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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-10-17 PRC Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 6:00 PM October 17, 2018 City Hall, Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 15, 2018 E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Phalen Regional Park Sister City China Friendship Garden 2. Gladstone Phase 3 Corridor Improvements and Wakefield Lake Water Quality Update F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. Wakefield Park Improvements Update 2. Harvest Park Farm Update 3. Special Events Update 4. Move November Meeting Date/no December meeting? 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., August 15, 2018 Council Chambers, City Hall A.CALL TO ORDER B.A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and called to order by Vice Chair Roman at 6:02 p.m. C.ROLL CALL Commissioners Commissioner Rick BrandonAbsent Commissioner Craig BrannonPresent Commissioner Terri MalletPresent Chair Dorothy MolstadAbsent Commissioner Nikki VillavicencioPresent Commissioner Kimii PorterAbsent Vice Chair Bruce RomanPresent Staff Parks and Recreation Manager, Audra RobbinsPresent Ellen Paulseth, Finance DirectorPresent Neil Breneman, Recreation Program SupervisorPresent Joshua Abraham, Recreation Program CoordinatorPresent D.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Vice Chair Roman made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Mallet Ayes – All The motion passed. E.APPROVAL OF MINUTES(due to no quorum at the time of voting on this item, it was decided that approval be tabled until the next meeting) 1.June 20, 2018 F.NEW BUSINESS 1.2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan Ellen Paulseth, Finance Director, reviewed the 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan with the commission. 2.Recreation Programming Update Neil Breneman, Recreation Program Supervisor, and Joshua Abraham, Recreation Program Coordinator, updated the commission on the recreation programs and special events that have already taken place or are still Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes D1 planned for 2018. They also spoke about the partnerships the Parks and Recreation Department has with other cities and clubs. G.UNFINISHED BUSINESS H.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS I.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS 1.Special Events Vice Chair Bruce Roman commented on the Gladstone Savanna Event as well as the Movie at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm event. He enjoyed both and thought they were well attended. J.STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.Wakefield Park Improvements Update Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, updated the commission on the progress of the Wakefield project. 2.Maplecrest Playground Update Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, updated the commission on the progress of the Maplecrest Playground replacement. 3.Bus Tour Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, updated the commission on the September bus tour. The bus tour will take place of the normally scheduled meeting on September 19. 4.Junior Commission Member Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, informed the commission that a local high school student has expressed interest in joining the commission. Adding a junior member is a goal of the commission and it was agreed to extend an invitation for them to join the September bus tour. K.ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Brannon made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Mallet Ayes – All The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m. Next meeting is October 17, 2018 Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes E2 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIONSTAFF REPORT Meeting Date October 17, 2018 REPORT TO: Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager REPORT FROM: Steven Love, Public Works Director / City Engineer PRESENTER: Steven Love, Public Works Director/ City Engineer AGENDA ITEM: Gladstone Phase 3 Corridor Improvements and Wakefield Lake Water Quality Update Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: The City of Maplewood is in the process of completing the feasibility study for the Gladstone Phase 3 Corridor Improvements which will help improve the water quality of Wakefield Lake. Recommended Action: This item is to provide an update on the proposed project and gather feedback about the proposed project improvements. City staff is requesting a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission on the proposed Gladstone Phase 3 Corridor Improvements project. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $5,192,000. Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source Use of Reserves Other: The proposed project is included in the 2019 Draft Capital Improvement Plan and will be funded through Improvement Bonds, assessments, RWMWD grant, and various City funds. Strategic Plan Relevance: Financial SustainabilityIntegrated CommunicationTargeted Redevelopment Operational EffectivenessCommunity InclusivenessInfrastructure & Asset Mgmt. The goals of the proposed project are: Improve the pavement condition of Frost Avenue Enhance Wakefield Lake water quality Add missing pedestrian and bicycle improvements. The improvements will also decrease future maintenance costs for Frost Avenue. E2 Background The Gladstone Phase 3 Corridor Improvements project is a joint project between the City of Maplewood and the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD). Through this partnership, the City and RWMWD have developed a proposed project that will meet several objectives in the Wakefield Lake area. The proposed project includes the following: Improvements to Frost Avenue between English Street and White Bear Avenue Addition of pedestrian and bicycle improvements along Frost Avenue Wakefield Lake water quality improvements Aesthetic improvements in Wakefield Park Creation of stormwater quality educational opportunities within Wakefield Park RWMWD awarded the City of Maplewood a grant in the amount of $1,068,000 to help fund and meet the project’s goals. Water Quality One of the main overall arching goals of this project is to improve the water quality of Wakefield Lake. This is an item the surrounding residents and users of Wakefield Park have expressed as a major area of concern. The RWMWD worked with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to develop a TMDL (water quality study) for Wakefield Lake which is an impaired water body for excess nutrients. A TMDL study researches levels and causes of impairments, sets goals for reaching approved standards and identifies strategies for achieving the set goals. The goal of Wakefield Lake’s TMDL is to reduce the growing season phosphorus load by 51.8 pounds. The nutrient phosphorus feeds algae in the lake, resulting in algae blooms and loss of water quality. To date, the City and RWMWD have completed several projects in the area. These included such projects as: A spent lime system was constructed on the south end of Wakefield Lake A spent lime system was constructed at the intersection of Frost Ave. and Kennard St. to treat stormwater prior to entering Wakefield Lake Wicklander Pond at City Hall takes some of the watershed’s runoff and was dredged in 2013/2014 Boulevard rain gardens in the local neighborhoods take some of the runoff. A retrofit project was completed to improve their effectiveness. Rain garden retrofit projects have taken place at multiple churches in the area to help treat stormwater runoff It is estimated that the work completed to date has decreased the growing season phosphorus load by 20.3 pounds (approximately 39.1% of the overall TMDL goal). The proposed project will help reduce the phosphorus load in several ways. The section of Frost Avenue that is included in this project is a two-lane road that is one mile long and approximately 52 feet wide. The width is in excess of what is typically required for a four-lane road, creating significant extra runoff. The proposed project will reduce the road width to 26 feet and thereby greatly reducing the amount of stormwater runoff coming directly from Frost Avenue. The proposed project also includes the construction of two infiltration areas that will help treat the stormwater runoff before it enters into Wakefield Lake. Additionally, these basins are being designed to provide E2 aesthetic improvements and stormwater quality educational opportunities within the park (see attachment). Overall, it is estimated that the proposed project will decrease the growing season phosphorus loading in Wakefield Lake by an additional 23.8 lbs. This will help bring the total growing season phosphorus reduction to 44.1 pounds (approximately 85.1% of the overall TMDL goal). Pedestrian Improvements Gladstone Phase 1 and Phase 2 improvements included the creation of pedestrian and bicycle facilities along Frost Avenue from Highway 61 to English Street and a trail system within the Gladstone Savanna. These improvements help connect residents to both city and county parks and to the regional trail system (Gateway and Bruce Vento Trails). As part of the Gladstone Phase 3 project, we are looking to complete the last segment of missing pedestrian and bicycle facilities along Frost Avenue between English Street and White Bear Avenue. This will include a multi-use trail on the south side of Frost Avenue and sidewalk along the north side of Frost Avenue. Pedestrian crossing safety will also be improved, as this project decreases the distance that pedestrians have to cross on Frost Avenue from 52 feet to 26 feet. This narrowing also eliminates drivers passing cars that are either waiting to make a left-hand turn or waiting for pedestrians to cross Frost Avenue. Attachments 1) Wakefield Park Improvements E2, Attachment 1 11 Gladstone Phase 3 Improvements Wakefield Park Improvements