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2008-07-08 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - 6:30 P.M. City Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of June 10, 2008, Minutes 4. Recreation Programmers Report 5. Web Streaming of Public Meetings 6. 2009 Parks Celebration 7. 2009 City Budget Recommendations for Capital Improvement Projects Funded by the Special Park Fund 8. Dakota County Comprehensive Plan Review 9. Par 3 Update (Available Tuesday) 10. Lilydale Regional Park Master Plan Site Concept 11. Commission Comments 12. Adjourn 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. Draft CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING June 10, 2008 The June 2008 meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 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 excused Chair Paul Portz, Michael Toth and Maureen Brackey. The following Commissioners were present: Acting Chair Ray Morris, Larry Craighead, Tom Kraus, and Liz O'Brien. Staff present were: Guy Kullander, Parks Operations and Project Coordinator, Jake Sedlacek, Assistant to the City Administrator, Teresa Gangelhoff, Recreation Programmer, and Nancy Bauer, Recording Secretary. Commissioner Kraus made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Craighead. AYES 4 NAYES 0 Ms. Gangelhoff reported that this year's Park Celebration was a huge success with good weather, large turnout, a lot of vendors and a lot of donations. There were about 1,500 people at the celebration. Acting Chair Morris commented that it was another job well done. Ms. Gangelhoff reported that Valley Fair is full on Thursday. Safety camp is full and there is a waiting list being taken. Tennis started on Monday, there are 150 kids. Summer Playhouse starts next week. Golf leagues started last week. Youth trips this summer are Valley Fair (June 12'), Minnesota Twins (June 19'''), Star Wars exhibit (June 26`''), Edina Aquatic Center (July 10'), Cascade Bay (July 17'), Apple Valley Aquatic Park (July 24'h), Mendota Heights and West St. Paul Park and Rec Day at the WSP pool (July 31"). There are spots open for the fishing derby. Commissioner Craighead asked if the information was available on the website. Ms. Gangelhoff responded it was at www.mendota-heights.com. Page - 1 6/10/08 Draft Residents Kim Smith, 1783 Lilac Lane, and Jean West, 1833 Eagle Ridge Drive, were in attendance to discuss the dog park. Ms. Smith said she would like to see a gate put up at the Marie Park hockey rink, so the dogs could be off leash to play and socialize with other dogs. The gate would not have to be fancy just something to confine the dogs off lease. Ms. West says she lives across the street from the park and sees others using the park for the same reason. The police informed users that they were in violation with the off leash law. Commissioner Craighead says he has seen people with their dogs in the hockey rink in the park. There were boards used in the past to close off the opening of the hockey rink and asked if they were still around. Mr. Kullander said they were but they were cumbersome to use. Acting Chair Morris asked Mr. Kullander if he looked into the cost of a gate. Mr. Kullander said he did not. He thought Public Works employees could fabricate a light weight, temporary gate. Commissioner Kraus asked if the gate would be removed for hockey season. Mr. Kullander responded that it would be removed. Acting Chair Morris asked if staff saw any down side from staff on making this an off leash park. Mr. Kullander said there could be a maintenance issue. The group that uses it now cleans up after their dogs, but other users may not. Commissioner Morris said there are signs "pick up after your dogs" in City parks. Mr. Kullander said an additional sign could be put up and Public Works could add a trash barrel. There is no playground equipment near the hockey rink. Ms. Smith said they pick up dog waste even if it isn't their dog's waste. Commissioner Craighead said he didn't think it would be an issue. Commissioner Kraus asked if the ordinance would have to be amended. Mr. Sedlacek said the ordinance reads that "dogs should be restrained at all times". If a gate is put in that would be considered restraining the dog. The Police Chief did not have a strong opinion on the issue. Commissioner Craighead asked if it should include other hockey rinks. Mr. Sedlacek said in the test period it should not. Page - 2 6/10/08 Draft Commissioner Craighead asked if this would be a test. Mr. Sedlacek that this is what the Council is thinking of to see what kind of feedback they get from other residents. Commissioner Kraus made a motion that the request be accepted and make a recommendation to the City Council that the Marie Park ice rink be fitted with a temporary gate to be used as a dog park experimentally. Commissioner O'Brien seconded the motion. AYES 4 NAYS 0 HIGHWAY 110 LANDSCAPING Mr. Todd Carroll, Landscape Architect, with MnDOT spoke of the Community Roadside Landscaping Partnership Program. It is a community program where MnDOT reimburses the City for landscape material and help design the landscaping along the highway. The costs do not cover labor and equipment. Some cities use volunteers to help plant the plantings. The City needs to maintain the plantings in the future. A lot of communities use this program for an entrance monument. Acting Chair Morris asked if the City started now would it be for this coming fiscal year. Mr. Carroll responded the program is available year round. It the City participated work would probably not start until next spring. The City would have to send a letter to the MnDOT District Engineer. Ms. McDermott has the application information and information is on the website to get started on the project. Commissioner Craighead asked if the materials used to build the monument is from the state funds. Mr. Carroll said the City did not need to do an entrance monument - the funds for a monument sign would come from the City, but MnDOT would help do the design of the monument and planning the location. An entrance monument could be placed on MnDOT right of way. Acting Chair Morris asked the dollar amounts City's use. Mr. Carroll said it varies by City. There is about $150,000 total for each City and eight cities applied last year. Most cities use $9,000 to $10,000. Commissioner Kraus asked if the project could be done in stages and more plantings added over the years. Mr. Carroll said yes, MnDOT has worked with a City for over 10 years. Commissioner Kraus asked if the City went to MnDOT with ideas. Page - 3 6/10/08 Draft Mr. Carroll said that MnDOT comes out with a plan of the highway and works with the City to see what the City wants out on the highway. It takes about 2 to 3 meetings. Acting Chair Morris said that it all starts with a letter from the City to MnDOT. Mr. Carroll said yes a letter needs to be sent to the District Engineer in Roseville. Mr. Sedlacek asked if the Highway 110 median was eligible. Mr. Carroll said he wasn't sure because it wasn't a curbed or a raised median. He would check. MnDOT is looking at the back slopes for plantings. Mr. Kullander said a good project to do is the area by the Pilot Knob site, because of the amount of traffic coming over the Mendota Bridge. There could be a monument referring to the historic Pilot Knob restoration efforts and could be integrated with the effort being put in at the Pilot Knob site. Acting Chair Morris said that area could be worked on over time. Mr. Carroll said the program is for any highway within City limits. Acting Chair Morris said the general feeling from the Parks and Recreation Commission is that it is a good idea. 5 YEAR CAPITAL E\IPROVEMENT PLAN Mr. Kullander reported that the reason for the 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan is for a guide for budgeting purposes. City Council declined to recondition a second tennis court last year and wanted to wait to see how the material held up. They did not rule out redoing another court with sport tiles. In the five year plan another tennis court was identified for resurfacing with sport tiles in 2009. Acting Chair Morris said he has received comments that people like playing on the sports tile, it's an improvement and it is holding up good. Mr. Kullander responded that the sport tiles have been in for two years. It should last for up to 15 years, according to the manufacturer. It is cheaper than a total reconstruction. Another project the City Council rejected was the multi use field in the Friendly Marsh Park because the planning was not done for the Mendota Plaza. This is back on the list for 2009 and will depend on future plans for Mendota Plaza. Dodd Road trail and Highway 13 trail is on the 2009 list. Easements are being obtained. Friendly Hills Park and Victoria Highlands Park needs to have the playground equipment rehabilitated. Friendly Hills is the 3`d busiest park in the City and is in the 2009 list. Either park could be done in 2009. Rogers Lake Park equipment has been installed. Page - 4 6/10/08 Draft Acting Chair Morris asked if the graffiti was removed from the skate park. Mr. Kullander responded that as soon as it is taken off it is put back on but Public Works will take care of this recent incident. Mr. Kullander reported that those are the project for 2009. Acting Chair Morris asked which tennis court was in the worst condition Ivy Hill or Friendly Hills. Mr. Kullander responded they are about the same. Both are playable but are not unsafe. They are 35 year old surfaces that have been repaired many times over the years. Commissioner Kraus said he has gotten mixed messages on the sport tiles. Could feedback be gotten from residents on how they like the playing surface? Signs could be put up asking residents to call with their input. Mr. Kullander responded that he did put up signs last year at all the courts asking how they liked the new court, received about 10 calls and seven or eight callers were favorable. Commissioner Kraus said the court hadn't been in for very long and now that it is a year we should solicit some feedback. Mr. Kullander said he would put up a signs asking for feedback. Commissioner Kraus suggested that if a second court is redone in sport tiles a different tile should be used. Mr. Kullander said that would also be his recommendation. There are three different surface textures available from the vendor. Commissioner Kraus said it should be put in the budget and get additional feedback. The important thing is to get in the budget. Acting Chair Morris said Valley Park doesn't get a lot play because the court does not look good. There are a lot of retired people and families in the area. It would be fun to put down another sport tile at this court. Commissioner Craighead said in 2008 the tennis courts in Valley Park were talked about and there was a drainage issue with the trail. Mr. Kullander said he went out there after the last two rain events and saw no effect to the court that there used to be. Commissioner Craighead said he saw dirt in the squares of the tiles and the fence was pulled up 2" higher and boards were put under the fence to keep tennis balls from going underneath the fence. The fence should be lowered. Page - 5 6/10/08 Draft Mr. Kullander said when a fencing crew is working on Hagstrom-King Park he will have them look at that fence. The budget process started today and next month the Parks and Recreation Commission should have a list of projects for the City 2009 budget. Acting Chair Morris responded that the 5 Year Capital Plan will be voted on next month. PAR 3 UPDATE Mr. Sedlacek reported that the City has hired a back up person to the financial person, who will be doing the financial reports for Par 3 on a regular basis. Part of their salary will come out of Par 3 expenditures. The Par 3 opened on April 16, 2008, of this year. January through March had $4,003.28 in expenditures with no revenue. In April there was $4,239.92 in revenue and $2,268.98 in expenditures. In May the revenue was $22,623.23 with expenditures of $15,940.99. We are at a net revenue over expenditure of $6,925.44. The recreation programs have not been included with the number. That will be close to $2,000. Professional services included attorney fees for contract review, city audit and alcohol server training. Acting Chair Morris said there have been positive comments on the turf conditions. Commissioner Kraus said last years numbers were included in past reports and are not in this report. Mr. Sedlacek they will be included in future reports because the City took over ownership of the course in June of last year. 325 rounds of golf were played in April (982 in April 2007). 2,187 rounds were played in May 2008 (2047 in May 2007). Commissioner Kraus asked if it included park and recreation programs. Mr. Sedlacek responded that it included lessons with a free pass to play. The Greens Committee discussed landscaping, events, promotions and data collection. Anita Patient of the Greens Committee found a landscape designer who will do a master plan for around the clubhouse and a list of things to do in the short term and long term. Construction is underway for the bathrooms, entryways and walkways. These improvements will make the clubhouse more accessible. Work is expected to be done by the end of June. New contracts have been worked out for rubbish and portable toilet services each saves about $50 per month each. Aeration is set to begin this month, the #4 tee will be reseeded and bunker rehab will be done to clean up the bunkers. Page - 6 6/10/08 Draft MENDOTA PLAZA Mr. Sedlacek reported that City Staff met with the developer of the Mendota Plaza today. Dakota County sent a letter to the City asking that the green space around the creek be preserved. The developer has met with Dakota County and has not come to an agreement to preserve the creek. Another public meeting is coming up at the July 22 n1 Planning Commission meeting. The feedback from the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was appreciated by the City Council and was used when talking with the developer. GOLF OUTING Mr. Sedlacek reported that August 2' worked the best with other Commissioners and Council Members. Commissioner O'Brien asked if the outing would be during the day. Mr. Sedlacek said yes, maybe start at 9:00 in the morning on Saturday. Regular golf fees would apply for people that want to golf. There could be hot dogs and side dishes. We'll plan it for August 2na MIIAA UPDATE There was nothing to report. COMMISSION COMMENTS Mr. Sedlacek rennrted that a work cec.cinn is being mann-p fnr the Parkc and Re�reatinn r -- --- '-g a r .u_ Commission to talk about field usage for soccer and lacrosse. Teresa should get credit for her work on the the Parks Celebration. Acting Chair Morris invited everyone to go play on the Par 3 and have fun. Commissioner O'Brien made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Craighead. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 P.M. Page - 7 6/10/08 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMORANDUM Date: July 2, 2008 To: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION From: TERESA GANGELHOFF RE: JUNE/JULY PARK AND RECREATION REPORT Park Celebration Reca The Park Celebration was held June 7, 2008 from noon to 3 pm at Mendakota Park Approximately 1500 people attended all the events including the 5K which was held at 9 a.m. at the Village (Neil Garlock from MHPD ran the 5K and reported 219 runners this year.) Brian Convery ran the Bike Rodeo in conjunction with the afternoon park activities. At this time the monetary donations for the celebration add up to $10,195.00 which came in from local businesses and residents. Not included in this total are many prizes that were also donated for the youth and adult prize drawings. 2 New bikes were given away as our grand prize for the youth drawing and a round of golf/cart and lunch (valued at $700.00) was donated by Mendakota Country Club and was the Adults grand prize. I am still waiting on a few outstanding bills we need to pay so at this time I do not have the total expenses. Hopefully we will have a total by the time of the meeting on Tuesday. Neil Garlock and the MHPD will be donating the proceeds from the 5k which amount to $2000.00 to Special Olympics. The remaining money will be left in an account for next years celebration. This event was truly another success thanks to all the businesses and residents that made a donation, and all our great volunteers and city staff. All volunteers were given a Summer "Fun in the Sun" Park and Rec T -Shirt. Thank you letters to all sponsors were mailed this week. Park Celebration date change??? Commission please advise I noticed on a flyer that was sent in our Friday news a few weeks ago that School District 197 is planning a 150th Anniversary of the school district in 2009 on June 5, 6, 7th. We have always planned the city celebration on the first Saturday of June to co -inside with MHAA in-house youth baseball tournament. Next year I had planned on Saturday, June 6, 2009. 1 would prefer to keep it the same weekend if possible but if the commission feels it will conflict then we should think about moving it to the next weekend or another date? I have secured all the same vendors already for the 6th and they always plan on working at our celebration the first Sat. of June and save that date for us. (some may be already committed somewhere else on the next date if we need to move it.) I emailed the person in charge of the District event a few weeks ago to see if it is something we could coordinate with our park celebration and did not receive a reply. I spoke with Amelia Olson director of MHAA about her thoughts on trying to move the celebration and her tournament to the next weekend but that next weekend is always rented out to MSF for a youth baseball tournament so that would be another conflict. The weekend before the celebration is Memorial Day weekend. She thought it would not be a problem to keep it the same weekend as the anniversary. I would like to get the commissions input to advise us if we should move it to a different date or leave it with the same date? Cliff Timm Memorial Fishina Derb The derby will be held this month on Wednesday, July 16 at Rogers Lake. Registrations are filling up and we should soon be at our max of 60 kids. Hooked on Fishing International program has ceased this year so I was able to secure Gander Mountain as a new sponsor and we already received our check for $500.00 from Cliff Timm's Memorial Trust. Ace Hardware of IGH has committed to help also and will provide the kids with the bait. Local resident Ira Kipp has also donated a check for $50.00 to use towards prizes. Dick Spicer (past commissioner) has committed to returning to help and if any other commissioners would like to help please let me know! Youth Trips Our summer trips are planned with the cities of WSP and SSP. A bus picks us up at City Hall each Thursday during the summer months. The information is also published in the summer brochure and latest edition of the Heights Highlites. You can also find them on the city website at www.mendota- heights.com ValleyFair was very popular in June with 29 kids from MH attending! The Twins game was a hit with the Twins winning of course and everyone enjoyed the Science Museum with the new "Star Wars" exhibit. The remaining summer trips are all at the following water parks in July and August. THURSDAY JULY 10 EDINA AQUATIC CENTER Choose from the twisting body or inner tube flume; glide over the water on a high -flying cable ride; plunge from a three meter diving board; splash and play in a zero -depth children's pool or slide from a magical tree house. Trip includes supervision, admission, and transportation. Bring a bag lunch (which we will eat at the park before we enter the pool), swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, change of clothes, and extra money for concessions. Bus departs/arrives 10:10/4:30 Cost: $15.00 Ages— 7 & up THURSDAY, JULY 17, CASCADE BAY Come join us for a day of water slides and lounge in the lazy river. Includes supervision, admission, transportation, lunch (hot dog, chips, & beverage.) Bring swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, change of clothes, and extra money for concessions Bus departs/arrive 10:25/3:55 Cost: $19.00 Ages 8 & up THURSDAY JULY 24 APPLE VALLEY AQUATIC PARK Cool off in this huge pool full of activities from thrilling waterslides to a sand and water play area. Bring a bag lunch, your swimsuit, towel and sunscreen! You may bring extra money for concessions if you like. Bus departs/arrive 10:25/3:30 Cost: $15.00 Ages 7 & up THURSDAY JULY 31 MENDOTA HEIGHTS AND WEST ST PAUL PARK & REC DAY AT THE WSP POOL Have your parents drop you off at the WSP pool @ 92 West Orme at 10am and we start the day with fun with games, activities and prizes outside of the pool in the morning. We will provide a picnic lunch then were in the pool from noon to 3 pm. We will also provide an afternoon snack during one of the pool breaks. (We will provide chaperones up until 3pm so please pick up your child by this time) Remember your towel, change of clothes, sunscreen and extra money if you want to purchase concessions NO BUS Drop your child off at 10 am and pick up at 3 pm Cost: $8.00 Ages 6&up Safety Camp Plans are in place for thel7th annual Safety Camp to be held August 12, 13, and 14th at Kaposia Park in South St. Paul. We have secured our presenters and working with WSP and SSP Park and Rec departments and with SSP VFW to finalize this years plans. Golf Youth Leagues started June 9 and the camps and lessons are well underway at the Par 3. Camps were so popular last year we have added several more this summer including a few afternoon ones. We also offer a Women's league on Wed. and adult golf lessons once a week. Summer Playhouse The Summer Playhouse show this season is called Junie B and Kids Like Me. They began performing in MH on Monday's starting June 16'', from 1:30 -2:00 at Marie and from 3:00 – 3:30 at Friendly Hills Park and will run for six weeks ending July 21 for their last show. They also did a special evening performance at Mendakota Park Pavilion, Wed. June 25 and was very well attended by the community. Tennis The tennis program started on Monday, June 9. 166 youth are in lessons or leagues. Our end of season picnic for all youth in our program will be Wednesday, July 23rd. They play games, have a picnic lunch and we give out prizes on the last day. Performances in the Parks Our summer performances have been well attended but mother nature is not cooperating very well as two of our performances have been rained out. (Truck and Travel with the Alphabits Band and the Movie Shrek) All performances reach a variety of age groups throughout the summer and many will co -inside with many of our summer events. The remaining events are listed below and also listed in our summer brochure and Heights Highlites: FREE FAMILY "SUMMER PERFORMANCES IN THE PARK" The Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a series of "FREE" Performances In The Park! Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the entire performance Weds., July 16, 7:30 p.m. - Rogers Lake Pavilion. "Woody" - Music, Magic and Fire! Follows the Fishing Derby -you do not have to be in the derby to come watch the free performance! Thurs., July 17, 6:30 – 8:45 Music @ Market Square @ Village at MH Free outdoor concert Enjoy Blues, Rock, Salsa, Blue Grass music. Fri., July 18, 7-9pm Market Square Park @ The Village enjoy the 70. 80, and 90's sounds of 6 Below with a movie to follow! Fri., July 18 9pm Market Square Park @ The Village Movie in the Park "Shrek" Shown on an outdoor movie screen by Schaeffer Financial Services Tues., Aug. 5, 6:30 pm –"Woody" One of MH favorite performers comes back again to perform and entertain at the National Night Out event. Come and enjoy the comedy, magic and sing along—fun for all ages! Thurs., Aug. 21, 6:30 – 8:45 Music @ Market Square @ Village at MH Free outdoor concert Enjoy Blues, Rock, Salsa, Blue Grass music. Weds. August 27, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m-Mendakota Park Pavilion. "Leroy's River Minstrels" provided by MH Park & Rec and free root beer float provided by Thompson Park Activity Center. Playing old time hits and Big Band Sound. "If it rains, this concert will be moved across the street in the Mendota Heights Fire Hall. Softball All leagues are filled with 20 teams total. We are into the second half of the season and will hold playoffs starting Tues. July 22nd with the tournament concluding on Saturday, July 26 at Mendakota. Skateboard Camp in August I am planning to hold another Skateboard camp put on by 3`d Lair. They will come and run the camp for me. We had a good response last year so we are going to hold another summer camp that will run July 26 and August 1. Simple Steps We recorded 25 residents and 9 MH City Staff that joined Simple Steps walking program this year. Registration has closed but our walkers are busy recording their workout minutes on the Simple Steps web site and winning prizes! I will be meeting with the other cities involved in the program again in the fall to review this program. rAn' CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO DATE: July 2, 2008 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Jake Sedlacek, Assistant to the City Administra rA SUBJECT: Web Streaming of Public Meetings Discussion The City of Mendota Heights Public Meetings are now available via the internet! Meetings are webeast live, and can be reviewed up to one year after the meeting from anywhere in the world. The Cities of Mendota Heights, West St. Paul and Inver Grove Heights have teamed up with the NDC4 to provide this service. Citizens can link to web streaming via www.mendota- heights.com. Jake will provide a demonstration at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. t� atkn Heq'r� ,3k �nxYx Nex• � �' £dz .Yn'xz\1'ettYIAQ n...s tt hY? <<34 norma' FFa . ti . I t �Y. pFv�r t.0 IN �a s a of Mendota Heights ---- Welcomel Click Hete To lYaxch Got'ernntentlfectLt,s [.[YF or On Demand .cm..: i•...,... .. ,,,n, ..,,,,x, t+c:,!: c,-.n,.an.: ^a,s...r <1'+e, a�s> ....., Dnn.nv..s vn.r X• Gh' ct tlfndati Fa ch> Page 1 of I TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Jake Sedlacek, Assistant to the City Administrat SUBJECT: 2009 Parks Celebration Discussion While this may seem a little early to be discussing the parks celebration, a potential conflict has come up with the 2009 event. The parks celebration has traditionally been held on the first Saturday in June, which would place it on June 5, 2009. As it turns out, the weekend of June 5, 2009 has been selected by the School District 197 for their History Festival, to celebrate their 150th anniversary. Teresa has left a message with the School District to find out more information, and has offered to try and coordinate the activities. MHAA plans to hold their baseball tournament which is also traditionally on the first Saturday of June as scheduled. The Council would like the Parks and Recreation Commission to have some discussion as to whether the Parks Celebration should be moved. Attached you will find a memo from ISD 197. Page 1 of 1 CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE: 1859-2009 West St. Paul -Mendota Heights- Eagan Area Schools TO: Alumni of School District 197 FR0'M,, Debi McConnell,Volunteer Chair, Mch Anniversary Cclebration DATE June 10, 2008 SU BJ EC- T. Our PROU'D MSI'celebrates you! In [he spring OC11009, School District 197 will be 150 years old! W"e. plan to ceicbrate this milestone anniversary throughout the 2008-09 schoolyear, beginning with an old-fashioned corni'llunity school raising the v,,cekend of Sept. 6-7. At this kick-offto our anniversary year, we'll "raise" a replica of the district's liter official schoolhouse. built in che spring (it- 1859, In addition to its symbolic value, our replica will serve a practical purpose as the new ticket booth/storape room for comes played at MatsonField {ren Ilii: der Avtnuc in West St. Pau(). Throughout die 2008-2009 school year, activities at each school wi.11 incorporate the 15. 0 -year milestone, From CLUTiCUIUM tweaks that incorporate related history lessons to PTA events that f0cus on the theme, "The district's 2008-09 calendar kicks off the print celebration of our 150 legacy of learning by showcasing current saident and alumni achieverrients, The -rand finale to our 150th anniversary celebration will take place the weekend 0 of June 5-7, 20W 'Wfe'rc plarl.rtinmc,.,spectactfl-,I hi cut festival thar shwv�:as,,taff_nnd studentsation lc Vou, in the C)nling ITIOnth's I tic Wanued to give ��s,;velj as iliac lyVeT haveino . re inff')rnu you pic,,rvy of'jead tim-, so you can save the GW.C. A.11h(Ally'l A£C �A'11; !:z the r2iifl alb sUlges, ycm 10 J`ikIr[1CIfXI1c in ihi'—sli%lidd Uk ;n any or rata j & oin iVnmijnilv menllycr-, �aml help cis j,"m schoolhom-se I"ming in cali" (A ZU J J0', 1 c 50 Ymw6II, cL',mllnulee ot ont 01 Ulc. ',iCU'VW' 3. Share yata v histot-ic rnerrientos for rho luriC everic, `I. Shari: your'if'escoriesace nd successes for ocir I fistory NValll andlurvideograpliv project. 5Help ti-, spread the �vord to other alums. & Joliii us I -Or the history festival the weekend of June 5, 200% Our print iry objectives 601, the I 50th celebraticm pro ' iect I've to wengthert. the bod nd be otic schools an (lie coni nItIllit 'IeS WC SCPVC, .1.0 build awareriess acid support for public education in tact ty`s (:ough fmarIcial clinnate, arid to txlehnaxe. the. Successes Of Our PFOLId PASI as We sllmvcase ho-,,VWC're building i bold futures thar, Ineets the. dernands oCour constantly evolvirigworld. 0 Tia share stories or docurnents or for oencral itif'orill-ation oil volunteer opporamitics spoli'mrsbips, please ern-,ifl me at macbach@co.nic.ast.net or call cht district ar 651-6)81-2 07. 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Six of seven projects recommended by the Commission for construction in 2008, that utilized partial or complete funding from the Special Park Fund, were sent to the City Council in July 2007 for consideration and inclusion in the Draft 2008 City Budget. Council had previously approved the seventh project, Hwy 13 trail to Valley Park trail which is to be funded from State (MSA) improvement funds. Council included three projects in the 2008 Budget (Roger's Lake Park playground, Hagstrom- I!\'ig outfield fence, and H ags+—m-V;- -tercpIacemcntN anud urLccrr cuA +Ir u %J1\i1iy uC2�.naw� ii 'ren thrr`� a is r ci iaii iiy u n cc projects for future consideration (Ivy Tennis Court sport tiles and multi -use ball field plus amenities in Friendly Marsh Park. DISCUSSION: Staff is currently preparing the Draft 2009 City Budget for Council consideration. Council will discuss all aspects of the Draft Budget at one or more workshops in August / September. Projected balance in the Special Park Fund on December 31St, 2008 will be approximately $150,000.00. RECOMMENDATION: If the Commission so desires to construct one or more projects in 2009 that are all or partially funded from the Special Park Fund, select or identify one or more projects from the current Five Year Capital Improvement Plan. Following is a list of projects from the Five Year Plan selected for consideration / construction in 2008, 2009 and 2010 that require support from the Special Park Fund. 2008 Projects (Counciiidentirled these projects for `future consideration' Estimated Cost #1 & #2: Friendly Marsh Park - develop multi -use field, parking lot, and amenities $ 180,000.00 #3 Tennis Court (1 of 4) - resurface with Sports Tiles $ 50,000.00 2009 Projects #1 Civic Center field - Sun shelters (2) by player's bench areas $ 14,000.00 #2 Friendly Hills Playground rehabilitation / replacement $ 60,000.00 #3 Friendly Hills ball field backstop - replace - add protective netting $ 11,000.00 #4 Tennis Court (2 of 4) - resurface with Sports Tiles $ 50,000.00 #5 Mendakota Park -joint use (City / MHAA) storage building (double garage size) $ 40,000.00 2010 Projects #1 Valley Park / Wachtler trail west of Par 3 Golf course (Marie Ave to Wentworth) $ 75,000.00 #2 Friendly Hills Park - replace lights at two skating rinks $ 30,000.00 #3 Ivy Hill Park - install fountain in pond north of Maple Park Drive $ 7,000.00 #4 Victoria Highlands playground - rehabilitate or replace $ 45,000.00 #5 Tennis Courts (3 of 4) - resurface with Sports Tiles $ 50,000.00 ACTION REQUIRED Select projects the Commission wish constructed in 2009 and direct staff to place such recommendations in the Draft 2009 Budget for City Council consideration. 2 Mendota Heights Fire Department MEMO July 1, 2008 To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager , A - Subject: Dakota County Comprehensive Plan Review DISCUSSION: Attached is a copy of the Draft Executive Summary of Dakota County's 2030 Comprehensive Plan. This summary is a very short version of their plan. The full plan (596 pages) can be viewed at Dakota County's web site and the link is: http : //www . co . dakota. nm. us/County Government/Projects/D C203 0/default. ht There is also a CD of the complete draft plan at City Hall. E'�l� A 1V1�1T 1SL` IlTV ldlL' lJ: Review the attached document and provide me or Jake with any comments or use the comment area of the plan on Dakota County's web site. lipilliq illiplilliq� wfM = IWOMPUTITF.rcor, DC2030 is the 2008 update of Dakota County's Comprehensive Plan, a broadly based land use plan that has been developed every 10 years to prepare Dakota County for continued growth. In conformance with the Metropolitan Land Planning Act, MN Statutes, Chapter 473, DC2030was written to guide the direction of several key systems that have regional relevance --transportation, development, parks and natural resources --to ensure they efficiently and effectively meet the needs of a projected 2030 Population base. D[2030 is also Dakota County's vision for the future. in addition to addressing specific system improvements and when and where they should be provided, this plan defines physical qualities that can secure Dakota County's future as a truly great place to live and work.The DC2030 update process began by convening a panel of community leaders and residents and asking them, "if you were to leave Dakota County and return 20 years later, what would you hope to see?"The ideas that emerged pointed the planning process in new directions: positioning Dakota County for future growth by remedying known problems, counteracting negative trends and reinforcing the county's best qualities. The concept ofsustainability guided this plan from/ front cover to back cover; this plan is ultimately about sustaining the physical qualities of Dakota County that have attracted people for centuries and designing a future that preserves and enhances these qualities. Sustainability can be a misinterpreted word but in its truest sense, sustainability is a powerful concept that seeks longevity and vitality for people, the environment and the econonny. This plan fosters sustainability by making connections in a conceptual sense, understanding larger consequences of the daily choices we all make as individuals and the choices Dakota County government can make in providing for key physical systems. Connectivity also is applied literally to these physical systems: a multimodal transportation system that effectively moves people, products and ideas, whether bydriving, riding, walking, cycling, or keyboarding. Connectivity applies to our natural vea/nn through the concept of healthy green infrastructure that connects and protects natural places, sustains the natural processes upon which we all rely, and provides aframework for future development. Dakota County cannot accomplish everythingwithin this plan onits own. The ideas and goals presented in DC2030 emerged through collaboratively envisioning a desired and shared future, and the goals will be attained through collaboration with the larger community including the public, private and nonprofit sectors. In the short term, D[2030 will serve as a guide and touchstone in preparing annual County working plans, setting County priorities and reviewing local plans. Comments unO[203Omay besent to or Dakota County Office ofPlanning l49SSGa|axieAvenue Apple Valley, MNBl24 Dakota ��iS a. proNct of3mU�orgaRizationalNU��rMictionaland mU�team effort �rainated by Dakota CoUnty from Dakota County Board mfCommissioners Joseph &Harris, District Kathleen A - Gaylord, District 3 Thomas A.Egan, District 3 Nancy Schnuvvei|er,District 4 Michael E. Turner, District Paul lKrause, District 6 Willis EBnanning,District 7 Dakota County Planning Commission John Dudley, District l John Ross, District 2 Carol |sbero. District � Gary LHansen, District � Doug Daniel, District 5 Nate Reitz, District Anthony Nelson, District 7 BevedyTopAatlarge Steven Chavez, at large Dakota County Administration Brandt Richardson, Dakota County Administrator Lynn Thompson, acting Physical Development Division Director Greg Konat,Physical Development Division Director Prepared bwDakota County Office of Planning Kurt Chatfield, acting Manager Lynn K8onatcka,Manager Mary Jackson John Mertens Scott Oatley Dan Patterson DC2030 includes four primary sections and 18 subsections: Natural systems Sustainable communities Green infrastructure Parks, open space and recreation Critical area Natural environment summary Highways Transit Pedestrian and bicycle Other modes Land use Housing Economic development Historic preservation Facilities Growing and Nurturing People People ofDakota County Active living summary Aging initiative summary Public engagement The electronic version of D[2080 contains links from each section's table ofcontents, toexternal sources, and toother sections and subsections nfthe plan.Thecursor will indicate links when you mouse over them. Please report dead links todc2OS0@oodakotamnus -- Pages are numbered bysection and subsection ��o 2: sIvoan Subsc�ctiool6��nin��ouu� iv Contents Detailed table of contents in each section 1.3 Building a vision 1.9 Natural Systems summary 1.15 Transportation summary 1.19 Land Use and Growth summary 1.23 Growing and Nurturing People summary 2.1 NatUralsystems 2.2 Sustainable communities 2.3 Green infrastructure 2.4 Parks, open space and recreation 2.5 Critical area 2.6 Natural environment summary 11 Transportation 3.2 Highways 3.3 Transit 3.4 Pedestrian and bicycle 3.5 Other modes growth4.1 I -and use and 4.2 Land use 4.3 Housing 4.4 Economic development 4.5 Historic preservation 4.6 Facilities �I r U I s Growing d nurt i g . vim;: 5.2 People of Dakota County 5.3 Active living summary 5.4 Aging initiative summary 5.5 Public engagement v z Transportation Land use and growth Growing and nurturing people As Dakota County prepared to begin this update of the County Comprehensive Plan, the Board and senior staff members decided to try a different approach to the conventional planning process. Faced with the need to plan to effectively respond to significant change, cunhnuetomanageandaccommodate growth and realize new opportunities, the County invited a broad cross- section of people to participate. ros*sectionufpeop|etopurddpate. Since1heLandPlanning Act was enactec Dakota County has not exercised |arx use uuznonry in unincorporated areas and historically the interaction between the County and cities and townships has been limited to coordinating transportation, parks and open space and shared issues associated with housing and social services. In previous plans, this review took place near the end of the process and was limited to avoiding major points of conflict. Bycomparison, inthis process Dakota County invited everyone tocome together at the very beginning. Rather than attempting to direct or control the plans of others, the County's message was simply one ofopenly sharing its information and guiding principles. At key stages along the way, participants were asked asimple but compelling question: If you were to leave Dakota County and come back in 20 years, what would you like to see? Dakota County is committed to continuing to explore a wide variety of different answers to that question as the county comprehensive planning process unfolds, The county hopes that the benefits of that inquiry will hemultiplied many times over. Challenges facing Dakota County The Advisory Panel considered many pervasive, mostly external trends that will shape what services Dakota County government delivers and how it does so. Several of these trends are summarized onpages l.4and l.5. Our population is aging__ The number ofpeople in Dakota County older than 60isexpected to nearly triple between 2005 and 2O35to l3U,OQOpeople. The difference between today's total population in Dakota County and that of 30 years from now overwhelmingly will be seniors -- the 25-29 cohort is expected togrow just l2percent, and the 35'44 group is projected to be g percent srno&erthanitistoday. UE (projected) The population keeps growing ––Theumnty is expected to add 150,000 people and 82.000 homes between 2000 and 2030. While the housing market appears bleak in2O08,itisexpected toreturn 0uits pre - bust land -consumption rate of 2,000 acres to 3,000 acnes a year, consistent with regional growth forecast by the Metropolitan Council. Housing and obs can exist together -- The smokestacks and noise of industrial cities are giving way to information- and service -based employment, reducing the need tosegregate employment and housing. Household size is shrinking––Oangesinthe family structure are altering how and where people live, Our population is diversifying—Racia[ethnicandeconomic diversity is increasing in Dakota County asour communities become more like first -ring suburbs and the core cities. Our climate is changing—The County has twmtr; toaddress this trend: How dovverespond todimak ��- change? and How vvereduce our contribution 10 � climate change? Atissue isnotjustthe weather, but also food supplies, the economy and how vvebuild ourroads. Energy sources are in flux -- The carbon -based energy economy could change within this planning horizon. Renewable energy isgrowing. There likely will bewind power generation inDakota County. The county is globalizing––[omnnunicadoncun{inue to strengthen links between Dakota County and the rest of the world. Residents and businesses must respond tnposition themselves to take advantage of this change and insulate against its risks, Communication is improving our lives -- Faster and ubiquitous Internet connections are replacing some trips, bethey an office worker who Le|econonnu1estwo days aweek, avisiting nurse who checks on patients over fiber optic lines or ateenager who hangs out with friends online instead ofinaparking lot. Employment is deinclustrializing––Noeobsare becoming office jobs, resulting in different residents' needs, changing land use and less physical activity atwork. IN Senior County staff, representatives from cities, townships, school districts, nonprofit agencies, state/ regional agencies, business representatives and the Metropolitan Council explored and the broad range of opportunities and challenges these trends and others present to Dakota County and its residents in the next 20 years. The Advisory Pane's work was split into four main topic areas which are mirrored in the sections of 10 Natural Resources, Open Space and Recreation � Land Use, Growth, and Economic Development � Transportation, Transit and Infrastructure � Health, Safety, Education and Human Services The Advisory Panel established five guiding phndu|ey to ground Dakota County and its comprehensive planning process: Im Sustainability � Connectedness � Collaboration � Economic Vitality � Growing and Nurturing People The Advisory Paneldefined the guiding principles asdescribed below and onPage l.7. WR Collaboration means working together among the private sector and the many public agencies that set policy for land use, economic development, transportation, and employment. �� G��w�| �mm� ��t�� means ~� -r people -� _ meeting the needs of people in the county of all ages, incomes, abilities and backgrounds, so that they can live healthy, stimulating and fulfilling lives. EconomicVitality means having a well-trained, well-educated, diverse work force as well as the infrastructure uftransportation, communication and other services necessary tmhelp the county compete successfully ina regional and global economy. 1.7 Dakota County's role inachieving its vision and addressing the trends affecting hcan bethought ofasacontinuum ofincreasing involvement, expense and commitment. In some cases Dakota Fund County's role is dear; in others the role is variable and yet to be AegUlate determined. Demonstrate 4' �""� Operate Advocate Educate 16:00Facilitate Study: identify trends and issues, research, monitor, analyze for policy development, conduct pilot Inform and Educate: Shave information to increase awareness of issues, protect public safety, provide technical assistance, and motivate sustainable behavior, Advocate: Promote policies in local, regional, state and federal government that will benefit the people of Dakota County. Collaborate and facilitate: Work in partnership with others, coordinate activities and relationships to achieve more than could bedone unilaterally. Operate and lead by example: Manage County facilities and run programs to higher standards that will demonstrate both the County's commitment and potential best practices. Regulate: Administer ordinances and laws through permitting, inspection and enforcement. The following pages summarize each section with four discussions incorporating the larger trends, roles and Dakota County's guiding principles: The County"s vision as developed bythe Advisory Panel and applied tOeach section Trends affecting each section New directions the County iStaking tOaddress challenges and opportunities Goals developed in the planning process 0rcarried forward from pn2Vi0Us work IM Naturm svc n""i Ven, K Natural Resources Lakes and rivers will be clean. Water quality will be significantly improved, with Dakota County waterbodies absent from the State impaired waters list. Multipurpose green corridors and open spaces will be created to reinforce green infrastructure, provide habitat, and improve water quality. Alternative energy sources will become more accessible. Open Space Open space will be protected and interconnected by green corridors to maximize healthy functioning of natural systems that benefit all Dakota County residents. This green infrastructure will be well organized to provide enjoyment to the greatest number of people and shape future growth. Infill, redevelopment, and increased density will be emphasized in urban areas so as to protect large tracts of open space and agricultural lands. Recreation Parks and trailswill be easily accessibleto residents. Interconnected greenways, trails, active parks, and passive parks will promote healthful outdoor activity with a variety of convenient recreation choices for residents. -TITA-77-TIOITTrA Surface water quality is at risk 3^1 be protected - "I'll" I r{ acres open space each year Nature -based recreation can improv,� residents'quality of life High sensitivity to groundwater contamination People want linear parks and trails, protected natural areas and more things to do in Dakota Moderate to low sensitivity to groundwater contamination County Parks Growth is expanding into areas where rapid aquifer recharge increases the likelihood of pollutants entering groundwater — which supplies 90 percent of Dakota County residents with drinking water, In 9 mraz sys, te rn r ew airecuions in na't, These examples highlight new approaches • topic areas. Greater detail is in the Natural Systems component • the Comprehensive Plan. Build green Hold County buildings to high environmental standards to encourage others to lessen their impact on the environment. Promote local, healthful food Connect our productive cropland with the Twin Cities market to reduce food transportation costs, stimulate the economy and provide healthful food. Make communities transit -friendly and walkable Design our urban places to encourage people to use low -impact transportation modes — walking, biking and transit. ME VO !&_iystems��` Indicates new goal Systemwide goals Sustainability: Establish a community mindset that applies sustainability principles to provide a healthy environment for present and future generations. Education: Provide high-quality, effective environmental education. Sustainable communities Climate change: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions* Energy: Achieve optimal,, efficient energy use and conservation and transition to renewable sustainable energy sources. Solid waste: Prevent waste generation Manage and regulate waste in a sustainable manner to protect air, land, water and public health and conserves natural resources Minimize the longe. -term financial impact of waste management to the community. Help communitiesunderstand that disposal of waste is actually a loss of valuable resources.* Plan, design, and construct sustainable public buildings in Dakota County.* Healthful, environment: Provide a healthy and safe environment for the people in Dakota County. Contaminated site response: Facilitate the investigation and cleanup of waste sites to promote public health and safety and to protect the environment. Green infrastructure Land resources: Preserve vital functions of natural systems by strategically and collaboratively improving Dakota County's green infrastructure: protect, connect, and manage natural areas, wetlands, stream corridors, open space, agricultural working lands, parks, and greenways. Preserve agricultural land use in Dakota County.' Water resources: Sufficient and sustainable high quality water resources. Natural resources management: Conserve and protect natural resources in Dakota County, including air quality, water, soil, productive farmland, minerals (bedrock, sand and gravel aggregates), vegetation, and wildlife. 1.12 Great places — recreation and education: Provide a balanced variety of high-quality, popular, year-round activities to promote healthy active lifestyles Welcome visitors of all backgrounds, interests, and abilities to their parks. Exemplify sustainability and innovation as recreation trademarks of Dakota County Parks. Enhance provision of quality outdoor and environmental education. Provide exceptional service delivery and build public awareness of recreation opportunities. Connected places — Greenways: Protect, restore, and connect Dakota County's urban natural areas and open space (green infrastructure), using recreational greenways as a building block. Provide convenient and accessible recreational open space. Create a Greenway Collaborative to achieve mutual objectives for greenways and trails. Protected places — park natural resource management: Develop a comprehensive, strategic park natural resource management approach to: Preserve the highest quality resources; Restore targeted areas that bring economic and ecological value; Enhance visitor experiences Enter all parkland into appropriate and sustainable management regimes. Protect, design, and maintain scenic park viewsheds to enhance visitor experience. Protect park cultural resources and offer appropriate opportunities for visitors to experience them. Design and maintain park facilities sustainably, to reduce and avoid negative environmental impacts, Expand resource management partnerships to leverage skills, policies, and access. Parkland acquisition and protection: Acquire and protect parklands and regional trail right of way through a strategic and comprehensive approach. Develop and enhance collaborations that advance County parkland acquisition and protection. Green infrastructure: Protect public -value lands through a strategic and comprehensive approach. Park system operations — public awareness, information and engagement: Build awareness of the park system Enhance public access totimelyand specific park information, including safety recommendations, recreational activities, park resources, events, programs, projects, and services. Engage the public in meaningful and diverse ways. Identify needs, set expectations and build capacity: Prepare a Comprehensive Operations Plan to identify needs, set expectations, and build capacity as a park agency. Identify systemwide operating needs to provide public services at the desired levels: staffing, roles, skills, budget, and additional resources. Identify revenue and fundraising targets. Refine operating structure and processes to build capacity and move forward. Exemplify sustainability. Build capacity by enhancing leadership, innovation, learning, and networking. Develop and enhance partnership approaches for land protection, recreation provision, and operations. Park system funding: Increase Dakota County derived funding and investment to advance the Parks and Open Space System. 1.13 Develop and expand strategic partnerships to advance the Dakota County Parks and Open Space System. Increase external revenues toadvance the park and open space system. Establish fiscal standards and policies to advance the parks and open space system. Maintain open, accessible, and accurate fiscal processes for high accountability and integrity, Mississippi Ri ^^^^R~ critical area Protect and preserve unique and valuable state and regional resources in the corridor. Prevent and mitigate irreversible damage tothe corridor. Maintain the value and utility ofthe corridor for all public purposes. Prevent and mitigate danger to the life and property of the citizens of the state and region who live in or use the corridor, Protect and preserve the river as an essential element in the national, state and regional transportation,sewer, water and recreational systems. Protect and preserve the biological and ecological functions of the corridor. Preserve and enhance aesthetic, cultural and historical values and functions. Transportation Transportation People of all ages and income levels will be connected to jobs, services and shopping through a multi -model system that is affordable, attainable and reduces the dependency on automobiles. land use planning and transportation planning will be a coordinated effort with stakeholders to create appealing development along corridors served by a variety of transportation modes. Transit Transit services will increase as growth continues in the county. Transit opportunities will be made available and affordable to all users along high-density, highly traveled corridors. A variety of funding sources will be employed to expand and support a more extensive and wide reaching transit system. Infrastructure Greater use of technology investment and integration with community design will result in less need to travel. New businesses will locate in the county that support teleworking and other practices that limit trips out of the county for business and work. Infrastructure (i.e. fiber optics) will be expanded across the county to provide all residents greater technology choices. Average gpricein Minnesota $s 54.50 -.......... in '007 o tars;source: U.S. =nergy Information Acirn'nis ration, -- J.S.LureaucfLab}rStatists s,, ............... — ......-__.. __.._........___.. --- - 53se............__............. .......................... ......_..._........_.......... ............ ..............._....................._..._?. ---........_.._....__.___—_......__ _ $� ----- $zso _..._....------ ;__..........._._...._............ ....... .......... _. n �t $2 A .. ..... ' id t 4M1>'.' tV. - S0.50 .............. —..._......_.-_....... _.... -............ ._................... - ___........ – .....__.. ---- 2000 2001: 2002 2003 2004 2005 200E 2007 2008 2009 2MO No matter the causes (a weakened U.S. dollar, international politics, decreasing supply), fuel costs are making transportation more expensive for Dakota county residents. Telecommunications, transit and nonmotorized modes can ease the impact of increasing energy casts. Automobiles and trucks are the dominant transportation mode in Dakota County and are expected to be so for many years. The county's rapid development in the last century is a direct result of this transportation mode, and the county's current land uses, economics and societal preferences are closely tied to this mode. However, several influences are leading the county toward other transportation modes: 1.15 New directions in transportation These examples highlight new approaches or topic areas. Greater detail is in the Transportation component of the Comprehensive Plan. Increase transportation safety Use emerging design and management techniques — such as roundabouts and grade separation — to reduce potential for crashes. Encourage active living by investing in pedestrian and biking infrastructure Design and build our roads with context in mind to safely accommodate pedestrians at a minimum; in select cases, invest in features that will make pedestrian travel more appealing than automobile travel. NW. Create an environmentally sensitive transportation system Reduce the County systems' environmental impact through construction practices/materials, management for greater efficiency and availability of appropriate modes that allows travelers to choose the most environmentally friendly mode that meets their needs. -22 Reduce demand for automobile transportation Encourage a mix of compatible land uses near one another, support telecommunications and encourage transit -oriented development all to moderate increasing miles driven. Kglhi context-sef-isit've dein °n calming Persor.-al security Lire i ~i5 ckafl:ge sta?lnlarcls Prioritize transportation projects through a x- Include intransportation analysis impacts unthe natural \ environment, energy use and oesidents'qua|ityoflife tV create atransportation that balances nesidents'needs. Increase transit advantages Install design and management features that help make transit time -competitive with private automobiles to move people more efficiently. , or Dakota County should prioritize transportation projects through mprocess that considers economic development, pedestrian environments and environmental sustainability. Average: OA8 z l 1 1 s s 12 zo 1u y� L�--�—' pe�entnf�spo"dents �—�� 400oe5identswere asked mindicate how supportive (ImDV U�are �the ��statement in February 2008, See full sunley results on Page 5.5. 7, Improve transportation for seniors Adjust highway design, enhance transit and improve pedestrian areas tumeet the wants and needs ofarapidly increasing population ofolder adults. Plan the transportation system beyond 2030 Identify potential infrastructure needs -- including inteochangesund|ong-ternncorridoo——ear|ytoprevent development from precluding expansion ofthe system. no worm Expand telecommunications infrastructure in existing � Find a role in linking county residents p'"`=" for and businesses with high-speed Internet ffbndacar to reduce miles traveled by substituting pulses nflight infiber optics for automobiles on highways. l]7 �� ^�� .0��goal �� m��m�� n� � �� *Systemwide goals Indicates new goal Increase transportation Maximize the value oftransportation investments Encourage active living by investing pedestrian and biking infrastructure* Increase transit advantages Reduce demand for automobile transportation* Create anenvironmentally sensitive transportation system* Create places where people can live and work without anautomobile* Plan the transportation system beyond 203O* Prioritize transportation projects through a process that considers other County goals* Improve transportation for seniors* Expand telecommunications infrastructure* Limited resources are directed tothe highest priority needs ofthe transportation system Preservation ufthe existing system Management to increase system efficiency and maximize existing highway capacity Replace deficient elements ofthe system Improvement and expansion oftransportation corridors K4axmizeTr nsitk4ovemertThroughAttracdveTmnsit6enicesAndFad|ities Develop Cost Effective and Efficient Transit So|uhonsThooughK8obUityK4anagernent Support Flexible and Expandable Transit Services Link Land Use, Economic Development, Transit, and Transportation Decisions Provide Sustainable Transit IenvicesandFaciUdes Secure Dedicated and Reliable Funding Sources forTransit Create acountywide g/eenvvaysystem tosupport nonnnntorizedtransportation modes* Improve the pedestrian network in and near County right-of-way to enhance the utilitarian function of the system* Ensure adequate resources are planned for and allocated to trail maintenance* Ensure adequate lighting nfpedestrian facilities based nnthe context* Expand advanced telecommunications infrastructure* Pursue world class Internet speeds, connectivity and access for all Dakota County residents and businesses* Replace the need tomove with technology* Encourage private investment that leads to better access to broadband services for all Dakota County residents* 11.11111111.0-1 PS Land Use and Growth The county will be a place with multipurpose green corridors, open spaces and parks. Each community will be walkable, bikeable, and everyone will haveaccessto recreational amenities. The land use pattern will be balanced and mixed-use developments will be located throughout communities creating a strong sense of place and neighborhood. Planning efforts will be cross -jurisdictional and well coordinated. Growth in the county will continue but will occur in strategic locations with a more purposeful focus on infill and redevelopment in existing cities. Agricultural uses will be preserved and enhanced through greater crop diversity and community-based agricultural practices. The county will have a diversity of housing options so everyone has the opportunityto stay in the community as they move through life cycles such as empty nesting and retirement. Reinvestment in existing homes and neighborhoods will be emphasized. New homes will be built to be healthier and utilize green building techniques. Renewable energy resources will be emphasized, waste reduced to zero, and overall quality of life in the county improved. Jobs will match households, and residents will be able to live and work in the county. lobs at all levels, especially head of household jobs will be available throughout the community to help reduce commuting time and stress, ultimately contributing to the overall high quality of life in the county. Business and government will work together to create a strong community. Changing demographic trends will create a unique market that promotes economic development. UM New directions in land use, growth These examples highlight new approaches or topic areas. Greater detail is in the Land Use and Growth component of the Comprehensive Plan. Preserve historic land use and structures Identify and protect historically significant places to connect people with Dakota County history, spur economic development and create a sense of place. 11V, to (.011rtesv NkatFi County Hs to r:e I Society Let green infrastructure shape land use instead of fragmenting natural systems Build around natural systems instead of through them to improve their function and benefit residents. Facilitate development of green -oriented business inthe county Find ways to support green business and jobs in Dakota County to improve the environment and economy. Create places where people can live and work without an automobile Improve existing pedestrian tolerant districts to create livable places for people who choose not to own a car, cannot afford a car or cannot drive a car. Promote land use that encourages active living Encourage cities and developers to mix land uses and provide good pedestrian circulation to allow residents to be more physically active. IM Match jobs to households in the county Target investment to encourage growth that will bring jobs tothis side of the river to reduce our highly educated workforce's commute and improve the local economy. Advocate best practices to local governments Assist local governments in clecisionmaking by sharing information and expertise to allow them to arrive at decisions with the benefit of more information. Ensure residents can age in place Encourage responsible parties to build or retrofit homes accessible to anyone in areas with life cycle housing and services to allow residents to stay in a community throughout their life. 1.21 � ��'�w� � �� /�w� �m�� m�� list �� ' ��m� n��|� N�� m��m�� Inklite-� new goal Support and encourage orderly development Support land use and transportation form that create places people can live without an automobile Promote mixed-use development that integrates rental housing Create places where people can live and work without acar Promote development ofmodest for -sale housing Integrate housing for disabled people into communities Match housing tojobs inthe county Ensure residents can age inplace Make affordable housing more attractive to encourage mixed -income development Support healthful and sustainable housing inDakota County End homelessness inDakota County Meet affordable housing needs YI _11144 1A Dakota County's employers are well positioned to compete in a global economy* Jobs match households, and people are able to live and work in Dakota County* Head of household jobs are available throughout the community* Economic development brings wealth to the region and sustains a high quality of life for the people in Dakota County* Businesses and government work collaboratively to create a strong community* Ecunonoicgrowthiscu|tivatedbvattractingavxe!|'trained,diverse,andeducated|aborfooe* Protect historic land and structures* Document history bvaiding the Dakota County Historical Society's efhoMstood|ect preserve and present the history ofpeople, places and things inDakota County* Protect and interpret history as the County locates, builds, maintains, or expands facilities, such as buildings, highways and parks Collaborate between the County, historical society, cities, and other agencies to share historical information within public records orgathered byconsultants Ensure there will be enough reasonably close municipal septage clumpsites for all septage generated within Dakota County Ensure septic systems are constructed, operated, and maintained in an ecologically and economically responsible manner Growing and nur uring People The Advisory Panel created a year 2030 vision of what would make Dakota County an even greater place for its residents. The Advisory Panel did not restrict itself to fields in which the County works directly — its vision is intentionally broad. From this mind-setsprang a vision that focuses not on what the County delivers, but on what is best for its people regardless of the source. Goals, strategies and further refinement winnowed out parts of the vision that strayed from the County's roles or did not present opportunities for collaboration. The county will be a place where education is provided to all, with emphasis on early education, appropriate school year lengths and more rigorous studies across all cultural and language lines to truly prepare young people for their world. The county will be place where affordable health care coverage and access to health care is available to all residents. Medical providers will provide services in more accessible places (such as doctors making house calls, or nurses in schools, libraries or parks) ratherthan limited to clinic buildings, to reach all populations, ages and income ranges. Prevention and wellness initiatives are a priority to support healthy life styles. Engender "sense of community"by developing common spaces where people can connect. Collaboration and partnerships broadly and proactively address the needs of County residents. The county will be place with less crime and better coordination between providers across jurisdictional lines. Racial disparities will disappearfrom the criminal justice system. Improvements to the system will include creating alternate programs to incarceration, to reverse the trend of building morejails. The county will be a place where social services are a coordinated effort and partnership exists between government, individuals, communities and community agencies and religious organizations. Dakota County's young and affluent population is becoming more similar to the rest of the Twin Cities area. As we see a dramatic shift in the number of seniors in our population, and as our population becomes more diverse, we expect a more complex network of influences on Dakota County's population, including: HN G S New directions in growing and nurturing people People component of the Comprehensive Plan. Identify a County role in telecommunications Find ways to support development of telecommunications networks to enhance residents'quality of life, particularly to bridge the digital divide separating the 'haves" and "have-nots' and to encourage economic growth. Ensure residents have access to lifelong learning opportunities Encourage collaboration among libraries, schools and other institutions to share resources to improve residents' access to information and quality of education. Ensure people have safe, healthful environments Protect our water resources, improve transportation safety, build green and manage waste thoughtfully to improve residents' health. Create environments that promoteactive living through physical activity Invest in parks, trails and ways to enhance pedestrian places to support residents'desire to be active. Create places where people can live and or without an automobile Concentrate pedestrian transportation and transit efforts in existing pedestrian tolerant districts to create livable places for people who choose not to own a car, cannot afford a car or cannot drive a car. 1.24 a � �� People �w�|��p��i ��w� �� |� �� list *IOdi[3tes OeYVg08|0�� Toaddress the obesity epidemic and related health issues, create environments that promote active living through physical activity* To promote universal, lifelong access to information and address the digital divide, identify County role in telecommunications* To address our growing transit -dependent population, create places where people can live and workwithout an automobile* Toensure residents can have safe, healthy lives, ensure people have safe, healthy environments* Tohelp people grow, ensure residents have access tolifelong learning* Help seniors who wish todoso, tocontinue tolive independently* Provide options for a spectrum of housing types so seniors can remain in Dakota County* Help residents ofDakota County tnmake transitions* Ensure the mobility that seniors need to thrive, both economically and socially* Improve services tnseniors* Beavoice for seniors, advocating for the needs ofolder residents* Five Advisory Panel Public engagement (jSiODing) meetings Three open houses; multiple meetings with local governments Public engagement (DC2030) Three open houses; Eight focus groups; 400nsiden survey; Collaboration with local governments Six -Month public review This comprehensive plan is a compilation drawing on multiple works created at different times, For example, adopted in 2008 were the Transit and Park System components, adopted in 2005 were the Highways and the basis for much of the Green Infrastructure and Sustainable Communities components. Existing plans and policies were refreshed with direction from the Visioning process and updated with new information. Other studies, such as the Agining Initiative and Active Living were incorporated into this plan. Other components are new toD[Z03O. Dozens ofpublic meetings, internal wmdmompmeetings, open houses, focus groups and surveys fed the plan as it was refined to remain true tothe vision and reflect the realities ofDakota County's roles, capacity and residents'desires. A full account of public participation begins on Page 5.5.1. A result of this process, Dakota County's Comprehensive Plan, begins on the following page with the first of ow CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO DATE: July 8, 2008 TO: Parks and Recreation Commissioners FROM: Jake Sedlacek, Assistant to the City Administrat8� SUBJECT: Par 3 Update, June 2008 Discussion The Mendota Heights Par 3 Golf Course was open for business every day in June, with only couple partial rain days. Attached you will find the Cash Flow Worksheet for June 2008. The intent of this report is to provide a snapshot of revenues and expenditures for the month and for the year to date. More detailed reporting will be conducted on an annual basis, as are all other city funds. Par 3 June Cash Flow Worksheet Course revenues for 2008 have outpaced expenditures by a total of $35,032, including our pro- rated recreation program revenues. Expenditures which did not make this worksheet include catching up on our Maintenance Management fee ($5,000), and the latest Maintenance Contract billing ($1,500). Significant expenditures in the month include Par 3 portion of the Audit (prof. services), soil and turf for the #4 tee (operating expenses), finishing work on the sprinkler system for the maintenance building and a plumbing call for the clubhouse (building maintenance). Operations Update 2v5i rounds of gv^if were played at the Par J 111 Junk, 2VV4U (2538 ill Iria`y' 2vv?). This does uvt count league, camp or lesson rounds. Construction on the new bathrooms, entryways and walkways is well underway. The addition has been framed and roof, plumbing in the floor is complete, doors and windows have been installed. The Central Air was re -installed, much to the delight of workers and customers during last week's hot spell. A grant from the Dakota County Community Development Agency is paying for the majority of the work, the Par 3 will be required to pay for siding, for the clubhouse, roofing on the addition, and some internal plumbing work which is being updated in the process. Work is now anticipated to be complete by the end of July. Maintenance — The course is in good condition, the systems and equipment are in good working order, including the irrigation well, which just passed it's annual inspection. 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Alice Messer with St. Paul Parks has asked that we take a look at these concepts, and provide her with feedback. Attached you will find a packet regarding Lilydale Regional Park. Action Required The Parks and Recreation Commission should discuss the Lilydale Regional Park concepts, and provide staff direction on what if any feedback the Parks and Recreation Commission would provide to the City of St. Paul. Page 1 of 1 CITY OF SAINT PAUL Mayor Christopher B. Coleman June 26, 2008 Mr. Jake Sedlacek City of Mendota Heights 1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118 DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION 300 City Hall Annex Telephone: 651-266-6400 25 West Fourth Street Facsimile: 651-292-7405 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 TTY: 651-266-6378 www.ei.stpaul.mn.us/depts/parks RE: Lilydale Regional Park Master Plan Site Concepts Dear Mr. Sedlacek, I have been working to develop a revised master plan for Lilydale Regional Park. Our first Design Advisory Meeting was held, June 16th, 2008. At this meeting three conceptual site plans were presented to the task force and valuable feedback was received so as to develop an overall master plan for Lilydale Regional Park. I would appreciate any comments or feedback the City of Mendota Heights may have on future plans for Lilydale Regional Park. I have attached the presentation material as well as meeting notes summarizing this first meeting for your review. Please let me know if you would be interested in participating in future task force meetings. As I indicated on the phone, we are also working to develop a Vegetation Management Plan the entire park which will be a valuable resource in refining the final master plan. Please mail or email any comments to my attention at: Alice Messer City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation 25 West 4th Street, Suite 300 Saint Paul, MN 55102 651-266-6412 alice.messer@ci. stpaul.mn.us Sincerely, A Ef I Alice Messer, Project Manager CAPRA Hwy.... ..;*.,4 CAPRA Accreditation AA -ADA -EEO Employer CITY OF SAINT PAUL Mayor Christopher B. Coleman June 18, 2008 DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION 300 City Hall Annex Telephone: 651-266-6400 25 West Fourth Street Facsimile: 651-292-7405 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 TTY: 651-266-6378 www.ei.stpaul.mn.us/depts/parks Lilydale Regional Park Design Advisory Meeting Meeting Notes — June 16, 2008 Wellstone Center Meeting Attendees: Bill Anderson, Jan Carr, Jody Martinez, Gjerry Berquist, Robert Ferguson, Molly Schodeen, Gregory Page, David Kuebler, Jon Kerr, Eric Thompson, Peggy Lynch, Karin Misiewicz, Kathy Farnell, Grit Youngquist, Wendy Molylan, Irene Jones, Megan Manhatten, Anne Hunt, Mary Jackson, Gail Merriam, Derek Johnson, Alan Robbins -Fenger, Paul Mohrboacher, Craig David, Bill Goldberg, Pat Lindgren and Alice Messer A. Jody Martinez of Park and Recreation welcomed attendees and provided a brief overview of site plan process. B. Alice Messer of Parks and Recreation recapped Goals and Objectives developed at September 2007 meeting. C. Presentation of Site Analysis/Synthesis Board of existing conditions within Lilydale Regional Park. D. Presentation of Cultural, Recreational and Ecological Concepts Cultural concept: • Lilydale Road in current location with revised parking lot pulled away from lake edge and on street parking (Note — Dakota County will not allow on street parking on road so this concept requires the road becomes St. Paul's.) • Interpretive trail connects cultural impacts within park highlighting impacts of floodplain, industrial use of river, RR impact, history of City of Lilly Dale, brickyard trail, fossil grounds • Interpretive building/picnic shelter/restrooms with satellites provided adjacent to Pickerel Lake • Strong boardwalk connection to fossil ground site • Group camp site provided • Interpretive building/gathering area provided at entrance to fossil grounds • Road realigned at fossil grounds to eliminate trail/auto conflict • Contaminated fill sites removed (but no replacement of clean fill) 2. Recreational concept: Qptl �°4mm CAPRA Accreditation • Relocated portion of Lilydale Road by lake gathering area • Parking separated from road (Dakota County okay with this concept) AA -ADA -EEO Employer • Picnic shelter located above floodplain with clean fill brought in so that water and sanitary service can be provided • Internal trail system developed connecting features in park • Two group camping site provided • Dog park located away from lakeshore • Casual recreational uses proposed to support family use adjacent to picnic area (sand volleyball, horse shoes, small play area) • Canoe route dredged through wetland and connection to Mississippi River under Mendota Historic Bridge • Contaminated fill sites removed and clean fill brought in at location of proposed picnic shelter/restroom facilities Ecological concept: • Relocated majority of Lilydale Road away from Pickerel Lake • Wildlife viewing/observation platforms provided through out park • Wildlife observation shelter provided above floodplain with water and sanitary service • Butterfly garden extended along shoreline • Canoe route through wetland for wildlife observation • Group camp site provided • Vegetation management throughout park to encourage wildlife diversity • Contaminated fill sites removed and clean fill brought in at location of proposed picnic shelter/restroom E. Discussion/Comments/Questions: • Request to provide on -road bicycle lane for commuter cyclist. (This will add 12' to road width.) • General consensus to combine various program elements found in all three concepts • Request to rank program elements from High Priority to Low Priority for future phasing and implementation • General consensus to pursue road realignment for a section of Lilydale Road to provide space adjacent to Pickerel Lake as main gathering area and minimize vehicle conflicts • General consensus to provide a central structure within park and minimize parking areas as needed • General consensus to hold separate meeting addressing dog park as new program element that needs further discussion • Need more information regarding existing vegetation within park. Vegetation Management Study required as soon as possible to refine final concept plan. Minimal areas planned to be manicured turf • Desire to minimize vegetation removal, beyond invasive species removal. Larger tracks of vegetation are better for wildlife habitat. All significant trees to remain • Discussion of Lilydale Road turn -back program from Dakota County to City of Saint Paul. Citywide commitment that will require future discussions • Future exploration of boardwalk system connecting fossil grounds to main park area. Research options for providing fishing access to fishing hole in lake • Need to research further impacts of opening channel between wetland and Mississippi River for canoe access under Mendota Historic Bridge. • Minimize trail crossings. Need for safer trail crossings with roadway. Explore trail crossing options • General consensus on proposed improvements to Water Street with Gateway/Park entrance at Bait Shop property, stream/creek gathering bluff seepage (similar to Bruce Vento), bury overhead power lines, and open views to Mississippi River • General consensus on realigning Lilydale Road at entrance to fossil grounds to reduce trail conflict and provide group gathering area at entrance to fossil grounds • General consensus for water and sanitary service within park. Water and restrooms greatly needed for group volunteer activities currently held in park • General consensus to eliminate trail conflict with RR bridge trestle. Additional tunnel for trail use only required. F. Next Steps: • Research funding options for Vegetation Management Study. Put together Request for Proposal (RFP) to get estimate for a regional park study • Research completed Phase 1 and Phase II Environmental Study for all of Lilydale Regional Park. Will address soil contamination/remediation efforts • Develop overall site plan reflecting comments. Open house will be held presenting final concept which will be used to secure future funding • Develop phasing/implementation plan • Continue developing Lakeshore improvement plans. Task force developed to review lakeshore improvement plans • Plan and hold separate dog park meeting addressing pros and cons of dog park within Lilydale Regional Park PLEASE REVIEW THESE NOTES AND CONTACT ME (651-266-6412) IF COMMENTS ARE INCORRECTLY NOTED OR MISSED COMPLETELY. Alice Messer Project Landscape Architect P:\LTT.VT)AT.F\T.07-0'i-2F, Li lv(WP Pi rnir Area Mact pr Pl Ann na\T)pRi an\MppYi naA\Jump TF 200A MppYi na\MppYi no LILYDALE DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES - RESTORATION OF NORTH SHORE PICKEREL LAKE AND INSTALLATION OF PICNIC AREA ECOLOGICAL OBJECTIVES ❑ REMOVE INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES ❑ PROVIDE BUFFER BETWEEN PARKING LOT AND SHORELINE ❑ REMOVE TRASH FROM PICKEREL LAKE ■ PROVIDE CONNECTIONS TO PICKEREL LAKE SHORE AND MISSISSIPPI RIVER BANK * CREATE NATURAL SHORELINE SLOPE AND REMOVE DEBRIS * PROVIDE FISHING DOCK/PIER ■ REMOVE CONTAMINATED SOILS AND REMAINING BITUMINOUS PARKING AREAS ■ RELOCATE PARKING AWAY FROM PICKEREL LAKE, ALLOW BOAT ACCESS El STABILIZE BLUFFS AND ASSOCIATED STREAM BEDS El IMPROVE DRAINAGE ALONG LILYDALE ROAD I] FLOOD PLAIN FOCUS - CRITICAL ROLE Il :--LY-WAY ❑ LIFE FORCE OF MISSISSIPPI E PIER CONNECTION IN PICKEREL LAKE CULTURAL OBJECTIVES ❑ DEVELOP PARK ACTIVITY/INTERPRETIVE CENTER BUILDING AS GATHERING POINT FOR INTERPRETATION, PICNICKING, REST ROOMS ❑ PROVIDE INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE OF HISTORICAL IMPACTS ON SITE El HIGHLIGHT SIGNIFICANT NATURAL RESOURCES WITHIN FOSSIL GROUNDS ❑ PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE CONNECTION TO TOP OF BLUFF THROUGH BRICKYARD AREA ❑ PROVIDE INTERPRETIVE FEATURES, PROGRAMMING AND MANAGEMENT WITHIN PARK EJ CREATE GATEWAY/PARK ENTRANCES (BURY EXISTING POWER POLES ALONG LILYDALE ROAD) ❑ NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY OF SITE ® SOCIAL HISTORY OF SITE - TOWN BURIED RECREATIONAL OBJECTIVES ■ PROVIDE PICNIC AREA AMENITIES (BARBECUES, PICNIC TABLES, BENCHES, TRASH CONTAINERS, FIRE RINGS) ■ RESEARCH REST ROOM AND LIGHTING ALTERNATIVES THAT DO NOT REQUIRE ELECTRICITY OR SEWER CONNECTIONS ■ PROVIDE TRAIL CONNECTIONS TO PICNIC AREAS WITHIN PARK ❑ PROVIDE OPEN ACTIVITY AREA FOR PICNICKING, AND FORMAL AND INFORMAL GATHERINGS ❑ EXPLORE CAMPING IDEAS ❑ DEVELOP PICKEREL LAKE ACCESS FOR NON -MOTORIZED BOATS ❑ IMPROVE PARK ROAD ADJUSTMENTS TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND ACCOMMODATE PARKING ❑ PROVIDE WILDLIFE VIEWING/OBSERVATION AREAS El REDUCE CONFLICTS BETWEEN TRAIL AND AUTO USE (GET CURRENT AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC FROM PUBLIC WORKS) E TRAIL WAYS CONNECTION - GETTING FROM ONE SIDE OF THE PARK TO THE OTHER SCHEDULE AND FUNDING: SPRING 2008 CONSTRUCTION -DETAIL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FALL/WINTER 2007 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL GRANTS $111,000.00 MASTER PLANNING FOR CHEROKEE/LILYDALE AND DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FOR LILYDALE PICNIC AREA AND PICKEREL LAKE SHORE RESTORATION $197,250.00 DETAIL DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, BITUMINOUS DEMOLITION, EARTHWORK, SEEDING FOR LILYDALE PICNIC AREA AND PICKEREL LAKE SHORE IMPROVEMENTS $308,250.00 TOTAL FUNDING RECEIVED HISTORIC MENDOTA HEIGHTS BRIDGE - CURRENTLY USED FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC - UNNOTICEDFROMROADWAY - REALIGN LILYDALE ROAD TO BE USED BY TRAIL TRAFFIC USE FOR CANOE ACCESS FROM RIVER TO LAKE? -, Ak.: � EXISTING RA ILROAD BRIDGE FORCES TRAIL USERS N ROAD WITH VEHI - - A - NEED FOR PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE TUNNEL �.`. �- - `�--� _ '. f =- ... • - �` . _ '. - % .ps + d - RAILROAD DIVIDES PARK AND PICKEREL LAKE- t�i - EXPLORE WAYS TO MAKE CONNECTIONS UNDER.- - = BRIDGE - .. _ — - ,.y _ _ i-'9 \.. _ '1., V T s - _ - PROPOSED PARK ENTRANCE 4 • t y -' = ., I I �� - —r' !d _' CREMOVE IT OF SAINT PAUL BAIT SHOP, LAND RECENTLY PURCHASED BY - EXISTING BITUMINOUS � _� r s r 4 �r - , - REMNANT BITUMINOUS FROM OLDLANDFILL `. �, c: - e _ :�`' may- -� ,/ _ - QQ dd -•'K+ - DEVELOP GATEWAY/ENTRANCE FEATURE INTO PARK AUTO SALVAGE YARD _ ; •� ' q _. -y - _',� _^ �S� d CONTAMINATED SOIL UNDERNEATH i - VISUALLY OBTRUSIVE, UNNATURAL IN LANDSCAPE WATER STREET NEEDS TO BE RE -MEDIATED AND REMOVED- <,.-> — - , Y - ' ! r r;l` I t r - _ d - �. -P RDRAINA E EXISt� `°`" '� � TING FILL MATERIAL/POTENTIAL �r7`Y �d _ s BLUFFssEEPwATERONTORoaD _ .,:. _ - - �,. - - - PROVIDE SWALE TO CHANNEL WATER ALONG EDGE OF BLUFF BUILDING DEVELOPMENT SITEREMOVE EXISTING OVERHEAD POWER LINES _ - OLD TOWN OF LILYDALE BURIED ON SITE AND:. - -r; rr r _ - _ +-- - POOR ROAD SURFACING, NEED TO REPLACE - COVEREDWITHSOIL - - - - �.f - ,+*, -CREATE GATEWAY INTO PARK - UNSTABLE MATERIAL, SINKHOLES - LARGEMOUNDSRAISEABOVEFLOODPLAIN - fr-�r rF; tsrlr{tr i�^ - - EXISTING REGIONAL TRAIL` ELEVATION OF 711 --_ _ - I:rrr%+.Fter r + ri= iT• r - '" P- J Lh r _ FORMAJORITYOFLPARKAD/WATER STREET -EXPLORE REMOVING UNSTABLE MATERIAL AND - _ - (� -' rl-.. - _ n__ REPLACING WITH FILL MATERIAL SUITABLE TO - T I - 't' 1 GOOD RIVER VIEWS /"r' ;}` '� '_'- "' - INCOMPLETE TRAIL WITH GAPS EXISTING AT FOSSIL CONSTRUCT UPON _ _ r� '- f" r - - F' / F`"� _-� _ ,.%- - + 1°•�• GROUNDS, RR BRIDGE AND POOL AND YACHT CLUB _ EXISTING OPEN MEADOW _t7r1%iF" Te T( _ NEED TO CREATE CONTINUOUS PATHWAY -rrrrrr r. ; r /' - - '+41 V -TRAIL DOES NOT OFFER VIEWS OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER OR -GRASSLAND INTERMIXED WITH NATIVE PLANTING PICKEREL LAKE - - 1. - - PLANTED ON FILL MATERIAL - a r. �I _j:ell,;. I. _ ,.� LS •"�� + •= +-- _ - - -NEED FOR MORE INTERNAL CIRCULATION WITHIN PARK,- - OPEN VIEWS OF PICKEREL LAKE-•• --(: r`�.; _ `P\ _ PROVIDE VIEWS AND ACCESS TO PICKEREL LAKE AND - - - - MOUNDED KNOLL PROVIDES NICE TOPOGRAPHY WITHIN - -_ �r .�.^ s r - - No�s�n _ - t MISSISSIPPI RIVER FLOODPLAIN PARK- �ir• EXPLOREWILDLIFEHABITATS EXISTING BOAT LAUNCH - 1 ��; _ Y _'A ENTRANCE TO FOSSIL GROUNDS • NFLI T BETWEEN ROAD AND TRAIL -PR VIDESA E MISSISSIPPI RIVER "- --_ _ `t' ••• _ \. \ j� • I: '+ - 31 - RELOCATE ROAD TO ALLOW FOR CONTINUOUS TRAIL T - HIDDEN FROM LILYDALE ROAD BY DENSE VEGETATION r - - - \ ��'v I1 d • y(/ _ o �' = ALONG MISSISSIPPI RIVER L _ SAFETY ISSUES WITH PARKING LOT HIDDEN PROVIDE PARKING/BUS DROP OFF FOR SCHOOL GROUPSIN- - f•-}' ,k„ ��- P NO AMENITIES AVAILABLE FOR BOATERS �•� - ^+-',' - DEVELOP INTERPRETIVE BUILDG/SHELTER - + �� f�{� _ - _ PARKING LOT APPEARS CURRENTLY OVERSIZED PROVIDE RESTROOMS? �-,''*' - � m I"� - IMPROVE VISIBILITY FROM LILYDALE ROAD TO BOAT - ddP 9 y ' t - --"'s; "inLAUNCH r 'dV \�5 ,r . r _ _ -- PROPOSED BLUFF OVERLOOK • o� �R OVERLOOKPROPOSEDWITHCHEROKEE • HISTORIC TOWN HALL SITE o lyyl y 00 — _ REGIONALTRAIL -OLD LO ATI F LIL DALE TOWN ALL / �� P ,fd�'I"%I{ �I OOH - -_r - GREAT VIEWS OF PICKEREL LAKE/LILYDALE USE LOCATION FOR TRAILHEAD? REGIONAL PARK - LARGE COTTONWOOD REMAINS IN LOCATION _ _ S .g a. -PROVIDES VISUAL CONNECTION BETWEEN CHEROKEE AND "`' ' •.-- LILYDALE REGIONAL PARKS - INTERPRETIVE OPPORTUNITIES - - - r w, a BRICK YARD TRAIL HISTORICAL TRAIL CONNECTION UP BLUFF OLD MARINE ROAD \ - - y ' - "' �. i I. . e tf - PROVIDES ACCESS TO FOSSIL DIGGING AND ICE CLIMBING I/ P KEREL L KE - REMNANT PIECE OF OLD RIVER ACCESS 1"•% - I,�; i- - _- _ - UNIQUE NATURAL RESOURCES ALONG TRAIL (CAVES, -_ - FILL MATERIAL FROM OLD TOWN MOUNDED WATERFALLS, CLAY PITS, PERCHED WETLAND) ON SITE AND COVERED WITH SOIL IMPORTANT TO PROVIDE CONNECTION TO - UNSTABLE MATERIAL, SINKHOLES - _- ,t -,- 1�.- q`_ _ _ LILYDALE REGIONAL PARK - LARGE MOUNDS RAISE ABOVE FLOODPLAIN- • - r __ ,..,;�' k '„ - - _ - INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE BEING DEVELOPED ALONG TRAIL ELEVATION OF 711- - EXPLORE REMOVING UNSTABLE MATERIAL FOR _ ' r „ - "- •{IIY++ t ? �'r �n PROVIDE DEnBOA owE� WETLAND FROM PICKEREL FLOODPLAIN MITIGATION - .� -' LAKE? Pyiir, EXISTING FLOODPLAIN FOREST ♦_ _ - -DREDGE TO ALLOW CANOE ACCESSTHROUGHTO x BOX ELDER, AMERICAN ELM AND GREEN ASH ARE a Fi 'r - DOMINATE TREE SPECIES - / -- ,/✓ - _ �, MISSISSIPPI RIVER? - 40% OF PARK CONSISTS OF LOWLAND FOREST Q•E-� /. x _- r BLOCKS VIEWS THROUGHOUT PARK '<.!- 'V I I RR BRIDGE NEED TO REMOVE UNDERGROWTH AND CREATE QVy' Y - -._ _r y�Ad+=; - OPENING PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT PICKEREL VIEWSHEDS WITHIN PARK, MAKING VISUAL - ; A '� • - r_:* _ .{_ �, _ _ _ - _ Y + _ --,�� LAKE AND WETLAND CONNECTIONS BETWEEN MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND LILYDALE ROAD SHALLOW CANOE MAY BE NEEDED TO PICKEREL LAKE EXISTING ELECTRICAL EASEMENT I / VERY L SE TO D E F PICKEREL LAKE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE BOARDWALK - VIEWS AND ACCESS TO RIVER LIMITED FROM ROAD CONNECTION FROM EDGE OF PICKEREL LAKE TO BRICKYARD - LARGE OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES ,. � ALIGNMENT: VIEWS OF PICKEREL LAKE PROVIDED - TRAIL, PROVIDES UNIQUE WETLAND EXPERIENCE -VISUALLY OBTRUSIVE I' �I" - ROADWAY MAINTAINED BY DAKOTA COUNTY - WILL LIMIT PLANTING AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN Y - - GUARD RAIL PLACED ON BOTH SIDES OF ROAD, CREATES - . EASEMENT - _ UN -WELCOMING ROADWAY WITHIN PARK -EXISTINGTREATMENTISWOODCHIPMULCHAVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC OF 2500 VEHICLES BRUCE VENTO OVERLOOK � UNDER POWER LINES - \ : ! -_ - ROADWAY USED A THROUGH ROAD FROM HWY 13 TO - RECENTLY RESTORED OVERLOOK - - LOCATE LAKESIDE ACTIVITIES BETWEEN TOWERS) �. ,+*. =' '�-, - DOWNTOWN SAINT PAUL - PROVIDES VISUAL CONNECTION TO PICKEREL LAKE AND ,Yr^- - - NEED FOR TRAFFIC CALMING AND PROVIDE SAFE LEGEND LILYDALE REGIONAL PARK EXISTING WETLAND \� r , • r CROSSING FOR PEDESTRIANS/CYCLISTS USING PARK ---- LILYDALE ROAD/ WATER STREET EASEMENT BISECTS WETLAND P♦ _ - EXISTING LOCATION LIMITS PARK MASTER PLAN, REQUIRES ««x«w RR TRACKS EXISTING FILL AREA - - CURRENTLYUNDERUTILIZEDSECTIONOFPARK y - ♦♦ - L• PARK USERS TO CROSS ROADWAY LILYDALEREGIONALTRAILEXISTINGWEILAND / PICKEREL LAKE \�� ♦ c - + - NEED TO RELOCATE PORTION OR ALL OF LILYDALE ROAD BRICKYARD TRAIL COD WATER QUALITY ---- EXPLORE PROVIDING BOARDWALK AND h, e J - - • r� EXISTING GRASSLAND/ - SHORELINE IN POOR CONDITION, TO BE RESTORED CANOE ACCESS ♦ GATEWAY/ENTRANCE �� _ -♦ .. - '- y FILL AREA OPEN MEADOW -PROVIDE FISHING PIER AND CANOE LAUNCH PARK ENTRANCE r_1. - • - - - ADDITIONAL LOCATION WHERE OL —TOWN • CONFLICT BErWEENTRAIL . EXISTING FLOODPLAIN FOREST - EXPLOREBOARDWALKCONNECTIONTO EXISTING SIGNWEL MIN INT PARK .,"F ��F - •r�� r OF LILYDALE BURIED ONSITE ��7 AND ROAD BRICKYARD TRAIL UNDER THE BRIDGE - NEEDS ADDITIONAL DEFINITION TO CREATE .r - - _ - PROVIDES HIGHER ELEVATION WITHIN WETLAND +y WATER ACCESS ® - REMOVE PARKING ADJACENT TO LAKESHORE EDGE GATEWAY INTO REGIONAL PARK RE -MEDIATION NEEDED HISTORICAL ELEMENT PROPOSED INTERPRETIVE/PICNIC SHELTER INTERNAL "SOFT" TRAILS LAKESHORE TRAIL GROUP CAMPSITE FOSSIL GROUNDS INTERPRETIVE BUILDING INTERPRETIVE GATHERING AREA f a' I' r / . iii / / BOARDWALK o ` KEY �\ � � � IROroSED ROAD ■ iIOODIIAIN roREn • -�`- - PIOPOSED REGIONAITMII *� ........... PSEDIAKESHOKER KOPOTRAII OPEN MEADOW / ' NiFN-N-NN RK IIIACKs OPEN ACmm AREA � �-• reorosEDnAIIxEAD XIVORICAIflEMENi ■PROPOSED IAKESXORE / IMPROVEMENR /s. GOOD VIEWS IXInING WFiUND / � 1111111 IxoussRlal vlEws DESIGN FEATURES - CULTURAL CONCEPT THE CULTURAL CONCEPT FOCUSES ON THE MANY CULTURAL ASPECTS THAT HAVE OCCURED WITHIN / LILYDALE REGIONAL PARK. THIS CONCEPT PROVIDES A STRONG CONNECTION TO THE FOSSIL GROUNDS AND BRICKYARD TRAIL AS WELL AS THE IMPACTS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER OVER TIME. / / INTERPRETIVE TRAIL ALONG RIVER HIGHLIGHTS CULTURAL ASPECTS OF / PARK (IMPACTS OF FLOODPLAIN, INDUSTRIAL USE OF RIVER, RR IMPACT, / NATIVE AMERICANS, CITY OF LILLY DALE...) / INTERNAL TRAILS REFLECT OLD INTERIOR ROAD SYSTEM OF TOWN OF LILLY / DALE / \ / TRAILHEAD LOCATED AT OLD TOWN HALL SITE WITH PARKING AND / INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE, PULLED OFF LILYDALE ROAD _ LILYDALE ROAD REMAINS IN CURRENT LOCATION, WITH BUFFER BETWEEN ��► PARKING AND LAKESHORE STRONG CONNECTION TO FOSSIL GROUNDS BY BOARDWALK ACROSS PICKEREL LAKE AND TRAIL CONNECTION OFF LILYDALE ROAD P @! INTERPRETIVE/GATHERING AREA DEVELOPED AT ENTRANCE TO FOSSIL GROUNDS, ALLOWS FOR BUS PARKING AND ACCOMMODATES SCHOOL GROUPS y ♦ LAKESIDE INTERPRETIVE/PICNIC SHELTER PROVIDED ALONG LAKE (NO WATER/ SANITARY SERVICE PROVIDED) WITHIN FLOODPLAIN, GATHERING POINT FOR INTERPRETATION, PICNICKING AND PORTABLE REST ROOMS PROVIDE INTERPRETIVE FEATURES, PROGRAMMING AND MANAGEMENT i` WITHIN PARK VEGETATION AND SHORELINE MANAGEMENT FOSSIL GROUNDS INTERPRETIVE RUILDING PROPOSED PICNIC SHELTER REGIONAL TRAILI If INTERNAL "SOFT" TRAILS ^ CASUAL ATHLETIC USES LAKESHORE TRAIL GROUP CAMPSITE ,:�,�, BOARDW LK f . LOT / r CANOE TIE-UPS KEY / _ - IXIAING LOAD PERIONEDuAO i ■ fIOODP1AIN fORESi `\/ / /' I.: F. I - rROPOifD tEGIONAI TRAM OPEN MEADOW 1 PROSEOINTEANAI ' ........... PtOMPOSED IAKESHORE ET TRAM '' $= OPENA A !' y�>,� / NMyHFNM AR iRAC[S IXI R{IEIKtI.I REA/ FAiIONA f '/ � �`+ ��o rtorosED TRAxxEAD AREA ,J GNOEACCEES .IMPIOVFMENR OPE J .rK. NISTORICAI REARM IXISTINGWETIAND / _ f'.• - _` GOOD VIEWS 1111111 INDDSTRMI VIEWS / t DESIGN FEATURES - RECREATIONAL CONCEPT q / E RECREATIONAL CONCEPT OFFERS MANY RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN ULYDALE REGIONAL ' PARK FOCUSING ON NATURAL, NON -MOTORIZED USES SUCH AS NATURE TRAILS, CANOEING, CAMPING, HORSE SHOES AND ADSMMALL PLAY AREA. CASUAL ATHLETIC USES WHICH INCLUDE SAND VOLLEYBALL TRAIL NETWORK TO CONNECT ACTIVITY AREAS WITHIN PARK / TRAILHEAD PULLED OFF LILYDALE ROAD WITH TRAIL SIGNAGE/MAPS / -LILYDALE ROAD RELOCATED AWAY FROM PICKEREL LAKE TO PROVIDE / SPACE FOR PICNICKING, BAR-BE-QUE RINGS, FIRE PITS, FISHING PIER, CANOE DOCKS, POSSIBLE CANOE RENTAL AREA. PARKING PULLED AWAY / FROM MAIN PICNIC AREA / PICKEREL LAKESHORE EDGE DEVELOPED FOR NON -MOTORIZED BOAT / . ACCESS, BOARDWALK CONNECTION TO FOSSIL GROUNDS -PICNIC SHELTER PROVIDED ABOVE PICKEREL LAKE, RAISED ABOVE FLOOD PLAIN FOR WATER AND SANITARY SERVICE, USED FOR FORMAL/INFORMAL r GATHERINGS `\ REMOVE OLD FILL SITE WITHIN FLOOD PLAIN TO ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SHELTER WITH SERVICES ABOVE FLOOD PLAIN CANOE ROUTE THROUGH WETLAND/MARSH AREA, ESTABLISH CONNECTION TO MISSISSIPPI RIVER BY CANOE UNDER MENDOTA HEIGHTS BRIDGE, WILDLIFE VIEWING/OBSERVATION AREA CAMP SITES PROVIDE UNIQUE CAMPING EXPERIENCE WITHIN PARK DOG PARK LOCATED ADJACENT TO EXISTING BOAT LAUNCH AREA, PARKING LOT SHARED AND IMPROVES VISIBILITY/PRESENCE WITHIN PARK, �, FENCED AREA PULLED AWAY FROM LAKESHORE PROPOSED WILDLIFE/OBSERVATION SHELTERdr REGIONAL TRAIL INTERNAL "SOFT" TRAILS BUTTERFLY GARDEN PLANTING LAKESHORE TRAIL WILDLIFE OBSERVATION PLATFORMS GROUP CAMPSITE •%i p A LIM ifs I f PICKEREL LAKE f� y • • LARDWAI / FISHING PIER KEY . IXISTING pOAD _� � PROPOSED ROAD ■ FLOODPUIN fO0.E3I IXlmkc Tuu PROPOSEDREGIONALTAAII ..........• OPEN MUDOW ` PROPOSED IMFRXAITMII PIOPOS®UkE3XORE TUII x-M-IFiI-IXN RR IRACRS OPENACTIVRY PROPOSEDTRAILNEAD `kUT -111 GARDEN NISTOAICAI ¢FMENT j' WILDUPE VIEWING MTTORM . PROPOSED IAKESXORE GOOD VIEWS IMPAOVEMENiS 1111111 IXDURRIAI WEWS aMING W¢UND DESIGN FEATURES - ECOLOGICAL FOCUS THE ECOLOGICAL CONCEPT FOCUSES ON PROTECTING THE UNIQUE NATURAL ENVIRONMENTOF LILYDALE REGIONAL PARK. OPPORTUNITIES FOR BIRD OBSERVATION WITHIN THE MIGRATORY FLYWAY ARE HIGHLIGHTED AS WELL AS PROVIDING DIVERSE WILDLIFE HABITATS WITHIN THE PARK. - TRAIL NETWORK CONNECTING WILDLIFE OBSERVATION/VIEWING PLATFORMS, HIGHLIGHTING MIGRATORY FLYWAY AND NESTING GROUNDS - TRAILHEAD PULLED OFF LILYDALE ROAD WITH TRAIL SIGNAGE/MAPS, REGIONAL TRAIL FOLLOWS MISSISSIPPI RIVER - LILYDALE ROAD RELOCATED AWAY FROM PICKEREL LAKE, SCENIC PULL OFF PROVIDED WITH VIEWS OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER, PARKING PULLED AWAY FROM LAKESHORE EDGE - PICKEREL LAKESHORE EDGE RESTORED WITH NATIVE VEGETATION, EXTEND BUTTERFLY GARDEN ALONG SHORELINE, RIVER BANK RESTORED TO NATURAL CONDITION -WILDLIFE OBSERVATION/INTERPRETATION CENTER RAISED ABOVE FLOOD PLAIN FOR WATER AND SANITARY SERVICE, INTERPRETIVE COMPONENT HIGHLIGHT MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND WILDLIFE, "GREEN BUILDING" - REMOVE OLD FILL SITE/CONTAMINATED SOILS WITHIN PARK AND REVEGETATE - PROVIDE DIVERSE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT TO ENCOURAGE WILDLIFE HABITAT, REMOVE INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES - CANOE ROUTE THROUGH WETLAND/MARSH AREA PROVIDING UP CLOSE EXPERIENCE WITH WETLAND ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE - CAMP SITES PROVIDE GROUPS WITH OPPORTUNITY TO SLEEP WITHIN NATURE