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2003-09-09 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Tuesday, September 9 2003 6:30 p.m. — Couneil Chambers Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. August 12, 2003 Minutes 4. Recreation Programmer's Update 5. Park Reservation Fees 6. Rogers Lake Skate Park —Alternate Vendor Option 7. 2004 Parks Budget 8. Park Dedication Fees 9. Verbal Updates • Wagon Wheel Trail/Rogers Lake Improvements • Par 3 Golf Course • Police Report 10. Other Comments 11. Adjourn Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities aze available upon request 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 with requests. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA L17�7(.y\���i,=�111s/7�C�/Ju11 I[.Y.YC/7��1/11►`l/YYx.� AUGUST 12, 2003 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 6:33 p.m. The following Commissioners were present: Chair Richard Spicer and Commissioners Larry Craighead, Paul Portz, Missie Hickey, Dave Libra, Stan Linnell arrived late. Commissioner Raymond Morris was excused from the meeting. City Staff present were Parks Project Manager Guy Kullander and Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister. Mr. Hollister took the minutes. This meeting was televised by NDCTV and replayed the following Friday at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm. The following people were present in the audience: Scott Miller 1021 Wagon Wheel Trail Richard Bebel 1011 Wagon Wheel Trail Mary Bebel 1011 Wagon Wheel Trail M. E. Sterling 810 Wagon Wheel Trail Sue Light 970 Wagon Wheel Trail Paul Dreelan 881 Wagon Wheel Trail Carolyn Dreelan 881 Wagon Wheel Trail Ralph Dumond 2247 Swan Court Courtney Pince 945 Wagon Wheel Trail Helyse Pince 945 Wagon Wheel Trail Roseanne Eschle 901 Wagon Wheel Trail Darlyne Metzger 2255 Swan Court Jamie Lerbs 2254 Rogers Court Jane Lerbs 2254 Rogers Court Jack Lambert 2237 Rogers Court Joe Igo 862 Wagon Wheel Trail Lois Nawlin 900 Wagon Wheel Trail MINUTES Commissioner Hickey moved to approve the June 10, 2003 minutes with revisions. Commissioner Linnell seconded the motion. 1 Mr. Kullander said that all properties that face Wagon Wheel Trail would be assessed when the roadway is reconstructed under a future project. Mr. Scott Miller said that he was against the project as currently proposed. Mr. Miller said that fishing should be encouraged on the south side of Wagon Wheel Trail, not on the north side. Mr. Miller said that two -year -old children of people fishing are often crossing Wagon Wheel Trail unattended and that this is a dangerous situation. Mr. Miller suggested installing an aerator on the north side of the lake, widening the south side of the S-curve, and placing a fence on the north side of the S-curve. Ms. Mary Bebel said that she is against the project and wants her neighborhood left as it is. Ms. Mary Sterling asked for background information as to why the Parks Commission is discussing this item. Mr. Hollister provided an overview of the history of the project thus far, including Mr. Clifford Timm's donations and the planning application to be discussed at the Planning Commission meeting on August 26. Ms. Sterling said that she is opposed to curb and gutter along Wagon Wheel Trail Ms. Sterling agreed that fishing should be discouraged on the north side of Wagon Wheel Trail. Mr. Ralph Dumond said that he was concerned about traffic and unattended children on Wagon Wheel Trail. Mr. Dumond said that there is a lack of sanitary facilities for the people who are fishing, and that often they are forced to relieve themselves out in the open. Mr. Dumond said that he is not opposed to the project, but that there should be amenities added such as sanitary facilities, trashcans, and signage. Mr. Dumond said that it would also be good to enforce the rules about fishing licenses, catch limits, and litter. Clifford Timm said that the north side of Wagon Wheel Trail was not suitable for a second aerator due to the lack of depth on that portion of the lake. Mr. Timm said that litter was unfortunate and encouraged stricter police enforcement. Commissioner Li ell asked Mr. Kullander why it was anticipated that the trail and parking would be on the north side of Wagon Wheel Trail. Mr. Kullander said that parking was currently restricted on the south side, that the north side had fewer driveways, and that a trail on the north side would provide a direct connection to Mendakota Park. Ms. Darlene Metzger said that she was opposed to the entire project. no payment had yet been made to the contractor, and that the City could still decide to use a different contractor. Patrick O'Leary, 987 wagon wheel Trail, said that he was concerned that the future skate park not become a hangout for older kids or a source of problems. Chair Spicer said that the park is a tier -one skate park, which only appealed to smaller kids ands that there should not be a problem. Mr. O'Leary said that the police should monitor the park so that it does not become a problem. Chair Spicer said that the police would be monitoring the situation but that right now the main problem was that the contractor who is supposed to supply the ramps is not responding to the Mr. Kullander's phone calls. Commissioner Libra moved to recommend that the Council authorize Mr. Kullander to switch to an alternate bid proposal from TrueRide, Inc. in Duluth to build the skate park. Commissioner Linnell seconded the motion. AYES: NAYS: DRAFT 2004 PARKS MAINTENANCE BUDGET Mr. Kullander said that next year's proposed parks maintenance budget retains $20,000 for trail maintenance. Commissioner Craighead said that there are places along the City's trail system that are in need of either crack filling, branch trimming, or other maintenance. Commissioner Craighead said that he noticed these problems along Marie Avenue and in Valley Park. Mr. Kullander said that he would be willing to work with the parks crew to develop trail maintenance standards and bring them back to the Commission for review. Commissioner Linnell moved to recommend that the parks budget have a line item of $7000 annually for the removal of invasive species. Commissioner Hickey seconded the motion. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 ADJOURN Motion made to adjourn by Libra and seconded by Portz. AYES: NAYS: The meeting adjoumed at Mo p.m. 7 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Date: SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 To: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION From: TERESA GANGELHOFF RE: AUGUST PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT Softball We have 5 co-rec teams playing in fall league on Wednesday nights through Mid September. Golf Fall lessons start September 11. Tennis August 1 st was our tennis end of season picnic. We had over 100 kids show up for a mini tournament, relays, fun and games and prizes. City staff Can and Patrick grilled hot dogs for the kids. A great end to a successful tennis season. Rogers Lake Fishing Derby The derby will be moved to July or August next year. The past dates have been to close to park celebration so I am looking to move it to a later date. Celebrate Mendota Heights Look for the Park Celebration to be held next June. Safety Camp Camp was held August 12th, 13th, 14th at Kaposia Park. The So. St. Paul VFW sponsored this event again. Over 40 kids participated from Mendota Heights. Summer Youth Trips The final trip was to Valley Fair with 22 kids that registered. A great trip to end the summer! Performances in the Parks Finished the summer season with and Ice Cream Social and Music by Paul Heffron and his band playing Dixie, swing, and old time music for the 55+ Active Adults Group. Senior Trips We have new fall trips planned for 55+. All our trips are co -sponsored with West. St. Paul Seniors and Thompson Park Senior Center. City of Mendota Heights MEMORANDUM August 7, 2003 Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager /� Subject: Review Park Facility Rental Fees Background: The City Council adopted the current "Resolution Establishing Rules and Rental Fees for use of City Parks and Property" in February 1995. As part of the 2004 Budget process staff have been asked to review fees charged by the City both as a possible revenue source and to determine if the existing fee structure is reasonable for the services provided. In 2002 the majority of all park use fees (approximately $2,000,00) were generated from fifteen scheduled tournaments or events held at Mendakota Park. Under the current policy, residents reserving neighborhood park facilities are not charged a fee and all fees and damage deposits are waived for MHAA events. Discussion: In addition to the "Resolution Establishing Rules and Rental Fees for use of City Parks and Property" I have attached the "Mendakota Park Reservation Application" and the accepted "Tournament Reservation and Concession Stand Use Policy". Recommendation: Review the attached documents. Action Required: If the Commission desires to change or modify the current "Use Policy" they should direct staff to compile additional information for further discussion at the September Commission meeting. If the Commission is satisfied with the current "Use Policy", no action is required. I. C. SHEL'1'ERIBUILDING RENTAL (continued) E. Reservations will be tentatively recorded in the reservation book when called in. Applicants will have hree working days to submit deposits and fees or their reservation may be canceled. F. A damage deposit of $100.00 will be required by all coups reserving picnic shelters in the parks, with the exception of nonprofit youth service organizations. The deposit is due when making the written reservation. The facility will be inspected immediately after the event and provided there are no damages, or clean-up costs, the deposit will be returned promptly. The Mendota Heights Police Department and Parks Maintenance crews will be notified of all reservations. H. Groups wishing to reserve shelters shall abide by the attached rules and regulations and a copy of the park permit will be issued by the City to the sponsor setting forth the terms for the use of the shelter. The attached rules and regulations are identified as "Exhibit A". I. Mendota Heights schools, nonprofit civic organizations and City of Mendota Heights employee organizations are fee exempt. These groups must, however, pay a damage deposit. There will not be a park attendant on duty. The reserving group is responsible for supervising the event and for cleaning the reserved area. K. The refund policy for canceled reservations shall be: Cancellation 14 days in advance 100°& refund Cancellation 1 to 13 days in advance 50% refund Refunds due to inclement weather on the day of the event will not be considered. There will be no additional charge for rescheduling of events postponed one to weather. A. Volleyball Nets $ 5.00 per day B. Extra picnic tables $ 5.00 each (limited quantity available) Horseshoes $5.00 per set A deposit of $10.00 will be required for equipment rentals excluding picnic tables. Iv. FIELD/SITE RESERVATIONS (continued) All requests for field reservations will be made in writing between January 1 and March 15. Field reservations will be confirmed by April 1 and any requests received after March 15 will be handled on a first come, first served basis. The field reservation priorities are identified as Exhibit "C". B. Soccer $35.00 per field for non-residents Field preparation $25.00 per field for weekend tournaments All requests for field reservations for the summer season (May 1 through August 15) will be made in writing between January 1 and March 15. Field reservations will be confirmed by April 1 and any requests received -after March 15 will be handled on a first come, fast served basis. All requests for field reservations for the fall season (August 16 through October 31) will be made in writing between June 1 and July 15. Field reservations for the fall season will be confirmed by August 1 and any request after July 15 will be handled on a first come, first served basis. The field reservation priorities are identified as Exhibit "C". C. Ice Rinks $20.00 per site per hour for non -residents $5.00 per rink per hour for lights. There will be no reservations between 12:00-6:00 p.m. on weekends and School Holidays. D. Volleyball Courts First come, first served, except City sponsored programs E. Basketball Courts First come, fast served F. Tennis Courts -Tennis courts are. available on a fast come, fu'st served basis for Mendota Heights residents and are not to be reserved. The following community groups may reserve tennis courts with the permission of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council - Mendota Heights Athletic Association, the Mendota Heights Senior Tennis Association, and all public and private schools in Mendota Heights, G. The following groups are exempted from the above described fees, excluding field preparations which willbe determined and negotiated on a case by case basis: Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Department, Mendota Heights Athletic Association, Sibley Area Girls Fast -pitch, Sibley Sting Soccer and nonprofit* organizations within Mendota Heights city limits. *Proof of non-profit status is required. _ EliHSBST "A•' OLES AND REGULATIONS FOR = OF C=TY PARKS 1. Rental groups will use only those areas designated for group picnics. Facilities such as thp, horseshoe pit, volleyball courts and softball fields will be available on a first come, first served basis unless specifically reserved. 2. Rental groups will be responsible for cleanup of trash and debris in the area reserved for their activity. 3. Facilities such as picnic tables, benches and other park facilities will remain in their present locations. The moving of any facilities will require peinii.ssion. of said group. Any violalEions to City ordinances will result in lumediate cancellation of the rental group contract and the group will be removed from City property. parking, unless prior arrangements have been made. it an event as being catered, a group leader milst make a=rang ts:.1n adva:nce with a nxmber of the park staff ..for specific instructions on entering the park, � beverages,considered for rental of deslI,areas. 7o Gambling, excessive use of alcoholic es boisterous, profane or.indecent lanquaget or conduct, in any public park is prohibitede 9. The City of Mendota Heights park hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. 10. Fires are allowed only in designated receptacles. Fires must • be completely extinguished before leaving the area. 11. The City of Mendota Heights ordinances require all dogs in the City to be leashed. This also pertains to park property. Pet owners are also required to clean up any droppings left by their animals. EXIIIBTT "C" PRIORITIES FOR FIELDlRINK RESERVATIONS 1. First priority will be given to programs sponsored by the Mendota Heights Recreation Department. 2. Second priority will be given to organized youth programs of Mendota Heights, including, but not limited to, Mendota Heights Athletic Association, Sibley Area Girls Fast -pitch, and Sibley Sting Soccer. Organized youth programs are those programs with the following characteristics: a. The program is offered on a community wide basis for open participation by the general youth public; and b. The program is offered on an on -going, annual basis; and c. The program is targeted to similar age brackets on an annual basis; and d. The intent of the program is to serve a broad range of youths in the community and not be exclusive in nature. e. Community is defined as pertaining to Mendota Heights residents. Third priority will be given to youth programs of Mendota Heights that are not considered organized youth programs. 4. Fourth priority will be given to organized adult programs in Mendota Heights. The larger the number of Mendota Heights residents in the organized adult program, the higher the priority for field reservations. 5. Fifth priority will be given to Resident/Private Groups. 6. Sixth priority will be given to non-resident youth or adult programs. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor, City Council, City Administrator Cop � FROM: Ma U ry L. Hapka, Recreation Pro,,rammer rV RE: Tournament Reservation and Concession Stand Use Policy DATE: January 10, 2001 Information Onlv The Parks & Recreation Department facility permit and policy will remain the same as last year with exception of the following: The Parks &Recreation Department will be applying for a Minnesota Department of Health License for seasonal operation of the Mendakota Concession Stand. The City of Mendota Heights will maintain this license for a seasonal fee of $130.00. The Parks and Recreation Department will be charging a fee of $25.00 to all user groups completing a permit for use of the Mendakota Concession Stand. The $25.00 fee will assist the City in recouping a portion of the cities expenses as they relate to the licensing fee, use of city water, electric and other miscellaneous products. A certificate of insurance evidencing liability coverage is also required of all tournament sponsors. This memo will also advise council that The Parks & Recreation Department will be enforcing the $200.00 softball tournament damage deposit for use of the softball fields and concession stand. Any fees and damage deposits will be due when making a written reservation. The facility will be inspected after the event and provided there are no damages, or clean-up costs, the deposit will be returned promptly. The Mendota Heights Athletic Association will, as established in the existing park policy, be exempt from the concession stand rental and damage deposit fees. Action Required No action required information only. If council has questions regarding the above park policy please refer questions to Guy Kullander who will be in the audience at the January 16 council meeting. BALL FIELD 30/drag and chalk Mendota Heights 25/nr r/nf Mounds View managed by YMCA CITIES 0 - 2,5DO North St. Paul 60/field per day nr r Excelsior 85/daily r 170/nr 210/wknd r 420/nr Northfield profit clinics and camps 125/field per Spring Park na day Sunfish Lake of Prior Lake 50/field per day Woodland na Ramsey 25 Robbinsdale of/residents only CITIES 10,000 Rosemount 25 Afton of/r or nr Savage 4D/day + set up chg of 20/field per Arden Hills 30/day r 70/day nr day Centenrille 210/ tournament res 1 DO/field nr Shakopee 35 Circle Pines - of Stillwater na Corcoran na West St. Paul 400/wkend 200/day Dayton 2DO-30D CITIES OVER 20,000 Deephaven of Falcon Heights 20/w bathroom key 10/no access to Apple Valley 15/4 hrs youth fields 20/4 his adult inside bathnn fields Farmington na Blaine 30/day/field, tiny 125/day/field Forest Lake na Bloomington 53.50 21.50/non-profit groups Ham Lake 300/r 4 fields 40D/nr 4 fields 350/450 Brooklyn Center of 6 fields Brooklyn Park 5D/local youth athletic assn 75/other Hugo na groups Independence na Burnsville Non Igu 13.75/hr r 15.75/hr nr Lgue Jordan na 47/bsbl 11+sft Lake Elmo of Coon Rapids city has detail Cottage Grove 15/4 hr r 25/4 hr non res Little Canada na nr Mahtomedi na Crystal f/r 15/game Eagan city has detail Mound na Eden Prairie of New Prague 20/r 40/nr ,Erdina residents only allowed 38/hr or Newport na / 116/day Norwood Young A na Fridley 10/hr wknd,sftbl trnmt 1,000/non Oak Grove -nf profit 1,4DO/othr ' Oak Park Heights of Golden Valley 30/hr Orono na Inver Grove Hgts. 45 includes lights per game Osseo na - Maple Grove 25500/day Shorewood park and rec user fee 10/per Maplewood na particpt/sport/season Minnetonka of/res 15-150/day nr St. Anthony na New Brighton 75/up to 4 his r 135/nr add 50/if St. Francis outisde organization 1 Do/res 200/non - lights on res New Hope 245/game + 80-130%day for St. Michael 1 DO/team per season tournaments St. Paul Park of/res na/nr BOIToumey/field/per Oakdale r/waived nr/42.50 includes tax day/wknd Plymouth 151hr 75/day bsbl,sftbl 20/hr 100/day Victoria of ftbail/socc. Waconia 101hr no lights 15/hr lights Richfield 50/8 hr 2D/add'I hr Wayzata of Roseville 81hr registered teams 10/hr general public r or nr CITIES 103000 - 20,000 Shoreview 12/r 201nr Andover 15/hr or 75/day private use South St. Paul 35 Anoka 5/r 10/nr St. Louis Park 35/r 45/nr per hour Soccer 45/r 551nr Champlin 13/hr r 15/hr nr St. Paul 101hr sftbl 15/hr bsbl, NR 120/hr sfbl Chanhassen 75/field/day 30/basbl Chaska of White Bear Lake na Columbia Heights 10/hr or 4O/d ay=nr of/res Hastings 60/field/day non district 40/field/d2y district Hopkins IDcal use nf, 75/day trmmnt use Lino Lakes 65/soccer r 20/bsbi sftbl drag 126 PARK USAGE DEPOSIT Mounds View of North St. Paul 25/fee to use park only 50/refundable damage dep. CITIES 0 - 21500 Northfield 100 part of pavillion reservation Excelsior 110 + 5/ea key Prior Lake na Spring Park na Ramsey 25/key 75/damage Sunfish Lake of Robbinsdale 50/shelter 30/field lite 30/equip Woodland na Rosemount 150 CITIES 10,DDD Savage na Shakopee 50 Afton whole park 200lr 200/nr Stillwater na Arden Hills 1 DO West St. Paul na Centerville 1D0/r 100/nr Circle Pines 50 or 100 depends on which park CITIES OVER 20,000 r/nr same Apple Valley na Corcoran na - Blaine 250/tourneys + spl events + Deephaven of 25/special event lic. Falcon Heights 1 DO/deposit for park bldg & key - - Bloomington 200/softball tournaments Farmington na Brooklyn Center of Forest Lake na Brooklyn Park 25/1key deposit Ham Lake IDO/pavillion 100/restroom shelter Burnsville na 501ke deposit Coon Rapids 500/field usage deposit Hugo na Cottage Grove 100/resident 150/non res Independence na Crystal 10 Jordan na Eagan city has detail Lake Elmo of Eden Prairie 100 Little Canada na Edina na Mahtomedi 1 DO or 50 depending on facility Fridley tournaments=1/4 of rental fee Mound na Golden Valley na New Prague na Inver Grove Hgts. 25 Newport IOD Maple Grove 200 Norwood Young A 100 Maplewood na Oak Grove of Minnetonka 50/location Oak Park Heights of - New Brighton 50% of total charge due Orono na New Hope 25 Osseo na Oakdale na Shorewood na Plymouth na St. Anthony na Richfield 100/shelter and pavilion rental St. Francis 50 Roseville na St. Michael of Shoreview na St. Paul Park 250 South St. Paul na Victoria na St. Louis Park 100/r and nr Waconia na St. Paul prices vary Wayzata of White Bear Lake na CITIES 10,000 - 205000 Andover na Anoka na Champlin regular 100 + 150 deposit extra for alcohol Chanhassen 200 Chaska of/r 25/nr shelter only of/r 75/nr shltr - w/kitchen Columbia Heights of/res 50/day nr Hastings 160 Hopkins of/local use 50/tournament Lino Lakes no Mendota Heights 75/d21-72ge dep. Except nghbrd groups & local non-pr 1 City of Mendota Heights Sri I .i CM77_1.1 ZTP 1 September 5, 2003 Memo to: Parks &Recreation Commission From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager X C Subject: Select Vendor to supply Skate Park Components Background: The City Council accepted the Commission's recommendation to award a contract to TruRide, Inc. to provide Skate Park ramps and components to be installed next spring for a cost not to exceed $26,000,00, funded from the Special Park Fund, Discussion: The support structure proposed by TruRide is 2"x6" treated lumber. The Commission originally desired a steel structure which what was offered by the now defunct Custom Skatepark Concepts. Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground, Inc. was the sponsor/agent for Custom Skatepark and regret the circumstances that have occurred related to the City not receiving the equipment we had ordered. A representative from Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground has offered an alternate product, at a reduced, that matches our budget. Their equipment utilizes a steel support structure with similar skating surface construction. Attached is the TruRide plan and two options of the Spohn/Game Time equipment available thru Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground. Recommendation: Both firms meet the budget ($26,000.00) approved by Council. TruRide has been in business for ten years, and Spohn has been manufacturing components for twenty years. The basis difference is the support structure, wood vs. steel. Action Required: Select a vendor to provide components for the Skate Park. M m 22 U9 Gar»ellme° City of Mendota Heights MEMORANDUM August 4, 2003 Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager Subject: Draft 2004 Parks Maintenance Budget Background: Attached for your information is a copy of the 2004 Draft Maintenance Budget that has been developed by Jim Danielson, Public Works Director and Tom Olund, Public Works Supervisor. Basically the budget is based on previous budgets with inflation and any" special items" added in. All departments were instructed to keep the budgets as "lean" as possible to compensate for the $200,000.00 plus cut in revenues imposed by the State. Discussion: During development of the 2003 Budget the City Council did not include the following recommendations requested by the Commission: 1. $10,000.00 for Natural Resources Management that would provide funding for control of invasive plant species (buckthorn, etc). This would have been a combination of removal and eradication, public education, staff training, and supplies. 2. $10,000.00 for Planning efforts and initial project costs for a Natural Resources Enhancement or Restoration Project. The two sites originally considered (recommended in the City's Natural Resources Management Plan) are Valley Park and Copperfield Ponds, Recommendation: I recommend that the Commission request the City Council include, in the 2004 Parks Maintenance Budget, funding for removal and eradication of invasive plant species from City parklands. Action Required: If the Commission desires to accept the recommendation they should make a request to the City Council to include funding, in the amount of $ in the 2004 Parks Maintenance Budget. Also, if the Commission desires any additional maintenance items, not included in the Draft Budget, they should make a request(s) that those items be included in the Draft Budget for consideration. FORM 0-413 BACK-UP DETAIL FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICE COMMODITIES OTHER CHARGES _ (CHECK ONE) FUNCTION DEPT, DEPT. NO ACTIVITY SERVICE LEVEL Public Works Parks 1 70 Maintenance Maintenance LINE ITEM LINE ITEM DETAIL COST 4300 Office Supplies 900 4305 Operating Supplies 13,000 4320 Gasoline & Oil 71000 4330 Repairs & Maintenance 101,200 4330-490 Equipment Repairs & Maintenance 16,000 4330-215 Park Maintenance Seal concrete at Mendakota Park 52000 Chemicals & fertilizer 16,000 Warming house & hockey rink maintenance 2,500 Vandalism 41000 Enhance tree and landscape plantings (Mendakota) 11500 Wildflower maintenance (Kensington/Ivy Parks) 21000 Top dress ball fields 21500 Maintenance and replacement of park play equipment 41000 Purchase new and replacement picnic tables 11000 Trail sweeping 11500 Maintain, patch and seal coat trails (2 miles) 201000 Professional pond maintenance, Ivy Park 17200 Striping paint 11800 Sprinkler repair 11700 Spray neighborhood parks for weeds (contractor) 15000 Resurface Wentworth tennis courts 10,000 Nursery trees 11500 Qwest Building Renovation 8,000 4335 Public Works Garage Maintenance 71000 Building Maintenance 51500 Custodial Service 11500 4318 Postage 11000 `I TOTAL 130,100 B. High -quality areas within Northern Dakota County Corridor 1. Valley Park 2. Copperfield Ponds C. Vulnerable areas outside corridor 1. Rogers Lake 2. Hagstrom-King Park (prickly ash and thistle in addition to woody species) 6. Demonstration Plantings (Ideally, begin these immediately following invasive eradication efforts in a given area) A. Copperfield Ponds B. Valley Park C. Wentworth Park D. Rainwater gardens in areas with existing roadside swales E. Buffer zones around selected ponds F. Other public buildings (City Hall, Public Works) 7. Second Priority Invasive Eradication A. Dense concentrations of buckthorn (Wentworth Park, Kensington Park) B. Lower quality areas within corridor (will involve restoration as well as eradication) C. Other city properties �_ Mendota HeigL is ��ntu�n! ftesonrces A4mmaemer�t I'Irn Buckthorn eradication. I could conduct a buckthorn info and eradication workshop (approx. $1,000), but additionally I'd have to draw on a professional contractor for guidance on herbicides, etc. You could do a combo professional/volunteer "buckthorn bash" day; I'd guess a minimum of $1,200/day for a professional with one helper, plus herbicide costs. How many days, of course, is the question... You CAN get a significant dent made in one day/weekend. But again, followup in successive years (3 min.) needs to be budgeted as well. Demonstration project signage. Design could be as low as $500 for a simple sign with educational text, or quite a bit higher for something with illustrations, more content. Don't have production costs handy... CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS ►ITii�luZ�7 September 4, 2003 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Park Dedication Fees (Continued from August 12, 2003 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting) Discussion At a recent City Council meeting, Councilmember Krebsbach suggested that the Park and Recreation Commission discuss raising the per -lot Park Dedication Fee. The City currently charges $1500 per new lot for a residential subdivision. Councilmember Krebsbach commented that this figure no longer reflects the value of a vacant lot in Mendota Heights. Councilmember Krebsbach suggested that the appropriate fee, given the value of land in the City, could be as high as $5000. Attached is a copy of our current Park Dedication Fee, as well as information on Park Dedication Fees from the League of Minnesota Cities, Action Required Discuss the attached information. The Parks Commission may make a recommendation to the Council. the suitability of the land for its intended purpose and future needs of the community for park, playground, trail, or open space property. This paragraph shall apply to all additional lots created through plats or subdivisions. It shall not apply to previously existing lots that develop or redevelop without requiring a replat or further subdivision. Subdivision 3 At the City's option, the subdivider shall contribute an amount in cash, in lieu of all or a portion of the land required under subdivision 1, according to the following fee guidelines: Single Family Residential Townlromes/Duplexes/Condos Apartments Office/Industrial Property Commercial Subdivision 4 $1500 per dwelling unit $1500 per dwelling unit $1500 per dwelling unit 10% of current market value of the unimproved land as determined by the County Assessor 10% of current market value of the unimproved land as determined by the County Assessor Prior to the dedication of the required property, the subdivider shall provide the City with an acceptable title opinion or title insurance policy addressed to the City that insures the title and the City's proposed interest in the property. In any dedication of required land, the subdivider must transfer good and marketable title to the City, free and clear of any mortgages, liens, encumbrances or assessments, except easements or minor imperfections of title acceptable to the City. If this land is not formally dedicated to the City with the final plat, the subdivider shall record all deeds of conveyance of the property to the City at the same time as the final plat or other appropriate division documents. Subdivision 5 At the City's option, the following properties shall not be accepted for purposes of the owner's compliance with Subdivisions 1 or 2 of this Resolution: a) Land dedicated or obtained as easements for storm water retention, drainage, roadway and other utility purposes. b) Land which is unusable or of limited use, and c) Land that is protected wetlands/floodplain area. RUG-04-2003 16:45 LEAGUE OF NN CITIES P.01/12 To: Patrick Hollister Fax #: 651452-8940 From: Erin Pratt Subject: Park Dedication Fees FAX TRANSMISSION LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 145 University Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 651.231.1200 Fax:651-281-1296 Date: August 4, 2003 Pages: 12, including this cover sheet The League of Minnesota Cities provides this material for general informational purposes. it is not intended to provide legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal guidance. Sample documents must be tailored to the needs of the individual city. All legal documents should be reviewed by an attorney before final council action. Comments: RUG-04-2003 16:45 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES P.03i12 PARK DEDICATION RESIDENTIAL CITIES 0 -2,500 cot or 1,500/lot Spring Park na Sunfish Lake no Woodland of CITIES 10,000 Afton 5,917/rr 2,650/Ag Arden Hills 6.8% of land or 648%of market value Centerville city has detail Circle Pines 10% Of value Of property Corcoran 1$000 Dayton 1,500/dwelling Deephaven 10% of assessed lot value of new lots Falcon Heights 800 Farmington 12,5%/land based on appraisal Forest Lake 1,500/unit or 7 % of land Ham Lake 2,100 Hugo 1,800 independence 2%40 % depending on number of acres Jordan .25% of estimate bldg cost Lake Elmo 1,5001iot up to 3lots Little Canada 625/5gl fam lot 1,250/duplex 312.50/condo Mahtomedi city has detail Mound 1,100 or 10% of mrkt value of land whichever less New Prague valuation x .0025 Newport no Norwood Young A 1,250 Oak Grove I I72511ot or 10% dedication of land Oak Park Heights varies per proposed project Orono 8% min 3,250 + maximum 5,550 Osseo 500/per unit or lot Shorewood 11500/unit St. Anthony 750 St. Francis 850/lot St. Michael 2,000/unit St. Paul Park no Victoria city has detail Waconia 41400/acre Wayzata 450 or 7% of land value up to 2,000 CITtE510,0_DO - 20,000 Andover 2,155/unit Anoka no Champlin 2,200/housing unit Chanhassen 2,000/unit for multifam apt units 2,400sg1 fam dup Columbia Heights in process of being set 750/unit? Hastings 9-15% Hopkins 500 S.F. 200/unit NF Lino Lakes 1,665/unit Mendota Heights 1,500/ea new lot Mounds View less than acre/5% m.v, over acre 10% my North St. Paul na Northfield na Prior Lake 1,685 Ramsey city has detail Robbinsdals 2 acres land per 100 lots/or dwelling units Rosemount 45,000/acre Savage 1,900/dwelling Shakopee 2,660/sgl faro 2,200/unit for multi- fam and apts Stillwater na West St. Paul of CITIES OVER 20,000 Apple Valley .00955 acre per resident@85- 100,000/acre Elaine 1,700/unit Bloomington city has detail Brooklyn Center no Brooklyn Park 21700/lot Burnsville city has detail Coon Rapids 1,117/unit sgi fam 950/unit 2 fam 750Nnit mule fM Cottage Grove city has detail Crystal 1,000/dwelling unit Eagan city has detail on Prairie no Edina 8% raw land value Fridley 1,500/lot plattsubdivislon 750/lot split Golden Valley varies, 1,o00/per new lot typically Inver Grove Hgts. no Maple Grove 2,600/unit Maplewood 1,530/sg12,430/db11, 125/mtr hm 1,215/twnhs Minnetonka 21375/lot sgl f3m+10 units high density & multi-fm New Brighton 1,000/unit New Hope na Oakoala 1,000/unit Plymouth 2,300/dwelling unit Richfield no Roseville 500/sgl fam 400/unit-twnhm/dup 350/muld fam Shoreview 300 Seuth St. Paul na St. Louis Pack no St. Paul no White Bear Lake 500/unit 152 AUG-04-2003 16:46 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES P.0Si12 lml L ' 1� L9i;r5aa f9Jnnesafs curs 06.-P9 vmmasnv zzea#afta Research and Informaiian Service 06.01 Council Member Carlson intrbduced the fol- )wing ordinanoe.and moved itsradoption, •CITY.O LINO;LAKES ORDINANCE' NO. 06-01 AN oRDMANCE AMENDING SECTION 1001 OFTHE CITY CODE REGARDING SUBDIVISION AND PLATTING TO MODIFY "PARk DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS. The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, tnoka County, Minnesota, does ordain. as fol- I. Section 1001.14 of the City Code is hereby emended to delete the existing provisions and tdd the following requirementsw Subdivision 9. A portion of any subtliVislon ;hail dedicate to the City a reasonable portion of he proposed subdivision for public streets, gads, utility easements, water facilities, storm vateF drainage and holding areas or ponds and #hi ''filar utilities and improvements. .;division 2. As a prerequisite' to any sub- iivision'approval, and at the sole determination >y the City, applicants and/or developers shall Jed{date land for parks, 'playgrounds, public )pen, spaces or trails and/or shall make a cash ;Ontribution to the City's park dedication fund 'oughly on to the anticipated effect of the ;uFidivision on the park and trail system. The amounts listed in this Section are the City's best astimate of the dedication or cash Contribution seeded to offset the effect of. the subdivision on e park and trail system. The requirement ,may also be ;rneii with'a combination of land and cash iI approved" by the City council. Subdivision I Land shall be reasonably suit- able for its intended use and shall be at a loca- lion convenient to the people to be served_ Factors. used in evaluating the adequacy of pro^ pose'dpark and recreation areas shall include e size, shap, topography, geology, hydrology, tree cover, ..access and location, and future park needs v6iiluant to the CbniprehAnsiiii Plan, Wetlands; ponding areas, and dralriage ways shall. not be eligible for park dedication credit. Park land 7o be dedicated shalt be above the' ordinary, high water level. Grades exceeding twelve (42) percent or areas unsultable, for park. devekipment shall not be consldaiit) for dedlba- tloh. l; 64 •wlth trash, junk, pollutants' ihd/or uhVwjht®'d;atructurss Is not acceptable, The applicant shall confer am wl: 'y:Sfaff and Ihe'Park Board at the time the pre: Oary'plat Is under consideration, to secure IF CIassiSlcatioll ManicipaIity Date Su6d'++vision 9. When a subdivision ispro- s recommendation as to the location of any ;: posed; the deGelopert,FF `shall. make a.dedieation of property that should be dedicated to the pubic, '; land'fohpti6lib,park and trail use,"as.priiVldet . . such as parks, playgrounds or other prop- in $uli'tlivision 8, of tlti4F SB.C�Fo bI ,or shah:p I a erty. The preliminary plat shall show the location fee in lieu tifs,'uch �and'dedieationa's.establisned and dimensions of all areas to be dedicated in j��'by'Cliy''CodncII re's'olutiori Said emouht Is tde this manner. Such contribution requirement rea Citys best estimate of the effect of the subdivi- ommendation(s) will be sent to the Planning sion on the City's park system. Commission for review and 'comment and cub- Subdivision 10. All land proposed for trail sequently to the City Council for their, approval, and/or bikeway dedication shall be subject to the Subdivision 5. When a proposed park; playa recommendations of the Park Board and ground, recreation area or other public ground, ' approval of the City Council, has been indicated in the City's ofhclal map pr .,11 Subdivision 11, The City may elect at its sole Comprehensive.Plan and is located In whole or' discretion to ,receive a combination of cash, in part within a proposed plat, it shall,be dedi,F . ;, land, anddevelopment of the land for park Gated to the appropriate governmental unit. ff the . • and/or trail use. Combined nark land a d cash applicant elects not to dedicate an area in ", excessof the land required hereunder for stitch proposed public site, the City may consider acquiring the excess land through purchase or aondemnatlon. Inithdivlsion 6. Where private open space for. "; .park and recreation purposes is provided' in `a•'" proposed subdivision, such, areas may be useft for'oradit, at the discretion of the City Council, ^agairi¢t the darZti,gncash.d¢,plcatiorr;requlrFiient , for park and re,creation purposes, prdWdOf>te;,, City Council finds it is In the public intereStito";p :S0; ,.,. , .. .. I IF a' hdivision 7 The City, upon consideration of the particular type of development; AN i require that a lesser parcel of land should be dedicated due to particular features of the devel- opment. In Such cases, a cash contribution shall be required above the land dedication to ensure that compensation is received for the full amount of the impaction the Ofty'sparR an,B;644systg, for tic ` that fare This i for wel- 3 3. Rubdivision 12'. Planned unit developments with mixed land uses shalt make cash and/or land contributions in accordance with this Section based upon the percentage of land, devoted to the various uses. AUG-04-2003 16:47 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES P,07i12 of Minnaaeta C P" WMV!2g a ffdm� Research and Ir formation Service ORDINANCE 63 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12,50, SUBD. I AND SURD, 2, DEDICATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCI1 DEDICATION 41NC3 The City of Becker hereby ordains: Section 1. Section 12.50. Subd.1 Residential Dedication. Shall be amended to read: Subd. I Residential Dedication. In all new residential subdivisions, lot splits, minorsub- divisioti and in properties changing' from one zoning district. to a. hi a ekdensityresidential Zoning district, the City shall require tbat a suf- ficient portion of such land be set aside and dedicated to the public for parks, school's, play- grounds, or other public use exclusive of prop- erty dedicated for streets and other public ways, This is pursuant to Minnesota Statute 462,3584It shall be presumed that asufficient amount of land has been dedicated if the sub• divider'dedicates at least ten (10470) percent of the'1' nd in the subdivision, The City upon con- sideration of the particular type of develop- ment proposed in the subdivision or land rezoned, may require larger or lesser amounts of land to be dedicated ifit determines that the present and future residents of the subdivision ar development ;would..require greater or lesser tlt opp.ts.ot land for such purl)6 4s. The City shakbe the Sole determinant in'requiring the land dedication or requiring a per dwelling unit cash payment* The amount of this fee shall be determined by the City Council as part of the annual schedule of fees and charges. The fees shall be due by the developer at the time of entrance into a development agreement. If the property is rezoned the fee shall be required at the time of the building permit payment when the property is developed. Section 2. Subd, 2 Other Dedications, In Classification o�?� Municipality Date commercial, Industrial of other Nonresidential subdivisions to the City may decide not to require the subdivider to contribute land, cash, or any combination thereof. In those instances, however, Where the City deems it in the pub - interest to require a contribution, the sub• divider shall dedicate five (5) percent of the undeveloped land or half of the per dwelling unit fee as established in Subd. 1. Section 3. Subd. 6 Geographic Location of Dedications. In such cases where the sub• divider is required to dedicate land area the Council shall have the right to determine the geographic location and configuration of said dedication. The land dedicated shall not cor) sist primarily of wetland, steep slopes or other natural or man made features that snake the property unusable as parkland. Section 4. This ordinance becomes cffcc- [ive upon its passage and publication. Adopted this 4ih day of September 200I. , Mayor Judy $owatz Attestd Nancy Fiereck, City Clerk (Published in the Sherburne County Cirizen: 09l15/01 J PUG-04-2003 16�48 LERGUE OF MN CITIES P.09i12 maintenance of other 'parks and parkways,' does not authorize the sale by the city of property acquired from the state 'for educational purposes and as a perpetual playground for the children of said city.' 3. Since the possession of property used by a municipality For a governmental purpose is also that of the state, the interest of the state in such property is exempt from the requirements of the Marketable TitleAcL, Minn�>w, 541_�23, subd.6. *257 Stephen L. Maxwell, City Atty., Richard J. Battis, Asst. City Atty., St. Paul, for City of St. Paul. Joseph J, Dudley, Richard E, Kyte and Richard H. Kyle, St. Paul, for intervenor. Firestone, Fink, Krawetz, Miley &O'Neill, by James P. Miley, St. Paul, for respondent. MURPHY, Justice. This is an appeal from a judgment in a taxpayer's action against the city of Saint Paul permanently enjoining the city from transferring certain property to the intervenor for use of Concordia College. The city and the intervenor, as appellants, contend that the trial court was in error in determining that the property was held by the city for governmental purposes and could not be transferred without legislative approval. The facts in the case are not in dispute. The property in question was transferred to the city of Saint Paul by deed from the State of Minnesota on October 10, 1912. It consists of an area of about seven city blocks and is the site of Central High School and Dunning Field. The campus of Concordia College adjoins Dunning Field. Its property is part of an area of about three city blocks purchased in 1917 for the college site. The college, which was established in 1893, has acquired other adjacent lands so that prior to 1961 it had approximately 29 acres of land upon which its buildings and grounds were located. On the latter date, however, a part of the college property was Lost as a result of proceedings to condemn land for the construction of an interstate freeway. This land had been used as an athletic field. The college entered into negotiations with the city to acquire part of punning field to replace the property it had *258 lost. As a result of these negotiations, the city agreed to sell approximately 4.03 acres to the college. The sale was duly authorized by resolution of the city council. it is conceded that the consideration for the sale was fair and adequate. After this action was taken by the city council, a taxpayer brought these proceedings to enjoin the sale. In determining the authority of the city to make a valid conveyance of the property in question, it is necessary to examine the nature of the city's interest and the estate in the land. The property was originally land on which a state reform school was located. Later the school was moved to Red Wing. Thereafter, by legislative authority (L.1889, c. 155), the property was platted as the D. W. Ingersoll addition, This addition **202 consisted of 13 blocks each divided into lots with the exception of block 8, which apparently was the site of the buildings on which the old reform school was located. After the land was platted, the city sought to acquire it for school and playground purposes. In 1911 the legislature enacted chapter 163, which authorized the governor and auditor to sell and convey to the city of Saint Paul a part of the addition for educational and playground purposes, L,1911, c. 163, s 1, provides: 'That the governor and auditor of the State of Minnesota are hereby empowered, authorized and directed to sell and convey to the city of St. Paul, in the county of Ramsey and State of Minnesota for educational purposes, and as a perpetual play ground for the children of said city, all the right, title and interest of Che State of Minnesota in and to the following described land for the sum of seventy thousand dollars ($70,000) namely: blocks 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9 and to In D. W. Ingersoll's addition to the city of St. Paul, according to the accepted and recorded plat thereof on file in the office of the register of deeds of Ramsey county, and 'The governor and auditor are hereby authorized to execute and deliver to said city of St. Paul, hereby authorized to receive the same, a conveyance of the above described lots and parcels of land upon the payment to the state treasurer of the aforesaid purchase price thereof in cash or its equivalent; or at the option of said city, upon the delivery to said state treasurer of the bonds of said city, due in five years from the date of issue, bearing interest at the rate of four per cent per annum, *2S9 payable to the said State of Minnesota in such denominations as may be deemed practicable by said governor and auditor.' The dominant and overriding fact of this controversy is that the legislative act expressly provides that the property is to be transferred to the city of Saint Paul 'for educational purposes, and as a perpetual play ground for the children of said city,' Appellants would ignore the expressed governmental purpose for which the property was transferred to the city and proceed on the hfhM`//rtrPh7 cvP�H o.:, ......./re�,.ts/to<,t ...79DD—/c:...1 /,1..r ,. to ...r o_n o_T1 rr r: rn o0 o..e rr,—., r. n n o,. in....n RUG-04-20a3 16�49 LERGUE OF MN CITIES P.11i12 desires and has need for property to replace that which was lost. However, these facts cannot avoid the obligation of the City under the 1911 act and the 1912 deed.' 2. It is next contended that a legal transfer of the property is permitted by L.1947, c. 579, which authorizes a city of the first class to alienate park property to other uses. That law, so far as applicable here, provides: '* * *any city of the first class now or hereafter having a population of not less than 250,000 and not more than $400,000 operating under a homerute charter which contains a provision that lands acquired for park purposes shall not be alienated or diverted to other uses and shall remain forever parks and parkways, notwithstanding such provision in such charter the city council or other governing body of such city may sell, alienate, or divert to other uses parks and parkways or portions thereof, located in such City.' The act further provides that the proceeds from the sale of such parks or parkways 'shall be used * only for the operation and maintenance of remaining parks and parkways or for the acquisition of new **204 parks and parkways.' It is the appellants' contention that the subject property is a park within the meaning of the foregoing statute. They rely on BQgth v��y_of >yinfleapoJis,.163 Minn. 223, 203..N_W. 6251 Morn v. City of Minneapolis, 182 Minn. 172, 2�4 N.W _2$9�_ and Hea.Qley v. City gf NQrthfeld.,�27... Nfinn.., 458 _35 N.W,2d 606. [67 We agree with the trial court that it would not be reasonable to equate the terms parks' and 'parkways' as used in the 1947 act with the concept of propety committed for use for educational purposes and for a perpetual playground within the purview of L.1911, c. 163.L� It seems *zsz to us that the conditions in the deed that the property be used for 'educational purposes and as a perpetual playground' became an insurmountable obstacle to the acceptance of the notion that the property is a 'park' within the meaning of L.1947, c. 579. There are innumerable definitions of the term 'park.' A California case, Coin of Los Angeles v_. Dodge Si Cal.App_492, 506 197 P. 49�, �� in discussing the term 'public park' said: FN� The trial court thoroughly explored this point in a helpful memorandum, part of which follows; '* * *The Legislative Code of the City, Section 1.17.27, defines 'park' as public grounds and squares maintained as pleasure grounds and defines'parkway' as thoroughfares and park approaches. Notwithstanding the foregoing definition of 'park', an examination of the Legislative Code, Section 117, particularly 117.01 et seq, covering park regulations, indicates a concept of'park' at considerable variance from a use for educational purposes and as a perpetual playground for the children of St. Paul. When the City, as Indicated by the last whereas of the 1911 act, was desirous of purchasing the subject property, it did not, as far as the evidence shows, request iC for a park or parkway, and neither did the 1912 deed mention park or parkway. The fact that the City handles the subject property through the Commissioner of Parks, Playgrounds and Public Buildings does not make the subject property a park. See Chapter XX of the City Charter. The fact that adults have used the subject property and that play is on an organized play schedule for adults at certain times and children have been excluded at times, does not alter the situation. If the subject property has been used for purposes other than those in the 1911 act and the 1912 deed at the instance of the City, it would 4e an unwarranted result if the City were permitted to benefit from its failure to comply with the obligation of the 1911 act and the 1912 deed, In a publication entitled 'Plan for Public Educational Recreational Facilities,' being Community Plan Report Number 9 prepared by the City Planning Board of St, Paul, Exhibit O, it is interesting to note that Dunning Field is not referred to as a park but rather as achy -operated athletic and playground facility. in a communication by the Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation and Public Buildings, dated June 5, 1963 (Ex. 2), the statement is made that 'Presently Dunning Field serves primarily as a major athletic field for the City of St. Paul, minutely as a neighborhood playground.' The evidence before me is not sufficiently convincing that the subject property is a park as such term is used in the 1947 act.' i.tf..•/hvrnl.7..,ve47 ..............G.e....l♦/a...a ...iDD D—/C:..A U,.f ..1«...1 OYlO�it>T Si l') oo 0_�m_'� no_O o,e ,nnn� MENDOTA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT 11111 INCIDENT SUMMARIES - PARKS CN: 03002589 OFFENSVINCIDENT: Arson Grass Fire/DOB's DATE: 08/03/2003 20:58:0 OFFICER: Anderson, D 2204 LOCATION: Ivy Falls Park 09-02-2003 SYNOPSIS: MHPD and MHFD were dispatched to Ivy Falls Park near the pond regarding a fire. On arrival, the fire was out, but it was apparent the fire had been started by a beer bottle containing gas (or similiar liquid). The burned area in the grass also contained a handful of fire crackers and the MGD bottle that contained the accelerant. The bottle was taken for any possible latent prints it might contain. The RP in this incident advised she observed two W/M juveniles flee the area on bicycles. As the fire was out, the MHFD response was cancelled. Status: In the event a suspect in these arson incidents is established, maybe the latent prints will assist the investigation. CN: 03002613 OFFENSE/INCIDENT: Suspicious Activity DATE: 08/06/2003 19:06:0 OFFICER: Anderson, D 2204 LOCATION: Marie Park SYNOPSIS: MHPD dispatched to Marie Park concerning what was reported to be suspicious activity. On arrival, I met a group involved with a National Night Out gathering who reported they observed what they believed was a dope deal transaction. This occurred in the Marie Park parking lot, and the two vehicles were reported to be a green -colored Cadillac, bearing MN tic. JBZ026 with a B/M fiver (sole occupant). The other vehicle was a red colored Blazer, bearing MN lie. 512NSX. The Blazer had two W/M's (driver and occupant). The listed plate for the cadillac does not match the 10-28 information; however, the plate for the Blazer is consistant with State information. This vehicle listed to Geoffrey Florance, DOB/05-08-1985. I later made contact with James Florance of 01 Mohican Lane, the father of Geoffrey. Per James, his son was kicked out of the house last year, and the possible drug activity was no surprise to him. It was mentioned that Geoffrey was hanging around with Adam Cummingham and an Eric (last name unknown). As of tonight, he was with a W/M named Chris. Geoffrey is currently employed at Amoco at Dodd Rd/Hwy 110. Status: Information only. Please forward a copy to 2235. CN: 03002651 OFFENSE/INCIDENT: Sth Degree CSC DATE: 08/07/2003 21:55:01 OFFICER: Rosse, T 2237 LOCATION: Great River Trail near Hwy 13/Sibley Hw SYNOPSIS: Responded to the MHPD lobby to meet with a party concerning a criminal sexual conduct report. On scene, I met with the victim who advised that at approximately 2020 hours while rollerbtading at the above location, she was approached by a male who engaged her in nonconsensual sexual contact. The fetnale victim advised that the male, who was riding a mountain bike, sped off S/B on the trail. The female had no further contact with the male suspect. DICTATED.