FOR THE CLEARWATER TRAIL PROJECT WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Centerville recognizes the Parks and Recreation Committee of the City of Centerville as an organiied Committee of the City and is advisory in capacity to the City Council; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of CenterviIle recognizes, supports and encourages the Parks and Recreation Committee of the City of Centerville in their endeavors regarding the attached Local Trail Gran.t Application and its submission to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for consideration of a matching grant for the Clearwater Trail Project within the City ofCenterville. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby authorizes the submission of the attached Local Trail Grant Application for consideration by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources of the granting of a matching grant for the Clearwater Trail Project within the City ofCenterville. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Centerville will match (funds for funds), not to exceed $150,000, if it is selected for a Local Trail Grant provided by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council this lith. day of February. 2004. Attest .. ..' ~.. ~___;,:. .;', , ..';:\..",.' c _.'_~' ;< '~.,','''_'':',':/' (... ~".',o'(;>"'" ....."ho....:.. :.... ~_.,.,..'.'.>..., 0--'( . ' City-Crerr'" .......... - 33 .nc~'c'~ ..c....":.....~.o....... -- :-. ~-'p CO ,~..,,: ..,,<~._.'_.._>, . J.ilsd/itaitl Stiei~ ..,e;inttrtJilUi\'6!itff.t"'.'5.....503,.c; .._._ ._......,_,..._.._.',_._.... ....... .__...,'''''. _:"'._', .._...........'" .,- ..._n""" ,. . (651) 429.3232 .fflv.:J(51)429-8C;29 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA CITY OF CENTERVILLE RESOLUTION #04 - 009 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PARKS AND REC~ATION COMMITTEE'S DESIRE TO COMPLETE tHE CLEARWATER TRAIL PROJECT, WHICH lS DESIGNED TO CONNECT THE RICE CREEK CHAIN OF LAKES REGIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM TO THE HARDWOOD CREEK TRAIL IN HUGO WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of CenterviHe has reviewed the presented Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Local Trail Grant Application completed by the Centerville Parks and Recreation Committee and participated in discussions regarding the Clearwater Trail Project and its importance~ and, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby recognizes and supports the efforts of the CentervilIe Parks and Recreation Committee in its efforts to complete the Clearwater Trail Project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Centerville will match (funds for funds) if it is selected for a Local Trail Grant provided by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and supports the efforts to complete this project by the Centerville Parks and Recreation Committee. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council this lIth day of February, 2004. Attest 34- 21 Letters of SupporL(Also Called Attachment E), The attached letters show the support for this project by a wide range of people, communities, and organizations. Some of the letters shown are from various meetings on the route to this proposal. 35 Clearwater Trail Grant Qualifying Requirement . Provide a five year operations and maintenance cost estimate, and the projected source of these funds. Centerville has five public parksand.l0,500feetof-exi~tingtrail footage which is peing.. successfully maintained. For consistency, Centerville currently has an agreement with Anoka County to maintain CentervilIe's connecting trail to the quality established by Anoka County Trails. With the addition ofanothe;:-6,OOO feet of trail footage, the cost for operations and mainteminc~ of $ ~..c: I will be allocat~d an;1~ny as part of the Centerville City Budget. This costlS estunated to be $ Z.5~. over a fiV~ 37 Lino Lakes Public Services Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982-2440 Fax (651) 982-2439 www.ci.lino-Iakes.mn.us Febmary 18, 2004 TO: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Rick DeG~r, Public Services Director FROM: SUBJECT: Clearwater Trail Grant Application - Letter of Support This correspondence is to affirm the City of Lino Lakes' support ofCenterville's submittal ofthe Clearwater Trail Grant Application. The City of Lino Lakes is committed to work with the Cities ofCenterville and Hugo to complete the Clearwater Trail Connection Project. City staff has met with several interested parties the past several years to identify possible solutions to connect the existing trail system in the City of Centerville with the trail segment that exists in Hugo. Approval ofthe Clearwater Trail Grant Application is a critical step to connect the two established trail systems. The City ofLino Lakes has worked with the Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department to provide trail connections to the existing Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve Trail System. Completion of the Clearwater Trail Project would provide our residents with safe pedestrian/bicycle access to the beautiful Hardwood Creek Trail. In closing, the City of Lino Lakes is very much in support of Centerville's submittal of the Clearwater Trail Grant Application. The City of Lino Lakes has committed to work the several entities to insure this important and critical trail connection becomes a reality. RD:sw sw/ricklClearwater Trail Grant Application - Letter of Support to DNR.doc :]'6 Anoka County Department of Parks and Recreation 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW . Andover, Minnesota 55304 Telephone (763) 757-3920 . FAX (763) 755-0230 John K. VonDeLinde Director February 20, 2004 Tim Mitchell Grants Specialist Trail Recreation Section Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Trails and Waterways Division 550 Lafayette Road St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 Dear Tim: The Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department supports the proposed Clearwater Trail Grant . Application as submitted by the City of Centerville. As in the past, Anoka County will work with the' cities of Centerville, Lino Lakes, and others to support the trail connection to one of the county's most popular regional parks - Rice Creek Chain-of-Lakes Regional Park Reserve. The county has recently worked with the City of Centerville on a trail connection to link Lamotte Park with the regional park. From this existing trail, the proposed trail route would head east toward the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail in Hugo. The connection that would be provided by the Clearwater Trail project would benefit visitors to the Rice Creek Chain-of-Lakes Regional Park Reserve by providing the opportunity to connect with other trails leading to Forest Lake and eventually beyond. This trail proposal would also allow people multi modal access to the park. It would provide for a safe route for youth and children as well. Anoka County has. been aware of the possibility of this connection and has worked with Centerville and othe to include the route in our system-wide trail planning efforts. The Clearwater Trail would be a grea nhancement to the immediate communities and the metropolitan area. ays, I appreciate your favorable review of this project. 3~ To: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources From: James Mulholland, Chair of Shoreview Bikeways and Trails Committee Subject: Support for Clearwater Trail Date: February 25, 2004 I support the Clearwater Trail project. This project would connect the Hardwood Creek Trail in Hugo with the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes trail system that will connect with trails in the northern metro area. 1 am an avid cyclist and am the current Chair ofthe Shoreview Bikeways and Trail COinmittee. Personally, I take many bicycle rides to the north of Shore view and use the Lino Lakes and Centerville area extensively. The Clearwater Trail and its connection with existing trails would be an ideal addition to connecting trails in this area. It also would be a quantum leap in providing a safer corridor for many recreational modes as well as cyclists. Currently, many people ride in this area but there are clearly segments that are unsafe. In particular, crossing the 35E freeway is nasty and has many shortcomings. Something needs to be done to allow cyclists and other recreational users to go to and from east and west of the 35E. This is more than just an "if you build it, they will come" but more of an "if you build it, they will come because it is safe". The growth in this area is and will be significant. This important infrastructure asset can server this area for many years to come. We in Shoreview have a trail bridge which crosses over 1694 and it provides a safe corridor for many recreational activities and is heavily used. The projected population density near the proposed Clearwater Trail corridor is even higher than in our area Please support the Clearwater Trail and its connection to key trails in the area. Sincerely, 4-0 Date: February 25, 2004 To: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Subject: Support for Clearwater Trail Connection Project As a resident of Centerville I would like the to department to know of my interest and support in improving our trail system for residents and visitors to our city. Specifically, I am interested in seeing the Clearwater Trail Project become a reality for a variety of reasons. I myself am an avid biker and have chosen to live in Centerville for its great access to much of the northern Twin Cities features. I regularly use the Sunrise Prairie/Hardwood Creek trail from Hugo and the Gateway trail to our south. I have recently visited the Root River trail system in Harmony and am looking forward to the new trails along the north shore. I enjoy my rides to work in Fridley where I can cut thru the Rice Creek Park trail system, free from being on the defense to the fellow vehicles I am sharing the road with. I regularly take extended camping trips on my bike via the excellent trail system we have in the state of Minnesota. My last trip took me from my home in Centerville to . Gooseberry Falls Park on the north shore. As for my wife, Pamela, she regularly enjoys running throughout our city. She trains by running the city streets for a variety of shorter running events held in the metropolitan area. I see this trail as an enormous addition to the current trail system in this state and as an attraction to both visitors and residents of Centerville. I currently live on the corner of Main and Brian Drive and one of the things keeping me in this city as a resident is the prospect of someday living near the head of a 25+ mile trail. With the looming road widening, increased traffic and noise, I have been quietly shopping for a new home for close to a year now. As I have repeatedly expressed to my friends, if I had the ability to connect to the head of the Hardwood Creek trail from my city, I would be willing to put up with any related road widening personal inconveniences and stay in this city. For me the bottom line is this, if this trail connection becomes a reality I want to live in this city, without it I will probably continue looking for something better suited to my needs. I also have the unique vantage of watching the multitude of pelotons that glide thru our city throughout the summer days. From my kitchen table I regularly jump up to watch the riders pass by, jealously admiring each person's technique and equipment, giving a wave whenever I can; wishing that I was instead drafting them on my own bicycle. I also watch the carelessness of the drivers along this very road, passing those vehicles waiting to make a left onto Brian Drive on the shoulder. I have seen the concern in our local police force by observing them pull over people that have engaged in this very action. I fear the day that one of my fellow neighbors would be on that very shoulder as a person chooses to use 41 it as a passing lane. This trail would give those riders an alternative, one that I know I would personally use rather than engaging in the risks associated with sharing the road with other vehicles. Consider to the potential for getting our young students off of the shoulders of the roads as they make their way to and from the local elementary school. Currently there is no consistent sidewalk system throughout the city of Centerville. This trail would be a wonderful addition for this purpose. I am delighted to hear that Centerville's Park and Recreation committee is proposing to connect the regional park to the bike trail in Hugo. I would support this trail by any reasonable means. I look forward to rolling down this trail in the near future with my fellow residents, students, runners, walkers, roller-bladers, and hopefully the multitude of visitors to our city. Sincerely, Scott Tuominen 7111 Brian Drive Centerville MN 55038 (651) 407 0038 scotttuominen@tcinternet.net 42.. Bev Sorensen 443318th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55407 Feb 20,2004 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4040 Subject: Clearwater Trail Project Grant To Whom it May Concern: We the undersigned are writing to support the Clearwater Trail Project's grant proposal to link the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park's trail system in Centerville to the Hardvvood Creek trail in Hugo. As avid bicydists we support their efforts to make it possible for more people to experience our great natural resources in the state and to stay active and enjoy the outdoors on safe off-road trails. Our group rides several times a week and appreciates efforts to lengthen trails and connect up trails already in existence so we can go further and see more of this great state. Bev Sorensen Jody Buscho Carol Valentine Ul/ian SeInes 4433 18th Ave. S . Mpls 55407 4433 18th Ave. S. Mpls 55407 3688 Widgeon Way Eagen 55123 6750 Madison St. NE Fridley 55432 bevsor@aol.com Icb4433@aol.com CDVAL@aol.com selnes@usfamilv.net Respectfully yours, Bev Sorensen Wheel Women Biking Oub 43 TO: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources RE: Clearwater Trail Project I learned that MN DNR is looking for input on this proposed project. am a strong supporter of trails in general and this project in particular. I live in the City of Wyoming and use the Sunrise Prairie Trail (between North Branch and Forest Lake) extensively. I also use the trail from Forest Lake to Hugo regularly. I would love to travel on the Clearwater Trail as well. While I have done walking and biking on these trails I prefer in-line skating. On an average evening or weekend trip I will see dozens of people using these wonderful facilities. Access is easy, the level of fitness to enjoy the experience can range from way out of shape to fitness fanatics. I began using these trails perhaps 8-10 miles per week, last year I averaged nearly 60 miles a week. The investment in projects like the Clearwater Trail effect entire communities an provide safe relaxation for families. I hope sincerely hope this project becomes a reality. Neil Gatzow P.O. Box 245 Wyoming, MN 55092 651-462-4028 4t February 13,2004 To the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources: I am writing the letter in support of the Clearwater Trail Project. The Hardwood Creek Trail is of special interest to me since I like to bike from my home in Maplewood to Duluth via the Willard Munger State Trail and would like to ride on a trail that is cleaner and safer than the shoulder. I also enjoy bike camping and spent four wonderful days biking from Brainerd to Park Rapids using the new connector trail from the Heartland State Trail to the Paul Bunyan Trail this past summer. Although dragging a tandem bike with a loaded BOB trailer through the .5 miles of gravel on the unfinished portion of the trail was not a pleasant experience. When bike camping, I always plan routes that are smooth, relatively flat and of longer distances. With the completion of the Hardwood Creek Trail, riding to Duluth would be more enjoyable. This past year, I biked over 5,500 miles. All of my vacations were focused around biking. This summer I plan to participate in four multi-day rides. My favorite trails are the Willard Munger State Trail, Cannon Valley Trail, Gateway State Trail, Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail, Root River Trail and my favorite The Paul Bunyan State Trail. I do feel that the Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail needs much updating. I work in the health care profession and see all the monies that are spent on the population who hasn't taken of themselves through exercise and healthy lifestyles. I believe those of us who support healthy lifestyles deserve the same benefits though more recreational trails and parks. Please consider approving funds for the Clearwater Trail Project. Sincerely, Lucia Pierson 525 Sterling Street S. Maplewood, MN 55119 chanteI525@aol.com is -. ~'. - ....... j '~ ,(" . - ",;, /. . -<".' . ;; , ~~~~~'~)~; ,~, .....~.. .......~_.:.,.... , ".t _ _' , , . '.'>~ ...>: .' . > -: ',' @b'~oo':~'",,"'" -.. ,,:~"'"J. ~..-;..I "",:.-.--, ;' ,:.~;. ., ..r..-!': , ..: . ~ ~: .. - .' ',. -' .:', ...,.'.... .." ~:.-.;. : ,;:: . "'..' -" t. .,....-. .f,",,'., , :: .":; . ,', ..1..' .' ~ d ',',' : ..;-', f, . ' ~.'.' - . . " ' "~ ,~- , , ' Re: Clcanvatet Trail Project.' , . " S~ppo~((}fTrai1 Gran(' ~ . '-). :': . > < , '....:;,:;~>;>:_';"'.,~...~. 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" i_ ,~~ .,1. ,J ~ :: ""-, ,',,:., , , - - \~'.. < '.-.,-\'. .' ,.....' 't ,~ ""-.' -,"} ~' } , :"" ~ ~ \, '... . . , , ,,', ~ - ,. , . ...' \.. , ,:previous Inembel' ofthe IvfN State Bicycle Ad~isoi'y COmIU.1ttee ~& ~ 1rfetrtJ Area Ci4ze~1., '.}J~,epr~iieh~atiye", ~. " , . .- , - . , <... . , . . ' , ii~inb~r'~fthe'Le'ague' of American Bic~clis~ -' - ~ -' . 'j, ,. '< j > -. . .~" '.',. '.' '~ I'" '. " " ,~ '-,.; .,,~.. '. . .,;.), .. <' 'F.-. ;iR~'~~.'~.'~..~ .' . - ' . ..: ..6. ,. . '~'~.'~~ ,\.j"\~) .~.'~ \.j"-~.- 47 ? February 8, 2004 Minnesota DNR Local Grant Committee Dear Local Grant Committee: I understand that construction of a trail is being proposed by the Centerville Park and Recreation Committee that would connect the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park trail system to the Hardwood Creek Trail that ends in Hugo. I would like to add my voice in support of this new connecting trail. As a bicyclist, I currently have two choices if! want to get to the Hardwood Creek Trail from Centerville. I can bike along the very narrow shoulder of County Road 14 to Hugo-which is extremely hazardous with the fast and frequent traffic and the on/off ramp to 35E--or I can bike farther north along the shoulder of 20tl1 A venue, which also has a narrow shoulder as well as several hills that make it impossible for speeding cars to see me before they are on top of me. In both cases, I am afraid for my safety and I have to think twice about whether I really want to take the risk. The new connecting trail being proposed between Rick Creek and Hugo would be an ideal solution to this problem and allow me to bike to Hugo to eat at Subway's, for example, or to challenge myselfwith a longer ride to Wyoming without having to think twice about my safety. I also think it would also be just the right distance for many rollerbladers, skate boarders, runners/joggers, and skiers to go back and forth between Centerville and Hugo. Please approve this new trail. It would be a great asset to our community. Sincerely, /J--- .--; /~~ TerryLJohnson 1784 Peltier Lake Drive Centerville, MN 55038 +8 Wayne LeBlanc Centerville Park and Recreation Committee Member Trails Advocate 1677 Peltier Lake Drive Centerville, MN 55038 wayneleblanc@comcast.net 651-426-0168 February 25,2004 Trail Recreation Section Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Trails and Waterways Division 550 Lafayette Road St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 Dear Grant Reviewers, Please consider and weigh the tremendous benefit offered by the proposed Clearwater Trail and its connection to existing important trails in the northeast metro area. The connection of people to wonderful resources of the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Preserve with its beautiful wooded trails, its swimming beach and Wargo Nature Center, for example, adds not only to Ule quality oflife, but offers a healthy avenue for exercise at the same time. In 1998, The Minnesota Design Team chose the City ofCenterville to do its work. I hosted a Design . Team engineer at my house and participated in the city event. This team did a terrificjob polling; people in the community, assessing the potential, and then outlining a cours~ of action t5Tmproveth~__n- community. Over and over, the people said they wanted trails and I formed a Parks, Lakes, and Trails subcommittee to follow-up. The plan that evolved encompassed more than Centerville. It spread to include Hugo, Lino Lakes, and Anoka County Parks. The progress on completing this plap. over the past 6 years has been excellent and pieces are falling nicely into place as land is developed and roads rebuilt. Now is the time to make a connection that will make a big difference. The Clearwater Trail connection will be akin to turning on the lights as the 35E freeway impediment is bridged. People will see and be able to use wonderful resources in the community that have been untapped. Many people have helped along the way. The Centerville Park and Recreation committee formed subcommittees to investigate grants and trails. I want to thank Suzanne Seeley and Julie Lindsay for their work with the grant application. I want to thank Centerville staff, in particular, cityadniinistrator Kim Moore-Sykes for her help with the grant application. I want to thank the CenterviIle Park and Recreation Conuillttee, the Centerville Council, City staff, Public Works, Anoka Parks, Lino Lakes, Hugo, and many others for their support of the Clearwater Trail connection project. This project has seen support from virtually everyone. Please help make this trail connection possible by approving a grant for the Clearwater Trail and its connection with resources that potentially encompass the state. Sincerely, ~~ Wayne LeBlanc 4-1 7 Anoka County Department of Parks & Recreation 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW .. Andover, Minnesota 55304 Telephone (612) 757-39Z0 .. FAX (612) 755-0230 John K. VonDeLinde Director February 22/ 1999 Department of Natural Resources Recreation Services Section Trails and Waterways Unit 500 Lafayette Road St.Paul/ Minnesota 55155-4052 To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this letter to express my support for the City of Centerville; submittal of a Cooperative Trail Linkage Grant to be designated for LaMotte Park. Anoka County is currently in the prdcess of developing the master plan for funded improvements in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve. One of the main components of our plan is to construct a paved traHway sy$tem that will link to vital areas adjacent to the City of Centerville and the City of Uno Lakes. This trail way system will allow the communities to have access to a significant public recreation fatility which incl.tldes the Chain of Lakes}" Chomonix Golf Course and the Wargo Nature Center.' We expect to begin construction in late 1999. Due to our funding constraintsl Anoka County is only able to bring the paved trailway system to the southwest corner of CentervHle/s LaMotte Park. If the City IS able to secure funding to link their local trail connections to the Rice Creek Regional Park ReserVel this will provide direct access for over 3000 perSons living in the immediate vicinity. Many thousands of others from the northern metropolitan area will benefit from the trail connection between the regional park and {ocal community trails. . au will look favorably on this grant application. If you have any questionsl please feel ct me at 612~757-3920. Jo n VonDeUnde Dr ector of Parks and Recreation SD Affirmative Action I Equal Opportunity Employer April 22, 2003 Mary Capra 1810 Fox Run Centerville, I\1N 55038 Dear Mary: Thank you for your phone call tins morning. It is always good to get an update on Centerville' s continuing work at implementing tile recommendations of the Minnesota Design Team. We were very impressed during our 1998 visit by the community's commitment and dedication to addressing some major development issues in Centerville, and your hard work since then continues to be a testament to tIlatcommitment. One of tile biggest assets tile Design Team saw in Centerville was tile concentration of historic structures and character in "downtown." We recommended that a survey be done to determine the significance of the remaining stmctures. But even without a survey, we recommended that any improvements made in the core respect its scale, history and character. In our opinion, Centerville is fortunate to still have a concentration of historic stmctures in its historic center, and the Design Team considered that a real asset in creating an identity and sense of place in Centerville. Also, with the respect for the community's history we witnessed, it seemed to us that preservation of that history was (and continues to be) critical to tile future of Centerville. Your community is fOltunate to still have some lnstoric resources to celebrate, and the Design Team fully believed that it was (and is) possible to make street/lnghway and individual building improvements that do not harm those resources. ., With so may changes coming to smaller towns in Minnesota that threaten their historic fabric, it continues to be the Design Team's hope that tile historic core of Centerville will be preserved and enhanced. We encourage you to continue to "go the extra mile" to coordinate new development with historic resources, and to celebrate your history. It is indeed what makes Centerville unique. Sinc~rely, WUf~JiOU'- Lucy Thompson Minnesota Design Team Centerville Visit Co-Chair cc: Penny Simison, Minnesota Design Team Centerville Visit Co-Chair 51 Pedestrian Brid2e Over 135E Need February 2, 2001, Centerville Park and Recreation, 651-429-3232, Wayne LeBlanc, 651-426-0168 The purpose of this plan is to illustrate the need for a pedestrian bridge across I35E about ~ mile south of the highway 14 junction near Centerville. A beautiful trail has just been constructed in the Chain of Lakes Park Reserve and will corinect to trails leading to Minneapolis and beyond. A trail in Hugo running north on highway 61 already exists and will continue to Duluth. Centerville has agreed to lead trails from the Chain of Lakes Park to I35E and Lino Lakes and Hugo have agreed to lead a trail to I35E but what is needed is a pedestrian bridge to connect these two great trail systems. The whole state will benefit from this connection. The map below, taken from the Metropolitan Council "Regional Parks - A Map and Guide," shows the trail gap between Centerville and Hugo. Large green dots indicate trails. The map on the lower left shows a detailed plan of Centerville trails. A trail through the Chain of Lakes Park to the left of "H" and around the south end of Centerville Lake to "I" and to Centerville Road is complete. Centerville will construct a trail through "J" and "B" as property develops. Hugo and Lino Lakes plan to construct a trail to "A." But these small communities cannot afford and need help with a pedestrian bridge between "A" and "B" to cross over I35E. Anoka County Parks supports this plan and has included it in their comprehensive plan. On Sep 25, 2000, people representing Centerville, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Anoka County Parks, St Paul Water, and Washington County Parks met and agreed to the plan. The intersection ofI35E and highway 14 will become a dense commercial area with substantial auto and pedestrian traffic. This location was also considered for a pedestrian bridge, but auto traffic was deemed incompatible. What is the best way to develop this area properly? Is it possible to allow safe pedestrian routes along . with auto traffic in this area in some ingenious way? Is there funding available for planning and for construction of a pedestrian bridge to connect the right half of Minnesota with the left half? Contact: Wayne LeBlanc wlcenterville@hotmail.com 651-426-0168 Northeast Metro Trail Plan January 7, 2003 Wayne LeBlanc, 651-426-0168 Centerville, Lino Lakes, Hugo, Anoka Parks, Anoka County, Washington County, Ramsey County, and the surrounding Metro area benefit from the trail plan in Figure 1. The trails connect the Hugo trail that will apparently go to Duluth to other trails connected to the Chain of Lakes Park and south to Otter Lake Park including a future recreational park at Birch Street and Centerville Road. The trails in and around Centerville are designed to promote safe pedestrian and bicycle routes to parks, commercial areas, other trails, homes, and places of interest. Inaddition, loops in the design enhance flexibility and appeal. The purpose of this plan is to coordinate the participating organizations. Please contact Wayne LeBlanc. On Sep 25, 2000, people representing Centerville, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Anoka County Parks, St Paul Water, and Washington County Parks met and agreed to pursue this plan. Considerations for particular areas are identified with the large letters and described below. . Area A: BUl!:o to Pedestrian. Bridl!:e at 35E . Hugo, Washington County, Lino Lakes, and Anoka County plan to coordinate the route of a trail from the existing Hugo trail to a proposed pedestrian bridge at Area B, where 35E and Clearwater Creek intersect. With Hugo's planned reconstruction of the road from: Area A to Hugo in the next couple years, the inclusion Figure 1. Trail Plan of the trail follows naturally. The urgency here is to include the trail in forthcomin~ developments. Hugo is also looking at providing an attractive trail along Clearwater Creek and at least one development has already included it. ' Area B: Pedestrian Bridl!:e at 35E Area B was chosen for a pedestrian bridge to cross 35E because there are plans in Hugo to provide a trail along Clearwater Creek and because it would more easily accommodate pedestrian traffic than at the automobile intensive freeway interchange at 35E and County Road 14 (Frenchman Road). The urgency here is to control development in the surrounding area on both sides of the freeway now to provide a route for the pedestrian bridge. At the meeting. everyone thought this appears feasible. A small section of land west of35E to 20th Ave needs to be coordinated by Lino Lakes, Centerville, and Anoka County. ~3 1 Area C: Commercial Trail Area C is within Centerville and is currently zoned commercial. A trail through this area will accommodate pedestrians and bicycles and provide a route to either Main Street to the north or a route to parks to the west by going through area J. It would also provide a route to businesses like the Dairy Queen located in the area. Area D: Main Street Area D is Main Street, well traveled by automobiles, pedestrians, and bicycles. Pressure for a pedestrian route from downtown Centerville to the developing commercial area by 35E will grow and something will need to be done to protect pedestrians and cyclists. The Minnesota Design Team suggested a phased approach here with areas marked off for pedestrians and bicycles in the interim, and complete separation from automobile traffic in the future. If Main Street is redone, perhaps a trail could be included without affecting existing property owners. If one side had to be chosen, the north side of Main Street appears better for a trail as there is vacant property, a strip mall, and a convenience store on that side of the street. The urgency here is that commercial property is being developed along Main Street and with proper planning. a separate trail could be built in sections as the developments were done. The current supposed trail at the strip mall doesn't seem to have been built to any specifications and will probably have to be rebuilt. . . Area E: "Sunset Park" Overlookin!! Centerville Lake The Minnesota Design Team suggested this area could be the "Town Square" ofCenterville. A park and pier on Centerville Lake could coexist with a circular trail around Centerville Lake. The sketch in Figure 2 shows one idea. The trail continuing around Centerville Lake also fits with the Anoka County Park plan. Figure 2. Area E, Main Street and Centerville Lake (Design Team Sketch) Area F: Circular Trail around Centerville Lake The best route for a circular trail around Centerville Lake is on the south side of County 14. Property in and around Waterworks may be developed and a trail could be designed and built with the development. Other property just 54 2 south of Mound Trail on County 14 is in development and a trail is planned there. The urgency here is to establish the specifications for the trail so that development of the areas is done consistent with the inclusion of a trail as shown. Note that a combination fishing pier walkway in Centerville Lake just west of Waterworks would keep the trail separate from the road and also provide great fishing. Area G: Wareo Nature Center Anoka County Parks already has a plan to construct a trail from area H to the Wargo Nature Center in phase 2 of their park plan. Anoka Parks also plans to move the fishing pier to the boat landing area. Area H: Trail Connections Area H shows the Anoka Chain of Lakes trail connecting to Lino Lakes to the west and eventually connecting to other trails that will run throughout the Metro area and beyond! Area I: Lamotte Park Connections The largest park in Centerville is Lamotte Park located at Area I where a trail from Anoka Park and Hunters Crossing connects. A trail could run from Lamotte Park to Meadow Lane where there is also a sidewalk and this could provide a much safer route for children to get to and from Lamotte Park. There is an easement along most of the route. In addition, in a meeting on Dee 22, 2002, Father Fitzgerald did not see any problem with a trail to Meadow Lane and he also thought there would be no problem with a trail on the west edge of the church property. His main concern was that trails not go through the middle of the church property there which might hamper future development of the property. He also said, with the vacation of Goiffon Road, that there could be an accommodation of some sort for a trail to get to Main St. He suggested there might be a possibility that it could run by the lake. Farther in the future, it would be worth considering a trail along the east side of CenterviIle Road where there is currently an easement. Centerville Road is not pedestrian friendly and, in fact, quite dangerous. Anoka Highway has no current plans that would alleviate the situation. Anoka Highway, with a4 lane Main St may go 1 or 2 blocks south on Centerville Road with an equivalent 4 lane Road. Area J: Centerville Trail South A current easement through Area J is perfect for a trail to be constructed as this land is developed. A trail from I to Centerville Road is complete through the Hunters Crossing development. A trail through area J would complete a loop through the heart of Centerville. Construction is in progress in the Pheasant Marsh development to complete the trail halfway from CenterviIle Road to 20th Ave. Area K. L. and M: Water Utility Easement Trail to Future Lino Lakes Recreational Park Area K has a St Paul Water Utility easement that could provide a trail between. Lamotte Park.and a possible future Lino Lakes Recreational area at Area L. The St Paul Water Utility would allow such a trail Witl.1 certain conditions. This trail could continue south on the Water Utility easement to parks and trails to the south, and the adva.ntage is the trail is separate from the road. A wildlife area offers potential at Amelia Lake, in addition. . Area N: 20th Avenue to 80th St (170th St N in Hueo) A trail running north on 20th Ave then running east on 80th St (170th S1. N in Hugo) could connect with the Hugo trail making another very nice loop. In addition, as the north area develops, the trail could provide pedestrian and bicycle routes to possible commercial and residential areas along 35W. Summary As a follow on to the Minnesota Design Team visit in Centerville in 1998, a "Trails, Parks, and Lakes" committee formed and considered numerous alternatives. The plan described is essentially the result of more than a year's worth of citizen discussions and participation. The plan then went to the City of Centerville and is now being coordinated with surrounding communities and other governmental units. Centerville, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Anoka County, and Washington County are poised to provide a fabulous trail system with great destinations that provide swimming, fishing, and a Nature Center, with other possibilities to follow. 55 3 February 12, 2004 Re: Clearwater Trail Project Support of Trail Grant Dear Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, I am writing this letter in support of any funding and/or resources that could be granted to make the Clearwater Trail Proiect a reality. The Clearwater Trail Project proposes to connect the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park trail system (City of Centerville in Anoka County) to the Hardwood Creek Trail (City of Hugo, Washington County). The Hardwood Creek Trail connects in Forest Lake to the Sunrise Prairie Trail that goes northbound to North Branch. The trail connection will make it possible to bike, walk, jog, in'-line skate or use any other form of non-motorized transportation to enjoy the beauty of our natural environment and safety of off-road trail systems. Each year I bicycle about 5,000 miles. The majority of my bicycling is on roads and paved tI;ails in the seven county area of the Twin Cities. As a Ride Leader with the Twin Cities Bicycling Club (TCBC) www.bikeTCBC.org I plan bicycle routes and schedule day rides that are listed both in the club's newsletter and website. From May through October I typically lead two rides every week. Most often we look to trail systems to bring us to the quiet, beautiful places Minnesota has to offer. In addition to providing a safe and scenic route for trail users, it's important to note that a system of paved trails increases usage and type of use. More exercising can be done due to more continuous miles of trail. More commuting by bicycle to/from home/work is likely. More people will come from farther away to experience multiple miles of trail. The more the trails are used the more prosperous businesses along the route become. Trail users often bring money to purchase an energy beverage and snack, or an ice cream cone, or a whole meal or two. As we have discovered with Lanesboro, trail enthusiasts plan to spend their vacation time and money in lodging accommodations, restaurants, and even tickets for the community theater. It is clear to me that the Clearwater Trail will be a true asset to the community, the region, and the state. Please provide the funding and resources needed to make this trail a reality. Sincerely, Ron Plinske 4675 Gershwin Ave N Oakdale, MN 55128 651-777-1080 reo 1 Name: HANZALJEFFREY SEH DataView Parcel Report Address: 7381 MILL ROAD 11/28/2006 Pin: 143122310014 Description: REG LAND SURVEY NO 048 ~ ~<;.J} e'l1~- EAST X Of SEC. H. To1. R22 ~~t~- (___NORTH UNE or RlS NO. 48 IS NONuuENTEO j ,~.. I ~~ ,0." 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Registered Land Survey No. 44. fries of the Registrar of nt/es. Anoko County~ Minnesota.. Except the north 299.00 feet thereof. PARCEL 2, Outlot A, ACORN CREEK SECOND ADDITION, Anoka County,. Minnesota. PARCEL J, That port of Government lot 3. Section 14, Township 31. Ronq8 22. Anoko County, Minnesota de$Cribed as follows: Commencing ot the most westerly eorner of Tract A. Regidered Land Survey No. 48; thence on an assumed bearing of South 83 degrees 18 minutos 00 seconds East oIong the southerly line of said Tract A a distance of 355.00 feet to on on91e point in said southerly line cnd the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence SQuth 42 degrees: 10 minutes 00 seconds East oIong soid southerly line: a distance of 340.00 feet to the westerly line of said Tract A: thence South 00 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds West along said westerly line a distance of 52.00 feet to the eosterly exteneian ot th4 I'\orth<<ty line of rroct B. Registered land Survey No. 48; thence Horth 89 degree3 10 minutes DO seconds West along said north line and its easterly extension 0 distance of \06.50 feet; tl'1ence northwesterly 72.66 f!:let olong a non-ton9cntiol curve concave to the southwest with 0 chord bearing of North 60 degrees 19 minutes 06 seconds WC5t. 0 radius of 50.00 feet and al"l included angle of 83 degrees 15 minutes 51 seconds to 0 po.....t of re~rse curvature; thence we*terly 69.64 feet along 0 reverse curve concave to the north with 0 radius of 100.00 feet CIl"ld Q central anglo of 40 degrees 00 minutes 50 seconds; thence North 61 dl:9rees 56 minutes 13 seconds West tangent to the previously described ~urve 0 distance of 90.93 feet; thsnce westerly 41.87 feet along a tangential at...w concave tc the south with a radius of 55.00 feet ond on included ongle of 43 degrees J6 minutel 54 seconds; thence North 30 degrees 30 minutes 23 seconds East 0 distance of 246.91 feet to the point of beginning. AREAS: - EXlSl1NG PROPERTY AREAS: Toto' ~ropfJrt1 Area = 277.044J; Sq. Ft. (S.36:t: Acres) Tolol R/W = 16.100j, Sq. Ft. (0.J7j, Acres) Totar Upland - 134,947:1: Sq. Ft. (3.10:t Acres) Total Wetland =- 122.00BJ; Sq. Fr. (2.80J; Acres) - PROPOSED LOT AREAS: LOT I = 49.22Jj, Sq. Ft. (1.IJ Acres) LOT 2 = 54.J5Jj, Sq. Ft. (1.25 Acres) LOT .3 ~ 40.022:t: Sq. Ft. (0.92 Acres) LOT 4 - JJ.2DJ:t: Sq. Ft. (10.72Acres) LOT 5 = 47.J07j, Sq. Ft. (1.09 Acres) LOT 6 ~ JB,BJ7:t: Sq. Ft. (0.89 Acres) NOTE& Fiald SUf'V8y was completed by E.G_ Rud and Sons, InC. on 10-03-06. Proposed contOUf"$, storm SflWQ. ponding. w~tfand fill, and mitigotion areas prowded by Plowe Engineering. N.C. V.D. Yertlcol Datum Bearings .$hown are ()l) an assumed datum. COIl tours a...e ot 2 foot intervals.. Curb Sllots ore token at the top and back of ctJrb. Wet/and delineation completed by KjoIhaug Environmental Services Company. phone /952-401-875'1. This surv&y was prepared using a Title Commitment prepar~ by BtJrnet nUfI file numbtK 4-J4~76. Conlact the Post Closing Deportmtmt with questions or comments at (952)-844-6210_ '-" \\\"'11"",, ......'~;!'!:!~~~ ,..,~ ,*..' ......... .~ <. ~ ( =- ) E l~ \~::/~..j .."~~~.s~~,,, "'HII\\\ EA&EMENT OETAIl- DRAINAGE AND UTIUTY E.o\SEMENTS ARE SHOW THUS: 1...-..00 I 5.00 --l I ___[_'~OO_____J I l___[~~:______ BEING 10 FEET IN WIDTH AND ADJOINING RIGHT-OF-WAY UNES AND REAR LOT LINES. ALSO BEING 5 FEET IN WIDTH AND ADJOINING ALL OTHE/? LOr UNES UNLF:SS OTHE/?i+7SE SHOI\N ON lMS PLAT. ZONING: - EXISTING Property /$ Zoned R-Z P-T. 4l R-5 - PROPDSED Dutfat A is proposed to be rezoned to R-2 eETeAC!c::.&: - EXISTING Front =- 35 ft. Side - 10 ff. Rear :::E 25 (t. Creek = 100 ft Wetland = 00 ft - PROP05EJ) VARIANCE Front on Lot 6 = 20 ft. MINfMUM L.O,. REQLJIJl;CSMeNT~: - EXISTING Lot Wi<l'th - 100 ft Lot Area = J5.000 sq. ft. BuDding Size - 1.050 5q. fl. Garag~ Size = "40 sq. It. L.EC:IENO . 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MARKED RLSI .'578 -0-DENOTES ANOKA COUNTY CAST IRON MONUMENT $DENOTES SANITARY SEVER MANHOi.E ~ OENOTES SANITARY SEVER MANHOLE 1;1 OENOTES HYDRANT ~ OENO TES SOIL 80RING o DENOTES CATCH BASIN 'fJ OENOTES WA TER SERVICE " f)<J OF:NOTES GATE VALVE TZlOENOrr.S TRANSFORMER @DENOTES FIBEROPTlC BOX ID DENOTES TELEPHONE BOX il DENOTES CABLE BOX IC OENOTES ELECTRICAL BDX 4 DENOTES'S" RCP x tUJI OENOTFS EXISTING SPOT ElEVA TlON .:~.:::::::-:-::-::::::: DENOTES EXISTING CONTOURS _"_u_"_ DENOTES SEmACK UNE --- DENOTES VETLAND UNE C;;::J DENOTES VE7t.ANO AREA f;'ii:'$~~i'.1 OENOTES BJ1tIMINOUS SURFACE DENOTES v.E7LAND ALL AREA PER PLO"",, ENGINEERING CEI=cTIFrCA irON: J hereby certify that this survey. plan or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I om a duly Registered Land Surveyor tJnder the lows of the State of Minnesota. ~ Dalo: "'..~ License No. 4/S78 .-. -... . .... .. ...- '. - - . -. ,... .. -----.---.---.-------.-. -------- ._-------.--_.__._._-_._------------~_. ------, \ (\:.' -r. - <....~... ~t.>' ~ ",/ /'~J' <'...\ ......... ~ "",-'" \ .p;1G .....~ _ ...,-.... I', " ,r- ~ ( l" ,- '- ~~/ .~ ~ .* ,- , '<".... (... - '- - ' - -< , I _ v - I DftAItN BY: HAA. CHf:CX BY.: A:R , Z J NO. DATE: JOB NO: 06.s2PP DArt: JI-27-06 OlllC NO: PRU1....r.z SCANNED 0 DESCRIPTION BY Memo: To: City of Centerville Park and Recreation Committee From: Church of 81. Genevieve Parish & Community Activities Committee - Mary Capra Date: December 1, 2006 RE: Horticulture Day Event for March 24th 2007 I am writing to you at the request of our committee. We are looking to sponsor an event mirrored after the enclosed example from Westonka Horticulture Day that was held at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Mound Minnesota. We would like to know if the City of Centerville Park and Rec would like to be involved in the program and if so on what capacity. I will be attending your meeting to discuss this event with you further. .. 111elCome fo the ?=irsf ?-lnnua( 111eJfonkJ, 'lforficufture 1Ja.!} 7lpri( I, 2.006 9:00 am - 3:00 pm '" (Jon 't fo'Jet to vi~t the 1J8nrlors in the J!jmnaJiuml Our ~ of the.f.a~ Church ana schoof 23B5/2.4ff fJommerce tp,furl 'Mouna'Mn 55364 952.-472.-f2.84 www.ourfalJo{thefa~.com Annuals, New for 2006 Debbie Lonnee Bailey Nurseries Sponsor: Herc-U-Lift Hundreds of new varieties of colorful bedding plants and foliage accent plants for sun and shade, garden beds, or great container combinations will make their debut at your favorite garden center. Come see the best of the new for spring of2006. Debbie has a BS in Horticulture (UofM) and is the production coordinator at Bailey Nurseries. Debbie is also a horticultural editor of North em Gardener Magazine. Back Yard Bird Feeding Tips Kim Murpby All Seasons Wild Bird Store Sponsor: Mound True Value Kim has been bird watching all around the world. Learn about feeders, birds' seed preferences, and essentials for drawing bir~ ~~~ ~ Gardening for Birds MeUssa Block All Seasons Wild Bird Store ~.- Melissa is a Certified Wildlife Habitat Naturalist Her backyard is a registered backyard wildlife habitat through the National Wildlife Federation. Buckthorn Janet Larson Sponsor: UMR Geothermal Janet owns a private consultant company and frequently speaks about how to identify and rid the yard of invasive plants. She will also speak of the pros and cons of removal techniques with chemicals and non-chemical methods. She is an advocate for woodland restoration and works with the Eden Prairie Birch Island Project. Bugs-good and bad Neil Cunningham Minnesota Depart of Agriculture Neil will explain choosing, ordering, releasing, and storing the live organisms that can control garden pests without chemicals. Neil has been a biological control and media specialist for the Minnesota Biocontrol Program since 1999. He manages and gives public demonstrations of insect releases at the MDA Teaching Greenhouse. Will have live bugs on display! Compost Kevin Tritz The Mulch Store Black Gold they call it! It is everyone's dream to have black loamy soil. Learn about the benefits of compost, and how it will provide nutrients for your garden. Container Gardening Duane Otto FloraDora Sponsor: Presbyterian Homes Lake Minnetonka The slide presentation will cover container types, soil mixes, fertilization, color combinations, types of plants, seasonal suggestions, and placement in the container. Duane has been a landscape gardener at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for 18 years. Floral Design Denise Y ouog Bayside Floral Learn how to create a spring tablescape including centerpiece, napkin rings and chair embellishments from your garden flowers, Denise has owned Bayside Floral for 13 years. Daylilies, Wonderful World ofDayUlies Steve Horan Daylily Society Steve will give be a clear and concise description of daylilies with pictures illustrating the many fonns and colors. He will recommend affordable daylilies for everyone. Steve is an active member of American Hemerocallis Society and Hemerocallis Society of Minnesota. His collection of 700 daylilies includes all types of new and classic daylilies (bagels, spiders, and minis to doubles). Steve's garden is a featured tour garden on the Daylily National Convention in 2007. , Whimsical Garden Art De Rasmussen Use of everyday items to create a fun garden environment. De is a Paraprofessional tutor at Mound Westonka High School who enjoys gardening but "doesn't take it seriously". . . . " . Tripping Stones \ Lois VanDyke Lois will show how to make garden tripping stones from cement and different objects. Lois is the Westonka District School Nurse and loves to garden. Gardening Tips for Seniors Alice Derry Alice lives on a small farm near Watertown. She is instrumental in supplying many homemade preserves from her own garden for many community events. Alice will focus her talk on gardening hints for seniors, especially raspberries, garlic, and potatoes. Pleasure of Herbs in Your Life Veronica Malone Master Gardener Veronica has been a Master Gardener for 16 years and a member of the Herb Society for 12 years. She will talk about planting and using herbs in everyday life. Infusions from the Garden J.J. Weiland Stirling Tea Bring flavor and scents from your garden into your home through beverages and luxury bath products. Learn the difference between tea, infusions and tisanes. Imagine yourself sipping and soaking in delights from your garden. The sky is the limit when it comes to using these bounties from your garden. Irrigation 101 Jeff Kreuziger Hydro-Electric Engineering Discussion of value and system design of irrigation. This focuses on the first time do-it-yourselfer and the homeowner who wants an irrigation education before dealing with contractors. Jeff is a residential and commercial installer with 10 years of experience. ~ Lakeshore Restoration Marleane Callaghan Naturalist Marleane is the naturalist for the Wayzata Public School District and Orono Community Education. She has worked as an environmental consultant specializing in lakescaping, native plant restoration, gardening with native plants and water gardening. Marleane is a Carver/Scott Master Gardener and volunteers with Three Rivers Parks. Lighting Mark Hanson Touchstone Accent Lighting Mark will talk about how indirect outdoor lighting can benefit one's life style See how your gardens, paths and drive can be safely and beautifully lit at night. Mark has over 20 years of experience. Orchids for the Home James Bull Winsome Orchids Learn how to care for tropical orchids in your home. James will show us how tough and versatile these gems are despite their fussy reputation. Native Orchids for the Garden James Bull Winsome Orchids Learn about the types, care and needs of native orchids that will flourish in your garden. James is the owner of Winsome Orchids and Gardens and has 26 years of growing experience. He will show how to succeed with creating the proper conditions to care for and make your orchids bloom repeatedly. Pavers and Walls Nick Pickert PepperBerry Gardens Nick will present ideas for installing apvers and retaining walls. Pro's and con's to do-it-yourself and hiring a professional. Preserving Memories Melissa Pickert Learn how to preserve the memories of your garden. Melissa is a consultant with Creative Memories and ""ill demonstrate how to turn your garden pictures into garden memories for yourself or as gifts. Perennials for the Sunny Landscape Michael Heger Ambergate Gardens Sponsor: Crow River Bank Focus on best perennial flowers for sunny situations. Discussion will center on culture, maintenance, and selection. Mike is a lecturer, the author of Perennials A to Z and coauthor of Growing Perennials in Cold Climate and more. i~ ,,' ; -0.,... '-'-, 't..... .. :r;i , ~ , - Rain Gardens Lorrie Stromme University of Mn Extension What is a rain garden? Why is it beneficial for the environment, and how you can make one in your yard? This workshop will show you what to do with those lq~ spots in your yard and make them work: for you. Lorrie has a Masters degree in horticulture and is a Master Gardener. Roses, Hardy Shrubs Brenda Wickenbauser Bailey's Nursery Sponsor: Otten Bros. Nursery Learn about shrub roses that can survive Minnesota winters. Brenda will cover selection, planting and care. Brenda has worked with the U ofM research center and presently at Bailey's Nursery. Shade Gardening Other Than Bosta Steve Kelley Kelley & Kelley Nursery Sponsor: Caribou Coffee What can you plant in the shade besides hostas? Steve will offer suggestions that will make your shady nook the star of the garden. Steve has been ~ing the family business since 1992. He has written many articles and is a popular speaker on shade gardening. Soil, Get the Dirt 00 Dirt Ward Voorhees Professor of Soil, Water and Climate Hands on presentation about soil. what it is, wbat's important to know and why, so you can create a soil friendly environment for your plants. Topics include soil compaction, composition and comparing. Trees Selection Dave Hanson University of Minnesota What are the ten best small, medium and large native trees and shrubs for Minnesota? Dave will show you how to make wise choices to landscape your yard with tried and true winners. Dave is a research specialist in Urban and Community Forestry at U ofM Forest Resources and the Tree Care Advisor Coordinator for the state. Tree Care Dave Hanson University of Minnesota Pruning, mulching, staking and guying. This presentation will cover basic care of trees, especially during their formative years. Proper care of trees in the first 15-20 years will set them up for a long healthy future. Violets Steve Risan Tonkadale Greenhouse This workshop will discuss the growing requirements and tips for maintaining happy healthy African violets. Steve is the manager/grower at Tonkadale Greenhouses in Minnetonka. Water Gardening io Zones 3 and 4 Larry Cipolla . Minnesota Water Garden Society What type of water garden do you want? Where do you want it? How do I plan, design, and build it? This pres~tation will focus on how to plan, design, build and maintain your water garden for low maintenance and personal enjoyment. Larry is a master gardener and marketing and communications director for the Mn Water Garden Society. His personal gardens have been on the Twin Cities Parade of Pond Tours and featured on garden programs. Water Garden Design, Installation and Maintenance Laura Wood By The Woods Learn the basic design techniques to create natural and dramatic water gardens, as well as the keys to successfully implementing your design. See side-by-side product comparison of water garden ki~ and the pros and cons to their use and maintenance required. Laura has been designing and installing water gardens for over six years and has received training on installation and maintenance from the manufacturer. Weeds ID and Control Manilca Chandler Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture What is this stuff all over my garden? Monica will help us identify common pests and show us how to control them. She also Will give updates on current biological control research project. Monika is a research scientist and has studied root rot pathogens of peas. WelJness Talk Dr. Amy Michelle Willcockson ChiropracticUSA Is everybody ready to start gardening? Gardening is a relaxing way to connect with nature that relieves stress and provides a great workout. Join Dr. Willcockson as she teaches you how to avoid the potential strains, sprains and pains of gardening while maximizing the fun! Dr. Willockson is the co-author of the best seller The World's Best Kept Health Secrets Revealed. Wildlife in the Yard - For Better or Worse Peggy Fairbourne We all long for a sense of the natural world in our yards and gardens, but balancing the insect and animal world for their survival and ours required some education and patience. Peggy will help you determine how to establish a garden that provides harmony between these two worlds. Vegetable Gardening Susan Wetherall Master Gardener Susan will talk about various vegetables for the garden, the usual and not so usual, focusing on cool season vegetables that can be planted as soon as the ground is thawed. She will share special recipes and tips for vegetable use. Susan is a Master Gardener and has an extensive vegetable garden at her Mpls. home. She is a member oftbe Arboretum vegetable garden team and will be undertaking trial companion gardening at her home garden this summer. Workshop Schedule 9-10 AM Outdoor Lighting I Hanson - 302 , 2006 Arumals/Lonnee - 304 SoiWoorhees - 305 Sunny Perennials/Heger - 306 Herbs/Malone - 307 Compost/Tritz - 308 Gain Gardens/Stromme - 204 Violetsffonkadale - 206 _ . Container Gardening/Otto - 208 Ponds/Cipolla - Cafeteria TealWeiland - Fireside Room Kelly & Kelly Nursery Linder's Greenhouse Department of Natural Resources Alice Derry Door prizes posted by noon in the entry space 10-11 AM - Bird Gardening/Bird Store - 302 ~2006 AnnualsILonnee - 304 HerbslMaIone - 305 Lakeshore/CaIlaghan - 306 Weeds/Chandler - 307 Bugs/Cunningham - 308 Gain Gardens/Stromme - 204 OrchidslWinsome - 206 MemorieslPickert - 208 Senior GardeninglDerry - Art rm Ponds/Cipolla - Cafeteria 2-3 PM WiIdlifeIFairbourne - 302 Roses/Wickenhauser - 304 . DaylilieslHoran - 307 Tree SelectionIHanson - 204 PondslW ood - 206 MemoriesIPickert - 208 Floral DesignlBayside - Cafeteria Door Prize Donations All Seasons Wild Bird Store Mound True Value Tonkadale Greenhouses Bayside Floral Lois VanDyke Melissa Pickert De Rasmussen 302 304 305 306 307 308 Thank You Sponsor-A-Speaker - Crow River Bank - Mound - Here-V-Lift - Caribou Coffee - Otten Bros. 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Bonestroo 'holll' Ul '1"~60CI 'IIon"SO?'~'HI" BI:::m Rosene '"""J.'UoUJI,::;lr:n:~~, ,...J07'U2J)oo 1\11 Anderllk & '1lIl nN~l""'ClI Assoclafes ,~.~~;~~~';"...";'u .~I~::':l~-::" t,,, uo JJI nn r...uo.~u..... ~!~~r. ~ Arc:hll"llOl. <~ 0,>- l' <:::> ~h <<' I I ~ III ~~~;~)"" \cf/ ~Si"\ '....~ ~/ '~~.. IllOtE8YCEJlTl/'Y T1IAT 1HI! l'WI, SPEClFlC'.nON, OR REPOJl1 'Wi'I'n' I'MSl'ft[I'A/t[OBYIoIEORtIHl>t'AIlrOltlccrsurDMSIOII NIO n....T I JJl A DUty UCfHSEO PIlO'[SSlOttoJ. UIl;:WUA OAAWll UNOEIl1W(lJ.\Y!OI'ltj[STAltOT)/IHHUOrA. PMfl'NMlEI~II.'I""~OESklHEO J:1mJ.Tlln-::J /1/f"Y'1A"'" / A . - _ _ __ P/tOo'to I " \ ..~ ..~ <:1 1 .~ Part-Time Ice Rink Attendants Wanted The City of Centerville will be accepting applications for Ice Rink Attendants from November 28, 2006 through December 13, 2006. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, work well with the public, work evenings, weekends, holidays and able to perform light maintenance duties. Starting pay is $8.50 per hour. This is a seasonal position with no benefits. Apply at Centerville City Hall 1880 Main Street Centerville, MN 55038 (651) 429-3232 or download an application packet at www.centervillemn.com The City of Centerville is an AA/EOE.