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Home My WebLink About2017-08-16 PRC Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 6:00 PMAugust 16, 2017 City Hall, Council Chambers A.CALL TO ORDER B.ROLL CALL C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.July19, 2017 E.NEW BUSINESS 1.Wakefield Park Improvements 2.2040 Comprehensive Plan F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS G.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS H.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS I.STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.August ENRC Meeting 2.Playground Replacement List 3.Parks Tour in September 4.WOW Event Recap 5.Movie Night at the Bruentrup Farm 6.Maplewood Rec Run 3K/5k 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 donot 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. MINUTES MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 6:00p.m., July19, 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 Vice Chair Susagat 6:01p.m. B.ROLL CALL Commissioners Commissioner Rick BrandonPresent Chairperson Craig BrannonPresent CommissionerTerri MalletPresent Commissioner Dorothy MolstadPresent Commissioner Russel SusagPresent Commissioner Nikki VillavicencioAbsent Commissioner Kimii PorterPresent Staff Parks and RecreationManager,Audra RobbinsPresent C.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA CommissionerMolstadmoved to approve the agenda. Seconded by CommissionerBrannonAyes – All The motion passed. D.APPROVAL OFMINUTES 1.Ju, 2017 Commissioner Brannonmoved to approve the June21,2017 Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Mallet Ayes – All The motion passed. E.NEW BUSINESS 1.MCC/YMCA Update MCC/YMCABranch Director, Kristin Reither,updated the commission on the YMCA’s partnership with the City to run the MCC. Wednesday,July19, 2017 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 2.Nebraska Park Playground Project Parks and Recreation Manager, Audra Robbins, updated the commission on the Nebraska Park Playground Project. CommissionerMolstadmade a motion ofsupport for replacement of the Nebraska Park Playground. Seconded by CommissionerMallet Ayes – All The motion passed. F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS G.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS H.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS I.STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.Wakefield Community Open House Recap Parks and RecreationManager,Audra Robbins,updated the commission on the Wakefield Community Open House gathering. 2.Light It Up Maplewood Recap Parks and Recreation Manager,Audra Robbins,gave a recap to the commission th regardingthe 4of July celebration. 3.WOW Events Parks and Recreation Manager,Audra Robbins,gave a reminderto the commission of the upcoming WOW events scheduled for July and August. J.ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Malletmoved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by CommissionerBrandonAyes – All The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 PM. Next meeting is August 16, 2017. Wednesday,July19, 2017 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes MEMORANDUM TO:Parks and RecreationCommission FROM:DuWayne Konewko, Environmental & Economic DevelopmentDirector Audra Robbins, Parks & Recreation Manager Virginia Gaynor, Natural ResourcesCoordinator DATE:August 16, 2017 SUBJECT:Wakefield Park Improvements Introduction One of the major recommendations and strategies identified in the Maplewood Parks System Master Plan was to build a multi-purpose facility at Wakefield Park that would provide needed space for the City’s Parks & Recreation programs. The Parks System Master Plan envisions Wakefield Park as one of the City’s signature parks. The new multi-purpose facility at Wakefield Park will embrace Maplewood’s diverse population and serve asa local “hub” for programming, special events, and a gathering place for residents. Staff entered into a professional design service contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for improvements at Wakefield Park which includes completion of a preliminary architectural plan for amulti-purpose building. Other elements included in the professional design service contract are site improvement assessment, parking assessment, wetland review, and identifying stormwater options by working closely with the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District. Representatives from Kimley-Horn will be here tonight topresent the Wakefield Park Improvements Preliminary Design Report to the Commission. Background A significant public engagementprocess was utilized to help inform the design process for the proposed improvements as summarized below: •Project kick-off at a City Council work session on March 27, 2017 •Community Design Review Board meeting on April 18, 2017 •Planning Commission meeting on April 18, 2017 •Parks and RecreationCommissionmeeting on April 19, 2017 •ENRC meeting on May 15, 2017 To engage stakeholders (residents, businesses, and park users) and ensure that all had an opportunity to participate in the process, a survey was made available to residents and park users in May 2017 to capture the needs of the community and users of the park system. The survey was mailed to Maplewood residents who live near/around Wakefield Park, included in the Maplewood Living Newsletter (both hard copy and an online link) and was promoted on the City website, City social media sites and in the Parks & Recreation brochure. A Community Open House was held at Wakefieldon June 28, 2017. An invitation to attend was mailed to 515 households,promoted in the Parks & Recreation brochure, Maplewood Living newsletterandon the City website and social media sites. City staff, along with our consultants and a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission were on hand to talk about the project, gather feedback and answer questions. Overall, thefeedbackfrom the publicregarding the preliminary park design was positive, specifically concerningthe proposed building location and its proximity to the lake. A group of residents did raiseconcernsabout Wakefield Lake water quality. As a result, City staff is working in cooperation with the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District to develop plans to address these water qualityconcerns. Staff also met with representatives from the Police, Fire and Public Works Departmentsto identify additional design elements that pertained to environmental design standards and crime prevention. BudgetImpact This project will carry a not to exceed budget of $3 millionand will be funded throughthe CIP Fund and the Park Improvement Fund. One million was allocated in the CIP Fund in 2017 - Park Maintenance and Reinvestment PM 16.001 and an additional $1.6 million was included in the 2018 CIP Plan. The remaining $400K will come from the Park Improvement Fund. Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the Wakefield Park Improvements. Staff will be presenting this item to the City Council on September 11, 2017 for their review and discussion. Attachments 1.Wakefield Park Improvements Preliminary DesignReport ESBGU August 2017 September 11, 2017 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Maplewood 1830 East County Road B Maplewood, MN 55109 Attn: DuWayne Konewko Environmental & Economic Development Director Re: Preliminary Design Report Wakefield Park Improvements City Project PR17-01 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council: The enclosed preliminary design report has been prepared for the Wakefield Park Improvements, City Project PR17-01, as authorized at the February 27, 2017 City Council meeting. The preliminary design report details the scope of the project as discussed with City staff, and provides estimated costs and a proposed project schedule. Information utilized in the preparation of this report included GIS and topographic information, information gathered through field reviews of the project area, input from a stakeholder engagement process, and discussions with City staff. All available information was reviewed and considered to determine the proposed design for the project. We have enjoyed the opportunity to work with the City on this project. Please let me know if you have questions or you need any additional information regarding the proposed improvements. Sincerely, KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Todd P. Halunen, RLA (MN) Project Manager PRELIMINARY DESIGN REPORT FOR CITY OF MAPLEWOOD WAKEFIELD PARK IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT PR17-01 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. 2550 University Avenue West Suite 238N St. Paul, MN 55114 (651)645-4197 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD WAKEFIELD PARK IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT PR17-01 PRELIMINARY DESIGN REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Executive Summary 1-2 1.Proposed Improvements3-11 2.Estimated Costs12 3.Proposed Schedule13 APPENDICES Appendix A: Wakefield Park Building Programming Memo Appendix B: Stakeholder Survey Appendix C: Building Construction Cost Estimate CITY OF MAPLEWOOD WAKEFIELD PARK IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT PR17-01 PRELIMINARY DESIGN REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Preliminary Design Report has been prepared for the Wakefield Park Improvements, City Project PR17-01. The proposed project includes the construction of a multI-purpose community building and associated site improvements including the following: Demolition of the existing warming house and hockey rink on the site Removal of the aglime infields and backstops for two existing ball fields Removal of existing sand volleyball courts Removal of the existing parking lot on the west side of the park Construction of a new 3,280 square foot multi-purpose community building and patio Installation of a new hockey rink and pleasure skating rink Construction of a 50-space bituminous parking lot Expansion of the existing stormwater raingarden along Hazelwood Street New bituminous paths connecting the new parking lot to the building Construction of a new park shelter near the existing play structures Installation of a drinking fountain Minor area lighting Site restoration The estimated costs for the proposed improvements are detailed below. These costs include a 10% construction cost contingency and a 25% allowance for indirect costs. Proposed Improvements Building and Patio $ 1,652,000 Site Improvements $ 523,000 Estimated Construction Cost $ 2,175,000 10% Contingency $ 217,000 25% Indirect Costs $ 598,000 Total Estimated Project Cost $ 2,990,000 1 The project schedule is summarized below. Project kick-off at City Council work session March 27, 2017 Community Design Review Board Meeting April 18, 2017 Planning Commission Meeting April 18, 2017 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting #1 April 19, 2017 ENRC Meeting May 15, 2017 Open House Meeting June 28, 2017 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting #2 August 16, 2017 City Council Receives Preliminary Design Report September 11, 2017 and Authorizes Final Design Bid Opening February 2018 Begin Construction May 2018 Construction Complete October 2018 2 Њ͵twhth{95 Latwh9a9b{ One of the major recommendations and strategies identified in the Maplewood Parks System Master Plan was to build a multi-purpose building at Wakefield Park that would provide needed space for the s. The Parks System Master Plan envisions Wakefield Park as one of -purpose building at Wakefield Park will embrace gathering place for residents. The buildings relationship to Wakefield Lake as well as the park amenities informed the placement of the building. The location is centered between the lake, parking lot and various playground amenities. This allows the structure to be utilized by guests that regularly visit the park and those using the facility for special occasions. Park users being far removed from the restrooms the facility will provide. Guests with small children will be able to keep an eye on the park and have clear sight lines to the exterior restroom doors at the same time. Sitting on the crest of the hill, the proposed shelter overlooks Wakefield Lake. A large terrace extends the facility gathering space toward the water, providing more useable gathering space throughout the year. The indoor gathering space is lined with windows, opening the space up to the park around it and blurring the lines between interior and exterior spaces. A light and airy style was selected for the multi-purpose building, emphasized by clean lines and simple materials. Large windows and a simple material pallet highlight the contemporary style, emphasizing the continuation of space from the interior to the exterior; connecting the building programming with that of the park. The contemporary style marries beauty and functionality with a limited pallet of natural, durable materials which facilitates ease of ongoing maintenance for the building. The building will meet International Green Construction Code requirements. City staff went through a preliminary programming exercise to review building size options. Three sizes were analyzed including a small-sized community building at 1,800 SF, a medium-sized community building at 3,400 SF, and a large-sized community building at 5,000 SF. It was determined that a medium-sized community building was most appropriate due to programming space needs, cost, and site constraints. A memo further detailing the building programming exercise is included in Appendix A. The project also includes several site improvements. The existing warming house will be demolished and a new warming house will be incorporated into the new multi-purpose building. The aglime infields and backstops for the two existing ball fields and the existing sand volleyball courts are proposed to be removed due to lack of use and the need to provide more flexible space for park users. The existing parking lot along Hazelwood Street will be reconstructed to a 50-space lot due to a higher need for parking for the proposed multi-purpose building, and a new bituminous path will connect the parking lot to the building. Every attempt will be made to minimize impacts to the existing raingarden adjacent to the parking lot, and the raingarden will be expanded to provide enhanced stormwater treatment. A new shelter and pavement will be placed adjacent to the existing play structures. Some site furnishings, landscaping, a drinking fountain, and area lighting will also be included in the site 3 improvements. The proposed relocation of the existing fishing pier will strengthen the tie between the new building and Wakefield Lake. The feasibility of the fishing pier relocation will be studied in more detail during final design. Some existing elements of the park are incorporated into the overall concept master plan and will not be impacted. Existing playground equipment on the site will not be impacted. The existing park shelter will remain in place, and any vegetation that does not require removal for the proposed improvements will not be impacted. A significant public engagement process was utilized to help inform the design process for the proposed improvements as summarized below: Project kick-off at a City Council work session on March 27, 2017 Community Design Review Board meeting on April 18, 2017 Planning Commission meeting on April 18, 2017 Parks and Recreation meeting on April 19, 2017 ENRC meeting on May 15, 2017 To engage stakeholders (residents, businesses, and park users) and ensure that all had an opportunity to participate in the process, a survey was made available to residents and park users in May 2017 to capture the needs of the community and users of the park system. The survey was mailed to Maplewood residents who live near/around Wakefield Park, it was included in the Maplewood Living (both hard copy and an online link) and was promoted on the City website, City social media sites and in the Parks & Recreation brochure. A copy of the survey is included in Appendix B. highest priorities for the park A Community Open House was held at the park on June 28, 2017 to receive more feedback from park users and residents. An invitation to the open house was mailed to 515 households and was promoted in the Parks & Recreation brochure and City social media sites. General feedback regarding the preliminary park design was positive, specifically regarding the proposed building location and its proximity to the lake. A group of residents raised concerns about Wakefield Lake water quality. City staff is working in cooperation with the Ramsey- Washington Metro Watershed District to develop plans to address these water quality concerns. 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Project kick-off at City Council work session March 27, 2017 Community Design Review Board Meeting April 18, 2017 Planning Commission Meeting April 18, 2017 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting #1 April 19, 2017 ENRC Meeting May 15, 2017 Open House Meeting June 28, 2017 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting #2 August 16, 2017 City Council Receives Preliminary Design Report September 11, 2017 and Authorizes Final Design Bid Opening February 2018 Begin Construction May 2018 Construction Complete October 2018 13 APPENDIX A Wakefield Park Building Programming Memo Hagen, Christensen & McIlwain Architects Memorandum City of ShorewoodTim McILwain To:From: Design Team 2.22.2017 Date: 1735 Comm. No: Wakefield ParkFile Subject:Copies To: Community Building Space Programs Community Shelter Facilities (Program SF & Conceptual Cost Estimates) The following memorandum documents proposed ProgramSF’s& conceptual cost estimates for the Community Buildings Options for the Wakefield Community Building Project. Costs are in 2017 dollars. Large Community Building (5,000SF)Space ProgramSF (seating for 100 at tables & chairs in Main Gathering Space) Vestibule /Entry 300SF Provides off-hours access to toilet/changing rooms Main access point into building Acts as a Break-out Spacefor Main Gathering Room Toilet Rooms500SF (3) fixtures per sex Two (2) lavatories per sex Main Gathering Space2,100SF Space is multi-purpose and flexible space Space for 80 people at 8-person tables Potential rental use(meetings, weddings, etc) Kitchen/Servery/Prep Space700SF Small commercial type kitchen/prep space for events & catering Flexible counters 2-door refrigerator Hand sink Storage shelving Staff Room150 SF Desk with phone & computer Storage Room(s) 300SF Space for table & chair storage Add’l storage space for misc items Mechanical / Utility Room/ Janitor250 SF Electrical panels Phone panel HVACtype force air furnace(s) Janitors’ equipment Net SF Totals 4,300SF Net to Gross SF Factor-16%+ (int. wall, ext. walls & circulation)700SF Gross SF Totals 5,000SF Conceptual Cost Estimate Typical costs Community Buildings are in the $400-$450per SF range. This is typical commercial wood frame constructionincluding a kitchen and some better-quality finishes. Conceptual Cost Estimate: 5,000SF x ($400-$450/SF) = 2,000,000to $ 2,225,000 Ph 612-904-1332 Fax 612-904-7366 4201 Cedar Avenue South Minneapolis, Mn 55407 Memorandum Wakefield park – community building Date2.22.2017 MediumCommunity Shelter(3,400 SF)Space ProgramSF (seating for 60 at tables & chairs in Main Gathering Space) Vestibule / Entry 200SF Provides off-hours access to toilet/changing rooms Main access point into building Vending alcove (3 machines max) Acts as a Break-out Space for Main Gathering Room Toilet Rooms400SF Two (2) fixtures per sex Two (2) lavatories per sex Main Gathering Space1,300 SF Space is multi-purpose and flexible space Space for 60 people at 8-person tables Potential rental use (meetings, community gatherings, etc) Servery/Prep Area400SF Kitchen(not commercial)/prep space for events & catering Flexible counters 2-door refrigerator Hand sink Storage shelving Staff Area100SF Desk with phone & computer Storage Room(s) 200SF Space for table & chair storage Add’l storage space for misc items Mechanical / Utility Room/ Janitor200SF Electrical panels Phone panel Residential type force air furnace(s) Janitors’ equipment Net SF Totals 2,800 SF Net to Gross SF Factor-20% (int. wall, ext. walls & circulation)600 SF Gross SF Totals 3,400 SF Conceptual Cost Estimate Typical costs Community Buildings are in the $400-$450per SF range. This is typical commercial wood frame constructionincluding a kitchen and some better-quality finishes. Conceptual Cost Estimate: 3,400SF x ($400-$450/SF) = 1,360,000to $ 1,530,000 Hagen Christensen & McIlwain Page 2of 3 Memorandum Wakefield park – community building Date2.22.2017 Small Community Building(1,800 SF)Space ProgramSF (seating for 34 at tables & chairs in Main Gathering Space) Vestibule / Entry 150 SF Provides off-hours access to toilet/changing rooms Main access point into building Vending alcove (3 machines max) Acts as a Break-out Space for Main Gathering Room Toilet Rooms150SF One (1) fixture per sex One (1) lavatory per sex Main Gathering Space700SF Spaceis multi-purpose and flexible space Space for 50 people at 8-person tables Potential rental use (meetings, community gatherings, etc) Servery/Prep Area150SF Small kitchen(not commercial)/prep space for events & catering Flexible counters 2-door refrigerator Hand sink Storage shelving Staff Area100SF Desk with phone & computer Storage Room 125SF Space for table & chair storage Add’l storage space for misc items Mechanical / Utility Room/ Janitor125SF Electrical panels Phone panel Residential type force air furnace(s) Janitors’ equipment Net SFTotals 1,500SF Net to Gross SF Factor-20% (int. wall, ext. walls & circulation)300 SF Gross SF Totals 1,800SF Conceptual Cost Estimate Typical costs Community Buildings are in the $400-$450per SF range. This is typical commercial wood frame constructionincluding a kitchen and some better-quality finishes. Conceptual Cost Estimate: 1,700SF x ($400-$450/SF) = 720,000 to $ 810,000 Hagen Christensen & McIlwain Page 3of 3 APPENDIX B Stakeholder Survey IF!DJUZ!PG!NBQMFXPPE!jt!dpotjefsjoh!jnqspwfnfout!up U !Bsf!zpv!b!sftjefou!pg!Nbqmfxppe@!zft!ps!!op 2 !zft!ps!!op !Xibu!cftu!eftdsjcft!zpvs!qsjnbsz!vtf!pg!uif!qbsl@ 3 Qmfbtf!dipptf!pomz!pof/ !Gbnjmz!Hbuifsjoh0Qjdojd !Ipdlfz0Tlbujoh !Qmbzhspvoe !!Gjfme!Tqpsut0Hbnft!)wpmmfzcbmm-!cbtfcbmm-!fud/* !Xbmljoh0Kphhjoh0Fyfsdjtf !!Uvk!Mvc0Ublsbx !Puifs! !Po!bwfsbhf-!ipx!gsfrvfoumz!ep!zpv!wjtju!uif!qbsl@ 4 !!Podf!qfs!xffl!ps!npsf !!2.4!ujnft!qfs!npoui !!Tjy!ps!npsf!ujnft!b!zfbs !!Mftt!uibo!7!ujnft!b!zfbs !!J!epou!vtf!uif!qbsl !Xibu!bsf!zpvs!qsjpsjujft!gps!jnqspwfnfout!up!uif!qbsl@ 5 Qmfbtf!sbol!2!uispvhi!8-!xjui!2!cfjoh!zpvs!ijhiftu!qsjpsjuz/ Hbuifsjoh!Tqbdf0Qbsl!Cvjmejoh Qmbzhspvoe!Frvjqnfou Ipdlfz0Tlbujoh!Gbdjmjujft Pqfo!Mbxo0Gjfme!Tqbdf Usbjmt!boe!Fyfsdjtf!Pqqpsuvojujft Fowjsponfoubm!)mblf!rvbmjuz-!usff!qsftfswbujpo-!fud/* Qbslt!'!Sfdsfbujpo!Qsphsbnt Puifs! !Ep!zpv!ibwf!boz!puifs!hfofsbm!dpnnfout!sfhbsejoh!qsjpsjujft!gps 6 APPENDIX C Building Construction Cost Estimate Wakefield Park Community BuildingHCM Architects Conceptual Building Construction Cost EstimateProject No. 1735 City of Maplewood, MN UNIT LEGENDS:LS=Lump Sum, SF=Square Feet, SY=Square Yards, EA=Each, LF=Lineal Foot, FF=Face Feet, CY=Cubic Yards, AC = Acres Wakefield Park Community Building - Cost Estimate - August, 2017 Estimated Unit CostTotal Cost Community Building No.Qty.Unit(in Dollars)(In Dollars) 1Gathering Space & Lobby1,487SF$400.00$594,800.00 2Toilet Rooms (2)392SF$450.00$176,400.00 3Support Space(s) - Mech,/Storage/Office 700SF$350.00$245,000.00 4Warming/Program Space341SF$400.00$136,400.00 5Servery 260SF$450.00$117,000.00 6Covered Entry200SF$150.00$30,000.00 Covered Patio (roof structure only) - no slab 71,650SF$150.00$247,500.00 & retaining wall 8Unisex Toilet Rooms (Exterior)100SF$500.00$50,000.00 Estimate is exclusive of Professional Service Fees, Special Inspections & Testing Estimate is exclusive of SAC fees, Building Permit fees. Estimate is exclusive of Civil and Site Utilities work. Building footprint (excluding covered areas)3,280.00 Building footprint (including covered areas)5,130.00 Subtotal $1,597,100.00 Contingency (included in Overall Project Budget) $0.00 Total Estimated Construction Costs $1,597,100.00 Page 1 of 1 MEMORANDUM TO:Parks and Recreation Commission FROM:Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager DATE:August 16, 2017 SUBJECT:2040 Comprehensive Plan Introduction Every 10 years, all Twin Cities metro cities and countiesare required to updatetheir comprehensive plan to ensure compatibility with the plans adopted by the Metropolitan Council. Chapters and areas of focus include land use, housing, sustainability, parks, natural resources, transportation, historical resources, surface water and sanitary sewer. The City has hired consultants HKGi to oversee the planning processfor the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Discussion The Comprehensive Plan is intended to set goals and strategies, it is not a detailed policy and procedures document. The Chapter on Parks and Recreationis the plan for the City that will guide our work over the next 10 years and beyond. A Steering Committee was established to provide input and review for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Kimii Porteris the Parks and Recreation Commission’s (PRC) representative to the Steering Committee. The Steering Committee’s role is “Process and content “stewards” for the preparation of the Maplewood Comprehensive Plan update and the associated community engagement process.”The Committee’s first meeting was May 22, 2017. Agenda, packets, meeting minutes, and presentationsfor the committee are posted at: http://www.maplewoodmn.gov/1718/2040-Comprehensive- Plan.The PRCwill have anopportunity to help shape the Parks chapterof the Comprehensive Planvia discussion and input during PRC meetings. At the August 2017 meeting, the PRC will compile a list of accomplishments since the 2030 Comp Plan was written, and identifyneeds and goals/objectives going forward. To provide you with some background prior to the meeting, pleasereview the 2030 Parks Comp Plan Chapter 6 (Attachment 1) and chapter 4 of the Parks & Recreation System Master Plan (Attachment 2). Recommendation Provide preliminary input for Parks and RecreationChapter of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Attachment 1.2030Parks Comp Plan Chapter 6 2.System Master Plan Chapter 4 Chapter 6: Parks, Trails and Open Space Chapter Introduction The city of Maplewood hasan extensive park, open space and trail system that requires extensive management, maintenance and planning. The City’s park system provides a high quality of life for all residents and contributes to the overall appeal of the Cityas a desirable place for people to live and recreate. The system includes approximately 860acres of Cityowned and managed parks and open space land, and residents also have access to an additional 1,175 acres of county, state, and agencyowned park land.The recent Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) prepared by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) stated that, “About two-thirds of all recreation use in the state occurs within a half hour of home.” Maplewood provides recreational opportunities throughout the entire City, thereby providing residents with opportunities well within a half an hour of their homes, and in most cases within a half-mile of their homes. The following plan provides an update to the existing Parks, Open Space and Trail System component of the Comprehensive Plan that was adopted in December 1999. The previous plan provided an extensive inventory of the entire parks system, and while some changes or additions have been made to the system, the overall plan remains valid for purposes of this plan. The summary includes a set of new goals, objectives and future plans for the parks, trails and open space systems. A change from the previousplan is the separation of the natural resources section into an independent chapter. This change was made due to the rising significance of the natural resources system in the community. Maplewood also wanted natural resources to be a building block forall other sections of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan Update. Background The Parks, Trails and Open Space chapter is an important component of the City’s overall comprehensive Plan. This chapter is included in the City’s Comprehensive Plan to ensure good planning of Maplewood’s parks system, as well as to meet the requirements of the Metropolitan Council. The City used the existing Parks, Trails and Open Space plan as a baseline for updating this plan component. Since the last comprehensive plan update some significant changes have been made and are reflected in this plan. From a document structural perspective, the Cityplaced increased significance and focus on the City’s natural resources. As a result, that component has been placed in its own chapter to ensure the appropriate attention and significance is placed on that component of the plan. The Plan also includes additional focus on clear and concise action oriented goals to help guide future planning efforts. Finally, a shiftin focus from active parks to trail development and connections is presented in this plan. Because the Cityis almost fully developed, further park acquisition in most neighborhoods is not necessary, but the trail system will require acquisition and development to adequately support the parks system already in place. Parks, Trails, and Open Space Advisory Panel The Parks, Trails and Open Space update included the participation of an Advisory Panel that was assembled with participants from the City’s various commissions and a few members of the public at large. The purpose of the Advisory Panel was to review the parks, trails and open space system considering all of the other components of the PTOS 6-1 Comprehensive Plan. The Advisory Panel reviewed the system and made recommendations on this plan, and subsequently passed the recommendations along to the responsible commissions. The meetings held by the Advisory Panel included the following topic areas: Goals and objective setting, development, and refinement Natural Resources and Natural Area Greenways Trails Land Use South Maplewood – Special Area Discussion The meetings covered general topic areas of the Comprehensive Plan to give the Panel context for making recommendations. At the time of this document, the South Maplewood Area (described as area south of Carver Avenue) was one of the few relatively undeveloped areas in the community. Additionally, in the previous plan a parks, trails and open space plan had not been prepared for this area. As a result the Advisory Panel spent a great deal of time discussing this area and understanding its unique attributes. The Advisory Panel concluded their efforts by reviewing this document and making recommendations to the Parks Commission and Planning Commission. Community Demographics As mentioned in previous chapters, the demographics in the community are changing. (See Chapter 2for more detailed information). Understanding who lives in the community, and how many people are projected to live in the community helps the City understand potential park and trail needs. According to the Metropolitan Council, the Twin Citiesand greater metropolitan area is projected to grow by over a million people by 2030, and the vast majority of those people will move into the 7-county area. Although the area will grow,because Maplewood is largely developed, only an additional 2,500 people are projected to move to Maplewood. Even with a small growth rate, the demands on the system are likely to increase, particularly for parks or trails that serve the region. Special attention to commuting trails and regional parks should be considered and monitored as growth occurs. Another consideration is the changing demographics in the community. The baby-boomer generation is the fastest and largest growing population throughout the region. This demographic is an active population that enjoys walking, nature hiking, fishing and other passive recreational activities. New residents are also changing and different cultures can be seen throughout the community. Althougha full survey was not completed for this plan document, understanding the population in the community will continue to be important to ensure that residents’needs are being met. Regional Studies Over the past 15 years several studies have been completed with respect to regional planning for parks, trails, and open space. The following discussion highlights some of those studies to provide additional perspective on planning for the City’s system. PTOS 6-2 University of Minnesota –Leisure Trends in the Twin Cities In 1996, the University of Minnesota’s Survey Research Center published a study of leisure trends entitled, “Leisure Trends in the Twin Cities”. The study looked at resident’s desires for a variety of recreational opportunities and their perceptions oncurrent facilities and future needs. In the previous Parks Comprehensive Plan dated December 1999 athorough study was completed for the City. Although an extensive survey was not completed for this update, many of the trends highlighted in the survey will carry over into the current planning effort. In many respects, study findings parallel those of the Maplewood survey, with natural area preservation and walking areas being high on the list of priorities. This plan builds on those principles to help create a strong park, trails and open space system. The Regional study identified the following trends and generalizations: Walking around the neighborhood and in large, natural parks. Individual sports over organized sports, at least at the adult level. People valuing parks even if they didn’t use them. Especially strong desire to set aside land for nature areas/open space, bike paths, and general use trails. Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources prepares the Statewide Comprehensive Plan every five years to keep apprised of recreation trends across the state. Because the City of Maplewood does not have the resources to prepare a survey every time it prepares a comprehensive plan update, the SCORP plan and associated surveys can serve as a good interim survey of needs in the community. The DNR administered a survey in 2004 entitled;Outdoor Recreation Survey 2004 which revealed similar trends to those identified in Maplewood’s 1998 survey. Respondents identified walking, boating, swimming, picnicking and biking as their top outdoor recreation activities. Additionally, the survey identified changes in demographics, an increasing metro area population (additional one million residents in the area by 2030), and rising obesity rates as contributors to the state’s mission of increasing overall activity in the outdoor recreation system. Ramsey County –Active Living Ramsey County (ALRC) The Active Living program is administered at a county level through the Active Living Ramsey County program. The program has actively solicitedparticipation by local governments to introduce Active Living and Healthy Living infrastructure into their city and subsequent planning efforts. Studies have been performedat a state and national level to help support the need for Active Living characteristics throughout a community. Such principles include well connected walking paths and bike trails, clearly delineated and signed trails, and pedestrian friendly environments, to name a few. Several programs and grants are available throughout the County andState. These studies were used directly to help support the parks and trails plan identified in this plan. PTOS 6-3 Parks, Trails, and Open Space Goals and Objectives GeneralParks, Open Space, and Trail System Plan Goals The following goal and objective statements apply to the parks, trails, and open space plan holistically. These topics cover many issues that are important to the community including the function of the system, the protection of natural resources,and city staff. More detailed goals are identified by topic in subsequent sections. General Goal 1:To prepare and implement a comprehensive park, open space, and trail system plan. Objectives: Inventory and evaluate the existing park and trail system, recreational needs of the community, park and trail classifications and standards, and acquisition/development guidelines to ensure adequate active and passive parks and trails are provided in the City. Prioritize and preserve high quality natural resources that support a diverse system plan. Prioritize and preserve areas of historic value. Implement the plan for the purpose of guiding active and passive parks, trails, open space and recreational facility development in the forthcoming years. Develop a means for ongoing and systematic evaluation of park and trail system components, thus allowing for actual and perceived changes in community needs to be reflected in the system plan. Enhance the community’s and public agencies’ understanding of the park, trail and natural resources system and development objectives. Create and establish a strong vision and marketing plan that encourages residents to use the parks system and participate in associated programming. Develop and create clear, concise information about theparks and natural areas system within the community that is accessible to all residents, policy makers and staff. General Goal 2:To maintain and support the natural resources system as an integral part of the parks system. Objectives: Enhance the community’s understanding of biodiversity and natural systems as a part of the overall parks system. Prioritize natural areas within the community that should be preserved and maintained as a part of the parks system. Support the Natural Area Greenways as a part of the parks and natural resource system. Explore opportunities to support the natural resource system as a part of the parks system. General Goal 3:To maintain and support a professionallytrained,highly motivated,staff to carry out the City of Maplewood’s mission of developing a quality park, natural resource and recreation system. Objectives: Support and provide professional staffing to manage and direct the park system and programs in a professional, effective, and efficient manner. Promote and support a parks department staff that through successful communication and coordination can maintain and manage the diverse parks, open space and trails system. Support staff and policy makers through effective long-range planning initiatives. Effectively and efficiently coordinate efforts between staff, Cityand adjacent jurisdictions. Create and establish a strong vision and marketing plan that attracts high quality staff and commission members. PTOS 6-4 Community andPartnerships Relationship building and commitment to working with our neighbors and residents will help ensure successful implementation of this plan. The following goals and objectives identify ways in which we should conduct business internally and howwe should work with other regulatory agencies. Community Goal 1:To establish effective communication and interactions with residents about parks, open space and trails. Objectives: Update and distribute park system map and information. Create signage to educate park users. Promote active and ongoing interaction between the Cityand residents. Actively engage with under-represented members of the community. Promote ongoing communication between the Park and Recreation Commission and city residents. Develop and support volunteer programs and other organizations that encourage residents and community organizations to assist in park and natural resources improvements, maintenance, recreation programs, and educational programs. Explore and develop new methodsand technologies that promote more effective communication and accessible information. Community Goal 2:To maximize the recreational opportunities available to city residents through the development of fair and equitable working partnerships between the Cityand the local school district, adjacent cities, county, churches and civic organizations. Objectives: Communicate and promote the City of Maplewood facilities internally and externally to potential users. Fairly and equitably integrate the City of Maplewood programs with those of the other members of the partnership. Effectively communicate programming and facilities available to residents and the region through these partnerships. Work with adjacent jurisdictions and regulatory agencies to provide anefficient and accessible parks and recreational system that encourages activity throughout the communityand region. Ecological Resources, Restoration and Management Some key components of the parks, trails and open space plan are the preservation, acquisition and management of important natural areas in the community. These goals and objectives support the creation of environmental corridors and providing natural areas for the enjoyment of city residents. More detailed natural resource goals can be found in the Natural Resources Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. Ecological Goal 1:To preserve and protect ecological systems and natural resources within the City. Objectives: Preserve and protect significant natural resources within the City. Identify, prioritize, and protect sites of high ecological value or sites within Natural Area Greenwaysthat increase habitat value of the greenway. Engage in a comprehensive approach to natural resources planning that includes parks, neighborhood preserves, Natural Area Greenways, city open space, and other public and private lands. Enhance the character and appeal of the community by connecting natural resource areas. PTOS 6-5 Increase the value of public natural areas by encouraging adjacent landowners and others in the neighborhood to maintain natural vegetation on private lands. Identify and protect natural areas within active parks. Identify opportunities to convert turf grass in active parks to natural vegetation. Identify, prioritize and restore elements of the natural systems of Maplewood that have been degraded or lost through development. Ecological Goal 2:To maintain and enhance ecological systems and natural resources within the City. Objectives: Inventory and evaluate natural areas. Prioritize, manage and restore natural areas including neighborhood preserves, natural areas at active parks, wetland systems, and other city open space sites. Develop restoration and management plans for city natural areas including neighborhood preserves, natural areas at active parks, wetland systems, and other city open space sites. Ensure restoration and management plans are economically and ecologically feasible, are sustainable long- term, and are based on science and up-to-date restoration methods. Adjust natural resource plans as new information on climate changebecomes available. Increase diversity of plant communities and diversity of species in Maplewood. Enhance enjoyment of the natural world and understanding of biodiversity and natural systems within the community. Promote environmental stewardship of public and private lands. Educate and engage residents in restoration and management activities on public and private lands. Promote environmentally sensitive stewardship of active parklands and other city land that reduces amount of turf grass and minimizes use of pesticide, fertilizer, and irrigation. Park Land Management, Acquisition and Development The City hasa strong parks system that includes various types and sizes serving neighborhoods throughout the community. The City is largely developed, with some exceptions, and therefore the following goals and objectives are focused on maintenance, management and development or redevelopment activities for the future of the system. Park Land Goal 1:To maintain and enhanceexisting active parks and passive parks to provide a high quality of life for all residents. Objectives: Promote the parks system (including open space,and natural areas) as the foundation of the character, ambience, appearance, and history of the community. Create and follow an implementation program that provides for the adequate maintenance and enhancement of the park and natural system throughout the community. Enhance and improve the quality of life within the city by providing adequate parkland and natural resource areas to fulfill the present and future physical and psychological needs of residents. Park Land Goal 2:To adequately provide and maintain open spacesand natural areas to ensure each resident has access to green spaces and nature. Objectives Use the parks and natural resource areas and interconnecting trail corridors as significant factors in shaping the future of Maplewood. PTOS 6-6 Maintain and connect active and passive parks with neighborhoods, community facilities and schools to ensure accessibility. Enhance and maintain environmental corridors, natural areas and open spaces to provide access and educational opportunities to all residents. Create and implementplansfor the neighborhood preserves. Park Land Goal 3:To acquire land for parks, natural areas and open spaces, that can be maintained and used by the community and the City. Objectives Maintain and enhance the character and aesthetic appeal of the community through the provision of parks. Provide access and space to all residents to escape the hard surfacing of the urban environment and to provide the opportunity to enjoy nature and the City’s park system. Maintain and enhance areas in the community that support the character, ambience, appearance, history and archaeological history ofthe community. Plan for the system holistically and in conjunction with adjacent jurisdictions to provide opportunities to complete a regional open space and natural resources network. Prioritize acquisition of land that supports the overall natural greenway corridors, natural resources, recreation, park, education and trail objectives. Promote and support design standards for the development of the parks system focusing on green design. Trail Corridors/Right-of-Way Acquisition and Development The City is committed to providing trail connections that encourage residents to bike, walk and stay active. The following goals and objectives support the development of a trail system for recreational and transportation purposes and are intended to support the overall system. Trails Goal 1:Acquire, develop and maintain an interconnected trail system for transportation, recreation and educational purposes. Objectives: Provide a trail system that emphasizes harmony with the built and natural environment. Create a network of relatively uninterrupted hiking, walking and biking trails. Effectively tie parks together into a comprehensive park and trail system –with an emphasis on enhancing the recreational experience of the user. Create trails with an awareness of safety. Work with other local, state and federal entities to effectively tie the City trail system with those of adjacent cities and the county. Work with private landowners to identify potential easements where land acquisition is not possible. Delineate trail use categories to improve accessibility and efficiency of the system.(For example clearly identify bikeways, hiking trails, walkways, etc.) PTOS 6-7 Trails Goal 2:Promote and encourage residents to be active through the development of an efficient and accessible trail system. Objectives: Create signage to provide directions and educate users. Encourage residents to commute and access natural, commercial and cultural resources using non- motorized modes of transportation. Create user-friendly trail and transit connections to promote transit and trail use in Maplewood and adjoining communities. Promote use of the trail system through creative and innovative tools such as GPS or other technologies that improve efficiency of the system. Recreationand Education Programs A critical component of the parks system is the ability to provide recreational,educational, and fine artsprograms to the residents. These facilities and programs help improve the quality of life for all residents and provide opportunities to residents to participate in a more active lifestyle. Goal Statement:Provide the opportunity for all community residents to participate in recreation, education, and arts activities through the implementation of well-designed, cost effective and interestingprograms. Objectives: Develop and provide recreational programs that adequately address the recreational desires of all segments of the community including children, teens, adults, elderly, and the disabled. Develop and provide recreation and outdoor education programs that teach people about nature and environmental issues and empower citizens to be good stewards of the environment. Promote and encourage programs that take place out of doors in nature. Provide opportunities for artistic and cultural activities throughout the City. Find and execute programming and facilities to support a broad diversity of cultures. Administer programs on a fair and equitable basis to ensure all individuals and groups receive adequate representation and opportunity. Create and provide programming for up and coming activities and opportunities. Continue to support and provide options for all residents to participate in organized programming though efforts such as the city’s Scholarship Program. Funding The City acknowledges that a robust parks, trails, and open space system requires significant funding and planning to be sustainable. The following goal and objectives identifies broadly how the Cityintends to continue managing, enhancing and supporting the system. Goal Statement:To secure the funding necessary to carry out the mission of the Maplewood Parks, Open Space and Trail System. Objectives: Identify and define the funding options that are available for parks land acquisition and development. Identify and establish a sustainable funding source to adequately support the parks, trails and open space system. Research and evaluate available grants that could support the goals and objectives identified for parks, trails and open space. PTOS 6-8 Maintain and improve the existing parks, trails and natural systems. Prepare a parkland acquisition and development implementation plan for South Maplewood that depicts the relative timing and extent of future parkland acquisition and development. Create and refine a parks and trails programming plan that responds to current recreation trends and the changing community demographic. Create and prioritize parks, trails and open space initiatives to ensure adequate and available funding. Develop and maintain a systematic, proactive approach to management of the park system to ensure a balanced and cost-effective system. PTOS 6-9 Existing Conditions A critical component of the Parks, Trails, and Open Space planning effort is to understand the existing system and to establish a baseline. Understanding the system as it exists today helps to identify areas where we have improved since the last comprehensive plan update, areas that continue to need improvementand emerging issues and opportunities. The following table provides some definitions of Park Classifications to aide in the future plan and analysis: Table 6.1Park and Open Space Classifications ClassificationFunctionGeneral DescriptionSize Criteria Mini Park ActiveUsed to address limited, isolated or unique Less than an acre recreational needs, typically at the neighborhood level. Neighborhood Park Active with Passive Neighborhood park remains the basic unit of Typically 5 acres or Areasthe park system and serves as the social more, with 3 acres as a recreational focus of the neighborhood. The minimum size focus is on informal active and passive recreation. Community ParkActiveThe Community Parks serveabroader Varies, depending on purpose and function than neighborhood function parks. Focus is on meeting community- based recreational needs, as well as preserving uniquelandscapes and open spaces. Youth Athletic ParkActiveConsolidates programmed youth athletic Varies, with 20 acres or fields and associated facilities to fewer more most desirable strategically located sites within the community. Also provides neighborhood-use functions. Community Athletic ActiveConsolidates programmed adult and youth Varies, with 20 acres or Complexathletic fields and associated facilities to one more most desirable or a limited number of sites. Tournament level facilities, also provides neighborhood- use functions. Park-SchoolActiveCombines parks with school sites to be used Varies in conjunction with or in lieu of other classes of parks, such as neighborhood, community, athletic complex and special use Special UseActive/PassiveCovers a broad range of parks and Varies recreation facilities. The facilities may be oriented toward single-purpose use, such as a nature center, historic sites, plazasor may have a portion of a park or open space area dedicated to a special use. Neighborhood PassiveLands set aside for preservation of natural Varies, depends on Preserveresources, remnant landscapes, open space, resource opportunities and visual aesthetics/buffering. Also and qualities provides passive use opportunities (i.e., nature type trails, overlooks, interpretive program, etc.) PTOS 6-10 ClassificationFunctionGeneral DescriptionSize Criteria Natural Area PassiveA full description and analysis of the Natural Large patches of habitat Greenway Area Greenway system can be found in the over 200 acres Natural Resources Chapter City Open SpacePassiveNatural areas owned by the City that are not Varies part of the Neighborhood Preserve system. These may be lowlands or uplands. Some are appropriate for uses such as hiking or picnicking. Some are used for storm ponding or other functions. County Open PassiveNatural areas owned and managed by Varies SpaceRamsey County. Some are appropriate for uses such as hiking and picnicking. Some are used for storm ponding or other functions. Agency Open PassiveNatural areas or open space owned by Varies Spaceagencies. County/Regional Active/PassiveParks and recreational facilities owned by Varies ParkRamsey County. (Includes Golf Courses, regional facilities, etc.) Table 6.2 Trail Classification ClassificationGeneral DescriptionDescription of Each Type Park TrailMultipurpose trailsor sidewalkslocated within Separate/single-purpose hard surfaced trails: parks and natural resource areas. Focus is on for pedestrians and bicyclists/in-line skaters. recreational value and harmony with the Multipurpose hard surfaced trails:for natural environment pedestrians and bicyclists/in-line skaters. Nature trails for pedestrians. May be hard surfaced or soft surfaced. Connector Trail/ Multipurpose trails that emphasize safe travel Separate/ single-purpose hard surfaced:trails Independent for pedestrians to and from parks and around for pedestrians and bicyclist/in-line skaters. Bikewaysthe community. Focus is placed equallyon Typically located within road ROW transportation andrecreation. On-Street BikewayPaved segments of roadways that serve as a Bike Lane: Designated portions of the means to safely separate bicyclists from roadway for thepreferential or exclusive use vehicular traffic.of bicyclists. Bike Route: Shared portions of the roadway that provide separation between motor vehicles and bicyclists, such as paved shoulders. The existing parks, open space, and trails were evaluated to determine their existing condition and establish a baselinefor system planning. Parks and trails areclassified based on their dominant use, unless otherwise notated. While it was found that some parks function very well, others clearly showed the wear of time and no longer effectively served the intended purpose. In anumber of cases, existing park features were simply worn out and needed replacement. As with many park systems within a maturing city, it was evident that the design for individual PTOS 6-11 parks needs to be reevaluated in light of current community and regional needs. Table 6.3 describes a summary assessment for the overall system. Table 6.3 Summary Assessment of Park System IssueSummary Assessment Overall Park Land AreaThe general land area set aside for parks, and open space is adequate and well positioned to serve the present and future needs of the City. The neighborhood preserve sites coupled with the City’s active park areas greatly strengthen the City’s capacity to meet emerging recreationalneeds andtrends. With the park land largely in place, most of the future development initiatives will be focused on redevelopment of existing properties to service community needs. Overall DesignDesign quality varies widely throughout the system. In general, parks developed or redeveloped in recent years are often well designed and go beyond simple function to create a pleasant park setting. Pleasantview is a good example of a neighborhood-level park that serves the neighborhood needs well. On the other hand,many of the older parks lack a strong design theme and often only offer a collection of amenities that may or may not serve neighborhood or community needs. Many of these parks followed the same general blueprint and offer little in the way of an individual sense of place or overall park-like appeal. AestheticQualityA visually appealing setting is lacking in many parks, resulting in a feel that is functional rather than inviting. This lack of design character does not entice people to use the park nordevelop a level of comfort when they do visit. Since the last Comprehensive Plan update the Cityhas begun to identify parks in need of upgrades and is slowly improving parks for aesthetic quality. These initiatives will continue into the future. Outdoor Recreation Facility Current facilities need to be evaluated against definable community needs. The Mixextensive use of neighborhood parks for programmed activities in an example of where short-term solutions for servicing newdemands for athletic fields has turned into a long-termexpectation that is hard to change. The challenge is in determining how and if thismay be affecting the overall quality and accessibility of the neighborhood facilities. Natural Resource QualitySigns of degradation can befound within the naturalresource areas spread throughout the City. Examples include: invasive non-native plants (European Buckthorn) out-competing native plantspecies (oaks, maples, etc.); surface erosion in areas lacking native ground cover, and siltation of wetlands and pond/lake edges resulting in changes in water quality and vegetation diversity. Restoration and management of these resources iscritical to the overall success of the system. In response to growing demand for protection, and management the Cityisinitiatinga full MLCCS study of the natural areas in the community. A full analysis and discussion can be found in the newly created Natural Resources Chapter of this Comprehensive Plan. Trail System DevelopmentThe State and Regional trails are highlights of the trail system and are vital to the system plan when considering demand and regional connections. At the local level, the trail system is slowly being developed and better improvements and connections are being made as development and redevelopment occurs in the community. A primary initiative of this Plan will be to improve the existing trail system for increased accessibility, interconnectedness, and efficiency. PTOS 6-12 The general assessment in Table 6.3 describes the generalexisting conditions of facilities in the City. While performing the plan update, an assessment and review of the parks system was completed based on the city’s neighborhood structureto determine existing conditions as well as identify deficiencies or excess areas in the system.The neighborhood structure became an important elementfor evaluation because the overall system was originally developed on principles related to the neighborhood boundaries. To evaluate park needs, both passive and active, the following goalswere followed: All residents should be within a ½ mile of a park, which could be active or passive and is independent of ownership (city, county, state, etc.) For every 1,000 people approximately 5 acres of park land should be provided to serve the residents. These parameters were the standards used to evaluate the existing park system, and were the standards applied to future planning efforts. Table 6.4 Existing and Future Parks/Open Space (table found in Proposed Plan section) identifies the existing parks and open spaces by neighborhood, a more detailed inventory of equipment can be found in Section V of the overall park system plan. Changes and Improvements Since the Last Plan Several changes and improvements to the system have occurred overthe past ten years. The following information highlights some of the major improvements and projects that have been completed. These improvements directly support the goals and objectives that were identified in the previous comprehensive plan. Development and redevelopment has occurred in the past ten years ensuring that the appropriate amount of park land was available and functional was essential to the overall success of the neighborhoods. Legacy Park was developed as a part of the Legacy Village master planned development. Applewood Park, Afton Heights Park, Sterling Oaks Park and Edgerton Park were all updated to more adequately serve residents of each neighborhood. Finally planning efforts for the Joy Park Master Plan were completed and the redevelopment of the park is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2008. Several trail improvements have been completed including several segments of the Lake Links Trail, a full sidewalk and trail along Century Avenue as well as trail along Lower Afton Road. In addition to the trails along major road corridors and the regional system, nature trails in the Priory Neighborhood Preserve have been developed to offer another trail option to residents. Significantprogress in the Neighborhood Preserves has also occurred. Site analyses has been completed for 12 preserves in the community and Master Plans have been completed for four ofthe preserves. Restoration and replanting has also begun in the Preserves including a 20-acre prairie planting project at the PrairieFarm Preserve. Management and restoration efforts of invasive species are underway at several preserves throughout the community. Natural Resources A significant change from the last comprehensive plan is the inclusion of a Natural Resources Chapterindependent of the Parks, Trails and Open Space chapter. The City took a proactive and innovative approach to natural PTOS 6-13 resources in this plan update and felt that providing an independent chapter with a specific natural resources plan gave it more significanceand focus for this planning effort. The natural resources plan becomes an important building block for all components of the comprehensive plan including this chapter. Throughout this document references to the chapter are made, particularly reference tothe Natural Area Greenways. It is the intent of this plan to support and contribute to building the greenway system, and to plan the parks, trails and open spaces in a way that is ecologically sensitive and supports the natural resources plan directly. PTOS 6-14 Parks, Trailsand Open Space Plan This section of the chapterdescribes the various components of the Maplewood parks, open space, and trail system plan. The plan is based on the findings of previous sections and the framework presented in the existing conditions, background and goals sections. In line with the goals and objective statements provided, the system plan seeks balance between servicing the social, individual, environmental, and economic needs of the community. The plan provides a guide to parks, open space and trail development based on the current needs of the community and the opportunitiesand constraints facing the city. It builds upon a solid park and open space infrastructure already in place in the city. The guiding themes throughout this plan include: Continue to developa comprehensive and interconnected parks, open space, and trail system. Manage and maintain only the amount of park and open space land that the city can maintain for its highest and best use. Recognizethe limitationof resources (fiscal and physical). Organize and prioritize the system based on the neighborhood structure but also on a city wide scale to ensure the needs of all residents are met. Developa plan that allows for incremental and orderly improvements –bevisionary but realistic. Based on the detailed goals and objectives, the following statementscan be made: Create and maintain an accessible and high quality system that serves all residents Prioritize the development of a comprehensive trail plan to helpconnect residents to parks, schools, community facilities and the region; Support an extensive network of open spaces that contribute tothe natural resource system and natural area greenways; Evaluate the park system to ensure that parks and open spaces are high-quality, safe, and well-maintained and a benefit community; Service neighborhood and community park and recreation needs; Service youth and adult athletics by providing high quality facilities strategically located throughout the city. Neighborhood Service Areas As a maturing community, Maplewood has thirteen well-established neighborhoods that are identifiable to residents and public officials. The park system plan developed in the 1970s was largely built upon this neighborhood structure, with land selection for parks based on reasonable local service areas, especially as it related to neighborhood park units.As stated in the Existing Conditions Analysis, the following goals were used to develop Maplewood’s park system: All residents should be within a ½ mile of a park, which could be active or passive and is independent of ownership (city, county, state, etc.) For every 1,000 people approximately 5 acres of park land should be provided to serve the residents. Since most of the land area for parks has already been acquired, the neighborhood service area structure best serves as a means to: Identify the park and recreation needs and desires unique to a given geographic area of the community. Understand the potential demands in a developing or redevelopment area of a neighborhood. PTOS 6-15 Organize the park system geographically. Ensure that the neighborhood park needs of all residents can be met within a reasonable distance from their home. Determine where efficiencies could be implementedto make the systemof higher quality and affordable. Of these points, the most important theme is the assessment of needs, demands, and services that can be provided in a high-quality and effective manner.As stated in the existing conditions section, the parks and open space system was evaluated by neighborhood based on proximity of residents to recreation type, and acreage per population. Table 6.4 inventoriesthe existing system and outlines proposed parks. Further discussion on specific neighborhoods with potentially significant changes follows the table. Table 6.4Existing and Future Parks/Open Space Neighborhood/ParkClassificationOwnershipAcreageOther -Notes Western Hills Western HillsMini/NeighborhoodParkCity5.7 Trout BrookNeighborhoodPreserveSchool District7.0Located on map as a part of Trout Brook –school site Sandy Lake AreaOpen SpaceSt. Paul Board of 59.1No public park/open space Wateropportunities at this time Trout BrookSchool SiteSchool District20.3 Open Space @ Open SpaceCity3.6 Adolphus Parkside MaplecrestMini/NeighborhoodParkCity2.0 EdgertonYouth AthleticCity18.3 RoselawnMini/NeighborhoodParkCity5.2Consider reclassification - Opportunity to better serve area Kenwood ParkMini/NeighborhoodParkCity0.2 Phalen-Keller Regional ParkCounty121.6 Within multiple neighborhoods Regional Park (Keller Lake) Open Space @ MissOpen SpaceCity 0.9 Kohlman Lake Sunset RidgeMini/NeighborhoodParkCity6.1 Lower Sunset RidgeMini/NeighborhoodParkCity 0.6 KohlmanMini/NeighborhoodParkCity4.8 Hidden MarshNeighborhoodPreserveCity6.3 Fisher’s CornerNeighborhood PreserveCity17.4 PTOS 6-16 Neighborhood/ParkClassificationOwnershipAcreageOther -Notes Spoon Lake Neighborhood PreserveCity27.6 Kohlman Marsh Open SpaceCounty24.5 Open Space Keller LakeCounty Open SpaceCounty- Within multiple neighborhoods Hazlewood Four SeasonsMini/NeighborhoodParkCity9.5 HazlewoodYouth AthleticCity48.1 HarvestCommunity Athletic City30.1 Complex Legacy VillageMini/NeighborhoodParkCity10.0 Kohlman CreekNeighborhoodPreserveCity10.9 Open Spaces –East Open SpaceCity/County 70.9 of Hazlewood Open Space –West Open SpaceCity37.7 of Harvest Open Space East of Open SpaceCity/County 27.9 61 @ City border Maplewood Heights Maplewood HeightsMini/NeighborhoodParkCity25.3 JoyParkCommunity ParkCity14.6 Joy ParkNeighborhoodPreserveCity35.9 PlaycrestMini/Neighborhood ParkCity13.7 Prairie FarmNeighborhood City23.02.0 Acres leased to Maplewood Preserve/ Special Use Historical Society Park Sherwood Glen TimberMini/NeighborhoodParkCity0.5 GladstoneMini/NeighborhoodParkCity3.0 SherwoodMini/NeighborhoodParkCity12.0 Better Development opportunities RobinhoodMini/NeighborhoodParkCity4.1 John GlenSchool SiteSchool District15.7Public school with access to recreational facilities WeaverSchool SiteSchool District11.3Public school with access to recreational facilities PTOS 6-17 Neighborhood/ParkClassificationOwnershipAcreageOther -Notes RegionalParkCounty150.0 Phalen-Keller Regional Park (Golf Course) Gladstone GlosterMini/NeighborhoodParkCity3.3Gladstone Master Planning Effort Gladstone SavannaNeighborhoodPreserveCity23.4 WakefieldCommunity ParkCity34.5 FlicekYouth AthleticCity6.3 Look Out ParkMini ParkCity0.3 Park South of SchoolSiteSchool District1.7Public School with access to Robinhoodrecreational facilities Phalen-Keller Regional ParkCountyWithin multiple neighborhoods Regional Park (North of Phalen)* Historical MarkerMini/NeighborhoodParkCity0.5-2.0 Opportunity for Historical Marker/Context Hillside NebraskaMini/NeighborhoodParkCity4.4 HillsideMini/NeighborhoodParkCity9.8 GoodrichCommunity Athletic City20.5 Complex PrioryNeighborhoodPreserveCity45.8 Sterling OaksMini/NeighborhoodParkCity11.5Mostly Open Space and Wetlands with a tot lot Goodrich Golf County ParkCounty92.7 Course Wetlands Complex Open SpaceState of 19.1 @RRMinnesota Trust Wetlands Complex Open SpaceCity7.0 @RR Holloway MarshOpen SpaceCounty37.8 Maplewood Middle SchoolSiteSchool District17.3Public School with access to Schoolrecreational facilities Beaver Lake GeraniumMini/NeighborhoodParkCity9.0 PTOS 6-18 Neighborhood/ParkClassificationOwnershipAcreageOther -Notes GethsemaneMini/NeighborhoodParkCity9.4Will be replaced LionsMini/NeighborhoodParkCity3.4 Jim’s PrairieNeighborhood Preserve City11.5 Total site area is 11.5 acres, of (4.6)which 4.6 is the neighborhood preserve. Remaining area is city dump and open space. Beaver CreekNeighborhood PreserveCity9.1 Nature CenterSpecial Use Park/City37.2 Neighborhood Preserve BeaverLake SchoolSchool SiteSchool District10.2Public School with access to recreational facilities Beaver Lake County Open SpaceCounty23.5 Park Wetland Area Open SpaceCity34.4 @Maryland Search AreaMini/NeighborhoodParkCity4.0-6.0 To Replace Gethsemane if necessary (Pipeline Properties) Battle Creek Afton HeightsYouth AthleticCity17.9 Carver SchoolSchool SiteSchool District9.6Public School with access to recreational facilities Battle CreekRegional ParkCounty292.2 Vista Hills CrestviewMini/NeighborhoodParkCity3.8 MailandMini/NeighborhoodParkCity2.2 Vista HillsMini/NeighborhoodParkCity13.2 The Ponds Golf Active ParkCounty181.5Within multiple neighborhoods, Courseincludes county work house Highwood ApplewoodMini/Neighborhood ParkCity4.0 Pleasant ViewMini/Neighborhood ParkCity14.4 ApplewoodNeighborhood PreserveCity25.3 CarverNeighborhood PreserveCity22.4 Fish Creek Open County Open SpaceRamsey County24.7 Space Open Space atOpen SpaceCity10.5 Lakewood PTOS 6-19 Neighborhood/ParkClassificationOwnershipAcreageOther -Notes Open Space at TimberOpen SpaceCity2.4 Carver Ridge Fish Creek Open SpaceCounty Open SpaceRamsey 52.2 County Active Park Search AreaMini/NeighborhoodParkCity4.0-6.0 + New Active Park to be located in Mixed-Use Area and determined as part of a master plan. The following table summarizes the information in Table 6.4. The table demonstrates that each neighborhood has several acres of open space and parks that are accessible to the residents. It should be noted that the park acreages do include some park facilities that may include user fees such as the County golf courses that are located in the Sherwood Glen and Vista Hills neighborhood and occupy a significant amount of acreage. Table 6.5Parks and Open Space Summary Table NeighborhoodNeighborhood Area (Acres)Park Acreage 1.Western Hills845.695.7 2.Parkside514.0148.2 3.Kohlman Lake573.390.0 4.Hazlewood1782.0248.1 5.Maplewood Heights724.7125.5 6.Sherwood Glen961.1199.6(166.8) 7.Gladstone782.678.5* 8.Hillside1039.1265.9(92.7) 9.Beaver Lake1058.9157.7* 10.Battle Creek416.3319.7 11.Vista Hills1564.2205.7(181.5) 12.Highwood775.4108.7 13.Carver Ridge525.862.7* TOTAL11,5632,106 *Does not includeproposed acreage, not currently existing in the system.(Golf Courses) PTOS 6-20 Community Centers, School Sites, and Regional Park Facilities In addition to the facilities identified inTable6.4, thecity’s park system is enhancedby the Community Centers (indoor facilities), school sites, and regional park facilities (of which several are included in the previous table). Community Centers include: The Maplewood Community Center –offers extensive indoor facilities including two pools, large gymnasium, racquetball courts, aerobics room, exercise room, walking/jogging track, massage room, child care, banquet room, performing arts theater, and other features. Edgerton school Community Center –offers gym space for open play. Carver School Community Center – offers gym space for open play. At the school district level, the city has joint use of outdoor athletic facilities at the following schools: Weaver School John Glen School Maplewood Middle School Beaver lake School Carver School Edgerton School The city and local school districts have long-term relationships for jointly using these school sites within Maplewood. In each case, the school district uses the outdoor facilities for their programs during the school day and for after- school programs. The city has access tothe sites in the evenings for city programs and programs offered by local athletic associations. The system plan calls for the continued joint use of these facilities to maximize the efficient use ofland resources within the city. This partnership will be of considerable importance to the city as it focuses on reducing the extent to which its neighborhood parks are used for programmed athletic uses. The continued use of the athletic fields provided at the various school sites is vital to the overall success of the system. Regional parks also play an important role in the local park system. The regional and county-based park areas and facilities that directly affect Maplewood are administered by the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department. Key regional and county-based park areas include: Battle Creek Regional park Keller Regional park –248 acres which is contiguous with Phalen Regional Park Beaver Lake County Park – offering picnic sites and trails Kohlman MarshPond Protection Open Space Site Kohlman CreekProtection Open Space Site Fish Creek Protection Open Spaces Holloway MarshProtection Open Space Site Aldrich Arena Special-Use Facility Goodrich Golf Course Special Use Facility Ponds at Battle Creek Golf Course PTOS 6-21 Parks and Open Space Plan Analysis With the assistance of the ParksCommission and Advisory Panel theParks and Open Space Plan was updated and established for the City of Maplewood. Each neighborhood was evaluated forgeneralpark and open space needs, where parks refers to active park areas and open spaces thatincluded neighborhood preserves and any formally protected and accessible open spaces. The preceding table identified all of the park and open space land by neighborhood with general notesreferring to the future plans and development. The following information categorizes thefuture park and open spaceplan according topark classificationand key development or use considerations identified through this planning process. Following this section, a shortdiscussion and list of specific parks and open space topics identified throughout this planning process are identified to ensure the thoughts and recommendations of the Advisory Panel and Parks Commission are documented for future planning efforts. The city understands that a thorough evaluation of each park and open space property will be necessary to develop detailed future plans, and this effort will be identified as an implementation step in subsequent sections. Parks(Active) Mini and Neighborhood Park Description: Neighborhood parks continue to serve as the backbone of the park system in Maplewood. The park system plan includes a total of 30existingand futuremini and neighborhood parks to serve the thirteen neighborhoods. Individually and collectively, the primary focus of these park units is: Providing neighborhood recreational facilities focused on non-structured individual and family activities. Creating a social center for the neighborhood. Providing open space for informal group play and limited use for organized/programmed activities. In general, the mini and neighborhood parks in one neighborhood function together to service the localized needs of that neighborhood. As such,the development of one park in a neighborhood should take into consideration the facilities and amenities provided in other parks within the same neighborhood to ensure a full palette of recreational opportunities is available to residents. Key Developmental/Use Considerations In general, there are a number of key developmental and use considerations that can be applied to all of the mini and neighborhood parks, including: General reduction in the extent to which neighborhood parks are used for organized and programmed uses. The focus of these parks should be on servicing neighborhood needs for recreation and providing informal open play areas. Programmed activities should be secondary. General upgrading of facilities in response to neighborhood input on the type of facilities most desired. Particular attention needs to be given to ornamentation and beautification, which Is lacking in many of the parks. More attention needs to be given to providing a broader spectrum of active and passive recreational opportunities. Given current trends, much more attention needs to be given to passive park uses and the concept of having “nature in the back yard.” The use of both manicured turf and naturalized vegetation should be considered within mini and neighborhood parks to add interest andaesthetic appeal and to reduce the cost of maintenance. The balance between turf and natural vegetation should be determined on a site by site basis. PTOS 6-22 Community Parks Description With a strong neighborhood park focus, along with the contribution of neighborhood preserves and the regional parks, the use of community parks within the park system is limited to the special opportunities provided by Joy and Wakefield parks because they offer: Unique feature that have city-wide appeal. Opportunities to accommodate group facilities, such as larger picnic shelters. A setting that istoo costly to duplicate in more than one or two parks throughout the city. Examples include group picnicking at Joy Park and winter facilities at Wakefield. Key Developmental/Use Considerations There are a number of key developmental and use considerations that can be applied to the community parks, including: General upgrading of facilities in response to community input on the type of facilities most desired. Particular attention needs to be given to beautification in Wakefield Park.Natural resource restoration and management is a key issue at Joy Park. Developing trail linkages to these two parks should be a key priority. A mix of manicured turf and naturalized vegetation should be considered within community parks to add interest and aesthetic appeal and to reduce the cost of maintenance. The balance between turf and natural vegetation should be determined on a site by site basis. Youth Athletic Park Description The concept of the youth athletic park was spawned from the desire of the user groups to consolidate athletic facilities to fewer and more strategically located sites to: Gain program efficiency. Create closer associations between players, parents,and coaches. Provide greater conveniences, like parking, restrooms, and concessions. This concept also works well from an operations and maintenance perspective. The fact is, having fewer and larger facilities is the most efficient and effective way to meet community needs. This approach also ensures neighborhood parks are not dominated by athletic associations and noise and congestion in neighborhoods is reduced. Since youth are usually less mobile than adults, youth athletic parks are strategically located throughout the city. The park system plan defines four sites specifically for servicing youth sports, although some adult cross-over can occur to service the broader needs of the city. (Note that the community athletic complexes will also serve youthathletic programs. Additionally, note that each of the youth athletic parks also function as neighborhood parks to varying degrees.) Key Developmental/Use Considerations There are a number of key developmental and use considerations that can be applied tothe youth athletic parks, including: General upgrading of facilities to better service the needs of the user groups and to increase general facility safety. Many of the existing facilities are old and in need of replacement. PTOS 6-23 Developing trail linkages to these parks should be a key priority to encourage alternative forms of transportation. Continuing the involvement of the user groups in the design of these facilities to ensure that what is developed is in line with actual needs. Giving more attention to beautification, this is lacking in many of the parks. Consideration of neighborhood park needs as defined under Mini and Neighborhood Parks previously listed in the table. Community Athletic Complex Description The concept of the community athletic complex was again spawned from the desire of the user groups to consolidate athletic facilities to fewer and more strategically located sites to: Gain program efficiency. Create closer associations between players, parents, and coaches. Provide greater conveniences, like parking, restrooms, and concessions. As with Youth Athletic Parks, this concept also works well from an operations and maintenance perspective, whereby fewer and larger facilities are the most efficient and effective way to meet community needs. And again, this approach ensures neighborhood parks are not dominated by athletic associations and noise and congestion in neighborhoods is reduced. The primary difference in community athletic complexes and youth athletic parks is that the former services adult athletic needs in addition to youth. The park system plan defines two sites for community athletic complexes. Note here too that the community athletic complexes also function as neighborhood parks to varying degrees. Key Developmental/Use Considerations There are a number of key developmental and use considerations that can be applied to the community athletic complexes, including: General upgrading of facilities to better service the needs of the user groups and to increase general facility safety. Many of the existing facilities are old and in need of replacement. Some are poorly designed and do not function very well. Developing trail linkages to these parks should be a key priority to encourage alternative forms of transportation. Continuing the involvement of the user groups in the design of these facilities to ensure that what is developed is in line with actual needs. Giving more attention to and beautification, whichis lacking in many of the parks. Consideration of neighborhood park needsas defined under Mini and Neighborhood Parks previously listed in the table. PTOS 6-24 School Site Description Park-School Sites are joint-use sites between the city and school district for shared use of facilities. There are a total of six school sites that fall under this classification. Of those, Edgerton and Carver are also community center sites, whereby the city also uses the indoor facilities. Key Developmental/Use Considerations Clearly defining development, use, and maintenance of these facilities is important to ensure that all parties understand their role and responsibility. Special Use Park Description The Special Use Park classification refers to parks that are unique and do not readily fall under any other classification. The existing system identifies two such parks: Maplewood Nature Center offers protection of a unique natural resource, has a visitor center,and provides extensive programming. Bruentrup Historical Farm at Prairie Farm Neighborhood Preserve is a special use park. The city leases approximately 2 acres to the Maplewood Historical Society which maintains the farmstead buildings and yard. The city hasa lease agreement that identifies specific activities and opportunities available through the joint agreement and should be referenced to ensure the city recognizes the benefit of the relationship. Key Developmental/Use Considerations The Maplewood Nature Center is a well established community hallmark that continues to serve an important function. Continuing its educational programs and maintaining its natural resource qualities and infrastructure are key priorities in forthcoming years. Parks Commission members have identified an interest in developing a city-owned dog park. Maplewood would like to have a permanent site for a Community Garden. PTOS 6-25 Open Space(Passive Parks) Neighborhood Preserve Description The Neighborhood Preserve park classification was created to integrate the open space parcels into the larger park system, thereby more clearly defining their role in servicing community needs and protecting open space. The neighborhood preserves have two important functions: Preserve and protect natural areas and open space within the city. Create additional opportunitiesfor human use and appreciation of the community’s natural areas. The preserve sites are defined in a neighborhood context to: Address trends toward greater demand for natural areas and passive recreational opportunitiesclose to home. Foster a local sense of stewardship in the protection, restoration and management, and human use of these parcels. In the neighborhood context, the preserve sites coupled with neighborhood parks will provide a full palette of both active and passive recreational opportunities for local residents. Key Developmental/Use Considerations There are a number of key developmental and use considerations that can be applied to the neighborhoodpreserve sites, including: Completing ecological plans for all sites, including analysis of existing conditions, refinement of ecological prototypes, and ecological restoration and management plans. Integrating human use of the sites within the context of their ecological underpinnings. (The community should be involved in this process.) Developing trail linkages to these parks. Looking for opportunities to support, build, and complete the Natural Area Greenways proposed in the Natural Resources chapter. There are currently 14 NeighborhoodPreserve sites in the system totaling 295acres.The Cityshallretain a minimum of 295acres in the system,resulting in a no-net losspolicy. The following statements and implementation toolssupport this policy and shall be further developed to ensure the Neighborhood Preserve acreages are upheld: Maintain a minimum of 295acres of Neighborhood Preserve lands. If a parcel is to be sold, another parcel of equal or higher ecological quality shall be added to the Neighborhood Preserve system. If new property is brought into the system, it should enhance or maintain contiguous lands and shall not contribute to fragmentation of the system. Maintain city orpublic ownership of all/any neighborhood preserves in the system. Further develop and enhance ordinances that support the preservation, maintenance and management of the Neighborhood Preserves. This shall include the creation of a zoning designation that specifically relates to the activities allowed in Neighborhood Preserves. All neighborhood preserves are designated as Open Space on the Land Use Plan. As required by state th statute, any and all changes to the land use shall require a 4/5vote at the Council level and will result in a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The use of conservation easements and other conservation tools shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and shall be evaluated for how the easements would contribute to and support the neighborhood preserve system. PTOS 6-26 Regional Park/County Open Space Description Regional parks and open spaces serve a regional population. However, the location of several regional parks in the city makes them important factors in theoverall park system. Key Developmental/Use Considerations The most important consideration here is maintaining a strong working partnership with the County to foster development in these parks that serve the needs of Maplewood Residents. Specific Neighborhood Plans During this planning period, the South Maplewood neighborhood including Highwood and Carver Ridge were discussed heavily due to the relatively undeveloped nature of the area. Currently both neighborhoods have several parcels that are a part of the County’s Fish Creek Open Space system. It is imperative that these open spaces be monitored by the City because the proposed park plan is based on the assumption that the county open spaces remain undeveloped natural areas. If these parcels are ever up for sale, or a use change is proposed, the City should reevaluate the park needs in these two neighborhoods to ensure the City’s park standards are upheld. PTOS 6-27 Advisory Panel and Parks Commission Specific Discussion Items The Advisory Panel and Parks Commission reviewed the existing parks plan in conjunctions with the future land use plan that has been developed as a part of this planning process. During those discussions recommendations and ideas were generated with respect to how the existing park systemfunctions and how the system could better serve specific neighborhoods. The following items were identified as suggestions to the parks commission for consideration during implementation of this summary document. This list is not meant to be all inclusive in terms of all needs affecting the system, but inclusion of this information provides documentation of key data and discussions taking place in the city. The following discussion items are categorized by classification type and neighborhoods where applicable. Neighborhood/Mini Parks During the Comprehensive Plan update process the following neighborhoods were specifically identified as having additional neighborhood/mini park demands in this planning period: In the Sherwood Glen Neighborhood, Sherwood Park could be better developed to meet the active park needs of the neighborhood. During this planning period a feasibility and use study should be completed to fully evaluate the needs of the neighborhood. In the Gladstone Neighborhood, as the Gladstone master plan progresses the Gloster Park and Gladstone Savanna area will need to be evaluated to ensure the active park needs of the neighborhood, including future residents is met. The Hillside Neighborhoodis light on active park facilities. Hillside Park is predominantly used for passive uses and could be transitioned to provide some active park facilities for the neighborhood. In addition, there may be opportunities for providing active park facilities with Mounds Park Academy, or Hill Murray School and the Marshlands project. In the Beaver Lake Neighborhood,discussions regarding the future of Gethsemane Park were underway at the time of developing this document. If agreement is not met for preservation of this park, an active park replacement should be identified to adequately provide active park facilities to this neighborhood. If Gethsemane isreduced or eliminated in the future, a suggested search for a replacement park is identified on the future parks and open space planning map (Figure 6.2). In the Carver Ridge Neighborhooda minimum of a 4.0-6.0 acre active park should be located within the Bailey Farm property to serve the active park needs of future residents. The search area is identified on Figure 6.2, and the exact size and location should be identified at the time of development in this area. Development of this park will be a priority at the time of residential development in the Carver Ridge and Highwood neighborhoods south of Carver Avenue. School Sites The school sites are unique because they are predominantly controlled by the school district, but coordination and further collaboration could be explored. An overall assessment of uses and facilities should be made to determine the extent to which school sites are integrated into the recreational programming of the city. For example, the ball fields at Beaver Lake School were being used in current recreation programming but the current status and availability of the facilities is not known. The availability and use of these facilities should be verified to determine if there are any deficiencies in the system.At the same time, the city should actively collaborate with the schools and school districts to extend and improve the curricular opportunities for their students where thereare good options. PTOS 6-28 Special Use Parks During this planning period, the Parks Commission and Advisory Panel identified some opportunity areas for special uses throughout the community, the areas specifically discussed include: In the Highwood Neighborhood, the ski jump site may have opportunities for special programming and uses in the community. This site should remain on the city’s radar as an opportunity site. In the Sherwood Glen Neighborhood, at the John Glen site there may be opportunities to collaborate with the school on special programming needs related to archery and similar activities. Passive Park Areas The following neighborhoods were identified as having opportunities for additional neighborhood preserves based on the quantity of active park land or open space that might be better used for a neighborhood preserve: Maplewood Heights Neighborhoodmay have some opportunities to revert some active park land for a more natural or passive use that could serve as a neighborhood preserve, further study of this would be required prior to any recommendations or plans should be made. In the Highwood and Carver Ridge neighborhoodsa large amount of land is in the County’s open space system. If any of this land were ever to be sold, the City should evaluate and review the feasibility of acquiring that land for a neighborhood preserve or open space use to help maintain the more rural quality in these neighborhoods. PTOS 6-29 Trails Plan In this Comprehensive Plan Update more emphasis was placed on the need for a comprehensive trail system throughout the community. The City has always been blessed with the State and Regional trails that pass through the City, but connecting to those trails as well as creating a network that is not only for recreational purposes but as a transportation alternative has never been realized. This plan identifies an integrated, easy to use and friendly trail system as a key priority and component of this plan. Since the last planning effort, the city has been dedicated to integrating trail and sidewalk development as part of redevelopment and road reconstruction projects. Those efforts are recognized, and this plan seeks to build on the existing system to make a more comprehensive and accessible system. In spite of the obstacles and difficulties, the idea of creating a city trail system is well worth while when considered in context of current demands for recreational and utilitarian demands. As fuel costs rise residents will look for alternative transportation optionsand the city can provide an accessible trail system to help provide additional options. Additionally, as the aging baby-boomers reach retirement demands for recreational opportunities and well connected facilities will be critical to keeping this population in the community. The trail system will provide those opportunities and add to the overall quality of life for residents. The trail system plan presented here is morecomprehensiveand plans for a significantamount of trail development throughout the community to createemphasis on interconnected trails that provide essential linkages throughout the system so that residents can move through the system safely regardless of their purpose for using the trails. The plan is based on the following principles: Focus and priority is placed on primary north-south and east-west corridors that will provide the greatest access and accessibility to all residents; Connections between schools, community facilities, parks, and the region are emphasized to help support alternative transportation options for all residents; Trail construction and specific location (for example north or south side of a street, concrete or bituminous) is not emphasized in this plan because the City will create a plan for detail at time of development or redevelopment to ensure the appropriate needs are being met for the area; The proposed system is ambitious, and is focused on creating the ideal plan for the future of Maplewood. As demonstratedin Figure 6.2 Proposed Parks, Trails, and Open Space,the City hasprioritized the creation of an interconnected trail system as a part of this comprehensive plan update. The table that follows, Table 6.6Existing and Future Trails, provides an inventory ofthe existing and future trails, the classification and general developmental or use considerations. Following the table, a short analysis and key points identified by the Advisory Panel and Parks Commission are provided for consideration as the plan is implemented. PTOS 6-30 Table 6.6 Existing and Future Trails TrailClassificationLength (mi)Key Developmental/Use Consideration Gateway Trail State Trail3.5The trail is a state trail corridor with extensive connections to Segment of the the metro area and greater Minnesota. Connecting residents Willard Munger to this system is a priority of the overall trail plan. State Trail Bruce Vento Regional Trail3.0Regional trail corridor of over 13 miles in length with extensive Regional Trailconnections to other systems, including state trail systems Highline TrailPark Trail2.7Follows existing power line easement east to west through northern end of the city. Provides important linkages between key park sites and linkage to the regional and state trail system. Developmental Challenges: Obtaining trail easement rights Varying topography, with some areas exhibiting steep slopes Traversing through developed areas County Road C Connector Trail2.5The County Road C Trail is partially completed, and the Trailproposed plan connects this corridor through the northern half of the city to create aneast-west connection. This trail will connect to other major trail corridors to provide efficiency. County Road DConnector Trail3.5 County Road B Connector Trail3.5The intent of the County Road B Trail is to provide an Trailadditional east-west lingkage in the City. RoselawnConnector Trail2.0 Gervais TrailConnector Trail1.0 Beam Ave TrailConnector Trail2.8 Frost TrailConnector Trail1.5The Frost Avenue Trail is proposed to create a connection between the regionaltrails and the White Bear Avenue Trail. Century Avenue Connector Trail5.6The Century Avenue Trail is projected to be completed as a Trailpart of an overall street improvement project. This corridor will be a primary north-south corridor through thecity and will be constructed to connect to other key trail corridors in the City. Arcade TrailConnector Trail1.0 White Bear TrailConnector Trail3.2The White Bear Avenue Trail is completed and provides a key north-south corridor through the northern part of the city connecting residents to the region. Larpenteur TrailConnector Trail5.2The Larpenteur Avenue Trail is undeveloped and is proposed as aneast-west corridor through the City. This trail will be the primary corridor to link residents between the east and west sections of the city. The corridor also links residents to key natural resources and the existing regional trails that run through the city. McKnight TrailConnector Trail7.0The McKnight Trail is completed and connects the southleg of the city with the northern areaof Maplewood. This trail connects residents to the high quality natural resource areas in the south leg. Stillwater TrailConnector Trail1.2 PTOS 6-31 Minnehaha TrailConnector Trail1.0 Upper Afton Road Connector Trail1.0The Upper Afton Road Trail is completed and provides Trailconnections to adjacent communities in the south leg. Afton Bluffs RegionalTrail1.1The LowerAfton Road Trail is completed and provides Regional Trailconnections to adjacent communities inthe south leg. Carver TrailConnector Trail1.0This trail connection would be made when Carver Road is reconstructed. Sterling TrailConnector Trail3.0Sterling Trail in south Maplewood would connect residents with adjacent communities. Henry Lane TrialConnector Trail0.35The Henry Lane Trail would connect residents in the Highwood neighborhood to County Open Spaces. Linwood AvenueConnector Trail1.0 Joy TrailPark Trail1.0 (+) South Maplewood Park Trail1.0 (+)This trail is proposed as a soft-surface,sustainably-designed, (Area South of hikingtrail to provide residents access to thenatural areas in Carver Ave.) South Maplewood and is focused on preservation of thecreek and other high quality natural areas. Analysis The City has prioritizeddevelopment of a comprehensive trail systemin this plan update. With a priority toward improving the overall extent of the trail system within the city, providing on-street bikeways was extensively discussed, and although not formally proposed as a part of this plan, the bikeability of the system was prioritized in discussions. On-street bike lanes should be considered in neighborhoods without trails or sidewalks, and should be considered along major corridors to help encourage and support biking as a means of transportation. The overall success of the system will rely on the prioritization of creating and maintaining the system. Historically the parks have been prioritized above the trail system because new development and neighborhoods were developing. However, now that the City is largely developed acquisition for park land is no longer the priority it was in previous planning periods. As a result a shift towards trail right of way acquisition can occur to help complete the park and open space system in the city. The focus on trails does not eliminate the need to maintain and manage the parks to ensure a high quality system, but it shifts acquisition to help complete a comprehensive trail system. The following table identifies the amount of existing and proposed trails and sidewalks identified on Figure 6.2. All trails in table 6.6are not identified, and therefore the following table reflects the comprehensive trail system. Table 6.7 Trails Lengths TrailsRoad TrailsSidewalksTotal Existing49.53.628.081.1 Proposed3.832.47.743.9 Total53.336.035.7125.0 PTOS 6-32 Advisory Panel and Parks Commission Specific Trails Discussion Items The future Trail Plan in the City was discussed at length with the Advisory Panel and Parks Commission. The focus of the discussions was on development of a more comprehensive approach to the trail system in the City. That discussion included reference to some specific trail types as well as trail locations. The following items were discussed specificallyby the Advisory Panel and Parks Commission. The following topics are not exhaustive, but should be considered as the City moves towards creating a detailed implementation plan. General Trail Discussion Recommendations The Advisory Panel and Parks Commission reviewed the existing trails plan as a starting point for making their recommendations about future trail planning in the city. Specific attention was paid to the desire to enhance and create strong east-west and north-south connections that would provide an interconnected network throughout the region. The following specific items were discussed;this list is purposely general and highlights some of the most discussed topics: The trails should provide opportunities for biking as an alternative mode of transportation, and major road trails should consider a dedicated bike lane for commuters. Based on Figure 6.2, nearly 35 miles of Road Trails is proposed as a part of this plan. Strong consideration of these trails should be paid for commuting purposes rather than solely recreational uses. The trail system should be developed in a manner that considers making connections between parkland, open space, community facilities, and schools. Roadways or other areas that may be easily retrofitted and provide key connections should be prioritized during planning and development of the system. Signage of the overall trail system, both existing and future, should be a priority to make navigating through the system easier and more accessible to residents. At time of any major road construction project the trail plan should be referenced and the Parks Commission should review opportunities to complete or enhance the trail system. Nature trails, particularly in natural areas, should be carefully planned for and review and consideration by the Parks Commission required ensuring the development of a trailsystem that protects the environment but considersaccess to high quality natural areaswithout being a detriment to the area. Specific Trail Corridors The following specific trail corridors were identified during the trail discussions: Frost Trail This trail is proposed for development at the time of redevelopment in the Gladstone Master Plan and when/if road improvements are made in the area.The Gladstone Master Plan area continues to evolve and was heavily discussed during the land use and parks discussions. Trail opportunities should be capitalized at time of redevelopment in the area. PTOS 6-33 Carver Trail This connection would be critical at time of development in Highwood and Carver Ridge neighborhoods.This plan is the first parks, trail and open space plan for the areas south of Carver Avenue and it is therefore critical to look at opportunities to serve new residents in these neighborhoods. At the time of this plan,Carver Trail is proposed as the only connection under 494 in the south leg of the community. Sterling Trail This trail will require a feasibility study as there are significant topographic challenges in the area.The opportunity to connect residents with existing and future parks in this area, as well as to the regional system exists but should be explored further at time of development in the south Maplewood area. Henry Lane Trail The trail would provide connections between existing neighborhoods and residents with County Open Spaces. This connection would help complete the existing systems and provide greater access to residents. South Maplewood (Nature Trails) This trail is proposed as a sustainably-designedtrail to provide residents access to thenatural areas in South Maplewood and is focused on preservation of thecreekand other high quality natural areas. PTOS 6-34 Implementation This section of the report focuses on establishing a framework and priorities for implementing the park, open space and trail system plan. This includes: Partnership approach to implementation Cost analysis Evaluation criteria for prioritizing park and trail development Prioritization of park and trail initiatives Implementation strategies by goal topic area Partnership Approach to Implementation Success in implementing the park and trail system plan will be based on the strength of the relationships that includes the Park and Recreation Commission and Environmental andNatural Resources Commission, city staff, residents, usergroups, and adjacent cities, school districts, the county, churches and other civic or business organizations. These relationships, and partnerships where appropriate, will help ensure the needs and demands of the system are met, as well as ensure that efforts are not duplicated within the system. Cost Analysis The Cost Analysis Table in the report defines the potential costs associated with each major component of the system plan. The cost figures are intended to be used for budgeting purposes, implementation planning, comparing the relative cost of one item to that of another, and developing funding scenarios. The City understands that the CIP budgeted amount for the parks, open space and trail system is not adequate to support the projected cost to implement the entire system outlined in this document. Identification of the shortfall allows the City to look for additional funding sources and opportunities to partner with other agencies to accomplish the goals and objectives identified in this plan. For example, this plan identifies a more comprehensive trail system in the community. The plan identifies the largest quantity of those trails to be road trails where there may be opportunities to develop the system at time of road reconstruction or throughthe help of other agencies. Asummary of the cost analysis table is as follows: Table 6.8 Cost Summary for Park and Trail Development/Redevelopment(2008-2013) ItemCost Summary (Dollars)Contingency (15%)Total ParksMini/Neighborhood Community Youth Athletic Complexes Community Athletic Community Centers Neighborhood Preserves Total$1,460,000* TrailsRegional Connector Nature$1,300,000* Neighborhood PreservesManagement and Restoration$2,250,000* Total$5,010,000 *Figures were rounded up to reflect an estimated projected fee. PTOS6-35 The range of development and redevelopment scenarios is broad with respect to implementing the system plan which has the potential to significantly impact the costs associated with the project. These figures provide ageneral budget framework from which to plan, and makes the following assumptions: The park estimate assumes management and maintenance for the next ten years and does not plan for large-scale master planned changes for any individual park. An area study and feasibility study would be required to determine the cost associated with such a project. The parks figure assumes only the acquisition of one additional park into the system, to be located in the Carver Ridge neighborhood. The figures are based on a no-net loss policy. This means that parks and open space could change uses, but could never be taken out of the system entirely, unless comprehensive plan amendment was adopted. This policy would suggest that acquisition, as well as gain from sales would not affect the system. The trails figure was estimated based on a single shoulder off-road, bituminous, multi-use trail. If alternative materials, or trails along both sides of a road, or shoulders, etc., are proposed that will change the overall cost of the system. The following figure illustrates how changes in the system will affect the preliminary budget estimate: Maximum Level of Plan Complete All Aspects of the System Plan Implementation n Go Beyond basic needs to provide a broader palette of recreational opportunities for residents Extent of plan implementation dependent upo Limited Level of PlanMeeting Minimum System Plan Objectives Implementation Evaluation Criteria for Prioritizing Park and Trail Development Projects With limited resources, ranking the development of one park, trail, or development initiative against that of another will be necessary. Certainly, all development issues identified in the plan are pressing concerns needing attention. Realistically, the Cityis going to have to pick and choose those that are the most pressing and those that improve the services to the residents and user groups most inneed. Making this as objective as possible is a key concern. Through the use of ranking criteria, reasonable objectivity can be infused into the decision making process. This criteria is based on and evaluated against factors that influence the demand for parks and trails. It must be broad based enough to consider the important and predominant factors, yet limited enough to be manageable and practical for decision makers to gain consensus and take action. Evaluation criteria included: Development pattern and population density Community demand PTOS 6-36 Recreation program demand Redevelopment/upgrading of facility or adjacent uses Funding availability/partnership opportunity Preservation of significant natural resource Prioritization of Parks, Open Space, and Trail Development Initiatives As an implementation step of this plan, the City will inventory and evaluate the parks, trails and openspace system in detail. During that process, priorities will be set to ensure that the City’s park needs are met. Additionally, the City acknowledges that the priorities may change depending oncircumstances. For example a road reconstruction projectmay yield opportunities to construct a trail, and the efficiencies of completing the trailas a part of that process mayincrease its priority.Future prioritization should support and reference the goals and objective statements identified in this Plan. Implementation Strategies in Goal Topics(New Section as Recommended by Parks Commission) The following information identifies preliminary implementation strategies for each of the goal topic areas. The section is not all inclusive but highlights specific areas of discussion by the Parks Commission and Advisory Panel. The following implementation steps will help support the goals and objectives identified through this planning process. General Parks, Open Space, and Trail System Plan Goals The general parks, open space and trail system plan goals highlighted three topic areas including implementation of the comprehensive plan, focus on the natural resource system and internal staffing. The following implementation strategies support these areas: Update, modify and create appropriate ordinances to support the goals and objectives identified in this plan. The first step will be to ensure that the zoning ordinance is updated to reflect the appropriate land use and classifications in this plan. Create policy and ordinances to support the creation of the natural area greenways plan that also ensures review by the Parks Commission forany development within the greenways. This will help ensure the appropriate attention is paid to identifying park land or open space opportunities. Evaluate the needs, benefit and advantages to reinstating a parks director level position to help lead the parks, open space and trail planning and development efforts within the City. Review the by-laws established for the Parks Commission to ensure the roles and responsibilities of the commission support the goals and objectives identified in this document. PTOS 6-37 Community and Partnerships The community and partnerships goals and objectives focus on maintaining open communication and collaboration with other agencies and communities to ensure the most efficient services and system are available. The following implementation strategies are identified to support this goal: Staff and Commissioners should explore opportunities to work with adjacent cities, agencies, school districts and other community groups. This will help identify potential opportunities for collaboration and efficiencies. Work with regional organizations to help monitor regional systems and their potential affect on the City’s parks, trails and open space system. Ecological Resources, Restoration and Management The ecological resources, restoration and management goals and objectives are focused on the relationship between the natural resource system and the park system. The following implementation strategies will help reinforce the relationship between the systems and future planning efforts. Developa review process for the Parks Commission for any property located within the natural area greenway corridors identified in the natural resource chapter. Inventory and analyze the existing active and passive park system to identify opportunities for restoration, stormwater management or other environmental benefits to the overall system. Park Land Management, Acquisition and Development The park land management, acquisition and development goals and objectives focus on the management or improvement ofthe existing system as well as the need for future active and passive parks. The following implementation strategies support the goals and objectives. Perform a full analysis and inventory of the existing parks system to better assess future park needs with respect to acquisition, redevelopment or improvements. Perform a full feasibility analysis for developing areas in the community, specifically in south Maplewood where development has not yet occurred. Accurate determination of size and type of park land in this area should be assessed when unit type and number of residents are identified for this area. Trail Corridors/Right-of-Way Acquisition and Development The trail goals and objectives relate to a much more diverse and comprehensive trail system. The following implementation strategies support the identified goals and objectives. Create a review processthat supports the Parks Commission review of all road improvement projects to identify potential trail connections and opportunities to complete the system. Prioritize all trail corridors and focus planning efforts and studies on key corridors. Identify key areas where opportunities exist to add lining for bike and non-motorized traffic on roadways to complete the system in a most efficient and cost-effective way. PTOS 6-38 Recreation and Education Programs The recreation and education program goals are focused on maintaining the existing programs and supporting the diversification and availability of programming in the City. The following implementation stepssupport the identified goals and objectives. Discuss and inventory the programming offered through the City to determine areas for improvement within the City. Work with program and education directors to identify areas for improvement within the system and create a plan to improve programming availability and diversity within the City. Encourage and provide education to support best practices and stewardship along park and open space (neighborhood preserves) borders. Funding The funding goals and objectives identify ways to support the system financially. The following implementation strategies are identified for support. Perform a detailed inventory to prioritize projects that will require immediate funding. Monitor the parks, trails and open space plan on a yearly basis to identify upcoming financial gap areas, and to determine additional prioritization and planning needs. Identify grant money available to support the development of the trail system. The trail budget is significantly higher than the allocated CIP money, and identification of potential grant money will help fund the gap. 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