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2015-11-10 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Tuesday November 10, 2015 - 6:30 P.M. City Council Chambers 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of the October 13, 2015 Minutes 4. Announcements 5. Dodd Road Trail 6. Park Dedication Fees 7. Pollinator Friendly Plan 8. Winter Activities 9. Par 3 Report 10. Commission Comments 11. Adj ourn Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available at least 120 hours in advance. If a notice of less than 120 hours is received, the City of Mendota Heights will make every attempt to provide the aids. This may not, however, be possible on short notice. Please contact City Administration at 651-452-1850. Meetings can be viewed anytime on-demand at: www.mendota-hei�hts.coin. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREAT�ON MEETING October 13, 2015 The October meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, October, 2015 at Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. Chair Hinderscheid called to order the parks and recreation commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. The following commissioners were present: Chair Hinderschied, Commissioners: Ira Kip, Stephanie Levine, David Miller, Joel Paper and Student Representatives Joe Quehl and Rachel Farber. Staff present: Recreation Programmer Sloan Wallgren. Approval of Agenda COMMISSIONER LEVINE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA; COMMISSIONER PAPER SECONDED THE MOTION. AYES 5: NAYS 0 Approval of Minutes from September 8, 2015 COMMISSIONER PAPER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 MEETING; COMMISSIONER MILLER SECONDED THE MOTION. AYES 5: NAYS 0 Pollinator-Friendly Resolution Mr. Wallgren presented the commission with the resolution that would be sent to city council next week. The commission discussed the resolution and decided that it was a great idea and very worthwhile. COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONCIDER RESOLUTION 2015-79 FOR THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS TO BECOME A POLLINATOR-FRIENDLY CITY. AYES 5: NAYS 0 Marie Park Mr. Wallgren informed the commission that the new warming house at Marie Park was almost complete. Staff has received many inquiries and requests from people to use the new pickleball courts at Marie Park, the courts have been very popular. Mr. Wallgren also noted that a new tennis practice board was installed at the tennis courts. The new practice board was very affordable and if it is popular we could install one at the other parks in town that have tennis courts. Dakota County CIP Mr. Wallgren presented the 2016 Dakota County Capital Improvement Plan that would include some additions to the Big Rivers Trail Head located in Mendota Heights along Sibley Memorial Highway on the west side of the city. The plan would include a shelter with restrooms, signage, and drinking water and possibly a covered space with tables. The plan also would expand the parking lot. This project would be funded 50% from the County and 50% from the State of Minnesota. MH Parks and Recreation Commission ]0-13-2015 Page Off-Leash Dog Area Staff informed the commission that the %nce is now installed at the Off-Leash Area and the space is ready for people to use. We wil] include an article in the November issue of the Heights Highlights letting people know that it is now open and provide them with some of the location and proper rules for use. Par 3 Report Mr. Wallgren presented the golf course report for the month of August. The course is having a great year financially and the course conditions are eXcellent. Net revenue for the year after August was a profit of $34,404. Commission Comments Commissioner Kipp was glad to see the activities planned for winter. Commissioner Levine thought it was a good meeting and encouraged people to get our and use the parks and trails while we still have this great weather. Commissioner Miller thought that the meeting was positive and was glad to see things being added to our parks. Commissioner Paper was glad to see the golf course doing well and was excited to see the new warming house at Marie Park. Chair Hinderscheid commented that we have added many new things to our parks this year and was happy with the work of the parks commission COMMISSIONER PAPER TOTH A MOTION TO ADJURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER MILLER SECONED THE MOTION. AYES 5: NAYS 0 The ineeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by Sloan Wallgren MH Parks and Recreation Commission 10-13-2015 Page � i�1'�,r��ct� �� Cur � h`��' �ka ��' iit�. f�'IV �.��'1� 651.452.18��? phone � 651.452.89aQ rax ` wwwmendota heighks.com _ � � m{ CITY C3F MEND�TA �IEIGI�ITS DATE: November 10, 2015 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Sloan Wallgren, Recreation Program Coordinator SUBJECT: Dodd Road Trail Background In 2018 the Minnesota Department of Transportation will be redoing Dodd Road from West 7th Street south to Highway 494. As part of this project the City of Mendota Heights will be adding additional off street pedestrian trail on the east side of Dodd Road from Maple Street north to Marie Avenue, which will complete a major loop in our trail system. Currently, there is no plan to have an off street trail along Dodd Road north of Marie Avenue. Staff is looking into other options that could be available such as: grants, other sources of funding or an on street bike/walking lane. Budget Impact The addition of a separate off road trail would be paid for by the City of Mendota Heights. Action Required This road construction project will not take place until the summer of 2018, so there is some time. However, the commission should have ongoing discussions about this future project so that we can take advantage of any and all opportunities that may eXist. �vl'�,tl� t�-a Cl,f" r N�'1�,' �ks, hc�� lt�. �''I`v ��1� 651.452]8��? phoi7e � 651.452.8940 rax ` wwwmendota heighks.com _ � � m{ CITY C3F MEND�TA �IEIGI�ITS DATE: November 10, 2015 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Sloan Wallgren, Recreation Program Coordinator SUBJECT: Park Dedication Fees Back�round The Special Parks Fund is funded with Park Dedication Fees. Each time there is a new residential lot platted the owner is required to pay $2,700 in Park Dedication Fees, additionally each time there is a new commercial/industrial lot platted the owner is required to pay 10% of the assessed value in Park Dedication Fees. Unlike some of our surrounding cities, Mendota Heights does not have much land left to develop which means that at some point there will not be a source to substantially fund the Special Parlcs Fund. The last time the Park Dedication Fee was increased was 2003, at that time the fee was raised from $1,500 to $2,700. I have attached a recent survey that the City of Roseville conducted. As you can see the average Park Dedication Fee for a residential lot is $3,9ll.00, Mendota Heights is well below this amount. Required Action The Parks and Recreation Commission should consider making a recommendation to the city council to increase the Park Dedication Fees if you believe that the fee should be increased. A simple majority vote would move this item forward. Cor�parative Park Dedication D�ta - October 2015 Prepared for: The Roseville Parks and Recrea�ion Comrnission City Residen#ial 2015 Cor�mercial 2015 Andover $2,899 per unit $8,691 per acre or 10% FMV which ever is less Apple Valley $4,512. per unit $1,272 per 1,000 sq. foot Blaine $3,404 per unit $8,704 per acre Bloomington '$5,700 per unit $585 per 1,000 sq.foot Brooklyn Center $0.00 $0.00 Brooklyn Park $4,600 per unit $8,000 per acre Burnsville $2,717 per unit $17,500 per acre Chanhassen $5,800 per unit $12,500 per acre Champlin $4,370 per unit $8,323 per acre Cottage Grove �$3,400 per unit 4% FMV Eagan $3,562 per unit $895 per 1,000 sq. foot Eden Prairie $6,500 per unit. $11,500 per acre Falcon Heights FMV equal to 8-10% Land Value FMV equal to 10% Land Value Fridley $1,500 per unit $1,000 per acre Golden Valley 2% of the Land Market Value 2% of the Land Market Value Inver Grove Hts. '$2,850 per unit $7,000 per acre Lakeville $3,871 per unit $7,693 per acre Little Canada $2,600 per unit 10% Land or 5% FMV Maple Grove $3,993 per unit $11,000 per acre Maplewood $3,540 per unifi 9% FMV Mounds View 10% FMV 10% FMV Oakdale �$2,800 per unit $491 per 1,000 sq. foot Plymouth $7,500 per unit $8,000 per acre Richfield None None Roseville '$3,50A per unit ' 7%.FMU Shakopee $5,340 per unit $6,930 per acre Shoreview 10% FMV 4% FMV St. �ouis Park �$1,500 per unit 5% FMV Woodbury $3,500 per unit $6,000 per acre AVERAGES $3,911.00 � � { m DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Update G1C1'�iickw�r�� Cur,iE �'F��cicka h��,ghts. �"N ��,116 651.452.18��? phoi7e � 651.452.8940 rax ` wwwmendota heighks.com _ CITY C3F MEND�TA �IEIGI�ITS November 10, 2015 Parks and Recreation Commission Sloan Wallgren, Recreation Program Coordinator Pollinator-Friendly City The City Council would like to see a plan in place to support the Pollinator-Friendly Resolution. The council is supportive of the resolution, but would like the commission to have a plan as to how we will promote and educate the residents about the resolution. I have attached several articles from local papers and websites as to what other cities are doing. Required Action The commission should discuss a plan of action they would recommend the council follow to support the Pollinator Friendly Resolution. Pollinator forum elevates plight of native bees, monarchs ( Lillie Suburban Newspapers -... Page 1 of 6 �' Front Page (� My Account (/user) �ogin (/user/1oqiN Archives Uarchivel Contact Us UcontenUcontact-us-O) Advertise (/advertise) Forms & Submissions (/webforms) Commercial Printinq Ihttp://www.lillienews.com/content/sending=files-Iillie-suburban-newspapers) Photos (http://www.lillienews.com/newspaper- photos#.0 mCMe i5KzZ8) � t� � 54°F � • 44°F NEWS (/NEWS) SPORTS (/ARTICLES/SPORTS-O) VIEWPOINTS (NIEWPOINTS) FAITH {IARTICLESlFAITHj LEISURE & �IFESTYLE (/ARTICLES/�EISURE-LIFESTYLE) LET IT BE KNOWN (lARTICLES/LET-IT-BE-KNOWN) CLASSIFIEDS (/CLASSIFIED) GOMMUNITY CALENDAR {lCOMMUNITY-CALENDAR) C�UPQNS-DOTTED LINE DISCOUNT5 (HTTP://W W W.LILLIENE WS.COM/DOTI'ED-LIN E-DISCOUNTS-COUPONS) PROGRESS (lCONTENT/PROGRESS-2015-FEATURED-BUSINESSES) SPECIAL SECTIONS (/PDF-EDITION/SPECIA�-SECTION) 2015 READERS' CHOICE (HTfP://W W W.LI�LIENEWS.COM/CONTENT/2015-READERS-CHOICE-1) EVENTS (/ARTICLES/EVENTS) Home / > Pollinator �orur� elevates plight of native bees, monarchs Submitted by admin on Wed, 11l04l2015 - 7:55am By: Erin Hinrichs (/by/erin-hinrichsl (/articles/2015/11 /04/pollinator-forum-elevates-plight-native-bees-monarchs) There's no shortage of bee puns buzzing amongst elected officials, conservationists and naturalists. ThaYs because the future of Minnesota's estimated 400 native bee species isn't any more certain than that of the monarch butterfly and there's plenty to be concerned about — from keeping these insects off the endangered species list to sustaining a pollination system that man, alone, could never replicate. http://lillienews.com/articles/2015/ 11 /04/pollinator-forum-elevates-plight-native-bees-mon... 11 /5/2015 Poilinator forurn elevates plight of native bees, monarchs � Lillie Suburban Newspapers -... Page 2 of 6 Whereas the black-and-orange migratory pollinators Minnesota is home to more than 350 native bee species. According to neither' sting nor bite, bees sometimes pose more Of the Great Sunflower Project, pollinators are responsible for every third bite of food we consume. (Stephanie Michef/Review) a publiC felations challenge. (larticles/2015l11 /04/aoll inator-forum-elevates-pliq ht-native-bees-monarchs) Monarch caterpillars feed on milkweed and then nectar as adult butteflies. A decline in natural habitat is greatly impacting theirsurvival rates. (Sfephanie Michel/Review) But the more Oakley Biesanz, naturalist at the Maplewood Nature Center, continues to learn about these fuzzy little pollinators, the more enthusiastic she gets about changing local perceptions and population trajectories. Beyond honeybees and bumbiebees, she says, "There's all these other amazing bees that people don't even know about." Mason bees pollinate cherry and apple trees. "They come out early in the spring. They're these beautiful metallic shiny little bees," Biesanz says. Biesanz and a growing network of pollinator supporters are hoping their interest in bees will continue to grow, translating into legislative and local actions that wili help restore the pollinators' natural habitats and protect them from toxic insecticides. in an effort to streamline efforts, Rep. �eon Lillie, DFL-North St. Paul, and Rep. Rick Hansen, DF�- South St. Paul, co-hosted a poliinator forum Oct. 22 at the Maplewood Community Center. Three expert panels — made up of researchers, state agency experts and local stakeholders like beekeepers — addressed the issues negatively impacting local pollinators and suggested corrective actions. "I know that my district is hungry for information. I know that the Legislature is hungry for information," �illie said at the start of the discussion. "This is a nonpartisan issue. We all love food. And if we don't have this population, we're in deep trouble" Habitat loss Karen Oberhauser, University of Minnesota professor who oversees the Monarch Lab, started the evening off with a review of the life cycle of the monarch butterfly. Right now, the adult population is en route to Mexico, where they'll live in the forested highlands for the winter. In the early spring, they'll begin their great migration north, stopping to lay eggs. These adults will die, but their offspring will develop from caterpillar to pupa to butterfly and compiete the journey north to lay eggs. "Once they get back up here, they just need lots and lots of milkweed and nectar sources," Oberhauser says, noting these are vital food sources for caterpillars and monarchs. Oberhauser has been traveling to Mexico to record the size of the monarch population since 1996, when it was at its peak, she says. Since then, the monarch population has been on an "alarming downward trend." With new developments and cropland encroaching upon the monarchs' natural habitat, and herbicide use on corn and soybean fields further degrading milkweed and wild flower resource, she estimates the U.S. needs 5 to 7 billion more milkweed plants in the summer breeding grounds. "I'm not here to lay blame on farmers," she says. "We just need to understand that habitat is lost, and we need to make up for it." Beyond the monarch, 14 other butterfiy species are on Minnesota's threatened and endangered species list —10 of which are prairie dweliers, like the Dakota skipper and Poweshiek skipperling, says Erik Runquist, butterfly conservation biologist with the Minnesota Zoo. http ://lillienews. com/articles/2015 / 11 /04/poilinator-forum-elevates-plight-native-bees-mon... 11 /5/2015 Pollinator fonun elevates plight of native bees, monarchs � Lillie Suburban Newspapers -... Page 3 of 6 Monarchs aren't the only pollinator thaYs being squeezed from its natural habitat. There are also 350 to 400 species of native bees, one-third of which live in prairies, says Greg Hoch, prairie habitat expert for the Department of Natural Resources. Roughly a third of the state used to be covered by prairie land, but they are now vying to survive in what little remains. Numerous state and local agencies are coilaborating to restore habitat for pollinators, emphasizing the use of native plant seeds that bloom throughout the season to ensure a lasting food suppiy. IYs one step anyone can take, whethe� it be in the backyard or at a nearby nature center or park. "Get a variety of flowers out there, so there are food sources year-round," Dan Shaw, speaker with the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources says, listing the elderberry bush as one of many plants with a high pollinator value because it blooms eariy and hollows out, serving as an ideal location for nesting. Toxic pesticides Even when pollinators do manage to locate dwindling food sources and breeding grounds, they're still subject to the harsh effects of certain chemicals used in farm fields and consumer products. The product that has most researchers and advocates on edge is neonicotinoid insecticides. This chemicai has been on the market for the last two decades, but has come under increased scrutiny in recent years because of its lethal effect on honey bees. Providing anecdotal evidence, Kristy Lynn Allen, founder and head beekeeper of The Beez Kneez, says her business has been greatly impacted by pesticide use. Working to make beekeeping more accessible to the average consumer, she delivers honey orders by bike, teaches a newbie beekeeping class and runs a pedal-powered honey extraction center in Minneapolis. She's determined to keep her business local, year-round, rather than transport her urban bees to a warmer state each winter. But she's grappling with the largely unregulated use of pesticides that have killed her bees not once, but twice, she says. As a result, she has been campaigning for legislative action to compensate beekeepers for such losses. The �egislature passed a compensation measure in 2014, along with a bill banning nurseries from labeling plants as pollinator-friendiy if they've been treated with harmful insecticides. "We realiy need to tackle the pesticide problem. The bees' heaith is compromised as a result of these toxins," she says, noting most local beekeepers have a similar pesticide kill story. Researchers are equally concerned about the bees that survive exposure. , Bees detoxify chemicals when they take them in, but the remnants can be disorienting, Vera Krischik, associate professor of entomology at the University of Minnesota, says. According to Krischik's research, the sub-lethal effects of these chemicals include disruptions in mobility, feeding, foraging, memory, learning and overall hive activity. � The much-anticipated release of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's report assessing neonicotinoid insecticides use will guide future administration of the chemicals. "We still have to make some final reviews and edits," Kevin Cavanaugh, pesticide advisor to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, says. "We are hopeful this should be released after the first of the new year." In the meantime, naturalists at the Maplewood Nature Center are busy implementing a three-year grant aimed at pollinator habitat restoration and community education. They've partnered with the city's Parks and Recreation Department to restore habitat at Fish Creek and other sites, educate school children and train aduits to help monitor native bee populations. On the policy level, Hansen says legislators are staying turned in to the research on pesticide use on pollinators. "We did pass a lot of legislation that's a model for other states. But the empire always strikes back and there's always a return of the Jedi," he says, tapping into the hype over the new Star Wars movie. "I ask all of you to keep being involved. This is a long-term struggle." http://lillienews. com/articles/2015/ 11 /04/pollinator-forum-elevates-plight-native-bees-mon... 11 /5/2015 Pollinator forum elevates plight of native bees, monarchs � Lillie Suburban Newspapers -... Page 4 of 6 Erin Hinrichs can be reached at 651-748-7814 and ehinrichsla��illienews.com (maitto:ehinrichsC�a.lillienews.com). Follow her at fwitter.com/EHinrichsNews lhttp://twitter.com/EHinrichsNews). ' How to be pollinator friendly • Plant wildflowers native to your region. For a list of pollinator favorites, visit mnzoo.org/plantforpollinators • Choose a variety of plants so there are different flowers blooming from spring to fall • Avoid using pesticides and ask your garden store for pesticide-free plants • Encourage city officials to not mow ditches and other places milkweed and native flowers and grasses grow • Ask your elected state o�cials to address bee-harming pesticides and increase transparency in pesticide use • Learn more by connecting with area advocacy groups like Pollinate Minnesota and Pesticide Action Neiwork Rate this article: Average: 5 (1 vote) Article category: News (/news� Oakdale-�ake Elmo Review (/oakdale-lake-eimo-review) Ramsey Co. - Maplewood Review News pramsey-co-maplewood-review) Maqlewood (/articles/maplewood) _... .......�.._.. ._ Llke 60 � Tweet 7 (#)6 (#Z NFL SUNDAY TICKET No Satellite Dish? No Problem. Get NFLSUNDAYTICICET.TV & Watch Online. Search Articies ... (http•/lliiilenews com/slmpleads/redirecU190278) http://lillienews. com/articles/2015/ 11 /04/poliinator-forum-elevates-plight-native-bees-mon... 11 /5/2015 ??ollinaior Friendly Cities — Pollinate Minnesota Page 1 of 2 Pollinacor Advocacy 20'IS MN LEGISLATIVE SESSION (/MNSESSION2015/) POLUNA70R FRIENDLY CITIES (/POLLINATOR- FRIENDLY-TWIN- CITIES/) 6E7 INVOIVED! (/6ET- INVOIVED!) HISTORY (/ADVOCACY/HISTORY/) Pollinator Friendly Cities These last few years we've seen a rise in Pollinator Friendly Communities- and several cities around Minnesota have pledged to protect pollinators on the lands they own and manage. Most recenfly, in August 2015, the City of Minneapolis (http://www.minneapolismn.gov/news/WCMSIP-147750) unanimously passed this resolution (http://www. minneapolismn.gov/www/groups/public/C>clerk/documents/webcontendwcroslq- 079170.pdfl, pledging to maintain our city property in a pollinator friendly way. Pollinate Minnesota worked closely with the city staff and elected officials, including amazing authors Council Members Cam Gordon and Linea Paimisano, to pass this resolution. SUCH A WINln Minneapolis was not the first Pollinator Friendly Community in our state. Our friends Humming for Bees (http://wvrw•hummingforbees.org/) worked with Shorewood to be the first to pass a resolution. The Pollinator Friendly Alliance (http://www.pollinatorfriendly.org� (also friends:) were integral to the Stillwater being bee friendly. Lake Elmo and St. Louis Park are also Pollinator Frienclly Communities. Humming for Bees has links to the teact of the resolutions here. (http://www. hummingforbees.org/index_files/Page1539.htm) Are you interested in mak5ng your city more pollinator friendly? Your neighborhood? Your county? We offer consulting services to help you transition to a bee friendly community. and... stay tuned, we'll be linking to more local and national ongoang initiatives! Theze are so many e�rciting, inspiring eacamples of work around the country to protect our pollinators. We'll be celebrating them here. t,tt,;�//Yx,tuw „�11;,,atPmn.nr�/n�llinatqr-friendlv-twin-cities/ 11/2/2015 ,, CIT`�' C1F SHO�'VVO�Oxi �SQLUTZOl`� I�J�O. 14-066 A RESOX.U"]['IOI� El�IIi0�2SrNG "BEE-SAJF'E" POLrC7ES AI`d� P�.2.00EI3URE� W]E�EI2EAS, the Shoret�vood Ciiy Council and Park Commission have undertaken several worlc sesszons dedicated to the study and understazidi.ng of promoting a heaithy natural environinent through the reductian and eliininatioil of harmful pesticides; and WHEREAS, bees and othez poll.inators are integral to a wide diversiiy of esseniial foods including fruit, nuts, and vegetables; and WHEREAS, native bees and honey bees are threatened due to habitat loss, pesticide use, pathogens and parasites; and WI�(E]Ct�+ AS, recent research suggests that there is a link between pesticides that conlain neonicotinoids and the die-off of plant pollinators, including honey bees, native bees, butterflies, moths, and other insects; and WHEk2EAS, neoi�icotinoids are synthetic chemical insecticides that are similar in structure and action to nicotine, a naturally occurring plant compoundy and �EREAS, the City Council finds it is in the public interest and consistent with adopted City policy for the City to demoilstrate its comnutment to a safe and healthy community environment through tlle implemeiztation of pest manageznent practices in t1�e maintenance of the city parks, open spaces and city property. NOW, 7['HETtEFO�, l3E I'I' �2ESaJGVE� bY the City Council of the City of Shore�vvood: 1. The City shall underta�ce its best efforts to become a Bee-Safe City by undertalting best management practices in the use of piantings an.d pesticides in aIl public places within the City. 2. The City shall refrain from tlle use of systemic pesticides on Shore��vood City property zncluding pesticides from the neoilicotinoid family. 3, The �ity shall undertalce its best efforts to plant flowers favorable to bees and other pollinators in the City's public spaces. 4. 'Tt�e City shall designaie Bee-Safe areas in which future City plantings are free from systemie pes#ieides inetuding neonieotinoids. 5, T`he City shall undertake best efforts to commun'rcafie to Shorewood zesidents tlie importance of creating and maintaining a poilinator-friendly habitat. 6. The City shall publish a Bee-Safe City Progress Report on an annual basis. 4825-8825-3468.1 CITY OF LAKE ELMO WA5HINGTON COUNTY STATE OF MTNNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2015-XX A RESOLUTION ENDORSING "BEE-SAFE" POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo Park Comnnission is dedicated to the protection of pollinators and to promoting a healthy natural envizonment through the reduction and elimi.nation of harmful pesticides; and WHEREAS, bees and other pollinators are integral to a wide diversity of essential foods including fiuit, nuts, and vegetables; and WHEREAS, native bees and honey bees are threatened due to habitat loss, pesticide use, pathogens and parasites; and WI3EREAS, recent research suggests that there is a link beiween pesticides that contain neanicotinoids and the die-off of plant pollinators, including honey bees, native bees, butterflies, moths, and other insects; and W�REAS, neonicotinoids are synthetic chemical insecticides that are similar in structure and action to nicotine, a naturally occurring plant compound; and WHEREA5, the City Council finds it is in the public interest and consistent with adopted City policy for the City to demonstrate its commitment to a safe and healthy community environment through the implementation of pest management practices in the maintenance of the city parks, open spaces and city property. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo: l. The City sha11 undertake its best efforts to become a Bee-Safe City by undertaking the best management practices in the use of plantings and pesticides in all public places within the City. 2. The City shall refrain from the use of systemic pesticides and systemic insecticides on City owned property including pesticides from the neonicotinoid family. 3. The City shall undertake its best efforts to plant flowers favorable to bees and othez pollinators in the City's public spaces. 4. The City shall designate Bee-Safe areas in which future City plantings are free from systemic pesticides including neonicotinoids. 5. The City shall undertake its best efforts to comznunicate to Lake Elmo residents the importance of creating and maintaining a pollinator-friendly habitat. 6_ The City shall publish a Bee-Safe City Progress Report on an annual basis. Resolution 2015-XX `P<r�llinator friendly' Stillwater � Stillwater Gazette Community & People `Po1l�nator iri�endly' Sti1lw��ier Published Apri117, z015 at 8:00 am St�iltwater recently became the four-th city in MiTinssota to become "polli�iator, friendiy." Page 1 of 4 Stillwater l�as became the fourth "pollinator-friendly city" in Minnesota, according to tlle Pallinator Friendly Al�iance. Stillwater joins the cities of Lake Elmo, Shorewood and St. Louis Park, which have all approved resolutions to be pollina�or friendly. "This resolution is a huge win for our community and now we can work in partnership with the city of S�illwater to plan pollina�or gardens and forage areas without neonic pesticides," Marcie Forsberg, co-president of the alliance, said in a written statement. "This is not the whole answei-, but we have to begin on a community level, because this is a cause where every person can make a difference:' Cormed the summer of 2014 in Stillwater, the Pollinator Friendly Alliance works to protect pollinators through education, habitat creation and removal of harmful pesticides. Last September, the alliance made a presentation before the Stillwater City Council, asking it to commit to being pollinatar friendly. The alliance and its expel-t partners at the University of Minnesota and Pesticide Action Network told the council that declining habitat and cei•tain pesticides are harming http://stillwatergazette.com/2015/04/17/pollinator-friendly-stiliwater/ 11/3/2015 `Pollinator friendly' Stillwater � Stillwater Gazette Page 2 of 4 pollinators, such as honeybees and butter�lies, which are critical to the food supply and envii•onment. According to the alliance, pollinators are responsible for about 30 percent of our food supply. . Laurie Schneide�•, beekeeper and co-president of �he atliance, has obseived the decline in pollinators �rst hand. "Fifteen years ago these problems did not exist with our colonies," Schneider said in a written statement. "Year after year native bees, bumblebees and honeybees would fill our giant Basswood tree at blossom time, creating a l�um so strong the vivration made me feellike I could take off with the tree and the bees. Now I have to look hard to find a pollinator on the blossoms, and my hives are lucky if they make it over winter." 4ne of the problems identi�ied is the use of certain types of "systemic" pesticides, such as neonicotinoid and fipronil pesticides. When tllese are introduced to a plant, t17ey spread throughout the stem, the leaves, the fruit and the seeds, Schneider said. The pesticides kill the pollinators needed for a llealthy envii•onment and food sources. Schneider said being pollinator friendly means "abiding by pollinator-friendly principles and practices," wl�ich include planting only pollinator-friendly plants, using an "integrated pest management system," providing public education about pollinator decline and health, and discontinuing use of neonicotinoid and �pronil pes�icides. Stillwater has now committed to "consider safe alternatives to pallinator-liarming pesticides" and "consider the use ai plants or piant seeds that have not been treated with neonicotinoids in its new plantings." It will also seek to plant pollinator-friendly plants and support public education about the importance of pollinator-friendly prac�ices. � �� -� --� Schneider said the alliance has plans to create pollinator habitat in Stillwater, in ' partnership with the city. "We've already put together pollinator garden plans," slle said. "As soon as the weather is good enough to accommodate planting, we'il be planting those pallinator areas." The gardens will include pollinator-friendly plants such as milkweed and will be located in Pioneer Park, Triangle Park and others. "A pollinator-friendly plant is a flower, p1anC shrub or tree that is not grown or treated with a systemic insecticide," Schneider said. "The second piece ... is the plant provides either pollen or neciar or both, and �lie pollinatar can get to it:' http://stillwatergazette.com/2015/04/17/pollinator-friendly-stillwater/ 11/3/2015 `P�,llinator friendly' Stiliwater � Stiliwater Gazette Page 3 of 4 In addition to the gardens, the graup plans to add"bee lawns" in some bare areas throughout the city. "V1Te're going to be using a lot of white Dutch clover, and that's great pollinator forage," Schneider said. "It's beautiful, and it's low to the ground, and you only mow it once a year." Although the city isn't allocating additional funds for the pollinatar friendly initiative, Schneider said the money already designated for plants �n ihe parks in question wi11 go toward pollinator-friendly plants. Volunteers will do the labor of creating the gardens. T11e alliance is also seeking businesses and organizations to sponsor the gardens. So far the planned gardens are expected to cost a total af about $5,000, but the group would like to identify even more sites. Schneider hopes the community will get involved. Toward that end, her organization will continue to provide educational events. "We've been daing t�lks and awareness events since last fall, and they are always well attended," she said. "Once peaple learn about wha�'s happening and what they can do, they're all about doing it. ... We can do a lot in our own backyards." The group's next big event is scheduled for Sunday, Sept.13, at Liit Bridge Brewing Co. in Stillwater. In addition to pollinator-awareness components, it will include celebrity guests, a specially brewed beer with honey, food vendors, bands and more. For more information on the Pollinator Ft•iendly Ailiance and how to ge� involved, go ta pollinatorfriendly.org. Contact Jonathan Young at jonathan.young@ecm-inc.com mz�;; � �r: � �� i ► ► Ac�vertising �nforrnaCion ( Contac� Us � Subscribe Copyright CU2015 ECM Publishers, Inc. o All Rights Reserved http://stillwatergazette.com/2015/04/17/pollinator-friendly-stillwater/ 11/3/2015 DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: ��l ,'_l i� ., :.l,i �; = i :nci'vt,. I ��_ �,n��,. �'i�i ��'lo 651.�52.1850 phone I 651.452.SJ�10 Yax � www.mendota�heights.com _ Cirv oF MENDO�A HEIGI-=ITS November 10, 2015 Parks and Recreation Commission Sloan Wallgren, Recreation Program Coordinator Recreation Program Update RECREATION PROGRAMS Youth Field Trips- Tuesday December 29th- Snow-Tubing at Wild Mountain Winter Recreation Area-$25 We will depart Mendota Heights City Hall at 9:30am and head to the Wild Mountain Winter Recreation Area in Taylors Falls, MN. We will spend the afternoon racing down the tubing tracks, while you relaX as you're pulled to the top of the mountain by their magic carpet (moving walkway). If you get cold we can warmup in the chalet or next to the big bon-fire. This trip is sure to be a blast of winter fun. Please bring your own bag lunch or money to purchase concessions. We will return to the Mendota Heights City Hall at 3:OOpm. This trip is for youth ages 7 and up. Wednesday December 30th- Grand Slam Sports & Movie-$30 We will begin the day by meeting at the Mendota Heights City Hall. We will head towards Grand Slam Sports in Burnsville, MN at 9:30am. Once at Grand Slam Sports you can choose from laser tag, Crazy Bumper Cars, batting cages, mini golf and each kid will receive six arcade tokens. We will have lunch at Grand Slam Sports, which will consist of a hotdog, chips and soda. After our delicious lunch we will head to the movie theatre to relax and view one of the newest hilarious new movies on the big screen. We will finally return to Mendota Heights City Hall at 3:OOpm. This trip will be action pack with lots of laughs, so please don't wait to register. This trip is for youth ages 7 and up. Winter Activities at the Mendota Heights Par 3 The elubhouse at the Par 3 will be open 10:00am-3:OOpm on Saturdays and Sundays in January and February. We will offer fat tire bikes and snowshoes for rent ($5.00 each). Again this year we will be creating a cross country ski trail, planned to open January lst. We will also have the restrooms available and snacks & hot beverages available to purchase. Gvmnastics Program Saturday Mornings - For boys & girls starting for ages 3 and older. Check below for class level. Classes include: Balance Beam, Uneven Bars, Floor Exercise, Tumbling & more. All classes held at Sibley High School (Smal] Gym.) Girls should wear leotards; boys may wear shorts & t-shirts. WiNTER SESSION (10 WEEKS) — SATURDAYS, DEC 5, 12, 19, 2015; JAN 9, 16, 23, 30; FEB 6, 13, 20, 2016 Times: Tumbling Tykes Ages 3& 4 8: 30 — 9:00 AM $90.00 Tumbling Tots Ages 4& 5 9:05 — 9:35 AM $90.00 Kinder Tumbling Ages 5& 6 9:40 — 10:20 AM $90.00 Beginner Ages 6& up 10:25 — 11:25 AM $125.00 Skating Lesson Program We will be offering a Learn to Skate Program this year on Saturdays in January. There will be five classes to choose from between 9:30am to noon. The cost of the five session program is $35. Please visit our website for individual class information and to register. Warming Houses The warming houses at Friendly Hills Park, Marie Park and Wentworth Park will all be open this winter, approximate opening date December 12th. Staff will also maintain a pleasure rink at Ivy Hills Park, please note that there is no warming house at Ivy Hills Park. The warming houses will be open: Weekdays Saturdays Sundays School Vacation Days Christmas/New Year's Eve Christmas New Year's Day 4 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. 9 a.m. — 8:00 p.m. Noon — 6 p.m. Noon— 8:00 p.m. Noon — 4:00 p.m. Closed 12 — 8:00 p.m. DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Update 11C1 Victona Curve �'�endota I�e��iit�. M�i �5�1G 65�.452.1850 phone I 651.452.89�0 fax ` www.mendota heights.com _ CITY OF MENDCJiA HEIGHTS November 10, 2015 Parks & Recreation Commission Sloan Wallgren, Recreation Program Coordinatar September Par 3 Update The golf course closed for business on November 8th. We had a great year in terms of revenue and programs offered. We are looking at expanding programs such as after school golf clubs in the spring and fall, as well as offering a senior league on Thursday mornings. Staff has applied for several grants that will help us to expand our programming efforts and purchase equipment. Maintenance Update Everything has been removed from the golf course and put in the maintenance build for the winter. We will have all of our equipment services and sharpened during the month of February. We also will have to develop a plan as to how we are going to handle maintenance of the course with the passing of Mr. Jerry Murphy. At this time staff is also looking of used golf carts to purchase ($1,500-$2,000 each), as well as a used sprayer ($8,000-$15,000). Bud�et Total sales for the month of September were $16,769 and total eXpenses were $13,379. Total sales for the year through September are $154,933 and expenses are $116,379 resulting in a net profit of $38,554 year to date. MENDOTA HEIGHTS PAR 3 BUDGET TO ACTUAL REPORT September 2015 (75% OF YEAR) REVENUES GREENS, LEAGUE & TOURN FEES RECREATION PROGRAMS CONCESSIONS SUNDRY REVENUE INTEREST CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS PAR 3 FUND REVENUE TOTAL EXPENDITURES CLUBHOUSE SALARIES ADMINISTRATIVE SALARIES FICA/PERA MEDICAL INSURANCE U/E & W/C INSURANCE RENTALS UTILITIES PROFESSIONAL FEES - AUDIT PROF FEES - CONSULTING FEES PROF FEES - GROUNDS MGMT PROF FEES - GROUNDS WAGES PROF FEES - TREE MAINTENANCE ADVERTISING/NEWSLETTER LIABILITY/AUTO INSURANCE OPERATING COSTS/SUPPLIES FUEL REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SUNDRY/DUES/MI LEAGE/CLOTHING CONTINGENCY ONLINE REG & CREDIT CARD FEES BUDGET $105,000 $35,000 $21,000 $0 $250 $0 $161,250 BUDGET $30,000 $25, 043 $9,854 $7,144 $1,250 $2,500 $10,400 $2,500 $300 $6,000 $18, 000 $0 $400 $3,300 $5,500 $2,500 $16, 500 $2,800 $0 $2,700 SEPTEMBER 2015 $11,726 $2,047 $2,972 $25 $0 $0 $16,769 SEPTEMBER 2015 $3,061 $1,951 $894 $490 $0 $127 $1,133 $0 $0 $1,000 $1,957 $0 $0 $0 $1,025 $131 $272 $739 $0 $598 PAR 3 EXPENDITURES TOTAL $146,691 $13,379 YTD YTD 2015 % $97,738 93.08% $35,866 102.47% $21,195 100.93% $134 $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $154,933 96.08% YTD 2015 $26,187 $19,045 $7,234 $4,410 $1,536 $2,591 $8,054 $2, 513 $332 $6,000 $12,754 $0 $159 $3,383 $6,694 $1,272 $8, 863 $2,314 $0 $3,037 YTD % 87.29% 76.05% 73.41 % 61.74% 122.87% 103.63% 77.44% 100.53% 110.67% 100.00% 70.86% 0.00% 39.74% 102.50% 121.71 % 50.89% 53.71 °/a 82.64% 0.00% 0.00% $116,379 79.34% MENDOTA HEIGHTS PAR 3 BUDGET TO ACTUAL REPORT September 2014 AND 2015 REVENUES Sept Sept YTD YTD 2014 2015 2014 2015 GREENS, LEAGUE, TOURNAMENT FEES $11,593 $11,726 $77,577 $97,738 RECREATION PROGRAMS $1,691 $2,047 $37,328 $35,866 CONCESSIONS $2,166 $2,972 $16,072 $21,195 SUNDRY REVENUE $0 $25 $113 $134 INTEREST $0 $0 $0 $0 CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS $0 $0 $0 $0 PAR 3 FUND REVENUE TOTAL $15,450 $16,769 $131,090 $154,933 EXPENDITURES CLUBHOUSE SALARIES $2,954 $3,061 $21,176 $26,187 ADMINISTRATIVE SALARIES $1,861 $1,951 $18,375 $19,045 FICA/PERA $836 $894 $5,925 $7,234 MEDICAL INSURANCE $490 $490 $4,407 $4,410 U/E & W/C INSURANCE $0 $0 $1,223 $1,536 RENTALS $61 $127 $2,401 $2,591 UTILITIES $1,134 $1,133 $6,970 $8,054 PROFESSIONAL FEES-AUDIT $0 $0 $2,425 $2,513 PROF FEES-CONSULTING FEES $0 $0 $1,520 $332 PROF FEES-GROUNDS MGMT $1,000 $1,000 $6,000 $6,000 PROF FEES-GROUNDS WAGES $2,013 $1,957 $11,855 $12,754 PROF-FEES-TREE MAINTENANCE $0 $0 $0 $0 ADVERTISING/NEWSLETTER $104 $0 $309 $159 LIABILITY/AUTOINSURANCE $0 $0 $3,242 $3,383 OPERATING COSTS/SUPPLIES $1,374 $1,025 $5,324 $6,694 FUEL $262 $131 $1,656 $1,272 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE $1,804 $272 $8,545 $8,863 SUNDRY/DUES/MILEAGE/CLOTHING $0 $739 $2,284 $2,314 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 ONLINE REG & CREDIT CARD FEES $455 $598 $2,359 $3,037 CONTINGENCY $0 $0 $1,760 $0 PAR 3 EXPENDITUES TOTAL $14,347 $13,379 $107,756 $116,379