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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-02-11 PRC Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD A Joint Meeting of the Maplewood Parks and Recreation Commission Andthe Ramsey County Parks Commission Wednesday, February 11, 2015 6:00pmat the Maplewood Community Center (Upper Level Conference Room) 2100 White Bear Avenue PLEASE NOTE: Maplewood Parks Commission meetings are typically held on the third Wednesday of the month - please note change of date and location. The th February 18meeting has been cancelled . 1.Welcome and Introductions 2.County and City Partnerships a.Fish Creek b.Tuj Lub at Keller Regional Park c. Disc Golf at Battle CreekRegional Park d.Other Ideas 3.Maplewood Parks System Plan 4. Ramsey County System Update and 2015 Improvement Projects 5.Adjournment MEMORANDUM TO: Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission Maplewood Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: DuWayne Konewko, Maplewood Parks and Recreation Director Jim Taylor, Maplewood Parks Manager DATE: February 11, 2015 SUBJECT: Maplewood Parks System Master Plan Introduction Maplewood City Staff spent the last two years working with residents, businesses, City Council, Parks System Plan Task Force, Parks and Recreation Commission, and our consultants to create a Parks System Master Plan that reflects the input of our residents and business community. The plan will set forth a vision for the next twenty years by providing recommendations, strategies, and tools to assist the City, its stakeholders, and many partners to ensure that Maplewood’s Parks System is at top-quality well into the future. Background The creation of this planbegan in February of 2013 andtook two years to complete. Phase I of the process included a thoroughengagement of Maplewoodresidents, businesses, and parks and recreation users to obtain all inputthat could influence the plan. Upon completion of Phase I, City Council adopted these findings in January of 2014. In March of 2014, City Council authorized staff to begin Phase IIand enter into a contract with Hoisington Koegler Group for the completion of the Maplewood Parks System Master Plan. This phaseincludedthe findings from Phase Iand usingbenchmarking datato conduct a system wide evaluation to compare Maplewood’s current parks system against standards from the National Parks and Recreation Association and best practices from other communities. In 2014, staff identified one of their goals as becoming a CAPRA (Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies) accredited agency. This goal has also been identified within the plan and will be a tool we can use to help achieve this accreditation. The main overarchinggoal of the planning processwas to educate and raise awareness about the importance of parks and recreation in Maplewood and to ensure that future investment in the system meetsthe needs of the community. Staff feels this was accomplished through the extensive community process. The creation of this plan has been aninterdepartmental effort with staff from the City. Representatives from all departments have worked with the planning team throughout the process. The expertise that each of them brought was instrumental in the creation of this plan. In Januaryof 2015,the Parksand RecreationCommission and the City Council both adopted the Parks System Master Plan.To find additional information on the process and a copy of the full plan visitour website at www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/parks. Recommendation No recommendation at this time. Attachments 1.Executive Summary DRAFT 12.10. 2014 PARKS & RECREATION SYSTEM PLAN A great parks and contributes to a great community recreation system When people talk about the places they love in a city, parks are typically at the top of the list. Parks Community Center, Nature Center, and park activity are sources of civic identity and pride and are also buildings is needed. essential to the physical, economic, environmental, Updating recreation offerings so the system remains and social health of the City of Maplewood and its fresh, exciting and relevant in light of changing residents. demographic and recreation trends is also important. Today, the City of Maplewood has an enviable Trails are currently high demand facilities that appeal to parks and recreation system. The system is known all ages; climate change and environmental awareness for its leadership in sustainability and diverse are making sustainability more important than ever recreation options. Fifty parks and preserves anchor before; a more diverse population is creating demand neighborhoods and provide places for community for culturally relevant activities; public expectations gathering, athletics, and respite, while the community for high quality city facilities have steadily risen over center and the nature center are hubs for programs.time. However, the parks and recreation system is It is an exciting time for Maplewood’s parks and transitioning from a developing system to a mature recreation system. The strong foundation of parks, system, which is presenting new challenges. At the core of future issues is the need for extensive changing demographic and recreation trends offers park revitalization and reinvestment. System-the opportunity to reinvent the system for the next wide replacement of aging park facilities such as generation of Maplewood residents. DECEMBER 2014 System Master Plan Executive Summary1 DRAFT The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan is to guide reinvestment in and reinvention of the parks and recreation syst for the next generation of Maplewood residents recommendations and associated strategies. Recommendations do not include every possible action, but highlight those needed to achieve the future vision. Plan recommendations are organized into 5 topic areas: parks and recreation facilities trails natural areas and greenways programs arts and culture To help create a vibrant community that embraces diversity, cele culture, values health and wellness, and promotes stewardship of Guiding Principles 2 Executive Summary DRAFT C I P & R OMMUNITYNPUT ARKSECREATION C S ITIZENURVEY A goal of the planning process was to vision for parks and recreation. To that end, over 800 residents participated in the process during 2013-2014. Community input included: K F: EYINDINGS Improvements Most Desired at Parks Near Home Restrooms Park security lighting Picnic tables/benches Drinking fountains Shade structures Picnic shelters Natural areas Trails Parking Playground equipment 20% Sidewalks Park entrance signs 16% 16% Bike racks 14% Increased accessibility Sand volleyball courts 13% 10% Basketball courts 10% Tennis courts 9% Horseshoe pits 7% Pickle ball court 4% 11% Other None chosen 12% DECEMBER 2014 System Master Plan Executive Summary3 DRAFT Parks and Recreation Facilities Taking care of the existing system is the highest community prio in and upgrading parks and facilities. Essential is creation an management plan. This will allow the City to anticipate and pri facilities at the end of their functional life-cycle. Improving basic amenities such as restrooms in community parks a benches, and updated signage in all parks is important for creat Community gardens, a tuj lub court, pickelball, and adding a dis of newer recreation facilities desired by residents. S P C IGNATUREARKSONCEPT Sidewalk to be built in 2015 Proposed pedestrian/bike connection Existing pedestrian/ bike connection Existing regional trail 4 Executive Summary DRAFT P S R F ROPOSEDPECIALTYECREATIONACILITIES 694 Sunset Legacy Ridge Park Park Playcrest Park Joy Park Maplewood Heights Park 694 Silver Lake r Hazelwood Park 61 Gervais - Lake COUNTY ROAD C Kohlman Park Harvest Park Four Seasons Park 36 Keller Sherwood ADDOUTDOORPERFORMANCESPACE Regional 36 Park Park AND SIGNATURE ADA ACCESSIBLE Timber Park Maplecrest City Hall r Park Campus & PLAYGROUND Community Robinhood Park Edgerton ParkCenter Flicek Park Roselawn Park FROST AVE Veteran's Hillside Memorial Kenwood Gloster Park Western Park Park Park Phalen Lookout Hills Park Wakefield Regional Park - Park Park LARPENTEUR AVE E r ADD TUJ LUB ADD INTERACTIVE Nebraska Park WATER FEATURE/694 Í Lake Sterling Oaks Park Phalen 35E SPLASH PAD Geranium Park Beaver Lake r Gethsemane Park Lions Park 3M Lake Tanner's 94 Lake Battle Creek r Lake Afton Heights Park Proposed Speciality - Battle Creek Regional Park Recreation Facilities ( Í Facilities Specialty Recreation PARTNER WITH COUNTY FOR DISC GOLF Crestview Park Í 1 Tennis court Off Leash Dog Area Vista Mailand Park 2 Tennis courts Hills ( Existing Cross-Country Ski Park Pleasure rink only - 494 Sledding Location 61 Applewood Park Pleasure and hockey rink Í Pig's Eye Lake r Indoor Pool Warming House Pleasantview r Park Swimming Beach Community Center ' Carver Lake r City Parks 52 Regional/County Park 10 Park Service Areas 01 [ Miles DECEMBER 2014 System Master Plan Executive Summary5 DRAFT Trails The popularity of trail based activities such as walking and biking continues to grow. Trails bring the park system closer to every resident, offer transportation alternatives, and support a healthy, active population. The Master Plan recommends continuing to develop a priority network of north- south and east-west connections throughout the community as well as enhancing connections beyond Maplewood. Priority projects will make the existing system more functional by completing missing segments. The Nature Center, Natural Areas, and Greenways Maplewood residents place a high value on environmental health. The Parks and Recreation and Public Works Departments will continue to exemplify environmental leadership through education, demonstration, design, maintenance and operations in parks and preserves. The city’s 15 preserves will continue to be the foundation of the protected open space network. These areas will be the focus of habitat restoration and natural resource management efforts while allowing for some passive recreation. The Nature Center will continue to be the community hub for environmental stewardship and nature-based programming. 6 Executive Summary DRAFT P/B N P I EDESTRIANICYCLEETWORKRIORITYMPROVEMENTS §¦¨ 694 Sunset Legacy Ridge Park Park Playcrest Park Joy Park Maplewood §¦¨ Heights Park Silver 694 Lake UV Hazelwood Park 61 Gervais Lake COUNTY ROAD C Kohlman Park Harvest Park Four Seasons UV Park 36 UV Keller Sherwood 36 Regional Park Park Timber Park Maplecrest City Hall ParkCampus & Community Robinhood Park Center Edgerton Park Flicek Park Roselawn Park FROST AVE Veteran's Hillside Memorial Kenwood Gloster Park Western Park Park Park Phalen Lookout Hills Park Wakefield Regional Park Park Park LARPENTEUR AVE E §¨ ¦ Nebraska Park 694 Lake Sterling Oaks Park § ¨¦ Phalen 35E Geranium Park Beaver Lake Gethsemane Park Lions Park 3M Lake §¨ ¦ Tanner's 94 Lake Battle Creek Lake Afton Heights Park Battle Creek Regional Park Pedestrian/Bicycle Network Priority Improvements Crestview Park Vista 2013-2016 Project Mailand Park Hills Park Planned CIP Project (No Time/Funding) §¨ ¦ 494 £ 61 Missing Segment Applewood Park Pig's Eye Lake Priority Project Corridors Pleasantview Existing Pedestrian/Bicycle Network Park Carver Lake City Preserve £ 52 City Park £ 10 Regional/County Park [ 01 Miles DECEMBER 2014 System Master Plan Executive Summary7 DRAFT Arts and Culture The arts enhance livability, bring diverse groups of people together, celebrate history and heritage, contribute to economic vitality, enhance learning in classrooms, raise awareness of environmental and social concerns, and bring beauty and meaning to the built environment. Maplewood’s arts and cultural programming will grow and evolve organically over time. The City will build on and expand its partnerships to foster arts, look to develop arts programs, and integrate arts into infrastructure such as buildings, bridges, and picnic shelters. Programs The need for recreation is an essential component of a healthy, vital community. Recreation programs are pursued for enjoyment, health, skill development, enrichment, socialization, entertainment, physical recreation and demographic trends mean programs need to constantly evolve. It is an exciting time for programs in Maplewood. Future recommendations focus on community-building events like 5K runs and concerts, updating multipurpose buildings in parks to bring more programs to neighborhoods, and emphasizing outreach to diverse population groups. 8 Executive Summary DRAFT Implementation If an additional $100 were available for City parks, preserves, trails, and recreation facilities, how respondent households would Realizing Maplewood’s vision for parks and allocate the funds recreation will take time, dedication, and Improve existing neighborhood & additional funding. The City already invests community parks $31 new capital projects and ongoing operations Other and maintenance. Funding for the system $8 Improve comes from a variety of sources including existing preserves allocation from the general fund, grants, $11 partnerships, and volunteers. Adequately Development of new facilities system reinvestment and reinvention will be $15 Develop new preserves, trails essential to realizing plan recommendations. & recreation Improvements will not occur overnight, but Acquisition of open areas in forest space adjacent to oreserves will be phased over time, dependent on Maplewood Nature $10 Center available funding and staff time. $8 Source: 2014 Parks & Recreation Citizen Survey For More Information Please contact the Maplewood Parks Recreation Department 651.249.2120 DECEMBER 2014 System Master Plan Executive Summary9 MAPLEW��� /iii` ��i/� D PARKS & RECRD; iiii��/iarmirrrr, �� ,ION f000r��larrrrio �% �� �� Vii., Jliu aii G f