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Home My WebLink About2017-06-21 PRC Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 6:00 PMJune 21, 2017 City Hall, Council Chambers A.CALL TO ORDER B.ROLL CALL C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.April 19,2017 E.NEW BUSINESS 1.2018– 2022 Capital improvement Plan F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS G.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS H.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS I.STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.Goodrichand GladstonePlayground Updates 2.Wakefield Park Community Open House 3.Fish Creek Trail Grand Opening th 4.July 4Celebration 5.July WOW Event 6.Meeting Agenda Order J.ADJOURNMENT RULES OF CIVILITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY Following are rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at Commission Meetings - elected officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s opinions can be heard and understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at Commission meetings, it is understood that everyone will follow these principles: Speak only for yourself, not for other Commission members or citizens - unless specifically tasked by your colleagues to speak for the group or for citizens in the form of a petition. Show respect during comments and/or discussions, listen actively and do not interrupt or talk amongst each other. Be respectful of the process, keeping order and decorum. Do not be critical of Commission members, staff or others in public. Be respectful of each other’s time keeping remarks brief, to the point and non-repetitive. D1 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 6:00p.m., April19, 2017 Council Chambers, City Hall A.CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and called to order by Chair Villavicencioat 6:00p.m. B.ROLL CALL Commissioners Commissioner Rick BrandonPresent Chairperson Craig BrannonPresent CommissionerTerri MalletAbsent Commissioner Dorothy MolstadAbsent Commissioner Russel SusagPresent Commissioner Nikki VillavicencioPresent Commissioner Kimii PorterAbsent Staff Recreation Program Manager,Audra RobbinsPresent APPROVAL OF THEAGENDA CommissionerBrannonmoved to approve theamendedagenda. Seconded by CommissionerSusagAyes–All The motion passed. APPROVAL OFMINUTES 1, 2017 CommissionerBrannonmoved to approve theMarch15,2017Parks and RecreationCommission minutes. Seconded by Commissioner SusagAyes–All The motion passed. NEW BUSINESS WakefieldPark Improvements Recreation Program Manager,Audra Robbins,updatedthe commissionon the Wakefield ParkImprovement plan. Representatives from Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. were thereto discuss theWakefieldParkImprovements. Wednesday,April19, 2017 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes D1 CommissionerSusagmoved to continue going forward withthe Wakefield Park Improvements process. Seconded by CommissionerBrannonAyes-All The motion passed 2.Appointment Commission Member to 2040 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Recreation ProgramManager, Audra Robbins,asked the commission to nominate one member to serve on the committee. The commission approved the appointment of Commissioner Porter to serve on the committee with Commissioner Brannonto serve as an alternate. F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS G.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS H.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS I.STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.Goodrich Playground Update Recreation Program Manager,Audra Robbins,updated the commission on the progress of the Goodrich Playground Project. 2.Gladstone Playground Update Recreation Program Manager,Audra Robbins,updated the commission on the progress of the Gladstone Playground Project. 3.Rush Line Open House and Public Hearing Recreation Program Manager,Audra Robbins,gave a reminder of the upcoming th open house onThursday, April 272017. J.ADJOURNMENT CommissionerBrannonmoved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by CommissionerBrandonAyes – All The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 PM. Next meeting is May 17, 2017. Wednesday,April19, 2017 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 1 MEMORANDUM TO:Parks and Recreation Commission FROM:DuWayne Konewko, Parks & RecreationDirector Audra Robbins, Parks& RecreationManager DATE:June 21, 2017 SUBJECT:2018-2022Capital ImprovementPlan Introduction The Capital Improvement Plan(CIP)is an annually prepared document that coordinates the planning, financing and timing of major equipment purchases and construction projects. Following presentations to the various Commissions, the City Council will be asked to adopt the CIP at a City Council Meeting. Adopting the CIP does not commit the Council to the proposed projectsnor implement the assumptions made during the preparation. This is however, the basis for the 2018Budget as we continue with its preparation. Background The 2018-2022CIP represents some significant improvements to our parks system, most notably the continuationof the implementation of the Parks SystemMasterPlan. This will be a fiveyear approachwith planning beginning in 2017and project construction in 2018. Staff will be presenting on these projects at the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. The parks specific improvements from the CIP are attached. Recommendation None. This presentation is for informational purposes only. Attachments 1.Parks CIP Project List E1, Attachment 1 #¨³¸ ®¥ - ¯«¤¶®®£ 0 ±ª² ǉ 2¤¢±¤ ³¨® $¤¯ ±³¬¤³ Parks & Recreation Department CIPRequests – 2018 -2022 Below are project summaries for the proposed2018 – 2022 CIP requests for the Parks & Recreation Department. Each request (bold) includes the Project Name, Project Number, Funding Source(s), and the total request for the five-year (2018-2022) CIP period respectively, followed by the project summary. Open Space Improvements – PM08.060 – CIP Fund - $560,000 The Parks System Master Plan calls for preservation of natural resources and connecting people to nature. This is achieved in part through restoring natural areas to native vegetation and providing trails at the Neighborhood Preserves. Trails are planned for Spoon Lake and Joy Park Preserve, and restoration projects include Applewood, KohlmanCreek, and Joy Park. Fish Creek Open Space – PM16.005 – Park Improvement Fund/Ramsey County -$250,000 The Parks System Master Plan identifies Fish Creek as one of four Community Preserves – sites which will have amenities that support educational programming. Trails were installed at Fish Creek in 2016 and the next phase of this project is to install a parking lot. Maplewood Nature Center Master Plan – PM16.003 – Park Improvement Fund - $75,000 The Park System Master Plan identifies the need for a Master Plan to be completed for the Maplewood Nature Center. This will set long term programming goals and determine whether the existing facility can meet those needs. Maplewood Nature Center Land Acquisition – PM16.004 – Park Improvement Fund - $300,000 Maplewood Nature Center’s visitor center and yard have a very small footprint for the amount and the type of use the center receives. Expansion on the existing site is not possible due to wetlands and property boundaries. Acquiring adjacent land will allowthe center to expand and th allow for a bike/pedestrian link between Brand and East 7. Maplewood Nature Center Improvements – PM18.01 – Park Improvement Fund - $175,000 The boardwalk at Maplewood Nature Center, a focal point for nature programming and observation, is reaching its expected lifetime and will be replaced. In addition, the storage shed for the center is too small for the needs and will be replaced with a larger shed. Edgerton Community Garden – PM.18.02 – Park Improvement Fund - $50,000 The Parks System Master Plan calls for providing community gardens and for reaching diverse populations with park facilities and programming. Edgerton Community Garden, the only community garden run by the City, will be expanded to serve more people and infrastructure including water, fencing, and shed will be installed. EAB Ash Removal and Planting – PM15.020 – CIP Fund - $700,000 City Council approved an EAB plan in 2011 to plan for the loss and replacement of the city’s 2000+ ash trees due to EAB. The approved strategy spreads out costs over a longer period of time by pre-emptively removing poor quality ash that are not yet infected. E1, Attachment 1 Park Upgrades to Existing Parks – PM07.010 – Bonds Tax Abatement - $520,000 A main theme identified by our Parks System Master Plan was “Taking care of what we have” in our aging parks system. This proposal will provide the City with resources to continue updating and/or replacing basketball and tennis courts, fields, fences and playgrounds to accomplish that goal. Goodrich Park – PM11.020 – Bonds Tax Abatement - $350,000 One of the major recommendations in the Parks System Plan is to fill the need for destination or “signature” parks. Reinvestment in four centrally-located parks and connecting them with trails was recommended. One of these signature parks has been identified as Goodrich Park and it is envisioned as a major destination for community gathering in Maplewood. Key features include a universally accessible playground, additional parking, natural resources restoration, ball field upgrades and picnic shelters with restrooms. Harvest Park – PM14.020 – Park Improvement Fund - $100,000 Harvest Park is a 25 acre park located at 2561 Barclay. This park is reaching its effective life cycle, and many of the amenities arein poor condition. Staff will work with residents to develop a master plan for this park in 2018 and begin implementation of that plan starting in 2022. The plan will likely include a re-configuration of the ball fields, a picnic shelter, new playground, new internal trails, and additional amenities. Wakefield Park – PM15.430 – Park Improvement Fund/Watershed Grant - $250,000 Wakefield is a 41 acre park located at 1590 Frost Avenue. Over the past 10 years the use of the park has changed. Until recently itwas an important part of our adult softball program. Due to changing demographics, that is no longer the case. This project proposes to redevelop Wakefield Park, including the removal of ball fields, and the creation of a park that better serves the needs of Maplewood’s diverse population. Wakefield has also been identified as one of the signature parks in our Parks System Plan. The City will be working closely with the Watershed District on this redevelopment to improve water quality in the area. The Wakefield Park concept includes a mix of active and passive programming that provides areas for picnicking and gathering while preserving much of the park for passive recreation and exploration. A key component of this project is a multi-purpose building featuring flexible programming space, kitchen facilities and restrooms as well as outdoor spaces for education and recreation. Park Maintenance and Reinvestment – PM16.001 – Bonds Tax Abatement - $3,600,000 At the time the Parks System Plan was adopted, specific prioritization was given to improvements in the parks system. With more projects than funding available, prioritization was necessary to guide where funds would be allocated. As part of this prioritization process, it was identified that the Maintenance and Reinvestment portion of the plan would be the highest priority and essential to the future health of the parks system. The Maintenance and Reinvestment recommendation identifies $7,000,000 of improvements to our existing system. This addresses the highest priorities that we heard from our residents of "Taking care of what we have" and for trail connectivity throughout our park system. For all of these projects, staff will lead the community through a thorough public process. Future projects will bedecided at a later date and will be based on outcomes gained from the Parks System Master Plan. Picnic Shelters in Maplewood Area Neighborhoods – PM18.03 (2023-2027) – Bonds Tax Abatement - $750,000 One of the outcomes of the Parks System Master Plan Process was that residents voiced a need for gathering places for families and celebrations. There is a noted absence of these facilities in certain areas of Maplewood, especially in the Western Hills, Highland and Vista Hills E1, Attachment 1 neighborhoods. This proposal fills that need by adding picnic shelters complete with restrooms and electricity in these underserved areas of the City. Staff is proposing two “new” projects for the 2018 –2022 CIP cycle and one “new” project for the 2023-2027 CIP period. The first is the Maplewood Nature Center Improvements (PM18.01), the second is the Edgerton Community Garden (PM18.02), and the third (2023-2027) is the Picnic Shelters in Maplewood Area Neighborhoods (PM18.03). The project summary narratives are included above. The remainder of the projects outlined in this request are continuations of existing projects. Total requests including allfunding sources - $6,930,000for the 2018-2022 CIP. I3 FISH CREEK TRAIL GRAND OPENING AT FISH CREEK NATURAL AREA • HENRY LANE & CARVER AVENUE THURSDAY, JUNE 22 • 6:30PM - 8:30PM 6:30PM Arrive & Hike to Bluff Top • 7:00PM Ribbon Cutting on Bluff Top Come celebrate with us and hike the trail through the prairie and woodland while enjoying the scenic vistas! Meet some of the partners that helped preserve and restore this special place. We will also catch and release pollinators with Maplewood naturalists and enjoy a snack. Kids - Don’t forget to make a kite and get your picture with Ella the Bee. I5 XPX!FWFOU! WAKEFIELD PARK • 1590 FROST AVENUE • MAPLEWOOD, MN • 55109 TOUCH - A- TRUCK FIRE TRUCKS • POLICE CARS • BOUNCE CASTLE KID CITY BOOTH• NATURE CENTER ACTIVITIES GIANT CITY TRUCKS • 3M VISITING WIZARDS• & MUCH MORE! JULY 26 • 6:00PM - 7:30PM TOUCH-A-TRUCK WILL BE CANCELLED IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER Families are invited to this FREE event to come and see “up close” some of the vehicles that come and go through your neighborhood. A wide variety of vehicles will be on display for you and your child to explore. Bring your camera! Z Puppets Rosenschnoz will perform Monkey Mind Pirates Family Yoga Party at 6:30PM followed by fun on the Island of Calm. Get the whole family moving with this performance that mixes puppets, music and mindfulness for ages 2+. FREE ADMISSION • FREE HOT DOGS, CHIPS, & POP FREE EVENT - PLEASE CONSIDER BRINGING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM THAT WILL BE DONATED TO A LOCAL FOOD SHELF