HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-02-21 Parks PacketMAPLEWOOD
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2006
MAPLEWOOD CITY HALL
MAPLEWOOD ROOM
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
7:00 pm
1:
Call to Order
*7:02 pm
2
Approval of Agenda
*7:03 pm
3.
Approval of September 19, 2005 and
January 17, 2006 Minutes
*7:10 pm
4
Geranium Park Discussion/Mr. Jeff Viner
7:25 pm
5
Recreation Division Update -Pauline
Staples
8:00 pm
6.
M.D.C. Discussion
8:15 pm
7
Park Projects
8:30 pm
8.
Commissioners' Comments
8:45 pm
9.
Director's Comments
9:00 pm
10.
Adjournment
* Items that need formal commission action
MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2005
MAPLEWOOD CITY HALL
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The parks and recreation commission held a tour of park improvement projects on Monday,
September 19. There was no formal calling to order.
Present: Commissioners Rick Brandon, Craig Brannon, Audrey Duellman, Peter Fischer, Peter
Frank, Tom Geskermann, Don Christianson
Absent: Commissioners Daniel Enga, Carolyn Peterson
Staff: Bruce Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director
2. PARK TOUR
The commission departed city hall at 5:45 p.m. for a tour of three sites. The first site visited was
Applewood Park where the commission reviewed phase one construction that included rough
grading for the play pods, trail system around the tot lot and picnic shelter and picnic shelter
construction. In addition, the site had been grading at the top of the hill for the overlook to the pond.
Applewood Park has a number of features including slate retaining walls, stamping of animal prints
within the concrete, and the shelter will ultimately have concrete animals relating to the stamped
footprints.
• The second site visited was Sterling Oaks Park which is substantially completed with the exception
of the tot lot installation. The highlight of Sterling Oaks Park is the new floating boardwalk that
completes the internal neighborhood trail system. The commission experienced firsthand a number
of neighbors who were utilizing the trail and heard many positive reports from them. One other
highlight to the site was the new swinging benches that were put in place. The swinging benches
were supplied by Burke Corporation and it was agreed that they should be considered for future
park installations. Sterling Oaks Park not only was completed on time, but under budget as well.
The final site visited was Legacy Village sculpture park. It was getting dark so were not able to walk
the entire site, but we did have an opportunity to see some of the new sculptures in place and the
fountain functioning. Staff related that there had been vandalism occurring at the sculpture park
including the removal and theft of one sculpture and the theft of a second. Staff is currently working
on resolutions to resolve this issue.
3. GLADSTONE UPDATE
Chair Fischer commenced a brief recap of the Gladstone update from staff at 8 p.m. The update
Indicated the status of the project. No major comments or response from the commission was
received.
4. HIGHWAY 61 TRAIL CROSSING
Staff distributed a memo from Thomas Sohrweide, P.E., from S.E.H. which outlines how the trail
intersection across Highway 61 at County Road D would work. The commission indicated their
preference for some type of bridge or underpass at Highway 61. The report indicated that it is
extremely expensive unless part of a larger project with additional access control. There would need
to be documented safety accident problems to justify it. He further stated that several overpasses
exit in the metropolitan area near signalized intersections and they receive minimal use.
It was agreed that the commission would look at this issue once County Road D is opened to
determine how significant an issue or need is for an overpass or underpass at Highway 61 and
County Road D.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce K. Anderson
Director of Parks and Recreation
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MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
JOINT MEETING WITH THE OPEN SPACE TASK FORCE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2006
• MAPLEWOOD CITY HALL
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Fischer called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Rick Brandon, Craig Brannon, Audrey Duellman, Peter Fischer,
Peter Frank, Carolyn Peterson
Commissioners Absent: Tom Geskermann, Don Christianson
Open Space Task Force Members Present. Dominic Ramacier, Char Brooker, Mark Gernes
Staff Present. Parks and Recreation Director Bruce Anderson, Open Space Coordinator
Ginny Gaynor, Lead Naturalist Ann Hutchinson
Guests: Mayor Diana Longrie, Ron Cockriel
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Commissioner Brannon, seconded by Commissioner Duellman, to
approve the agenda as submitted. The motion passed - 6 ayes, 0 nays.
• 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Brandon, to approve
the December 19, 2005 meeting minutes as presented. The motion passed - 6 ayes, 0 nays.
4. JOINT MEETING WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Prior to the parks and recreation commission meeting, the commission and open space task force
met with the planning commission in the city hall council chambers to hear a presentation
regarding the status of the Gladstone redevelopment project. The parks commission and open
space task force members excused themselves from that meeting at 8:10 p.m.
5. GLADSTONE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
Director Anderson provided an outline of the status of the Gladstone redevelopment plan. Mr.
Anderson indicated that the city council retained HKGI approximately 14 months ago to develop a
master plan for the Gladstone neighborhood. During the past year the city has undertaken a
major analysis and review of the future of the Gladstone neighborhood. The city council appointed
a 20 -member task force that has met almost monthly during the past year and hosted a series of
public meetings at the Maplewood Community Center. The final proposed redevelopment plan
dated November 14, 2005 has been distributed to local policymakers for their input and
comments.
The proposed plan for the Gladstone neighborhood has several key components:
Is a. Proposes intense development at the corner of Frost Avenue and English Street
b. Nearly $18 million invested into public improvements
c. Integrated land use patterns including 800 new housing units and 50,000-75,000 square feet of
new neighborhood retail
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d. Continue dialog about developing a portion of the savanna as a long-term improvement
Staff indicated that there was a series of guiding principles throughout the planning process. They
were as follows:
a. Design the future of Gladstone as a "village"
b. Transform the regional trails into celebrated village corridors
c. Make Gladstone a compelling quality of life choice
d. Leave both natural systems and ecological functioning in recreational fabric
e. Allow Gladstone's future to whisper the story of its past
f. Make walkability the standard
g. Think of Gladstone as a neighborhood for all stages of life
h. Make Gladstone a master plan model for others to follow
L Make multiple links between Gladstone and areas beyond
Director Anderson reviewed the staff report and requested the commission address a number of
specific issues for city council and task force review. The first question was whether there should
be development proposed in the Gladstone savanna. The opinions were wide and diverse in range
as follows:
■ Dominic Ramacier and Char Brooker both indicated that development should not occur on
the savanna.
■ Mark Gernes felt that the open space language was appropriate and that he wished the
master plan would have reflected additional green space or the eco village concept that
• was initially discussed.
■ Commissioners Duellman and Peterson felt that no development should occur.
■ Commissioner Fischer felt that the open space language could be appropriate if modified.
■ Commissioner Brannon felt that there was not enough benefit to justify the development at
this time.
■ Commissioner Frank asked questions regarding the financial feedback.
Following a lengthy discussion, the open space task force and parks and recreation commission
adopted the following language by consensus:
"We do NOT support development on the savanna based on the current master plan
configuration."
The parks and recreation commission pursued the development of open space based on the
concept of an eco village theme and that there could be a positive ecological gain by having
flexibility over the open space boundaries. The open space task force and parks and recreation
commission felt strongly that the Gladstone master plan would have benefited from wider green
corridors between buildings, significant green connections to the state trails, and increased native
plantings and interpretation along the sidewalks. Unfortunately, the master plan concept does not
go far enough in developing these ecological connections to justify developing on the savanna.
The plan as proposed would be stronger ecologically with no development on the savanna.
Director Anderson briefly reviewed the proposed amenities and budgets that had been proposed
under the HKGI plan and the modifications that would be necessary under the "council member
Bartol plan." Staff requested direction as to what improvements and budgetary limits should be
set for each of the proposed improvements. It was understood that the initial HKGI plan proposed
$1.75 million for open space redevelopment and the Bartol plan reduced that by $500,000.
The Gladstone savanna was discussed by community residents as the key factor and potential
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driving force for redevelopment of the neighborhood. It was agreed that the savanna and its
current status was not acceptable and that major improvements needed to be planned. The
minimum improvements include restoration of the open space including plantings, removal of
non-native species, and addressing needed soil correction issues. Staff indicated $1.25 million
was needed for this project. The group concluded this was the first priority. Open space task force
member Gernes asked staff to review the cost estimate.
There was split sentiment regarding the development of the plaza. Staff indicated that the
estimated cost for the plaza is $750,000. As the group began prioritizing items, they indicated that
the plaza could be minimized.
The group further prioritized expenditures indicating that the tot lot proposed at $250,000 and
related amenities would be the second priority. The third priority would be an additional $250,000
for trails, and related site amenities including signage. The total breakdown was $1.25 million for
open space restoration, $250,000 for the tot lot, $250,000 for trail amenities, and the lowest
priority was $750,000 for the plaza.
Flicek Park
Staff indicated that Flicek Park was proposed to include an informal play area and primarily open
space. The three existing ball fields would be removed, a trailhead picnic area including a tot lot,
access to the regional park and a passive open space site would be the proposed improvements.
Funding for Flicek Park ranged from a low of $450,000 in the Bartol plan to $600,000 in both the
June estimate and the current estimate.
The group said that they support the Flicek Park improvements as proposed and feel that the
minimum funding as outlined in the Bartol plan of $450,000 would be adequate. They discussed
the concept of having two tot lots, one on the north side and one on the south side of Frost
Avenue and agreed that it made sense as they would serve different purposes. The Flicek tot lot
would primarily serve the users on the Gateway Trail and the larger tot lot in Gloster Park would
serve the neighborhood.
Gloster Park
Staff indicated that Gloster Park development included the following objectives:
a. Provide flood storage for water runoff
b. Preserve and/or construct a tot lot area
c. Provide paved trails throughout the site
Staff indicated that there are no specific dollars provided for Gloster Park. The group recognized
that they addressed this issue as part of the savanna improvements. Their recommendation was
that $250,000 for tot lot and site amenities for an active space on the west end of the open space
would be appropriate.
Staff outlined the proposed bebo and/or bridge connection between the open space and Flicek
Park. The HKGI plan proposed a bebo at a cost of $2 million contrasted with the Bartol plan of
$500,000 for an eight -foot culvert.
Several people expressed concerns about safety and graffiti if an eight -foot culvert underpass
were installed. Some believed that no underpass was better than a culvert.
It was the consensus of the group that they could not justify the $2 million for the bebo. It should be
noted that there was a minority that felt that there would be more "bang for the buck" for the
neighborhood from a bebo than a proposed plaza structure.
The group discussed that should there ever be a sale of open space, that the monies should go
into the park development fund and not be specifically earmarked for either open space or park
development. They discussed the proposal to use P.A.C. monies exclusively for the Gladstone
neighborhood. The group concurred that due to the uniqueness of the project, this was permissible
but would want to ensure that it would not be a precedent for future redevelopment.
In conclusion, the group did not make a specific recommendation on the pros and cons of 800
units versus the reduced 500 -unit proposal. The unanimous consensus was that the Gladstone
savanna is the center of the proposed redevelopment and that the first project developed with
capital improvement bond monies should be the Gladstone savanna project at a minimal funding
level of $1.75 million with $1.25 million for renovation of the open space, $250,000 for the tot lot,
and $250,000 for trail and signage improvements. The commission further endorsed the planning
process and supported whatever level of density would be necessary to generate enough revenue
to fund the amenities of the Gladstone savanna at $1.75 million, including Gloster and Flicek at
$450,000.
6. P.A.C. Fees
Chairperson Fischer requested that director Anderson provide a staff report on the status of the
current 2005 P.A.C. rates. Director Anderson indicated that the park development fees had not
been increased by the city council in the last five years. The current P.A.C. rate is $450 for
residential property, which is placed into the formula and provides a range of park dedication.
rates with a low of $1,125 for mobile homes to a high of $2,430 for a double dwelling.
Staff reviewed the 2005 park dedication survey of suburban and out state cities. The residential
rate for single dwelling units range from a low of $320 in New Ulm to a high of $4,800 in
Bloomington. The 2005 average for all cities for single dwellings was $2,496 and the average in
the Twin Cities is $2,601.
Staff recommended that the rate be increased to at least $700. Following discussion and based
on the 2005 survey, it was the consensus of the commission to recommend to the city council that
the rate be increased to $900. The $900 rate for the formula would establish the following
residential rates: single dwelling - $3,060; double dwelling - $4,860; mobile home - $2,250;
townhouse - $2,430. The formula would remain the same for an apartment complex and elderly
apartments. The commission also concurred that the current commercial/industrial rate of 9% of
the market value of the property remains in place as well.
Chairperson Fischer made a motion seconded by Commissioner Brannon to recommend to the
city council that the park dedication rates for residential property be increased to $900 and the
formula remain the same based on population per unit and the densities as outlined. It was further
recommended that the commercial/industrial rate remain at 9% of the market value of the
property. The motion passed unanimously (6 ayes, 0 nays.)
7. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Fischer moved that due to the lateness of the hour, the meeting be adjourned at
10:35 p.m. and that the deer management item and commissioners' and director's comments be
carried over to the February meeting. Commissioner Duellman seconded (ayes all.)
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce K. Anderson
Director of Parks and Recreation
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MEMORANDUM
• TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Bruce Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: February 10, 2006 for the February 21 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
SUBJECT: Geranium Park
Staff received a phone call from Mr. Jeff Viner, a resident in southern Maplewood across the street
from Geranium Park on Friday, February 10. Enclosed is a letter from Mr. Viner that indicates that he
believes there has been problems at Geranium Park and he is requesting security lighting. Mr. Viner
indicated that he has contacted the police dispatcher four to five times per month to address his
concerns. I spoke with Lt. Mike Shortreed and he provided the attached record of Mr. Viner contacting
the Maplewood police department.
I invited Mr. Viner to attend the meeting to express his request personally for security lighting. We
have had this discussion many times as you are aware and there are pros and cons to lighting
neighborhood parks. The perception by residents often is that lighting will reduce any loitering and/or
vandalism. We have experienced at times the opposite—where the lights tend to be the gathering
spot and more people start meeting at the park site due to the lights.
Mr. Viner will be attending to address his specific concerns. As I indicated to him, this is the first time 1
• have heard of any problems related to vandalism or inappropriate behavior at Geranium Park.
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Enclosure
c: Lt. Mike Shortreed
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Maplewood Police Department
Address/Intersection Report
Address Search: 2570 GERANIUM AV E (Sector, Grid)
Complaint # Occur Date & Time Incident Type Dispo Apt# Caller
05016098 09/11/2005 22:10:00 DISTURBANCE -SUSPICIOUS PERSON, CAR, RR VINER, JEFF
ACTIVITY
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Information requested by: (4303) 1 Printed at:2/10/2006 11:38:43
Maplewood Police Department Page 1 of2
TELESERV REPORT
Complaint Number Reference CN Date and Time of Report
W5016098 09/11/2005 22:10:00
primary offense:
DISTURBANCE -SUSPICIOUS PERSON, CAR, ACTIVITY
Primary MOC:
Primary Reporting Officer. Dugas, Michael Name of locationlbusiness: GERANIUM PARK
Primary squad: 4499 Location of incident: 2570 GERANIUM AV E
Secondary reporting officer. MAPLEWOOD, MN 55119
Approver" Johnson, Kevin
District: S4 Date & time of occurrence: 09/11/2005 22:10:00 to
Site: Park 09/11/2005 22:10:00
Arrest made:
Secondary offense:
Recognizable MO:
Unique Circumstances:
OFFENSE DETAILS
Secondary MOC:
Witness to the Crime:
Attempt Only
DISTURBANCE -SUSPICIOUS PERSON, CAR, ACTIVITY
Attempt Only: Appears to be Gang Related:
NAMES
Other North, James Dean
2469 ELKHEART LA
MAPLEWOOD, MN 55119
Details
Sex: Male Race: DOB: 02/28/1981
Hispanic: Age: 24 from to
Phones
dome:
Work:
Employment
vccupanon:
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Employer-
Maplewood Police Department
TELESERV REPORT
Complaint Number Reference CN
05016098
Primary offense:
DISTURBANCE -SUSPICIOUS PERSON, CAR, ACTIVITY
Primary MOC:
SOLVABILITY FACTORS
Suspect can be Identified: Yes
Photos Taken:
Evidence Turned In:
Related Incident:
Lab
Biological Analysis:
Narcotic Analysis:
Other Analysis:
Lab Comments:
By: Police
Stolen Property Traceable:
Property Turned In:
Fingerprints Taken:
Items Fingerprinted.-
Property
ingerprinted:
Property Report:
Page 2 of 2
Date and Time of Report
09/11/2005 22:10:00 0
Participants:
Person Type: Name: Address: Phone:
Other North, James Dean 2469 ELKHEART LA
MAPLEWOOD, MN 55119
NARRATIVE
obs/act:
- arrived and spoke to listed party
- he had just met his brother and was leaving
- advised of park hours and left scene
Disposition:
- suspicious party checked
Dugas #499
PUBLIC NARRATIVE
- dispatched to suspicious person in the park- advised
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• February 10, 2006
Bruce Anderson
Parks & Recreation Director
City of Maplewood
1830 County Road B East
Maplewood, MN 55109
Re: Geranium Park
Dear Mr. Anderson,
I would like to address my concern regarding Geranium Park located on Geranium
Avenue East in between Sterling Street North and Ferndale Street North. I feel that
streetlights need to be added to the neighborhood for a number of reasons. I have lived in
the area for the past eight years and have been directly affected by not having any in the
area.
Theft has been a problem at my property. I have had my belongings stolen out of my
• vehicle on more than one occasion. I have also had automobiles on the property that
have been vandalized. Most recently, my tenant had the back window of their vehicle
shattered from what appeared to be the result of a BB gun shot. There is also after hours
park activity going on. I have called the Maplewood Police Department numerous times,
at least monthly pertaining to after hour's activity at the park.
The above-mentioned incidents pose a problem for me, because I want to feel as though I
am living in a safe environment. Although streetlights may not solve the problem
completely, I feel that it may deter future attempts for fear the perpetrators will be seen
and prosecuted for their actions. I will be attending the upcoming City Counsel meeting
on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Thank you for your concern regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Jeff Viner
2565 Geranium Avenue East
Maplewood, MN 55119
612-910-5900
MEMORANDUM
• TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Bruce Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: February 10, 2006 for the February 21 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
SUBJECT: M.C.C. Update
Enclosed is a copy of the municipal and nonprofit community centers in Minnesota. The M.C.C. is
currently the second largest fitness facility in the state with 2,600 membership packages representing
7,800 individuals.
Staff has invited community center manager Linda Crosson to attend the March commission meeting
to provide a more detailed overview of the M.C.C.'s new programs and future needs. The March
meeting will be held at the M.C.C. for a tour for firsthand observation of community center activities.
The community center is showing its age. Enclosed is a staff report that the city council will be
considering on Monday, February 13 regarding the steps in the pool area. The community center is 11
years old and not unlike your home, is in need of some repairs and improvements. The steps have
experienced severe cracking along the guardrail to the point that they have been deemed unsafe.
Staff went through a formal R.F.P. process and has recommended awarding the bid to a restoration
firm in the amount of $29,000.
In addition to the step repairs, the community center pool ceiling and beams need to be repainted and
primed as well. We will observe that on a firsthand basis at our March meeting. The painting is
currently out to bid and we will open bids for council consideration on February 27. It is anticipated
that the painting of ceiling and beams will occur during the pool shutdown period in April.
The third major repair to the M.C.C. is the gym floor. We have experience water infiltration that has
caused the gym floor to buckle in four to six places. We are currently in the process of determining
where the water is coming in and it appears that it is from a number of places from the eastern doors
off the gym as well as some issues on that wall. We will observe this damage and need for repair on a
firsthand basis.
The city finance director is proposing that the repairs which could total $200,000 will come from the
community center operations fund.
Should you have any questions or specific areas that you would like staff to address for the March
tour of the community center, please feel free to contact me directly at 651-249-2102.
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Enclosure
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Agenda Item J1
MEMORANDUM
TO: Richard Fursman, City Manager •
FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: February 6, 2006 for the February 13 City Council Meeting
SUBJECT: Maplewood Community Center Pool Slide Access Stairs
INTRODUCTION
The city retained Reigstad & Associates in October 2005 to assess the state of the MCC pool/slide
steps. The report indicated that the damage to the steps appeared to be confined to the upper portion
of the beams and fortunately there is no significant cracking in the concrete support beams. They
indicated the damage was primarily caused by corrosion of the fasteners anchoring the handrail to the
stringers.
The report further indicated that the concrete spalling and crack could be repaired using a concrete
adhesive and four -grade epoxy mortar. The handrails will need to be removed and the concrete
stringer beams be removed and cleaned of all paint and loose concrete. The report goes on in great
depth outlining the proposed recommended improvements.
In addition to their report, they forwarded a letter in early February indicating that the repair work be
completed as soon as possible to not only avoid further damage, but also potentially failure of the
handrail and associated safety concerns. They recommended the repair work not be delayed beyond
March 15, 2006.
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BACKGROUND
To that end, the city developed an R.F.P. and received two bids for the proposed improvements. Staff
recommends that the city council award the low bid to Restoration Technologies Inc. in the amount of
$29,950. The repairs would commence the week of February 21, which will meet the March 15
recommended engineer's deadline for safety. The funding for the $30,000 improvement would be paid
from the community center operations fund.
There are two additional MCC major improvements that will need to take place in the near future. The
first improvement includes painting of the ceiling of the pool and pool beams. The interior walls are
experiencing rust and corrosion due to the high levels of chlorine. Secondly, the gym floor has
experienced swelling and warping due to water infiltration. Both of these issues are being addressed
simultaneously and will necessitate future improvements.
Estimated costs for repainting and improving the beam structure in the pool area is $125,000 and the
gymnasium floor will be $30,000-$50,000. Staff will be recommending that the city council utilize the
community center operations fund for these two improvement projects as well.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the low bid of Restoration Technologies Inc. in the amount of $29,950 be
awarded for the improvement of the MCC pool steps. Staff further recommends that the money be
allocated from the community center operations fund. •
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Attention: Mr. Larry Farr
Company: City of Maplewood
Fax Number: 651-249-2319
Copy: Duane Kell, AKA
Fax No 651-645-0079
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We are transmitting to you 1 page.
From: Chuck Ashton
Project Name: Maplewood Comm. Ctr
Pool Slide Access Stair
Project No.: 045.213.00
Date: October 18, 2005
PRELIMINARY REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the Observations from our 10/7/05 visit to the Maplewood Communing Center and subsequent review,
we believe the damage to the concrete stair stringers and platforms accessing the M- later Slide can be repaired.
We did not observe any significant crackin, in the bottom of the concrete beams. Damage appeared to be
confined to the upper portion of the beams. We did not some cracks at the corners of the intermediate platform
but they had not opened to where they are a significant eoncem. We believe the damage was primarily caused
by corrosion of the fasteners anchoring the handrail to the stringers.
We believe that the concrete spallin, and cracks can be repaired using.: a concrete adhesive and a trowel -rade
epoxy mortar. Once the handrail and stair treads are removed, we recommend that the concrete stringer beams
be cleaned of all paint. Loose concrete should be removed to expose a sound concrete substrate. A bonding
ar,cnt/corrosion inhibitor such as Sika Armatec 110 EpoCem would then be applied to the concrete and any
exposed reinforcing. A patchinb mortar such as SikaTop 123 Plus would then be applied to reform the original
shape of the bearn. The patching moriar should also have a corrosion inhibitor in its chemistry. The cracks in
the platforms could be repaired using a crack healer such as Sikadur 52. The handrail and stair treads could then
be reinstalled, but we recommend using stainless steel fasteners. As an extra layer of protection, a
~,waterproofing membrane could be applied to the top and sides of the heam string=er.
The reconunendations and products mentioned above are intended only to provide guidelines for product types.
ylanufacturers should be consulted and specific products reviewed for proper application.
Please contact us \vith questions or comments. rf these recommendations are acceptable, we can assist -VN ith the
next phase of the repair process.
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City of Maplewood
1830 County Road B East
yJapleNvood, MN -55109
Atm. Mr. Larry Farr
Chief Building Engineer
Re: Maplewood Community Center
Repair of Pool Slide Access Stair
Mr. Farr:
In October, 2005, ut provided a Preliminary Report and Recommendations for the repair of
the Access Stair to the Pool Slide in the \-laplewood Community Center. I have attached a
copy of that Report for your information. We understand that although you are currently
pursuing completion of the project. you are concerned about the relative safety of using the
stair in the interim.
Althou-h the damage did not appear to significantly impact the integrity of the stair stringers
it does impact the anchorage of the handrail. We would recommend that the work: be
completed as soon as possible to avoid further damage and the potential failure of the
handrail and the associated safety concerns. We would recommend the repair work not be
delayed beyond k1arch 15. 2006.
Please call if we can be of further assistance.
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5301 EAST RIVER ROAD
SUITE 103
FRIDLEY,
MINNESOTA 55421
(763)502-2321
FAX (763) 502-0573
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November 7, 2005
Mr. Larry Farr
City of Maplewood
1830 County Road B East
Maplewood, MN 55109
Re: Maplewood Community Center
Pool Stairs Restoration
Dear Larry:
Per your request, Restoration Technologies reviewed the above -referenced
project site and have prepared the following proposal.
1. Railing Repairs.
Hand rail to be removed and rewelded by others.
Scaffold areas as required for safety and access.
Remove all railing pins.
Remove any delaminated concrete, square off all patches.
Clean all steel and coat with Amatec 110.
Patch back using latex modified concrete.
Remove old paint and apply waterproof coating to all concrete.
Reset railing using stainless steel pins.
Restoration Cost = $ 29,450.00
2. Column Repairs.
Excavate around corroded steel column until clean steel is
found.
Clean any corrosion and place steel collar.
Lump Sum
$ 500.00
This repair project will take approximately three (3) weeks to complete.
RTI appreciates your interest and looks forward to the possibility of being of
service. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
RESTORATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC
• SPECIALTY Scott W. Schreifels
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Proposal
To: City of Maplewood From: [len Schaffer
1830 County Rd. R East Date, December 20, 2005
Maplewood, M, N 55109 Job: Maplewood Community Center Slide Tower
Ann.. Larr Farr
Champion Group Inc. is pleased to provide the following proposal for services.
Scope of Work:
-Repair water slide tower at the Maplewood Community Center. $47,500.00
i .Enclose the work area in poly faom the floor to the ceiling.
2.Set up scaffold around the work area to include the top of the tower.
3.Remove guardrail. Cuts in the guardrail are to be by the owner located by the contractor.
4.Core drill out all existing anchors that attach tate guardrail to the concrete stringers.
5. Remove any exposed and corroded rebar.
6.Sand blast all concrete stringers and both concrete pialforms.
7.Fill holes and repair damaged concrete using concrete bonding agent To be completed per engineers
recommendations.
8.Re-paint concrete stringers and platforms using epoxy paint. Top surface of the two platforms to be
non -slip finish using additive to the epoxy paint.
9.Re-install guard rail using new holes in the bottom plate. Anchors to be stainless steel rod and
concrete epoxy anchoring system. Guard rail to be re -welded by owner.
Exclusions:
-Any building permits, licenses, taxes, allowances, bonding, and submissions as rcauired by local
authorities
-Inspections required to include any fees of inspections required by the owner or local building officials.
Notes:
-Area of work must be clear of patrons to the community center.
-Work will require up to four weeks ofuninterruptrd work.
-City wi@ provide stagging and work areas to include site access.
-Champion Group reserves the rite to use sub -contractors at their discretion.
Terms:
A 06/. to be payed with this proposal
-90% to be payed within 30 days of completion
Total Proposal: 547,500.00
Signature Aquatics �L �f / Accepted By.
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MEMORANDUM
Parks and Recreation Commission
Bruce Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director
February 13, 2006 for the February 21 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
SUBJECT: Park Improvement Projects
The purpose of this memo is to give the commission an overview of the scheduled park improvement
projects for 2006.
There are three new projects that staff will be initiating in 2006:
1. The Walter Street trail corridor that will connect Walter Street to Labore Road in Little Canada.
This trail will ultimately complete the entire Highline trail corridor when County Road D is
opened from the western to eastern side of Maplewood. Staff has had a number of meetings
and correspondence with the property owners on Walter Street and trust this project will go
quickly.
2. . Harvest Park is scheduled for irrigation and turf improvements for the five ball fields.
3. The community center was originally scheduled for $250,000 to expand the fitness center on
the east side of the gym. We are currently evaluating this due to budget limitations and will be
providing a recommendation for commission consideration. Possible improvements include
expansion of the child care area, development of the birthday party room, and possibly
expansion of one of the gym_ quadrants as a fitness facility. Staff will provide more information
in the future.
4. Maplewood Heights' new tot lot has already been ordered and will be installed in April or May.
5. Applewood Park will have two new playground systems installed in the spring.
6. Sterling Oaks Park playground equipment will be installed.
7. Afton Heights Park restoration will be seeded and finalized.
In addition, we are looking at a number of minor park projects to be completed in-house including new
ball field fences at Goodrich Park, upgrades to a number of tot lots, and hopefully (Yes, Commissioner
Duellman) a new hockey rink installed at Edgerton Park.
Staff would welcome any comments regarding the proposed park improvement plans.
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MEMORANDUM
Parks and Recreation Commission
Bruce Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director
February 13, 2006 for the February 21 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
SUBJECT: Park Improvement Projects
The purpose of this memo is to give the commission an overview of the scheduled park improvement
projects for 2006.
There are three new projects that staff will be initiating in 2006:
1. The Walter Street trail corridor that will connect Walter Street to Labore Road in Little Canada.
This trail will ultimately complete the entire Highline trail corridor when County Road D is
opened from the western to eastern side of Maplewood. Staff has had a number of meetings
and correspondence with the property owners on Walter Street and trust this project will go
quickly.
2. . Harvest Park is scheduled for irrigation and turf improvements for the five ball fields.
3. The community center was originally scheduled for $250,000 to expand the fitness center on
the east side of the gym. We are currently evaluating this due to budget limitations and will be
providing a recommendation for commission consideration. Possible improvements include
expansion of the child care area, development of the birthday party room, and possibly
expansion of one of the gym_ quadrants as a fitness facility. Staff will provide more information
in the future.
4. Maplewood Heights' new tot lot has already been ordered and will be installed in April or May.
5. Applewood Park will have two new playground systems installed in the spring.
6. Sterling Oaks Park playground equipment will be installed.
7. Afton Heights Park restoration will be seeded and finalized.
In addition, we are looking at a number of minor park projects to be completed in-house including new
ball field fences at Goodrich Park, upgrades to a number of tot lots, and hopefully (Yes, Commissioner
Duellman) a new hockey rink installed at Edgerton Park.
Staff would welcome any comments regarding the proposed park improvement plans.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Maplewood Parks and Recreation Commission
Richard Fursman, City Manager
FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Director of Parks and Recreation
DATE: February 13, 2006 for the February 21 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
SUBJECT: Monthly Update—January 2006
The following items are provided to the City Manager and Parks and Recreation Commission to
provide an overview of our day-to-day operations. The items are informational and not intended for
formal City Council or Parks and Recreation Commission action.
1.. Billy McLaughlin
Billy McLaughlin is one of the premiere acoustic guitar players in the upper Midwest if not
nationwide. We have had the honor of hosting Billy for a number of concerts at the Maplewood
Community Center. He has scheduled a major recording cd release concert to be held at the
Maplewood Community Center on Friday, April 7. We have had a series of meetings with his
producers and representatives and this should prove to be a gala affair and get a great deal of
publicity not only for Billy's cd release, but also the Maplewood Community Center. I will be
providing you more ticket information as it becomes available in the coming weeks and months.
2. Afton Heights Park Restoration
As you are aware, we had some significant erosion issues at Afton Heights Park in July 2005. The
city retained SEH, an outside consultant engineering firm, to do a redesign of the stormwater
runoff pond. The redesign was approved and put into place and the city retained Carl Bolander
and Sons Inc. to complete the work. The project went extremely well and was completed as per
the restoration order by January 1. The initial estimate was potentially reaching $300,000. After
redesign and lots of negotiation and discussion, the final cost for completing the project to date is
$43,000. We will still need to do some turf reestablishment in the spring, but it appears that the
solution has been found and everyone appears to be pleased with the end result at this time.
3. Ramsey County Soccer Grants
I serve on the technical advisory committee on behalf of Ramsey County to award soccer grants
for municipalities, school districts and other public facilities throughout Ramsey County. The city of
Maplewood has received two grants: one for lighting of the Hazelwood soccer complex and the
second for installation and construction of the two new soccer fields at Afton Heights Park. There
is currently an opportunity to receive an additional grant for a turf site. Staff is pursuing this as I
believe having one year-round turf facility would be beneficial. The difficulty with this is that we
would have to reestablish park development priorities.
4. P.A.C. Fees
The City Council will be reviewing the proposed increase in P.A.C. fees at the regularly scheduled
i council meeting on February 13. 1 have included a copy of the staff report for council
consideration. The increase in P.A.C. fees will be a great benefit to development and acquisition
of future parklands.
5. N.R.P.A.
National Recreation and Park Association is sponsoring a new program called Step Up to Health. •
The one -day seminar was at Como Park on Friday, January 27. The Maplewood parks and
recreation department was well represented and we are currently in the process of doing a
number of programs to increase health awareness within the city of Maplewood. The statistics
from the Center for Disease Control were absolutely boggling, indicating that 66% of our society is
overweight and the fastest growing age group for obesity is the 8-12 year-old group. During the
past 30 years this age group has increased its obesity rate by 40%. The parks and recreation
department's final role is addressing physical fitness and we will be making a stronger effort in
future programs.
6. Gladstone Update
Staff has spent a great deal of time reviewing at the council's direction a reduced density of the
Gladstone plan. The reduced density proposes 500 or less units and is currently going through a
number of review criteria including both financial and project amenity related issues. A full report
for council consideration will be available in the next two weeks.
7. Staff Reorganization
Enclosed is a copy of the staff reorganization chart. The process has gone fairly well, but as with
any major reorganization and job change it will take a number of months to accept and adopt new
duties and assignments.
8. Recreation Brochures
Enclosed is a copy of a school flyer for the winter months. This is a change for our department, as
we will be cutting down on the number of pages in our three quarterly issues and doing three
school flyers such as the one enclosed directly to the schools. We will be monitoring the results to
determine if this new approach is beneficial. In addition to distributing them to the schools, we
have also made contact with a number of local businesses such as gas stations, shopping
centers, etc., where we will have them available in racks for public distribution as well.
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