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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8A Pike Lake Park PropertyPike Lake Park Development Timeline February 21, 2012 February March April May June July August September October November December Legacy Grant Application Execution of Grant Preparation Contract Application Review & Grant Award Award Spring/Summer 2012 Application Grant Contract 30 - 60 Days Work Completed Submittal Natural Area Restoration by June 30, 2015 Feb. 8, 2012 Grant work includes invasive species removal, forest, priaire and wetland restoration. Year 1 includes site prep and initial installation. Years 2 - 5 includes maintenance to support full establishment of native plantings. Year 5 will be outside of the grant timeline s and must be completely supported by the City or other project partners. Year 5 has the lowest cost. Existing Pike Lake Park Development Invasive Species Removals Trail Development Parking Lot Construction FiN Program Development Park Open for Construction of Fishing Pier Use Signage on CR42 and within Park Maple/Basswood Restoration Consider Other Funding Opportunities and Partnership Should the City not be successful with the Legacy Grant Application, other options to complete Prairie Restoration the work have been explored. The SMSC has been identified as a project partner to aid the city Wetland Restoration Consider Other Funding Opportunities and Partnership in completion of prairie restoration. Other funding opportunities and partnerships should Park Promotion continue to be explored for the forest and wetland restorations. Outdoor Recreation & Natural and Scenic Grants - Land Acquisition TPL - Option forPurchase Appriasal Environmental Assessment Application Grant Preparation Submittal Application Review & Grant Award Award Summer 2012 March 30, 2012 PAC Grant Contract Resolution of Feb. 16, 2012 Title work and Preparation of Purchase Documents Support Close on Purchase of Parcel Mar. 19, 2012 Master Planning Public Hearing Initial Site Improvements March 19, 2012 Initial Site Improvements would include invasive Apllication Submittal species removals, trail development, and restoration #### Apllication Submittal of natural areas dependent on remaining grant #### funding starting spring 2013. Pike Lake Park Public Hearing & Grant Application March 19, 2012 WHY IS CONSERVATION OF PIKE LAKE IMPORTANT? • Important Habitat for a Variety of Wildlife in a quickly developing area • Preserves a Natural Corridor • Identified Metro Conservation Corridor • North Scott County Land Trust • Helps Protect Water Quality • Decreases runoff and controls erosion • Natural filtration • May allow Watershed District to better manage Channel • Helps Meet City’s Park goals • Enhances land City already owns and may acquire in future, and protects previous investment The Trust for Public Land conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, gardens and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come. Why TPL is needed: • Meeting landowners’ needs • Timing issues • Complex income or estate tax situation exists • Negotiations have collapsed • Additional money is needed : fundraising • Complex assemblages • Real Estate Experience and Staff Capacity • Making the pieces fit 9 A © Copyright 2004 The Trust for Public Land H R 10 A © Copyright 2004 The Trust for Public Land H R 11 A © Copyright 2004 The Trust for Public Land H R 12 A © Copyright 2004 The Trust for Public Land H R 13 A © Copyright 2004 The Trust for Public Land H R 14 A © Copyright 2004 The Trust for Public Land H R • Negotiate option to purchase (Dec. 2012) • Assemble a funding package • Perform due diligence • Develop public support • Manage project • Acquire property and convey it to City • DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant • DNR Natural and Scenic Grant • City ($350k Cash, $50k In - kind ) • Watershed District ($100k) ___________________________________________ TOTAL $1,000,000 ($885k acquisition + $115k improvements ) Other Potential Partners: • Department of Natural Resources ( FiN Program) • Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community • Scott County, Three Rivers • Four regional classifications: park reserve, regional park, regional trail, special recreation feature • Future regional funding opportunities • Process for incorporation into regional system • Goal : preservation for the future • Park site is within approved search corridor for trail • Trail could traverse through park site • Trail master plan needed • Interprets pre - settlement, native American period • Compliments post - settlement The Landing • Similar facilities: Pipestone National Monument, Upper Sioux Agency State Park • Comp plan and Regional Park Policy Plan amendments needed Questions ? 26 A © Copyright 2004 The Trust for Public Land H R