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1997-04-08 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda Packet (2)CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY.MINNESOTA AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION April 8, 1997 6:30 p.m. -Large Conference Room 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of the Mazch 11, 1997 Minutes 4. Park Dedication Fees 5. Prioritization of Open Space 6. Updates • Caren Road Detention Pond • North Kensington Park • Wentworth Picnic Shelters • Wentworth Park Warming House • Dakota County CIP • Wood Duck Houses in City Ponds • Full -Time Recreation Facilitator • Park Police Summary for 1996 • Parks Report • Police Report (Available Tuesday) 7. Adjourn Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are 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 4524850 with requests. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY.MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 11, 1997 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, March 11, 1997, in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 6:40 PM. The following Commissioners were present: Spicer, Libra, Kleinglass1 Linnell2 Damberg, Liberacki. Commissioner Norton was excused from the meeting. Also present were Recreation Programmer Chris Esser and Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister, APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 11 PARK AND RECREATION MINUTES Commissioner Kleinglass moved to approve the February 11, 1997 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes with corrections. Commissioner Libra seconded the motion. AYES: NAYS: TILSEN'S HIGHLAND HEIGHTS LANDSCAPING Mr. Tom Fahey of 979 Caren Road presented a letter to the Parks and Recreation Commission asking for consideration of landscaping on the City -owned property bounded by Caren Road. Mr. Fahey explained that he had distributed this letter to about a dozen of his neighbors and that conversations with those neighbors had revealed many differing views of what appropriate landscaping would be on this site. Mr. Fahey said that he is interested in building consensus among his neighbors as to what would be appropriate on this site and then approaching the City Council for approval and funding. Mr. Fahey added that his house looks directly upon the site and that currently there are all deciduous trees there, but that some variety of trees would be preferable. Mr. Fahey added that various neighbors on their own initiative had put plantings on the site. Commissioner Damberg said that as a resident of the area, she would like to "recuse" herself from voting on the issue but would like to contribute to the conversation about the area as a resident, not as a Commissioner. Ms. Damberg said a long time ago there were nice trees on the site but that Dutch Elm disease had killed them. Ms. Damberg continued that now there is mostly brush, but it used to be a meadow with wildflowers and monarch butterflies. Ms. Damberg added that just when the flowers begin to bloom, the City's contractor ruthlessly wipes them out. Ms. Damberg said that this site is one of those areas where the City should emphasize wild areas, and that neighbors should be involved in the decision. Ms. Damberg acknowledged that some neighbors would prefer a more formal Mr. Fahey said that he had talked to the Engineering Department about traffic, road realignment, and drainage. Commissioner Libra said that Staff could provide some guidelines and/or recommendations on whether or not this area should be left natural and allowed to "run wild", and whether or not to involve a neighborhood group. Libra added that the private contractor hired by the Public Works department to mow street boulevards cut the brush and the wildflowers, and that the City should have a policy on such matters. Commissioner Liberacki asked what the feeling was among the neighbors about the site. Mr. Fahey said that preferences varied widely. Mr. Fahey added that the Todds and Bergs had done plantings, and that the northeast parcel within Lilydale was a commercial tree farming operation. Mr. Fahey added that he has had three trees planted on the site through the City's Boulevard Tree Program and that two of them had died. Commissioner Liberacki said that this landscaping should be a Public Works responsibility and that the Special Parks Fund should not be used for this purpose. Commissioner Liberacki continued it is important for the City to set a good example by keeping its own property clean and attractive while it reminds residents to keep their yards clean. SIBLEY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT Mr. Esser presented a copy of the Joint Powers Agreement with ISD 197 to clarify the Commission's concerns regarding the scheduling of the Sibley baseball complex. Commissioner Libra asked if `organized youth programs in Mendota Heights' refer to only City programs. Mr. Esser said that it was his interpretation that MHAA programs were included in this category (Category 1). Chairman Spicer said that Sting and Fast Pitch would also fall into Category 1. Chairman Spicer added that this applies to organized youth programs, not individual teams. Commissioner Linnell said that MHAA still does a blanket reservation of all fields whether they use them or not. Chairman Spicer said that baseball uses the Sibley field heavily, but that the other two fields were underused. Commissioner Damberg asked why the West Saint Paul VFW was on the list of organizations using Sibley fields. AYES: NAYS: Commissioner Libra said that the duck use project should involve the Cub Scouts if possible. UPDATES Staff provided updates on the following items: • Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Waiver • North Kensington Park • Recreation Programmer Probation Completion • Softball Scheduling and Registration • Dodd & 110 Safety Improvements • Ice Skating Rink Status • Parks Report • Police Report Commissioner Kleinglass asked Staffto send a reminder on Friday to the Pazks and Recreation Commissioners asking them to attend the City Council meeting on March 18, 1997 to request in person that the Council approve the Full -Time Recreation Facilitator position. Commissioner Kleinglass also asked any Commissioners who could not attend to write a letter to the Council on the subject. Commissioner Linnell asked Staffto bring back the Park Dedication Policy issue, and to bring back prioritization of Open Space, complete with a comparison chartof the various open spaces left. Commissioner Liberacki asked Staffto organize a van tour of open space within the City for all Parks Commissioners to participate in. Commissioner Linnell asked if restoration services for Ivy Falls Park had already been hired. Mr. Hollister responded that he believed that service had already been contracted. Commissioner Liberacki said that if the service had not been contracted yet, he recommended looking at North American Prairies. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn made by Kleinglass and seconded by Damberg. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO April 3, 1997 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Park Dedication Fees At the March 11, 1997 meeting of the Pazks and Recreation Commission, the Commission asked Staff to place the park dedication policy on the April 8, 1997 agenda. The Commission also asked Staff to provide a comparison of what other cities require for their park dedication. The Commission was concerned that $750 may be low compared to what other Cities were asking for, especially in proportion to the land values in Mendota Heights. The current park dedication policy can be summarized as follows: Residential development. Upon subdivision, the developer must pay the City $750 per residential lot created or cede to the City an equivalent value in land. CommerciaUindustrial development. Upon subdivision, the developer must pay to the City at least 10% of the fair mazket value of the gross area created as a result of the plat, rep at or lot division, or cede to the City an equivalent value in land. Constitutional Restraints Placed Upon Cities Staff attended a workshop this week hosted by the League of Minnesota Cities. One of the guest speakers at this workshop, attorney George Knutson, explained that any Park Dedication Fee that a City wishes to exact from a developer must meet three legal tests in order to be considered legitimate: The City must be able to demonstrate that the fee or land exaction is necessary to meet an increase in demand for park services or to mitigate a negative impact upon the park system caused by the development itself. CITY'OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLIITION NO. 91- 94 RESOLIITION AMENDING RESOLIITION 80-16, ESTABLISHING A PARR CONTRIBUTION FORMIILA- WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Statute, Section 462.358, Subd. 2, and Mendota Heights Subdivision Ordinance, Section 6, the City Council is authorized to require a park contribution for the platting or replatting of land; and WHEREAS, said park contribution may be either in the form of a cash contribution or a percentage of the gross area of the plat, whichever is deemed most appropriate by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights; and WHEREAS, said open space contributions or cash contributions must be used for the purpose of maintaining and protecting open space or developing existing public open space; and WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable that the cash contribution be based on a standard contribution formula. NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, that Resolution No. 80-16 be amended in its entirety; and BE IT FIIRTHER RESOLVED that the following park contribution formula shall apply to all requests for platting, replatting or division of existing lots for which a cash contribution is deemed appropriate by the City Council: a. Property owner or developer shall contribute a minimum of $750 for each residential lot created as a result of plat, replat or lot division approval; and b. Cash contributions in the case of commercial/industrial plats, replats or lot divisions shall be at least ten (10) percent of fair market value of the gross area created as a result of the plat, replat or lot division; and 03/20i97 13:10 3M BLDG 42-OW-06 -+ 612 452 0940 N0.749 905 FE11-21-97 FRI 04:58 PM OAKDAr.E NATURE CENT 777 6003 P.82 PARK DEDICATION FEES TOTALS 1946 TYPE OF UNl7.OR DEVELOPMENT Single Family Duplt% TownbouselQuad Mutts Family &740 c Some Commercial lndvstriat rt.r« a.. Unit oer Unit per Unit Uafr Develop. Develop. -- - azrel acre Plymouth $1,300,00 S1.300.00 S1.300.00 St.300.00 $1.300.00 S4.030.)0 S4,030.00 Eden Prairie 1.200,00 11200,00 t.200.00 1:00.00 10200,00 40300vD0 4,300,00 Chanhassen 1,100.00 17100.00 900,00 900.00 11100.00 4,500,00 4.500.00 Wcodb!uy 10000400 1.000.00 1.000.00 900,00 350.00 2,000.00 2.000.00 Cottage 1.000,00 750.09 750,00 750,00 19000,00 4% of Fait 4% of Fair Val. Market Val I Markct Grove Lakeville 900.00 900,00 900,00 900.00 9001,00 5ofFairMar 0 of air MarkcFYai. Maple 845.00 345.00 841,00 84$.W NA 3,600,00 2.775.00 Grove Brooklyn 800.00 800.00 600.00 600.00 NA 2,900.00 1,800.00 Pack Maplewood 765,00 607,50 607.50 2t17teperson 362.30 of FVal, air 9Marlcet Val. x snits Markct90/1 New 730,00 650.00 500-00 330,00 500,00 NA NA Brikion 621,00 NA 312.30 NA Lithe 623.00 IF Market Vat. Market Val. Canada Blaine 620,00 530.00 460.00 390.00 475.00 1,360.00 1,630.00 Oakdale 600.00 300.00 300.00 500.00 NA 1,800.00 1,800.00 Roseville 500.00 400,00 400.00 330.00 NA 4:oo MarketVVaal. 4%aofFr Matkct Val. Crystal 400.00 400,00 400,00 400.00 400.00 400.00 400,00 Coon 384,00 326 00 236 00 239.00 291.00 ; 1.152.00 1.152100 P.a ids 100.00 i50.00 150.00 NA 100/0 of Fair 10% of fair Mounds 4 3 20500 OQ Matket Val. Marker Val. Vlww 109'a of Fair 100/0of Fair Arden Lillis SEE FORMULA BELOW Market Val. Market Val. 100/4of Fair 10%of Fair Shoreview SEE PORYtULA BELOW Marker Val, MarkaYal. SE of Lino Lakes SEE FORMULA BELOW sed Building Golden Valley tlf TO 10'/ OF RAW LAND VALUE FOR ALL CATERGS. "Rank order based on Stngle Family Unit race, LAND USE UPDATE: DOLAN v. CITY OF TIGARD SHIFTING THE BURDEN JAMES G. GOLEMBECK Likewise, the Court held that the City had not met its burden of demonstrating the bike/pedestrian path was reasonably related to the number of trips generated by Dolan's development. In other words, not too many customers were going to take their bathtubs home on their bike or carry their sinks on their shoulders along the pedestrian path. 1. One question created by Dolan is whether the Dolan ruling applies to impact fees. Impact fees are typically levied to pay for services such as storm water drainage and/or park improvements or expansion. Potential issues created by Dolan could include: (1) whether the city's park dedication fee is roughly proportional to the impact of the proposed development. Issues may be raised where large tract developments are proposed which have historically been viewed as creating recreational opportunities on the large lot not in a public park. In addition, many cities have comprehensive plans outlining the optimum amount of park space and park development in the city. The question arises when the city has reached the optimum level of park space whether there is any basis for additional dedication for park space. 2. -Dolan may -also call certain dedications into question, especially width of street dedication. Cities commonly take 6.6 foot easements utilizing roughly half of the easement for pavement and backslopes. Is the extra easement necessary or roughly proportional to the impact of the development? 3. Bike paths, recreational paths, greenspace the Dolan decision puts the onus on the city to show how the proposed development necessitates the need for the greenspace, bike path, etc. 4. Ponding - cities have in the past required flowage and drainage easements to enable the city to construct the drainage system through or over certain developments. Dolan will raise the question whether the need for the easement is necessitated by the actual development or by the city's overall plan. If the need is for the overall plan and is not necessitated by the development, the city may face challenge as a taking. 2 7. Update or implement comprehensive drainage plans so that dedication of ponding flowage easements can be justified. v. MINNESOTA LAW AND DOLAN At least for exactions and dedications, the U. S. Supreme Court appears to be enacting a higher standard which places higher scrutiny and greater burden upon the city to justify its actions. Minnesota, however, has always basically required a showing of a reasonable relationship between a planned subdivision and a municipalities need for the land. See Collis v Bloomincrton, 310 Minn. 5, 246 N.W.2d 19 (1976), The real impact of Dolan is that it now places the burden upon the city to justify its decision. What remains to be seen is how the courts will view Dolan and whether the courts will view Dolan as a change in the way the municipality's zoning decisions are reviewed. Traditionally, Minnesota courts have characterized city zoning decisions in two classifications (1) that such matters are legislative decisions or, (2) that these zoning issues were administrative or quasi-judicial decisions. Examples of a legislative decision are the adoption of an amendment to a zoning ordinance and adoption of amendment to a comprehensive guide plan and/or re -zonings. Administrative or quasi-judicial decisions are decisions tied to a particular development request which directly affects the applicant and adjoining landowners such as conditional use permits, subdivision applications and requests for variances. Minnesota courts give more deference to municipalities' legislative decisions than to quasi-judicial decisions. See Honn v. City of Coon Rapids, 313 N.W.2d 409 (Minn. 1981). Traditionally, Minnesota courts have viewed zoning decisions with the "rational basis" standard. So long as the city's decision has a "mere rational basis," the decision will not be disturbed. It is clear that the rouch proportionality standard is a higher standard and is not to be confused with the mere rational basis standard applicable in most all reviews of city zoning decisions. The U. S. Supreme Court in its last two major taking decisions, Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Commission, _ U.S. (1993) and Dolan, appears to be attempting to define takings analysis by attempting to fashion rigid tests. Certainly, the current direction of the U. S. Court favors property owner/developers and places higher scrutiny and greater burdens on governmental entities. DEC 14 094 11;55 LRPP, LRURIE, LIBRR SECTION IV New Federal Law Affecting Real Estate Practice - Case Law and Proposed Responsive Legislation Prepared by John M.Koneck Fredrikson &Byron, P.A. Minneapolis, Minnesota DEC 14 '94 11:56 LRPP, LRURIE, LIHRR P.4 ordinance does not substantially advance legitimate state interests or denies an owner economically viable use of his land. (emphasis added). jd. at 260, 261. Despite announcing this general test, the Court did not determine whether a landowner was entitled to monetary damages because of the taking or whether the landowner was only entitled to invalidation of the zoning requirement. 4. In First Enelish Evangelical Lutheran Church of Glendale v._ CounM of l,os An eg les, 482 U.S. 304, 107 S.Ct. 2378, 96 L.Ed.2d 250 (1987), the Court for the first time held that if a regulation went 'too far" and became a taking, the property owner was entitled to monetary compensation from the government for the losses sustained. First En lg ish involved an ordinance that temporarily prohibited the construction of structures in a flood protection area. The Court held that "[i]nvalidation of the ordinance without payment of fair value for the use of the property during this period would be a constitutionally insufficient remedy." 5. In Nollan v California Coastal Commission, 438 U.S. 825, 107 S.Ct. 3141, 97 L.Ed. 677 (1987), the Court for the first time announced the test that the government must meet to impose a condition on a new development. The Court found that in order for a condition to not constitute a taking, that there must be a "substantial nexus" between the condition imposed on a development and some adverse effect on the public health, safety, and welfare that otherwise would be caused by the new development without the condition being imposed. The Nollans sought a permit from the California Coastal Commission to replace an old cabin with a new home DEC 14 '94 11:57 LRPP. LRURIE. LIBRR r.o commercial parcel. There was a small gravel parking lot on the parcel as well as a small stream that ran along the western boundary of the parcel. b. Dolan applied for a permit to double the size of the store and to pave a 39 space parking lot. The City planning Commission approved Dolan's permit application, subject to two conditions: (1) Dolan's dedication of a portion of the property lying within the 100-year flood plain for improvement of a storm drainage system along the creek, and (2) Dolan's dedication of an additional 15 foot strip of land adjacent to the flood plain as a pedestrian/bicycle pathway. The total required dedication consisted of approximately 7,000 square feet or 10% of the property. Dolan could rely on the dedicated _ property to meet the 15 % open space and landscaping requirement already mandated by the City's Zoning Code. c. Dolan sought variances to the condition. The request for the variance was denied by the Planning Commission, the City Council, and the Land Use Board of Appeals. The state Court of Appeals and the state Supreme Court both affirmed. 2. The Decision. a. Dolan was a 5/4 decision. Chief Justice Rehnquist wrote for the majority, joined by Justices O'Connor, Scalia, Kennedy, and Thomas. Justice Stevens wrote a strong dissent, joined by Justices 0 DEC 14 194 11.50 LAPP, LAURIE, LIDRA e. The Court also found that the "City has not met its burden of demonstrating that the additional number of vehicle and bicycle trips generated by petitioner's development reasonably relate to the City's requirement for a dedication of the pedestrian/bicycle pathway easement." Id. at 2321. The Court stated that the City must make some effort to guantify its findings in support of the pedestrian/bicycle dedication, instead of mere conclusory statements that such dedication could offset some of the traffic demand generated. 3. Impact of Dolan. a. Dolan made clear that the govemment has the burden to prove the "essential nexus test" of NolIan that the condition substantially enhances legitimate state interest. b. The Dolan court extended the No11an decision by also requiring the government to prove _ "rough proportionality" between the condition and the impact of the proposed development. c. The Dolan court focussed on the fact that this was a dedication versus just a restriction on Dolan use of the property. Consequently, Dolan could easily be interpreted as not applying to a situation where a governmental entity does not require a dedication of property. See Hams v. City of Wichita, _ F.Supp. _ (D. Kan. 1994); 1994 U.S. Dist. Lexis 14080 (containing a very detailed analysis of Dolan and finding that olan's rough proportionality test did not apply because the city did not require a dedication of property). 1 . DEC 14 '94 11:59 LAPP, LAURIE, LIBRA P.S0 2. Totality of the Circumstances Rule: Tn re Hulm, 738 F.2d 323 (8th Cir. 1984); In re Bundles, 856 F.2d 815 (7th Cir. 1988). The Eighth and Seventh Circuits did not adopt the 70 percent rule from Purret and instead applied a case -by -case approach holding that a foreclosure sale could be a fraudulent transfer if, under all of the circumstance, the amount bid at the foreclosure sale was less than the fair market value of the property. 3. No Fraudulent Trutsfer Rule: In re Madrid, 21 B.R. 424 (BAP CA 9 1982), aff d 725 F.2d 1197 (9th Cir. 1984). The Ninth Circuit, as well as others, rejected net holding that the consideration received at a noncollusive regularly conducted real estate for sale constitupes $reauonagly equivalent value" as a matter of law under I U.S.C. § 548. B. Confusion for Lender. "1 These conflicting decisions created confusion for mortgage lenders. If the bid price at a foreclosure sale is greater than the amount of the debt, the surplus goes to the junior lien holders or the debtor. Because the mortgage lender is often the only bidder at a foreclosure sale, it seldom wants to bid more than the amount of its debt. Yet, in jurisdictions finding that a foreclosure sale may be a fraudulent transfer (including Minnesota), if the foreclosing lender does not do so and the amount bid at the foreclosure sale is less than the fair market value of the property, the foreclosing lender could be sued for a fraudulent transfer claim under the urret and Hulm rules. 8 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO Apri13, 1997 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Prioritization of Open Space Discussion At the February 11, 1997 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission, Staff presented the "short list" of highly desirable remaining open space parcels which was compiled at the Joint Workshop between the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council on January 14, 1997: • Map #6 Acacia Area TIF Acquired Property • Map #9 Slowinski Property • Map Al Foss Homestead by Wentworth Park • Map #16 Acacia property north of Acacia Boulevard • Map #18 Resurrection Cemetery "Break Off' Area • Map 919 Visitation Convent Property • Map #21 Tousignant Property off Mendota Heights Road Staffthen asked the Commission for their thoughts on these parcels. Most Commissioners indicated that they were more interested in preserving parcels that were heavily wooded or otherwise had natural scenic beauty for "passive" park use (Foss, Slowinski) than parcels that were basically barren and flat for "active" park use (Tousignant). These sentiments, however, were not unanimous. Other factors that the Commission considered important for securing more open space included visibility, proximity to residential areas, adjacency to existing parks, cost, and the risk of future development. Please see the attached summary chart of characteristics of these sites, as well as maps of each site. Action Required Review the above materials and discuss which of the above parcels warrant further consideration. Advise Staff accordingly. 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 MEiVDOTA HE3GHTS I PARTIALLY DEVELOPED AND 1101 Victoria Curve UNDEVELOPED LAND OVER GK Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55118 to12) 452-1850 ONE ACRE IN SIZE 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.I. A watercourse runs through the property from the Wentworth pond towards Valley Park on the west. CITY OF M�idDOTA HE3GHiS PARTIALLY DEVELOPED AND 1101 VICtOfla CUNe UNDEVELOPED LAND OVER GX Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55118 • ku12) 452-1850 ONE ACRE IN O2ZE 11 /96 RIB' 2 o O /�/Ga�••••. Fd Nvm I moo 4O 1f Z 0 �x Co TRAIL "DOWN" MENDOTA a TO ALONG cz `^ _-_ODRVE SON M A H y'p HHn ac pp or � m m OCq Wmv Nov 2CC A v+ NzC Ma O <o AY 0 �n �x VI H [d ONO ONO ONO ONO ONO E O r E 0 r E 0 r E O r E 0 r m m m m m m m m m m m m m m n 0. n❑ M d M G n d ww" <WW qw- WON qOw I r l . o 1 _ J —M NAY NAY momMo �000 N n n n m 0 0 O n a µ3 M a 3 M F-I V ro 0 q m 0 m 0 m O m q" o nYm mw oa 0 m o r� vm y n m n n n w a 0 M t0 w Pc N c c n � o 0 0 0 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO Apri13, 1997 TO: Park and Recreation Commission FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager SUBJECT: Updates This parcel of City property is used as a detention pond for storm water runoff and is covered by volunteer vegetation which has survived since the original development of the area in the late sixties. Primarily deciduous trees (cottonwood, boxelder, etc.) cover most of the site, with sumac covering the northern portion. Steep slopes descend from the streets about twenty feet to the low point/ponding area. As part of the street project a turf mow strip a minimum of ten feet behind the curb will be developed and maintained by City crews. Neighbors wishing to continue to plant and maintain will flower areas behind the mow strip may want to consider some sort of rustic fence to delineate the beginning and end of the planting area. The addition of several native hardwood trees at the top of the lmoll on the northerly part of his parcel would merit consideration. The street project will also provide for some tree removals, if requested by the adjoining neighbor, and some "cleaning up" of dead branches and trees on the City parcel. There does not appear to be any existing "foot paths" developed by local youth or residents. The addition of any sort of formal path or walkway would provide little benefit to the neighborhood. RECOMMENDATION: If the Commission wants improvements other than the restoration of the disturbed areas with turf grasses they should make a specific recommendation to the Engineering Department and consider involving the neighborhood. The residents have voiced strong objections to the current assessments and should be involved in any project cost increase. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO April3, 1997 TO: -_ Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Dakota County CIP 1997-2001 Discussion Staff has received the 1997-2001 Dakota County Capital Improvement Plan, and has attached those pages relating to trail improvements of most interest to the City of Mendota Heights, specifically: • North Urban Regional Trail (Pages 1, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 110) • Big Rivers Trail (Pages 87, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 105, 106) Action Required This is an information item only. § o n�.0 2 , 0 Cl) ° / ( k k \ \ } = \ «® _ - ;k\ o �� Q�M Cl)q0 !rE§ - _ . � �)�� Cm M /k ){\ 22[/ \\7 PC - k; £7 , n ° » - � k 2 � > _ $! r �E § f/ 2 .■ < _ #) \0 § \K w \ � Cl) � \ƒ { § } ®®§ 2®272// M 0 /\\\ 0 \■(( �\ ; [ »! - / ( � - - { ( 3 ® E \ _§ ) ${ } C _ _ } 0 { \ } - +=zN#e« §i CD / \ k J J _ ) / \ No z z Q? Q? 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DATE TIME LOCCATIOM CASE ^IUMEE"; --- 11/22/96 16:13 WENTWORTf PARK 6003c DE".PIPTION: DOS -ALL OTHER 1=.! 1; E, lb _ ROGEPS AKE C04='84 DESCRIPTION: h1I'6C PUBLIC -ALL OTHER CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO April 4, 1997 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Terry Blum, Parks Leadperson SUBJECT: March Parks Report * Clean out cul-de-sacs after snow. * Plow pedways/parking lots. * Begin sweeping pedways. * Build and install wood duck houses. * Install new vanity tops and plumbing at Mendakota bathrooms. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY_MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION COM1bHSSION MINUTES MARCH 11, 1997 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, March 11, 1997, in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 6:40 PM. The following Commissioners were present: Spicer, Libra, Kleinglass, Linnell, Damberg, Liberacki. Commissioner Norton was excused from the meeting. Also present were Recreation Programmer Chris Esser and Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister, APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY Il PARK AND RECREATION MINUTES Commissioner Kleinglass moved to approve the February 11, 1997 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes with corrections. Commissioner Libra seconded the motion. AYES: NAYS: Mr. Tom Fahey of 979 Caren Road presented a letter to the Parks and Recreation Commission asking for consideration of landscaping on the City -owned property bounded by Caren Road, Mr. Fahey explained that he had distributed this letter to about a dozen of his neighbors and that conversations with those neighbors had revealed many differing views of what appropriate landscaping would be on this site. Mr. Fahey said that he is interested in building consensus among his neighbors as to what would be appropriate on this site and then approaching the City Council for approval and funding. Mr. Fahey added that his house looks directly upon the site and that currently there are all deciduous trees there, but that some variety of trees would be preferable. Mr. Fahey added that various neighbors on their own initiative had put plantings on the site. Commissioner Damberg said that as a resident of the area, she would like to "recuse" herself from voting on the issue but would like to contribute to the conversation about the area as a resident, not as a Commissioner. Ms. Damberg said a long time ago there were nice trees on the site but that Dutch Elm disease had killed them. Ms. Damberg continued that now there is mostly brush, but it used to be a meadow with wildflowers and monarch butterflies. Ms. Damberg added that just when the flowers begin to bloom, the City's contractor ruthlessly wipes them out. Ms. Damberg said that this site is one of those areas where the City should emphasize wild areas, and that neighbors should be involved in the decision. Ms. Damberg acknowledged that some neighbors would prefer a more formal park approach. Ms. Damberg concluded that landscaping on this site should be done after the roads are done. Mr. Fahey said that with the road project scheduled for this summer, now would be the ideal timing for a decision on this landscaping. Mr. Fahey added that the fence on the site is currently in disrepair. Chairman Spicer said that the Parks and Recreation Commission is a purely advisory body, and that they were at the mercy of the Council's and StafFs priorities and schedules. Commissioner Kleinglass said that Mr. Kullander should research what could be done at this site. Chairman Spicer said that he thought the Council would probably approve whatever the neighbors desired on the site if it didn't interfere with the storm water needs of the site and it didn't cost very much. Chairman Spicer asked for a motion. Commissioner Kleinglass moved to recommend that Staff investigate the landscaping possibilities on this site. Commissioner Liberacki seconded the motion. Commissioner Damberg wished to add an amendment to Commissioner Kleinglass' recommendation that the City also consider a path. The Commissioners Kleinglass and Liberacki accepted this friendly amendment. AYES: 5 (Damberg Recused) NAYS: ll Commissioner Liberacki asked if someone from the Landscape Architecture program at the University of Minnesota could create the plan for this area. Commissioner Li ell said that the site is probably too small to interest the Landscape Architecture school, but that perhaps a horticulturist from the University would be interested. Commissioner Linnell added that although he himself could contribute some ideas, he didn't have time to create a plan. Mr. Fahey said that he would like to be involved in the planning process for this site. Commissioner Spicer said that nothing would be done without neighbors' input, and that the City would put a plan together, meet with the neighbors, and then send it to the City Council for approval and funding. 2 Mr. Fahey said that he had talked to the Engineering Department about traffic, road realignment, and drainage. Commissioner Libra said that Staff could provide some guidelines and/ recommendations on whether or not this area should be left natural and allowed to "run wild", and whether or not to involve a neighborhood group. Libra added that the private contractor hired by the Public Works department to mow street boulevards cut the brush and the wildflowers, and that the City should have a policy on such matters. Commissioner Liberacki asked what the feeling was among the neighbors about the site. Mr. Fahey said that preferences varied widely. Mr. Fahey added that the Todds and Bergs had done plantings, and that the northeast parcel within Lilydale was a commercial tree farming operation. Mr. Fahey added that he has had three trees planted on the site through the City's Boulevard Tree Program and that two of them had died. Commissioner Liberacki said that this landscaping should be a Public Works responsibility and that the Special Parks Fund should not be used for this purpose. Commissioner Liberacki continued it is important for the City to set a good example by keeping its own property clean and attractive while it reminds residents to keep their yards clean. SIBLEY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT Mr. Esser presented a copy of the Joint Powers Agreement with ISD 19'7 to clarify the Commission's concerns regarding the scheduling of the Sibley baseball complex. Commissioner Libra asked if `organized youth programs in Mendota Heights' refer to only City programs. Mr. Esser said that it was his interpretation that MHAA programs were included in this category (Category 1). Chairman Spicer said that Sting and Fast Pitch would also fall into Category 1. Chairman Spicer added that this applies to organized youth programs, not individual teams. Commissioner Linnell said that MHAA still does a blanket reservation of all fields whether they use them or not. Chairman Spicer said that baseball uses the Sibley field heavily, but that the other two fields were underused. Commissioner Damberg asked why the West Saint Paul VFW was on the list of organizations using Sibley fields. Chairman Spicer said that the WSP VFW includes kids from Mendota Heights, and that the coaches work scheduling out and that it has never been a problem. He added that the VFW gets the lower Junior Varsity field, and that there have never been any complaints. Commissioner Libra said that he merely was not clear on who was getting priority, and that this item was only for clarification. FULL-TIME RECREATION FACILTI'ATOR Mr. Hollister explained that at the Joint Workshop between the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council, various Councilmembers had set certain parameters upon a Full -Time Recreation Facilitator. Mr. Hollister continued that volunteers among the Commissioners had formed a Full -Time Recreation Facilitator Job Description Drafting Subcommittee, and that the Subcommittee had met to develop the job description. Mr. Hollister concluded that the presented proposed job description had been the result of the conversation and asked for any revisions or suggestions. The Commissioners discussed the Subcommittee's work made various revisions to the document. Commissioner Damberg moved to recommend that the City Council create the Full -Time Recreation Facilitator Position as described in the proposed Job Description, as revised by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Libra seconded the motion. AYES: NAYS: Chairman Spicer commended the work of the Full -Time Recreation Facilitator lob Description Drafting Subcommittee. WOOD DUCK HOUSES IN CITY PONDS Mr. Hollister presented a memo from Mr. Kuilander on Wood Duck Houses. Mr. Hollister explained that Tom Olund of the Public Works Department and members of the Park Maintenance Crew had asked the Parks and Recreation Commission to consider recommending to the City Council that they authorize funds for 20 wood duck houses to be installed in various City park ponds. Mr. Hollister continued that the houses could cost up to $600. Commissioner Kleinglass moved to recommend approval of the duck house expenditure of up to $600.00 from the Special Parks Fund. Commissioned Damberg seconded the motion. 0 AYES: NAYS: Commissioner Libra said that the duck house project should involve the Cub Scouts if possible. UPDATES Staff provided updates on the following items: • Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Waiver • North Kensington Park • Recreation Programmer Probation Completion • Softball Scheduling and Registration • Dodd & 110 Safety Improvements • Ice Skating Rink Status • Parks Report • Police Report Commissioner Kleinglass asked Staff to send a reminder on Friday to the Parks and Recreation Commissioners asking them to attend the City Council meeting on March 18, 1997 to request in person that the Council approve the Full -Time Recreation Facilitator position. Commissioner Kleinglass also asked any Commissioners who could not attend to write a letter to the Council on the subject. Commissioner Linnell asked Staff to bring back the Park Dedication Policy issue, and to bring back prioritization of Open Space, complete with a comparison chartof the various open spaces left. Commissioner Liberacki asked Staff to organize a van tour of open space within the City for all Parks Commissioners to participate in. Commissioner Linnell asked if restoration services for Ivy Falls Park had already been hiredI Mr. Hollister responded that he believed that service had already been contracted. Commissioner Liberacki said that if the service had not been contracted yet, he recommended looking at North American Prairies. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn made by Kleinglass and seconded by Damberg. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 The meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM. Respectfully Submitted Patrick C. Hollister 0