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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-16 PRC PacketAGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, January 16, 2013 7:00pm Meeting Council Chambers - Maplewood City Hall 1830 County Road B East 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes a. December 19, 2012 5. Visitor Presentations a. 6. Unfinished Business a. 2012 Parks and Recreation Commission Report and 2013 Goals 7. New Business a. Election of 2013 Chair and Vice Chair b. Land Use Plan Amendment for the Correction of Park (P) Designation in the Gladstone Neighborhood on Privately -Owned Land 8. Staff Presentations a. Parks Systems Plan Update b. Community Gardens — Oakley Biesanz c. Update on Commission Vacancies 9. Commissioner Comments 10. Adjourn — (9:00 p.m.) MINUTES MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 7:00p.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2012 Council Chambers, City Hall A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and called to order by Chair Roman at 7:03 p.m. Commissioners Commissioner Craig Brannon Absent Commissioner Don Christianson Present Commissioner Peter Fischer Present Chair Bruce Roman Present Commissioner Therese Sonnek Present Commissioner Roy Adams Present Commissioner RJ Erhardt Present Commissioner Kim Schmidt Present Staff Parks and Recreation Director, DoWayne Konewko Present Parks Manager, Jim Taylor, Present 3. APPROVAL OF TH E Commissioner Chri. by Commissioner Sonnek Ayes — AII The 4. APPROVAL OF MIR a. November Chair Roman requested the following be added under Staff Presentations, "Jim Taylor, Parks Manager answered Chair Roman's concerns regarding Keller Golf Course." Commissioner Fischer moved to approve the November 21, 2012 minutes as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Christianson Ayes - All Abstain - Commissioner Sonnek and Adams K The motion passed. S. Visitor Presentations a. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. 2012 Parks and Recreation Commission Report and 2013 Goals Jim Taylor, Parks Manager, presented the 2012 Parks and was prepared by Chair Roman. The commission read thrc additions and deletions that should be made to the repor Jim Taylor, Parks Manager, discussed the 2013 November 21, 2012 meeting and discussed me 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Park System Plan Jim Taylor, Parks Manager, presented the Park discussed the Park System Plan with Staff. 8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a. 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS, Commissioner Christianson move but 20 years of above and beyonc 20 years of working to keep our p Seconded by Chair Roman 10. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Fischer moved to a Seconded by Chair Roman The meeting was adjourned. Next meeting is January 16, 2013. ation Commission Report that ie report and discussed any Staff. ommission generated in the to the= ==eoals with the commission. the Ayes - All Ayes - All commission 3 AGENDA REPORT TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Jim Taylor, Parks Manager SUBJECT: 2012 Parks and Recreation Commission Report and 2013 Goals DATE: January 9, 2013 IIL kI :IQ 111L911IQL1 In compliance with Article II, Section 21.20 of the Maplewood City Ordinance, the Maplewood Parks and Recreation Commission is required to submit an Annual Commission Report. In addition to this report, the Parks and Recreation Commission needs to provide a list of 2013 goals to the City Council. At the December meeting of the Commission a draft report was reviewed and a list of goals was created. DISCUSSION The final draft of the report submitted by Chair Roman is attached. In addition to the report, staff has added the draft 2013 goals as discussed by the Commission. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends a review of the final draft and approval of the report to go to City Council. Attachment: 1. 2012 Parks and Recreation Commission Report and 2013 Goals 4 February, 2013 Dear Mayor and Council Members, In compliance with Article II, Section 21.20 of the Maplewood City Ordinance, the Maplewood Parks and Recreation Commission hereby submits its 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Activity Plan. We have reviewed the accomplishments of the past year and discussed the various programs and activities we wish to pursue in the year to come. Our continued goals are to promote the city parks and open space while maintaining a quality parks system, to provide inclusive recreation programming, and to promote the Community Center. Our goal is to make sure that all of these are geared toward the ever changing demographics of our community. In 2012, Maplewood Parks and Recreation had a very eventful year. Two highlights include, implementing the first phase of the Gladstone Master Plan and developing The Fish Creek Area Master Plan. We look forward to 2013 and the upcoming challenges to make Maplewood Parks and Recreation opportunities the best that they can be. This coming year: Attached are a recap of our 2012 goals and a list of goals for 2013. We would be happy to meet with the City Council to address any concerns or issues that may arise. Respectfully submitted, Roy Adams, Commissioner Craig Brannon, Commissioner Donald Christianson, Commissioner R.J. Erhardt, Commissioner Peter Fischer, Commissioner Daniel Maas, Commissioner Bruce Roman, Chairperson Kim Schmidt, Vice Chairperson Therese Sonnek, Commissioner Parks and Recreation in Maplewood encompasses a large area of trails, active parks, passive parks, open spaces, indoor parks like the Community Center and greenways. In addition, it covers recreational programming that ranges from athletics to drama classes and special events that all work to tie our community together. The Maplewood Parks and Recreation Commission provides advice and makes recommendations in all of these areas. In addition to these areas, we are responsible for the following duties: • Formulate policies for approval by the City Council • Advise the Council and City Manager as to the minimum qualifications for the position of Director of Parks and Recreation • Aid in coordinating Parks and Recreation Services with the programs of other governmental agencies and organizations • Interpret the policies and functions of the Parks and Recreation Department and relay them to the public. • Make periodic inventories of Recreation and Park Services that currently exist or maybe needed in the future • Interpret the needs of the public to the City Council and the Director of Parks and Recreation • Make recommendations for adoption standards on land acquisition, facility development, and program and financial support • Create an environment at our meetings where the public can come and freely express ideas as well as concerns about our Parks and Recreation Department. The following served on the Parks Commission in 2012: Roy Adams, Commissioner Craig Brannon, Commissioner Donald Christianson, Commissioner R.J. Erhardt, Commissioner Peter Fischer, Commissioner Daniel Maas, Commissioner Bruce Roman, Chairperson Kim Schmidt, Vice Chairperson Therese Sonnek, Commissioner 2012 Parks and Recreation Commission Goals 1. Continue collaboration with the MCC with quarterly meetings Accomplished this goal and will continue as standard practice in 2013 2. Evaluate pilot project and continue to evaluate a possible site for an off leash dog area The Commission would like to see this incorporated as part of the Parks System plan 3. Work with staff to seek alternative funding sources for Capital Improvements Ongoing (This will be a major component of the Parks Systems Plan) 4. Convene a meeting with the Human Rights Commission to discuss increasing multi - cultural inclusion This was not accomplished and will carry over for 2013 5. Start Music in the Parks Program Continue to work with the City of North St. Paul on the Music in the Parks program 6. Improve Parks and Trail Maps This will likely be addressed in early 2013 7. Expand Social Media Resources — Gather input from the public. QR Codes Accomplished this goal by each area of Parks and Recreation has established their own Facebook page. Staff is also exploring increased use of QR codes 8. Plan a parks tour Although some small tours were scheduled these did not occur due to lack of quorum. The Commission feels this is an important goal for 2013 9. Have a joint meeting with North St. Paul Staff has a member that attends all North St. Paul Commission meetings. The Commission feels it is important to continue to look for ways to collaborate in 2013 10. Develop Fish Creek Master Plan Accomplished the Master Plan has been completed and approved 11. Have a meet the Commission at the Park night This was not accomplished and will be dropped for 2013 12. Do a joint event with the library in the Legacy Park area. This was not accomplished and something the Commission still desires to do in the future. 13. Name Legacy Park This was not accomplished and something the Commission still desires to do in the future. 14. Improve our Parks and Trail signage. Ongoing 15. Brainstorm collaboration with county for at risk youth This goal will carry over to 2013 16. Address handicap accessibility in parks (Inventory) This can be accomplished in 2013 as part of the Parks System Plan 2012 Parks and Recreation Commission Accomplishments Parks and Open Space Proiects - Lions Park was completed - A new playground was installed at Gethsemane School. - Trail overlays were completed at Campus, Harvest, Playcrest, Nebraska, and Geranium Parks - MN Twins grant to upgrade Edgerton # 1 Field upgrades at Hazelwood with NESA Phase I completed at the Gladstone Savanna Prairie Seeding completed at the Beaver Creek Neighborhood Preserve. Volunteers at the Priory Preserve created and installed an interpretive trail. Rain Garden planted at Joy Park Resurfaced 2 sets of tennis courts and three basketball courts. Recreation Continue to offer a wide variety of Recreation Programming for all ages. Staff added many new programs in 2012. 2013 Parks and Recreation Commission Goals (Draft) 1. Assist in the creation of the Parks System Plan 2. Address referendum funding 3. Complete inventory of our parks 4. Create commissioner service areas 5. Form Disc Golf Sub Committee 6. Organize a Roselawn Park Buckthorn Removal and Cleanup 7. Schedule a Walk Through at Gladstone Savannah 8. Continue to work on funding for Fish Creek to complete the acquisition. 9. Convene a meeting with the Human Rights Commission to discuss increasing multi - cultural inclusion 10. Plan a parks tour 11. Improve Parks and Trail signage 12. Brainstorm collaboration with county for at risk youth a MEMORANDUM TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Jim Taylor, Parks Manager SUBJECT: Land Use Plan Amendment for the Correction of a Park (P) Designation in the Gladstone Neighborhood on Privately -Owned Land DATE: January 7, 2013 INTRODUCTION Staff recently found a map inconsistency on the Gladstone Neighborhood land use plan map. The property shown on the attached map is privately owned but designated as P (Park). This property is also zoned R1 (single dwelling residential). Research of the previous four Comprehensive Land Use Plans show that this property has been designated P for Park since the City's 1982 Comprehensive Plan (attached). It is not appropriate to designate private properties for any public use. Staff cannot say why this property was ever included with the Gloster Park P classification. It may have been intended as such when the city approved the first Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The City's park records show that this property has never been owned by the City as part of Gloster Park. Even if it had been, it is not currently owned by the City, and labeling as P on the Land Use Plan is inappropriate because the City should not guide private lands for public purposes. DISCUSSION This property has never been planned as part of Gloster Park. In early versions of the Gladstone Neighborhood Land Use Plan, the depiction of Land Use Boundaries was not very clear. Whether the subject property was ever intended to be part of Gloster Park, it currently is not. Furthermore, private lands should simply not be guided or planned for public use. Staff suggests that the Parks and Recreation Commission review this matter and forward a recommendation to the Planning Commission and ultimately the City Council to change the P designation of this property to LDR (Low- Density Residential). An LDR classification would match the current R1 (Residential) zoning and would eliminate a Zoning Map /Land Use Plan Map inconsistency. One last note, staff has spoken to the property owner who is supportive of this reclassification of her property. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends support of a Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment from P (Park) to LDR (low density residential) for the property located west of Gloster Park. The recommendation is based on the following reasons: 1. The reclassification to LDR would eliminate an inconsistency between the Zoning Maps and the Land Use Plan. 2. Private property should not be guided for public use. SITE DESCRIPTION Lot Size: 1.17 acres Existing Land Use: Undeveloped - s mzr r North: Maplewood Marine outdoor storage yard South: Undeveloped property East: Gloster Park West: Single dwellings Land Use Plan: existing P; proposed LDR Zoning; R1 REVIEW DEADLINE This review was generated by staff. There is no deadline for action by the city council. 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