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AGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
PARKSAND RECREATION COMMISSIONMEETING
Wednesday,August 20,2014
7:00pmMeeting
Council Chambers -Maplewood City Hall
1830 County Road B East
1.Call to Order
2.Roll Call
3.Approval of Agenda
4.Approval of Minutes
a.July 16, 2014
5.Visitor Presentations
a.Maplewood Parks System Plan (HKGi)
b.Maplewood Nature Center (Ann Hutchinson)
6.Unfinished Business
a.
7.New Business
a.CIP 2015-2019
b.MCC Cultural Series(No Report)
8.Staff Presentations
a.Spotlight on Parks –Maplewood Heights
b.Upcoming Special Events
c.Upcoming Meetings
9.Commissioner Comments
10.Adjourn –(9:00p.m.)
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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
7:00p.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2014
CouncilChambers, City Hall
1.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 Schmidtat 7:00p.m.
2.ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Commissioner Craig Brannon Present
Chair RonCockriel Absent
Commissioner RJ Erhardt Present
Commissioner Terri Mallet Present
Commissioner Kim Schmidt Present
Commissioner Mike Wilde Present
Commissioner Matt Prom Present
Commissioner Nikki Villavicencio Present
Commissioner Rick BrandonCommissioner Rick BrandonCommissioner Rick Brandon PresentPresentPresent
Staff
Parks Manager, Jim TaylorParks Manager, Jim TaylorParks Manager, Jim TaylorParks Manager, Jim TaylorParks Manager, Jim Taylor P P Presentresentresent
3.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDAAPPROVAL OF THE AGENDAAPPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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Commissioner ErhardtCommissioner ErhardtCommissioner Erhardtmoved tomoved tomoved toapprove the approve the approve the agendaagendaagenda.
Seconded by Commissioner Mallet Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.April 16, 2014
Commissioner Brannon moved to approve the April 16, 2014 Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Villavicencio Ayes – All
The motion passed.
b.May 21, 2014
Commissioner Prom stated he was incorrectly marked absent in the May meeting
when he was present.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
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Commissioner Brandon
moved to approve the May 21, 2014Parks and
Recreation Commission minutesas amended.
Seconded by Commissioner Prom Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5.Visitor Presentations
a.
6.UNFINISHEDBUSINESS
a.County Road B Trail
Parks Manager, Jim Taylor, gave an update on the County Road B Trail and
answered questions of the commission.
7.NEW BUSINESS
a.2014 Summer Playground Plan
Parks Manager, Jim Taylor, gave an update on the 2014 Summer Playground
Plan and answered questions of the commission.Plan and answered questions of the commission.Staff is seeking a motion of Staff is seeking a motion of Staff is seeking a motion of
support to bring the 2014 Summer Playground Plan to City Council for approval.support to bring the 2014 Summer Playground Plan to City Council for approval.support to bring the 2014
Summer Playground Plan to City Council for approval.
Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner VillavicencioVillavicencioVillavicenciomoved to support the 2014 Summer Playground moved to support the 2014 Summer Playground moved to support
the 2014 Summer Playground
Plan. Plan. Plan.
Seconded by Commissioner ErhardtSeconded by Commissioner ErhardtSeconded by Commissioner Erhardt Ayes Ayes Ayes – – All All All
The motion passed.The motion passed.The motion passed.
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8.STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a.Marshland Trail Update
Parks Manager, Jim Taylor, presented the Marshland Trail update and discussed
it with the commission.
b.Parks System Plan Update
Parks Manager, Jim Taylor updated the commission on the Parks System Master
Plan.
9.COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
a.
10.ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Brandonmovedto adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by CommissionerBrannon Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:44pm.
Next meeting is August 20, 2014.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
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Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.
Creative Solutions for Land Planning and Design
MEMO
To: Maplewood Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Lil Leatham and Rita Trapp, HKGi
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Re: August 20 Meeting
HKGi will be attending the August 20th Meeting to provide an update on the Parks and Recreation System
Master Plan process. The process continues to be on schedule with an anticipated completion later this
year.
Task 2 Needs Assessment
The needs assessment process has been nearly completed. The process involved a park tour, comparison of
recreation facility standards, recreation programming assessment, and evaluation of park and recreation
trends. As summarized in the attachments, it also involved three focus group meetings to talk with
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stakeholders about athletics, arts and culture, and the environment, as well as a booth at the July 4 event at
Hazelwood Park. The final part of the needs assessment, an online survey, is currently underway through
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August 15. A summary of the survey results, as well as an overview of the other needs assessment findings
will be provided at the meeting.
Task 3 Vision Framework
The foundation of the system master plan is the establishment of a vision framework for the future of the
parks and recreation system. The vision framework seeks to provide a clear purpose for the CityÔs Park and
Recreation System and describe what the system will look like in the future. We will use the vision as the
basis for the development of specific recommendations to be included in the system master plan. The
attached vision framework provides the adopted vision and mission for the Parks and Recreation
Department, as well as a set of principles that has been drafted as part of the planning process.
123 North Third Street, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1659
Ph (612) 252-7140 Fx (612) 338-6838
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MaplewoodPark&RecreationSystemMasterPlan
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SummaryofJune11FocusGroupMeetings
MaplewoodCityStaffandConsultants:DuWayneKonewko,ParksandRecreationDirector;JimTaylor,
ParksManager;GinnyGaynor,NaturalResourcesCoordinator;AudraRobbins,RecreationManager;Ann
Hutchinsin,LeadNaturalist;ShannFinwall,EnvironmentalPlanner;SteveLove,AssistantCityEngineer,
RitaTrapp,HKGi,andJackBecker,ForecastPublicArt)
EnvironmentandNaturalResources
Attendees:CharBrooker,MarkGernes,TaraKoons,LisaPearson,ChristaRittberg,andKarenWold
EncouragetheCitytocontinuetolookforwardandseizeopportunitiesfornaturalresource
preservation,restoration,andmanagement.
Classificationofpreserves/openspacesshouldbeonnaturalresourcequalityandpotential
ratherthanwhetheritwasacquiredthroughthereferendum.
Recognizethatmaintainingrelativelyintactecologicalcommunitieseasierthanrestoration.
Activeuseofpreservesbasedongraduatedscalebasedondefinedcriteriasuchasnatural
resourcequality,etc.Generallyactivitiessuchashiking,birdwatching,crosscountryskiingfelt
acceptable.Someareasshouldbeleftcompletelyinaccessibleforthebenefitofwildlife.
Accessibilityimprovementsincludesignage,identificationofparkingareas,andmaintenanceso
trailsinviting.
Trailconstructionmaterial(mowed,woodchip,paved)shouldvarybasedonpreserveintent,
qualityofresources,andconcernsfortransportofinvasivematerials.
Recommendcontinuedmarketingthroughelectronicmediumsandcitynewsletters.
Emphasizetheneedforactivenaturalresourcemanagementincludingmonitoringand
neighborhoodinvolvement.
Followupwithwatershedontheirsurveyresults.
Needtocontinueandstrengthenpartnershipswitheducationalinstitutions(colleges,high
schools,middleschools),nonprofits(GreatRiverGreening,FriendsoftheMississippi),and
businesses(greenteams).
Beneficialtoclarifyandeducateonthesustainableturfprogram.Alsoexplorewhethermore
areascanbeturnedovertonaturalareasincludingraingardensandbutterflygardens.
ConsideruseofͻƦƚƦǒƌğƩͼinsectslikedragonfliesandbutterfliestohelpeducationandtell
sustainabilitystory.
Trash/recyclingeducationandavailabilityreevaluatedatmajoreventsandtournaments.
Habitatprotectionapriorityconcern.
ConcernedfortreesΑensurenottohavedecimationfromdiseaseasinthepast.
Educationimportantwithincontextofnaturalresourceconservation.
Languagesbarriertoaccessibilitythatshouldbeaddressed.
OutreachintothecommunityshouldbeexpandedΑgowherethepeopleareΑlibrary,mall,etc.
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FocusGroupSessionSummaries
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SignageatactiveplacestoletfolksknowthatnaturalresourcesexistΑtietheactiveandpassive
systemstogether.
NatureCenterisapriorityΑasiteisneededanditsmissionofeducationimportanttothe
community.Needtohelppeopleseetheconnectionbetweentheiractionsandthe
environment.Sitecomponentsimportantincludenatureplayarea,pond,andboardwalk.In
additiontohavingaphysicalplaceforpeopletogo,programmingneedstocomeoutintothe
community.
Continuetotryandreachouttoadultswithnaturalresourcesprogramming.
AthleticAssociations
Attendees:ErvCarlson,JonHalko,AndyHobbs,TimMolohon,RichSchell,KimShawbold,KrisSmith,Gus
Tarrrepresentingbaseball,football,soccer,slowpitchsoftball,andfastpitchsoftball
!ƭƭƚĭźğƷźƚƓƭparticipationratesfluctuatingupanddownfromyeartoyearΑoverall,the
associationsareconcernedaboutdecliningparticipation
Participationisbeingimpactedbycost;kidsworkingmoretopayforcollege;yearround,single
sportfocus;lackofawarenessofopportunitiesbyfamilies;andpolitics(highschoolcoaches
influencingwhatassociationthekidsplayin).
OverallpositivefeedbackofCityandStaffΑwhenneedsarisetheCityhasbeenresponding.
Morerestroomfacilitiesandrestroomsclosertoactivitiesareneeded.
Netsorotherwaysofkeepingballsoutofwater,weeds,andforestedareaswouldbe
appreciatedforsoccer,baseball,andsoccer.
IssuewithnonpermitteduseoffieldsΑofconcernparticularlyforfieldconditions.Cited
Hazelwood,HarvestParkinparticular.
NorequestforadditionalfieldspaceΑgenerallyliketokeepfielduseclusteredforeaseof
families.
ExploreadditionalpartnershipswithCitytogetthewordoutabouttheirprogramsΑlinksto
websites.InformationaboutassociationsatendofrecreationalprogramsofferedbyCity.
ManyhavebeenchallengedingettingthewordoutthroughtheschooldistrictΑsome
associationsfeeltheyhavebetterluckthanothers.
DrainageonbaseballfieldsdifficultΑparticularlyatedgeoftheinfield.
Requestopportunityforinputwhenfieldsredesigned(citedexampleofbaseballbackstopthat
isdesignedpoorlyandasafetyconcern).
Suggestbenefitofhardsurfacinghockeyrinkssogetmoreuse.Addlights(maybewithturn
timerandcutoffswitch).
Ifspacewasavailableamultisportcomplexwithconcessionsandsharedparkingwouldbe
beneficial.
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FocusGroupSessionSummaries
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PublicArtandCulture
Attendees:DeniseMogren,CliftonAichinger,JohnGaspar,FrankGilbertson,BobJensen,Caroline
MelhopRobSutherland,CeciliarSchiller
NotableResourcesΑBruentrupFarm,FishCreek,BattleCreek,Gladstone,NatureCenter,Chain
ofLakes,FrostAveBridge,MaplewoodMall,Gateway/VentoTrails,RamseyCountyHeritage
Park/Fairgrounds(Fair,FrightFarm,Parade),Priory,3MChristmasTree,MCCΑAshland
Productions,FarmersMarketatAldrichArena,Wakefield(communitygatheringspotpre1970),
JoyPark(farm,kennelclub),TroutBrook,Skijump
OrganizationsΑAshlandProductions,HistoricalSociety,HistoricPreservationCommission.Note
that3MhasPhotographyClub,ArtsCouncil,andOrchestra
ExistingHistoricMarkersΑFrostAvebri
dge,intersectionofVento/Gatewaytrails,and
intersectionofVentotrailatHighway36,RamseyCountyCemetery.RamseyCountyBarnonthe
NationalRegistry.
SuggestionofMcKnightasacorridorthatcouldbeusedtoshowcaseathemeasitrunsnorth
souththroughthecommunity.
ThemesΑrural/agricultural,firstringsuburb,railroad,dairy&truckfarming,alongstreetcarto
WBL,Maplewoodmall,lackofdowntown,touristcabins,water.
MaplewoodMallΑbuiltin1974.Receives10millionvisitorsayear(sameasChainofLakes,
Yellowstone)
HistoricsettlementΑFrenchCanadiansoriginallybutthennotoneparticularnationality
(Germans,Polish,etc.)
Recommendexplorationofamoremodernwayofidentifyinghistory
AshlandΑpartnerswith13localschoolswithrehearsalsatschools.Thenstudentscomeonsite
fortechprepandthreeperformances.5summercampsonsiteatMCCeachhaveaproduction.
Produce3mainstageproductions.HaveexploredoutdoorbutŷğǝĻƓƷnotidentifiedasite.
Currentlytheyhavelotsofprogramsbutnotalotofinfrastructuretosupportit.InArtsLab
currently.
Communityneedsagatheringspot
UnifiedidentitythroughoutcitywouldhelpΑsomethingthatsameineachparkbutthatcanbe
modifiedtoreflectsurroundingarea
MCC/CivicCampushaspotentialtobeagatheringspotΑplacemakingoncampuswouldbe
needed.
Concernthatoverallbecomingasocietyofevents.Communityneedstobecarefulnotto
overwhelmanyoneplacewithtoomanyactivities/events.Needtobesurenottooverlook
benefitofsmallgatherings.
PrioritylocationsincludeMCC,Gladstone,Mall,FishCreek,BruentrupFarm,RamseyCounty
Campus,NatureCenter,JoyPark,KellerLake,
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FocusGroupSessionSummaries
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AlongMcKnightsouthof94couldbenefitfrombeautification.HasalargeSomalipopulationin
theareasoitwouldbegoodtoinvolvecommunityindevelopment.
Opportunityforpublicartalongfencingindogpark.
NotethatthenewerculturalgroupsincommunitylikelyķƚƓƷidentifywithhistoricalpieces,
suchastherailroad,likeexistinggroupswould.
Watershediscurrentlyworkingwithconsultanttoconductculturaloutreach.Willbeidentifying
thegroups/organizationsthatmaybestronglinkstothecommunity.
BruentrupislookingatbringingfolksintothesiteΑforexamplechurches,daycamps,etc.
RecommendfurtheroutreachintocommunityforartistsΑdiscussedplacingnoticeincity
newsletterandreachingouttoparticipantsinNorthSt.PaulartfairorWhiteBearArtCenter.It
wasalsonotedthatartistsinsurroundingcitieswouldbeagoodresource.
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FocusGroupSessionSummaries
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July 4 Community Event Summary
HKGi had a booth at the Light it Up Maplewood event at Hazelwood Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The
booth provided an opportunity to share with attendees the Park and Recreation Master Plan update
process and solicit feedback on a few key areas. Attendees HKGi spoke with came from a wide area
extending from Forest Lake to South St. Paul and Cottage Grove. Most of the attendees that visited the
booth were from Maplewood, North St. Paul, Oakdale, and St. Paul. Those who were from farther away
said they heard about the event on the radio (Kool 108), social media, and from family.
In addition to informing attendees about the process, HKGi focused on soliciting input about the
location and potential activities at a destination/signature park, the types of new special events that
should be explored, and where trail and sidewalk gaps are located. No attendees were able to identify
trail or sidewalk gaps. Those who discussed connectivity commented positively about how easy it is to
get around the community. The results from the destination/signature park and community special
events are summarized below.
1)Destination/Signature Park
a) \[ƚĭğƷźƚƓ Α ƚƓƌǤ ƦğƩƉ ǞźƷŷ ǝƚƷĻƭ Ǟğƭ IğǩĻƌǞƚƚķ
IğǩĻƌǞƚƚķ Α Ў ǝƚƷĻƭ
IğƩǝĻƭƷ tğƩƉ Α ƓƚƷĻ ŅƩƚƒ ğķƆğĭĻƓƷ ŷƚme that access through single-family
neighborhood not ideal
Wakefield Park
Maplewood Heights
City Hall Campus
Goodrich Park
b) Components
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{Ʀƌğƭŷ tğķ Α Џ ǝƚƷĻƭ
wĻƭƷƩƚƚƒƭ Α Ќ ǝƚƷĻƭ
Ʃğźƌƭ Α Ў ǝƚƷĻƭ
wĻŅƩźŭĻƩğƷĻķ LĭĻ ŅƚƩ IƚĭƉĻǤΉtƌĻğƭǒƩĻ Α Ў ǝƚƷĻƭ
\[ğƩŭĻ tƌğǤŭƩƚǒƓķ Α Ѝ ǝƚƷĻƭ
5źƭĭ DƚƌŅ Α Ќ ǝƚƷĻƭ
!ƒƦŷźƷŷĻğƷĻƩ Α Ћ ǝƚƷĻƭ
tǒĬƌźĭ !ƩƷΉ{ĭǒƌƦƷǒƩĻ Α Ћ ǝƚƷĻƭ
/ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ 9ǝĻƓƷƭ Α Њ ǝƚƷĻ
/ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ DğƩķĻƓ Α Њ ǝƚƷĻ
hƷŷĻƩ Α bğƷǒƩĻ Α Њ ǝƚƷĻ
hƦĻƓ \[ğǞƓ !ƩĻğ Α Ɠƚ ǝƚƷĻƭ
wĻƓƷğƌ tźĭƓźĭ {ŷĻƌƷĻƩ Α Ɠƚ ǝƚƷĻƭ
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2)What types of special events should we explore?
Outdoor Movies (starred)
Free concerts (starred)
Art show (starred)
Marathon
Swimming event
Free Thai Chi in the Park
Additional Comments
HKGi had a chance to talk with many of the booth visitors about their thoughts on the park and
recreation system. Those discussions included:
DƌğķƭƷƚƓĻ Α ŅźƓźƭŷ ƷŷĻ ĭŷźƌķƩĻƓƭ ğƩĻğ͵ YĻĻƦ ƚƌķĻƩ ƦƌğǤŭƩƚǒƓķ ğƭ Ɖźķƭ ƌźƉĻ źƷ͵
DƌğķƭƷƚƓĻ Ώ ƷŷĻ ƦƩğźƩźĻ ķƚĻƭƓƷ ŅĻĻƌ ǝĻƩǤ ŅźƓźƭŷĻķ Α Ǟƚǒƌķ ƌźƉĻ ƭƚƒĻ ƒƚƩĻ ķźǝĻƩƭźƷǤ źƓ ƓğƷǒƩğƌ
area
ğƉĻŅźĻƌķ Α ƷŷĻ ƩĻƭƷƩƚƚƒ ĬǒźƌķźƓŭ ƭŷƚǒƌķ ĬĻ ƩĻƦƌğĭĻķ ğƓķ ƚƦĻƓ ŅƚƩ ğƌƌ ƦğƩƉ ǒƭĻƩƭ͵
Wakefield - a small sand area in the playground would be nice for small children.
Like separation of toddler playground area from ƚƌķĻƩ Ɖźķƭ ğƩĻğ Α ĭźƷĻķ ĻǣğƒƦƌĻ ƚŅ ƓĻǞ WğƓźĻƭ
playground that just opened in North St. Paul. Note that the playground is a toddler to 5 year
old playground at Casey Lake Park.
/ƩĻğƷĻ ƭƚƒĻƷŷźƓŭ ƌźƉĻ .ǒƩƓƭǝźƌƌĻƭ DğƩğŭĻ źƓ ağplewood. The youth center brings people from
all over the Twin Cities. It would help support the local music scene. The Garage includes spoken
word events as well.
bƚƩķźĭ {Ɖź Ʃğźƌƭ Α źƷ Ǟƚǒƌķ ĬĻ ƓźĭĻ Ʒƚ ŷğǝĻ źƓ ƷŷĻ ƓƚƩƷŷĻƩƓ ƦğƩƷ ƚŅ ƷŷĻ /źƷǤ ƭƚ ŅƚƌƉƭ ǞƚǒƌķƓƷ ŷğǝĻ
to drive as far.
5źƭĭ DƚƌŅ Α ƷŷĻ ƭŷƚƦ ƚƓ wźĭĻ {ƷƩĻĻƷ Ǟƚǒƌķ ĬĻ ğ ŭƚƚķ ƩĻƭƚǒƩĭĻ͵ ŷĻƩĻ ğƩĻ ƒĻƷƩƚ ĭƚǒƩƭĻƭ ƷŷğƷ
collect an on-site fee. Tournaments proceeds are sometimes donated to help maintain facilities.
Sidewalks are not necessarily needed on all streets Α ƦğƩƷźĭǒƌğƩƌǤ źŅ źƷ źƭ ğ ƌƚǞ ǝƚƌǒƒĻ ƩĻƭźķĻƓƷźğƌ
one. Appreciate that neighborhood was given a choice when reconstruction was completed.
Confusion about which is Ramsey County and what is Maplewood facilities.
Need for surrounding communities information (parks, trails, sidewalks).
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Vison Framework
Vision
To help create a vibrant community that embraces diversity, celebrates arts and culture,
values health and wellness, and promotes stewardship of the environment.
Mission
The mission of Maplewood Parks and Recreation is to provide diverse recreational
opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, enhance and preserve out parks, facilities,
and open spaces while promoting environmental stewardship through education and
outreach.
Principles
Maplewood Parks and Recreation System È
Connects people and places
Construct a network of trails and sidewalks that connect within Maplewood and to
surrounding communities
Create community and neighborhood gathering places
Preserve areas of historic values
Establish effective and accessible communication
Ensure accessibility for all ages and abilities
Encourages physical activity
Provide a mixture of recreation activities throughout the City
Provide a variety of indoor and outdoor recreation programming
Offer recreational facilities and programming at the Maplewood Community Center that
meets current needs
Expand partnerships to provide additional recreational options
Promotes environmental stewardship
Preserve quality natural resources
Complete the greenway system to connect natural areas
Increase native plant diversity to create healthy habitats
Encourage green design and maintenance on public and private property
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Inspires creativity and learning
Integrate public art throughout the system
Collaborate with organizations and individuals to provide artistic and cultural activities
Teach about nature and promote environmental stewardship
Encourage and support volunteerism
Educate residents about the quality of life benefits of parks and recreation
Is financially sustainable
Ensure stable and sufficient funding to meet system goals
Build partnerships within and outside of the City
Maintain appropriate staff to achieve mission
Use volunteers to extend capabilities
Plan annually for the maintenance and replacement of facilities
Is safe and welcoming
Maintain cleanliness and overall quality
Design and maintain safe facilities
Make facilities and programming welcoming to all
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Gayle Bauman, Finance Director
Jim Taylor, Parks Manager
DATE: August 20, 2014
SUBJECT: 2015-2019 CIP Plan Review
Introduction
The Capital Improvement Plan is an annually prepared document that coordinates the planning,
financing and timing of major equipment purchases and construction projects. The 2015-2019
CIP document isbeingreleased for review by the various Commissions and a Public Hearing on
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the CIP will be held at the Planning Commission meeting onAugust19at 7:00 pm. As part of
our paperless efforts, a copy of the CIP is available in electronic format on the City’s webpage.
Following the receipt of recommendationsfrom all the Commissions, the City Council will be
asked to adopt the CIP in September 2014. Adopting the CIP does not commit the council to
the proposed projects, nor implement the assumptions made during the preparation; however,
this is the basis for the 2015 Budget as we continue with its preparation.
Each Commission shall review and comment on the impact of the assumptions and
recommended projects within the Capital Improvement Plan. A recommendation of approval,
approval with conditions, or denialshould be made and forwarded to the Planning Commission
and/or City Council for their consideration. The Commission should appoint a member to attend
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the City Council meeting on September 8, when final adoption of the CIP will be considered.
CIP Summary
A copy of the draft 2015-2019 Capital Improvement Plan can be found on the City’s website at
www.ci.maplewood.mn.us. The Transmittal Letter highlights the major projects within the Plan
for consideration. The document explains each of the proposed projects, as well as analyzes
the impacts on the budget for the various funds, along with the tax impact necessary to
implement these projects as proposed. The staff submits projects based upon goals set at the
Council/Management Team retreats. The finance staff analyzes the funds available for capital
projects along with the impacts of the staff proposals. A number of revisions are made in the
project submittals based upon the analysis of finance, as well as management priorities to
achieve the attached CIP plan. The attached table shows the changes that were made to the
original requests based on the City’s financial means and meetings with the various department
heads.
Recommendation
The Commission should review the proposed projects within the 2015-2019 Capital
Improvement Plan. A recommendation of approval, approval with conditions, or denial should
be made and forwarded to the Planning Commission and/or City Council for their consideration.
The Commission should appoint a member to attend the City Council meeting on September
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8, when final adoption of the CIP will be considered.
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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 TOTAL
ORIGINAL REQUEST 14,116,600 14,648,030 12,904,010 13,870,440 10,868,620 66,407,700
ADDITIONS
Crack Filler 20,000 20,000
Sterling St - Linwood Ave to Londin Ln 40,000 530,000 570,000
MOVE/CHANGE
Squad (30,300) (30,300) Investigation/admin squad
Records Management (36,960) (90,010) (66,410) (75,000) (268,380)
Squad computer replacement (4,900) (4,900)
PD mobile video 4,080 (32,500) (28,420)
Rifle and Optics Replacement (6,300) (10,500) (10,700) (14,700) (10,900) (53,100)
East Metro Training Facility (350,000) (350,000)
Fire Stations (2,550,000) 1,000,000 1,000,000 (550,000)
Goodrich Park Improvements (75,000) (200,000) 100,000 (50,000) (225,000)
Gladstone phase II (75,000) (75,000)
Flood Remediation Projects (110,000) 120,000 30,000 40,000
Sidewalk and Trail Improvements (18,000) (50,000) (68,000)
Housing Replacement Program(20,000) (20,000) (40,000)
Commercial Property Redevelopment (100,000) (100,000) (100,000) (100,000) (400,000)
Fleet equipment (43,550) (17,450) 29,000 (102,000) (119,000) (253,000)
Sidewalk - County Road B 108,000 108,000
Beebe Road (1,510,000) 1,580,000 70,000
Lakewood/Sterling area streets (100,000) (5,010,000) 3,080,000 (2,030,000) Move from 2016 to 2017
Farrell/Ferndale area streets(100,000) (6,720,000) 7,070,000 250,000 Move from 2017 to 2018
Dennis/McClelland area streets (100,000) (6,070,000) 6,360,000 190,000 Move from 2018 to 2019
Park Upgrades to Existing Parks (50,000) (50,000) (50,000) (50,000) (50,000) (250,000)
Deer Removal (20,000) (20,000) (40,000)
EAB Ash Removal and Planting (100,000) (60,000) (110,000) (110,000) (110,000) (490,000)
IT Systems (40,000) (75,000) 90,000 (75,000) 100,000 0
Pavement Rehabilitation Projects (320,000) (550,000) (300,000) (470,000) (730,000) (2,370,000)
MCC facility management (2,060) (175,560) 15,760 700,580 538,720
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Sidewalk and Trail Improvements (50,000) (580,000) (350,000) (350,000) (340,000) (1,670,000)
Hillcrest Area Roadway Improvements (1,000,000) (1,000,000)
Hillcrest Area Redevelopment (600,000) (600,000)
Hillcrest Area Streetscape (1,500,000) (1,500,000)
Ferndale/Ivy Area Streets (225,000) (2,870,000) (3,095,000)
Nature Center Land Acquisition (160,000) (100,000) (260,000)
Nature Center Building Improvements (73,600) (27,500) (16,300) (117,400)
Historic Preservation Improvements (100,000) (100,000) (200,000)
Police/Fire 800 MHz radios (331,250) (331,250) (331,250) (331,250) (1,325,000)
City Hall Condenser Units (428,000) (428,000)
Trane Energy Mgmt System Upgrade (110,040) (110,040)
Harvest Park (50,000) (500,000) (500,000) (1,050,000)
Wakefield Park (100,000) (500,000) (500,000) (1,100,000)
UPDATED REQUEST 8,952,970 9,660,260 8,174,110 11,727,490 9,698,050 48,212,880
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