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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-03-07 P&R Packet CITY OF CENTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION AGENDA Wednesday, March 7,2007 - 6:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call II. SET AGENDA III. APPEARANCES IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. February 7, 2006 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes VI. COMMITTEE BUSINESS 1. Request from Centennial Soccer Club for Use of Laurie LaMorte Memorial Park Soccer Fields for the 2007 Season 2. Comprehensive Plan Review VII. UPDATES 1. Skate Night at Schwan's Super Rink - Horse Drawn Hay Ride at Laurie LaMorte Memorial Park 2. Replacing Skate Park Equipment 3. Tracie McBride Memorial Park Renovations A. Donations 4. Shelter at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park 5. 1601 LaMorte Drive - Centerville Lake Property A. Naming of Park 6. Joint Work Session with City Council and Planning & Zoning VIII. ADJOURNMENT Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes February 7,2007 a- ... PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 7, 2007 - 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Parks & Recreation Committee of the City of Centerville held the regularly scheduled February 7, 2007 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 Committee Member Lori Harris lliJ[Ji)CID~[~)[?@w@@1 Absent: Committee Member Darrin Mosher Council: Council Liaison Tom Lee Staff: Staff Liaison Kim Stephan Mr. Paul Palzer, Public Works Director Mr. Mark Statz, City Engineer I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call Vice-Chairperson Seeley called the February 7, 2007 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting to order at 6:39 p.m. II. SET AGENDA Vice-Chairperson Seeley requested appearances by Mr. Trevor Weigel, Eagle Scout Project and Mr. Doug Porter, Centennial Soccer Club be added to the agenda. Also added by Vice-Chairperson Seeley was a discussion under Committee Business regarding a letter received February 7, 2007 from Mr. Mark Spitzmueller, President, Bald Eagle Water Ski Shows, Inc. Motion was made by Committee Member Amundsen, seconded by Committee Member Merkel, to set the February 7, 2007 Parks & Recreation Committee Agenda with the above additions. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. ill. APPEARANCES Mr. Trevor Weigel made an appearance to discuss some questions he had regarding a potential Eagle Project. He had previously attended a Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting to get ideas for upcoming projects the committee may be able to use his assistance with. Mr. Weigel suggested that for his Eagle Project he could move all the lilac bushes, replant them along the property borders, remove the fence and reseed where the house was previously lof8 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes February 7, 2007 located at. Committee Member Amundsen said the plans have changed regarding the fence, which the St. Paul Water Utility will move as soon as they are able this spring, relocating it to their pump house property on the northern property line. Also, the pavilion may need to go where the house used to be so that area will not be completely reseeded. Vice-Chairperson Seeley stated that the committee would certainly like to work with Mr. Weigel, but the park plans are currently still evolving and asked whether he would be interested in working on rain gardens, lake shore erosion or other landscaping projects. Mr. Weigel said he would be interested and is meeting with the Eagle Scout Council in the next month and will have a better idea of exactly what type of requirements are necessary to meet his goals. He will keep the committee informed. Mr. Doug Porter, Field Director for the Centennial Soccer Club, made an appearance to discuss the use of the fields at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. Mr. Porter presented a letter requesting the use of the fields. This will be added to the March 7, 2007 committee meeting agenda for a recommendation to City Council. It was briefly discussed whether parking would be a problem with the Centennial Soccer Club using the facilities at the same times as Centennial Lakes Little League. Mr. Porter and the committee members did not think it would be a problem, but will ask both groups to let the City know if parking does become a problem. Mr. Mark Statz. City Enl!ineer & Mr. Paul Patzer. Public Works Director. 1601 LaMotte Drive At the January 10,2007 City Council Meeting, City Council approved up to $1200 for engineering services to the Park Committee for the 1601 LaMotte Drive park planning. Council Member Lee gave the following update to the committee: There is an existing easement, for a water pipe, running through the new park property. We can not build within this easement. Council has funded and requested that the City Engineer, Mr. Mark Statz, attend the next Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting to identify the location of this easement and assist in locating an allowable foot print for the pavilion. Mr. Statz was also instructed to assist the committee in determining the feasibility, technical requirements, specifications and design elements of the desired artesian well fountain. Mr. Dallas Larson, City Administrator, contacted the St. Paul Water Utility regarding moving the fence at 1601 LaMotte Drive and was told the St. Paul Water Utility would like to relocate the fence from the front of the property to the new property line between the pump house property and what the city now owns. They will do the relocation in the spring, as soon as possible after the frost is out of the ground. Mr. Larson also reported that the surveyor that did the original work for St. Paul Water Utility wanted about $1,200 to locate the trees on a plan and to stake the water main location. Bonestroo's firm will do it for about $500. The following was an outline for the discussion, prepared by Vice-Chairperson Seeley and Mr. Statz. Park Improvement Plans for 1601 LaMotte Drive, Centerville 1. Define Park Improvements a. Rain Garden b. Gazebo / Pavilion c. Shoreline Restoration d. Grading e. Artesian Spring Usage f. Rain Garden g. Drinking Fountain h. Electrical i. Open Area j. Trails (Porous) k. Benches 1. Bike Racks m. BBQ Grills 20f8 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes February 7, 2007 n. Signage o. Checker / Chess Board on Stump of Tree Near Lake 2. Identify Research / Information Needed to Proceed a. ADA Requirements for Trails b. Shoreline Restoration 3. Outline Dependencies / Progression a. Map Ideas b. Cost Estimates of Improvement Ideas c. Sketches / Concept Plan d. City Council Approval 4. Define Bid Requirements a. Bids Needed / Requirements of Bid Process b. Deadline for Bids c. Deadline for Improvements Mr. Statz explained if the project is $50,000 or more the City is required to advertise for bids and the lowest bid has to be taken. Ifthe project costs are $10,000 - $50,000, the City is required to have multiple quotes, but does not have to necessarily take the lowest quote, depending on the issues involved. Mr. Statz stated it is possible to split projects off and go with different contractors on different items, but if possible it is advantageous to use just one contractor so if there is a problem the City does not have multiple contractors trying to decide who is responsible for the problem. Mr. Statz supplied pictures of some example rain gardens and stated this would potentially fulfill the requirements with the Rice Creek Watershed District from the 2004 Street Project, directing water runoff to the rain garden(s) from the two catch basins on LaMotte Drive Mr. Statz did also say however, that some places just do not work for rain gardens, depending on the soil conditions. Mr. Statz provided the committee with a copy of a letter written to Mr. Karl Hammers, Rice Creek Watershed District, by the previous City Administrator, Ms. Kim Moore-Sykes, on June 23, 2004, that in summary says; "The City intends to develop a storm water treatment feature that will maximize land available for active use. To accomplish this, the City anticipates implementing an enhanced grass swale or biofiltration system to remove storm water pollutants." Mr. Statz feels a rain garden and/or a swale incorporating the artesian spring would accomplish this objective. Vice-Chairperson Seeley has talked with Ms. Dawn Dubats, RCWSD, regarding information and funding possibilities, as well as potentially using this as an educational site. Ms. Dubats stated the RCWSD would be able to help with a plan, calculating how large the garden has to be, as well as selection of plants and possible funding. The committee would like to include interpretive educational signs where relevant. Committee Member Amundsen stated the committee would like a rain garden in front of the property and a grassy natural area near lake shore. The intentions are not to have a dock or beach area. In discussing how to take care of the lake shore erosion problem, Committee Member Amundsen said the Anoka County Conservation Department informed him that rip rap (boulders along the lake shore ) is not a good option because it just dissipates the water to the sides affecting the neighboring properties. Mr. Statz said there are many viable ways to stabilize the lake shore that can be looked at. Committee Member Amundsen asked Mr. Statz whether the City was required to have ADA accessible trails and if so would we be able to use porous materials which may not be as easily accessible to wheelchairs. Mr. Statz thought that the trails/walkways could be a porous material, but a walkway directly to a gazebo, for instance, would have to be ADA accessible. He will check on this and report back to the committee. Mr. Patzer asked the 30f8 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes February 7, 2007 committee to consider what they would like to do for parking, if the parking was to be the Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, do we incorporate a crosswalk between the two parks? Mr. Statz supplied the committee with an informative printout from The Minnesota Department of Health on 'Commonly Asked Questions About Springs'. The artesian well/spring at 1601 LaMotte Drive cannot safely be used for drinking water because it is difficult to determine where it is being fed from and the chances of the water being contaminated are quite high. The options are then to use it as a fountain or a running stream. The pipe is currently a foot below ground level, the department of Public Health states the City needs to seal it or bring it a foot above ground. Mr. Palzer stated as the pipe is raised pressure will be lost so it really can't be determined at this time whether there will be enough pressure to operate any type of fountain. Committee Member Harris said what she envisioned was the sound of water, even a trickle, going over rocks, possibly into a pond or swale and running down to the lake. Mr. Statz discussed the possibility of 'mass grading' the entire parcel all at one time, but the conclusion was made that if many of trees are to be saved, mass grading would not be appropriate. Committee Member Amundsen asked if Mr. Statz or Mr. Palzer knew what the manhole cover was for that is located on the property, where does it come from or go to and can we get rid of it? Mr. Palzer stated he had talked to the S1. Paul Water Utility and to previous tenants of the house who thought it was probably sanitary sewer, but Mr. Palzer says it is not sanitary sewer. Mr. Palzer is not sure what it was used for and suggested monitoring it this spring. Vice-Chairperson Seeley also informed Mr. Statz and Mr. Palzer that the committee would like to burn a checker / chess board into one of the big tree stumps near the lake shore after the tree is cut down. Mr. Palzer expressed concern that something like that would be vandalized, but Committee Member Harris said volunteers would burn the board into the wood so it isn't costing anything and felt it was worth going ahead with even if it does get vandalized. The committee also discussed the desire to have bike racks at this park, to which Mr. Palzer replied he thought there were some at Public Works that could be used. Mr. Statz asked the committee to consider whether they wanted electricity or lighting and where it would be placed. Brief discussion was had on whether to allow pets in the park or not. Vice-Chairperson Seeley said it is too difficult to make a rule and then not be able to enforce it, also stating we haven't had problems with pets in the parks before and would prefer to continue letting people be good citizens and clean up after their animals. Mr. Statz asked if the committee felt the easement should be staked out, to which Committee Member Amundsen replied no that would be more costly and is not necessary. Mr. Statz will have Bonestroo shoot all the trees, include them on the survey map, as well as the contours of the property and get the map to the committee within a week or so. He will also supply cost estimates for the improvements the committee has discussed. The committee will then provide the costs and a sketch of park improvements to City Council. Chairperson Seeley asked Mr. Palzer how much help could be expected from Public Works. Mr.Palzer replied there would be limited Public Works Staff available to help as spring is a very busy time and their schedule would probably not allow it. He did suggest looking into a work crew from the prison. The committee discussed the size of the pavilion / shelter at both 1601 LaMorte Drive and Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park and whether it would be possible to have two smaller ones at 1601 LaMotte opposed to one larger one. Committee Member Selander asked whether the committee would like to invite representatives of a manufacture of pavilions or a contractor to the next meeting. Vice-Chairperson Seeley stated not at this time, simply because then there is pressure to go with that particular company. Pavilions will be discussed in greater depth at the work session. The committee would like to schedule a work session for the purpose of discussing park improvements for 1601 LaMorte Drive, on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at Centerville City Hall. Ms. Stephan will ensure this meeting is posted. 40f8 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes February 7, 2007 IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES January 3. 2006 Parks and Recreation Committee Meetin!! Minutes Vice-Chairperson Seeley requested rain garden be added to the following list from page 6, last paragraph: The items the committee would like to have completed before the dedication would be: A pavilion, barbeque grills, picnic tables, 5 or 6 permanent benches, bike racks and ultimately a fountain made with the artesian well. Motion was made by Committee Member Merkel, seconded by Committee Member Amundsen to approve the January 3, 2007 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes with the above addition. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VI. COMMITTEE BUSINESS Chairperson I Vice-Chairperson of Parks & Recreation Committee for 2007 The following motions were made at the February 7, 2007 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting: Motion was made by Committee Member Amundsen, seconded by Committee Member Merkel to nominate Vice-Chairperson Seeley as Chairperson of the Parks & Recreation Committee for 2007. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. Committee Member Seeley accepted the position of Chairperson. Motion was made by Chairperson Seeley, seconded by Committee Memher Selander to nominate Committee Member Amundsen as Vice-Chairperson of the Parks & Recreation Committee for 2007. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. Committee Member Amundsen accepted the position of Vice-Chairperson. Replacin!! Skate Park Equipment At the January 100,2007 City Council Meeting the Council approved on a 3-2 vote, the use of$17,383.12 by the Parks & Recreation Committee for Skate Park Equipment. A memo and Rhino Ramp price list from Dan Wagner, Dura Fun, was emailed to the committee and included in the packet. Dura Fun is the only distributor of Rhino Ramp equipment in Minnesota and Wisconsin. City Administrator Larson requests the committee get an additional bid. Committee Member Merkel will research getting another bid. Council Member Lee reminded the committee that assembly should also be part of the quote. Namin!! of the Park at 1601 LaMotte Drive Chairperson Seeley listed all the names that have been suggested. They are as follows: . 1601 LaMotte Drive Park · Clearwater Spring Park · Turtle Bay Park · Heritage Point Park . Heritage Park · Centerville Park · Centerville Heritage Park 5of8 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes February 7, 2007 . Settler's Landing . Point Park · Hidden Spring Park . Millennium Park The committee discussed the merits of each name and voted. The committee thought Heritage Park would be confused with Heritage Lab in Wargo Nature Center and felt the word 'point' was misleading as there is not a point on the property. The committee considered Centerville Park as a tribute to Centerville and Centerville Lake, but thought there would also be confusion as many people refer to the beach at the Anoka County Chain of Lakes Regional Park as Centerville Beach. The committee felt Centerville Heritage Park was too long and did not feel the use of the word 'landing' would be appropriate as there is no landing and did not want to misrepresent the park as having a boat landing. The committee's vision for this park has the theme of educating the public in eco-conservation, environmentally friendly and ecologically sound ways to preserve our green spaces. The committee plans to use rain gardens, permeable, porous type materials for trails, lake shore restoration with native plantings and the use of the artesian well in some type of natural fashion, perhaps having the water run into a swale or a pond. The committee would like to name the park after the artesian well that was found on the property and call it Hidden Spring Park. Motion was made by Vice-Chairperson Amundsen, seconded by Chairperson Seeley to recommend City Council consider naming tbe park at 1601 LaMotte Drive Hidden Spring Park. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Request from Centennial Lakes Little Leae:ue for Use of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Ball Fields for the 2007 Season The Parks & Recreation Committee received a letter from the Centennial Lakes Little League requesting the use of the Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park ball fields and the same service provided by Public Works Staff in regards to grooming the fields prior to games. This would be the same schedule as was approved in 2006. At this time, no other requests for the ball fields have been received. The Centennial Lakes Little League has worked with the city in the past donating all the backstops and purchased an attachment for the tractor, which is used in grooming the fields. Motion was made by Chairperson Seeley, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Amundsen to recommend City Council approve the request from Centennial Little League to use the three baseball and softball fields and facilities located at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park for the summer months of 2006 beginning April 1 through August 15, 2007, Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. until dark with the same service provided by Public Works Staff in regards to grooming the fields prior to games. All in Favor. Motion passed unanimously. YD. UPDATES Skate Nie:ht at Schwan's Super Rink - Horse Drawn Hav Ride at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Included is the packet is a copy of the contract with Bunker Park Stable for the Horse Drawn Hay Ride. This was signed by Mr. Dallas Larson, City Administrator and a check for the full amount was sent to Bunker Park Stable, along with directions to Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. Committee Member Amundsen volunteered to be the contact person and will meet the Bunker Park Stable Staff at the park. It was not necessary to purchase any supplies for hot chocolate and popcorn. The wood will be moved from Public Works to the park, Committee Member Mosher supplied wooden pallets. Mr. Palzer will call the Fire Department and ask if they can show up at the park at 8:45 p.m. and put the fire out. 60f8 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes February 7, 2007 The committee discussed the event at Schwan's Super Rink being held on Saturday, February 24,2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This event is FREE to the community. To gain admittance, residents will need to show a license with a Centerville address or come with a resident of Centerville. This information is on the cable channel, the web site and will be on the City Sign. In addition, the first 48 people will receive an Open Skating Coupon Good for One Free Session of Open Skating. Chairperson Seeley & Committee member Jakober will hand them out to residents at the event. Comorehensive Plan Review The Parks & Recreation Committee met on January 17,2007 at a work session to review the Comprehensive Plan as it applies to Parks & Recreation. Staff supplied Vice-Chairperson Seeley with an electronic copy to which updates have been made for the committee's further review. Vice-Chairperson Seeley questioned whether this could be added to the March agenda opposed to February, as the committee currently has a full agenda for February. Vice-Chairperson Seeley also questioned what was the time frame for the committee to work on this, when does their review and subsequent input need to be finished by, and who is it submitted to? Mr. Dallas Larson, City Administrator responded: The March - April time frame would be fine as we will be selecting a planner to work with the Planning & Zoning Commission and that process will take a couple of months to complete. It is expected a planner will be on board around April I, 2007. Feedback from the Parks & Recreation Committee can wait until after that date. Banzai Plat - Trail After a lengthy Public Hearing at the February 6, 2007 Planning & Zoning Meeting, this item was tabled to allow Mr. Hanzal to make possible revisions that would work with a 10' front setback variance opposed to a 20' variance. Available Peltier Preserve Property Lots 4, 5 and SA, Peltier Preserve, which the committee has been looking at for possible park property, has been sold. The City never received an appraisal as requested. Up until recently the property on Anoka County Property Tax Records showed Mr. Ron Lillestrand and Integra Homes as owning the property. When the property was checked 01/29/07 it shows Julie Quale as the owner, with the last sale date being 09/06/06. It is not clear if Ms. Quale was offering to sell the property to the City or if it was Mr. Lillestrand, but the representative Mr. Larson, City Administrator, was discussing this with was Mr. Quale. Mr. Larson talked to Mr. Quale on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 and Mr. Quale said an appraisal would be forthcoming, but probably not before the next scheduled Parks & Recreation Meeting. The property's last sale prices in September were as follows: Lot 4 - $175,000, Lot 5 - $195,000 and Lot 5a - no price. The property is apparently still for sale. Peltier Preserve Channel Park Property This property, as of 01/29/07, shows the owner as Integra Homes. Integra Homes has not been willing to work with the City to deed the channel park property to the City as originally intended. This item is with the City Attorney to determine if the City has any recourse. Tracie McBride Memorial Park & Acorn Creek Park Renovations Committee Member Harris has met with some of the residents neighboring the park to look at various ideas as to what the community would like to see in this park. One idea that was suggested was a type of sand play area. The committee discussed how sand can be a problem with sanitation issues. Committee Member Harris asked what part of the fence surrounding the pump house can come down, if any? Mr. Palzer said the entire fence can come down as just the building will stay and if the committee wants to think about a water fountain, water is easily accessible with the pump house located on the property. Mr. Palzer also stated the pump house needed to be upgraded and the committee could think about colors to match the play structure. The cost of the upgrade would come from the water 70f8 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes February 7,2007 fund. The committee decided to more efficiently work on both 1601 LaMotte Drive and Tracie McBride Memorial Park; a subcommittee for Tracie McBride should be formed. Committee Member Harris and Committee Member Jakober agreed to be on this subcommittee, as well as ask Committee Member Mosher if he would like to participate. .Ms. Stephan has sent requests to both the Spring Lake Park Lions and the Dead Broke Saddle Club requesting Charitable Gambling Funds for the renovation of Tracie McBride Memorial Park. Donation requests were also sent to alllocaI businesses. Shelter at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Pavilions and shelters were discussed earlier in the meeting. Use of Centerville's Park at 1601 LaMotte Drive as a Viewine: / Stae:ine: Area for the Bald Eae:le Water Ski Shows Mr. Mark Spitzmueller, President of the Bald Eagle Water Ski Shows, Inc., was present at the January Committee Meeting to discuss the possibility of the Club using the Park at 1601 LaMotte Drive as a viewing / staging area for the Bald Eagle Water Ski Shows. Mr. Spitzmueller also dropped off a letter for the committee members prior to the February meeting which again stated their desire to possibly use the park after doing some further research on the depth of the water in this are of the lake. The committee appreciates that the Bald Eagle Water Ski Club has contributed positively to Centerville's community for many years and would like to see the club continue to perform on Centerville Lake. However, due to the shallowness of the lake in front of the new parkland, in combination with the Ski Club's needs, the committee feels the Ski Club's standard, normal activities would conflict with the park's theme of eco-conservation and sustainability. In particular, the following issues are of concern to the committee: · The large inboard/outboard motor activity in the shallow confines of the area is likely to disturb and/or permanently disrupt the fish, turtle, frog and other lake eco-systems near the beach. · The wake created by the boat(s) and skiers could exacerbate the shore erosion or counter our efforts to curb the erosion. · A dock, particularly a lengthy one that would likely be needed to provide adequate depth for large boats, would disrupt the visual continuity of the natural shoreline - where we wish to promote native plant growth. While the Bald Eagle Water Ski Club's proposed use of the new parkland may not mesh well with the focus and theme of our new park property, the committee would encourage the Club to seek an arrangement with other possible sites on Centerville Lake. Perhaps the Anoka County Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park's developed shoreline area might better accommodate the Ski Club's needs. The committee would recommend to City Council sending the above response in a letter to the President of the Ski Club, Mr. Spitzmueller. IX. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Committee Member Harris, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Amundsen, to adjourn the February 7, 2007 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting at 9:45 p.m. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. Transcribed by Kim Stephan 80f8 MEMO TO: Parks and Recreation Committee Members FROM: Kim Stephan SUBJECT: Updates DATE: March 2, 2007 Skate Park Equipment The salesman for GameTime - Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground, Mr. Harlan Lehman, dropped off information on everything from play structures to skate park equipment and pavilions. GameTime is the company, and Mr. Lehman is the representative, that the committee went with for the play structure at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. They also handle the shredded tire product. After looking through the catalogs and seeing skate park equipment, I took the liberty of emailing Mr. Lehman and asking him for quotes on the pieces the committee is looking for. They also have concrete skate park pieces and the City Administrator has suggested we look at the cost difference, so I asked Mr. Lehman for information on that also. He has said he will get us the information as soon as he can and would be more than willing to attend a committee meeting. He also supplied information on US Communities - Government Purchasing Alliance. Mr. Larson said we definitely can use this as an alternative to the State of Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing and registered Centerville. There is no cost to the City to register. Information on this program is included in your packet. I sent the following email request to Mr. Lehman. I emailed the Parks & Recreation Committee regarding the information you dropped off this morning and gave them your contact information. In looking through the catalogs I see you have skate park equipment also. We have (had) skate park equipment from three (3) different manufacture; Sun Ramps, Skate Wave and Rhino. Three (3) pieces were removed last fall as they had become safety hazards. The pieces removed were Sun Ramp, turned out to be fiber board under the rubberized coating. This equipment was installed in 2001. Removed were two (2) quarter pipes that were 9.0' x 12.0' and a spine that was 8.0' x 10.0' - all were 3' tall. We would like to install similar equipment, perhaps afun box instead of a spine; we do have an existing 14.0' x 17.0' fun box by Skate Wave. Public Works Staff and the committee have been happy with the Rhino equipment that we purchased and had installed through DuraFun. The equipment is enclosed so people and things cannot get in or under it. The Skate Wave equipment is heavy and metal making it louder which has a tendency to bother the neighbors; it also needs to be painted. I believe that was also purchased in 2001. Our City Administrator, Dallas Larson, has also suggested we look at what it would cost to install concrete. I see you also deal in concrete skate park equipment. At this time we have approximately $17,000 to work with. Can you provide us more information and perhaps some prices with the information I have supplied? 10f3 Donations Received for the Renovations at Tracie McBride Memorial Park At this time the committee has received $2,350 in donations from local businesses and Eagle Brook Church. I have filled out the appropriate form requesting funding from the Spring Lake Park Lions Charitable Gambling Funds and sent that back to the Lions. Dead Broke Saddle Club is also considering our request for Charitable Gambling Funds and it is on their agenda for March. ADA Accessible Trails at 1601 LaMotte Drive At the February 7, 2007 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Committee Member Amundsen asked Mr. Statz, City Engineer, whether the City was required to have ADA accessible trails in the park at 1601 LaMotte Drive. Mr. Statz thought that the trails/walkways could be a porous material, but a walkway directly to a gazebo, for instance, would have to be ADA accessible. He will check on this and report back to the committee. Mr. Statz's response: This is always a tough question and in talking with others in our office I was met with a number of different interpretations. This is probably a question better asked of your attorney. However, here is how our firm tends to interpret the Americans with Disabilities Act... In general, the law talks about providing access to "facilities" which generally means buildings, but can also be interpreted to mean a drinking fountain or a basketball court. In our proposed park, we would probably interpret the Gazebo, fountain, and any other features that are destinations to be "facilities" which need an "accessible route". The park in general or trails that don't go directly to a facility would not necessarily need to meet ADA requirements. As far as the surfacing is concerned the language is pretty vague as well (see below). 4.5 Ground and Floor Sutfaces. 4.5.1 * General. Ground and floor surfaces along accessible routes and in accessible rooms and spaces including floors, walks, ramps, stairs, and curb ramps, shall be stable, firm, slip-resistant, and shall comply with 4.5. Generally speaking it just needs to be "stable" and "firm". We generally view gravel and porous pavements as meeting ADA requirements while Wood Chip or "natural" trails would not. I think the law is just asking for us to use our common sense. If a wheelchair can reasonably operate on it, its probably good enough. As we move along, I will try to provide the parks committee some different options for trail surfacing along with associated prices. Once we get the park laid out, we can have the City Attorney take a quick look to see if there are any other items that may qualify as "facilities". The question was then passed on to Mr. Kurt Glaser, City Attorney who responded with: 20f3 I agree that the gazebo is a facility and must be ADA accessible. I heard mention at the Council Meeting this week that the Parks & Recreation Committee was looking at using porous pebbles for trail surfacing. There is no clear answer to the question of whether the choice of a porous material is always going to be ADA compliant. For most uses that material will probably be ADA appropriate, but don't just think in terms of wheelchairs. If someone has a cane or walker which pierces through the material then it is not ADA compliant for that use. Perhaps the regular trails in the park could use the loose pebbles and a single trail to gazebo could use a cement which has those same pebbles (or other material) impregnated into its surface. That surface could support wheelchairs, canes, walkers, provide a solid surface to resonate the noise from sight-impaired canes, but then it could athletically match the material on the other trails in the park. Namin!! of the Park at 1601 LaMotte Drive City Council tabled the naming of the park 'Hidden Spring Park' until this spring when it can be verified the spring has adequate pressure and will actually be able to be used in some fashion. 30f3 Centennial Soccer Club PO Box 475 Circle Pines, MN 55014 January 3, 2007 Mr. Tedd Peterson & Centerville Park. Board City of C-enterville 1880 Main Street Centerville, MN 55038 Dear Mr. Peterson and Park Board. Thank you for your support of the Centennial Soccer Club in 2006. After researching the available park sites in the City of Centerville and reviewing our field needs. the Centennial Soccer Club is requesting the following sites and times for 2007: 1. Lamont Park: two, @25 yard x 40 yard open spaces located east of the parking lot bounded by the bike path; for U6 - U8 age group; the fields wiIl be used for games onIy; goals would be setup; 2 fields would be laid out in a North - South orientation and periodic field striping will be done; Mondays - Fridays from @4:00 pm to dusk; @ April 28th to June 301b. Centennial Soccer Club wiIl manage a reservation system to assign teams to specific dates and times for games. 2. Lamont Park: one, @70 yard x 60 yard open spaces located south of the skate board park; for U II - U12 age group; practices only; goals will be setup; the field would be laid out in an East - West orientation; Mondays - Fridays from @3:00 pm to dusk and Saturdays and Sundays 8:00 am to dusk; @ April I st to October 29th. Centennial Soccer Club will manage a reservation system to assign teams to specific dates and times for practices. As in the past., we additionally request that these areas be mowed on a regular basis (depending upon weather conditions) to keep the grass at a length that does not interfere with the playing of soccer. The Centennial Soccer Club greatly appreciates the City of Centerville, Park Board Members and Publis Works Department Staffs consideration in allowing our club and players to use these fields during our upcoming season for the world's number one sport., soccer. I would also like the opportunity to attend the next Parks & Rec. meeting to introduce myself. discuss our request, and collaborate on future field development. Please contact me with questions at 651-653-7435 or at fielddirectorcsc@comcast.net. ~~ /h~ Doug Porter Field Director RECE\VEO JAN 05 2007 CENTERVILLE, MN Page 1 of 1 Kim Stephan From: Seeley Suzanne [skseeley@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 5:49 PM To: Kevin Amundsen; Lori Harris; Carrie Jakober; Working Kevin; Linda Merkel; Darrin Mosher; Kevin Selander; skseeley@yahoo.com; Kim Stephan Subject: Centerville Comprehensive Plan for 2007 Greetings, all, I have updated the 1997 Comp Plan with the input from our meeting on January 17th. The two Word documents attached are our working copy; the yellow highlighted areas are the changes we have requested so far. If I have understood Kim correctly, we have more time to add or change things in the Comp Plan. Please read through the attached and scribble any additional items in the border areas. Perhaps we could add this to the March agenda. Our February meeting will be focusing on the plan for the new park. Thanks, Suzanne - -, - -.- -"---'--'''~'--" --" ,-....-.-..-...,,,"-' .-.-".-- -.~, '_'"'-_"_~'~--~_'__',-_._,--<--,",,-." ,,-~,- --_._.._,~-_._.._------_... _'~_'__'_'___"______'__M _...-__.~~_,,__._. '_'_~'__'__ ,~. -'___'___~_____n Have a burning question? Go to YahQQ!Answers and get answers from real people who know. 3/1/2007 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. PRIMARY 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. LAND USE GOALS and 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 Centerville 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, as well as amenities in adjacent communities · 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 all 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. · Provide an alternative to motorized vehicle transportation. RESIDENTIAL GOALS: It is the goal of the City ofCenterville 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. 30 · Provide non-motorized access to commercial properties and park amenities within the city and surrounding areas. · Protect the small town identity of the City. 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. · A void 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. COMMERCIAL 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. 31 Commercial Policies It is the policy of the City of Centerville to: · Require that all commercial uses utilize public utility systems. · Establish adequate lot sizes and minimum buildable areas for business uses to provide for convenient and safe access, adequate parking, site buffering and landscaping. · Avoid incompatibilities between commercial uses and residential uses. · Develop sign regulations compatible with the natural beauty and rural atmosphere of the City. · Evaluate TIF, CDBG and other programs to provide assistance for CBD rehabilitation and the establishment of a shopping center. · Develop retail uses in a clustered or shopping center concept rather than strip or scattered fashion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS: It is the goal of the City of Centerville to: · Expand the non-residential tax base. · Create additional living wage jobs. · Encourage clean and attractive industrial uses in the community. Industrial Develooment 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 potential. · Establish uniform design standards to promote continuity between individual industrial uses and compatibility with non-industrial uses. 32 · Establish standards for landscaping and screening to permit outside storage requirements of industries, while ensuring adequate aesthetic controls. · Establish adequate standards for site access, parking, maneuvering, loading and structure setbacks. · Establish standards for structure upkeep and site maintenance to ensure long term aesthetic controls. . TRANSPORTATION GOALS AND POLICIES 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 of Centerville 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 long term transportation corridors to provide access to and within the City as development occurs. · Identify potential trail corridors for long term linkage to neighborhoods, public parks and businesses. · 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 PARK AND RECREATION GOALS AND POLICIES It is the goal ofthe City of Centerville to: · Provide convenient active and passive recreation opportunities to the residents of Centerville. · Build new and upgrade existing park properties and trails with ecologically sound and sustainable materials, where possible. · Establish a bikinglhiking trail system connecting the City parks. · Provide adequate expansion of parks and recreation areas III proposed residential developments. · Provide safe and convenient bicycle and pedestrian access to community recreational facilities. · Expand and preserve parks and recreation opportunities on the shores of Centerville and Peltier Lakes with appropriate sustainable practices in mind. · Promote or 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 ofCenterville 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, with sustainable practices which protect the environmental resources for future generations. · Develop land use regulations compatible with adjacent parks, recreation areas and natural features. · Require dedication of net developable parkland or cash in lieu of land in conjunction with the subdivision or re-development of all properties. · Encourage and accept land gifts and forfeitures in areas with potential recreational development opportunities or to provide open green-space. · Coordinate regional trail development potential with Anoka County and adjacent communities. 34 ~ NATURAL RESOURCE GOALS AND POLICIES It is the goal of the City of Centerville to: · Conserve and protect Centerville Lake, Peltier Lake, and Clearwater Creek for future generations to enjoy. · Promote and implement sustainable practices through education, by example and use of eco~friendly products on public lands. · Protect environmental systems from unnecessary impacts of future growth and development activities. · Protect the surface waters, ground waters and wetland areas of the City to promote aesthetic qualities, natural habitat areas, ground water recharge and recreation opportunities. · Protect ground water purity by preventing erosion and improper discharge of sedimentation into ours local lakes and streams. · Maintain the open space/rural atmosphere of the community. It is the policy ofthe City of Centerville 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 stonnwater ponds meet the design standards of the National Urban Runoff Program (NURP)** (Are these still current?). · Enforce shoreland management regulations along Centerville Lake, Peltier Lake, Clearwater Creek and County Ditch No. 47. · Establish landscaping requirements for all new residential and commercial developments that address water run-off and other harmful side effects. · Promote planned unit development and clustering concepts that will result in more efficient protection of natural resources and open spaces. 35 · Establish surface water management plans consistent with the Rice Creek Watershed District Plan. COMMUNITY 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 oflife 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 ofCenterville 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. 36 · Prohibit development with private utilities at densities exceeding one home per ten acres. . Require that the installation of all public infrastructure IS designed and constructed according to City standards and specifications. · OEstablish 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 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 AssumotionslLand A vailabilitv 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 was 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 Centerville. This includes residential, commercial and industrial land inside and outside of the MUSA. Wetlands and floodplain encumber approximately 211 acres of this total. Future development in Centerville will be limited to less than 500 acres, before reaching saturation or optimum development. The Growth Management Plan (Figure #11) identifies the land use designations for optimum development in the City. Nearly 80% of the remaining gross vacant land will 38 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 MUSA additions. This breakdown reveals that the City will reach development saturation during the planning period. TABLE #8 VACANT LAND DISTRIBUTION. MUSA STAGING and PROJECTED GROWTII City of CenterviIle Stagmg PeriOd Land Use Type/Acreage Wetlandl Units/Net Density (Residential) Floodplain Acrea~e Current MUSA Residential: 160 acres (38 acres) 380 units (3. 12/Acre) Commercial: 30 acres (15 acres) (includes 16 senior units and 96 Industrial: 15 acres (5 acres) townhomes) 1996 - 2000 Residential: 77 acres (2 acres) 230 units (3.07/Acre) Commercial: 10 acres (1 acre) (includes 60 multifamily units) Industrial: 75 acres (30 acres) 2001 - 2005 Residential: 112 acres (12 acres) 278 units (2.78/Acre) Commercial: 16 acres (7 acres) (includes 70 multifamily units) 2006 - 2010 Residential: 90 acres (36 acres) 177 units (3.28/ Acre) (includes 60 multifamily and 14 senior units) 2011 - 2020 Residential: 120 acres (65 acres) 132 units (2AO/Acre) Total Residential: 559 acres (153 acres) 1197 total residential units (2.95/Acre) Total Commercial: 56 acres (23 acres) Total Industrial: 90 acres (35 acres) 39 Development in the City will be related to market conditions in the region. Staging may be accelerated in periods of high market demand. Economic conditions and other factors may stall the pace of development, as well. It is not intended that the five year staging be interpreted as a strict timeframe for development; rather, the staging plans reflect current development trends, contiguous development patterns and reasonable land consumption sequencing. If the pace of development becomes accelerated for extended periods of time, the need for land and utility extensions will cause staging to be implemented in earlier timeframes. There were estimated to be over 700 households in Centerville in 1995. With the addition of nearly 1,200 households over the next twenty-five years, the number of households in the City at saturation would be about 1,900. This figure compares very closely to the 1994 Metropolitan Council forecast of 1,750 households for Centerville by the year 2020. The City's growth forecast reflects a substantial level of development throughout the period, with increased densities of development. Residential Element A primary concern for the City regarding residential uses is to protect and enhance the existing housing stock and to allow new residential subdivisions only when adequate utilities are immediately available according to the plan for sequencing of utilities. The residential areas currently served by utilities consist primarily of low density single family detached housing. Existing available land for residential development within the MUSA is 160 acres. Approximately 38 acres are wetlands, resulting in net developable land for residential development of 122 acres. Included in this total are ten acres of land designated for multiple family housing. The Growth Management Plan (Figure #11) depicts two basic residential land use categories: low/medium density and higher density. Low/medium density areas include single family detached and single family attached residential dwellings. Detached dwellings will develop at densities between two and two and one-half units per acre, 41 while attached units may approach four units per acre. High density areas include attached and multiple family units, not exceeding twelve units per acre. The first areas proposed for residential growth within the timeframe of 1996-2000, as indicated in the Utility Staging map (Figure #12) are in the northeast corner of the City (north of 73rd Street), an area north of Center Street and south of Clearwater Creek, and an area between Centerville Road (extended) and CSAH 14 near Centerville Lake. AU of these areas are identified for low-medium density development, with a net density of 3.0 units per acre. A total of 230 units, including sixty multifamily units in the current MUSA, are anticipated in this timeframe. Other areas proposed by the City for future residential growth (beyond the year 2000) include low-medium density development south of Center Street and east of Peltier Lake, as well as high density development between CSAH 21 (Centerville Road) and Centerville Lake. The southernmost area of the City consists of fairly extensive floodplain areas, which place limitations on the level of future development. The development staging of these areas is depicted on Table #8 and Figure #12. The City will encourage increased use of planned unit developments (PUDs) to provide a choice of housing types within new developments. PUDs have proven to be an effective way of addressing the varied housing needs of the community. They can provide for the local townhouse, condominium and apartment market while avoiding many of the problems associated with concentrating new multifamily housing in one area. The City will review its existing PUD provisions in the Zoning Ordinance and consider changes to improve their effectiveness. The City has completed a Housing Action Plan, required in order to be eligible for funding under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. The Plan outlines housing goals and strategies, and is intended to be periodically monitored and amended to address program opportunities, local goals and program performance or progress. Table #9 42 provides an estimate of the potential distribution of housing goals, by housing type, in 5- year increments for Centerville. TABLE #9 LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT GOAL DISTRIBUTION 1996-2010 HOUSING ADDITIONS City of Centerville Multiple Family/Affordable Senior Housing! Affordable Single Family/Affordable Additional Non-Single Family 1996-2000 60/7 16/16 125/45 30 Years 2001-2005 70/7 0/0 125/30 30 2006-2010 60/7 14/14 125/22 20 Source: City of Centerville Housing Action Plan Possible sites in the City for senior housing will be identified. Senior housing sites should be located in an area that provides access to shopping, churches, transit and other trip destinations. Sites close to downtown may be the most desirable. The Growth Management Plan identifies sites for high density housing, which may also include a site for senior citizen housing, as well as multiple family opportunities. Commercial Element The purpose of the commercial element is to identify appropriate locations for such uses and to accommodate future development opportunities. The City will encourage clustering of commercial development, as opposed to strip developments, in an effort to minimize highway access concerns, to strengthen the viability and marketability of co- located services and to minimize the impacts on the natural environment of the City. The existing commercial areas will continue to develop in the City, with continued expansion of the current commercial area west of CSAH 21 and County Road 54, north and south of Main Street. The downtown area will also be a priority in terms of retaining its vitality and importance as a focal point in the community. The City will pursue the feasibility of implementing an expanded mixed use concept in the existing downtown 44 area, including restaurants, service uses and senior housing. The City will also evaluate the potential use of tax increment financing to assist in implementing redevelopment opportunities. A new area of commercial growth is proposed north of CSAH 14 and east of CSAH 21, as a retail center for the community. The function of this new commercial area will be complementary to existing businesses and the downtown area, rather than competing for similar business. Expansion of service oriented businesses will be directed to the south along County Road 54. Public utilities will become available to all commercial areas within the next 5 - 10 years, as summarized in Table #8 and illustrated on Figure #12. Development standards will be established for new businesses and renovations. Adequate lot sizes and structure setbacks will be required in order to provide safe and convenient access and parking. Site buffering and landscaping criteria will also be required, as well as revisions to the City's sign standards to provide for the installation of more attractive and consistent signage in the City. Industrial Element The purpose of the industrial element is to identify appropriate locations for industrial uses and to accommodate future industrial development opportunities in the City. Industrial development will be located in the eastern part of the City, east of County Road 54 and south of CSAH 14. There are several existing businesses in the industrial park, primarily related to manufacturing, building contracting and transportation. Approximately 55 acres of net developable land south of the existing industrial land are available for future industrial development. The cities of Centerville and Lino Lakes are currently discussing the feasibility of common infrastructure improvements on the easterly edge of the industrial are~ which is also the common boundary of the two cities. In particular, the feasibility of a trunk watennain and extension of 21 st Avenue between CSAH 14 and East Cedar Street is 45 being evaluated. It is proposed that infrastructure improvements be completed in the 1996-2000 staging period. Centerville has an active Economic Development Commission, which has completed the Star City program. The Commission will examine the feasibility of establishing community participation and financial incentives for economic development, such as tax increment financing. Proximity to 1-35E, land availability, public utilities and expanding labor markets enhance the opportunities for development potential in the next 10-20 years. Financial assistance, active marketing and general development in the sub-region may be a prerequisite for maximum opportunities. The City currently has provisions within the existing zoning ordinance related to industrial uses. These provisions will be reviewed to determine if changes are needed in order to more effectively manage industrial development activities in the future. Adequate lot sizes and structure setbacks will be required in order to provide safe and convenient access and parking. Site buffering, landscaping and design criteria will also be evaluated. Emplovment According to the Department of Trade and Economic Development, the City had 225 jobs in the community in 1995. The majority of existing jobs are in the trucking, service, retail, and manufacturing categories. Further employment opportunities are anticipated to include retail, manufacturing, service and office positions. The Growth Management Plan identifies 88 net acres of commercial and industrial land for future development. Forecasting employment involves numerous criteria. There is sufficient development opportunity for the City to double its existing employment in the next 20 years. The level of retail development may follow the extent of residential activity. The amount of retail development in adjacent communities will also impact the potential in Centerville. Industrial uses vary dramatically in terms of jobs per acre or floor area. The size of the 46 industrial area suggests that larger, employment-intensive industries would be the exception in Centerville. For purposes of the Comprehensive Plan, it is estimated that employment will increase from 225 to 575 jobs by the year 2020. This equates to 70 jobs for each five year growth stage. It is not assumed that this represents saturation for employment in the City; rather, it may reflect job growth in the 25 year planning period. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT Access and Spacine: Spacing guidelines and access requirements will be developed for local streets and driveways intersecting with arterial and collector streets to promote safe access to the transportation system. The City's subdivision regulations will incorporate the guidelines and requirements for new subdivisions. In the event of planned road reconstruction, the City will work to reduce access points in an attempt to become consistent with the access guidelines and requirements for new developments. The City will also work with Anoka County to reduce the number of accesses to county roads. Sie:nae:e and Landscapine: The City will consider adding provisions for landscaping and signage to the Zoning Ordinance to improve aesthetics of the major entrances to the City and commercial streets. Landscaping and buffers along theses streets may also be required to reduce traffic noise and other vehicle impacts on adjacent development. These provisions will require proper design considerations to insure safety at intersections and driveway entrances. 47 Prooosed Road Imorovements The City has identified several proposed collector streets to be constructed in the City as development occurs and as needs warrant. These include: · A collector from the south boundary of the City to CSAH 14. · A connection from the proposed collector to Brian Drive. · A collector from CSAH 21 to County Road 54 in the south part of the City. · A collector from CSAH 21 to Mill Road in the north part of the City. · A collector providing an extension of Centerville Road from Westview Street to south of Peltier Lake Drive. · The extension of 21 st Avenue south to East Cedar Street. These proposed roads are also identified in the Growth Management Plan (Figure #11). Transportation planning and system improvements needed on county roads in the City will be coordinated with the County. The County is in the process of updating the Anoka County Transportation Plan, which will include long range forecasts to the year 2010, identification of system needs, and priorities for improvement projects. City growth projections are not inconsistent with original Metropolitan Council Blueprint forecasts and should not result in any impacts on the regional transportation system. Anoka County does not currently have any proposed road reconstruction or widening programmed in the current county five year highway plan within Centerville. The only road improvement within the County's plan is the reconstruction ofCSAH 14 from 1-35E to 1-35W, which includes a significant length of roadway within Centerville. This improvement, however, is considered to be a "mid-range" project, which is defined as being constructed within a timeframe of 6 -15 years. Transit/Park and Ride The City is not served with scheduled bus service by the regional transit system. The only existing transit service available to City residents is a park-and-ride location at St. Genevieve Church, located at Sorel Street and Goiffon Road. Approximate average 48 " 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 RECREATION ELEMENT Local Parks The City adopted a (Park and Pedestrian System Comprehensive Plan in 1989) Downtown Redevelopment Plan in 2006, which provides goals, a needs assessment, concept plans and operations and maintenance information related to the downtown area and local park and trail systems. 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 seven City parks. 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 2006 Downtown Redevelopment 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 ar~as. Within the area 49 served 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 will require the dedication of parkland 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 parkland 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 parkland in developments where parks are not needed. Funds received from payment in lieu of parkland dedication will be placed in a separate fund designated for park land acquisition and improvements. The dedication formula required in the subdivision regulations will be determined by the City's Capital Improvements Program, park development plans and strategy for needed park land and park improvements. Chain of Lakes ReJrional 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 continue to 50 take measures to insure protection of the park reserve from adverse impacts from inappropriate development in the area of the park reserve. BicvclelPedestrian 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 21, from the south boundary of the City to CSAH 14; and CSAH 14 to a proposed road approximately 1/2 mile north ofCSAH 14; · Peltier Lake Drive, form 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 City's park dedication requirements. 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TOO: (651) 281-1290 IIIww.lmncorg L."'f1I''' "J MinJ2ll1JofD emu Ciliml promofing =aJ!rmcu April 24, 2006 Dear city official: Cities of all sizes across the state are learning about the advantages of the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance. Is your city also getting the benefits of this program? Co-sponsored by the League of Minnesota Cities and the National League of Cities, u.s. Communities gathers major retailers under competitively solicited contracts. Cities save time and money. They reduce administrative costs associated with bidding, obtain great pricing, and get assistance to help with contract difficulties. Also, U.S. Communities non- exclusive, competitively solicited contracts with multiple vendors provide flexibility of product choice and satisfy Minnesota's statutory purchasing requirements. .- What's better? No participation fee! You have nothing to lose by trying the program out. If you haven't looked into making your purchases through U.S. Communities, it's time to do it now. Find out how the program works and about participating vendors at www.uscomrnunities.org. Sincerely, r./ft7~ .1o..l1111O.., i. ]vi"ll<.o' Lxcwtivl;; Djrc\;tur All EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER . ((D) OIARLOTTE~ PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT CONTRACTS Solicitation Summary 'ackl:!round In the Spring of2003, U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance selected Charlotte-Mecklenburg Procurement Services as a Lead Public Agency to solicit proposals from qualified companies to enter into a Master Agreement to provide a complete line of Park and Playground Equipment, Surfacing Materials, Site Furnishings and related services including, but not limited to, installation, layout, design and inspections. U.S. Communities is a non-profit public benefit corporation established by government to provide a national purchasing forum for public agencies nationwide. U.S. Conununities is jointly sponsored by the Nationa! Institute ofGovemmental Purchasing (NIGP), the National Association of Counties (NACo), the National League of Cities (NLC). the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO), and the United Slates Conference o[Mayors (USCM). U.S. Commucities has a multi~state Advisory Board consisting of r'~presentatives from public agencies and associations including John Trunk, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Procurement Services Director. By providing a comprehensive and competitively solicited Master Agreement through a single bid process, govermnent agencies, school districts, and institutions of higher education or authorities in all fifty (50) states can utilize the subsequent contract Wirllout the need for further solicitation. Combining the volumes of government agencies nationwide achieves cost effective pricing and reduces the administrative and overhead costs of suppliers and government agencies alike. All suppliers awarded contracts must sign a commitment that the U.S. Communities pricing is the lowest available to local agencies nationwide and a further commitment that, if an agency is eligible for lower pricing through a siate, regional or local contract, the supplier will match the pricing under U.S. Communiti.es. 11.11 contracts let through U.S. Communities are convenience contracts and do not preempt public agencies from using other contract vehicles or competitive processes as required by individual state law. ~olicitationProcess A Request for Proposals tRFP) was issued in accordance with NC State Statutes (G.S. 143-129) on 4121/03. . We advertised the solicitation in the Charlotte Observer (COP)' enclosed) and posted on the NC Interactive Purchasing System website at: \\lww.ips.state.nc.us. . A Pre-proposal conference was held to review specifications and aHo',', the suppliers to ask questicns pertaining to the bid process or specifications. (Although law does not require a pre-bid/proposal, it is our practice to conduct pre-proposals. We actually scheduled a second pre-proposal meeting to encourage corporate representatives versus local distributors to attend so we could adequately prepare a competitive and comprehensive proposal that would work nationwi<ie. . We received seven (7) sealed proposals in response to the RFP from the following: o Gametime o Landscape Structures o Little Tikes o Playworld o Castle Rock o Kids Play o Play USA . Proposals were evaluated over a two-week period and the four (4) top ranked suppliers were inte~iewed. . A recommendation was made to the Board of County Commissioners, which was approved at a regularly scheduled Board meeting on September 16, 2003 (copy of Board appro\'si enclosed). !Cvalnation of ProDosals Using the RFPprocurement method allowed us to consider factors other than price and to award contracts to the firri1s whose proposals were the most advantageous to public agencies. Our recommendation to the Board was based on the following criteria: . Quality & extensiveness of the product lines offered; It Company history, annual sales, Dun & Bradstreet; It Design and installation qualifications; It Pricing and discount structmes; It Product warranties; It National distribution nehvor~ It Marketing plans; It Value added services; and .t Compliance with requirements oftbe RFP. The evaluation team consisted oflocal Park Planers, Procurement staff and Procurement Officials/US Communities Advisory Board members from: " Wichita Puolic Schools, KS; '. L.A. County Schools, CA; .. Detroit Public Schools, MI; and .. Harford County Schools, MA. 2t was determined that mul1iple awards were necessary to ensure that these contracts will allow OS Communities to fulfill current and future requirements of the diverse and large number ofparticiparing public agencies. The requirements of Public parks and school systems often vary and some agencies choose to :,tandardize their equipment. The evaluation team unanimously agreed that the three (3) best proposals were :;ubmitted by: . Little Tikes Commercial Play S)'stems; . Landscape Structurest Inc.; and . GameTime. Each supplier has unique product lines and offered slightly different prkulg stlUctures as well. ;Little Tikes (Plav Power Farmin!!toD LT. me as of Seotember 1. 2004) .:. Little Tikes contract includes variable percentage discounts that are based on dollar volume per product level. .:- Little Tikes also offers rebates based on annual expenditures. .:. Fees for installation services are includ.ed or can be contracted separately on a local basis for this particular contract. A list of approved/certified installers is included in the contract. 2 !,and~upe Structures. loe. .:- Landscape Structures offered a flxed 6% discount off all published prices with an additional 2 % discount for single orders over $80,000. .:.. Their contract includes installation fees based on a percentage ofthe equipment cost with a not to exceed amount per state. The work will be performed by local Landscape Structure ccrtitied installers andean be arranged through Landscape Strnctures or directly with the local installer of the agency's choice. .:.. Landscape (}ffers a lease purchase program through GE Capital to give agencies a financial option during times of budget constraints. !;ameTime .:. GameTime offers avanable percentage discount per product category 'with an additional 10% discount for orders of$i5K to $150. .,;. For orders greater tban$150K there is an additional t 5% disconnt. .:. Gametime offers turnkey packages that inclUde installation, safety inspections and all other nece$sary services. The services are based on a percentage of equipment prices and vary per product category and/or state. lJeDefits of Master A2.reements I~ The contracts are with three of tbe industry leaders in playground equipment manufacturing. I' They each offer a full range of playground equipment and services with: It Unique and innovative products; It Age appropriate products; If Quick sbip orders; jt Replacement parts; and .~ Design. layout, maintenance and safety inspection services. .t Each company is certified by the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (TPEMA) as well as their products, and complies with ASTM and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. .. All three contracts include a network ofprofesslonal field representatives at your sen'ice. .t A pricing commitment that the US Communities Agreement is the lowest available pricing to public agencies nationwide and further commit that if a government agency is eligible for lower pricing through a state, regional or local contract, the supplier 'Will match the pricing under US Communities. .., Char lotte-Mecklenburg/U .S. Communities Playground Equipment Contracts Synopsis ~M'DDf.cturer Verifiable Index Priem! Structure Freight Options Little Tikes Current Percent discount from current list price . Freight prepaid Manufacturer's List based on dollar volwne per foUt (4) and add (actual Price product levels. , charges) I I I I . Installation fees I i i I Rebates for lare:eorders as follows: i are based on j I I $500k to $999,999 =1% I percent of total i ! I $1,000,000 to $1,499,999 = 2% purchase/per I I I $l.5Mand above = 3% state. I rGame Time Current . 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I also took a % oz. fishing sinker and fishing line and dropped it in the hole to get a rough measure of the depth of pipe. When the sinker stopped I lifted it up about a foot and dropped it back down a couple of time to make sure it had bottomed out. I then pulled out the line and measured it. 19.5 feet. Assuming that the sinker did hit bottom it's not very deep at all. 8 04;Q t;~it~ !~!::of ~~<< ~ ~~i ~{~ I.......... :: ON ': ~~ "- ."", ~ g ~ ~ ~ <r: ~ ~ o H V') ~ ~ <C ~ ~ ~ ,..,J H > ~ PJ ~ Z ~ U Vl ~ Z ~ ;E L.I..l .....:j ~