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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-18 PRC Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 6:00 PMOctober 18, 2017 City Hall, Council Chambers A.CALL TO ORDER B.ROLL CALL C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.August16, 2017 E.NEW BUSINESS 1.KID CITY Update F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1.2040 Comprehensive Plan Chapter Review G.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS H.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS I.STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.Wakefield Park Improvements Project 2.Nebraska Park Playground 3.Parks and EEDD Tour Recap 4.Maplewood Rec Run 3K/5kRecap 5.Youth Scholarship Program J.ADJOURNMENT RULES OF CIVILITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY Following are rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at Commission Meetings - elected officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s opinions can be heard and understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at Commission meetings, it is understood that everyone will follow these principles: Speak only for yourself, not for other Commission members or citizens - unless specifically tasked by your colleagues to speak for the group or for citizens in the form of a petition. Show respect during comments and/or discussions, listen actively and do not interrupt or talk amongst each other. Be respectful of the process, keeping order and decorum. Do not be critical of Commission members, staff or others in public. Be respectful of each other’s time keeping remarks brief, to the point and non-repetitive. D1 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 6:00p.m., August16, 2017 Council Chambers, City Hall A.CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and called to order by Chair Villavicenzioat 6:01p.m. B.ROLL CALL Commissioners Commissioner Rick BrandonPresent CommissionerCraig BrannonPresent CommissionerTerri MalletPresent Commissioner Dorothy Molstad Present Commissioner Russel SusagAbsent ChairpersonNikki VillavicencioPresent Commissioner Kimii PorterAbsent Staff Environmental & Economic Development Director, DuWayne KonewkoPresent Parks and RecreationManager,Audra Robbins Present C.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA CommissionerMolstadmoved to approve the agenda. Seconded by CommissionerBrannonAyes – All The motion passed. D.APPROVAL OFMINUTES 1.July19, 2017 Commissioner Brannonmoved to approve the July19,2017 Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Mallet Ayes – All The motion passed. E.NEW BUSINESS 1.Wakefield Park Improvements Parks andRecreation Manager,Audra Robbins,updated the commission on the Wakefield Park Improvement plan. A representativefrom Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. wasalso presentto discuss the WakefieldPark Improvements. Wednesday,August16, 2017 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes D1 CommissionerMolstadmade a motion to accept the plan as presented tonight with the request that staff prepareinformation for commission members and Council, to address ongoing maintenance issues with the construction of a new site. Seconded by CommissionerMalletAyes – All The motion passed. 2.2040 Comprehensive Plan Parks and Recreation Manager, Audra Robbins, updated the commission on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. CommissionerBrannonmade a motion to have staff take what they presented tonight, with the changes the commissionmembersmade, and forward it on to the consultants from HKGi . Seconded by CommissionerMallet Ayes – All The motion passed. F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS G.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS H.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS 1.Commissioner Mallet discussed having visiteda playgroundin another citywhere she saw a swing that allowed a parent and a child to face each other while they were swinging. She let the commission know she would like to see a feature similar to that at a Maplewood playground. 2.Commissioner Brannon informed commissionmembers thathe had someone request signage on the trails that will listthe loop distance. I.STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.August ENRC Meeting Parks and RecreationManager,Audra Robbins,informed commission members that residents who live around Wakefield Park were invited to the August 21, 2017ENRC meeting to discuss their concerns about Wakefield Lake. 2.Playground Replacement List Parks and Recreation Manager,Audra Robbins,presented the commission with the prioritized playground replacement list for 2017. Wednesday,August16, 2017 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes D1 3.Parks Tour in September Parks and Recreation Manager,Audra Robbins,informed the commission that the date for the parks tour has been set for September 18, 2017at 4:00p.m.This tour will replace the regularlyscheduled September Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. 4.WOW Event Recap Parks and Recreation Manager,Audra Robbins,updated the commission on the July WOW event. 5.Movie Night at the Bruentrup Farm Parks and Recreation Manager,Audra Robbins,informedcommission members that Movie Night at the Bruentrup Farm will take place on August 29, 2017. 6.Maplewood Rec Run 3K/5K Parks and Recreation Manager,Audra Robbins,informed commission members that the annual Maplewood Rec Run 3K/5K will take place on September 30, 2017. J. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Molstad moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Mallet Ayes – All The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM. Next meeting is October 18, 2017. Wednesday,August16, 2017 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes F1 MEMORANDUM TO:Parks and RecreationCommission FROM:Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager DATE:October 18, 2017 SUBJECT: 2040 Comprehensive Plan Introduction Every 10 years, all Twin Cities metro cities and countiesare required to update their 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, historicresources, surface water and sanitary sewer. The City has hired consultants HKGi to oversee the planning processfor the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Discussion The Chapter on Parks, Trails and Open Space is the plan for the City that will guide our work over the next 10 years and beyond.At the August Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, commissioners reviewed preliminary information on accomplishmentssince the 2030 Comp Planand identified needs and goals to be included in the 2040 Plan. Those changes were forwarded to our consultants to create a draft of the 2040 Parks, Trailsand Open Space Chapter. The Parks and Recreation Commission will review and discuss the draft of the chapter and make suggestions for changes. Thediscussion should focus on content. Changes in wording or grammarshould be submitted to staff at the end of the meeting. In reviewing the plan, please consider the items below. 1.Does this vision for Parks, Trails and Open Spacematch yourvision for Maplewood? 2. Is the planprescriptive enough to give the City and the Parks and Recreation Commission clear direction moving forward? 3.Arethere other actions you feel the City needs to be taking that would be appropriate to include in this chapter of the Comprehensive Plan? 4.Are there other topics that should be coveredin this section? 5.Goals, Policies, Actions – Are there any you do not agree with? Are there additional items that need to be included? After the Parks and RecreationCommission’s changes are incorporated, staff may make additional edits to tighten uplanguage. Theupdated draft will be reviewed by the Steering Committee in November 2017. In 2018, there will be open houses for the public to provide input. Sometime in 2018, a revised draft will come back to the Parks and Recreation Commissionfor review and recommendation. F1 Recommendation Review and discuss the draft of the 2040 Parks, Trailsand Open Space Chapterand make suggestions for changes. Attachments 1.Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan Parks, Trails and Open Space Chapter F1, Attachment 1 Djuz!pg!Nbqmfxppe 7.76 PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 QBSLT-!USBJMT-!'!P Q FO! TQ B DF Dibqufs!7! - QBSLT!! - USBJMT !!'! PQFO!TQBDF Xifo!qfpqmf!ubml!bcpvu!uif!qmbdft!uifz!mpwf!jo!b!djuz-!qbslt!bsf!uzqjdbmmz!bu!uif!upq!pg!uif!mjtu/! Qbslt!bsf!b!tpvsdf!pg!djwjd!jefoujuz!boe!qsjef-!boe!bsf!bmtp!fttfoujbm!up!uif!qiztjdbm-!fdpopnjd-! fowjsponfoubm-!boe!tpdjbm!ifbmui!pg!uif!Djuz!pg!Nbqmfxppe!boe!jut!sftjefout/ Upebz-!uif!Djuz!pg!Nbqmfxppe!ibt!bo!fowjbcmf!qbslt!boe!sfdsfbujpo!tztufn/!Uif!tztufn!jt!lopxo! gps!jut!mfbefstijq!jo!tvtubjobcjmjuz!boe!ejwfstf!sfdsfbujpo!pqujpot/!Gjguz!qbslt!boe!qsftfswft!tfswf!bt! ofjhicpsippe!bodipst!boe!qspwjef!qmbdft!gps!dpnnvojuz!hbuifsjoh-!buimfujdt-!boe!sftqjuf-!xijmf!uif! Obuvsf!Dfoufs!boe!Dpnnvojuz!Dfoufs-!pqfsbufe!cz!uif!ZNDB-!bsf!ivct!gps!qsphsbnnjoh/ 3151!Dpnqsfifotjwf!Qmbo 7.77!!!! PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 The parks and recreation system is transitioning from a developing system into a mature system, which presents new challenges. At the core of future issues is the need for extensive park revitalization and reinvestment. System- Community Center, Nature Center, and park activity buildings is needed. priority for the future. Qvsqptf! nbqmfxppe! The purpose of the Comprehenisve Plan Parks, Trails, and Open Space qbslt!'!sfdsfbujpo Chapter is to guide reinvestment in and reinvigoration of the parks and tztufn!nbtufs!qmbo! recreation system for the next generation of Maplewood residents. The Bepqufe!Cz!Nbqmfxppe!Djuz!Dpvodjm!Kbovbsz!37-!3126 chapter summarizes local system components and recognizes regional parks and trails. This chapter also updates the goals and policies from the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The Parks, Trails, and Open Space Chapter, however, does not provide detailed recommendations for each components of the system. Those are provided in the 2015 Parks and Recreation System Master Plan. The 2015 System Master Plan, available on the City website, was developed in a multi-year process with many opportunities for community input. It was guided by the Parks and Recreation Commission and ultimately adopted by the City Council. The System Master Plan is a comprehensive inventory of and vision for the future of the parks and recreation system. It includes existing conditions, contextual background information, a vision and guiding BDDPNQMJTINFOUT! principles, and a set of recommendations for Maplewood’s parks and PG!UIF!3141!QMBO recreation. Usfoet!jo!Sfdsfbujpo! . development of parks recommendations. The following trends are described in more detail in the 2015 Park System Plan. . ¼ Modest population growth . ¼ Increasingly diverse ¼ Actively aging ¼ Millennials behave differently . ¼ Increased interest in trails . ¼ Increasingly health conscious ¼ Participation in non-traditional sports ¼ Quality over quantity ¼ Environmentally conscious ¼ Climate change ¼ Concerned about safety ¼ Public art ¼ ¼ Challenged government budgets Djuz!pg!Nbqmfxppe 7.78 PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 QBSLT-!USBJMT-!'!P Fyjtujoh!Dpoejujpot0 Cbdlhspvoe! Maplewood has a thriving parks and recreation system, and residents currently have good access to parks and paved trails. When measured against neighboring communities of similar size, Maplewood has more city and regional parks, trails, and open space, and for a city of its size, Maplewood also compares well against national standards due to its amount and variety of facilities and parkland. Maplewood has an uncommon resource in its system of Preserves and Greenways. These features give residents additional access and exposure Q to natural resources, passive recreation opportunities, and sustainable FO! landscape practices. Overall, residents are happy with the physical condition of the system, though TQ much of the infrastructure is aging and will need replacement. B Future improvements should focus on making parks more consistent across DF Hazelwood Park replacing existing park facilities will require capital reinvestment, as a number of playgrounds, restrooms, warming houses, and picnic shelters will need replacement in the near future. Gfbuvsft!boe!Ijhimjhiut Maplewood categorizes its parks by type in order to provide an equitable Neighborhood, Community, Youth Athletic, or Community Athletic Complex. Additionally, Special Use Parks and Facilities include recreation services that Ofjhicpsippe!Qbslt! Maplewood’s network of 26 neighborhood parks provides a strong foundation of amenities for the overall system. Neighborhood parks are distributed evenly throughout the City and typically include facilities such as walking Dpnnvojuz!Qbslt! Maplewood Heights Park Parks currently categorized as community parks include Joy, City Campus, community events and contain amenities with city-wide draw, such as group picnic facilities, historic resources, and gardens. Buimfujd!Qbslt! Maplewood’s athletic parks are divided into two categories; youth athletic and community athletic. Currently, there are four youth athletic parks and two community athletic parks. The community athletic parks also serve youth needs. 3151!Dpnqsfifotjwf!Qmbo 7.79!!!! PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 Qsftfswft! QBSL!TZTUFN!BU!B! The City owns and manages a system of preserves set aside for the protection of natural resources, scenic areas, and landscape buffers. The HMBODF preserves range in size from 5 to 46 acres and are open to passive-use ¼ activities such as hiking, bird watching, and nature study. The City has established two types of Preserves: ¼ Community - integrated, multi-use areas set aside for preserving natural ¼ resources, connecting people to nature, and providing educational programming and historic interpretation. Community Preserves include Prairie Farm, Gladstone Savanna, Fish Creek, and Maplewood Nature ¼ Center. ¼ ¼ Neighborhood - areas set aside for the preservation of natural resources and to connect people with nature through low-impact activities such as nature study/observation, bird/wildlife watching, walking/hiking, and ¼ and Spoon Lake. ¼ Nbqmfxppe!Obuvsf!Dfoufs! ¼ The Maplewood Nature Center is the epicenter of environmental education ¼ within the City. Situated on a 40-acre preserve, the facility includes a Visitor Center, pond, hiking trails, boardwalks, sustainable practice demonstration/ interpretive areas, and a nature play area. Staffed by Naturalists, the center offers programming for all ages, and serves as the hub for sustainability programming and service learning for Maplewood residents. Nbqmfxppe!Dpnnvojuz!Dfoufs! Located within the City Hall Campus, the Maplewood Community Center (MCC) features two pools, a gymnasium, an indoor track, racquetball courts, QBSL!TFSWJDF! BSFBT and meeting rooms, and a performing arts theatre. Beginning in 2016 the Maplewood Community Center is operated by the YMCA through a partnership with the City of Maplewood. Open and welcome to all, visitors may purchase passes or annual memberships, and residents of Maplewood can take advantage of discounted membership rates. Special offerings and partnerships at the Center include programs for seniors, wellness classes, Ashland Productions. Qsphsbnnjoh The City of Maplewood offers its residents a diverse range of programs. Programs are carefully designed to appeal to people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds, with a focus on community/special events, and programming at the MCC and Nature Center. The City offers programs run by City staff and in conjunction with partners such as the North St. Paul/ Maplewood/Oakdale School District, neighboring communities, and Ramsey County Parks. Neighboring communities have recreation associations that offer additional sports programming as well. Djuz!pg!Nbqmfxppe 7.7: PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 Figure 6-1. QBSLT-!USBJMT-!'!P 694 CO. RO AD D §¨ ¦ Prairie Farm Sunset Joy Preserve Legacy Ridge Preserve Park Park Playcrest Park Joy Park Maplewood BEAM AVE Heights Park Silver 694 Kohlman Creek Lake Hidden Marsh Preserve §¨ ¦ Preserve Hazelwood Park Gervais Fisher's Corner 61 UV Lake Preserve CO. ROAD C COUNTY ROAD C Kohlman Park Opsuifso Spoon Lake Harvest Park Four Preserve Seasons AD B2 NTY RO COU Park 36 UV Keller Sherwood Regional 36 Park !TJHOBUVSF!QBSLT! UV Park H AVE E SOUT CO. ROAD B Timber Park Maplecrest City Hall Park Campus & Trout Brook Q Community Robinhood Park Preserve Center Edgerton Park Flicek Park Y AVE HOLLOWA FO! Dfousbm!Xftu FROST AVE Roselawn Park ROSELAWN AVE E Gladstone Savanna Hillside Goodrich Kenwood Gloster Park Western Xftufso Park Park Park Phalen Lookout Hills Park Wakefield Regional Park TQ Park Park LARPENTEUR AVE E E E PENTEUR AV LAR Priory Preserve B DF W H E E L O C K P K W Y Nebraska Park Jims Prairie 694 Lake §¨ ¦ Sterling Oaks Park Preserve Phalen 35E § ¨¦ Dfousbm!Fbtu Beaver Creek Preserve Geranium Park Beaver Lake Nature Center Preserve Gethsemane Park MINNEHAHA AVE E Lions Park 3M Lake CONWAY AVE Tanner's 94 Lake §¨ ¦ SELBY AVE Battle Creek Lake Afton Heights Park ON ER AFT UPP Battle Creek Regional Park Park Classifications Crestview Park Vista Mailand Park Community Park Hills Park Tpvuifso Community Athletic Complex LINWOOD ANNAPOLIS ST W Applewood 494 Preserve §¨ ¦ 61 £ Youth Athletic Park Applewood Park Pig's Eye Lake HI GHWOOD AVE Neighborhood Park Pleasantview !!!!!!GVUVSF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Park Special Use Park Carver OFJHICPSIPPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lake Carver Preserve City Preserve !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!QBSL!TFBSDI!BSFB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CARVER AVE 52 £ Fish Creek Regional/County Park AVE W WENTWORTH Preserve 10 £ Park Service Areas 01 Miles \[ 3151!Dpnqsfifotjwf!Qmbo 7.81!!!! PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 Figure 6-2. 35E § ¨¦ 694 §¨ ¦ Prairie Farm Sunset Joy Preserve Legacy Ridge Preserve Park Park Playcrest Park Joy Park Maplewood Heights Park Silver 694 Kohlman Creek Lake Hidden Marsh Preserve §¨ ¦ Preserve Hazelwood Park Gervais Fisher's Corner 61 UV Lake Preserve COUNTY ROAD C Kohlman Park Spoon Lake Harvest Park Four Preserve Seasons Park 36 UV Keller Sherwood Regional 36 Park UV Park Timber Park Maplecrest City Hall Park Campus & Trout Brook Community Robinhood Park Preserve Edgerton ParkCenter Flicek Park FROST AVE Roselawn Park Gladstone Savanna Hillside Goodrich Kenwood Gloster Park Western Park Park Park Phalen Lookout Hills Park Wakefield Regional Park Park Park LARPENTEUR AVE E Priory Preserve Nebraska Park Jims Prairie 694 Lake §¨ ¦ Sterling Oaks Park Preserve Phalen 35E § ¨¦ Beaver Creek Preserve Geranium Park Beaver Lake Nature Center Preserve Gethsemane Park Lions Park 3M Lake Tanner's 94 Lake §¨ ¦ Battle Creek Lake Afton Heights Park Battle Creek Regional Park Crestview Park Vista Mailand Park Hills Preserves Park Existing Preseve Trails Applewood 494 Preserve §¨ ¦ 61 £ Applewood Park Proposed Preserve Trails Pig's Eye Lake Community Preserve Pleasantview Park Carver Neighborhood Preserve Lake Carver Preserve City Parks 52 £ Fish Creek Preserve Regional/County Park 10 £ Park Service Areas 01 Miles \[ Djuz!pg!Nbqmfxppe 7.82!! PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 Figure 6-3. Existing Recreation Facilities ll QBSLT-!USBJMT-!'!P l l 694 CO. RO AD D §¨ ¦ Sunset Legacy Ridge VE IA A LYD Park Park Playcrest Park Joy Park l Maplewood BEAM AVE Heights Park Silver 694 Lake §¨ ¦ Hazelwood Park Gervais rl 61 UV Lake l l - CO. ROAD C COUNTY ROAD C Kohlman Park ' Harvest Park Four Seasons l D B2 TY ROA COUN % Park l 36 UV Keller Sherwood Regional 36 Park l UV Park VE E UTH A SO . ROAD B CO Timber Park Maplecrest City Hall Park Campus & l Q % Community Robinhood Park r Center Edgerton Park Flicek Park FO! AY AVE HOLLOW l FROST AVE Roselawn Park ROSELAWN AVE E 34T H ST N Hillside Goodrich Kenwood ' Gloster Park Western Park l Park Park Phalen Lookout Hills Park Wakefield Regional l TQ Park Park Park LARPENTEUR AVE E E- NTEUR AVE LARPE l B r DF Nebraska Park 694 Lake §¨ ¦ Sterling Oaks Park Phalen 35E § ¨¦ l Í Geranium Park ll Beaver Lake Existing Recreation Facilities Indoor Recreation Gethsemane Park r ' (community center, MINNEHAHA AVE E school gym) Lions Park 3M Lake Off Leash Dog Area % Í CONWAY AVE Indoor Pool r Tanner's 94 Lake §¨ ¦ Tennis SELBY AVE Battle Creek ' Fishing Pier Lake l Afton Heights Park r FTON PPER A U Battle Creek Swimming Beach r Regional Park - Í City Community Garden (( Other Community Garden Crestview Park Facilities Vista Disc Golf Course Mailand Park Hills 1 Tennis court T Park Winter Recreation OD LINWO 2 Tennis courts ANNAPOLIS ST W ? 494 Sledding §¨ ¦ - 61 £ Applewood Park Pleasure rink only _ Pig's Eye Lake Cross-Country Skiing ( H IGHWOOD AVE Í Pleasure and hockey rink ^ Pleasantview Skating Hub (hockey rink, 'Park pleasure rink, warming house) Warming House k Carver % Lake Pleasure Rink Only % ' Community Center r VE CARVER A 52 £ City Parks ENTWORTH AVE W W 10 £ Regional/County Park 01 Miles \[ 3151!Dpnqsfifotjwf!Qmbo 7.83!!!! PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 Obuvsbm!Bsfb!Hsffoxbzt The Natural Area Greenway concept is a unique feature of the Maplewood system. The greenways are an overlay of the largest contiguous areas of habitat in Maplewood, encompassing both public and private lands. They scale ecosystems and to provide habitat for species that need large natural areas. Parks and Recreation property within the system will be managed to contribute to the health of the greenway. Additional information about the greenway system can be found in the Natural Resources Chapter. Sfhjpobm!Qbslt!'!Sfdsfbujpo!Gbdjmjujft! Several regional parks and facilities are located in Maplewood. These parks and facilities are operated and managed by Ramsey County Parks or the City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department. Although these sites are not operated by the City of Maplewood, they are valuable resources to Maplewood residents. Qibmfo.Lfmmfs!Sfhjpobm!Qbsl! Phalen-Keller Regional Park is a 750 acre park that is managed jointly by the City of Saint Paul Parks Department and Ramsey County Parks -- Saint Paul manages the Phalen Park portion and Ramsey County the Keller Park portion. The park attracts over one million visitors annually. The park straddles the border of Maplewood and Saint Paul and acts as a neighborhood park for the residents who live near it. In 2011, both agencies worked together to create a master plan for the combined park. Activities at the park include: picnicking, Qibmfo!Hpmg!Dpvstf!'!Lfmmfs!Hpmg!Dpvstf Phalen-Keller Regional Park includes two public golf courses: the Phalen Park Golf Course, managed by the City of Saint Paul, and the Keller Golf Course, managed by Ramsey County. Each golf course provides 18 holes, a driving range, practice green, restaurant and bar, and is open to the public. Cbuumf!Dsffl!Sfhjpobm!Qbsl Battle Creek Regional Park encompasses park sites in the southern part of Maplewood and southeastern Saint Paul. The park is operated and managed by Ramsey County Parks. Activities include: trails and natural areas, a dog park, a family aquatic facility with pools and waterslides, mountain biking, sledding, cross-country skiing, and picnicking. The park also includes The Ponds at Battle Creek golf course, which is a nine-hole, par 35, public golf course with a driving range and putting green. Csvdf!Wfoup!Sfhjpobm!Usbjm The Bruce Vento Regional Trail runs north and south through the central portion of Maplewood. It connects the historical Gladstone neighborhood north to White Bear Lake. North of I-694, the future alignment is planned to follow Hwy 61 to Bald Eagle Lake. South of Maplewood, the trail leads from Phalen Regional Park through the City of Saint Paul to the Bruce Vento Nature Djuz!pg!Nbqmfxppe 7.84 PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 Figure 6-4. 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Regional Parks and Trails XIJUF WBEOBJT CFBS!MBLF Mpxfs 694 IFJHIUT § Tvotfu¨ ¦ Sjehf!Qbsl Tvotfu Mfhbdz Sjehf QbslQbsl Qmbzdsftu f!F b!Bw Mzej Se p Qbsl Nbqmfxppe Ifjhiut!Qbsl Kpz!Qbsl Cfbn!Bwf Ib{fmxppe MJUUMF Qbsl DBOBEB Lpimnbo Qbsl Gpvs Tfbtpot Ibswftu Qbsl Qbsl OPSUI SPTFWJMMF TU/!QBVM Tifsxppe 36 ¬« Qbsl 61 £UjncfsDjuz!Ibmm QbslDbnqvt!Qbsl pbe!C!F Dpvouz!S Djuz!Ibmm 35E Dbnqvt!QbslDjuz!Ibmm NbqmfdsftuSpcjoippe § ¨ ¦ Dbnqvt!Qbsl Qbsl Qbsl z Sptfmbxo Fehfsupo Gmjdfl Qbsl QbslQbsl Hppesjdi Ijmmtjef Hmptufs Sptfmbxo!Bwf!FGsptu!Bwf Qbsl Lfoxppe Qbsl Qbsl Qbsl Xftufso MpplpvuXblfgjfme Ijmmt QbslQbsl Qbsl !F s!Bwf qfoufv Mbs Mbsqfoufvs!Bwf!F PBLEB Ofcsbtlb Tufsmjoh Qbsl Pblt!Qbsl Hfsbojvn Qbsl Hfuitfnbof Qbsl 5 ¬« Hfuitfnbof Qbsl Mjpot Qbsl bz DpoxBwf 94 TU/!QBVM § ¨ ¦ o Bgup Ifjhiut Qbsl e o!S gup s!B qf Vq px M MFHFOE Dsftuwjfx Nbjmboe Qbsl Qbsl Wjtub Xbufs!Cpez Ijmmt Qbsl Fyjtujoh!Sfhjpobm!Usbjm SBNTF Z!DPVOUZ XPPECVSZ Tubuf!Usbjmt wf pe!B joxp M Bqqmfxppe Fyjtujoh!Tjefxbml Qbsl Fyjtujoh!Usbjmt wf pe!B ixp Ijh Djuz!Qsftfswf0Pqfo!Tqbdf Qmfbtbouwjfx Qbsl Djuz!Qbsl Dpvouz0Sfhjpobm!Qbsl 494 § ¨ ¦ Dpvouz!Cpvoebsz f Bwf Dbs Djuz!Cpvoebsz 00.51Miles ° Djuz!pg!Nbqmfxppe 7.86 PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU OFXQPSU F1, Attachment 1 Sanctuary south of I-94. A future portion of the trail is planned to connect to QBSLT-!USBJMT-!'!P the Mississippi River. Within Maplewood the Bruce Vento Regional Trail corridor will also be the location of the Rush Line BRT corridor. The right-of-way, owned by accommodate both the trail and the BRT. Uspvu!Csppl!Sfhjpobm!Usbjm The Trout Brook Regional Trail is a Ramsey County managed and operated paved trail that connects Lake McCarrons County Park in Roseville with the Gateway State Trail in Saint Paul. Its alignment runs through the southwestern corner of Maplewood. Future plans are for the trail to connect south to the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary. Q FO! Tubuf!'!Dpvouz!Gbdjmjujft TQ Hbufxbz!Tubuf!Usbjm B DF The Gateway State Trail is a converted rails to trail. It is a multi-use, paved trail managed by the Department of Natural Resources. The trail runs 18 miles from the city of Saint Paul northeast to Pine Point Regional Park, a few miles northwest of Stillwater. The corridor is generally wooded and provides adjacent natural surface horse trail. Access in Maplewood is provided at the Community Center, Robinhood Park, Keller Regional Park, and Flicek Park Mblf!Mjolt!Usbjm The Lake Links Trail is a jointly managed Ramsey County and Washington County paved trail that links northern Maplewood to White Bear Lake. Cfbwfs!Mblf!Dpvouz!Qbsl Beaver Lake County Park is located in the southern portion of Maplewood on pier, and play area. Ipmmpxbz!Nbsti!Dpvouz!Pqfo!Tqbdf Ramsey County’s Natural Resources Management Plan indicates that there are native habitats mainly in the northern portion of the open space, including a large cattail marsh with pockets of mixed woods. The wooded hill on the south parcel is mature oak with a degraded understory. The property between the two parcels is a highly disturbed MNDOT storage yard. Currently, there is no active vegetation management in this open space. The park hosts a variety of common wildlife, as well as a variety of nesting songbirds and waterfowl. The City maintains a trail within this open space. Lpimnbo!Dsffl!'!Nbsti!Dpvouz!Pqfo!Tqbdft ¼ The vegetation in Kohlman Creek open space is a variety of degraded wetlands and mixed woods with no active vegetation management. The park hosts a variety of common wildlife, including a variety of nesting songbirds and waterfowl. There is no active wildlife management or trails in this open space. 3151!Dpnqsfifotjwf!Qmbo 7.87!!!! PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 ¼ North Kohlman Marsh is a mixture of box elder and ash woods with areas of open wetlands. This is no active wildlife management or trails on this site. Sbntfz!Dpvouz!ipstftipf!dpvsut-!Hppesjdi!Hpmg! Dpvstf-!boe!Bmesjdi!Bsfob Aldrich Arena is a multi-purpose arena managed by Ramsey County. It hosts multiple high school hockey games, but is also used for events, conventions, assemblies, sport events, and expos. Goodrich Golf course is a challenging 18-hole, par-70 course with gently featuring a tiered sand bunker, and a full bar with 65-seat banquet room. Ijmmdsftu!Hpmg!Dpvstf Hillcrest Golf Course is located in Saint Paul, east of the McKnight Rd border with Maplewood. The golf course is set to close in the future. Njttjttjqqj!Obujpobm!Sjwfs!'!Sfdsfbujpo!Bsfb A small portion of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area touches the southern portion of Maplewood. This area encompasses 72 miles of the Mississippi River corridor from north of the Twin Cities down to Hastings. The area is a partnership between the National Park Service and local governments including only 67 acres of nationally owned land, while city natural areas, and privately owned land make up the rest of the 54,000 acres. The purpose of the designation is to protect and promote use of the river for and its ecosystem. 694 §¦¨ Silver 694 Lake §¦¨ Gervais 61 UV Lake LITTLE CO. ROAD C COUNTY ROAD C CANADA NORTH ST. PAUL 36 UV 36 UV FROST AVE LARPENTEUR AVE E OAKDALE 694 Lake §¦¨ Phalen 35E § ¨¦ Beaver Lake MINNEHAHA AVE E 3M Lake Tanner's LAND- 94 Lake §¨ ¦FALL ST. PAUL SELBY AVE Battle Creek Lake ANNAPOLIS ST W 494 WOODBURY §¦¨ 61 £ Pig's Eye Lake LILYDALE Carver Lake WEST ST. PAUL 52 £ A portion of the Mississippi National River WENTWORTH AVE W 10 £ SOUTH ST. PAUL Recreation Area is in Maplewood.Mississippi National River Recreation Area City of Maplewood Djuz!pg!Nbqmfxppe 7.88 PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 QBSLT-!USBJMT-!'!P Offet!Bttfttnfou! XIBU!XF!IFBSE Tvnnbsz ¼ During the 2014-2015 park system planning process, a needs assessment included: a peer community comparison, analysis of the existing conditions, and extensive community engagement. The following summarizes the ¼ Uif!Hppe!Ofxt ¼ Excellent access to parks and natural areas ¼ Well loved neighborhood parks Q ¼ High number of trail miles, most residents are in close proximity to trails ¼ FO! ¼ Leader in natural area protection, sustainable development, and maintenance practices TQ ¼ The Maplewood Community Center is the most used facility ¼ B ¼ Diverse programs DF ¼ Invigorated, professional staff that is taking a proactive role ¼ Existing plans for key parks to build on ¼ Uif!Offet ¼ Renovation of older parks: replace facilities, add support amenities, and improve accessibility ¼ ¼ Trail system connectivity ¼ Park standardization across the system (signage, benches, design ¼ standards, asset management) ¼ More unique parks through attention to aesthetics, arts, history, and culture ¼ Places and programs for community gathering (at all scales). ¼ ¼ Continued leadership in natural area preservation and sustainability ¼ Financial stability ¼ Specialized facilities that respond to demographic and recreation trends ¼ ¼ Reinvest and replace over time with the availability of funding. Jttvft!boe!Pqqpsuvojujft! ¼ System Master Plan and the recent community input highlighted to the right. ¼ ¼ Renovation of older parks: replace facilities, add support amenities, and improve accessibility ¼ Trail system connectivity ¼ ¼ Park standardization across the system (signage, benches, design standards, asset management) ¼ More unique parks through attention to aesthetics, arts, history, and culture ¼ Places and programs for community gathering (at all scales) ¼ ¼ Continued leadership in natural area preservation and sustainability ¼ Financial stability ¼ Specialized facilities that respond to demographic and recreation trends ¼ 3151!Dpnqsfifotjwf!Qmbo 7.89!!!! PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 Jnqpsubodf.Vonfu!Offet!Bttfttnfou!Nbusjy.!Gbdjmjujft Jnqpsubodf.Vonfu!Offet!Bttfttnfou!Nbusjy.!Gbdjmjujft mean importance Special InterestTop Priorities higher importance/higher unmet need lower importance/higher unmet need Outdoor splash pads Outdoor disc golf Outdoor band shell Tub Luj Hmong (Top Spin) courts Outdoor refrigerated ice rinks Outdoor swimming pools/water parks Outdoor skateboarding parks Outdoor sand volleyball courts Off-leash dog park Community gardens Indoor basketball/volleyball courts Indoor ice arena Indoor nature center Outdoor basketball courts Outdoor ice skating rink Outdoor tennis courts Adult softball fields Youth softball fields Outdoor picnic shelters Youth baseball fieldsIndoor running/walking track Indoor swimming pools/leisure pools Nature preserves Indoor fitness & exercise facilities Walking & biking trails Small neighborhood parks Playgrounds Large community parks Lower Importance Continued Emphasis higher importance/lower unmet need lower importance/lower unmet need Higher Importance Lower Importance Importance Ratings Nbkps!ofx!qbslt-!qsftfswft-!boe!sfdsfbujpo! Offet gbdjmjuz! jnqspwfnfout!uibu!bsf!uif!nptu!jnqpsubou!up! sftqpoefou!ipvtfipmet! Efwfmpq!b!mbshf!eftujobujpo!qbsl!xjui!Djuz.xjef! 43& bnfojujft Efwfmpq!b!xbufs!tqmbti!qbe!gps!dijmesfo 36& 35& Efwfmpq!bo!pvuepps!bnqijuifbufs 2:& Efwfmpqnfou!pg!beejujpobm!dpnnvojuz!hbsefot 28& Gvoejoh!'!Qsjpsjujft Dpotusvdujpo!pg!ofx!dpodfttjpo0sftusppn! 24& gbdjmjuz!bu!Ib{fmxppe!Qbsl Efwfmpq!b!ejtd!hpmg!dpvstf :& 6& Ib{fmxppe!Qbsl Efwfmpq!b!tlbufcpbse!qbsl 5& Puifs 4& Opof!diptfo 48& 1&21&31&41& Nptu!Jnqpsubou3oe!Nptu!Jnqpsubou4se!Nptu!Jnqpsubou Djuz!pg!Nbqmfxppe 7.8: PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 QBSLT-!USBJMT-!'!P Hpbmt!'!Qpmjdjft! WJTJPO!'!HVJEJOH! QSJODJQMFT a synthesis and update of the goals and objectives included in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and the policies from the set of recommendations and policies are intended to guide the City Council, Parks and Recreation Commission, and City Staff in their decision-making for the system. 2/!Qspwjef!b!dpnqsfifotjwf!boe!dpoofdufe!qbslt! boe!sfdsfbujpo!tztufn!uibu!tfswft!bdujwf!boe! qbttjwf!offet!up!qspwjef!b!ijhi!rvbmjuz!pg!mjgf! gps!bmm!sftjefout/ Q FO! 1.1. Provide access to a neighborhood park for all residents with a ½ mile radius (10 minute walk). TQ 1.2. Distribute neighborhood scale recreation facilities across park service areas. B DF 1.2.1. Focus neighborhood park activities on playgrounds, informal gathering, and informal turf play. 1.2.2. neighborhood parks. 1.2.3. Explore opportunities to add needed recreation facilities, and community gardens so there is at least one facility per park service area. 1.3. Provide places for neighborhood and community gatherings. 1.3.1. Ensure each park service area has a small picnic shelter. 1.3.2. Ensure each park service area has a small, multi-purpose building that can be used for indoor neighborhood events, programming, and as a warming house in the winter. 1.4. Provide community parks and community athletic parks in strategic, convenient locations (Note: this recommendation applies to Joy, 1.4.1. These parks should support community gathering, access to nature, and active recreation. 1.4.2. Ensure each community park and community athletic park provides user amenities including restrooms, water fountains, bike racks, and lighting in key use areas. ¼ 1.4.3. Assess parking adequacy annually to ensure use is not adversely affecting surrounding neighborhoods. ¼ 1.5. Ensure the cleanliness of parks and park facilities through regular ¼ maintenance, including: regular garbage and recycling collection; ¼ regular cleaning of buildings, picnic shelters and restrooms; removal ¼ complaints and problems in a timely manner, as established by ¼ policy. 3151!Dpnqsfifotjwf!Qmbo 7.91!!!! PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 Figure 6-6. Proposed Specialty Recreation Facilities 35E § ¨¦ ll l l 694 §¨ ¦ Sunset Legacy Ridge Park Park Playcrest Park l Joy Park Maplewood Heights Park Silver 694 Lake §¨ ¦ l Hazelwood Park Gervais 61 l l UV Lake r - COUNTY ROAD C Kohlman Park !BEE!TLBUF!QBSL!,!GJUOFTT!MPPQ!! Harvest Park Four l Seasons l Park 36 UV Keller Sherwood l Regional 36 Park!BEE!PVUEPPS!QFSGPSNBODF!TQBDF! UV Park Timber Park Maplecrest City Hall BOE!TJHOBUVSF!BEB!BDDFTTJCMF!!! Park l Campus & r Community Robinhood Park QMBZHSPVOE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edgerton ParkCenter Flicek Park l FROST AVE Roselawn Park Hillside Goodrich Kenwood Gloster Park Western l Park Park Park Phalen Lookout Hills Park Wakefield Regional Park Park Park LARPENTEUR AVE E l - r !BEE!JOUFSBDUJWF! Nebraska Park 694 Lake XBUFS!GFBUVSF0!!§¨ ¦ Sterling Oaks Park !BEE!UVK!MVC! Phalen Í 35E § ¨¦ TQMBTI!QBE!!!!! l Geranium Park ll Beaver Lake Gethsemane Park r Lions Park 3M Lake Speciality Recreation Tanner's 94 Lake Facilities §¨ ¦ Proposed New Battle Creek Lake Specialty Recreation Afton Heights Park r Battle Creek Existing Specialty Regional Park - Recreation ( Í Facilities Off Leash Dog Area Í !QBSUOFS!XJUI!DPVOUZ!GPS!EJTD!HPMG! Crestview Park 1 Tennis court T Existing Cross-Country Ski ( Vista Mailand Park Hills 2 Tennis courts Park ? Sledding Location - Pleasure rink only _ 494 §¨ ¦ 61 £ Indoor Pool r Applewood Park Pleasure and hockey rink ^ Pig's Eye Lake Í Swimming Beach r Warming House k Pleasantview Park Carver 'Fishing Pier Community Center l Lake r City Parks 52 £ Regional/County Park 10 £ Park Service Areas 01 Miles \[ Djuz!pg!Nbqmfxppe 7.92!! PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 Figure 6-7. Proposed Activity Facilities 35E QBSLT-!USBJMT-!'!P § ¨¦ 694 §¨ ¦ Sunset Legacy Ridge Park Park Playcrest Park Joy Park Maplewood Heights Park Silver 694 Lake §¨ ¦ Hazelwood Park Gervais 61 UV Lake - COUNTY ROAD C Kohlman Park Harvest Park Four Seasons ' % Park 36 UV Keller Sherwood Sherwood Regional 36 Park UV Park Q Timber Park Maplecrest City Hall Park Campus & FO! % Community Robinhood Park Edgerton ParkCenter Flicek Park FROST AVE Roselawn Park Hillside Goodrich Kenwood Gloster Park TQ Western ' Park Park Park Phalen Lookout Hills Park Wakefield Regional Park Park Park LARPENTEUR AVE E - B DF Nebraska Park 694 Lake §¨ ¦ Sterling Oaks Park Phalen 35E § ¨¦ Geranium Park Beaver Lake Gethsemane Park ' Lions Park 3M Lake % Tanner's 94 Lake §¨ ¦ Battle Creek ' Lake Afton Heights Park Proposed Activity Facilities S FDSFBUJPO!GBDJMJUZ! Battle Creek Regional Park Indoor Recreation (community TUSBUFHJFT center, school gym, multi- purpose building) Facilities Crestview Park Tennis/Pickleball Courts 1 Tennis court T Vista Mailand Park Hills 2 Tennis courts City Community Garden Park ? Pleasure rink only _ 494 Other Community Garden §¨ ¦ 61 £ Applewood Park Pleasure and hockey rink ^ Pig's Eye Lake Skating Hub (hockey rink, ' pleasure rink, warming house) Warming House k Pleasantview Park Pleasure Rink Only %Carver ' Community Center Lake City Parks 52 £ Regional/County Park 10 £ Park Service Areas 01 Miles \[ 3151!Dpnqsfifotjwf!Qmbo 7.93!!!! PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 3/!Nbjoubjo-!foibodf-!boe!qspwjef!bddftt!up! obuvsbm!sftpvsdft!xjuijo!uif!qbslt!boe! sfdsfbujpo!tztufn/ 2.1. Establish Community Preserves as integrated, multi-purpose areas set aside for preserving natural resources, connecting people to nature, and providing educational programming and historic interpretation. 2.1.1. Use natural resource management plans to guide the preservation, management, and restoration of natural resources. 2.1.2. Use individual master plans for each Community Preserve resource-based recreation opportunities such as play areas, sitting areas, picnic shelters, paved trail networks, community gardens, educational programming, and camping. 2.1.3. Provide historic interpretation to share the history of the site. 2.2. Maintain Neighborhood Preserves as areas set aside for the preservation of natural resources and to connect people with nature. 2.2.1. Limit activities in neighborhood preserves to low impact activities such as nature study/observation, bird/wildlife 2.2.2. Use management plans to guide preservation, restoration, and management of the natural resources in individual neighborhood preserves. 2.2.3. Use low impact design to add trails to preserves where appropriate. Balance the types of trails available in individual preserves (paved, soft surface, mowed, etc.) based on trail availability within a park service area, greenway designation, connection to existing trails, topography, natural resource quality, and environmental protection. 2.2.4. No-net loss Policy: The City shall retain a minimum of 295 acres in the system of preserves. 2.2.5. Improve access to nature for people of all abilities by ensuring one ADA neighborhood preserve trail in each of the park service areas. 2.3. Integrate Natural Resource Management into Parks and Preserves. 2.3.1. Integrate food production in City parks and preserves– edibles, foraging, permaculture, community gardens, etc. 2.3.2. Create and follow management plans (e.g. Beaver Creek Corridor Management Plan). 2.3.3. Minimize monocultures and establish biodiversity goals to support wildlife habitat. 2.3.4. Consider ecotype distribution across the system (diversity of forest, prairie, savanna, wetland, lacustrine environments) when exploring natural resources restoration. Djuz!pg!Nbqmfxppe 7.94 PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 2.3.5. Identify and manage for target species (e.g. threatened or QBSLT-!USBJMT-!'!P special concern species) as possible tools for educating and engaging the community. 2.4. Connect people with nature, including land, water, and wildlife resources, and empower them to be stewards of the environment. 2.4.1. Reconnect with schools to provide outdoor nature experiences and education in a variety of locations, including schools, parks, preserves, rain gardens, and at the Nature Center. 2.4.2. Provide volunteer opportunities for all ages to participate in hands-on citizen science monitoring programs such as frog monitoring, monarch tagging, open space monitors, etc. Q 2.4.3. Use mobile delivery methods to bring nature based education FO! to participants. TQ 4/!Bdrvjsf-!efwfmpq-!boe!nbjoubjo!bo! B joufsdpoofdufe!usbjm!tztufn!gps!usbotqpsubujpo-! DF sfdsfbujpo-!boe!fevdbujpobm!qvsqptft/! 3.1. Create a safe, multi-purpose, and all-season trail system 3.1.1. Sign paved shoulders when utilized to supplement the non- motorized system, transitioning to off-road facilities or bike lanes where and when possible. 3.1.2. 3.1.3. Consider options for hiking, biking, walking, skating, and cross-country skiing. 3.1.4. Update the Snow and Ice Control Policy on an annual basis to ensure the appropriate prioritization of the network. 3.2. Create a Priority Network that makes North-South and East-West connections for pedestrians and bicyclists. 3.2.1. Connect to regional and community parks, preserves, facilities, schools, commercial areas, and transit routes. 3.2.2. Provide bicycle routes every half to one-mile throughout the City. 3.2.3. Connect to destinations and pedestrian/bicycle facilities in neighboring communities. 3.3. Establish a system of routes that highlight the Natural Area Greenways. 3.3.1. Identify the gaps and work to connect trail segments on public land. 3.3.2. Partner with adjacent cities to connect Greenway trails to trails in their communities. 3151!Dpnqsfifotjwf!Qmbo 7.95!!!! PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 This is under review with City Engineer Figure 6-8. Pedestrian/Bicylce Network Priority Improvements and Transportation Consultants 694 § ¨¦ 694 §¦¨ 61 UV 36 UV 36 UV 694 §¦¨ 35E § ¨¦ 94 § ¨¦ Pedestrian/Bicycle Network Priority Improvements 2018-2023 Projects 2013-2016 Project 494 § ¨¦ 61 £ Missing Segment Priority Project Corridors Existing Pedestrian/Bicycle Network City Preserve 52 £ City Park 10 £ Regional/County Park 01 Miles \[ Djuz!pg!Nbqmfxppe 7.96 PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 3.4. Continue coordination between the Parks and Recreation and QBSLT-!USBJMT-!'!P Public Works Department on the expansion of the non-motorized transportation system. 3.4.1. Use neighborhood context and the Living Streets Policy to guide the design of trail and sidewalk projects. 3.4.2. Annually review missing segments and priority corridors as part of the Capital Improvement Plan process. Coordinate trail and sidewalk construction with road construction projects. Use asset management system to track system status, needs, and priorities. 3.4.3. Initiate planning on priority segments to position projects for grant funding. Q 3.4.4. Ensure Maplewood’s non-motorized transportation needs are FO! incorporated in planning and construction processes by other jurisdictions, including MnDOT and Ramsey County. TQ 3.4.5. Continue to implement Maplewood’s Living Streets Policy in B areas adjacent to parks and trails. DF 3.5. Support multi-modal transportation. 3.5.1. Ensure safe walking/biking options to system components. 3.5.2. Provide bike racks, water fountains, and restrooms at facilities as appropriate based on facility class. 3.5.3. Focus transit connections to community and athletic parks (safe routes from transit stops, marketing of easy transit connections). 3.5.4. Continue to work with regional planning authorities to make bicycle and pedestrian connections to, and safe crossings of, the future Gateway and Rush Line transit corridors. 5/!Qspwjef!uif!pqqpsuvojuz!gps!bmm!dpnnvojuz! sftjefout!up!qbsujdjqbuf!jo!sfdsfbujpo-! fevdbujpo-!boe!bsut!bdujwjujft!uispvhi! qbsuofstijqt!boe!uif!jnqmfnfoubujpo!pg! qsphsbnt!uibu!bsf!xfmm.eftjhofe-!dptu!fggfdujwf-! boe!nffu!uif!fwpmwjoh!offet!boe!joufsftut!pg! uif!dpnnvojuz/ 4.1. Program for community and neighborhood gathering. 4.1.1. Program events to draw residents to the park and recreation facilities. Scale events appropriately to the type of park, such as concerts at community parks and neighborhood picnics in neighborhood parks. 4.1.2. Encourage the use of neighborhood shelters and warming houses for neighborhood events through special permits and marketing assistance. 4.1.3. Use mobile/pop-up delivery methods to offer similar programs in each of the park service areas. 4.1.4. Use demographic data and neighborhood surveys to tailor programs to an area. 3151!Dpnqsfifotjwf!Qmbo 7.97!!!! PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 4.2. Maintain and improve high quality, diverse program offerings for all ages (children, teens, adults, and seniors). 4.2.1. Provide early childhood programming to build long-term relationships with families. 4.2.2. Provide multi-age programs so siblings can attend programs at the same location and time. 4.2.3. Provide informal or drop-in activities for people of all ages. 4.2.4. Assist adults in forming their own groups based on interests. 4.2.5. Expand youth programming by engaging youth in program design to ensure the programming is relevant, well-attended, and high quality. 4.3. Ensure equitable access to programs. 4.3.1. Offer programming and facility space for partner organizations to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. 4.3.2. barriers. 4.3.3. Provide a diverse range of programming formats, ranging from classes to events to specialized clubs. 4.4. Promote performance arts and cultural events in parks and at recreation facilities. 4.5. Respond to changing recreation trends and ensure quality programming. 4.5.1. Use participant feedback, recreation trends and demand to adjust program mix and keep programs and activities fresh and appealing. 4.5.2. Benchmark programs annually to determine effectiveness. Evaluate and retool programs not achieving benchmark targets. 4.5.3. Use pilot programs to determine effectiveness and increase 4.5.4. Coordinate with associations, schools, neighborhood governmental agencies, businesses, and local organizations on programming to provide maximum coverage, avoid overlap and cross-market activities. 4.6. Use volunteers and service learning programs to support recreational, arts, cultural, and natural resource management programming. 4.7. Strengthen the Maplewood Community Center as the indoor recreational, cultural, and arts hub for the community. 4.7.1. Continue to expand special and cultural events 4.8. Provide opportunities for community involvement in the design, development, and implementation of parks and recreation. 4.8.1. Use focus groups to test new ideas. Djuz!pg!Nbqmfxppe 7.98 PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 4.8.2. Continue to engage the community and neighborhood in the QBSLT-!USBJMT-!'!P park design process. 6/!Qspwjef!b!xfmdpnjoh!boe!tbgf!qbslt!boe! sfdsfbujpo!tztufn/ 5.1. Use park design to make them welcoming. 5.1.1. Ensure visible and legible signage at park entrances. 5.1.2. Use recognizable branding to indicate that parks are open to all people. 5.1.3. Provide entrances on public streets. 5.1.4. Utilize vegetation that does not obscure views into and through the parks. Q FO! 5.2. Improve the perception of public safety 5.2.1. TQ social observation. B 5.2.2. Locate parking lots and facilities near streets so they are DF easily observable at night. 5.2.3. Locate restrooms and playgrounds in areas that are easily observable. 5.2.4. Use the principles of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) in the design of parks. 5.3. Ensure safety through regular maintenance and equipment upgrades. 5.3.1. Conduct annual inspections of parks, buildings, restrooms, parking lots, trails, and nature areas. Input annual inspections into asset management system and use system to analyze and prioritize system investments. 5.3.2. Use tiered maintenance level standards for routine maintenance to guide the level of maintenance from most intensive to least intensive. 5.3.3. Reduce ongoing maintenance costs over time by replacing outdated park elements with high quality materials and models. 7/!Fohbhf!uif!foujsf!dpnnvojuz/ 6.1. Improve outreach to diverse populations and minority groups. 6.1.1. Strengthen relationships with existing organized groups that serve diverse populations. 6.1.2. Use universal symbols and translations in signage. 6.1.3. Strive to have Parks & Recreation programs and facilities 6.2. Become the “go to” parks and recreation clearinghouse 6.2.1. Continue to utilize diverse methods of communication, including social and digital media. 3151!Dpnqsfifotjwf!Qmbo 7.99!!!! PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 6.2.2. Highlight youth, families, mentors, volunteers in City newsletter and recreation activities brochure. 6.2.3. Celebrate the opening of every new or renovated facility or program. 6.2.4. Provide information on the City’s website and in outside publications about parks, facilities, and programming that is accessible to people with disabilities. 6.2.5. and open space. 6.2.6. Recognize sponsors, donors, and advocates. 6.3. Make Sustainability Education/Outreach a Priority. 6.3.1. Market and interpret sustainable practices and pilot programs. 6.3.2. Continue and expand volunteer recruitment and training programs to supplement service projects, outreach, and events. 8/!Qspbdujwfmz!qmbo!gps!bo!fggjdjfou-!ijhi!rvbmjuz! qbslt!boe!sfdsfbujpo!tztufn!uibu!sftqpoet!up! dpnnvojuz!offet/ 7.1. driven park planning processes to prioritize capital improvements by conducting community driven park planning processes for any after original construction. 7.2. Phase improvements based on replacement needs and available funding. Manage system investments through analysis of data from asset management system. 7.3. Use Sustainable Design Practices. 7.3.1. Use renewable energy where possible (solar, wind, geothermal, biomass). œ Solar lights for trails. œ Solar power at athletic facilities. œ Wind turbines where appropriate. 7.3.2. Follow Maplewood’s existing Green Building Code for new facilities. 7.3.3. Conserve Water Resources. œ Follow water quality requirements in Maplewood’s Green Building Code when making improvements. œ Use cisterns and other water harvesting/recycling techniques where feasible. 7.4. Implement Sustainable Maintenance Practices in Parks and Preserves. 7.4.1. Continue and expand sustainable turf maintenance program, especially in parks within greenways. Djuz!pg!Nbqmfxppe 7.9: PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 7.4.2. Continue and expand integrated waste management QBSLT-!USBJMT-!'!P practices. œ Recycle in all parks and at all events. œ Organics composting at appropriate parks/facilities. 7.4.3. Follow integrated pest management strategies to control nuisance plants, weeds, insects, rodents, etc. 9/!Tfdvsf!uif!ofdfttbsz!gvoejoh!boe!sftpvsdft! up!bddpnqmjti!uif!hpbmt!pg!uif!qbslt!boe! sfdsfbujpo!tztufn/ 8.1. Evaluate on-going operational and life cycle costs when making facility capital decisions. Q 8.2. Ensure adequate funding to meet system goals. FO! 8.2.1. Update park, trail and open space dedication requirements on a biannual basis. (PAC funds) TQ 8.2.2. Seek grants. B DF 8.2.3. Hold fee based events. 8.2.4. Encourage business involvement, sponsorship, naming rights of parks, recreation facilities and events. 8.3. for the promotion and fundraising for system needs. 8.4. Build partnerships. 8.4.1. Continue to work with the Public Works and Planning Departments on environmental stewardship and trail and bikeway projects. 8.4.2. Implement park projects that will stimulate private investment and strengthen residential neighborhoods. 8.4.3. Improve relationship with school districts, including their community education departments. 8.4.4. Partner with existing arts organizations for arts related programming and events. 8.4.5. Maximize use of volunteers. 8.4.6. Partner with private organizations for outreach to ethnic populations. 3151!Dpnqsfifotjwf!Qmbo 7.:1!!!! PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 Bdujpot The System Master Plan was developed with a series of recommendations categorized into the areas of parks and recreation facilities, trails, natural areas and greenways, programs, arts and culture, and funding. These recommendations built on the 2030 Comprehensive Plan goals and included both policies and actions. The recommendations can be found on pages 42 to 72 of the System Master Plan. from the set of recommendations. The priorities were organized into two charts on pages 74 to 77 representing Priority Actions and Priority Capital Improvement Projects. The charts provide detail on responsibility, timing, resources, and cost where appropriate. The following is a list of the actions Qsjpsjuz!Bdujpot Gvoejoh ¼ Expand funding for regular park maintenance and equipment replacement ¼ Continued community education regarding park system funding needs Qbslt!boe!Sfdsfbujpo!Gbdjmjujft ¼ Develop Asset Management Plan ¼ Expand the amount of no-mow areas ¼ Seek opportunities for sustainability pilot programs ¼ Usbjmt ¼ Update Snow and Ice Control Policy ¼ Initiate planning on priority segments to position for grant funding ¼ Pavement Management Obuvsbm!Bsfbt!boe!Hsffoxbzt ¼ Identify and evaluate protected ecological areas ¼ Revise preserve policy to differentiate between community and neighborhood preserves ¼ Formalize greenway routes ¼ Nature Center MP & Building Evaluation Bsut!boe!Dvmuvsf ¼ Seek grant funding for arts-related programs ¼ Look for opportunities to include art and culture into design elements on City projects ¼ Partner with historic society for historic interpretation & programs ¼ Build the Arts Program Qsphsbnnjoh ¼ Continue to expand neighborhood and community events ¼ Expand Nature Center Programs Djuz!pg!Nbqmfxppe 7.:2!! PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 Qsjpsjuz!Dbqjubm!Jnqspwfnfou!Qspkfdut QBSLT-!USBJMT-!'!P Ijhiftu!Qsjpsjuz ¼ Maintenance and Reinvestment Pohpjoh!)mjtufe!jo!psefs!cz!ijhiftu!dptu* ¼ Construct prioritized projects to eliminate gaps in the pedestrian-bicycle network ¼ Add amenities to Neighborhood Parks ¼ Actively manage high quality natural resources ¼ Add amenities to Community and Athletic Parks ¼ Update park signs Q Puifs!Qsjpsjuz!Qspkfdut!)mjtufe!jo!psefs!pg!qsjpsjuz* FO! ¼ Add restrooms to Community and Athletic Parks ¼ TQ ¼ B ¼ Continue/expand community gardens DF ¼ Improvements to Preserves and Open Spaces ¼ Improvements to Goodrich Park ¼ ¼ Add off-leash dog park ¼ Improvements to City Hall Campus ¼ Replace/Refurbish Nature Center ¼ Expand facility mix in Western Park Service Area ¼ Implement new policy regarding tennis court distribution ¼ Add mobile stage ¼ Add new neighborhood park in South Park Service Area 3151!Dpnqsfifotjwf!Qmbo 7.:3!!!! PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 Puifs!Bdujpot!)opo.qsjpsjuz* DBQJUBM! The following list includes action items that were listed in the 2015 Park JNQSPWFNFOU!QMBO! System Plan but were not prioritized. These actions may be combined )DJQ* or included as part of the priority actions, or they may be completed as opportunities arise that make them feasible. 1. Create additional neighborhood watch groups. 2. Add user amenities such as shade, benches, and bike racks based on the asset management plan, funding availability, and community input. 3. Improve resident connectivity to neighborhood parks by adding trails and sidewalks. 4. Construct an outdoor performing arts space in the City with Goodrich Park and Hazelwood Park the top options. 5. Provide lighting for areas intended to be used at night. 6. Increase park patrols. 7. Use volunteer park liaisons to educate youth about appropriate behavior in parks. 8. Increase neighborhood involvement in park design and operations. 9. Provide support facilities such as restrooms, lighting, shade, and water based on the type of park. 10. Include signage kiosks at community and community athletic parks that invite users to use the parks for activities like volleyball, bocce ball, etc. 11. and the City Campus area as the premier recreation and community gathering area for the City. a. Establish trail and sidewalk connections between the three parks and one preserve. b. purpose building/warming house, picnic shelters, splash pad, large playground, and other winter facilities. c. Complete the Goodrich Park Master Plan. d. areas around the pond at the City Hall Campus. e. Implement the Gladstone Savanna Preserve Master Plan ¼ 12. Establish an Asset Management Plan and implement the annual 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for park facilities. ¼ 13. Establish a winter maintenance plan that increases the facilities maintained for winter activities like walking, skating, sledding, cross- country skiing, etc. ¼ 14. Develop Sustainability Pilot Programs. a. Solar garden. ¼ b. Wind turbine. c. Solar powered trash compactor. d. Organics composting in a signature park. Djuz!pg!Nbqmfxppe 7.:4 PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU F1, Attachment 1 e. Composting toilet. QBSLT-!USBJMT-!'!P f. Passive solar or net-zero energy park facility. g. Pesticide-free park. h. Bee Lawn (includes clover etc. for pollinators). 15. Increase Parks and Recreation share of current levy. 16. 17. Explore funding options dedicated to health improvement. 18. Establish an Infrastructure Replacement Reserve Fund to cover major capital repairs and replacements. 19. needs of the basic community and are 100% tax supported and services Q FO! charges will offset costs. TQ 20. Consider a bond referendum. B a. Conduct a study to determine the appropriate bond referendum DF amount, package of improvements, and appropriate timing. b. assist the City to market and champion the referendum. c. Develop ambassadors to promote and champion investments in the park system. 3151!Dpnqsfifotjwf!Qmbo 7.:5!!!! PDUPCFS!3128!ESBGU