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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 10-27 City Council Workshop PacketAGENDA MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL MANAGER WORKSHOP 6:00 P.M. Monday, October 27, 2014 City Hall, Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None E. NEW BUSINESS 1.Update on Parks System Plan F. ADJOURNMENT THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK MEMORANDUM TO: Melinda Coleman, Interim City Manager FROM: DATE: DuWayne Konewko, Parks and Recreation Director Jim Taylor, Parks Manager October 22, 2014 SUBJECT: Parks System Plan Update Introduction Staff along with our consultants, HKGi, will provide council with an update on the development of the Parks Master Plan. One of the original goals of the council was to ensure that the parks plan reflected the outcomes of our many stakeholders in the community. This includes our partners, residents, and businesses. Staff believes that we have provided many different opportunities and platforms for stakeholder engagement. Background The purpose of the Parks System Master Plan is as follows: 1.A strategic plan for Parks and Recreation improvements and operations including identifying future funding sources for these enhancements. 2.Assure that the parks system continues to fully meet community needs now and in the future and is reflective of the diverse Maplewood community. 3.Staff will work directly with the Parks and Recreation Commission to identify ambassadors to ensure that we are successful implementing outcomes of the plan. Budget Impact No additional budget impact at this time. Recommendation No recommendation at this time this is just an update. Attachments 1.HKGi Presentation E1 Workshop Packet Page Number 1 of 22 MAPLEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION SYSTEM MASTER PLAN City Council Update October 27, 2014 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 2 of 22 PrOCess and sChedUle Months April May June July August Sept Oct Nov Dec Task 1. Synthesis and Evaluation 2. Needs Assessment 3.Vision for Parks and Recreation 4. Parks and Rec System Master Plan 5. Final Plan, Tools, Approvals MEETINGS City Staff Parks and Recreation Master Plan Task Force P & R Commission City Council Online Input Focus Group/Partner Community Open House, 4 locations/events Events We are here E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 3 of 22 Master Plan FraMewOrk ›Mission Statement “The mission of the Maplewood Parks and Recreation Department is to provide a community environment for all citizens to participate in and enjoy cultural and recreational activities on an equitable basis.” ›Vision Statement “To help create a vibrant community that embraces diversity, celebrates arts and culture, values health and wellness, and promotes stewardship of the environment.” ›Principles •Connects People and Places •Encourages Physical Activity •Promotes Environmental Stewardship •Inspires Creativity and Learning •Is Financially Sustainable •Is Safe and Welcoming E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 4 of 22 Master Plan OrganizatiOn ›Recommendations organized in areas of: • Parks • Trails • Natural Areas & Greenways • Facilities • Programming ›Sustainability and Safe and Welcoming Areas integrated in other topic areas ›Priorities and Funding addressed in Implementation Chapter E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 5 of 22 ›Community input is only one factor in determining needs, recommendations, and support. ›Final Recommendations will be based on: •Community input •Parks and Recreation Survey •Condition of existing parks and facilities •Distribution analysis of access to parks, trails, recreation facilities •Demographic , recreation, and economic trends •Community benchmark comparisons •Comparison to recreation facility standards •Review of existing City and agency plans •Input from Task Force, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, City Council and City Staff Plan reCOMMendatiOns E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 6 of 22 ›3 Neighborhood Open Houses - 92 households (signed in) ›Booth at September 27th 5K Rec Race - approx. 20 people ›Meeting with businesses - 1 business with 2 people ›Community Online Questionnaire - 45 responses ›Business Online Questionnaire - 3 response to date sePteMber COMMUnity engageMentE1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 7 of 22 ›Highlights the areas most supported and not supported ›(X/X) references number of green dots and number of red dots a recommendation received ›Areas of Concern may indicate: •Additional information is needed to clarify •Area is not a priority •Area should be revised ›Online Input highlights related findings from questionnaire •Percentages summarize the number of respondents finding the statement important or very important • * Indicate willingness to support with additional funding (25% or more) (bond referendum, tax increase) PUbliC inPUt sUMMary E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 8 of 22 saFe & welCOMing Most supported •Conduct annual inspections (12/0) •Ensure the cleanliness of parks and park facilities through regular maintenance (10/0) •Reduce language barriers by offering translation services and translating written materials into multiple languages (9/0) •Improve the perception of public safety (8/0) areas of Concern •Teen Advisory Board (6/3) Online input •Ensure cleanliness* (89%) •Provide opportunities for community input through the park design process* (79%) •Ensure safety* (79%) E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 9 of 22 sUstainability Most supported •Establish biodiversity goals (15/0) •Use Sustainable Design Practices (13/0) •Continue to convert turf grass areas (12/0) areas of Concern •Possible Sustainability Pilot Programs (8/7) - though note that Develop Sustainability Pilot Programs was supported (5/0) •Identify and manage for target animal and plant species (3/3) Online input •Use sustainable practices in parks* (72%) •Make sustainability outreach and education a priority (70%) •Develop pilot programs to test emerging technologies * (67%) E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 10 of 22 Parks Most supported •Adding amenities to Community Parks and Athletic Complexes (restrooms, water fountains, bike racks, lighting, etc.) (12/0) •Adding amenities to Neighborhood Parks (shade, benches, etc.) (12/0) areas of Concern •New neighborhood park in the south district (1/4) Online input •Provide restrooms in Community and Athletic Parks* (79%) •Adding amenities to Neighborhood Parks (shade, benches, etc.) (56%) E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 11 of 22 destinatiOn COMMUnity Park Most supported • Have a destination park featuring disability friendly features (comment) (9/1) • Wakefield Improvements (7/3) • Goodrich Improvements (6/2) • Link parks with ped-bike connections (7/0) areas of Concern • Create a Destination Community Park (4/8) - comment “Spread resources across the city instead of a single destination park (7/3) • City Hall Campus Improvements (5/4) Online input • Link parks with trails* (71%) • Improve Wakefield Park (50%) • Improve Goodrich Park (44%) E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 12 of 22 trails Most supported • Expand the trail network in parks and preserves (13/0) • Create a safe, multi-purpose, all-season, non- motorized system throughout the City (10/1) areas of Concern • Follow the City of Maplewood Living Streets Policy (3/4) Online input • Build network enhancements - such as trails/ sidewalks on both sides, signage, bike lanes, safer road crossings, plowing for winter use* (82%) • Expand trails in parks and preserves*(79%) • Fill in gaps prioritizing the creation of a one- half to one-mile grid througout the City on major roads* (73%) E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 13 of 22 FaCilities Most supported • Maintain quality, up to date indoor facilities (13/2) • Extend the use of the system into the fall, winter and spring (12/0) • Add speciality recreation facilities (splash pad, skate park, all-inclusive playground, disc golf, tuj lub, off leash dog park) (12/5) areas of Concern • Ensure there is a public community garden in each park ser vice area (1/5) Online input • Over time, replace warming houses with multi-purpose buildings (66%) • Add more community gardens (55%) • Add more non-traditional sports facilities(50%) E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 14 of 22 natUral areas & greenways Most supported • Maintain Neighborhood Preserves (14/1) • Maintain the Nature Center (11/0) • Create a Protected Ecological Area Overlay (11/0) • Create Community Preserves (11/1) areas of Concern • Explore opportunities to create satellite locations in select community or neighborhood preser ves for nature-based programming (2/3) Online input • Maintain the Nature Center as a community hub*(74%) • Identify areas within parks and preserves with high quality wildlife habitat and actively preserve, restore, and manage these areas.* (73%) E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 15 of 22 PrOgraMs Most supported • Partner with schools (13/0) • Use volunteers and service learning programs (13/0) • Create programs for community and neighborhood gathering (10/0) areas of Concern • Explore an artist in residence program (4/4) • Develop a concert/performance art series, movies in the park, cultural events, etc. (4/3) Note that category header -Promote performing and cultural events received a (6/0) Online input • Continue to hold community events (79%) • Use volunteers/ser vice learning programs (73%) • Provide programs at the MCC* (75%) • Continue to provide high quality program offerings (73%) • Continue to provide nature center programs* (68%) E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 16 of 22 arts & CUltUre Most supported • Provide historic interpretation where possible (17/0) • Partner with groups such as Maplewood Area Historical Society (12/0) areas of Concern • Revise staff job descriptions to incorporate public art tasks (0/6) • Establish public art commissioning plan (0/5) • Establish funding, governance, and management systems to support a sustainable public art program (8/5) Online input • Provide historic interpretation where appropriate (47%) • Incorporate art into park amenities (45%) E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 17 of 22 iMage PriOritizatiOn Most supported • New Trails (13/0) • Restrooms at Higher Use Parks (13/0) • Splash Pad (12/4) • All-inclusive ADA playground (11/0) • Winter Trail Clearing (10/0) areas of Concern • Off-leash Dog Park (4/12) • Skate Park (10/12) • Multi-purpose buildings (1/5) • Historic Interpretation (2/4) • Splash Pad (12/4) E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 18 of 22 COMMUnity’s initial PriOrities Most important to do in the Future ›Regularly maintain parks and facilities (25/0) ›Maintain the nature center (18/1) ›Really long slide (15/0) ›New trails (11/0) ›Restrooms at higher use parks (11/0) what want if additional Funding available ›Restrooms at higher use parks (13/0) ›Regularly maintain parks and facilities (13/0) ›Movie nights (12/0) ›Disc golf (9/3) ›Running water at higher use parks (8/0) what willing to Pay For ›Outdoor Performance Space (10/6) ›Winter trail clearing (9/1) ›New Trails (8/0) ›Ice Rink (7/2) ›Increased art programming (7/4) E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 19 of 22 ›Highest priority - maintain the existing system. Including: • Cleanliness, maintenance, equipment upgrades • Improving fundamental facilities: restrooms (community and athletic parks), water, shade, benches, signage ›Very high priority on natural areas, trails, and leadership in sustainability ›Support is mixed for adding specific recreational offerings - this likely reflects the ‘niche’ nature of specific facilities ›Support is high for continuing existing programs but less so for expanding programs ›Support for a ‘destination’ community park is low BUT support for improving Goodrich and Wakefield parks is higher, as well as interest in specific facilities/programs ›Interest in expanding the arts is low, reflecting concerns about maintaining the existing system and history of Legacy Park inPUt sUMMary E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 20 of 22 PriOritizatiOn E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 21 of 22 next stePs ›Early November - Staff review of Draft ›Nov 19th - Taskforce and Park Commission Review ›Nov 24th - City Council Review ›Dec 8/22 - City Council Adoption E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 22 of 22