2009-03-10 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 — 6:30 P.M.
City Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of February 10, 2009, Minutes
4. Introduction of New Parks and Recreation Commissioner — Steve Commers
5. Recreation Programmers Report (Available Tuesday)
6. Park Celebration Volunteer Opportunities (Verbal)
7. Recreation Program Registration Open House — Verbal Update
8. Residents Concerns Regarding Roger's Lake Water Quality
9. Restoration Efforts at Historic Pilot Knob
10, Update/Review 2004 Plan "Future Trail Options"
11. Mendota Plaza - Verbal Update
12. Eugenia Avenue - Verbal Update
13. Par 3 Update - Verbal Update
14. Commission Comments
15. Adjourn
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING
February 10, 2009
The February 2009 meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday,
February 10, 2009, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called
to order at 6:30 P.M.
The following Commissioners were present, Chair Paul Portz, Commissioners: Tom Kraus, Ray Morris,
Larry Craighead, Maureen Brackey, Michael Toth and Liz O'Brien. Staff present were: Jake Sedlacek,
Assistant to the City Administrator, John Mazzitello, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Guy Kullander,
Parks Project Manager, Teresa Gangelhoff, Recreation Programmer, and Nancy Bauer, Recording Secretary.
MINUTES:
Commissioner Craighead made a motion to approve the minutes with corrections.
Commissioner Brackey seconded the motion.
AYES: 7
NAPES: 0
PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT
Chair Portz asked if the Boltz's Tae Kown Do spring break program would be held at the Mendota Plaza.
Ms. Gangelhoff responded that it would be held at the Mendota Plaza.
She also said she has applied for a grant for trail signage and to start "healthy" programs by getting people
outside and active. Simple steps starts April lst. She has 50 t -shirts for the first 50 walkers that sign up at the
parks celebration.
Chair Portz reported that Sibley gymnastics is going on and started January 24th
Ms. Gangelhoff reported that skating lessons ended last Saturday. The 55+ program committee is planning
programs this summer for seniors.
Chair Portz reported that the Parks Celebration is June 6t" with a Minnesota Twins game on a large screen
TV on June 5th at Town Center. The celebration will be combined with the School Districts Anniversary
Celebration.
Commissioner Brackey asked Ms. Gangelhoff is she was looking for volunteers within the community.
Ms. Gangelhoff replied she is looking for volunteers and anyone can volunteer. Please call her at City Hall if
you would like to volunteer.
Chair Portz said the ice rinks were going strong until a few days ago.
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Ms. Gangelhoff replied that Terry at Public Works closed the rinks on Monday. They will be closed until
Thursday when it is suppose to get cold again. People can check the hotline to see when they are open.
Ms. Gangelhoff reported there is a new tennis coach for the summer. There will be a travelling tennis team
to play with other kids in Inver Grove Heights and West St. Paul.
Chair Portz commented there is a registration night coming up.
Ms. Gangelhoff said there will be Parks and Recreation registration on Monday, March 2, 2009, where
people can register for all parks and recreation programs such as the golf camps, golf lessons, golf leagues
and tennis lessons. Mendota Heights Athletic Association will also be there to register for t -ball.
Also, being planned for this year is a summer playground program. It would be a weekly program with
themes such as water week and nature week. There would be younger kids in the morning and then older
kids in the afternoon. It could be a four week program.
Commissioner O'Brien asked how many kids it would be limited to.
Ms. Gangelhoff said about 20 kids. There would need to be one instructor for every 10 kids.
Commissioner O'Brien said this is an idea to utilize the parks in the City with the kids.
Chair Portz asked if it would happen in the summer.
Commissioner O'Brien said for four weeks in the summer. The details are still being worked out.
Chair Portz asked about summer programs.
Ms. Gangelhoff reported that Safety camp is in August. Skateboard camp will be at Rogers Lake Park with
3`d Lair holding the camp. The Minnesota Thunder will hold a soccer camp. The fishing derby will be in
July.
Chair Portz asked if the performances in the park was held in one park or different parks.
Ms. Gangelhoff replied that one night it will be held at Sibley and one night at Rogers Lake Park with the
fishing derby and one performance at Mendakota Park. The summer playhouse is held at Marie and
Mendakota Parks on Mondays.
Chair Portz said that three pages of the Heights Highlites are devoted to parks and recreation programs.
Also, on the first page is an article looking for a Parks and Recreation Commissioner. If anyone wants to
apply they should send a letter of interest by February 20th to City Administrator Jim Danielson. This is a
fun commission to work on.
Commissioner O'Brien asked if any application have been submitted yet.
Mr. Sedlacek responded that two applications have been received. Council would like to interview on Marc' -
3`d before the Council meeting.
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INTRODUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR JOHN MAZZITELLO
Mr. Mazzitello reported that he has been the City Public Works Director/City Engineer for six months next
week. He grew up in St. Paul. He graduated from Cretin Derham Hall. He went to Marquette University
via a ROTC scholarship. He entered the air force as an active duty Lieutenant in 1992. He settled in
Fairbanks Alaska where he worked for the State of Alaska and the Department of Environmental
Conservation and Department of Transportation. His family moved back to Minnesota in 2004 and lived in
St. Paul where he worked for a private consulting firm. While looking to move out of St. Paul to Mendota
Heights he came across the job in Mendota Heights.
Chair Portz said he was glad to have him at the meeting for an introduction and for opening a line of
communication. There is a lot going on for opportunities for the Parks and Recreation Commission
especially with the new Minnesota Sales Tax and the Federal Stimulus Acts. Projects should be applied for
with this kind of funding available. The trails need upgrading in the community. Staff could follow up on
these opportunities. If anyone on the Commission see opportunities they should pass it on to staff.
Mr. Mazzitello reported that the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Act that passed in the last election is being
solidified in the legislature as to how it can be processed and utilized within communities. Through the
City's affiliation with the League of Minnesota Cities, Minnesota Public Works Association and the City
Engineers Association the City gets updates as the process unfolds.
Mr. Sedlacek said the Parks and Recreation Commission talks about trails and funding for them is not in the
budget. There is Municipal State Aid money for streets that could be used for trails which falls under Mr.
Mazzitello.
Commissioner Morris suggested that Mr. Mazzitello check on ISTEA money that will be coming out from
the federal level that can be used for rehabbing the trails in the City. It could be worthwhile checking with
MnDOT and letting them know that trails need some major renovation.
Chair Portz asked if it was ok to contact Mr. Mazzitello with any ideas.
Mr. Mazzitello responded absolutely, stop by or feel free to call.
Commissioner Kraus asked what are the top priorities or responsibilities of his department.
Mr. Mazzitello responded it was roads and utilities. There are maintenance crews that take care of snow
plowing and maintenance of the streets. There is a sanitary sewer system and storm sewer system. There is
also the rehabilitation of the utilities. The City tries to do one to three projects a year rehabbing the utilities
and streets on the street right of way. Working through Mr. Kullander facilities maintenance and trail
maintenance that don't fall under streets or utilities.
Commissioner Morris said he would like to commend the young staff member who has worked on the rain
gardens in the Somerset area. The rain gardens have been very beneficial and is a good green project. He
has done a good job with the rain gardens. It has been a real success.
Mr. Kuchinka
did most of
Mr. Mazzitello said he would pass the n tremendous sucormation gcess writh thelstreedt projects and moreoare planned
the work. The rain gardens have been
throughout the City.
Commissioner Morris said they are a really good thing. They look nice and serve a real purpose.
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Commissioner Kraus asked if money was still available through Dakota County for rain garden projects.
Mr. Mazzitello said he would check. There was money available last year.
TRAIL REQUEST FOR MINNESOTA CONSTITUTIONAL DOLLARS
Mr. Sedlacek said there were more voters of Minnesota voted on the Clean Water, Land and Legacy
Amendment than on any other candidate or issue in Minnesota. 1.6 million voters voted yes and 1.1 million
voters voted no. It did create dedicated funding. The tax will begin to be collected on July 1, 2009. 33% of
all revenues will go to a newly created outdoor heritage fund to be spent to restore, protect and enhance
wetlands, prairies, forests and habitat for game, fish and wildlife. 33% of the clean water fund will be spent
to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers; streams and groundwater (with at least 5% of
the fund to be spent to protect drinking water sources). 14.25% will be spent on parks and trails with funds
to be spent to only support parks and trails of regional or statewide significance. 19.75% will fund a newly
created arts and cultural heritage fund to be spent only for arts, arts education, and arts access and to preserve
Minnesota's history and cultural heritage.
In order to acquire any of this funding it will not be through a grant but through submitting a bill to the
legislature. There is only one oversight body to oversee all four areas of the amendment. Outdoor heritage
fund requests are due by April 1St. The funding is unknown since taxes aren't being collected yet. There is
no deadline for the other funds. It is thought to have requests for the other funds in by April 1st. There are
areas in the City in terms of heritage and linkage. They are the Minnesota River Trail and the Northern
Urban Regional Trail (HURT) that are not linked yet. They are two choking points; the NURT trail along
Dodd Road to Valley Park and the Minnesota River Trail from Valley Park to Highway 13. Easements are
needed to finish connecting the trails.
Mr. Kullander reported the plans were authorized by City Council a year and half ago. The plans are
completed acquiring easements are being work on. The grants could be applied for to construct them.
Mr. Sedlacek said a proposal will be put together for both trails. There should be no impact on the Special
Park Fund or the City's General Fund.
Commissioner Kraus commented it was great to get funding for new trails but what about money for
maintenance of the trails once they are built.
Commissioner Morris commented that some of the trails are past rehabbing and need to be built from the
ground up. Valley Creek is one of the trails that is wash boarding.
Commissioner Craighead said a few years ago $10,000 was spent for maintenance of the trails.
Mr. Kullander said there is now $45,000 in the budget for maintenance of the trails.
Commissioner Kraus asked if that is enough money to keep up with what needs to be done for the trails.
Mr. Kullander said is was not. Council decides on the budgeted amount for maintenance of the trails.
Commissioner Morris said there is a new administration for the Land and Water Conservation Fund on the
Federal side for enhancing parks. Money may be loosened up and they snatch funds 50%. The DNR may
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get some money from the Feds and that should be kept in mind. The funds come from the gas tax and
offshore leasing tax.
Chair Portz said it was a good update and information.
Chair Portz asked a guest if he wanted to speak at the meeting.
Mr. Alan Anderson came to observe the meeting because he saw the article looking for a new Commissioner.
He did not know what the Parks and Recreation Commission did.
DISCUSSION OF EUGENIA AVENUE
Mr. Sedlacek said City Council has entertained a request to vacate a 30 foot right-of-way by Highway 13
north of Sylvandale. The request was made by Brian Brunette, 591 Hiawatha Avenue, to vacate half of the
alley behind his property and all of Eugenia. It is a landlocked parcel of land. Eugenia Avenue was platted
in 1924 with the Cherokee Heights Parks subdivision. In 1988, with the subdivision to the south, the Ivy
Falls 2nd subdivision, it was decided that Eugenia Avenue was not needed as a street by the City Council.
Instead of having the subdivision dedicate 30 feet for a full right-of-way they allowed the developer to
integrate the land into the lots.
Between 588 and 597 Sutcliff Circle there is a 10 foot easement on each lot that is for utilities, on December
6, 1988, Council referred to this easement as a potential for a future trail.
The individual at 591 Hiawatha Avenue on February 7, 1989, asked for a vacation of the rest of Eugenia
Ave. The Council at that time discussed whether it was necessary to have a trail connection through there.
The Council opted at that time not to vacate Eugenia. The Council felt at that time it may serve a purpose in
the future for a trail connection. This same discussion has come up to the current Council.
The question Council is now weighing is it better to vacate this property or preserve it for a future use? It is
now used as a walking path. Council thought it appropriate to ask the Parks and Recreation Commission to
weigh in on the matter as there have been discussions in the past with the Paries and Recreation Commission.
Is this a viable trail section?
Commissioner Morris asked about the other parcel with the 20 foot easement and if the homeowners had
encroached on the right-of-way on each lot.
Mr. Sedlacek said part of the discussion in 1989 was that the trail would be awfully tight between the two
homes. The homes might be right up to the 10 foot right-of-way.
Commissioner Craighead asked if Eugenia Avenue was now grass.
Mr. Sedlacek said Mr. Brunette's portion was maintained by him and the other portion is not maintained as
well.
Chair Portz said people are walking through there now.
Commissioner Morris said he would like to hear from the other landowners about putting a trail through
there. The two landowners on the 20 foot easement would probably not be happy about a trail going through
their property.
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Commissioner Kraus pointed out that the other homes on the Sutcliff cul-de-sac would be impacted if a trail
were built between the two homes. There would be10 homes impacted. What does that landowner propose
to prevent foot traffic through that yard? Can an easement be granted to the homeowner to put up a fence for
security reasons and keep the rest of the property for a future trail?
Mr. Sedlacek said if the property were vacated the homeowner is going to landscape and fence the property.
The City does not allow a homeowner to put up a fence on City right-of-way.
Commissioner Kraus said if Eugenia Avenue were vacated there would be one option left for a trail that is
not a desirable option.
Commissioner Morris asked if the property owner has had acts of vandalism.
Mr. Sedlacek responded there were two break-ins reported - one in 2006 and the other in 2008.
Commissioner Morris said it's not a false request. It would be nice to retain the property for a trail in the
future with the wooded area on the other side of Highway 13 and asked who owned the property.
Mr. Sedlacek responded there are five lots off of Sutcliff and St. Paul Regional Park.
Commissioner Morris said it could be a potential link to St. Paul and beyond.
Mr. Sedlacek said it's a steep link.
Commissioner Craighead said he rides his bike on the other side of Highway 13 — not on the side with the
homes.
Mr. Kullander said there is a gravel trail on the other side of Highway 13 with an access gate to an overlook.
It is an unknown area. It's the Vento trail.
Commissioner Craighead commented that the homeowner could let the right-of-way go natural that would
help improve security. He also said he didn't recall talking about this in the past and he's been on the
Commission for 10 years. There is a map that identified potential sites for trails.
Mr. Kullander said this site was a low priority for a trail.
Commissioner Craighead said he wouldn't want the land as a trail. It would not be a good idea to have
bikers cross Highway 13 at that area.
Commissioner O'Brien asked if people were using it for exercise or taking a short cut.
Mr. Sedlacek responded there are different thoughts on it. It was mentioned that it is a teen hangout. Avid
walkers do use it to get to the St. Paul Park. Mr. Sedlacek asked if the Parks and Recreation wanted to make
a motion to the City Council regarding this property.
Commissioner O'Brien said she didn't have enough information to make a recommendation to the City
Council and would like to hear from people about this.
Commissioner Morris agreed and would hate to lose the land.
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Chair Portz said the property owners effected by this decision were at the last City Council meeting to talk
about the issue and can be watched on the webeast. If there is a security issue that issue needs to be
addressed. He also doesn't remember discussing it. It would be a shame to give up the land.
Commissioner Kraus said he would also like to see the map of potential trails.
Mr. Sedlacek said the City Council is discussing this item at their second meeting in April and the master
trail plan could be brought to the next Parks meeting.
Commissioner Morris said there is future plans for the Vento overlook.
Mr. Sedlacek said more information would be on the agenda at the next Parks and Recreation meeting.
REVIEW OF CURRENT WEB CONTENT
Mr. Sedlacek reported that an email address has been set up to send comments about the parks. The email
address is lovetheparks(ornendota-heihts.com The email address did not make it in the Heights Highlites.
There have been no comments submitted yet.
Commissioner Craighead remarked that he was pleased to see the extent of the content on the website.
Mr. Sedlacek said cudos should go to Teresa for keeping the information update. The City is hoping to
redesign the website in the future.
Chair Portz asked if the webmaster was an employee or contract employee.
Mr. Sedlacek responded a part-time employee updates the website but can not make major changes to it.
Commissioner Kraus commented there is a lot of great content. There is a lot of clicking to get to
information and the website is confusing. There is no information about the Pilot Knob site.
Commissioner Morris suggested contacting a university to build a website. It looks good for a portfolio for a
student.
Commissioner Kraus asked if statistics were kept about the website.
Mr. Sedlacek said no.
Commissioner Kraus said that would be something to keep in mind when designing a new website.
PAR 3 ANNUAL REPORT
Chair Portz said the annual report was a good format. There was an operating profit for the year of $30,000
with a total revenue of $186,000.
Mr. Sedlacek reported that a pro -forma is being developed for 2009 that was proposed by Councilmember
Vitelli.
Chair Portz asked if the pro -forma would be a budget for next year.
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Mr. Sedlacek responded it would be a budget pro -forma. Last year a monthly expenditures cash flow
worksheet was used. What was not in there was an estimate to budget month by month for revenues or
expenditures and administrative costs weren't budgeted in month by month. That was about $19,000. 2009
will be an interesting year for the Par 3 with the economy.
2008 had a number of capital expenses. The projection of 2009 needs to be added to the annual report. The
anticipated capital expenses for 2009 is $30,000. The roof of the clubhouse is a major concern. We are not
going to touch it unless we have to. There is $7,000 budgeted for replacing a mower. There will be
landscaping expenses such as cleaning up the trees.
Chair Portz said it's a good value and cheapest green fees in the twin cities. Market ideas have come from
the greens committee.
Commissioner O'Brien asked about the status of the greens committee.
Chair Portz said the greens committee brought in a volunteer landscape architect. Money has been budgeted
for planting flowers by the clubhouse. The greens committee is meeting again on February 19tH
Mr. Sedlacek said a concept plan is being brought to the greens committee at the February 19th meeting.
When the plan gets finalized it will then go to Council for bidding.
Core users of the golf course are from the area — Mendota Heights, Eagan and West St. Paul residents.
People will drive by other golf courses to golf the Par 3 because it is a fun, laid back course.
The clubhouse manager is returning and so is the maintenance manager. Mr. Perkins understands the nature
of the course and there will be birthday party offerings, an open and an invitational is being planned while
keeping the down home feel that it has had.
Commissioner Craighead suggested posting the youth tournament information on the website.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Craighead commented that this would be his last meeting.
There were no further comments.
Commissioner Kraus made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Morris seconded the motion.
AYES 7
NAYS 0
The meeting adjourned at 8:04 P.M.
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MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARK AND RECREATION
SCHOOL'S OUT YOUTH TRIPS— SPRING BREAK
MONDAY -APRIL 6, 2009 -PARK & REC DAY (a
TUESDAY-APRIL 7, 2009 -PARK & REG DAY
FAMILY MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY
(c� THOMPSON PARK ACTIVITY CENTER
IN MENDOTA HEIGHTS
You and your friends will not want
Family Martial Arts Academy- Boltz's Taekwondo
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780 South Plaza Drive, Mendota Heights
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day at Thompson Park Activity
Program Start -9:00 am -Check in with MH Park and Rec Staff at
Academy. (Please note: No bus for this activity, please drop child
Center Lodge in West St. Paul.
off at address above, Park & Rec staff will supervise with Academy
We have plans for a Mario Kart
staff from 9-4 pm)
Wii tournament on a huge screen, bingo with prizes,
The day will be packed with all kind of activities for boys and girls that
craft center and lots of fun games. We will end the day
will fit all age groups and abilities. Games like target slide, paddle ball
and commando, will be played.
with popcorn and a movie (tbd) on the giant screen.
Taekwondo lessons will be given during a morning and afternoon ses-
sion and some free time to work on your skills. An afternoon snack will
Ages: 6 and up
be provided.
Cost: $10.00
Lunch: We will walk to McDonalds-(Dress for the
Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm AL1®
Weather) bring your own spending money for lunch
or you may bring bag lunch. o
please drop off and pickup
Time: 9 am to 4 pm (earlier and later drop/pick up are
your child at -
available but please call to arrange.)
TPAC, 1200 Stassen Lane
Cost: $35.00
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Ages: 6 and up�
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City of Mendota Heights
MEMORANDUM
March 4, 2009
Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission
Jake Assistant to the City Administrator
From: Guy Kullander, Operations & Projects Coordinator
Subject: Residents Concerns Regarding Roger's Lake Water Quality
BACKGROUND:
Several times over the past ten or so years residents have approached Council members
individually and at regular City Council meetings to request improvements to the water quality of
Roger's Lake - specifically weed control. In 2006 the City Council engaged the firm of "Blue Water
Science" to undertake an aquatic evaluation and prepare a report addressing lake management ideas.
City Council authorized $2,000.00, in matching funds of the estimated $4,000.00 study cost, if an
equal amount were contributed by area residents.
Last year, in support of the City's recreation programmed Fishing Derby, a lake weed harvester
was hired to remove weeds in the vicinity of the fishing pier in Roger's Lake Park prior to the derby in
July. This operation was observed by residents in the area and several questioned staff if residents
living on the lake could enlist the aid of City staff (coordinate efforts) in obtaining a permit(s) from the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for any future efforts to control/treat weeds in the lake.
DISCUSSION:
Recently Mr. Pat Hickey (2303 Swan Drive) and I have exchanged emails and phone calls. Mr.
Hickey would like to "keep the ball rolling" to address treatment options to control weeds in the lake.
Attached are copies of information Mr. Hickey has distributed to residents around the lake including
Mendakota County Club.
I have informed Mr. Hickey that a funding "line item" was not provided in the 2009 City Budget
for "water quality improvements" at Roger's Lake and that I am unable to provide any meaningful time
commitment to this effort unless so directed by the City Council.
Mr. Hickey asked how he could bring this issue before the City Council. I recommended that he
attend tonight's Commission meeting before attending the next City Council meeting scheduled on
March 17th, 2009.
Proposed 2009 staff efforts to address weeds near the fishing pier:
I have not as yet contacted the DNR regarding applying for a "2009 Permit to Destroy Aquatic
Vegetation". Last years permit allowed weed harvesting "adjacent to permittee's property only,
harvesting around fishing pier at Roger's Lake Park" for one season only. The DNR field
representative for our area suggested that in the future the City consider chemical treatment which is a
less costly control approach. If the City does wish to treat for weeds, chemical recommended by the
DNR would be purchased with funds designated for "fertilizer & chemicals" in the Parks Maintenance
Budget that would be applied by a Public Works employee who is certified and maintains his
"chemical applicators license". Estimated cost for the chemicals should be under a few hundred
dollars.
Any use of City employees to apply chemicals in privately owned portions of the lake must be
reviewed by the City Attorney for potential liability issues before work is ordered.
Other treated ponds in Mendota Heights:
- A group of nineteen homeowners in the Copperfield area have in the past hired a firm to
chemically treat weeds in a nine acre pond at an estimated cost of $2,100 plus $400 for
a DNR group permit ($20 per property, maximum $750 fee).
- Somerset Golf course also treats for weeds - staff does not have cost data.
- Roger's Lake Management Study (conservatively) estimated chemical treatment costs for
properties along the east shorelines both north and south of Wagon Wheel Trail at
$700 per area per treatm entlyea r (this cost may not include DNR permit fees).
RECOMMENDATION:
Allow Mr. Pat Hickey to address the Commission.
ACTION REQUIRED:
As Mr. Hickey and other residents in the area surrounding Roger's Lake plan to bring their
concerns to the attention of the City Council, the Commission may wish to consider making a
recommendation to Council on this issue.
Attachments:
1. Email from Pat Hickey to Guy Kullander dated 2-25-09
2. Email from Pat Hickey to Mendakota Country Club
3. Letter from Pat Hickey to residents in Rogers Lake area
4. Letter from Pat Hickey to City Council dated July 15, 2008
5. Council memo dated July 29, 2008
6. Council minutes from August 5, 2008
7. Council memo from Sue McDermott dated January 2, 2007
8. Council minutes from January 2, 2007
9. Portion of `Rogers Lake Report" - Summary Lake Management - 2006
Page 1 of 2
Guy Kullander
From: Pat Hickey [phickey@printgroupglobal.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 1:59 PM
To: Guy Kullander
Cc: John _Huber@cpr.ca; sandrakrebsbach@hotmai1.com; mjdjsnow@comcast.net; 'Doug
Hennes'
Subject: FW: Improving Lake Rogers
Attachments: image001.jpg
Hi Guy,
Hope all goes well! I'm certain that you will be hearing from others around Lake Rogers in the next few
days as we continue with our overall community desire to bring this lake back into the realm of
recreational use by better controlling the weeds, fungus and mold that seemingly plagues this body of
water year after year.
I wanted to make you aware that I have also asked for assistance from Mendakota CC as you will see
from the letter below.
Let me know what else I can be doing to ensure that we do all possible to address the issues this year
prior to the spring thaw and that the homeowners/property owners have a solid understanding of what
they can do hand-in-hand with the City of Mendota Heights, the DNR, MnDOT and any other
organizations to see better results this year than have been seen in past years. As many of the
residents have said, "This just keeps going on and on... let's get something done."
I know we have your support and look forward to you letting us know what it is we must do to "get
something done." Thank you Guy.
Sincerely,
Pat
Cc: City Council
From: Pat Hickey [mailto:phickey@printgroupglobal.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 1:15 PM
To: 'bobm@mendakotacc.com'
Cc: 'stevew@mendakotacc.com'
Subject: Improving Lake Rogers
:••
In the past decade both the City of Mendota Heights and residents surrounding Lake Rogers have
worked toward creating an environment that would be beneficial to the health of the lake. Indeed local
lake property owners and the city contributed funds two years ago to have our lake examined by an
outside resource and ensure us of its health Additionally, the annual study done by Saint Thomas
Academy again confirmed year -over -year water improvements.
Many residents have set up natural barriers to stifle run-off from fertilizers, while the City of Mendota
Heights has developed a "naturalized area" in the Rogers Lake Park. Both private and public monies
have been used to aerate the lake in the winter, build a fishing pier and expand the conduit between the
2/26/2009
Pat
Cc: City Council
From: Pat Hickey[mailto:phickey@printgroupglobal.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 1:15 PM
To: 'bobm@mendakotacc.com'
Cc: 'stevew@mendakotacc.com'
Subject: Improving Lake Rogers
In the past decade both the City of Mendota Heights and residents surrounding Lake Rogers
have worked toward creating an environment that would be beneficial to the health of the lake.
Indeed local lake property owners and the city contributed funds two years ago to have our lake
examined by an outside resource and ensure us of its health Additionally, the annual study done
by Saint Thomas Academy again confirmed year -over -year water improvements.
Many residents have set up natural barriers to stifle run-off from fertilizers, while the City of
Mendota Heights has developed a "naturalized area" in the Rogers Lake Park. Both private and
public monies have been used to aerate the lake in the winter, build a fishing pier and expand
the conduit between the southern and northern areas of the lake which connect under Wagon
Wheel Trail. The DNR continues to stock our lake with fish such as Walleye, Bass and
Northerns. Currently Lake Rogers is considered a recreational use lake by the Department of
Natural Resources.
Unfortunately, our lake continues to be plagued by weeds, mold and scum — as I'm certain you
witnessed from your vantage point at Mendakota. So much so that kayaks and rowboats
actually get "stuck" on the weed -filled water and that last year we had to "harvest" the weeds by
our pier in order to have a community fishing contest.
All-in-all, we have made great strides! But now is the time to take greater strides and plan to go
even further in keeping Lake Rogers one that can be the pride of a community. We need to
address the ongoing weed, mold and scum issues.
Therefore, in light of the continuing and reoccurring weed issues severely limiting recreational
use of Lake Rogers, we have respectfully requested the City Council of Mendota Heights in
July of 2008 to work with representatives of the private property owners surrounding Lake
Rogers, the DNR and appropriate representatives of the City and MnDOT to address this issue
on both a short and long term basis beginning now, in the Spring of 2009.
In your position as Course Superintendent, we would welcome your support and ideas as to
what may be done to accomplish our goal of having a recreational lake again truly exist. Would
you be willing to help? Let me know. I can be reached at the numbers below.
Sincerely,
Pat
February 25, 2009
Hello Neighbors!
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speaking the Council is supe directed Guy Kullander to work with the neighbors, the
help restore Lake Rogers. They to find a resolution. I believe, at this
DNR and the appropriate weed control company property owners
point, Guy is waiting
to hear the interest level of lakeshore prop Y ,
or that to happen, I believe it will be necessaryanoall each
of us actionsd in would
In order fthat
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statement that reflects our desire for the City to s Conte area from around the pier
center on cleaning the weeds, etc rather than j the hope would be it
park area. While there may be some charge to the homeowners,
is less expensive to do everything at one time that to ha
Date the weeds scum ve each homeowner and odor.
DNR permit and attempt his/her own procedure to alleviate
The best way to achieve this is to contact: with him directly or
® Guy Kullander directly at 651-452-1850 and either speaking
leaving a voice mail
OR sending him an email at
requesting
g action (I have enclosed one
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below)
In an case, would you be so kind as to let me know wan email att action have
taken? a c �You
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can either give me a call at 651-686-8448 or drop me .
Thanks! Here's looking forward to having a clean AND CLEAR Beautiful Lake Rogers
starting this year!
, ' rely,
Pat Hickey
2303 Swan Drive
j MAR A2 4UU3
A Request to the City Council of Mendota Heights
for continuing to improve the healthy recreational use of Lake Rogers.
Submitted July 95, 2008
In the past decade both the City of Mendota Heights and residents surrounding Lake
Rogers have worked toward creating an environment that would be beneficial to the
health of the lake. Indeed local lake property owners and the city contributed funds this
past year to have our lake examined by an outside resource and ensure us of its health
Additionally, the annual study done by Saint Thomas Academy again confirmed year -
over -year water improvement&
Many residents have set up natural barriers to stifle run-off, while the City of Mendota
Heights has developed a "naturalized area" in the Rogers Lake Park. Both private and
public monies have been used to aerate the lake in the winter, build a fishing pier and
expand the conduit between the southern and northern areas of the lake which connect
under Wagon Wheel Trail. The DNR continues to stock our lake tvith fish such as
Walleye, Bass and Northems. Currently Lake Rogers is considered a recreational use
lake by the Department of Natural Resources.
Unfortunately, our lake continues to be plagued by weeds. So much so that kayaks and
rowboats actually get "stuck" on the weed -filled water and that we have to harvest the
weeds by our pier in order to have a community fishing contest.
All-in-all, we have made great strides! But now is the time to take greater strides and
plan to go even further in keeping Lake Rogers one that can be the pride of a
community. We need to address the ongoing weed issue.
Therefore, in light of the continuing and reoccurring weed issues severely limiting
recreational use of Lake Rogers, we respectfully request the City Council of Mendota
Heights to immediately work with representatives of the private property owners
surrounding Lake Rogers, the DNR and appropriate representatives of the City and
MnDCT that will address this issue ori both a short and long term basis beginning now,
in the Spring of 2009.
MC EIVED
MAR � ZUUj
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City of Mendota Heights
MEMORANDUM
July 29, 2008
Memo to: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator
From: Guy Kullander, Operations & Projects Coordinator
Subject: Roger's Lake Water Quality & Weed Control
BACKGROUND:
At the July 15th City Council meeting control of weeds in Roger's Lake was raised by lake
residents who had observed limited weed harvesting near the park fishing pier... Staff had been made
aware of thick weed conditions near the fishing pier in Roger's Lake Park by a DNR employee. He
commented that the weeds were so thick that only still line fishing from the pier was possible. As the
City sponsored "Cliff Timm Memorial Fishing Derby" was approaching, staff contracted with a local
lake weed harvesting firm to remove weeds near the dock and shore line where Fishing Derby
activities would take place.
Some residents with lake shore frontage contacted City Hall interested in future weed control
in the lake. In November 2006 the City Council received a "Lake Management Plan for Roger's Lake"
that addressed various issues, including weed control options (see attached (partial) report).
DISCUSSION:
I have been contacted by the same DNR employee, who observed the City sponsored fishing
derby on July 16th and commented that the weed harvesting was successful and that he and his
children enjoyed the event. He also offered to meet with City staff this fall/winter to plan and financially
support with DNR grant money the use of chemicals in spring 2009 to control excessive weed growth
in the fishing pier area. Chemical treatment(s) at the correct time of year is less expensive than
mechanical harvesting. If future mechanical harvesting is anticipated, the City must consider
construction of launch ramp into the lake for harvesting equipment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize staff to coordinate with the DNR a spring 2009 chemical weed control treatment plan
for Roger's Lake in the area of the fishing pier.
City Council may wish to involve / invite residents with frontage on Roger's Lake who have
indicated a desire to control weeds in the lake to meet with staff and DNR to discuss treatment or
harvesting options. The cost of weed control along other portions of the lake front would be born by
the benefitting land owner(s) similar to what is occurring on other water bodies (Copperfield Pond,
Mendakota & Somerset Golf course ponds).
ACTION REQUIRED:
If the City Council wishes to accept the recommendation, include $500.00 in the 2009 City
Budget as a line item in the Public Works Park Maintenance portion of the budget for "Roger's Lake
Weed Control".
August 5, 2008
Page 2
d. Acknowledgement of the Rogers Lake Water
Quality and Weed Control Report.
e. Authorization for City Administrator to issue a
Purchase Order for Tennis Court Maintenance.
f. Authorization for City Administrator to issue a
Purchase Order for Ball Field Fencing.
g. Authorization for City Administrator to issue a
Purchase Order for Trail Repair, Maintenance
and New Construction in Friendly Hills
Park/Decorah Lane
h. Authorization for City Administrator to issue a
Purchase Order for Street Striping and Paint
Markings.
i. Appointment of Andy Quinlan to the Position of
Maintenance Worker I, Street Department.
j. Approval of Temporary Liquor License for
Holy Family Maronite Catholic Church.
k. Approval of Sign Permit for Tommy Chicago's
Pizzeria at 730 Main Street #100 and 101.
1. Approval of Sign Permit for 3 Kittens Needle
Arts 750 Main Street #102.
in. Adoption of Resolution No. 08-46, "A
RESOLUTION APPOINTING 2008
PRIMARY ELECTION JUDGES."
n. Adoption of Resolution No. 08-47, "A
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND
APPROVAL FINAL PAYMENT FOR JOB
NUMBER 200812 — COPPOCK
RESIDENCE."
o. Approval of the List of Contractors, dated
07/31/08.
p. Approval of the List of Claims, dated 08/05/08,
totaling $592,592.00.
Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Mayor Huber referred to Item d and asked Guy
Kullander to speak on Rogers Lake Water Quality
and Weed Control.
Mr. Kullander said Staff was able to get a harvester
in Rogers Lake before the fishing derby to harvest
the weeds in the area of the fishing pier and the one
lot where the kids do their casting contest.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
August 5, 2008
Page 3
Mr. Kullander said harvesting by this method is
more expensive than a chemical treatment which
can be done in early spring. The DNR
representative for this area said that he has some
funding and would be willing to work with the city
and help fund a chemical treatment of the dock area
for next year. Mr. Kullander said it is not known
what the exact price is but estimates it as being
$500, and most likely will be less than that.
Mr. Kullander said homeowners who contacted him
about having weeds along their property on Rogers
Lake, were informed that the city could not fund
that type of operation where it benefits only their
property and permits are required on a per property
frontage. The city would be able to coordinate with
property owners to come together and work with the
DNR. The homeowners would have to pay for any
treatment in front of their property.
Councilmember Krebsbach asked if the neighbors
produced the Rogers Lake Report. Mr. Kullander
said that was the one the city commissioned two
years ago and the neighborhood group paid for 50%
of the report, and the other 50% was paid by the
city.
Councilmember Duggan said residents on
Copperfield Pond have come together to work with
the DNR, and that a certain triangular portion of the
pond was designated to each resident.
Mr. Kullander said the DNR regulations only allow
a certain portion of the pond to be treated each year,
which is the reason that there must be coordination
with residents.
Councilmember Vitelli moved approval of the
Rogers Lake Water Quality and Weed Control
Report as presented. Councilmember Krebsbach
seconded the motion.
Councilmember Duggan referred to Item e and
asked how the plastic tennis court is holding up.
Mr. Kullander said it is holding up very well and
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
January 2, 2007
TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator
FROM: Sue McDermott, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Presentation by Steve McComas - Rogers Lake Report
BACKGROUND:
During the summer of 2005 Rogers Lake experienced an over abundance of aquatic plant growth.
Doug Hennes, a resident on Rogers Lake, received support from property owners to hire Steve
McComas of Blue Water Science to complete lake monitoring and aquatic plant inventory. The City
Council also partnered in this effort by committing $2,000 towards the monitoring and reporting.
Mr. McComas will give a presentation outlining the results of the Rogers Lake monitoring. Attached to
this memo is a summary of the study.
City of Mendota Heights
March 3, 2009
Memo to: Parks & Recreation Commission
From: Guy Kullander, Operations & Projects Coordinator
Subject: Restoration efforts at Historic Pilot Knob
For Information
BACKGROUND:
Wiley Buck at Great River Greening, the City's consultant coordinating restoration efforts, sent
me the following e-mails regarding work that is scheduled at Historic Pilot Knob in the next few
months.
Note that the sign dedication scheduled for June 27th is for two permanent interpretative signs
that contain both English and Dakota text on each sign which were funder under a $6,000.00 grant
from the Minnesota Historical Society.
RECOMMENDATION:
Volunteer workers are always welcome to participate in the scheduled restoration events, if
interested contact Great River Greening or myself at City Offices. I usually attend all of these efforts
and plan to invite all stakeholders and interested parties of the June 27th sign dedication once time of
event is determined.
Page 1 of 2
Guy Kullander
From: Wiley Buck [wbuck@greatrivergreening.org]
Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 5:10 PM
To: Guy Kullander
Subject: FW: Events at Pilot Knob
Guy, we have some April small group volunteer events shaping up. See below. My plan is to have the
4/22 group haul wood (the stuff GRG will cut here shortly), and then the crew will get back in to chip it
and dump it strategically, and then the 4/25 group will push the mulch to the final locations — more is
needed under the power lines and we can also make our oak planting mulch circles along the south
edge of phase 1.
How does that sound to you?
(The June group will work on herbaceous invasives control. )
Regards,
Wiley Buck
Restoration Ecologist
o. 651.665.9500 x15
c. 651.775.8759
f. 651.665.9409
35 W. Water St.
St. Paul MN 55107
www.greatrivergreening.org
From: Mark Turbak
Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 8:36 AM
To: Wiley Buck; Todd Rexine
Cc: Deborah Karasov; Robert Viking; Wayne Ostlie
Subject: Events at Pilot Knob
Hello friends!
As I type this I must tell you that I'm very excited about tomorrow's Opps meeting. We have some really great
stuff to talk about. Just so we don't get too bogged down tomorrow in discussing Pilot Knob, I did want to again
reiterate what is going to happen there over the course of April, May, and June.
April 22nd, 1 pm-4pm — Corporate Earth Day Event — We'll have a corporate group at Pilot Knob performing
brush hauling and general site maintenance. 20-25 volunteers total. CH2M Hill will be providing some volunteers
to the project. Number to be determined. We are still working to recruit the remainder of volunteers for the site. I
am 100% confident that we will have a full volunteer crew at the site on the 22nd. I do want to acknowledge Mary
Hammes for her excellent work in cultivating a relationship with CH2M Hill that hopefully prove to be a fruitful one
for Greening.
April 25th, 9am-12pm — Bates College Alumni Group —Charlie Zelle and his colleagues from Bates College
Alumni Association will be at the site mulching at key areas.
3/3/2009
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June 27th, Time: TBD — We will have the sign dedication ceremony at the site. We'll discuss initial logistics
tomorrow. I also plan on following up with NWA to determine their interest in participating. If they want to pass on
the opportunity, again I'm sure we'll have no problem finding another group. I know NWA was looking to do
something earlier in the year.
Thanks as always everyone!! If you have any initial questions prior to tomorrows meeting, do let me know.
Sincerely,
Mark Turbak
Volunteer Programs Manager
Great River Greening
35 W Water St #201
Saint Paul MN 55107
Tel 651 665.9500 x11
Fax 651 651.9409
restoring the land,
renewing communities
www greatrivergreeninq.orq
3/3/2009
City of Mendota Heights
MEMORANDUM <),
October 2, 2008
Memo to: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator
From: Guy Kullander, Operations & Projects Manager
Subject: Approve Sign Text for Two Signs to be Installed at
Historic Pilot Knob:
BACKGROUND:
Great River Greening applied for and received a $6,000.00 grant from the State Historic
Preservation Office to place two historical markers /signs to help visitors interpret the importance of
the Historic Pilot Knob area.
This grant requires that each sign contain no more then 250 words, half in English and half in
the language of the Dakota.
DISCUSSION:
The early drafts of the text to be displayed on the signs exceed 400 words and had to be
reduced and edited by Great River Greening, with help from the Pilot Knob Preservation Association,
to meet grant guidelines. Attached are the final signs, prepared by Great River Greening, that have
been approval by the State Historic Preservation Office, Bruce White, and Pilot Knob Preservation
Association.
The signs should be "permanently" installed at Pilot Knob following Council approval and
fabrication. Once construction work (removal asphalt roadway, installation of gravel trails and parking
area, and development of several landscaped overlooks) is completed in 2009 the signs will be moved
to their final location at one of the completed overlooks.
RECOMMENDATION:
Review the images and text on both signs - graphics attached.
ACTION REQUIRED:
If the City Council so desires to approve the two signs as presented and allow installation at
Historic Pilot Knob, authorize the City Administrator to execute, on behalf of the City of Mendota
Heights, any documents required for this effort to proceed.
Rogers Lake Questions and Answers
Water Quality
Is Rogers Lake an impaired water? No, not at this time based on limited sampling in
2006.
What is the best water quality that can be expected for Rogers Lake? A lake
"model" has been used to predict the what the water quality of Rogers Lake could be
under "ideal' conditions. It is predicted that in South Rogers, water clarity could be
slightly better and nutrient concentrations could be lower. Water quality in North Rogers
is better than predicted.
Aquatic Plants
What is the 2006 status of aquatic plants? Plants are doing well in both lakes. Native
species dominate. No Eurasian watermilfoil was found in either lake.
Why was plant growth in South Rogers so extreme in 2005? Special conditions
produced the right combination of sunlight, snow cover, temperature, and other factors to
stimulate plant growth. Fortunately, elodea, the plant that had extreme growth, does not
produce nuisance conditions every year. In 2006, elodea was present, but was not a major
nuisance.
What can be expected in the future? If 2006 is used as a benchmark year, then normal
fluctuations will result in more growth some years and less growth in other years. If
elodea or some other plant species occur in a nuisance condition, harvesting could be
considered. A typical harvesting sequence is shown on the next page.
Other Topics
What about the fish? The fish community is in fair shape. Sunfish are common and
northern pike are available. The stocking of channel catfish should help control stunted
bluegills and indirectly help water quality.
Is the watershed a factor? Yes. Fortunately, the watershed is relatively small and
therefore the amount of nutrients delivered to the lake from runoff should be moderate.
Both lakes have the potential to sustain good water quality.
Is the golf course impacting the lake? It appears the golf course is not adversely
impacting Rogers Lake. The north basin of Rogers Lake actually has a lower phosphorus
concentration than the south basin. The golf course pond that feeds into the north basin is
aerated which may help maintain good water quality.
Rogers Lake Management Plan for 2006
16
Lake Management Ideas (what can a lake resident do?)
1. Watershed projects
The drainage area to Rogers Lake totals about 333 acres (a football field is about one acre
in size). The City of Mendota Heights has the primary responsibility for managing water
quantity (flooding concerns) and runoff water quality. The City has spent millions of
dollars on the watershed infrastructure and addresses major watershed projects. However,
individual residents can still actively participate in watershed protection activities.
2. Shoreland protection and enhancement (landscaping projects)
Rogers Lake has stretches of natural shoreline conditions but vegetative buffers and
natural conditions could be improved along some of the developed parcels. The challenge
is to protect the existing natural conditions and to enhance shorelands that lack native
vegetative buffers. A volunteer lakescaping program could be implemented. Working
with the City, a Rogers Lake Shoreland model describing how to design, install, and
maintain a natural shoreland could be set up. Results can be published in a lake resident's
newsletter.
3. Aquatic plant projects
Based on the aquatic plant survey results from 2006, coontail and northern watermilfoil,
both native aquatic plants, may produce some navigational restrictions in Rogers Lake. In
South Rogers, along the eastern shoreline of the lake, northern watermilfoil grows to the
water surface and may hinder boating activities.
If plant management is considered, a mechanical harvester is recommended to work along
the eastern shoreline in South Rogers Lake. An advantage of a mechanical harvester is it
will pick up the plant material. A mechanical harvester could be contracted to create
navigational channels to allow boating and fishing. Estimated cost of hiring the harvester
for a single day is about $1,000.
A mechanical harvester could be used to create cruising lanes through several areas of dense growth
in Rogers Lake
Rogers Lake Management Plan for 2006 18
Nuisance Plant control with herbicides are also an option. Costs would total about $700
for the area along the eastern shoreline of South Rogers.
Herbicides can control excessive aquatic plant growth.
A third option is for the lake residents to remove excessive aquatic plant growth
themselves. Up to 2,500 square feet of plants can be cut or raked out of the lake without a
permit.
Removal of aquatic plants by hand is a project that lake residents can do.
Rogers Lake Management Plan for 2006 19
4. Fish Management
The MnDNR takes an active role in managing and monitoring fish in Rogers Lake. The
stocking of channel catfish should help to keep the bluegill and bullhead community in
check because channel catfish are predators on bluegills and black bullheads.
5. Ongoing education program
A neighborhood newsletter could be an ongoing instrument to provide lake protection
information for residents. Abundant material is available from the MnDNR on the internet
and from a variety of books, including the book "Lake and Pond Management Guidebook"
written by Steve McComas. This material can be inserted into newsletters.
A variety of educational opportunities are available that go beyond newsletter articles.
6. Lake monitoring program
Ongoing lake testing should include taking Secchi disk readings once per month from May
through September. Sampling twice per month would be better. An aquatic plant survey
should be conducted every three to four years. The level of effort for a monitoring
program depends on the availability of volunteers and funding levels.
In addition, winter dissolved oxygen levels could be collected to check for potential
winterkill conditions caused by a lack of dissolved oxygen. The MnDNR may conduct the
winter dissolved oxygen readings if they are asked.
It is helpful that St. Thomas Academy is evaluating the lake and they should be supplied a
Secchi disc so they can take water transparency readings as well.
Rogers Lake Management Plan for 2006 20
January 2, 2007
Page 4
ROGERS LAKE REPORT During the summer of 2005, Rogers Lake experienced an
overabundance of aquatic plant growth. Doug Hennes, a
resident on Rogers Lake, received support from property
owners to hire Steve McComas of Blue Water Science to
complete lake monitoring and aquatic plant inventory. The
City Council also partnered in this effort by committing
$2,000 towards the monitoring and reporting.
Mr. McComas gave a presentation on his findings and made
the following recommendations on plant management:
If plant management is considered, a mechanical
harvester is recommended because it will pick up the
plant material. This material is then moved to a nearby
location for drying and further disposal. A mechanical
harvester could be contracted to create navigational
channels to allow boating and fishing. The estimated
cost of hiring the harvester for a single day is about
$1,000. Blue Water Science would be able to provide
this service.
Plant control with herbicides would cost about $700 for
the area along the eastern shoreline of South Rogers.
Lake residents are allowed to remove excessive aquatic
plant growth themselves. Up to 2,500 square feet of
plants can be cut or raked out of the lake without a
permit.
LILYDALE EAW Councilmember Duggan gave a presentation regarding
concerns, comments and questions that he identified in going
through the EAW. Councilmember Duggan's comments
included (but are not limited to) needing more back-up
documentation for several claims made, questions on the
status of project approvals, and ensuring that measures to
protect the bluff and control storm water are implemented.
Councilmember Krebsbach said she is concerned about the
bluff and that the residents of Mendota Heights have worked
hard to protect the bluff. Councilmember Krebsbach said
Lilydale has been a much more urban style development
which started in the 1970's and is a beautiful city, but she
thinks that the three communities are at a very pivotal point
where the bluff will either be protected or become an urban
area. Councilmember Krebsbach said she is concerned that
if Lilydale and Mendota both keep developing the bluff areas
in their communities, then perhaps Mendota Heights is
holding their residents to higher standards than anyone else
Rogers Lake Report
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
Summary of the Lake Management Study
Field Work: 2006
Rogers Lake Management Program Formulated
Natural Conditions
Rated as Fair
AQUATIC PLANT
PROJECTS COULD BE
CONSIDERED
Rogers Lake is a 99 acre glacial lake
in the City of Mendota Heights in
Dakota County, Minnesota. It has a
north and south basin divided by
Wagon Wheel Road. The south basin
is the larger of the two with a surface
area of about 68 acres and has a
maximum depth of about 8 feet. The
north basin has an area of about 31
acres and has maximum depth of 4
feet.
The City of Mendota Heights in
conjunction with residents of Rogers
Lake authorized an aquatic evaluation
of Rogers Lake in 2006. The
objectives of the aquatic evaluation
were to characterize the water
chemistry, the distribution of aquatic
plants and summarize the fish
community in Rogers Lake and then
prepare lake management ideas.
Special attention was given to the
status of aquatic plants. Aquatic plant
growth has been observed to be
abundant at times and this was the
case in 2005, especially along the
eastern shore of the south basin. One
of the objectives of this report was to
evaluate aquatic plant conditions.
South Rogers Lake, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Water clarity was good in both lake
basins over the summer of 2006.
Elevated nutrient levels, as measured
by phosphorus, can cause algae
blooms. Phosphorus levels in both
basins were moderate. South Rogers
had higher phosphorus concentrations
than North Rogers.
The extreme aquatic plant growth
observed in South Rogers in 2005
was not observed in 2006. In fact, the
2005 nuisance plant species, elodea,
was barely present in 2006. Coontail,
another native plant, was more
common. It's typical for elodea to
This special newsletter was prepared by Blue Water Science,
St. Paul, Minnesota and is part of a lake management program
conducted on Rogers Lake. The program was funded by the
City of Mendota Heights and the Rogers Lake Residents.
produce an occasional growth spurt,
but it rarley sustains long term
problem growth.
Rogers Lake Statistics
Rogers Lake
Lake size (acre): ...............
Maximum depth (ft)(South Basin):
Watershed area (acre): .........
(not including the lake)
Watershed: Lake surface ratio ...
Clarity in 2006 (ft)(South Basin): .
Lake phosphorus in 2006
(parts per billion)(South Basin) ...
99
8.0
333
3.4
4.1
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Rogers Lake Summary of the Lake Management Study
Summary of Lake and Watershed Conditions
Geology and Soils
Rogers Lake is a glacial lake
formed during the last retreat of a
glacial lobe starting about 10,000
years ago. The soils deposited by
the glacier are primarily sands and
loamy sands.
Watershed Characteristics
The watershed area draining to
Rogers (not including the lake) is
333 acres. Land use is primarily
residential combined with parkland
to the south and a golf course on
the north end.
Water Inflows and Outflows
The water inflow to Rogers is from
temporary streams and
groundwater springs. The outflow
is at the north end of the south
basin of Rogers Lake.
Lake Clarity
Lake water clarity in Rogers Lake
is fair with a summer average
around 3.8 feet for North Rogers
and 4.4 feet for South Rogers.
The watershed drainage area to Rogers Lake is about 333 acres and is
outlined in red (source: Bonestroo and Associates, 2006).
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Lake Nutrients
Phosphorus concentrations in
Rogers Lake are similar to other
lakes in the Central Hardwood
Forest ecoregion. A growing
season phosphorus average for
2006 for South Rogers Lake is 60
ppb and for North Rogers it is 28
ppb. A predicted phosphorus
concentration using ecoregion
values is higher at about 40 ppb
for South Rogers and 57 ppb for
North Rogers.
Lake Algae
Rogers Lake has algae species
that are common to lakes in this
part of the state.
Lake Aquatic Plants
There is good coverage of
submerged aquatic plants
covering nearly 100% of the lake
bottom. Plants are beneficial as a
filter for nutrients and as fish and
wildlife habitat. Aquatic plant
diversity is fair with 9 submerged
or floatingleaf plant species
identified in Rogers Lake.
What is a watershed?
A watershed is the land area
around the lake that captures
rainfall and where all the
drainage and runoff goes into the
lake. It is also called a drainage
basin. If the watershed has
pollution sources, then the
pollution will be carried into the
lake with runoff. It is important to
reduce the source of pollution in
the watershed because this in
turn will reduce the amount of
pollution that gets into the lake.
Rogers Lake Summary of the Lake Management Study
Lake Assessment
Water quality of Rogers Lake
is close to being within range of
"unimpacted" lakes found in the
Central Hardwood Forest
Ecoregion. Water quality
parameters consisted of
transparency readings,
phosphorus, and chlorophyll
concentrations.
Lake water quality in Rogers
is about what would be expected
based on it's watershed size and
the ecoregion setting.
Lake management efforts
should be directed to protect the
existing good water quality.
Two species of native aquatic
plants present some navigational
problems on the east side of the
south basin of Rogers Lake.
Ecoregions of Minnesota
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Rogers Lake is located in the North
Central Hardwood Forest Ecoregion.
Lakes in this ecoergion have water
clarity between 5 - 8 feet.
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An aquatic plant survey was
conducted in Rogers Lake on
August 31, 2006. Rogers Lake is
approximately 99 acres in size
with a maximum depth of about 8
feet.
In South Rogers Lake, coontail
was the most common plant
observed during the plant survey
that sampled 50 sites. A total of
six submerged plant species were
observed in this survey. Aquatic
plant growth was found throughout
the entire lake. The maximum
depth that plants grew to was 8
feet.
In North Rogers Lake, coontail
was the most common plant
observed during the plant survey
that sampled 21 sites. A total of
nine plant species were observed
in this survey. Plants were found
growing at all sample sites. The
maximum depth that plants grew
to was 3 feet.
The sampling grid pattern for the aquatic plant survey is shown above. Coontail
showed up at 48 of the 50 sample sites in South Rogers and is the most common
plant in the lake.
Rogers Lake Summary of the Lake Management Study
5
Recommended Lake Management Projects
1. Watershed projects
The drainage area to Rogers Lake
totals about 333 acres (a football
field is about one acre in size).
The City of Mendota Heights has
the primary responsibility for
managing water quantity (flooding
concerns) and runoff water quality
The City has spent millions on the
watershed infrastructure.
However, individual residents can
still actively participate in lake
protection activities (please see
#2).
2. Shoreland protection and
enhancement (landscaping
projects)
Rogers Lake has stretches of
natural shoreline conditions but
vegetative buffers and natural
conditions could be improved
along some of the developed
parcels. The challenge is to
protect the existing natural
conditions and to enhance
shorelands that lack native
vegetative buffers. A volunteer
lakescaping program could be
implemented. Working with the
City, a Rogers Lake Shoreland
model describing how to design,
install, and maintain a natural
shoreland could be set-up. Then
results could be published in a
lake resident's newsletter.
3. Aquatic plant projects
Based on the aquatic plant survey
results from 2006, coontail and
northern watermilfoil, both native
aquatic plants, may produce some
navigational restrictions in Rogers
Lake. In South Rogers, along the
eastern shoreline of the lake,
aquatic plants may grow to the
water surface and may hinder
boating activities.
If plant management is
considered, a mechanical
harvester is recommended
because it will pick up the plant
material. A mechanical harvester
could be contracted to create
navigational channels to allow
boating and fishing. Estimated
cost of hiring the harvester for a
single day is about $1,000.
Plant control with herbicides are
also an option. Costs would total
about $700 for the area along the
eastern shoreline of South
Rogers.
A third option is for the lake
residents to remove excessive
aquatic plant growth themselves.
Up to 2,500 square feet of plants
can be cut or raked out of the lake
without a permit.
4. Fish Management
The MnDNR takes an active role
in managing and monitoring fish in
Rogers Lake. The stocking of
channel catfish should help to
keep the bluegill and bullhead
community in check because
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channel catfish are predators on
bluegills and black bullheads.
5. Ongoing education program
The Lake Association's newsletter
could be an ongoing instrument to
provide lake protection
information. Abundant material is
available from the MnDNR on the
internet and from a variety of
books, including the book "Lake
and Pond Management
Guidebook" written by Steve
McComas. This material can be
inserted into newsletters.
A variety of educational
opportunities are available that go
beyond newsletter articles.
6. Watershed and lake
monitoring program
Ongoing lake testing should
include: Secchi disk, total
phosphorus, and chlorophyll a.
Testing once per month from May
through September is adequate to
characterize lake conditions.
Sampling twice per month would
be better. An aquatic plant survey
should be conducted every three
to four years. The level of effort
for a monitoring program depends
on the availability of volunteers
and funding levels.
In addition, winter dissolved
oxygen levels could be collected to
check for potential winterkill
conditions caused by a lack of
dissolved oxygen. The MnDNR
may conduct the winter dissolved
oxygen readings if they are asked.
A mechanical harvester could be used
to create cruising lanes through several
areas of dense growth in Rogers Lake.
Rogers Lake Status
Rogers Lake is located in an ecoregion called the North Central Hardwood Forest Ecoregion
(Figure 11). A typical range of lake values for "unimpacted" lakes in that ecoregion is shown in
Table 7, column 3. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has set up nutrient criteria
for lakes that are located in that ecoregion (Table 7), columns 1 and 2. Rogers Lake is classified
as a shallow lake, so the impaired lake criteria of interest are in Table 7, column 2. In an effort
to understand what is the best lake water quality that can reasonably be expected, lake
calculations (referred to as "models") were made and results are shown in column 4. Thus the
lake status can be summarized based on these criteria and is listed below.
Impaired Lake Status: both lakes are unimpaired at this time (comparing column 2 to
column 5)
Ecoregion Values: Both lakes are within ecoregion criteria for algae and North Rogers is within
range for phosphorus. South Rogers has higher phosphorus levels than other lakes in the Central
Hardwood Ecoregion (comparing column 3 to column 5). Next a lake model was run that takes
into account the size of the watershed and the depth of the lake. It appears South Rogers could
attain a lower phosphorus concentration and slightly better water clarity. Conditions in North
Rogers are better than predicted (comparing column 4 to column 5).
Table 7. Lake criteria and existing water quality conditions for Rogers Lake.
Rogers Lake Management Plan for 2006
Figure 11. Rogers Lake is considered to be in the North
Central Hardwood Forest Ecoregion (location shown with a
star).
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Deep Lake
Shallow
North
Predicted Ecoregion
2006 Existing Values
(MPCA
Lake
Central
Values (based on
impaired
(MPCA
Hardwood
watershed size using a
criteria)
impaired
Forest
MnLEAP Lake Model)
South
North
South
North
criteria)
Ecoregion
Values
Rogers
Rogers
Rogers
Rogers
Secchi Disc (ft & m)
<4.6 ft
<3.3 ft
4.9-10.5ft
5.3 ft
4.0 ft
4.4 ft
3.8+ ft
(water clarity)
(1.4 m)
(1.0 m)
(1.5- 3.2 m)
(1.6 m)
(1.2 m)
(1.3 m)
(1.2 m)
Total Phosphorus
>40 b
pp
>60 b
pp
23 - 50 b
pp
40 b
pp
57 b
pp
60 ppb
28 ppb
(fertilizer nutrient)
Chlorophyll a
>14 ppb
>20 ppb
5 - 22 ppb
14 ppb
24 ppb
10 ppb
4 ppb
(measure of algae)
Rogers Lake Management Plan for 2006
Figure 11. Rogers Lake is considered to be in the North
Central Hardwood Forest Ecoregion (location shown with a
star).
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City of Mendota Heights
MEMORANDUM
March 5, 2009
Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Guy Kullander, Operations & Projects Coordinator
Subject: Update / Review 2004 Plan "Future Trial Options"
BACKGROUND:
At last months meeting the Commission directed staff to update the Commission regarding
construction of new trail segments in recent years as compared to the "Future Options for Trail
Improvements" map presented to the Commission in February 2004. The City Council and Parks
Commission last discussed future trail improvements at a Joint Workshop held on April 13th, 2004
(Item #6, on attached Workshop coverpage).
DISCUSSION:
I have updated (comments are in italics) my memo of February 4, 2004 to reflect new trail
construction or development opportunities in the past five years. The future trail options map is the
same, but I have attached the most recent update of the City's trail system dated June 27, 2008.
RECOMMENDATION:
Review the materials presented.
City of Mendota Heights
FEBRUARY 12, 2004
Joint Workshop - April 13th, 2004
City Council / Parks & Recreation Commission_
(Rescheduled from March 91h, 2004)
BACKGROUND MATERIALS
1. City Ordinance Establishing a Parks and Recreation Commission
a. Section 2-2-6: Powers and Duties
2. Mendota Heights Comprehensive Plan 2002
a. Mendota Heights Vision Statement - pgs 1 to 3
b. Natural & Open Spaces - pg 7
C. Environmental Features - pg 12
d. Demographic Profiles - pgs 19, 22, 26, 27, & 28
e. Park Plan - pgs 71 thru 79
3. Park Dedication Fee Policy
a. Resolution No. 03-89 (Raising fee to $2,700.00 per dwelling unit)
4. Estimates of Future Trail and Playground Maintenance/Replacement Costs
a. Rehabilitate 21 miles of trails - 4 year plan - $165,000.00
b. Replace/rehabilitate playground structures and components at
eleven parks during next ten years - Estimated cost $500,000.00
5. Mendota Heights Park and Recreation Facility Needs Study - 1985
a. Chapter IV "Goals and Policies" - pgs 58 thru 66
1. Overall Goal - pg 58
2. Acquisition and Development Priorities - pg 63
3. Roles and Relationships with other agencies - pg 63
b. Chapter V "Community Trails" - pgs 67 thru 76
1. Purpose - pg 67
2. Goals - pg 70
C. Park & Recreation Survey Responses - June 1985
6. Options for future Trail Routes or Segments
a. Complementation of trail improvement projects previously discussed or
considered by the Commission.
b. City Park and Trail map illustrating location of proposed trail segments
Compiled by Guy Kullander
City of Mendota Heights
MEMORANDUM
February 4, 2004
Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission /`
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From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager ;
Subject: Future Options for Trail Improvements
Background:
The existing trail system contains approximately twenty-one miles of paved trails,
predominately off-street and constructed to a width of eight feet. The last Commission
workshop related to future trail projects was in January 1996.
Discussion:
The Commission expressed a desire to prepare a long-range plan to expand the
trial system by providing "missing -links" within the existing system and to look for
opportunities to provide new trails, when land development occurred, or when roadway
improvements by other governmental units provided opportunities to include trails within
their project.
Attached is a copy of the City's existing park and trail system to which I have
highlighted (in yellow) various trail improvements that have been discussed during the
past several years.
Recommendation:
Review the information provided.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
March 5, 2009 (Original memo dated February 2004)
Prepared by: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
Options for Future Trail Improvements: (Refer to attached map for locations)
Note: Updates to original information in "bold- italics"- March 5, 2009
A. Delaware Ave. (Huber Drive south to 1-494/City of Eagan)
Construct off-street trail in conjunction with future Dakota County upgrade of County Road
63/Delaware Ave. Additional right-of-way must be acquired. Cost of trail could be funded as part
of the County project.
B. Delaware Ave. (Huber Drive north to Hwy. 110)
The City funded a widening of the shoulder (west side -4 feet) with the County funding the east
(Sunfish Lake) side. Off-street trail has been requested. Trail could be included with a future
roadway upgrade/improvement by Dakota County funded by the County. Additional right-of-way
required.
C. Delaware Ave. (Hwy. 110 north to Marie Ave.)
An off-street trail section exists from Hwy 110 to frontage road and a widened shoulder (4 ft to 8 ft
wide) extends to Marie. A separated trail is desirable to better separate trail users from the traffic
on Delaware. If the County were to upgrade this section of County Road 63 a separated trail
would probably be included.
Dakota County project to widen Delaware from Hwy 110 to Marie Avenue is scheduled
for construction in 2010 — off street trail included
D. Warrior Drive (Hwy 110 frontage road north to existing trail)
The existing trail from Marie Avenue south was constructed by the School District to provide
walking access to Sibley High School grounds. Due to the amount of traffic and parking on
Warrior a separated trail from Hwy 110 Frontage Road should be considered for safety.
E. Dodd Road (North of Town Center to Marie Ave.)
Trails to be constructed as part of the Town Center development end at the northern boundary of
the project area. An existing six foot widen shoulder, on Dodd, is now used by bikes and
pedestrians. A separated off-street trail would be safer, especially for the groups of high school
joggers that use the trail.
* Trail from Hwy110 to Market Street reconstructed as part of NURT trail construction.
* Trail from Market Street to Marie Avenue: a) Design plans finished; b) easements to be
acquired in 2009; c) construction may be in 2009 or 2010; d) trail on west side of Dodd
Road —Hwy 110 to Ridge Place — added to project; e) funded from MSA funds.
F. Dodd Road (1-494 north to Mendakota Park)
Dodd Road/S.T.Hwy 149 is heavily used. Existing shoulder areas from Mendakota Park to
Wagon Wheel Trail/Decorah Lane is from one to three feet wide. South of Wagon Wheel to 1-494
the shoulders average six feet in width. A separated trail would provide a safer facility from
pedestrians/bikes.
G. Wagon Wheel Trail (Dodd Rd. / S.T.Hwy 149 to Lexington Ave. / County Rd. 43)
This low volume two-lane roadway has no shoulders or curb and gutters. Pedestrians and bikers
have reported speeding as hazardous. Trail can be added when project to upgrade the existing
roadway goes forward.
* Roadway scheduled for reconstruction — curb, gutters, storm sewer, and trail — in 2011
H. Lexington Ave. & Wagon Wheel Trail (Mendota Heights Road to 1-35 E Bridge)
The plans and specifications are almost complete on this project that is to be predominately
funded from state MSA funds and Dakota County. Currently scheduled to be bid this spring and
constructed during 2004.
* Project complete except for portion on Wagon Wheel Trail from Lexington to bridge.
Lexington Ave./ County Road 43 (Wagon Wheel Trail to S.T. Hwy 110)
Lexington is a two lane roadway with no shoulders and limited right-of-way. Due to opposition
from property owners along this section the Council declined to order construction of this trail
section.
J. Lake LeMay Trail (LeMay Lake Drive southerly to Mendota Heights Road)
A trail extending south from the Augusta Shores development through property owned by
Resurrection Cemetery and continuing south to Mendota Heights Road was considered a
desirable route if or when development occurs in this area.
* Housing development postponed until future date.
K. Big Rivers Regional Trial (Hwy 13 southerly along old RR right-of-way to 1-494)
The Big Rivers Regional Trail, as originally proposed, was to be extended by construction of an
tunnel under Hwy 13 and then proceed south along the former railroad right-of-way to Mendota
Heights Road and then continue south and across 1-494 into Eagan. This was a Dakota County
project to be funded from Federal/Metro Council grant.
L. Mendota Heights Road (Pilot Knob Road to S.T.Hwy 13)
This segment would be a continuation of the existing trail on Mendota Heights Road and would
provide a continuous trail from east to west through the City. This section was originally "left out"
due to expectations of low usage. Due to completion of Big Rivers Regional Trail and overlook off
Hwy 13 this link should be considered for completion.
* Segment constructed with off-street trail on Northland Drive: MH Road to Pilot Knob Rd
M. Pilot Knob Road (Acacia Boulevard northerly and westerly to Big Rivers Trail)
This segment would be installed if / when the area north and east of Acacia Cemetery is
developed.
* Property purchased by City. Twenty five acres to be restored to oak savannah. Trail
future trail from Acacia Blvd to Big Rivers Trail through restored areas will be gravel.
N. Big Rivers Regional Trail (Scenic Overlook off Hwy 13 south to 494 River Bridge/Eagan)
This segment of the regional trail will be constructed along the west side of Hwy 13 on highway
right-of-way or within Fort Snelling State Park. A ramp from Hwy 13 up to and connecting with the
existing trail way on the 1-494 Bridge across the river into Bloomington is part of this project.
* Trail construction completed by state contractor
O. City Hall (Trailway around pond/wetland north and west of City Offices)
Trail would begin at City Hall and extend westerly on the north side of the pond, then south to the
trail on Victoria Curve by the synagogue. Future land dedication, if/when Olin property is
developed would provide most of the land needed for the trail. Remaining easements would be
sought from the synagogue and two residents.
P. Lexington Avenue/County Road 43 (Hwy 13 north to Douglas)
Lilydale requested the City help fund this link when they were constructing their trail along Hwy.
13. The City Council declined to participate in that project. This is a very difficult segment
because of the steep slope, limited right-of-way, it is a County maintained road, and there are
steep rocky side slopes. To re-engineer the roadway to lessen the steep slope would be very
costly.
Q. Mayfield Heights link (Douglas northerly to Mayfield Heights Rd.)
Residents of the Mayfield Heights area requested a trail linking their neighborhood to Douglas
Road. Council did not approve a trail concept plan, requiring condemnation of easements
between two unwilling residents.
R. Victoria Road (Celia Rd to Celia Rd)
An existing trail connects the south leg of Celia Rd. to Victoria Highlands Park. At the north leg of
Celia Rd. the trail begins again and goes northerly past Country Day and down to Hwy. 13. This
segment was not built due to an existing 26" gas main located in the ditch along Victoria where
the trail would be located. To construct the trail the storm sewer pipe must be installed before the
ditch can be filled in. When Victoria Rd is upgraded, with curb, gutters, and storm sewer a trail
would be part of the project.
* Current Five Year Street Improvement Plan indicates this road will be reconstructed -
Curb/gutter, storm sewer, trail, etc. in 2011
S. Wentworth/Trail Road (Wentworth Ave. south along the west end of the Par 3 Golf course
connecting to Valley Park / Marie AvenueTrail).
Trail would provide north south access from Park Place, Cherry Hills and Wentworth area
residents to Valley Park and city's southerly trail segments. Also construct east -west connection
from new trail to existing trail in Valley Park.
T. Wachtler Ave./Sibley Memorial Highway (Cherry Hill Rd south to Hwy. 13 then westerly to
Lilydale Rd./1-35E Bridge).
These two segments would connect the existing trail on Wachtler Ave. at Park Place to Hwy 13
and thence to Lilydale Rd and the Big Rivers Regional Trail. It would also provide access to the
future trail to be constructed on the new 1-35E Bridge that would connect to St. Paul and trails on
the north side of the river.
* Most of this segment was installed when Summit housing project was completed on
old Ecolab site.
* Segment along Hwy 13 from Summit trail to Lilydale Road., a) design plan completed;
b) easements to be acquired in 2009; c) trail construction to be completed in 2009 or
2010; d) work funded from state aid funds - as they become available.
U. North Urban Regional Trail (Dodd Road to Delaware)
This regional trail, to be constructed by Dakota County, is intended to provide trail access to the
new Dakota County Government Center in West St. Paul. If the project proceeds construction
should be completed in 2005. Part of the original project concept was to enlarge, from eight to ten
feet wide, the City's existing trail through Valley Park that connects to Lilydale Rd. and the Big
Rivers Regional Trail.
* Construction completed on this project in 2007 — funded by Fed grant & Dakota County
V. Lilydale Regional Park (Yacht Club east to Harriet Island / St. Paul)
Extension/completion of the Big Rivers Regional Trail from the Pool and Yacht Club into St. Paul
will be part of the development of the Lilydale Regional Park, which is a City of St. Paul Park
Department project.
* Extension of trail east of yacht club completed in 2007. Future segments will link
Harriet Island in St. Paul
W. 1-36E Bridge Reconstruction Project (Hwy 13 to Shepard Road)
A pedestrian / bike trail is included with this project along with an access ramp connection down
to the Big Rivers Regional Trail adjacent to Lilydale Road down to the Pool and Yacht Club.
* Work completed in 2007 - trail linked across new 1-35E Bridge to St. Paul side
Following segments discussed/ added to list but are not shown in yellow high -lite on the
attached map.
X. Emerson Avenue (Dodd Road to Delaware Avenue)
On or off-street trail should be considered when street rehabilitation project for this neighborhood
is discussed with affected residents.
* On -street trail option selected and in place as part of street reconstruction project
Y. Wentworth Avenue (Dodd Road to Delaware Avenue)
Lack of shoulders and ditches makes this segment a danger for walkers and bikers. Lack of
right-of-way along this roadway (County Road #8) will impact costs of any trail design options.
Z. Neighborhood "stand-alone" segments not connected to existing trails have been
requested by residents and discussed by the Parks Commission.
* Lack of funding, low expected usage and / or neighborhood opposition has resulted in
denial of several requested segments.
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