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1994-12-13 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION December 13, 1994 - 6:30 P.M. ** 6:30 o'clock p.m. ** 1 Call to Order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Approval of November 8, 1994 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes. 4. Park Vision and Philosophy Discussion * Review of Recreation Programming - She1li Morgan 5. Ivy Hills Park - Discussion of Landscape Improvements for Pond Area 6. Updates * North Kensington Park Progress * Valley View Heights Tot Lot * North Urban Trail * Big Rivers Trail Talk Newsletter * Discussions with MHAA on Field Availability * Parks Reservation Policy * Monthly Parks Report * Letter to Dakota County on Trail Grooming * Water Resources Education Plan 7. Adjourn. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons 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, however, this may not be possible on short notice. Please contact City Administration at 452 -1850 with requests. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 8, 1994 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, November 8, 1994, in the City Hall Small Conference Room, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 8:05 o'clock P.M. The following members were present, Norton, Libra, Kleinglass, Spicer, Linnell and Damberg. Also present was Administrative Assistant Kevin Batchelder. Guest Visitor was Charlie Godbout of the Mendota Heights Athletic Association. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Norton moved to approve the October 11, 1994 minutes. Commissioner Libra seconded the motion. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 STENCILLING OF PARK TRAILS Administrative Assistant Batchelder stated that at the October Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission discussed a voluntary effort to stencil the park trails with mileage markers. They requested that staff place this item on the November agenda. Batchelder stated that stenciling of the trails involves the use of stencils, paint and a tape measure or a wheel that measures distance. He stated the stencils are designed for 1 /10th of a mile which is 528 feet. He stated some stenciling has been done in recent weeks and that the Mendota Heights Road trail, Huber Drive trail and Roger's Lake trail have been stenciled. The Parks and Recreation Commission discussed volunteering for a weekend to show up and paint stencil marks on the parks trails. The Commission felt they needed to visit the park system and walk the trails and that this would be a good time to do the stenciling. The Commission directed staff to revisit this issue, in the spring time, so that stenciling can be done when the weather improves. DISCUSSION OF PARK RESERVATION POLICY Chair Spicer stated the Park and Recreation Commission had discussed revising the Parks Reservation Policy earlier in 1994. Spicer stated at that time, the Commission had desired to make corrections to the Park Reservation Policy prior to the upcoming softball and baseball season. The Commission discussed Exhibit C of the Parks and Recreation Policy which describes the priorities for the use of City softball fields. The Commission discussed "organized youth programs" and whether this item in the policy was clearly defined and whether or not it provided Mendota Heights Athletic Association with the high level of priority that they had requested. The Commission discussed Priority No. 2 which states "second priority will be given to organize youth programs of Mendota Heights." The Commission felt that organized youth programs should be more clearly defined as according to Section IV.G of the Resolution. The Commission discussed proposed language that states "the larger the number of Mendota Heights residents in the organized youth program, the higher the priority for field reservation." Commissioner Libra moved that second priority should be worded as follows: "Second priority will be given to organized youth programs of Mendota Heights including, but not limited to, those groups listed in Section IVg of the Resolution to which this exhibit is attached. The larger the number of Mendota Heights residents in the organized youth program, the higher the priority for field reservations." Commissioner Linnell seconded the motion. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 Administrative Assistant Batchelder stated that Recreation Programmer Morgan had contacted the scheduler at Sibley High School in order to set up a meeting with the School District, City and the Mendota Heights Athletic Association to discuss the need for field and field availability throughout the community. Chair Spicer described a new six year old baseball program that is going to need additional space this summer. The Commission discussed the use of the water tower lawn for T-Ball or this new modified six year old baseball program. The Commission discussed coach pitch baseball and softball and the Mendota Heights Athletic Association hockey programs. The Commission discussed the lack of adult baseball fields with ninety foot base paths in Mendota Heights. The Commission discussed lighted ballfields verses building additional new ballfields to meet demand. Chair Spicer stated that lighted ballfields would double the use of existing and that most communities have these lights turned off by 10:00 P.M. He stated the hockey rinks are lighted, during the winter, and no complaints have been received. The Commission discussed other changes to the Parks Reservation Policy and directed staff to propose a change to City Council on item III.E to read "no more than three tournaments per month will be allowed without approval of the Recreation Programmer." The Commission directed staff to propose changes to item IV.A so that the reservation of neighborhood park fields shall read "first come, first served except for authorized seasonal reservations." The Commission directed staff to propose changes to item IV.B regarding soccer sign ups so that these programs read the same as the field request reservations for softball fields. This proposal changes the deadlines for applying for soccer field reservations to be concurrent with the soccer seasons. Commissioner Libra moved that the Parks Reservation Policy be approved by City Council with the above amendments. Commissioner Damberg seconded the motion. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 The Commission discussed the use of port a potties by Mendota Heights Athletic Association and their payment of a bill by the City. The Commission directed staff to take a look at the cost and the history of payments for the use of these port a potties. Mr. Godbout suggested that the City may want to approach ISD No. 197 to consider changes to the Joint Powers Agreement to reflect the same list of field priorities as the City's policy. The Commission discussed the hours of the parks, being 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR Commissioner Ann Norton was nominated to fill the vacant Vice Chair position by Commissioner Damberg. Commissioner Libra seconded the motion. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 VERBAL UPDATES Commissioner Norton inquired if the Valley Park reconstruction project had been re- seeded and re- forested. Commissioner Libra stated that he had been through this area last week and it appeared that the seeding had been done. Administrative Assistant Batchelder stated he had met with Civil Engineer Mogan and Landscape Architect Giese to discuss the progress of the final plans for North Kensington Park. Batchelder stated the Engineering Department had reviewed her proposed hydrology and pond realignment. He stated a concern was the depth of the gas line and its location in the area where the pond will need to be excavated. He stated the City would be contacting Mobile Gas to locate this gas line. He stated they reviewed the storm water affect on the pond and how it will affect certain species of plants. Batchelder stated drainage, sedimentation and storm water bounce were all discussed with the Engineering Department. He stated the Maintenance Department was consulted about the mowing and maintenance of this park as well. He stated Ms. Giese hopes to have the final plans ready for the January Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Batchelder stated City staff had sent off five Mississippi National River and Recreation Area grant request. Batchelder stated these grant requests were made following suggestions by the Parks Commission at their last meeting. He stated the grant requests had focused on scenic bluff overlook trail connections, information programs and water resource and non - point source pollution projects. Batchelder stated he had recently received a description of the Summer Adventure Program from the Community Education Department of ISD No. 197 regarding their activities in 1994. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks and Recreation Commission adjourned at 9:05 o'clock P.M. Respectfully submitted, Kevin Batchelder Administrative Assistant CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO December 9, 1994 To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assi Subject: Discussion of Park Vision and Philosophy DISCUSSION As part of the 1993 -1994 Target Issues, City Council requested that the Parks and Recreation Commission review and consider the various policies that guide the parks and recreation systems. The Council desired that the Parks and Recreation Commission consider these policies in order to establish a vision, a mission or a philosophy for the both parks and recreation. Specifically, City Council requested the Commission: 1. Evaluate future capital improvement needs within the park system; and 2. Clarify the purpose and use of various park and recreation funding sources; and 3. Review the current park dedication formula; and 4. Review the need for additional recreational programming. As the Commission is aware, the capital improvement plan was developed and accepted by City Council earlier this year. Part of that discussion involved the appropriate uses of the various funds such as general fund, special park fund, referendum fund, and others. The park dedication formulas will also need to be reviewed. On Tuesday night's agenda, we have scheduled a review of the Recreation Programs that are put on by the City. Shelli Morgan will be present to provide an overview of the Recreation programs and to answer questions. (Please see attached Recreation Revenues and Expenditures sheet, a Job /Projects and Task schedule for 1995 and Program Evaluation forms..) 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III: Other: Location: 11-1A P(.44,P)I-ec 46z-k-k_ Cost: '5400 - ozykrzie4,0, Activity Content: /11 o? 1-U 4t4/iJ//X Instructor(s) : REVENUES: Source Amount PR • (466-06j /&00'az) ALA- 6.4 d-en-71- re-els c,le) '4)1-) Total 6/ '5?`)6 • °0 EXPENSES Staff (A.Zoilo tp pi/d4 Amount (p/a-tiz) Supplies Amount 0-1-if-24-d,e4 ,7,6- 9- kV 1)/P14 71 - 97 . 1 - 6 kj/kt / EC) . T, Other Amount 1 il.c4A. k-a444....e_ . eil) ry p_e &o -0) ) Total /d - q a 6~ OUTCOME NET: gol • GENERAL FUND # This is a self supporting program. This program is subsidized by the general fund budget. Budget Comments: This /1 tYce-/-g kri2,(,04( R idfr-4; Comments: hal ek.4 4 7 10 it-e E • Suestions: P.O5CM elae 0/14i 17) 4.ee ii?„) . 111I4 ." A ■O IA A AA t 11......PRII.1111ZIMIII6E,111 • • ihr,ktfin- •&. Shelli Morgan, Recreation Programme' Evaluator RECREATION PROGRAM EVALUATION PROGRAM: [616124 M-ems PROGRAM INFORMA.TION: Ages Served: f-/- Days: --Fute Date (s) & Times: 3 - , # of Participants Section I: slirct ;14) 0 Section II: Section. III: Other: Location: atikthml-a, Cost: Li-LAJ•0`-' Activity Content: qamqv 6t. riAK- ±DIA-11/1AMAVA- Instructor (s) : REVENUES: Source (400,(20) 0h-/?- re,e EXPENSES Total Staff tdA ((I/laud-Lilt" *Li kkli) 6-lp 4)0414,60 Supplies ( lidzci.4--; 56.Dre C 714 0 jfroph I-4 • Other I n?rt-k14 i%fi- Fees Total OUTCOME NET: /2/620 Amount -60 oc) .Amount 9S-g> • D` Amount Amount iao.00 fqo-79.4(1, GENERAL FUND # This is a self supporting program. This program is subsidized by the general fund budget. u get Comments: (rri Kt_a_tia 1-444; • in LAW A 1 . co 17,p,44-d-e y-1,04 C(1,7 inALI Comments: n/1,t4) c 9 aief___ cu-e, ALI c ,-4q1-4 • • Suggestions: Shelli Morgan, Recreation Programme Evaluator ) RECREATION PROGRAM EVALUATION PROGRAM: I IN Plekvs ater soPfkx..02._ PROGRAM INFORMATION: Ages Served: Alltt-t- Days :-114_,U,frs- Date (s) Fe Times: ,A-Ar c,2 I g , # of Participants Section I: I 01-ea LS-peal/IA. /act) Section II: Section III: Other: Location: (((.14ktkeilleC Cost : Activity Content: /& t,7Ol14J 4,(4),(tal-6. -6/ce of cjay 1,4- v k4 kkki) 14-7t Instructor (s) : REVENUES: Source Amount 3/0•00 / EXPENSES Total Staff Amount 1Vakfrt.iti-ki-ekt-t-) Supplies Amount -1:Di-cv KA-Yhe ki..-k ic-4 1_14 44 ? • 7-3 ficz;--ce-0(/) ( .2_ 0(5) 11.--ophs-.4 /4 - 3/ Other Amount 1 h5a fra41 c..e._ .90 • 0,, nc/4- c /3D - 0' i 2 ,_ 1 Total c;;2964. 7 OUTCOME NET: /.2.0<--/ GENERAL FUND # ›■ This is a self supporting program. This program is subsidized by the general fund budget. Budget Comments: 4- UU (t} t/tPL+ 3/DO • OT) al,C104- CLYUL 16% / •(_"_ bcict/) Comments: —(4 pLau. uu-ae out-e (4- fk-4.-/etdd W ei . Yh o Suggestions: i--k)a. a ou,u-Leie rh-64, a;l4a.u- -71e,,A26- Shelli Morgan, Recreation Programme Evaluator SOFTBALL FEES SANCTIONED NON - SANCTIONED 1993 SOFTBALLS $650.00 $65 /DOZ $650.00 $628.24 UMPIRES 90 GAMES $1,530.00 $1,350.00 $1,320.00 INSURANCE $50.00 $0.00 $0.00 SANCTIONING $120.00 FEES $0.00 $0.00 TROPHIES $200.00 $200.00 $146.31 DISTRICT BERTHS (OPTIONAL) $0.00 $0.00 TOURNAMENT SOFTBALLS $80.00 UMPIRES $238.00 $80.00 $210.00 $50.00 $150.00 MISC. $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 TOTAL: $3,248.00 $2,690.00 $2,494.55 SUBSIDIZED: -5° °" ($494.55) RECREATION PROGRAM EVALUATION PROGRAM: 9 9 L I( NAM 0— PROGRAM INFORMATION: Ages Served: Days: fro-YLIJf Date (s) & Times: - Quzio 9 q V# of Participants Section I: < 151-/-ca41,149 Section II: Section. III: Other: Location: thiA4i.)(q6911,t Cost : Activity Content: ga/kktt ye4A Instructor (s) : • REVENUES: EXPENSES Source Amount 1-kk) • 00 ) 4 3,-3-c)0 °D 01 -JekA 4In I) • c)c). Total (oc) Staff Amount of--A-cLaiJ tta‘tc. up- 416 Supplies Amount S51-'166-111.4 (Ihrit440.14. tiqt4 6'0.93Y.021/ 5601-era kai) Troph e 2)4 BC Other I MIA n (*ILI e_es Total OUTCOME NET: 1!) 1 303 i. 57a 143 .9.5— 2 70 - of-) .Amount so-00 a() -0 ,2•350 44-1 GENERAL FUND # This is a self supporting program. This program is subsidized by the general fund budget. Budget Comments: 24-Let? niti A: et -I-e-44 octs rh )1- -fi' fr CtAn ('OA -60 L t 00/( d Comments: Suggestions: Shelli Morgan, Recreation Programer', Evaluator I ) RECREATION PROGRAM EVALUATION PROGRAM: //9 - i1. e PROGRAM INFORMATION: Ages Served: Alera9 Days: Thal -/i Date (s) & Times: Section I: Section II: Section. III: Other: Location: 1ftia//:071t1-- Cost: ° ?,e V.u)/L- Activity Content: Skirt kt tJh6k(C.-74'd),c) c_rwzeix.„1--) Instructor (s) : kVA) REVENUES: • Source , . g. Affrpak-hmpapt-d)(75--'° Total EXPENSES Staff Cibb J1 n1 /14 S4'14( Amount 4#16910'"2 $S-690-06' AgTf.L Supplies Amount Other Amount OUTCOME NET: Total 4-11)JU j2n ' GENERAL FUND # This is a self supporting program. This program is subsidized by the general fund budget. Budget Comments: Comments:. Lel (-la a. .1/ (Mtl lt • jo .4" - Suggesti n • Al 4: 14 jaci . _ AdO.A 4171.111111111-.7014 Shelli Morgan, Recreation Programme Evaluator RECREATION PROGRAM EVALUATION PROGRAM: ,'q94 /43(vame_tdi 0// 4eZZe_. PROGRAM INFORMATION: Ages Served: ablittt Days: iroi Date(s) & Ti es: Section I: Section II: Section. III: Other: Location: zrA. ke ffa A k_ Cost: Activity Content: 12,01,t46,( ,ockei64.,(4- c, ), # of Participants Oa° 444s y 4W .a._/(Z Instructor (s) : - REVENUES: Sore 57/•61/C4444--• Total EXPENSES Staff Aijont Amount Supplips .Amount Other el Amount f/14CA kij OD Total OUTCOME NET: itO GENERAL FUND # This is a self supporting program. This program is subsidized by the general fund budget. Budget Comments: P:c)-C%Lt.c,a i,.Oa ♦ / it q44,(4 (tih_ I .Q. (_ff t f,(J I C�LP 41 Suggestions: Shelii Morgan. Recreation Programme 6#U7 Evaluator RECREATION PROGRAM EVALUATION PROGRAM: /99 /et aa 1.25,conS PROGRAM INFORMATION: Ages Served: Days Date (s) & Times : 0.-fruta g - g-thr.i.t.Ak‘j 3-, /g9i7 # of Participants Section I: 0-/- my ,u--e id" 02- Section II: ■ • -4.l.-.11.2A (p Section. III: .. (0 'Asti A.14 Other: 7 Loca.tiont--4-/L-eil Z) -12A It Cost: 90*°°/?,V--5L) Activity Content: r /CJ_ SICA-6: ( boeuryt_xp 5- (1E-114Lte.ze--- Instructor (s) : (Y I ncc-fk-140Lar-- REVENUES: Source Amount X10.41'() EXPENSES Total '651-10 '°t9 Safg Amount 4,3-75 -" d?5 Le s.)-K Supplies Amount Other Amount OUTCOME NET: /bc 00 Total GENERAL FUND # This is a self supporting program. This program is subsidized by the general fund budget. Budget Comments: Comm nts: ,ut pu-e/Le c dA,t.efiLetA"e144 lo bd-e.4_AzA \-1k-e At LI -14 el At& 1 Suggestions: Shelli Morgan, Recreation Programmer Evaluator RECREATION PROGRAM EVALUATION PROGRAM: 1q9/1 Jj 6--fry PROGRAM INFORMATION: Ages Served: 6- / Days: Wultuddi SaA) I dite Date (s) & Times /gV. # of Participants Section I: /3 Section II: Section. III: Other: Location: 4,01/ Cost: OP(2‹ 4)1 6 Cific: Activity Content: 6e4AAJGI-VekL-42172-MU. Ca-414f Instructor (s) : A/A_ LliaruAAL.6 REVENUES: Source Amount /3 • Total EXPENSES Staff not( 1...4A-KdAki.- (/,;(»o 2 dal) Ammt. Supplies .Amount ° Other Amount OUTCOME NET : I eel 9D D Total GENERAL FUND # This is a self supporting program. This program is subsidized by the general. fund budget. Budget Comments: Comments: tri we-el) _eau' i4 e--e-e-,t ekie Suggestions: Shelli Morgan, Recreation Programme re0/( Evaluator CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO December 9, 1994 To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assis Subject: Discussion of Landscape Improvements for Pond Area at Ivy Hills Park DISCUSSION Last month the Parks and Recreation Commission made a recommendation to City Council to authorize additional money from the Ivy Falls Creek Storm project to develop a landscape plan either by staff or an outside consultant with the hope of installing this landscaping in the Spring. City Council agreed and passed a motion authorizing additional money from the Ivy Falls Creek Storm project in the amount of $20,000 for landscaping and an additional $5,000 to fund an outside consultant. The City Council directed staff to seek requests for proposals from landscape architects to do this project. The landscape plan in the original construction documents consisted of the relocation of smaller trees, the installation of five additional trees and the planting of wildflowers around the pond and on the steep slopes of the new berm. At the last meeting, the Commission indicated a desire for landscaped planting beds, additional trees, wildflower plantings in unused areas to help reduce maintenance costs, and possible stone seating areas to focus picnic uses near the pond. This item has been placed on your agenda for discussion one more time prior to contacting landscape architects about this project. The Commission should provide staff with ideas about how they would like to see the pond area landscaped at Ivy Hills Park so that parameters can be provided to those landscape architects who might desire to bid the project. ACTION REQUIRED Discuss the landscaping at Ivy Hills Park and provide direction to staff on the items to be included in the bidding. November 94 Volume 1.1 DAKOTA COUNTY Big Rivers PURPOSE The purpose of this trail newsletter is to keep you, as a nearby landowner or other interested party, apprised of recent activities on the Big Rivers Regional Trail project. In return, we hope to receive suggestions and comments from you on how the regional trail can best be constructed, managed, and maintained. We believe this project can be a success only if a high level of cooperation and understanding is maintained with adjacent landowners, trail users, and other involved persons. BACKGROUND The Big Rivers Regional Trail, paralleling the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers in Ulydale, Mendota, and Mendota Heights, is authorized through the Big Rivers Regional Trail Development Plan. The Plan was adopted by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners on June 29, 1993. The regional trail route is on a 4.2 mile -long railway segment recently abandoned by the Soo Line Railroad (now C.P. Rail) and sold to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The Regional Trail Plan calls for Dakota County to construct and operate a twelve -foot wide bituminous surface to accommodate non - motorized transportation and recreation uses in a natural environment setting. Trail enhancements including parking lots, rest areas, picnic areas, and historical interpretive kiosks will also be constructed in appropriate designated areas. Dakota County views the regional trail as more than a bike trail or hiking path; it is a linear regional park. OPENING First Trail Segment Will Open in Spring This summer MnDOT built a temporary access road on the south side of the Mendota Bridge in order to route traffic into Mendota. This 3500 -foot access road is being saved and converted into the first paved section of the regional trail, which will run through a specially constructed trail tunnel to D Street in Mendota. This section of regional trail, which will open in the spring of 1995, will connect to the bike trail on the Mendota Bridge, in order to connect the Dakota County trail system to trails in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The County Park Patrol (437 -6608) will work with city police in providing security. Trail Talk a eke Veg Reueza Regis. cal 71;ael AGREEMENT License Agreement Signed with MnDOT On October 10, 1994, the County and MnDOT completed the signing of a license agreement goveming the future use of the trail corridor. The agreement states that Dakota County will lease the trail corridor from MnDOT for $1 per year for the next 50 years. MnDOT will remain the owner, be responsible for overall erosion control, and construct and maintain safety fencing on the portion of the trail overlooking the active Chicago Northwestern Railroad tracks. The County will be in charge of constructing, maintaining, and operating the regional trail, and in providing security in conjunction with city govemments. - ULYDAL To St. Paul Min Big Rivers Trail Talk GRANT AWARDED ISTEA .Trail Construction.` Grant Awarded The Big Rivers Regional Trail corridor has been awarded three separate Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act ( ISTEA) enhancement grants to construct the trail. The ISTEA grant received in 1993 allowed the construction of 3500 feet of bituminous trail and a tunnel near the Mendota Bridge to maintain continuity of the trail. This segment Is scheduled for completion in the spring of 1995. In 1995 and 1996 the segment from TH 13 and Pilot Knob Road to the completed area near the Mendota Bridge and second, from "D° Street in Mendota to Lilydale Regional Park will be completed. Over $1,000,000 in federal, state and regional funds are allocated for the development this regional trail corridor. (LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Vegetation and Landscaping Management • Most of the regional trail corridor contains a wide variety of trees, shrubs, and other natural vegetation that enhances the natural beauty of the trail and provides wildlife habitat and Important screening for adjacent private property. UNAUTHORIZED .. REMOVAL OF TREES, SHRUBS, OR OTHER NATURAL VEGETATION FROM THE REGIONAL. TRAIL CORRIDOR IS PROHIBITED by Dakota County Park Ordinance #107. Any proposed encroachment or_private use of any part of the trail corridor requires written permission from both MnDOT and Dakota County. Please call our office at 891-7030 for further information. (WATER PROJECTS Stormwater Runoff Hazards to be Eliminated Two separate stormwater management projects along TH13 in Ulydale are scheduled for constniction. The first project will re- route the TH13 storm culvert that was at the location where slope failure occurred downhill from the Colony Apartments in Ulydale. The second project will improve stomrwater drainage at TH13 and Mayfield Heights Road near the Riverain Condominiums and Riverwood Apartments. We congratulate the City of Ulydale for taking the lead, and working with MnDOT, Mendota Heights, and the two Watershed Management Organizations on these projects, which protect both the regional trail and uphill private property from serious erosion and flooding. TRAIL CONNECTION North Urban Trail Connection Proposed A new regional trail is proposed starting at Lilydale Road and routed in an easterly direction through Lilydale, Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, and South St. Paul. This North Urban Regional Trail would connect the Big Rivers Regional Trail with the Northern Dakota County Regional Trail under construction on the South St. Paul • Riverfront. The County Board will decide whether or not to proceed with the North Urban Trail project in the next few months. Copies of the draft North Urban Regional Trail Plan are available for public viewing at Dakota County's Wentworth Library. IMPACT STUDY Trail Impact Study Results Available The National Park Service and Penn State University studied the Heritage Trail in eastern Iowa, St Mark's Trail outside Tallahassee, and the Lafayette/Moraga Trail In suburban San Francisco. The . majority of nearby landowners reported that there had been no Increase in problems since the trails had been established, that living near the trails was better than they had expected it to be , and that living near the trails was better than living near unused railroad tines before the trails were constructed. Landowners and their reattors along all three traits reported that the trails had not adversely affected the desirability or value of their properties. Along the suburban Lafayette/Moraga Trail, the majority felt the presence of the trail would make the property sell more easily and at increased values. If you would like to receive specifics contained in the study, please call the Dakota County Office of Planning at 891- 7030. INQUIRIES HOW CAN YOU FIND OUT MORE Official copies of the Big Rivers Regional Trail Development Plan, which Include updated appendices showing the license agreement and the grant awards, are available for public viewing at all Dakota County libraries. If information that you need is not in the Plan, please call our office at 891 -7030; we will be glad to talk with you. If there is an issue or topic that you would like to have considered for the next newsletter, please let us know. 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