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1997-02-11 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY.MINNESOTA AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION February 1L1996 6:30 p.m. -Large Conference Room 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of the January 11, 1997 Parks Commission Minutes 4. Approval of the January 11, 1997 Joint Workshop Minutes 5. Monthly Meeting Waiver 6. Full -Time Recreation Programmer 7. Ballfield Capacity 8. North Kensington Park 9. Open Space Preservation 10. Trail System 11. Updates • Parks Report (Available Tuesday) • 1996 Tree Planting Review • 1997 Ballfield Schedule Preview • Police Report (Available Tuesday) 12. Adjourn Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities aze available upon request at least 120 hours in advance. L a notice of less than 120 hours is received, [he 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 452- 1850 with requests. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTYJS41NNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 14.1997 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, January 14, 1997, in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM. The following Commissioners were present: Spicer, Libra, Kleinglass, Linnell, Damberg, and Liberacki. Commissioner Norton arrived late. Also present were Councilmember Krebsbach, Recreation Programmer Chris Esser and Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister, APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Libra moved to approve the December 10, 1996 Minutes with corrections. Commissioner Damberg seconded the motion. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 UPDATES Staff then provided updates on the following items: PARKS REPORT There were on comments on this item. POLICE REPORT There were no comments on this item. Commissioner Damberg requested an end-of--the-year Vandalism Report. Mr. Esser provided an update on the ice rinks. Commissioner Damberg pointed out that according the Comprehensive Plan, one of the goats of the City was to "enable historic and scenic values in the community to be preserved". Commissioner Damberg said that this aspect of parks had been neglected by the Parks and Recreation Commission, and that almost all the emphasis on parks to date was from a recreational standpoint. Commissioner Damberg continued that there were many opportunities for the City to improve views by putting in grasses, trees and shrubs. Commissioner Damberg reiterated that she felt that the City dealt with the recreational aspects of parks very well, but not the other two purposes listed, scenic areas and areas poorly adapted to development. Commissioner Linnell said that the City lacks its own Staff expertise in forestry, but the City could hire such expertise on a contingency basis. Commissioner Damberg said that more emphasis should be placed onnon-dedicated parks. Commissioner Linnell suggested increasing the monetary component of the Park Contribution, Mayor Mertensotto agreed that the current $750 amount was low relative to the present value of land in Mendota Heights. /! �i IZIIi) 7►1u 1 �i�IL1 The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned to the Workshop with the City Council. 2 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY_MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION/CTI'Y COUNCIL JOINT WORKSHOP MINUTES JANUARY 14.1997 The Joint Workshop of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission and the Mendota Heights City Council was held on Tuesday, January 14, 1997, in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM. The following Commissioners were present: Spicer, Libra, Kleinglass, Linnell, Damberg, Liberacki and Norton. The following Councilmembers were present: Smith, Koch, Huber, and Krebsbach. Also present were Mayor Mertensotto, City Administrator Kevin Batchelder, Recreation Programmer Chris Esser and Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister. ITEM #1: REVIEW PURPOSE AND ROLE OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Chairman Spicer said that a few years ago when there was rapid development in the City and the City was acquiring parkland, life on the Parks and Recreation Commission was more exciting and Commissioners felt a real sense of purpose. Chairman Spicer continued that now that the pace of development had slowed down, the Parks and Recreation Commission had been reduced to discussing maintenance items. Chairman Spicer said that he wished to hear the Council's thoughts on what the new role of the Parks and Recreation Commission should be besides just maintenance. Chairman Spicer said that the Commission should redefine its purpose. Commissioner Kleinglass added that the Commission spends a lot of time discussing small amounts of money, and that Staff should be empowered to spend such small amounts without troubling the Parks and Recreation Commission about them. Commissioner Kleinglass added that meetings often take only an hour, and that he doesn't feel the Parks and Recreation Commission is accomplishing anything anymore. Mayor Mertensotto said that anytime the Commission felt that there were not sufficient items on the agenda to justify a meeting, they could request through the Administrative Assistant that the Council grant them a waiver from having to meet, and that the Council in most cases would be happy to comply. different age groups with different interests. Commissioner Damberg concluded that residents of Mendota Heights without young children also pay taxes and that they should receive some benefits in the form of recreation programming oriented toward their interests. Councilmember Huber said that there is a stark contrast between the types of programs offered by Community Education and those which are or could be offered by the City. Councilmember Huber added that he saw no overlap between what a Full -Time Recreation Programmer would offer and what Community Education offers. Councilmember Huber concluded that he supports creating a Full -Time Recreation Programmer position, and that the tax impact is very minimal. Commissioner Spicer asked if a Full -Time Recreation Programmer could be tried for one year on an experimental basis. Mayor Mertensotto responded that it would not be fair to Mr. Esser to entice him to drop other commitments for the sake of Mendota Heights, only to be cut back to half-time a year later. Mayor Mertensotto added that creating a Full -Time Recreation Programmer would inevitably lead to the creation of a department. Councilmember Smith said that if the City ever had a Full -Time Recreation Programmer, that individual should facilitate programs created and maintained by citizen -run organizations such as MHAA, but should not create and maintain programs himself or herself. Councilmember Smith added that the City should not run recreational programs, but that individual residents in the community should take initiative to create programs, and that MHAA or similar organizations could expand into providing recreational opportunities for other age groups. Councilmember Smith said that the City should build on the successful model of the past, which is empowering volunteer organizations such as MHAA to provide recreational programs, and that this model could be applied to adult programs as well. Councilmember Smith concluded that if a Full -Time Recreation Programmer were hired, limits would need to be placed upon their scope of activities. Commissioner Linnell pointed out that all City recreational programs were self-supporting through fees. Mayor Mertensotto responded that the City still subsidized these programs. Councilmember Krebsbach said that if no parameters were placed upon the Full -Time Recreation Programmer, it could create both a reliance on the City for recreational programs for adults and activities that duplicate Community Education. Councilmember Krebsbach continued that this increase in demand could eventually require additional Staff beyond one full-time Recreation Programmer. Councilmember Krebsbach added that a volunteer association similar to MHAA in structure but focused on the recreational needs of adults may be successful. Councilmember Krebsbach added that she was looking for parameters to be placed upon a full-time Recreation Programmer that would clarify that Mr. Batchelder updated the group on Staffs discussions with MHAA. Mr. Batchelder stated that the MHAA was proposing new traveling teams requiring fields with longer base lines even though such fields were not available. Mr. Batchelder said that the "ballfield crisis" predicted for 1996 did not occur, and in fact the numbers for 1996 were down from 1995. Chairman Spicer asked what happened to the idea of putting fields at the Cemetery. Mayor Mertensoto responded that the City had originally asked for T-Ball fields and could not then go back and ask for baseball fields. Mayor Mertensotto continued that the cemetery pays no property taxes but receives government services, and so they could be asked to provide field space for the City. Mayor Mertensotto added that fields could be built there on a five-year lease and a fence could be constructed. Mayor Mertensotto added that Visitation could make a similar arrangement with the City. Councilmember Smith suggested the south side of Acacia Road for ballfields. Chairman Spicer said that ballfields could be a good temporary use in many sites before they were developed. Mayor Mertensotto said that Staff needed to spend time with MHAA discussing why the City's fields were underused. Mayor Mertensotto added that MHAA had to adjust to the City's current field capacity. Mr. Batchelder responded that MHAA has told the City that it is impossible for them to get parental cooperation on weekend scheduling. Mr. Batchelder added that the City should review the use of the School District's fields, and also look at Fort Snelling. Commissioner Kleinglass said that the VA hospital had a baseball field and that he would be willing to rent it to the City for a good rate. ITEM #4: STAFF WORKLOAD AND THE PRIORTTY OF PARKS PROJECTS The Parks and Recreation Commission pointed out that the following Parks Projects had not been completed as scheduled in 1996: 1. North Kensington Park 2. Wentworth Park Shelter 3. Park Maps Staff was directed to implement these projects in 1997, or to determine priorities with the Commission and Council if the engineering department was unable to accomplish these improvements to the park system. ITEM #7: EXPANSION OF THE TRAIL SYSTEM The Commission and the Council expressed interest in the following Trail possibilities: • #8 Valley Park/Par 3 Cross CountrySki Trail • #19 Ski Trails in Mendakota Golf Course • #22 Copperfield/Centex Area Trails • #23 North Side of Mendota Heights Road from Dodd to Delaware Motion to adjourn made by Kleinglass and seconded by Damberg. AYES: 7 NAYS: 0 The meeting adjourned at 10:15 PM. Respec�lly Submitted, Patrick C. Hollister 7 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO February 5, 1996 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Monthly Meeting Waiver Discussion At the Joint Workshop on January 14, 1997, the Parks and Recreation Commission expressed the desire to be able to waive an occasional meeting when there is not sufficient business to justify convening. The Council replied that anytime the Commission felt that there were not sufficient items on the agenda to justify a meeting, they could request through the Administrative Assistant that the Council grant them a waiver from having to meet, and that the Council in most cases would be happy to comply. Staff has prepared the following Amendment to Ordinance No. 109, in case the Commission and the Council wish to formally acknowledge the above arrangement. Action Required Review the attached Ordinance amendment and recommend that the Council adopt this or similar language if the Commission feels that it would be appropriate. SECTION 5. COMPENSATION The members of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall serve without compensation but shall have the right to be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. SECTION 6. VACANCIES Any of the following may cause the office of a member to become vacated: 6.1 Death; 6.2 Disability or failure to serve, as shown by failure to attend four regularly scheduled meetings in any one calendar year; 6.3 Removal of residence from the Village, or 6A Resignation in writing. Vacancies shall be filled as soon as possible for the unexpired portion of the term by the Mayor with the consent of the ma'brity of the members of the Village Council. (109) 2 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO February 5, 1996 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Full -Time Recreation Programmer lob Description Discussion While the Council is divided on the issue of a full-time Recreation Programmer, those Councilmembers who are sympathetic to the idea insist that if the City ever had a Full - Time Recreation Programmer, that individual should facilitate programs created and maintained by citizen -run organizations such as MHAA, but should not create and maintain programs himself or herself. The Council is looking for parameters to be placed upon a full-time Recreation Programmer that would clarify that the individual's role is to schedule, facilitate and link recreational programs generated by volunteer organizations. At the Workshop on January 14, 1997, Chairman Spicer asked Staffto prepare a new proposal for a Full -Time Recreational Programmer that would emphasize voluntary programs, and would set limits and parameters upon the position that emphasize the facilitation of programs. Please see the attached existing lob Description for the current half-time Recreation Programmer. Staff requests that one or two members of the Parks and Recreation Commission volunteer to meet with Staff to draft language for a full-time position that would conform to the parameters stated by the Council at the Workshop on January 14, 1997. Staff anticipates that only one special meeting of this "committee" outside of regular Commission meetings would be necessary. A proposed Job Description would then be submitted to the Council for review. Action Required Provide Staff with any comments you may have on the current lob Description and how to revise it for a full-time position within the parameters suggested by Council. Also, please volunteer for this committee if you have time and are concerned about this issue. l Coordinates Parks and Recreation Department's involvement in community events. Arranges for marketing, publicizing and promotion of programs, as appropriate, including the preparation of announcements and schedules. Files information and maintains accurate records and data on each program. Maintains inventory and recommends purchasing of recreational equipment and supplies. Performs other duties as may be assigned. Knowledge and Skill Reouired Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, organizational purposes and administration of parks and recreational programming. Ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with the general public, other employees, community groups, athletic associations and school officials. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to schedule, assign and supervise part-time, temporary and/or volunteer recreational personnel. Strong organizational skills. Training, Experience and Education A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Parks and Recreation Administration, or related field. A combination of education and experience may be substituted. Experience is desired in recreational programming and with a demonstrated ability to coordinate staff, budgets and facilities. Experience is desired in scheduling and coordinating athletic leagues and/or tournaments. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS January 22, 1996 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager . SUBJECT: Baseball Field Cost Estimates for Two Sites Following the January 14th City Council/Pazk and Recreation Commission Joint Workshop, where ballfield capacity was discussed, I was directed to prepare cost estimates and design concepts for the Friendly Marsh Park and Acacia T.I.F. sites that would show how a full size baseball field would fit on each site. DESIGN CONCEPT I used the same design employed at Sibley for the full size baseball field with these basic guidelines: Distance between bases would be 90 feet ° Center field would be 390 feet from home plate ° First and third foul lines extend 330 feet to outfield fence Backstop would be 16 feet high with no hood ° Provide parking for 40 vehicles The Sibley field was a fully developed complex with all amenities. Developing either of these sites to the same level may not be what the Commission intends, so, I am providing cost estimates for a basic field development and a list of options that, if added, would upgrade the fields to the same level as Sibley was developed too. The biggest cost item in a ball field development is the grading of the site. Without soil borings and site surveys the exact grading costs cannot be determined. I used an approximate cost based on experience the City has had in construction of other ballfields constructed under the referendum. Of the two sites the Friendly Marsh Park site would be the lest costly site to develop. The Acacia site cost estimates does not consider the cost of the land which was purchased using Tax Increment Funds. This fund may need to be reimbursed from the Special Park fund for the land acquisition costs. �CHy of � 1Kendota FRIENDLY MARSH PARK GK Heights Jan. 1997 1101 vlcroRlA CURVE • eaMoou tiactrts, MN 65116' (ctz) 452-1esa CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO February 5, 1996 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: North Kensington Park Discussion Although the Council is still in favor of the "backyard" concept, some Councilmembers feel that it needs to be modified in favor of more traditional plantings of trees, bushes and grass. The initial Plan for North Kensington Park proved to be too costly and adjustments to the design will have to be made. The Capital Improvement Plan identifies $30,000 for this project. The Council is concerned that the pond area is too expensive as it is currently planned, and is worried about mosquitoes and rodents. The Council is also concerned that the prairie grass would take several years to establish and prove to be more 'hfigh-maintenance" than anticipated. At the Joint Workshop on January 14, 1997, the Council and Commission directed Staff to place North Kensington Park on the February Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda to revisit the design of the plantings. Please see the attached information from Mr. Kullander, including a proposed timeline for revision of the North Kensington Park design. Action Required Discuss the attached information and make a recommendation to Staff. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO January 10, 1996 TO: Joint Parks/Council Workshop Participants FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: North Kensington Park The Council has expressed concern with the "backyard" concept of North Kensington Park previously approved by the residents, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Council, and now wishes to revisit the design of the park to see if a more traditional "formal" concept would be more appropriate. The Council had further requested that this item be placed on the agenda for the Joint Workshop with the Parks and Recreation Commission. The advent of the new Friendly Bills Middle School scheduled to open for academic year 1997 has brought some new potential considerations to the design of North Kensington Park. This new Middle School will increase traffic in the area of Mendota Heights Road and Huber Drive. It may also cause significant pedestrian traffic from the Centex development to the Middle School. If it is determined that changes should be made to the current design of North Kensington Park, the Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission may wish to consider notifying the neighboring residents and/or soliciting their input through one or more of the following means: • a Public Hearing • a Neighborhood Meeting • an Open House • a Neighborhood Survey Staff intends to place this item on the Parks and Recreation Commission agenda for Febmary, and then take it to Council. This will enable Staff to finalize plans on the park. Please see the attached information compiled by Engineering Technician Guy Kullander. To date construction cost are approximately $12,000 for the transportation of the stone blocks and the construction of the overlook. The budget for the remaining work is $4,tb:: $6,000 for prairie grasses and plants: $5 to $6,000 for trees, shrubs, and planting beds: $2,000 for placing stone blocks for benches and walls, and $3,000 for regular sod and turf areas. Total construction costs should be around $28 or $29,000. ACTION REQUIRED If the Commission wishes to proceed with the completion of this project as outlined above knowing that all costs will come from the Special Park Fund they indicate there approval of allocating Special Park Funds for all remaining costs of this project. Note: Attached for the Commissioners are concept graphics showing showing Joni Giese's original concept (Drg. #1), and the staff alternate plan (Drg.s #2 & #3) with the reduced grading and pond reshaping. iMHK H]CnM -- +�aava axnaxy� IJ OVoy H9a�ypM]alL (/�N E � � / - W vv•, Hn�aa ra ro ro a ro a s, +T u av -a a ma° uz° 44 PC:r ro4J N C7 a ca February 5, 1997 Memo to: Park and Recreation Commission From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager Subject: Flow Chart and Time Line for the Development of a Design Plan for North Kensington Park Improvements PARK & REC COMMISSION Feb Feb. 18th BY CITY STAFF BY CONSULTANT i PREPARE CONCEPT Ma� PLANS I rc�i CONSTR. COSTS I lath COt�9Ltb''n Council S1$ x Select March 18th et4 April_Sth PARK & REC COMM — REVIEW CONCEPT _ PLAN (S) May 13th'� i i i �AaDrr j \f?UiiGliYZFiW�a FT�TAfr �Q31 (— — I/ May 20th PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT P & Rec. ' QUESTION: YES / NO May 13th P & Rec. 1. WORKSHOP - Input on June 10th OR plan from residents\^/7 2. PH888HT PLAN AT H8o V COMHIHputlicComme - -taA• public common[. OR 10 pms A>paeE or PLAN -invite Casements _-PREPARE_ �_ June 17th� cQUNG"YIi -�— � Shaded blocks indicate I ---- 1[:PiARL 9�� July 15th Regular City Council Meeting Nights I July/August IMPORVEMENT E— — August/September CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO February 5, 1996 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Open Space Preservation Discussion At the Workshop on January 14, 1997, the Parks and Recreation Commission expressed their concern that the city should consider preserving more open space before it is lost forever. Both the Council and the Commission agreed that a referendum would be very difficult and felt that the City could finance land acquisition through methods such as "contract -for -deed." The Council also suggested that parcels of land be ranked by priority based upon the desirability of the land and the risk of losing it in the near term. The Comrission and the Council expressed interest in the following parcels: • #6 Acacia Area TIF Acquired Property 49 Slowinski Property • #11 Foss homestead by Wentworth Park • #16 Acacia property north of Acacia Boulevard • #18 Resurrection Cemetery "Break Off' Area • #19 Visitation Convent Property • #21 Tousignant Property off Mendota Heights Road Please see the attached maps provided by Mr. Kullander. Action Required Prioritize the attached parcels in terms of desirability, availability, cost, possible terms of acquisition and future use. Shaded property has been purchased by the City using Tax Increment Fianancing. The area south of Acacia Blvd. is zoned Industrial and the north parcel is in a Residential zoned area. The north parcel is less than one acre in size while the south parcel is over 7 acres. "Friendly" offers have been made to the two remaining houses on the west) side along Pilot Knob Rd. • CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHT'S ( PARTIALLY DEVELOPED AND 1101 Victoria Curve UNDEVELOPED LAND OVER GK Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55118 (612) 452-1850 oNE ACRE IN slzE 11 /96 The Slowinski parcel, east of the Par 3 Golf is 7.7 acres in size and zoned R-1.:The parcel is bordered by Valley Park on the east and south sides. The 1995 Tax value on this parcel was $223,000. D R G #9 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARTIALLY DEVELOPED AND 1101 Victoria Curve UNDEVELOPED LAND OVER GK Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55118 0 to12) 452-1850 oNE ACRE IN slzE 11 /96 DRG # 11 The Foss homestead, adjacent to Wentworth Park is 8 acres in size. The parcel's tax value in 1995 was $192,000. The area is zoned R-1. A watercourse runs through the property from the Wentworth pond towards Valley Park on the west. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARTIALLY DEVELOPED AND 1101 Victoria Curve UNDEVELOPED LAND OVER GK Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55118 0 tumi 452-1850 oNE ACRE IN slzE 11 /96 S•t,et'or 0 90 ® xie r` Top shaded area is owned by Acacia Cemetery but is not plated as cemetery. City ownes several T.I.F parcel south of the cemetery lands. This 15 plus acres has two houses on it and is zonedR-3 and R. DRG # 1 6 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARTIALLY DEVELOPED AND 1101 Victoria Curve UNDEVELOPED LAND OVER GK Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55118 • kM, 452-1850 ONE ACRE IN SIZE 1 1 /96 hr a a'Coo HOH H� H i r a�aQJ G \ j •� °°aH �w �1' 4 ego Ll A N 0e C . O °`\•;,, d ��� oaf �? 0 0 `\✓v� T � `; O A dqU Pot 9 kk U 0 +mp C qDo p• ♦` -t"- aim 1 � -� 00 a CY06 i'.' y m ro ti C4 «� o°ua • 4 0 :. NA 010 m 0 o_ a or r x w H E W off tt to oll •Ili O to �. 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Nevertheless, the above trail possibilities should be considered for inclusion in the Capital Improvement Plan for discussion in future years. 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Existing 8' trial through Kensington Park Me dct+nX c DELAWARE TRAIL - Eagan to Huber Dr 1t■''A11 ` `°°f POSSIBLE / FUTURE 12/5 HeightS TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS nm wcroAu CORM 0 MEND= Mors, w, ins c6q AVM W o �' - 2 III . �• /(' IVIS Till •� } 3 j . f'''• . _ I h r_� i,4,1 . V r��Iq' • �H• •� • •• +` �n to Mreen - .- .� �•. try II � •°• ,W 1 •: �""��I III I IT IF MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD Westview Ter. to Delaware 1. Proposed 8' seperated trail on north side of M.H. Rd. - Middle School request � "ro,, • seperated trail 2. Existing 8' I on south side,• i 'i d3t M11AIS A i . 3. Existing 8' seperated trail ,• ;il I li I� on Huber Drive n 4. Existing 8' trail through North Kensington Park 5. Possible future trail on?• Hwy 149 ROW. Eagan to South Plaza Drive �Of POSSIBLE / FUTURE 12/96 TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS rma+rs, wa sme 4 ce+Z,M.,esa CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS February 5, 1997 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager �qe SUBJECT: Update on 1996 Tree Plantings Under City Contracts The City Council has included $10,000 each year in the Budget since 1988 for the planting of boulevard trees throughout the City. Residents requesting the trees pay a fee of $50.00 per tree with all remaining costs drawn from the budgeted funds. Average cost of tree, installed and guaranteed for one year was $130.00, In the past approximately one hundred trees were planted, but due to an increase in the bids received in 1996 that number was reduced by the City Council. In 1996 sixty seven (67) trees were requested by residents. Residents are allowed to choose from six variety of trees (see attached). The Council again has budgeted $10,000 for this program in 1997. Sign up by residents takes place in the summer with the trees planted in the late fall. Under City construction projects an additional thirty (30) trees were planted on street right -of --way (20 Summit Ash and 10 Norway Maple, all 3" caliper). ADDITIONAL PLAN'ITNGS The Parks Department replaces and installs additional trees within the fourteen parks maintained throughout the City. Details on the extent of these plantings can be obtained from Tom Olund, Public Works Supervisor.